# Congressional Record Index

AARON, DAVID L.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Commerce: nomination to be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade, S9435 [16SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

———Committee on Finance (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

AARON, HANK

Articles and editorials

When Baseball Mattered, S3228 [15AP]

AARP BULLETIN (publication)

Articles and editorials

Medicare Outpatient Debacle—Hospitals Allowed to Charge More for Outpatient Care, E123 [4FE]

ABADAY, ROBERT

Eulogies

Carriveau, Helen L.G., E426 [11MR]

ABAIDOO, K.J.R.

Letters

Establish African technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7822 [24SE]

ABANDONED HARDROCK MINES RECLAMATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 326), S1382 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 326), S1393 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 326, provisions, S1394 [13FE]

ABASCAL, RALPH S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E497 [18MR]

ABBO, BOBBY

Remarks in Senate

District of Columbia: closing of Roma Restaurant, S8622 [31JY]

ABBOT, QUINCY

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2533 [13MY]

ABBOT LABORATORIES

Remarks in House

Intellectual Property Law Association and National Intellectual Property Owners Association: Inventors of the Year award recipients, E1397 [10JY]

ABERCROMBIE, NEIL (a Representative from Hawaii)

Amendments

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H7911 [25SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H286 [4FE]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H242 [21JA]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H8265 [30SE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

———ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H6962 [5SE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H702 [27FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H8265 [30SE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H5297 [15JY]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6963 [5SE]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H725 [4MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 45), H348 [5FE]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6026 [29JY]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H6918 [4SE]

———require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H1112 [18MR]

Chinese Student Protection Act: extend provisions to certain aliens who entered the U.S. without inspection (see H.R. 2728), H9502 [23OC]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 44), H1392 [9AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Colleges and universities: make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (see H.R. 1987), H9502 [23OC]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Congress: compile and make available to the public the names of candidates for election who agree to conduct campaigns in accordance with a Code of Election Ethics (see H. Con. Res. 160), H9615 [28OC]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H9730 [29OC]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604), H2445 [8MY]

Court of Veterans Appeals: rename as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1110 [18MR]

Courts: conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H1707 [17AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H4836 [26JN]

Crime: protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H702 [27FE]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H5132 [10JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H8633 [7OC]

———ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 1186), H3924 [18JN]

———establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1715 [21AP]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H5021 [9JY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 1343), H1610 [16AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see H. Con. Res. 191), H10420 [8NO]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H1262 [20MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H9614 [28OC]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H8929 [21OC]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H6707 [31JY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 2233; H. Con. Res. 8; H. Res. 87), H155 [9JA], H812 [10MR], H5664 [23JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 2131), H8633 [7OC]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1340 [8AP]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H287 [4FE]

Explosives: require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H890 [11MR]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2784 [15MY]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H6918 [4SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H6918 [4SE]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H702 [27FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1441 [10AP]

Firearms: prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H243 [21JA]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10957 [13NO]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4913 [8JY]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H3865 [17JN]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure and the office of Attorney General (see H.R. 2370), H6705 [31JY]

———establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (see H.R. 2200), H5487 [17JY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H2351 [7MY]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H1289 [21MR]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———prohibit discrimination in employer health benefit plans relative to neurobiological disorders (see H.R. 2110), H4912 [8JY]

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

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H286 [4FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H10768 [12NO]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H1611 [16AP]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5132 [10JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H628 [25FE]

———establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 203), H145 [9JA]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2540), H10768 [12NO]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H453 [11FE]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1612 [16AP]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H284 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H5297 [15JY]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H7600 [18SE]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1893 [24AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1262 [20MR]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H286 [4FE]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2875 [16MY]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H670 [26FE]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6026 [29JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1818), H4836 [26JN]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5491 [21JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3204 [22MY]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H6798 [3SE]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H5132 [10JY]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9801 [30OC]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H153 [9JA]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1018 [13MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H3274 [3JN]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H2254 [6MY]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H6798 [3SE]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H4836 [26JN]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H7119 [9SE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of long-term care services (see H.R. 1464), H3274 [3JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 2376), H6715 [1AU]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: authorizing appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium (see H.R. 2144), H5131 [10JY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H153 [9JA]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952, 1420), H767 [5MR], H2680 [14MY]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H724 [4MR]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H5177 [11JY]

Northern Ireland: sectarian violence relative to marches at Portadown (see H. Res. 182), H5178 [11JY]

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

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see H.R. 2547), H7910 [25SE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685), H6707 [31JY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3578 [7JN]

Panama Canal: authorizing appropriations for operation and maintenance (see H.R. 1148, 1344), H1258 [20MR], H1610 [16AP]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H9865 [31OC]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H2157 [1MY]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H10421 [8NO]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 17), H590 [13FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777), H346 [5FE], H9800 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 600), H950 [12MR]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H9730 [29OC]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (see H.R. 1883), H5570 [22JY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 3046), H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H8161 [29SE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8728 [8OC]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H3798 [12JN]

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

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Small business: strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H725 [4MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H1542 [15AP]

Taxation: establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H5778 [24JY]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 1740), H3202 [22MY]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H283 [4FE]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1391), H6707 [31JY]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H768 [5MR]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H629 [25FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H6918 [4SE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8633 [7OC]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H348 [5FE]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H6963 [5SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H285 [4FE]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1612 [16AP]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 44), H1392 [9AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3568 [5JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H589 [13FE], H7911 [25SE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H3213 [30MY]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H3213 [30MY]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H1112 [18MR]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H6707 [31JY]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H3660 [10JN]

Year of the Ocean: observance (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6026 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

China, People's Republic of: treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5296 [15JY]

Courts: residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (see H.R. 932), H766 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2317), H6703 [31JY]

Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see H.R. 749), H585 [13FE]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (see H.J. Res. 32), H244 [21JA]

Hazardous substances: storage of nuclear waste on any territory or possession of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 32), H724 [4MR]

Housing: provide Federal housing assistance to Native Hawaiians (see H.R. 626), H392 [6FE]

Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 627), H392 [6FE]

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

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

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Monroy, Tiffany, E1776 [17SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H8657 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1226 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8657 [8OC]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 39), H1745 [23AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5703 [24JY]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), H8863, H8866 [21OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2721 [15MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6646 [31JY]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (H. Con. Res. 124), H5837 [28JY]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8236 [30SE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10141 [6NO]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4263 [24JN]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10163, H10164 [6NO]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): require majority vote of Committee to broaden scope of investigation and issue subpoenas, H7567 [18SE]

———require that outside complaints against Members be sponsored by Members, H7558 [18SE]

Courts: residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (H.R. 932), E379 [5MR]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2389 [8MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5703 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4047 [19JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9602 [28OC]

———reform, H4047 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a volunteer pilot project at one national wildlife refuge in each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service region (H.R. 1856), E2193 [7NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7906 [25SE], H8236 [30SE], E1883 [29SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9654 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7174, H7178 [10SE]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7578 [18SE]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), H1743 [23AP]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), Senate amendments, H8866 [21OC]

Education: Comprehensive Regional Assistance Centers funding, H7178 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7174 [10SE]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (H.R. 1855), H5832 [28JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H549 [13FE]

Gingrich, Representative: reelection as Speaker of the House, E32 [7JA]

———resolution of ethics charges, E32 [7JA]

Hawaii: anniversary of Hawaii Humane Society, E345 [27FE]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (H.J. Res. 32), H831 [11MR]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7558, H7567 [18SE]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9654 [29OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3120 [21MY], H6676 [31JY]

Jones, James: tribute to dedication of Eternity Hall at Schofield Barracks, HI, in memory of his book ``From Here to Eternity'', H2432-H2434 [8MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5212 [15JY]

Library of Congress: tribute to National Film Registry tour, E321 [26FE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (H.R. 1532), H2097 [1MY], H4144, H4145 [23JN]

———penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), H10373 [8NO]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3873, H3886 [18JN]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), H3228 [3JN]

Navy: authority to enter into long-term charter leases for auxiliary and naval support vessels built in U.S. shipyards, H4047 [19JN]

Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (H.R. 449), H1748, H1750 [23AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: Federal Victims' Assistance Program funding, H7906 [25SE], E1883 [29SE]

Public lands: establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9759 [30OC]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9759 [30OC]

Sea Grant International Program: funding, H3886 [18JN]

Taxation: aviation excise tax formula, H6646 [31JY]

———rates, H6646 [31JY]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (H. Res. 68), H840 [11MR]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (H.R. 63), H830 [11MR]

Votes: position on missed, H2563 [13MY], H4383 [25JN], H7368 [17SE], H7578 [18SE], H8806 [9OC]

WIC: funding, H2721 [15MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Northern Mariana Islands: investigation of child labor law violations relative to allegations in Reader's Digest (publication), E2383 [13NO]

Statements

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Douglas H. Chadwick, H8864 [21OC]

Tributes

Monroy, Tiffany, E1775 [17SE]

ABERCROMBIE-WINSTANLEY, GINA

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S11838 [6NO]

ABERDEEN, MD

Remarks in House

National Civic League All-American City: award recipient, E1856 [25SE]

ABERDEEN, SD

Remarks in Senate

Foster Grandparents Program: anniversary, S12479 [10NO]

IRS: clarify field support reorganization relative to Aberdeen, SD, office, S7691 [17JY]

ABERNATHY, RALPH D., JR.

Bills and resolutions

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E344 [27FE]

ABILENE, TX

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H8454 [7OC]

ABINGTON, PA

Remarks in House

Abington Friends School: tribute, E798 [30AP]

ABORTION

Addresses

Christianity in America Today: Senator Abraham, S11487 [30OC]

Amendments

Women: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4517, S4537, S4614 [15MY], S4694, S4761 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1200 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8646, H8647 [8OC]

Articles and editorials

Abortion Coverup, S4529 [15MY]

Abortion Rights Advocate Says He Lied About Procedure, S4446 [14MY]

Brief Life That Changed Our Lives Forever, S6791 [27JN]

Clinton's Abortion Scam, H1197 [20MR]

Congress Can't Legislate Maternal Heroism, S4710 [20MY]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Daschle Bill May Not Ban Anything, S4552 [15MY]

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

88-Day-Old Girl Awaits the Expected Birth Today of Her Twin, S4530 [15MY]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Family Planning—Saving the World's Children, and Mothers, E1945 [7OC]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

In Detroit—Maida, Other Cardinals Urge Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions, S2203 [12MR]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion, H1223 [20MR]

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion—Abortion Rights Leader Urges End to ``Half Truths'', S4447 [14MY]

Partial Birth Abortion—The Art of Agreement, S1242 [11FE]

Partial-Birth Abortions, E1190 [11JN], E1195 [12JN]

Partial-Birth Betrayal—Democrats Seething as Activist Admits Lie, S4530 [15MY]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

Reasonable Compromise on Abortion, S4527 [15MY]

Response to Metropolitan Medical Associates Letter on Partial-Birth Abortions, H1216 [20MR]

Review and Outlook—The Facts on Partial-Birth Abortion, H1215 [20MR]

Saving the Mother? Nonsense, S4560 [15MY], H1222 [20MR]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

Viability and the Law, H1207 [20MR]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (see H.R. 2570), H8160 [29SE]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see S. 42, 190; H.R. 641), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA], H392 [6FE]

———prohibit gender-based occurrences (see S. 44, 192), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H5825 [25JY]

Constitutional amendments: right to life (see H.J. Res. 13, 40), H155 [9JA], H285 [4FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H1706 [17AP]

Families and domestic relations: develop, promote, and implement policies to stabilize U.S. population growth (see H. Con. Res. 154), H7600 [18SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

Medicaid: Federal funding of certain abortions relative to State law (see H.R. 137), H143 [9JA]

Women: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see S. 481; H.R. 1032), S2552 [19MR], H948 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6; H.R. 929, 1122), S158 [21JA], H766 [5MR], H1186 [19MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (see H. Res. 100), H1185 [19MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 262), H8632 [7OC]

———protection of reproductive rights (see S. 1208; H.R. 2525), S9785 [23SE], H7729 [23SE]

Letters

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Constitutional amendment on right to life: President Clinton, S1438 [24FE]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

Human fetal tissue transplantation research practices relative to Parkinson's Disease research: Joan I. Samuelson, Parkinson's Action Network, S8774, S8777 [4SE]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

Partial-birth abortions, H1218 [20MR]

———C. Everett Koop, S4565 [15MY]

———Debra R. Judelson, American Medical Women's Association, Inc., S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Geri Marullo, American Nurses Association, S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Laurence H. Tribe, S4570 [15MY]

———Metropolitan Medical Associates, H1216 [20MR]

———P. John Seward, AMA, S4670 [19MY]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S4549 [15MY]

———Ralph W. Hale, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4573 [15MY], S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Rolland C. Lowe, California Medical Association, S4711, S4714 [20MY]

———several law professors, S4706 [20MY]

———several women, S4711 [20MY]

Memorandums

Partial-Birth Abortions: Lake Research (business), H1212 [20MR]

Messages

Veto of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: President Clinton, H8891 [21OC]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

Women: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1227, H1229 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8649 [8OC]

Papers

Dilation and Extraction for Late Second Trimester Abortions: Martin Haskell, S4563 [15MY]

Press releases

Partial-Birth Abortions: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H1207 [20MR]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S4561 [15MY]

Questions and answers

Partial-birth abortions: Senator Abraham with Mary Campbell, S4535 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Alabama: tribute to McGill-Toolen Pro-Life Club for participation in March for Life demonstration, E413 [6MR]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7053-H7080 [9SE], E1723 [10SE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10139-H10148 [6NO]

———U.S. policy, E2304, E2306 [10NO]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (H.R. 641), E185 [6FE]

———pro choice versus right to life, E2062 [23OC]

Constitutional amendments: right to life (H.J. Res. 13), E26 [7JA]

Correctional institutions: removal of restrictions on funding for abortions, H7815-H7817 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1858 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense: performance of abortions at military medical facilities, H4056-H4063 [19JN]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (H.R. 411), E82 [9JA]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (H.R. 1398), E711 [17AP]

Families and domestic relations: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, H7469-H7471 [17SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481-H3495 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Joplin, MO: tribute to Life-Choices Pregnancy Center, E1905 [2OC]

Medicaid: Federal funding of abortions, H4560 [25JN], H7229-H7231 [11SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR]

Women: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, H8654-H8657 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, H642 [26FE], H691 [27FE], H1075 [18MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H1229, H1230 [20MR], H8649-H8663 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 929), E455 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1115, H1159, H1164 [19MR], H1190, H1191, H1202-H1231 [20MR], H2936 [20MY], H3724 [12JN], E571 [21MR], E585 [8AP], E996 [21MY], E1190 [11JN], E1195 [12JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1192-H1202 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8640-H8649 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), motion to recommit, H1227-H1230 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8649-H8663, H8701 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, H8892 [21OC], H9853 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (S. 42), S404 [21JA]

———pro choice versus right to life, S584 [22JA]

———prohibit gender-based occurrences (S. 44), S406 [21JA]

Crime: violence at abortion and family planning clinics, S584 [22JA]

Dept. of Defense: performance of abortions at military medical facilities, S7153-S7160 [10JY]

District of Columbia: use of local revenues to fund full reproductive health services for women, S12511 [12NO]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, S7787 [22JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

Freedom of religion: individual rights, S11487 [30OC]

Health: human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S8717-S8720 [3SE], S8772-S8778, S8780, S8781 [4SE]

Health care professionals: procedures for determining a physician's conduct relative to preforming a partial-birth abortion, S4694 [20MY]

Joplin, MO: tribute to Life-Choices Pregnancy Center, S10427 [6OC]

Medicaid: Federal funding of abortions, S6319 [25JN], S8690, S8691 [3SE]

Morality and ethics: assessment of society, S130 [21JA]

National Right to Life Committee, Inc.: tribute to Michigan affiliates, S10714 [8OC]

———tribute to Michigan and Livingston County, MI, chapters, S10094 [26SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126 [21JA]

Santorum, Senator: tribute to efforts relative to ban on partial-birth abortions, S1242 [11FE]

Satcher, David: nomination to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec. of HHS, S12635 [13NO]

Watts, Donna J.: access to Senate gallery, S4431 [14MY]

Women: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, S1654, S1656 [26FE], S1775 [27FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1242 [11FE], S1654, S1655, S1656 [26FE], S1775 [27FE], S1813 [3MR], S2202 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S2632-S2634, S2739 [20MR], S2758 [21MR], S4383-S4389 [13MY], S4431-S4451, S4504 [14MY], S4515-S4575, S4582-S4586 [15MY], S4661 [16MY], S4664, S4668, S4670-S4672, S4686 [19MY], S4694-S4716 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), unanimous-consent agreement, S4461 [14MY], S4557 [15MY], S4691 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 6), S124, S234 [21JA], S772 [28JA], S1936, S1937 [5MR], S2028 [6MR]

———protection of reproductive rights (S. 1208), S9791 [23SE]

Reports

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H542 [13FE]

Partial-Birth Abortions: AMA, S4574 [15MY]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H543 [13FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 100) (H. Rept. 105-32), H1185 [19MR]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-312), H8632 [7OC]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 929) (H. Rept. 105-24), H1039 [17MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Women: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1227 [20MR]

Statements

Background on the Clinton Administration's Promotion of Abortion Through the Dept. of State and the Foreign Aid Program for Population Assistance: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S1580 [25FE]

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

Partial-Birth Abortions: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4443 [14MY], S4573 [15MY], S4708 [20MY]

———American Medical Women's Association, Inc., E996 [21MY]

———Senator Frist, S4670 [19MY]

Right to Life: Sonni Biundo, E2062 [23OC]

Some Reflections Upon the Occasion of Changing My Political Party Affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party: Salvatore A. Caruso, E202-E204 [11FE]

Testimonies

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China: Chen Yun Fei, H10144 [6NO]

———Hu Shuye, H10145 [6NO]

———Li Bao Yu, H10145 [6NO]

———Weng Kang Di, H10144 [6NO]

Partial-Birth Abortions: Curtis Cook, Michigan State University, S4686 [19MY]

———Norig Ellison, S4535 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 100, consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1192 [20MR]

H. Res. 262, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H8640 [8OC]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1202 [20MR]

H.R. 2570, Forced Abortion Condemnation Act, H10139 [6NO]

S. 6, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S234 [21JA]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

S. 1208, Family Planning and Choice Protection Act, S9792-S9795 [23SE]

ABRAHAM, KATHARINE G.

Letters

Analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, S9782 [23SE]

ABRAHAM, KATHERINE G.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Labor: nomination to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, S10826 [9OC]

ABRAHAM, SPENCER

Articles and editorials

Immigrants Bring Prosperty, S12657 [13NO]

ABRAHAM, SPENCER (a Senator from Michigan)

Addresses

Christianity in America Today: by, S11487 [30OC]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7967 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3993, S4014, S4030, S4033 [6MY], S4137 [8MY]

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (S. 800), S11206 [24OC]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6165, S6256, S6259 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6461, S6473, S6533, S6541, S6544 [26JN], S6677, S6678, S6683, S6762, S6765, S6766 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4834, S4840, S4844, S4903, S4904, S4905 [21MY]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

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

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6006 [19JN], S7093, S7118, S7124 [9JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5880 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9348 [15SE], S9430 [16SE], S9486, S9525 [17SE], S9602, S9688 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7698, S7735 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8249, S8280 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8085, S8104 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8734 [3SE], S8915, S8930 [8SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4491 [14MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7610 [16JY]

Immigration: reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1178), S10027, S10069 [26SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10965, S10991, S10992 [22OC]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4496 [14MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3875, S3914 [1MY]

Analyses

Increase in Legal Immigration: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) Subcommittee on Immigration, S3547 [23AP]

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

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S8673 [2SE]

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

America Needs a Tax Cut, by, Journal of Commerce, S6679 [27JN]

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, Rex Dalton, San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune, S11590 [3NO]

CAFE Society, Detroit (MI) News, S2219 [12MR]

Damon Keith—Award Recognizes His Gifts of Justice, Service, Detroit (MI) Free Press, S4618 [15MY]

Hardy Farmers Weather the Storm—Despite Damage, They're Rebounding, Bill McGraw, Detroit (MI) Free Press, S7433 [15JY]

Hidden Costs of the CAFE Caper, Bruce Bartlett, Washington (DC) Times, S1483 [24FE]

In Detroit—Maida, Other Cardinals Urge Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions, Oralandar Brand-Williams, Detroit (MI) News, S2203 [12MR]

Invincible Ignorance, Wall Street Journal, S7436 [15JY]

Misguided Strategy To Trim Debt, Bruce Bartlett, Washington (DC) Times, S7435 [15JY]

Partial Birth Abortion—The Art of Agreement, Senator Santorum, Washington (DC) Times, S1242 [11FE]

Passing the Budget Buck, Clyde W. Crews, Jr., Journal of Commerce, S5429 [9JN]

Persecution and Redemption, Philip Peters, Washington (DC) Times, S10180 [29SE]

Recent Tax Policy Issues Profound for Agriculture, Jack Laurie, Michigan Farm Bureau Farm News (publication), S637 [22JA]

Time To Reconsider Racist Rhetoric, Susan Au Allen, Asian Week (publication), S11788 [5NO]

Why Pay Off the National Debt? James K. Glassman, Washington (DC) Post, S7435 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S9660 [18SE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S12615 [13NO]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 228), S804 [29JA]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

———treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 404), S2931 [9AP]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S9198 [11SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (see S. Con. Res. 33), S5791 [17JN]

———use of Grounds for America Recycles Day national kick-off campaign (see S. Con. Res. 49), S12180 [8NO]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2356 [17MR]

China, People's Republic of: visit by President to the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 57; S. Res. 127), S9969 [25SE], S11236 [27OC]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S7777 [21JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S163 [21JA]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (see S. 1182), S9411 [16SE]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see S. 505), S2646 [20MR]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S899 [30JA]

Correctional institutions: combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs (see S. 494), S2646 [20MR]

Courts: allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (see S. 447), S2569 [19MR]

———deterrence of frivolous lawsuits and harassing court motions (see S. 400), S2569 [19MR]

———product liability reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S3803 [29AP]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S3371 [17AP]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see S. 236), S855 [30JA]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (see S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S158 [21JA]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8669 [2SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see S. 299), S1226 [11FE]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 1371), S11880 [6NO]

FDA: modernize (see S. 830), S9897 [24SE]

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

Firearms: minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 43, 191), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337), S1382 [13FE]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 778), S12180 [8NO]

FRS: implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611), S3348 [17AP]

Government regulations: reform regulatory process (see S. 981), S6727 [27JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S161 [21JA]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (see S. 578), S3199 [15AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S5465 [10JN]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364), S6372 [25JN]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 38), S9338 [15SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 102), S8367 [30JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19), S2901 [9AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S10962 [22OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S.J. Res. 11), S3058 [10AP]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283), S11043 [23OC]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10433 [6OC]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S1734 [27FE]

———hospice care reform (see S. 734), S5425 [9JN]

———improve health services to rural areas (see S. 415), S2707 [20MR]

Meili, Davide: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S7013 [8JY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4396 [13MY]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2792 [7AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S6005 [19JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorize (see S. 927), S6761 [27JN]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. Con. Res. 29), S5465 [10JN]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51), S4247 [8MY]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S1382 [13FE]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see S. 1297), S11465 [30OC]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S10176 [29SE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S11465 [30OC]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S2026 [6MR]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S4011 [6MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1480 [24FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 1054), S8367 [30JY]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see S. 202), S968 [4FE]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see S. 438), S3371 [17AP]

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

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66, 72), S967 [4FE], S1997 [5MR]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit retroactive taxation (see S.J. Res. 17), S1659 [26FE]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235), S855 [30JA]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

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

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S160 [21JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1520), S12615 [13NO]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105), S9019 [9SE]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (see S. 76), S967 [4FE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S5137 [23MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see S. 194), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of small businesses (see S. 74), S967 [4FE]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see S. 251), S856 [30JA]

Telecommunications: State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (see S. 608), S6005 [19JN]

Transportation: transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see S. 667), S3843 [30AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Turkey: hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (see S. Con. Res. 59), S12510 [12NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see S. 543, 544), S2901 [9AP]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S12179 [8NO]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4217 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1119), S8532 [31JY]

Benoit, David: relief of estate (S. 1168), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 129), S10293 [1OC]

Benoit, James D.: relief (S. 1168), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 129), S10293 [1OC]

Benoit, Wan Sook: relief (S. 1168), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 129), S10293 [1OC]

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see S. 800), S5108 [23MY]

Children and youth: establish Adoption Awareness Promotion Program (see S. 1318), S11192 [24OC]

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

———U.S. policy (see S. 1164), S9197 [11SE]

Citizenship: treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (see S. 670), S3844 [30AP]

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

Courts: treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see S. 260), S945 [4FE]

Crime: mandatory victim restitution (see S. 518), S2837 [8AP]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see S. 1226, 1316), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC]

Dept. of HHS: refugee and entrant assistance funding (see S. 1161), S9080 [10SE]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY]

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

Health: provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1360), S11678 [4NO]

———extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see S. 1517), S12461 [10NO]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (see S. 1198), S9637 [18SE]

———reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see S. 1178), S9332 [15SE]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (see S. 1382), S11863 [6NO]

Medicare: waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (see S. 303), S1226 [11FE]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction (see S. 329), S1382 [13FE]

———include an estimate of Federal retirement benefits in the reports of the Sec. of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives (see S. 269), S1017 [5FE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286), S1102 [6FE]

———improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (see S. 1312), S11034 [23OC]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: technical corrections (see S. 1565), S12575 [13NO]

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

Tariff: desmedipham (see S. 1241), S10229 [30SE]

———ethofumesate (see S. 1239), S10229 [30SE]

———phenmedipham (see S. 1240), S10229 [30SE]

Taxation: change date for filing of Federal income tax returns (see S. 584), S3199 [15AP]

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

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

———treatment of effectively connected investment income of insurance companies (see S. 835), S5341 [5JN]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11331 [29OC], S11512 [31OC]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2629 [20MR], S2786 [7AP], S2899 [9AP]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3748 [28AP], S3782, S3797 [29AP], S3818 [30AP]

Letters

Allocation of future revenue windfalls to tax or deficit reduction: Al Cors, Jr., National Taxpayers Union, S6678 [27JN]

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

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

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

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

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

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign: by, S8704 [3SE]

Arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems: Alan K. Simpson and Representative Lamar S. Smith, S10251 [1OC]

———Raymond Chretien, Ambassador of Canada, S10251 [1OC]

Maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label: by, S11445 [30OC]

Religious Workers Act: Mother Teresa, Missionaries of Charity, S9634 [18SE]

Revise U.S. travel policy to Lebanon: by, S5691 [16JN]

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

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

State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment: Mary T. Hegarty, Grand Rapids, MI, City Commission, S5943 [18JN]

Use of Smithsonian Institution facilities by Boy Scouts for awards ceremony: I. Michael Heyman, Smithsonian Institution, S9725 [19SE]

———by, S9725 [19SE]

Victim Restitution Enforcement Act: David Beatty, National Victim Center, S2841 [8AP]

———Kathleen Hagenian, Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, S2841 [8AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6679 [27JN]

Petitions and memorials

Michigan: EPA standards for ozone or particulate matter, S8374 [30JY]

Press releases

Pro-Taxpayer Groups Urge Congress To Act Now on Future Tax Cuts: National Tax-Limitation Committee, S6678 [27JN]

Questions and answers

Partial-birth abortions: with Mary Campbell, S4535 [15MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1242 [11FE], S2202 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4534, S4535 [15MY], S4686 [19MY], S4707 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 6), S234 [21JA], S772 [28JA]

Agriculture: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1119), S8582 [31JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S10817 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S8623 [31JY]

Allegan, MI: tribute to Christ Community Church, S11892 [6NO]

Almstadt, John: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

American Arab Chamber of Commerce: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Ann Arbor, MI: tribute to Ann Arbor District Library on receipt of Library Journal National Library of the Year award, S11242 [27OC]

Ansara, Andrew: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Ansara, George: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S4103 [7MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5712 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3993 [6MY], S4103 [7MY], S4190 [8MY]

Armenia: independence anniversary, S9694 [18SE]

Bay City, MI: EPA grants for rehabilitation of the Center for Ecology Research and Training, S3993 [6MY]

Brownback, Senator: tribute to efforts relative to Asian Pacific families immigration, S11788 [5NO]

Budget: allocation of future revenue windfalls to tax or deficit reduction, S6678, S6679 [27JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S554 [21JA], S1014 [5FE], S1503, S1508, S1512 [25FE], S1901 [4MR]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth, S4988 [22MY], S5030 [23MY]

———deficit, S7434 [15JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S7434 [15JY], S7616 [16JY], S8179 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8478 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S7426 [14JY], S7738 [17JY], S8179 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6409, S6422 [26JN], S6678, S6679, S6703 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S5097 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4988 [22MY], S5030 [23MY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (S. Con. Res. 52), S9352 [15SE], S11444, S11445 [30OC]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Children and youth: establish Adoption Awareness Promotion Program (S. 1318), S11200 [24OC]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S7627 [17JY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), S6299 [25JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations, S5759 [17JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S5125-S5128 [23MY]

———U.S. policy (S. 1164), S9199 [11SE]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 57), S11238 [27OC]

Citizenship: treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), S3846 [30AP]

Clay, Eric: investiture as circuit judge, S11174 [24OC]

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.: anniversary, S8622 [31JY]

Columbus Day: observance, S10714 [8OC]

Computers: discourage telephone access charges for Internet use (S. Res. 86), S4612 [15MY], S12078 [8NO]

Connolly, Brian: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Copyrights: duration of protection (S. 505), S6048 [20JN]

Correctional institutions: payment of special masters for civil actions concerning prison conditions, S8226 [29JY]

Courts: allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (S. 447), S5886 [17JN]

———deterrence of frivolous lawsuits and harassing court motions (S. 400), S6007 [19JN]

———product liability reform (S. 5), S233 [21JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 260), S961 [4FE]

Crime: mandatory victim restitution (S. 518), S2838 [8AP]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S974 [4FE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1303 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (S. 1226), S10058 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7094 [9JY], S7168, S7183 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: refugee and entrant assistance funding (S. 1161), S9091 [10SE]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5759 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior: Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program funding, S12628 [13NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9316 [15SE], S9403 [16SE], S9486, S9487, S9488, S9495 [17SE], S9621 [18SE], S10822 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S12628 [13NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8218, S8226 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), S11370 [29OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8691 [3SE]

Detroit Red Wings (hockey team): tribute, S5394 [9JN]

Dharte, Charles G., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10199 [30SE]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2925 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S264 [21JA], S5709 [16JN]

Education: direct funding to local educational agencies, S11370 [29OC]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S971 [4FE]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S8618 [31JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4513 [15MY]

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', S8486 [31JY]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, S8373 [30JY], S10813 [9OC]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (S. 891), S5605 [12JN]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirements to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts, S7094 [9JY], S7168, S7183 [10JY]

Firearms: minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 43), S405 [21JA]

Flint, MI: tribute to Hispanic Award recipients, S11894 [6NO]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', S10490 [7OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7627 [17JY], S8618 [31JY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (S. 778), S12630 [13NO]

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipients, S820 [29JA]

General Motors Corp.: anniversary of Oldsmobile, S8622 [31JY]

Ghafari Associates (business): anniversary, S8374 [30JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), S5429 [9JN]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837 [3MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S484 [21JA], S5884 [17JN]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 364), S6381 [25JN]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (S. 1466), S12132 [8NO]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S9690 [18SE]

Holland, MI: anniversary, S10333 [3OC]

Hungary: independence anniversary, S10816 [9OC]

Immigration: admission of refugees from the former Soviet Union relative to religious persecution, S10180 [29SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S10251, S10252 [1OC]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1360), S11678 [4NO]

———deportation of criminal aliens, S10937 [22OC]

———immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), S11630 [4NO]

———impact of family immigration on small businesses, S3416 [22AP]

———impact on employment and the economy, S12656 [13NO]

———increase in legal immigration, S3546 [23AP]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), S9633, S9634 [18SE]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S10199 [30SE]

———reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1178), S9334 [15SE]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (S. 1382), S11864 [6NO]

INS: reform fingerprint processing system relative to background checks, S8218 [29JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (S. 1519), S12454, S12455 [10NO]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (S. Con. Res. 19), S7314 [11JY]

International Relief Association: tribute, S10489 [7OC]

International Reserve Law Officers Conference: tribute, S8739 [3SE]

Iraq: U.S. policy on humanitarian relief, S10488 [7OC]

Islamic & Arab Business Investment Conference: convene, S9025 [9SE]

Italian Americans: tribute, S10714 [8OC]

Jabiru-Shayota, Elham: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (S.J. Res. 11), S2724 [20MR]

Keith, Damon J.: ABA Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4618 [15MY]

Lebanese-American Club of Detroit: tribute, S11895 [6NO]

Lebanon: independence anniversary, S11895 [6NO]

———travel restrictions, S8511 [31JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 1283), S11302 [28OC]

Madonna University: anniversary, S11787 [5NO]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S569 [21JA]

Medicaid: Federal funding of abortions, S8691 [3SE]

Medicare: demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (S. 381), S2295 [13MR]

———improve health services to rural areas (S. 415), S2728 [20MR]

———reform, S7426 [14JY], S7738 [17JY]

———waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (S. 303), S1239 [11FE]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (S. 768), S4914 [21MY]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction (S. 329), S1397 [13FE]

———include an estimate of Federal retirement benefits in the reports of the Sec. of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives (S. 269), S1022 [5FE]

Merillat, Orville and Ruth: Great Sauk Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizens of the Year Award recipieints, S12511 [12NO]

Michigan: Huron and Manistee National Forests land acquisition, S9621 [18SE]

———tribute to recipients of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5548 [11JN]

Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools: anniversary, S10714 [8OC]

Miller, Candice: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (S. 286), S1107 [6FE], S1482 [24FE], S2219 [12MR]

———improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (S. 1312), S11041 [23OC]

NAACP: convening of Michigan State Conference, S9027 [9SE]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9316 [15SE], S9403-S9405 [16SE], S9486, S9487, S9488, S9495 [17SE]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (S. Res. 78), S3813 [30AP]

National Literacy Month: observance, S10819 [9OC]

National Right to Life Committee, Inc.: tribute to Michigan affiliates, S10714 [8OC]

———tribute to Michigan and Livingston County, MI, chapters, S10094 [26SE]

National Safe Kids Week: observance, S4250 [8MY]

National security: national missile defense system (S. 7), S685 [23JA]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (S. Con. Res. 29), S7314 [11JY]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal, S5939 [18JN]

Ottawa County, MI: tribute to welfare recipient employment programs, S10819-S10821 [9OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10419 [6OC], S10729 [9OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10419 [6OC], S10729 [9OC]

Posthumus, Dick: Arab-American and Chaldean Council State Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4190 [8MY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate, S11897 [6NO]

Santorum, Senator: tribute to efforts relative to ban on partial-birth abortions, S1242 [11FE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), S12078 [8NO]

Small business: protection from litigation excesses (S. 836), S5346 [5JN]

Smith, Beverly B.: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Smithsonian Institution: use of facilities by Boy Scouts for awards ceremony, S9725 [19SE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (S. 1054), S8379 [30JY]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (S. 202), S973 [4FE]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (S. 438), S3315 [17AP]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1503, S1508, S1512 [25FE]

Taxation: change date for filing of Federal income tax returns (S. 584), S3215 [15AP]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 235), S861 [30JA]

———provide credits for families (S. 2), S3074 [14AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (S. 432), S2212 [12MR]

———rates, S3074 [14AP], S5097 [23MY], S6409, S6422 [26JN], S7434 [15JY], S8179 [28JY], S8478 [31JY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 75), S1200 [10FE]

———treatment of business expense reimbursement arrangements of certain loggers (S. 574), S3201 [15AP]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (S. 181), S637 [22JA]

———treatment of domestic portions of international airline flights, S6703 [27JN]

———treatment of education savings accounts, S11665 [4NO]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 442), S12078 [8NO]

Telecommunications: State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (S. 608), S5943 [18JN]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S5097 [23MY]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Michigan, S6971 [8JY], S7433 [15JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S9985 [25SE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S5626 [12JN], S8134 [25JY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4464 [14MY]

Troy, MI: tribute to Court in the Schools/Critical Life Choices Program, S4617 [15MY]

Veterans Day: observance, S12568 [13NO]

Vicari, John and Rosalie: March of Dimes (organization) Family of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3744, S3747 [28AP], S3795 [29AP], S4917 [21MY]

———grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 544), S2929 [9AP]

Walsh College: anniversary, S11489 [30OC]

Westland, MI: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, S9693 [18SE]

Studies

Treasury's Distribution Tables Don't Add Up: Bruce Bartlett, S6422 [26JN]

Summaries

China Policy Act (S. 1164), S9208 [11SE]

China Sanctions and Human Rights Advancement Act (S. 810), S5128 [23MY]

Dept. of Commerce Abolishment (S. 1226), S10059 [26SE]

Tax Incentives for Investments in Renewal Communities (S. 432), S2213 [12MR]

Testimonies

Impact of Family Immigration on Small Businesses: Ovidiu Colea, Colbar Art, Inc., S3416 [22AP]

Partial-Birth Abortions: Curtis Cook, Michigan State University, S4686 [19MY]

———Norig Ellison, S4535 [15MY]

Texts of

S. 286, average fuel economy standards for automobiles, S1108 [6FE]

S. 303, waive Medicare enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan, S1239 [11FE]

S. 518, Victim Restitution Enforcement Act, S2839-S2841 [8AP]

S. 836, Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act, S5347 [5JN]

S. 1119, increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities, S8582 [31JY]

S. 1164, China Policy Act, S9200-S9208 [11SE]

S. 1178, Visa Waiver Pilot Program reauthorization, S9335 [15SE]

S. 1312, Child Passenger Protection Act, S11041 [23OC]

S. 1382, Naturalization Reform Act, S11865-S11867 [6NO]

S. 1466, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Choice Act, S12133 [8NO]

Tributes

Adams, Deborah Ross, S11698 [4NO]

Aram I (Armenian Apostolic Church), S10487 [7OC]

Brang, Robert F. and Helene M., S10094 [26SE]

Clark, Lee H., S11210 [24OC]

Crockett, George W., Jr., S9028 [9SE]

Cunningham, William, S5304 [5JN]

Guyer, Gordon, S773 [28JA]

Huard, James L., S4250 [8MY]

Koehler, Terry, S1764 [27FE]

Kozo, Joseph K., S11241 [27OC]

Lee, Sarah, S8835 [4SE]

Letts, Richard, S11612 [3NO]

Lindsey, Lawrence B., S771 [28JA]

Linenger, Jerry, S10901 [21OC]

McClellan, C.W. (Mac), S4130 [7MY]

Minue, Nicolas, S12568 [13NO]

Newhouser, Harold, S8629 [31JY]

Riley, Dorothy C., S11369 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie, S3229 [15AP]

Shalhoub, George, S1111 [6FE]

Thurmond, Senator, S5216 [3JN]

Ture, Norman B., S8738 [3SE]

Vega, Francisco, S12568 [13NO]

Wetzel, Walter C., S8625 [31JY]

Woody, Woodrow, S12649 [13NO]

ABRAMS, JIM

Articles and editorials

Western Senators Win First Round in Road Right-of-Way Disputes, S4416 [14MY]

ABRAMS, RONNIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9511 [17SE]

ABSALON, JOHN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

ABSHIRE, DAVID M.

Citations

U.S. Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award, S5429 [9JN]

Remarks in Senate

U.S. Military Academy: Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, S5429 [9JN]

ACCESS PRODUCTS, INC.

Letters

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements, S7112 [9JY]

ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 578), S3199 [15AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 578), S3208 [15AP]

Texts of

S. 578, provisions, S3209 [15AP]

ACCESSIBLE HEALTH COVERAGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1384), S11863 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1384), S11868 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 1384, provisions, S11869 [6NO]

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INTERNATIONAL BAILOUTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1458), S12118 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1458), S12121 [8NO]

ACCURATE AUTOMATION CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Pap, Bob: Tennessee Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S6008 [19JN]

ACERRA FAMILY

Remarks in House

Long Branch, NJ: tribute to `Acerra Brothers' baseball team, H6956 [5SE]

ACHORN, ANGELA M.

Remarks in House

Massachusetts: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E868 [7MY]

ACID DEPOSITION AND OZONE CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Texts of

S. 733, provisions, S4286 [9MY]

ACID DEPOSITION CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1097), S8531 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1097), S8547-S8550 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1097, provisions, S8548-S8550 [31JY]

ACKERMAN, GARY L. (a Representative from New York)

Advertisements

Guess Which One Receives a War Victims Pension From the German Government: American Jewish Committee, E1005 [21MY]

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7796 [24SE]

Appointments

Delegation to attend the 50th anniversary of the independence of India and Pakistan, H6718 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Time To Fight To Save the N.E.A., Roger Tilles, New York (NY) Times, E1404 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H524 [12FE]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H9801 [30OC]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H4913 [8JY]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H1707 [17AP]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H1611 [16AP]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H5132 [10JY]

———ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H6962 [5SE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H1795 [23AP]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1989 [29AP]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1018 [13MR]

Armed Forces: maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H2446 [8MY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1795 [23AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1909 [28AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H702 [27FE]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (see H. Con. Res. 16), H393 [6FE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see H.R. 2436), H8438 [6OC]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5177 [11JY]

———prohibit rental car companies from imposing certain fees based upon the residence of the renter (see H.R. 1118), H2680 [14MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H590 [13FE]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H10957 [13NO]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H1112 [18MR]

———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H9615 [28OC]

China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 56), H1288 [21MR]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Civil rights: provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H8633 [7OC]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H8633 [7OC]

Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 289), H9729 [29OC]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H6919 [4SE]

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

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H702 [27FE]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 2019), H4338 [24JN]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H5916 [28JY]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H10956 [13NO]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H5021 [9JY]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H588 [13FE]

Crime: distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H286 [4FE]

———protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 1332), H1795 [23AP]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H149 [9JA]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H1112 [18MR]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H3204 [22MY]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H3477 [4JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1715 [21AP]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 974), H6707 [31JY]

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

Dept. of Education: allow certain counties flexibility in spending funds (see H.R. 149), H144 [9JA]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 304), H949 [12MR]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H1112 [18MR]

———prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H725 [4MR]

Dept. of Transportation: study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H6918 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical centers to retain funds collected for the provision of health services (see H.R. 1125), H1186 [19MR]

———develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1077), H1018 [13MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1580), H3569 [5JN]

———improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H7199 [10SE]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (see H.R. 1291), H1438 [10AP]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H5569 [22JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40, 48), H670 [26FE], H1112 [18MR]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407, 1585), H702 [27FE], H5570 [22JY]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H4836 [26JN]

———osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and related bone disorders information clearinghouse funding (see H.R. 2704), H10956 [13NO]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H767 [5MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer screening benefits (see H.R. 2639), H8727 [8OC]

———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1262 [20MR]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H4087 [19JN]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H10956 [13NO]

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

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H1456 [14AP]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see H.R. 2451), H8834 [9OC]

———provide State grants to stabilize and remove tire piles that are near drinking water sources and sensitive populations (see H.R. 1041), H1440 [10AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1262 [20MR]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

Employment: improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

———make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H2445 [8MY]

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

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2275), H10421 [8NO]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 536), H283 [4FE]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (see H.R. 1142), H3924 [18JN]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H2446 [8MY]

———regulation (see H.R. 85), H702 [27FE]

———require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H1112 [18MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H8161 [29SE]

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

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H147 [9JA]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H2156 [1MY]

———computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H525 [12FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2699), H9801 [30OC]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2091 [30AP]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H1892 [24AP]

FEMA: reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (see H.R. 772), H586 [13FE]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H1439 [10AP]

———provide consumer protection (see H.R. 1900), H3863 [17JN]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H1795 [23AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H1112 [18MR]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (see H.R. 814), H1262 [20MR]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H1018 [13MR]

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1289 [21MR]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6026 [29JY]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H628 [25FE]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1390), H2875 [16MY]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H6798 [3SE]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H3274 [3JN]

Guatemala: tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (see H. Con. Res. 17), H407 [10FE]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H6918 [4SE]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see H.R. 847, 2006), H3274 [3JN], H4132 [20JN]

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

———establish medical education trust fund (see H.R. 881), H3203 [22MY]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H4836 [26JN]

———increase the legal smoking age (see H.R. 2519), H8929 [21OC]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815), H4836 [26JN]

———national policy to provide health care coverage of mental illnesses (see H.R. 621), H524 [12FE]

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

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———research and education programs on menopause and related conditions (see H.R. 832), H1340 [8AP]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H3660 [10JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H3170 [21MY]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2254 [6MY]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H6026 [29JY]

———protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H709 [3MR]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H3798 [12JN]

House Rules: amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H1112 [18MR]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H3924 [18JN]

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 545), H284 [4FE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1441 [10AP]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H628 [25FE]

———clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H7730 [23SE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H1392 [9AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H725 [4MR]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H590 [13FE]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H589 [13FE]

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

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2409), H8161 [29SE]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H7730 [23SE]

———treatment of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1525), H3204 [22MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H3274 [3JN]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H1441 [10AP]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H144 [9JA]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H768 [5MR]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10768 [12NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see H. Con. Res. 133), H6406 [30JY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H4834 [26JN]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H5569 [22JY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

Line Item Veto Act: repeal (see H.R. 2650), H10956 [13NO]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H5297 [15JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9865 [31OC]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 55), H2488 [12MY]

Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 2201), H5487 [17JY]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1440 [10AP]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9038 [22OC]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1456 [14AP]

Marshall Plan: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1611 [16AP]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H245 [21JA]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1262 [20MR]

———coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H1893 [24AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H3204 [22MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H590 [13FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1261 [20MR]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 676), H9039 [22OC]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H888 [11MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H767 [5MR]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H2785 [15MY]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H1259 [20MR]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 894), H3204 [22MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H2157 [1MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1112 [18MR]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (see H. Con. Res. 93), H3567 [5JN]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H6798 [3SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motion pictures: tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3797 [12JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712), H5569 [22JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6716 [1AU]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1456 [14AP]

National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 2), H155 [9JA]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H5177 [11JY]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H1440 [10AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

New York: waiver of certain health care provider tax provisions under Medicaid (see H.R. 2437), H8438 [6OC]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H453 [11FE]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H590 [13FE]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H1440 [10AP]

Northern Ireland: sectarian violence relative to marches at Portadown (see H. Res. 182), H5178 [11JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H5570 [22JY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685), H6707 [31JY]

Older Americans Act: improve provisions relative to pension rights demonstration projects (see H.R. 2167), H6707 [31JY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 1505), H2090 [30AP]

Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 282), H1289 [21MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H1261 [20MR]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H589 [13FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777; H. Res. 236), H346 [5FE], H8834 [9OC], H9800 [30OC]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8633 [7OC]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H3568 [5JN]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]

———provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 482), H702 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of SSI benefits for disabled children (see H.R. 1455), H1891 [24AP]

———exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667, 1360), H950 [12MR], H1795 [23AP]

———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for legal aliens applying for naturalization (see H.R. 1416), H3204 [22MY]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see H.R. 1418), H1794 [23AP]

———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants (see H.R. 1468), H4647 [25JN]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2883 [19MY]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1795 [23AP]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Religion: protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 208), H1440 [10AP]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H6707 [31JY]

———protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H4834 [26JN]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H6707 [31JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3274 [3JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H589 [13FE]

Small business: increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H6707 [31JY]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H5569 [22JY]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H524 [12FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H453 [11FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H169 [20JA]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H1542 [15AP]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (see H.R. 1529), H2168 [5MY]

———authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (see H.R. 2189), H9039 [22OC]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1612 [16AP]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H590 [13FE]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 539), H702 [27FE]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H949 [12MR]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988, 1706), H803 [6MR], H3660 [10JN]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H590 [13FE]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H4913 [8JY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H725 [4MR]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 17, 446), H524 [12FE], H628 [25FE]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 615), H702 [27FE]

———provide a checkoff on Federal income tax returns for a breast and prostate cancer research fund (see H.R. 209), H1794 [23AP]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 1325), H10956 [13NO]

———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 1323), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1391), H1705 [17AP]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H768 [5MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H1339 [8AP]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H1262 [20MR]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H1289 [21MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 228), H5569 [22JY]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H146 [9JA]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of tobacco products (see H.R. 3027), H10957 [13NO]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 841), H6918 [4SE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8300 [1OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H1262 [20MR]

Terrorism: abduction and detainment of Donald Hutchings and four Western Europeans in Jammu and Kashmir, India (see H. Con. Res. 15), H348 [5FE]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H2157 [1MY]

———prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (see H.R. 3028), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H6797 [3SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H8929 [21OC]

———protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H245 [21JA]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H6798 [3SE]

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H1040 [17MR]

United Kingdom: limit the sale or export of plastic bullets (see H.R. 1075), H2785 [15MY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1186 [19MR]

———exclude certain income from consideration for determining rent paid for federally assisted housing (see H.R. 2820), H10957 [13NO]

———extend benefits to merchant mariners who served during a period of war (see H.R. 2946), H10419 [8NO]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H949 [12MR]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H286 [4FE]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H6026 [29JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H7730 [23SE]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1441 [10AP]

Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H2169 [5MY]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H5132 [10JY]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H8265 [30SE]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H1112 [18MR]

———research health risks posed by the presence of certain additives and synthetic fibers in tampons and similar products (see H.R. 2900), H10957 [13NO]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H3204 [22MY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5570 [22JY]

World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5826 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H522 [12FE]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H242 [21JA]

Business and industry: establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (see H.R. 1083), H1039 [17MR]

Courts: sentencing for crimes against child or elderly victims (see H.R. 454), H242 [21JA]

Crime: establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 501), H282 [4FE]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———prohibit possession of nonsporting firearms by nonimmigrants and prevent possession for certain period by permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 1096), H1111 [18MR]

———restrict sale to persons placed under a court order of protection (see H.R. 1084), H1039 [17MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 1229), H1338 [8AP]

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

Long Island Sound: improve water quality (see H.R. 455), H242 [21JA]

Motor vehicles: use of bar encoding to facilitate identification and recovery of stolen vehicles (see H.R. 1471), H1987 [29AP]

Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 456), H242 [21JA]

Tariff: costumes (see H.R. 2151), H5177 [11JY]

Taxation: permit loans from individual retirement accounts for housing, education, and medical emergencies (see H.R. 1123), H1186 [19MR]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 382), H151 [9JA]

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

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Gigatrends—Technology Impacts Two Generations From Today: Levi M. Tillemann-Dick, E707 [17AP]

Poems

``Sea Going American Patriots of World War II,'' Sol Axelrod, E982 [20MY]

Remarks

Albertson, NY: Herricks Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2171 [4NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1773 [23AP]

Business and industry: establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 1083), E550 [21MR]

China, People's Republic of: request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, E901 [13MY]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1995 [9OC]

Commack, NY: observance of Yom Kippur at Temple Beth David, E1996 [9OC]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H5471 [17JY]

———U.S. policy, H5471 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: funding to investigate Nazi war criminals living in the U.S., H7796 [24SE]

Dept. of State: charging of passport information fees, H8020 [26SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), E1404 [11JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7796 [24SE], H8020 [26SE]

Edelson, Ron: Nassau County, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award recipient, E947 [16MY]

Firearms: permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (H.R. 1228), H1297 [8AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3736 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6752 [3SE], H6817, H6818 [4SE]

Germany: investigation into receipt of pensions by Nazi war criminals residing in U.S., E169 [5FE], E1004 [21MY]

Gewolb, Joshua: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1089 [18MR]

Greenlawn, NY: Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2153 [31OC]

Guatemala: tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (H. Con. Res. 17), H731 [5MR]

Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H9763 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9763 [30OC]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6752 [3SE], H6817, H6818 [4SE]

———human rights violations, H6752 [3SE]

International Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, H2570 [13MY]

Koeppel, Adolph: Gilbert Tilles Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E870 [7MY]

Maulik, Davesh: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H966 [13MR]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, E1404 [11JY]

National Institute for Electromedical Information: anniversary, E586 [8AP]

National Maritime Day: observance, E982 [20MY]

New York, NY: anniversary of Queens Museum of Art, E949 [16MY]

———anniversary of the National Institute for Electromedical Education, E545 [21MR]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (H. Con. Res. 18), H733 [5MR]

Pakistan: human rights violations, E345 [27FE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H3701 [11JN]

Point of order, H8015 [26SE]

Port Washington, NY: tribute to Port Washington Youth Activities Hall of Fame Dinner Dance, E1111 [4JN]

Tilles, Peter: Pedersen-Krag Center Humanitarian Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

Turian, Joseph: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4083 [19JN]

Tributes

Anton, Karl V., Jr., E449 [12MR]

Barrett, Mina S., E1390 [10JY]

Brazauskiene, Stacia, E1601 [1AU]

Broxmeyer, Neal H., E445 [12MR]

Bunyavanich, Supinda, E147 [4FE]

Cowsik, Shyamala B., E2155 [31OC]

Farrell, Julia and Buddy, E578 [8AP]

Fenster, Myron, E813 [1MY]

Passias, George G., E2383 [13NO]

Szurnicki, Gregory, E141 [4FE]

Tillemann-Dick, Levi M., E706 [17AP]

Warren, Stanley, E1767 [16SE]

Wolf, Blanche, E647 [14AP]

Zilevicius, Albinas, E1601 [1AU]

ACKERMAN, HANS C.

Remarks in House

Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E1173 [10JN]

ACKERMAN, NICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1346 [9AP]

ACKERS, WILFORD AND JERRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1152 [10FE]

ACOSTA, DAVID J.

Letters

Maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations, S8365 [30JY]

ACOSTA, JOSE J.

Remarks in House

American Legion: Officer of the Year award recipient, E883 [8MY]

ACT TO SAVE AMERICA'S FORESTS

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 977), S6727 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 977), S6729 [27JN]

Texts of

S. 977, provisions, S6730-S6740 [27JN]

ACTON, RICHARD D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1161 [10JN]

ADAMANY, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1038 [22MY]

ADAMOWSKI, BENJAMIN S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2208 [7NO]

ADAMS, CASTYNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1586 [1AU]

ADAMS, DAVID

Memorandums

Political Reform in Haiti, E593-E595 [8AP]

ADAMS, DEBORAH ROSS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11698 [4NO]

ADAMS COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Conservation District: anniversary, E382 [5MR]

ADAMS COUNTY, WA

Remarks in House

Ritzville, WA: tribute to Ritzville High School girls' basketball team, E502 [18MR]

ADAMS STATE COLLEGE

Remarks in House

National Youth Sports Program: anniversary, E1756 [16SE]

ADAMSKI, MARY

Obituaries

Coleman, Peter T., H3145 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

ADCOCK, SAM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2629 [20MR]

ADELMAN, KEN

Articles and editorials

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

ADELMAN, LYNN S.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S12678 [13NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

ADELSON, SHELDON AND MIRIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E373 [4MR]

ADENIYI, KAYODE

Letters

Establish African technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7821 [24SE]

ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Alabama)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H6725 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6707 [31JY]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2680 [14MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5022 [9JY]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H2169 [5MY]

Crime: increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see H.R. 2122), H8265 [30SE]

———prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 2648), H8832 [9OC]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H7911 [25SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9730 [29OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 622), H3070 [20MY]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H525 [12FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5487 [17JY]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2883 [19MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H8161 [29SE]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H2351 [7MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H768 [5MR]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H4836 [26JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H3660 [10JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2680 [14MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9866 [31OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2351 [7MY]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 339), H2351 [7MY]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 632, 2517), H7728, H7730 [23SE]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H1611 [16AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H8265 [30SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H4836 [26JN]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H8929 [21OC]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H5401 [16JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

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

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2590 [13MY]

———rates (see H. Res. 109), H1543 [15AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H1892 [24AP]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H1707 [17AP]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H5778 [24JY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 656), H407 [10FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H7601 [18SE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1341 [8AP]

U.N.: U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 1146), H9730 [29OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H3070 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H709 [3MR]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Buckner, Amanda, E1346 [27JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7531 [18SE]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, H4060 [19JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1212 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8657 [8OC]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding, H8751 [9OC]

Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, E1528 [25JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2769 [15MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3725 [12JN]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), H716, H720 [4MR]

Contracts: revise and streamline Federal procurement and acquisition laws, E1780 [17SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2260 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4060 [19JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3484 [5JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7753 [24SE], E1876 [26SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, H8751 [9OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7204 [11SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H7204 [11SE], H7534 [18SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), E1528 [25JY]

Families and domestic relations: impact on national agenda, H1170 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3733 [12JN], E2378 [13NO]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3484 [5JN]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H558 [13FE]

Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association: tribute to Patriots Hall of Honor inductees, E2378 [13NO]

Jasper, AL: tribute to ``We Want America Back'' rally participants, E2178 [4NO]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7753 [24SE]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 2517), E1876 [26SE]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 632), E1876 [26SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (H.R. 1532), E2378 [13NO]

Political campaigns: investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H8168 [30SE]

Rainsville, AL: funding for rebuilding municipal buildings destroyed by tornado, H2769 [15MY]

Religious Freedom Week: observance, H7738 [24SE]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H3176 [22MY]

Taxation: rates, H3725 [12JN], H3810 [17JN]

Votes: position on missed, E857 [7MY]

ADES, CLAUDIA CROWN

Letters

Partial-birth abortions, S4711 [20MY]

ADKINS, R. BENTON

Letters

Nomination of David Satcher to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec. of HHS, S9250 [12SE]

ADLER, FRANCES PAYNE

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Matriot's Dream—Health Care for All exhibit, E779 [29AP]

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Courts

ADOLESCENT FAMILY LIFE AND ABSTINENCE EDUCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

Lists

Witnesses testifying on abstinence education before the Committee on Appropriations' (Senate) Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, S5934 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 934), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

Texts of

S. 934, provisions, S5934 [18JN]

ADOPT A FARM FAMILY OF AMERICA (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E268 [13FE]

ADOPTION see Families and Domestic Relations

ADOPTION AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 867): Senate amendment (see H. Res. 327), H10955 [13NO]

Histories

Legislative History of House Amendment to Adoption and Safe Families Act, H10783-H10787 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 867), H10792 [13NO]

———Senate amendment (H. Res. 327), H10776-H10790 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 867), S12526, S12564, S12668-S12675 [13NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 327, Senate amendment to H.R. 867, provisions, H10776-H10782 [13NO]

ADOPTION PROMOTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 867), S12183 [8NO], H2006, H2007 [29AP], H2027, H2029, H2031, H2033 [30AP]

Articles and editorials

Priority on Safety Is Keeping More Children in Foster Care, H2019 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 935), S5927 [18JN]

Enact (H.R. 867): consideration (see H. Res. 134), H1987 [29AP]

———Senate amendment (see H. Res. 327), H10955 [13NO]

Explanations

Provisions (H.R. 867), S12212 [8NO]

Histories

Legislative History of House Amendment to Adoption and Safe Families Act, H10783-H10787 [13NO]

Letters

Tax exemption for children from international adoptions: David and Carolyn Steigman, H2023 [30AP]

———Representative Kucinich, H2023 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Buy American Act: compliance, H2029 [30AP]

Enact (H.R. 867), H2015-H2035 [30AP], H10792 [13NO], E812 [1MY]

———consideration (H. Res. 134), H2012-H2015 [30AP]

———corrections in engrossment, H2035 [30AP]

———Senate amendment (H. Res. 327), H10776-H10790 [13NO]

Families and domestic relations: change time requirements for parental rights relative to adoption of children in foster care, H2027-H2029 [30AP]

———criminal record checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents and group care staff, H2032, H2033 [30AP]

———develop outreach for informing minorities about adoption, H2031 [30AP]

———enable participation of relatives in foster care, H2030, H2031 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: treatment of adult relatives willing to provide care, S12201 [8NO]

Enact (H.R. 867), S3898 [1MY], S5158 [2JN], S12198-S12202, S12210-S12213 [8NO], S12526, S12564, S12668-S12675 [13NO]

Enact (S. 935), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

Families and domestic relations: establish a National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry, S12201 [8NO]

———establish crisis nurseries to reduce the necessity for foster care, S12200 [8NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 867, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 134) (H. Rept. 105-82), H1987 [29AP]

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 867) (H. Rept. 105-77), H1908 [28AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 134, consideration of H.R. 867, provisions, H2012 [30AP]

H. Res. 327, Senate amendment to H.R. 867, provisions, H10776-H10782 [13NO]

S. 935, provisions, S5934 [18JN]

ADOPTION REPORT CARD ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 920), S5790 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 920), S5808 [17JN]

Texts of

S. 920, provisions, S5808 [17JN]

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 994), S6990 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 994), S6993 [8JY]

Texts of

S. 994, provisions, S7005-S7010 [8JY]

ADULT COMMUNITIES TOTAL SERVICES, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2153, E2155 [31OC]

ADVANCE PLANNING AND COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT

Articles and editorials

Life and Death With Dignity, S11456 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1345), S11448 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1345), S11451-S11453, S11455 [30OC], S11627, S11628 [4NO]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1345), S11454 [30OC]

Texts of

S. 1345, provisions, S11453 [30OC]

ADVERTISING

Addresses

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jerome Kohlberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10508 [8OC]

———Richard Rosenberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

———Thomas S. Murphy, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

Advertisements

Negative campaign advertisements: Citizens for Reform (organization), S10129 [29SE]

Amendments

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10112, S10113, S10114, S10176, S10177, S10178 [29SE], S10434, S10436, S10438, S10439, S10440, S10442 [6OC], S10485, S10486 [7OC], S10661 [8OC]

Analyses

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

Articles and editorials

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

And the Power of the Ballot, S10507 [8OC]

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

Are Beer Ads on Beavis and Butt-Head Aimed at Kids?, S6444 [26JN]

Beltway's Hale-Bopp, S10517 [8OC]

Beware So-Called Fixes, S10343 [6OC]

Camel Clubbing, E1559 [30JY]

Campaign Finance—Fix It, S10507 [8OC]

First Amendment Is Not a Loophole—Protecting Free Expression in the Election Campaign Context, S10359-S10376 [6OC]

Here Come the Speech Police, S10121, S10150 [29SE]

I Raised Money From My Office, So?, E1926 [2OC]

Keep Campaign Reform Legal, S10341 [6OC]

Leader Lott's Amendment, S10272 [1OC]

Making Pols Into Crooks—Campaign-Finance ``Reform'' Criminalizes Politics and Deepens Public Cynicism, S10503 [8OC]

Media Too Quick To Buy Into Campaign Reform, S10502 [8OC]

Money Gag, S10342 [6OC]

Most Lobbyists Oppose McCain-Feingold Bill, S10379 [6OC]

Political Campaign Reforms, S10341 [6OC]

Political Money and Freedom of Speech, S10353-S10358 [6OC]

Price Controls on Democracy, E1910 [2OC]

Republicans Get Some Very Bad News, S10380 [6OC]

Skirting the Real Scandal, S4135 [8MY]

Smoking Vote in the Senate, S8678 [3SE]

10 Big Lies About Campaign Finance, S10518 [8OC]

Trent Lott's Poison Pill, S10272 [1OC]

TV Time Bank for Candidates, H512 [12FE]

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

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

Vote Against McCain, Wait, Can I Say That?, S10504 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions

Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 1974), H4085 [19JN]

———establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 1978), H4085 [19JN]

———establish voluntary broadcasting code for advertising (see H.R. 1292), H1438 [10AP]

———FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1017 [13MR]

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

———require health warnings in advertising (see H.R. 1979), H4085 [19JN]

———require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 1977), H4085 [19JN]

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

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

Law enforcement: provide an exception to the prohibition on the advertising of certain electronic devices (see S. 1521; H.R. 1840), S12461 [10NO], H3659 [10JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S159 [21JA]

———impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 423), H153 [9JA]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H2254 [6MY]

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

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

———treatment of advertising and goodwill expenditures for alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1981), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 1323), H1541 [15AP]

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

———prescribe labels for packages and advertising and disclose certain information (see S. 527; H.R. 1244), S2838 [8AP], H1338 [8AP]

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

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

———restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 762), H586 [13FE]

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

———treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (see S. 201), S676 [23JA]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act: several Senators, S9160 [11SE]

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Bob Chase, National Education Association, S10380 [6OC]

———David Keating, National Taxpayers Union, S10345 [6OC]

———George Bush, S10505 [8OC]

———Gerald R. Ford, S10506 [8OC]

———Heidi H. Stirrup, Christian Coalition, S10344 [6OC]

———Ira Glasser, Laura W. Murphy and Joel Gora, ACLU, S10510-S10512, S10513-S10515 [8OC]

———Jimmy Carter, S10505 [8OC]

———Joel Gora, ACLU, S10516 [8OC]

———Peggy J. Ellis, CATO Institute, S10344 [6OC]

———President Clinton, S9769 [23SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, S10104 [29SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, Brennan Center for Justice, S10001 [26SE]

———several former Members of Congress, S10506 [8OC]

Citizen group independent political expenditures: ACLU, S10023 [26SE]

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

FDA Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Vice President Gore, S8652 [2SE]

———several State attorneys general, S8653 [2SE]

Marketing of tobacco products to children: several Senators, S2873 [9AP]

Weekly Standard (publication) poll relative to campaign finance reform: Jim Nicholson, Republican National Committee, S10381 [6OC]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act: Fran DuMelle, American Lung Association, S7960 [23JY]

———Martha N. Hill, American Heart Association, S7961 [23JY]

———William D. Novelli and Matthew L. Myers, National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids, S7961 [23JY]

Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S7913, S7915 [23JY]

———Mike Moore, Attorney General of Mississippi, S7915 [23JY]

———several State attorneys general, S7914 [23JY]

Lists

Campaign Reform Project Business Advisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Memorandums

FDA Regulation of Laws on Tobacco Product Labeling, Advertising, and Marketing: Congressional Research Service, S8857-S8859 [5SE]

Motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10113 [29SE], S10317 [3OC]

Press releases

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jay Linter, United Church of Christ, S10510 [8OC]

Reporters More Influential Than Campaign Cash? Most Americans Say Yes! Rasmussen Research (business), S10502 [8OC]

Proposals

Campaign finance reform legislation (102d Congress), S10382-S10389 [6OC]

Questions and answers

Issue advocacy: ACLU, S10512 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Alcoholic beverages: establish voluntary broadcasting code for advertising (H.R. 1292), E642 [14AP]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 1748), E1014 [22MY]

Education: funds from businesses in exchange for advertising in schools, H924 [12MR]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5561 [22JY], H5656-H5658 [23JY], H5677-H5680, H5725 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

Hammond (IN) Times: Hoosier Press Association Ad Award Contest honoree, E2236 [8NO]

Law enforcement: provide an exception to the prohibition on the advertising of certain electronic devices (H.R. 1840), H4868 [8JY]

Michigan Apparel Club: anniversary, E1375 [8JY]

National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: study effects of alcoholic beverage advertising, H2758, H2759 [15MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H8023 [26SE], H8121, H8122, H8123 [29SE], H8268 [1OC], E1704 [9SE], E1874 [26SE], E1920 [2OC], E2001 [9OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), H8723 [8OC], E1926 [2OC], E1959 [7OC], E1972 [8OC]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (H.R. 84), H512 [12FE], E21 [7JA]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: cigarette marketing campaign aimed at youth and young adults, E1559 [30JY]

Roads and highways: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (H.R. 1448), E753 [24AP]

Taxation: impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (H.R. 1449), E752 [24AP]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales, H4841 [8JY]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, E2191 [7NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising in certain areas, increase taxation and provide more inspectors to restrict sale to minors, S10215 [30SE]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute for efforts to reduce promotion of smokeless tobacco products, S4035 [6MY]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 771), S4879 [21MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, S7925-S7929 [23JY]

FDA: regulation of tobacco products, S9766, S9767 [23SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7912-S7924, S7929, S7930 [23JY], S8652 [2SE], S8678-S8682, S8720 [3SE]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (S. 721), S4233 [8MY]

Law enforcement: provide an exception to the prohibition on the advertising of certain electronic devices (H.R. 1840), S12487 [10NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S10269 [1OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S384-S387 [21JA], S656 [22JA], S2077 [10MR], S3743 [28AP], S4134-S4136 [8MY], S8933 [8SE], S9159-S9162, S9165 [11SE], S9717-S9720 [19SE], S9990, S9994-S10026, S10097-S10100 [26SE], S10103-S10151 [29SE], S10204, S10208-S10211 [30SE], S10271, S10274-S10277, S10282-S10289 [1OC], S10317 [3OC], S10339-S10426 [6OC], S10450-S10456, S10462-S10473, S10490 [7OC], S10501-S10522 [8OC], S10719-S10733 [9OC], S10877-S10879 [21OC], S11012, S11013, S11171 [23OC], S11275 [28OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), unanimous-consent agreement, S9769-S9771 [23SE], S11421, S11422 [30OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10343, S10381, S10395, S10398-S10405, S10408-S10420 [6OC], S10455 [7OC], S10505, S10510 [8OC], S10726, S10729-S10731 [9OC]

Roads and highways: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (S. 401), S1988 [5MR]

Taxation: treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages, S6442-S6447 [26JN]

Tobacco products: prescribe labels for packages and advertising and disclose certain information (S. 527), S2853 [8AP], S2873 [9AP], S2965 [10AP]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, S1800 [28FE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (S. 1530), S12577-S12585, S12677 [13NO]

———restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (S. 1060), S7959 [23JY]

———retirement of ``Joe Camel'' as Camel cigarette mascot, S7404 [14JY]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to cigarette price increase, S9246-S9248 [12SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

———treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (S. 201), S678-S680 [23JA]

Reports

Campaign Finance ``Reform'' Proposals—A First Amendment Analysis: Lillian R. BeVier, S10345-S10352 [6OC]

Reports filed

Law Enforcement Exceptions to the Prohibition on the Advertising of Certain Electronic Devices: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 105-162), H4834 [26JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Tobacco Industry Settlement: Chicago, IL, City Council, E2191 [7NO]

Schedules

President Clinton's trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX, S9995 [26SE]

Statements

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Albert M. Pennybacker, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, S10508 [8OC]

———Church Women United (organization), S10510 [8OC]

———Mark Pelavin, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S10510 [8OC]

———NETWORK (organization), S10508 [8OC]

———Senator Glenn, S10288 [1OC]

Studies

Broadcast Issue Advocacy Ads: Annenberg Public Policy Center, S10128 [29SE], S10416 [6OC]

Tables

Time spent on debate of S. 25, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S10465 [7OC]

Testimonies

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Curtis Gans, Committee for the Study of the American Electorate, S10135 [29SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1840, Law Enforcement Technology Advertisement Clarification Act, H4868 [8JY]

S. 25, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S656-S665 [22JA], S10106-S10112 [29SE]

S. 201, Tobacco Products Control Act, S679 [23JA]

S. 527, Tobacco Disclosure and Warning Act, S2854-S2856 [8AP]

S. 721, Personal Computer Truth in Advertising Act, S4233 [8MY]

S. 771, Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Choice Act, S4880 [21MY]

S. 875, Electronic Mailbox Protection Act, S5509 [11JN]

S. 1060, Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act, S7960 [23JY]

Transcripts

President Clinton's Trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX: WTOP-Radio (Washington, DC), S9995 [26SE]

ADVINCULA, ANTONETTE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S8337 [30JY]

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Appointments

Members, H2333 [7MY]

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

Reports filed

Nomination of Harold C. Pachios: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Paula Dobriansky: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Appointments

Members, S10305 [1OC]

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS

Appointments

Members, S4399 [13MY], H2333 [7MY], H6721 [3SE]

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF THE CONGRESS

Appointments

Members, S6724 [27JN]

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON CALIFORNIA INDIAN POLICY

Bills and resolutions

Extension (see H.R. 3069), H10954 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Extension (H.R. 3069), E2387 [13NO]

AERONAUTICS see Aviation

AES CORP.

Letters

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan, S7552 [16JY]

AETNA INC.

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the honor roll of the Women's Bureau of the Dept. of Labor, S12629 [13NO]

AFFEL, BOB

Letters

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, E879 [8MY]

AFFORDABLE HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH PELL GRANTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 212), S726 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 212), S738-S741 [28JA]

Texts of

S. 212, provisions, S741 [28JA]

AFGHANISTAN, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: peace process and human rights situation (see S. Con. Res. 6; H. Con. Res. 156), S1133 [7FE], H7729 [23SE]

Factsheets

Afghanistan: Amnesty International, S1137 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: peace process, H518 [12FE]

U.S. policy, H1331 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: peace process and human rights situation (S. Con. Res. 6), S1137 [7FE], S4773-S4776 [20MY]

Reports filed

Peace Process and Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 6), S4214 [8MY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 6, peace process and human rights situation, S1136 [7FE], S4773 [20MY]

AFL-CIO

Articles and editorials

Will ISEA Part Ways With the NEA?, S6783 [27JN]

Memorandums

Awarding of Federal Contracts Relative to Union Status of Contractors, E661-E663 [15AP]

Remarks in House

Eatchel, Jef: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Leadership Award recipient, E681 [16AP]

Ironworkers Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

National Association of Letter Carriers: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Community Service Award recipient, E675 [16AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H1345 [9AP], H7014 [9SE]

Quick, Houston: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Service Employees International Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

Underhill, Rebecca: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

United Nurses Association of California: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Organizing Award recipient, E677 [16AP]

Wilson, Ken: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

AFL-CIO

Letters

Nuclear waste disposal, S2160 [12MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Labor: investigation of summer internship job programs, H5027 [10JY]

East Chicago, IN: Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Labor Awards and Community Service Banquet recipients, E755 [24AP]

AFRICA

Addresses

South Africa at Year Three: James A. Joseph, Ambassador to South Africa, E1661-E1663 [4SE]

Amendments

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1686 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627; H.R. 39), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (see H. Res. 273), H8928 [21OC]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (see S. Res. 112; H. Res. 175), S8533 [31JY], H4646 [25JN]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 778; H.R. 1432), S4879 [21MY], H1890 [24AP]

Liberia: elections (see H. Con. Res. 135), H6406 [30JY]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat (see H. Con. Res. 94, 99), H3567 [5JN], H3804 [16JN]

Tunisia: commemorate bicentennial of U.S.-Tunisia relations (see S. Con. Res. 36), S6990 [8JY]

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (see H. Con. Res. 161), H8265 [30SE]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H7911 [25SE]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 115), H1611 [16AP]

Letters

Establish African technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system: K.J.R. Abaidoo, African Regional Training Center for the Basic Medical Sciences, H7822 [24SE]

———Kayode Adeniyi, African Association of Physiological Sciences, H7821 [24SE]

Migration and refugee assistance appropriations: American Council for Voluntary International Action, H3672 [11JN]

Lists

Delegation of doctors accompanying Representative Curt Weldon to Africa, H7822 [24SE]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, S9967 [25SE], H7907 [25SE]

National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton, S6494 [26JN]

National Emergency Relative to National Union for the Total Independence of Angola: President Clinton, S9878 [24SE], H7759 [24SE]

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, S11666 [4NO]

Remarks in House

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 39), H1744-H1746 [23AP], E15 [7JA]

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (H. Res. 273), H10882-H10884 [13NO]

Civil wars: U.S. role in foreign civil wars, H1095 [18MR]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: lift ban on humanitarian assistance, H3607 [10JN]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (H. Res. 175), H5513-H5515 [22JY], H5847, H5848 [28JY]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H3347 [4JN], H6401 [30JY], E1148 [7JN]

Foreign aid: African Development Fund funding, H6726-H6729 [3SE], E1656 [4SE], E1700 [9SE]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), H2067 [30AP], E751 [24AP]

Foundation for Democracy in Africa (nonprofit organization): tribute, E2388 [13NO]

Health: establish technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7821-H7823 [24SE]

Hunting and trapping: efforts to prevent poaching of elephants and rhinoceros, H6734-H6739 [3SE], H6806 [4SE], E1658 [4SE]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat (H. Con. Res. 99), H5515-H5517 [22JY], E1215 [16JN], E1251 [18JN]

South Africa: democracy efforts, E1661 [4SE]

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies, H7820 [24SE]

———anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (H. Con. Res. 161), E1919 [2OC]

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1684-H1687 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Africa Crisis Response Initiative: funding, S7633 [17JY]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 627), S3438 [22AP]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: status of Rwandan refugees, S6383 [25JN]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (S. Res. 112), S8610 [31JY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (S. 778), S4893 [21MY], S12630 [13NO]

Sierra Leone: democracy efforts, S9196 [11SE]

Zaire: peace negotiations, S3858 [30AP]

Reports

Travel Report for Somalia: Dept. of State, S5691 [16JN]

Reports filed

African Elephant Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 39) (H. Rept. 105-59), H1714 [21AP]

Condemn Outbreak of Violence and Threat to Scheduled Elections and Constitutional Government in the Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 112), S10625 [8OC]

Condemn Sierra Leone Military Coup d'Etat: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 99), S9880 [24SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 99, condemn military coup d'etat in Sierra Leone, H5515 [22JY]

H. Res. 115, democracy efforts in Zaire, H1686 [17AP]

H. Res. 175, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, H5513 [22JY], H5847 [28JY]

H. Res. 273, condemn Angolan military intervention in the Republic of Congo, H10882 [13NO]

H.R. 39, African Elephant Conservation Act reauthorization, H1744 [23AP]

S. 778, African Growth and Opportunity Act, S4894-S4898 [21MY]

S. Con. Res. 36, commemorate bicentennial of U.S.-Tunisia relations, S7014 [8JY]

S. Res. 112, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, S8610 [31JY]

Tributes

de Klerk, F.W., E1736 [11SE]

AFRICAN AMERICANS

Addresses

Ain't I a Woman: Sojourner Truth, S10818 [9OC]

Black Florida Military Heritage: Robert Hawk, E449 [12MR]

Race Relations in America: Speaker Gingrich, E1358-E1360 [27JN]

Amendments

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 952), S6195 [24JN]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (S. 985), S10778, S10812 [9OC]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 111), S9088, S9091 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

Alexis Herman for Secretary of Labor of the United States, E400 [6MR]

Alternative School Promotes Achievement, E752 [24AP]

Black Leaders Try To Deny Thomas Status as Role Model, S1255 [12FE]

Blacks Need Better Access to Screening Tests for Cancer, E988 [20MY]

Building Bridges Between Communities, E551 [21MR], E608 [9AP]

Curt Flood Is Dead at 59—Outfielder Defied Baseball, E146 [4FE]

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

Forty Acres and a Mule, E1548 [29JY]

How We Got Quotas—Color Code, S408-S413 [21JA]

Larry Doby, S4771 [20MY]

Melding in America, E2016 [21OC]

Neither a Myth Nor a Legend—Larry Doby Crossed Baseball's Color Barrier After Robinson, S7315 [11JY]

Packnett Touched Many Lives, Stood Up for Important Causes, E195 [10FE]

Quite Simply, a Hero, E145 [4FE]

R. Jess Brown—A Memorial Tribute To Keep His Memory Alive, E349 [27FE]

Rebuilding Every Burned Black Church, S3917 [1MY]

Remembering Flood, a Man for All Seasons, E145 [4FE]

Resurrecting the Heart and Soul of New Guinea, H440 [11FE]

Robert C. Weaver, S7875 [22JY]

Robert C. Weaver, 90, First Black Cabinet Member, Dies, S7875 [22JY]

Tennessee Becomes Last State To Ratify 15th Amendment, E1970 [8OC]

Ward Connerly's Cause, E360 [3MR]

When Baseball Mattered, S3228 [15AP]

Who's Managing the Money, E1464 [22JY]

Why FAMU's Top Achievements Rate National Press, S9026 [9SE]

Yes, Apologies Would Be in Order, E1419 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: procurement of a bust or statue of Sojourner Truth for placement in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1542 [15AP]

Civil rights: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S6186 [24JN]

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

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950; H.R. 1909), S6097 [23JN], H3864 [17JN]

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

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

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Colleges and university: exempt certain institutions of higher education serving minorities from default-based ineligibility for student loan programs (see H.R. 717), H522 [12FE]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit assistance to organizations that promote prejudice or bias based on race, religion, or ethnicity (see H.R. 207), H145 [9JA]

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

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1260 [20MR]

———Federal funding relative to treatment of Ebonics as a legitimate language (see H. Res. 28), H156 [9JA]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

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

———prohibit preferential treatment (see S. 46, 188), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Florida A&M University: design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of Center for Historically Black Heritage (see S. 1559; H.R. 3038), S12575 [13NO], H10953 [13NO]

Garvey, Marcus: tribute (see H. Res. 216), H6715 [1AU]

Health: minority health programs (see H.R. 487), H244 [21JA]

History: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H. Res. 56), H669 [26FE]

———official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3797 [12JN]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S.J. Res. 11), S676 [23JA]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see S. 985; H.R. 2116), S6727 [27JN], H4913 [8JY]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 118), H142 [9JA]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283; H.R. 2560), S10787 [9OC], H7911 [25SE]

Music and dance: designate jazz as a rare and valuable national treasure (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1339 [8AP]

———tribute to African-American music (see S. Con. Res. 34; H. Con. Res. 27), S6041 [20JN], H701 [27FE]

National Day of Unity: designate (see S. Res. 115; H. Res. 170), S8533 [31JY], H4086 [19JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 111), S8533 [31JY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see S. 887; H.R. 1635), S5508 [11JN], H2783 [15MY]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2375), H6715 [1AU]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H1541 [15AP]

———tribute (see S. Con. Res. 23; H. Con. Res. 61), S3662 [24AP], H1542 [15AP]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 140), H2156 [1MY]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5132 [10JY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (see S. 730; H.R. 1649), S4217 [8MY], H2784 [15MY]

Descriptions

Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

Essays

Juneteenth Independence Day: National Christian Juneteenth Leadership Council, H3826 [17JN]

My Grandfather's Legacy of Duty: Thomas W. Colleluori, E1657 [4SE]

Letters

Eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine: Representative Rangel, E1312 [24JN]

Medicare preventive care benefits: Morris L. Shearin, NAACP, E989 [20MY]

Tribute to Betty Shabazz: Representative Conyers, E1430 [15JY]

Tribute to Curt Flood: President Clinton, E145 [4FE]

Obituaries

Knight, Ellis M.: Houston (TX) Chronicle, E555 [21MR]

Petitions and memorials

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1970 [8OC]

Proclamations

Tribute to Gregory D. Watson Relative to Post-Ratification of Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Right of Citizens To Vote Regardless of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Tennessee House of Representatives, E1970 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Anderson, IN: tribute to community resources summit, E391 [5MR]

Anderson, Joseph, Jr.: Kern County, CA, African-American Network Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E2313 [10NO]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 864), H1386-H1388 [9AP], E344 [27FE]

Armed Forces: tribute to Buffalo Soldiers, H8987 [22OC]

Black Archives, History, and Research Foundation of South Florida Inc.: anniversary, E2148 [30OC]

Black History Month: observance, H422-H445 [11FE], H576-H581 [13FE], E227, E229, E231 [12FE], E266, E274, E285 [13FE], E297, E303 [25FE], E324 [26FE], E449 [12MR]

Black Women of Achievement (organization): tribute to award recipients, E1135 [5JN]

Broward County, FL: tribute to African-American Library, E2044 [21OC], E2048 [22OC]

Bullock, Steve D.: Black Professionals Association Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E235 [12FE]

Bunch, Mary A.: Grand Matriarch of the African-American Heritage Celebration recipient, E1580 [1AU]

Business and industry: tribute to Black Enterprise (publication) Marathon Men award recipients, E1084 [3JN]

Camp Blanding, FL: tribute to Afro-American Memorial Museum, E449 [12MR]

Center Moriches, NY: anniversary of Bell African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E1687 [8SE]

Chicago, IL: Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church anniversary, H8116 [29SE]

———tribute to Performance Cluster Choir, E284 [13FE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H1164 [19MR], H1344 [9AP], E1221 [17JN], E1269 [19JN], E1726 [10SE]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (H.R. 1909), H3809 [17JN], E1223 [17JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (H.R. 2453), E1740 [11SE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of testimonial dinner of the Masjid Bilal, E2124 [29OC]

Clinton, President: apology for Tuskegee syphilis study participants, E961 [19MY]

Colleges and universities: attendance by minority students, H1345 [9AP]

———funding for historically black colleges and universities, H6864 [4SE]

Colleluori, Thomas W.: Genovese Drug Store (business) ``Flight of Aces'' essay contest award recipient, E1657 [4SE]

Colour Me Freedom Foundation: tribute to ``Amandla Awethu—African-Americans and African Solidarity—Political Change in Africa'' exhibit, E1815 [22SE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (H.R. 40), E1548 [29JY]

Delta Sigma Theta (fraternal organization): tribute, E1262 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: civil rights division funding, H5689 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

District of Columbia: anniversary of emancipation of slaves, E668 [15AP], E864 [7MY]

———tribute to Asbury United Methodist Church annual homecoming, E1761 [16SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (H.R. 1203), E558 [21MR]

———national policy to improve system, H605-H612 [25FE]

———tribute to TRIO programs, E254 [13FE]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H7839 [25SE]

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', E1621 [1AU]

FAA: eligibility of historically black colleges and universities and hispanic service institutions for FAA Research Grants Program, H1950 [29AP]

Families and domestic relations: develop outreach for informing minorities about adoption, H2031 [30AP]

Financial institutions: presence in money management industries, E1464 [22JY]

Flint, MI: tribute to Pan-Hellenic Council honorees, E228 [12FE]

———tribute to Thousand Woman March, E2350 [13NO]

Gary, IN: anniversary of National Black Political Convention, E1873 [26SE]

Government: prohibit preferential treatment relative to Federal employment, contracting, and programs, H1043 [18MR]

Herring, Gemilia H.: African-American Network (organization) Historical Award recipient, E2307 [10NO]

History: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 56), H3822-H3827, H3846-H3853 [17JN], E1253 [18JN]

———impact of injustices on current socioeconomic conditions, H759-H764 [5MR]

———official apology for those who suffered as slaves (H. Con. Res. 96), H3722 [12JN], H3846-H3853 [17JN], H3890, H3891 [18JN], H5478 [17JY], E1419 [14JY]

Holy Day of Atonement: observance, E1999 [9OC]

Houston, TX: opening of Ensemble Theater, H7253 [11SE]

———tribute to Universoul Circus, E2178 [4NO]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 129), H5990 [29JY], E1568 [31JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate, E289 [13FE]

———observance, H3933 [19JN], E1217 [16JN]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of St. Stephen's Community Church, E1792 [18SE]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (H.R. 118), E10 [7JA]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Central High School, H7837, H7838 [25SE], H8268 [1OC]

Los Angeles, CA: tribute to Wilfandel Club, E126 [4FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: observance, E2280 [9NO]

Memphis, TN: tribute to African-American Knowledge Bowl award recipients, E751 [24AP]

———tribute to Pyramid Academy, E751 [24AP]

Million Woman March: participation, E2350 [13NO]

Music and dance: tribute to musical ``Chicago'', E1228 [17JN]

NAACP: tribute to Lima-Allen County, OH, chapter, H2390 [8MY], E920 [14MY]

———tribute to National Board of Directors, E898 [13MY]

National Black Law Students Association: tribute, E501 [18MR]

National Black McDonald's Operators Association: anniversary, E1955 [7OC]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1792 [18SE], E1872 [26SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (H.R. 1635), E962 [19MY]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church, E1226 [17JN]

Norfolk, VA: restoration of Attucks Theatre, E609 [9AP]

Oklahoma Historical Society: Civil Rights Trailblazers Award recipients, E234 [12FE]

Omega Psi Phi (fraternal organization): anniversary, E35 [7JA]

Oyeshiku, Patricia Worthy: National Council of Negro Women Western Regional Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, H7106 [9SE], E1665 [4SE]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Anderson Monarchs boys' baseball team, E1456 [17JY]

Racial relations: differing perceptions of the judicial system, discrimination, media, and the entertainment industry, H576-H580 [13FE]

———Presidential initiative to encourage dialogue within the U.S., H3810, H3840 [17JN], H8313 [2OC], E1269 [19JN], E1370 [8JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1335), E778 [29AP]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), H1576-H1580 [16AP]

Rockville, MD: anniversary of Lincoln Park community, E370 [4MR]

Rogers, Wilson A.: Ronald McDonald Award recipient, E598 [8AP]

Santa Barbara, CA: community forum on bigotry and racism, H1548 [16AP]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (H. Res. 183), H6668, H6669, H6677, H6678 [31JY], E1646 [3SE], E1655 [4SE], E1675 [5SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (H.R. 773), E251 [13FE]

Sports: tribute to Negro Baseball League, E1273 [19JN]

Supreme Court: decision relative to the use of race in designating congressional districts, H758-H764 [5MR]

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1969 [8OC]

Triplett, Josephine: Kern County, CA, African-American Network Frederick Douglas Leadership Award recipient, E2310 [10NO]

Tuskegee University: tribute, E1896 [2OC]

U.S. Army Research Laboratory: tribute to Science and Technology Academic Recognition System fellowship recipients, E1853 [25SE]

University of California at San Diego: tribute to Black Beauticians Health Promotion Program, E359 [3MR]

University of Texas: statement by professor on campus diversity, H7352 [16SE], H7481 [17SE]

Wilkerson, Ruth H.: African-American Network (organization) Historical Award recipient, E2307 [10NO]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1555 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Black Career Women (organization): anniversary, S10179 [29SE]

Black History Month: observance, S1581 [25FE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, S6972 [8JY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 950), S6097-S6099, S6103 [23JN], S6105 [24JN], S6356 [25JN]

Detroit, MI: opening of Museum of African-American History, S2796 [7AP], S3064 [10AP]

Discrimination: tolerance of racial, ethnic, and religious groups, S5953 [19JN]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (S. 516), S2791 [7AP]

———prohibit preferential treatment (S. 46), S407 [21JA]

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', S8486 [31JY]

English, Alex: induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, S10713 [8OC]

Florida A&M University: provide for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage (S. 1559), S12696, S12697 [13NO]

———Time (publication) and Princeton Review (publication) College of the Year award recipient, S9026 [9SE]

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipients, S773 [28JA], S820 [29JA]

International Paper Co.: response to acts of arson against churches, S3917 [1MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, S6011, S6013 [19JN]

———observance (S.J. Res. 11), S682 [23JA], S2724 [20MR], S3065, S3066 [10AP]

Kansas: anniversary of first union black troops of the Civil War to engage in combat, S11303 [28OC]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (S. 985), S6759 [27JN], S10778 [9OC]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 1283), S10794 [9OC], S11302 [28OC]

Los Angeles, CA: First African Methodist Episcopal Church anniversary, S3382 [17AP]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Association for Nonviolence: tribute, S5271 [3JN]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S569 [21JA]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (S. Con. Res. 34), S6044 [20JN]

NAACP: convening of Michigan State Conference, S9027 [9SE]

National Day of Unity: designate (S. Res. 115), S8612 [31JY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 111), S8610 [31JY], S9091 [10SE]

———observance, S9693 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (S. 887), S5540 [11JN], S9905 [24SE]

Racial relations: Presidential initiative to encourage dialogue within the U.S., S6972 [8JY]

Robinson, Jackie: Northeastern University Sports in Society Hall of Fame inductee, S11370 [29OC]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), S3929 [1MY]

———tribute (S. Con. Res. 23), S3688 [24AP]

Smith, Wilson K.: tribute to for efforts relative to African-American Medal of Honor monument, S1999 [5MR]

Thomas, Clarence: invitation to attend Festival of Youth in Delaware, S1254 [12FE]

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation: tribute, S5375 [5JN]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients, S11808 [6NO]

———compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (S. 730), S3971 [5MY], S4244, S4245 [8MY]

Reports filed

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Statements

Affirmative Action Policies in Education: Mark George, E1206 [12JN]

———Mary Newman, E1206 [12JN]

Helping America's Children at Risk: Wintley Phipps, E1578-E1580 [1AU]

Tribute to Jackie Robinson: Ronald L. Gabriel, E778 [29AP]

Summaries

Civil Rights Act (S. 950), S6099 [23JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 61, tribute to Jackie Robinson, H1576 [16AP]

H. Res. 183, tribute to Betty Shabazz, H6677 [31JY]

H.J. Res. 56, celebrate end of slavery in the U.S., H3822 [17JN]

H.R. 40, Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans, E1548 [29JY]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

S. 516, Equal Remedies Act, S2791 [7AP]

S. 887, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act, S5540 [11JN]

S. 950, Civil Rights Act, S6098 [23JN]

S. 985, Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ, S6759 [27JN], S10778 [9OC]

S. 1283, award Congressional Gold Medals to the ``Little Rock Nine'', S10795 [9OC]

S. 1559, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 23, tribute to Jackie Robinson, S3687 [24AP]

S. Con. Res. 34, tribute to African-American music, S6044 [20JN]

S. Res. 111, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S8610 [31JY]

S. Res. 115, National Day of Unity, S8612 [31JY]

S.J. Res. 11, Juneteenth Independence Day, S682 [23JA]

S.J. Res 11, Juneteenth Independence Day, S3066 [10AP]

Tributes

Doby, Larry, S3299 [16AP]

Farmer, James, H1870-H1872 [24AP]

Leonard, Buck, E1672 [5SE]

Robinson, Jackie, S2950 [9AP], S3178, S3179, S3228, S3229, S3230 [15AP], S3385 [17AP], H1460, H1516-H1520 [15AP], H1547 [16AP], E675 [16AP], E691 [17AP], E713 [21AP], E759 [28AP], E846 [6MY]

Robinson, Rachel, S3385 [17AP]

AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Letters

Establish African technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7821 [24SE]

Lists

Delegation of doctors accompanying Representative Curt Weldon to Africa, H7822 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Africa: establish technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7821-H7823 [24SE]

AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize (see S. 627; H.R. 39), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Reauthorize (H.R. 39), H1744-H1746 [23AP], E15 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Reauthorize (S. 627), S3438 [22AP]

Reports filed

Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 39) (H. Rept. 105-59), H1714 [21AP]

Texts of

H.R. 39, reauthorize, H1744 [23AP]

AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 778), S4879 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 778), S4893 [21MY], S12630 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 778, provisions, S4894-S4898 [21MY]

AFRICAN REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER FOR THE BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

Letters

Establish African technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7822 [24SE]

Lists

Delegation of doctors accompanying Representative Curt Weldon to Africa, H7822 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Africa: establish technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7821-H7823 [24SE]

AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 882), S5507 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 882), S5527 [11JN]

Texts of

S. 882, provisions, S5528 [11JN]

AGANA (GU) PACIFIC DAILY NEWS

Articles and editorials

Canceling Flights Is the Wrong Response to Guam Korean Air Crash, H6955 [5SE]

Opening of Dept. of Defense Schools in Guam, H5188 [15JY]

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

AGBAYANI, RIZAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7590 [18SE]

AGE DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination

AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Colleges and universities: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see S. 153), S162 [21JA]

Federal employees: review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H7118 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Colleges and universities: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (S. 153), S538 [21JA]

AGED see Senior Citizens

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE POLICY AND RESEARCH

Bills and resolutions

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see S. 91; H.R. 920), S161 [21JA], H724 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (H.R. 920), E365 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (S. 91), S470 [21JA]

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Department of State; Foreign Aid

Addresses

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

Amendments

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2449 [8MY], H2592, H2593 [13MY], H2681 [14MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3275 [3JN], H3300, H3313, H3314, H3321, H3325, H3326, H3327, H3329, H3335, H3340, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3348, H3349, H3351, H3353, H3356, H3357, H3424, H3426, H3427, H3428, H3429, H3430, H3431, H3432, H3433, H3477 [4JN], H3482, H3495, H3497 [5JN], H3591, H3593, H3594, H3595, H3598, H3599, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3607, H3608, H3609, H3615, H3617, H3618, H3626, H3627, H3628, H3630, H3662 [10JN], H3670, H3671, H3680, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3696, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700, H3701, H3702, H3703, H3704, H3705 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5670, S5671, S5672, S5682, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5732, S5737, S5738, S5739, S5740, S5742, S5749, S5750, S5756, S5758, S5759, S5760, S5761, S5762, S5763, S5878, S5879, S5880, S5881, S5882 [17JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY], H5868 [28JY]

Articles and editorials

Cargo Preference, S495 [21JA]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

Helping Countries Make the Transition From Crisis Is One of Our Greatest Foreign Policy Challenges After the Conflict Has Ended, E1081 [3JN]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Marshall's Inheritor, E1096 [3JN]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (see S. 903; H.R. 1757), S5694 [16JN], H3273 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (see S. 115), S161 [21JA]

Cost Estimates

Foreign Policy Reform Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H2486 [12MY]

Excerpts

Foreign Assistance Act, S1440 [24FE]

Letters

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: Michael C. McGowan, H3684 [11JN]

———several former Secs. of State and National Security Advisers, H3295 [4JN]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

Natural gas assistance to Armenia, E958 [19MY]

Motions

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8114 [29SE], H8262 [30SE], H8271 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: international assistance, H6402 [30JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2426 [8MY], H2486 [12MY], H3175 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3291-H3358, H3424-H3433 [4JN], H3480, H3481-H3499, H3516-H3520 [5JN], H3591-H3632 [10JN], H3669, H3670-H3706, H3717 [11JN], H5868 [28JY], E1096 [3JN], E1148 [7JN], E1170 [10JN], E1258 [19JN], E1609 [1AU]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8262 [30SE], H8271-H8278 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

Families and domestic relations: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

Foreign aid: African Development Fund funding, H6726-H6729 [3SE], E1656 [4SE], E1700 [9SE]

———international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481-H3495 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

———support for post-conflict peace transitions, E1081 [3JN]

Foreign countries: allocation of foreign aid relative to education and vocational training for children, E612 [9AP]

Funding, H6376 [30JY]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: limit aid to food assistance distributed by the U.N. or other certified organizations, H5689-H5691 [24JY]

Sustainable Desert Development Program: funding, H6358, H6359 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Communal Areas Management Program for Indigenous Resources: funding, S7546 [16JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5924, S5925, S5937, S5939, S5944 [18JN], S8222 [29JY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), insert language of S. 903 in lieu, S5765 [17JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5655-S5662, S5666-S5688 [16JN], S5722-S5789 [17JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (S. 115), S494 [21JA]

Funding, S9690 [18SE]

Gorgas Memorial Institute: tuberculosis initiative funding, S7583 [16JY]

Haiti: Orphan Feeding Program funding, S7946 [23JY]

International Fund for Agricultural Development: use to implement microenterprise assistance, S7634 [17JY]

Reports

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs, H542 [13FE]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs, H543 [13FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Foreign Policy Reform Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 105-94), H2488 [12MY]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S854 [30JA], S9885 [24SE], S11676 [4NO]

Nomination of Harriet C. Babbitt To Be Deputy Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Terrence J. Brown To Be Assistant Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas H. Fox To Be Assistant Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Statements

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, S5765-S5789 [17JN]

S. 115, U.S. cargo preference policy, S495 [21JA]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY

Bills and resolutions

Local government: assist with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (see S. 1317), S11192 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Local government: assist with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (S. 1317), S11197 [24OC]

Texts of

S. 1317, Environmental Health Protection Act, S11198-S11200 [24OC]

AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

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

AGRICULTURAL FAIR PRACTICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

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

AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

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

———treatment of certain payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 502), H282 [4FE]

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

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S1382 [13FE]

Court decisions

Milk Industry Foundation v. Sec. of Agriculture and Northeast Dairy Compact Commission: Paul L. Friedman, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, S1389 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: price supports for sugar, H1777 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: treatment of wild rice producers, S7945 [23JY], S11398 [30OC]

Florida: stormwater treatment area land acquisition relative to Everglades restoration, S9401, S9402 [16SE]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal, S11494 [30OC]

———repeal (S. 322), S1388-S1391 [13FE]

———require OMB study on economic impact, S7935-S7937, S7941 [23JY], S7993 [24JY], S11398 [30OC]

AGRICULTURAL REFORM AND IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Agriculture: price supports for sugar, H1777 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Florida: stormwater treatment area land acquisition relative to Everglades restoration, S9401, S9402 [16SE]

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1150), S11366 [29OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1150), H10384, H10385 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: dairy and livestock research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———food, animal, and plant genome research strategy, S11374, S11375 [29OC]

———precision agriculture research funding, S11375 [29OC]

Enact (S. 1150), S11373-S11376 [29OC], S11489, S11490, S11493 [30OC]

Texts of

S. 1150, provisions, S11376-S11388 [29OC]

AGRICULTURAL SAFETY NET ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 26), S129 [21JA], S788 [29JA]

Texts of

S. 26, provisions, S388 [21JA]

AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION ACT

Proposals

Provisions, E33 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Enact, E33 [7JA]

AGRICULTURAL WORK FORCE STABILITY AND PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 169), S163 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 169), S547 [21JA]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 169), S548 [21JA]

AGRICULTURE related term(s) Food; Rural Areas

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651, S8671 [2SE], H5301 [15JY], H5404, H5405 [16JY], H5445, H5447, H5488 [17JY], H5491 [21JY], H5553, H5577, H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5677, H5683, H5688, H5689, H5691, H5699, H5708, H5717, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5660, H5662 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7899, S7901, S7902, S7908, S7912, S7916, S7918, S7925, S7936, S7937, S7945, S7946, S7966, S7967, S7968, S7969 [23JY], S7989, S7990, S7994, S8099 [24JY]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (S. 308), S9434 [16SE]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9615, H9616 [28OC], H9730 [29OC], H9745, H9748, H9749, H9750, H9751, H9758, H9761 [30OC]

Research: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11366 [29OC]

Analyses

Census of Agriculture Act (S. 845), S5361 [5JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Agricultural Nightmare—Infestations of Scab Provide Area Farmers Lots of Pains in and Out of the Fields, S11490 [30OC]

Alcohol and Driving Can Mix, S11891 [6NO]

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

Big Hamburger Recall and USDA Inspections, E1639 [3SE]

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

Ending Banana Inanity, S3973 [5MY]

Farmers Get More Freedom, Which Will Benefit Everyone, E1396 [10JY]

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

Harvest of Rage—How the Rural Crisis Fuels Anti-Government Movement, H5714-H5717 [24JY], E1496-E1499 [23JY]

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

Recent Tax Policy Issues Profound for Agriculture, S637 [22JA]

Sheep Come to the Rescue in the West—Grazing Helps Restore Weed-Infested Lands, E1574 [31JY]

Smoking May Have Killed Thousands, H7375 [17SE]

Smoking Vote in the Senate, S8678 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions

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

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

———treatment of certain payments (see H.R. 502), H282 [4FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1033; H.R. 2160), S7710 [17JY], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (see H. Res. 193), H5569 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 232), H7599 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8438 [6OC]

Alcoholic beverages: require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 1977), H4085 [19JN]

Animals: humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H522 [12FE]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see S. 850; H.R. 453), S5413 [9JN], H242 [21JA]

———regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (see S. 1323), S11289 [28OC]

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

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H282 [4FE]

Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (see S. 1024), S7603 [16JY]

Big Horn County, WY: conveyance of certain lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe (see S. 814), S5109 [23MY]

———conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (see S. 799), S5108 [23MY]

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

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

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (see S. 85), S160 [21JA]

Colored margarine: repeal restrictions (see H.R. 1958), H3923 [18JN]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see S. 257; H.R. 467), S945 [4FE], H243 [21JA]

Consolidated Farm Service Agency: disregard debt forgiveness relative to loan and loan servicing limitations (see H.R. 1969), H4085 [19JN]

Crime: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1119), S8532 [31JY]

Crops: insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (see H.R. 781), H587 [13FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans (see H.R. 2145), H5131 [10JY]

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

———combine the Consolidated Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ensure equitable treatment of certain farmers, ranchers, and Federal employees (see H.R. 2692), H9038 [22OC]

———conduct census of agriculture (see S. 845; H.R. 2366), S5342 [5JN], H6705 [31JY]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

———Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization (see H.R. 1789), H3476 [4JN]

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

———establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119; H. Res. 224), S9018 [9SE], H7118 [9SE]

———expand School Breakfast Program (see S. 1396), S11863 [6NO]

———expand School Breakfast Program and provide greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs (see H.R. 3086), H10955 [13NO]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 246, 247, 427, 1342), H147, H153 [9JA], H1610 [16AP]

———extension of conservation reserve contracts relative to rejection of reenrollment bids (see H.R. 861), H699 [27FE]

———include in a special use permit relative to Humboldt Nursery a provision allowing the permittee to use Government-owned farming and related equipment at the nursery (see H.R. 2126), H5021 [9JY]

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

———provide assistance to rural cooperatives (see S. 1522), S12506 [12NO]

———reform information technology systems (see S. 805), S5109 [23MY]

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

———repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period (see S. 782), S5001 [22MY]

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

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

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 52), S160 [21JA]

———use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 604), S3348 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: management of multiple use public lands (see S. 1253), S10319 [3OC]

———transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see S. 538; H.R. 1282), S2901 [9AP], H1438 [10AP]

Diseases: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see S. 893; H.R. 111), S5596 [12JN], H142 [9JA]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S726 [28JA]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (see S. 259; H.R. 526), S945 [4FE], H283 [4FE]

———make overtime exemption available to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables apply to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of sugar beets (see H.R. 917), H724 [4MR]

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

Federal aid programs: assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by flood conditions (see S. 605), S3348 [17AP]

———assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (see H.R. 2534), H7830 [24SE]

Flathead Irrigation Project: transfer maintenance and operation to local control (see H.R. 3056), H10954 [13NO]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 289), H148 [9JA]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264; H.R. 3070), S10475 [7OC], H10954 [13NO]

———include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 2344), H6704 [31JY]

———inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1291; H.R. 801, 1137, 2103), S10787 [9OC], H588 [13FE], H1257 [20MR], H4835 [26JN]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H5131 [10JY]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign trade: amend definition of ``raw value'' relative to tariff rate quota on imported raw sugar (see H.R. 2771), H9729 [29OC]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

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

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

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (see S. 308; H.R. 708), S1300 [12FE], H522 [12FE]

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

Honey: improve research, promotion, and consumer information programs (see S. 1538), S12575 [13NO]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see S. 1563; H.R. 2377), S12575 [13NO], H6715 [1AU]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see S. 169), S163 [21JA]

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

Insurance: availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 790), H587 [13FE]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

Irrigation: clarify farm acreage and income limitations for eligibility for subsidized irrigation water (see S. 35), S159 [21JA]

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

Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center, Weslaco, TX: designate (see H.R. 2737), H9558 [24OC]

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

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042; H.R. 1232), S7767 [21JY], H1338 [8AP]

Mexico: imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (see S. Con. Res. 43), S8153 [25JY]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H4645 [25JN]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514; H.R. 978), S12461 [10NO], H803 [6MR]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 78), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

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

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

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (see S. 81), S160 [21JA]

———payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (see S. 56), S160 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (see S. 55), S160 [21JA]

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

National Sheep Industry Improvement Center: eliminate and apply savings to deficit reduction (see H.R. 1475), H1988 [29AP]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S1382 [13FE]

———repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 438), H153 [9JA]

Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant parts (see S. 1072), S8186 [28JY]

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

Plants: consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds (see S. 83), S160 [21JA]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see S. 1372; H.R. 1135, 1995), S11763 [5NO], H1186 [19MR], H4086 [19JN]

Price support programs: milk (see H.R. 2068), H4646 [25JN]

———peanuts (see S. 1535), S12575 [13NO]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees (see H.R. 547, 1829), H284 [4FE], H3576 [6JN]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), consideration (see H. Res. 284), H9613 [28OC]

Research: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (see S. 1150), S8870 [5SE]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see S. 485; H.R. 725), S2646 [20MR], H523 [12FE]

Tariff: Mexican green peanuts (see H.R. 1907), H3864 [17JN]

Taxation: allocation of alcohol fuels credit to patrons of ethanol-producing cooperatives (see S. 1066), S8091 [24JY]

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

———double the maximum benefit under the special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 495), H244 [21JA]

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

———exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence and the sale of farmland (see H.R. 442), H153 [9JA]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see S. 499; H.R. 195, 1763), S2646 [20MR], H145 [9JA], H3273 [3JN]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements sold to government entities or conservation groups (see H.R. 2101), H4835 [26JN]

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

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

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

———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 64), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———modify application of passive loss limitations to equine activities (see S. 675; H.R. 705), S3901 [1MY], H522 [12FE]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H2679 [14MY]

———special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland (see S. 549, 792), S3011 [10AP], S5001 [22MY]

———treatment of agricultural water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 461), H243 [21JA]

———treatment of capital gains, estate and gift taxes, and special estate tax valuation for certain farm property (see H.R. 245), H147 [9JA]

———treatment of capital gains and estate taxes relative to certain farm property (see H.R. 2117), H4913 [8JY]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

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

———treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 494), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 395, 711; H.R. 450), S1979 [5MR], S4106 [7MY], H169 [20JA]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479; H.R. 3076), S2552 [19MR], H10955 [13NO]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see S. 31; H.R. 249, 1299), S159 [21JA], H147 [9JA], H1438 [10AP]

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

———treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses (see H.R. 1380), H1705 [17AP]

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

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

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of rollover gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account (see S. 80; H.R. 1518), S160 [21JA], H2155 [1MY]

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

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (see S. 429; H.R. 2166), S2206 [12MR], H5296 [15JY]

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

———use of income averaging for farmers (see S. 251; H.R. 86), S856 [30JA], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: disapproval of line-item veto of provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (see S. 1157; H.R. 2444), S9018 [9SE], H7118 [9SE]

———restore and modify provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (see H.R. 2513), H7728 [23SE]

Tobacco Accountability Board: establish (see H.R. 1881), H3796 [12JN]

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

———increase deficit reduction assessments for participants in Federal price support programs (see H.R. 1826), H3576 [6JN]

———increase excise tax to fund a Public Health and Education Resource Trust Fund (see S. 1343; H.R. 2764), S11343 [29OC], H9729 [29OC]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526; H.R. 1263, 1364), S2838 [8AP], H1391 [9AP], H1704 [17AP]

———prohibit coverage by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

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

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

———removal from crop disaster assistance programs (see S. 643), S3662 [24AP]

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

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see S. 1090), S8361 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8437 [6OC]

U.S. Naval Academy: repeal requirement to maintain a dairy farm (see S. 942), S6040 [20JN]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Commentaries

We Understand: Baxter Black, National Public Radio, S4686 [19MY]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2160), H7509-H7526 [17SE]

Court decisions

Milk Industry Foundation v. Sec. of Agriculture and Northeast Dairy Compact Commission: Paul L. Friedman, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, S1389 [13FE]

Descriptions

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

Public Lands Management Improvement Act (S. 1253), S10325-S10330 [3OC]

Essays

Farming the New Frontier: Kyle Roth, S2027 [6MR]

———Shannon McArtor, S2027 [6MR]

Factsheets

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act (S. 1343), S11363 [29OC]

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

Letters

Commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles: several agricultural organizations, S8363 [30JY]

Conservation Reserve Program: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, H2747 [15MY]

———several Senators, S4105 [7MY]

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

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

———Jack Cassidy, CoBank, H5702 [24JY]

Farm subsidies (parody), E2066 [23OC]

FDA Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Vice President Gore, S8652 [2SE]

———several State attorneys general, S8653 [2SE]

Federal land timber exports: Douglas J. McCarron, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, H9509 [24OC]

———several environmental groups, H9509 [24OC]

Food irradiation disclosure requirements: several food and agricultural associations, S9826 [24SE]

Imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports by Mexico: Jeffrey Lang, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, S8159 [25JY]

Inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry: Lori Robbins, Home on the Range & Co., S10800 [9OC]

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

Mexican imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports: Maureen R. Smith, American Forest & Paper Association, E2158 [31OC]

Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding: Representative Skeen, H5378 [16JY]

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

———John T. Russell, H2579 [13MY]

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

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

———Senator Bond, H2578 [13MY]

———Wanda J. Rapier, H2578 [13MY]

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act: Effective National Action To Control Tobacco Coalition, S11363 [29OC]

———Fran DuMelle, American Lung Association, S11364 [29OC]

———Randy Johnson, National Association of Counties, S11364 [29OC]

Tax treatment of rental income, H2165 [5MY]

Tobacco coverage by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S7908 [23JY]

———John E. Sheely, American Association of Crop Insurers, S7907 [23JY]

Treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, S636 [22JA], S694 [28JA]

Treatment of excise taxes on tobacco products relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement: several State attorneys general, S8998 [9SE]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: several agricultural associations, S8121 [25JY]

Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S7913, S7915 [23JY]

———Mike Moore, Attorney General of Mississippi, S7915 [23JY]

———several State attorneys general, S7914 [23JY]

Lists

Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest county winners, S2027 [6MR]

``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest district winners, S2027 [6MR]

Georgia Agri-Leaders Forum class, S2641 [20MR]

Labeling requirements abroad for produce, S7771 [21JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7932-S7934 [23JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Memorandums

Forage Improvement Act: William G. Myers, E2257 [8NO]

Messages

NAFTA Study on Operation and Effect: President Clinton, S7297 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for the International Grains Agreement: President Clinton, S2799 [7AP]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5441, H5443 [17JY], H5707, H5714, H5728, H5730, H5731 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7910, S7923, S7924, S7929 [23JY], S7988 [24JY]

Notices

Treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items: IRS, S694 [28JA]

Opinion polls

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children: Wall Street Journal/NBC, S4105 [7MY], S4272 [9MY], S4784 [21MY]

Poems

``Tribute to Growers,'' Pem Pfisterer Clark, S10426 [6OC]

Proposals

Agricultural Water Conservation Act, E33 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Adams County, PA: anniversary of Conservation District, E382 [5MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5305, H5371-H5382 [16JY], H5408, H5410, H5441-H5448 [17JY], H5551-H5562, H5564 [22JY], H5672-H5732 [24JY], H5813 [25JY], E1474 [22JY], E1491, E1499 [23JY], E1514-E1516 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, H8385-H8394 [6OC], E1978 [8OC], E2043 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5650-H5663 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 232), H8383-H8385 [6OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), motion to instruct conferees, H6758-H6760 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, H5688 [24JY]

Agriculture Research Service: conveyance of Pecan Genetics and Improvement Research Laboratory to Texas A&M University, H5445, H5446 [17JY]

AID: international agricultural assistance, H6402 [30JY]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (H.R. 500), H1768 [23AP], E143 [4FE]

Bittner, James and Margo: New York State Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Farmers award recipients, E674 [16AP]

BLM: clarification of definitions relative to use of previously collected data and the leasing or subleasing of grazing permits, H9748-H9750 [30OC], E2164 [31OC]

California: agricultural exports, E2018 [21OC]

Central Valley Project Improvement Act: use of tiered pricing relative to water conservation, E1860 [25SE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (H.J. Res. 65), H1282 [21MR]

Chilton County, AL: anniversary of Chilton County Peach Festival, E1321 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: importation of U.S. agricultural products, H4252, H4262, H4268 [24JN]

Chipponeri, James: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Man of the Year award recipient, E885 [8MY]

Coastal Berry (business): position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, E131 [4FE]

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: Agricultural Development in the American Pacific project and Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Program funding, H5562 [22JY]

———Agricultural Development in the American Pacific project and Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Programs funding, H5447 [17JY]

———agricultural research project funding at Auburn University dealing with forestry and water quality, H5447 [17JY]

———Food Innovation Center funding, H5447 [17JY]

Crops: insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (H.R. 781), E275 [13FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allegations of discriminatory practices, H1857 [24AP], H3909 [18JN]

———authority to recall tainted food, E1638 [3SE]

———authorize guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans (H.R. 2145), E1404 [11JY]

———civil rights division funding, E1603 [1AU]

———conduct census of agriculture (H.R. 2366), H8869 [21OC]

———Conservation Reserve Program funding, H715 [4MR]

———Conservation Reserve Program regulations, H1003 [13MR], E530 [20MR]

———Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization (H.R. 1789), H8868 [21OC]

———eliminate Market Access Program (H.R. 972), H818 [11MR]

———establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (H.R. 2185), H5497 [22JY], H5896 [28JY], H7610 [23SE]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 1342), H1935-H1938 [29AP], E839 [5MY]

———extension of conservation reserve contracts relative to rejection of reenrollment bids (H.R. 861), E403 [6MR]

———Farm Services Agency funding, H5378 [16JY]

———limit funding for livestock protection services of the Animal Damage Control Program, E1514-E1516 [24JY]

———Market Access Program funding, H5717-H5722 [24JY]

———Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding, H5378 [16JY]

———Natural Resources Conservation Service funding, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

———reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5708-H5714 [24JY]

———reduction of land included in the Conservation Reserve Program, H2710, H2743, H2744, H2746 [15MY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5652 [23JY], H5700-H5707, H5726 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (H.R. 1282), E633 [10AP]

Domestic policy: impact of legislative reforms on farm policy, E1396 [10JY]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), H1580, H1581 [16AP]

Ecology and environment: migration of gypsy moths, E608 [9AP]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (H.R. 526), E157 [4FE]

———make the overtime exemption available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of sugar beets (H.R. 917), E367 [4MR]

Farm Service Agency: Office of Deputy and Assistant Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs funding, H5688, H5689 [24JY]

Farmers: effect of national farm policy, H5714 [24JY], E1496 [23JY]

Farmland Industries (business): EPA Pollution Prevention Award recipient, E1572 [31JY]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5561 [22JY], H5656-H5658 [23JY], H5677-H5680, H5725 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

Federal aid programs: assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

———assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

———farm subsidies, E2066 [23OC]

———Federal crop insurance program reform, H5672-H5677, H5727 [24JY]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10354-H10371, H10384 [8NO], E2287 [9NO]

Flathead Irrigation Project: transfer maintenance and operation to local control (H.R. 3056), E2355 [13NO]

Floods: disaster assistance to Ohio, H729 [5MR]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia, H773, H782 [6MR]

———Federal assistance for farm worker housing destroyed by floods, H2746 [15MY]

Florida: effect of NAFTA on fruit and vegetable farmers, H1291 [8AP]

Foreign trade: decision by World Trade Organization relative to European Union banana policy, E1067 [30MY]

———export programs, E783 [29AP]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), H8860, H8861 [21OC], E239 [12FE]

Griffin, GA: relocation of Dept. of Agriculture experiment station, H5374 [16JY]

Illinois: tribute to Agricultural Advisory Board, E68 [7JA]

Insurance: availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas, H5408, H5410 [17JY]

———availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas (H.R. 790), E277 [13FE]

Labeling: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (H.R. 1232), H1368, H1384 [9AP]

Los Angeles County 4-H Club: Dept. of Agriculture Honor Award recipient, E1234 [17JN]

Lumber industry: export of timber from Federal lands, H9508-H9514, H9532 [24OC]

Madera, CA; tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School soil research project, E1272 [19JN]

Maison Louis Latour (business): anniversary, E1087 [3JN]

Mexico: importation of diseased strawberries, H1296 [8AP]

———imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (S. Con. Res. 43), H6680, H6681 [31JY]

———imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports, E2131 [30OC], E2158 [31OC]

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association: anniversary, E131 [4FE]

Monsey, NY: tribute to Duryea Farm, E1835 [24SE]

Montana: tribute to One Good Cow Project, E1279 [20JN]

Mount Vernon, VA: tribute to Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Wine Festival and Sunset Tour, E937 [15MY]

Mt. Vernon, IL: tribute to Mt. Vernon Township High School on winning the Illinois Future Farmers of America career development contest, H9043 [23OC]

NAFTA: evaluation, E1712 [10SE]

———impact on food safety processing, H9545 [24OC]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1191 [20MR]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers, H5564 [22JY]

National Farmers' Market Month: observance, E1665 [4SE]

National Sheep Industry Improvement Center: eliminate and apply savings to deficit reduction (H.R. 1475), H1916 [29AP]

Orange County, NY: anniversary of Sawyer Homestead and Farm, E1438 [16JY]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (H.R. 1995), H4310 [24JN]

Political ethics: campaign contributions by tobacco interests, H5564 [22JY], H6723 [3SE], H7021 [9SE], E1904 [2OC]

Potomac River: efforts to reduce pollution in West Virginia, H3216 [3JN]

Price support programs: sugar, H1777 [23AP], H5376 [16JY]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees, H9530 [24OC], H9737-H9745, H9750-H9757, H9761, H9762 [30OC]

———establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9758-H9761 [30OC]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9735-H9764 [30OC], E2164 [31OC], E2256 [8NO]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), consideration (H. Res. 284), H9706-H9708 [29OC]

Ragan, Gene: Progressive Farmer (publication) Man of the Year award recipient, E830 [5MY]

Research: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), H10384, H10385 [8NO]

———understand and control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium graminearum and related fungi (H.R. 2168), E1429 [15JY]

Schlenvogt, Harold and Virginia: Menominee, MI, Conservation District Conservation Farmers Award recipients, E2065 [23OC]

Shafter, CA: tribute to Shafter Cotton Research Center, E1806 [18SE]

Sikeston, MO: tribute to Adopt a Farm Family of America (organization), E268 [13FE]

South Carolina: tribute to watermelons, E1377 [9JY]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H1458 [15AP], H1547 [16AP]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests, H1800 [24AP]

———provide a credit to develop a water conservation program, E33 [7JA]

———repeal estate tax, H1458 [15AP], H1546, H1547 [16AP]

———treatment of capital gains, estate and gift taxes, and special estate tax valuation for certain farm property, H1527 [15AP]

———treatment of capital gains, estate and gift taxes, and special estate tax valuation for certain farm property (H.R. 245), H412 [11FE], H781 [6MR]

———treatment of capital gains and estate taxes relative to certain farm property (H.R. 2117), E1369 [8JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 2450), E1700 [9SE]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (H.R. 3076), E2373 [13NO]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (H.R. 249), H457 [12FE], E10 [7JA]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, H3219 [3JN], H3666 [11JN], H3724, H3725 [12JN], H3909-H3916 [18JN], H4699 [26JN], H4845, H4891 [8JY], H6640 [31JY], E1394 [10JY], E1466 [22JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (H.R. 1845), E1174 [10JN]

———treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses (H.R. 1380), E709 [17AP]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax, H783 [6MR]

———treatment of liquor and beer retailers (H.R. 1620), E936 [15MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (H.R. 803), E276 [13FE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: disapproval of line-item veto of provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (H.R. 2444), E1704 [9SE]

———restore and modify provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (H.R. 2513), H10398-H10406 [8NO]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, H5831 [28JY], H6340 [30JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (H.R. 1364), E1322 [25JN]

———prohibit coverage by Federal crop insurance programs, H5561, H5564 [22JY], H5658 [23JY], H5691-H5699, H5727 [24JY], H5813 [25JY]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, H7203, H7204 [11SE], H7373-H7375 [17SE], H8835-H8837 [21OC]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (H.R. 2390), H7126 [10SE], E1639 [3SE]

Victor Packing (business): tribute, E305 [25FE]

Village Condominium Association: anniversary, E1141 [5JN]

Wellnitz, Rudolph B.: Middlesex County Fair Association Farmer of the Year award recipient, E2084 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Agricultural Adjustment Act: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions regulating Federal milk marketing orders (S. 277), S1025 [5FE]

Agriculture: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (S. 1024), S7607 [16JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: corrections to Senate report, S7896 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651-S8655 [2SE], S8677-S8682 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S10817 [9OC], S11335-S11339 [29OC], S11398, S11494 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 167), S11335 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, S8482 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7893-S7896, S7898-S7946 [23JY], S7987-S8004 [24JY], S8623 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), unanimous-consent agreement, S7924, S7934 [23JY]

AID: use of the International Fund for Agricultural Development to implement microenterprise assistance, S7634 [17JY]

Animals: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (S. 850), S5413 [9JN]

———regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (S. 1323), S11291 [28OC]

Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (S. 1024), S11499 [30OC]

Big Horn County, WY: conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (S. 799), S5109 [23MY]

Cattle and beef markets: monitor and regulate (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

Children and youth: tribute to participants in ``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest, S2027 [6MR]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (S. 85), S467 [21JA]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (S. 257), S951, S957 [4FE], S1413 [13FE]

Congress: subpoena of certain documents relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9049 [10SE]

Cooperative State Research, Extension, and Education Service: buildings and facilities account funding, S7944 [23JY]

Cotton: modify conditions for issuance of user marketing certificates, S7901 [23JY]

Courts: ruling on current milk marketing order system, S12087 [8NO]

Crime: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1119), S8582 [31JY]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S4093, S4094 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S4090 [7MY], S4197 [8MY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (S. 603), S3350, S3351 [17AP]

———conduct census of agriculture (H.R. 2366), S12495 [10NO]

———conduct census of agriculture (S. 845), S5360 [5JN]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (S. 1153), S8925 [8SE], S9301 [12SE]

———direct operating loan program, S4192 [8MY]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (S. Res. 119), S9020, S9022 [9SE]

———expand School Breakfast Program (S. 1396), S11879 [6NO]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 1342), S4105 [7MY]

———funding for fusarium head blight and vomitoxin research, S11398 [30OC]

———inspection and certification of agricultural processing equipment, S7945 [23JY]

———Karnal bunt quarantine, S7943 [23JY]

———Market Access Program funding, S7925-S7929 [23JY]

———Outreach Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers funding relative to civil rights investigative unit, S7988-S7991 [24JY]

———provide assistance to rural cooperatives (S. 1522), S12507 [12NO]

———reform Conservation Reserve Program, S1809 [3MR]

———reform information technology systems (S. 805), S5119 [23MY]

———repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period (S. 782), S5006 [22MY]

———research programs funding, S7934 [23JY]

———Risk Management Agency funding relative to administration of crop insurance program, S7899-S7901 [23JY]

———School Breakfast Program funding, S7938-S7941 [23JY], S7987, S7988 [24JY]

———treatment of wild rice producers, S7945 [23JY], S11398 [30OC]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 52), S416 [21JA]

———use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 604), S3350 [17AP]

Dept. of Energy: Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research funding, S7478 [15JY]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

Dept. of the Interior: management of multiple use public lands (S. 1253), S10323-S10325 [3OC]

———management of multiple use public lands (S. 1253), unanimous-consent agreement, S11792 [5NO]

———transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (S. 538), S2926 [9AP]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, S3068, S3069 [14AP]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), S9806 [23SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (S. 893), S5608 [12JN]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (S. 222), S754 [28JA], S12498 [10NO]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S8903 [8SE], S8963, S8964 [9SE]

———application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (S. 259), S960 [4FE]

Farmers: direct operating loan funds to low-income and minority farmers, S5318 [5JN]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7912-S7924, S7929, S7930 [23JY], S8652 [2SE], S8678-S8682, S8720 [3SE]

Federal aid programs: assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by flood conditions (S. 605), S3351 [17AP]

———improve operation, S787 [29JA]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (S. 26), S129 [21JA], S788 [29JA]

Federal crop insurance: limitation to family farmers, S7908-S7911 [23JY]

Floods: disaster assistance to Ohio, S1813 [3MR], S1942 [5MR], S2053 [10MR]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (S. 1264), S10480-S10483 [7OC]

———inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (S. 1291), S10798-S10800 [9OC]

———safety of imported fruits and vegetables, S10289 [1OC]

Foreign trade: Canadian wheat import quota, S6876 [7JY]

———dairy and potato industry disputes with Canada and Mexico, S11210 [24OC]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (S. 219), S749-S751 [28JA], S10901 [21OC]

Georgia: tribute to Georgia Agri-Leaders Forum, S2641 [20MR]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), S11706 [4NO]

———domestic livestock grazing (S. 308), S1308 [12FE], S9433 [16SE]

Haiti: Orphan Feeding Program funding, S7946 [23JY]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (S. 1056), S7951 [23JY]

Honey: improve research, promotion, and consumer information programs (S. 1538), S12596 [13NO]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (S. 1563), S12608 [13NO]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (S. 169), S547 [21JA]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (S. 932), S5929 [18JN]

Irrigation: clarify farm acreage and income limitations for eligibility for subsidized irrigation water (S. 35), S392 [21JA]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (S. 716), S4114 [7MY]

Jorgensen, Ann: nomination to the Farm Credit Administration Board of Directors, S5108 [23MY]

Junkins, Lowell: nomination to the Farmer Mac Board of Directors, S5108 [23MY]

Labeling: imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (S. 617), S3364, S3365 [17AP]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1042), S7771 [21JY]

Mexico: excessive tariffs on U.S. apple growers, S8739 [3SE]

———imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (S. Con. Res. 43), S8159 [25JY]

Minnesota: tribute to efforts by Soil and Water Conservation Districts employees relative to Dept. of Agriculture Conservation Reserve Program, S11369 [29OC]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

———implementation, S1940, S1942 [5MR], S6876 [7JY]

National Agriculture Day: observance, S2483 [18MR], S2641, S2727 [20MR]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (S. 256), S949 [4FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. 258), S958 [4FE], S1151 [10FE], S3351 [17AP]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1210, S1211 [11FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 55), S1366, S1367 [13FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (S. 81), S459 [21JA]

———payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (S. 56), S416 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (S. 55), S416 [21JA]

National objectives: priority assignments, S2619 [20MR]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: impact on milk prices, S11338 [29OC]

———repeal, S5939 [18JN], S11494 [30OC]

———repeal (S. 322), S1388-S1391 [13FE]

———require OMB study on economic impact, S7935-S7937, S7941 [23JY], S7993 [24JY], S11398 [30OC]

NSF: plant genome research funding, S7846, S7847 [22JY]

Oregon State University: tribute to Summer Agricultural Institute, S7427 [14JY]

Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant parts (S. 1072), S8282 [29JY]

Plants: consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds (S. 83), S462 [21JA]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (S. 1372), S11765 [5NO]

Potomac River: efforts to reduce pollution in West Virginia, S5392 [9JN], S7991 [24JY]

Price support programs: peanuts, S7991 [24JY]

———peanuts (S. 1535), S12592 [13NO]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing rights, S11265 [28OC]

———grazing guidelines implementation, S9600 [18SE]

Research: dairy and livestock research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11373-S11376 [29OC], S11489, S11490, S11493 [30OC]

———food, animal, and plant genome research strategy, S11374, S11375 [29OC]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (S. 485), S2649 [20MR]

———precision agriculture research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———programs funding, S7895 [23JY]

Scher, Peter: nomination to be Special Trade Ambassador for Agriculture, S11210 [24OC]

South Carolina: tribute to watermelons, S7023 [8JY]

South Dakota: tribute to achievements of soybean growers relative to SoyGold lubricity additive in diesel fuel, S8617 [31JY]

Taxation: allocation of alcohol fuels credit to patrons of ethanol-producing cooperatives (S. 1066), S8095, S8096 [24JY], S11212 [24OC]

———capital gains rates relative to farmers, S1810 [3MR]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (S. 775), S4889 [21MY]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (S. 499), S2670, S2672 [20MR]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (S. 30), S388 [21JA]

———modify application of passive loss limitations to equine activities (S. 675), S3901 [1MY]

———rates, S6721 [27JN]

———special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland (S. 549), S3020 [10AP]

———special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland (S. 792), S5010 [22MY]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (S. 181), S151 [21JA], S635-S640, S656 [22JA], S693, S696 [28JA]

———treatment of distilled spirits (S. 395), S1982 [5MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (S. 711), S4108 [7MY]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes, S8456 [31JY]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 479), S2565-S2567 [19MR], S2736 [20MR], S5548 [11JN]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (S. 31), S388 [21JA]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S5900 [18JN], S6050 [23JN], S6470 [26JN], S8454 [31JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (S. 849), S5413 [9JN]

———treatment of estate taxes, S3406, S3407 [22AP]

———treatment of ethanol fuel, S4579 [15MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (S. 239), S874-S876 [30JA]

———treatment of rollover gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account (S. 80), S458, S459 [21JA]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (S. 529), S2902, S2903 [9AP]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (S. 429), S2209 [12MR]

———use of income averaging for farmers, S8932 [8SE]

———use of income averaging for farmers (S. 251), S890 [30JA], S1243 [11FE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: disapproval of line-item veto of provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (S. 1157), S9019 [9SE]

———restore and modify provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (H.R. 2513), S12563 [13NO]

———restore and modify provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (H.R. 2513), placed on calendar, S12436 [10NO]

Thomson, Thomas, Sheila, and Stacey: New Hampshire Outstanding Tree Farmers Award recipients, S978 [4FE]

Tobacco industry: tribute to tobacco growers, S10426 [6OC]

Tobacco products: credit increase in excise tax to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8450, S8451 [31JY]

———increase excise tax to fund a Public Health and Education Resource Trust Fund (S. 1343), S11358-S11360 [29OC]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4782-S4828 [21MY], S5097 [23MY], S6428, S6432, S6435-S6437 [26JN], S6682, S6704 [27JN], S8447 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (S. 526), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3703 [25AP], S4104 [7MY], S4272 [9MY]

———prohibit coverage by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7902-S7911, S7920, S7925 [23JY]

———provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (S. 1313), S11193 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (S. 1310), S11034-S11037 [23OC]

———removal from crop disaster assistance programs (S. 643), S3664 [24AP]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8918 [8SE], S8993-S8998 [9SE], S9049, S9050 [10SE], S9300 [12SE]

———treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9001, S9002 [9SE], S11579-S11581 [3NO]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (S. 1090), S8363 [30JY]

World Trade Organization: actions relative to European Union banana policy, S3973, S3974 [5MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 104-881), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-252), H7527 [17SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-178), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1033) (S. Rept. 105-51), S7708 [17JY]

Census of Agriculture Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2366) (H. Rept. 105-296), H8320 [2OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 232) (H. Rept. 105-255), H7599 [18SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 105-197), H5569 [22JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-355), H9613 [28OC]

Conveyance of Certain Dos Palos, CA, Lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 111) (H. Rept. 105-34), H1257 [20MR]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe of Big Horn County, WY: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 814) (S. Rept. 105-126), S11446 [30OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the Estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, WY: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 799) (S. Rept. 105-125), S11446 [30OC]

Dept. of Agriculture Contracts Under the Conservation Reserve Program: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1342) (H. Rept. 105-105), H1987 [29AP]

Dept. of Agriculture Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1789) (H. Rept. 105-294), H8320 [2OC]

Dept. of the Interior Transfer of Certain Facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 538) (S. Rept. 105-131), S11599 [3NO]

Ensure That Federally Funded Agriculture Research and Education Programs Address High-Priority Concerns With National Multistate Significance: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 105-73), S8870 [5SE]

Family Farmer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1024), S10787 [9OC]

Forage Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

Grand Teton National Pard Domestic Livestock Grazing: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 308) (S. Rept. 105-64), S8668 [2SE]

Grand Teton National Park Domestic Livestock Grazing: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 708) (H. Rept. 105-300), H8437 [6OC]

Restore and Modify Provisions in Taxpayer Relief Act Relative to Treatment of Agricultural Production Facilities Sold to Farmer Cooperatives: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2513) (H. Rept. 105-318), H8832 [9OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Farmland Preservation, E1331 [26JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to James and Margo Bittner: Niagara County, NY, Legislature, E674 [16AP]

Tribute to National Grange (organization): Representative Linda Smith, E1294 [23JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5687, H5688 [24JY]

Statements

Federal Land Timber Exports: Rebecca Batts, Dept. of Agriculture, H9510 [24OC]

Industrial Hemp: Evan Paul, E1185 [11JN]

———Luc Fillion, E1185 [11JN]

Market Adviser—Scab Losses Severe: George Flaskerud, North Dakota State University, S11490 [30OC]

Summaries

Agricultural Work Force Stability and Protection Act (S. 169), S548 [21JA]

American Farm and Ranch Protection Act (S. 499), S2671 [20MR]

Increase Tobacco Excise Taxes To Fund Health Insurance for Uninsured Children, S8448 [31JY]

Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act (S. 258), S960 [4FE]

NAFTA Accession Act (S. 85), S469 [21JA]

National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act (S. 256), S951 [4FE]

National Dairy Promotion Reform Act (S. 81), S460 [21JA]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8386-H8392 [6OC]

Armenian Technology Group, Inc., contributions and investments in Armenian agricultural sector, E143 [4FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2160, Dept. of Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7942 [23JY]

Reduction in youth smoking and increase in lives saved under S. 1343, Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11364 [29OC]

Testimonies

Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization: Calvin Buchanan, Associated Milk Producers, H8868 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 167, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8385 [6OC]

H. Res. 193, consideration of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H5650 [23JY]

H. Res. 232, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8383 [6OC]

H. Res. 284, consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act, H9706 [29OC]

H.R. 111, conveyance of certain lands to Dos Palos Ag Boosters, H1580 [16AP]

H.R. 708, Grand Teton National Park domestic livestock grazing, H8860 [21OC]

H.R. 1342, extend Dept. of Agriculture contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program, H1935 [29AP]

H.R. 1789, Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization, H8868 [21OC]

H.R. 2366, Census of Agriculture Act, H8869 [21OC]

H.R. 2450, Good Samaritan Tax Act, E1700 [9SE]

H.R. 2513, restore and modify Taxpayer Relief Act provisions relative to tax relief agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives, H10398-H10402 [8NO]

H.R. 2534, reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs, H10354-H10366 [8NO]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 26, Agricultural Safety Net Act, S388 [21JA]

S. 35, Irrigation Subsidy Reduction Act, S393 [21JA]

S. 52, use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk, S417 [21JA]

S. 55, prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives relative to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, S418 [21JA]

S. 56, Dairy Product Equity Act, S418 [21JA]

S. 80, Family Farm Retirement Equity Act, S458 [21JA]

S. 81, National Dairy Promotion Reform Act, S460 [21JA]

S. 83, Plant Protection Act, S463-S467 [21JA]

S. 85, NAFTA Accession Act, S469 [21JA]

S. 181, Family Farm Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act, S636 [22JA]

S. 220, Fair Trade in Meat and Pork Products Act, S753 [28JA]

S. 222, National Drought Policy Act, S12498 [10NO]

S. 239, tax treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, S875 [30JA]

S. 256, National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act, S950 [4FE]

S. 257, amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, S952-S957 [4FE]

S. 258, Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act, S959 [4FE]

S. 259, application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S961 [4FE]

S. 395, Distilled Spirits Tax Payment Simplification Act, S1982 [5MR]

S. 479, Estate Tax Relief for the American Family Act, S2736-S2739 [20MR]

S. 499, American Farm and Ranch Protection Act, S2670 [20MR]

S. 529, Farm Independence Act, S2902 [9AP]

S. 549, special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland, S3021 [10AP]

S. 603, collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S3350 [17AP]

S. 604, use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk, S3351 [17AP]

S. 617, Imported Meat Labeling Act, S3365 [17AP]

S. 643, Tobacco Subsidy Reduction Act, S3664 [24AP]

S. 675, Equine Tax Fairness Act, S3901 [1MY]

S. 711, Distilled Spirits Tax Payment Simplification Act, S4108-S4110 [7MY]

S. 716, Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef, S4115 [7MY]

S. 782, repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period, S5006 [22MY]

S. 792, special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland, S5011 [22MY]

S. 799, conveyance of certain lands in Big Horn County, WY, to the estate of Fred Steffens, S5110 [23MY]

S. 805, Dept. of Agriculture Information Technology Reform Act, S5120-S5122 [23MY]

S. 845, Census of Agriculture Act, S5361 [5JN]

S. 850, Downed Animal Protection Act, S5414 [9JN]

S. 1024, Family Farmer Protection Act, S11499 [30OC]

S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7995-S8003 [24JY]

S. 1066, allocation of alcohol fuels tax credit to patrons of ethanol-producing cooperatives, S8096 [24JY]

S. 1072, protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant parts, S8282 [29JY]

S. 1119, increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities, S8582 [31JY]

S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, S11376-S11388 [29OC]

S. 1153, continuation of Dept. of Agriculture Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety, S8926 [8SE]

S. 1157, disapproval of line-item veto of Taxpayer Relief Act provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives, S9019 [9SE]

S. 1264, Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act, S10480-S10482 [7OC]

S. 1313, Tobacco Transition Act, S11193-S11197 [24OC]

S. 1343, Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11360-S11363 [29OC]

S. 1372, Point Reyes National Seashore Farmland Protection Act, S11766 [5NO]

S. 1396, Meals for Achievement Act, S11879 [6NO]

S. 1563, Temporary Agricultural Worker Act, S12609-S12614 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 43, imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports by Mexico, S8156, S8160 [25JY], H6681 [31JY]

S. Res. 52, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1240 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1368, S1407 [13FE]

S. Res. 119, establish temporary Dept. of Agriculture emergency minimum milk prices, S9020 [9SE]

AGUIRRE, ALEJANDRO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E45 [7JA]

AGUIRRE, PETER, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E877 [8MY]

AHRENS, MARGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1206 [12JN]

AICHI KENJIN KAI (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E14 [7JA]

AIKEN, ANN

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S12543 [13NO]

AIKEN, ANN L.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

AIR FORCE see Department of Defense

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

Letters

Military Voting Rights Act, S1027 [5FE]

AIR FORCE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Articles and editorials

Wrong Place for the Air Force Memorial, E2198 [7NO]

Remarks in House

Air Force: location of memorial relative to Marine Corps Iwo Jima Monument, E2197 [7NO]

AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Federal charter: grant, S7097 [9JY]

AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution

Addresses

Climate Change: E. John Browne, E1055-E1058 [23MY]

Climate Treaty—The Right Answer to the Wrong Question: J. Kenneth Blackwell, E2359 [13NO]

Global Warming: President Clinton, S11019-S11021 [23OC]

Amendments

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8101 [24JY]

Appointments

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

. . . Not Scientific Consensus, S8114 [25JY]

Carol Browner, Master of Mission Creep, S11005-S11007 [23OC]

Global Warming and Population Growth, E1311 [24JN]

New Gasoline Formula Is Fueling Air-Pollution Decline—It Dramatically Cuts Smoggy Day Numbers, E196 [10FE]

Slighting Nature in Chile, H1968 [29AP]

This Is CNN?, S10309 [3OC]

Treaty Built on Hot Air. . ., S8114 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

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

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H284 [4FE]

California: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

———reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 130), H143 [9JA]

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

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (see H. Con. Res. 157), H7830 [24SE]

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

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

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

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

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299; H.R. 2627), S10882 [21OC], H8633 [7OC]

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

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see S. Con. Res. 28; H. Con. Res. 91), S5002 [22MY], H3203 [22MY]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S10882 [21OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221, 2968; H. Con. Res. 113), H5021 [9JY], H5569 [22JY], H10420 [8NO]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (see H. Con. Res. 151), H7199 [10SE]

Public Health Service: implement national program to reduce health threat from exposure to indoor air contaminants (see H.R. 2952), H10419 [8NO]

Taxation: treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (see S. 829), S5253 [3JN]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98; H. Res. 211), S5596 [12JN], H6706 [31JY]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (see H. Res. 268), H8833 [9OC]

Letters

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: several Representatives, H9607 [28OC]

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

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

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

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

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

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: several agricultural associations, S8121 [25JY]

Outlines

National Institute for the Environment establishment (H.R. 2914), E2254 [8NO]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: National Ambient Air Quality Standards, E1651 [4SE]

Michigan: EPA standards for ozone or particulate matter, S8374 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Alcoholic beverages: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (H.R. 679), E204 [11FE]

California: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (H.R. 630), E196 [10FE]

Children and youth: indoor causes of asthma attacks, H3172 [22MY]

Cinergy Corp.: tribute, H7737 [24SE]

Clean Air Act: reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (H.R. 130), E27 [7JA]

———reduce acid deposition (H.R. 2365), E1577 [1AU]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (H. Con. Res. 157), H8857 [21OC]

———global warming, H8446 [7OC], H8638, H8699 [8OC], E1055 [23MY], E1310 [24JN]

Dept. of Defense: sale of emission reduction credits by military facilities relative to the Clean Air Act, H9607 [28OC]

Dept. of Energy: Clean Coal Technology Program funding, H5119-H5123 [10JY]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

———national objectives priority assignments, H1113 [19MR]

Electric power: establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired powerplants (H.R. 1910), H3809 [17JN]

EPA: air quality standards, H1345, H1368 [9AP]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (H.R. 2627), H8695 [8OC], H8809 [9OC]

———ozone regulations and standards, H676 [27FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3559-H3564 [5JN], H3668, H3669 [11JN], H3916-H3921 [18JN], H4076, H4077 [19JN], H4650, H4822 [26JN], H4907 [8JY], H5025 [10JY], H5328-H5335 [16JY], H5409 [17JY], H7837 [25SE], H8678 [8OC], E1651, E1664 [4SE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (H.R. 1984), H4213 [23JN], H4637-H4644 [25JN], H5006 [9JY], E1286 [20JN], E1590 [1AU], E2122 [29OC]

———proposed air quality regulations for wood furniture and related industries, H3666 [11JN]

———recommended measures relative to air quality standards, H2616 [14MY]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential, H8481 [7OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H. Con. Res. 113), H4839 [8JY], E1387 [10JY]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2221), H8838 [21OC], E1574 [31JY], E1766 [16SE], E2213 [7NO]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2968), E2283 [9NO]

Fresh Air Kids (organization): tribute to anti-smoking efforts, H5498 [22JY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (H.R. 659), H2009 [30AP]

Loeb, Valeria: tribute to research efforts relative to effects of global warming on Antarctic regions, E1673 [5SE]

Miramar Naval Air Station: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopters, H5972-H5974 [29JY]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (H. Con. Res. 151), H8857-H8860 [21OC], E1716 [10SE]

National Institute for the Environment: establish (H.R. 2914), E2254 [8NO]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, E2347, E2359 [13NO]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (H. Res. 211), E1608 [1AU]

———effect of global warming treaty on U.S. businesses, H7736 [24SE]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (H. Res. 268), H8697 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Alcoholic beverages: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (S. 557), S3033 [10AP]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (S. 1097), S8547-S8550 [31JY]

———requirements relative to clean up of coal-fired powerplants, S12567 [13NO]

Climate: global warming, S8143 [25JY], S8283 [29JY], S10308-S10311 [3OC], S10871-S10876 [21OC], S10920 [22OC], S11004-S11011 [23OC]

Ecology and environment: expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (S. 769), S4753 [20MY]

EPA: air quality standards, S838 [30JA]

———airborne particulate matter research funding, S10740, S10741, S10751 [9OC]

———cost of regulations relative to clean air standards, S2624 [20MR]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (S. 1348), S11457-S11459 [30OC]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, S6382 [25JN], S8373 [30JY], S10813 [9OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (S. 1084), S8312-S8314 [30JY], S10876 [21OC]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (S. Con. Res. 28), S5016 [22MY]

Fairbanks, AK: EPA air quality rating, S8074 [24JY]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———proposal to designate use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S7944 [23JY]

Power resources: demonstration project to replace diesel engines with modern fuel cell technology at snow production facilities, S7478, S7479 [15JY]

SBA: actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4618 [15MY]

Taxation: treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (S. 829), S5259 [3JN]

———treatment of ethanol fuel, S4579 [15MY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S5623-S5626 [12JN], S5887 [17JN], S6056, S6084 [23JN], S8113-S8139 [25JY], S8482 [31JY], S10871-S10876 [21OC], S11004-S11011, S11019-S11022 [23OC], S11189 [24OC]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), star print, S5945 [18JN]

Reports filed

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 98) (S. Rept. 105-54), S7767 [21JY]

Management of National Forest Public Domain Lands Relative to Reduction of Carbon Dioxide: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 105-330), H8927 [21OC]

Statements

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: James B. Edwards, S5887 [17JN]

Testimonies

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Representative Dingell, S6057 [23JN]

———Senator Byrd, S6056 [23JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 151, management of national forest public domain lands relative to reduction of carbon dioxide, H8857 [21OC]

H. Con. Res. 157, effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests, H8858 [21OC]

S. 557, regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses, S3033 [10AP]

S. 769, Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4754-S4758 [20MY]

S. 829, Clean-Fuel Vehicle Act, S5259 [3JN]

S. 1097, Acid Deposition Control Act, S8548-S8550 [31JY]

S. 1299, Asthma Inhaler Regulatory Relief Act, S10883 [21OC]

S. 1348, Innovative Environmental Strategies Act, S11459-S11462 [30OC]

S. Con. Res. 28, request EPA take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury, S5016 [22MY]

S. Res. 98, conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S5622 [12JN], S8138 [25JY]

AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

Articles and editorials

Airlines To Install Cargo Area Fire Suppression Systems, H2776 [15MY]

Banned Oxygen Canisters Hauled on Continental Flight, H2776 [15MY]

AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers

AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation

AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND TAX REINSTATEMENT ACT

Letters

Provisions: Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H601 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1774 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 668), H593, H594, H598-H605 [25FE], H634 [26FE], E341 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 668), S1771-S1775 [27FE], S1803 [28FE]

Texts of

H.R. 668, provisions, H598 [25FE]

AITKEN, WYLIE AND BETTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2055 [23OC]

AKAKA, ABRAHAM K.

Eulogies

By Senator Akaka, S10867 [21OC]

Letters

Condolences on death of Abraham K. Akaka: President Clinton, S10869 [21OC]

Poems

Tribute to Abraham K. Akaka, S10869 [21OC]

Prayers

Senate, S10868 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10867 [21OC]

Statements

Tribute to Abraham K. Akaka: Senator Akaka, S10868 [21OC]

Tribute to Senator Akaka and Abraham K. Akaka: George J. Mitchell, S10868 [21OC]

AKAKA, DANIEL K. (a Senator from Hawaii)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6508 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6933 [7JY], S7121 [9JY], S7236 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5703 [16JN], S5739 [17JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8217, S8279 [29JY]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S5628, S5641 [12JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group members, S9078 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

Asian-American Connection—The Campaign Contributions Fiasco and Racial Stereotyping, Frank H. Wu, Legal Times (publication), S2622 [20MR]

Exploited in Saipan Sex Bar, Teen Finds Haven Here—Isle Filipino Coalition for Solidarity Is a Godsend for Abused Workers, Susan Kreifels, Honolulu (HI) Star-Bulletin, S8557 [31JY]

Northern Marianas Hit as Rights Abuser—Natives Take Advantage of Guest Workers, Henry Hurt, Washington (DC) Times, S8556 [31JY]

Slanted—Racial Prejudice Is Part of What Fuels the Clinton Campaign Scandal, Robert Wright, S2623 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S5264 [3JN]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 995), S11239 [27OC]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S12615 [13NO]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see S. 1359), S11677 [4NO]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Aviation: protect employment rights of workers who provide certain air safety information (see S. 100), S7732 [17JY]

Battle of Midway National Memorial: establish (see S. 940), S6000 [19JN]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S11881 [6NO]

China, People's Republic of: grant normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (see S. 1327), S11290 [28OC]

Computers: establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S10808 [9OC]

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

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11192 [24OC]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412), S10660 [8OC]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S1319 [12FE]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

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

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280), S1017 [5FE]

———extend coverage (see S. 183), S1027 [5FE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2274 [13MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see S. 492), S3058 [10AP]

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

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

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see S.J. Res. 29), S3901 [1MY]

Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see S. 110), S161 [21JA]

Health: revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Housing: provide Federal housing assistance to Native Hawaiians (see S. 109), S161 [21JA]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see S. 1557), S12575 [13NO]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (see S. 439), S2274 [13MR]

Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see S. 290), S1102 [6FE]

———reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see S. 1178), S9427 [16SE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S4116 [7MY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S4898 [21MY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283), S11043 [23OC]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S161 [21JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S3269 [16AP]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4683 [19MY]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see S. 327), S1382 [13FE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S10332 [3OC]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4247 [8MY]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3851 [30AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S6005 [19JN]

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day: designate (see S. Res. 68), S2647 [20MR]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5542 [11JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S10661 [8OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927), S8733 [3SE]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51), S3456 [22AP]

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

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213), S9886 [24SE]

Presidential Management Intern Program: anniversary (see S. Res. 106), S7217 [10JY]

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

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see S. 472), S2552 [19MR]

Research: provide protections to human subjects of research (see S. 193), S10484 [7OC]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 110), S4011 [6MY], S8608 [31JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1480 [24FE]

Taxation: treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (see S. 1247), S10293 [1OC]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (see S. 210), S725 [28JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5935 [18JN]

U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 30), S9525 [17SE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see S. 623), S3419 [22AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 657), S7217 [10JY]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see S. 464), S7217 [10JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222), S10862 [20OC]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24), S2646 [20MR]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S967 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds (see S. 83), S160 [21JA]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see S. 850), S5413 [9JN]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (see S. 1080), S8262 [29JY]

Courts: residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (see S. 382), S1796 [28FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 714), S4106 [7MY]

———prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (see S. 309), S1300 [12FE]

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

Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see S. 1376), S11764 [5NO]

———jurisdiction of FERC over licensing of hydroelectric projects (see S. 846), S5342 [5JN]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (see S.J. Res. 10), S634 [22JA]

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: authorizing appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium (see S. 1006), S7210 [10JY]

National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see S. 291), S1132 [7FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100), S8532 [31JY]

Petroleum: purchases from the strategic petroleum reserve by entities in the insular areas of the U.S. (see S. 186), S633 [22JA]

Power resources: store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (see S. 698), S3998 [6MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum for the Peopling of America (see S. 1282), S10787 [9OC]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (see S. 490), S2646 [20MR]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Contracts

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

Eulogies

Akaka, Abraham K.: by, S10867 [21OC]

Letters

Condolences on death of Abraham K. Akaka: President Clinton, S10869 [21OC]

Memorandums

Confirmation That Huizhou Corp. of the Overseas Labor Services Is an Agency of the Chinese Government: Dept. of State, S8556 [31JY]

Poems

Tribute to Abraham K. Akaka, S10869 [21OC]

Prayers

Akaka, Abraham K., S10868 [21OC]

Remarks

Agriculture: consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds (S. 83), S462 [21JA]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (S. 850), S5413 [9JN]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8266 [29JY]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping of ethnic groups relative to campaign fundraising investigations, S2619-S2622 [20MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8458 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6294 [25JN]

Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West: funding, S5739 [17JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2106 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2106 [11MR]

Courts: residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (S. 382), S1796 [28FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6984 [8JY]

Dept. of Energy: use of certain Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities, S6294 [25JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5739 [17JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 714), S4114 [7MY]

———prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (S. 309), S1309 [12FE]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (S. 214), S744 [28JA]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9553 [18SE]

Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (S. 1376), S11771 [5NO]

———jurisdiction of FERC over licensing of hydroelectric projects (S. 846), S5362 [5JN]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (S.J. Res. 10), S652 [22JA]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (S. 439), S2280 [13MR]

Micronesia: tribute to island of Kosrae, S4130 [7MY]

———U.S. policy, S4130 [7MY]

Missouri (U.S.S.): selection process for donation, S6984 [8JY]

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: authorizing appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium (S. 1006), S7214 [10JY]

National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (S. 291), S1133 [7FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (S. 1100), S8552 [31JY]

———modify covenant relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements (S. 1275), S10655 [8OC]

Petroleum: purchases from the strategic petroleum reserve by entities in the insular areas of the U.S. (S. 186), S644 [22JA]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10518 [8OC]

Power resources: store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (S. 698), S3999 [6MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum for the Peopling of America (S. 1282), S10792 [9OC]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (S. 490), S2653 [20MR]

———aviation excise tax formula, S8458 [31JY]

———rates, S8458 [31JY]

Votes: position on missed, S9064 [10SE]

World Trade Organization: actions relative to European Union banana policy, S3973 [5MY]

Statements

Tribute to Abraham K. Akaka: by, S10868 [21OC]

Tribute to Senator Akaka and Abraham K. Akaka: George J. Mitchell, S10868 [21OC]

Summaries

Federal Intiative on Labor, Immigration, and Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, S8555 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 83, Plant Protection Act, S463-S467 [21JA]

S. 186, Emergency Petroleum Supply Act, S644 [22JA]

S. 291, National Parks Airspace Management Act, S1134-S1136 [7FE]

S. 382, residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals, S1797 [28FE]

S. 698, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act, S3999 [6MY]

S. 714, make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4114 [7MY]

S. 850, Downed Animal Protection Act, S5414 [9JN]

S. 1080, National Aquaculture Development, Research, and Promotion Act, S8267 [29JY]

S. 1100, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Reform Act, S8553-S8555 [31JY]

S. 1282, Peopling of America Museum Act, S10793 [9OC]

S.J. Res. 10, Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, S652 [22JA]

Tributes

Akaka, Abraham K., S10867 [21OC]

Brew, Bill, S2756 [21MR]

Dye, Jeffrey J., S4683 [19MY]

Scott, Edward P., S5145 [23MY]

AKRON (OH) BEACON JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

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

ALABAMA

Articles and editorials

Well, I've Come From Alabama—With a Brand New Point of View—The State Has a Lot To Offer, E1519-E1521 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 33; H.J. Res. 92), S6727 [27JN], H6705 [31JY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Apalachiocola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 32), S6727 [27JN]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding (see S. 182), S633 [22JA]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see S. Con. Res. 13; H. Con. Res. 31), S2552 [19MR], H709 [3MR]

Claude Harris National Aquacultural Research Center: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 608), H347 [5FE]

Marion National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 608), H347 [5FE]

Certificates of election

Senate: Jeff Sessions, S3 [7JA]

Cost Estimates

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact (H.J. Res. 92): CBO, E2184 [7NO]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact congressional consent (H.J. Res. 91): CBO, E2198 [7NO]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Buckner, Amanda, E1346 [27JN]

Letters

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E2198 [7NO]

Remarks in House

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (H.J. Res. 92), E2184 [7NO]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (H.J. Res. 91), E2198 [7NO]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding, H8751 [9OC]

Aviation Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E965 [19MY]

Carter, William W.: Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E869 [7MY]

Chilton County, AL: anniversary of Chilton County Peach Festival, E1321 [25JN]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), H704 [3MR], H712, H715-H721 [4MR], H741, H743 [5MR], H790 [6MR], E387, E389, E391 [5MR], E412 [6MR], E520 [19MR]

Clanton, AL: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E2191 [7NO]

Clay County, AL: tribute to Clay County High School football team, E2033 [21OC]

Curl, Hollis: Hector Award recipient, E818 [1MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: national cemetery construction funding, H5309 [16JY]

Education: tribute to TRIO programs, E254 [13FE]

Jasper, AL: tribute to ``We Want America Back`' rally participants, E2178 [4NO]

Maplesville, AL: tribute to Maplesville High School boys' baseball team, E1323 [25JN]

McGill-Toolen Pro-Life Club: tribute for participation in March for Life demonstration, E413 [6MR]

Mobile, AL: anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church, E1573 [31JY]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Montgomery Academy Forensics Team for receipt of Alabama Forensic Educators Association State Tournament award, E848 [6MY]

Norris, Mary M.: Opp, AL, Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1087 [3JN]

Ragan, Gene: Progressive Farmer (publication) Man of the Year award recipient, E830 [5MY]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H3176 [22MY]

Tribute, E1519 [25JY]

Tuskegee University: tribute, E1896 [2OC]

Wilcox County, AL: tribute to County Commission for support of Gee's-Bend Ferry project, E2188 [7NO]

Remarks in Senate

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding (S. 182), S640 [22JA]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (S. Con. Res. 13), S2570 [19MR]

Hale County, AL: land conveyance from the Army Reserve Center, Greensboro, AL, S6889 [7JY]

Lineville, AL: tribute to Clay County Veterans Memorial Park, S12213 [8NO]

Medal of Honor: tribute to recipients, S6784 [27JN]

Montgomery, AL: U.S. courthouse construction funding, S4093 [7MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Veterans Day: observance, S12088 [8NO]

Reports filed

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 92) (H. Rept. 105-370), H9864 [31OC]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 91) (H. Rept. 105-369), H9864 [31OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 31, display of the Ten Commandments in public places, H716 [4MR]

S. 182, Appalachian Development Highway System Completion Act, S641 [22JA]

S. Con. Res. 13, display of the Ten Commandments in public places, S2570 [19MR]

Tributes

Smith, Albert L., Jr., S9237 [11SE]

Smith, Albert Lee, H7532 [18SE]

ALAFBERG, CHARLES M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1509 [24JY]

ALARIO, ROBERT J.

Letters

Allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade, S3755 [28AP]

ALASKA

Appointments

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S2732 [20MR], H528 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Andrews-Mee Leaves Them Laughing and Grateful After 35 Years, S4921 [21MY]

First Principles Interior, Do Right in Land Dispute, S11267 [28OC]

Rider to Flood-Relief Bill Enrages Environmentalists—Alaska Senator Seeks To Pave Way for U.S. Park Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Ugly Kind of Politics, S4060 [7MY]

Western Senators Win First Round in Road Right-of-Way Disputes, S4416 [14MY]

Westerners Eke Out Senate Win on Rural Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Whitewater and Watergate, E776 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions

Admiralty Island National Monument: land exchange (see S. 1015; H.R. 1948), S7423 [14JY], H3865 [17JN]

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act: amend (see S. 967), S6496 [26JN]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: amend (see S. 967), S6496 [26JN]

———clarify land bank protection provisions (see H.R. 2000), H4086 [19JN]

Aleut Corp.: conveyance of certain lands (see S. 1488), S12119 [8NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 431), S2206 [12MR]

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (see S. 1523), S12506 [12NO]

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (see H.R. 3087), H10955 [13NO]

Glacier Bay National Park: effective management of visitor services and fishing activity (see S. 1064), S8091 [24JY]

Huna Totem Corp.: conveyance of certain lands (see S. 1158; H.R. 3088), S9080 [10SE], H10955 [13NO]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (see S. 439), S2274 [13MR]

Kake Tribal Corp.: conveyance of certain lands (see S. 1159; H.R. 2756), S9080 [10SE], H9614 [28OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: establish State matching grant program with certain oil and gas revenues (see S. 1118), S8532 [31JY]

Medicaid: adjust Federal medical assistance formula for Alaska (see S. 424), S2129 [11MR]

Medicare: expand and strengthen the telemedicine demonstration project (see S. 848), S5342 [5JN]

Mount McKinley: retain name (see H.R. 256), H147 [9JA]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (see S. 1134), S8533 [31JY]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 35), S7768 [21JY]

Taxation: charitable deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains (see S. 379; H.R. 1267), S1734 [27FE], H1391 [9AP]

Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H.R. 486, 555), H244 [21JA], H284 [4FE]

———availability of universal service to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 29), H156 [9JA]

Tourist trade: operation of foreign cruise ships (see S. 668), S3843 [30AP]

Transportation: provide for a land transfer in order to facilitate surface transportation between the cities of Cold Bay and King Cove (see S. 1092; H.R. 2259), S8361 [30JY], H5777 [24JY]

University of Alaska: conveyance of certain lands (see S. 660), S3750 [28AP]

Wetlands: regulation (see S. 49), S160 [21JA]

Wilderness areas: designate certain lands (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Certificates of election

Senate: Ted Stevens, S3 [7JA]

Cost Estimates

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Amendments (S. 967): CBO, S11496 [30OC]

Descriptions

Revenue Reconciliation Act (S. 949): Daschle Amendment on Intercity Passenger Rail Fund for Non-Amtrak States, S6553 [26JN]

Histories

University of Alaska Land Grant, S3752 [28AP]

Letters

Division of the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits: Don Bivens, State Bar of Arizona, S8060 [24JY]

———Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana, S8048 [24JY]

———Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S8059 [24JY]

———Procter Hug, Jr., Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, S8060 [24JY]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), S8059 [24JY]

———Thomas G. Stolpman, State Bar of California, S8060 [24JY]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: Albert C. Eisenberg, National Parks and Conservation Association, S9592 [18SE]

———Edward M. Norton, Jr., National Trust for Historic Preservation, S9592 [18SE]

———William R. Irvin, Center for Marine Conservation, S9592 [18SE]

Preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas: Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, S4065 [7MY]

Selection of lands by certain Veitnam veterans and the Elim Native Corp., Richard Roldan, Dept. of the Interior, E2221 [7NO]

Petitions and memorials

American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, E2029 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Admiralty Island National Monument: land exchange (H.R. 1948), H7648, H7649 [23SE], E1224 [17JN]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: clarify land bank protection provisions (H.R. 2000), E1261 [19JN]

———recognition of certain Native American communities (H.R. 2812), E2173 [4NO]

Alaskan Native Claims Settlement Act: selection of lands by certain Veitnam veterans and the Elim Native Corp. (H.R. 2924), E2220 [7NO]

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (H.R. 3087), E2383 [13NO]

Girl Scouts of America: tribute to Gold Award recipients, E627 [10AP]

Kake Tribal Corp.: conveyance of certain lands (H.R. 2756), E2108 [28OC]

Native Americans: limit contracts and compacts for providing certain Indian services, H10805 [13NO]

———restructuring of health care delivery systems, H5233 [15JY]

Taxation: charitable deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains (H.R. 1267), E611 [9AP]

Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (H. Res. 29), E80 [9JA]

———availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (H.R. 555), E148 [4FE]

Transportation: provide for a land transfer in order to facilitate surface transportation between the cities of Cold Bay and King Cove (H.R. 2259), E1509 [24JY]

Wilderness areas: designate certain lands (H.R. 900), E393 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Admiralty Island National Monument: land exchange (H.R. 1948), S10244 [30SE]

———land exchange (S. 1015), S7423 [14JY]

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act: amend (S. 967), S6502 [26JN], S11496 [30OC]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: amend (S. 967), S6502 [26JN], S11496 [30OC]

———conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region, S11267, S11268 [28OC]

Alaska Quarterly Review (publication): tribute, S8616 [31JY]

Aleut Corp.: conveyance of certain lands (S. 1488), S12160 [8NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 531), S2904 [9AP]

Computers: ensure high-speed Internet access for university research, S12648 [13NO]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8041-S8061 [24JY]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 431), S2210 [12MR]

———reversal rate of the ninth judicial circuit, S2217 [12MR]

Dept. of Commerce: People's Lodge project funding, S12192 [8NO]

Ecology and environment: Teaming With Wildlife initiative funding, S11856 [6NO]

FAA: airport construction project in Arkansas, S5019 [22MY]

Fairbanks, AK: EPA air quality rating, S8074 [24JY]

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (S. 1523), S12507 [12NO]

Forest Service: revise rules relative to exports of Alaskan Western Red Cedar, S9590 [18SE]

Glacier Bay National Park: application of entry and permit limitations to the Auk Nu Marine Glacier Bay Ferry, S9508 [17SE]

———effective management of visitor services and fishing activity (S. 1064), S8093 [24JY]

Huna Totem Corp.: conveyance of certain lands (S. 1158), S9080 [10SE]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (S. 439), S2279, S2280 [13MR]

Indian Health Service: prevent contracts with Native American health care clinics in Ketchikan, AK, S11259 [28OC]

Juneau, AK: Forest Service regional office funding, S9509 [17SE]

Kake Tribal Corp.: conveyance of certain lands (S. 1159), S9081 [10SE]

Ketchikan, AK: eligibility of Ketchikan Ship and Drydock shipyard for Economic Development Administration grants, S8078 [24JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: priority land acquisitions and exchanges funding, S11260 [28OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: establish State matching grant program with certain oil and gas revenues (S. 1118), S8581 [31JY]

Medicaid: adjust Federal medical assistance formula for Alaska (S. 424), S2142 [11MR]

Medicare: expand and strengthen the telemedicine demonstration project (S. 848), S5367, S5376 [5JN]

Mining and mineral resources: public land exchange relative to Denali National Park, S11263, S11270 [28OC]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: establish, S9591-S9596 [18SE], S9805 [23SE]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (S. 1134), S8597 [31JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (S.J. Res. 35), S7775 [21JY]

Petroleum: national energy security relative to oil development on North Slope at Prudhoe Bay, S8141-S8143 [25JY]

Public lands: preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4413-S4417 [14MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: pricing practices, S11260 [28OC]

Taxation: authorize payments in lieu of taxes to certain unorganized boroughs, S9600 [18SE]

———charitable deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains (S. 379), S1759 [27FE]

Tourist trade: operation of foreign cruise ships (S. 668), S3844 [30AP], S3873 [1MY], S8146 [25JY]

Trans-Alaska Pipeline: anniversary, S6037 [20JN]

Transportation: provide for a land transfer in order to facilitate surface transportation between the cities of Cold Bay and King Cove (S. 1092), S8365 [30JY]

University of Alaska: conveyance of certain lands (S. 660), S3750 [28AP], S8616 [31JY]

———make restitution payments relative to destruction of private property, S9603 [18SE]

Uruguay: withhold U.S. assistance until certain U.S. business assets have been released, S4045 [7MY]

Wetlands: regulation (S. 49), S414 [21JA]

Reports filed

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 967) (S. Rept. 105-119), S11341 [29OC]

Alaskan Land Transfer Relative to Surface Transportation Between Cold Bay and King Cove, AK: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1092) (S. Rept. 105-113), S10858 [20OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the University of Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 660) (S. Rept. 105-106), S10786 [9OC]

Hood Bay Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1015), S9880 [24SE]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1015) (S. Rept. 105-90), S10055 [26SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1948) (H. Rept. 105-261), H7728 [23SE]

Huna Totem Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1158) (S. Rept. 105-93), S10229 [30SE]

Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1159) (S. Rept. 105-100), S10474 [7OC]

Land Transfer in Order to Facilitate Surface Transportation Between the Cities of Cold Bay, AK, and King Cove, AK: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2259) (H. Rept. 105-398), H10418 [8NO]

State Hydroelectric Power Project Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 439) (S. Rept. 105-111), S10858 [20OC]

Statements

Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Into Two Circuits: Executive Office of the President, S8060 [24JY]

Tables

Conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3753 [28AP]

Revised Calista lands package, S6503 [26JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1948, Hood Bay Land Exchange Act, H7648 [23SE]

S. 379, charitable tax deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains, S1759 [27FE]

S. 431, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, S2211 [12MR]

S. 660, conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3751 [28AP]

S. 668, operation of foreign cruise ships in Alaska, S3845 [30AP]

S. 848, Rural Telemedicine Demonstration Act, S5368 [5JN]

S. 1064, Glacier Bay Management and Protection Act, S8094 [24JY]

S. 1134, congressional consent to Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement, S8598 [31JY]

S. 1523, investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S12508 [12NO]

S.J. Res. 35, congressional consent to Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement, S7775 [21JY]

ALASKA LAND STATUS TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT

Letters

Selection of lands by certain Veitnam veterans and the Elim Native Corp., Richard Roldan, Dept. of the Interior, E2221 [7NO]

ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION ACT

Articles and editorials

First Principles Interior, Do Right in Land Dispute, S11267 [28OC]

Bills and resolutions

Amend (see S. 967), S6496 [26JN]

Glacier Bay National Park: effective management of visitor services and fishing activity (see S. 1064), S8091 [24JY]

Cost Estimates

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Amendments (S. 967): CBO, S11496 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Amend (S. 967), S6502 [26JN], S11496 [30OC]

Glacier Bay National Park: effective management of visitor services and fishing activity (S. 1064), S8093 [24JY]

Reports filed

Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 967) (S. Rept. 105-119), S11341 [29OC]

Tables

Revised Calista lands package, S6503 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 1064, Glacier Bay Management and Protection Act, S8094 [24JY]

ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT

Articles and editorials

First Principles Interior, Do Right in Land Dispute, S11267 [28OC]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (see S. 1488), S12119 [8NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Huna Totem Corp. (see S. 1158; H.R. 3088), S9080 [10SE], H10955 [13NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (see S. 1159; H.R. 2756), S9080 [10SE], H9614 [28OC]

Amend (see S. 967), S6496 [26JN]

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (see H.R. 3087), H10955 [13NO]

Public lands: clarify land bank protection provisions (see H.R. 2000), H4086 [19JN]

Cost Estimates

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Amendments (S. 967): CBO, S11496 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (H.R. 2756), E2108 [28OC]

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (H.R. 3087), E2383 [13NO]

Native Americans: recognition of certain communities (H.R. 2812), E2173 [4NO]

Public lands: clarify land bank protection provisions (H.R. 2000), E1261 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (S. 1488), S12160 [8NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Huna Totem Corp. (S. 1158), S9080 [10SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (S. 1159), S9081 [10SE]

Amend (S. 967), S6502 [26JN], S11496 [30OC]

BLM: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region, S11267, S11268 [28OC]

Reports filed

Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 967) (S. Rept. 105-119), S11341 [29OC]

Huna Totem Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1158) (S. Rept. 105-93), S10229 [30SE]

Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1159) (S. Rept. 105-100), S10474 [7OC]

Tables

Revised Calista lands package, S6503 [26JN]

ALASKA QUARTERLY REVIEW (publication)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8616 [31JY]

ALASKAN NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT

Letters

Selection of lands by certain Veitnam veterans and the Elim Native Corp., Richard Roldan, Dept. of the Interior, E2221 [7NO]

Remarks in House

Public lands: selection of lands by certain Veitnam veterans and the Elim Native Corp. (H.R. 2924), E2220 [7NO]

AL-ASSAAD, IBRAHIM

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 36), S159 [21JA]

ALBANIA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Civil liberties: promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

Civil war (see H. Res. 104), H1261 [20MR]

Elections (see H. Con. Res. 104, 105), H4221 [23JN], H4338 [24JN]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (see H. Con. Res. 36), H767 [5MR]

NATO: recommend integration of Albania (see H. Con. Res. 104), H4221 [23JN]

Messages

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Albania, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Civil war, H1094 [18MR]

———support peace initiatives, H3426, H3427 [4JN], H3632 [10JN]

Democracy: efforts, H4090 [20JN], E1306 [24JN]

Elections (H. Con. Res. 105), H4816, H4817 [26JN]

Foreign aid: allocation, E382 [5MR]

Human rights: violations, H8061 [29SE], H8241 [30SE]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (H. Con. Res. 36), H5782 [25JY], E377 [5MR]

U.S. policy, H5782 [25JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of James W. Pardew, Jr., To Be U.S. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, access to higher education in the Albanian language in Macedonia, E377 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 105, elections, H4817 [26JN]

ALBANY (NY) TIMES UNION

Articles and editorials

Tales of the Tapes—The White House Strains Credulity in Its Latest Attempt To Explain Why Videos of Coffees Were Late To Surface, E1989 [9OC]

ALBANY (NY) TIMES-UNION

Articles and editorials

Janet Reno—Wrong Again, E708 [17AP]

ALBERMARLE, NC

Remarks in Senate

Medicare: classification of Stanly Memorial Hospital relative to reimbursement regulations, S6294 [25JN]

ALBERT, BRUCE

Letters

National Academy of Sciences public disclosure requirements, S12516 [13NO]

ALBERTSON, NY

Remarks in House

Herricks Middle School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E2171 [4NO]

ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE

Remarks in House

McNamara, Julia: New Haven Colony Historical Society Seal of the City Award recipient, E1686 [8SE]

ALBRIGHT, MADELEINE KORBEL see Secretary of State (Madeleine Korbel Albright)

ALBRIGHT, MADELEINE KORBEL (U.N. Ambassador)

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: nomination to be Sec. of State, unanimous-consent agreement, S574 [21JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S158 [21JA]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Lists

Births at Albuquerque, NM, hospitals, S6415 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

New Mexico: tribute to Albuquerque Woman (publication) outstanding women businessowners, S3063 [10AP]

West Mesa High School: tribute, S2949 [9AP]

ALBUQUERQUE (NM) JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

Prized Reporter Shared Her Gift With New Mexico, S10488 [7OC]

ALBUQUERQUE (NM) TRIBUNE

Lists

Births at Albuquerque, NM, hospitals, S6415 [26JN]

ALBUQUERQUE WOMAN (publication)

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: tribute to outstanding women businessowners, S3063 [10AP]

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Articles and editorials

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

Are Beer Ads on Beavis and Butt-Head Aimed at Kids?, S6444 [26JN]

Drunk Driving Makes a Comeback, H2572 [13MY]

Love Conquers What Ails Teens, Study Finds, S12545 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 1974), H4085 [19JN]

———establish requirements (see H.R. 1978), H4085 [19JN]

———establish voluntary broadcasting code (see H.R. 1292), H1438 [10AP]

———FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1017 [13MR]

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

———require health warnings (see H.R. 1979), H4085 [19JN]

Agriculture: Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

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

Colleges and universities: provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention and education programs (see H.R. 1980), H4085 [19JN]

Diseases: alcohol abuse prevention program funding (see H.R. 1982, 2028), H4085 [19JN], H4338 [24JN]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H142 [9JA]

———national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (see S. 708), S3998 [6MY]

———national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H803 [6MR]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412; H.R. 981), S2078 [10MR], H803 [6MR]

Firearms: prohibit sale to intoxicated individuals (see S. 959; H.R. 115), S6358 [25JN], H142 [9JA]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Health: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148), S162 [21JA]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

Housing: assure the power of States and localities to limit group homes for recovering drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 2308), H6406 [30JY]

Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1147; H.R. 2409), S8823 [4SE], H6917 [4SE]

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

Labeling: require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 1977), H4085 [19JN]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (see S. 147), S162 [21JA]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Taxation: increase taxes (see H.R. 2028), H4338 [24JN]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of advertising and goodwill expenditures for alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1981), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H144 [9JA]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 395, 711; H.R. 450), S1979 [5MR], S4106 [7MY], H169 [20JA]

———treatment of draft cider (see S. 475; H.R. 159), S2552 [19MR], H144 [9JA]

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

Descriptions

Recovery Network (cable television network), E868 [7MY]

Factsheets

Alcohol-Related Crash Deaths—General Population, E952 [19MY]

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

Letters

Analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse: Katharine G. Abraham, BLS, S9782 [23SE]

Remarks in House

Advertising: establish voluntary broadcasting code (H.R. 1292), E642 [14AP]

Agriculture: export programs, E783 [29AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (H.R. 679), E204 [11FE]

Diseases: alcohol abuse prevention program funding (H.R. 2028), E1306 [24JN]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (H.R. 108), E69 [7JA]

———statistics relative to alcohol-related deaths on U.S. highways, H2570-H2576 [13MY], E952, E966 [19MY]

Firearms: prohibit sale to intoxicated individuals (H.R. 115), E1 [7JA]

Florida: treatment of wine from other States, H5501 [22JY]

Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism: establish, H593 [25FE]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (H.R. 1549), H2571 [13MY]

Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (H.R. 2409), E1657 [4SE]

Kaufman County, TX: tribute to Red Ribbon Drug Abuse Awareness campaign essay contest winners, E2275 [9NO]

Lake Orion, MI: tribute to Youth to Youth/Pride Program, E2092 [24OC]

Maison Louis Latour (business): anniversary, E1087 [3JN]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to youth summit, E910 [13MY]

Mount Vernon, VA: tribute to Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Wine Festival and Sunset Tour, E937 [15MY]

National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: study effects of alcoholic beverage advertising, H2758, H2759 [15MY]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (H. Res. 219), H6803, H6806, H6898-H6902 [4SE], E1667 [5SE], E1701 [9SE]

———death in car accident in Paris, H6721 [3SE], H7015 [9SE], E1647 [3SE], E1689 [8SE]

Recovery Network (cable television network): tribute, E867 [7MY]

Taxation: increase taxes (H.R. 2028), E1306 [24JN]

———treatment of beer, E1642 [3SE]

———treatment of liquor and beer retailers (H.R. 1620), E936 [15MY]

Trenton, NJ: tribute to Anchor Connection Program, E488 [17MR]

Remarks in Senate

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (S. 557), S3033 [10AP]

Armed Forces: report on education and support programs relative to tobacco and alcohol use, S7127 [9JY]

BLS: analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, S9782 [23SE]

Children and youth: enforcement of State laws regarding access to alcohol, S8082 [24JY]

District of Columbia: prohibit advertising in certain areas, increase taxation and provide more inspectors to restrict sale to minors, S10215 [30SE]

Drunken driving: national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (S. 708), S4009 [6MY]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (S. 412), S2078, S2079 [10MR], S2153 [11MR]

Firearms: prohibit sale to intoxicated individuals (S. 959), S6363 [25JN]

Georgia, Republic of: waiving of diplomatic immunity relative to diplomat's alleged drunk driving accident, S1785 [28FE]

Health: prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (S. 148), S530, S534 [21JA]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (S. 1466), S12132 [8NO]

Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (S. 1147), S8823 [4SE]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (S. 147), S530, S534 [21JA]

OSHA: application of the process of safety management to distilleries, S8920 [8SE]

Taxation: treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages, S6442-S6447 [26JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (S. 395), S1982 [5MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (S. 711), S4108 [7MY]

———treatment of draft cider (S. 475), S2561 [19MR]

Summaries

Importance of Substance Abuse Treatment: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, S8824 [4SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 219, condolences on death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in car accident in Paris, France, H6898 [4SE]

S. 147, Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act, S531-S533 [21JA]

S. 148, Comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act, S533 [21JA]

S. 395, Distilled Spirits Tax Payment Simplification Act, S1982 [5MR]

S. 412, Safe and Sober Streets Act, S2153 [11MR]

S. 557, regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses, S3033 [10AP]

S. 708, Deadly Driver Reduction and Matthew P. Hammell Memorial Act, S4010 [6MY]

S. 711, Distilled Spirits Tax Payment Simplification Act, S4108-S4110 [7MY]

S. 959, prohibit sale of firearms to intoxicated individuals, S6364 [25JN]

S. 1147, Substance Abuse Treatment Parity Act, S8824-S8827 [4SE]

S. 1466, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Choice Act, S12133 [8NO]

ALDERSON, WAYNE T.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 743), H524 [12FE]

World War II: award Medal of Honor for service (see H. Con. Res. 20), H524 [12FE]

ALDINGER, CHARLES

Articles and editorials

U.S. Says It's Not Headed Towards Clash With Iran, S5720 [17JN]

ALDONAS, GRANT

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S11649 [4NO]

ALEUT CORP.

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (see S. 1488), S12119 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (S. 1488), S12160 [8NO]

ALEX, JACQUELINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E435 [11MR]

ALEXANDER, ALLAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E397 [6MR]

ALEXANDER, DUANE

Testimonies

Reading Development and Disorders Research, S6003 [19JN]

ALEXANDER, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E230 [12FE]

ALEXANDER, JANE

Letters

National Endowment for the Arts funding, S9322 [15SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10901 [21OC]

Statements

National Endowment for the Arts Funding, S9310 [15SE]

ALEXANDER, LAMAR

Letters

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S10201 [30SE]

ALEXANDER, RICHARD C.

Articles and editorials

Apples-to-Apples Comparison, S5306 [5JN]

ALEXANDER, TATIANA

Remarks in House

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipient, E165 [5FE]

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Bills and resolutions

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 819; H.R. 1851), S5191 [2JN], H3659 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 1851), E1162 [10JN]

———designate (S. 819), H8090 [29SE]

Remarks in Senate

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 819), S5191 [2JN], S5644 [12JN]

Reports filed

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 819), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1851) (H. Rept. 105-212), H5916 [28JY]

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions: Paul Jost, Chandler Development Corp., E1333 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 819, Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA, S5645 [12JN], H8090 [29SE]

ALFORD, RALPH M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E314 [25FE]

ALFRED E. SMITH MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Addresses

Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Annual Dinner: Timothy J. Russert, S11583 [3NO]

Remarks in Senate

Russert, Timothy J.: tribute for comments made at Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation annual dinner, S11581 [3NO]

ALGER COUNTY, MI

Bills and resolutions

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 351), H150 [9JA]

ALI, MUHAMMAD

Articles and editorials

Still the Greatest—Muhammad Ali's Latest Comeback Has Made Him a Beloved Figure All Over the World, E1416-E1418 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1416 [11JY]

ALIANO, RON D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6014 [19JN]

ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees

ALIMI, LINDA A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1370 [8JY]

ALIQUIPPA, PA

Remarks in House

Aliquippa High School: tribute to boys' basketball team, E606 [9AP]

ALISO VIEJO, CA

Remarks in House

Aliso Viejo Middle School: tribute to Odyssey of the Mind team, E1391 [10JY]

ALIYEV, HEYDAR (President, Azerbaijan)

Remarks in House

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in territorial dispute negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H5992 [29JY]

U.S. visit, H5992 [29JY]

ALLAIRE, SAMANTHA

Remarks in Senate

YWCA: `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipient, S5378 [5JN]

ALLARD, WAYNE (a Senator from Colorado)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6170, S6258 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6354, S6379 [25JN], S6533, S6551 [26JN], S6762, S6768 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4729, S4738, S4762 [20MY], S5138 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6887, S6923, S6950 [7JY], S7016 [8JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9660 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8249, S8280 [29JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7826, S7870 [22JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7546, S7547, S7611 [16JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1190), S9526 [17SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10963, S10988 [22OC], S11069 [23OC]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S11305 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

Just Say No to Platte Plan, Denver (CO) Post, S9538 [18SE]

Micro-Loans Aid Denver Poor, Al Lewis, Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News, S6058 [23JN]

Trade Trip Firms Netted $5.5B in Aid—Donated $2.3M to Democrats, Bob Hohler, Boston (MA) Globe, S2877 [9AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1017 [5FE]

Arapaho National Forest: transfer the Dillon Ranger District to the White River National Forest (see S. 591), S6191 [24JN]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S6372 [25JN]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see S. 800), S5108 [23MY]

Census: provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (see S. 1206), S9785 [23SE]

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S7776 [21JY]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S11300 [28OC]

Colorado: convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (see S. 725), S5541 [11JN]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S768 [28JA]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50), S2145 [11MR]

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

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S1681 [26FE]

Courts: product liability reform (see S. 5), S158 [21JA]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S2792 [7AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA], S5935 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA], S5935 [18JN]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S2931 [9AP]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see S. 1226, 1316), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S158 [21JA]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328), S1382 [13FE]

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

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S3803 [29AP]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747), S6005 [19JN]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314), S4011 [6MY]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433), S2206 [12MR]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S2285 [13MR]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (see S. 587), S6191 [24JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Insurance: provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (see S. 625), S3851 [30AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11465 [30OC]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see S. 365), S3224 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 522), S3224 [15AP]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50), S9086 [10SE]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S2569 [19MR]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 497), S12477 [10NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S9977 [25SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

———eliminate certain benefits (see S. 205), S725 [28JA]

———include an estimate of Federal retirement benefits in the reports of the Sec. of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives (see S. 269), S1681 [26FE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S2569 [19MR]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3803 [29AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S10661 [8OC]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S7117 [9JY], S8367 [30JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 765, 1237), S4748 [20MY], S10229 [30SE]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S158 [21JA]

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

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see S. 472), S2552 [19MR]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (see S. 1000), S8099 [24JY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see S. 1297), S11206 [24OC]

Routt National Forest: land exchange (see S. 590), S6191 [24JN]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S8533 [31JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S10474 [7OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S3199 [15AP]

———protection from litigation excesses (see S. 836), S8831 [4SE]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (see S. 509), S7013 [8JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate a portion of their tax overpayment to the U.S. Olympic Committee (see S. 281), S3756 [28AP]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S5265 [3JN]

———deductions for business use of the home (see S. 406), S1979 [5MR]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see S. 499), S5622 [12JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3967 [5MY]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S2285 [13MR]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S768 [28JA]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S1573 [25FE]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S1681 [26FE]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (see S. 529), S3225 [15AP]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see S. 1051), S8733 [3SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173), S9252 [12SE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (see S. 589), S6191 [24JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S9085 [10SE]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S10961 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: constitutional amendment granting the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (see S.J. Res. 28), S3662 [24AP]

CERCLA: ensure Federal compliance (see S. 1224), S10055 [26SE]

Courts: treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see S. 1162), S9197 [11SE]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see S. 555), S3011 [10AP]

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

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see S. 1036), S7710 [17JY]

Housing: use of public housing operating funds for rental assistance voucher program (see S. 1094), S8531 [31JY]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see S. 1214), S9886 [24SE]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see S. 519), S2837 [8AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 1190), S9515 [17SE]

Rocky Mountain National Park: prohibit commercial air tours (see S. 1143), S8723 [3SE]

Tariff: industrial nylon fabrics (see S. 1289), S10787 [9OC]

Taxation: deductions for business use of the home (see S. 703), S3998 [6MY]

———treatment of medical savings accounts (see S. 572), S3199 [15AP]

Urban areas: improve designation of metropolitan planning organizations (see S. 616), S3349 [17AP]

Certificates of election

Senate, S1 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11331 [29OC], S11512 [31OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10473 [7OC]

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

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

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3797 [29AP]

Excerpts

Lobbying Disclosure Act, S1955 [5MR]

Motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC]

Proposals

Amendment to the Colorado State Constitution relative to congressional term limits, S1379 [13FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4449 [14MY]

AID: Communal Areas Management Program for Indigenous Resources funding, S7546 [16JY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9538 [18SE]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment granting the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (S.J. Res. 28), S3686 [24AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S5491 [11JN], S5582 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5491 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5582 [12JN]

Budget: balance, S3164 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1059 [6FE], S1165, S1166 [10FE], S1898 [4MR]

———decrease discretionary spending in proportion to revenue shortfall if projected revenues are not met, S4739, S4740, S4741 [20MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8467 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6170 [24JN], S6296 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6353, S6354 [25JN], S6696 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4729, S4739, S4740, S4741 [20MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 25), S4212, S4213 [8MY]

CERCLA: ensure Federal compliance (S. 1224), S10057 [26SE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification relative to effective verification of significant violations, S3619 [24AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3619 [24AP]

Children and youth: allow medical savings accounts for families with uninsured children, S6170 [24JN], S6296 [25JN]

———exempt budget outlays impacting education, nutrition, and health care programs from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1165, S1166 [10FE]

Colorado School of Mines: compliance with CERCLA, S10057 [26SE]

Colorado Springs (CO) Gazette-Telegraph: anniversary, S2861 [8AP]

Commerce City, CO: land transfer from Rocky Mountain Arsenal, S6887 [7JY]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S8284 [29JY]

Courts: treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 1162), S9198 [11SE]

Crime: provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S3338 [17AP]

Denver, CO: tribute to Community Entrepreneurial Program, S6058 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6887 [7JY]

Dept. of HUD: housing assistance programs, S7826, S7827 [22JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7474, S7476 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9538 [18SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7825, S7826, S7827 [22JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7474, S7476 [15JY]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (S. 555), S3032 [10AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7544, S7546, S7547, S7549, S7577 [16JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), unanimous-consent agreement, S11709 [5NO]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1955 [5MR]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (S. 541), S2927 [9AP]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2830 [8AP]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (S. 1036), S7718 [17JY]

Housing: use of public housing operating funds for rental assistance voucher program (S. 1094), S8533 [31JY]

IRS: abuse of authority in tax audits, S5395 [9JN]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9993 [26SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem, S5590 [12JN]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (S. 1214), S9893 [24SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (S. 1194), S11404 [30OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (S.J. Res. 16), S1379 [13FE]

———eliminate certain benefits (S. 205), S728 [28JA]

National Park Service: prohibit Rim Rock Run road race at Colorado National Monument, S4575 [15MY]

Oklahoma City, OK: verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S5302 [5JN]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, S7547, S7549, S7577 [16JY]

———terminate authorities (S. 519), S2876-S2879 [9AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1190), S9521 [17SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10403 [6OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10404 [6OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10404 [6OC]

Public debt: require the President submit a budget proposal with a plan for repayment of the Federal debt, S4729 [20MY]

Public housing: reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S10047 [26SE]

Rocky Mountain National Park: prohibit commercial air tours (S. 1143), S8724 [3SE]

Senate: legislative program, S9989 [26SE], S10307 [3OC], S11709 [5NO]

Tariff: industrial nylon fabrics (S. 1289), S10797 [9OC]

Taxation: capital gains rates, S6353 [25JN], S6696 [27JN]

———deductions for business use of the home (S. 703), S4005 [6MY]

———rates, S3164 [15AP], S6353 [25JN], S8467 [31JY]

———reform laws and filing procedures, S3164 [15AP]

———repeal extension of temporary Federal unemployment surtax, S6354 [25JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11506 [31OC]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S5900 [18JN]

Treaties and agreements: congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1955 [5MR]

Urban areas: improve designation of metropolitan planning organizations (S. 616), S3364 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Golden Gavel Award: recipient, S11753 [5NO]

Tribute, S1061 [6FE]

Texts of

S. 1190, Campaign Finance Integrity Act, S9522-S9524 [17SE]

Tributes

Hoshiko, Paul, S2640 [20MR]

Matsch, Richard, S5302 [5JN]

Porter, Phillip H., S10307 [3OC]

Vaughn, Kristy D., S6556 [26JN]

ALLEGAN, MI

Remarks in Senate

Christ Community Church: tribute, S11892 [6NO]

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA

Letters

Mass transit systems funding: Paul P. Skoutelas, Port Authority of Allegheny County, PA, S4682 [19MY]

ALLEN, CHRIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2596 [14MY]

ALLEN, DOZIER T., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2219 [7NO]

ALLEN, EDWARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2358 [13NO]

ALLEN, ERNIE

Letters

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act, S5620 [12JN]

ALLEN, FANNIE CALDWELL

Remarks in House

Social Services Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity, Inc.: award recipient, E613 [9AP]

ALLEN, GARY G.

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, S3369 [17AP]

ALLEN, GEORGE F. (Governor of Virginia)

Letters

Visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., H9629 [29OC]

Statements

National D-Day Memorial Dedication, S12661 [13NO]

ALLEN, MARY

Remarks in House

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E136 [4FE]

ALLEN, MICHAEL

Articles and editorials

Mexico Let Suspected Drug Trafficker Move $168 Million Out of Several Banks, S2587 [20MR]

ALLEN, OSCAR C. AND HATTIE LAWSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1309 [24JN]

ALLEN, REGINALD B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2176 [4NO]

ALLEN, SUSAN AU

Articles and editorials

Time To Reconsider Racist Rhetoric, S11788 [5NO]

Letters

Nomination of Bill L. Lee to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S11621 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Brownback, Senator: tribute to efforts relative to Asian Pacific families immigration, S11788 [5NO]

ALLEN, THOMAS H. (a Representative from Maine)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H2784 [15MY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H1611 [16AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1262 [20MR]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1989 [29AP]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Congress: compile and make available to the public the names of candidates for election who agree to conduct campaigns in accordance with a Code of Election Ethics (see H. Con. Res. 160), H8929 [21OC]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H10172 [6NO]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1989 [29AP]

Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H3720 [11JN]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H6798 [3SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H9801 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H2254 [6MY]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1340 [8AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

District of Columbia: realign functional responsibilities with Federal Government (see H.R. 1963), H4085 [19JN]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H9614 [28OC]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H8929 [21OC]

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

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H7601 [18SE]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1542 [15AP]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7831 [24SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H9730 [29OC]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2091 [30AP]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (see H.R. 1855), H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 393), H286 [4FE]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H5916 [28JY]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H3720 [11JN]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H4222 [23JN]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1340 [8AP]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H1258 [20MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H245 [21JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H3660 [10JN]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5178 [11JY]

———prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8054 [26SE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H3476 [4JN]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H4913 [8JY]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H3924 [18JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H3720 [11JN]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1340 [8AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5491 [21JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8929 [21OC]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H949 [12MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H3274 [3JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H3924 [18JN]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H2874 [16MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H2874 [16MY]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H4836 [26JN]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3797 [12JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 414), H2156 [1MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8300 [1OC]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H8633 [7OC]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H1440 [10AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H. Res. 236), H7600 [18SE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H9730 [29OC]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H4132 [20JN]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1795 [23AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H7730 [23SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1989 [29AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1440 [10AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H3720 [11JN]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1340 [8AP]

———dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2553), H7910 [25SE]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H2169 [5MY]

———establish lifetime learning accounts for higher education and job training expenses (see H.R. 1819), H3798 [12JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1340 [8AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1340 [8AP]

———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 1323), H3660 [10JN]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H2157 [1MY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H6797 [3SE]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H. Con. Res. 40), H804 [6MR]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H3274 [3JN]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H5569 [22JY]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H3865 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 147), H6962 [5SE]

Wilson, Nancy B.: relief (see H.R. 1313), H1440 [10AP]

Letters

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations: Dennis J. Reimer, Dept. of the Army, H3645 [10JN]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, H3645 [10JN]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: George V. Voinovich, National Governors' Association, Mark Schwartz, National League of Cities, and Paul Helmke, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H8947 [22OC]

Memorandums

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Ronald R. Fogleman, Dept. of the Air Force, H3645 [10JN]

Petitions and memorials

Maine: antipersonnel landmines, E1049 [22MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3480 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3644 [10JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4654, H4658, H4805 [26JN], H5008 [9JY], H5927 [29JY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H914 [12MR]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9624 [29OC]

Children and youth: importance of early development education programs, H8639 [8OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (H.R. 1373), H8710, H8711, H8714, H8715 [8OC]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, H678 [27FE], H772 [6MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8887 [21OC]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4096 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4096 [20JN]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 129), H2102 [1MY]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), consideration (H. Res. 176), H4654, H4658 [26JN]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8947 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4185 [23JN]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H4185 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5057 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7472 [17SE]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (H.R. 513), H776 [6MR]

Education: national policy to improve system, H8639 [8OC]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (H.R. 1373), H8710, H8711, H8714, H8715 [8OC]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (H.R. 1855), H5833 [28JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H536 [13FE]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, E357 [3MR]

Higher Education Act: financial responsibility for refunds during provisional certification and change of ownership of propietary institutions (H.R. 2981), E2301 [10NO]

House Rules: consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1353 [9AP]

Medicare: reform, H1799 [24AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5057 [10JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H3280 [4JN], H8887 [21OC], H10108 [6NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H5986, H5988, H5989 [29JY], H7014, H7019 [9SE], H7185, H7187, H7188, H7189, H7190, H7191, H7192 [10SE], H7613 [23SE]

Postal Service: expansion of Global Package Link System, H7472 [17SE]

Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (H.R. 2980), E2303 [10NO]

Safety: prohibit transportation of radioactive waste through certain incorporated areas, H8533, H8534 [7OC]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H1799 [24AP]

———child tax credit, H5927 [29JY]

———rates, H1799 [24AP], H4658, H4805 [26JN], H5008 [9JY]

———repeal estate and gift taxes, H1799 [24AP]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8521, H8522, H8533, H8534 [7OC]

Votes: position on missed, H2264 [7MY], H3191 [22MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H8169 [30SE], E1048 [22MY]

WIC: funding, H2102 [1MY], H2353 [8MY]

Wilson, Nancy B.: relief (H.R. 1313), E630 [10AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3656 [10JN], H4644 [25JN], H6025 [29JY], H9798 [30OC]

Tributes

Capps, Walter H., H9790 [30OC]

ALLEN, W. RON

Letters

Tax treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation, S5125 [23MY]

ALLEN COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

NAACP: tribute to Lima-Allen County, OH, chapter, H2390 [8MY], E920 [14MY]

ALLENHURST, NJ

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E745 [24AP]

ALLENTOWN, PA

Remarks in House

Muhlenberg College: anniversary, E1573 [31JY]

ALLERTON, SEAN P.

Remarks in Senate

Constitution—U.S.: tribute to efforts relative to distribution, S9300 [12SE]

ALLEX, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E597 [8AP]

ALLIANCE FOR AGING RESEARCH

Letters

Geriatric health care training legislation, S5003 [22MY]

ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in Senate

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (S. Res. 53), S1219 [11FE]

Texts of

S. Res 53, Presidential actions relative to resolving the labor dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association, S1240 [11FE]

ALLSTATE FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Aberdeen, MD: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, E1856 [25SE]

Bronx, NY: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, E1588 [1AU]

ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO.

Remarks in Senate

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

ALM, ALVIN L.

Letters

Dept. of Energy recovery of cleanup costs under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, S5989 [19JN]

ALMAND, JAMES W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1792 [18SE]

ALMEIDA, EDWARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1966 [8OC]

ALMSTADT, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Arab-American and Chaldean Council: Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

ALOMAR, SANDY, JR.

Remarks in House

Cleveland, OH: tribute for hosting Major League Baseball All-Star Game, H4919 [9JY]

ALPERT, DAN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7746 [21JY]

ALPHA-GAMMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Letters

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan, S7551 [16JY]

ALSTON, CHUCK

Articles and editorials

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

ALTA LOMA, CA

Remarks in House

Haskvitz, Alan P.: National Teacher's Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [27JN]

ALTSCHUL, ABBY

Essays

Senior Portrait, S5376 [5JN]

ALTUS, OK

Remarks in House

Altus High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1207 [12JN]

ALVAREZ, AIDA

Remarks in House

SBA: tribute to Administrator, E402 [6MR]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be SBA Administrator: Committee on Small Business (Senate), S1299 [12FE]

ALVAREZ, DORIS

Remarks in House

Education: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and National Association of Secondary School Principals National Principal of the Year award recipient, E184 [6FE]

ALVAREZ, KATHLEEN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3567 [24AP]

ALVAREZ-GLASMAN, ARNOLD M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2308 [10NO]

ALVIN, IL

Remarks in Senate

Gaumer Bridge: replacement, S4182 [8MY]

ALZADA, MT

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: implementation of temporary safety stand down of U.S. military aircraft, S9775 [23SE]

AMABILI, LOUIS, J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E157 [4FE]

AMABILI, LOUIS J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S144 [21JA]

AMAKER, TOMMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1884 [29SE]

AMARAL, DALE E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1928 [2OC]

AMBACH, GORDON M.

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6855 [4SE]

AMBULANCE SERVICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 292), S1191 [10FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 292), S1191 [10FE]

Texts of

S. 292, provisions, S1191 [10FE]

AMEQCUA, JESUS

Testimonies

Mexico and the Southwest Border Initiative: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, S2041-S2045 [10MR]

AMERICA ONLINE, INC.

Articles and editorials

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

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

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of Grounds for America Recycles Day national kick-off campaign (see S. Con. Res. 49), S8533 [31JY]

Designate (see S. Res. 116; H. Res. 251), S8533 [31JY], H8160 [29SE]

Remarks in House

Designate (H. Res. 251), E1833 [24SE], E1877 [26SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 251, designate, E1834 [24SE], E1878 [26SE]

S. Con. Res. 49, use of Capitol Grounds for America Recycles Day national kick-off campaign, S8610 [31JY]

S. Res. 116, designate, S8612 [31JY]

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Remarks in House

Eizenstat, Stuart: accusations of conflict of interest relative to Dept. of State's involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

Tribute, E2384 [13NO]

AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in Senate

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (S. Res. 53), S1219 [11FE]

Texts of

S. Res 53, Presidential actions relative to resolving the labor dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association, S1240 [11FE]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH, INC.

Letters

National Fund for Health Research, S6328 [25JN]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY THEATER

Remarks in House

National Community Theater Week: observance, E757 [24AP]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CROP INSURERS

Letters

Tobacco coverage by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7907 [23JY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIABETES EDUCATORS

Statements

Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services and Blood-Testing Strips, E64 [7JA]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS

Remarks in Senate

Minority Management Development Program: tribute to graduates, S7507 [15JY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL RETARDATION

Remarks in Senate

Direct Service Professional Award: tribute to recipients, S10488 [7OC]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

Articles and editorials

Medicare Outpatient Debacle—Hospitals Allowed To Charge More for Outpatient Care, E123 [4FE]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2531 [13MY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY

Letters

Recognize suicide as a national problem, S3997 [6MY]

AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Lifesaving Medal: tribute to recipients, S5248 [3JN]

AMERICAN BANKER (publication)

Articles and editorials

Commerical Banks Set $52 Billion Profit Record Last Year, FDIC Says, E658 [15AP]

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Articles and editorials

Damon Keith—Award Recognizes His Gifts of Justice, Service, S4618 [15MY]

Letters

Black Lung Benefits Program proposes changes, E1743 [11SE]

Federal judicial vacancies: several legal organizations, S8046 [24JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2534 [13MY]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge, S2520 [19MR]

Press releases

Two Cuban Lawyers Named Winners of Presitigious ABA Litigation Section International Human Rights Award, H5907 [28JY]

Remarks in House

Kough, Ann: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E397 [6MR]

MacLaughlin, William: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Smith County, TX: Law Day honorees, E1584 [1AU]

Van Dusen, Lewis H., Jr.: ABA Michael Franck Professional Responsibility Award recipient, E1475 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate

Keith, Damon J.: Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4618 [15MY]

Reports

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities, H823-H826 [11MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes, E1743 [11SE]

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities, H823 [11MR]

AMERICAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Bills and resolutions

Women: tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3831 [17JN]

AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO. (ABC)

Commentaries

Tax Rates: David Brinkley, ABC, S6116 [24JN]

Remarks in House

Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming, E957 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming, S4131 [7MY]

AMERICAN CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E497 [18MR]

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Lawrence County, PA: tribute to Lawrence County Cancer Society, E1372 [8JY]

Orange County, CA: tribute to `Relay for Life', E1155 [10JN]

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Remarks in House

National Chemistry Week: observance, E2218 [7NO]

Remarks in Senate

Chemistry Week: observance, S11568 [31OC]

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

Briefs

Janet Reno, Attorney General v. ACLU relative to restriction of transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1356 [13FE]

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10510-S10512, S10513-S10515, S10516 [8OC]

Citizen group independent political expenditures, S10023 [26SE]

Constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits, S2181 [12MR], S2392 [18MR]

Lists

Supporters of Janet Reno v. ACLU brief, restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2309 [14MR]

Questions and answers

Issue advocacy, S10512 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Education: efforts against single-sex public schools, H9784 [30OC]

Siegel, Kenneth: ACLU Baltus Civil Libertarian of the Year award recipient, E741 [24AP]

AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS COALITION

Letters

Nomination of Bill L. Lee to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S11621 [4NO]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS

Letters

Partial-birth abortions, S4573 [15MY], S4701, S4708 [20MY]

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortions, S4443 [14MY], S4573 [15MY], S4708 [20MY]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY

Remarks in House

Moorefield, James M.: American College of Radiology Gold Medal recipient, E1632 [3SE]

Statements

Tribute to James M. Moorefield: Christopher M. Rose and Frederick R. Margolin, E1632 [3SE]

AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY INTERNATIONAL ACTION

Letters

Migration and refugee assistance appropriations, H3672 [11JN]

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

Letters

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals, S1748 [27FE]

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION

Letters

College Affordability and Access Act, S5952 [19JN]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act, S11535 [31OC]

Increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students, S9727 [19SE]

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding, S8906 [8SE]

Working Families Flexibility Act, H1127 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: American Council on Education Theodore Hesburgh Award recipient, H851 [11MR]

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Statements

Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services and Blood-Testing Strips, E63 [7JA]

AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION

Statements

Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services and Blood-Testing Strips, E64 [7JA]

AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6855 [4SE]

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE (publication)

Articles and editorials

America's Hong Kong, E1101 [4JN]

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH

Letters

Medicare reform, S6072 [23JN]

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, E667 [15AP]

Testimonies

National Endowment for the Arts Funding, E667 [15AP]

AMERICAN FAMILY FAIR MINIMUM WAGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1009), S7302 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1009), S7302 [11JY]

Texts of

S. 1009, provisions, S7303 [11JY]

AMERICAN FAMILY PRIVACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1330), H1541 [15AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

AMERICAN FAMILY TAX RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

Descriptions

Provisions (S. 2), S185-S190 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2), S124, S125, S150, S176 [21JA], S2753 [21MR], S3073, S3074 [14AP]

Texts of

S. 2, provisions, S177-S185 [21JA]

AMERICAN FARM AND RANCH PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 499), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 499), S2670, S2672 [20MR]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 499), S2671 [20MR]

Texts of

S. 499, provisions, S2670 [20MR]

AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4179 [8MY]

AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH

Letters

NIH clinical research programs, E2318 [10NO]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Letters

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements, S7095 [9JY]

Obituaries

Sturdivant, John N., E2137 [30OC]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Letters

Transfer of funds from the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S7083 [9JY]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Articles and editorials

Schools Promote Regardless of Merit—Teachers Federation Calls for Standards, S9069 [10SE]

What Al Shanker Taught Us, S1931 [4MR]

Will ISEA Part Ways With the NEA?, S6783 [27JN]

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

Remarks in Senate

National Education Association: proposed merger with American Federation of Teachers, S6783 [27JN]

AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Employment: participation of certain management officials in collective bargaining negotiations, S5671, S5672 [16JN]

AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION

Letters

Mexican imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports, E2158 [31OC]

AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE

Letters

Ocean Shipping Reform Act, S7707 [17JY]

AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY

Letters

Geriatric health care training legislation, S5003 [22MY]

AMERICAN HANDGUN STANDARDS ACT

Articles and editorials

Police Say Movie Linked to Fatal Shooting of Young Girl, S1414 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 70), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 70), S448 [21JA], S1414 [13FE], S5305 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 70, provisions, S449 [21JA]

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Letters

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funding, S8696 [3SE]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act, S7961 [23JY]

Remarks in House

American Heart Month: observance, E325 [26FE]

AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6102 [23JN]

AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Press releases

AHA Applauds Bill Which Helps Hospitals Caring for Large Numbers of Poor Americans, E2099 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Babb, Donald J.: American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, E1945 [7OC]

Holmes Regional Medical Center, Brevard County, FL: American Hospital Association NOVA Award recipient, E192 [10FE]

Remarks in Senate

Babb, Donald J.: American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, S10226 [30SE], S10714 [8OC]

AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Essays

Comming From Afar: Veronica Curran, S11013 [23OC]

Like a Tree: Eric Eves, S11013 [23OC]

Long Journey To America: Crystal Kohistani, S11014 [23OC]

Why I Am Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Joseph Opromollo, S11014 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

``Celebrate America'' essay contest: winners, S11013 [23OC]

AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (organization)

Essays

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Joseph Mathews, E638 [10AP]

AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION

Letters

Volunteer Protection Act, S3764 [29AP]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Letters

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4856 [21MY]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Letters

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

———Senator Wyden, S1412 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Securities: impose additional fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies, S1412 [13FE]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PARLIAMENTARIANS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E819 [1MY]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE ON TAIWAN

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: establish position of Coordinator of Taiwan Affairs, S5755, S5756, S5764 [17JN]

AMERICAN IRON & STEEL INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Murtha, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Regula, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

AMERICAN ISRAEL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Addresses

Israeli/Palestinian Peace Initiatives: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, E644-E646 [14AP]

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE

Addresses

Gay's Hill Baptist Church of Millen, GA, Groundbreaking Ceremony, E450 [12MR]

Advertisements

Guess Which One Receives a War Victims Pension From the German Government, E1005 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Block, Ruth: American Jewish Committee Community Service Award recipient, E1223 [17JN]

Bloomberg, Michael: American Jewish Committee Herbert Lehman Award recipient, E952 [19MY]

Bluestone, Stanton J.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations award recipient, E2244 [8NO]

Burnam, Marcia: American Jewish Committee Community Service Award recipient, E1231 [17JN]

Learned Hand Award: recipient, E940 [15MY]

Millen, GA: tribute for donation towards the reconstruction of Gay's Hill Baptist Church, E450 [12MR]

Rosen, Fred: Social Concern Award recipient, E2059 [23OC]

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Articles and editorials

Inappropriate Drug Prescriptions for Elderly Residents of Board and Care Facilities, E810 [1MY]

AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 901), H8161 [29SE], H8538, H8549, H8551, H8556, H8560, H8563 [7OC], H8663, H8664 [8OC]

Articles and editorials

Protected Global Soil?, E2031 [21OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 901): consideration (see H. Res. 257), H8299 [1OC]

Letters

Northwoods International Biosphere Reserve: Bob Lessard, H8542 [7OC]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 901), H8556, H8566 [7OC]

Petitions and memorials

Alaska: provisions, E2029 [21OC]

Colorado: provisions, E2030 [21OC]

Kentucky: U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, E2030 [21OC]

Remarks in House

California Coastal Ranges Biosphere Reserve: designation status, H8556-H8560 [7OC], H8637 [8OC]

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance: U.S. participation, H8552-H8556 [7OC]

Enact (H.R. 901), H8537-H8566 [7OC], H8635, H8637, H8663-H8666 [8OC], E1950 [7OC], E2009, E2010 [9OC], E2029 [21OC]

Public lands: expand control over land use designations relative to commercial activities under international agreements, H8560-H8563 [7OC], H8635 [8OC]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8538-H8547, H8563-H8566 [7OC], E2029 [21OC]

U.S. Man and Biosphere Program: congressional oversight, H8549-H8551 [7OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 901, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 257) (H. Rept. 105-288), H8299 [1OC]

Resolutions by organizations

U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites: Kentucky General Assembly, H8565 [7OC]

Texts of

H.R. 901, provisions, H8547 [7OC]

AMERICAN LEGION

Articles and editorials

South Nodaway First Grade Students Learn Public Speaking Early, E1291 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions

Membership: eligibility relative to starting date for Vietnamese Conflict (see S. 1377; H.R. 2835), S11764 [5NO], H10170 [6NO]

Sault Sainte Marie, MI: Coast Guard conveyance of certain property to the local American Legion post (see H.R. 2641), H8727 [8OC]

Letters

Charitable Travel Equity Act, S3867, S3902 [1MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Collections Fund, H5311 [16JY]

Military Voting Rights Act, S1026 [5FE]

Selection process for donation of U.S.S. Missouri, S7086 [9JY]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA, S3009 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Acosta, Jose J.: American Legion Officer of the Year award recipient, E883 [8MY]

Barnard, MO: tribute to American Legion Post No. 102, E1291 [23JN]

DiLorenzo, Kristen: selection as American Legion ``Girls State'' representative for New York, E1464 [22JY]

Education: support of educational standards initiative, H3929 [19JN]

Glendale, NY: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary crime prevention program, E2055 [23OC]

Joliet, IL: tribute to Joliet American Legion Band for participation in American Legion Senior Band Contest, E1835 [24SE]

Kern, Michael C.: American Legion Baseball Man of the Year award recipient, E1337 [27JN]

Membership: eligibility relative to starting date for Vietnamese Conflict (S. 1377), H10374 [8NO]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of American Legion John Raad Post 438, E1070 [30MY]

Plano, IL: anniversary of American Legion Leon Burson Post 395, E2301 [10NO]

Poughkeepsie, NY: tribute to American Legion Post 1466, E1965 [8OC]

Smith, Loretta: American Legion Vision Award recipient, E161 [5FE]

South Glens Falls, NY: anniversary of American Legion Post 553, E1001 [21MY]

Vatter, Richard E.: American Legion Vision Award recipient, E161 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Connelly, Maureen E.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10242 [30SE], S10443 [6OC]

Education: tribute to medical college scholarships for students in Georgia, S10902 [21OC]

Gagnon, Conrad R., Jr.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10242 [30SE], S10443 [6OC]

Henlin, Alex: American Legion National Oratorical Contest award recipient, S4686 [19MY]

Membership: eligibility relative to starting date for Vietnamese Conflict (S. 1377), S11791, S11792 [5NO]

Samsung Group (business): tribute for donations to Korean War Veterans Memorial and American Legion collegiate educational endowment, S2484 [18MR]

World War II: selection of Rainbow Pool site for memorial, S7616 [16JY]

Texts of

S. 1377, eligibility for American Legion membership relative to starting date for Vietnamese Conflict, S11792 [5NO], H10374 [8NO]

AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL

Letters

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S1908 [4MR]

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Resolutions by organizations

Use of Filtering Software in Libraries, S12153 [8NO]

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

Letters

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11364 [29OC]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act, S7960 [23JY]

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S5109 [23MY]

Letters

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S1303 [12FE], S3250 [16AP]

Medicare reform, H8658-H8661 [8OC]

Partial-birth abortions, S4670 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Montigny, Mark: AMA Dr. Nathan Davis Outstanding State Senator Award recipient, E1905 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: procedures for determining a physician's conduct relative to preforming a partial-birth abortion, S4694 [20MY]

Anniversary (S. Res. 94), S5141 [23MY]

Montigny, Mark: AMA Dr. Nathan Davis Outstanding State Senator Award recipient, S10881 [21OC]

Reports

Partial-Birth Abortions, S4574 [15MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 94, anniversary, S5141 [23MY]

AMERICAN MEDICAL NEWS (publication)

Articles and editorials

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion, H1223 [20MR]

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion—Abortion Rights Leader Urges End to ``Half Truths'', S4447 [14MY]

AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, INC.

Letters

Partial-birth abortions, S4701, S4708 [20MY]

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortions, E996 [21MY]

AMERICAN MOTHERS, INC.

Remarks in House

George, Kelly L.: American Mothers, Inc., West Virginia Mother of the Year award recipient, E772 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

George, Kelly L.: American Mothers, Inc., West Virginia Mother of the Year award recipient, S4129 [7MY]

AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY

Remarks in Senate

Argonne National Laboratory-West: tribute to award recipients, S5465 [10JN]

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION

Letters

Partial-birth abortions, S4701, S4708 [20MY]

AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1098 [3JN]

AMERICAN ORT (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S11569 [31OC]

Marovitz, Abraham L.: Diamond Jubilee Award recipient, S11569 [31OC]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION

Letters

Parkinson's disease research programs: Erwin B. Montgomery, Jr., and Cynthia A. Holmes, University of Arizona, S2920 [9AP]

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2533 [13MY]

Recognize suicide as a national problem, S3996 [6MY]

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION

Letters

Mass transit systems funding, S4682 [19MY]

AMERICAN RED CROSS related term(s) American Red Cross

Remarks in House

Floods: disaster assistance to Poland, E1522 [25JY]

Hanover, PA: anniversary of chapter, E1967 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, S3068, S3069 [14AP]

AMERICAN REVOLUTION related term(s) War

Remarks in House

History: role of prayer in the life of America's early leaders, H4908 [8JY]

Pulaski Day: observance, E1995 [9OC]

Sons of the Revolution (organization): anniversary of California chapter, E969 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

National Historical Publications and Records Commission: publication of ``The Papers of General Nathaniel Greene'', S7701 [17JY]

Ships and vessels: discovery of Revolutionary War gunboat in Lake Champlain, S7445 [15JY]

Statements

Inspiration of American Revolution to Greek Independence: Petros Mavromichalis, E545 [21MR]

AMERICAN ROAD & TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Texts of

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, S11533 [31OC]

AMERICAN SAMOA

Amendments

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S5628, S5639, S5641 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC (see H.R. 905), H709 [3MR]

Economy: multiyear program for economic development and self-sufficiency (see H.R. 757), H586 [13FE]

Federal Home Loan Bank Act: amend the definition of State to include American Samoa (see H.R. 904), H709 [3MR]

Territories: participation in State Infrastructure Bank Program and use of surface transportation program funds for road construction (see H.R. 1561), H2444 [8MY]

Cost Estimates

Amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210): CBO, S5467 [10JN]

Eulogies

Coleman, Peter T.: by William P. Coleman, H3146 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Obituaries

Coleman, Peter T., H3145 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Proclamations

Flag Flown at Half Staff in Memory of Peter T. Coleman: Tauese P.F. Sunia, Governor of American Samoa, H3145 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3149, H3151, H3153 [21MY], E1063-E1066 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC, H4209 [23JN]

———eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC (H.R. 905), E356 [3MR]

Economy: multiyear program for economic development and self-sufficiency (H.R. 757), E284 [13FE]

Federal Home Loan Bank Act: amend the definition of State to include American Samoa (H.R. 904), E359 [3MR]

Territories: participation in State Children's Health Insurance Program, H7238 [11SE]

———participation in State Infrastructure Bank Program and use of surface transportation program funds for road construction (H.R. 1561), E885 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S5639 [12JN]

Reports filed

American Samoa Multiyear Program for Economic Development and Self-Sufficiency: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 757) (H. Rept. 105-38), H1257 [20MR]

U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States Legislation Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 210) (S. Rept. 105-22), S5191 [2JN]

Texts of

H.R. 904, amend Federal Home Loan Bank Act definition of State to include American Samoa, E359 [3MR]

H.R. 905, eligibility of U.S. nationals from American Samoa for the ROTC, E356 [3MR]

S. 210, amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States, S5641-S5644 [12JN]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E105 [21JA]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION ACTUARIES

Letters

Improve access to information on pension plans, S9516 [17SE]

AMERICAN SOMOA

Bills and resolutions

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (see S. 210), S725 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S734-S736 [28JA]

Texts of

S. 210, amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States, S736-S738 [28JA]

AMERICAN STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION

Reports

Census Blue Ribbon Panel, H8219 [30SE]

AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

National Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week: observance, H8059 [29SE]

AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1683 [8SE]

AMERICAN-IRELAND FUND

Addresses

Northern Ireland Peace Process: George J. Mitchell, S2482 [18MR], E484 [17MR]

AMERICAN-ISRAEL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Addresses

U.S. Policy Towards Israel: Senator Kerry, S3896-S3898 [1MY]

AMERICANS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1526), H2156 [1MY]

AMERICANS FOR DEMOCRATIC ACTION (organization)

Articles and editorials

Liberals Work From the Vital Center, E372 [4MR]

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

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H519-H521 [12FE], E280 [13FE], E307 [25FE], E319 [26FE], E346 [27FE], E370 [4MR]

AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM (organization)

Letters

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act, H601 [25FE]

Marriage tax penalty elimination, H7609 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Political campaigns: participation of tax-exempt organizations in partisan activities in violation of Federal election campaign laws, S2404, S2408 [18MR], S12442-S12446 [10NO]

AMERICANS UNITED TO SAVE THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES (organization)

Letters

National Endowment for the Arts funding, S9534 [18SE]

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT related term(s) Disabled

Bills and resolutions

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 72), S3117 [14AP], S3199 [15AP]

Transportation: improve and expand accessibility (see S. 1041), S7767 [21JY]

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: adoption of regulations relative to Americans With Disabilities Act and public services and accommodations, S30-S61 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Public welfare programs: exceptions to SSI naturalization requirements for blind legal aliens, H2053 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 71), S3126 [14AP]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 72), S3154, S3167 [15AP], S3383 [17AP]

Transportation: improve and expand accessibility (S. 1041), S7770 [21JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 71, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S3126 [14AP]

S. Res. 72, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S3225 [15AP]

AMERICAS FREE TRADE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 84), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 84), S467 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 84, provisions, S468 [21JA]

AMERICORPS see Corporation for National and Community Service

AMERITECH (business)

Remarks in House

Ameritech Awards of Excellence in Crime Prevention: tribute, H8568 [7OC]

Coney, Chloe: Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2001 [9OC]

Harris, Jamesetta J.: Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2019 [21OC]

Hoffman, Gail A.: Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1997 [9OC]

Jordan, Charlotte Austin: Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1996 [9OC]

Spears, Sherman: Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1947 [7OC]

Turner, Michael: Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2048 [22OC]

AMES, SARAH

Ceremonies

Girl Scout American Flag Ceremony, E1106 [4JN]

AMESTOY, JEFFERY L.

Addresses

Inaugural Address, S977 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S976 [4FE]

AMHERST, NY

Bills and resolutions

Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY (see H.R. 2018), H4338 [24JN]

Remarks in House

Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY (H.R. 2018), H4873, H4874 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY (H.R. 2018), S7318 [11JY]

Reports filed

Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY (H.R. 2018): Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2018) (H. Rept. 105-165), H4912 [8JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2018, waiver of Medicaid enrollment composition rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY, H4873 [8JY]

AMIRIAN, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Clifton, NJ: Optimist Club's Judge Joseph J. Salerno Award recipient, E1069 [30MY]

AMMUNITION SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 553), S3011 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 553), S3027 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 553, provisions, S3028 [10AP]

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Factsheets

Afghanistan, S1137 [7FE]

Cuba—Urgent Action Appeal, H5906 [28JY]

AMOCO CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

AMOS, WALLY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9905 [24SE]

AMP, INC.

Statements

Fast Track—Renew the Promise, E2210 [7NO]

AMTRAK

Amendments

Operations: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9520, H9524 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S12683 [13NO], H10901 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Common carriers: eliminate special support for, or burdens on, operations as a passenger rail carrier (see H.R. 1666), H3069 [20MY]

Labor unions: prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (see S.J. Res. 37), S11192 [24OC]

Operations: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 738, 961; H.R. 2066, 2205, 2247), S4479 [14MY], S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (see H. Res. 270), H8927 [21OC]

———timely closure and realignment of routes with low economic performance (see H.R. 1210), H1260 [20MR]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see S. 634), S3550 [23AP]

Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 456), H242 [21JA]

Taxation: establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see S. 436; H.R. 1437), S2274 [13MR], H1890 [24AP]

Descriptions

Revenue Reconciliation Act (S. 949): Daschle Amendment on Intercity Passenger Rail Fund for Non-Amtrak States, S6553 [26JN]

Factsheets

Impact of Amtrak Strike, H8699 [8OC]

Letters

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H10592 [12NO]

———Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, H10591 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Common carriers: eliminate special support for, or burdens on, operations as a passenger rail carrier (H.R. 1666), H2928 [20MY]

Employment: labor protection and contracting regulations, H9521-H9528 [24OC]

———wage continuation and severance benefits for employees affected by a discontinuance, reduction, or relocation of service, H8972-H8977 [22OC]

Labor unions: labor disputes, H8698 [8OC]

Operations: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H5630, H5635, H5637, H5638 [23JY], H8698 [8OC], H8748 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8972-H8978 [22OC], H9515-H9528 [24OC], E2079 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (H. Res. 270), H8964-H8972 [22OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), H10894-H10903 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), consideration (H. Res. 319), H10588-H10594 [12NO]

———timely closure and realignment of routes with low economic performance (H.R. 1210), E545 [21MR]

Railroads: limitation on noneconomic damages that a railroad accident victim may recover, H8970, H8972-H8977 [22OC]

Remarks in Senate

Funding, S6691, S6692 [27JN]

Labor unions: labor disputes, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (S.J. Res. 37), S11212 [24OC], S11215 [27OC]

Operations: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S4982-S4984, S4996 [22MY], S8421, S8467, S8468, S8477 [31JY], S10754, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), S11898 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S4428, S4479 [14MY], S12683-S12689 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 961), S7739 [17JY]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (S. 634), S3553 [23AP]

Railroads: creation of reserve fund, S4996 [22MY]

Taxation: credits, S8493 [31JY]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (S. 436), S2274 [13MR]

Reports filed

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 738) (S. Rept. 105-85), S9880 [24SE]

Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2247) (H. Rept. 105-251), H7527 [17SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H8964 [22OC]

H. Res. 319, consideration of S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, H10588 [12NO]

H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H9515-H9519 [24OC]

S. 634, transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust fund, S3553 [23AP]

S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, S4480-S4485 [14MY], H10894-H10899 [13NO]

AMTRAK REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 738), S12683 [13NO], H10901 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 738), S4479 [14MY]

Letters

Provisions: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H10592 [12NO]

———Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, H10591 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 738), H10894-H10903 [13NO]

———consideration (H. Res. 319), H10588 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 738), S4428, S4479 [14MY], S12683-S12689 [13NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 738) (S. Rept. 105-85), S9880 [24SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 319, consideration of S. 738, provisions, H10588 [12NO]

S. 738, provisions, S4480-S4485 [14MY], H10894-H10899 [13NO]

AMTRAK REFORM AND PRIVATIZATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2247), H9520, H9524 [24OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2247): consideration (see H. Res. 270), H8927 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: wage continuation and severance benefits for employees affected by a discontinuance, reduction, or relocation of service, H8972-H8977 [22OC]

Enact (H.R. 2247), H8972-H8978 [22OC], H9515-H9528 [24OC], E2079 [24OC]

———consideration (H. Res. 270), H8964-H8972 [22OC]

Railroads: limitation on noneconomic damages that a railroad accident victim may recover, H8970, H8972-H8977 [22OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2247), S11898 [6NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2247) (H. Rept. 105-251), H7527 [17SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 2247, provisions, H8964 [22OC]

H.R. 2247, provisions, H9515-H9519 [24OC]

AMTRAK RESTRUCTURING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 961; H.R. 2066), S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 961), S7739 [17JY]

ANAGNOSTOU, ATHANASIA A.

Essays

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, E1043 [22MY]

ANAHEIM, CA

Remarks in House

INS: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons, H2617 [14MY]

ANASON, DEAN

Articles and editorials

Commerical Banks Set $52 Billion Profit Record Last Year, FDIC Says, E658 [15AP]

ANCHORAGE, AK

Remarks in House

Phillips, Doug: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1975 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

University of Alaska: anniversary of Great Alaska Shootout basketball tournament, S12540 [13NO]

ANCHORAGE (AK) DAILY NEWS

Articles and editorials

Andrews-Mee Leaves Them Laughing and Grateful After 35 Years, S4921 [21MY]

First Principles Interior, Do Right in Land Dispute, S11267 [28OC]

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS (organization)

Remarks in House

King, Representative: Ancient Order of Hibernians Heart of America International Peace Award recipient, E233 [12FE]

ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (see S. 1052), S7862 [22JY]

———treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (S. 1052), S7868 [22JY]

Texts of

S. 1052, tariff on live plants and fresh cut flowers, S7868 [22JY]

ANDERS, GEORGE

Articles and editorials

Hot New Job in Health Care—In-House Cop, E1930 [2OC]

ANDERSON. KATHERINE M.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

ANDERSON, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2142 [30OC]

ANDERSON, DALE O.

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12474 [10NO]

ANDERSON, DESAIX

Addresses

America's Relations With Vietnam—Accomplishments, Challenges, and Potential, S6046 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6046 [20JN]

ANDERSON, ERNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2373 [13NO]

ANDERSON, HUBERT A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E73 [9JA]

ANDERSON, IN

Remarks in House

Community resources summit: tribute, E282 [13FE], E391 [5MR]

ANDERSON, JAMES A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2076 [24OC]

ANDERSON, JOHN L.

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6855 [4SE]

ANDERSON, JOHN W.

Articles and editorials

Alleged Kingpin of Sonora Cartel Untouched by Law, S2045 [10MR]

ANDERSON, JOSEPH, JR.

Remarks in House

Kern County, CA: African-American Network Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E2313 [10NO]

ANDERSON, KAREN

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6855 [4SE]

ANDERSON, LeROY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1899 [2OC]

ANDERSON, MARIAN

Bills and resolutions

Coins: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Coins: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 864), H1386-H1388 [9AP], E344 [27FE]

Tribute, H1389 [9AP], E347 [27FE]

ANDERSON, MARTIN

Appointments

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, H5288 [15JY]

ANDERSON, RICHARD

Prayers

House of Representatives, H455 [12FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H455 [12FE]

ANDERSON, STEVEN C.

Letters

Ocean Shipping Reform Act, S7707 [17JY]

ANDERSON AFB, GU

Remarks in House

Petroleum: fuel pipeline relocation funding, H7319 [16SE]

ANDERSSON, YERKER

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Council on Disability: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S5507 [11JN]

ANDERT, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Los Angeles, CA: Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E881 [8MY]

ANDRE, JON T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E147 [4FE]

ANDREANO, FRED AND ANGELINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1712 [10SE]

ANDREAS, PETER

Articles and editorials

Drug Trade Climbs Aboard Shipments of Goods From Mexico, H971 [13MR]

ANDRES, PAUL L.

Remarks in House

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipient, E165 [5FE]

ANDREW & WILLIAMSON SALES CO. INC.

Articles and editorials

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

ANDREWS, CLARA PADILLA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1950 [7OC], E1976 [8OC]

ANDREWS, DAVID

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Dept. of State Legal Advisor: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

ANDREWS, EDMUND L.

Articles and editorials

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

ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H242 [21JA]

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

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H392 [6FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H9614 [28OC]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H8054 [26SE]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H4836 [26JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———eliminate certain Federal subsidy programs (see H.R. 1171), H1259 [20MR]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H2784 [15MY]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H9039 [22OC]

———U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7528 [17SE]

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (see H. Res. 41), H348 [5FE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Coastal Heritage Trail Route: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2125), H7119 [9SE]

Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 335), H1542 [15AP]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7365 [16SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4647 [25JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

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

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H5021 [9JY]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H3924 [18JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H700 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: make certain information available to the Dept. of the Treasury for the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government (see H.R. 2063), H4646 [25JN]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H3797 [12JN]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H2590 [13MY]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H10768 [12NO]

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

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8834 [9OC]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3798 [12JN]

ERISA: improve enforcement of provisions (see H.R. 2290), H10956 [13NO]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H9800 [30OC]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7831 [24SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1112 [18MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1441 [10AP]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H5664 [23JY]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7911 [25SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H286 [4FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H6798 [3SE]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H7263 [11SE]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H4836 [26JN]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Independent Commission on Medicare: establish (see H.R. 406), H245 [21JA]

India: permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 248), H8054 [26SE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H8833 [9OC]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H3924 [18JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3661 [10JN]

Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve at Mullica River-Great Bay: designate (see H.R. 2630), H8633 [7OC]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5491 [21JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H6716 [1AU]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H804 [6MR]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1339 [8AP]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H7600 [18SE]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1262 [20MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H5778 [24JY]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H6026 [29JY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1339 [8AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H724 [4MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H525 [12FE]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]

Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 152), H7527 [17SE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H1542 [15AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H10768 [12NO]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H3798 [12JN]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H7263 [11SE]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H4087 [19JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 45), H628 [25FE]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336), H245 [21JA]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H8054 [26SE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (see H.R. 2462), H10172 [6NO]

———business meal, entertainment, and certain travel expense deductions (see H.R. 628), H7911 [25SE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H4087 [19JN]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7729 [23SE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H628 [25FE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8834 [9OC]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4133 [20JN]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H7730 [23SE]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H4222 [23JN]

Terrorism: abduction and detainment of Donald Hutchings and four Western Europeans in Jammu and Kashmir, India (see H. Con. Res. 15), H348 [5FE]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H4913 [8JY]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385), H7365 [16SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of service-connected diseases (see H.R. 559), H3203 [22MY]

———authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H6918 [4SE]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H7600 [18SE]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H5177 [11JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H1339 [8AP], H1542 [15AP]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2220), H7730 [23SE]

———treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 1426), H7730 [23SE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4837 [26JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes (see H. Con. Res. 126), H7601 [18SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: treatment of certain payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 502), H282 [4FE]

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

Economy: reduce income tax rates, encourage purchase of domestic products, and extend transportation infrastructure spending (see H.R. 392), H151 [9JA]

Education: release of student records to State and county prosecutors (see H.R. 503), H282 [4FE]

———substitute educational quality evaluations for cohort default rates in eligibility determinations for student assistance programs (see H.R. 386), H151 [9JA]

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

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 509), H282 [4FE]

Families and domestic relations: child custody order enforcement (see H.R. 1690), H3169 [21MY]

———denial of passports to noncustodial parents relative to nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 389), H151 [9JA]

Federal aid programs: public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 385), H151 [9JA]

Health: coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 2152), H5177 [11JY]

Members of Congress: increase length of ban on lobbying activities after leaving office (see H.R. 390), H151 [9JA]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H151 [9JA]

Pensions: establish a Federal cause of action for failure of State and local governments to fulfill the terms of pension plans (see H.R. 510), H282 [4FE]

———promote accuracy in the determination of amounts of private pension plan benefits and contributions (see H.R. 2562), H8054 [26SE]

Political campaigns: public financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 506), H282 [4FE]

Roads and highways: environmental improvements (see H.R. 1533), H2253 [6MY]

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

———treatment of gain from the sale of a business closely held by an individual who has attained age 62 (see H.R. 507), H282 [4FE]

———treatment of overtime hours of small business employees (see H.R. 508), H282 [4FE]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H1703 [17AP]

———restrict foreign and military assistance conditional to situation in Cyprus and obligations under international law (see H.R. 388), H151 [9JA]

Veterans: exclude certain income from consideration for determining rent paid for federally assisted housing (see H.R. 384), H151 [9JA]

Women: ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H156 [9JA]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4392 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4392 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5609 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5594 [23JY]

Cuba: human rights violations, E2291 [9NO]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H5470 [17JY]

———U.S. policy, H5470 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: loan consolidation program report, E2279 [9NO]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), E2273 [9NO]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1128, H1142, H1151 [19MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6363, H6369 [30JY]

New Jersey: tribute to participants in South Jersey Elementary Festival Choral Concert, E496 [18MR]

OPIC: funding, H6363, H6369 [30JY]

Votes: position on missed, E1260 [19JN]

Working Families Flexibility Act: exempt certain employees, H1142 [19MR]

Tributes

Capano, Matthew, E204 [11FE]

Dalton, Sean F., E2077 [24OC]

Howarth, Theodore J., Jr., E581 [8AP]

Maxwell, Jo-Ann, E1004 [21MY]

Miller, Jean, E425 [11MR]

ANDREWS, THOMAS H. (a former Representative from Maine)

Statements

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices, H1379 [9AP]

ANDREWS-MEE, BARBARA

Articles and editorials

Andrews-Mee Leaves Them Laughing and Grateful After 35 Years, S4921 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4920 [21MY]

ANGELL, JOHN C.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S9880 [24SE]

ANGLIN, HELEN M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5276 [3JN]

ANGOLA, IN

Addresses

Tri-State College Commencement Address: Wendy Gramm, S5941 [18JN]

ANGOLA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Congo, Republic of the: condemn military intervention (see H. Res. 273), H8928 [21OC]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, S9967 [25SE], H7907 [25SE]

National Emergency Relative to National Union for the Total Independence of Angola: President Clinton, S9878 [24SE], H7759 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Congo, Republic of the: condemn military intervention (H. Res. 273), H10882-H10884 [13NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 273, condemn Angolan military intervention in the Republic of Congo, H10882 [13NO]

ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC.

Remarks in House

Washington University: dedication of Anheuser-Busch Hall, E1879 [26SE]

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Amend: strengthen (see H.R. 635), H392 [6FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Agreements

Panama Declaration To Reduce Dolphin Mortality and Conserve Marine Resources, S397 [21JA]

Amendments

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (S. 308), S9434 [16SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H2785 [15MY], H3135 [21MY]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3116 [21MY]

———implement (S. 39), S8303, S8368 [30JY]

Articles and editorials

Best Way To Save Dolphins, S400 [21JA]

Captain Bodgit Gave This Owner Thrill of a Lifetime, E1174 [10JN]

Champion Endures, S3854-S3856 [30AP]

Chicken of the Sea?—A ``Dolphin Safe'' Tuna Flap Makes the U.S. Squirm, S790 [29JA]

Controls on Habitat Urged—Park Overgrazed by Excessive Numbers of Animals, E507 [18MR]

Dolphin Law Has Served Its Purpose; Reform It, S399 [21JA]

Dolphin Safe, S400 [21JA]

``Dolphin Safe'' Claim Is in Danger, S791 [29JA]

Dolphins, Tuna and Trade, S791 [29JA]

Foul Fishing—U.S. Should Act To Make Tuna Truly ``Dolphin Safe'', S400 [21JA]

Help Save Dolphins, S399 [21JA]

International Cooperation Needed To Protect Dolphins, Other Ocean Life, S399 [21JA]

Listen Up, NPS!, H4071 [19JN]

Save Most of the Dolphins, S401 [21JA]

Saving Dolphins, S400 [21JA]

Scientist Hailed for Saving Dolphins, H3134 [21MY]

Sheep Come to the Rescue in the West—Grazing Helps Restore Weed-Infested Lands, E1574 [31JY]

Take the Final Step To Protect Dolphins, S399 [21JA]

Yellowstone National Park Regulation and Management of Buffalo Herd, E708 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627; H.R. 39), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Agriculture: eliminate National Sheep Industry Improvement Center and apply savings to deficit reduction (see H.R. 1475), H1988 [29AP]

———Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see S. 605), S3348 [17AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

———humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H522 [12FE]

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

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see S. 850; H.R. 453), S5413 [9JN], H242 [21JA]

Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H392 [6FE]

Asian elephants: conservation (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

Bears: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263; H.R. 619), S1017 [5FE], H347 [5FE]

Canada: disapprove a rule affecting polar bear trophies from Canada (see H.J. Res. 59), H724 [4MR]

Cape Lookout National Seashore: ensure maintenance of a herd of wild horses (see H.R. 765), H586 [13FE]

Crime: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (see H.R. 374), H151 [9JA]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (see S. 1323), S11289 [28OC]

Endangered species: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S10787 [9OC]

———designate the Florida panther (see H.R. 226), H146 [9JA]

Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (see S. 361), S1659 [26FE]

———reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 289), H148 [9JA]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264; H.R. 3070), S10475 [7OC], H10954 [13NO]

———inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1291; H.R. 801, 1137, 2103), S10787 [9OC], H588 [13FE], H1257 [20MR], H4835 [26JN]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (see S. 308; H.R. 708), S1300 [12FE], H522 [12FE]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see S. 1533; H.R. 741, 2863), S12575 [13NO], H523 [12FE], H10171 [6NO]

———prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see S. 1557; H.R. 1176), S12575 [13NO], H1259 [20MR]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5296 [15JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see S. 39; H.R. 408), S159 [21JA], H152 [9JA]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (see H. Res. 153), H3068 [20MY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit relative to exotic animals (see S. 995; H.R. 1202), S6990 [8JY], H1260 [20MR]

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

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 2376), H6715 [1AU]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (see S. 751), S4588 [15MY]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 953), S6186 [24JN]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (see S. 861; H.R. 173), S5413 [9JN], H144 [9JA]

Taxation: incentives for endangered species conservation (see S. 901, 1181), S5596 [12JN], S9411 [16SE]

———modify application of passive loss limitations to equine activities (see S. 675; H.R. 705), S3901 [1MY], H522 [12FE]

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

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (see H.R. 2291), H6026 [29JY]

University of Puerto Rico: transfer title to Federal real property and improvements used to operate a center for research on primates (see H.R. 1305), H1439 [10AP]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222, 1321), S9969 [25SE], S11289 [28OC]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3201 [22MY]

Cloture motions

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Commentaries

We Understand: Baxter Black, National Public Radio, S4686 [19MY]

Descriptions

International Dolphin Conservation Program: several environmental organizations, S401 [21JA]

Letters

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Chris Wemmer, Conservation and Research Center, E1137 [5JN]

———Ginett Hemley, World Wildlife Fund, E1136 [5JN]

———Mary C. Pearl, Wildlife Preservation Trust International, Inc., E1137 [5JN]

———Shanthini Dawson, E1137 [5JN]

Import of polar bear trophies from Canada: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H3122 [21MY]

Inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry: Lori Robbins, Home on the Range & Co., S10800 [9OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Cousteau Society, S790 [29JA]

———President Clinton, S398 [21JA]

———several environmental organizations, S401 [21JA]

———Vice President Gore, S398, S403 [21JA]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, H3123 [21MY]

———Gwen Marshall, H3127 [21MY]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, S8302 [30JY]

———President Clinton, S8298 [30JY]

———Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H3123 [21MY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S8139 [25JY]

———several environmental organizations, S8298 [30JY]

———Vice President Gore, H3124 [21MY]

Protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement: D. James Baker, Dept. of Commerce, S4915 [21MY]

Lists

Opponents of H.R. 39, International Dolphin Conservation Program, S790 [29JA]

Press releases

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representatives Dingell and Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Proposals

Legislation relative to import of polar bear trophies from Canada: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H3122 [21MY]

Remarks in House

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 39), H1744-H1746 [23AP], E15 [7JA]

Agriculture: eliminate National Sheep Industry Improvement Center and apply savings to deficit reduction (H.R. 1475), H1916 [29AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

Asian elephants: conservation (H.R. 1787), H8862-H8866 [21OC], E1135 [5JN]

Cape Lookout National Seashore: ensure maintenance of a herd of wild horses (H.R. 765), H4071 [19JN], H5501-H5503 [22JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit funding for livestock protection services of the Animal Damage Control Program, E1514-E1516 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, H4381 [25JN]

———improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (H.R. 374), E17 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (H.R. 2351), E1595 [1AU]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize, H8636, H8691 [8OC]

Foreign trade: prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of products derived from rhinoceros or tiger (H.R. 2807), E2173 [4NO]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), H8860, H8861 [21OC], E239 [12FE]

Hawaii: anniversary of Hawaii Humane Society, E345 [27FE]

Hinds, Lou: National Wildlife Refuge Association Refuge Manager of the Year award recipient, H1002 [13MR]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), E2208 [7NO]

———clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 741), E244 [12FE]

———prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (H.R. 1176), E568 [21MR]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (H.R. 2162), H5909-H5913 [28JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3120-H3140 [21MY], H6671-H6677 [31JY], E1608 [1AU]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3109-H3118 [21MY]

Kentucky: Land Between the Lakes Preserve funding, H5753, H5754 [24JY]

Magill, Ron: tribute to Harpy Eagle Project, E1485 [23JY]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.R. 1259), E614 [9AP]

Mills College: alleged violation of maintenance worker union contract, H5927 [29JY]

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association: anniversary, E131 [4FE]

Montana: tribute to One Good Cow Project, E1279 [20JN]

Public housing: limit pet ownership to the elderly and disabled, H2560, H2561 [13MY]

Public lands: establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9758-H9761 [30OC]

San Juan Capistrano, CA: tribute to Fran Joswick Therapeutic Riding Center, E610 [9AP]

Sports: tribute to Silver Charm for victory in Kentucky Derby, H2262 [7MY], H3219 [3JN]

———tribute to Silver Charm for victory in Preakness Stakes, H2936 [20MY], H3219 [3JN]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (H.R. 173), H1575 [16AP]

Taxation: treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (H.R. 803), E276 [13FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: import of polar bear trophies from Canada, H3121 [21MY]

———utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (H.R. 2291), E1553 [29JY]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (H.R. 1719), E1014, E1020, E1021, E1023 [22MY]

Yellowstone National Park: environmental regulations, H715 [4MR]

———regulation and management of buffalo herd, E708 [17AP]

———regulation and management of natural habitat, E507 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 627), S3438 [22AP]

Agriculture: dairy and livestock research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (S. 605), S3351 [17AP]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (S. 850), S5413 [9JN]

AID: Communal Areas Management Program for Indigenous Resources funding, S7546 [16JY]

Asian elephants: conservation (H.R. 1787), S12204 [8NO]

Bears: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (S. 263), S1199 [10FE]

BLM: Wild Horse and Burro Management Program funding, S11270 [28OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (S. 1153), S8925 [8SE], S9301 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, S7107, S7108 [9JY], S11816 [6NO]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

Ecology and environment: fish and wildlife habitat protection funding, S12439 [10NO]

———regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (S. 1323), S11291 [28OC]

Endangered species: conservation of Asian elephants (S. 1287), S10797 [9OC]

Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), S1660 [26FE]

———reauthorize (S. 1180), S9411-S9423 [16SE]

Fish and fishing: protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement, S4199, S4200 [8MY], S4914 [21MY]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (S. 1264), S10480-S10483 [7OC]

———inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (S. 1291), S10798-S10800 [9OC]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), S11706 [4NO]

———domestic livestock grazing (S. 308), S1308 [12FE], S9433 [16SE]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (S. 1533), S12590 [13NO]

———prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (S. 1557), S12603 [13NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement, S7690 [17JY]

———implement (H.R. 408), insert language of S. 39 in lieu, S8312 [30JY]

———implement (S. 39), S396, S403 [21JA], S789, S792 [29JA], S8139, S8140 [25JY], S8294-S8311 [30JY], S8615 [31JY]

———implement (S. 39), indefinitely postponed, S8674 [2SE]

———implement (S. 39), unanimous-consent agreement, S8139 [25JY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit relative to exotic animals (S. 995), S7010 [8JY]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (S. 716), S4114 [7MY]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (S. 751), S4599 [15MY]

Real property: private property owner rights (S. 953), S6187-S6190 [24JN]

Sports: anniversary of Seattle Slew's horseracing triple crown victories, S3854 [30AP]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (H.R. 173), S6788 [27JN]

———authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (S. 861), S5424 [9JN]

Taxation: incentives for endangered species conservation, S6698, S6699, S6724 [27JN]

———incentives for endangered species conservation (S. 1181), S9423 [16SE]

———incentives for endangered species conservation (S. 901), S5620 [12JN]

———modify application of passive loss limitations to equine activities (S. 675), S3901 [1MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (S. 239), S874-S876 [30JA]

University of Georgia: tribute to school mascot `UGA V', S4498 [14MY]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1222), S9975, S9976 [25SE], S10095 [26SE]

———estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1321), S11290 [28OC]

Yellowstone National Park: regulation and management of buffalo herd, S3110 [14AP]

Reports

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., H3124 [21MY]

Reports filed

African Elephant Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 39) (H. Rept. 105-59), H1714 [21AP]

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 105-266), H7728 [23SE]

Cape Lookout National Seashore Maintenance of Wild Horses: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 765) (H. Rept. 105-179), H5183 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 408, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 105-103), H3068 [20MY]

Donation of Surplus Federal Law Enforcement Canines to Their Handlers: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 173), S6496 [26JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 861), S6496 [26JN]

Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Grand Teton National Pard Domestic Livestock Grazing: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 308) (S. Rept. 105-64), S8668 [2SE]

Grand Teton National Park Domestic Livestock Grazing: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 708) (H. Rept. 105-300), H8437 [6OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 39), S7423 [14JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H1890 [24AP]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H2154 [1MY]

Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 765) (S. Rept. 105-115), S11289 [28OC]

Statements

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Douglas H. Chadwick, H8864 [21OC], E1136 [5JN]

———Raman Sukumar, E1136 [5JN]

Dolphin-Safe Label That Really Means It: several environmental and business organizations, S402 [21JA]

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representative Dingell, H8691 [8OC]

———Representative Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Executive Office of the President, H3122 [21MY]

Summaries

Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act (S. 1222), S9975 [25SE]

Tables

Mortality rate of dolphins in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, S8299 [30JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 153, consideration of H.R. 408, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H3109 [21MY]

H.R. 39, African Elephant Conservation Act reauthorization, H1744 [23AP]

H.R. 173, donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers, H1575 [16AP]

H.R. 708, Grand Teton National Park domestic livestock grazing, H8860 [21OC]

H.R. 765, Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act, H5501 [22JY]

H.R. 1787, Asian Elephant Conservation Act, H8862 [21OC]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 39, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, S8294-S8298, S8306-S8311 [30JY]

S. 220, Fair Trade in Meat and Pork Products Act, S753 [28JA]

S. 239, tax treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, S875 [30JA]

S. 263, prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera, S1199 [10FE]

S. 675, Equine Tax Fairness Act, S3901 [1MY]

S. 716, Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef, S4115 [7MY]

S. 850, Downed Animal Protection Act, S5414 [9JN]

S. 953, Private Property Owners' Bill of Rights, S6188 [24JN]

S. 995, Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act, S7011 [8JY]

S. 1153, continuation of Dept. of Agriculture Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety, S8926 [8SE]

S. 1180, Endangered Species Recovery Act, S9413-S9421 [16SE]

S. 1181, Endangered Species Habitat Protection Act, S9424-S9426 [16SE]

S. 1264, Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act, S10480-S10482 [7OC]

S. 1321, estuary conservation and management programs funding, S11290 [28OC]

S. 1533, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act, S12591 [13NO]

S. 1557, prohibit trapping with steel jaw leghold traps, S12603 [13NO]

ANN ARBOR, MI

Remarks in Senate

Ann Arbor District Library: tribute on receipt of Library Journal National Library of the Year award, S10444 [6OC], S11242 [27OC]

ANNANDALE, VA

Remarks in House

Annandale Christian Community for Action: tribute, E1378 [9JY]

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions: Susan Thomas, Best of Service and Sales International, Inc., E1332 [26JN]

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD

Remarks in House

Republican Women of Anne Arundel County: anniversary, E347 [27FE]

ANNENBERG PUBLIC POLICY CENTER

Studies

Broadcast Issue Advocacy Ads, S10128 [29SE], S10416 [6OC]

ANNISTON, AL

Remarks in House

Hill, Nathan L.: Dept. of Defense Civilian Service Award recipient, E2133 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: Explosive Demilitarization Technology Program funding, S7267 [11JY], S7406 [14JY]

ANPESIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1809 [18SE]

ANSARA, ANDREW

Remarks in Senate

Arab-American and Chaldean Council: Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

ANSARA, GEORGE

Remarks in Senate

Arab-American and Chaldean Council: Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

ANSELL, GEORGE S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1426 [15JY]

Statements

Achievements at Colorado School of Mines, E1426 [15JY]

ANSONIA, CT

Remarks in House

Webster Hose Volunteer Fire Co.: anniversary, E1736 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Webster Hose Volunteer Fire Co.: anniversary, S9089 [10SE]

ANTARCTIC REGIONS

Remarks in House

Loeb, Valeria: tribute to research efforts relative to effects of global warming on Antarctic regions, E1673 [5SE]

ANTHONY, CALVIN N.

Letters

Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips, E65 [7JA]

ANTHONY, JAMES E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2006 [9OC]

ANTHONY, SHEILA F.

Reports filed

Nomination to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

ANTHONY, SHIELA

Remarks in Senate

FTC: nomination to be Commissioner, S9907 [24SE]

ANTHONY, SUSAN B.

Remarks in House

Rochester, NY: Susan B. Anthony House restoration funding, H5089, H5090 [10JY]

ANTHONY, THEODORE

Remarks in House

U.S. Army Research Laboratory: tribute to Science and Technology Academic Recognition System fellowship recipient, E1853 [25SE]

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH related term(s) B'nai B'rith

Articles and editorials

War of the Cartoons, E488 [17MR]

Letters

Redress to individuals for inadequate restitution of assets seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the Holocaust, S11876 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Egypt: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith report on anti-semitic media views, E488 [17MR]

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Messages

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Remarks in Senate

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S8382 [30JY], S8744 [3SE]

ANTI-GUN INVASION ACT

Articles and editorials

Stop the Gun Invasion, S9692 [18SE]

Surplus Gun Invasion, S9691 [18SE]

Surplus Weapons, Surplus Danger, S9692 [18SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 723), S4217 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 723), S4234-S4236 [8MY], S9691 [18SE]

Texts of

S. 723, provisions, S4236 [8MY]

ANTI-GUN TRAFFICKING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 466), S2416 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 466), S2443 [18MR]

Texts of

S. 466, provisions, S2444 [18MR]

ANTIOCH, CA

Remarks in House

Babe Ruth World Series: tribute to All Star Team, E1884 [29SE]

ANTIQUITIES ACT

Amendments

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H8404, H8408, H8410, H8411 [6OC], H8500, H8501 [7OC]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (H. Res. 256), H8285 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: management (see S. 357), S1553 [25FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see S. 477; H.R. 1127), S2552 [19MR], H1186 [19MR]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (see H. Res. 256), H8160 [29SE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see S. 62; H.R. 597), S160 [21JA], H346 [5FE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 596), H346 [5FE]

Letters

National Monument Fairness Act: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, H8413 [6OC]

Memorandums

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Dept. of the Interior, E2264-E2272 [9NO]

Proclamations

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2264 [9NO]

Remarks in House

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: designate certain lands, H1958 [29AP]

———legality of creation, E2259 [9NO]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H1284 [21MR], H5451 [17JY], H7533, H7590 [18SE], H7873 [25SE], H8398-H8413 [6OC], H8500-H8502 [7OC]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (H. Res. 256), H8278, H8279-H8285 [1OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness, H1283, H1284 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: management (S. 357), S1571 [25FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (S. 477), S2563-S2565 [19MR]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (S. 62), S437 [21JA]

Reports

Behind Closed Doors—Abuse of Trust and Discretion in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House), E2259-E2264 [9NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1127, National Monument Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 105-283), H8160 [29SE]

National Monument Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1127) (H. Rept. 105-191), H5491 [21JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 256, consideration of H.R. 1127, National Monument Fairness Act, H8278 [1OC]

S. 357, Grand Staircase-Escalante Resource Protection Act, S1572 [25FE]

S. 477, National Monument Fairness Act, S2565 [19MR]

ANTITRUST POLICY related term(s) Monopolies

Amendments

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8373, S8383 [30JY], H6969 [8SE]

Articles and editorials

As Government Caves, Providers Make Their Own Antitrust Policy, E2104 [28OC]

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

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

Fans May Get Chance To Invest in Baseball Teams, E1570 [31JY]

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (see S. 921; H.R. 1902), S5790 [17JN], H3864 [17JN]

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (see H.R. 1866), H3720 [11JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cloture motions

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284 [11JY], S7414 [14JY]

Factsheets

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

Letters

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

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: James F. Rill and John H. Shenefield, S7670 [17JY]

———Janet Reno, Attorney General, S7683 [17JY]

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

———Senator Burns, S7678 [17JY]

———Senator Dorgan, S7687 [17JY]

———Senator Kerrey, S7682 [17JY]

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

———several college professors, S7685 [17JY]

———several lawyers, academics, and former Government officials, S7684 [17JY]

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

Remarks in House

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (H.R. 1902), H4141, H4142 [23JN], E1331 [26JN]

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), H4145, H4146 [23JN], H6969, H6970 [8SE]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5383 [16JY], H5410, H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5517-H5521 [22JY], H5992 [29JY], E1483, E1484 [23JY]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 401), E90 [9JA]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 21), E8 [7JA], E144 [4FE]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (H.R. 590), H252 [4FE], E169 [5FE], E1570 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (H.R. 1902), S6287 [24JN]

———clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (S. 921), S5809 [17JN]

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8383 [30JY]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, S7579 [16JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), S7873 [22JY]

Fish and fishing: application of antitrust laws (S. 533), S2915 [9AP]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284-S7295 [11JY], S7413, S7414 [14JY], S7669-S7688 [17JY]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (S. 53), S130, S418-S420 [21JA]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419-S3422 [22AP], S12078 [8NO]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Sports: investigation of antitrust violations by the College Bowl Alliance, S2613-S2618 [20MR]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (S. 954), S6190 [24JN]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (S. 471), S2553-S2556 [19MR]

Reports

Allow Bell Operating Cos. Entry Into Long Distance Service, S7679-S7681 [17JY]

Reports filed

Application of Antitrust Laws to Major League Baseball: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 53) (S. Rept. 105-118), S11341 [29OC]

Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1902) (H. Rept. 105-146), H4221 [23JN]

Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1866) (H. Rept. 105-144), H4221 [23JN]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

Statements

Nomination of Joel I. Klein To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Senator Hatch, S7670 [17JY]

Summaries

Allow Voluntary Code of Television Standards and Practices for Broadcast and Cable Industry (S. 471), S2555 [19MR]

Eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (H.R. 590), E170 [5FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 191, European Commission handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, H5517 [22JY]

H.R. 1866, Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act, H4145 [23JN]

H.R. 1902, Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act, H4141 [23JN]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 53, application of antitrust laws to Major League Baseball, S419 [21JA]

S. 533, Fishing Industry Bargaining Act, S2915 [9AP]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. Res. 108, handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger by the European Commission, S7609 [16JY]

ANTON, KARL V., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E449 [12MR]

ANTONETTI, ZAIGA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1757 [16SE]

APFEL, KENNETH S.

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nomination to be Commissioner of the SSA, S10179 [29SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Commissioner of Social Security: Committee on Finance (Senate), S9197 [11SE]

APOSTOLOU, CARRIE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3938 [5MY]

APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM COMPLETION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 182), S633 [22JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 182), S640 [22JA]

Texts of

S. 182, provisions, S641 [22JA]

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1429), H1890 [24AP]

Georgia: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see S. 884; H.R. 2091), S5508 [11JN], H4834 [26JN]

Virginia: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 606), H347 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1429), E735 [24AP]

Funding, H5762-H5765 [24JY], H5797 [25JY], E1528 [25JY]

Road building program: funding, H1396 [10AP]

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1429), H1890 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1429), E735 [24AP]

APPEL, KEVIN R.

Letters

Investment in Education Act, S8831 [4SE]

APPLEBOME, PETER

Articles and editorials

Rising College Costs Imperil the Nation, Blunt Report Says, S6009 [19JN], S6019 [20JN]

APPLEGATE, DOUGLAS

Bills and resolutions

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2129), H5021 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (H.R. 2129), E1434 [16JY]

APPLEGATE, DOUGLAS (a former Representative from Ohio)

Remarks in House relative to

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (H.R. 2129), H8854, H8855 [21OC]

Reports filed

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2129), S11862 [6NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2129, Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH, H8854 [21OC]

APPROPRIATIONS related term(s) Budget—U.S.

Addendums

Reimbursement of OPIC and Bucheit International (business) by Palestinian Authority: Pete Bucheit, H6830 [4SE]

Addresses

Establish Position for Chief of National Guard on Joint Chiefs of Staff: Senator Stevens, S10093 [26SE]

U.S. Military Strategy: George C. Marshall, H1899 [28AP]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651, S8671 [2SE], H5301 [15JY], H5404, H5405 [16JY], H5445, H5447, H5488 [17JY], H5491 [21JY], H5553, H5577, H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5677, H5683, H5688, H5689, H5691, H5699, H5708, H5717, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5660, H5662 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7899, S7901, S7902, S7908, S7912, S7916, S7918, S7925, S7936, S7937, S7945, S7946, S7966, S7967, S7968, S7969 [23JY], S7989, S7990, S7994, S8099 [24JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9520, H9524 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S12683 [13NO], H10901 [13NO]

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

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S12682 [13NO]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1083, S1111 [6FE], S1156, S1195 [10FE], S1222, S1240 [11FE], S1262, S1295, S1324 [12FE], S1448, S1459, S1480 [24FE], S1517, S1537, S1574, S1575 [25FE], S1593, S1606, S1628, S1637, S1681, S1682, S1683 [26FE], S1690 [27FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6066, S6067, S6078, S6100, S6101 [23JN], S6120, S6132, S6133, S6145, S6147, S6148, S6150, S6151, S6152, S6156, S6157, S6165, S6167, S6168, S6169, S6170, S6171, S6172, S6173, S6174, S6175, S6176, S6177, S6178, S6180, S6181, S6182, S6191, S6195, S6196, S6197, S6198, S6199, S6251, S6252, S6254, S6255, S6256, S6257, S6258, S6259, S6262, S6263, S6264, S6265, S6266, S6267, S6269, S6271, S6273, S6276, S6278, S6279, S6281 [24JN], S6293, S6302, S6308, S6312, S6319 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5570, H5576 [22JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2883, H2886, H2891, H2895, H2900, H2905, H2908, H2909, H2914, H2919, H2924 [19MY], H2951, H3021, H3032, H3040, H3047, H3055 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2951, H2956 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4729, S4731, S4736, S4737, S4738, S4741, S4761, S4762 [20MY], S4782, S4810, S4828, S4829, S4830, S4831, S4832, S4833, S4834, S4835, S4839, S4840, S4844, S4845, S4846, S4847, S4848, S4852, S4860, S4861, S4869, S4871, S4872, S4873, S4874, S4875, S4899, S4900, S4901, S4902, S4903, S4904, S4905, S4906, S4907, S4908, S4909, S4910, S4920 [21MY], S4959, S4963, S4973, S4977, S4982, S4985, S4989, S4990, S4991, S4992 [22MY], S5028, S5032, S5034, S5036, S5141, S5142 [23MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 90), H902 [12MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H7365 [16SE], H8896, H8898, H8900, H8902 [21OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8889 [21OC]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2057, S2077, S2090 [10MR], S2096, S2097, S2109, S2114, S2145, S2146 [11MR]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 129), H2099 [1MY]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), H1278 [21MR]

Courts: reauthorize arbitration programs (S. 996), S8528, S8614 [31JY], S10243 [30SE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1323 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5936 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5985, S5988, S5989, S5991, S6005, S6006 [19JN], S6022, S6026, S6045, S6046 [20JN], S6880, S6884, S6885, S6886, S6887, S6888, S6889, S6890, S6919, S6920, S6921, S6922, S6923, S6924, S6925, S6926, S6927, S6928, S6929, S6931, S6932, S6933, S6934, S6938, S6939, S6940, S6941, S6943, S6944, S6945, S6946, S6947, S6949, S6950, S6951, S6952 [7JY], S6961, S6962, S6963, S6964, S6967, S6968, S6976, S6977, S6978, S6980, S6981, S6985, S6986, S6987, S6988, S7014, S7015, S7016, S7017, S7018, S7019, S7020 [8JY], S7050, S7052, S7069, S7088, S7091, S7093, S7097, S7103, S7104, S7105, S7106, S7108, S7109, S7110, S7119, S7120, S7121, S7122, S7123, S7124, S7125, S7126 [9JY], S7150, S7151, S7153, S7160, S7169, S7180, S7185, S7186, S7187, S7188, S7191, S7194, S7195, S7196, S7219, S7220, S7221 [10JY], S7228, S7234, S7236, S7244, S7248, S7250, S7261, S7262, S7263, S7265, S7266, S7267, S7268, S7269, S7270, S7271, S7272, S7273, S7274, S7275, S7276, S7277, S7278, S7279, S7280, S7281, S7282, S7283, S7304, S7305, S7306, S7307, S7308, S7309, S7310, S7311 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3865 [17JN], H3962, H4028, H4033, H4049, H4056, H4063, H4087 [19JN], H4103, H4108, H4110, H4116 [20JN], H4151, H4155, H4156, H4157, H4160, H4170, H4189, H4198, H4201 [23JN], H4298, H4301 [24JN], H4382 [25JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11323, S11366 [29OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3943 [19JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7818, S7870 [22JY], H4888 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5827 [25JY], H5918, H5919 [28JY], H5939, H5940, H5942, H5953, H5964, H5966, H5968, H5969, H5972, H5974, H6027 [29JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7404, S7405, S7406, S7413, S7417, S7425, S7426 [14JY], S7436, S7437, S7438, S7440, S7441, S7442, S7444, S7504, S7505 [15JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2449 [8MY], H2592, H2593 [13MY], H2681 [14MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3275 [3JN], H3300, H3313, H3314, H3321, H3325, H3326, H3327, H3329, H3335, H3340, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3348, H3349, H3351, H3353, H3356, H3357, H3424, H3426, H3427, H3428, H3429, H3430, H3431, H3432, H3433, H3477 [4JN], H3482, H3495, H3497 [5JN], H3591, H3593, H3594, H3595, H3598, H3599, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3607, H3608, H3609, H3615, H3617, H3618, H3626, H3627, H3628, H3630, H3662 [10JN], H3670, H3671, H3680, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3696, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700, H3701, H3702, H3703, H3704, H3705 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5670, S5671, S5672, S5682, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5732, S5737, S5738, S5739, S5740, S5742, S5749, S5750, S5756, S5758, S5759, S5760, S5761, S5762, S5763, S5878, S5879, S5880, S5881, S5882 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9192, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9325, S9345, S9347, S9348, S9350 [15SE], S9389, S9397, S9401, S9402, S9403, S9405, S9429, S9430 [16SE], S9448, S9450, S9484, S9485, S9486, S9525, S9526, S9527 [17SE], S9532, S9536, S9550, S9555, S9561, S9563, S9572, S9573, S9576, S9588, S9590, S9593, S9596, S9597, S9598, S9600, S9601, S9602, S9603, S9605, S9660, S9661, S9662, S9663, S9686, S9687, S9688, S9689 [18SE], H4918 [8JY], H5022, H5023 [9JY], H5077, H5083, H5086, H5089, H5097, H5098, H5100, H5119, H5123, H5132 [10JY], H5137, H5138, H5139, H5156 [11JY], H5215, H5217, H5219, H5220, H5233, H5234, H5235, H5244, H5266 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5049 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7120 [9SE], H7200 [10SE], H7365 [16SE], H7466, H7469, H7475, H7476, H7529 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7653, S7654, S7659, S7660, S7661, S7666, S7668, S7669, S7691, S7692, S7694, S7695, S7698, S7699, S7703, S7704, S7733, S7734, S7735, S7736 [17JY], S7764, S7765 [21JY]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (S. 1193), S12207 [8NO]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5639, H5646 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1048), S8183, S8203 [28JY], S8249, S8250, S8280 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8010, S8011, S8025, S8026, S8037, S8039, S8061, S8064, S8068, S8069, S8071, S8072, S8082, S8083, S8084, S8085, S8086, S8099, S8100, S8101, S8102, S8103, S8104, S8105 [24JY], S8213, S8215, S8217, S8218, S8227, S8278, S8279, S8280 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5827 [25JY], H6027 [29JY], H6708 [31JY], H7008, H7009 [8SE], H7119, H7120 [9SE], H7200 [10SE], H7264 [11SE], H7365 [16SE], H7528, H7529 [17SE], H7604 [22SE], H7730, H7731 [23SE], H7791, H7795, H7796, H7801, H7802, H7803, H7805, H7807, H7810, H7811, H7815, H7831 [24SE], H7853, H7870, H7878, H7886, H7893, H7899, H7900, H7912, H7913 [25SE], H8005, H8009, H8013, H8014, H8015, H8017, H8019, H8021, H8022, H8051 [26SE], H8217, H8243 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5917, H5918 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6407 [30JY], H6668, H6669, H6708 [31JY], H6799 [3SE], H6866, H6885, H6887, H6919, H6920 [4SE], H6925, H6940, H6941, H6963 [5SE], H6986, H6998 [8SE], H7029, H7031, H7033, H7036, H7040, H7044, H7052, H7053, H7080, H7119 [9SE], H7129, H7130, H7134, H7146, H7168, H7178, H7179, H7200 [10SE], H7207, H7209, H7217, H7229, H7235, H7237, H7238, H7239 [11SE], H7324, H7347, H7365 [16SE], H7373, H7376, H7381, H7382, H7383, H7390 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8646, S8670, S8671 [2SE], S8690, S8695, S8697, S8701, S8702, S8711, S8712, S8715, S8719, S8733, S8734, S8735, S8736 [3SE], S8785, S8786, S8788, S8789, S8805, S8833 [4SE], S8850, S8851, S8872, S8874 [5SE], S8898, S8899, S8900, S8901, S8902, S8903, S8904, S8905, S8908, S8910, S8911, S8912, S8913, S8914, S8915, S8916, S8917, S8918, S8919, S8920, S8921, S8923, S8927, S8928, S8929, S8930, S8931 [8SE], S8946, S8965, S9002, S9007, S9011, S9012, S9023, S9025 [9SE], S9044, S9047, S9053, S9058, S9067, S9075, S9078, S9088 [10SE], S9105 [11SE], S9505, S9507, S9508, S9509 [17SE], H7143 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5178 [11JY], H5183 [14JY], H5273, H5277, H5297, H5298 [15JY], H5309, H5310, H5318, H5319, H5322, H5336, H5339, H5343, H5345, H5362, H5404 [16JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7804, S7825, S7826, S7827, S7828, S7830, S7834, S7841, S7843, S7844, S7845, S7870, S7871, S7872 [22JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), S12514 [13NO], H8780, H8783 [9OC], H10681 [12NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), S9871, S9872, S9898, S9899, S9902 [24SE], S9925, S9960, S9961, S9978, S9979 [25SE], S10196, S10212, S10214, S10215, S10234, S10238 [30SE], S10261, S10262, S10296, S10297 [1OC]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S8526, S8614 [31JY]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5401, H5403 [16JY], H5420, H5428, H5432 [17JY], H5533, H5534, H5538 [22JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H9817 [31OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9817 [31OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5762, H5765, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5779 [24JY], H5794, H5795, H5796 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7466, S7471, S7484, S7505, S7506 [15JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), S10238, S10243 [30SE]

———extend certain programs (S. 417), S6788 [27JN]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11566 [31OC], S12625, S12693 [13NO], H1795, H1796 [23AP], H1950 [29AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY], H5298, H5299, H5300 [15JY], H5404 [16JY], H5488 [17JY], H5576, H5577 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5750, H5778, H5779 [24JY], H5827 [25JY], H5917 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6362, H6370, H6389, H6392, H6396, H6398, H6400, H6407 [30JY], H6726, H6729, H6730, H6731, H6734, H6739, H6749, H6750 [3SE], H6823, H6824, H6825, H6826, H6830, H6831, H6844 [4SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7515, S7516, S7518, S7519, S7522, S7527, S7534, S7535, S7536, S7544, S7545, S7546, S7547, S7550, S7559, S7562, S7576, S7579, S7580, S7582, S7587, S7588, S7589, S7590, S7591, S7592, S7609, S7610, S7611, S7612, S7613, S7614, S7615 [16JY], S7632 [17JY]

Government: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2255 [6MY], H2446, H2447 [8MY], H2591, H2592 [13MY], H2681 [14MY], H2715, H2722, H2725, H2726, H2728, H2729, H2732, H2738, H2744, H2745, H2750, H2751, H2753, H2756, H2758, H2762, H2767, H2770, H2771, H2773 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2694 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3940, S3945, S3969, S3970 [5MY], S3979, S3980, S3981, S3988, S3990, S3992, S3993, S4013, S4014, S4015, S4016, S4017, S4018, S4019, S4020, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030, S4031, S4033 [6MY], S4043, S4045, S4046, S4048, S4050, S4069, S4077, S4078, S4079, S4080, S4081, S4089, S4090, S4091, S4096, S4097, S4104, S4117, S4118, S4119, S4120, S4121, S4122, S4123, S4124, S4126, S4127, S4128 [7MY], S4137, S4173, S4180, S4182, S4184, S4198, S4199, S4200, S4201, S4202, S4203, S4205, S4248 [8MY]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10119 [6NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4301, S4322 [12MY], S4355, S4368, S4396, S4397 [13MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4647 [25JN], H4916, H4917 [8JY], H4958, H4959, H4960, H4961, H4970, H4986, H4990, H4991, H4994, H5022 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 858), S5966, S5970, S6005 [19JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8287 [1OC]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S5936 [18JN], S8506, S8508, S8509, S8613, S8614 [31JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5665 [23JY], H5884, H5885, H5889, H5890 [28JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5791 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1019), S7593, S7615 [16JY]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (H.R. 437), H3661 [10JN]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1796 [23AP], H1833, H1834, H1835, H1844, H1845, H1846, H1847 [24AP]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3661 [10JN], H3883, H3884, H3886, H3887 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), S12617 [13NO]

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

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1796 [23AP], H1814, H1818 [24AP]

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

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10621, S10622, S10661, S10704 [8OC], S10962, S10963, S10964, S10965, S10966, S10967, S10968, S10972, S10973, S10974, S10987, S10988, S10989, S10991, S10992, S10993 [22OC], S11044, S11045, S11046, S11047, S11049, S11050, S11067, S11068, S11069, S11071, S11073, S11075, S11096, S11159, S11160, S11161 [23OC]

Analyses

Defend the United States of America Act (S. 64), S440 [21JA]

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

Dept. of Defense Reform, H4040-H4045 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Conference Report, S11254-S11256 [28OC]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension (S. 417), S2087 [10MR]

National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 468), S2447-S2478 [18MR]

Native American Programs Appropriations (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Concord Coalition, S1533 [25FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5235 [3JN], H3246 [3JN]

———H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7284 [11JY], H5803 [25JY], H5895 [28JY]

———H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY], H5868 [28JY]

———H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6786 [27JN]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN], H5040 [10JY]

———H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7823 [22JY], H6724 [3SE]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE], H7653 [23SE]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY], H6725 [3SE]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE], H7321 [16SE]

———H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8312, S8383 [30JY], H6725 [3SE]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY], S8383 [30JY], H6726 [3SE]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S8216 [29JY], H6758 [3SE]

———H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H7654 [23SE]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8248 [29JY], H6761 [3SE]

———H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H8395 [6OC]

———H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9633 [18SE], H7769 [24SE]

———S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

———S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Administration Drops Plan To Find Substitute for Antipersonnel Mine, S11530 [31OC]

Air Force Leaders Lose Pilots' Faith—Pentagon Memo Details Low Morale, Shoddy Work, S8225 [29JY]

America Needs a Tax Cut, S6679 [27JN]

Americorps Winning Congress to Its Side, H5334 [16JY]

Art of the Balanced Budget Deal, H2348 [7MY]

Bad for Everyone, E1052 [23MY]

Balanced Budget Brawl, S1825 [3MR]

Balanced-Budget Blather, S1094 [6FE], S1123 [7FE]

Be It a Medal or a Friend, Dan Piper Pushes Limits To Win, S4310 [12MY]

Bipartisan Opposition, H10382 [8NO]

Bosnia Mission Devoid of Vision, S4077 [7MY]

Budget a Result of Serious Work, H2975, H3013 [20MY]

Budget Deal Well-Intentioned, But Flawed, S8391 [31JY]

Budgetscare—How To Debase a Cause, S1087 [6FE]

Burned Again, E1880 [26SE]

Capitol Police Consfiscate NEA `Art' as Obscene, H4699 [26JN]

Chance To Shrink the Pentagon, E824 [5MY]

Cleveland Shatters Myths About School Choice, E1799 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

Clinton Directive on Mines—New Form, Old Function, S9984 [25SE], S10316 [3OC]

Clinton's Stumble, S10317 [3OC]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Embrace Investment in Arts, Culture, S9493 [17SE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Constitutional Boondoggle, S1001 [5FE], E303 [25FE]

Cultural War Rages in America—All Great Civilizations of the Past Have Provided Public Support for the Arts, H5061 [10JY]

Dangers That Don't Hang in the Balance, S1095 [6FE]

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

Deceptive Budget Deal, S4689 [19MY]

Double-Crossing the Utes, S7475 [15JY]

Earth Belongs to the Living, H3244 [3JN]

Environmental Promises To Keep, E1537 [28JY]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Family Planning—Saving the World's Children, and Mothers, E1945 [7OC]

Flooding in Breckenridge, MN, S5239 [3JN]

Forgotten Tax, S3308 [17AP]

Friendly Finish Looms on Spending, H8679 [8OC]

Giving Credit Where Due for Lower Deficit, S1098 [6FE]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

House Amendment Is ``Make or Break'' for Highway Funding, H2993 [20MY]

House Cut Would Kill Woodrow Wilson's Living Memorial, S9564 [18SE]

How California Betrayed Its Schools—Starved Them of Cash, Then Fed Them Fads, H610 [25FE]

Just How Sick Was Rebecca Badger? Jack Kevorkian Helped End Her Life, and That's When the Questions Began, S3254 [16AP]

Juvenile Crime—Don't Wait for Kids To Stray, H5209 [15JY]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Line-Item Veto Tips Traditional Balance of Power—Captiol Hill Plots Strategy To Counter President's Pen, S11186 [24OC]

Make It a Two-Year Budget, S964 [4FE]

Mars Pathfinder Mission—Example of Federal Funds Well Spent, E1397 [10JY]

Marshall's Inheritor, E1096 [3JN]

Med School Millionaires, S8959 [9SE]

Michigan Is Getting Shortchanged, E1425 [15JY]

Money To Get America Moving, E1750 [15SE]

National Endowment for Democracy, S8025 [24JY]

North Korean Missile Could Reach U.S. Intelligence Warns, S236 [21JA]

Offutt Families Struggle With Housing, S1781 [28FE]

Pentagon or Bust, E535 [20MR]

Poor Have Trouble Getting Legal Help—Few Lawyers Agree To Give Free Service, S976 [4FE]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

Quiet Roads Bringing Thundering Protests—Congress To Battle Over Who Pays To Get to National Forest Trees, H5104 [10JY]

Red River Forces Evacuation of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, MN, S5237 [3JN]

Rider to Flood-Relief Bill Enrages Environmentalists—Alaska Senator Seeks To Pave Way for U.S. Park Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Russia Wonders if Manned Flight Is Worth Cost, S8004 [24JY]

School Voucher Study Finds Satisfaction, E1798 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

Senate Rejects Maverick Measure, S7744 [21JY]

Sham Balancing Act Hides True Scope of the Deficit, S3985 [6MY]

Sidwell Liberals, E1971 [8OC]

South Korea—U.S. Reportedly Within New North Missile Range, S236 [21JA]

Sun, Wind, Rain Crumble Ruins, Preservation Efforts Hindered by Lack of Funds, S9401 [16SE]

Supreme Court Lets Line-Item Veto Law Stand, H4661 [26JN]

Terminal Illness Absent in Kevorkian Suicide, S3255 [16AP]

Text of Goldberg's Statement Urging U.S. Support for Performing Arts, S9319-S9322 [15SE]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

This Republican Tax-Cut Dog Won't Hunt, H4820 [26JN]

Timber! Let Subsidies Fall, H5105 [10JY]

Time To Fight To Save the N.E.A., E1404 [11JY]

Tyranny of Tests, E2381 [13NO]

Tyranny of the Minority, S6973 [8JY]

U.S. Extends Its Leading Effort To Remove World's Land Mines, E2180 [4NO]

Use Copyright Extension To Endow Creativity, S9491 [17SE]

Utes' Generous Offer, S7475 [15JY]

Value of Service, S5634 [12JN]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

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

Voucher Opponents Send Own Children to Private Schools, E1971 [8OC]

Western Senators Win First Round in Road Right-of-Way Disputes, S4416 [14MY]

Westerners Eke Out Senate Win on Rural Roads, S4417 [14MY]

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

Who Abandoned Dornan? Republican Voters, H9470 [23OC]

Why Waste Money on Logging Roads?, H5105 [10JY]

William Jefferson Kasich, E1052 [23MY]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1033; H.R. 2160), S7710 [17JY], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (see H. Res. 193), H5569 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 232), H7599 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8438 [6OC]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 738, 961; H.R. 2066, 2205, 2247), S4479 [14MY], S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (see H. Res. 270), H8927 [21OC]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding (see S. 182), S633 [22JA]

Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1429), H1890 [24AP]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H282 [4FE]

Arts and humanities: improve and extend the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (see S. 1020), S7486 [15JY]

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

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see S. 1144; H.R. 2436), S8723 [3SE], H7118 [9SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1259 [20MR]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (see S. 476; H.R. 1753), S2552 [19MR], H3213 [30MY]

Budget: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (see H.R. 1321), H1541 [15AP]

———balance (see H.R. 397, 898), H152 [9JA], H701 [27FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1, 7, 12, 13; H.J. Res. 1, 7, 11, 24, 44, 45, 48, 50, 53, 69), S163 [21JA], S726 [28JA], H154, H155 [9JA], H348 [5FE], H453 [11FE], H524 [12FE], H1439 [10AP]

———constitutional amendment to require two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress if outlays exceed revenues (see H.J. Res. 35), H244 [21JA]

———establish a budget reserve account for emergencies (see H.R. 457), H243 [21JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———establish 2-year cycle (see H.R. 2956), H10420 [8NO]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

———provide for offsetting tax cuts whenever there is an elimination of a discretionary spending program (see S. 1392), S11863 [6NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see S. 947; H.R. 2015), S6041 [20JN], H4221 [23JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (see H. Res. 174), H4338 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 202), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

———reduce public debt (see S. Res. 18), S163 [21JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (see H. Res. 192), H5568 [22JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 113), H142 [9JA]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending (see H.R. 2860), H10171 [6NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (see S. Con. Res. 16, 17, 27; H. Con. Res. 58, 82, 84, 86), S2647 [20MR], S4677 [19MY], H1339 [8AP], H2784 [15MY], H2882 [19MY], H3203 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (see H. Res. 152), H2882 [19MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 160), H3475 [4JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), disposition of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 156), H3203 [22MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (see H. Res. 89), H889 [11MR]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (see H. Res. 90), H887 [11MR]

———terminate certain Dept. of Defense programs and reduce funding and scope of Dept. of Energy Stockpile Stewardship Program (see H.R. 1832), H3576 [6JN]

———treatment of any future unified budget surpluses (see S. Res. 142), S11599 [3NO]

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 60), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

CERCLA: limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

———Superfund Program reauthorization and reform (see H.R. 2727), H9501 [23OC]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H701 [27FE]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (see S. 19), S159 [21JA]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 435, 525; H.R. 1363), S2274 [13MR], S2838 [8AP], H1703 [17AP]

China, People's Republic of: prohibit funding for the participation of certain officials in international conferences, exchanges, programs, and activities (see H.R. 2539), H7830 [24SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1259; H.R. 1838, 2204), S10428 [6OC], H3659 [10JN], H5491 [21JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (see H. Res. 265), H8832 [9OC]

Coastal Heritage Trail Route: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1016; H.R. 2125), S7423 [14JY], H5021 [9JY]

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 41), S856 [30JA]

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 20), S634 [22JA]

Committee on Agriculture (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 72), H589 [13FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): establish Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs (see H. Res. 20), H156 [9JA]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 33), S804 [29JA]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 38), S856 [30JA]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 28), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 69), H589 [13FE]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 29), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Commerce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 74), H628 [25FE]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 75), H628 [25FE]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 34), S804 [29JA]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 26), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Finance (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 27), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 37), S856 [30JA]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 65, 86), H589 [13FE], H804 [6MR]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): additional funding (see S. 378), S1734 [27FE]

———authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 39), S856 [30JA]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see S. Res. 61), S1924 [4MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 55), H524 [12FE]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 276, 287, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 315), H9464 [23OC], H9638 [29OC], H9771, H9773, H9774, H9775, H9776, H9777, H9778, H9779 [30OC], H10420 [8NO]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 46), S945 [4FE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 59), H588 [13FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 30), S726 [28JA]

Committee on International Relations (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 66, 81), H589 [13FE], H767 [5MR]

Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 35), S804 [29JA]

Committee on National Security (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 57), H588 [13FE]

Committee on Resources (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 56), H588 [13FE]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 42), S945 [4FE]

———authorizing expenditures for consultants (see S. Res. 138), S11034 [23OC]

Committee on Rules (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 73), H589 [13FE]

Committee on Science (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 77), H669 [26FE]

Committee on Small Business (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 54), H524 [12FE]

Committee on Small Business (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 40), S856 [30JA]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 62), H588 [13FE]

Committee on the Budget (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 80), H669 [26FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 44), S945 [4FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 51), H524 [12FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 43), S945 [4FE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 71), H589 [13FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 60), H588 [13FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 45), S945 [4FE]

———authorizing supplemental expenditures (see S. Res. 126), S9969 [25SE]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 63), H588 [13FE]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 91, 102, 129), H889 [11MR], H1261 [20MR], H1891 [24AP]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 136), H2089 [30AP]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (see H. Res. 101, 105), H1185 [19MR], H1257 [20MR]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 54), S1300 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (see S. 647, 1182), S3662 [24AP], S9411 [16SE]

Congressional Budget Act: establish a point of order that precludes raising revenues to enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2230), H5664 [23JY]

Conservation of energy: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (see S. 1375), S11763 [5NO]

Constitutional amendments: grant the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (see S.J. Res. 28), S3662 [24AP]

———line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H1611 [16AP]

Continuing: making (see H.J. Res. 94, 97, 106), H8054 [26SE], H8928 [21OC], H10955 [13NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (see H. Res. 269), H8927 [21OC]

Courts: reauthorize arbitration programs (see S. 996), S6990 [8JY]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1463), H1908 [28AP]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304; H.R. 1003), S1299 [12FE], H887 [11MR]

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

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission: reauthorize (see S. 1175; H.R. 1894), S9332 [15SE], H3797 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

———expand School Breakfast Program (see S. 1396), S11863 [6NO]

———expand School Breakfast Program and provide greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs (see H.R. 3086), H10955 [13NO]

———reform information technology systems (see S. 805), S5109 [23MY]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (see S. 1325), S11290 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see S. 1387; H.R. 2786), S11863 [6NO], H9864 [31OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 924, 936), S5790 [17JN], S5927 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction (see S. 451), S2356 [17MR]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction and increased pay and improved health care for members of the uniformed services (see S. 1339; H.R. 2858), S11343 [29OC], H10171 [6NO]

———authorizing certain construction at military installations (see H.R. 909), H724 [4MR]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 450; H.R. 1119), S2356 [17MR], H1185 [19MR]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 169), H3923 [18JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 278), H9501 [23OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 64), S11864 [6NO]

———costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (see S. Res. 80), S3844 [30AP]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292; H.R. 2624, 2631), S10787 [9OC], H8632, H8633 [7OC]

———making appropriations (see S. 1005; H.R. 2266), S7210 [10JY], H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 2016), H4338 [24JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration (see H. Res. 178), H4833 [26JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 228), H7261 [11SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), consideration (see H. Res. 198), H5916 [28JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 242), H7830 [24SE]

———terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program (see S. 520), S2837 [8AP]

Dept. of Education: allow certain counties flexibility in spending funds (see H.R. 149), H144 [9JA]

———national testing standards (see S. 1215, 1263), S9886 [24SE], S10475 [7OC]

———prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for civilian research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 1277), H1438 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: refugee and entrant assistance funding (see S. 1161), S9080 [10SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1486), H1988 [29AP]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1253), H1391 [9AP]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (see S. 903; H.R. 1757), S5694 [16JN], H3273 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see S. 440; H.R. 745), S2274 [13MR], H585 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4912 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (see H. Res. 181), H5020 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 277), H9500 [23OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1023; H.R. 2378), S7603 [16JY], H6796 [3SE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 1343), H1610 [16AP]

———authorizing appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 860), H699 [27FE]

———Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see S. 1193), S9636 [18SE]

———make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (see H.R. 2330), H6703 [31JY]

———mass transit systems funding (see S. 764, 1271), S4677 [19MY], S10631 [8OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1048; H.R. 2169), S7862 [22JY], H5400 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration (see H. Res. 189), H5485 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 263), H8727 [8OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 2571), H8160 [29SE]

———funding for medical care programs (see H.R. 1156), H1258 [20MR]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1022), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2267), H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H7729 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 330), H10953 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1061; H.R. 2264), S8091 [24JY], H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), consideration (see H. Res. 199), H5916 [28JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1034; H.R. 2158), S7710 [17JY], H5177 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (see H. Res. 184), H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 261), H8632 [7OC]

Disasters: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see H.R. 2446), H7199 [10SE]

Diseases: increase funding for breast cancer research (see S. 67), S160 [21JA]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H4221 [23JN]

———osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and related bone disorders information clearinghouse funding (see H.R. 2704), H9038 [22OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (see S. 1156; H.R. 2607), S9018 [9SE], H8437 [6OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration (see H. Res. 264), H8727 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 324), H10767 [12NO]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see S. 847; H.R. 1797), S5342 [5JN], H3566 [5JN]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1259 [20MR]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536; H.R. 956), S2901 [9AP], H767 [5MR]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 910; H.R. 2249), S5694 [16JN], H5777 [24JY]

Ecology and environment: provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 1487), H2089 [30AP]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 706, 1732), H522 [12FE], H3202 [22MY]

Economic Development Administration: establish Office of Economic Development Information (see H.R. 2688), H8928 [21OC]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1260 [20MR]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1111), S8532 [31JY]

———establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 269), H148 [9JA]

———Federal funding relative to treatment of Ebonics as a legitimate language (see H. Res. 28), H156 [9JA]

———grants to create partnerships between post-secondary and elementary or secondary schools to instruct teachers (see H.R. 3085), H10955 [13NO]

———permit certain nonimmigrant aliens to study in publicly funded adult education programs (see H.R. 1543), H2349 [7MY]

———vocational education funding (see H.R. 1853), H3659 [10JN]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), consideration (see H. Res. 187), H5400 [16JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H9728 [29OC]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (see S. 1261), S10475 [7OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1004; H.R. 2203), S7210 [10JY], H5491 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (see H. Res. 194), H5664 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 254), H8160 [29SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see S. 417; H.R. 2472), S2078 [10MR], H7281 [15SE]

———extend existing authorities and enhance participation in International Energy Agency programs (see S. 416), S2078 [10MR]

EPA: authorizing appropriations for research, development, and demonstration activities (see H.R. 1276), H1438 [10AP]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see S. 1358; H.R. 1271), S11599 [3NO], H1437 [10AP]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (see H. Res. 125), H1793 [23AP]

Families and domestic relations: develop, promote, and implement policies to stabilize U.S. population growth (see H. Con. Res. 154), H7600 [18SE]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1179), H1259 [20MR]

Federal employees: reduce number of political appointees (see S. 38; H.R. 614, 1828), S159 [21JA], H347 [5FE], H3576 [6JN]

Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to bar unfunded Federal mandates to State and local governments (see H.J. Res. 15), H155 [9JA]

Financial institutions: authorizing appropriations to pay for U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions (see S. 1082), S8262 [29JY]

Fish and fishing: funding for fishing licenses and vessels for Washington salmon fishery (see H.R. 1088), H1040 [17MR]

Floods: authorize further appropriations for the stabilization and repair of damages to the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge in California (see H.R. 936), H766 [5MR]

Foreign aid: authorize appropriations and reform programs (see H.R. 1759), H3273 [3JN]

———integrated justification report for assistance programs (see H.R. 114), H142 [9JA]

———international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

———reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 141), S162 [21JA]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 955; H.R. 2159), S6186 [24JN], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration (see H. Res. 185), H5296 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 323), H10767 [12NO]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 778; H.R. 1432), S4879 [21MY], H1890 [24AP]

Forest Service: eliminate below-cost timber sales (see H.R. 1827), H3576 [6JN]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to enter into contracts or obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 1537), H2253 [6MY]

———continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see S. 396), S1979 [5MR]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 228, 547; H.R. 638, 987, 1326, 1785, 1912, 1916), S804 [29JA], S3011 [10AP], H392 [6FE], H803 [6MR], H1541 [15AP], H3476 [4JN], H3864 [17JN]

———establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 435), H153 [9JA]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 672, 851; H.R. 1469, 1755, 1796, 1871), S3844 [30AP], S5413 [9JN], H1987 [29AP], H3273 [3JN], H3566 [5JN], H3796 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (see H. Res. 146, 149), H2589 [13MY], H2678 [14MY]

———making (H.R. 1469), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 162), H3566 [5JN]

———making interim emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 1707, 1708), H3201 [22MY]

———reduce Federal spending in several programs (see H.R. 2364), H6705 [31JY]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (see H.R. 1913), H3864 [17JN]

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

Health: biomedical research funding (see S. Res. 15; H. Res. 83), S163 [21JA], H767 [5MR]

———clinical trial on digital mammography funding (see S. 1229), S10055 [26SE]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and expand Federal research programs on osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see S. 1536), S12575 [13NO]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Horticulture: plant genetic conservation program funding (see H.R. 570), H284 [4FE]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80, 352), H69 [7JA], H141, H150 [9JA]

House Rules: postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (see H. Res. 123), H1706 [17AP]

———reduce number of programs covered by certain appropriations bills (see H. Res. 24), H156 [9JA]

———reduction of suballocations relative to floor amendments to appropriations bills (see H. Res. 18), H156 [9JA]

———repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 23, 30), H156 [9JA]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 165, 201, 314), H3719 [11JN], H6025 [29JY], H10418 [8NO]

Housing: provide Federal housing assistance to Native Hawaiians (see S. 109; H.R. 626), S161 [21JA], H392 [6FE]

———reauthorize certain rural housing assistance programs (see H.R. 2274), H5826 [25JY]

———use of public housing operating funds for rental assistance voucher program (see S. 1094), S8531 [31JY]

Hydrogen Future Act: extend authorization (see S. 965), S6496 [26JN]

Impoundment Control Act: repeal (see H.R. 441), H153 [9JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 216), S726 [28JA]

———reauthorize (see S. 717), S4106 [7MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 858; H.R. 1775), S5413 [9JN], H3475 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), consideration (see H. Res. 179), H4912 [8JY]

———require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1383, 1519; H.R. 2516), S11863 [6NO], S12461 [10NO], H7728 [23SE]

———reauthorize (see S. 586; H.R. 1609), S3199 [15AP], H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election (see H.R. 2656), H8832 [9OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1818), H3567 [5JN]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (see S. 797; H.R. 1747), S5002 [22MY], H3203 [22MY]

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

Law enforcement officers: funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 804), H588 [13FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1019; H.R. 2209), S7486 [15JY], H5569 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (see H. Res. 197), H5777 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 238), H7729 [23SE]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see S. 1214; H.R. 2424), S9886 [24SE], H7118 [9SE]

———repeal (see S. 1319; H.R. 2650), S11192 [24OC], H8832 [9OC]

———repeal and amend Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 2649), H8832 [9OC]

Line-item veto (see S. 592), S3269 [16AP]

Long Island Sound: improve water quality (see H.R. 455), H242 [21JA]

———prohibit dumping of dredged material (see S. 1553; H.R. 55), S12575 [13NO], H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H153 [9JA]

———reauthorization of programs (H.R. 437), consideration (see H. Res. 164), H3658 [10JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 868), H700 [27FE]

Members of Congress: modify law providing a permanent appropriation for compensation (see H.R. 403), H152 [9JA]

———prohibit Federal funding of official travel after elections for Members who fail to be reelected (see H.R. 2276), H5826 [25JY]

———require comparable treatment with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 342), H150 [9JA]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H587 [13FE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1250; H.R. 1275), S10319 [3OC], H1438 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), consideration (see H. Res. 128), H1793 [23AP]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (see H.R. 132, 271), H143, H148 [9JA]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: establish (see H.R. 1318), H1456 [14AP]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see S. 48, 195; H.R. 122), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA], H142 [9JA]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see S. 48, 195; H.R. 122), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA], H142 [9JA]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H3659 [10JN]

———authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (see H.R. 101), H142 [9JA]

National Guard: drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (see S. 682), S3901 [1MY]

National Historic Preservation Fund: extend authorization (see H.R. 1522), H2155 [1MY]

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: authorizing appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium (see S. 1006; H.R. 2144), S7210 [10JY], H5131 [10JY]

National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit a separate appropriations request to ensure priority funding (see H.R. 142), H143 [9JA]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927; H.R. 437), S5790 [17JN], H153 [9JA]

———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (see H. Res. 164), H3658 [10JN]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7, 64), S158, S160 [21JA]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (see H.R. 512), H282 [4FE]

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

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see S. 1280), S10787 [9OC]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see S. 459), S2415 [18MR]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

New Mexico: funding for construction of history museum (see H.R. 732), H523 [12FE]

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

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

NOAA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1278), H1438 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1480), S12118 [8NO]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: reauthorizing (see H.R. 2556), H7910 [25SE]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1046; H.R. 1273), S7862 [22JY], H1438 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), consideration (see H. Res. 126), H1793 [23AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8438 [6OC]

———increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

———reauthorize (see S. 1053; H.R. 2295, 2407), S7863 [22JY], H6405 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide for Federal-State performance partnerships, consolidate nutrition programs, and extend authorizations of appropriations (see H.R. 1671), H3069 [20MY]

———establish additional pension counseling demonstration projects and create a toll-free pension counseling telephone number (see S. 948), S6041 [20JN]

———reauthorize (see S. 390), S1924 [4MR]

Omnibus consolidated legislation: making technical corrections (see H.J. Res. 25), H155 [9JA]

Panama Canal: authorizing appropriations for operation and maintenance (see H.R. 1148, 1344), H1258 [20MR], H1610 [16AP]

Prayer: Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (see S. 41), S159 [21JA]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act: extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (see S. 844; H.R. 1553), S5341 [5JN], H2444 [8MY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 1430), H1890 [24AP]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic science and medical research (see S. 124), S161 [21JA]

———increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see S. 1305), S10950 [22OC]

Roads and highways: funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (see S. 1055; H.R. 1657), S7950 [23JY], H2874 [16MY]

———funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (see H.R. 1131), H1186 [19MR]

———funding for States to maintain roads to and across Federal lands (see H.R. 1700), H3169 [21MY]

———make grants to States for the construction and maintenance of highways and direct the FCC to conduct spectrum auctions to provide funding for the grants (see H.R. 918), H724 [4MR]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see S. 752), S4588 [15MY]

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

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H3566 [5JN]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see S. 368; H.R. 922), S1734 [27FE], H765 [5MR]

SEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1262), H1391 [9AP]

Simi Valley, CA: prohibit Federal assistance for earthquake-related repairs of Bottle Village (see H.R. 175), H144 [9JA]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment (see H. Con. Res. 26), H628 [25FE]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

States: establish demonstration projects to develop kinship care programs and require notification of adult relative caregivers (see H.R. 1452), H1891 [24AP]

———provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (see S. 509), S2646 [20MR]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see S. 1277; H.R. 755), S10631 [8OC], H586 [13FE]

———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see S. 403; H.R. 933), S1979 [5MR], H766 [5MR]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526; H.R. 1263, 1364), S2838 [8AP], H1391 [9AP], H1704 [17AP]

Transportation: discretionary bridge program funding (see S. 1125), S8532 [31JY]

———establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (see S. 963), S6358 [25JN]

———Federal funding for highways and transportation improvements (see H.R. 2337), H6704 [31JY]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173; H.R. 2400), S9252 [12SE], H6916 [4SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see S. 265; H.R. 4, 205), S1017 [5FE], H66 [7JA], H138, H145 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335, 468, 532; H.R. 674), S1382 [13FE], S2416 [18MR], S2900 [9AP], H452 [11FE]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see S. 667; H.R. 1470, 3045), S3843 [30AP], H1987 [29AP], H10953 [13NO]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H1703 [17AP]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (see S. 34; H.R. 603, 677), S159 [21JA], H347 [5FE], H452 [11FE]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H.R. 483; H. Con. Res. 40), H243 [21JA], H804 [6MR]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 299), H149 [9JA]

———prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (see S. 696), S3960 [5MY]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1231; H.R. 1272), S10055 [26SE], H1437 [10AP]

Veterans: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H.R. 759), H586 [13FE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (see S. 500; H.R. 528), S2646 [20MR], H283 [4FE]

Youngstown, OH: authorize certain military construction projects for the 910th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 2974), H10420 [8NO]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11331 [29OC], S11512 [31OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9878 [24SE], S10195 [30SE], S10473 [7OC]

Government: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S10947 [22OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC], S11173, S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Comparisons

State distribution of highway obligation authority in fiscal years 1997 and 1998, S8180 [28JY]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2160), H7509-H7526 [17SE]

Balanced Budget Act (H.R. 2015), H6029-H6298 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119), H9076-H9464 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2016), H7084-H7106 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2266), H7656-H7710 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), H9004-H9034 [22OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2378), H8137-H8158 [29SE]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2169), H8587-H8631 [7OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267), H10809-H10864 [13NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158), H8323-H8361 [6OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469), H3442-H3474 [4JN]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2203), H7917-H8003 [26SE]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159), H10602-H10629 [12NO]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 858), H9586-H9595 [28OC]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2209), H7580-H7589 [18SE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3358-H3424 [4JN]

———Errata Sheet, S5886 [17JN]

Cost Estimates

Foreign Policy Reform Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H2486 [12MY]

Intelligence services appropriations (S. 858): CBO, S5969 [19JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 1173): CBO, S10840-S10842 [20OC]

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

Court decisions

Senator Byrd, et al., plaintiffs v. Franklin D. Raines, et al., defendants, S2996-S3000 [10AP]

Court documents

Line-item veto: Supreme Court, H4662-H4668 [26JN]

U.S. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters: U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, S8798-S8802 [4SE]

Decisions

Dept. of Treasury Correction to the Federal Highway Trust Fund Relative to Excise Tax Receipts: Charles A. Bowsher, GAO, S4148 [8MY]

Declarations

Toward enhanced ocean security into the third millenium, H3885 [18JN]

Descriptions

Dept. of Defense Medium Tactical Vehicles Multiyear Procurement Contracts, S7276 [11JY]

Establish 2-Year Congressional Budget Cycle and Reform Oversight Process (S. 261), S962-S964 [4FE]

Florida Health Care Plan for Children: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, E160 [5FE]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (S. 903): OAS Reform, S5751 [17JN]

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

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 963), S6369 [25JN]

Vanishing Treasures Initiative, S9400 [16SE]

Documents

Dept. of Defense Matching Disbursements Public Laws, S3984 [6MY]

Essays

On the Distinctiveness of the American Political System: Nelson W. Polsby, ``New Federalist Papers'', S11179 [24OC]

Excerpts

Balenced Budget Act (H.R. 2015): deficit and public debt, S8346 [30JY]

``Manual on Parliamentary Procedure'', H10114 [6NO]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014): provisions on limited tax benefits subject to line-item veto, S8420 [31JY]

Explanations

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Bingaman Amendment on Strategic Petroleum Reserve Alternative Funding, S9589 [18SE]

———Gorton Amendment on Recreation and Wildlife Funding, S9601 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267): Mollohan Amendment on LSC Funding, H7854 [25SE]

Intermodal Transportation Act (S. 1173): Roth Amendment on Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes and Provisions, S10707-S10711 [8OC]

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

Factsheets

Capital Spending Exemption—Not a Capital Idea for the Constitution: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1624 [26FE], S1865 [4MR]

WIC Funding, H2720 [15MY]

Forms

Requests for advances or reimbursements from the National Endowment for the Arts, S9482 [17SE]

Hearings

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Committee on Finance (Senate), S2000 [5MR]

Letters

Allocation of future revenue windfalls to tax or deficit reduction: Al Cors, Jr., National Taxpayers Union, S6678 [27JN]

AmeriCorps/Dept. of Agriculture projects: Rob Manes, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, H5285 [15JY]

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H10592 [12NO]

———Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, H10591 [12NO]

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

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

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

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

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

Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding: Judy K. Frank and Clement Frost, S7474 [15JY]

Army light infantry division reductions: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E155 [4FE]

———Representative McHugh, E154 [4FE]

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S3265 [16AP]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S3258 [16AP]

———P. John Seward, AMA, S1303 [12FE], S3250 [16AP]

———Richard M. Doerflinger, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, S3250 [16AP]

———William J. Cox, Catholic Health Association, S3259 [16AP]

Automatic system for continuing appropriations: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S4155 [8MY]

———Representative Wynn, S5316 [5JN]

———several Democratic Senators, S4165 [8MY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding: Robbie Calloway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S4578 [15MY]

Budget 1998-2002: Representative Kasich, H3502 [5JN]

———Senator Roth and Representative Archer, S5328, S5332 [5JN], H3509 [5JN]

———Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S5328 [5JN]

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2158, Dept. of HUD, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

Budget Enforcement Act: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5588 [23JY]

———Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H5588 [23JY]

———Representative Solomon, Committee on Rules (House), H5588 [23JY]

Charleston, SC, Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion Training Center relocation funding: David R. Warren, GAO, H4889 [8JY]

———Robert E. Bayer, Dept. of Defense, H4890 [8JY]

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board funding: several organizations, S7852 [22JY]

Child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding: John A. Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon, H6888 [4SE]

Clinton administration budget proposals: June O'Neill, CBO, S2170 [12MR], H909 [12MR]

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Congressional authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment: Kathleen M. Sullivan, Stanford Law School, S1715 [27FE]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: American Legislative Exchange Council, S1908 [4MR]

———Balanced Budget Amendment Coalition, S1863 [4MR]

———Coalition for Budget Integrity, S1178 [10FE]

———Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S1597 [26FE]

———Senator Domenici, S762 [28JA]

———several college professors and a former Attorney General, S1868 [4MR]

———several economists, S1907 [4MR]

———several Senators, S763 [28JA]

Cooperative purchasing authority for State and local governments: Vice President Gore, H8213 [30SE]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting funding: several Representatives, H7211 [11SE]

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

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

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

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

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

———S. Lee Kling, S5913 [18JN]

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

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

Dept. of Defense accounting and internal controls reform: John J. Hamre, Dept. of Defense, S1265, S1266 [12FE]

———Senator Grassley, S1266 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11317 [29OC]

———Military Coalition, S11800 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing and base realignment and closure: Senator McCain, S9446 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense funding for reporting requirements of crime statistics: Judith A. Miller, Dept. of Defense, H5969-H5971 [29JY]

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

———Senator Grassley, S7173 [10JY]

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

Dept. of Energy recovery of cleanup costs under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program: Alvin L. Alm, Dept. of Energy, S5989 [19JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: Michael C. McGowan, H3684 [11JN]

———several former Secs. of State and National Security Advisers, H3295 [4JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations: Robert P. Murphy, GAO, E1681 [8SE]

———several Republican Members of Congress, E1681 [8SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care programs: David W. Gorman, DAV, S7144 [10JY]

———George C. Duggins, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., S7144 [10JY]

———Gordon H. Mansfield, Paralyzed Veterans of America, S7144 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Collections Fund: Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, H5311 [16JY]

Disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11183 [24OC]

Disaster assistance to Minnesota: Lynn Stauss, Mayor of East Grand Forks, MN, S5226 [3JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations: Dennis J. Reimer, Dept. of the Army, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, H3533 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Bosnia and Herzegovina: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff and William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7245 [11JY]

Energy conservation programs funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, H5098 [10JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act programs extension: Charles B. Curtis, Dept. of Energy, S2087 [10MR]

FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization: Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on Science (House), H1947 [29AP]

———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1947 [29AP]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

FEC funding: several Senators, S7700 [17JY]

Federal educational programs: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H9573 [28OC]

Foreign assistance budget request for the new independent States of the former Soviet Union: President Clinton, E692 [17AP]

———Representative Hamilton, E692 [17AP]

Forest Service road construction funding: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S9453 [17SE]

———Randy Johnson, National Association of Counties, S9464 [17SE]

———Representatives Don Young and Chenoweth, Committee on Resources (House), S9188 [11SE]

Fort Bragg, NC, conveyance of land to Harnett County, NC: John M. Keane, Dept. of Defense, S7265 [11JY]

———Robert M. Walker, Dept. of Defense, S7265 [11JY]

Highway construction and surface transportation funding: Beth O'Laughlin, Association of Indiana Counties, Inc., H2650 [14MY]

———Dave Heath, Mayor of Lafayette, IN, H2650 [14MY]

———Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization, H2650 [14MY]

———Rose M. Zigenfus, Evansville, IN, Urban Transportation Study, H2650 [14MY]

———Stephen Goldsmith, Mayor of Indianapolis, IN, H2649 [14MY]

Highway Trust Fund: James J. Kerasiotes, Massachusetts Office of Transportation and Construction, H2993 [20MY]

———James T. Brett, New England Council, H2993 [20MY]

———several Senators, S10767 [9OC]

Incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents relative to rural areas: Darin E. Johnson, National Rural Health Association, H7237 [11SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization: Bruce Hunter, American Association of School Administrators, H2531 [13MY]

———David W. Hornbeck, Philadelphia, PA, School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Elizabeth Goodwin, National Down Syndrome Society, H2533 [13MY]

———Kevin P. Dwyer, National Association of School Psychologists, H2533 [13MY]

———Madeleine C. Will, H2533 [13MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Paul Vallas, Chicago, IL, Public Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Quincy Abbot, Arc of the U.S. (organization), H2533 [13MY]

———Raymond D. Fowler, American Psychological Association, H2533 [13MY]

———Robert D. Evans, American Bar Association, H2534 [13MY]

———Ronald Prescott, Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Rudolph F. Crew, New York, NY, Board of Education, H2532 [13MY]

———Sally N. McConnell, National Association of Elementary School Principals, H2532 [13MY]

———several organizations, H2534 [13MY]

———Thomas W. Payzant, Boston, MA, Public Schools, H2533 [13MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization relative to State set-aside funding formula: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, H2540 [13MY]

Intelligence services appropriations: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4946 [9JY]

———Representative Goss, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H4946 [9JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: National Governors Association, S11630 [4NO]

———Paul Van de Water, CBO, S10840 [20OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension: Representative Archer, H8289 [1OC]

———Representative Shuster, H8289 [1OC]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

International Space University funding: J. Wayne Littles, NASA, H1846 [24AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund State-Side Grant Program funding: R. Dean Tice, National Recreation and Park Association, S9608 [18SE]

Mass transit systems funding: Armando V. Greco, Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority, S4682 [19MY]

———Paul P. Skoutelas, Port Authority of Allegheny County, PA, S4682 [19MY]

———Sonny Hall, Transport Workers Union of America, S4682 [19MY]

———William W. Millar, American Public Transit Association, S4682 [19MY]

Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding: Representative Skeen, H5378 [16JY]

Migration and refugee assistance appropriations: American Council for Voluntary International Action, H3672 [11JN]

Military housing funding: Senator Hagel, S1780, S1781 [28FE]

Military spending reductions: several Representatives, E800 [30AP]

Minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S10842 [20OC]

Moody AFB, GA, HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding: Senators Cleland and Coverdell, S11418 [30OC]

NASA appropriations: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H1825 [24AP]

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S9761 [23SE]

———several health care professionals and organizations, S9761 [23SE]

National Endowment for Democracy funding: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S8028 [24JY]

———Senator Graham, S8029 [24JY]

National Endowment for the Arts funding: James Drusso, Minnesota State Arts Board, S9370 [16SE]

———Jane Alexander, National Endowment for the Arts, S9322 [15SE]

———Jonathan Katz, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, S9534 [18SE]

———Karen Christensen, National Endowment for the Arts, S9470 [17SE]

———Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas, S9311 [15SE]

———Richard J. Franke, Americans United To Save the Arts and Humanities (organization), S9534 [18SE]

———U.S. Conference of Mayors, S9535 [18SE]

National Endowment for the Humanities funding: Sheldon Hackney, National Endowment for the Humanities, E1431 [15JY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funding: B. Waine Kong, Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., S8696 [3SE]

———Charles Christmas, Mended Heart, Inc., S8696 [3SE]

———Martha Hill, American Heart Association, S8696 [3SE]

———Renee Smith, National Coalition for Heart and Stroke Research, S8696 [3SE]

National Senior Service Corps funding: Harris Wofford, Corp. for National and Community Service, H7246 [11SE]

———Mary Louise Schweikert, John Pribyl, and Nan York, National Senior Service Corps Directors Association, H7246 [11SE]

National testing standards: Marc F. Bernstein, North Merrick, NY, Schools, E2380 [13NO]

Native American tribal priority allocations funding: Senators Gorton and Stevens, S9393 [16SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, E2123 [29OC]

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

Pregnant Postpartum Women and Infants Program: several Representatives, E1618 [1AU]

Preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas: Bruce Babbit, Sec. of the Interior, S4063 [7MY]

———Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, S4065 [7MY]

Require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities: Harold Brown, Center for Strategic & International Studies, H4972 [9JY]

———Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common $ense (organization), H4972 [9JY]

———Representative Conyers, H4971 [9JY]

———Representative Minge, H4972 [9JY]

———Representatives Conyers, Dellums, Hamilton, and Shays, H4972 [9JY]

———Representatives Conyers, Hamilton, and Luther, H4972 [9JY]

———Stansfield Turner, H4972 [9JY]

Requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S1695 [27FE]

Salton Sea region, CA, environmental restoration: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11220 [27OC]

———Senator Feinstein, S11220, S11221 [27OC]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding: Lawrence Naeger, S7664 [17JY]

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S8906 [8SE]

———Stephanie D'Amico, S8907 [8SE]

Tax rates: Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, E1277 [20JN]

Tobacco coverage by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S7908 [23JY]

———John E. Sheely, American Association of Crop Insurers, S7907 [23JY]

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S4789 [21MY]

Transfer of funds from the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S7083 [9JY]

———Edward Cooney and Ellen Teller, Food Research & Action Center, S7083 [9JY]

———Lynette Engelhardt, Bread for the World (organization), S7083 [9JY]

Treatment of Social Security under balanced budget constitutional amendment: Daniel P. Mulhollan, Congressional Research Service, S1531 [25FE]

———Dorothy Ray, S1811 [3MR]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S1541 [25FE]

———Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, S1294, S1332 [12FE], S1533, S1534 [25FE]

———Senator Domenici, S1364 [13FE]

———Senator Hollings, S1506 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1362 [13FE]

Treatment of spectrum auction revenues: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S8396 [31JY]

———Senator Hollings, S8396 [31JY]

Trident D-5 submarine launched ballistic missile funding: Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H4105 [20JN]

U.N. reform: Bob Dole, S5680 [16JN]

U.S. payment of arrearages to the U.N.: Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers and World Federalist Association, S3856 [30AP]

U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines: several Nobel laureates, S9781 [23SE]

Unfunded Dept. of Defense program priorities: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S3267 [16AP]

———Senator Levin, S3266 [16AP]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3266 [16AP]

White Sands Missile Range, NM, launch complex revitalization program funding: Terry L. Lewis, Dept. of the Army, S11425 [30OC]

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding rescissions: James H. Billington, Library of Congress, S9569 [18SE]

Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding: Timothy C. Lake, BIA, S9618 [18SE]

Zebra mussel infestation research funding: Committee on Science (House), H3874 [18JN]

Lists

CBO staff, S8322 [30JY]

Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Committee on Finance (Senate) staff, S8322 [30JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) vote on Hollings motion to report the Social Security Preservation Act (1990), S1360 [13FE], S1507 [25FE]

Congressional Research Service staff, S8322 [30JY]

Cosponsors of H.R. 753, Intelligence Budget Accountability Act, H4971 [9JY]

Cosponsors of Stevens amendment to S. 936, Dept. of Defense authorization, establish position for the National Guard Chief on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7402 [14JY]

Counsel for the plaintiffs in case concerning constitutionality of line-item veto, S3001 [10AP]

Democratic amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Dept. of Energy Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program sites and locations, S5987 [19JN]

Disaster assistance to California in S. 672, emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4157 [8MY]

Extraneous items added to emergency supplemental appropriations legislation, S5470 [10JN]

Extraneous material in H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6401 [26JN]

First-degree amendments in order to S. 1048, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8185 [28JY]

Groups that support the Goodling amendment to H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, to review the national testing proposal, H2745 [15MY]

Illinois arts programs funded by National Endowment for the Arts, H5153 [11JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities projects, H5159 [11JY]

National Taxpayers Union big spenders of 1993, H4657 [26JN]

Objectionable programs in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8497 [31JY]

Objectionable programs in H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7261 [11JY]

Objectionable programs in H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9613-S9615 [18SE]

Objectionable programs in H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report, S9948 [25SE]

Objectionable programs in S. 936, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7260 [11JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7531 [16JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1005, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S7415 [14JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8075 [24JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7660 [17JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7932-S7934 [23JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7810 [22JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1048, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8255-S8257 [29JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations, S8969-S8971 [9SE]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11272 [28OC]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10749, S10750 [9OC]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations conference report, S10755-S10757 [9OC]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S10219 [30SE]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations conference report, S9876 [24SE]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S10249 [1OC]

Objectionable provisions in S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4092 [7MY]

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Physician Payment Review Commission staff, S8322 [30JY]

Republican amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Restrictions on LSC grantees, H7863 [25SE]

Rollcall vote on Social Security trust fund provisions of the budget reconciliation (1990), S1360 [13FE], S1507 [25FE]

Senate Legislative Counsel staff, S8322 [30JY]

Top ten reasons to support the balanced budget amendment: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1864 [4MR]

Unfunded Dept. of Defense program priorities, S3267 [16AP]

Unrequested earmarks in S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7481 [15JY]

Memorandums

Automatic System For Continuing Appropriations Relative to Disaster Relief Legislation: OMB, S4168, S4170 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense Limit on Compensation for Corporate Executives Reimbursed Under Defense Contracts: Pat Ayers, Congressional Research Service, S7176 [10JY]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: OMB, S11411 [30OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Ronald R. Fogleman, Dept. of the Air Force, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Estimate of the Budgetary Impact of Non-Defense Supplementals in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Priscilla Aycock, CBO, S4181 [8MY]

Health Insurance for Uninsured Children: Jean P. Hearn, Congressional Research Service, S8990 [9SE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: William Buechner, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S11533 [31OC]

Taxpayer Relief Act Provisions Subject to Line-Item Veto: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), H6640-H6642 [31JY]

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: David Koitz and Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, S1906 [4MR]

———Johnny H. Hillian, Congressional Research Service, S1364 [13FE]

Messages

Balanced Budget Act Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S8657 [2SE], H6718 [3SE]

Budget of the U.S. Government, Fiscal Year 1998: President Clinton, S1099-S1101 [6FE], H352-H355 [6FE]

Budget Rescissions: President Clinton, S1224 [11FE], H421 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10427 [6OC], H8398 [6OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Dept. of Energy Budgetary Resources Rescission: President Clinton, S2552 [19MR], H1156 [19MR]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

District of Columbia Budget Request: President Clinton, S7298 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

National Endowment for the Arts Report: President Clinton, S7298 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Veto of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: President Clinton, H3633 [10JN]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5441, H5443 [17JY], H5707, H5714, H5728, H5730, H5731 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7910, S7923, S7924, S7929 [23JY], S7988 [24JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), H10874 [13NO]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1458 [24FE], S1606 [26FE], S1697, S1703, S1708 [27FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4593, H4602 [25JN], H5031 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6092 [23JN], S6141, S6142, S6146, S6178 [24JN], S6292, S6293, S6296, S6298, S6299, S6303, S6306, S6308, S6318 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5613 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3245 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5029 [23MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H921 [12MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9639 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9772 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), H1278 [21MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7163, S7185 [10JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H5798, H5804 [25JY], H6891 [4SE]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11323 [29OC]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H6760, H6761 [3SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8114 [29SE], H8262 [30SE], H8271 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686 [8OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9552 [18SE], H7651 [23SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7760 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8215 [30SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H6725 [3SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8038 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7862, H7868, H7877, H7879 [25SE], H8022 [26SE], H8243 [30SE], H8394 [6OC], H9580 [28OC], H9642 [29OC], H10939 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7032 [9SE], H7141 [10SE], H7221 [11SE], H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8968 [9SE], S9063 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5369 [16JY], H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7841 [22JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8804, H8805 [9OC], H10758 [12NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC], S10467 [7OC]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5541 [22JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7473 [15JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H7320 [16SE], H8394 [6OC], H8502 [7OC]

Government: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2860 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3634 [10JN]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10120 [6NO]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 858), H5413 [17JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5893 [28JY], H6755 [3SE]

SBA: reauthorize programs (S. 1139), H8113 [29SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10622 [8OC]

Opinion polls

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children: Wall Street Journal/NBC, S4105 [7MY], S4272 [9MY], S4784 [21MY]

Outlines

Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, H4576 [25JN]

Papers

BBCA, Super-Majorities, and the Federalist—Madison and Hamilton Supported Super-Majorities: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Constitution and BBCA's Super-Majorities: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Cruise Ship Pilot Program Funding Relative to Creation of Monopolies: Senator Inouye, S9954 [25SE]

Gimmick Even the President Won't Embrace—Clinton's Remarks Undercut BBCA Opponents: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Overlooked Effects of Excluding Social Security From BBCA: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1872 [4MR]

Petitions and memorials

Idaho: constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S1908 [4MR]

Oregon: Hanford Nuclear Reservation cleanup, H5743 [24JY]

Press releases

Balanced Budget Amendment Legislative Priority for Hatch: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S765 [28JA]

Pro-Taxpayer Groups Urge Congress To Act Now on Future Tax Cuts: National Tax-Limitation Committee, S6678 [27JN]

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Concord Coalition, S1532 [25FE]

———Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1865, S1906 [4MR]

Proposals

Automatic system for continuing appropriations, E671 [16AP]

Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9805, H9806, H9807, H9808, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC]

Corrections in enrollment of conference report on H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S11570 [31OC]

Public Lands Funding Initiative: several special interest groups, E505-E507 [18MR]

Questions

National Endowment for the Arts: Ehlers amendment on replacing funding with State block grants, H5148 [11JY]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: impact of legislative reforms on farm policy, E1396 [10JY]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5561, H5564 [22JY], H5658 [23JY], H5691-H5699, H5727 [24JY], H5813 [25JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5305, H5371-H5382 [16JY], H5408, H5410, H5441-H5448 [17JY], H5551-H5562, H5564 [22JY], H5672-H5732 [24JY], H5813 [25JY], E1474 [22JY], E1491, E1499 [23JY], E1514-E1516 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, H8385-H8394 [6OC], E1978 [8OC], E2043 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5650-H5663 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 232), H8383-H8385 [6OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), motion to instruct conferees, H6758-H6760 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, H5688 [24JY]

AID: funding, H6376 [30JY]

———international agricultural assistance, H6402 [30JY]

———Sustainable Desert Development Program funding, H6358, H6359 [30JY]

Airport and Airway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2759, H2760 [15MY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H5630, H5635, H5637, H5638 [23JY], H8698 [8OC], H8748 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8972-H8978 [22OC], H9515-H9528 [24OC], E2079 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (H. Res. 270), H8964-H8972 [22OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), H10894-H10903 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), consideration (H. Res. 319), H10588-H10594 [12NO]

———labor disputes, H8698 [8OC]

Anderson AFB, GU: fuel pipeline relocation funding, H7319 [16SE]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding, H8751 [9OC]

Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, H5762-H5765 [24JY], H5797 [25JY], E1528 [25JY]

———road building program, H1396 [10AP]

Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1429), E735 [24AP]

Arlington National Cemetery: maintenance funding, H5261 [15JY]

Armed Forces: U.S. military strategy, H1897-H1899 [28AP]

———U.S. military strategy relative to projected defense budgets, H2160-H2163 [5MY], H2477-H2481 [12MY]

———use of high resolution flat panel display technology in combat, H4209 [23JN]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (H.R. 500), H1768 [23AP], E143 [4FE]

Army: M-113 armored personnel carrier funding, H9605 [28OC]

Arts and humanities: support for programs and agencies, H683 [27FE]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4858-H4860 [8JY], H10803, H10804 [13NO]

Aviation: safety improvements at Dallas, TX, Love Field, H8748, H8751 [9OC]

BATF: Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative funding, H7466 [17SE]

Bayonne, NJ: relocation of Military Sealift Command relative to closure of Military Ocean Terminal, H4884 [8JY]

BIA: Marty Indian School funding, H9539 [24OC]

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: construction and maintenance funding, H5077 [10JY]

BLM: transfer funding from the Public Domain Forestry Program to the Dept. of Energy's urban energy conservation program, H5086, H5087 [10JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4291-H4309 [24JN]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (H.R. 1172), H1896 [28AP], H2059 [30AP]

———U.S. military intervention, H3533 [5JN]

Boston, MA: Boston Urban Ring transportation project funding, E2023 [21OC]

Botanic Gardens: renovation funding, H3535 [5JN]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (H.R. 1753), H10794-H10800 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), H10873 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), insert language of H.R. 1753 in lieu, H10874 [13NO]

Brevard County, FL: Brevard County Storm Damage Prevention Project funding, H8182 [30SE]

Broward County, FL: beach restoration project funding, H5752, H5753 [24JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H729 [5MR], H933-H939 [12MR], H1395 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H1914, H1915 [29AP], H2160 [5MY], H2176, H2177 [6MY], H2343-H2348 [7MY], H2434-H2440 [8MY], H2496, H2497 [13MY], H2597, H2598, H2599, H2618, H2662-H2669, H2674-H2676 [14MY], H2684, H2685, H2686, H2781 [15MY], H8024 [26SE], E800 [30AP]

———authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (H.R. 1321), H1459 [15AP], E655 [15AP]

———balance, H694-H696 [27FE], H771, H772 [6MR], H856-H863, H868 [11MR], H893, H894, H895 [12MR], H952 [13MR], H1047, H1048, H1096, H1097 [18MR], H1282 [21MR], H1310 [8AP], H1374 [9AP], H1395 [10AP], H1460, H1533 [15AP], H1546, H1547, H1597-H1602 [16AP], H1718 [23AP], H1914, H1984 [29AP], H2086, H2087 [30AP], H2180 [6MY], H2260, H2261 [7MY], H2796 [16MY], H2982 [20MY], H3173 [22MY], H3218 [3JN], H3435 [4JN], H3585 [10JN], H3665, H3666, H3667 [11JN], H3808, H3810 [17JN], H3867 [18JN], H4825-H4830 [26JN], H4843 [8JY], H4919, H4921 [9JY], H5478 [17JY], H5814-H5818 [25JY], H6006-H6011 [29JY], H6637 [31JY], H7483 [17SE], H8123-H8130 [29SE], H8704-H8708 [8OC], H10586 [12NO], E1088 [3JN], E1352 [27JN], E1958 [7OC]

———balance (H.R. 397), E86 [9JA]

———balance (H.R. 898), E339 [27FE]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H566 [13FE], H705 [3MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, H314-H321 [5FE], H352 [6FE], H457 [12FE], H632 [26FE], H677, H678, H682, H689 [27FE], H707 [3MR], H728, H748-H754 [5MR], H771, H773 [6MR], H814 [11MR], E174 [5FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), H528 [13FE], H644 [26FE], E127 [4FE], E191 [10FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 11), E27 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 45), H302 [5FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 7), E1 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), H786 [6MR], E302 [25FE], E341, E347 [27FE]

———Consumer Price Index and economic projections relative to allocation of funds, H2985 [20MY]

———line-item veto, H6640 [31JY]

———public access to budget information over the Internet, H2795 [16MY], H2934 [20MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4228, H4364 [24JN], H4377, H4378, H4379, H4380, H4416-H4606 [25JN], H4843 [8JY], H4921 [9JY], H5028, H5031-H5040 [10JY], H5829, H5831, H5897-H5904 [28JY], E1360, E1361 [27JN], E1392 [10JY], E1536 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H5991, H6003, H6017-H6025 [29JY], H6300, H6301, H6302, H6304-H6312, H6320-H6342, H6402 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6658, H6687 [31JY], E1569, E1572 [31JY], E1587, E1591, E1598, E1600, E1610, E1614, E1615 [1AU], E1647 [3SE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4385-H4415 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 202), H6312-H6320 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to recommit, H4601, H4603-H4605 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5565 [22JY], H5595-H5622 [23JY], H5811-H5812 [25JY], H5829 [28JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5584-H5595 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), motion to recommit, H5613 [23JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (H.R. 2191), H5479-H5485 [17JY], H6805 [4SE], H6975 [8SE], H7717-H7722 [23SE], H8123-H8130 [29SE], H8418 [6OC], H8696, H8707, H8708 [8OC], H9792-H9798 [30OC], H9854-H9856 [31OC]

———Republican proposal, H729, H730 [5MR]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (H.R. 113), E56 [7JA]

———setting forth the Federal budget, H4899 [8JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E583 [8AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2927, H2931, H2934, H2935, H2936, H2960-H3067 [20MY], H3080, H3081, H3082, H3154-H3162 [21MY], H3173, H3174, H3175 [22MY], H3218, H3239-H3246, H3247 [3JN], E1009 [21MY], E1019 [22MY], E1051, E1059 [23MY], E1088, E1096 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3279 [4JN], H3501, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3725 [12JN], H3933 [19JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2946-H2959 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 160), H3499-H3501-H3516 [5JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), motion to instruct conferees, H3240-H3246 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, submission of amendments, H2851 [16MY]

———status report, H236 [21JA], H779 [6MR], H1850 [24AP], H4822 [26JN], E2401 [13NO]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H894, H904-H923 [12MR], H953 [13MR]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 90), H896-H904 [12MR]

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: rejection of new currency with printing errors, H9804 [31OC]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2728 [15MY], H3879, H3886 [18JN]

Canaveral National Seashore: renovation of Seminole Rest, H5082, H5083 [10JY]

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (H.R. 60), E34 [7JA]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: compliance with funding match requirements, H7179 [10SE]

Centers for Disease Control: pfiesteria research funding, H7235-H7237 [11SE]

Charleston, SC: Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion Training Center relocation funding, H4888-H4890 [8JY]

Children and youth: importance of arts and humanities education programs, H939-H946 [12MR]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, H267 [4FE], H598 [25FE], H631 [26FE], H676, H677, H678, H679, H683-H689 [27FE], H715 [4MR], H729, H747 [5MR], H770, H771, H772 [6MR], H813, H817, H819, H854-H856 [11MR], H894 [12MR], H953, H954, H1004-H1009 [13MR], H1345 [9AP], H1513-H1516 [15AP], H1546 [16AP], H3148 [21MY], H4557, H4564, H4566, H4570, H4572, H4575, H4576-H4581, H4603-H4605 [25JN], H4921 [9JY], H5038 [10JY], H5897, H5898 [28JY], H6323, H6339 [30JY], H6620 [31JY], E160 [5FE], E704 [17AP], E2297 [10NO]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (H.R. 1363), E1322 [25JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), H1295 [8AP], H1395 [10AP]

———summer youth employment program funding relative to disadvantaged youth programs, H2844-H2851 [16MY]

———WIC Program funding, H1621, H1623 [17AP]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H8892-H8903 [21OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8882-H8890 [21OC]

———funding for the operation and maintenance of the Mackinaw (ice-breaking cutter), H8893 [21OC]

———operation and maintenance of foghorns along Lake Michigan, H8900, H8901 [21OC]

———Ports and Waterways Safety System Program funding, H8895 [21OC]

Colleges and universities: funding for historically black colleges and universities, H6864 [4SE]

———prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement: funding, H2762 [15MY]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, H6848 [4SE]

Committee on House Oversight (House): funding to conduct investigation into labor unions and practices, H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308 [16JY], H5784, H5786, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5791 [25JY], H5879 [28JY]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5787-H5792 [25JY], H5874 [28JY], H5996-H6003 [29JY], H6301 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6684 [31JY], H6923 [5SE], H7735, H7737, H7738, H7739 [24SE], H7835, H7836, H7838 [25SE], H8166, H8167, H8168, H8169 [30SE], H8302, H8310 [2OC], H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], H9805, H9806, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC], H10109, H10110, H10111, H10115-H10119 [6NO], E2137 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9464-H9473, H9487-H9491 [23OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9638 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9581 [28OC], H9771 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Committee on Rules (House): consideration of minority amendments to appropriations legislation, H5560, H5563 [22JY]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 129), H2099-H2106 [1MY]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 129), consideration (H. Res. 136), H2098 [1MY]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), H1273-H1279 [21MR]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 101), H1231-H1241 [20MR]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1264-H1273 [21MR]

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: implementation, H10939 [13NO]

Community Schools Youth Services and Supervision Program: funding, H7080-H7082 [9SE]

Conservation of energy: programs funding, H5097, H5098 [10JY]

Constitutional amendments: line-item veto (H.J. Res. 72), E674 [16AP]

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 94), H7915-H7917 [26SE], H8097-H8101 [29SE]

———making (H.J. Res. 97), H8937 [22OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (H. Res. 269), H8934-H8937 [22OC]

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: Agricultural Development in the American Pacific project and Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Program funding, H5562 [22JY]

———Agricultural Development in the American Pacific project and Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Programs funding, H5447 [17JY]

———agricultural research project funding at Auburn University dealing with forestry and water quality, H5447 [17JY]

———Food Innovation Center funding, H5447 [17JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H1778, H1779 [23AP], H5277-H5290 [15JY], H5333 [16JY]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H7207-H7213, H7246 [11SE]

Corps of Engineers: Environmental Management Program funding, H5753 [24JY]

———funding, E752 [24AP]

———Ramapo River at Oakland Flood Project funding, H5796 [25JY], H8182 [30SE]

Correctional institutions: removal of restrictions on funding for abortions, H7815-H7817 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1858 [25SE]

Courts: allow prevailing defendant in Federal prosecution an opportunity to recover attorney fees, H7791-H7794 [24SE], E1943 [7OC]

———constitutionality of line-item veto, H1507 [15AP]

———reauthorize arbitration programs (S. 996), H7622, H7623 [23SE]

Crime: funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

———funding for crime prevention programs for at-risk juveniles, H2379-H2381 [8MY]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1463), H2181-H2183 [6MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1397-H1405 [10AP], E431 [11MR], E647 [14AP], E657 [15AP], E683 [16AP]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: funding for additional rounds, E1409 [11JY]

———recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H3953 [19JN], H4189-H4198 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

Denver, CO: Denver International Airport runway construction funding, H8749 [9OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: Children's National Research Center funding, H5727 [24JY]

———civil rights division funding, H5689 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

———eliminate Market Access Program (H.R. 972), H818 [11MR]

———Farm Services Agency funding, H5378 [16JY]

———Market Access Program funding, H5717-H5722 [24JY]

———Meals on Wheels Program funding, H5684, H5685, H5726 [24JY]

———Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding, H5378 [16JY]

———Natural Resources Conservation Service funding, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: Advanced Self Protection Jammer system funding, H5969 [29JY]

———allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, H3960, H4063-H4067 [19JN]

———Army light infantry division reductions, E154 [4FE]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (H.R. 2786), H9857-H9860 [31OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths, E509 [18MR]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3479 [5JN], H3756 [12JN], H3895-H3904 [18JN], H3945-H4069 [19JN], H4103-H4121 [20JN], H4138, H4150-H4212, H4216 [23JN], H4291-H4309 [24JN], H4380, H4381-H4384 [25JN], H5798-H5805 [25JY], H6721 [3SE], E1310, E1313, E1314 [24JN], E1317, E1318, E1320 [25JN], E1393 [10JY], E1593 [1AU]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9504 [24OC], H9600-H9610 [28OC], E2170 [4NO]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3934-H3945 [19JN], E1308 [24JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 278), H9579-H9581, H9584-H9586, H9595-H9600 [28OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), corrections in engrossment, H4384 [25JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H5798-H5803 [25JY], H6891-H6898 [4SE], H6948 [5SE], E1670, E1672 [5SE]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections (S. 1507), H10642 [12NO]

———breast cancer research funding, H5937, H5949, H5950 [29JY], H7848 [25SE]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H3956 [19JN]

———budget treatment relative to balanced budget, E824 [5MY]

———Comanche Helicopter Program funding, H4212 [23JN]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, H9586, H9595, H9604 [28OC]

———conduct pilot program to determine if hydrocarbon fuels can be tagged for analysis and identification, H5940 [29JY]

———Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office funding, H7846 [25SE], H9606 [28OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H8453, H8454 [7OC], H8811 [9OC], H9561 [28OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10374 [8NO], E2300 [10NO], E2366 [13NO]

———Dragonfly Helicopter Program funding, E1639 [3SE]

———DRAGONFLY Program funding, H5953 [29JY]

———drug interdiction and counterdrug activities, H4378, H4609 [25JN]

———foreign sales of F-22 fighter aircraft, H5966 [29JY], H6760, H6761 [3SE]

———funding, H678 [27FE], H2936 [20MY], H8422 [6OC]

———funding for reporting requirements of crime statistics, H5969-H5972 [29JY]

———funding for studies relative to condoms, H2258 [7MY]

———impact of defense spending cuts, H1976-H1982 [29AP]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information, H5968, H5969 [29JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H4879-H4891 [8JY], E1409 [11JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report, H7316-H7320 [16SE]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration (H. Res. 178), H4874-H4876 [8JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 228), H7309-H7316 [16SE]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), motion to instruct conferees, H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5932-H5983 [29JY], E1613 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, H7842-H7849 [25SE], H9565 [28OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), consideration (H. Res. 198), H5929-H5932 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 242), H7840-H7842 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), corrections in engrossment, H5983 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), motion to instruct conferees, H6760, H6761 [3SE]

———Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Impact Pilot Program report, H7846 [25SE]

———personnel levels and military preparedness, E1511 [24JY]

———proposal to transfer submarine Advanced Sensor Application Program to the Navy, H4985 [9JY]

———reduction of number of commissary stores, H1583 [16AP]

———reform, H1406 [10AP], H4040-H4049 [19JN]

———reimburse National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H5964 [29JY]

———reimbursement of National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9565, H9597 [28OC]

———rescind certain funds from Air Force procurement accounts and direct monies to debts incurred at inefficient Air Force bases, H2771 [15MY]

———safety and management of nuclear weapons stockpile, H9604 [28OC]

———THAAD Program funding, H2770 [15MY]

———Trident D-5 submarine launched ballistic missile funding, H4103-H4108 [20JN]

———V-22 Osprey aircraft development, H5937 [29JY]

Dept. of Education: national reading and mathematics testing funding, H2744 [15MY]

———national testing standards, H7020 [9SE], H7206 [11SE], H7287, H7324-H7347 [16SE], H7613 [23SE], H7739 [24SE], H8129, H8136 [29SE], H8420-H8421, H8430-H8435 [6OC], H8722 [8OC], H8909-H8916 [21OC], H9492-H9498 [23OC], H9731, H9732, H9781 [30OC], H9803, H9853 [31OC], E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1813 [18SE], E2380 [13NO]

———programs and funding, H1030-H1034 [17MR]

———We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program funding, E1791 [18SE]

———website expansion funding, H7179, H7180 [10SE]

Dept. of Energy: Automotive Fuel Cell Research and Development Program funding, H5076 [10JY]

———Fast Flux Test Facility funding, H5743 [24JY]

———funding, E2385 [13NO]

———nonproliferation and arms control programs funding, H6725 [3SE]

———Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

———require report relative to impact of downsizing, E1317 [25JN]

———Rocky Flats nuclear weapons site cleanup funding, H5751 [24JY]

———severance payments, H8178 [30SE]

———solar energy research and technology funding, E1565 [31JY]

———transfer of Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program to Corps of Engineers, H5735, H5740, H5742, H5744, H5755 [24JY], H8178 [30SE]

———worker and community transition programs funding, H5762 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

———increase Senior Citizen Meal Program funding through rescissions in certain family planning programs, H7034, H7035 [9SE]

———National Library of Medicine funding, H7036 [9SE]

———refugee and entrant assistance funding (S. 1161), H8061, H8062 [29SE], H8291 [1OC]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, H7031, H7032, H7037, H7044-H7050 [9SE]

Dept. of HUD: allocation of unspent housing assistance funds, H2752, H2753 [15MY]

———brownfields redevelopment program funding, H5341 [16JY]

———Community Development Financial Institutions Fund funding, E1512 [24JY]

———Federal Housing Initiatives Program funding, H8676 [8OC]

———Low Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Program funding, H5264 [15JY], H5367 [16JY]

———low-income housing preservation funding, E1522 [25JY]

———Manufactured Housing Program staffing levels, H2557, H2558 [13MY]

Dept. of Justice: crime prevention, drug treatment, and family resource service programs funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7805-H7807 [24SE]

———Drug Courts Program funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7807-H7810 [24SE]

———funding for studies on pornography on the Internet, H7810 [24SE]

———funding to investigate Nazi war criminals living in the U.S., H7796 [24SE]

———Local Initiative Support Corp. funding, H7789 [24SE]

Dept. of State: charging of passport information fees, H8019-H8021 [26SE]

———limit appropriations, H3671-H3680 [11JN]

———passport and visa fees, H3313 [4JN]

———withhold certain funding pending designation of certain foreign terrorist organizations, H7899 [25SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorize appropriations (H.R. 1253), E728 [23AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1253), E828 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2426 [8MY], H2486 [12MY], H3175 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3291-H3358, H3424-H3433 [4JN], H3480, H3481-H3499, H3516-H3520 [5JN], H3591-H3632 [10JN], H3669, H3670-H3706, H3717 [11JN], H5868 [28JY], E1096 [3JN], E1148 [7JN], E1170 [10JN], E1258 [19JN], E1609 [1AU]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8262 [30SE], H8271-H8278 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5771-H5775 [24JY], H5793, H5794 [25JY], H8180 [30SE]

———Purchaser Road Credit Program funding, H9539 [24OC]

———require allocation of spending reductions to deficit reduction, H5218, H5219 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5062-H5128 [10JY], H5137-H5168 [11JY], H5193, H5214-H5245, H5266-H5272 [15JY], H7592 [18SE], H7717 [23SE], E1404, E1409, E1411 [11JY], E1431 [15JY], E1435, E1440 [16JY], E1457 [17JY], E1472 [22JY], E1496 [23JY], E1681 [8SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9529-H9541 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5049-H5062 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 277), H9506-H9515 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), motion to instruct conferees, H7651-H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), unanimous-consent agreement, H5101 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5347-H5362 [16JY]

———Community Development Financial Institutions Fund contracting practices, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7456-H7480 [17SE], H7753 [24SE], E1710 [10SE], E1831 [24SE], E1865 [25SE], E1876, E1878 [26SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8207-H8216 [30SE], H8698 [8OC], E1914 [2OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7760-H7769 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for surface transportation research and development (H.R. 860), E343 [27FE]

———make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (H.R. 2330), E1617 [1AU]

———mass transit systems funding, H5636 [23JY]

———Transit Formula Grants Program funding, H6725 [3SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5624-H5649 [23JY], H6620 [31JY], E1529 [25JY], E1550 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, H8741-H8752 [9OC], E2023 [21OC], E2064 [23OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration (H. Res. 189), H5622-H5624 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 263), H8737-H8740 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), motion to instruct conferees, H6725 [3SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (H.R. 2571), H8368 [6OC]

———establish Medical Collections Fund, H5310-H5313 [16JY]

———funding, H5607 [23JY], H6336 [30JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5897 [28JY], H7770-H7818 [24SE], H7849-H7907 [25SE], H8003-H8023 [26SE], H8216-H8244 [30SE], H9580 [28OC], H10798 [13NO]-H80232 [26SE], E1858 [25SE], E1873, E1874, E1876, E1879 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1943 [7OC], E2142, E2148 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10918 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—motion to recommit, H10939 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7755-H7759 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10909 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9642-H9655, H9671, H9727 [29OC], E2149 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), unanimous-consent agreement, H7790 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5897 [28JY], H6849-H6890 [4SE], H6924, H6925-H6948 [5SE], H6977-H6999 [8SE], H7016, H7021, H7022, H7023-H7084 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7129-H7182 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206-H7247 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7324-H7351 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7372-H7452 [17SE], H7611 [23SE], H7735, H7736, H7737, H7738 [24SE], E1677 [5SE], E1711, E1723, E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1793, E1795, E1808, E1813 [18SE], E1870 [25SE], E2279 [9NO], E2380, E2392 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), motion to instruct conferees, H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), unanimous-consent agreement, H6667, H6668, H6669 [31JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5096 [10JY], H5181 [14JY], H5251-H5266, H5272-H5290 [15JY], H5309-H5371 [16JY], E1457, E1458 [17JY], E1512 [24JY], E1522 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8669-H8686 [8OC], E1996 [9OC], E2037 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (H. Res. 184), H5247-H5251 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8666-H8669 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to instruct conferees, H6724, H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to recommit, H5369 [16JY]

Disasters: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (H.R. 2446), E1726 [10SE]

Diseases: autism research funding, E1123 [5JN]

———diabetes research funding, H6862 [4SE]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (H.R. 2009), H4228 [24JN], E1298 [23JN]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, H10678 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8752-H8806 [9OC], H10110 [6NO], H10585, H10681-H10763 [12NO], H10775 [13NO], E2028 [21OC], E2081, E2087 [24OC], E2390 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration (H. Res. 264), H8729-H8737, H8740 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 324), H10676-H10681 [12NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), E1886 [29SE], E1971 [8OC]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (H.R. 1797), H3278 [4JN]

———revitalize, H567 [13FE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8426 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8638, H8639 [8OC], H8756, H8759-H8761, H8790-H8806, H8825-H8828 [9OC], H9474, H9482 [23OC], H9732, H9733, H9734 [30OC], H10678 [12NO], E1886 [29SE], E1971 [8OC], E2028 [21OC], E2081, E2087 [24OC]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8780-H8783, H8803, H8804 [9OC], H10678 [12NO], E2087 [24OC]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H8215 [30SE]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (H.R. 1175), E535 [20MR]

———drug-free community grants funding, H7479 [17SE]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H729 [5MR], H3140 [21MY], H3176-H3187 [22MY], E375, E381 [5MR], E1035 [22MY]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), unanimous-consent agreement, H3082 [21MY]

———international narcotics control funding, E1653 [4SE]

———manufacturers' patent exclusivity, E2120 [29OC]

———prohibit funding for studies on the legalization or medicinal use of certain controlled substances, H8022, H8023 [26SE]

———prohibit study for legalization of medicinal use of marijuana, H2773, H2774 [15MY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2249), E1514 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 910), H7298-H7301 [16SE], E1815 [22SE]

Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (H.R. 1732), E1041 [22MY]

Economic Development Administration: establish Office of Economic Development Information (H.R. 2688), E2022 [21OC]

———funding, H7878-H7886 [25SE], E1873 [26SE]

Education: charter schools funding through rescissions in Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Program funding, H7134-H7141 [10SE]

———Comprehensive Regional Assistance Centers funding, H7178, H7179 [10SE]

———distribution of funds, H1396 [10AP]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (H.R. 1203), E558 [21MR]

———Head Start Program: funding, H6868 [4SE]

———Head Start Program funding, H2063 [30AP]

———high-risk youth programs funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7130-H7134 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7168-H7177 [10SE]

———literacy programs funding, H1547 [16AP], H9491 [23OC]

———national policy to improve system, H1030-H1034 [17MR], H2068-H2081 [30AP], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H9847-H9853 [31OC], E317 [26FE]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, H2997 [20MY], H3174 [22MY], H5472-H5478 [17JY], H8636, H8637, H8638 [8OC]

———special education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6986-H6997 [8SE]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6941-H6946 [5SE], H6977-H6986 [8SE], H7022 [9SE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5414-H5440 [17JY], H5496, H5526-H5544 [22JY], E1169 [10JN], E1505 [24JY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), consideration (H. Res. 187), H5413 [17JY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), motion to recommit, H5541 [22JY]

———vocational education funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7129, H7130 [10SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H7287 [16SE], H7495, H7496 [17SE], H7611 [23SE], H7839 [25SE], H8932 [22OC], H9046, H9481-H9487 [23OC], H9503 [24OC], H9628, H9630 [29OC], H9733, H9734, H9781 [30OC], H9804, H9805 [31OC], H10109 [6NO], H10773 [13NO], E1798 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H10774 [13NO], E2210, E2218 [7NO], E2279 [9NO]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9814-H9832 [31OC]

———We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program funding, H7040-H7043 [9SE]

EEOC: funding, H8239 [30SE], H10914 [13NO]

Employment: summer youth jobs program, H3247 [3JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5745-H5775 [24JY], H5793-H5798, H5811 [25JY], E1525, E1528, E1530 [25JY], E1565 [31JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8173-H8184 [30SE], H8267 [1OC], E2385 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5732-H5744 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 254), H8171, H8172 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), motion to instruct conferees, H6725, H6726 [3SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), H8086 [29SE]

EPA: Clean Lakes Program funding, H5326 [16JY]

———Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund funding, H5363 [16JY]

———prohibit importation of polychlorinated biphenyls, H5343-H5345 [16JY]

———Superfund funding, H6724 [3SE]

Eximbank: funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), H1946 [29AP], E623 [10AP]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (H. Res. 125), H1803, H1804 [24AP]

———reform management and financial operations and improve air transportation system, H807-H809 [10MR]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund, H5639 [23JY]

Families and domestic relations: Communities in Schools Program funding, H8712 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

Farm Service Agency: Office of Deputy and Assistant Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs funding, H5688, H5689 [24JY]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H4575, H4592 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

FDA: funding for implementation of regulations concerning tobacco sales to minors, H5378 [16JY]

———personnel funding, H5684, H5726 [24JY]

FEC: funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), H2606, H2614 [14MY], H2691 [15MY]

Federal Bureau of Prisons: funding, H7789 [24SE]

Federal employees: prohibit funding for training sessions relative to condom use, sexual activities, and drug use, E1831 [24SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, H7469-H7471 [17SE]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H2107-H2112 [1MY], H9655, H9656 [29OC]

FEMA: funding, H2762-H2766 [15MY]

———windstorm simulation center funding, H5318 [16JY]

FERC: processing of hydroelectric licenses, H5797 [25JY]

Floods: community development block grant funding to flood States, H2693, H2706, H2708, H2711, H2726-H2728 [15MY]

———disaster assistance to Arizona, H2755 [15MY]

Florida: creation of additional judgeships, H3480 [5JN]

———designation of central Florida as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, H7479 [17SE]

Foreign aid: African Development Fund funding, H6726-H6729 [3SE], E1656 [4SE], E1700 [9SE]

———international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481-H3495 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

———require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

Foreign countries: withhold foreign aid relative to harboring of war criminals, H6357 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5096 [10JY], H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6346-H6402 [30JY], H6678 [31JY], H6726-H6755 [3SE], H6802, H6806, H6808-H6848 [4SE], H7320, H7321 [16SE], H8573 [7OC], H8636 [8OC], E1582 [1AU], E1656, E1657, E1658, E1659, E1660 [4SE], E1674, E1675, E1678 [5SE], E1700 [9SE], E1722 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10668-H10676, H10763 [12NO], E2348 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 323), H10667, H10668 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), corrections in engrossment, H6848 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8502-H8512 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), unanimous-consent agreement, H5750, H5751 [24JY]

Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance, E2078 [24OC]

———authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), H2067 [30AP], E751 [24AP]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5069, H5070, H5073, H5098-H5117 [10JY], E1877 [26SE]

Fort Collins, CO: construction of horno ovens by Americorps participants, H2863 [16MY]

Fort Indiantown Gap, PA: completion of military barracks complex, H4210 [23JN]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: Melaleuca Research and Quarantine Facility funding, H5374 [16JY]

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: restroration, H5076 [10JY]

Galt, CA: low-income housing funding, H5723-H5725 [24JY]

GAO: funding, H5879 [28JY], H5985 [29JY]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations (H.R. 1480), E765 [29AP]

———eliminate forward funding for FEMA, restore Dept. of HUD rental assisted housing funding, and make other nondefense rescissions, H2729-H2732 [15MY]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H1687 [17AP], H2355, H2429 [8MY], H2601, H2606, H2612 [14MY], H2688-H2695, H2712, H2732-H2738 [15MY], H2931 [20MY], H3250 [3JN], H3277, H3279 [4JN], H3533, H3542 [5JN], H3668 [11JN], H3725, H3793 [12JN], H3801-H3803 [16JN], H3887, H3888 [18JN], E671 [16AP], E897 [13MY]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (H.R. 1916), H3832 [17JN], H4138 [23JN], H5991 [29JY], H6723 [3SE]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (H.R. 638), H248 [4FE], H597 [25FE], H1045 [18MR]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H3667, H3668, H3669, H3700 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2428, H2429 [8MY], H2612, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2697-H2775 [15MY], H2860-H2862 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H3173, H3192-H3195 [22MY], H3218, H3248, H3250 [3JN], E897 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3277, H3279, H3280, H3281, H3289, H3290 [4JN], H3480, H3481, H3520-H3544, H3549, H3552 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 146), H2600-H2609 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2687-H2696 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), corrections in engrossment, H2775 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), permission to file conference report, H3291 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3634-H3637 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3583, H3584, H3638, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3649 [10JN], H3665, H3667, H3668 [11JN], H3725 [12JN], H3800-H3803 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1755), H3246 [3JN], H3284 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3722, H3723, H3724, H3725, H3757-H3789, H3792, H3793 [12JN], H4614 [25JN]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (H. Con. Res. 102), H4139, H4147-H4149 [23JN]

———require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (H.R. 1913), H3805 [17JN]

———shutdown relative to budget process, H3665 [11JN], H3792 [12JN], H5409 [17JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

———contractor reporting requirements relative to hiring of veterans, H5966 [29JY]

Great Lakes: zebra mussel infestation research funding, H3875, H3876, H3878-H3880 [18JN]

Health: biomedical research funding (H. Res. 83), E454 [12MR]

———Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund funding, H7320, H7321 [16SE]

———Dept. of Defense/Dept. of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Medical Research Program funding, H5939, H5940 [29JY]

———organ donation awareness programs funding, H7143 [10SE]

———osteoporosis public education campaign funding, H7035 [9SE]

———research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (H.R. 1895), E1207 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: TRIO Upward Bound Program funding, H594 [25FE]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H2934, H2935, H2936, H2991-H2995, H3002-H3006, H3061-H3067 [20MY]

———rescission of contract authority, H2760 [15MY]

Hillsboro, OR: West Side Hillsboro light rail project funding, H5635, H5636 [23JY], H8749 [9OC]

Hillside, NJ: tribute to Urban Enterprise Zone Program, E823 [5MY]

Horticulture: plant genetic conservation program funding (H.R. 570), E180 [6FE]

House of Representatives: use of Reserve Fund, H5893, H5894 [28JY]

House Rules: disclosure requirements for franked mail, H1156 [19MR]

———postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (H. Res. 123), E704 [17AP]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 201), H6303-H6312 [30JY]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10112-H10122 [6NO]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 314), H10586-H10588 [12NO]

Housing: capital and operating grants funding, H2235-H2241 [6MY]

———funding for choice based rental housing and homeownership assistance, H2406-H2408, H2412 [8MY]

———revise income and occupancy levels for public housing developments, H2224-H2232 [6MY]

Houston, TX: funding for Port of Houston improvements, H5743 [24JY]

———Port of Houston improvements funding, H8180 [30SE]

Illinois: Des Plaines River Wetlands Demonstration Project funding, H5755 [24JY], H8181 [30SE]

———Fox River Floodgate Installation Project funding, H8181 [30SE]

———Stoney Creek and Tinley Creek flood control projects funding, H8181 [30SE]

Independence National Historical Park: restoration, H5072 [10JY]

Indian Health Service: diabetes research funding, H9531 [24OC]

Indiana: Northern Indiana South Shore commuter rail line funding, H5632 [23JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, H6885 [4SE]

———funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7143-H7145 [10SE]

———funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6926-H6940 [5SE]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, H2539 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2498-H2541 [13MY], E951, E972 [19MY]

INS: prohibit funding to deport certain crime victims, H8015, H8016 [26SE]

———refund of fees to certain organizations contracted to assist in fingerprinting operation, H8021 [26SE]

———transfer funding to Dept. of Justice Inspector General's office relative to investigation of Citizenship USA Program, H7795, H7796 [24SE], E1879 [26SE]

Institute for Environmental and Human Health: funding, H7848 [25SE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H3871 [18JN], H4415 [25JN], H4948-H5002 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), consideration (H. Res. 179), H4945 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), insert language of S. 858 in lieu, H5413 [17JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), unanimous-consent agreement, H4985 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 858), H5410-H5413 [17JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 858), conference report, H9780 [30OC]

———require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, H4970-H4985 [9JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8285-H8290 [1OC]

———extend (S. 1454), H10586 [12NO]

———extend (S. 1519), H10633-H10638 [12NO]

———reauthorization, E562 [21MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1609), H7453 [17SE], E974 [19MY], E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY], E1610 [1AU]

———tribute to bicyclists for support of bicycle and pedestrian provisions, E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, H7347-H7349 [16SE], H7389 [17SE], H8013, H8014 [26SE], H8134, H8135, H8136 [29SE], E1793 [18SE]

IRS: funding, H8214, H8215 [30SE]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5195-H5213, H5245 [15JY], H5384 [16JY], E1434 [16JY], E1448 [17JY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (H.R. 1747), H3818, H3819 [17JN]

Kentucky: Land Between the Lakes Preserve funding, H5753, H5754 [24JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: limit aid to food assistance distributed by the U.N. or other certified organizations, H5689-H5691 [24JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: allocation of funds, E729 [23AP]

———land acquisition funding, H5074, H5083-H5085 [10JY]

Law enforcement officers: funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (H.R. 804), E249 [13FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H5442 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5868-H5895 [28JY], H5985 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report, H7746-H7754 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5732 [24JY], H5783-H5793 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 238), H7741-H7746 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), motion to instruct conferees, H6755-H6758 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), motion to recommit, H5893, H5894 [28JY]

LIHEAP: funding, H5270 [15JY]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (H.R. 2424), H6923 [5SE]

———repeal and amend Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (H.R. 2649), H9045 [23OC]

———repeal (H.R. 2650), H9045 [23OC]

Louisville, KY: reimbursement for installation of instrument landing system at Standiford Field airport, H5632 [23JY]

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Corridor: funding, E2089 [24OC]

LSC: eligibility for services in cases of domestic violence, H8240 [30SE]

———funding, H7854-H7868, H7907 [25SE]

———implement system of case information disclosure, H8005-H8008 [26SE]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (H.R. 437), E91 [9JA]

Maritime Administration: State maritime academies funding, H8239, H8240 [30SE]

Marsh-Billing National Historic Park: funding, H5087 [10JY]

Medicare: ensure that incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents do not adversely affect rural areas, H7237 [11SE]

———improve quality of dialysis centers, E2282 [9NO]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, H771 [6MR]

Memphis, TN: reconstruction and extension of runway at Memphis International Airport, H8749 [9OC]

Middletown Township, NJ: Belford Ferry project funding, H5634 [23JY]

Milford, CT: Point Beach Project funding, H8178 [30SE]

Motor vehicles: development of dependable, high powered, and economical engines for use in military vehicles, H4210 [23JN]

———improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (H.R. 784), E273, E280 [13FE]

Museum and Library Services Act: technical corrections (S. 1505), H10865-H10867 [13NO]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1819-H1849 [24AP], E639 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), consideration (H. Res. 128), H1802, H1803 [24AP]

———Center for Space Power funding, H5336 [16JY]

———continued operation of the midcourse space experiment satellite, H5326 [16JY]

———Human Space Flight Program funding, H5319, H5320, H5323, H5345 [16JY]

———International Space University funding, H1845, H1846 [24AP]

———minority university research and education programs funding, H1847, H1848 [24AP]

———Mission to Planet Earth Program funding, H1823-H1825, H1834 [24AP], E1458 [17JY]

———treatment of employees relative to agency funding, H1846, H1847 [24AP]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (H.R. 132), E26 [7JA]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations, H5209, H5210 [15JY]

———funding, H7760, H7766, H7767 [24SE]

National Education Funding Support Day: observance, H9851 [31OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H4699 [26JN], H4841, H4845 [8JY], H5049-H5061, H5072, H5073, H5074, H5103, H5114 [10JY], H5139 [11JY], H5193, H5270 [15JY], H7651-H7653 [23SE], H9506-H9508, H9512, H9532, H9534, H9539 [24OC], E667 [15AP], E1244 [18JN], E1404, E1409, E1411 [11JY], E1431 [15JY], E1472 [22JY]

———replace funding with block grants to States, H5142-H5156 [11JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5156-H5168 [11JY], E1431 [15JY], E1472 [22JY]

National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (H.R. 101), E46 [7JA]

National Guard: Child Outreach Program funding, H5940 [29JY]

———military leave policy, H2936 [20MY]

———reduction of personnel, H9605 [28OC]

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: reading education research funding, H6886 [4SE]

National Marine Fisheries Service: Conservation Management and Operations Program funding, H7782 [24SE]

National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit a separate appropriations request to ensure priority funding (H.R. 142), E9 [7JA]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3872-H3889 [18JN], E91 [9JA], E1266, E1269 [19JN]

———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (H. Res. 164), H3871, H3872 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), H10794 [13NO]

National Senior Service Corps: funding, H7246 [11SE]

National Weather Service: funding, H8239 [30SE]

National Women's Business Council: funding, H8240, H8243 [30SE]

———tribute, E1887 [29SE]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (S. 459), H9780 [30OC]

NATO: prohibit funding for expansion not authorized by law, H6750 [3SE]

Navy: authority to enter into long-term charter leases for auxiliary and naval support vessels built in U.S. shipyards, H4046, H4047, H4048 [19JN]

New Jersey: Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge funding, E1440 [16JY]

New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Center: Performing Arts Center funding (S. 1417), H10867, H10868 [13NO]

New York, NY: restoration of Ellis Island buildings, H5075 [10JY]

NIH: funding, H6864 [4SE]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7789 [24SE], H7886-H7889, H7907 [25SE], E1877 [26SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H1804-H1808 [24AP], E625 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (H. Res. 127), H1801 [24AP]

———funding, H8242 [30SE], H10936 [13NO]

NLRB: adjust employer business activity threshold relative to jurisdiction of labor disputes, H7239-H7246 [11SE]

NOAA: Climate Research Program funding, H7785 [24SE]

———non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7892-H7896 [25SE]

———Northwest Emergency Assistance Program funding, H8022 [26SE]

———pfiesteria piscicida research funding, H7790 [24SE], H7892-H7896 [25SE], E1876 [26SE]

———Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere Observing System Program funding, H7785 [24SE], E1874 [26SE]

North Carolina: Emergency Watershed Program funding, H2712 [15MY]

North Kingstown, RI: Quonset Point-Davisville Project funding, E1529 [25JY]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1808-H1819 [24AP], E623 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), consideration (H. Res. 126), H1802 [24AP]

———funding relative to awarding of grants, H5322-H5325 [16JY]

———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1814-H1818 [24AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8874-H8882 [21OC], E2122 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2407), E2122 [29OC]

Office of U.S. Trade Representative: increase funding to research and study laws affected by trade negotiations, H7870-H7877 [25SE]

Ohio: cleanup of brownfield sites, H5757 [24JY]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide for Federal-State performance partnerships, consolidate nutrition programs, and extend authorizations of appropriations (H.R. 1671), E986 [20MY]

———funding, H6940, H6941 [5SE]

OMB: Congressional Review Act implementation funding, H7466 [17SE]

Omnibus consolidated legislation: making technical corrections (H.J. Res. 25), H75, H76 [9JA]

OPIC: funding, H6360, H6362-H6372 [30JY]

———reimbursement by Palestinian Authority for improper use of monetary authority, H6829, H6830 [4SE]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Drug Courts Program, H8163 [30SE]

OSHA: Compliance Assistance Program funding, H6998, H6999 [8SE], H7024, H7025-H7029 [9SE]

Palestine Broadcasting Corp.: funding, H8014, H8015 [26SE]

Power resources: fossil energy research and development funding, H5123-H5126 [10JY]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act: extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (H.R. 1553), H4149, H4150 [23JN], E876 [8MY]

Public housing: tenant-based assistance funding relative to replacement of demolished units, H5326-H5328 [16JY]

Public lands: funding for protection and restoration, E505 [18MR]

———Payment In Lieu of Taxes Program funding, H5073, H5077-H5082 [10JY]

———preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, H3540 [5JN]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (H.R. 1430), E735 [24AP]

Radio Free Asia: funding, H3322 [4JN]

Rainsville, AL: funding for rebuilding municipal buildings destroyed by tornado, H2769 [15MY]

Roads and highways: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I-71 corridor project funding, H5636 [23JY]

———funding for repairs to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, H8748 [9OC]

———funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (H.R. 1657), E957 [19MY]

———funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (H.R. 1131), E515 [19MR]

———funding for States to maintain roads to and across Federal lands (H.R. 1700), E994 [21MY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, H8751 [9OC], H10637 [12NO]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H2258, H2260, H2261 [7MY], H2706 [15MY], H3176 [22MY], H5635 [23JY], E861 [7MY]

Rochester, NY: Susan B. Anthony House restoration funding, H5089, H5090 [10JY]

Rural Outreach Grant Program: funding, H7083 [9SE]

San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: extend, H2752, H2754 [15MY], H3541 [5JN]

San Mateo County, CA: repair or reconstruction of Highway 1 at Devil's Slide, H2713 [15MY]

SBA: reauthorize programs (S. 1139), H8807, H8808 [9OC]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), insert language of H.R. 2261 in lieu, H8113 [29SE]

———Small Business Development Center Program funding, H7790 [24SE]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY], H5938, H5968 [29JY], H6827-H6829 [4SE]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research, H3724 [12JN]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (H.R. 922), H713 [4MR]

Sea Grant International Program: funding, H3884, H3886 [18JN]

SEC: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1262), H8084-H8086 [29SE], H8297 [1OC]

Ships and vessels: regulations relative to double-hulled oil tankers, H4211 [23JN], E1393 [10JY]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget, H814 [11MR]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, H314-H321 [5FE], H644, H660 [26FE]

———trust funds' solvency, H773 [6MR]

———use of Federal revenues under existing cap to pay back trust funds, H9479 [23OC]

Space policy: reusable launch vehicle funding, H5821 [25JY]

———Russian participation in space station program, H1822, H1823, H1844, H1845 [24AP]

———space station program funding, H1370 [9AP], H1819-H1843 [24AP], H5249, H5261, H5263 [15JY], H5321 [16JY], H5822 [25JY], H7823 [24SE], H8668, H8681 [8OC]

State Student Incentive Grant Program: funding, H7083 [9SE]

States: establish demonstration projects to develop kinship care programs and require notification of adult relative caregivers (H.R. 1452), E745 [24AP]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: funding formula for States, H6986 [8SE]

Supreme Court: decision on line-item veto, H4661 [26JN]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (H.R. 755), E280 [13FE]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, H5831 [28JY], H6340 [30JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (H.R. 1364), E1322 [25JN]

———prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8009-H8013 [26SE], H8242 [30SE]

Trade and Development Agency: funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H7354 [16SE], H7607 [23SE], E1905 [2OC]

———inclusion of welfare-to-work provisions in public works legislation, E1905 [2OC]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 4), E35 [7JA], E85 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2648-H2652, H2656 [14MY]

Travis AFB, CA: Travis VA Hospital funding, H8683 [8OC]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (H.R. 603), E160 [5FE]

———phase out Federal funding (H.R. 677), E215 [11FE]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, H8024 [26SE], H10914, H10935, H10937 [13NO]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (H. Con. Res. 40), E404 [6MR]

———management and budget reform, H3340, H3341, H3352, H3353 [4JN]

———withhold payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities, H7900-H7904 [25SE], E1879 [26SE]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1272), H1753-H1757 [23AP], E625 [10AP]

U.S.-Mexico Foundation: funding, H5322 [16JY]

University of the District of Columbia: law school funding, H8790 [9OC]

Utah: funding for housing of athletes during Olympic games, H8811 [9OC]

Veterans: funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, H2618 [14MY], H2750 [15MY], H6966 [8SE], H7145 [10SE], H7202 [11SE], H7484 [17SE], E1711 [10SE], E1808 [18SE]

———health care programs funding, H5273-H5277 [15JY], H5366, H5367 [16JY]

———homeless veterans' reintegration projects funding, H6866, H6868, H6869 [4SE]

Virgin Islands: land acquisition funding for Salt River National Park and Virgin Islands National Park, H9531 [24OC]

Weapons: demining programs funding, H6352, H6353 [30JY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H3806 [17JN], H5135 [11JY], H8169 [30SE], E1667 [5SE]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, E2180 [4NO]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (H.R. 2459), E1809 [18SE]

———U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, H7838 [25SE]

Weather: El Nino research funding, H7891 [25SE]

WIC: funding, H1798 [24AP], H1916, H1958, H1959, H1962, H1966 [29AP], H2009, H2011, H2012, H2060, H2063, H2082 [30AP], H2098, H2102 [1MY], H2258, H2260, H2261, H2262 [7MY], H2353, H2354, H2355, H2430 [8MY], H2496, H2497, H2498, H2568 [13MY], H2596, H2597, H2601-H2608, H2613, H2615, H2657 [14MY], H2685, H2686, H2687, H2708, H2709, H2711, H2714, H2715-H2722, H2746, H2779 [15MY], H2796, H2861 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H5553-H5560 [22JY], H5652 [23JY], H5672-H5677, H5727 [24JY], E854 [6MY], E878 [8MY], E909 [13MY]

———funding through rescissions of NASA funding, H2613 [14MY]

Wilmington, NC: Cape Fear River development project funding, H8182 [30SE]

Women: research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (H.R. 1571), E873 [8MY]

———temporomandibular jaw disorder research and treatment funding, H1967 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

Africa Crisis Response Initiative: funding, S7633 [17JY]

Agriculture: food, animal, and plant genome research strategy, S11374, S11375 [29OC]

———limitation of Federal crop insurance to family farmers, S7908-S7911 [23JY]

———modify conditions for issuance of cotton user marketing certificates, S7901 [23JY]

———precision agriculture research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7902-S7911, S7920, S7925 [23JY]

———research programs funding, S7895 [23JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: corrections to Senate report, S7896 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651-S8655 [2SE], S8677-S8682 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S10817 [9OC], S11335-S11339 [29OC], S11398, S11494 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 167), S11335 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, S8482 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7893-S7896, S7898-S7946 [23JY], S7987-S8004 [24JY], S8623 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), unanimous-consent agreement, S7924, S7934 [23JY]

AID: funding, S9690 [18SE]

———Gorgas Memorial Institute tuberculosis initiative funding, S7583 [16JY]

Air Force: funding for passenger safety modifications, S7442 [15JY]

Airport Improvement Program: funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

Alvin, IL: replacement of Gaumer Bridge, S4182 [8MY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S4982-S4984, S4996 [22MY], S8421, S8467, S8468, S8477 [31JY], S10754, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), S11898 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S4428, S4479 [14MY], S12683-S12689 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 961), S7739 [17JY]

———creation of reserve fund, S4996 [22MY]

———funding, S6691, S6692 [27JN]

———labor disputes, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———tax credits, S8493 [31JY]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding, S10772 [9OC]

———funding (S. 182), S640 [22JA]

Armed Forces: increase number of years of active commission service provided for mandatory retirement of generals and admirals, S6889 [7JY]

———initiate use of Multitechnology Automated Reader Card, S6904-S6906 [7JY]

———maintain certain Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units at current force structure level, S6886 [7JY]

———National Guard and Reserve components funding, S5305-S5309 [5JN], S11809, S11836 [6NO]

———use of Tricare System under the military health care system, S11808 [6NO]

Arts and humanities: improve and extend the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (S. 1020), S7488-S7503 [15JY]

Atlanta, GA: funding for construction of commuter runway at Hartsfield International Airport, S8253, S8254 [29JY]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO], S12495 [10NO]

———reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), conditional sequential referral, S8674 [2SE]

Aviation: alternatives to excise tax system, S5037 [23MY]

Bakersfield, CA: sale of Federal building by GSA, S10998 [22OC]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (S. 1144), S8725-S8728 [3SE]

BIA: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4097 [7MY]

———funding, S9330 [15SE]

———funding to combat gang violence through rescissions in Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding, S9563-S9571 [18SE]

———Marty Indian School funding, S9616 [18SE]

———tribal fishing resources management funding, S9618 [18SE]

BLM: Wild Horse and Burro Management Program funding, S11270 [28OC]

BLS: funding, S9108, S9109 [11SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7196-S7201 [10JY], S7240-S7243, S7245-S7248 [11JY]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4077-S4079, S4082-S4089 [7MY], S7194-S7201 [10JY], S9940-S9942, S9945-S9947, S9949-S9952 [25SE]

———U.S. military intervention, S2722 [20MR], S6885 [7JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S2562 [19MR], S4576-S4579 [15MY], S12681, S12682 [13NO]

Brooklyn, NY: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. funding, S7853 [22JY]

Brown University: Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology relocation funding, S8509 [31JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S985 [5FE], S1050 [6FE], S1145-S1147 [10FE], S2779-S2781 [7AP], S2808, S2818 [8AP], S3867-S3870 [1MY], S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3977, S3981, S3982, S3985 [6MY], S4278 [9MY], S4655 [16MY], S4669, S4688 [19MY]

———allocation of future revenue windfalls to tax or deficit reduction, S6678, S6679 [27JN]

———allow use of accumulated surplus under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1704-S1708, S1721 [27FE], S1892 [4MR]

———amend process rules, S6438-S6440 [26JN], S6680, S6681 [27JN]

———balance, S571 [21JA], S2230-S2232 [13MR], S2610, S2626, S2630, S2726 [20MR], S2779-S2781 [7AP], S3154-S3167 [15AP], S3303-S3308 [17AP], S4938, S4969-S4973, S4986 [22MY], S5335 [5JN], S6030-S6037 [20JN], S6476 [26JN], S7092 [9JY], S8468 [31JY], S9193, S9194 [11SE]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, S2054 [10MR], S2169 [12MR]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals relative to Medicare, S3397 [22AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, S122, S125, S135 [21JA], S585 [22JA], S839, S848 [30JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S136, S552-S555 [21JA], S713-S715 [28JA], S830 [30JA], S985-S991, S994-S1015 [5FE], S1057-S1072, S1079-S1099 [6FE], S1119-S1124, S1126-S1130, S1140-S1143 [7FE], S1147-S1151, S1152-S1187 [10FE], S1203-S1212, S1219-S1223 [11FE], S1252, S1254, S1255-S1265, S1268-S1296, S1331-S1336 [12FE], S1340-S1346, S1349-S1353, S1358-S1366, S1368, S1372-S1375 [13FE], S1448-S1468 [24FE], S1495-S1518, S1525-S1547 [25FE], S1593-S1649 [26FE], S1689-S1726 [27FE], S1782, S1787 [28FE], S1808, S1810-S1815, S1818-S1826 [3MR], S1847-S1922, S1933 [4MR], S1939, S1999, S2000 [5MR], S2166-S2171 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S922 [4FE], S1099 [6FE], S1181 [10FE], S1223 [11FE], S1418 [13FE], S1459 [24FE], S1516, S1537, S1547 [25FE], S1606 [26FE], S1698, S1728 [27FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 12), S758-S767 [28JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 13), S767 [28JA]

———decrease discretionary spending in proportion to revenue shortfall if projected revenues are not met, S4739-S4741 [20MY]

———eliminate tax cuts and spending increases to achieve balanced budget, S4741-S4745 [20MY], S4875 [21MY], S4935 [22MY]

———eliminate tax cuts to achieve balanced budget, S4956-S4959, S4985 [22MY]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (S. 261), S961, S965, S966 [4FE], S12547-S12549 [13NO]

———funding for children's programs, S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3978 [6MY]

———line-item veto, S8420 [31JY]

———maintain balanced budget after the year 2001, S4980, S4981, S4987 [22MY]

———mandatory spending, S4831 [21MY]

———prohibit payment of mandatory spending increases through tax increases, S6675 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S6401, S6557 [26JN], S6778, S6780, S6782, S6784, S6786 [27JN], S7092 [9JY], S7426 [14JY], S7738 [17JY], S8172, S8175-S8180 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8208-S8213, S8215, S8216, S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8314-S8355 [30JY], S8386-S8410, S8449, S8485, S8493-S8498, S8503, S8513-S8515 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8207 [29JY], S8352 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), insert language of S. 947 in lieu, S6144 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), printing of Senate amendment, S6667 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), S8482 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6017-S6019, S6047 [20JN], S6049-S6056, S6058-S6072, S6075-S6094 [23JN], S6105-S6182 [24JN], S6290-S6299, S6301-S6332 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), indefinitely postponed, S6386 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), unanimous-consent agreement, S6144, S6181 [24JN]

———require 60-vote supermajority to increase public debt and require President to submit balanced budgets, S6677, S6678 [27JN]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending, S5033, S5089-S5091 [23MY]

———requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1690-S1698 [27FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S5065, S5087, S5089-S5091, S5095, S5097-S5100 [23MY], S5271 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5326-S5339 [5JN], S5441-S5443 [10JN], S6785 [27JN], S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), insert language of S. Con. Res. 27 in lieu, S5054 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 17), S2716-S2718 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4716-S4745, S4777 [20MY], S4782-S4849, S4851-S4876, S4911, S4920, S4921 [21MY], S4925-S4999 [22MY], S5023-S5066 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), amendments withdrawn en bloc, S4989 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S4873, S4875 [21MY], S4984 [22MY]

———strike reliance on estimates and receipts from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1448-S1459 [24FE]

———target tax cut benefits towards middle-class families, S4875 [21MY]

———time requirement for State ratification of balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1701-S1703, S1721 [27FE]

———treatment of any future unified budget surpluses (S. Res. 142), S11600 [3NO]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of economic emergencies, S1083-S1086, S1088, S1093, S1095 [6FE], S1166-S1187 [10FE]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of war, threat to national security, or economic emergency, S1607-S1619, S1622-S1625, S1627, S1628 [26FE]

Burlington County, NJ: conveyance of certain lands from Fort Dix, S7251 [11JY]

California: bus programs funding, S8311, S8312 [30JY]

———environmental restoration for the Salton Sea region, S9622 [18SE], S11218-S11221 [27OC]

California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: U.S. participation, S4992 [22MY]

Camden, NJ: Cooper Hospital Trauma Reduction Initiative funding, S8077 [24JY]

CCC: funding for computers, S8654, S8655 [2SE]

Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West: funding, S5739 [17JN], S5924 [18JN]

Centers for Disease Control: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funding, S9111 [11SE]

Charlotte, NC: Mecklenburg County streambank stabilization and restoration project funding, S7479 [15JY]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs, S5036 [23MY]

———ensure mental health parity in block grants to States providing health insurance for uninsured children, S6150, S6151 [24JN]

———exempt budget outlays impacting education, nutrition, and health care programs from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1008-S1010 [5FE], S1156-S1166 [10FE], S1203-S1210 [11FE], S1296 [12FE]

———funding for school transfers for victims of violent crime, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Head Start Program, child nutrition programs, and school construction projects, S4973, S4975-S4977 [22MY], S5031, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4732-S4738 [20MY]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (S. 19), S129, S352 [21JA], S3410 [22AP]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S2644 [20MR], S3244 [16AP], S6165-S6167 [24JN], S6293, S6317, S6318, S6350 [25JN], S6434-S6437, S6455 [26JN], S7223 [10JY], S8329, S8341 [30JY], S8389, S8392, S8402, S8469 [31JY], S8923 [8SE], S8951, S8990-S8993 [9SE]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 435), S2223-S2225 [13MR]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3063 [10AP], S3410 [22AP]

———set standards for benefits and deductibles/copayments for block grants to provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6149, S6150 [24JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1259), S10429 [6OC]

———extend Reserve affiliation agreement bonus, S6888, S6889 [7JY]

Coastal Heritage Trail Route: authorizing appropriations (S. 1016), S7423 [14JY]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary staff, S8248 [29JY]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): additional funding (S. 378), S1775 [27FE], S1779 [28FE]

———authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2057-S2078 [10MR], S2096-S2109, S2113-S2125 [11MR]

———authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), unanimous-consent agreement, S2103, S2108 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2057-S2078 [10MR], S2096-S2109, S2113-S2125 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), S1928 [4MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures for consultants (S. Res. 138), S11168 [23OC]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate): authorizing supplemental expenditures (S. Res. 126), S10244 [30SE]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 54), S1418 [13FE], S2104, S2105 [11MR]

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: funding, S8081 [24JY]

Congress: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1708-S1721 [27FE], S1892 [4MR]

———funding for program of studies relative to science and technology issues, S7593 [16JY]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 1182), S9426 [16SE]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 647), S3675 [24AP]

Conservation of energy: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (S. 1375), S11769-S11771 [5NO]

Constitutional amendments: grant the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (S.J. Res. 28), S3686 [24AP]

Continuing: making, S3701 [25AP]

———making (H.J. Res. 94), S10204 [30SE]

———making (H.J. Res. 94), unanimous-consent agreement, S10183 [29SE], S10196 [30SE]

———making (H.J. Res. 97), S10918, S10927-S10937 [22OC], S11015, S11033 [23OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 105), S12437 [10NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 106), unanimous-consent agreement, S12668 [13NO]

Cooperative State Research, Extension, and Education Service: buildings and facilities account funding, S7944 [23JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: America Reads initiative funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY], S7970 [23JY]

———funding, S5634 [12JN]

Corps of Engineers: repair and restoration work on James River, S4080, S4085 [7MY]

———repair and restoration work on San Joaquin River, S4095 [7MY]

Correctional institutions: payment of special masters for civil actions concerning prison conditions, S8226, S8227 [29JY]

Courts: constitutionality of line-item veto, S2996, S3001 [10AP]

———reauthorize arbitration programs (S. 996), S7011 [8JY], S8528 [31JY], S10243 [30SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S4307, S4309, S4315 [12MY]

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: funding, S9316 [15SE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3249-S3266 [16AP]

———prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1300-S1305 [12FE], S1729 [27FE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5904-S5918, S5920 [18JN], S5980 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S7044-S7048, S7074-S7078 [9JY], S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802, S11808, S11810-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———utilization of savings relative to base closure process, S7277 [11JY]

Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act: reauthorize (S. 1462), S12128 [8NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Business and Industry Program funding, S7942, S7943 [23JY]

———expand School Breakfast Program (S. 1396), S11879 [6NO]

———Extension Service training project funding, S7992 [24JY]

———funding for fusarium head blight and vomitoxin research, S11398 [30OC]

———Market Access Program funding, S7925-S7929 [23JY]

———Outreach Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers funding relative to civil rights investigative unit, S7988-S7991 [24JY]

———reform information technology systems (S. 805), S5119 [23MY]

———Resource Conservation and Development Council funding, S11339 [29OC]

———Risk Management Agency funding relative to administration of crop insurance program, S7899-S7901 [23JY]

———Rural Housing Service funding, S7898, S7899 [23JY]

———School Breakfast Program funding, S7938-S7941 [23JY], S7987, S7988 [24JY]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (S. 1325), S11292-S11294 [28OC]

———Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Technology funding, S8220 [29JY]

———implementation of management reforms, S938 [4FE]

———People's Lodge project funding, S12192 [8NO]

Dept. of Defense: Air Force Reentry Vehicle Applications Program funding, S7202, S7203 [10JY]

———allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, S7188 [10JY]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (S. 1387), S11872 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1673), S4429 [14MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5811 [17JN], S5903-S5921 [18JN], S5979 [19JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5935 [18JN], S5956-S5959, S5978 [19JN], S6019-S6024, S6026, S6027 [20JN], S6786 [27JN], S6877-S6906, S6925 [7JY], S6960-S6970, S6974-S6989 [8JY], S7038, S7042-S7052, S7054-S7113, S7127 [9JY], S7131-S7205 [10JY], S7227-S7284 [11JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), correct errors in engrossment, S7428 [14JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), unanimous-consent agreement, S7160, S7183, S7184, S7189 [10JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction (S. 451), S2358 [17MR]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), S7431 [15JY], S7739 [17JY], S7744 [21JY], S7946, S7947 [23JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11317-S11321, S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11396, S11495 [30OC], S11511, S11512, S11542 [31OC], S11612 [3NO], S11799-S11844, S11846 [6NO], S12532 [13NO]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report—corrections in enrollment, S11570 [31OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S11322 [29OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), insert language of S. 936 in lieu, S7283 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections (S. 1507), S12480 [10NO]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 64), S11844 [6NO]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 450), S2358 [17MR]

———Aviation Officer Retention Bonus Program funding, S11807 [6NO]

———bioassay testing of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service, S6962 [8JY]

———Brillant Antitank Munition funding, S11816 [6NO]

———chemical and biological weapons research funding, S7739 [17JY]

———Chiropractic Health Care Demonstration Project extension, S6976 [8JY], S7254 [11JY]

———Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative funding, S4193, S4194 [8MY]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11320, S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———Contracted Training Flight Services Program funding, S7270 [11JY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6877-S6885, S6891-S6893 [7JY], S6965-S6967, S6974, S6987 [8JY], S7110 [9JY], S7204 [10JY], S7250 [11JY], S7404 [14JY]

———costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (S. Res. 80), S3852 [30AP]

———Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding, S9952-S9955 [25SE]

———CVN-77 nuclear aircraft carrier funding, S7249, S7250 [11JY]

———defense system state of readiness, S8224 [29JY]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S10777, S10800-S10804 [9OC], S11024-S11027 [23OC], S11183, S11213 [24OC], S11410-S11434 [30OC], S12693 [13NO]

———eye safety requirements at small arms firing ranges, S6887, S6888 [7JY]

———Facial Recognition Technology Program funding, S7276 [11JY]

———federally funded research and development centers funding, S12532 [13NO]

———funding, S4777 [20MY]

———funding of bioassay testing of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service, S7103 [9JY]

———Hydrocarbon Fuel Tagging Program funding, S7443 [15JY]

———increase Navy and Air Force flying hours funding through reductions in Space-Based Laser Program funding, S7179-S7182, S7186-S7189 [10JY], S7231-S7233 [11JY]

———joint service core research program to develop a prototype hybrid integrated sensor array for chemical and biological point detection, S7405 [14JY]

———limit compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts, S7169-S7179, S7184, S7185 [10JY], S7744 [21JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7814-S7823 [22JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report, S9443-S9447 [17SE]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9433 [16SE]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), unanimous-consent agreement, S7808 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9940-S9957, S9963 [25SE], S10240 [30SE], S10759-S10761 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, unanimous-consent agreement, S9925 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7401-S7413, S7415-S7420 [14JY], S7436-S7459, S7485 [15JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), unanimous-consent agreement, S7420 [14JY]

———Maritime Technology Program funding, S7438-S7440 [15JY]

———matching disbursements, S3983, S3984 [6MY], S5947 [18JN]

———matching of disbursements to particular obligations, S7407 [14JY]

———medium tactical vehicles multiyear procurement contracts, S7275 [11JY]

———military housing funding, S1779-S1782 [28FE]

———Multitechnology Integration in Mixed-Mode Electronics Project funding, S7275 [11JY]

———New Jersey military bases funding, S9446 [17SE]

———Picatinny Arsenal software engineering center funding, S7821 [22JY]

———procurement of recycled copier paper, S6978 [8JY]

———reform accounting and internal controls, S695 [28JA], S1265-S1267 [12FE]

———require study of alternative chemical weapons disposal methods, S6985, S6986 [8JY], S7431 [15JY]

———School of the Americas funding, S7533, S7590 [16JY]

———streamline procurement procedures relative to the purchase of computer equipment, S6979 [8JY]

———study cost savings and need for base closures, S7067-S7083, S7088-S7090 [9JY]

———submarine development and manufacturing funding, S9942, S9955 [25SE]

———tactical fighter aircraft programs funding, S7228-S7231, S7233, S7254 [11JY]

———terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program (S. 520), S2841-S2844 [8AP]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S6968 [8JY], S7054-S7056, S7083-S7085 [9JY]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Education to use for student financial aid programs, S6968, S6969 [8JY]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for veterans' health care programs, S6964 [8JY], S7144-S7145, S7160-S7163, S7182 [10JY]

———unfunded priorities lists of the military services, S3266 [16AP]

———Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences funding, S7252 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: certification of funds used for students and educators, S8912 [8SE]

———music education funding, S9112 [11SE]

———national testing standards, S8697-S8701 [3SE], S8779, S8793 [4SE], S8916 [8SE], S8942-S8945, S8995 [9SE], S9101-S9105, S9107 [11SE], S10930-S10937 [22OC], S11246 [28OC], S11852-S11854 [6NO], S12089 [8NO]

———national testing standards (S. 1215), S9894 [24SE], S10995 [22OC]

———national testing standards (S. 1263), S10479 [7OC]

———Office of Tribal Colleges and Universities funding, S9113 [11SE]

———provide training and assistance to protect victims of and witnesses to violence at elementary and secondary schools, S8911 [8SE]

———State Student Incentive Grant Program funding, S8905-S8908 [8SE]

Dept. of Energy: community assistance payments to Los Alamos County, NM, S7234-S7236 [11JY]

———Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research funding, S7478 [15JY]

———environmental restoration projects funding, S7281 [11JY]

———Fast Flux Test Facility funding, S7097 [9JY]

———Hanford Tank Waste Remediation System Project privatization funding, S6959 [8JY], S7252 [11JY]

———Hispanic Outreach Initiative participation in national security activities, S7187 [10JY]

———Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory funding, S3096 [14AP]

———Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program funding, S6892 [7JY], S7110 [9JY], S7204 [10JY]

———nuclear weapons stockpile management funding, S7466-S7471 [15JY]

———Office of General Counsel staffing levels, S7478 [15JY]

———recovery of cleanup costs under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, S5985-S5989 [19JN]

———solar and renewable energy funding, S7478 [15JY]

———Technology Development Program funding, S11816 [6NO]

———transfer of Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program to Corps of Engineers, S10301 [1OC]

———use of certain Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities, S6293, S6294 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: adoption opportunities programs funding, S8904 [8SE], S9011 [9SE]

———Community Schools Program funding, S9114 [11SE]

———funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

———radioactive iodine-133 related thyroid cancer study funding, S9110 [11SE]

———refugee and entrant assistance funding, S8915, S8916 [8SE]

———refugee and entrant assistance funding (S. 1161), S9091 [10SE]

———Rural Health Transition Grant Program funding, S9109 [11SE]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, S9109, S9114, S9115 [11SE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S7853, S7854 [22JY]

———Community Development Financial Institutions Fund funding, S7854 [22JY]

———Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program funding, S7848, S7849 [22JY]

———Drug Elimination Grant Program funding, S7849 [22JY]

———economic development intiative grants, S10745 [9OC]

———implementation of management reforms, S925 [4FE]

———low-income housing preservation funding, S7852, S7853 [22JY]

———Native American Housing Block Grant Program oversight, S10735 [9OC]

———Native American Housing Block Grants Program oversight, S7844 [22JY]

———self-help homeownership program funding, S7850 [22JY]

———Youthbuild Program funding, S7853 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: require States to create a board of experts on sexual predators, S8219, S8220 [29JY]

———U.S. Border Patrol funding, S8019 [24JY]

———Violence Institute funding, S8081 [24JY]

Dept. of Labor: Community Employment Alliance funding request, S9115 [11SE], S12091 [8NO]

———telephone-access job search system funding, S9113 [11SE]

Dept. of State: capital investment and infrastructure funding, S8034, S8035 [24JY]

———diplomatic facilities funding in the People's Republic of China, S5760 [17JN]

———funding, S1053 [6FE], S4911-S4913 [21MY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5924, S5925, S5937, S5939, S5944 [18JN], S8222 [29JY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), insert language of S. 903 in lieu, S5765 [17JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5655-S5662, S5666-S5688 [16JN], S5722-S5789 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior: Allegheny National Forest projects funding, S9619 [18SE]

———Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7471-S7477 [15JY]

———deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (S. 440), S2280-S2282 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9167-S9192 [11SE], S9248 [12SE], S9303-S9332 [15SE], S9363-S9375, S9385-S9406 [16SE], S9440-S9443, S9448-S9501 [17SE], S9532-S9627 [18SE], S9731-S9734 [19SE], S9802, S9805 [23SE], S9847 [24SE], S10822 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11253-S11275 [28OC], S11569 [31OC], S11788 [5NO], S12628, S12651 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11234 [27OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), unanimous-consent agreement, S9441, S9479 [17SE]

———reallocation of appropriations for Federal land acquisitions and exchanges, S11268 [28OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S10245-S10253, S10292 [1OC], S10490 [7OC], S11369 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), unanimous-consent agreement, S10243 [30SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7652-S7669, S7689 [17JY], S7746, S7747, S7763-S7765 [21JY], S7785-S7803 [22JY], S7969 [23JY], S9691 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization, S11813 [6NO]

———Aviation Insurance Program authorization (S. 1193), S9801 [23SE], S12207 [8NO]

———mass transit systems funding, S8252 [29JY]

———mass transit systems funding (S. 764), S4680 [19MY], S4771 [20MY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), S8311, S8312 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, S10751-S10758 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1048), S8180-S8185 [28JY], S8223, S8249-S8258 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding, S7827 [22JY], S8106 [24JY]

———funding for National Cemetery at Fort Sill, S12519 [13NO]

———funding for VA hospitals and clinics in Northern California, S10747 [9OC]

———Health Professional Scholarship Program funding, S12494 [10NO]

———medical facility projects funding, S12494 [10NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8007-S8087 [24JY], S8157 [25JY], S8211, S8213-S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8628 [31JY], S10305 [1OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), unanimous-consent agreement, S8066, S8067 [24JY], S8207 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), S10265 [1OC], S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, S12554-S12559, S12662-S12667 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12662 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), S9781 [23SE], S10282 [1OC], S11246 [28OC], S11370 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12082-S12095 [8NO], S12630 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12074 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8632-S8640, S8643, S8646-S8648, S8650, S8655 [2SE], S8685 [3SE], S8772, S8785-S8790, S8792-S8819 [4SE], S8898-S8924 [8SE], S8942-S8952, S8958-S8971, S8989-S9013 [9SE], S9033-S9059, S9062-S9078 [10SE], S9097-S9133, S9195 [11SE], S9244 [12SE], S9450, S9503, S9529 [17SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S8850 [5SE], S9043, S9071, S9072 [10SE], S9507 [17SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: administration of EPA State and tribal assistance grant accounts, S3993 [6MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), S7856, S7857 [22JY], S7970, S7972 [23JY], S8106 [24JY], S10267 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10733-S10751 [9OC], S12519 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10733 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), insert language of S. 1034 in lieu, S7856 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7752-S7763, S7765 [21JY], S7803-S7812, S7823-S7857 [22JY]

Disasters: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4847 [21MY]

———assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4181, S4182, S4184-S4190 [8MY]

———development of catastrophic natural disaster relief programs, S7825 [22JY]

Diseases: funding for affordable drug program for the terminally ill, S7849 [22JY]

———increase funding for breast cancer research (S. 67), S447 [21JA]

———tuberculosis prevention programs funding, S7532 [16JY]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, S10261 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), S12511 [12NO], S12514, S12658 [13NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), S9868-S9874, S9877 [24SE], S9914-S9940, S9960-S9962 [25SE], S10151, S10152 [29SE], S10185-S10204, S10208, S10211-S10216, S10222-S10225 [30SE], S10257-S10264, S10272-S10274 [1OC], S10317 [3OC], S10467-S10474, S10490 [7OC], S12103, S12116 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), unanimous-consent agreement, S9877 [24SE], S10216 [30SE]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (S. 847), S5362-S5367 [5JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9716, S9717 [19SE], S9869, S9871 [24SE], S9914-S9940, S9962 [25SE], S10151, S10152 [29SE], S10185-S10195 [30SE], S10259 [1OC]

———use of local revenues to fund full reproductive health services for women, S12511 [12NO]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S10292 [1OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5945-S5947 [18JN], S5960 [19JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2920-S2925 [9AP], S3314 [17AP]

———methamphetamine control initiative funding, S8076, S8077 [24JY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S5701 [16JN], S8524-S8526 [31JY]

Education: charter schools funding, S8786-S8788 [4SE]

———children's literacy programs funding, S9064-S9066 [10SE]

———clarify obligation to provide free educational services to children with disabilities under a certain age, S4301 [12MY]

———early childhood development programs funding, S8778 [4SE]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1111), S8572 [31JY]

———Head Start Program funding, S9053-S9058, S9063 [10SE]

———Head Start Program initiative for toddlers and infants funding, S9112 [11SE]

———national policy to improve system, S8634, S8637 [2SE]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4852-S4860 [21MY], S4926-S4938 [22MY], S7663 [17JY]

———special education funding limits, S4301-S4319 [12MY], S4401, S4402, S4406 [14MY]

———student loan programs, S5033, S5034 [23MY]

———voucher program to provide school choice, S11492 [30OC]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (S. 1261), S10477 [7OC]

Endangered Species: Blue Pike Study funding, S9617 [18SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, S10181 [29SE], S10217-S10222 [30SE], S10301 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10214 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), insert language of S. 1004 in lieu, S8175 [28JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7459-S7485 [15JY], S7537-S7539, S7584 [16JY], S7738 [17JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), unanimous-consent agreement, S7476, S7480 [15JY], S7532 [16JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), S10243 [30SE], S12657 [13NO]

———extend certain programs (S. 417), S2086 [10MR], S6788-S6790 [27JN]

EPA: airborne particulate matter research funding, S10740, S10741, S10751 [9OC]

———Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board funding, S7851, S7852 [22JY]

———funding, S7851 [22JY]

———particulate matter research funding, S7845, S7846 [22JY]

Everett, WA: funding for terminal automated radar display and information system for Paine Field Airport, S8257 [29JY]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11567 [31OC], S12693, S12694 [13NO]

———Federal Automated Surface Observing System funding, S8250 [29JY]

———funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

———funding for commercially available explosive detection systems for airports, S4094 [7MY]

Families and domestic relations: reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (S. 934), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5024-S5026 [23MY], S6293, S6308-S6311 [25JN], S8395, S8494 [31JY]

FEC: funding, S7700 [17JY]

Federal employees: reduce number of political appointees (S. 38), S395, S396 [21JA], S7740 [17JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, S7787 [22JY]

FEMA: allocation of funds for flood relief, S5471, S5472 [10JN]

———Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program funding, S4201 [8MY]

———funding, S3986 [6MY]

Florida: stormwater treatment area land acquisition relative to Everglades restoration, S9401, S9402 [16SE]

Foreign aid: child survival and disease programs funding, S7586 [16JY]

———international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

———population planning activities funding, S789 [29JA]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), S9690 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, S12527-S12533, S12546, S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12520 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), insert language of S. 955 in lieu, S8869 [5SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7311 [11JY], S7515-S7537, S7544-S7593, S7620 [16JY], S7623-S7650 [17JY], S8618 [31JY], S8869 [5SE], S9914 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), unanimous-consent agreement, S7575, S7579 [16JY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (S. 778), S4893 [21MY], S12630 [13NO]

———withhold foreign aid to countries harboring Rwandan war criminals, S7516 [16JY]

Forest Glen, MD: repair of Walter Reed Army Medical Center Annex, S7446 [15JY]

Forest Service: management, S937 [4FE]

———road construction funding, S9188 [11SE], S9450-S9465, S9483, S9498 [17SE], S9623 [18SE], S11266 [28OC]

Fort Bragg, NC: conveyance of land to Harnett County, NC, S7264, S7265 [11JY]

Fort Campbell, KY: tactical equipment shop funding, S11421 [30OC]

Fort Drum, NY: aerial gunnery range and training and education center funding, S7821 [22JY]

Fort Knox, KY: qualification range funding, S11421 [30OC]

Frederick, MD: Interstate 70 upgrade funding, S8253 [29JY]

GAO: identification of wasteful and mismanaged Government programs, S1297 [12FE]

Gettysburg, SD: connect drinking water system to Mid-Dakota Rural Water System, S4203 [8MY]

Gettysburg National Battlefield: operation and maintenance funding, S11265 [28OC]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (S. 396), S1983, S1984 [5MR]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S3871 [1MY], S4097-S4104 [7MY], S4151-S4172, S4191 [8MY], S4478 [14MY], S4652-S4654 [16MY], S5315, S5318, S5320, S5323-S5325 [5JN], S5405, S5406 [9JN], S5475, S5478-S5480 [10JN], S5488-S5491 [11JN], S5581, S5582 [12JN]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 228), S805 [29JA], S3460 [22AP], S3722 [25AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 547), S3018-S3020 [10AP], S3722 [25AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5470-S5480 [10JN], S5486-S5491, S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4652-S4654 [16MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095, S5097, S5100 [23MY], S5172 [2JN], S5225-S5231, S5236-S5244 [3JN], S5712 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5282 [4JN], S5297-S5300, S5309-S5325, S5384 [5JN], S5387-S5390, S5399-S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5296 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), insert language of S. 672 in lieu, S4633 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5431, S5443, S5470 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5555-S5574, S5577-S5584 [12JN], S5942 [18JN], S7317 [11JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3773 [29AP], S3819-S3831 [30AP], S3871, S3880, S3881 [1MY], S3938-S3946 [5MY], S3979-S3981, S3983-S3993, S4038-S4040 [6MY], S4043-S4104 [7MY], S4137-S4204-S4205, S4253 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4323 [12MY], S4413-S4417, S4478 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), unanimous-consent agreement, S3880 [1MY], S3985, S3995 [6MY], S4043, S4103 [7MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5403-S5405 [9JN], S5431-S5433 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), unanimous-consent request, S5403 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, unanimous-consent request, S5502, S5503 [11JN]

———shutdown relative to budget process, S3154, S3155 [15AP], S3699-S3701, S3705 [25AP], S3819-S3823, S3824 [30AP]

———strike certain non-emergency items in emergency supplemental appropriations, S4091-S4093 [7MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837-S1840 [3MR]

———set criteria to prioritize additional land acquisitions, S9608 [18SE]

Grand Forks AFB, ND: authorize payment of claims by personnel for lost personal property due to Red River Basin flooding, S7152-S7153 [10JY], S7437 [15JY], S9945 [25SE]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: planning, management, and operations funding, S9598 [18SE]

Hale County, AL: land conveyance from the Army Reserve Center, Greensboro, AL, S6889 [7JY]

Health: biomedical research funding (S. Res. 15), S563 [21JA], S630 [22JA]

———clinical trial on digital mammography funding (S. 1229), S10062 [26SE]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (S. 1466), S12132 [8NO]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and expand Federal research programs on osteoporosis and related bone diseases (S. 1536), S12593 [13NO]

———water fluoridation funding, S9110 [11SE]

Health care facilities: Holloman AFB/Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital funding, S9955 [25SE]

Highway Trust Fund: allocation of funds, S4989 [22MY], S5036, S5037 [23MY], S10766-S10777 [9OC]

———deposit all Federal gasoline tax revenues, S4963, S4986, S4987, S4991 [22MY]

Hispanic Cultural Center: Performing Arts Center funding, S8507, S8508 [31JY]

Housing: increase number of units available for FHA insurance under the HUD/State Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing Program, S4096 [7MY]

———Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Conservation Program funding, S9624, S9625, S9626 [18SE]

———provide Federal housing assistance to Native Hawaiians (S. 109), S489 [21JA]

———use of public housing operating funds for rental assistance voucher program (S. 1094), S8533 [31JY]

Hydrogen Future Act: extend authorization (S. 965), S6498 [26JN], S9435 [16SE]

Indian Health Service: prevent contracts with Native American health care clinics in Ketchikan, AK, S11259 [28OC]

Indianapolis, IN: Federal housing assistance programs funding, S10049 [26SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 216), S702, S746 [28JA]

———funding, S8924 [8SE]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, S4371 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), S4409-S4413, S4479 [14MY], S4582 [15MY]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4115 [7MY], S4295-S4319 [12MY], S4354-S4376 [13MY], S4401-S4413 [14MY], S5281 [4JN]

———require courts making awards to consider the impact on the education of all children in that State or locality, S4368-S4371 [13MY], S4404, S4405 [14MY]

INS: reform fingerprint processing system relative to background checks, S8218 [29JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 858), S5691 [16JN], S5900, S5925 [18JN], S5963 [19JN], S7780 [21JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 858), conference report, S11844, S11845, S11847-S11849 [6NO]

———disclosure of aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities relative to Freedom of Information Act, S11011 [23OC]

———reform, S3891 [1MY]

———require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, S5970-S5975 [19JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (S. 1383), S11867 [6NO]

———extend (S. 1454), S12194 [8NO], S12438 [10NO]

———extend (S. 1519), S12450-S12456, S12499 [10NO], S12636 [13NO]

———reauthorize (S. 586), S3216-S3224 [15AP], S3380 [17AP]

———tribute to Members' and congressional and support services staff efforts, S12499 [10NO]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, S8788-S8790, S8794-S8815 [4SE], S9098-S9101, S9107 [11SE]

International Development Association: funding, S7583 [16JY]

International relations: withdrawal from certain international organizations relative to assessment levels, S8061, S8062 [24JY]

Jackson, MS: economic development intiative grants, S10740 [9OC]

Jacksonville, FL: pier improvement project funding at Mayport Naval Station, S11426 [30OC]

Jefferson Parish, LA: law enforcement communication system funding, S8079 [24JY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S5014 [22MY], S5936 [18JN], S8506-S8511 [31JY]

Kirkland AFB, NM: theater air command control and simulation facility funding, S11424 [30OC]

Labor unions: prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (S. 223), S755 [28JA], S793 [29JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S9613 [18SE], S11270 [28OC]

———priority land acquisitions and exchanges funding, S11260 [28OC]

———State-Side Grant Program funding, S9605-S9607 [18SE], S11261 [28OC]

———use of funds for priority land acquisitions and local recreation projects, S4994 [22MY]

Law enforcement: Community Policing To Combat Domestic Violence Program funding, S8064-S8066 [24JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report, S9875-S9877 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9873 [24SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1019), S7593-S7602 [16JY], S7737 [17JY]

Lehigh County, PA: economic development intiative grants, S10739, S10740 [9OC]

LIHEAP: funding, S702, S703 [28JA], S3979, S3980 [6MY], S8646-S8648, S8650 [2SE], S8685-S8689, S8693, S8707-S8709 [3SE]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (S. 1214), S9893 [24SE]

———Presidential authority relative to the Federal employee retirement provision of the Dept. of Treasury and general Government appropriations legislation, S12570-S12572 [13NO]

———repeal (S. 1319), S11177-S11187 [24OC]

Line-item veto, S101 [7JA], S569 [21JA]

Line-item veto (S. 592), S3272 [16AP]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (S. 1553), S12597 [13NO]

Los Alamos, NM: assistance payments to school district relative to attracting staff to Los Alamos National Laboratory, S7268, S7269 [11JY]

LSC: funding, S975 [4FE]

Lyons, NJ: VA Medical Center funding, S7846 [22JY]

Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Fine Arts Center and Hospitality Management Training Facility: funding, S8900 [8SE]

McCall, ID: wastewater treatment facility funding, S7477 [15JY]

Medicare: eliminate incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents, S8901, S8902 [8SE], S8950, S8951, S8959-S8961, S8965-S8968, S8994 [9SE]

———funding, S4956-S4959, S4984, S4985 [22MY]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S2000 [5MR]

Medicine Creek Tribal College: funding, S11699 [4NO]

Mine Safety and Health Administration: measure coal mine dust levels to determine threat to miners' health, S8899 [8SE]

Mining and mineral resources: coal mine methane program funding, S9611, S9612 [18SE]

Mississippi River: Yazoo Basin and tributaries projects funding, S7480, S7481 [15JY]

Montana: land conveyance of Havre Air Force Station, MT, and Havre Training Site, MT, to Bear Paw Development Corp., S7272 [11JY]

Montgomery, AL: U.S. courthouse construction funding, S4093 [7MY]

Moody AFB, GA: HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding, S11418, S11419 [30OC]

Motor vehicles: child-size crash test dummy development funding, S8251 [29JY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1250), S10320 [3OC]

———Consolidated Space Operations Contract funding, S7851 [22JY]

———funding, S7756-S7763 [21JY]

National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: funding, S8965, S9013 [9SE]

National Cancer Institute: increase funding for breast cancer research, S9110, S9111 [11SE]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (S. 48), S414 [21JA]

National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community Program funding, S8218, S8219 [29JY]

National Education Center for Women in Business: funding, S8628 [31JY]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S8025-S8039 [24JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (S. 48), S414 [21JA]

———funding, S6973 [8JY], S9248 [12SE], S9303, S9306, S9316-S9330 [15SE], S9363-S9367, S9368-S9375, S9385, S9386, S9399, S9403-S9405 [16SE], S9441-S9443, S9449, S9465-S9483, S9486-S9496 [17SE], S9532-S9537 [18SE], S11253, S11270, S11271 [28OC]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, S9625 [18SE]

National Guard: Civilian Youth Opportunity Program funding, S6975 [8JY]

———drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (S. 682), S3905 [1MY]

———establish position for Chief on Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7236-S7240 [11JY], S7402 [14JY], S10092 [26SE]

———funding for construction of combined support maintenance shop in Colchester, VT, S7104 [9JY]

———funding for construction of readiness center in Macon, MO, S7104, S7105 [9JY]

———obtain firefighting demonstrator kits for UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, S7442 [15JY]

———troop strength reduction and role revision, S11819 [6NO]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: funding, S8695-S8697 [3SE]

National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer's research funding, S9112 [11SE]

National Marine Fisheries Service: hiring of full-time employees for implementation of endangered species and fisheries regulations, S8219 [29JY]

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: authorizing appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium (S. 1006), S7214 [10JY]

National Park Service: funding, S7650-S7652 [17JY], S11265 [28OC]

———Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program funding, S9617 [18SE]

———Vanishing Treasures prehistoric and historic structures preservation programs funding, S9400 [16SE]

National Park System: funding and management reform, S12074 [8NO]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927), S5872-S5874 [17JN], S12516-S12519 [13NO]

National security: national missile defense system (S. 7), S124, S235 [21JA], S685 [23JA]

———national missile defense system (S. 64), S440 [21JA]

———simplify conditions for a declaration of an imminent and serious threat in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1222 [11FE], S1271-S1284, S1295 [12FE]

National Student-Parent Mock Election: funding, S9112, S9113 [11SE]

National Weather Service: consolidation of offices, S5582 [12JN]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (S. 1280), S10789 [9OC]

Native Americans: adoption and foster care programs funding, S12564, S12565 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations for certain programs (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

———diabetes research funding, S12090, S12091 [8NO]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (S. Res. 100), S5877 [17JN], S5944 [18JN], S6012 [19JN]

———Indian Health Service facility construction funding, S9613 [18SE]

———preserve tribal Indian land as a cemetery and burial ground in Kansas City, KS, S9448, S9496, S9497 [17SE]

———tribal colleges funding, S9188-S9192 [11SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding, S9388-S9397 [16SE], S9497 [17SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to replacement and repair of schools, S9403 [16SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to tribal welfare programs, S9610, S9611 [18SE]

———Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding, S9617 [18SE]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S7413 [14JY]

New York: West Valley vitrification project funding, S7477 [15JY]

New York, NY: study on the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority transit fares, S8311 [30JY]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4861-S4868 [21MY], S4962-S4968, S4993 [22MY], S5035, S5036 [23MY]

———conduct study relative to effects of perchlorate on humans, S8903, S8909 [8SE]

———establish National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, S9759-S9762 [23SE]

———funding, S8693 [3SE], S12085 [8NO]

———funding for studies on breast cancer relative to environmental factors, S3717 [25AP]

———infectious diseases research funding, S12093 [8NO]

———osteoporosis prevention and treatment programs funding, S9111, S9112 [11SE]

———require congressional report on research policies, S8715-S8717 [3SE]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, S8011-S8019, S8021, S8024 [24JY]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (S. 1480), S12145 [8NO]

North Carolina: Newfound Gap Road maintenance funding, S9620, S9621 [18SE]

Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corp.: funding for expansion and improvement, S8251 [29JY]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (S. 1046), S7864 [22JY]

———plant genome research funding, S7846, S7847 [22JY]

Nuclear energy: decommissioning of Southwest experimental fast oxide reactor, S7480 [15JY]

———research funding, S7479 [15JY]

Ocean County, NJ: funding for research relative to childhood cancer, S4202 [8MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1053), S7868 [22JY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: funding, S8074 [24JY]

Older Americans Act: establish additional pension counseling demonstration projects and create a toll-free pension counseling telephone number (S. 948), S6043 [20JN]

———funding, S8785, S8792, S8793 [4SE]

———reauthorize (S. 390), S1924 [4MR]

OMB: estimate Federal regulatory programs total annual costs and benefits, S7701 [17JY]

———Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs funding relative to implementation of Congressional Review Act, S10246 [1OC]

Omnibus consolidated legislation: making technical corrections (H.J. Res. 25), S574 [21JA]

Owego, NY: local law enforcement block grant funding, S8221 [29JY]

Pennsylvania: evaluation of Federal Government at open house town meetings, S8640 [2SE]

Potomac River: efforts to reduce pollution in West Virginia, S7991 [24JY]

Power resources: gas utilization projects funding, S9609, S9610 [18SE]

———research and development of hydropower turbine designs, S7538 [16JY]

Prayer: Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (S. 41), S404 [21JA]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act: extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (H.R. 1553), S6385 [25JN]

———extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (S. 844), S5250 [3JN]

Public debt: ceiling, S3159 [15AP]

———require the President submit a budget proposal with a plan for repayment of the Federal debt, S4729 [20MY]

Public lands: prepare list of land acquisitions and exchanges relative to agency funding increases, S9596 [18SE]

———preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4044, S4050-S4067, S4068, S4069 [7MY], S4413-S4417 [14MY], S5337 [5JN]

Public welfare programs: nutrition programs funding, S10246 [1OC]

Research: electrochromic research funding, S9612 [18SE]

———increase the amount authorized for basic science and medical research (S. 124), S509 [21JA], S686 [23JA]

———increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (S. 1305), S10952-S10954 [22OC]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4137-S4151, S4190 [8MY]

———funding for highway demonstration projects, S5026-S5028 [23MY]

———funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (S. 1055), S7951 [23JY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, S10523-S10535 [8OC], S10839, S10842 [20OC], S11029-S11032 [23OC]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, S8250, S8252 [29JY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (S. 752), S4600 [15MY]

———modify repayment policy of Appalachian Development Highway System Program, S8257 [29JY]

Roberts County, SD: emergency services 911 equipment funding, S8219 [29JY]

Rockingham County, NH: jail reimbursement funding, S7845 [22JY]

Rural areas: law enforcement on national forest lands funding, S9601 [18SE]

Santa Rosa, FL: runway improvement funding at Whiting Field, S11426 [30OC]

SBA: Microloan Program funding, S11528 [31OC]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), S8971-S8989 [9SE], S11516-S11529 [31OC]

———Small Business Development Centers Program funding, S8078, S8079 [24JY], S8977 [9SE]

———Small Business Technology Transfer Program funding, S11528 [31OC]

———Vermont World Trade Office funding, S8080 [24JY]

Science: authorize U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, S9615 [18SE]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (S. 368), S1734 [27FE]

Science and technology: funding, S12644 [13NO]

Seattle, WA: Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center funding, S8080 [24JY]

Senate: reinstatement of point of order relative to legislation on appropriations bills, S10 [7JA]

———tribute to staff assisting in passage of S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7803 [22JY]

———tribute to staff members assisting in passage of disaster relief legislation, S7317 [11JY]

Social Security: establish demonstration project to assist persons with the loss of a limb to return to work, S8913 [8SE]

———funding of entitlement programs, S5028 [23MY]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S989, S996, S1002, S1004, S1007, S1010 [5FE], S1069, S1087, S1091 [6FE], S1129 [7FE], S1152, S1167-S1170, S1182 [10FE], S1211 [11FE], S1294, S1331-S1336 [12FE], S1340-S1342, S1350-S1353, S1359-S1366, S1372-S1375 [13FE], S1459-S1468 [24FE], S1496-S1516, S1525-S1547 [25FE], S1594-S1596, S1600-S1605, S1630-S1635, S1637-S1649 [26FE], S1811-S1813 [3MR], S1852, S1868, S1869, S1877, S1882, S1885, S1889, S1897, S1901, S1905, S1911, S1913 [4MR]

South Dakota: Division of Criminal Investigation funding, S8219 [29JY]

Space policy: space station program funding, S7804-S7809, S7833, S7836-S7843, S7849 [22JY], S8004 [24JY]

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.: restructure as a performance based organization, S8252, S8253 [29JY]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (S. 509), S2700 [20MR]

Strategic materials: increase amount required to be derived from sales in the National Defense Stockpile, S6885 [7JY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: pricing practices, S11260 [28OC]

———provide alternative funding for facility development, operations, and program management activities, S9588-S9590 [18SE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: rural drug abuse prevention programs funding, S9110 [11SE]

Supreme Court: decision on line-item veto, S6437 [26JN]

Taxation: expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (S. 403), S1989 [5MR]

———treatment of postsecondary education expenses, S5034, S5035 [23MY]

Telecommunications Information Infrastructure Assistance Program: funding, S8219 [29JY]

Tobacco products: credit increase in excise tax to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8450, S8451 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4782-S4828 [21MY], S5097 [23MY], S6428, S6432, S6435-S6437 [26JN], S6682, S6704 [27JN], S8447 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (S. 526), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3703 [25AP], S4104 [7MY], S4272 [9MY]

Transportation: discretionary bridge program funding (S. 1125), S8592 [31JY]

———ensure that transportation-related tax revenues are used solely for such programs, S4942-S4950 [22MY]

———establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (S. 963), S6366-S6372 [25JN]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S9253-S9297 [12SE], S9431 [16SE], S9985 [25SE], S10522-S10624 [8OC], S10762-S10777 [9OC], S10837-S10846 [20OC], S10877-S10879 [21OC], S10938-S10948 [22OC], S11029-S11032, S11169-S11171 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11245, S11248, S11251, S11275, S11277-S11283 [28OC], S11313-S11317, S11331 [29OC], S11533 [31OC], S11629, S11630, S11631 [4NO], S11845, S11846, S11847 [6NO]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), motion to recommit, S10622 [8OC]

———funding for highway improvements, S5336, S5337 [5JN]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (S. 265), S1019 [5FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 335), S1403 [13FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 468), S2446, S2478 [18MR], S2863 [8AP]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 532), S2905-S2915 [9AP]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (S. 667), S3844 [30AP]

TVA: nonpower programs funding, S10221 [30SE]

———phase out Federal funding (S. 34), S391 [21JA]

———reform, S7538 [16JY]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, S3856 [30AP], S4095 [7MY], S5486 [11JN], S5660, S5672-S5682, S5685, S5686 [16JN], S5722-S5732, S5733, S5750 [17JN], S5937 [18JN], S12532, S12546 [13NO]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (S. 696), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (S. 1231), S10063-S10065 [26SE], S11704 [4NO]

U.S./Israel Science and Technology Commission: funding, S8218 [29JY]

United Nations: funding, S12660 [13NO]

University of Alaska: make restitution payments relative to destruction of private property, S9603 [18SE]

University of Arkansas: Arkansas communications and education network project funding, S7901, S7902 [23JY]

University of Vermont: funding for research work on Lake Champlain environmental issues, S12517 [13NO]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, S6886 [7JY]

———funding for health care programs, S4993 [22MY]

Violent Crime Control Trust Fund: funding, S4990 [22MY]

Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: funding, S6441 [26JN], S6673 [27JN], S8215 [29JY]

Wasatch-Cache National Forest: road engineering and design funding, S9572 [18SE]

Water: Coordinated Tribal Water Quality Program funding, S10741 [9OC]

Weapons: development and deployment of technology to remove antipersonnel landmines, S7091 [9JY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, S10315-S10317 [3OC], S11529-S11531 [31OC]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5609, S5610 [12JN], S5689 [16JN], S5717-S5719, S5721, S5722 [17JN], S5941 [18JN]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, S9984 [25SE]

———U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, S9631 [18SE], S9722 [19SE], S9778-S9781 [23SE]

White Sands Missile Range, NM: launch complex revitalization program funding, S11424 [30OC]

WIC: funding, S3701 [25AP]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (S. 500), S2672 [20MR]

Reports

Balanced Budget Amendment and Social Security: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, S1069 [6FE], S1363 [13FE]

———Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (organization), S762 [28JA]

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S655 [22JA], S1932 [4MR], S3231 [15AP], S4770 [20MY], S6286 [24JN], S8382 [30JY], S9529 [17SE], S9694 [18SE], S10304 [1OC], S11372 [29OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service Management Control Systems, H5288 [15JY]

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H542 [13FE]

Declaration of Policy—Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (1991), S10844 [20OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S4430 [14MY]

Dept. of Justice, INS, Naturalization Quality Procedures Implementation Review: KPMG Peat Marwick (business), E1879 [26SE]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S9191 [11SE]

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation: Joe Nyitray and Chuck Conlon, Congressional Quarterly (publication), H4593 [25JN]

Financing American Leadership—Protecting American Interests and Promoting American Values: Brookings Institution and Council on Foreign Relations, S1053-S1056 [6FE]

Impact of Legislative Compensation Caps on Dept. of Defense Contracts: GAO, S7172 [10JY]

Impact of the President's Fiscal Year 1998 Budget Request for a $28 Million Cut in VA Research, H5281 [15JY]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H543 [13FE]

Rule Violations in International Brotherhood of Teamsters Leadership Election: Barbara Zack Quindel, S9099 [11SE]

Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H237-H239 [21JA], H779-H781 [6MR], H1850 [24AP], H4822 [26JN], E2401-E2403 [13NO]

Time To End the Troubled AmeriCorps: Kenneth R. Weinstein and August Stofferahn, H5278-H5280 [15JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-870), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-252), H7527 [17SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-178), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1033) (S. Rept. 105-51), S7708 [17JY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 104-31), S5999 [19JN]

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 738) (S. Rept. 105-85), S9880 [24SE]

Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2247) (H. Rept. 105-251), H7527 [17SE]

Assassination Records Review Board Extension: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1553) (H. Rept. 105-138), H4085 [19JN]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Balanced Budget Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-217), H6028 [29JY], H6714 [1AU]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-149), H4221 [23JN]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. 947), S6040 [20JN]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1753) (H. Rept. 105-368), H9864 [31OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 476), S3900 [1MY]

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2204) (H. Rept. 105-236), H6703 [31JY]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Expenditures: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S2078 [10MR]

———Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S2078 [10MR]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) Supplemental Expenditures: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 126), S10229 [30SE]

Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 105-79), H1908 [28AP]

———Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 91) (H. Rept. 105-30), H1039 [17MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 136) (H. Rept. 105-84), H2089 [30AP]

Committees of the Senate Expenditures: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 54) (S. Rept. 105-9), S2645 [20MR]

———Committee on Rules (Senate) (S. Res. 54), S1299 [12FE]

Consideration of a Joint Resolution Waiving Enrollment Requirements for H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, and H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 203) (H. Rept. 105-219), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 161) (H. Rept. 105-117), H3475 [4JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 278) (H. Rept. 105-343), H9501 [23OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 202) (H. Rept. 105-218), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 228) (H. Rept. 105-248), H7261 [11SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 277) (H. Rept. 105-342), H9500 [23OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 105-311), H8632 [7OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 323) (H. Rept. 105-402), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 232) (H. Rept. 105-255), H7599 [18SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-314), H8727 [8OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 254) (H. Rept. 105-281), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2209, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-263), H7728 [23SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 242) (H. Rept. 105-267), H7830 [24SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 105-406), H10953 [13NO]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 105-102), H2882 [19MY]

Consideration of H. Res. 89, Submission of Budget Proposal by the President Without Budgetary Contingencies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 90) (H. Rept. 105-18), H887 [11MR]

Consideration of H. Res. 91, Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 101) (H. Rept. 105-33), H1185 [19MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 105) (H. Rept. 105-41), H1257 [20MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 97, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 105-333), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2015 and H.R. 2014, Balanced Budget Act and Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 174) (H. Rept. 105-152), H4338 [24JN]

Consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program and Marine Resources Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 164) (H. Rept. 105-127), H3658 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 169) (H. Rept. 105-137), H3923 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 125) (H. Rept. 105-70), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1273, NSF Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 126) (H. Rept. 105-71), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 105-72), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1275, NASA Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 105-73), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 105-96), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 149) (H. Rept. 105-97), H2678 [14MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1775, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 179) (H. Rept. 105-172), H4912 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1853, Vocational Education Funding: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 187) (H. Rept. 105-187), H5400 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 105-195), H5568 [22JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 105-156), H4833 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 105-174), H5020 [9JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 184) (H. Rept. 105-180), H5183 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 185) (H. Rept. 105-184), H5296 [15JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 105-197), H5569 [22JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 105-189), H5485 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 194) (H. Rept. 105-198), H5664 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-317), H8832 [9OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2209, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 105-202), H5777 [24JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 105-214), H5916 [28JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 198) (H. Rept. 105-213), H5916 [28JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 105-264), H7728 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 264) (H. Rept. 105-315), H8727 [8OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2746, Voucher Program To Provide School Choice and H.R. 2616, Improve and Expand Charter Schools: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 105-357), H9728 [29OC]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 324) (H. Rept. 105-403), H10767 [12NO]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Balanced Budget: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 105-3), S945 [4FE]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1463) (H. Rept. 105-85), H2154 [1MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 105-265), H7728 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 105-206), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 105-45), S7210 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 924) (S. Rept. 105-29), S5790 [17JN]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 936), S5926 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 105-340), H9500 [23OC]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 105-132), H3804 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2016) (H. Rept. 105-247), H7118 [9SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2016) (H. Rept. 105-150), H4338 [24JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2016) (S. Rept. 105-52), S7708 [17JY]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Civilian Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H3658 [10JN]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H1793 [23AP]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 105-337), H9038 [22OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 105-163), H4912 [8JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2107) (S. Rept. 105-56), S7862 [22JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 105-284), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 105-240), H6796, H6797 [3SE], H7261 [11SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 105-49), S7603 [16JY]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2169) (H. Rept. 105-313), H8632 [7OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2169) (H. Rept. 105-188), H5400 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1048) (S. Rept. 105-55), S7862 [22JY]

Dept. of Transportation Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1193) (S. Rept. 105-140), S11862 [6NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorizations: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2571) (H. Rept. 105-291), H8319 [2OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1022) (S. Rept. 105-48), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 105-405), H10953 [13NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 105-207), H5825 [25JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2264) (H. Rept. 105-205), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1061) (S. Rept. 105-58), S8090 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-297), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-175), H5177 [11JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Design and Construction of Parking Garage Additions and Certain Site Improvements to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 797) (S. Rept. 105-30), S5926 [18JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1747) (H. Rept. 105-130), H3796 [12JN]

Disapproval of Line-Item Veto of Certain Medicaid Provisions in the Balanced Budget Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1144), S9411 [16SE]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Dept. of Defense Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1292), S11033 [23OC]

District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2607) (H. Rept. 105-298), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1156) (S. Rept. 105-75), S9018 [9SE]

Drug-Free Communities Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 105-105), H3068 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 536), S4214 [8MY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 105-59), S8358 [30JY]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2249) (H. Rept. 105-238), H6714 [1AU]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-119), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-83), H1987 [29AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 672) (S. Rept. 105-16), S3843 [30AP]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-271), H8053 [26SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-190), H5491 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1004) (S. Rept. 105-44), S7210 [10JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2472) (H. Rept. 105-275), H8054 [26SE]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 417) (S. Rept. 105-25), S5507 [11JN]

EPA Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H2873 [16MY]

Establish a 2-Year Budget Cycle and Reform Oversight Process: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 261) (S. Rept. 105-72), S8823 [4SE]

Expenditures: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Res. 41), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Res. 33), S802 [29JA]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 38), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 28), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 29), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 34), S802 [29JA]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Res. 26), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Res. 27), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 37), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 46), S945 [4FE]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Res. 30), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 35), S802 [29JA]

———Committee on Rules (Senate) (S. Res. 42), S945 [4FE]

———Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. Res. 40), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Res. 44), S945 [4FE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 43), S945 [4FE]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 45), S945 [4FE]

FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1271) (H. Rept. 105-61), H1714 [21AP]

Federal Transit Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1271) (S. Rept. 105-103), S10625 [8OC]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-401), H10767 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-176), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 955) (S. Rept. 105-35), S6185 [24JN]

Foreign Policy Reform Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 105-94), H2488 [12MY]

Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals from the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-104), S10786 [9OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-116), S11289 [28OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-91), S10229 [30SE]

Hydrogen Future Act Authorization Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 965) (S. Rept. 105-69), S8668 [2SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 105-95), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 717) (S. Rept. 105-17), S4282 [9MY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (S. 858) (H. Rept. 105-350), H9613 [28OC]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 858), S5926 [18JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 105-135), H3923 [18JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 858) (S. Rept. 105-24), S5413 [9JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2516) (H. Rept. 105-270), H7910 [25SE]

Intermodal Transportation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1173) (S. Rept. 105-95), S10293 [1OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 105-155), H4833 [26JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2209) (H. Rept. 105-254), H7599 [18SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2209) (H. Rept. 105-196), H5569 [22JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1019) (S. Rept. 105-47), S7485 [15JY]

Marine Resources Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 437) (H. Rept. 105-22), H1714 [21AP]

NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1275) (H. Rept. 105-65), H1715 [21AP]

National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities Improvements and Extension: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1020) (S. Rept. 105-86), S9880 [24SE]

National Missile Defense Act: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 7) (S. Rept. 105-15), S3843 [30AP]

National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 437) (H. Rept. 105-22), H1714 [21AP]

Native American Programs Appropriations: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 459) (S. Rept. 105-20), S4878 [21MY]

NIST Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 105-64), H1714 [21AP]

NOAA Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1278) (H. Rept.105-66), H4131 [20JN]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1278) (H. Rept. 105-66), H1793 [23AP]

NSF Appropriations: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1046) (S. Rept. 105-110), S10858 [20OC]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1273) (H. Rept. 105-63), H1714 [21AP]

Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 927) (S. Rept. 105-150), S12118 [8NO]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Responsibilities and Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2610), S11862 [6NO]

Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 390) (S. Rept. 105-60), S8531 [31JY]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act Assassination Records Review Board Extension: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1553) (H. Rept. 105-138), H4085 [19JN]

Prohibit Expenditure of Funds for New National Wildlife System Refuges Without Specific Authorization From Congress: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 512) (H. Rept. 105-276), H8160 [29SE]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, or Mercy Killing: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1003) (H. Rept. 105-46), H1337 [8AP]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Human Cloning Research: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 922) (H. Rept. 105-239), H6714 [1AU]

Revenue Reconciliation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 949) (S. Rept. 105-33), S6040 [20JN]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-46), S7210 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-50), S7708 [17JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-57), S8090 [24JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-74), S8925 [8SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-77), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-88), S9968 [25SE]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-182), H5296 [15JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-185), H5400 [16JY], H5485 [17JY]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-215), H6025 [29JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-260), H7728 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-286), H8264 [30SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-287), H8299 [1OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-302), H8437 [6OC]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 201) (H. Rept. 105-216), H6025 [29JY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 314) (H. Rept. 105-394), H10418 [8NO]

SBA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. 1139) (S. Rept. 105-62), S8667 [2SE]

SEC Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1262) (H. Rept. 105-274), H8054 [26SE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-116), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-100), H2882 [19MY]

Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-151), H4338 [24JN]

Supplemental Expenditures: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 126) (S. Rept. 105-87), S9968 [25SE]

U.S. Contributions to Certain International Financial Institutions Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1082), S8358 [30JY]

U.S. Fire Administration Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1231) (S. Rept. 105-124), S11446 [30OC]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1272) (H. Rept. 105-62), H1714 [21AP]

Vocational Education Funding: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-177), H5183 [14JY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Budget Agreement, E931 [14MY]

———1997 Budget Agreement, E1724 [10SE]

———President's 1998 Budget, E318 [26FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Arts, Humanities, and Museums Funding: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S9535 [18SE]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Knoxville, TN, City Council, E341 [27FE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund State-Side Grant Program funding: National Governors Association, S9607 [18SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5687, H5688 [24JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4601 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6308, S6320 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H4890 [8JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 228), H7310 [16SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5085, H5098 [10JY], H5139 [11JY], H5220 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7465, H7467, H7472 [17SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5638, H5639, H5646 [23JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7854, H7872 [25SE], H8015 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7040, H7043 [9SE], H7390 [17SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5343, H5347, H5348, H5363 [16JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5771 [24JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6372, H6377 [30JY], H6731 [3SE]

Government: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2744, H2745, H2749, H2757, H2760 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3536 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4203 [8MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3888 [18JN]

Statements

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act (H.R. 1003): OMB, S3264 [16AP]

Budget 1998-2002: Representative Pomeroy, E1134 [5JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: several economists, S1856 [4MR]

Dept. of Defense Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices: Senator Gramm, S11325 [29OC]

District of Columbia Appropriations Authorization (H.R. 2607), S12658-S12660 [13NO]

District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2607): OMB, H8757 [9OC]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5734 [24JY]

Foreign Spending: Cory Flohr, E2078 [24OC]

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Jane Alexander, National Endowment for the Arts, S9310 [15SE]

———Kate Hayes, E1238 [17JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: OMB, E2123 [29OC]

Protection of Public Lands: Theodore Roosevelt IV, E505 [18MR]

Require Separate Unclassified Statements of the Aggregate Amount of Budget Outlays for Intelligence Activities: Robert F. Turner, H4977-H4983 [9JY]

Studies

District of Columbia Appropriations Bill Davis-Bacon Act Provisions: Peter Phillips, H8781 [9OC]

Summaries

Balanced Budget Enforcement (H.R. 898), E339 [27FE]

Budget Enforcement Act (H.R. 2003), H5585-H5588 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119): Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices Provisions, S11330 [29OC]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

Highway Trust Fund Spending Levels, 1998-2002, E974 [19MY]

Increase Tobacco Excise Taxes To Fund Health Insurance for Uninsured Children, S8448 [31JY]

Mass Transit Systems Funding (S. 764), S4682 [19MY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E584 [8AP]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act (S. 532), S2912 [9AP]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12651 [13NO]

Adjustments to H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5182 [14JY]

Adjustments to H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Adjustments to H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8386-H8392 [6OC]

Allocation of compensation to top five McDonnell Douglas Corp. executives, S7745 [21JY]

Armenian Technology Group, Inc., contributions and investments in Armenian agricultural sector, E143 [4FE]

Committee on Taxation (Joint) funding and staffing levels 1980-1998, H6756 [3SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9447 [17SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, base realignment and closure, S7822 [22JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9623 [18SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2160, Dept. of Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations conference report, S10754 [9OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations conference report, S9876 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report, S9944 [25SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President and independent agencies appropriations conference report, S10490 [7OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7584 [16JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7483 [15JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8074 [24JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7942 [23JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1156, District of Columbia appropriations, S9871 [24SE]

Comparision between President's budget and current expenditures relative to automatic continuing appropriations, S4152 [8MY]

Comparison of benefits offered under Medicaid and Blue Cross, S6149 [24JN]

Deficient bridges in U.S., S10941 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S9444-S9446 [17SE], H7317 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5933-H5935 [29JY], H7843-H7845 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (S. 1005): spending comparisons, S7443 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense compensation caps provided in law, S7171 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations conference report (H.R. 2107), H9535-H9538 [24OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5065-H5068 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2378), H8209-H8211 [30SE], E1810-E1812 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (S. 1023): spending comparisons, S7764 [21JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5626-H5629 [23JY], H8744-H8747 [9OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (S. 1048): spending comparisons, S8251 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7772-H7780 [24SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10919-H10929 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7391-H7451 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (S. 1061): spending comparisons, S8639 [2SE], S8794 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5253-H5257 [15JY], H8671-H8675 [8OC]

District of Columbia appropriations (H.R. 2607), H10760 [12NO]

Durations of substantive House of Representatives contested election cases, 1922-1996, H9471 [23OC]

Effect of S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11426 [30OC]

Effects of balanced budget constitutional amendment on Social Security, S1874, S1905 [4MR]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2699-H2705 [15MY], H3522-H3532 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3774-H3784 [12JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4188 [8MY]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5747 [24JY], H8175 [30SE]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8407 [31JY]

Federal budget deficits, surpluses, and trust funds (1945-1996), S760 [28JA], S1359 [13FE], S1505 [25FE]

Federal budget deficits, surpluses, and trust funds (1945-1997), S3400 [22AP], S8345 [30JY], S9194 [11SE]

Federal budget trust fund borrowing, S760 [28JA], S1360 [13FE], S8344 [30JY]

Federal education programs funding, S9076 [10SE]

Federal highway pavement miles in poor to fair condition, S10941 [22OC]

Federal receipts, outlays, surplus or deficit, and debt, S1646-S1648 [26FE]

Federal school programs funding, S4936 [22MY]

Fiscal year 1998 State distribution of appropriated transit formula and discretionary program funds, S10752 [9OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6348-H6350 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10670-H10672 [12NO]

Growth in annual Federal spending—10-year comparison reflecting Clinton-Congress 1997 budget agreement, H3015 [20MY]

Highway Trust Fund allocations to States, 1999-2003, S10767, S10771 [9OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: Byrd/Gramm amendment on gas tax honesty program, S10942 [22OC]

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5870-H5872 [28JY], H7748-H7753 [24SE]

McDonnell Douglas Corp. compensation for top five executives (1995): GAO, S7175 [10JY]

Military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure appropriations (H.R. 2016), H4881 [8JY]

Priority list items not in the Future Years Defense Program, S3267 [16AP]

Projected costs of certain Federal programs in 2002, S4994 [22MY]

Revised allocation of appropriations for the Dept. of the Interior and related agencies conference report (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

Revisions to Federal budget for 1998-2002, S12094 [8NO]

Revisions to non-defense discretionary spending levels, S6785 [27JN]

Savings of House adopted amendments reducing budget authority in regular appropriations bills, H5219 [15JY]

Senate add-ons to H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7819, S7820 [22JY]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC], H3512-H3515 [5JN]

Spending comparisons of S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7855 [22JY]

State administration costs for formula grant programs, H9574 [28OC]

State allocation of Federal highway funds under Warner amendment to S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4140, S4145 [8MY]

State due process hearings for special education disciplinary problems, S4358 [13MY]

Supplemental appropriation requests and congressional action, S5580 [12JN]

Testimonies

Biomedical Research Funding Relative to Market Exclusivity: Scott Hallquist, Immunex Corp., E2120 [29OC]

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Patrick A. Trueman, American Family Association, E667 [15AP]

San Pedro Creek Wetlands Restoration and Flood Control Project: Representative Lantos, E752 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5054-S5065 [23MY], H3016-H3021 [20MY]

H. Con. Res. 102, reduce Government spending and regulatory programs, H4147 [23JN]

H. Con. Res. 167, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8385 [6OC]

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 89, submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies, H904 [12MR]

H. Res. 90, consideration of H. Res. 89, submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies, H896 [12MR]

H. Res. 91, committees of the House expenditures, H1273 [21MR]

H. Res. 101, consideration of H. Res. 91, committees of the House expenditures, H1231 [20MR]

H. Res. 105, consideration of H. Res. 91, committees of the House expenditures, H1264 [21MR]

H. Res. 125, consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1803 [24AP]

H. Res. 126, consideration of H.R. 1273, NSF appropriations, H1802 [24AP]

H. Res. 127, consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST appropriations, H1801 [24AP]

H. Res. 128, consideration of H.R. 1275, NASA appropriations, H1802 [24AP]

H. Res. 129, committees of the House expenditures, H2099 [1MY]

H. Res. 136, consideration of H. Res. 129, committees of the House expenditures, H2098 [1MY]

H. Res. 146, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2600 [14MY]

H. Res. 149, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2687 [15MY]

H. Res. 152, consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, H2946 [20MY]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H. Res. 160, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, H3499 [5JN]

H. Res. 164, consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program reauthorization, H3871 [18JN]

H. Res. 169, consideration of H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H3934 [19JN]

H. Res. 174, consideration of H.R. 2014 and 2015, Taxpayer Relief Act and Balanced Budget Act, H4385 [25JN]

H. Res. 178, consideration of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H4874 [8JY]

H. Res. 179, consideration of H.R. 1775, intelligence services appropriations, H4945 [9JY]

H. Res. 181, consideration of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H5049 [10JY]

H. Res. 184, consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5247 [15JY]

H. Res. 187, consideration of H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, H5413 [17JY]

H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H5622 [23JY]

H. Res. 192, consideration of H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act, H5584 [23JY]

H. Res. 193, consideration of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H5650 [23JY]

H. Res. 194, consideration of H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H5732 [24JY]

H. Res. 197, consideration of H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H5783 [25JY]

H. Res. 198, consideration of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5929 [29JY]

H. Res. 201, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H6303 [30JY]

H. Res. 202, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H6312 [30JY]

H. Res. 228, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H7309 [16SE]

H. Res. 232, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8383 [6OC]

H. Res. 238, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2267, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H7741 [24SE]

H. Res. 242, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H7840 [25SE]

H. Res. 254, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H8171 [30SE]

H. Res. 261, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H8666 [8OC]

H. Res. 263, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H8737 [9OC]

H. Res. 264, consideration of H.R. 2607, District of Columbia appropriations, H8729 [9OC]

H. Res. 265, consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard appropriations, H8882 [21OC]

H. Res. 269, consideration of H.J. Res. 97, continuing appropriations, H8934 [22OC]

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H8964 [22OC]

H. Res. 276, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9464 [23OC]

H. Res. 277, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9506 [24OC]

H. Res. 278, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H9579 [28OC]

H. Res. 287, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9638 [29OC]

H. Res. 288, consideration of H.R. 2746, voucher program to provide school choice, and H.R. 2616, charter schools improvement and expansion, H9814 [31OC]

H. Res. 290, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9581 [28OC], H9772 [30OC]

H. Res. 291, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

H. Res. 292, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

H. Res. 293, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

H. Res. 294, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

H. Res. 295, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

H. Res. 296, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

H. Res. 297, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

H. Res. 305, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H10112 [6NO]

H. Res. 314, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H10586 [12NO]

H. Res. 315, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H10409 [8NO]

H. Res. 319, consideration of S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, H10588 [12NO]

H. Res. 323, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10667 [12NO]

H. Res. 324, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 2607, District of Columbia appropriations, H10676 [12NO]

H. Res. 330, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H10909 [13NO]

H.J. Res. 25, technical corrections to omnibus consolidated appropriations legislation, H76 [9JA]

H.J. Res. 90, waive enrollment requirements on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act and H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H6667 [31JY]

H.J. Res. 94, continuing appropriations, H8097 [29SE]

H.J. Res. 97, continuing appropriations, H8937 [22OC]

H.R., 2571, Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility projects and leases, H8368 [6OC]

H.R. 5, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2498-H2531 [13MY]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 753, Intelligence Budget Accountability Act, H4971 [9JY]

H.R. 956, Drug-Free Communities Act, H3176-H3178 [22MY]

H.R. 1003, Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, H1397-H1399 [10AP]

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H3962-H4028 [19JN]

H.R. 1262, SEC appropriations, H8085 [29SE]

H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1949 [29AP]

H.R. 1272, U.S. Fire Administration appropriations, H1753 [23AP]

H.R. 1273, NSF appropriations, H1812-H1814 [24AP]

H.R. 1275, NASA appropriations, H1826-H1833 [24AP]

H.R. 1463, Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative appropriations, H2181 [6MY]

H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4633-S4645 [16MY]

H.R. 1553, extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board under the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act, H4149 [23JN]

H.R. 1658, Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act reauthorization and amendments, S12496 [10NO], H4858 [8JY]

H.R. 1747, John F. Kennedy Center Parking Improvement Act, H3818 [17JN]

H.R. 1753, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, H10794 [13NO]

H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, S5765-S5789 [17JN]

H.R. 1818, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, H5195-H5203 [15JY]

H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, H5420-H5428 [17JY]

H.R. 1871, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5558-S5574 [12JN], H3757-H3773 [12JN]

H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act, H5595-H5601, H5613-H5619 [23JY]

H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6557-S6667 [26JN], H4416-H4554 [25JN]

H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7814-S7817 [22JY]

H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9167-S9184 [11SE]

H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7973-S7983 [23JY]

H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H5879-H5884 [28JY]

H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H9515-H9519 [24OC]

H.R. 2472, extend certain Energy Policy and Conservation Act programs, H8086 [29SE]

H.R. 2516, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension, H8285-H8287 [1OC]

H.R. 2607, District of Columbia appropriations, S12514 [13NO], H8761-H8780 [9OC], H10681-H10757 [12NO]

H.R. 2610, expand responsibilities and extend authorization of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, H8874-H8877 [21OC]

H.R. 2631, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H10375 [8NO]

S. 7, National Missile Defense Act, S235 [21JA]

S. 19, Working Families Child Care Act, S353 [21JA]

S. 34, phase out Federal funding of TVA, S391 [21JA]

S. 38, reduce number of political appointees, S396 [21JA]

S. 109, Native Hawaiian Housing Assistance Act, S490 [21JA]

S. 124, National Research Investment Act, S686 [23JA]

S. 142, Fair Housing Act, S11599 [3NO]

S. 182, Appalachian Development Highway System Completion Act, S641 [22JA]

S. 223, prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership in labor unions, S793 [29JA]

S. 300, use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities, S1234 [11FE]

S. 304, Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S1301 [12FE]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

S. 403, expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto, S1990 [5MR]

S. 440, deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes, S2282 [13MR]

S. 450, military activities appropriations and personnel strengths, S2358-S2368 [17MR]

S. 451, military construction appropriations, S2368-S2372 [17MR]

S. 459, Native American programs appropriations, S2428 [18MR], S10183 [29SE]

S. 476, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, S4579 [15MY], H10874 [13NO]

S. 500, Yosemite Emergency Restoration and Construction Act, S2673 [20MR]

S. 520, terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program, S2844 [8AP]

S. 532, Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act, S2906-S2912 [9AP]

S. 536, Drug-Free Communities Act, S2921-S2923 [9AP]

S. 586, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act reauthorization, S3217-S3221 [15AP]

S. 647, Emergency Spending Control Act, S3676 [24AP]

S. 696, International Peacekeeping Reform Act, S3967 [5MY]

S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, S4480-S4485 [14MY], H10894-H10899 [13NO]

S. 752, modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, S4600 [15MY]

S. 778, African Growth and Opportunity Act, S4894-S4898 [21MY]

S. 797, design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, S8509-S8511 [31JY]

S. 805, Dept. of Agriculture Information Technology Reform Act, S5120-S5122 [23MY]

S. 847, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act, S5363-S5366 [5JN]

S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, S5421-S5423 [9JN], S5976-S5978 [19JN], S7780-S7783 [21JY], H5410-H5413 [17JY]

S. 910, Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act appropriations, S5701 [16JN], S8524 [31JY], S8672 [2SE], H7298 [16SE]

S. 924, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S5811-S5870 [17JN]

S. 927, Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act, S5872 [17JN]

S. 934, Adolescent Family Life and Abstinence Education Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 936, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7319-S7400 [11JY]

S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7634-S7650 [17JY]

S. 963, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, S6367-S6369 [25JN]

S. 965, Hydrogen Future Act authorization extension, S9435 [16SE]

S. 996, arbitration programs reauthorization, S7012 [8JY]

S. 996, court arbitration programs reauthorization, S8528 [31JY], H7622 [23SE]

S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7539-S7544 [16JY]

S. 1005, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S7447-S7459 [15JY]

S. 1016, Coastal Heritage Trail Route appropriations, S7424 [14JY]

S. 1019, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S7596-S7601 [16JY]

S. 1020, National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities improvement and extension, S7489-S7502 [15JY]

S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8228-S8248 [29JY]

S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7791-S7803 [22JY]

S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7995-S8003 [24JY]

S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9116-S9132 [11SE]

S. 1111, JUMP Ahead Act, S8573 [31JY]

S. 1139, SBA programs reauthorization, S8979-S8989 [9SE], H8103-H8113 [29SE]

S. 1161, Dept. of HHS refugee and entrant assistance funding, S9091 [10SE]

S. 1161, refugee and entrant assistance funding, H8061 [29SE]

S. 1173, Intermodal Transportation Act, S9255-S9294 [12SE], S10536-S10621 [8OC]

S. 1215, Dept. of Education national testing standards, S9895 [24SE]

S. 1222, Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act, S10095-S10097 [26SE]

S. 1231, U.S. Fire Administration appropriations, S10063 [26SE], S11704 [4NO]

S. 1259, Coast Guard appropriations, S10429-S10432 [6OC]

S. 1280, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act technical corrections, S10790 [9OC]

S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in Dept. of Defense military construction appropriations legislation, S10777, S10802 [9OC]

S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11434 [30OC]

S. 1319, Line Item Veto Act repeal, S11187 [24OC]

S. 1361, establish Education Scholars Block Grant Program, S10478 [7OC]

S. 1375, Federal Energy Bank Act, S11769 [5NO]

S. 1396, Meals for Achievement Act, S11879 [6NO]

S. 1417, Hispanic Cultural Center Act, H10867 [13NO]

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

S. 1466, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Choice Act, S12133 [8NO]

S. 1480, Harmful Algal Bloom Research and Control Act, S12145 [8NO]

S. 1505, Museum and Library Services Act technical corrections, H10865 [13NO]

S. 1507, technical correction to H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H10642 [12NO]

S. 1519, Surface Transportation Extension Act, S12450-S12452 [10NO], H10633-H10636 [12NO]

S. 1536, Early Detection and Prevention of Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Act, S12593-S12595 [13NO]

S. 1553, Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act, S12597 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 16, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S2708-S2711 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 17, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S2711-S2716 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 64, technical corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S11844, S11881 [6NO]

S. Res. 15, biomedical research funding, S563 [21JA]

S. Res. 18, reduce public debt, S567 [21JA]

S. Res. 20, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) expenditures, S653 [22JA]

S. Res. 26, Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) expenditures, S769 [28JA]

S. Res. 27, Committee on Finance (Senate) expenditures, S769 [28JA]

S. Res. 28, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S769 [28JA]

S. Res. 29, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) expenditures, S770 [28JA]

S. Res. 30, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) expenditures, S770 [28JA]

S. Res. 33, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) expenditures, S818 [29JA]

S. Res. 34, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) expenditures, S818 [29JA]

S. Res. 35, Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) expenditures, S819 [29JA]

S. Res. 37, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) expenditures, S899 [30JA]

S. Res. 38, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) expenditures, S899 [30JA]

S. Res. 39, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S900 [30JA]

S. Res. 40, Committee on Small Business (Senate) expenditures, S901 [30JA]

S. Res. 41, Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) expenditures, S901 [30JA]

S. Res. 42, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) expenditures, S968 [4FE]

S. Res. 43, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) expenditures, S968 [4FE]

S. Res. 44, Committee on the Budget (Senate) expenditures, S969 [4FE]

S. Res. 45, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S969 [4FE]

S. Res. 46, Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S969 [4FE]

S. Res. 54, Committees of the Senate expenditures, S1319-S1323 [12FE], S1419-S1423 [13FE]

S. Res. 61, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S1927 [4MR]

S. Res. 80, costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently, S3852 [30AP]

S. Res. 100, increase equality in educational opportunities for Native Americans, S5876 [17JN]

S. Res. 126, Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) supplemental expenditures, S10244 [30SE]

S. Res. 126, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) supplemental expenditures, S9977 [25SE]

S. Res. 138, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) expenditures for consultants, S11043, S11168 [23OC]

S.J. Res. 1, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S553 [21JA], S1362 [13FE]

S.J. Res. 12, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S759 [28JA]

APTMAN, MELISSA

Remarks in House

Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment: tribute, E418 [10MR]

AQUACULTURE

Amendments

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

National objectives: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8833 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions

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

Claude Harris National Aquacultural Research Center: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 608), H347 [5FE]

Fish and fishing: limitation on vessels that may engage in harvesting Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring within the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1575), H2445 [8MY]

———moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (see S. 1035, 1192; H.R. 1855), S7710 [17JY], S9636 [18SE], H3659 [10JN]

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

National objectives: establish a national development and research policy (see S. 1080), S8262 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4858-H4860 [8JY], H10803, H10804 [13NO]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (H.R. 1855), H5832-H5836 [28JY], H7894 [25SE], E1549, E1550, E1552, E1556 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO], S12495 [10NO]

———reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), conditional sequential referral, S8674 [2SE]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (S. 1192), S9644 [18SE], S9734 [19SE]

National objectives: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8266, S8269 [29JY]

Reports filed

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Moratorium on Large Vessels in Atlantic Mackerel or Atlantic Herring Fisheries: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1855) (H. Rept. 105-209), H5916 [28JY]

Statements

Moratorium on Large Vessels in Atlantic Mackerel or Atlantic Herring Fisheries (H.R. 1855), E1556-E1558 [29JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1658, Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act reauthorization and amendments, S12496 [10NO], H4858 [8JY]

H.R. 1855, moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries, H5832 [28JY]

S. 1080, National Aquaculture Development, Research, and Promotion Act, S8267 [29JY]

S. 1192, North Atlantic Fisheries Conservation Act, S9734 [19SE]

AQUINAS COLLEGE

Remarks in Senate

Jarecki, Clare: Reflection Award recipient, S8672 [2SE]

ARAB AMERICANS

Remarks in Senate

Almstadt, John: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

American Arab Chamber of Commerce: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Ansara, Andrew: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Ansara, George: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Connolly, Brian: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Islamic & Arab Business Investment Conference: convene, S9025 [9SE]

Jabiru-Shayota, Elham: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Posthumus, Dick: Arab-American and Chaldean Council State Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Smith, Beverly B.: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

ARAB COUNTRIES related term(s) Middle East

Addresses

Israeli/Palestinian Peace Initiatives: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, E644-E646, E648-E649 [14AP]

Peace in the Middle East: Speaker Gingrich, E601-E603 [9AP]

Articles and editorials

Land for a Liar's Promises, E582 [8AP]

Palestinian Security Official Detained in Israel—Colonel Tirawi Ordered Land Dealers Murders, S5371 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

Albright, Sec. of State: Middle East visit (see H. Con. Res. 149), H7199 [10SE]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Iraq: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

———resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10768 [12NO]

Israel: resolve cases of missing in action soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 122), H5777 [24JY]

Libya: jurisdictional immunities relative to jurisdiction of U.S. courts for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H.R. 3026), H10767 [12NO]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

———reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (see S. Con. Res. 31; H. Con. Res. 93), S5342 [5JN], H3567 [5JN]

———express concern for the plight of Assyrians (see H. Res. 332), H10955 [13NO]

Persian Gulf Conflict: relief of evacuees (see H.R. 1860), H3660 [10JN]

Syria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

Communiques

Middle East peace process: Arab Summit, S7524 [16JY]

Letters

Middle East peace process: several Senators, S7524 [16JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, S1978 [5MR], S2354 [17MR], S4391 [13MY], H737 [5MR]

National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, S1188 [10FE], H397 [10FE]

National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, S151 [21JA], H236 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Albright, Sec. of State: Middle East visit (H. Con. Res. 149), E1734 [11SE]

Egypt: actions relative to Middle East peace initiatives, H6398 [30JY]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (H. Res. 246), E1898 [2OC]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, H3602-H3607 [10JN], E1170 [10JN]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H892 [12MR], H952, H1002 [13MR], H7184 [10SE], E211 [11FE], E469, E479 [13MR], E493 [18MR], E537 [20MR], E549 [21MR], E578, E582 [8AP], E601 [9AP], E643, E648 [14AP]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions, H3429 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Egypt: actions relative to Middle East peace initiatives, S7581, S7585 [16JY]

———role in Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S6020 [20JN]

Iraq: eviction of U.S. members of U.N. weapons inspection teams and threats to surveillance planes, S12103-S12105 [8NO], S12537, S12538 [13NO]

———U.S. policy, S12537, S12538 [13NO]

———U.S. policy on humanitarian relief, S10488 [7OC]

Jordan: killing of Israeli children by soldier, S2315 [14MR]

Lebanon: travel restrictions, S8511 [31JY]

Middle East: condemn certain actions by the Palestinian Authority, S4766 [20MY], S5148 [23MY]

———condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (S. Con. Res. 31), S5371 [5JN]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S2234 [13MR], S2315 [14MR], S5148 [23MY]

———U.S. policy, S8937-S8942 [9SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 149, Sec. of State Albright's Middle East visit, E1734 [11SE]

H. Res. 246, reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions against Libya relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, E1898 [2OC]

S. Con. Res. 31, condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, S5371 [5JN]

ARAB LEAGUE

Bills and resolutions

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

Remarks in House

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (H. Res. 246), E1898 [2OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 246, reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions against Libya relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, E1898 [2OC]

ARAB-AMERICAN AND CHALDEAN COUNCIL

Remarks in Senate

Almstadt, John: Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Ansara, Andrew: Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Ansara, George: Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Connolly, Brian: Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Jabiru-Shayota, Elham: Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Posthumus, Dick: State Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Smith, Beverly B.: Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

ARAFAT, YASSER

Articles and editorials

Arafat Knew of World Trade Center Plot, S8941 [9SE]

Arafat's Cabinet Should Be Dissolved, Lawmakers Report—Inquiry Panel Finds Rampant Corruption, H6395 [30JY]

Defying Israel, Arafat Embraces Islamic Militants, S8942 [9SE]

Land for a Liar's Promises, E582 [8AP]

Palestinian Panel Charges Widespread Corruption by Arafat's Entire Cabinet, H6394 [30JY]

Letters

Prior knowledge of terrorist attacks by Yasser Arafat: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S7580 [16JY], S8941 [9SE]

———Senator Specter, S7581 [16JY], S8940, S8941 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H952 [13MR], E582 [8AP]

ARAGON, MANNY M.

Letters

Provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds: several New Mexico State officials, S2210 [12MR]

ARAM I (Armenian Apostolic Church)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10487 [7OC]

ARC OF THE U.S. (organization)

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2533 [13MY]

ARCADIA, CA

Remarks in House

Arcadia HIgh School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Arcadia High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E835 [5MY]

Morris, Ron: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1907 [2OC]

ARCARI, PAUL W.

Letters

Military Voting Rights Act, S1026 [5FE]

ARCELLA (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see S. 1272), S10631 [8OC]

ARCHABAL, NINA

Articles and editorials

Clinton Honors Minnesotan for Her Work on State History Center, E1926 [2OC]

Remarks in House

National Humanities Medal: recipient, E1925 [2OC]

ARCHEOLOGY

Bills and resolutions

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 60), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (H.R. 60), E34 [7JA]

ARCHER, BILL (a Representative from Texas)

Addresses

George Washington Birthday Ceremonies: Representative Morella, H605 [25FE]

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4363 [24JN]

Appointments

Committee on Taxation (Joint), H395 [10FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H5048 [10JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Official Advisors for International Conference Meetings and Negotiation Sessions on Trade Agreements, H395 [10FE]

Articles and editorials

Redesigning the System, by, Washington (DC) Times, E657 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H3170 [21MY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H9559 [24OC]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H5177 [11JY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5132 [10JY]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H7730 [23SE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H1040 [17MR]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2883 [19MY]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H6963 [5SE]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622), H142 [9JA], H524 [12FE]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 2627), H9866 [31OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6798 [3SE]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1340 [8AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

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

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

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

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H9559 [24OC]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H1440 [10AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]

———establish National Center for Integral Medicine, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1055), H1289 [21MR]

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

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H2590 [13MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H4221 [23JN]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

Television: treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

United Way (organization): anniversary of Texas gulf coast chapter (see H. Con. Res. 110), H4913 [8JY]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H1262 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 7), H154 [9JA]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 138), H6705 [31JY]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (see H.R. 2644), H8832 [9OC]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 63), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: extend trade authorities procedures relative to reciprocal trade agreements (see H.R. 2621), H8632 [7OC]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see H.R. 1226), H1338 [8AP]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H8927 [21OC]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions and expenditures by political action committees in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 11), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Taxation: depreciation on property used within an Indian reservation (see H.R. 1095), H1111 [18MR]

———increase dollar limitation on certain exclusions to reflect inflation (see H.R. 1557), H2444 [8MY]

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

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see H.R. 668), H451 [11FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2646), H8832 [9OC]

Taxpayer Relief Act: restore and modify provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (see H.R. 2513), H7728 [23SE]

———technical corrections (see H.R. 2645), H8832 [9OC]

Conference reports

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014), H6409-H6617 [30JY]

Descriptions

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014): Archer Amendment on Tax Rates, E1313 [24JN]

Letters

Budget 1998-2002: by, S5328, S5332 [5JN], H3509 [5JN]

Budget Enforcement Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5588 [23JY]

Clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program: by, S12092 [8NO]

Congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law: by, S1957 [5MR]

Hong Kong Reversion Act: by, H845 [11MR]

Intelligence services appropriations: by, H4946 [9JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension: by, H8289 [1OC]

Patent and Trademark Office fees: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1632 [17AP]

Reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H819 [11MR]

State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E1039 [22MY]

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

Programs

George Washington's Birthday Ceremonies, H605 [25FE]

Remarks

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 7), E1 [7JA]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4668, H4671, H4672, H4673, H4677, H4682, H4684, H4685, H4687, H4690, H4691, H4802, H4810 [26JN], E1313 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6631, H6649, H6654, H6663 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), technical corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 138), H6680 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4561 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6326 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2977 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4258 [24JN]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8198 [30SE], E1951 [7OC]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), H819 [11MR]

———reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, H819 [11MR]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (H.R. 2250), E1512 [24JY]

House of Representatives: representation of House at George Washington's birthday ceremonies, H605 [25FE]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), H1461, H1462, H1463 [15AP]

———restructure (H.R. 2292), E2356 [13NO]

Medicare: reform, H4561 [25JN]

Oklahoma: qualifications for lands to be considered within a judicial area of an Oklahoma Indian tribe, H6645 [31JY]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (H.R. 1709), E1039 [22MY]

Taxation: alternative minimum tax, H4672 [26JN]

———capital gains rates, H4802, H4810 [26JN]

———child tax credit, H4668, H4671, H4673, H4685, H4802, H4810 [26JN]

———depreciation on property used within an Indian reservation (H.R. 1095), E508 [18MR]

———increase dollar limitation on certain exclusions to reflect inflation (H.R. 1557), E873 [8MY]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (H.R. 1365), E702 [17AP]

———rates, H3836 [17JN], H4691, H4802, H4810 [26JN], H6631, H6645, H6654, H6663 [31JY], E657 [15AP], E1313 [24JN]

———rates (H. Res. 109), H1467 [15AP]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), H598, H600, H604 [25FE]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors, H4687 [26JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9056, H9057, H9058, H9061 [23OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration (H. Res. 274), H9051 [23OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H4802, H4810 [26JN]

———treatment of international airline passengers from destinations outside the U.S., H4690 [26JN]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8524 [7OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 104-872), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Adoption Promotion Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 867) (H. Rept. 105-77), H1908 [28AP]

Child Support Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2487) (H. Rept. 105-272), H8053 [26SE]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1463) (H. Rept. 105-85), H2154 [1MY]

Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-332), H8927 [21OC]

Extend Term of Appointment of Certain Members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1001) (H. Rept. 105-49), H1437 [10AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H2154 [1MY]

IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-364), H9864 [31OC]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 105-367), H9864 [31OC]

Monitoring of Items Produced, Grown, or Manufactured With Forced Labor in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2195) (H. Rept. 105-366), H9864 [31OC]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 105-140), H4131 [20JN]

Nursing Home Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 968) (H. Rept. 105-23), H1016 [13MR]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 105-341), H9500 [23OC]

Reinstate Aviation Excise Taxes Relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund Expenditures: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 668) (H. Rept. 105-5), H585 [13FE]

Restore and Modify Provisions in Taxpayer Relief Act Relative to Treatment of Agricultural Production Facilities Sold to Farmer Cooperatives: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2513) (H. Rept. 105-318), H8832 [9OC]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1226) (H. Rept. 105-51), H1456 [14AP]

Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2014) (H. Rept. 105-220), H6405 [30JY]

Taxpayer Relief Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2645) (H. Rept. 105-356), H9728 [29OC]

U.S.-Caribbean Trade Partnership Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2644) (H. Rept. 105-365), H9864 [31OC]

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1048) (H. Rept. 105-78), H1908 [28AP]

Rules

Committee on Ways and Means (House), H365-H368 [6FE]

ARCHER, DENNIS

Remarks in Senate

Hartford Optimists Club of Detroit: Optimist of the Year award recipient, S2146 [11MR]

ARCHER, JEFF

Articles and editorials

Why Medicare Outpatient and Inpatient Fees Can Be as Different as Apples and Oranges, E302 [25FE]

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL see Congress

ARCTIC REGIONS

Addresses

Richard E. Byrd Statue Dedication in Winchester, VA: Bolling Byrd Clarke, E1551 [29JY]

———John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, E1550 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Messages

U.S. Arctic Research Plan: President Clinton, S8260 [29JY], H6025 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Winchester, VA: dedication of Richard E. Byrd statue, E1550 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 531), S2904 [9AP]

AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

Letters

Provisions: Douglas L. Wood, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, S5607 [12JN]

———Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S5607 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 892), S5605-S5608 [12JN]

Texts of

S. 892, provisions, S5606 [12JN]

ARENDS, HANK

Articles and editorials

Lions Club Offers Lesson on Flags, S2484 [18MR]

ARENSON, KAREN W.

Articles and editorials

Aid Cuts Put College Beyond Reach of Poorest Students, S741 [28JA]

ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Terrorism: investigation of attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see S. Con. Res. 20; H. Con. Res. 50), S3011 [10AP], H1018 [13MR]

Messages

Extradition Treaty With Argentina: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Withdrawal of Duty-Free Treatment of Certain Argentinian Exports: President Clinton, S3197 [15AP], H1472 [15AP]

Remarks in House

Jews: anniversary of Buenos Aires Jewish Community Center terrorist attack, E1450 [17JY], E1487 [23JY]

Terrorism: investigation of attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 50), E486 [17MR]

Remarks in Senate

Terrorism: investigation of attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (S. Con. Res. 20), S3064 [10AP]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S8382 [30JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 50, investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, E487 [17MR]

S. Con. Res. 20, investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, S3058, S3064 [10AP]

ARGENTO, PASQUALE AND THERESA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1633 [3SE]

ARGUELLO, ROBERTO

Remarks in House

Nicaragua: book on recent Sandinista activities, E254 [13FE]

ARIZONA

Bills and resolutions

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 60), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 431), S2206 [12MR]

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank: Fife Symington, Governor of Arizona, H3090 [21MY]

Combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs: G.C. (Buck) Buchanan, Yavapai County, AZ, Sheriff's Office, S2658 [20MR]

———Terry L. Stewart, Arizona Dept. of Corrections, S2657 [20MR]

Division of the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits: Don Bivens, State Bar of Arizona, S8060 [24JY]

———Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana, S8048 [24JY]

———Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S8059 [24JY]

———Procter Hug, Jr., Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, S8060 [24JY]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), S8059 [24JY]

———Thomas G. Stolpman, State Bar of California, S8060 [24JY]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona and Daniel E. Lungren, Attorney General of California, E428 [11MR]

Treatment of excise taxes on tobacco products relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement: several State attorneys general, S8998 [9SE]

Obituaries

Eugene Shoemaker Dies—Discovered Giant Comet, E1508 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Arizona Rattlers (arena football team): tribute, E1731 [11SE]

Bullhead City, AZ: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1652 [4SE]

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (H.R. 60), E34 [7JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: national cemetery construction funding, H5309 [16JY]

Federal employees: tribute to Bureau of Reclamation employees killed in plane crash, E2020 [21OC]

Floods: disaster assistance to Arizona, H2755 [15MY]

McKenzie, Rhonda: Arizona Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1093 [3JN]

Peoria, AZ: tribute to VFW Post 2135 on receipt of VFW Youth Activities Award, E1796 [18SE]

Phoenix Mercury (women's basketball team): tribute, E1733 [11SE]

Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc.: anniversary, E2379 [13NO]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees, H9530 [24OC]

San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: extend, H2752, H2754 [15MY], H3541 [5JN]

San Carlos Lake: study ways to prevent drying out, H5754, H5755 [24JY]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, E773 [29AP]

University of Arizona: tribute to men's basketball team, H1295 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Blum, Marie: National Industries for the Blind Private Sector Employee of the Year award recipient, S8834 [4SE]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8041-S8061 [24JY]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 431), S2210 [12MR]

———reversal rate of the ninth judicial circuit, S2217 [12MR]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing rights, S11265 [28OC]

———grazing guidelines implementation, S9600 [18SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Barry G. Silverman To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Statements

Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Into Two Circuits: Executive Office of the President, S8060 [24JY]

Texts of

S. 431, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, S2211 [12MR]

ARIZONA RATTLERS (arena football team)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1731 [11SE]

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Lists

Labeling requirements abroad for produce, S7771 [21JY]

ARKANSAS

Articles and editorials

Rebuilding Every Burned Black Church, S3917 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions

Lawrence Blackwell Memorial Bridge: designate (see H.R. 2010), H4221 [23JN]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas (see H.R. 1012), H888 [11MR]

Certificates of election

Senate: Y. Tim Hutchinson, S2 [7JA]

Letters

Constitutional amendment on right to life: President Clinton, S1438 [24FE]

National Endowment for the Arts funding: Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas, S9311 [15SE]

Lists

Students assisting Arkansas tornado victims, E905 [13MY]

Remarks in House

Clinton, President: allegations of sexual misconduct as Governor of Arkansas, H7205 [11SE]

Clinton, President and Hillary Rodham: investigation of involvement in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, H7205 [11SE], E776 [29AP]

Disasters: tribute to students for assisting tornado victims, E904 [13MY]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Central High School, H7837, H7838 [25SE], H8268 [1OC]

Starr, Kenneth W.: assessment as independent counsel for the Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation, E24 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Clinton, President and Hillary Rodham: investigation of involvement in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, S7512 [16JY]

International Paper Co.: response to acts of arson against churches, S3917 [1MY]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas, S1807 [3MR]

University of Arkansas: Arkansas communications and education network project funding, S7901, S7902 [23JY]

Weiner, AR: tribute to `Rice Paddy Kids' speech therapy project, S6554 [26JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Kenneth R. McFerran To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11034 [23OC]

Resignations

House of Representatives: Ray Thornton, H71 [7JA], H85 [9JA]

Statements

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Jane Alexander, National Endowment for the Arts, S9310 [15SE]

Tributes

Bumpers, Senator, S5902 [18JN]

ARLINGTON, TX

Remarks in House

University of Texas at Arlington: tribute to men's wheelchair basketball team, E429 [11MR]

ARLINGTON, VA

Addresses

Women in Military Service for America Memorial Dedication: Representative Harman, E2040 [21OC]

Articles and editorials

Six Military Women and Six U.S. Wars—Stories Reach Back Through History of Nation, E2041 [21OC]

Bills and resolutions

Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see S. 1284; H.R. 2313), S10787 [9OC], H6406 [30JY]

Essays

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Athanasia A. Anagnostou, E1043 [22MY]

———Cass Bazelow, E1042 [22MY]

———Michael Nickerson, Jr., E1043 [22MY]

Letters

Women in Military Service for America Memorial dedication: Joanne Creighton, Mount Holyoke College, E2045 [22OC]

Poems

``Arlington,'' Ruth Mariott, S5103 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Pine Bush, NY: visit of Crispell Middle School to Washington, DC, E1042 [22MY]

Women in Military Service for America Memorial: dedication, H9476 [23OC], E2040 [21OC], E2045 [22OC], E2056 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force War Memorial: location, S12448 [10NO]

Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (S. 1284), S10795 [9OC]

Women in Military Service for America Memorial: dedication, S10917 [22OC]

Statements

Wrong Place for the Air Force Memorial: James H. Webb, Jr., S12448 [10NO]

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA

Articles and editorials

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

Arm

Appointments

Committee To Notify President of Completion of the First Session of 105th Congress, H10918 [13NO]

ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense

ARMED FORCES JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

Ensuring the Strength of Our Future—The QDR and the Future of the Guard and Reserve, S5307 [5JN]

Unequal Partners—National Guard's Combat Divisions Remain Hidden Beneath Mantle of Benign Neglect, S5308 [5JN]

ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF related term(s) Commonwealth of Independent States

Addresses

Azerbaijan Aggression Toward Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh: Representative Pallone, E256-E258 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Clinton Waives Corridor Act Prohibition on Aid to Turkey, H1770 [23AP]

Kenneth Khachigian Joins Junior Achievement of Armenia's Board, E814 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign aid: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H282 [4FE]

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

Genocide: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1288 [21MR]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H7118 [9SE]

———restrict foreign and military assistance conditional to situation in Cyprus and obligations under international law (see H.R. 388), H151 [9JA]

Letters

Natural gas assistance to Armenia: Representative Hamilton, E958 [19MY]

———Robert K. Boyer, AID, E958 [19MY]

———Thomas A. Dine, AID, E958 [19MY]

Messages

Emigration Laws and Policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Azerbaijan: blockade, H6357 [30JY], E256-E258 [13FE]

Foreign aid: agricultural assistance program funding (H.R. 500), H1768 [23AP], E143 [4FE]

———allocation, H6359 [30JY], E958 [19MY]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, H6356 [30JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

Genocide: anniversary, H1758-H1773 [23AP], E735, E738, E739, E746, E748 [24AP], E773, E784 [29AP], E797 [30AP]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 55), H1768, H1769 [23AP]

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in territorial dispute negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H3357 [4JN], H4079 [19JN], H5820 [25JY], H5992 [29JY]

Thousand Oaks, CA: tribute to Sister City Committee, E2038 [21OC]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (H. Con. Res. 148), E1706 [9SE]

———blockade, H1591 [16AP], E705 [17AP], E732 [23AP]

U.S. policy, H10675, H10676 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, S7544 [16JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

Genocide: anniversary, S3659, S3693, S3695, S3696 [24AP], S3757 [28AP]

Independence: anniversary, S9694 [18SE], S9803 [23SE]

Nagorno-Karabagh: allocation of foreign aid, S7583, S7584 [16JY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: require compliance report on Armenia and other countries in the Caucasus region, S4459, S4468 [14MY]

Reports filed

Nomination of B. Lynn Pascoe To Be Special Negotiator for Nagorno-Karabakh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Stephen R. Sestanovic To Be Special Adviser to the Sec. of State for the New Independent States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Tables

Armenian Technology Group, Inc., contributions and investments in Armenian agricultural sector, E143 [4FE]

Texts of

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

ARMENIA THIS WEEK (publication)

Articles and editorials

Clinton Waives Corridor Act Prohibition on Aid to Turkey, H1770 [23AP]

ARMENIAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Balotian, Varoujan: Armenian General Athletic Union Homenetmen Member of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Handian, Mano: Armenian General Athletic Union Scout of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Kataroyan, Tamar: Armenian General Athletic Union Athlete of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Petrossian, Alice: Armenian Professional Society Professional of the Year award recipient, E2293 [9NO]

Tributes

Aram I (Armenian Apostolic Church), S10487 [7OC]

ARMENIAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

Tables

Contributions and investments in Armenian agricultural sector, E143 [4FE]

ARMENTI, MIKE

Remarks in House

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipient, E759 [28AP]

ARMEY, RICHARD K. (a Representative from Texas)

Appointments

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), H29 [7JA]

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H5048 [10JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

House Office Building Commission, H34 [7JA]

Articles and editorials

Redesigning the System, by, Washington (DC) Times, E657 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H10768 [12NO]

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

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

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8833 [9OC]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see H.R. 1577), H2445 [8MY]

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

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H10956 [13NO]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9502 [23OC]

Education: voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H9801 [30OC]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

FRS: mandate price stability as the primary goal of monetary policy (see H.R. 2360), H7601 [18SE]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (see H.R. 2840), H10170 [6NO]

Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2198), H5486 [17JY]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2198), H10172 [6NO]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

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

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H10956 [13NO]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (see H. Con. Res. 197), H10955 [13NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1892 [24AP]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (see H.R. 1431, 1758), H1890 [24AP], H3273 [3JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H8727 [8OC]

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

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Taxation: allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (see H.R. 2462), H8055 [26SE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10171 [6NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 891), H701 [27FE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H3070 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 249), H8160 [29SE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 25, 331), H156 [9JA], H10955 [13NO]

Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 87, 169), H3203 [22MY], H8727 [8OC]

———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 3), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (see H.J. Res. 103), H10420 [8NO]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H3566 [5JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (see H.J. Res. 36), H285 [4FE]

Government: promote economic opportunities for families (see H.R. 1040), H948 [12MR]

House of Representatives: notify President of election of the Speaker and Clerk (see H. Res. 4), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

House Rules: adopt and amend (see H. Res. 5), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

Insurance: provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (see H.R. 2021), H4338 [24JN]

Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk (see H. Res. 2), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

Letters

Tribute to GAO efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation: several Representatives, E1827 [23SE]

Lists

Major GAO contributors to review of Government Performance and Results Act implementation, E1827 [23SE]

Motions

House of Representatives: adjournment, H10410 [8NO]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1193 [20MR]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H3192, H3193, H3194, H3195 [22MY]

Bipartisan Task Force on Reform of the Ethics Process: establish, H456 [12FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2668 [14MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4692 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6661 [31JY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 90), H898 [12MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9472 [23OC]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 331), H10918 [13NO]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 87), H3195 [22MY]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 169), H8691 [8OC]

———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 3), H7 [7JA]

———set date for convening of 105th Congress, 2d session (S.J. Res. 39), H10918 [13NO]

Corona del Mar, CA: tribute to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School students on `Recipe for America' statements, E789 [30AP]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4196 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4196 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5058 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7869 [25SE]

Detroit, MI: Cornerstone Schools Freedom Works Award recipient, H2684 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8799 [9OC]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (H.R. 1797), H3278 [4JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8799 [9OC]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7576 [18SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H9480, H9482, H9483, H9484, H9486, H9487 [23OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H9482, H9483, H9484, H9486, H9487 [23OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H8507 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8507 [7OC]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (H.R. 499), H296 [5FE]

GAO: tribute to efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation, E1826 [23SE]

Gingrich, Representative: reelection as Speaker of the House, H19 [7JA]

———resolution of ethics charges, H19 [7JA]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H1241 [20MR], H2151 [1MY], H2398, H2399 [8MY], H2609 [14MY], H3192 [22MY], H3552 [5JN], H4121, H4122 [20JN], H5805 [25JY], H7142 [10SE], H7247 [11SE], H7578 [18SE], H7890 [25SE], H8262 [30SE], H8292, H8293, H8294, H8295, H8296, H8297, H8298 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8806 [9OC], H9520, H9541, H9542 [24OC], H9832, H9833 [31OC]

———notify President of election of the Speaker and Clerk (H. Res. 4), H8 [7JA]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H8, H19 [7JA]

Indianapolis Legal Aid Society: Freedom Works Award recipient, H5579 [23JY]

Medicare: reform, H2668 [14MY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H979 [13MR]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5058 [10JY]

Omega Boys Club: Freedom Works Award recipient, H1189 [20MR]

Results Act Caucus: formation, H6921 [5SE]

Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk (H. Res. 2), H7 [7JA]

Smith, Emmitt: Freedom Works Award recipient, H597 [25FE]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4692 [26JN]

———promote construction and rehabilitation of public schools by increasing the volume cap on certain bonds, H9074 [23OC]

———rates, H2668 [14MY], H6661 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9074 [23OC]

Williamson, Martha: Freedom Works Award recipient, H9562 [28OC]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: acknowledgement as majority leader, H7 [7JA]

Special order: granted, H2153 [1MY], H3564 [5JN]

Statements

Recipe for America: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Corona del Mar, CA, E789-E791 [30AP]

ARMORED CAR INDUSTRY RECIPROCITY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (H.R. 624), H634-H636 [26FE], E185 [6FE]

Reports filed

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Texts of

H.R. 624, clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members, H634 [26FE]

ARMS CONTROL

Amendments

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3717 [11JN]

Analyses

Defend the United States of America Act (S. 64), S440 [21JA]

Appointments

Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, S4131 [7MY]

Commission To Assess the Organization of the Federal Government To Combat the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, S6386 [25JN], H4891 [8JY]

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S4131 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

Clinton's Nuclear Deception—On My Mind, E2117 [29OC]

He Lit Nuclear Fire—Now He Would Douse It, S5888 [17JN]

Iran Tests Air-Launched Cruise Missile, S5720 [17JN]

North Korean Missile Could Reach U.S. Intelligence Warns, S236 [21JA]

Russia Sells Iran Missile Metals, S11040 [23OC]

South Korea—U.S. Reportedly Within New North Missile Range, S236 [21JA]

Terrorists To Get Latest Arms, E717 [23AP]

U.S. Is Financing China's War Plan, H4237-H4239 [24JN]

U.S. Says It's Not Headed Towards Clash With Iran, S5720 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Cuba: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see S. 1387; H.R. 2786), S11863 [6NO], H9864 [31OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311; H.R. 2709, 2930), S11034 [23OC], H9501 [23OC], H10418 [8NO]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82; H. Res. 188), S3960 [5MY], H5487 [17JY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see S. 983; H.R. 2345), S6727 [27JN], H6704 [31JY]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S8091 [24JY]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7, 64), S158, S160 [21JA]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (see H.R. 1431, 1758), H1890 [24AP], H3273 [3JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Nuclear weapons: reduction and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 827), H628 [25FE]

Russia: nuclear weapons proliferation (see S. Con. Res. 25), S3960 [5MY]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48; H. Con. Res. 118, 121), S8533 [31JY], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

Briefs

Ten Reasons for a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, S12193 [8NO]

Factsheets

China's Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, H4240 [24JN]

Letters

Latin American Arms Control Act: Jimmy Carter, S6754 [27JN]

Nuclear weapons reduction: Hans A. Bethe, Federation of American Scientists, S5889 [17JN]

———President Clinton, S5889 [17JN]

Russian proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran: President Clinton, H7825 [24SE]

———Representative Curt Weldon, H7825 [24SE]

Lists

Cosponsors of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act, E2209 [7NO]

People's Republic of China's weapons proliferation record, E2117 [29OC]

Statements by President Clinton and Presidential advisers on the detargeting of Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles, H4112-H4115 [20JN]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons signatories, S2003 [5MR]

Messages

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Brazil Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, S11445 [30OC], H9780 [30OC]

Nuclear Weapons Proliferation Abatement Program: President Clinton, S3959 [5MY], H2159 [5MY]

Policy Functions and Operational Roles of Federal Agencies To Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S151 [21JA], H236 [21JA]

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S1658 [26FE], H651 [26FE]

Motions

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10128 [6NO]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3716 [11JN]

Papers

What Is at Stake in the Crisis With Iraq—Threat of Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction and U.S. Military Options: Anthony H. Cordesman, Center for Strategic and International Studies, S12646 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Arms Export Control Act: 1996 U.S. foreign military sales, E189 [6FE]

China, People's Republic of: agreement on the transfer of nuclear technology with the U.S., H9732 [30OC]

———certification of compliance with international nuclear nonproliferation obligations, E1967 [8OC], E2127 [30OC]

———exportation of C-802 antishipping cruise missiles to Iran, H3870 [18JN], H4244 [24JN], E1253 [18JN]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, E605 [9AP]

———proliferation of arms sales to the Middle East, H4236 [24JN]

———U.S. policy, E2127 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (H.R. 2786), H9857-H9860 [31OC]

Dept. of Energy: nonproliferation and arms control programs funding, H6725 [3SE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H10646-H10660 [12NO], E2071 [23OC], E2209 [7NO], E2367 [13NO]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10123, H10129 [6NO], E1445 [17JY]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (H. Res. 322), H10585 [12NO]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1431), E741 [24AP]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3640 [10JN], H3706-H3717 [11JN], E1159 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

Nuclear weapons: Presidential certification relative to detargeting of Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles, H4110-H4116 [20JN]

———reduction and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 827), E312 [25FE]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid relative to arms sales, H1916 [29AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H6381 [30JY]

———explain purposes and allow inspection of Yamantau Mountain project, H4209 [23JN]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, E717 [23AP]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H7823-H7828 [24SE]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (H. Con. Res. 118), E1477 [22JY]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (H. Con. Res. 121), H6686 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

China, People's Republic of: certification of compliance with international nuclear nonproliferation obligations, S10869 [21OC]

———exportation of C-802 antishipping cruise missiles to Iran, S5719, S5737, S5741 [17JN], S5944 [18JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: anniversary, S5433-S5437 [10JN], S5547 [11JN]

———ratification, S9059-S9062 [10SE], S9245 [12SE], S9982 [25SE], S10268 [1OC], S12192 [8NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (S. 1387), S11872 [6NO]

———increase Navy and Air Force flying hours funding through reductions in Space-Based Laser Program funding, S7179-S7182, S7186-S7189 [10JY], S7231-S7233 [11JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), S12713 [13NO]

———impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (S. 1311), S11037-S11041 [23OC], S11276 [28OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (S. Res. 82), S3968 [5MY]

Iraq: eviction of U.S. members of U.N. weapons inspection teams and threats to surveillance planes, S12537, S12538 [13NO]

———resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (H. Res. 322), S12646 [13NO]

———sanctions relative to weapons inspection, S11786 [5NO]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (S. 983), S6752-S6754 [27JN]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (S. 1067), S8096 [24JY], S8150 [25JY]

National security: national missile defense system (S. 7), S124, S235 [21JA], S685 [23JA]

———national missile defense system (S. 64), S440 [21JA]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, S7277 [11JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (S. Con. Res. 48), S8609 [31JY], S11664, S11665 [4NO]

Treaties and agreements: Antiballistic Missile Treaty, S10758 [9OC]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4451-S4469, S4473-S4475 [14MY]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: anniversary, S2001-S2003 [5MR]

Reports

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, H651-H660 [26FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Iranian Sanctions Relative to Acquisition of Certain Missiles: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 105-304), H8437 [6OC]

National Missile Defense Act: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 7) (S. Rept. 105-15), S3843 [30AP]

Russian Proliferation of Nuclear Missile Technology to Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 48), S11667 [4NO]

Statements

Day That Will Live in Infamy—25th Anniversary of the ABM Treaty's Ratification Should Be It's Last: Center for Security Policy, S10759 [9OC]

Iraq's Clandestine Breakout Capability: Anthony H. Cordesman, Center for Strategic and International Studies, S12647 [13NO]

Tables

Reckless Russian rocket exports, H7826 [24SE]

U.S. foreign military sales (1996), E189 [6FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H. Res. 188, sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles by Iran, H10123 [6NO]

H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3707 [11JN]

H.R. 2709, impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to Iranian efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles and implement Chemical Weapons Convention, H10646-H10655 [12NO]

S. 7, National Missile Defense Act, S235 [21JA]

S. 983, Latin American Arms Control Act, S6753 [27JN]

S. 1067, Code of Conduct on Arms Transfers Act, S8097 [24JY]

S. 1311, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act, S11037 [23OC]

S. Con. Res. 25, Russian nuclear weapons proliferation, S3968 [5MY]

S. Con. Res. 48, proliferation of Russian nuclear missile technology to Iran, S8609 [31JY]

S. Res. 82, sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles by Iran, S3968 [5MY]

Transcripts

Detargeting of Russian Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles: ``60 Minutes'' (CBS television program), H4115 [20JN]

ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY

Amendments

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3275 [3JN], H3300, H3321, H3325, H3326, H3327, H3329, H3335, H3340, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3348, H3349, H3351, H3353, H3356, H3357, H3424, H3426, H3427, H3428, H3429, H3430, H3431, H3432, H3433 [4JN], H3482, H3495, H3497 [5JN], H3591, H3593, H3594, H3595, H3598, H3599, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3607, H3608, H3609, H3615, H3617, H3618, H3626, H3627, H3628, H3630, H3662 [10JN], H3670, H3671, H3680, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3696, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700, H3701, H3702, H3703, H3704, H3705 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5670, S5671, S5672, S5682, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5732, S5737, S5738, S5739, S5740, S5742, S5749, S5750, S5756, S5758, S5759, S5760, S5761, S5762, S5763, S5878, S5879, S5880, S5881, S5882 [17JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY], H5868 [28JY]

Articles and editorials

Chemical Weapons Convention, E925 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (see S. 903; H.R. 1757), S5694 [16JN], H3273 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention, S1376 [13FE]

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, S3359 [17AP]

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: Michael C. McGowan, H3684 [11JN]

———several former Secs. of State and National Security Advisers, H3295 [4JN]

Export control policy for supercomputers: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7137 [10JY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S7137 [10JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7137 [10JY]

Lists

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons signatories, S2003 [5MR]

Messages

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Brazil Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, S11445 [30OC], H9780 [30OC]

Motions

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8114 [29SE], H8262 [30SE], H8271 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, H4050-H4056 [19JN], H9596, H9597, H9598, H9603 [28OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3291-H3358, H3424-H3433 [4JN], H3480, H3481-H3499, H3516-H3520 [5JN], H3591-H3632 [10JN], H3669, H3670-H3706, H3717 [11JN], H5868 [28JY], E1096 [3JN], E1148 [7JN], E1170 [10JN], E1258 [19JN], E1609 [1AU]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8262 [30SE], H8271-H8278 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S6021-S6024, S6026 [20JN], S6894-S6900 [7JY], S7098-S7103 [9JY], S7132-S7143 [10JY], S11396 [30OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5924, S5925, S5937, S5939, S5944 [18JN], S8222 [29JY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), insert language of S. 903 in lieu, S5765 [17JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5655-S5662, S5666-S5688 [16JN], S5722-S5789 [17JN]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: anniversary, S2001-S2003 [5MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Statements

Export Control for Supercomputers: Senator Grams, S11398 [30OC]

Tables

High performance computer exports, S6898 [7JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, S5765-S5789 [17JN]

ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT

Articles and editorials

Stop the Gun Invasion, S9692 [18SE]

Surplus Gun Invasion, S9691 [18SE]

Surplus Weapons, Surplus Danger, S9692 [18SE]

Bills and resolutions

Firearms: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see S. 723; H.R. 1570), S4217 [8MY], H2444 [8MY]

Letters

Prohibit imports of certain firearms and ammunition: several organizations, S9692 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Arms sales: 1996 U.S. foreign military sales, E189 [6FE]

Firearms: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (H.R. 1570), H7471 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Firearms: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (S. 723), S4234-S4236 [8MY], S9691 [18SE]

Tables

U.S. foreign military sales (1996), E189 [6FE]

Texts of

S. 723, Anti-Gun Invasion Act, S4236 [8MY]

ARMS SALES

Articles and editorials

China Joins Forces With Iran on Short-Range Missile, E1253 [18JN]

Clinton's Nuclear Deception—On My Mind, E2117 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions

Cuba: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 2035), H4645 [25JN]

Firearms: ban import of firearms that have been cosmetically altered to avoid the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons (see H.R. 2702), H9038 [22OC]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see S. 983; H.R. 2345), S6727 [27JN], H6704 [31JY]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S8091 [24JY]

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

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48; H. Con. Res. 118, 121), S8533 [31JY], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

Comparisons

Iran-Contra, October Surprise, and Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) subpoena authority, H4094 [20JN]

Letters

Foreign aid requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers: European Union, H3622 [10JN]

Latin American Arms Control Act: Jimmy Carter, S6754 [27JN]

Nomination of Anthony Lake to be Director of Central Intelligence: Senator Specter, S1353 [13FE]

Russian proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran: President Clinton, H7825 [24SE]

———Representative Curt Weldon, H7825 [24SE]

Lists

British Labour Party arms trade policies, H3622 [10JN]

People's Republic of China's weapons proliferation record, E2117 [29OC]

Remarks in House

Arms Export Control Act: 1996 U.S. foreign military sales, E189 [6FE]

China, People's Republic of: proliferation of arms sales to the Middle East, H4236 [24JN]

———U.S. policy, E2304 [10NO]

Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 2035), H5213, H5214, H5246 [15JY]

Foreign aid: requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3619-H3626 [10JN]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (H.R. 2597), E1922 [2OC]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid relative to arms sales, H1916 [29AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H6381 [30JY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to sale of arms to People's Republic of China, H3626, H3627 [10JN], H3669 [11JN], H4198-H4201 [23JN], H4380, H4382 [25JN]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H7823-H7828 [24SE]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (H. Con. Res. 118), E1477 [22JY]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (H. Con. Res. 121), H6686 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (S. 983), S6752-S6754 [27JN]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (S. 1067), S8096 [24JY], S8150 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (S. Con. Res. 48), S8609 [31JY], S11664, S11665 [4NO]

Reports

Codes of Conduct on Arms Transfers—An Opportunity for the U.S. and Its European Allies To Work Together, H3623 [10JN]

Reports filed

Russian Proliferation of Nuclear Missile Technology to Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 48), S11667 [4NO]

Tables

Reckless Russian rocket exports, H7826 [24SE]

U.S. foreign military sales (1996), E189 [6FE]

Texts of

H.R. 2035, transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries, H5213 [15JY]

S. 983, Latin American Arms Control Act, S6753 [27JN]

S. 1067, Code of Conduct on Arms Transfers Act, S8097 [24JY]

S. Con. Res. 48, proliferation of Russian nuclear missile technology to Iran, S8609 [31JY]

ARMSTRONG, DAVID

Articles and editorials

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

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

ARMSTRONG, JOHN A.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Science Board: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2413 [18MR]

ARMSTRONG, MICHAEL J.

Remarks in Senate

FEMA: nomination to be Associate Director of Mitigation, S5645 [12JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Associate Director of Mitigation of FEMA: Committee on Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

ARMY see Department of Defense

ARMY RESERVE-NATIONAL GUARD EQUITY REIMBURSEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2796), H10892-H10894 [13NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2796, provisions, H10892 [13NO]

ARMY TIMES (publication)

Articles and editorials

One Man's Fight for a Better World, S10923 [22OC]

ARNAS, NEYLA

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

ARNOLD, A. MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12540 [13NO]

ARNOLD, JOHN D.

Remarks in House

Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc.: anniversary, E2379 [13NO]

Tribute, E2379 [13NO]

ARONSON, ARNOLD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H863-H868 [11MR], E425 [11MR], E478 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2128 [11MR], S2642-S2644 [20MR]

ARONSON, DONALD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8875 [5SE]

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, ME

Remarks in Senate

Roads and highways: highway corridor project study funding, S8184, S8185 [28JY]

ARRINGTON, PYONGHUI GONION

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 946), S6040 [20JN]

ARSENEAULT, NORMAN G.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5149 [23MY]

ART AND ARTIFACTS INDEMNITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Arts and humanities: improve and extend the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (see S. 1020), S7486 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Arts and humanities: improve and extend the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (S. 1020), S7488-S7503 [15JY]

Reports filed

National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities Improvements and Extension: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1020) (S. Rept. 105-86), S9880 [24SE]

Texts of

S. 1020, National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities improvement and extension, S7489-S7502 [15JY]

ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, E1032 [22MY]

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Medlin, Ray: Arthritis Foundation Northwest Ohio Chapter Humanitarian Award recipient, E300 [25FE]

ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) Literature; Music and Dance

Addresses

Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy Conference: Senator Moynihan, S9903-S9905 [24SE]

Montefiore Hospital Jerome and Dawn Greene Medical Arts Pavilion: Dominick P. Purpura, S10863 [20OC]

Amendments

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S5936 [18JN], S8506, S8508, S8509, S8613, S8614 [31JY]

Analyses

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

Appointments

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S2732 [20MR], H528 [13FE]

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, H527 [13FE], H596 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

``Born Again Vermonter'' Reflects on a Life Spent Among Books, S8492 [31JY]

Capitol Police Consfiscate NEA `Art' as Obscene, H4699 [26JN]

Chairman To Leave Humanities Endowment, S3546 [23AP]

Clinton Honors Minnesotan for Her Work on State History Center, E1926 [2OC]

Congress Should Embrace Investment in Arts, Culture, S9493 [17SE]

Cultural War Rages in America—All Great Civilizations of the Past Have Provided Public Support for the Arts, H5061 [10JY]

John Duffey—A Mandolin for All Seasons, E93 [9JA]

Local Folk Artist To Perform at Kennedy Center, S3918 [1MY]

Musician John Duffey Dies—Led the Group Seldom Scene, E93 [9JA]

Text of Goldberg's Statement Urging U.S. Support for Performing Arts, S9319-S9322 [15SE]

Time To Fight To Save the N.E.A., E1404 [11JY]

Tyranny of the Minority, S6973 [8JY]

Use Copyright Extension To Endow Creativity, S9491 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Cagney, James: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 206), H145 [9JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope (see S. Con. Res. 56), S10950 [22OC]

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

———prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (see H.R. 2652), H8832 [9OC]

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

Gardner, Ava: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 218), H6797 [3SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36; H.J. Res. 75), S8186 [28JY], H2090 [30AP]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (see S. Res. 131), S10428 [6OC]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207; H.R. 2514), S9785 [23SE], H7728 [23SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (see S. 797; H.R. 1747), S5002 [22MY], H3203 [22MY]

Library of Congress: acquire certain real property for storage of motion picture, recorded sound, television, and radio collections (see S. 1486), S12119 [8NO]

Motion pictures: tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

Music and dance: designate jazz as a rare and valuable national treasure (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1339 [8AP]

———tribute to African-American music (see S. Con. Res. 34; H. Con. Res. 27), S6041 [20JN], H701 [27FE]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see S. 48, 195; H.R. 122), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA], H142 [9JA]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see S. 48, 195; H.R. 122), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA], H142 [9JA]

———improve and extend (see S. 1020), S7486 [15JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: improve and extend (see S. 1020), S7486 [15JY]

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

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

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

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

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

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

Forms

Requests for advances or reimbursements from the National Endowment for the Arts, S9482 [17SE]

Histories

Kahuku High School Band Accomplishments, H1984 [29AP]

Letters

National Endowment for the Arts funding: James Drusso, Minnesota State Arts Board, S9370 [16SE]

———Jane Alexander, National Endowment for the Arts, S9322 [15SE]

———Jonathan Katz, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, S9534 [18SE]

———Karen Christensen, National Endowment for the Arts, S9470 [17SE]

———Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas, S9311 [15SE]

———Richard J. Franke, Americans United To Save the Arts and Humanities (organization), S9534 [18SE]

———U.S. Conference of Mayors, S9535 [18SE]

National Endowment for the Humanities funding: Sheldon Hackney, National Endowment for the Humanities, E1431 [15JY]

Return by France of art works confiscated from Jews during Holocaust: Senator D'Amato, S3891 [1MY]

Lists

Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E805 [30AP], E1128 [5JN]

Daniel U. Kiley accomplishments in the arts, S12197 [8NO]

Kahuku High School band accomplishments, H1984 [29AP]

National Endowment for the Humanities projects, H5159 [11JY]

Messages

National Endowment for the Arts Report: President Clinton, S7298 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Obituaries

Duffey, John H.: Bluegrass Unlimited (publication), E94 [9JA]

———Sing Out (publication), E95 [9JA]

Poems

``Asbury Park 1971,'' Frank Valentino, E494 [18MR]

``Long Branch, New Jersey,'' Robert Pinsky, H2244 [6MY]

``Long Branch Song,'' Robert Pinsky, H2244 [6MY]

``Sands of Long Branch,'' Frank Valentino, E494 [18MR]

``To My Father, for Milford S. Pinsky,'' Robert Pinsky, H2244 [6MY]

Questions

National Endowment for the Arts: Ehlers amendment on replacing funding with State block grants, H5148 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 864), H1386-H1388 [9AP], E344 [27FE]

Archabal, Nina: National Humanities Medal recipient, E1925 [2OC]

Bartosiewicz, John T.: Pulaski Association of Business and Professional Men Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12MR]

Bilingual Foundation of the Arts: tribute, E999 [21MY]

Bloomhorst, Kenneth: tribute for creation of the EPA symbol, E2311 [10NO]

California State School for the Arts: Governors' Arts Scholars Medallion award recipient, E1027 [22MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope (S. Con. Res. 56), H9046 [23OC]

Children and youth: importance of arts and humanities education programs, H939-H946 [12MR]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', H633, H642, H644, H650, H651 [26FE], H677 [27FE], E322 [26FE], E380 [5MR]

Colour Me Freedom Foundation: tribute to ``Amandla Awethu—African-Americans and African Solidarity—Political Change in Africa'' exhibit, E1815 [22SE]

Congress: tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E805 [30AP], E899 [13MY], E1127 [5JN], E1300 [23JN], E1354 [27JN]

Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (H.R. 2652), E2000 [9OC]

———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (H.R. 1967), E1260 [19JN]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: appropriations, E2392 [13NO]

———funding, E2367 [13NO]

Dedham, MA: tribute to James Joyce Ramble 10K Race, E736 [24AP]

Detroit, MI: dedication of Wyland Whaling Wall, E2010 [9OC]

Foundations Bible College and Schools: dedication of Anvil House, E1630 [3SE]

Freedom of speech: dedication of memorial to filmmakers blacklisted for refusing to testify before the Committee on Un-American Activities (House), E1767 [16SE]

Fresno, CA: tribute to Good Company Players (theater company), E2087 [24OC]

Gardner, Ava: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Res. 218), E1634 [3SE]

Gold Coast Performing Arts Association: tribute to Twilight Award recipients, E1762 [16SE]

Hardin County, KY: anniversary of Youth Theater, E1506 [24JY]

Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey (organization): anniversary, H7182 [10SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (H.J. Res. 75), H3221, H3222 [3JN]

Houston, TX: opening of Ensemble Theater, H7253 [11SE]

Jersey City, NJ: tribute to Grace Church Van Vorst's Cathedral Arts Festival, E342 [27FE]

Joliet, IL: anniversary of Joliet Federation of Musicians, E632 [10AP]

Kansas City, MO: opening of 18th and Vine District Jazz Museum, E1688 [8SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (H.R. 1747), H3818, H3819 [17JN]

Koeppel, Adolph: Gilbert Tilles Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E870 [7MY]

Library of Congress: tribute to National Film Registry tour, E321 [26FE]

Lockwood Greene (business): tribute to donation of architectural drawings to Smithsonian Institution, E225 [12FE]

Long Beach, CA: anniversary of Long Beach Authors Festival, E432 [11MR]

Marty, Martin: National Humanities Medal recipient, E1925 [2OC]

———National Medal of Humanities award recipient, E2289 [9NO]

Montclair State University: anniversary of Preparatory Center for the Arts, E1071 [30MY]

Montgomery County, MD: anniversary of Adventure Theater, E1075 [3JN]

Music and dance: tribute to musical ``Chicago'', E1228 [17JN]

National Community Theater Week: observance, E757 [24AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H4699 [26JN], H4841, H4845 [8JY], H5049-H5061, H5072, H5073, H5074, H5103, H5114 [10JY], H5139 [11JY], H5193, H5270 [15JY], H7651-H7653 [23SE], H9506-H9508, H9512, H9532, H9534, H9539 [24OC], E667 [15AP], E1244 [18JN], E1404, E1409, E1411 [11JY], E1431 [15JY], E1472 [22JY]

———replace funding with block grants to States, H5142-H5156 [11JY]

———tribute, E469 [13MR]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5156-H5168 [11JY], E1431 [15JY], E1472 [22JY]

Nebraska: implementation of education standards in the visual and performing arts, E454 [12MR]

New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Center: Performing Arts Center funding (S. 1417), H10867, H10868 [13NO]

New York, NY: anniversary of Adirondack Museum, E1484 [23JY]

———anniversary of Queens Museum of Art, E949 [16MY]

———anniversary of School of Visual Arts, E1808 [18SE]

New York Artists Equity Association: anniversary, E2043 [21OC]

Norfolk, VA: restoration of Attucks Theatre, E609 [9AP]

Programs and agencies: support, H683 [27FE]

Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: anniversary, E1694 [9SE]

Racial relations: differing perceptions of the judicial system, discrimination, media, and the entertainment industry, H576-H580 [13FE]

Rankin, Hystercine: National Heritage Fellowship award recipient, E2288 [9NO]

Riverhead, NY: anniversary of the East End Arts and Humanities Council, E2156 [31OC]

Shadyside, OH: tribute to Odyssey of the Mind team, E1379 [9JY]

Sheeler, Wade: National Short Play Award recipient, E916 [14MY]

Smithville, TN: tribute to Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree and Crafts Festival, E1326 [25JN]

South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School for participation in the World Student Children's Art exhibition, E2387 [13NO]

Springfield, MA: closing of Johnson's Bookstore, E2143 [30OC]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (H. Con. Res. 109), H7291-H7293, H7321 [16SE]

Williamson, Martha: Freedom Works Award recipient, H9562, H9563 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska Quarterly Review (publication): tribute, S8616 [31JY]

Big Timber, MT: tribute to Big Timber Grade School students for winning NASA's Future Aircraft/Spacecraft design competition, S4037 [6MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope (S. Con. Res. 56), S10999 [22OC]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', S1547 [25FE]

Copyrights: duration of protection (S. 505), S2678-S2684 [20MR], S6048 [20JN]

Cummings, Janet: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Dept. of Education: Model Youth Concert Program operation and evaluation, S9115 [11SE]

———music education funding, S9112 [11SE]

France: return of art works confiscated from Jews during Holocaust, S3890, S3891 [1MY]

Good, Peter: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Hispanic Cultural Center: Performing Arts Center funding, S8507, S8508 [31JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (H.J. Res. 75), S9030 [9SE], S9089 [10SE]

———confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (S.J. Res. 36), S8202 [28JY]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (S. Res. 131), S10409, S10445 [6OC]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1207), S9791 [23SE]

Kanin, Michael: National Student Playwriting Award recipient, S3916 [1MY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S5014 [22MY], S5936 [18JN], S8506-S8511 [31JY]

Kiley, Daniel U.: National Medal of Arts award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

———National Medal of Arts recipient, S12197 [8NO]

Library of Congress: acquire certain real property for storage of motion picture, recorded sound, television, and radio collections (S. 1486), S12159 [8NO]

Lockwood Greene (business): tribute to donation of architectural drawings to Smithsonian Institution, S1413 [13FE]

Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Fine Arts Center and Hospitality Management Training Facility: funding, S8900 [8SE]

Middlebury College: tribute to American College Theater Festival participants, S3916 [1MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (S. Con. Res. 34), S6044 [20JN]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (S. 48), S414 [21JA]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (S. 48), S414 [21JA]

———funding, S6973 [8JY], S9248 [12SE], S9303, S9306, S9316-S9330 [15SE], S9363-S9367, S9368-S9375, S9385, S9386, S9399, S9403-S9405 [16SE], S9441-S9443, S9449, S9465-S9483, S9486-S9496 [17SE], S9532-S9537 [18SE], S11253, S11270, S11271 [28OC]

———improve and extend (S. 1020), S7488-S7503 [15JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, S9625 [18SE]

———improve and extend (S. 1020), S7488-S7503 [15JY]

New York, NY: dedication of Montefiore Hospital Jerome and Dawn Greene Medical Arts Pavilion, S10863 [20OC]

Overstreet, Ariel: NASA Intergalactic Art Contest award recipient, S4037 [6MY]

Scotch-Irish Americans: contributions, S1974 [5MR]

Shelburne, VT: anniversary of Shelburne Museum, S9027 [9SE]

Smithville, TN: anniversary of Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree and Crafts Festival, S8671 [2SE]

Taxation: business meal and entertainment expense deductions (S. 114), S494 [21JA]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (S. 1123), S8589 [31JY]

Television: implementation of ratings system for programming (S. 409), S2021-S2023 [6MR]

Reports filed

Confer Honorary Armed Forces Veteran Status to Bob Hope: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.J. Res. 75) (H. Rept. 105-109), H3272 [3JN]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (H.J. Res. 75), S8823 [4SE]

Copyright Treatment of the Distribution of Certain Phonorecords: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1967) (H. Rept. 105-325), H8927 [21OC]

Design and Construction of Parking Garage Additions and Certain Site Improvements to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 797) (S. Rept. 105-30), S5926 [18JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1747) (H. Rept. 105-130), H3796 [12JN]

National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities Improvements and Extension: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1020) (S. Rept. 105-86), S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Marsha Mason to the National Council on the Arts: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Susan E. Trees to the National Council on the Humanities: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S4106 [7MY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: New TV Ratings, E240 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Arts, Humanities, and Museums Funding: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S9535 [18SE]

Songs

``Inscription of Hope,'' D.Z. Randall Stroope, E2023 [21OC]

Statements

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Jane Alexander, National Endowment for the Arts, S9310 [15SE]

———Kate Hayes, E1238 [17JN]

Testimonies

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Patrick A. Trueman, American Family Association, E667 [15AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 109, tribute to Jimmy Stewart, H7291 [16SE]

H.J. Res. 75, confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status to Bob Hope, H3221 [3JN]

H.R. 1747, John F. Kennedy Center Parking Improvement Act, H3818 [17JN]

S. 114, business meal and entertainment expense tax deductions, S494 [21JA]

S. 505, Copyright Term Extension Act, S2682 [20MR]

S. 797, design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, S8509-S8511 [31JY]

S. 1020, National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities improvement and extension, S7489-S7502 [15JY]

S. 1123, treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry, S8589 [31JY]

S. 1207, award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Raul Julia, S9791 [23SE]

S. 1417, Hispanic Cultural Center Act, H10867 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 34, tribute to African-American music, S6044 [20JN]

S. Con. Res. 56, use of the Capitol rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope, S10962, S10999 [22OC], H9047 [23OC]

S. Res. 131, restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, S10433, S10446 [6OC]

S.J. Res. 36, confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status to Bob Hope, S8202 [28JY]

Tributes

Skelton, Red, S9574 [18SE]

ARUNDALE, MATTHEW

Essays

Why I Want To Watch the State of the Union Address, E237 [12FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E237 [12FE]

ARYA, YASHPAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1388 [10JY]

ASBURY PARK, NJ

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E518 [19MR]

ASBURY PARK (NJ) PRESS

Articles and editorials

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

ASGRIMSSON, HALLDOR

Addresses

Future of NATO Alliance, E816 [1MY]

ASHBURN, RICHIE

Articles and editorials

Loss Mourned, E1805 [18SE]

Whiz Kid, E1805 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7112 [9SE], H7126 [10SE], E1715 [10SE], E1805 [18SE]

ASHBY, CHRISTOPHER C.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S11675 [4NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

ASHCROFT, JOHN (a Senator from Missouri)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6683, S6766 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4834, S4840, S4844, S4903, S4904 [21MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1323 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9325, S9350 [15SE], S9660 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8690, S8734 [3SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9899 [24SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4613, S4614 [15MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10436 [6OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC], S11071 [23OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3875, S3914 [1MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S4507 [15MY]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors, S4213 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

Aging Maoists of Beijing, Michael Kelly, Washington (DC) Post, S11189 [24OC]

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

Jury Awards $3.4 Billion in 1987 Rail Blast, Washington (DC) Post, S10054 [26SE]

Just How Sick Was Rebecca Badger? Jack Kevorkian Helped End Her Life, and That's When the Questions Began, Richard Leiby, Washington (DC) Post, S3254 [16AP]

Louisiana Jackpot, Wall Street Journal, S10053 [26SE]

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

Statecraft—After Madeleine Albright Skates to Confirmation, It'll Be Performance, Not Rhetoric, That Counts, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, S603 [22JA]

Terminal Illness Absent in Kevorkian Suicide, Washington (DC) Times, S3255 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 228, 547), S804 [29JA], S3011 [10AP]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S6100 [23JN]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see S. 800), S5108 [23MY]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy (see S. 1083, 1164), S8262 [29JY], S9197 [11SE]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S8277 [29JY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950), S8277 [29JY]

Colleges and universities: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see S. 153), S162 [21JA]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (see S. 474), S9660 [18SE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S6191 [24JN]

Courts: extend certain temporary district court judgeships (see S. 1113), S9524 [17SE]

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

Crime: Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see S. 294), S1239 [11FE]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10, 718), S158 [21JA], S4217 [8MY]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S3371 [17AP]

———redefine extortion relative to labor union violence (see S. 230), S8732 [3SE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224), S7013 [8JY]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see S. 236), S855 [30JA]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see S. 847), S5342 [5JN]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084), S10962 [22OC]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY]

Firearms: minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 191), S4010 [6MY]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S5015 [22MY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S1194 [10FE]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364), S1659 [26FE]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S7217 [10JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11365 [29OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82), S3960 [5MY]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see S. 365), S3224 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 521, 522), S3224 [15AP]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

John Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (see S. 595), S3269 [16AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S.J. Res. 11), S3058 [10AP]

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

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S2285 [13MR]

Mark Twain National Forest: boundary adjustment (see S. 1109), S8532 [31JY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10809 [9OC]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286), S1102 [6FE]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism (see S. Res. 121), S9427 [16SE]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S158 [21JA]

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S9427 [16SE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S8533 [31JY]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (see S. 763), S4677 [19MY]

Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see S. 368), S1734 [27FE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S11365 [29OC]

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

Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see S. 202), S7965 [23JY]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see S. 912), S6918 [7JY]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (see S. 509), S5369 [5JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S3736 [25AP]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3456 [22AP]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622), S3419 [22AP]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S2569 [19MR]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see S. 194), S7965 [23JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S1573 [25FE]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 442), S8098 [24JY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see S. 543, 544), S2901 [9AP]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see S. Con. Res. 32), S5596 [12JN]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4490 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (see S. Res. 112), S8533 [31JY]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see S. 1146), S8723 [3SE]

Courts: product liability reform (see S. 5), S158 [21JA]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (see S. 514, 515), S2787 [7AP]

Crime: prohibit financial transactions with state sponsors of international terrorism (see S. 873), S5444 [10JN]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (see S. 825), S5253 [3JN]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards (see S. 1215), S9886 [24SE]

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

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

Taxation: deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 579), S3199 [15AP]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11331 [29OC], S11512 [31OC]

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

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2629 [20MR], S2786 [7AP]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3797 [29AP]

Forms

Requests for advances or reimbursements from the National Endowment for the Arts, S9482 [17SE]

Letters

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign: by, S8704 [3SE]

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act: P. John Seward, AMA, S1303 [12FE], S3250 [16AP]

———Richard M. Doerflinger, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, S3250 [16AP]

Question of whether one generation of citizens has the right to bind another: Thomas Jefferson, S1128 [7FE]

Volunteer Protection Act, S3894 [1MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4664 [19MY]

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S603, S604 [22JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), S10927-S10937 [22OC]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S5236, S5237, S5238, S5243 [3JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4253 [8MY]

Babb, Donald J.: American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, S10226 [30SE]

Budget: balance, S4969, S4986 [22MY]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1126, S1127 [7FE], S1912 [4MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4838, S4839 [21MY], S4945, S4969, S4986 [22MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (S. Con. Res. 26), S4253 [8MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3651 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: certification of compliance with international nuclear nonproliferation obligations, S10869 [21OC]

———most-favored-nation status, S6072 [23JN], S7628 [17JY], S7812 [22JY]

———religious persecution of Christian minorities, S7812 [22JY]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4377 [13MY]

———U.S. policy, S3564-S3566 [23AP], S7052-S7054 [9JY], S7812 [22JY], S11187 [24OC], S11399, S11400, S11401 [30OC]

———U.S. policy (S. 1164), S9209 [11SE]

———visit by President to the U.S., S11187 [24OC], S11399, S11400, S11401 [30OC]

Climax Springs, MO: tribute to VFW Post 3600, S3737 [25AP]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (H.R. 908), S5430 [9JN]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), S6725, S6726 [27JN]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (S. Res. 112), S8610 [31JY]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (S. 1146), S8728-S8730 [3SE]

Courts: product liability reform (S. 5), S226, S233 [21JA]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (S. 514), S2788 [7AP]

———tort reform, S10053, S10054 [26SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S4315 [12MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S145, S265 [21JA], S5894 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 718), S4224 [8MY]

———prohibit financial transactions with state sponsors of international terrorism (S. 873), S5463 [10JN], S5735 [17JN]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (S. 825), S5254-S5256 [3JN]

Daschle, Senator: condolences on death of father, S5894 [18JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3249, S3251, S3253, S3256, S3259, S3264 [16AP]

———prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1302, S1303 [12FE], S1729 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, S9103 [11SE], S10930-S10937 [22OC], S11852-S11854 [6NO]

———national testing standards (S. 1215), S9894 [24SE]

Dept. of Energy: transfer of Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program to Corps of Engineers, S10301 [1OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5735 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9325 [15SE], S9373, S9375, S9386 [16SE], S9465, S9469, S9471, S9472, S9477, S9482 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8690, S8691 [3SE], S9103 [11SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9930 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9930 [25SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, S10927-S10937 [22OC]

———special education funding limits, S4315 [12MY]

Employment: protect earned compensatory time and flexible work credit hours in cases of employer bankruptcy, S5220 [3JN]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S221, S222 [21JA], S3310-S3312 [17AP], S3882 [1MY], S4263, S4265 [9MY], S4291-S4293 [12MY], S4338 [13MY], S4629, S4630 [16MY], S4665-S4667 [19MY], S5158, S5166, S5168, S5170 [2JN], S5220, S5231, S5232, S5233, S5234, S5236, S5244 [3JN], S5290 [4JN], S5409, S5411, S5412 [9JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, S10301 [1OC]

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), S5430 [9JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7628 [17JY]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2535 [19MR]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S3699 [25AP]

Hong Kong: status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S7813 [22JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4315 [12MY]

Joplin, MO: tribute to Life-Choices Pregnancy Center, S10427 [6OC]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (S. 295), S1193 [10FE]

Loyalty Day: observance, S3737 [25AP]

Medicaid: Federal funding of abortions, S8690, S8691 [3SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (S.J. Res. 16), S1317 [12FE]

Missouri Home Education Week: observance, S3548 [23AP]

National Day of Prayer: observance, S3898 [1MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9325 [15SE], S9373, S9375, S9386 [16SE], S9465, S9469, S9471, S9472, S9477, S9482 [17SE], S11270 [28OC]

New Orleans, LA: punitive damage award against CSX Transportation, S10053, S10054 [26SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10017, S10019 [26SE], S10398 [6OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2535 [19MR]

Senate: legislative program, S1251 [12FE], S4253 [8MY], S4327 [13MY], S5276 [3JN], S5430 [9JN], S5734 [17JN]

Southwest Baptist University: tribute to Leadership Training Institute for Youth, S5959 [19JN]

Taxation: deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (S. 579), S3210 [15AP]

Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel, S3298 [16AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3769, S3773, S3792 [29AP], S3834 [30AP], S3864, S3894 [1MY]

Weber, Bill: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S143 [21JA]

Statements

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Kim Buchanan, S4632 [16MY]

———Leslie Langford, S4632 [16MY]

Texts of

S. 4, Family Friendly Workplace Act, S222-S223 [21JA]

S. 5, Product Liability Reform Act, S226-S232 [21JA]

S. 10, Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act, S266-S277 [21JA]

S. 514, Liability Reform for Volunteer Services Act, S2789 [7AP]

S. 579, Working Americans Wage Restoration Act, S3211 [15AP]

S. 1146, Digital Copyright Clarification and Technology Education Act, S8730-S8732 [3SE]

S. 1215, Dept. of Education national testing standards, S9895 [24SE]

Tributes

Ackers, Wilford and Jerry, S1152 [10FE]

Baird, Ida, S10846 [20OC]

Barlow, Harold and Helen, S4389 [13MY]

Behrens, Brooks and Ray, S7892 [23JY]

Bender, Ralph and Margaret, S10318 [3OC]

Bredehoeft, Eldred and Mildred, S1378 [13FE]

Byrd, Charley L., S9781 [23SE]

Currie, Paul, S2412 [18MR]

Duggan, Thomas J., S4389 [13MY]

Fairbanks, Vera, S7420 [14JY]

Gibson, Clarence and Rena, S6971 [8JY]

Hedrick, Jerry B., S11859 [6NO]

Huff, Cheryl, S8656 [2SE]

Hurt, Gary, S8485 [31JY]

Johnson, Lois and Delmer, S9782 [23SE]

Keehr, Bill and Eileen, S4389 [13MY]

Kirk, Frankie and Harlan, S11665 [4NO]

Kruse, Arthur E., S11236 [27OC]

Lancaster, Janice and Bill, S7207 [10JY]

Maple, Richard and Beatrice, S2766 [7AP]

Miller, Dennis and Marcella, S4389 [13MY]

Miller, Loren and Miriam, S4389 [13MY]

Miller, Merwin and Melda, S4389 [13MY]

Miller, Morris and Ida, S4389 [13MY]

Nedrow, Roy D., S1817 [3MR]

Potter, Donna and Ralph, S144 [21JA]

Price, Larry and Pauline, S11666 [4NO]

Reinsch, Clarence and Helen, S2787 [7AP]

Riggs, Vernon, S7296 [11JY]

Robinson, Jackie, S3179 [15AP]

Rush, Rudy and Jewel, S10427 [6OC]

Shea, Bob and Betty, S10319 [3OC]

Sorenson, John and Rosalie, S5399 [9JN]

Suetterlin, Martin and Catherine, S8089 [24JY]

Thurmond, Senator, S5198 [3JN]

Williams, Wade and Flo, S1223 [11FE]

Wilson, Gladys R., S1826 [3MR]

Woodall, James and Elsa, S10226 [30SE]

Woodside, Clarence V., S7434 [15JY]

Zinzer, Roy and Dorothy, S6185 [24JN]

ASHEBORO, NC

Remarks in House

Southwestern Randolph High School: tribute to cheerleaders, E514 [19MR]

ASHEVILLE, NC

Remarks in Senate

FCC: investigation into licensing process relative to WZLS-Radio (Asheville, NC), S4249 [8MY]

ASHWORTH, SID

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3938 [5MY], S5310 [5JN], S7402 [14JY], S9940 [25SE]

ASIA

Addresses

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

Articles and editorials

Air Force Inquiry Clears General in Saudi Bombing That Killed 19, S6903 [7JY]

Japan Hesitant About U.S. Antimissile Project, H839 [11MR]

Secretary Cohen's Call, S6904 [7JY]

Time To Reconsider Racist Rhetoric, S11788 [5NO]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S10787 [9OC]

Armed Forces: maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H1261 [20MR]

Developing countries: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (see H. Con. Res. 16), H393 [6FE]

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

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 102), S5927 [18JN]

International relations: normalization of relations between India and Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 162), H8265 [30SE]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (see S. Res. 58; H. Res. 68), S1383 [13FE], H589 [13FE]

U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet: appreciation to veterans for service (see H.J. Res. 100), H10171 [6NO]

U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 30), S3998 [6MY]

Descriptions

Team Indus, E1132 [5JN]

Excerpts

History of the battles fought by Houston (U.S.S.) in service to the Asiatic Fleet: ``Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships'', E2214 [7NO]

Letters

Protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks: Lansford E. Trapp, Jr., Air Force, S6903 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903, S6904 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S6904 [7JY]

———Senators Specter and Kerrey, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903 [7JY]

Lists

Articles and television programs about Team Indus, E1133 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Asia Observer (publication): anniversary, E533 [20MR]

Coalition of Indian Organizations of New Jersey: tribute, E1589 [1AU]

Developing countries: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (H. Con. Res. 16), H836, H838 [11MR]

Foreign aid: development assistance for Latin America and Asia, H3433 [4JN]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, H6356 [30JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

Hong Kong: decline of stock market, E2354 [13NO]

Honolulu, HI: East-West Center funding, H8242 [30SE]

House of Representatives: report on trip to Asia by congressional delegation, H1420-H1428 [10AP]

———trip to Asia by congressional delegation, E852 [6MY]

Hunting and trapping: efforts to prevent poaching of elephants and rhinoceros, H6734-H6739 [3SE], H6806 [4SE], E1658 [4SE]

India: independence anniversary, H6924 [5SE], E1659 [4SE], E1716 [10SE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: visit by U.S. congressional delegation, H6763 [3SE]

Navy: tribute to all who served with the Asiatic Fleet throughout the Far East from 1910 to 1942 (H. Con. Res. 186), E2214 [7NO], E2247 [8NO]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: multilateral investment agreement negotiations, E1777 [17SE]

Radio Free Asia: funding, H3322 [4JN]

Rivers: tribute to Indus River expedition, E1132 [5JN]

Russia: U.S. policy, H1108 [18MR]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (H. Res. 68), H838-H841 [11MR], E254 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (S. 1287), S10797 [9OC]

Brownback, Senator: tribute to efforts relative to Asian Pacific families immigration, S11788 [5NO]

Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West: funding, S5739 [17JN], S5924 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Pacific Command, S685 [23JA]

———guidelines for defense cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, S10333 [3OC]

Feinstein, Senator: report on trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal, S1039 [5FE]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, S7544 [16JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 102), S5936 [18JN], S8527, S8623 [31JY]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (S. Res. 58), S1409 [13FE], S4776 [20MY]

U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day: designate (S.J. Res. 30), S4010 [6MY]

Reports

Congressional Delegation Visit to Vietnam, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Republic of China: several Senators, S4209 [8MY]

Trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal: Senator Feinstein, S1039-S1044 [5FE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Karl F. Inderfurth To Be Assistant Sec. of State for South Asian Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 58), S4214 [8MY]

Statements

U.S. Congressional Delegation Visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6763 [3SE]

Tables

Total Government taxes and spending for selected Pacific Rim countries as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1611 [26FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 16, improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin, H836 [11MR]

H. Res. 68, support Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan, H838 [11MR]

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

S. Res. 58, Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan, S1409 [13FE], S4776 [20MY]

S. Res. 102, Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy, S5936 [18JN], S8527 [31JY]

ASIA FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Pakistan: support efforts to combat child labor abuses, S8078 [24JY]

ASIA OBSERVER (publication)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E183 [6FE], E533 [20MR]

ASIAN AMERICANS

Articles and editorials

Asian-American Connection—The Campaign Contributions Fiasco and Racial Stereotyping, S2622 [20MR]

Melding in America, E2016 [21OC]

Slanted—Racial Prejudice Is Part of What Fuels the Clinton Campaign Scandal, S2623 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see H. Con. Res. 191), H10420 [8NO]

Remarks in House

Chang-Lin Tien: National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium American Courage Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): potential discrimination against Asian Americans relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, E1953 [7OC]

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Institute (organization): clarification of name relative to affiliation with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, E2351 [13NO]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (H. Con. Res. 191), E2292 [9NO]

Fundraising: racial stereotyping relative to campaign fundraising investigations, H4845 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Racial relations: racial stereotyping of ethnic groups relative to campaign fundraising investigations, S2619-S2622 [20MR]

ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

Letters

Provisions: Chris Wemmer, Conservation and Research Center, E1137 [5JN]

———Ginett Hemley, World Wildlife Fund, E1136 [5JN]

———Mary C. Pearl, Wildlife Preservation Trust International, Inc., E1137 [5JN]

———Shanthini Dawson, E1137 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1787), H8862-H8866 [21OC], E1135 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1787), S12204 [8NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 105-266), H7728 [23SE]

Statements

Provisions: Douglas H. Chadwick, H8864 [21OC], E1136 [5JN]

———Raman Sukumar, E1136 [5JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1787, provisions, H8862 [21OC]

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, H3149, H3151, H3153 [21MY], E1063-E1066 [23MY]

ASIAN WEEK (publication)

Articles and editorials

Time To Reconsider Racist Rhetoric, S11788 [5NO]

ASKOWITZ, ANDREA

Letters

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4758 [20MY]

ASOU, WATARU

Agreements

Mutual Understanding Between the Japanese Patent Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, H595, H624 [25FE]

Mutual understanding between the Japanese patent office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, H1449 [14AP], H1726 [23AP]

ASPEN, CO

Letters

Forest Service purchase of Warren Lakes property in Pitkin County, CO: William Fales, Open Space and Trails (organization), S3271 [16AP]

ASPINWALL, PA

Bills and resolutions

H. John Heinz III Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: designate (see H.R. 2775), H9800 [30OC]

H. John Heinz III Dept. of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center: designate (see H.R. 714), H522 [12FE]

ASSALONE, PASQUALE (PAT)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E653 [15AP]

ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1106), S8532 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1106), S8567 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1106, provisions, S8568-S8571 [31JY]

ASSISTED SUICIDE FUNDING RESTRICTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 304), S1323 [12FE]

Articles and editorials

Just How Sick Was Rebecca Badger? Jack Kevorkian Helped End Her Life, and That's When the Questions Began, S3254 [16AP]

Terminal Illness Absent in Kevorkian Suicide, S3255 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Letters

Provisions: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S3265 [16AP]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S3258 [16AP]

———P. John Seward, AMA, S1303 [12FE], S3250 [16AP]

———Richard M. Doerflinger, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, S3250 [16AP]

———William J. Cox, Catholic Health Association, S3259 [16AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1003), H1397-H1405 [10AP], E647 [14AP], E657 [15AP], E683 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1003), S3249-S3266 [16AP]

Enact (S. 304), S1300-S1305 [12FE], S1729 [27FE]

Statements

Provisions (H.R. 1003): OMB, S3264 [16AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1003, provisions, H1397-H1399 [10AP]

S. 304, provisions, S1301 [12FE]

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Statements

School Construction and Infrastructure Improvements Funding, S4856 [21MY]

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

Letters

Freedom From Government Competition Act, S2338 [17MR]

ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS

Testimonies

Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization, H8868 [21OC]

ASSOCIATED PRESS (news service)

Articles and editorials

Bosnia Tolerates War Criminals, S5117 [23MY]

Cohen Says Iran Testing Missile, S5719 [17JN]

El Paso Leads the Nation in NAFTA-Related Job Losses, H3643 [10JN]

IRS Is Found To Have Retaliated Over an Insult, E1224 [17JN]

More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, S5586 [12JN]

Police Say Movie Linked to Fatal Shooting of Young Girl, S1414 [13FE]

Rider to Flood-Relief Bill Enrages Environmentalists—Alaska Senator Seeks To Pave Way for U.S. Park Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Western Senators Win First Round in Road Right-of-Way Disputes, S4416 [14MY]

Westerners Eke Out Senate Win on Rural Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Opinion polls

1996 final college football rankings, S2734 [20MR]

ASSOCIATION FOR AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE, INC.

Excerpts

Medicare fraud and abuse relative to partial hospitalization services, E1979 [8OC]

ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS

Remarks in House

Association for Retarded Citizens of Bergen-Passaic Counties, Inc.: anniversary, E323 [26FE]

New York: tribute to Warren/Washington Counties ARC, E1309 [24JN]

ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF BERGEN-PASSAIC COUNTIES, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E323 [26FE]

ASSOCIATION FOR THE HELP OF RETARDED CHILDREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1187 [11JN]

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES

Letters

Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act, S5607 [12JN]

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, S9761 [23SE]

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Letters

Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act, S5607 [12JN]

ASSOCIATION OF BLACK CARDIOLOGISTS

Letters

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funding, S8696 [3SE]

ASSOCIATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S3459 [22AP]

ASSOCIATION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Remarks in House

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H3071-H3079 [21MY]

Reports

Policy Recommendations Toward Cuba, E315 [26FE]

ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA COUNTIES, INC.

Letters

Highway construction and surface transportation funding, H2650 [14MY]

ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE PENSION AND WELFARE PLANS

Reports

Increase in Medicare Eligibility Age Should Be Deleted From the Budget Reconciliation Bill, S6087 [23JN]

ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN NATIONS

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see H. Res. 282), H9614 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Anniversary (H. Res. 282), H10874-H10876 [13NO], E2104 [28OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 282, anniversary, H10874 [13NO], E2104 [28OC]

ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS

Articles and editorials

Calling a Coup a Coup, S7193 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy, S7041 [9JY], S7190-S7194, S7205 [10JY]

ASTHMA INHALER REGULATORY RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1299), S10882 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

Texts of

S. 1299, provisions, S10883 [21OC]

ATELETA BENEFICIAL SOCIETY (organization)

Remarks in House

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipient, E759 [28AP]

ATHENS, WV

Remarks in House

Concord College: anniversary, E285 [13FE]

ATHENS (TN) POST-ATHENIAN

Articles and editorials

Chargerettes Won Through Hard Work, E718 [23AP]

ATKINS, HANNAH D.

Remarks in House

Oklahoma Historical Society: Civil Rights Trailblazers Award recipient, E234 [12FE]

ATKINS, JAMES H.

Remarks in Senate

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: nomination, S8523 [31JY]

Reports filed

Nomination to Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

ATLANTA, GA

Articles and editorials

Arise, Take Up Thy Mat and Walk, E1989-E1991 [9OC]

Forgotten History—The Klan vs. Americans of Hellenic Heritage in an Era of Hate, James S. Scofield, S11892 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions

Fulton County Airport: prohibit non-emergency take-offs and landings when control tower is closed (see H.R. 2659), H8832 [9OC]

Sam Nunn Federal Center: designate (see S. 347; H.R. 613), S1470 [24FE], H347 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Atlanta Union Mission: tribute, E1989 [9OC]

Hoffman, Gail A.: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1997 [9OC]

Sam Nunn Federal Center: designate (H.R. 613), E169 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

City of Hope National Medical Center: tribute to Lauren's Run fundraiser for Lauren Zagoria Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship, S4389 [13MY]

Hartsfield International Airport: funding for construction of commuter runway, S8253, S8254 [29JY]

Order of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary, S11892 [6NO]

Sam Nunn Federal Center: designate (S. 347), S1477 [24FE], S5644 [12JN]

Reports filed

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 347), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 105-232), H6703 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 347, Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA, S5644 [12JN]

ATLANTA (GA) JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

House Right To Give Middle Class a Break, E1365 [8JY]

ATLANTA (GA) JOURNAL CONSTITUTION

Articles and editorials

Suitcases Packing Heroin, E1983 [9OC]

Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitutio

Interviews

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S11611 [3NO]

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ

Remarks in House

Korean War: tribute to 50th Army Battalion, E1739 [11SE]

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

SBA: disaster relief assistance funding, E1951 [7OC]

ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS CONSERVATION ACT

Amendments

Reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H10803 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

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

Reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1658), H2874 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4858-H4860 [8JY], H10803, H10804 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO], S12495 [10NO]

———conditional sequential referral, S8674 [2SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1658, reauthorization and amendments, H4858 [8JY]

H.R. 1658, reauthorize and amend, S12496 [10NO]

ATLANTIS (vessel)

Remarks in House

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: tribute to oceanographic research ship, E1198 [12JN]

ATLAS ADVANCED PYROTECHNICS (business)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5547 [11JN]

ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy

ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: community assistance payments to Los Alamos County, NM, S7234-S7236 [11JY]

ATTORNEY GENERAL (Janet Reno)

Articles and editorials

Campaign Finance Overkill, S10281 [1OC]

Don't Make Gore the Fall Guy, S10281 [1OC]

FBI Inquiry on Funding Is Widening, S1977 [5MR]

Fund-Raising Fiasco—The Democrats' Problem, S1929 [4MR]

Good Advice From Mr. Freeh, E905 [13MY]

Independent Counsel Issue, S2344 [17MR]

Janet Reno—Wrong Again, E708 [17AP]

Prosecutor Game, H7908 [25SE]

Reno's Burden, S10281 [1OC]

Republicans Warn Reno on Independent Counsel, S3131 [14AP], S3177 [15AP]

Tales of the Tapes—The White House Strains Credulity in Its Latest Attempt To Explain Why Videos of Coffees Were Late To Surface, E1989 [9OC]

Tossing Gore, E1744 [11SE]

Who Needs an Independent Counsel?, S10281 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions

Immigration: eliminate the cap on cancellations of removal and suspensions of deportation (see H.R. 1545), H2350 [7MY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see S.J. Res. 22; H. Con. Res. 183), S1924 [4MR], H9865 [31OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (see S.J. Res. 23), S2416 [18MR]

Presidential appointments: appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive departments (see S. Res. 128), S10055 [26SE]

U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals by the Attorney General (see H.R. 927), H766 [5MR]

Briefs

Janet Reno, Attorney General v. ACLU relative to restriction of transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1356 [13FE]

Descriptions

Lippo Group—An Overview, S3170 [15AP]

Letters

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S3175-S3177 [15AP], S8705-S8707 [3SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2301, S2306 [14MR]

———Senator McCain, S8703 [3SE]

———several Senators, S8704 [3SE]

———several current and former Members of Congress, S8703 [3SE]

Deportation of illegal immigrants: Michael D. Carter, Center for Health and Human Services, Inc., H7012 [9SE]

———Representative Frank, H7012 [9SE]

FEC definitions of ``express advocacy'', S8022 [24JY], S8644 [2SE]

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

Lists

Supporters of Janet Reno v. ACLU brief, restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2309 [14MR]

Proposals

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2307 [14MR]

Independent counsel appointment to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S8141 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Carlson, Margot: Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E732 [23AP]

Dept. of Justice: investigations relative to the appointment of an independent counsel, H7018 [9SE]

Executive Office of the President: release of video tapes relative to campaign fundraising activities, E1988 [9OC]

Immigration: deportation of illegal immigrants, E1524 [25JY]

———eliminate the cap on cancellations of removal and suspensions of deportation (H.R. 1545), E861 [7MY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H1292 [8AP], H1506 [15AP], H1548 [16AP], H1623 [17AP], H7534 [18SE], H7908 [25SE], H8040-H8043 [26SE], H8057 [29SE], H8302-H8309 [2OC], H8362 [6OC], H8451, H8453, H8568 [7OC], H8635, H8639 [8OC], H9046 [23OC], H9504 [24OC], H10353 [8NO], E400 [6MR], E707 [17AP], E905 [13MY], E1988 [9OC]

———investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H8130-H8137 [29SE], H8166, H8167, H8168 [30SE], H9566 [28OC], H10773 [13NO]

U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals by the Attorney General (H.R. 927), H1053 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Law enforcement: investigation of Federal law enforcement actions at Ruby Ridge, ID, S8641-S8643 [2SE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S1790 [28FE], S1929 [4MR], S2116 [11MR], S3131 [14AP], S3169-S3174, S3175, S3195 [15AP], S8694, S8703-S8707 [3SE], S9385 [16SE], S10277-S10280 [1OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S1933 [4MR], S1936 [5MR], S2299-S2308, S2311-S2315, S2316 [14MR], S2344-S2350, S2354 [17MR], S2397-S2411, S2488 [18MR], S2491-S2499, S2512-S2514 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), unanimous-consent agreement, S2296 [13MR], S2394 [18MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S7888-S7892 [23JY], S8020-S8024 [24JY], S8141 [25JY]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2488 [18MR], S2492-S2495, S2498-S2501 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S2411 [18MR]

Reports filed

U.S. Marshals Service Appointments by the Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 105-27), H1039 [17MR]

Texts of

H.R. 927, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act, H1052 [18MR]

S.J. Res. 22, appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2499 [19MR]

ATWOOD, J. BRIAN

Articles and editorials

Helping Countries Make the Transition From Crisis Is One of Our Greatest Foreign Policy Challenges After the Conflict Has Ended, E1081 [3JN]

ATWOOD, ROBERT B.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S841 [30JA]

AUBURN, CA

Bills and resolutions

Native Americans: restrict certain gaming and land use on United Auburn Indian Community lands (see H.R. 1805), H3567 [5JN]

Reports filed

Restrict Certain Gaming and Land Use on United Auburn Indian Community Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1805) (H. Rept. 105-301), H8437 [6OC]

AUBURN, WA

Remarks in House

Camelot Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1403 [11JY]

AUDIO CRAFT CO.

Remarks in House

Better Business Bureau: National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics award recipient, E673 [16AP]

AUERBACK, STEWART

Articles and editorials

Insuring Children, E635 [10AP]

AUGER, DAVID J.

Remarks in House

Valley Cultural Center: Golden Horn Award recipient, E2034 [21OC]

AUGUSTA, GA

Bills and resolutions

A. James Dyess Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center: designate (see H.R. 2218), H5569 [22JY]

AUGUSTINE, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1967 [8OC]

AUNG SAN SUU KYI

Remarks in House

Burma: human rights violations, H3140 [21MY]

AUSTIN, JACQUELINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2176 [6MY]

AUSTIN (TX) AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Articles and editorials

Celebrating Independence—From Austin to Waco, Texas Is Well Covered as Sundance Film Festival Kicks Off, E452 [12MR]

AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF

Messages

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Australia: President Clinton, S9633 [18SE]

Remarks in Senate

Howard, John: visit to Senate by Prime Minister of Australia, S6399 [26JN]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S9633 [18SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Genta Hawkins Holmes To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

AUSTRALIA GROUP

Press releases

Chemical Weapons Convention, S3516 [23AP], S3635 [24AP]

AUSTRIA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Austrian Americans: recognize important contributions (see H. Res. 217), H6797 [3SE]

Remarks in House

Austrian Americans: recognize important contributions (H. Res. 217), H7818 [24SE]

Austrian-American Day: observance, E1948 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Treaties and agreements: resolutions of ratification, S11570-S11572 [31OC]

Reports filed

Nomination of Kathryn Walt Hall To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11673 [4NO]

Taxation Convention With Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-7), S11447 [30OC]

Resolutions of ratification

Taxation Convention With Austria, S11447 [30OC], S11570 [31OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 217, recognize important contributions of Austrian Americans, H7818 [24SE]

AUSTRIAN AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Ethnic groups: recognize important contributions (see H. Res. 217), H6797 [3SE]

Remarks in House

Austrian-American Day: designate (S. Res. 122), E1854 [25SE]

———observance, E1948 [7OC]

Ethnic groups: recognize important contributions (H. Res. 217), H7818 [24SE]

Remarks in Senate

Austrian-American Day: designate (S. Res. 122), S9338 [15SE], S9805 [23SE]

Reports filed

Austrian-American Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 122), S9636 [18SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 217, recognize important contributions of Austrian Americans, H7818 [24SE]

S. Res. 122, Austrian-American Day, S9338 [15SE], S9805 [23SE]

AUSTRIAN-AMERICAN DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Remarks in House

Designate (S. Res. 122), E1854 [25SE]

Observance, E1948 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 122), S9338 [15SE], S9805 [23SE]

Reports filed

Designate: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 122), S9636 [18SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 122, designate, S9338 [15SE], S9805 [23SE]

AUTHORS see Literature

AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Letters

National Fund for Health Research, S6330 [25JN]

AUTO CHOICE REFORM ACT

Articles and editorials

Real Charges, S5147 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 625), S3419 [22AP]

Letters

Provisions: Michael S. Dukakis, S3434 [22AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 625), S3428-S3436 [22AP], S5147 [23MY], S8505 [31JY]

Statements

Provisions: Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor of New York, NY, S3433 [22AP]

———Russell J. Verney, Reform Party, S3434 [22AP]

Texts of

S. 625, provisions, S3430-S3433 [22AP]

AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles

AVERY, JOHN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1580 [1AU]

AVIATION

Amendments

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (S. 1193), S12207 [8NO]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11566 [31OC], S12625, S12693 [13NO], H1795, H1796 [23AP], H1950 [29AP]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1796 [23AP], H1833, H1834, H1835, H1844, H1845, H1846, H1847 [24AP]

Appointments

Civil Aviation Review Commission, S2376 [17MR]

National Civil Aviation Review Commission, S2573 [19MR], H1021 [17MR]

Articles and editorials

Air Force Leaders Lose Pilots' Faith—Pentagon Memo Details Low Morale, Shoddy Work, S8225 [29JY]

Airlines To Install Cargo Area Fire Suppression Systems, H2776 [15MY]

Banned Oxygen Canisters Hauled on Continental Flight, H2776 [15MY]

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

B-2's Stealthy Skins Need Tender, Lengthy Care, H4187 [23JN]

Col. John R. Boyd Is Dead at 70—Advanced Air Combat Tactics, S2611 [20MR]

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

Defending America, a Great Airman's Final Flight, S2613 [20MR]

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

Lake Michigan Deaths Up Sharply This Year, H8896 [21OC]

Making Airline Taxes Palatable, E1471 [22JY]

More Flights to Japan, H7501 [17SE]

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

Priceless Original, S2612 [20MR]

Snail's Pace in Airliner Safety, H2775 [15MY]

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

Time To Pause on B-2, S9056 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H2155 [1MY]

Airlines: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H284 [4FE]

———provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H724 [4MR]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see S. 398; H.R. 754), S1979 [5MR], H585 [13FE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems and restrict air fares charged to children under 3 years of age (see H.R. 1141), H1258 [20MR]

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

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

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

Armed Forces: strengthen limitation on participation in foreign air shows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment (see H.R. 3084), H10955 [13NO]

Atlanta, GA: prohibit non-emergency take-offs and landings at Fulton County Airport when control tower is closed (see H.R. 2659), H8832 [9OC]

Bankruptcy: debts relative to death or injury caused by debtor's operation of watercraft or aircraft while intoxicated (see H.R. 30), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Civil rights: protect employment rights of workers who provide certain air safety information (see S. 100), S161 [21JA]

Cleveland, OH: land conveyance relative to airport expansion (see S. 1347), S11448 [30OC]

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

Dallas Love Field Airport: remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions (see S. 313), S1300 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense: costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (see S. Res. 80), S3844 [30AP]

———grant recognition for meritorious service to aviators who meet the qualification standards of the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society (see H. Res. 50), H453 [11FE]

———prohibit exhibition of B-2 and F-117 aircraft in certain public air shows (see S. 1177), S9332 [15SE]

———terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program (see S. 520), S2837 [8AP]

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

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see S. 1193; H.R. 2036), S9636 [18SE], H4645 [25JN]

———make nonmilitary Government aircraft subject to safety regulations (see H.R. 1483), H1988 [29AP]

Disasters: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943; H.R. 2005), S6040 [20JN], H4132 [20JN]

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

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

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 1271), H1437 [10AP]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (see H. Res. 125), H1793 [23AP]

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

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

———prohibit closing of certain flight service stations (see H.R. 1454, 2790), H1891 [24AP], H9865 [31OC]

———reevaluate medical equipment and make a decision relative to automatic external defibrillators on aircraft (see H.R. 2843), H10170 [6NO]

———reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (see S. 842; H.R. 1846), S5341 [5JN], H3659 [10JN]

———regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 2856), H10171 [6NO]

Federal employees: provide that services performed by air traffic supervisors and managers be creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 728), H523 [12FE]

FEMA: reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (see S. 383; H.R. 772), S1796 [28FE], H586 [13FE]

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

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

Hawaii: regulation of airspace over National Park System lands (see H.R. 1187), H1259 [20MR]

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

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

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see H.R. 2345), H6704 [31JY]

Libya: jurisdictional immunities relative to jurisdiction of U.S. courts for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H.R. 3026), H10767 [12NO]

———reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

Miramar, CA: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopter aircraft to Naval Air Station (see S. 824; H.R. 1808), S5253 [3JN], H3567 [5JN]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1250; H.R. 1275), S10319 [3OC], H1438 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), consideration (see H. Res. 128), H1793 [23AP]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 95), S5191 [2JN]

National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see S. 268, 291), S1017 [5FE], S1132 [7FE]

Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 153), H144 [9JA]

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

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H803 [6MR]

Rocky Mountain National Park: prohibit commercial air tours (see S. 1143; H.R. 2859), S8723 [3SE], H10171 [6NO]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see S. 1297), S10859 [20OC]

Ronald Reagan-Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H8632 [7OC]

Safety: develop and implement plans to reduce certain public risk caused by helicopter operations (see H.R. 2957), H10420 [8NO]

———installation of emergency locator transmitters on aircraft (see H.R. 664), H407 [10FE]

———prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 1587), H2589 [13MY]

———require air carriers to establish procedures for responding to in-flight medical emergencies (see H.R. 1670), H3069 [20MY]

———require installation of TCAS-II collision avoidance system on large cargo aircraft (see H.R. 2855), H10171 [6NO]

States: participation in approval process of airport development projects in neighboring States (see H.R. 300), H149 [9JA]

Tariff: oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers (see H.R. 1973), H4085 [19JN]

Taxation: deposit portion of motor fuel excise taxes into Highway Trust Fund and Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 644), H393 [6FE]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see S. 243, 279; H.R. 668, 1389), S855 [30JA], S1017 [5FE], H451 [11FE], H1705 [17AP]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund excise taxes (see H.R. 823), H628 [25FE]

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

———treatment of FAA mandated aircraft maintenance and repair expenditures (see H.R. 1844), H3659 [10JN]

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

Technology: tribute to individuals who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology (see H. Con. Res. 173), H9038 [22OC]

Transportation: permit States to impose fees for providing air service to small communities (see H.R. 670), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit smoking in any federally funded transportation facility (see H.R. 1351), H1611 [16AP]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4, 205), H66 [7JA], H138, H145 [9JA]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: establish a commission to assist in commemoration of the centennial of powered flight and the achievements of the Wright Brothers (see H.R. 2305), H6406 [30JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732; H.R. 2461), S4217 [8MY], H7262 [11SE]

Youngstown, OH: authorize certain military construction projects for the 910th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 2974), H10420 [8NO]

Letters

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act: Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H601 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1774 [27FE]

B-2 stealth bomber development: Sam Nunn, S3692 [24AP]

B-2 stealth bomber funding: Brent Scowcroft, H4176 [23JN]

Coast Guard relocation of Lake Michigan rescue helicopter unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI: Edward M. Burke, H8895 [21OC]

FAA emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders: several aviation associations, S5357 [5JN]

FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization: Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on Science (House), H1947 [29AP]

———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1947 [29AP]

NASA appropriations: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H1825 [24AP]

Reform FAA management and financial operations and improve air transportation system: Representative Wolf, H809 [10MR]

Rescue efforts relative to crash of Korean Air Lines Flight 801 in Guam: Carl T.C. Gutierrez, Governor of Guam, H6955 [5SE]

Tribute to John R. Boyd: C.C. Krulak, S2612 [20MR]

Tribute to victims of Korean Air Lines Flight 801: Delegate Underwood and Carl T.C. Gutierrez, Governor of Guam, H6954 [5SE]

Lists

Western Slope of Colorado airline service field hearing witnesses, S4581 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Air Force: anniversary, E2385 [13NO]

Airport and Airway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2759, H2760 [15MY]

Airports: criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (H.R. 2405), E1653 [4SE]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (H.R. 2748), H9733 [30OC]

Alabama: tribute to Aviation Hall of Fame inductees, E965 [19MY]

American Airlines: tribute, E2384 [13NO]

Armed Forces: strengthen limitation on participation in foreign air shows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment (H.R. 3084), E2389 [13NO]

Army: Manpower and Personnel Integration Program funding, H8269-H8271 [1OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.N. helicopter crash, E1813 [18SE]

Business and industry: aviation tax proposals, H5041 [10JY], E1339 [27JN]

Coast Guard: relocation of Lake Michigan helicopter rescue unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI, H8886, H8887, H8894, H8895 [21OC], E2039 [21OC]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, E305 [25FE]

Dallas, TX: safety improvements at Love Field, H8748, H8751 [9OC]

Denver, CO: Denver International Airport runway construction funding, H8749 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: Advanced Self Protection Jammer system funding, H5969 [29JY]

———A-6 Intruder attack aircraft retirement, H681 [27FE]

———B-52 bomber funding, H5965 [29JY]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H3895 [18JN], H3933, H3956, H3960 [19JN], H4138, H4170-H4189 [23JN], H5936, H5943-H5952 [29JY], H7846, H7848 [25SE]

———Comanche Helicopter Program funding, H4212 [23JN]

———Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office funding, H9606 [28OC]

———Dragonfly Helicopter Program funding, E1639 [3SE]

———F-22 fighter aircraft funding, H5953-H5956 [29JY]

———foreign sales of F-22 fighter aircraft, H5966-H5968 [29JY], H6760, H6761 [3SE]

———V-22 Osprey aircraft development, H5937 [29JY]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (H.R. 2036), H8092-H8094 [29SE]

———make nonmilitary Government aircraft subject to safety regulations (H.R. 1483), E785 [29AP]

Disasters: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 2005), H5843-H5845 [28JY], E1282 [20JN], E1552, E1558 [29JY]

———anniversary of ValuJet crash in Florida, H2775 [15MY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish assistance plans, H6965 [8SE]

———require foreign air carriers to establish assistance plans (H.R. 2476), H7266 [15SE]

———tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York, E1447 [17JY]

District of Columbia: dedication of new terminal at Washington National Airport, E1547 [29JY]

Eizenstat, Stuart: accusations of conflict of interest relative to Dept. of State's involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

Eshleman, Jim: Lockheed Martin Corp. Nova award recipient, E136 [4FE]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5383 [16JY], H5410, H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5517-H5521 [22JY], H5992 [29JY], E1483, E1484 [23JY]

FAA: airport safety requirements, H3581 [10JN]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), H1946 [29AP], E623 [10AP]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (H. Res. 125), H1803, H1804 [24AP]

———reform management and financial operations and improve air transportation system, H807-H809 [10MR]

———regulations on smoke detectors, fire suppression systems, and fuel tanks of passenger aircraft, H2775 [15MY]

———testing and evaluation of infrared heating technology for deicing commercial aircraft, H5633 [23JY]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund, H5639 [23JY]

Federal employees: tribute to Bureau of Reclamation employees killed in plane crash, E2020 [21OC]

FEMA: reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (H.R. 772), E274 [13FE]

Floods: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, H4224 [24JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft, H3593, H3594 [10JN]

General Aviation Revitalization Act: tribute, E769 [29AP]

Guam: tribute to victims of Korean Air Lines Flight 801, H6722 [3SE], H6954 [5SE]

Hawaii: regulation of airspace over National Park System lands (H.R. 1187), E557 [21MR]

Japan: bilateral aviation agreement relative to market and airline access restrictions, H7496-H7503 [17SE], H7716, H7717 [23SE]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (H. Res. 246), E1898 [2OC]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, H1157, H1158 [19MR]

Louisville, KY: reimbursement for installation of instrument landing system at Standiford Field airport, H5632 [23JY]

McDonnell Douglas Corp.: tribute to employees involved with production of night vision/targeting systems, E1499 [23JY]

Memphis, TN: reconstruction and extension of runway at Memphis International Airport, H8749 [9OC]

Miramar Naval Air Station: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopters, H5972-H5974 [29JY]

Monroe County, MI: funding for costs associated with Comair plane crash, H2725, H2726 [15MY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1819-H1849 [24AP], E639 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), consideration (H. Res. 128), H1802, H1803 [24AP]

———improve wind tunnel facilities, H1825, H1834 [24AP]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, H4072 [19JN], E1078 [3JN]

New York: tribute to Air National Guard 106th Rescue Group, E1258 [19JN]

Noise pollution: funding for noise abatement programs for certain communities affected by air traffic, H5636 [23JY]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (H.R. 991), E414 [6MR]

Safety: commercial aircraft requirements relative to in-flight medical emergencies, E959 [19MY]

———installation of emergency locator transmitters on aircraft (H.R. 664), E205 [11FE]

San Francisco, CA: groundbreaking ceremony of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit extension to the San Francisco International Airport, E2225 [8NO]

Taxation: aviation excise tax formula, H6646, H6654 [31JY], E1471 [22JY]

———deductions for airline costs to implement FAA mandated safety regulations, H4700 [26JN]

———deposit portion of motor fuel excise taxes into Highway Trust Fund and Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 644), E197 [10FE]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 1389), E691 [17AP]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), H593, H594, H598-H605 [25FE], H634 [26FE], E341 [27FE]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund excise taxes (H.R. 823), H594 [25FE]

———treatment of FAA mandated aircraft maintenance and repair expenditures (H.R. 1844), E1170 [10JN]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (H.R. 533), E130 [4FE]

———treatment of international airline passengers from destinations outside the U.S., H4690, H4700 [26JN], E1447 [17JY]

Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally funded transportation facility (H.R. 1351), E682 [16AP]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 4), E35 [7JA], E85 [9JA]

Tulare County, CA: anniversary of Rankin Airfield, E992 [21MY]

———anniversary of Sequoia Airfield, E992 [21MY]

United Parcel Service: tribute for aircraft noise reduction, E519 [19MR]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1555 [29JY]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: establish a commission to assist in commemoration of the centennial of powered flight and the achievements of the Wright Brothers (H.R. 2305), H6303 [30JY], E1611 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: anniversary, S9239 [11SE]

———funding for passenger safety modifications, S7442 [15JY]

———notification of families of victims of military air crashes and crash investigation procedures reform, S7243 [11JY]

Air Force Museum: exchange of B-17 aircraft for other historical property with the Planes of Fame Museum, S7270 [11JY]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (S. 398), S1984 [5MR]

Airport Improvement Program: funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

Airports: enhance domestic competition through the auctioning of slots at slot-controlled airports (S. 1331), S11345, S11346 [29OC]

Armed Forces: maintain certain Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units at current force structure level, S6886 [7JY]

———tribute to 440th Airlift Wing, S2946 [9AP]

Atlanta, GA: funding for construction of commuter runway at Hartsfield International Airport, S8253, S8254 [29JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.N. helicopter crash, S9501 [17SE]

Civil rights: protect employment rights of workers who provide certain air safety information (S. 100), S480 [21JA]

Cleveland, OH: land conveyance relative to airport expansion (S. 1347), S11457 [30OC], S12209 [8NO]

Colorado: Western Slope region airline service, S4581 [15MY]

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

Dallas Love Field Airport: remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions (S. 313), S1309 [12FE]

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: funding, S9316 [15SE]

Dept. of Defense: Air Force Reentry Vehicle Applications Program funding, S7202, S7203 [10JY]

———A-6 Intruder attack aircraft retirement, S1801 [28FE]

———Aviation Officer Retention Bonus Program funding, S11807 [6NO]

———B-52 bomber funding, S9945 [25SE]

———B-2 stealth bomber development, S3128-S3130 [14AP], S3692 [24AP]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, S9057 [10SE], S11802 [6NO]

———Contracted Training Flight Services Program funding, S7270 [11JY]

———costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (S. Res. 80), S3852 [30AP]

———C-17 Airlifter program, S9955 [25SE]

———defense system state of readiness, S8224 [29JY]

———F-22 fighter funding, S7244 [11JY]

———F-22 fighter funding, S9942-S9944 [25SE]

———implementation of temporary safety stand down of U.S. military aircraft, S9775 [23SE]

———increase Navy and Air Force flying hours funding through reductions in Space-Based Laser Program funding, S7179-S7182, S7186-S7189 [10JY], S7231-S7233 [11JY]

———prohibit exhibition of B-2 and F-117 aircraft in certain public air shows (S. 1177), S9333 [15SE]

———research and development programs funding, S7446 [15JY]

———tactical fighter aircraft programs funding, S7228-S7231, S7233, S7254 [11JY]

———terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program (S. 520), S2841-S2844 [8AP]

———tribute to military personnel who died during military flight training exercises, S9776 [23SE], S9874 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization, S11813 [6NO]

———Aviation Insurance Program authorization (S. 1193), S9801 [23SE], S12207 [8NO]

Disasters: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (S. 943), S6041 [20JN]

———require foreign air carriers to establish assistance plans (H.R. 2476), S12704, S12705 [13NO]

———require foreign air carriers to establish assistance plans (S. 1196), S9653, S9654 [18SE]

———tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York, S7740 [17JY]

District of Columbia: dedication of new terminal at Washington National Airport, S8378 [30JY]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary of 28th Bomb Wing, S10240 [30SE]

Embry-Riddle University: tribute, S786 [29JA]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, S7579 [16JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), S7873 [22JY]

Everett, WA: funding for terminal automated radar display and information system for Paine Field Airport, S8257 [29JY]

FAA: airport construction project in Arkansas, S5019 [22MY]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11567 [31OC], S12693, S12694 [13NO]

———Federal Automated Surface Observing System funding, S8250 [29JY]

———foreign repair station rules (S. 1089), S8362 [30JY]

———funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

———funding for commercially available explosive detection systems for airports, S4094 [7MY]

———reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (S. 842), S5356, S5357 [5JN]

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

FEMA: reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (S. 383), S1797 [28FE]

Finch, Linda: re-creation of flight of Amelia Earhart, S2343 [17MR]

Floods: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, S6102 [23JN]

———tribute to relief efforts relative to Ohio River flood victims, S2005 [6MR]

Hawaii: repayment of certain funds to Airport Revenue Fund, S8258 [29JY]

Kentucky: tribute to Air National Guard, S3658 [24AP]

Kirkland AFB, NM: theater air command control and simulation facility funding, S11424 [30OC]

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (S. Res. 53), S1219 [11FE]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, S2721 [20MR]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Wild Blue Thunder air show performance at Air Force anniversary celebration, S3415 [22AP]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1250), S10320 [3OC]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 95), S5193 [2JN]

National Guard: obtain firefighting demonstrator kits for UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, S7442 [15JY]

National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (S. 268), S1021 [5FE]

———regulation of airspace over park lands (S. 291), S1133 [7FE]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (H.R. 2626), S12705, S12706 [13NO]

Pilots: preemployment review of prospective pilot records, S8311 [30JY]

Rocky Mountain National Park: prohibit commercial air tours (S. 1143), S8724 [3SE]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate, S11897 [6NO]

Santa Rosa, FL: runway improvement funding at Whiting Field, S11426 [30OC]

Syracuse, NY: convey certain Air Force land, S7271 [11JY]

Taxation: alternativers to excise tax system, S5037 [23MY]

———aviation excise tax formula, S6700, S6701 [27JN], S8458, S8459 [31JY]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), S1771-S1775 [27FE], S1803 [28FE]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (S. 243), S877, S878 [30JA], S1036 [5FE]

———treatment of domestic portions of international airline flights, S6703 [27JN]

White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security: recommendations, S1267 [12FE]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (S. 732), S4245 [8MY]

Reports

Independent Bomber Force Review, H4176-H4181 [23JN]

Reports filed

Allow Families of International Airline Disaster Victims a Fair Jury Trial To Receive Just Compensation for Their Loss: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2005) (H. Rept. 105-201), H5777 [24JY]

Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 105-244), H6916 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 125) (H. Rept. 105-70), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1275, NASA Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 105-73), H1793 [23AP]

Dept. of Transportation Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1193) (S. Rept. 105-140), S11862 [6NO]

Disaster Assistance Plans by Foreign Air Carriers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 105-371), H9864 [31OC]

FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1271) (H. Rept. 105-61), H1714 [21AP]

NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1275) (H. Rept. 105-65), H1715 [21AP]

Pilot Records Improvement Act Clarification: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-372), H9864 [31OC]

Reinstate Aviation Excise Taxes Relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund Expenditures: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 279) (S. Rept. 105-4), S1017 [5FE]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 668) (H. Rept. 105-5), H585 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 125, consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1803 [24AP]

H. Res. 128, consideration of H.R. 1275, NASA appropriations, H1802 [24AP]

H. Res. 191, European Commission handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, H5517 [22JY]

H. Res. 246, reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions against Libya relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, E1898 [2OC]

H.R. 668, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act, H598 [25FE]

H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1949 [29AP]

H.R. 1275, NASA appropriations, H1826-H1833 [24AP]

H.R. 2005, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, H5843 [28JY]

H.R. 2036, Aviation Insurance Program authorization, H8092 [29SE]

S. 100, Aviation Safety Protection Act, S480 [21JA]

S. 291, National Parks Airspace Management Act, S1134-S1136 [7FE]

S. 313, remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport, S1310 [12FE]

S. 383, reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800, S1798 [28FE]

S. 398, require airlines to use child safety restraint systems, S1985 [5MR]

S. 520, terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program, S2844 [8AP]

S. 565, liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 732, First Flight Commemorative Coin Act, S4246 [8MY]

S. 943, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, S6041 [20JN]

S. 1347, land conveyance relative to airport expansion in Cleveland, OH, S12209 [8NO]

S. Res. 80, costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently, S3852 [30AP]

S. Res. 95, National Airborne Day, S5193 [2JN]

S. Res. 108, handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger by the European Commission, S7609 [16JY]

S. Res 53, Presidential actions relative to resolving the labor dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association, S1240 [11FE]

AVIATION DISASTER FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACT

Remarks in House

Aviation: require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans, H6965 [8SE]

AVIATION SAFETY PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 100), S161 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 100), S480 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 100, provisions, S480 [21JA]

AWARD

Remarks in Senate

Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (business): Industry Week (publication) top ten industrial plants, S12643 [13NO]

AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Jose Ramos-Horta and Carlos F.X. Belo: Carlos F.X. Belo, E331-E333 [26FE]

———Jose Ramos-Horta, E328-E331 [26FE]

Building a Maritime Team: John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, E1202 [12JN]

Foreign Policy of President Ronald Reagan: James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, S11696 [4NO]

International Security Leadership Award Presentation to Sec. of the Navy John H. Dalton: Representative Gephardt, E1201 [12JN]

Presentation of International Republican Institute Freedom Award to Ronald Reagan: Nancy Reagan, S11698 [4NO]

———Senator McCain, S11697 [4NO]

Articles and editorials

Alternative School Promotes Achievement, E752 [24AP]

Award Brings Cheer to Bronx, S5466 [10JN]

Big Blue Dream Comes True for Town and Talented Teen, S1844-S1846 [3MR]

Bronx Is Named an All-American City, S5466 [10JN]

Champion of a Forgotten People, H251 [4FE]

Chargerettes Won Through Hard Work, E718 [23AP]

Clinton Honors Minnesotan for Her Work on State History Center, E1926 [2OC]

Damon Keith—Award Recognizes His Gifts of Justice, Service, S4618 [15MY]

Howell To Enter Hall of Fame, S10290 [1OC]

Jose and Rufina Tainatongo, E960 [19MY]

Lexington High Named Best in State, E665 [15AP]

Local Scientist Shares Nobel Prize for Physics, H9546 [24OC]

Longtime Doctor Named Rotary's Citizen of the Year, S3994 [6MY]

One of Science's Nice Guys Finishes First, H9547 [24OC]

Our President's Greatest Challenge, E366 [4MR]

25 Years of Black Entrepreneurial Excellence, E1085-E1087 [3JN]

Why FAMU's Top Achievements Rate National Press, S9026 [9SE]

With Howell in Shrine, Celtics Keep Winning, S10291 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S. 823; H.R. 665), S5253 [3JN], H407 [10FE]

———issue medal to persons exposed to nuclear radiation (see H.R. 432), H153 [9JA]

———restrict awarding of Purple Heart to members (see H.R. 1407), H1793 [23AP]

Cadigan, James L.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2494), H7600 [18SE]

Cagney, James: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 206), H145 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: grant recognition for meritorious service to aviators who meet the qualification standards of the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society (see H. Res. 50), H453 [11FE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062; H.R. 2248), S8091 [24JY], H5777 [24JY]

Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see S. 688), S3901 [1MY]

Evans, Dale: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2752), H9614 [28OC]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207; H.R. 2514), S9785 [23SE], H7728 [23SE]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283; H.R. 2560), S10787 [9OC], H7911 [25SE]

Medal of Honor: issue commemorative postage stamp in recognition of recipients (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10955 [13NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689; S. 1650), S3901 [1MY], H2873 [16MY]

National Environmental Technology Achievement Award: establish (see S. 1152), S8925 [8SE]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace (see H. Res. 45), H407 [10FE]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see S. 636; H.R. 1505), S3550 [23AP], H2090 [30AP]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (see S. 160), S162 [21JA]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H1541 [15AP]

Rogers, Roy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2752), H9614 [28OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305; H.R. 279), S1300 [12FE], H148 [9JA]

Veterans: cost-of-living adjustments in the rate of special pension paid to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients (see H.R. 1988), H4086 [19JN]

———eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see S. 374; H.R. 2397), S1734 [27FE], H6916 [4SE]

———special pension cost-of-living adjustments relative to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients (see H.R. 2286), H6026 [29JY]

Vincent, Strong: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 157), H144 [9JA]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (see S. 730; H.R. 1649), S4217 [8MY], H2784 [15MY]

Biographies

Achievement Against the Odds Award Recipients, E541-E543 [20MR]

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Citations

Abshire, David M.: U.S. Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award, S5429 [9JN]

Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York Public Service Award recipients, S2726 [20MR]

Essays

Comming From Afar: Veronica Curran, S11013 [23OC]

Like a Tree: Eric Eves, S11013 [23OC]

Long Journey To America: Crystal Kohistani, S11014 [23OC]

My Grandfather's Legacy of Duty: Thomas W. Colleluori, E1657 [4SE]

Towards the Preservation of the Government by the Citizen: Thomas W. Repetto, E2246 [8NO]

What I Can Do For My Country: Marta Kuersten, E2246 [8NO]

Why I Am Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Joseph Opromollo, S11014 [23OC]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Joseph Mathews, E638 [10AP]

Letters

Nomination of the International Campaign To Ban Landmines and Jody Williams for the Nobel Peace Prize: Representative McGovern, H2777 [15MY]

Use of Smithsonian Institution facilities by Boy Scouts for awards ceremony: I. Michael Heyman, Smithsonian Institution, S9725 [19SE]

———Senator Abraham, S9725 [19SE]

Lists

California State University at Hayward Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1513 [24JY], E1584 [1AU]

Honors given to and charities supported by Francis A. Sinatra, S1306 [12FE]

Maryland Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S3458, S3459 [22AP]

Rhode Island Boy Scouts' and Girl Scouts' award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program winners, E1258 [19JN]

Press releases

1997 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients, E1762 [16SE]

Ole Miss Concert Singers Wow Judges—Capture International Competition: University of Mississippi, E1293 [23JN]

Remarks in House

Abbot Laboratories: Intellectual Property Law Association and National Intellectual Property Owners Association Inventors of the Year award recipient, E1397 [10JY]

Aberdeen, MD: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, E1856 [25SE]

Ackerman, Hans C.: Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E1173 [10JN]

Acosta, Jose J.: American Legion Officer of the Year award recipient, E883 [8MY]

Alaska: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E627 [10AP]

Albertson, NY: Herricks Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2171 [4NO]

Alvarez, Doris: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and National Association of Secondary School Principals National Principal of the Year award recipient, E184 [6FE]

Ameritech (business): tribute to Ameritech Awards of Excellence in Crime Prevention, H8568 [7OC]

Amirian, Susan: Clifton, NJ, Optimist Club Judge Joseph J. Salerno Award recipient, E1069 [30MY]

Anderson, Joseph, Jr.: Kern County, CA, African-American Network Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E2313 [10NO]

Andert, Richard: Los Angeles, CA, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E881 [8MY]

Archabal, Nina: National Humanities Medal recipient, E1925 [2OC]

Armed Forces: award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9599 [28OC]

———issue medal to persons exposed to nuclear radiation (H.R. 432), E74 [9JA]

Asheboro, NC: tribute to Southwestern Randolph High School cheerleaders, E514 [19MR]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1403 [11JY]

Audio Craft Co.: Better Business Bureau National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics award recipient, E673 [16AP]

Auger, David J.: Valley Cultural Center Golden Horn Award recipient, E2034 [21OC]

Babb, Donald J.: American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, E1945 [7OC]

Baird, Bobbie: New Lenox, IL, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, E2058 [23OC]

Baker, Mary: Valley Community Legal Foundation award recipient, E913 [14MY]

Balotian, Varoujan: Armenian General Athletic Union Homenetmen Member of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Banks, Kenneth C., Jr.: San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Fernando award nominee, E2227 [8NO]

Bartosiewicz, John T.: Pulaski Association of Business and Professional Men Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12MR]

Baum, Jim and Carol: Illinois Retail Merchants of the Year award recipients, E1794 [18SE]

Bauman, Abigail: `Reading is Fundamental' poster contest award recipient, E435 [11MR]

Belcher, Bill and Dale: Golden Condor Award recipients, E2282 [9NO]

Benson, Thomasenia J.: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

Benteler Automotive Corp.: Honda of America Manufacturing Co. Quality Award recipient, E1235 [17JN]

Bentley, Steven: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E580 [8AP]

Bethesda, MD: Washington Episcopal School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E795 [30AP]

Bilingual Foundation of the Arts: tribute, E999 [21MY]

Birnbaum, Rhonda: Mary T. Norton Congressional Award recipient, E1769 [16SE]

Bissell, Mina: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E673 [16AP]

Bittner, James and Margo: New York State Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Farmers award recipients, E674 [16AP]

Black Women of Achievement (organization): tribute to award recipients, E1135 [5JN]

Blankenburg, Brian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E585 [8AP], E627 [10AP]

Blewitt, Thomas M.: W. Francis Swingle Irishman of the Year award recipient, E486 [17MR]

Block, Ruth: American Jewish Committee Community Service Award recipient, E1223 [17JN]

Bloomberg, Michael: American Jewish Committee Herbert Lehman Award recipient, E952 [19MY]

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipients, E759 [28AP]

Bluestone, Stanton J.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations award recipient, E2244 [8NO]

Bone, Joel: National Downs Syndrome Congress Outstanding Cititzen Award recipient, E1759 [16SE]

Bourke, Daniel J.: tribute to Savannah, GA, St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, E459 [13MR]

Brandow, Jay: Tri-County Fair Housing Commission award recipient, E703 [17AP]

Bretz, Kevin: Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor award recipient, E1342 [27JN]

Bronx, NY: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, E1588 [1AU]

Brosnan, Pierce: Global Green USA (organization) Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Brower, David: Global Green USA (organization) Individual Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Brown, David: Las Virgenes Homeowners Association Citizen of the Year award recipient, E753 [24AP], E804 [30AP]

Brown, Thomas R.: VA Olin E. Teague Award recipient, H8810 [9OC], E1936 [6OC]

Brunsmann, Wade: East-West Gateway Coordinating Council Achievement Award recipient, E105 [21JA]

Bullock, Steve D.: Black Professionals Association Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E235 [12FE]

Bunch, Mary A.: Grand Matriarch of the African-American Heritage Celebration recipient, E1580 [1AU]

Bundy, Mildred: Optimist Club Camacho-McCartney Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

Burke, David B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2122 [29OC]

Burnam, Marcia: American Jewish Committee Community Service Award recipient, E1231 [17JN]

Burns, Philip: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Burroughs, Kenneth: Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame inductee, E1039 [22MY]

Burton, Lynda: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E432 [11MR]

Business and industry: tribute to Black Enterprise (publication) Marathon Men award recipients, E1084 [3JN]

Byrd, Senator: University of Michigan Distinguished Legislator of the Year Award recipient, E2291 [9NO]

Cabrini College: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1835 [24SE]

Cali family: Center for Italian and Italian-American Culture honorees, E2019 [21OC]

California: Barcelona Hills Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

———George L. White Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

———Philip J. Reilly School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

California Lutheran University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1864 [25SE]

California State School for the Arts: Governors' Arts Scholars Medallion award recipient, E1027 [22MY]

California State University at Hayward: tribute to Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

Camp Pendleton, CA: Dept. of Defense Environmental Security Award recipient, E744 [24AP]

Cangialosi, Marco: Italian-American Police Officer's Association of New Jersey Citizenship Award recipient, E787 [29AP]

Cantlon, Danise J.: Presidential Award in Mathematics and Science Training recipient, E1230 [17JN]

Carine, Frank: Sicilian Citizens Club of Bayonne and Hudson County, NJ, Honoree of the Year award recipient, E2084 [24OC]

Carlson, Margot: Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E732 [23AP]

Carter, William W.: Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E869 [7MY]

Casanova, Richard R.: Los Angeles, CA, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E888 [8MY]

Chan family: Chinese Historical and Cultural Project in San Jose, CA, ``Early Pioneers of the Valley'' honorees, E2085 [24OC]

Chang-Lin Tien: National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium American Courage Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

———Oakland Chinese Community Council award recipient, E588 [8AP]

Chau, Annie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E690 [17AP]

Chen, Eugenia: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E434 [11MR]

Chernomyrdin, Viktor: Russian Jewish Congress award recipient, E258 [13FE]

Chew, Erin R.: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of the Englewood Community Block Club, E2021 [21OC]

Chipponeri, James: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Man of the Year award recipient, E885 [8MY]

Clardy, Mary: National Industries for the Blind Peter J. Salmon National Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E2036 [21OC]

Clovis, CA: tribute to Fancher Creek Elementary School for receipt of California Distinguished School award, E1292 [23JN]

Coleman, Tyree: Ameritech Award for Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2375 [13NO]

Colleluori, Thomas W.: Genovese Drug Store (business) ``Flight of Aces'' essay contest award recipient, E1657 [4SE]

Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings (business): Georgia Dept. of Labor Success Track Outstanding Employer Award recipient, E2235 [8NO]

Colucci, Dolores: Boys and Girls Club of Clifton, NJ, Youth of Year award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Columbus, OH: tribute to J.C. Penney Co. Golden Rule Award semifinalists, E742 [24AP]

Cone, Richard and Janet: South Dakota Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, H3551 [5JN]

Congress: tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E1127 [5JN]

Congressional Certificate of Merit: award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1513 [24JY], E1584 [1AU]

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

Cook-Kallio, Cheryl: James Madison Fellowship award recipient, E1075 [3JN]

Coppola, Eugene: Fidelians (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E2152 [31OC]

Coppola, Joseph: Canisius College LaSalle Medal recipient, E1547 [29JY]

Cornell, Eric: King Faisal International Prize in Science Award recipient, E913 [14MY]

Creamer, J. Fletcher, Sr.: New Jersey Construction Industry Hall of Fame inductee, E1698 [9SE]

Crincoli, Anna: Italian Tribune News (publication) Mother of the Year award recipient, E1072 [30MY]

Cruz, Celia: Smithsonian Institution Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Music recipient, E1987 [9OC]

Curl, Hollis: Hector Award recipient, E818 [1MY]

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E136 [4FE]

Dalton, John H.: Dept. of Defense International Security Leadership Award recipient, E1201 [12JN]

Daly City, CA: California Highway Patrol and California State Automobile Association 10851 Award recipients, E529 [20MR]

Danner, Peter: International Institute of Flint Golden Door Award recipient, E1979 [8OC]

Davis, Darrell: Baytown, TX, Fire Fighter of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Davis, Royce E.: Woodland Hills, CA, Paramedic of the Year award recipient, E880 [8MY]

Demaline, Gregory R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1958 [7OC]

Demarest, Rudy: Old Timers Athletic Association Lou Costello Athletic Memorial Award recipient, E2123 [29OC]

Denewith, Thomas: Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals' Macomb County, MI, Principal of the Year award recipient, E846 [6MY]

Dept. of Energy: tribute to Hammer Award recipients, E1629 [3SE]

Detroit, MI: Cornerstone Schools Freedom Works Award recipient, H2684 [15MY]

DeWitt, NY: tribute to Christian Brother's Academy boys' basketball team, E765 [29AP]

Dharte, Charles G., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1631 [3SE]

Diaz, Derek D.: Citizens' Choice Award recipient, E2036 [21OC]

Dollar, Jackie O'Connor: Head Start-Johnson & Johnson Excellence in Management Award recipient, E1387 [10JY]

Dorenkott, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E858 [7MY]

Dougherty, Keith: Baytown, TX, Police Officer of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Dozoretz, Leo: United Jewish Fund David Ben Gurion Award recipient, E884 [8MY]

Duncanville, TX: tribute to Duncanville High School for winning `American Set-a-Good Example' competition, E881 [8MY]

———tribute to Duncanville High School girls' basketball team, E429 [11MR]

Dunn, Cory: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E605 [9AP]

East Chicago, IN: Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Labor Awards and Community Service Banquet recipients, E755 [24AP]

Eatchel, Jef: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Leadership Award recipient, E681 [16AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal, H8845 [21OC], E2083 [24OC]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2248), H7453 [17SE]

Edelson, Ron: Nassau County, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award recipient, E947 [16MY]

Education: tribute to participants in the Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, E1257 [19JN]

Einhorn, Lawrence H.: International Center (organization) International Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2372 [13NO]

El Paso, TX: tribute to R.E. Thomason General Hospital, E498 [18MR]

Elizabeth, NJ: William F. Halloran Alternative School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2210 [7NO]

Elkind, Mortimer: Dept. of Energy Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1528 [25JY]

Eram, Shimon: Lawrence J. Weinberg Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1031 [22MY]

Ericson, James D.: State of Israel Bonds (organization) LaSociete Award recipient, E1227 [17JN]

Ericsson, Ken: Valley Community Legal Foundation award recipient, E904 [13MY]

Eshleman, Jim: Lockheed Martin Corp. Nova award recipient, E136 [4FE]

Espinoza, Sergio: winner of National Golden Gloves Tournament, E1003 [21MY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

Farmland Industries (business): EPA Pollution Prevention Award recipient, E1572 [31JY]

Farr, William D.: designation as Greeley, CO, City Council Chairman emeritus, E1196 [12JN]

Faux, Dick: Milpitas, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1278 [20JN]

Ferguson, Bob: Flora, IL, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E134 [4FE]

Finlay, Matthew S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2169 [4NO]

Fisher, Christine: South Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1935 [6OC]

Flint, MI: tribute to Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Cesar Chavez Awards Ceremony, E698 [17AP]

———tribute to Pan-Hellenic Council honorees, E228 [12FE]

Floeter, Robert: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1188 [11JN]

Florida: tribute to Plantation Key School for receipt of `Odyssey of the Mind' science competition award, E1278 [20JN]

Fort Benning, GA: Commander in Chief's Award for Army Community of Excellence recipient, H2492 [13MY]

———Presidential Award for Quality recipient, E1828 [23SE]

Fort Worth, TX: Commission on the Status of Women Outstanding Women Award recipients, E539 [20MR]

Frangos, Nikolaos: Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award recipient, E1884 [29SE]

Frank, Jessica: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E429 [11MR]

Freed, Lillian H.: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E437 [11MR]

Fresno (CA) Bee: Excellence in Business Award recipients, E878 [8MY]

———Newspaper Publishers Association General Excellence Award recipient, E1791 [18SE]

Friedman, Phil: Emanuel Foundation for Hungarian Culture Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1123 [5JN]

FRS: National Fed Challenge award recipients, E874 [8MY]

Furgal, Lisa-Anne: Prudential Spirit of Community Award recipient, E846 [6MY]

G.L. Technology (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Gabuzda, Stella: Founders' Bank (business) Quality of Life Award recipient, E2057 [23OC]

Galluccio, Adolph J.: House of Compassion Man of the Year award recipient, E1071 [30MY]

Gamble, James L. and family: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2365 [13NO]

Gates, Brad: Boy Scouts William H. Spurgeon III Award recipient, E2001 [9OC]

Geer, Hal: Military Order of the World Wars award recipient, E1033 [22MY]

Genessee County, MI: Hispanic Independence Award recipients, E2346 [13NO]

George, Kelly L.: American Mothers, Inc., West Virginia Mother of the Year award recipient, E772 [29AP]

Gewolb, Joshua: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Gibbons, Representative: Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E179 [6FE]

Gilbert, Joanne R.: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E438 [11MR]

Gilmore, James: Council of South Side Advancement Associations Person of the Year award recipient, E250 [13FE]

Girl Scouts of America: tribute to Women of Distinction Award recipients, E1126 [5JN]

Glatfelter, Arthur J.: Stepping Stone Counseling and Education Services, Inc., Shield and Dove Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Gold Coast Performing Arts Association: tribute to Twilight Award recipients, E1762 [16SE]

Goldsby, Jon C.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]

Gonzalez, Javier: California Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1910 [2OC]

Goode, Taylor E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1961 [7OC]

Gordon, Patricia: Professional Secretaries International (organization) Secretary of the Year award recipient, E643 [14AP]

———Professional Secretaries International Secretary of the Year award recipient, E445 [12MR]

Gorecki, Raymond (Tim): Council of South Side Advancement Associations Person of the Year award recipient, E254 [13FE]

Gould, Harry (Skip): Dr. Virginius D. Mattia Service Award recipient, E1070 [30MY]

Grazioso, Frank: Sons of Italy Citizen of the Year award recipient, E397 [6MR]

Green, Amanda E.: tribute to Miss Tougaloo College, 1997-98, E1433 [16JY]

Greenlawn, NY: Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2153 [31OC]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to Southwest Guilford High School men's baseball team, E1179 [11JN]

Groner, Irwin: Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Dove Award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Gruberger, Risa M.: Conejo Jewish Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1221 [17JN]

Guam: tribute to Navy Recruiting Processing Station, E578 [8AP]

Guardians of the Sick (organization): tribute on blood drive, E1668 [5SE]

Guevarra, Francisca de Castro: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E426 [11MR]

Guthrie, Debbi Huffman: Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, CA, Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E939 [15MY]

Hall, Harold G.: Engineer's Society of Western Pennsylvania Metcalf Award recipient, E241 [12FE]

Hamilton, Representative: Center for National Policy Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1937 [6OC]

Hammond (IN) Times: Hoosier Press Association Ad Award Contest honoree, E2236 [8NO]

Hampton, VA: tribute to Hampton High School boys' football team, E347 [27FE]

Handian, Mano: Armenian General Athletic Union Scout of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Hannibal, MO: semifinalist for the National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Awards, H1307 [8AP]

Hanover County, VA: tribute to public school system for receiving the U.S. Senate Award for Continuing Excellence, E2276 [9NO]

Harper, Beverly: Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business award recipient, E1098 [3JN]

Harrington, Dorothy E.: Mary T. Norton Congressional Award recipient, E1769 [16SE]

Harville, Charlie: North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1376 [8JY]

Harwood, Tom: International Association of Chiefs of Police U.S. Police Officer of the Year Award Recipient, E2207 [7NO]

Haskvitz, Alan P.: National Teacher's Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [27JN]

Heidt, Horace H.: San Fernando Valley, CA, Fernando Award nominee, E2232 [8NO]

Hendrickson, Richard: National Weather Service Albert J. Myer Award recipient, E699 [17AP]

Hepp, Aloysius: NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal recipient, E1969 [8OC]

Hernandez, Andrew A.: California Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1093 [3JN]

Hernandez, Edward: San Fernando, CA, Police Dept. CVC Award recipient, E901 [13MY]

Herring, Gemilia H.: African-American Network (organization) Historical Award recipient, E2307 [10NO]

Herrschaft, Lester F.: Knights of Columbus Man of the Year award recipient, E1098 [3JN]

Hicks, Yolanda R.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]

Hill, Nathan L.: Dept. of Defense Civilian Service Award recipient, E2133 [30OC]

Hinds, Lou: National Wildlife Refuge Association Refuge Manager of the Year award recipient, H1002 [13MR]

Hirshberg, Judith and Arthur: Action Democrats of the San Fernando Valley Annual Achievement Award recipients, E1644 [3SE]

Hispanic Americans: Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinating Council award recipients, E579 [8AP]

Hodges, Jonathan W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E922 [14MY]

Holmes Regional Medical Center, Brevard County, FL: American Hospital Association NOVA Award recipient, E192 [10FE]

Houston, TX: tribute to Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. and Bank United (business) for receipt of Social Compact (organization) Outstanding Community Investment Award, E870 [7MY]

Huston, William T.: National Catholic Education Association Seton Award recipient, E1935 [6OC]

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E747 [24AP], E818 [1MY]

———tribute to Northern Illinois essay writing contest award recipients, E2246 [8NO]

Imation Corp.: EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award recipient, E1664 [4SE]

Indianapolis Legal Aid Society: Freedom Works Award recipient, H5579 [23JY]

Iovanne, E. William: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Ironworkers Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

ITT Automotive (business): USA Today and Rochester Institute of Technology Quality Cup award recipient, E868 [7MY]

Jackson Heights, NY: St. Joan of Arc Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1720 [10SE]

Johnson, Kirk: Integrated Tax System (business) Employee of the Month award recipient, E162 [5FE]

Joliet, IL: tribute to Joliet American Legion Band for participation in American Legion Senior Band Contest, E1835 [24SE]

Jones, Mike: Baytown, TX, Paramedic of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Jones, Robert: Navy Cross recipient, E804 [30AP]

Jutras, Claire and Roland (Beaver): National Parents Day Foundation Parents of the Year award recipients, E1479 [23JY]

Kankam, Mark D.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]

Karnopp, Gary: San Diego, CA, Building & Trade Council Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1735 [11SE]

Kataroyan, Tamar: Armenian General Athletic Union Athlete of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Kaufman County, TX: tribute to Red Ribbon Drug Abuse Awareness campaign essay contest winners, E2275 [9NO]

Kennison, Kevin: North Miami Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E57 [7JA]

Kern, Michael C.: American Legion Baseball Man of the Year award recipient, E1337 [27JN]

Kessler, David: League of Women Voters Carrier Chapman Catt Award recipient, E2351 [13NO]

Ketchum, Irene: Sagamore of the Wabash award recipient, E217 [11FE]

Key Largo, FL: Key Largo Elementary and Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1108 [4JN]

Keyser, Kay: Ohio Teacher of the Year nominee, E2016 [21OC]

King, Representative: Ancient Order of Hibernians Heart of America International Peace Award recipient, E233 [12FE]

Kmiec, Marjan R.: Polish Legion of American Veterans Woodrow Wilson Post 11 Heritage Appreciation Award recipient, E2020 [21OC]

Knapper, Charles F.: Wal-Mart Foundation and National Center for Small Communities American Hometown Leaders Award recipient, E1646 [3SE]

Knisely, Grant A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2172 [4NO]

Koeppel, Adolph: Gilbert Tilles Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E870 [7MY]

Kostrzewa, Constance: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1188 [11JN]

Kough, Ann: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E397 [6MR]

Kurtz, Edward J.: Flint, MI, Chamber of Commerce Charles Stewart Mott Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2005 [9OC]

La Sierra University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1843 [24SE]

Lainer, Sara and Simha: West Coast Friends of Bar-Ilan University Lifetime Humanitarian Achievement Award recipients, E103 [21JA]

Lake Arrowhead, CA: tribute to Lake Arrowhead Elementary School on receiving the California Distinguished School Award, E1636 [3SE]

Lamon, Carl L.: Association of Science-Technology Centers Honor Roll of Science Teachers award recipient, E804 [30AP]

Lantos, Representative: Russian Jewish Congress award recipient, E258 [13FE]

LaPuente, CA: tribute to Thomas Erwin Elementary School for receiving the California Distinguished School Award, E994 [21MY]

Lauder, Ronald S.: Emanuel Foundation for Hungarian Culture Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1125 [5JN]

Lawton, OK: Almor West Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1389 [10JY]

———Pioneer Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1389 [10JY]

Leahy, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E787 [29AP]

Lee, Martin: National Endowment for Democracy Democracy Award recipient, E631 [10AP]

Leonard, Justin: tribute for winning Kemper Open golf tournament, E1378 [9JY]

Levinson, Geraldine and Francisco F.: Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award recipients, E1189 [11JN]

Levy, Emily: Westinghouse Science Talent Search award recipient, E387 [5MR]

Lexington, SC: tribute to Lexington High School for reciept of Carolina First Palmetto's Finest award, E665 [15AP]

Little Haiti Housing Association, Inc.: Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E1088 [3JN]

Long Beach, CA: tribute to Carmelitos public housing development for receipt of Ford Foundation Innovations in American Government Award, E1017 [22MY]

Long Island Ladies of the Court (basketball team): tribute, E1339 [27JN]

Lopez, Christine: Dept. of Justice Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E682 [16AP]

Lorusso, Ann M.: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Los Angeles, CA: tribute to Jewish Labor Committee award recipients, E1130 [5JN]

Los Angeles County 4-H Club: Dept. of Agriculture Honor Award recipient, E1234 [17JN]

Lubar, Marianne and Sheldon: Hebrew University National Scopus Award recipients, E1589 [1AU]

Lynch, Billy: Four-Star Tournament Trester Award recipient, E631 [10AP]

MacLaughlin, William: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Macris, George P.: Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1245 [18JN]

Maida, Adam: Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Dove Award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Maine Township, IL: Illinois Township Association Township of the Year award recipient, E275 [13FE]

Major, John: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E404 [6MR]

Maple Heights, OH: St. Martin of Tours School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1154 [10JN]

Marano, Luke, Sr.: Philadelphia Committee of Boys Towns of Italy Man of the Year honoree, E2296 [10NO]

Marchione, Margherita: Religious Teachers Filippini Humanitarian Award recipient, E1738 [11SE]

Maria, Angelica: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo award recipient, E218 [11FE]

Mark, Alex: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1844 [24SE]

Marler, Richard: Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1558 [29JY]

Marshall, Searchy: National Industries for the Blind Peter J. Salmon National Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E445 [12MR]

Martone, Michael A.: Italian-American Study Group Italian-American of the Year award recipient, E680 [16AP], E693 [17AP]

Marty, Martin: National Humanities Medal recipient, E1925 [2OC]

———National Medal of Humanities award recipient, E2289 [9NO]

Massachusetts: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E868 [7MY]

Maulik, Davesh: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Mauro, Albert P.: Southtown Council American Citizen Award recipient, E2038 [21OC]

Mayer, Brian: Marine Corps Silver Star Medal recipient, E834 [5MY]

Maywood, NJ: Memorial School of Maywood recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2143 [30OC]

McBride, W. Peter: Boys and Girls Club of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year honoree, E2100 [28OC]

McCall, Keith: Panther Valley Irish American Association Shamrock Award recipient, E484 [17MR]

McCloud, Linard: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

McCollum, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E648 [14AP]

McGlown, Margaret: tribute on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E803 [30AP]

McGlynn, Bridget: tribute to Bayonne, NJ, St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, E339 [27FE]

McKenzie, Rhonda: Arizona Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1093 [3JN]

McKissack, Deryl: District of Columbia Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E999 [21MY]

McMinn County, TN: tribute to McMinn Central High School girls' basketball team, E718 [23AP]

McNamara, Julia: New Haven Colony Historical Society Seal of the City Award recipient, E1686 [8SE]

McRoberts, Nancy: Kansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2245 [6MY]

Mead, Patricia A.: Cleveland Women's City Club Margaret A. Ireland Award recipient, E603 [9AP]

Meadows, Curtis, W., Jr.: Southern Methodist University Jonsson Ethics Award recipient, E169 [5FE]

Meadows Funeral Home (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Medina, Maryann: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E428 [11MR]

Medlin, Ray: Arthritis Foundation Northwest Ohio Chapter Humanitarian Award recipient, E300 [25FE]

Meilman, Jeffrey: Variety Clubs International Sir James Carreras Award recipient, E1155 [10JN]

Mele, Ann: Elmwood Park, IL, Maroons Soccer Club Woman of the Year award recipient, E563 [21MR]

Memphis, TN: tribute to African-American Knowledge Bowl award recipients, E751 [24AP]

———tribute to Hamilton Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E760 [28AP]

Meyer, Michael L.: Construction Industries Alliance City of Hope Spirit of Life Award recipient, E1847 [24SE]

Michigan: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E768 [29AP], E1317 [25JN]

Milam, TX: tribute to Milam Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E853 [6MY]

Miller, Bonnie: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E425 [11MR]

Miller, Bradford: American Road and Transportation Builders Association award recipient, E425 [11MR]

Miller, Candice: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1629 [3SE]

Miller, William F.: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1845 [24SE]

Mills, W.W. (Bear): Texas Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E2099 [28OC]

Minnechaug, MA: tribute to Minnechaug Regional High School girls' basketball team, E698 [17AP]

Mitchell, George J.: American Ireland Fund International Humanitarian Award recipient, E484 [17MR]

Mitchell, Linda: Lutheran Schools Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1482 [23JY]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 926th Engineer Group, U.S. Army Reserve, E1397 [10JY]

———tribute to Montgomery Academy Forensics Team for receipt of Alabama Forensic Educators Association State Tournament award, E848 [6MY]

Moody, Ferman B.: National Association of State Directors of Vocational Technical Education Consortium Distinguished Service Award recipient, E765 [29AP]

Mooney, John: Regional Council of Normandy Medaille du Jubile award recipient, E771 [29AP]

Moorefield, James M.: American College of Radiology Gold Medal recipient, E1632 [3SE]

Morrow, Irene M.: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1842 [24SE]

Mortimer, P. William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1070 [30MY]

Mosher, Walter: San Fernando, CA, Fernando Award nominee, E2234 [8NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal, E1297 [23JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), H2938-H2941, H2960 [20MY], E995 [21MY]

Mt. Vernon, IL: tribute to Mt. Vernon Township High School on winning the Illinois Future Farmers of America career development contest, H9043 [23OC]

Murphy, James M.: Creve Coeur-Olivette, MO, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Businessperson of the Year award recipient, E125 [4FE]

Murphy, Regina: Network (organization) Woman of Justice honoree, E1259 [19JN]

Murry, Michael J.: South Side Business Club of Milwaukee Man of the Year honoree, E2017 [21OC]

Murtha, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Myers, Aaron J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1092 [3JN]

Myers, Paula (Polly): Illinois Mother of the Year award recipient, E624 [10AP]

Nardi, Nick: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E857 [7MY]

Nardini, Antonio: USA Today Make a Difference Day Award recipient, E837 [5MY]

NASA: tribute to U.S. Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame inductees, E1303 [24JN]

National Association of Cuban American Women: award recipients, E468 [13MR]

National Association of Letter Carriers: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Community Service Award recipient, E675 [16AP]

National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise: Achievement Against the Odds Award recipients, E541 [20MR]

National Geographic Society: Global Green USA (organization) International Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Naval Station Ingelside, Corpus Christi, TX: Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award recipient, E781 [29AP]

Nelson, Sue: Windsor, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1507 [24JY]

New Hampshire: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E780 [29AP]

New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development: tribute to award recipients, E2024 [21OC]

New York, NY: tribute to National Organization of Women award recipients, E983 [20MY]

Newark, NJ: Men of Essex (organization) Essex Award recipients, E1005 [21MY]

Niekro, Phil: induction into Baseball Hall of Fame, E739 [24AP]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace, E327, E328, E331 [26FE]

———recognition of Robert F. Curl and Richard E. Smalley for chemistry, E382 [5MR]

———recognition of Stanley B. Prusiner for medicine, E1987 [9OC]

———recognition of William D. Phillips for physics, H9546 [24OC], H9567 [28OC]

Nobles, Carolyn: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E430 [11MR]

Norris, Mary M.: Opp, AL, Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1087 [3JN]

Nowicki, James: Clinton Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2064 [23OC]

Nunn, Sam: Russian Jewish Congress award recipient, E258 [13FE]

O'Brien, Patricia: Argo-Summit Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E139 [4FE]

Occidental Chemical Corp.: tribute to Houston chemical complex for receipt of Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award, E2020 [21OC]

O'Donnell, Elizabeth: Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association HEROES Award recipient, E782 [29AP]

Oklahoma: tribute to Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Milestone Payment System Program, E1660 [4SE]

Oklahoma Historical Society: Civil Rights Trailblazers Award recipients, E234 [12FE]

Omega Boys Club: Freedom Works Award recipient, H1189, H1190 [20MR]

Onandaga County, NY: tribute to Westhill High School boys' basketball team, E766 [29AP]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (H.R. 1505), E727 [23AP], E804 [30AP]

Orlando, FL: tribute to Horace O'Bryant Middle School Concert Choir and Serenaders, E1319 [25JN]

Oyeshiku, Patricia Worthy: National Council of Negro Women Western Regional Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, H7106 [9SE], E1665 [4SE]

Page, David K.: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E940 [15MY]

Paramount, CA: tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E1013 [22MY]

———tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E722 [23AP]

Pardini, Jim: Muscular Dystrophy Association Fresno County, CA, Harvest of Hope Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1930 [2OC]

Parravano, Pietro: Highliner of the Year Award recipient, E2283 [9NO]

Patterson, Tricia: Italian American Commercial Club scholarship award recipient, E228 [12FE]

Pennsylvania School Counselors' Association: Counselor of the Year award recipients, E632 [10AP]

Peoria, AZ: tribute to VFW Post 2135 on receipt of VFW Youth Activities Award, E1796 [18SE]

Pepperdine University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1862 [25SE]

Perez-Davis, Maria E.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]

Perkov, Ante: Boys and Girls Club of San Pedro, CA, Keystone Award recipient, E2077 [24OC]

Perrotta, Augustine: Italian-American Study Group Italian-American of the Year award recipient, E680 [16AP], E765 [29AP]

Perry County, TN: tribute to Perry County High School boys' basketball team, E628 [10AP]

Petersen, Edel J.: YWCA Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

Petrossian, Alice: Armenian Professional Society Professional of the Year award recipient, E2293 [9NO]

Phillips, Debra: Illinois Rural Health Association Illinois Rural Health Practitioner of the Year award recipient, H1307 [8AP]

Phillips Petroleum Co.: tribute to Philtex plant upon receipt of the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Workforce Excellence, E2084 [24OC]

Pica, John A., Sr.: Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., Good Citizen Award recipient, E633 [10AP]

Pienkos, Don: National Polish Alliance Milwaukee Society Outstanding American of Polish Descent award recipient, E1944 [7OC]

Pinto, Mary T.V.: L'Italico Italian Community (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E772 [29AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Pine-Richland Middle School on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E793 [30AP]

Plantner, Philip A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1395 [10JY]

Popp, Dale: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E876 [8MY]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E589 [8AP]

Putman, Misty: Arp High School Horatio Alger Scholarship Award recipient, E833 [5MY]

Quick, Houston: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Quinn, James: Global Green USA (organization) Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Rabinovici, Benjamin: New England Chassidic Center ROFEH International Man of the Year award recipient, E2176 [4NO]

Ragan, Gene: Progressive Farmer (publication) Man of the Year award recipient, E830 [5MY]

Rankin, Hystercine: National Heritage Fellowship award recipient, E2288 [9NO]

Reay, Crissia A.: National Youth Essay Contest award recipient, E1974 [8OC]

Regula, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E591 [8AP], E742 [24AP], E1334 [26JN]

Ricardi, Nello: Westfield, MA, Democratic Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1847 [24SE]

Roberts, Stan and Jetta: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2361 [13NO]

Robertshaw Corp.: tribute for certification as a Quality System Requirements corporation, E1148 [7JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1335), E778 [29AP]

Rocco, Therese: Mom's House (organization) Courageous Woman honoree, E2087 [24OC]

Roche, Robert: Founders' Bank (business) Quality of Life Award recipient, E2057 [23OC]

Roebuck, Roland: District of Columbia Superior Court and Court of Appeals Community, Outreach, Recognition, and Opportunity Award recipient, E2077 [24OC]

Rogers, Wilson A.: Ronald McDonald Award recipient, E598 [8AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (H.R. 2263), H5495 [22JY]

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: American Council on Education Theodore Hesburgh Award recipient, H851 [11MR]

Rosemont College: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1844 [24SE]

Rosen, Fred: American Jewish Committee Social Concern Award recipient, E2059 [23OC]

Rosenberg, Irwin: Nelle Reagan Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E2003 [9OC]

Round Top, TX: anniversary of Royers' Round Top Cafe, E795 [30AP]

Rudman, M.B. (Duke): State of Israel 50th Anniversary Award recipient, E2192 [7NO]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2717), H9045 [23OC], E2075 [24OC]

Rufener, Doris and Ken: Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation Civitas Award recipients, E1663 [4SE], E1696 [9SE]

Saltsman, Sam: United Jewish Fund David Ben Gurion Award recipient, E875 [8MY]

San Bernardino County, CA: tribute to citizens on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E747 [24AP], E914 [14MY]

Sangalis, C. Dean: Navy Award recipient, E1382 [9JY]

Santiago, Lourdes: Mary T. Norton Congressional Award recipient, E1769 [16SE]

Saviano, Angelo (Skip): Elmwood Park, IL, Maroons Soccer Club Man of the Year award recipient, E563 [21MR]

Sawusch, Daniel: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Schulte, Michael: Shorewood, WI, Men's Club Man of the Year award recipient, E852 [6MY]

Schwab, Joel and Aviva: Middletown, NY, Temple Sinai Distinguished Members of the Year award recipients, E1838 [24SE]

Scott, Doug: Sierra Club John Muir Award recipient, E2360 [13NO]

Secrest, Patricia: American Legislative Exchange Council Legislator of the Year award recipient, E1651 [4SE]

Selden, NY: tribute to Selden Middle School concert band, E970 [19MY]

Service Employees International Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

Shadyside, OH: tribute to Odyssey of the Mind team, E1379 [9JY]

Sheeler, Wade: National Short Play Award recipient, E916 [14MY]

Siegel, Kenneth: ACLU Baltus Civil Libertarian of the Year award recipient, E741 [24AP]

Silver, Sheldon: United Jewish Council award recipient, E46 [7JA]

Simon, Diane Meyer: Global Green USA (organization) Founder's Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 279), H1938 [29AP], E836 [5MY], E843 [6MY]

Singer, Leslie: Indiana University-Northwest Chancellor's Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1111 [4JN]

Sinipata, Luisa: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E809 [1MY]

Sivey, John: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1188 [11JN]

Smith, Charles E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1341 [27JN]

Smith, Emmitt: Freedom Works Award recipient, H597 [25FE]

Smith, Larry: EPA and Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E863 [7MY]

Smith, Loretta: American Legion Vision Award recipient, E161 [5FE]

Smith, Philip (Flip): San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce's Fernando Award recipient, E2238 [8NO]

Smith County, TX: Law Day honorees, E1584 [1AU]

Solvay, NY: tribute to Solvay High School band and jazz combo for receipt of National American Heritage Music Festival award, E606 [9AP]

Southwest Missouri State University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1825 [23SE]

Spatholt, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E874 [8MY]

Spohr, Dick: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and National Association of Secondary School Principals Illinois Principal of the Year award recipient, H8639 [8OC]

Springfield, VA: tribute to Lee High School choir, E746 [24AP]

———tribute to West Springfield High School girls' basketball team, E1331 [26JN]

St. Joseph, MO: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, H3667 [11JN]

St. Louis, MO: Shepard Accelerated School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1229 [17JN]

Stevens, Andrew: Golden Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary award recipient, E569 [21MR]

Stillitano, Charlie: Roma Sports Club Man of the Year award recipient, E180 [6FE]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Syracuse Blitz boys' soccer team, E694 [17AP]

Tainatongo, Jose and Rufina: tribute to Latte Magazine Islanders of the Year award recipients, E960 [19MY]

Tam, Bonnie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E815 [1MY]

Tanzman, Roy and Brenda: Highland Park Conservative Temple Chaver Award recipients, E567 [21MR]

Taylor, Margaret: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E438 [11MR]

Texas: Teacher of the Year award recipients, E1115 [4JN]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E1129 [5JN]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Ledford High School girls' basketball team, E889 [8MY]

Thorn, Craig, III: Columbia County, NY, Association Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E920 [14MY]

Thousand Oaks, CA: Meadows Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1103 [4JN]

Thresher, Cindy: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E851 [6MY]

Tilles, Peter: Pedersen-Krag Center Humanitarian Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

Tirozzi, Gerald N.: Farnam Neighborhood House Community Service Award recipient, E847 [6MY]

Totten, Tony C.: Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E1375 [8JY]

Tranel, Kimberly: Jo Daviess County, IL, D.A.R.E. essay contest winner, H8567 [7OC]

Travis, Tim and Charlotte: Ducks Unlimited (organization) Colorado Sports Couple of the Year award recipients, E1794 [18SE]

Trefz, Torrance T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E894 [12MY]

Tri-City SER (organization): Michigan Works! State Association Community Based Organization of the Year award recipient, E1918 [2OC]

Trident Precision Manufacturing, Inc.: Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Small Business recipient, E19 [7JA]

Trinidad, Lydia: Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Humanitarian Award recipient, E1209 [12JN]

Triplett, Josephine: Kern County, CA, African-American Network Frederick Douglas Leadership Award recipient, E2310 [10NO]

Turian, Joseph: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Turlington, David: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution National Eagle Scout of the Year honoree, E1259 [19JN]

Turner, Ray L.: Indiana School Social Worker of the Year award recipient, E1016 [22MY]

U.S. Institute of Amateur Athletics: tribute, E1003 [21MY]

Underhill, Rebecca: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

United Nurses Association of California: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Organizing Award recipient, E677 [16AP]

University Heights, OH: Gesu Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1157 [10JN]

University of Mississippi: tribute to Ole Miss Concert Singers for receipt of International Choral award, E1293 [23JN]

University of Pennsylvania: tribute to Crystal Stair Award recipients, E1069 [30MY]

University of Texas at Arlington: tribute to men's wheelchair basketball team, E429 [11MR]

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: tribute to Equal Opportunity Award recipients, E748 [24AP]

Valley Forge, PA: tribute to Valley Forge Sewer Authority on receipt of EPA Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award, E1715 [10SE]

Valparaiso, IN: tribute to Valparaiso Community School System on receipt of School Match (organization) ``What Parents Want'' award, E2127 [30OC]

Van Dusen, Lewis H., Jr.: ABA Michael Franck Professional Responsibility Award recipient, E1475 [22JY]

Varszegi, Gabor: City University of New York Graduate School's President's Medal recipient, E2209 [7NO]

Vatter, Richard E.: American Legion Vision Award recipient, E161 [5FE]

Vecchio, Nicholas: Orange-West Orange, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year award recipient, E1071 [30MY]

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E1008 [21MY], E1190 [11JN]

Waite, Denton: Los Angeles, CA, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E1039 [22MY]

Waldrop, Thomas E.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Founder's Award recipient, E1709, E1724 [10SE]

Wallace, Kathy: Ree Cook-Reiter Women's Center Woman of the Year award recipient, H9042 [23OC], E1969 [8OC]

Ward, Jack: San Diego, CA, Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1738 [11SE]

Warschaw, Carmen: Cedars Sinai Medical Center Heart of Gold Honoree award recipient, E2047 [22OC]

Warshaw, Andrew L., Benjamin: New England Chassidic Center ROFEH International Harry Andler Memorial Award recipient, E2176 [4NO]

Washick, Lindsay: Parade (publication) and Wilkes-Barre (PA) Times-Leader award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Weber, William H.: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E135 [4FE]

Wedemeyer, Ted, Jr.: St. Joseph's Foundation, Inc., Pal Joey Award recipient, E674 [16AP]

Wellnitz, Rudolph B.: Middlesex County Fair Association Farmer of the Year award recipient, E2084 [24OC]

Wesson, Cleo: Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Meritorious Service Award recipient, E1832 [24SE]

Westinghouse Foundation: tribute to Science Talent Search award recipients, E269 [13FE]

Westra, John and Effie: Simon Wiesenthal Center Righteous Gentiles honorees, E1666 [4SE]

Whistler, Helen: San Fernando Valley, CA, Girl Scout Council Woman of the Year award recipient, E1176 [10JN]

Wieman, Carl: King Faisal International Prize in Science Award recipient, E913 [14MY]

Wilkerson, Ruth H.: African-American Network (organization) Historical Award recipient, E2307 [10NO]

Williams, Anthony T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E460 [13MR]

Williams, Edward: East Chicagoan of the Year award recipient, E442 [12MR]

Williamson, Martha: Freedom Works Award recipient, H9562, H9563 [28OC]

Wilson, John E. (Jimmy): National Grocers Association Spirit of America Award recipient, E1732 [11SE]

Wilson, Ken: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Wolfe, Paul: American Jewish Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

Wong, Jason: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E689 [17AP]

Working Capital Florida (organization): Presidential Award recipient, E335 [26FE]

Working Woman (publication): tribute to Nike, Inc. for designation as healthy company for working women, E1973 [8OC]

Worthington, Robert, Sr.: National Fire Sprinkler Association Golden Sprinkler Award recipient, E2375 [13NO]

Yi-Hui Lee: Santa Barbara League of Women Voters scholarship award recipient, E926 [14MY]

YMCA: tribute to Pathfinder Award recipients, E2105 [28OC]

Yorba Linda, CA: Linda Vista Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1031 [22MY]

York, Terry: San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Fernando award nominee, E2224 [8NO]

Yorktown, NY: tribute to Yorktown High School girls' lacrosse team, E1369 [8JY]

YWCA: tribute to Essex and Hudson Counties, NJ, Women of Influence Award recipients, E2008 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abshire, David M.: U.S. Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, S5429 [9JN]

Alabama: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6784 [27JN]

Allard, Senator: Senate Golden Gavel Award recipient, S11753 [5NO]

Almstadt, John: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

American Association of Mental Retardation: tribute to Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S10488 [7OC]

American Automobile Association: tribute to Lifesaving Medal recipients, S5248 [3JN]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: ``Celebrate America'' essay contest winners, S11013 [23OC]

American Nuclear Society: tribute to award recipients from Argonne National Laboratory-West, S5465 [10JN]

Ann Arbor, MI: tribute to Ann Arbor District Library on receipt of Library Journal National Library of the Year award, S10444 [6OC], S11242 [27OC]

Ansara, Andrew: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Ansara, George: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Archer, Dennis: Hartford Optimists Club of Detroit Optimist of the Year award recipient, S2146 [11MR]

Babb, Donald J.: American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, S10226 [30SE], S10714 [8OC]

Bald, George: Rochester, NH, Business Leader of the Year award recipient, S1802 [28FE]

Berman, Mandell (Bill): Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table Human Relations Award recipient, S12646 [13NO]

Big Timber, MT: tribute to Big Timber Grade School students for winning NASA's Future Aircraft/Spacecraft design competition, S4037 [6MY]

Bismarck, ND: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, S5939 [18JN]

Blum, Marie: National Industries for the Blind Private Sector Employee of the Year award recipient, S8834 [4SE]

Bristol, CT: Ellen P. Hubble School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Bronx, NY: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, S5466 [10JN]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, S4034 [6MY]

Butler, Eileen: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, S820 [29JA]

Callaghan, Dorothy M.: New Hampshire Mother of the Year award recipient, S4684 [19MY]

Campbell, Annie: J.C. Penney Golden Rule award recipient, S8618 [31JY]

Cavanaugh, Marianne Roche: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S12640 [13NO]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Cheshire, CT: Highland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Christiansen, Mary Jean and Andrew: New Mexico Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

Clark, Jamie: Maryland Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5374 [5JN]

Clopton, Tom: Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5249 [3JN]

Cohen, Brad: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9510 [17SE]

Cone, Richard and Janet: South Dakota Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, S5398 [9JN]

Congressional Award: tribute to program, S5374 [5JN]

Connecticut: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S5636 [12JN]

Connolly, Brian: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Corlin, Meagan: Prudential Insurance Co. of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

Coventry, RI: Western Coventry School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11211 [24OC]

Creative Optics, Inc.: Small Business Innovative Research Model of Excellence Tibbetts Award recipient, S10444 [6OC]

Cronin, Donna J.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching award recipient, S5710 [16JN]

Cumberland, RI: Mercymount Country Day School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5379 [5JN]

Cummings, Janet: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Cunningham, William T.: Hartford Optimists Club of Detroit Optimist of the Year award recipient, S2150 [11MR]

Danielian, Ani: Japan-U.S. Senate Youth Exchange Scholarship recipient, S6285 [24JN]

de Castro, Kimberly: New Mexico Exporter of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

De La Paz, Armando: New Mexico Prime Contractor of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

Dept. of Defense: retroactive entitlement of certain Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to a special pension, S7169 [10JY]

Devantery, Robert J.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching award recipient, S5710 [16JN]

Dharte, Charles G., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

Dole, Bob: awarding of Medal of Freedom, S801, S802 [29JA]

Doyle, Dan: National Rural Health Association Practitioner of the Year award recipient, S6554 [26JN]

Draper, Sharon: National Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3562 [23AP]

Drew, NH: tribute to St. Thomas Aquinas School for receiving the President's Challenge on Physical Fitness State Champion Award, S10489 [7OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2248), S9907, S9908 [24SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1062), S8091, S8092 [24JY]

Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (S. 688), S3912 [1MY]

English, Alex: induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, S10713 [8OC]

Enzi, Senator: Senate Golden Gavel Award recipient, S6970 [8JY]

Farmington, CT: East Farms School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Ferguson, Lillian: NOAA Excellence in Coastal and Marine Graduate Study Award recipient, S10998 [22OC]

Field, John: NOAA Excellence in Coastal and Marine Graduate Study Award recipient, S10998 [22OC]

Flint, MI: tribute to Hispanic Award recipients, S11894 [6NO]

Florida A&M University: Time (publication) and Princeton Review (publication) College of the Year award recipient, S9026 [9SE]

Folkvord, Dean: Montana Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5020 [22MY]

Forest, Keith: Washington World Affairs Council World Educator Award recipient, S12198 [8NO]

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipients, S773 [28JA], S820 [29JA]

Frank, Stephanie A.: White House Presidential Scholars Program award recipient, S7618 [16JY]

Gagnon, Joshua: Children's Miracle Network Champions Across America Program award recipient, S4034 [6MY]

Gardner, Booth: Washington World Affairs Council World Citizen Award recipient, S12190 [8NO]

George, Kelly L.: American Mothers, Inc., West Virginia Mother of the Year award recipient, S4129 [7MY]

Giuliani, David: National Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5378 [5JN]

Goldblatt, Michael: Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year recipient, S3300 [16AP]

Good, Peter: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Goren, Steve and Loraine: Dover, NH, Citizens of the Year award recipients, S972 [4FE]

Grantsville, WV: Pleasant Hill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7508 [15JY]

Groner, Irwin: Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Dove Award recipient, S3807 [29AP]

Hall, Donald: Plymouth State College Robert Frost Contemporary American Award recipient, S5147 [23MY]

Hamilton, Representative: Center for National Policy Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, S11896 [6NO]

Hansen, Misty: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, S12196 [8NO]

Harrisville, WV: Harrisville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7427 [14JY]

Hendrix, Jason: American Police Hall of Fame Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S4617 [15MY]

Henlin, Alex: American Legion National Oratorical Contest award recipient, S4686 [19MY]

Herwitz, Chester: Indo-American Society Annual Award recipient, S113 [9JA]

Hodson, Gary: Somersworth, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S4686 [19MY]

Howell, Bailey: Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, S10290 [1OC]

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S6007 [19JN]

International Rescue Committee (organization): Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Humanitarian Prize award recipient, S10241 [30SE]

Jabiru-Shayota, Elham: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Jarecki, Clare: Aquinas College Reflection Award recipient, S8672 [2SE]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1207), S9791 [23SE]

Kamen, Dean: National Academy of Engineers inductee, S10997 [22OC]

Kanin, Michael: National Student Playwriting Award recipient, S3916 [1MY]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Small Businesses of the Greater Kansas City area award recipients, S3230 [15AP]

Karmanos, Peter, Jr.: Detroit B'nai B'rith Foundation Great American Tradition Award recipient, S10819 [9OC]

Keith, Damon J.: ABA Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4618 [15MY]

Kentucky: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S4206 [8MY], S5373 [5JN]

Kiley, Daniel U.: National Medal of Arts award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

———National Medal of Arts recipient, S12197 [8NO]

Kim Young Sam (President, Republic of Korea): World Committee on Disability FDR International Disability Award recipient, S7618 [16JY]

LaCroix, Dan: Rochester, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S1482 [24FE]

Litchfield, CT: Center School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 1283), S10794 [9OC], S11302 [28OC]

Louisiana: tribute to Macon Ridge enterprise community for reciept of American Association of Enterprise Zones Community Empowerment Award, S1764 [27FE]

Maida, Adam: Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Dove Award recipient, S3807 [29AP]

Marconi, Evelyn: Rotary International Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S3564 [23AP]

Marconi, Vincent, Jr.: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest award recipient, S5377 [5JN]

Marovitz, Abraham L.: American ORT (organization) Diamond Jubilee Award recipient, S11569 [31OC]

Martinez, Reynaldo: National Conference of Christians and Jews Community Hero Award recipient, S978 [4FE]

Marvin, Bill: Manchester, NH, Citizen of the Year award recipient, S973 [4FE]

Maryland: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S3457, S3459 [22AP]

Massachusetts: tribute to schools nominated for Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1112 [6FE]

McCaffery, Jane: Continental Cablevision (business) National Educator Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

Merillat, Orville and Ruth: Great Sauk Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizens of the Year Award recipieints, S12511 [12NO]

Michigan: tribute to recipients of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5548 [11JN]

Middlebury College: tribute to American College Theater Festival participants, S3916 [1MY]

Miller, Candice: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

Mitchell, George J.: American Ireland Fund International Humanitarian Award recipient, S2482 [18MR]

Moore, Marilyn: Missouri Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5271 [3JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), S4918 [21MY]

Murphy, Lisa D'Amato: Island Park, NY, Kiwanis Club Community Leader of the Year award recipient, S11443 [30OC]

National Environmental Technology Achievement Award: establish (S. 1152), S8925 [8SE]

National Grocers Association: Grocers Care Award recipients, S6182 [24JN]

New Hampshire: tribute to cities ranked by Money (publication) on list of best places to live in America, S5485 [11JN], S5635 [12JN], S6010 [19JN]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S1801, S1803 [28FE]

———tribute to Hollis\Brookline High School for winning the Hampshire State Mathematics Contest, S4688 [19MY]

New Mexico: tribute to small business advocates of the year award recipients, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

New York, NY: Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York Public Service Award recipients, S2726 [20MR]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Masonic Order (fraternal organization) Order of the Eastern Star scholarship award recipients, S3462 [22AP]

Niedringhaus, Mary: Brandon Valley, SD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5096 [23MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace, S2151 [11MR]

———recognition of Jose Ramos-Horta for Peace, S4616 [15MY]

———recognition of Robert F. Curl and Richard E. Smalley for chemistry, S2273 [13MR]

North Dakota: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S11240 [27OC]

O'Donnell, Elizabeth: Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association HEROES Award winner, S3916 [1MY]

Oliver, Bob: Washington State D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year award recipient, S6010 [19JN]

O'Neill, William F.: Connecticut Rivers Council Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, S2219 [12MR]

Orange, CT: Peck Place School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (S. 636), S3557 [23AP]

Overstreet, Ariel: NASA Intergalactic Art Contest award recipient, S4037 [6MY]

Pap, Bob: Tennessee Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S6008 [19JN]

Philadelphia, PA: Police Athletic League of Philadelphia 50th Anniversary Award recipients, S3297 [16AP]

———tribute to Roberts Vaux Middle School chess team, S5466 [10JN]

Posthumus, Dick: Arab-American and Chaldean Council State Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (S. 160), S543 [21JA]

Reagan, Ronald: International Republican Institute Freedom Award recipient, S11695 [4NO]

Reasner, Dennis A.: New Mexico Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

Rhode Island: Eagle Scout Award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

Robinson, Jackie: Northeastern University Sports in Society Hall of Fame inductee, S11370 [29OC]

Rudman, Andrew R.: YMCA Youth Governor award recipient, S5427 [9JN]

Russell, George and Jane: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Award recipients, S4914 [21MY]

Rye, NH: Walter B. Jones Memorial Award and NOAA Excellence Award for Coastal and Ocean Resource Management recipient, S10863 [20OC]

Scott, Doug: Sierra Club John Muir Award recipient, S12653 [13NO]

Seitz, Frederick: Smithsonian Institution Joseph Henry Medal recipient, S12196 [8NO]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 305), S1305-S1307 [12FE], S1686, S1687 [26FE]

Sioux Falls, SD: tribute to VA Medical and Regional Office Center on receiving the DAV Large Employer of the Year Award, S7618 [16JY]

Smith, Beverly B.: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Smith, Wilson K.: tribute to for efforts relative to African-American Medal of Honor monument, S1999 [5MR]

Smithsonian Institution: use of facilities by Boy Scouts for awards ceremony, S9725 [19SE]

Sosh, Mildred: J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award recipient, S7508 [15JY]

Southwest Missouri State University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, S10094 [26SE]

Spector, Lara G.: Tobacco-Free Kids (organization) East Regional Youth Advocate of the Year award recipient, S2949 [9AP]

Stamford, CT: tribute to Children's Environmental Index ``kid-friendly'' city ranking, S9528 [17SE]

Stewart, Sybil S.: Utah Mother of the Year award recipient, S1411 [13FE]

Szopa, Alia: Prudential Insurance Co. of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

Termeer, Henri: Massachustetts Governor's New American Appreciation Award recipient, S12644 [13NO]

Thomas Bros. Grass, Ltd.: Dallas Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S8205 [28JY]

Thomson, Thomas, Sheila, and Stacey: New Hampshire Outstanding Tree Farmers Award recipients, S978 [4FE]

Tomasi, Ernest: Montpelier, VT, Rotary Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, S3994 [6MY]

Treamer, Matthew E.: Presidential Award in Mathematics and Science Training recipient, S5430 [9JN]

Trotman, Alex: Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table Human Relations Award recipient, S12646 [13NO]

Unionville, CT: West District School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Vanderveen, Fred: Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Association National Heroes Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

Velo, Kenneth: Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, S5272 [3JN]

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S5144 [23MY]

Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (S. 374), S1747 [27FE]

Vicari, John and Rosalie: March of Dimes (organization) Family of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

Vioritto, Erick N.: White House Presidential Scholars Program award recipient, S7618 [16JY]

Wallevand, Kevin: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award recipient for documentary on landmines, S11190 [24OC]

Wannamaker, Charles and Betty: Order of the Palmetto recipients, S1657 [26FE]

Warren, Ellen: induction into the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame, S3300 [16AP]

Warschaw, Carmen: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Heart of Gold Award recipient, S10902 [21OC]

Weber, Bill: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S143 [21JA]

Weinstein, Karin E.: Sid Levy Memorial Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S6382 [25JN]

Wenatchee National Forest: Forest Service Salvage Sale Showcase Award recipient, S4129 [7MY]

Woodward, Susan M.: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9906 [24SE]

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients, S11808 [6NO]

———compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (S. 730), S3971 [5MY], S4244, S4245 [8MY]

YWCA: tribute to `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipients, S5378 [5JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to James M. Murphy: Creve Coeur-Olivette, MO, Chamber of Commerce, E125 [4FE]

Statements

Conferral of the LaSalle Medal to Joseph Coppola: Canisius College, E1547 [29JY]

Doug Scott Receives the Sierra Club's John Muir Award: Bruce Hamilton, Sierra Club, S12653 [13NO]

Medal of Freedom Award: Bob Dole, S801 [29JA]

Mildred Jones—Woman of the Year: United Presbyterian Church, E1326 [25JN]

Tribute to James M. Moorefield: Christopher M. Rose and Frederick R. Margolin, E1632 [3SE]

Texts of

H.R. 279, award Congressional Gold Medal to Francis A. Sinatra, H1938 [29AP]

H.R. 1505, establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors, E728 [23AP]

H.R. 1650, award Congressional Gold Medal to Mother Teresa, H2938 [20MY]

H.R. 2248, award Congressional Gold Medal to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, H7454 [17SE]

S. 160, issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions, S543 [21JA]

S. 305, award Congressional Gold Medal to Francis A. Sinatra, S1306 [12FE], S1687 [26FE], H1940 [29AP]

S. 374, eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart, S1747 [27FE]

S. 1062, award Congressional Gold Medal to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, S8092 [24JY]

S. 1207, award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Raul Julia, S9791 [23SE]

S. 1283, award Congressional Gold Medals to the ``Little Rock Nine'', S10795 [9OC]

AWKWARD, RUSSELL

Remarks in House

Rockville, MD: anniversary of Lincoln Park community, E370 [4MR]

AXELROD, SOL

Poems

``Sea Going American Patriots of World War II'', E982 [20MY]

AYCOCK, PRISCILLA

Memorandums

Estimate of the Budgetary Impact of Non-Defense Supplementals in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations, S4181 [8MY]

AYDEN, NC

Remarks in House

Youth Summit '97: tribute, H8839 [21OC]

AYER, DONALD B.

Letters

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge, S2519 [19MR]

AYERS, PAT

Memorandums

Dept. of Defense Limit on Compensation for Corporate Executives Reimbursed Under Defense Contracts, S7176 [10JY]

AZERBAIJAN, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Foreign aid: allocation (see H.R. 2284), H6026 [29JY]

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

Letters

Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty relative to Azerbaijan: Hafiz M. Pashayev, S4208 [8MY]

U.S. interests in the Caspian Sea region relative to development and shipment of oil: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S4208 [8MY]

Messages

Emigration Laws and Policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Aliyev, Heydar: U.S. visit by President of Azerbaijan, H5992 [29JY]

Armenia: blockade by Azerbaijan, H6357 [30JY], H6847 [4SE], E256-E258 [13FE]

Commonwealth of Independent States: development of Caspian Sea petroleum reserves, H3431 [4JN]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, H6356 [30JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

Human rights: violations, H5922 [29JY]

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in territorial dispute negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H3357 [4JN], H4079 [19JN], H5820 [25JY], H5992 [29JY]

U.S. policy, H10675 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Commonwealth of Independent States: U.S. interests in the Caspian Sea region relative to development and shipment of oil, S4207 [8MY]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, S7544 [16JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

Nagorno-Karabagh: allocation of foreign aid, S7583, S7584 [16JY]

Reports

Caspian Sea Region Energy Development: Dept. of State, S4208 [8MY]

Reports filed

Nomination of B. Lynn Pascoe To Be Special Negotiator for Nagorno-Karabakh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Stanley T. Escudero To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Stephen R. Sestanovic To Be Special Adviser to the Sec. of State for the New Independent States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

AZOREAN AMERICANS

Letters

Eligibility of certain aliens for public benefits: Forum Acoreano U.S.A. (organization), E1401 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Forum Acoreano U.S.A. (organization): tribute, E1401 [11JY]

BABB, DONALD J.

Remarks in House

American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust: Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, E1945 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust: Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, S10226 [30SE], S10714 [8OC]

BABBITT, BRUCE see Secretary of the Interior (Bruce Babbitt)

BABBITT, GEORGE T., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: nomination to be general, S4428-S4430 [14MY]

BABBITT, HARRIET C.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Deputy Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

BABCOCK, CHARLES R.

Articles and editorials

For Their Targets, Mystery Groups' Ads Hit Like Attacks From Nowhere, S2060 [10MR]

Parties' Congressional Campaign Committees Took in Millions in ``Soft Money'' in 1995-96, S2385 [18MR]

BACA LAND AND CATTLE CO.

Bills and resolutions

Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see S. 1210), S9886 [24SE]

Remarks in Senate

Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (S. 1210), S9887 [24SE]

BACA WEEKLY (publication)

Obituaries

Wright, Norman W., E1977 [8OC]

BACHENHEIMER, CARA C.

Letters

Medicare Universal Product Number Act, S11686 [4NO]

BACHUS, SPENCER (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4155 [23JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3325 [4JN], H3690 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1017 [13MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H6962 [5SE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H3070 [20MY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1795 [23AP]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5401 [16JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

China, People's Republic of: political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H725 [4MR]

———outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H4647 [25JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5778 [24JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H7528 [17SE]

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

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7365 [16SE]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H3204 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H2254 [6MY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10957 [13NO]

Dept. of HUD: reform the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use by the homeless (see H.R. 1798), H3566 [5JN]

———terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use by the homeless (see H.R. 32), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H2882 [19MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see H.R. 1756), H3273 [3JN]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H725 [4MR]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H2874 [16MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H3274 [3JN]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260, 1398), H3204 [22MY], H5297 [15JY]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H1040 [17MR]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H9730 [29OC]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3204 [22MY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H1542 [15AP]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H10768 [12NO]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6026 [29JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H3476 [4JN]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H1439 [10AP]

———audit requirements and oversight of credit unions (see H.R. 2552), H7910 [25SE]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H1440 [10AP]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H1542 [15AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H8265 [30SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1262 [20MR]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7911 [25SE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H725 [4MR]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80, 866), H244 [21JA], H3203 [22MY]

———terminate certain entitlements of former Speakers of the House (see H.R. 1768), H3273 [3JN]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H7281 [15SE]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H245 [21JA]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H804 [6MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2488 [12MY]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H2874 [16MY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H349 [5FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9615 [28OC]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8834 [9OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H4836 [26JN]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 339), H1440 [10AP]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H709 [3MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H9865 [31OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H2784 [15MY]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H2590 [13MY]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H804 [6MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H2156 [1MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3204 [22MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H1339 [8AP]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H2156 [1MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 58), H709 [3MR]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H1795 [23AP]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H5570 [22JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H4086 [19JN]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H4086 [19JN]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H1440 [10AP]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

Native Americans: reform negotiation process of Tribal-State gaming compacts and gaming participation laws (see H.R. 334), H245 [21JA]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H8727 [8OC]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

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

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 3046), H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H589 [13FE]

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1438 [10AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Religion: permit revocation by members of the clergy of their exemption from Social Security coverage (see H.R. 939), H3568 [5JN]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H890 [11MR]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H3924 [18JN]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1018 [13MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336, 857), H245 [21JA], H3070 [20MY]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H1892 [24AP]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 2942), H10957 [13NO]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H1440 [10AP]

———allow individuals to designate that a certain percent of their income tax liability be used to reduce the national debt and require spending reductions equal to the amounts so designated (see H.R. 1914), H3864 [17JN]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H286 [4FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1033), H169 [20JA], H2680 [14MY]

———child tax credit (see H.R. 1327), H3476 [4JN]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H1262 [20MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H2351 [7MY]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1542 [15AP]

———designation of overpayments and contributions to the U.S. Library Trust Fund (see H.R. 291), H286 [4FE]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H3274 [3JN]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H1890 [24AP]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H670 [26FE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 876), H700 [27FE], H1339 [8AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2157 [1MY]

———increase the maximum amount of contributions to individual retirement accounts and the amounts of adjusted gross income at which the IRA deduction phases out for active participants in pension plans (see H.R. 891), H1456 [14AP]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H286 [4FE]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 1410), H1793 [23AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H1339 [8AP]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H2254 [6MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9865 [31OC]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H1542 [15AP]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 200), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of diesel fuel used in trains (see H.R. 2474), H7281 [15SE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H8055 [26SE], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 693), H3660 [10JN]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H244 [21JA]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H1289 [21MR]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H7528 [17SE]

———treatment of taxes relative to payments made pursuant to tobacco industry settlement legislation (see H.R. 2385), H7200 [10SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (see H. Res. 268), H9866 [31OC]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see H. Res. 21), H1392 [9AP]

———prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H2157 [1MY]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65), H1542 [15AP]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H286 [4FE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H2090 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 2648), H8832 [9OC]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: improve administration (see H.R. 837), H668 [26FE]

———reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H1017 [13MR]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 2002), H4132 [20JN]

Medicaid: eligibility for payment for administration of pediatric vaccines (see H.R. 912), H724 [4MR]

Medicare: coverage of certain prostate cancer detection procedures and drug treatment services (see H.R. 448), H154 [9JA]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H627 [25FE]

Taxation: treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 656), H407 [10FE]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1908), H3864 [17JN]

Factsheets

Impact of Amtrak Strike, H8699 [8OC]

Proposals

Investigate circumstances surrounding Representative Hilliard's travel to Libya, H7818 [24SE]

Remarks

Airport and Airway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2759 [15MY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H8698 [8OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8975 [22OC]

———labor disputes, H8698 [8OC]

———wage continuation and severance benefits for employees affected by a discontinuance, reduction, or relocation of service, H8975 [22OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2759, H2760 [15MY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10142 [6NO]

Courts: reform punitive damages award laws, E1775 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4155 [23JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3325 [4JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5348, H5349, H5352, H5353, H5354, H5359, H5360, H5361, H5362 [16JY]

———Community Development Financial Institutions Fund contracting practices, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Railroad Loan Guarantee Program funding, H5647 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5647 [23JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5348, H5349, H5352, H5353, H5354, H5359, H5360, H5361, H5362 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), H3095 [21MY]

Highway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2760 [15MY]

Hilliard, Representative: investigate circumstances surrounding travel to Libya, H8037 [26SE]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (H. Con. Res 197), H10907 [13NO]

Parliamentary inquiry, H2760 [15MY], H3341 [4JN], H7819 [24SE]

Point of order, H2759, H2760 [15MY]

Surplus Government property: list overseas sales and use amounts received for deficit reduction, H3325 [4JN]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), H9839 [31OC]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, H4155 [23JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3269 [3JN]

Special order: granted, H8726 [8OC]

BACKES, ORLIN W.

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12467 [10NO]

BACON, KENNETH H.

Letters

Nomination of John J. Hamre to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S6388 [25JN]

BACON, WILLIAM

Appointments

National Civil Aviation Review Commission, S2573 [19MR]

BACON-FINCH, DELORES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1773 [17SE]

BADGER, REBECCA

Articles and editorials

Just How Sick Was Rebecca Badger? Jack Kevorkian Helped End Her Life, and That's When the Questions Began, S3254 [16AP]

BAESLER, SCOTTY (a Representative from Kentucky)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H7528 [17SE]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H9866 [31OC]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H6918 [4SE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H5569 [22JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H5177 [11JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4836 [26JN]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

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

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H10957 [13NO]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H6918 [4SE]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1989 [29AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5401 [16JY]

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

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1636), H4647 [25JN]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5664 [23JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H3865 [17JN]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1262 [20MR]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1112 [18MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H1262 [20MR]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1542 [15AP]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H5778 [24JY]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H6918 [4SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1112 [18MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H4086 [19JN]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H9502 [23OC]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H3170 [21MY]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H8928 [21OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H9039 [22OC]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H407 [10FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H1611 [16AP]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1706 [17AP]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H589 [13FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H6918 [4SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H6963 [5SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 2661), H8832 [9OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183, 2777), H8438 [6OC], H9800 [30OC]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H9039 [22OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H9801 [30OC]

Taxation: credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H6798 [3SE]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H9730 [29OC]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9865 [31OC]

———treatment of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 2113), H6798 [3SE]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1369), H6918 [4SE]

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

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2156 [1MY]

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

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H4645 [25JN]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H9865 [31OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 1366), H1704 [17AP]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259, 272), H8438 [6OC], H8928 [21OC]

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

Remarks

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5695 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5695 [24JY]

Floods: disaster assistance to Kentucky, E571 [21MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), E1656 [4SE]

India: allocation of foreign aid, E1656 [4SE]

Nicholasville, KY: tribute to East Jessamine Middle School, E890 [8MY]

Tobacco products: tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H8043-H8047 [26SE]

BAGARIE, CYNDIE

Remarks in Senate

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S6007 [19JN]

BAGGER, RICHARD H.

Remarks in House

New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development: tribute to award recipient, E2024 [21OC]

BAGGOTT, ROBERT, III

Prayers

House of Representatives, H3721 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3721 [12JN]

BAGLIEN, BRENT

Bills and resolutions

Courts: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Blackley (see S. Res. 162), S12576 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Blackley (S. Res. 162), S12706 [13NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 162, testimony and representation of Brent Baglien in U.S. v. Blackley, S12617, S12706 [13NO]

BAGWELL, CLARICE C.

Articles and editorials

Kudos to KSU, E1347 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Kennesaw State University: recipient of honorary doctorate, E1347 [27JN]

BAHR, MORTON

Articles and editorials

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

BAHRAIN, STATE OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Johnny Young To Be Ambassador to Bahrain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

BAILEY, BRITTANY

Statements

Recipe for America, E789-E791 [30AP]

BAILEY, RONALD

Articles and editorials

America's Hong Kong, E1101 [4JN]

BAILEY, UNA

Remarks in House

Fort Worth, TX: Commission on the Status of Women Outstanding Women Award recipient, E539 [20MR]

BAIN, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E466 [13MR]

BAIRD, BOBBIE

Remarks in House

New Lenox, NY: Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, E2058 [23OC]

BAIRD, IDA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10846 [20OC]

BAKER, D. JAMES

Letters

Protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement, S4915 [21MY]

BAKER, DAVID E. (BULL)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7207 [10JY]

BAKER, DICK

Memorandums

Inventory Reduction Procedures Relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'', S7595 [16JY]

BAKER, HAP

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5928 [29JY]

BAKER, JAMES A., III

Articles and editorials

Our Best Defense, S1587 [25FE]

Letters

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, H3295 [4JN]

BAKER, MANOCK & JENSEN (law firm)

Remarks in House

Fresno (CA) Bee: Excellence in Business Award recipient, E878 [8MY]

BAKER, MARY

Remarks in House

Valley Community Legal Foundation: award recipient, E913 [14MY]

BAKER, RICHARD H. (a Representative from Louisiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H4087 [19JN]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H9800 [30OC]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H3477 [4JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

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

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H155 [9JA]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H8054 [26SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H7365 [16SE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H2255 [6MY]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H889 [11MR]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H628 [25FE]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2169 [5MY]

Crime: penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 826), H628 [25FE]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H2254 [6MY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

———recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H7730 [23SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H3568 [5JN]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H3797 [12JN]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H2874 [16MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H2157 [1MY]

District of Columbia: retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 831), H1040 [17MR]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H2680 [14MY]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3274 [3JN]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H4647 [25JN]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H589 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H589 [13FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5778 [24JY]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H346 [5FE]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H9614 [28OC]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H2091 [30AP]

———expand definition of ``special Government employees'' (see H.R. 1966), H4085 [19JN]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H1542 [15AP]

———reduce number of political appointees (see H.R. 614), H347 [5FE]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H1439 [10AP]

———audit requirements and oversight of credit unions (see H.R. 2552), H9502 [23OC]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H950 [12MR]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H6918 [4SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3274 [3JN]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H3660 [10JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H7528 [17SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H1795 [23AP]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H9039 [22OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H4836 [26JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H2156 [1MY]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H9614 [28OC]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H3476 [4JN]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H2590 [13MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9615 [28OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H2874 [16MY]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H8833 [9OC]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H767 [5MR]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10421 [8NO]

Law enforcement officers: establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H804 [6MR]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H628 [25FE]

———funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 804), H2254 [6MY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H2681 [14MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H2680 [14MY]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Medicare: coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417), H589 [13FE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H1542 [15AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8055 [26SE]

National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation: establish (see H.R. 756), H629 [25FE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7911 [25SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1162), H2254 [6MY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3797 [12JN], H8727 [8OC]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 170), H9615 [28OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H2254 [6MY]

———prohibit foreign contributions (see H.R. 34), H285 [4FE]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 1458), H2680 [14MY]

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

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H3568 [5JN]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see H.R. 1508), H6798 [3SE]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H3924 [18JN]

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1438 [10AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1542 [15AP]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H6918 [4SE]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1441 [10AP]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H9615 [28OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H6798 [3SE]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H6798 [3SE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2680 [14MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1440 [10AP]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H2445 [8MY]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H586 [13FE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

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

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1193), H1391 [9AP], H3576 [6JN]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H3204 [22MY]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H452 [11FE]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H453 [11FE]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H2254 [6MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1026), H888 [11MR]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (see H.R. 1565), H8833 [9OC]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1543 [15AP]

Time: change effective date of daylight savings time (see H.R. 222), H3568 [5JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

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

———simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H950 [12MR]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H2446 [8MY]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see H.R. 849), H3476 [4JN]

Veterans: repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H3213 [30MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

———establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H2255 [6MY]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H3274 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HUD: reform the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use by the homeless (see H.R. 1798), H3566 [5JN]

———terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use by the homeless (see H.R. 32), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (see H.R. 2937), H10419 [8NO]

Fair Housing Act: local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (see H.R. 2297), H6405 [30JY]

Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform (see H.R. 31), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (see H.R. 669), H451 [11FE]

Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center: authorize relocation and transfer current site to Louisiana (see H.R. 1558), H2444 [8MY]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H1706 [17AP]

National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (see H.R. 101), H142 [9JA]

Remarks

Dept. of HUD: terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use by the homeless (H.R. 32), E18 [7JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5356 [16JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5356 [16JY]

Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (H.R. 2937), E2292 [9NO]

Fair Housing Act: local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (H.R. 2297), E1567 [31JY]

Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform (H.R. 31), E65 [7JA]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 669), E217 [11FE]

Housing: allow public housing agencies to comply with family self-sufficiency agreement requirements, H2207, H2208 [6MY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2043 [30AP], H2129 [1MY], H2199, H2200, H2207, H2208, H2230, H2231, H2232 [6MY], H2268, H2270 [7MY], H2637 [14MY]

———reduce minimum rental amounts and contributions relative to public housing, H2268, H2270 [7MY]

———revise income and occupancy levels for public housing developments, H2230, H2231, H2232 [6MY]

Mexico: imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports, E2131 [30OC]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (H. Res. 122), H10371, H10372 [8NO], E709 [17AP]

National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (H.R. 101), E46 [7JA]

Public housing: prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2129 [1MY]

———require payment of minimum wage relative to community work requirements, H2199, H2200 [6MY]

BAKER, ROBERT M.

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S11649 [4NO]

BAKER, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E747 [24AP]

BAKER, WILLIAM C.

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, S3369 [17AP]

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Remarks in House

Temple Beth El: anniversary, E632 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

GSA: sale of Federal building, S10998 [22OC]

BAKERSTOWN, PA

Remarks in House

Hosanna Industries, Inc.: tribute, E323 [26FE]

BALANCED BUDGET ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

———consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

Enact (S. 947), S6066, S6067, S6078, S6100, S6101 [23JN], S6120, S6132, S6133, S6145, S6147, S6148, S6150, S6151, S6152, S6156, S6157, S6165, S6167, S6168, S6169, S6170, S6171, S6172, S6173, S6174, S6175, S6176, S6177, S6178, S6180, S6181, S6182, S6191, S6195, S6196, S6197, S6198, S6199, S6251, S6252, S6254, S6255, S6256, S6257, S6258, S6259, S6262, S6263, S6264, S6265, S6266, S6267, S6269, S6271, S6273, S6276, S6278, S6279, S6281 [24JN], S6293, S6302, S6308, S6312, S6319 [25JN]

Analyses

Medical Malpractice Liability Claim Requirements, H4586 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2015, provisions, S6787 [27JN], H5040 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Budget Deal Well-Intentioned, But Flawed, S8391 [31JY]

Budget Week, H6333 [30JY]

College Off Limits in Welfare Plan, S6331 [25JN]

Colleges' Failure To Resolve Funding May Bar Millions From Attending Study Finds, S6019 [20JN]

Environmental Promises To Keep, E1537 [28JY]

Rising College Costs Imperil the Nation, Blunt Report Says, S6019 [20JN]

Tax-Cut Plans Could Reseed Deficit, S6115 [24JN]

Workfare Rules Cause Enrollment To Fall, CUNY Says, S6331 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Diseases: prostate cancer screening benefits (see H.R. 2639), H8727 [8OC]

Enact (see S. 947; H.R. 2015), S6041 [20JN], H4221 [23JN]

Enact (H.R. 2015): consideration (see H. Res. 174), H4338 [24JN]

———consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 202), H6405 [30JY]

———consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 201), H6025 [29JY]

Medicaid: disapproval of line-item veto of certain provisions (see S. 1144; H.R. 2436), S8723 [3SE], H7118 [9SE]

Unemployment: payment of benefits relative to base period of wage earnings (see S. 1126), S8532 [31JY]

Commentaries

Tax Rates: David Brinkley, ABC, S6116 [24JN]

Conference reports

Provisions (H.R. 2015), H6029-H6298 [29JY]

Excerpts

Provisions (H.R. 2015): deficit and public debt, S8346 [30JY]

Letters

Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H4571 [25JN]

Medicare age eligibility requirements: Alan Reuther, UAW, S6087 [23JN]

———Dennis Bone, Bell Atlantic Corp., S6086 [23JN]

———Ellen Goldstein, Corporate Health Care Coalition, S6086 [23JN]

———Jerry J. Jasinowski, National Association of Manufacturers, S6085 [23JN]

———Morgan Kennedy, NYNEX (business), S6086 [23JN]

Medicare copayment for home health patients: Frank E. Moss, S6113 [24JN]

Medicare reform: Robert B. Helms, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, S6072 [23JN]

———Stuart Butler, Heritage Foundation, S6072 [23JN]

National Fund for Health Research: Albert H. Owens, Jr., National Coalition for Cancer Research, S6329 [25JN]

———Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S6329 [25JN]

———Donald S. Coffey, American Association for Cancer Research, Inc., S6328 [25JN]

———Herbert Pardes, Columbia University, S6329 [25JN]

———Ivan Diamond, Research Society on Alcoholism, S6329 [25JN]

———Joan I. Samuelson, Parkinson's Action Network, S6328 [25JN]

———Lydia Lewis, Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, S6330 [25JN]

———Robert L. Balster, College on Problems of Drug Dependence, Inc., S6329 [25JN]

———Sandra H. Kownacki, Autism Society of America, S6330 [25JN]

Treatment of spectrum auction revenues: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S8396 [31JY]

———Senator Hollings, S8396 [31JY]

Lists

Extraneous material in H.R. 2015, provisions, S6401 [26JN]

Objectionable programs in conference report on H.R. 2015, provisions, S8497 [31JY]

Messages

Balanced Budget Act Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S8657 [2SE], H6718 [3SE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2015), H4593, H4602 [25JN], H5031 [10JY]

Enact (S. 947), S6092 [23JN], S6141, S6142, S6146, S6178 [24JN], S6292, S6293, S6296, S6298, S6299, S6303, S6306, S6308, S6318 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H4557, H4564, H4566, H4570, H4572, H4575, H4576-H4581, H4603-H4605 [25JN], H6323, H6339 [30JY], H6620 [31JY]

Courts: medical malpractice liability claim requirements, H4586 [25JN]

Dept. of Labor: employment training for former welfare recipients, H5898 [28JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care programs funding, H4573 [25JN], E1614 [1AU]

Employment: treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protection, H4567, H4568, H4569, H4591 [25JN], H6325, H6328, H6329 [30JY]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protections, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

Enact (H.R. 2015), H4228, H4364 [24JN], H4377, H4378, H4379, H4380, H4416-H4606 [25JN], H4843 [8JY], H4921 [9JY], H5028, H5031-H5040 [10JY], H5829, H5831, H5897-H5904 [28JY], E1360, E1361 [27JN], E1392 [10JY], E1536 [28JY]

———conference report, H5991, H6003, H6017-H6025 [29JY], H6300, H6301, H6302, H6304-H6312, H6320-H6342, H6402 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6658, H6687 [31JY], E1569, E1572 [31JY], E1587, E1591, E1598, E1600, E1610, E1614, E1615 [1AU], E1647 [3SE]

———consideration (H. Res. 174), H4385-H4415 [25JN]

———consideration of conference report (H. Res. 202), H6312-H6320 [30JY]

———motion to instruct conferees, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———motion to recommit, H4601, H4603-H4605 [25JN]

———waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H4575, H4592 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

Federal employees: calculation of Federal contributions to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, H4585 [25JN]

Food stamps: eligibility requirements, H4587 [25JN], E1348 [27JN]

Health care professionals: reform medical malpractice laws, H4590 [25JN]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 201), H6303-H6312 [30JY]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments, H4570, H4579, H4587, H4590 [25JN], H5898 [28JY], H6322, H6323, H6341 [30JY], H6658 [31JY]

———Federal funding of abortions, H4560 [25JN]

———reform, H4587, H4590, H4593 [25JN]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———colorectal screening, H6330 [30JY], E1587 [1AU]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips, H6325 [30JY]

———medical savings accounts, H4558, H4565, H4566, H4574, H4583, H4584, H4592 [25JN]

———provide greater flexibility and choice, H4573 [25JN]

———reform, H4559-H4571, H4583, H4586, H4589, H4590, H4592, H4593 [25JN], H6322, H6323 [30JY], H6658 [31JY], E1598 [1AU]

Public welfare programs: reform, H4566, H4568, H4577, H4578, H4589 [25JN]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, H4379, H4380, H4574, H4582, H4591 [25JN], H6325 [30JY]

———Welfare-To-Work Grant Program funding, H4894 [8JY]

Rural areas: improve health services, H6340 [30JY]

Small business: improve and expand employee health care programs, H4576, H4577, H4588 [25JN]

Taxation: rates, H4558, H4559, H4560, H4565 [25JN]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, H6340 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: allow medical savings accounts for families with uninsured children, S6170 [24JN], S6296 [25JN]

———ensure mental health parity in block grants to States providing health insurance for uninsured children, S6150, S6151 [24JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6165-S6167 [24JN], S6293, S6317, S6318 [25JN], S8389, S8392 [31JY]

———set standards for benefits and deductibles/copayments for block grants to provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6149, S6150 [24JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: food stamp nutrition education program funding, S6322 [25JN]

Dept. of Energy: use of certain Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities, S6293, S6294 [25JN]

Disabled: provide health care to children with special needs, S6318 [25JN]

Education: student loan programs, S6306-S6308 [25JN]

Enact (H.R. 2015), S6401, S6557 [26JN], S6778, S6780, S6782, S6784, S6786 [27JN], S7092 [9JY], S7426 [14JY], S7738 [17JY], S8172, S8175-S8180 [28JY]

———conference report, S8208-S8213, S8215, S8216, S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8314-S8355 [30JY], S8386-S8410, S8449, S8485, S8493-S8498, S8503, S8513-S8515 [31JY]

———conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8207 [29JY], S8352 [30JY]

———insert language of S. 947 in lieu, S6144 [24JN]

———printing of Senate amendment, S6667 [26JN]

———waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), S8482 [31JY]

Enact (S. 947), S6017-S6019, S6047 [20JN], S6049-S6056, S6058-S6072, S6075-S6094 [23JN], S6105-S6182 [24JN], S6290-S6299, S6301-S6332 [25JN]

———indefinitely postponed, S6386 [25JN]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S6144, S6181 [24JN]

FCC: reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety, S6325 [25JN]

———treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S6293, S6308-S6311 [25JN], S8395, S8494 [31JY]

Food stamps: eligibility of children of legal immigrants, S6151, S6152 [24JN], S6292 [25JN]

———eligibility of cross-border Native Americans, S6322 [25JN]

———prevent receipt by prisoners, S6148 [24JN]

Health: medical education grants, S6304 [25JN]

Health care facilities: cost regulations relative to patient tranfers, S6297 [25JN]

Medicaid: allow participation of Amerasian children of U.S. military personnel who served in Vietnam, S6169 [24JN], S6295 [25JN]

———continuation of certain State waivers, S6168 [24JN], S6294, S6295, S6327 [25JN]

———disapproval of line-item veto of certain provisions (S. 1144), S8725-S8728 [3SE]

———disproportionate share hospital payments, S6067 [23JN], S6156 [24JN], S6312, S6315 [25JN], S8496 [31JY]

———eligibility of certain disabled children, S6295, S6296 [25JN]

———Federal funding of abortions, S6319 [25JN]

———limitations on payments to institutions for mental diseases, S6303 [25JN]

———provide beneficiaries with certain information relative to managed care plans, S6156 [24JN]

———reform, S6067 [23JN]

———reimbursement rates for nursing homes, S6174 [24JN], S6305 [25JN]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6084-S6094 [23JN], S6117-S6132 [24JN], S6325, S6330 [25JN]

———allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services, S6298, S6383 [25JN]

———classification of Stanly Memorial Hospital relative to reimbursement regulations, S6294 [25JN]

———colorectal screening, S8395 [31JY]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, S6075-S6077 [23JN], S6291, S6326 [25JN]

———copayment for home health patients, S6078-S6084 [23JN], S6107-S6114 [24JN], S6316, S6317 [25JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs, S6162 [24JN]

———eliminate means-testing requirements for premiums, S6133-S6142 [24JN]

———improve health services to rural areas, S6321 [25JN]

———payment of income related premium, S6132 [24JN]

———postpone effective date of means-testing premium increase, S6144 [24JN]

———provide greater flexibility and choice, S6063, S6065, S6067-S6072 [23JN], S6105-S6107 [24JN], S6303, S6304 [25JN]

———reform, S6061, S6070-S6072, S6088 [23JN], S6145, S6146, S6157-S6168 [24JN], S6291, S6312, S6315, S6326, S6331 [25JN], S8387, S8449 [31JY]

———require managed care organizations to provide annual data to enrollees relative to non-health expenditures, S6156 [24JN]

———subsidize low-income beneficiaries through Medicaid, S6302, S6303 [25JN]

———subvention test programs relative to retired military personnel, S6322 [25JN]

Medicare Payment Review Commission: establish, S6155, S6156 [24JN]

National Academy of Sciences: study medical nutrition therapy services, S6156, S6157 [24JN]

NIH: establish National Fund for Health Research, S6153-S6155 [24JN], S6293, S6328 [25JN]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, S6177-S6180 [24JN], S6308 [25JN]

———clarify regulations relative to domestic violence, S6297 [25JN]

———correct penalty schedule for failure to meet work requirements and allow waiver for disasters or regional recessions, S6145 [24JN], S6291 [25JN]

———exception to limited SSI eligibility for severely disabled aliens, S6302 [25JN]

———make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity, S6297, S6298, S6331 [25JN]

———reform, S8388 [31JY]

———State authority to require charities to verify immigration status of applicants for benefits, S8388 [31JY]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, S6294, S6320 [25JN], S8388 [31JY]

———Welfare-To-Work Grant Program funding, S6323 [25JN], S9078 [10SE]

Social Security: reimbursement of secular nursing care services in religious nonmedical health care institutions, S6321 [25JN]

States: require report on children's health insurance initiative, S6297 [25JN]

Taxation: capital gains rates, S6053 [23JN]

———child tax credit, S6050 [23JN]

———rates, S6049-S6056 [23JN], S6110, S6113-S6117 [24JN]

———treatment of certain services provided by inmates, S8387 [31JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S6050 [23JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts, S6064 [23JN]

Telecommunications: allocation of revenues from universal service fund to balance Federal budget, S8395 [31JY]

———duopoly and newspaper-broadcast cross ownership rules, S8389, S8395, S8404, S8485 [31JY]

Unemployment: insurance benefits funding, S6321 [25JN]

———payment of benefits relative to base period of wage earnings (S. 1126), S8592 [31JY]

Reports

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation: Joe Nyitray and Chuck Conlon, Congressional Quarterly (publication), H4593 [25JN]

Increase in Medicare Eligibility Age Should Be Deleted From the Budget Reconciliation Bill: Association of Private Pension and Welfare Plans, S6087 [23JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of a Joint Resolution Waiving Enrollment Requirements for H.R. 2015 and H.R. 2014, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 203) (H. Rept. 105-219), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2015, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 202) (H. Rept. 105-218), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2015 and H.R. 2014, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 174) (H. Rept. 105-152), H4338 [24JN]

Disapproval of Line-Item Veto of Certain Medicaid Provisions in the Balanced Budget Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1144), S9411 [16SE]

Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-217), H6028 [29JY], H6714 [1AU]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-149), H4221 [23JN]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. 947), S6040 [20JN]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 201) (H. Rept. 105-216), H6025 [29JY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: 1997 Budget Agreement, E1724 [10SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Enact (H.R. 2015), H4601 [25JN]

Enact (S. 947), S6308, S6320 [25JN]

Tables

Comparison of benefits offered under Medicaid and Blue Cross, S6149 [24JN]

Consideration of budget reconciliation legislation, 1980-1996, H4386 [25JN]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2015, provisions, S8407 [31JY]

Layover period for budget reconciliation legislation, 1980-1996, H4386 [25JN]

Medicare eligibility age, S6127, S6130 [24JN]

Payroll tax data for employee and employers relative to Medicare eligibility age, S6127 [24JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 174, consideration of H.R. 2014 and 2015, provisions, H4385 [25JN]

H. Res. 201, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H6303 [30JY]

H. Res. 202, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H6312 [30JY]

H.J. Res. 90, waive enrollment requirements on H.R. 2015, provisions, H6667 [31JY]

H.R. 2015, provisions, S6557-S6667 [26JN], H4416-H4554 [25JN]

S. 1126, payment of unemployment benefits relative to base period of wage earnings, S8592 [31JY]

BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT COALITION

Letters

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S1863 [4MR]

BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Budget: ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (see H.R. 2037), H4645 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Budget: ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (H.R. 2037), H4576 [25JN], H5602 [23JY]

BALANCED BUDGET ASSURANCE ACT

Texts of

H.R. 2003, provisions, H5613-H5619 [23JY]

BALD, GEORGE

Remarks in Senate

Rochester, NH: Business Leader of the Year award recipient, S1802 [28FE]

BALDACCI, JOHN ELIAS (a Representative from Maine)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 1032), H1187 [19MR]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H767 [5MR]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H1112 [18MR]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H8929 [21OC]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 1748), H3720 [11JN]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 98), H889 [11MR]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H2254 [6MY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H6026 [29JY]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H1440 [10AP]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H245 [21JA]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 2366), H6705 [31JY]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H7528 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1339 [8AP]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H629 [25FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3924 [18JN]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H8300 [1OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H6707 [31JY]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H8300 [1OC]

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

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1340 [8AP]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H9502 [23OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H525 [12FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1441 [10AP]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (see H.R. 1855), H3659 [10JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H6798 [3SE]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H950 [12MR]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 83), H7528 [17SE]

———combat fraud relative to payments for health care services (see H.R. 2584), H8264 [30SE]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H4913 [8JY]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see H.R. 2006), H5570 [22JY]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H7600 [18SE]

———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 1069), H2680 [14MY]

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

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H3169 [21MY]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H7600 [18SE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2091 [30AP]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H7365 [16SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H2157 [1MY]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H6026 [29JY]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H244 [21JA]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481), H7831 [24SE]

———immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (see H.R. 2464), H8265 [30SE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1611 [16AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H1988 [29AP]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H2785 [15MY]

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

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2590 [13MY]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H8633 [7OC]

IRS: restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H6798 [3SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H9039 [22OC]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2020), H6798 [3SE]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H5401 [16JY]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H2255 [6MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H2680 [14MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H767 [5MR]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1706, H1707 [17AP]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H2254 [6MY]

Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 1100), H1111 [18MR]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H8265 [30SE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1392 [9AP]

———parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1261 [20MR]

National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 1352), H2680 [14MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H2155 [1MY]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H3798 [12JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H590 [13FE]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H802 [6MR]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4087 [19JN]

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

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H285 [4FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600; H. Res. 236), H346 [5FE], H8834 [9OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H9039 [22OC]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H1893 [24AP]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H2680 [14MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H768 [5MR]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H3170 [21MY]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1989 [29AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H7730 [23SE]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H2785 [15MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

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

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1018 [13MR]

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

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H3568 [5JN]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H1542 [15AP]

———transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H589 [13FE]

Taxation: allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H7730 [23SE]

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

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

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7729 [23SE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H1456 [14AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1795 [23AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H157 [9JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8834 [9OC]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H348 [5FE]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H1612 [16AP]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H6919 [4SE]

———treatment of taxes relative to payments made pursuant to tobacco industry settlement legislation (see H.R. 2385), H7200 [10SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H2157 [1MY]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H724 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bangor, ME: conveyance of unused military family housing (see H.R. 658), H407 [10FE]

Congress: compile and make available to the public the names of candidates for election who agree to conduct campaigns in accordance with a Code of Election Ethics (see H. Con. Res. 160), H8054 [26SE]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 657), H407 [10FE]

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

Smith, Samantha: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 204), H6406 [30JY]

Letters

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Angus King, Governor of Maine, H8520 [7OC]

Remarks

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3281 [4JN]

Bangor, ME: tribute to Penobscot Job Corps Center, E83 [9JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1914 [29AP]

———balance, H1914 [29AP]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4659 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6642 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6328 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2990 [20MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H915 [12MR]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), consideration (H. Res. 176), H4659 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5159 [11JY]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (H.R. 1855), H5834 [28JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H554 [13FE]

Job Corps Week: observance, E83 [9JA]

Limestone, ME: tribute to Loring Job Corps Center, E83 [9JA]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5159 [11JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H10775 [13NO]

SBA: make Microloan Program permanent (H.R. 2235), E1506 [24JY]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8519, H8530, H8531 [7OC]

———consent (H.R. 629), consideration (H. Res. 258), H8513 [7OC]

———ensure radioactive waste is brought only from Maine or Vermont, H8530, H8531 [7OC]

WIC: funding, H2597 [14MY]

BALDELLI, GERALD R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E882 [8MY]

BALDUS, AL (a former Representative from Wisconsin)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E538 [20MR]

BALDWIN, ALEC

Articles and editorials

Tyranny of the Minority, S6973 [8JY]

BALL, CARSTEN

Statements

Recipe for America, E789-E791 [30AP]

BALL, KARIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1660 [4SE]

BALLARD, ERNEST

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Governor of the Postal Service: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

BALLARD, JOE N.

Memorandums

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River Divisions, E1531 [25JY]

BALLENGER, CASS (a Representative from North Carolina)

Appointments

North Atlantic Assembly, H3171 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8929 [21OC]

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

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H670 [26FE]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5297 [15JY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H10172 [6NO]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

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

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H3070 [20MY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H1340 [8AP]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H348 [5FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H1262 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Education: suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

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

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H5177 [11JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H6406 [30JY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5297 [15JY]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see H.R. 2535), H8161 [29SE]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3569 [5JN]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H525 [12FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5487 [17JY]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H8929 [21OC]

Federal employees: establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H3476 [4JN]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H6798 [3SE]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H590 [13FE]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H1340 [8AP]

Guatemala: tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (see H. Con. Res. 17), H407 [10FE]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H2445 [8MY]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H2254 [6MY]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1542 [15AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8438 [6OC]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H8054 [26SE]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H3924 [18JN]

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

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: official mail allowance (see H.R. 2439), H8727 [8OC]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8055 [26SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H7365 [16SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H1262 [20MR]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

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

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Macedonia: condemn deployment of U.S. military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 158), H8265 [30SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8633 [7OC]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H453 [11FE]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7199 [10SE]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H890 [11MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H802 [6MR]

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

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H709 [3MR]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9039 [22OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H725 [4MR]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7831 [24SE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H1262 [20MR]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H2157 [1MY]

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

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9801 [30OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

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

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

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1186 [19MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H2157 [1MY]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H5487 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1592), H2678 [14MY]

El Salvador: elections (see H. Con. Res. 88), H3203 [22MY]

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

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

Letters

Colombian National Police anniversary: by, E2170 [4NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2353 [8MY], H4089 [20JN], H8301 [2OC], H8843 [21OC]

Remarks

AFL-CIO: Dept. of Labor investigation of summer internship job programs, H5027 [10JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H3277 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3277 [4JN]

Budget: balance, H4919 [9JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H5407 [17JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6659 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6341 [30JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5612 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3013 [20MY]

Business and industry: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 1592), E919 [14MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4284 [24JN]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, H1797 [24AP]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H5135 [11JY], H7836 [25SE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), E657 [15AP]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, H9605 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9605 [28OC]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, E1727 [10SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish advisory panels relative to occupational safety and health (H.R. 2871), E2244 [8NO]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H5868 [28JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7611 [23SE], E1727 [10SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8803 [9OC]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8803 [9OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3174 [22MY]

Education: national policy to improve system, H2073, H2074, H2075 [30AP], H2353 [8MY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5416 [17JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H7611 [23SE]

El Salvador: elections (H. Con. Res. 88), H5513 [22JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H715 [4MR], H1124, H1141, H1147 [19MR], E42 [7JA]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1118, H1120, H1123 [19MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (H.R. 2710), E2071 [23OC]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H10351 [8NO]

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1622 [17AP]

IRS: restructure and reform, H10110 [6NO]

Mills College: alleged violation of maintenance worker union contract, H5927 [29JY]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, H2179 [6MY]

NLRB: involvement in labor disputes, H8302 [2OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend, H8844 [21OC]

Oklahoma: investigation of wage and employment fraud on Federal projects, H8361 [6OC]

OSHA: allow employers to use alternative means of meeting safety and health rules (H.R. 2875), E2247 [8NO]

———clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites (H.R. 2879), E2232 [8NO]

———consultation with State officials by employers relative to compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864), E2226 [8NO]

———exempt voluntary self assessments and audits from being used to identify safety and health violations by employers (H.R. 2869), E2219 [7NO], E2224 [8NO]

———identify and notify the specific industries to which regulations and compliance standards apply (H.R. 2873), E2238 [8NO]

———waiver or abatement of penalties for small businesses if violations are corrected in a specified time (H.R. 2881), E2234 [8NO]

Taxation: child tax credit, H5193 [15JY]

———definition of income levels impacted by proposed tax cuts, H4844 [8JY]

———rates, H3808 [17JN], H3867 [18JN], H4089 [20JN], H5193 [15JY], H5407 [17JY], H6659 [31JY]

Votes: position on missed, E657 [15AP], E747 [24AP], E1104 [4JN], E1292 [23JN], E1537 [28JY], E1701 [9SE], E1903 [2OC]

Working Families Flexibility Act: exempt certain employees, H1141 [19MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H6959 [5SE]

Testimonies

Working Families Flexibility Act: Christine Korzendorfer, H1120 [19MR]

———Linda Smith, H1120 [19MR]

———Peter Faust, H1120 [19MR]

Tributes

Smith, Dean, H9566 [28OC]

Yoder, Annie, H2179 [6MY]

BALOTIAN, VAROUJAN

Remarks in House

Armenian General Athletic Union: Homenetmen Member of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

BALSTER, ROBERT L.

Letters

National Fund for Health Research, S6329 [25JN]

BALTIC STATES

Articles and editorials

Diktat From Washington, S7024 [8JY]

Bills and resolutions

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 59), S2901 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

Remarks in House

International law: interpretation of status under former Soviet rule, E1412 [11JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (H. Con. Res. 59), E617 [9AP]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E277 [13FE]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, E1412 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (S. Con. Res. 19), S2932 [9AP], S7314 [11JY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, S2232-S2234 [13MR]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S5687 [16JN], S7024 [8JY], S7274 [11JY], S7413 [14JY], S7522, S7523, S7532 [16JY], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S11787 [5NO]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, S9352 [15SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 59, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, E618 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 19, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, S2932 [9AP]

Treaties

Nonagression Pact Between Germany and the Soviet Union (1939), E1412 [11JY]

Treaty Between Lithuania and Russia on the Basis for Relations Between States (1991), E1413 [11JY]

BALTIMORE, MD

Articles and editorials

Baltimore Cites Success With Alternative to 911, S10442 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions

Parren J. Mitchell Veterans Medical Center: designate (see H.R. 3051), H10954 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: restroration, H5076 [10JY]

Pica, John A., Sr.: Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., Good Citizen Award recipient, E633 [10AP]

Roads and highways: funding for repairs to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, H8748 [9OC]

Sports: tribute to Silver Charm for victory in Preakness Stakes, H2936 [20MY], H3219 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: tribute to Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, S10442 [6OC]

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD

Bills and resolutions

Fort Howard Park, MD: transfer certain lands to Baltimore County, MD (see H.R. 1466), H1908 [28AP]

BALTIMORE (MD) SUN

Articles and editorials

Poor Have Trouble Getting Legal Help—Few Lawyers Agree To Give Free Service, S976 [4FE]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

BAMONTE, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E793 [30AP]

BAN ON SMOKING IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2118), H4913 [8JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2118), E1373 [8JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2118, provisions, E1373 [8JY]

BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVEMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1132), S8532 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1132), S8597 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1132, provisions, S8597 [31JY]

BANE, DAVID

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

BANFRO, BENJAMIN M.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 60), S160 [21JA]

BANGLADESH, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (see H. Con. Res. 16), H393 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (H. Con. Res. 16), H836, H838 [11MR]

Asia Observer (publication): anniversary, E183 [6FE]

Reports filed

Nomination of John C. Holzman To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 16, improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin, H836 [11MR]

BANGOR, ME

Bills and resolutions

Housing: conveyance of unused military family housing (see H.R. 658), H407 [10FE]

Remarks in House

Penobscot Job Corps Center: tribute, E83 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

John Bapst Memorial High School: tribute to Band, S973 [4FE]

BANGOR (ME) DAILY NEWS

Articles and editorials

Life and Death With Dignity, S11456 [30OC]

BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: provide relief for limited purpose banks from certain outdated restrictions that were intended to be temporary (see H.R. 1655), H2874 [16MY]

BANK UNITED (business)

Remarks in House

Houston, TX: tribute to Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. and Bank United (business) for receipt of Social Compact (organization) Outstanding Community Investment Award, E870 [7MY]

BANKRUPTCY

Amendments

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

Analyses

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

Articles and editorials

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

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

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

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (see S. 1024), S7603 [16JY]

Consumers: protection (see S. 1301), S10882 [21OC]

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

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

———debts relative to death or injury caused by debtor's operation of watercraft or aircraft while intoxicated (see H.R. 30), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

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

———provide private trustees the right to seek judicial review of U.S. trustee actions related to trustee expenses and trustee removal (see H.R. 2592), H8299 [1OC]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (see H.R. 120, 764), H142 [9JA], H586 [13FE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: improve administration (see H.R. 837), H668 [26FE]

———reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H1017 [13MR]

Housing: reform multifamily housing programs (see H.R. 1433, 2447), H1890 [24AP], H7199 [10SE]

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

Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 2466), H7262 [11SE]

Real estate: define single asset real estate (see H.R. 73), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see S. 530), S2900 [9AP]

Religion: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H8438 [6OC]

———protect certain charitable contributions (see S. 1244; H.R. 2604), S10293 [1OC], H8320 [2OC]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 81), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Letters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remarks in House

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (H.R. 1596), H5848, H5854 [28JY]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (H.R. 120), E21 [7JA]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (H.R. 764), H10660-H10663 [12NO]

Income: reform system to become a needs-based system (H.R. 2500), E1800 [18SE], E1824 [23SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (H.R. 2466), E1739 [11SE]

Real estate: define single asset real estate (H.R. 73), E15 [7JA]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (H.R. 2604), E2037 [21OC]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (H.R. 81), E1198 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (S. 1024), S7607 [16JY], S11499 [30OC]

Consumers: protection (S. 1301), S10884-S10891 [21OC]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges for Maryland (S. 245), S879, S880 [30JA]

———prohibit from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S8827 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

Employment: protect earned compensatory time and flexible work credit hours in cases of employer bankruptcy, S5220 [3JN]

Government regulations: reform, S9406 [16SE]

Real estate: limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (S. 530), S2903 [9AP]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (S. 1244), S10294 [1OC]

Reports filed

Bankruptcy Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 764) (H. Rept. 105-324), H8927 [21OC]

Family Farmer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1024), S10787 [9OC]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 81) (H. Rept. 105-235), H6703 [31JY]

Studies

Personal Bankruptcy Crisis, 1997: SMR Research Corp., H5850-H5854 [28JY]

Texts of

H.R. 764, technical corrections to bankruptcy laws, H10660 [12NO]

H.R. 1596, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, H5848 [28JY]

S. 530, Bankruptcy Abuse Reform Act, S2904 [9AP]

S. 1024, Family Farmer Protection Act, S11499 [30OC]

S. 1149, Investment in Education Act, S8828 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

S. 1244, Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act, S10294 [1OC]

S. 1301, Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act, S10885-S10890 [21OC]

BANKRUPTCY ABUSE REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 530), S2900 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 530), S2903 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 530, provisions, S2904 [9AP]

BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1596), H5848-H5854 [28JY]

Studies

Personal Bankruptcy Crisis, 1997: SMR Research Corp., H5850-H5854 [28JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1596, provisions, H5848 [28JY]

BANKS see Financial Institutions

BANKS, GORDON

Letters

Volunteer Protection Act, S3764 [29AP]

BANKS, KENNETH C., JR.

Remarks in House

San Fernando Valley, CA: Chamber of Commerce Fernando award nominee, E2227 [8NO]

BARAGA, FREDERIC

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 45), H889 [11MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1340 [27JN]

BARBADOS

Messages

Extradition Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8523 [31JY]

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

Remarks in Senate

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S8382 [30JY], S8744 [3SE]

BARBARO, ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E388 [5MR]

BARBEAU-QUINN, ROSE-MARIE

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 247), S856 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (S. 247), S883 [30JA]

BARBEE-FAIRHURST, BERTHA

Remarks in Senate

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipient, S773 [28JA], S820 [29JA]

BARBEE-FAIRHURST, NORMA

Remarks in Senate

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipient, S773 [28JA], S820 [29JA]

BARBER, CLIFFORD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1972 [8OC]

BARBER, WALTER AND MARGARET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E637 [10AP]

BARCIA, JAMES A. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2758 [15MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5750 [24JY]

Articles and editorials

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 40), H1019 [13MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8834 [9OC]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H7199 [10SE]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H2590 [13MY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H8054 [26SE]

Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H950 [12MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H2874 [16MY]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H3798 [12JN]

———improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H2785 [15MY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H2680 [14MY]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H2091 [30AP]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H10956 [13NO]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 113), H169 [20JA]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H8265 [30SE]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5297 [15JY]

Children and youth: facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1893 [24AP]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H4647 [25JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Res. 93), H1893 [24AP]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H8438 [6OC]

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

Correctional institutions: prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H2169 [5MY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H4836 [26JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1340 [8AP]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 71), H1542 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H4087 [19JN]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1541 [15AP]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H7118 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H8300 [1OC]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40), H670 [26FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H2157 [1MY]

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

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5487 [17JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2590 [13MY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H4836 [26JN]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1989 [29AP]

———granting of additional points to the passing grades of welfare recipients' competitive service examinations (see H.R. 1066), H1262 [20MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H3660 [10JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H3169 [21MY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H286 [4FE]

———applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H348 [5FE]

———clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H8438 [6OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H5916 [28JY]

———identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H10956 [13NO]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H2446 [8MY]

Grand Haven, MI: designate as ``Coast Guard City, USA'' (see H. Con. Res. 115), H5296 [15JY]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see H.R. 1481), H1988 [29AP]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H2783 [15MY]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1040 [17MR]

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

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2351 [7MY]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8054 [26SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H4836 [26JN]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H1112 [18MR]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481), H7831 [24SE]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (see H.R. 2551), H7910 [25SE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H3476 [4JN]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H2590 [13MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8054 [26SE]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10957 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H286 [4FE]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Macedonia: condemn deployment of U.S. military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 158), H8161 [29SE]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1040 [17MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8929 [21OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H725 [4MR]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H453 [11FE]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1018 [13MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 632, 2517), H6026 [29JY], H8300 [1OC]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

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

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 1697), H8834 [9OC]

———parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1441 [10AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1040 [17MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 511), H1440 [10AP]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H5916 [28JY]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1273), H1715 [21AP]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H8727 [8OC]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H1187 [19MR]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H6797 [3SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2777), H9800 [30OC]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H1019 [13MR]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H3204 [22MY]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H3476 [4JN]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7528 [17SE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3170 [21MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H8727 [8OC]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H1262 [20MR]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1262 [20MR]

———exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 663), H3669, H3720 [11JN]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5022 [9JY]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (see H.R. 173), H949 [12MR]

———provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H1542 [15AP]

Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H3796 [12JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H8727 [8OC]

———allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H7730 [23SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H1339 [8AP]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1391 [9AP]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3720 [11JN]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H2156 [1MY]

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

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

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H3797 [12JN]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1262 [20MR]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H245 [21JA]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H890 [11MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in cases involving treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 163), H245 [21JA]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H5778 [24JY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 200, 1026, 1391), H286 [4FE], H888 [11MR], H3924 [18JN]

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

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2091 [30AP]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H8928 [21OC]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of loans under the Rural Electrification Act (see H.R. 1441), H2446 [8MY]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H2255 [6MY]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10769 [12NO]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2156 [1MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1272), H1715 [21AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H7119 [9SE]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H243 [21JA]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H889 [11MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H285, H286 [4FE]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H286 [4FE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H3070 [20MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1262 [20MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3201 [22MY]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4837 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

CERCLA: amend (see H.R. 2750), H9614 [28OC]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Iosco, MI: release of reversionary interest in certain lands held by the Federal Government (see H.R. 394), H152 [9JA]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H3566 [5JN]

Taxation: simplify the assessment and collection of excise tax on arrows (see H.R. 395), H152 [9JA]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, H4061 [19JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1210 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8646 [8OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5379 [16JY], H5703 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2758 [15MY]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Bay Concert Band, E468 [13MR]

———anniversary of Bay Medical Center, E1695 [9SE]

———anniversary of Lions Club, E261 [13FE]

———EPA grants for rehabilitation of the Center for Ecology Research and Training, H2758 [15MY]

Bay County Home Builders Association: anniversary, E1693 [9SE]

Brandow, Jay: Tri-County Fair Housing Commission award recipient, E703 [17AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3045 [20MY]

Chowdhury, Subir: Society of Automotive Engineers Excellence in Engineering Award recipient, E1973 [8OC]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8958 [22OC]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (H. Con. Res. 75), H5861, H5862, H5863 [28JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5703 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4061 [19JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3482, H3484, H3486, H3491 [5JN]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5635 [23JY]

Essexville, MI: anniversary of AMVETS Post 22, E136 [4FE]

Fisherville, MI: anniversary of St. Anthony's Church, E1340 [27JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3754 [12JN]

Floeter, Robert: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1188 [11JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3482, H3484, H3486, H3491 [5JN], H6841 [4SE], H8504 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6841 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8504 [7OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8290 [1OC]

Iosco County, MI: release of reversionary interest in certain lands held by the Federal Government (H.R. 394), H1304 [8AP]

Juniata, MI: anniversary of Juniata Baptist Church, E1599 [1AU]

Kern, Michael C.: American Legion Baseball Man of the Year award recipient, E1337 [27JN]

Kostrzewa, Constance: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1188 [11JN]

Michigan: anniversary of Linwood-Kawkawlin VFW Post 6950, E1697 [9SE]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H1002 [13MR]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1809, H1814 [24AP]

———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1814 [24AP]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1738 [23AP]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9744 [30OC]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H5635 [23JY]

Saginaw, MI: anniversary of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, E2074 [24OC]

———tribute to Bethel Educational Center, E2205 [7NO]

———tribute to HealthSource Saginaw (health care facility), E1047 [22MY]

———tribute to Martin Luther Memorial Home, E949 [16MY]

Sivey, John: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1188 [11JN]

Telecommunications: cable television competition, E1841 [24SE]

Tri-City SER (organization): Michigan Works! State Association Community Based Organization of the Year award recipient, E1918 [2OC]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1272), H1755 [23AP]

Williams, J. Michael: American Foundrymen's Society James P. Keating Founders' Freedom Award recipient, E2067 [23OC]

Worthington, Robert, Sr.: National Fire Sprinkler Association Golden Sprinkler Award recipient, E2375 [13NO]

Zimmer, Ken: Society of Automotive Engineers Excellence in Engineering Award recipient, E1973 [8OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3794 [12JN]

Tributes

Ahrens, Marge, E1206 [12JN]

Barber, Walter and Margaret, E637 [10AP]

Bergeron, Milton, E76 [9JA]

Borchard, Fred J., E541 [20MR], E554 [21MR]

Bryson, Sharon, H3791 [12JN]

Burns, Thomas M., E552 [21MR]

Callaway, Robbie, E1403 [11JY]

Clark, LeeRoy, E2286 [9NO]

Connelly, Gary T., E2070 [23OC]

Dallas, Donald, E2280 [9NO]

Doan, Nathan T., E1331 [26JN]

Elkowitz, Robert, E1401 [11JY]

Huber, Kent L., E2214 [7NO]

Krafft, Richard, Jr., E1200 [12JN]

Kramer, William, E2133 [30OC]

Kuenzli, F. Dale, E2273 [9NO]

McCarty, Frank (Mac), E153 [4FE]

Melinate, Theodore C., E251 [13FE]

Newsham, Thomas and Irene, E1211 [12JN]

Newsham, Tom, E462 [13MR]

Nugent, Ted, E163 [5FE]

Nye, Claire (Sonny), E947 [16MY]

Price, Robert, E1008 [21MY]

Tighe, Karen, E2109 [28OC]

Watson, Terry, E139 [4FE]

BARDE, LORRAINE

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2150), H5132 [10JY]

BARDEEN, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Bell Laboratories: tribute to anniversary of the transistor, S4399 [13MY]

BAREFOOT CONTESSA (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1750), H3203 [22MY]

BARFIELD, SAM T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2002 [9OC]

BARGER, BRENDA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8737 [3SE]

BARGER, BRENDA S.

Letters

Disaster assistance to South Dakota, S5322 [5JN]

BARISKI, NICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E501 [18MR]

BARKER, LINDA

Appointments

National Civil Aviation Review Commission, S2573 [19MR]

BARKER, NY

Remarks in House

Bittner, James and Margo: New York State Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Farmers award recipients, E674 [16AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to James and Margo Bittner: Niagara County, NY, Legislature, E674 [16AP]

BARKHIMER, TRACY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2302 [10NO]

BARLOW, HAROLD AND HELEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4389 [13MY]

BARNARD, GEOFFREY S.

Letters

Entrance fees at national parks relative to capital improvements, S1236 [11FE]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act, S1987 [5MR]

BARNARD, MO

Remarks in House

American Legion: tribute to Post No. 102, E1291 [23JN]

BARNES, BART

Articles and editorials

Musician John Duffey Dies—Led the Group Seldom Scene, E93 [9JA]

BARNES, BETTY S.

Subpoena Notices

District Court for the Parish of Orleans, LA, H4843 [8JY]

BARNES, EARL

Remarks in House

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E136 [4FE]

BARNETT, ETTA M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9237 [11SE]

BARNHART, JO ANNE

Appointments

Social Security Advisory Board, H924 [12MR]

BARON, SUSAN R.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Corp. for Housing Partnerships: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

BARONE, MICHAEL

Articles and editorials

Daniel Patrick Moynihan—The Senate's Renaissance Man Turns 70, S2625 [20MR]

BARR, BOB (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2591 [13MY], H2762, H2773 [15MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7119 [9SE], H8022 [26SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5183 [14JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Articles and editorials

Kudos to KSU, Marietta (GA) Daily Journal, E1347 [27JN]

Prosecutor Game, New York (NY) Times, H7908 [25SE]

Waco—The Rules of Engagement, Roger Ebert, Chicago (IL) Sun-Times, E1888 [29SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1338 [8AP]

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

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 987), H803 [6MR]

Armed Forces: provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H8054 [26SE]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bankruptcy: provide private trustees the right to seek judicial review of U.S. trustee actions related to trustee expenses and trustee removal (see H.R. 2592), H8299 [1OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H9039 [22OC]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2883 [19MY]

China, People's Republic of: participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H4087 [19JN]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H709 [3MR]

———outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7365 [16SE]

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

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H4836 [26JN]

Correctional institutions: prevent Federal prisoners from engaging in activities to increase their strength or fighting abilities (see H.R. 792), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6707 [31JY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H156 [9JA]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H2590 [13MY]

———provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 702), H522 [12FE]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 3), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 2181), H5485 [17JY]

———penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 826), H628 [25FE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H6706 [31JY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5664 [23JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2156 [1MY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H7730 [23SE]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H2156 [1MY]

FEC: expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 2074), H7008 [8SE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1392 [9AP]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H6026 [29JY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H150 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H4647 [25JN]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8438 [6OC]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H393 [6FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 217), H589 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House Rules: permit committees to vote to allow live media coverage of the testimony of a subpoenaed witness (see H. Res. 275), H9559 [24OC]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (see H.R. 2), H589 [13FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H7119 [9SE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 785), H587 [13FE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (see H.R. 1484), H1988 [29AP]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H150 [9JA], H1707 [17AP]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1289 [21MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8633 [7OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 58), H725 [4MR]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1542 [15AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H5916 [28JY]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

Native Americans: reform negotiation process of Tribal-State gaming compacts and gaming participation laws (see H.R. 334), H150 [9JA]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8834 [9OC]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 170), H8833 [9OC]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

———restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 811), H805 [6MR]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (see H.R. 610), H6706 [31JY]

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

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1438 [10AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 674), H525 [12FE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H6798 [3SE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7730 [23SE]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1339 [8AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1033), H948 [12MR], H1706 [17AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H2351 [7MY]

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

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H628 [25FE]

———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 64), H725 [4MR]

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

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H9614 [28OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H10956 [13NO]

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

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H10956 [13NO]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H768 [5MR]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H9800 [30OC]

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

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H6798 [3SE]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2034), H7247, H7263 [11SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1440 [10AP]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 312), H589 [13FE]

———U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 1146), H2091 [30AP]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 2760), H9729 [29OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1707 [17AP]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 4), H154 [9JA]

Colombia: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.R. 1034), H948 [12MR]

Executive Office of the President: failure to faithfully execute laws (see H. Res. 220), H6917 [4SE]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

———establish a national instant criminal background check system for firearm transfers (see H.R. 102), H142 [9JA]

House Rules: photographing of subpoenaed witnesses at committee hearings (see H. Res. 298), H9800 [30OC]

National Credit Union Administration: provide State credit union representation on Board of Directors (see H.R. 24), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Ronald Reagan-Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H8632 [7OC]

States: expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see H.R. 103), H142 [9JA]

Taxation: provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 1410), H1793 [23AP]

Memorandums

Partial-Birth Abortions: Lake Research (business), H1212 [20MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H527 [13FE]

Poems

``Let Me Lie With Soldiers,'' Clyde M. Reedy, E404 [6MR]

``What My Flag Means to Me,'' William Watkins, E811 [1MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1212, H1213 [20MR]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2762, H2773 [15MY]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6743 [3SE]

Bagwell, Clarice C.: recipient of Kennesaw State University honorary doctorate, E1347 [27JN]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5227 [15JY]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8233 [30SE]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), H717 [4MR]

Cobb County, GA: bond rating status, E1700 [9SE]

Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement: funding, H2762 [15MY]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 101), H1235 [20MR]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1268 [21MR]

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: implementation, H10939 [13NO]

Courts: impeachment of Federal judges, H2259 [7MY]

Crime: funding for crime prevention programs for at-risk juveniles, H2380 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2368, H2380 [8MY]

Dallas, GA: anniversary, H2496 [13MY]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7219 [11SE]

Dept. of Justice: investigations relative to the appointment of an independent counsel, H7018 [9SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5227 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5349 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7855, H7861 [25SE], H8022, H8023 [26SE], H8233 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10939 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7219 [11SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5326, H5349 [16JY]

Drugs: prohibit funding for studies on the legalization or medicinal use of certain controlled substances, H8022, H8023 [26SE]

———prohibit study for legalization of medicinal use of marijuana, H2773 [15MY]

EPA: Clean Lakes Program funding, H5326 [16JY]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H5409 [17JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3737 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6743 [3SE]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H8256 [30SE]

Hobbs, Grover and Lorene: anniversary, H4650 [26JN]

House Rules: consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 112), H1550 [16AP]

———repeal exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media (H. Res. 301), H10600 [12NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3116 [21MY]

Law enforcement officers: require review of the movie ``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'', E1888 [29SE]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, H1158 [19MR]

LSC: funding, H7855, H7861 [25SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H969 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (H. Res. 95), H961 [13MR]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H2097 [1MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8880 [21OC]

Parliamentary inquiry, H6376 [30JY]

Paulding County, GA: tribute to school system's Youth Apprenticeship Program, H9504 [24OC]

Point of order, H6372, H6376 [30JY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H1548 [16AP], H7908 [25SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, H3116 [21MY], H6924 [5SE]

PTA: anniversary, H528 [13FE]

Rockmart, GA: anniversary, H6805 [4SE]

Smyrna, GA: anniversary, E1463 [22JY]

States: expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (H.R. 103), H5857, H5859 [28JY]

Veterans: tribute, E404 [6MR]

World Marriage Day: observance, E179 [6FE]

Resignations

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H235 [21JA]

Transcripts

``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'' Review: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, ``At the Movies'' (television program), E1889 [29SE]

Tributes

Tolbert, Benny L., E1715 [10SE]

Watkins, William, E811 [1MY]

BARR, BURTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H239 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S772 [28JA]

BARR, PAT

Remarks in Senate

Diseases: tribute to efforts relative to breast cancer research, S10816 [9OC]

BARR, STEPHEN

Articles and editorials

House Cut Would Kill Woodrow Wilson's Living Memorial, S9564 [18SE]

IRS Audit Reveals More Tax Browsing, S3187 [15AP]

``Year 2000'' Report Flunks 3 Agencies—Lawmakers Urge Special Aide To Handle Looming Computer Program, S9433 [16SE]

BARRAM, DAVID J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be GSA Administrator: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

BARRE (VT) TIMES ARGUS

Addresses

Inaugural Address: Jeffery L. Amestoy, Chief Justice of Vermont, S977 [4FE]

Articles and editorials

Another Bad One, S2725 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2861 [8AP]

BARRETT, ARCHIE D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2024 [21OC]

BARRETT, BILL (a Representative from Nebraska)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4201 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H523 [12FE]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8929 [21OC]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H2590 [13MY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1795 [23AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H287 [4FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

China, People's Republic of: accession to the World Trade Organization and provide a remedy for inadequate trade benefits extended to the U.S. (see H.R. 1712), H3274 [3JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5487 [17JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H3204 [22MY]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H702 [27FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H1542 [15AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 1342), H1989 [29AP]

———extension of conservation reserve contracts relative to rejection of reenrollment bids (see H.R. 861), H1542 [15AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

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

Dept. of Education: suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H1340 [8AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H3204 [22MY]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H8833 [9OC]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see H.R. 2535), H7830 [24SE]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H2680 [14MY]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (see H.R. 1385), H1909 [28AP]

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

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

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 1005), H142 [9JA], H887 [11MR]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H1611 [16AP]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6407 [30JY]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1440 [10AP]

FCC: revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 1859), H4913 [8JY]

FEC: require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H7199 [10SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H628 [25FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H3568 [5JN]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H5297 [15JY]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H585 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2680 [14MY]

House of Representatives: official mail allowance (see H.R. 2439), H8727 [8OC]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H7281 [15SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H1262 [20MR]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1019 [13MR]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

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

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H3203 [22MY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Medicare: improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 1248), H1339 [8AP]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H2156 [1MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 632), H4647 [25JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H1542 [15AP]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7528 [17SE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5297 [15JY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7528 [17SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493), H6798 [3SE]

———prohibit foreign contributions (see H.R. 34), H1339 [8AP]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H7365 [16SE]

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

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Real property: private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H3204 [22MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H6798 [3SE]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H4339 [24JN]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1018 [13MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1262 [20MR]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5177 [11JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H8265 [30SE]

———application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 160), H3568 [5JN]

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

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H2351 [7MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H950 [12MR]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———reduce tax rate for single filers, eliminate marriage penalty and change date for filing of Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 2718), H9501 [23OC]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H8727 [8OC]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 803), H588 [13FE]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (see H.R. 1261), H10956 [13NO]

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

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H1339 [8AP]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3924 [18JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H2785 [15MY]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H5487 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on House Oversight (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 137), H2091 [30AP]

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

Transportation: permit States to impose fees for providing air service to small communities (see H.R. 670), H452 [11FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H703 [3MR]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Brozek, Sarah, E406 [6MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H807 [10MR]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5704, H5720, H5721 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2725 [15MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4140 [23JN], H4286 [24JN]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 145), H2545 [13MY]

Committee on House Oversight (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 137), H2052 [30AP]

Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, H2054 [30AP]

Correctional institutions: housing of juveniles with adults, H5205 [15JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Conservation Reserve Program funding, H715 [4MR]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 1342), H1937 [29AP]

———Market Access Program funding, H5720, H5721 [24JY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5704 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7346 [16SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8019 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7346 [16SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), E1457 [17JY]

Disabled: requirements for State individualized education plans for children, H2801 [16MY]

Education: distribution of vocational education funding relative to income and population density, H5430 [17JY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5430 [17JY]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2801 [16MY]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1151 [19MR]

Farmland Industries (business): EPA Pollution Prevention Award recipient, E1572 [31JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3731 [12JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2537 [13MY]

INS: provide additional personnel to the Omaha, NE, district office to establish an alien antismuggling unit, H8019 [26SE]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5205 [15JY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish, H2545 [13MY], H2725 [15MY]

Nebraska: implementation of education standards in the visual and performing arts, E454 [12MR]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9739 [30OC]

Superfund Program: funding, E1457 [17JY]

Votes: position on missed, H1684 [17AP], H2096 [1MY], H9833 [31OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2088 [30AP], H9035 [22OC]

Transcripts

National Prayer Breakfast, H2054-H2059 [30AP]

National Prayer Breakfast (1996), E1785-E1790 [18SE]

BARRETT, JIM

Letters

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

BARRETT, MINA S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1390 [10JY]

BARRETT, THOMAS M. (a Representative from Wisconsin)

Articles and editorials

NATO Expansion Needs Public Debate, Bill Kaplan, Wisconsin State Journal, E2091 [24OC]

Sarah Waits for the Beep, Milwaukee (WI) Journal Sentinel, E850 [6MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H1542 [15AP]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H1611 [16AP]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H2091 [30AP]

———provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 1915), H5487 [17JY]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1570), H6798 [3SE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (see H.R. 2359), H7119 [9SE]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (see H.R. 1753), H3213 [30MY]

Budget: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (see H.R. 1321), H2351 [7MY]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H804 [6MR]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3274 [3JN]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1340), H1707 [17AP]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H8633 [7OC]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H10957 [13NO]

Civil rights: prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H8833 [9OC]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H950 [12MR]

———transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H6707 [31JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Congress: treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1765), H3273 [3JN]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H3576 [6JN]

———labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H2254 [6MY]

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

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H6026 [29JY]

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

———limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 2280), H5916 [28JY]

———require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H10768 [12NO]

Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H4087 [19JN]

Crime: permit Federal prisoners to engage in community service projects (see H.R. 925), H1612 [16AP]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H9614 [28OC]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H4133 [20JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

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

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1715 [21AP]

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

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H1440 [10AP]

———treatment of Boeing Co. defense contracts relative to restructuring costs from its purchase of McDonnell Douglas Corp. (see H.R. 648), H1611 [16AP]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H3203 [22MY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 1311), H3070 [20MY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H286 [4FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H890 [11MR]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H2091 [30AP]

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

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

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

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H7119 [9SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

Elections: provide candidates for Federal office free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 653), H1611 [16AP]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H3569 [5JN]

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

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3203 [22MY]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H2446 [8MY]

———require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H768 [5MR]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2445 [8MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H286 [4FE]

Federal employees: encourage the use of generic drugs in health insurance plans (see H.R. 1073), H1456 [14AP]

———military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 2331), H6703 [31JY]

———reduce number of political appointees (see H.R. 614), H347 [5FE]

———review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H8265 [30SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H5487 [17JY]

———improve sanctions against unfit providers (see H.R. 1971), H4085 [19JN]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve enforcement and compliance programs (see H.R. 1453), H2785 [15MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H7730 [23SE]

———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H9615 [28OC]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2769, 2935), H9729 [29OC], H10419 [8NO]

———improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H949 [12MR]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H2156 [1MY]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10957 [13NO]

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1289 [21MR]

FRS: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the provision of check-clearing and other services (see H.R. 1442), H3568 [5JN]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H8634 [7OC]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2785 [15MY]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

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

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H4913 [8JY]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H3213 [30MY]

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

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

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

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8633 [7OC]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (see H.R. 2953), H10420 [8NO]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5665 [23JY]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]

———official mail allowance (see H.R. 2439), H8727 [8OC]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H244 [21JA]

House Rules: limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7262 [11SE]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H3924 [18JN]

Immigration: regulations relative to certain foreign students (see H.R. 2172), H7831 [24SE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H629 [25FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1340 [8AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H1988 [29AP]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

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

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10421 [8NO]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H8834 [9OC]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1707 [17AP]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H1187 [19MR]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3169 [21MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see H.R. 2345), H6704 [31JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 68), H3720 [11JN]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H8438 [6OC]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H10769 [12NO]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8633 [7OC]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medal of Honor: issue commemorative postage stamp in recognition of recipients (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10955 [13NO]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H3660 [10JN]

———extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 686), H452 [11FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———prohibit payments to nonprofit hospitals that convert to for-profit status without proper disclosure (see H.R. 443), H768 [5MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1440 [10AP]

Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———prohibit Federal funding of official travel after elections for Members who fail to be reelected (see H.R. 2276), H8834 [9OC]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 58), H812 [10MR]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 778), H1715 [21AP]

———locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 253), H2156 [1MY]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 780), H1715 [21AP]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H8265 [30SE]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H1340 [8AP]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 1697), H7119 [9SE]

NASA: selection of abandoned and underutilized facilities relative to agency needs (see H.R. 897), H1040 [17MR]

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

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 646), H393 [6FE]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1989 [29AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H805 [6MR]

Navy: eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (see H.R. 1446), H1891 [24AP]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H812 [10MR]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 438), H153 [9JA]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see H.R. 2407), H6917 [4SE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 17), H155 [9JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 1366, 1776, 1777, 2183, 2199; H. Res. 236), H244 [21JA], H2091 [30AP], H3475 [4JN], H5486 [17JY], H8834 [9OC], H10956 [13NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H9039 [22OC]

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

———require disclosure of certain phone bank communications (see H.R. 498), H590 [13FE]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H5022 [9JY]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H3567 [5JN]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H5826 [25JY]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H7911 [25SE]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9615 [28OC]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2680 [14MY]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H7604 [22SE]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H4136 [21JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H1289 [21MR]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H3924 [18JN]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (see H.R. 590), H1262 [20MR]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H3203 [22MY]

Taxation: allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H6406 [30JY]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H590 [13FE]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the public debt (see H.R. 1353), H2590 [13MY]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H1338 [8AP]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H1040 [17MR]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 69), H285 [4FE], H3568 [5JN]

———increase small issuer exemption from pro rata allocation of interest expenses of financial institutions to tax-exempt interest (see H.R. 1665), H5916 [28JY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see H.R. 779), H1715 [21AP]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4133 [20JN]

———treatment of dependency exemptions for adoptions (see H.R. 1741), H3797 [12JN]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385, 2387), H6797 [3SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H768 [5MR]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (see H.R. 603), H2785 [15MY]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H6799 [3SE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1908, 1955), H4647 [25JN], H4836 [26JN]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1340 [8AP]

Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H7730 [23SE]

Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H2169 [5MY]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H4136 [21JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H3213 [30MY]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H3204 [22MY]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H7119 [9SE]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see H.R. 671), H452 [11FE]

Congress: treatment of travel awards accrued during official travel by Members, officers, or employees (see H. Res. 64), H588 [13FE]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see H.R. 2319), H6703 [31JY]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1367), H1704 [17AP]

Taxation: expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 933), H766 [5MR]

Letters

Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, E2123 [29OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1196 [20MR]

Armed Forces: tribute to Buffalo Soldiers, H8987 [22OC]

Bluestone, Stanton J.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations award recipient, E2244 [8NO]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (H.R. 1753), H10797 [13NO]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H5583 [23JY]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (S. 1228), H10802 [13NO]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4096 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4096 [20JN]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H8168 [30SE]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H3179, H3186 [22MY]

Ericson, James D.: State of Israel Bonds (organization) LaSociete Award recipient, E1227 [17JN]

Floods: disaster assistance to Wisconsin, E1318 [25JN]

Foreign aid: prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6377 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6377 [30JY]

Health: improve health care services for women, H1967 [29AP]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2134, H2136 [1MY], H2231 [6MY]

———revise income and occupancy levels for public housing developments, H2231 [6MY]

Lubar, Marianne and Sheldon: Hebrew University National Scopus Award recipients, E1589 [1AU]

Medicare: reform, H5583 [23JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H969 [13MR]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. John's Cathedral, E1375 [8JY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1838 [24AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8877, H8881 [21OC], E2122 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2407), E2122 [29OC]

Public housing: exemption from community work requirements for certain primary caregivers, H2134, H2136 [1MY]

Schulte, Michael: Shorewood, WI, Men's Club Man of the Year award recipient, E852 [6MY]

Sinsinawa, WI: anniversary of Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, E1582 [1AU]

Space policy: space station program funding, H1838 [24AP]

State Historical Society of Wisconsin: tribute to publication of ``Voices From Vietnam'', E802 [30AP]

Taxation: rates, H5583 [23JY]

University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee: tribute to Kartar Singh Dhaliwal Professorship of Punjab/Indian Studies, E1440 [16JY]

Votes: position on missed, H4169 [23JN], E1318 [25JN]

Women: temporomandibular jaw disorder research and treatment funding, H1967 [29AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H336 [5FE]

Statements

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: OMB, E2123 [29OC]

Tributes

Harpole, Reuben, E2023 [21OC]

Hegarty, Sarah, E850 [6MY]

Hendricks, Thomas, H8987 [22OC]

Jasna, Robert C., E1233 [17JN]

Lee, Mordecai, E435 [11MR]

Simpson, Claretta (Mother Freedom), E2233 [8NO]

Twerski, Michel, E1339 [27JN]

Woods, Mattibelle, E2238 [8NO]

BARRINGTON, NH

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S7507 [15JY]

BARR-KUMAR, RAJ

Letters

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4856 [21MY]

BARRON, BRUCE MR. AND MRS.

Remarks in House

IRS: legal challenges of enforcement practices, H6722 [3SE]

BARRON, JAMES

Articles and editorials

Robert C. Weaver, 90, First Black Cabinet Member, Dies, S7875 [22JY]

BARRON, SYLURA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2250 [8NO]

BARRON'S (publication)

Articles and editorials

Federal Reserve's Pointless Quarter-Point—A Preemptive Strike Against a Non-Threat, S11228 [27OC]

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

Hidden Jobless, E941 [15MY]

BARRONS (publication)

Articles and editorials

Appearance of Conflict, E299 [25FE]

BARROW, WILLIE T.

Remarks in House

Chicago, IL: tribute to Doctor's Hospital of Hyde Park Reverend Willie T. Barrow Wellness Medical Center, E1388 [10JY]

BARRY, J.J.

Letters

Nuclear waste disposal, S2159 [12MR]

BARRY, JOHN

Bills and resolutions

Navy: recognize as first flag officer (see H.J. Res. 98), H9614 [28OC]

BARRY, JOHN W. (JACK)

Articles and editorials

Barry Brought Me, S4271 [9MY]

Jack Barry, a Man of the Airwaves, S4271 [9MY]

John W. (Jack) Barry, S4271 [9MY]

Man of Joy, S4271 [9MY]

Eulogies

By Bridget Barry Caswell, S4270 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3997 [6MY], S4269 [9MY]

BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5107 [23MY]

BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Appointments

Board of Trustees, S1423 [13FE]

BARSAMIAN, TONY

Remarks in House

Western Queens (NY) Gazette: anniversary, E1091 [3JN]

BARSHEFSKY, CHARLENE

Bills and resolutions

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (see S.J. Res. 5), S163 [21JA]

Messages

U.S. Trade Representative Appointment: President Clinton, S81 [7JA], H34 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S1933 [4MR]

———eligibilty to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S560 [21JA]

Reports filed

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 5), S945 [4FE]

Nomination To Be U.S. Trade Representative: Committee on Finance (Senate), S1017 [5FE]

BARSHEFSKY, CHARLENE (U.S. Trade Representative)

Amendments

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945, S1998 [5MR]

Excerpts

Lobbying Disclosure Act, S1955 [5MR]

Letters

Congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law: Representative Archer, S1957 [5MR]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities: Charles F.C. Ruff, Executive Office of the President, S1969 [5MR]

Motions

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1970 [5MR]

Questions and answers

Telecommunications policy: Senator Kerrey and Charlene Barshefsky, S1963 [5MR]

———Senator Lott and Charlene Barshefsky, S1962 [5MR]

U.S.-Canada trade policies, S1971 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), H819-H828 [11MR], E455 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945-S1970 [5MR]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S1967 [5MR]

Office of U.S. Trade Representative: nomination to U.S. Trade Representative, S1971-S1973 [5MR]

Reports

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823-H826 [11MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823 [11MR]

Statements

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities and Congressional Approval of Any International Trade Agreement That Changes Statutory Law: President Clinton, S1961 [5MR]

Texts of

S.J. Res. 5, eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, H819 [11MR]

S.J. Res. 5, eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, S1970 [5MR]

BARTHOLET, JEFFREY

Articles and editorials

Just Skin and Bones, S8487 [31JY]

BARTIKOWSKY, MAX

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1886 [29SE]

BARTLETT, BRUCE

Articles and editorials

Dangers That Don't Hang in the Balance, S1095 [6FE]

Defanging the Estate Tax Vampire, E1046 [22MY]

Hidden Costs of the CAFE Caper, S1483 [24FE]

Studies

Treasury's Distribution Tables Don't Add Up, S6422 [26JN]

BARTLETT, ROSCOE G. (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4201 [23JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H6027 [29JY], H7900 [25SE], H8017 [26SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H6798 [3SE]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H3170 [21MY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H3568 [5JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 113), H1456 [14AP]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5022 [9JY]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H2255 [6MY]

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

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H156 [9JA]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H2169 [5MY]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H3203 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H10172 [6NO]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3567 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see H.R. 1577), H2445 [8MY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H10956 [13NO]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Employment: exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements individuals who volunteer their time for occupational opportunity (see H.R. 71), H725 [4MR]

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H5132 [10JY]

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

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H9615 [28OC]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 1005), H244 [21JA], H2874 [16MY]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 2627), H10956 [13NO]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5487 [17JY]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (see H.R. 131), H348 [5FE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H629 [25FE]

———establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H7008 [8SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H5297 [15JY]

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

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H150 [9JA]

———clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H. Con. Res. 28), H701 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H5297 [15JY]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H804 [6MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H1262 [20MR]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H8300 [1OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House Rules: repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 30), H156 [9JA]

India: suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1802), H9801 [30OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1019 [13MR]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H244 [21JA]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H150 [9JA], H169 [20JA]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H2681 [14MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H2680 [14MY]

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

Macedonia: condemn deployment of U.S. military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 158), H7911 [25SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H9865 [31OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H949 [12MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H8929 [21OC]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H767 [5MR]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H4132 [20JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction (see H.R. 343), H1018 [13MR]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (see H.R. 132), H143 [9JA]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1892 [24AP]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7730 [23SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H525 [12FE]

New Mexico: Dept. of the Interior agreement with the Arch Hurley Conservancy District on prepayment of water reclamation repayment contracts (see H.R. 488), H1456 [14AP]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H6026 [29JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1162), H1258 [20MR]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3797 [12JN], H8727 [8OC]

Patent and Trademark Office: improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (see H.R. 812), H1019 [13MR]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 946), H766 [5MR]

———exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H589 [13FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 767), H1440 [10AP]

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

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

———maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H10769 [12NO]

Public debt: prohibit issuance of new obligations (see H.R. 798), H587 [13FE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8728 [8OC]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see H.R. 2429), H7008 [8SE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H3203 [22MY]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336), H245 [21JA]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H586 [13FE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H169 [20JA]

———clarify employment status of certain school bus contractors and drivers (see H.R. 605), H347 [5FE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H1439 [10AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3924 [18JN]

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

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1187 [19MR]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H2351 [7MY]

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

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 1401), H3804 [16JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 69), H767 [5MR], H5021 [9JY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

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

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H408 [10FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H144 [9JA]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153), H1289 [21MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6703 [31JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of religious schools relative to Federal unemployment tax (see H.R. 124), H1542 [15AP]

Tobacco products: strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H7601 [18SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see H.R. 1588), H2589 [13MY]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H6798 [3SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1339 [8AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6917 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National Park System: private ownership and use of lands (see H.R. 104), H142 [9JA]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Letters

National policy to improve education system: Jan Horan, H2355 [8MY]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, H4058 [19JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1190 [20MR]

Agriculture: Federal crop insurance program reform, H5676 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5676 [24JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H5831 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6300 [30JY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2259 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4058 [19JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7900, H7901, H7902, H7903 [25SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5326 [16JY]

Education: national policy to improve system, H2355 [8MY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1114 [19MR]

Habitat for Humanity (organization): tribute, H9043 [23OC]

Maryland: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, H7837 [25SE]

NASA: continued operation of the midcourse space experiment satellite, H5326 [16JY]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, H2259 [7MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1639, H1681 [17AP]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H3930 [19JN]

———definition of income levels impacted by proposed tax cuts, H3868 [18JN], H4845 [8JY]

———rates, H3809 [17JN], H5831 [28JY], H6300 [30JY]

U.N.: withhold payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities, H7900, H7901, H7902, H7903 [25SE]

Votes: position on missed, E1875 [26SE]

WIC: funding, H5676 [24JY]

Tributes

Baker, Hap, H5928 [29JY]

BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5570 [22JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H504 [12FE]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, H8978 [22OC]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H2775 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H6707 [31JY]

Armed Forces: improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H6707 [31JY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H8929 [21OC]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H9615 [28OC]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H7263 [11SE]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4339 [24JN]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H629 [25FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H10172 [6NO]

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

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H8833 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H5570 [22JY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1392 [9AP]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H5491 [21JY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H9800 [30OC]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H768 [5MR]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5401 [16JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H5826 [25JY]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

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

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H6798 [3SE]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2785 [15MY]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Firearms: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1392 [9AP]

———allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H5177 [11JY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H2680 [14MY]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

High Level Commission on International Narcotics Control: establish (see H.R. 1317), H1456 [14AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 866), H8300 [1OC]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H5297 [15JY]

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

Macedonia: condemn deployment of U.S. military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 158), H8834 [9OC]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1261 [20MR]

———remove certain limitations on participation in Medicare+Choice medical savings account plans (see H.R. 2668), H9730 [29OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 8), H154 [9JA]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1275), H1715 [21AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3204 [22MY]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H5021 [9JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H5021 [9JY]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H4222 [23JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H6707 [31JY], H8727 [8OC]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H2590 [13MY]

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

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1892 [24AP]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H4221 [23JN]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H3796 [12JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3720 [11JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H4339 [24JN]

———reduce rates on gains relative to depreciable real estate (see H.R. 2403), H7263 [11SE]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3720 [11JN]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H7911 [25SE]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see H.R. 2231), H6798 [3SE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H767 [5MR]

———treatment of oil and gas produced from recovered inactive wells (see H.R. 2072), H5916 [28JY]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H1262 [20MR]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H5487 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

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

Public buildings: monitor and analyze energy use and conduct continuous commissioning to optimize building energy systems (see H.R. 3040), H10953 [13NO]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H3201 [22MY]

Taxation: constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 970), H802 [6MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1189 [20MR]

Letters

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: James A. Peace, H8518 [7OC]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4389, H4390, H4393 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4389, H4390, H4393 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5565 [22JY], H5606, H5611 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5589, H5591 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2985 [20MY]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), H1275 [21MR]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1404 [10AP]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7577 [18SE]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8454, H8478 [7OC]

———facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices, E83 [9JA]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (H.R. 1710), E1043 [22MY]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H25 [7JA]

———repeal exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media (H. Res. 301), H10632 [12NO]

———require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff, H25 [7JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H504, H505, H506, H507, H509 [12FE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H976 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (H. Res. 95), H960 [13MR]

Safety: prohibit transportation of radioactive waste through certain incorporated areas, H8534, H8536 [7OC]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (H.R. 1711), E1035 [22MY]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H5606 [23JY]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1461, H1482, H1484, H1485, H1487, H1495, H1500, H1504 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), consideration (H. Res. 113), H1478 [15AP]

———rates, H2985 [20MY]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8454, H8518, H8519, H8521, H8524, H8528, H8529, H8530, H8531, H8534, H8536 [7OC]

———consent (H.R. 629), consideration (H. Res. 258), H8513, H8514, H8515 [7OC]

———ensure radioactive waste is brought only from Maine or Vermont, H8528, H8529, H8530, H8531 [7OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5663 [23JY], H8051 [26SE]

Special order: granted, H1434 [10AP]

Tributes

Vaughn, Roy, E470 [13MR]

BARTON-COLLINGS, NELDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E205 [11FE]

BARTOSIEWICZ, JOHN T.

Remarks in House

Pulaski Association of Business and Professional Men: Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12MR]

BASI, SHRUJAL

Remarks in House

Illinois: tribute to Northern Illinois essay writing contest award recipients, E2246 [8NO]

BASS, CHARLES F. (a Representative from New Hampshire)

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H6708 [31JY]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H396 [10FE]

Conferee: S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

Articles and editorials

Charles L. Drake, 72, Dinosaur-Theory Combatant, Lawrence Van Gelder, New York (NY) Times, E1409 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H7601 [18SE]

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

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8833 [9OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H7730 [23SE]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see H.R. 2535), H8929 [21OC]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H5401 [16JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H5177 [11JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H2091 [30AP]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8054 [26SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481), H9865 [31OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

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

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 554), H524 [12FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7601 [18SE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H7528 [17SE]

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

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H4132 [20JN]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1110), H1111 [18MR]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements sold to government entities or conservation groups (see H.R. 2101), H5401 [16JY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H1392 [9AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H10172 [6NO]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (see H.R. 677), H452 [11FE]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H6963 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Berlin, NH: examine historical significance (see H.R. 105), H142 [9JA]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H3659 [10JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H802 [6MR]

Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 13), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Ceremonies

Girl Scout American Flag Ceremony, E1106 [4JN]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5720 [24JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4296 [24JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2975 [20MY]

Concord, NH: tribute to Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band, E108 [21JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, H5720 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4048 [19JN], H4296 [24JN]

———reform, H4048 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5079 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7888 [25SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6365 [30JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4956, H4964 [9JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1609), E1610 [1AU]

Jutras, Claire and Roland (Beaver): National Parents Day Foundation Parents of the Year award recipients, E1479 [23JY]

Lebanon, NH; tribute to Girl Scout Junior Cadette Troop 659, E1106 [4JN]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, E176 [5FE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (H. Res. 235), H7532 [18SE]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7888 [25SE]

OPIC: funding, H6365 [30JY]

Public lands: Payment In Lieu of Taxes Program funding, H5079 [10JY]

Tributes

Drake, Charles L., E1409 [11JY]

Pearson, William R., E2240 [8NO]

BASS, KATHRYN

Letters

Oklahoma Tribal and State Tobacco Tax Compact, H5230 [15JY]

BASSETTI, VICTORIA

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S2530 [19MR]

BASSOLINO, NICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1323 [25JN]

BATAILLON, JOSEPH F.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S9162 [11SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9133 [11SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S9163 [11SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

BATAVIA, IL

Remarks in House

Bretz, Kevin: Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor award recipient, E1342 [27JN]

BATAVIA, NY

Remarks in Senate

Batavia Clippers (baseball team): tribute, S8738 [3SE]

BATAVIA CLIPPERS (baseball team)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8738 [3SE]

BATEMAN, HERBERT H. (a Representative from Virginia)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

North Atlantic Assembly, H3171 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 638, 1912), H702 [27FE], H4913 [8JY]

Armed Forces: maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H3924 [18JN]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H4647 [25JN]

Courts: conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H1795 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2624), H9502 [23OC]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H6026 [29JY]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H6798 [3SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H768 [5MR]

Education: distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H7199 [10SE]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H589 [13FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H7730 [23SE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H525 [12FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H4914 [8JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H5177 [11JY]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H8439 [6OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H348 [5FE]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8320 [2OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H2590 [13MY]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H3204 [22MY]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Medicare: reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H1795 [23AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

Naval Armed Guard Service: appreciation to veterans for service during World War I and World War II (see H.J. Res. 99), H10171 [6NO]

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

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2590 [13MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7831 [24SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H408 [10FE]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195), H1339 [8AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H9800 [30OC]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 1740), H3202 [22MY]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H8728 [8OC]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H3568 [5JN]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H287 [4FE]

Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H9865 [31OC]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H3923 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 1343), H1610 [16AP]

Employment: provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Martinez Cruz, Mercedes Del Carmen Quiroz: relief (see H.R. 1834), H3578 [7JN]

Panama Canal: authorizing appropriations for operation and maintenance (see H.R. 1148, 1344), H1258 [20MR], H1610 [16AP]

Remarks

Ackerman, Hans C.: Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E1173 [10JN]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4190 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3950, H4046 [19JN], H4109, H4110 [20JN], H4190 [23JN]

———reform, H4046 [19JN]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), H10892, H10893, H10894 [13NO]

Greece: independence anniversary, E515 [19MR]

Naval Petroleum Oil Shale Reserve: exploration, development, and production, H4109, H4110 [20JN]

Navy: authority to enter into long-term charter leases for auxiliary and naval support vessels built in U.S. shipyards, H4046 [19JN]

Votes: position on missed, H7232 [11SE], H10147 [6NO]

Tributes

Holloway, Paul F., E646 [14AP]

BATES, PEG LEG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1987 [9OC]

BATH COUNTY, KY

Remarks in Senate

Daniel Boone National Forest: completion of Clear Creek Composite Bridge, S926 [4FE]

BATON ROUGE, LA

Letters

Investigation of contested Senate election in Louisiana: Doug Moreau, Baton Rouge, LA, District Attorney, S10256 [1OC]

Remarks in House

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank: tribute, E1973 [8OC]

BATTELLE, INC.

Articles and editorials

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

BATTERED WOMEN'S ALTERNATIVE (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2086 [24OC]

BATTERED WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 367), S1659 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 367), S1678 [26FE]

Texts of

S. 367, provisions, S1679-S1681 [26FE]

BATTLE, JAMES W., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1493 [23JY]

BATTLE OF MIDWAY NATIONAL MEMORIAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 940), S6000 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 940), S6003 [19JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 940) (S. Rept. 105-114), S11289 [28OC]

Texts of

S. 940, provisions, S6003 [19JN]

BATTLE OF MIDWAY NATIONAL MEMORIAL STUDY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 940), S11705 [4NO]

Texts of

S. 940, provisions, S11705 [4NO]

BATTS, REBECCA

Statements

Federal Land Timber Exports, H9510 [24OC]

BAUCUS, MAX (a Senator from Montana)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7968 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3990, S4018, S4030 [6MY], S4126 [7MY], S4173, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6175, S6265 [24JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4830, S4902 [21MY], S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6005 [19JN], S6928, S6947 [7JY], S7016 [8JY], S7272, S7304, S7306 [11JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7654, S7734 [17JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8082, S8103 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8735 [3SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4493 [14MY], S5265 [3JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7587, S7613 [16JY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S8509, S8614 [31JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Appointments

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Ugly Kind of Politics, Helena (MT) Independent Record, S4060 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (see S. 1317), S11192 [24OC]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617), S3349 [17AP]

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

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042), S9524 [17SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S11599 [3NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S8670 [2SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see S. 845), S5342 [5JN]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119), S12616 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 18), S159 [21JA]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8669 [2SE]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S9800 [23SE]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747), S4588 [15MY]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (see S. 578), S3199 [15AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2375 [17MR]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S11042 [23OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S5192 [2JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1519), S12461 [10NO]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11300 [28OC]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S11880 [6NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

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

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (see S. 797), S5002 [22MY]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see S. 865), S5444 [10JN]

———change payment system for HMO's and competitive medical plans (see S. 862), S5413 [9JN]

———expand and strengthen the telemedicine demonstration project (see S. 848), S5342 [5JN]

———reimbursement for telehealth services (see S. 385), S1828 [3MR]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2857 [8AP]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9020 [9SE]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (see S. 391), S1924 [4MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51), S3456 [22AP]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (see S. 1134), S8533 [31JY]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (see S. 452), S2356 [17MR]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (see S. 1000), S8099 [24JY]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S3199 [15AP]

Taxation: application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (see S. 843), S5341 [5JN]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 293), S1191 [10FE]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S5622 [12JN]

———deductions for business use of the home (see S. 406), S1979 [5MR]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see S. 499), S2646 [20MR]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3117 [14AP]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622), S3419 [22AP]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see S. 907), S5694 [16JN]

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

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (see S. 791), S11779 [5NO]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S1828 [3MR]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S2552 [19MR]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S855 [30JA]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see S. 898), S5596 [12JN]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see S. 872), S5444 [10JN]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see S. 1123), S8532 [31JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173), S9252 [12SE]

Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (see S. 841), S5341 [5JN]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see S. 737), S4393 [13MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see S. 1562), S12575 [13NO]

Medicare: improve health services to rural areas (see S. 415), S2078 [10MR]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see S. 634), S3550 [23AP]

Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (see S. 443), S2320 [14MR]

Taxation: treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (see S. 815), S5109 [23MY]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see S. 1014), S7423 [14JY]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S2900 [9AP]

Certificates of election

Senate, S1 [7JA]

Letters

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership: China Strategic Institute, S7587 [16JY]

Lists

East Asia trip acknowledgments, S5492 [11JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4059, S4060 [7MY], S4174 [8MY]

Big Timber, MT: tribute to Big Timber Grade School students for winning NASA's Future Aircraft/Spacecraft design competition, S4037 [6MY]

Billings, MT: tribute for work on youth offenders, S12660 [13NO]

———tribute to efforts against antisemitism, S3077 [14AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1881 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8432 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6425, S6455 [26JN], S6702, S6711 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4942, S4943, S4946, S4948, S4987 [22MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3643 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: funding for U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership, S7587 [16JY]

———most-favored-nation status, S5491 [11JN], S7630 [17JY], S8171 [28JY]

———visit by President to the U.S., S10921 [22OC]

Cummings, Elizabeth: privilege of the floor, S10840 [20OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7108 [9JY], S7272 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11612 [3NO]

———improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, S7108 [9JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9248 [12SE], S9306 [15SE], S9575, S9612 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11271 [28OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S10248 [1OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4513 [15MY], S5218 [3JN], S5284 [4JN]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4174 [8MY]

———reauthorize (S. 1180), S9423 [16SE]

Foreign aid: suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7573 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7573, S7587 [16JY], S7630 [17JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S9732 [19SE]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (S. 1562), S12607 [13NO]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1953 [5MR]

Great Falls, MT: tribute to the Optimist Club's International Child Safety Awareness Program, S2837 [8AP]

Highway Trust Fund: allocation of funds, S10769, S10773 [9OC]

———deposit all Federal gasoline tax revenues, S4987 [22MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (S. 1519), S12454 [10NO]

———tribute to Members' and congressional and support services staff efforts, S12499 [10NO]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3186 [15AP]

———restructure, S11596 [3NO]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7414 [14JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: make foreign aid conditional on enforcement of military armistice agreement, S7630 [17JY]

Medicare: expand and strengthen the telemedicine demonstration project (S. 848), S5376 [5JN]

———improve health services to rural areas (S. 415), S2084 [10MR]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, S10248 [1OC]

Montana: destruction of Eye of the Needle Arch, S7511 [16JY]

———Gallatin land exchange, S9248 [12SE]

———land conveyance of Havre Air Force Station, MT, and Havre Training Site, MT, to Bear Paw Development Corp., S7272 [11JY]

———public land exchange relative to New World Mine project, S9248 [12SE], S9575 [18SE]

Montana World Trade Center (organization): tribute, S7779 [21JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9248 [12SE], S9306 [15SE], S11271 [28OC]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (S. Res. 78), S3688 [24AP], S3842 [30AP]

Overstreet, Ariel: NASA Intergalactic Art Contest award recipient, S4037 [6MY]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (S. 634), S3553 [23AP]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, S10944, S10945, S10946 [22OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10878, S10879 [21OC]

Public lands: preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4059, S4060 [7MY]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, S10530 [8OC], S10839 [20OC]

Rossotti, Charles: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S11596 [3NO]

Senate: legislative program, S6786 [27JN]

Slater, Rodney E.: nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, S1077 [6FE]

Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 443), S2320 [14MR]

Taxation: application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (S. 843), S5360 [5JN]

———deductions for business use of the home (S. 406), S1994 [5MR]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (S. 499), S2672 [20MR]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (S. 570), S3124 [14AP]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 405), S1993 [5MR]

———incentives for endangered species conservation, S6724 [27JN]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (S. 907), S5698 [16JN]

———rates, S6425 [26JN], S8432 [31JY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6455 [26JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (S. 387), S1836 [3MR]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, S6702 [27JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11612 [3NO]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 479), S2566 [19MR]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (S. 815), S5132 [23MY]

Tobacco products: tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (S. Res. 104), S6723 [27JN]

Transportation: ensure that transportation-related tax revenues are used solely for such programs, S4942, S4946, S4948 [22MY]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S9253, S9295 [12SE], S10530 [8OC], S10764, S10769, S10773 [9OC], S10837, S10839, S10845 [20OC], S10878, S10879 [21OC], S10944, S10945, S10946 [22OC], S11251 [28OC]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 532), S2905 [9AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8125 [25JY]

———congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1953 [5MR]

Votes: position on missed, S11612 [3NO]

Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (S. 841), S5356 [5JN]

Reports

Asia Trip Report—Covering Visits to South Korea, Japan, North Korea, Beijing, and Hong Kong: by, S8375-S8378 [30JY]

Summaries

State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act (S. 443), S2323 [14MR]

Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act (S. 532), S2912 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 443, State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act, S2321-S2323 [14MR]

S. 532, Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act, S2906-S2912 [9AP]

S. 634, transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust fund, S3553 [23AP]

S. 1153, continuation of Dept. of Agriculture Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety, S8926 [8SE]

S. 1562, Gallatin National Forest land exchange, S12607 [13NO]

Tributes

Bishop, Charles A. (Bill), S924 [4FE]

Campbell, Judy, S3948 [5MY]

Kemmis, Dan, S588 [22JA]

Palagi, Lois, S5100 [23MY]

Roth, Senator, S6724 [27JN]

Smith, Mark, S903 [30JA]

Sonosky, Marvin J., S7877 [22JY]

Washington, Dennis and Phyllis, S12652 [13NO]

BAUER, GARY

Articles and editorials

Why People of Faith Must Challenge China, H1454 [14AP]

BAUER, GARY L.

Letters

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: several Christian and family organizations and leaders, H4240 [24JN], E1296 [23JN]

Statements

People's Republic of China Persecution of Christians: Daniel B. Su, E1295 [23JN]

BAUER, ROBERT F.

Protocol

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana, S6482 [26JN]

BAUM, JIM AND CAROL

Remarks in House

Illinois Retail Merchants of the Year: award recipients, E1794 [18SE]

BAUMAN, ABIGAIL

Remarks in House

Education: `Reading is Fundamental' poster contest award recipient, E435 [11MR]

BAUMAN, EMMA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5546 [11JN]

BAUMFREE, ISABELLA

Addresses

Ain't I a Woman: Sojourner Truth, S10818 [9OC]

BAUM'S, INC.

Remarks in House

Baum, Jim and Carol: Illinois Retail Merchants of the Year award recipients, E1794 [18SE]

BAXTER, DON

Remarks in House

Floods: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, H4224 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Floods: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, S6102 [23JN]

BAY AREA BIOSCIENCE CENTER

Reports

Bioscience in San Mateo County—An Industry Study, E2194 [7NO]

BAY CITY, MI

Remarks in House

Bay Concert Band: anniversary, E468 [13MR]

Bay Medical Center: anniversary, E1695 [9SE]

Brandow, Jay: Tri-County Fair Housing Commission award recipient, E703 [17AP]

EPA: grants for rehabilitation of the Center for Ecology Research and Training, H2758 [15MY]

Lions Club: anniversary, E261 [13FE]

Tri-City SER (organization): Michigan Works! State Association Community Based Organization of the Year award recipient, E1918 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

EPA: grants for rehabilitation of the Center for Ecology Research and Training, S3993 [6MY]

BAY CITY (MI) TIMES

Articles and editorials

Dow Honors Jennison Partnership, E1023 [22MY]

BAY COUNTY, MI

Remarks in House

Bay County Home Builders Association: anniversary, E1693 [9SE]

Tri-City SER (organization): Michigan Works! State Association Community Based Organization of the Year award recipient, E1918 [2OC]

BAY COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1693 [9SE]

BAY RIDGE PARK ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Morgan's Point, TX: tribute for designation as national historic district, E679 [16AP]

BAYER, ROBERT E.

Letters

Charleston, SC, Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion Training Center relocation funding, H4890 [8JY]

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Remarks in House

Women's Health Initiative: anniversary, E1991 [9OC]

BAYNES, JOYCE

Articles and editorials

Hardship Only Deepens a Mom's Love, E1127 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1127 [5JN]

BAYONNE, NJ

Remarks in House

Bayonne Community Mental Health Center: tribute, E623 [10AP]

Carine, Frank: Sicilian Citizens Club of Bayonne and Hudson County, NJ, Honoree of the Year award recipient, E2084 [24OC]

Elks Lodge: tribute, E839 [5MY]

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, E2006 [9OC]

Lions Club: anniversary, E1845 [24SE]

McGlynn, Bridget: tribute to Bayonne, NJ, St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, E339 [27FE]

Military Ocean Terminal: relocation of Military Sealift Command relative to closure, H4884 [8JY]

Nardini, Antonio: USA Today Make a Difference Day Award recipient, E837 [5MY]

BAYTOWN, TX

Remarks in House

Davis, Darrell: Baytown, TX, Fire Fighter of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Dougherty, Keith: Baytown, TX, Police Officer of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Jones, Mike: Baytown, TX, Paramedic of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

BAZELOW, CASS

Essays

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, E1042 [22MY]

BAZZY, JARED

Articles and editorials

Local Folk Artist To Perform at Kennedy Center, S3918 [1MY]

BEACHES related term(s) Coastal Zones

Articles and editorials

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

Bills and resolutions

Coastal Heritage Trail Route: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1016; H.R. 2125), S7423 [14JY], H5021 [9JY]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see S. 937; H.R. 1989), S5999 [19JN], H4086 [19JN]

Water pollution: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see S. 971; H.R. 2094), S6496 [26JN], H4835 [26JN]

Lists

Criminal incidents at Canaveral National Seashore, E1496 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Broward County, FL: beach restoration project funding, H5752, H5753 [24JY]

Canaveral National Seashore: prohibit designation as a clothing-optional area, H5244, H5245 [15JY], E1496 [23JY]

———renovation of Seminole Rest, H5082, H5083 [10JY]

Corps of Engineers: shore protection and beach nourishment projects funding, H5735, H5736, H5739, H5757 [24JY]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases, H9511 [24OC]

New Jersey: tribute to counties ranked by Money (publication) on list of best places to live in America, H3667 [11JN], E1212 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Coastal Heritage Trail Route: authorizing appropriations (S. 1016), S7423 [14JY]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (S. 937), S6000 [19JN]

Water pollution: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (S. 971), S6505 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 971, Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act, S6505 [26JN]

S. 1016, Coastal Heritage Trail Route appropriations, S7424 [14JY]

BEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, CLOSURE, AND HEALTH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 971), S6496 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 971), S6505 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 971, provisions, S6505 [26JN]

BEACHWOOD, NJ

Remarks in House

Beachwood Borough Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1: anniversary, E1088 [3JN]

BEAL, HEIDI A.

Letters

Entrance fees at national parks relative to capital improvements, S1235 [11FE]

BEALL, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1217 [16JN]

BEALS, MELBA PATILLO

Bills and resolutions

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283; H.R. 2560), S10787 [9OC], H7911 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Central High School, H7837, H7838 [25SE], H8268 [1OC]

Remarks in Senate

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 1283), S10794 [9OC], S11302 [28OC]

Texts of

S. 1283, award Congressional Gold Medals to the ``Little Rock Nine'', S10795 [9OC]

BEAMF, BESTY

Remarks in House

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E818 [1MY]

BEAN, LILLIAN G.

Articles and editorials

Worthy of Recognition, E2300 [10NO]

Remarks in House

Knoxville, TN: YWCA Tribute to Women Program honorees, E2300 [10NO]

BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Montana: land conveyance of Havre Air Force Station, MT, and Havre Training Site, MT, to Bear Paw Development Corp., S7272 [11JY]

BEASLEY, DAVID (Governor of South Carolina)

Remarks in Senate

Wannamaker, Charles and Betty: Order of the Palmetto recipients, S1657 [26FE]

BEATTY, CHARLES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6058 [23JN]

BEATTY, DAVID

Letters

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements, S7167 [10JY]

Victim Restitution Enforcement Act, S2841 [8AP]

BEATTY, ROBERT H., JR.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

BEATTY, SALLY

Articles and editorials

Are Beer Ads on Beavis and Butt-Head Aimed at Kids?, S6444 [26JN]

BEATTY MACHINE MANUFACTURING CO.

Remarks in House

Hammond, IN: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) national robotics competition winners, E1666 [4SE]

BEAVER, GARY

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

BEAVER, JOAN

Remarks in House

Center for Civic Education: tribute for participation in CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2116 [29OC]

BEAVER COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Community College of Beaver County: tribute to men's basketball team, E610 [9AP]

BECERRA, XAVIER (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

Appointments

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H10421 [8NO]

Business and industry: reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H4647 [25JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H5778 [24JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 2588), H8265 [30SE]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7119 [9SE]

Education: increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H157 [9JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see H.R. 851), H10172 [6NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6026 [29JY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious groups (see H. Con. Res. 22), H588 [13FE]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3476 [4JN]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti and eliminate certain rules relative to continuous physical presence (see H.R. 3054), H10954 [13NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1988 [29AP]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H9614 [28OC]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1262 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H5021 [9JY]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H3865 [17JN]

———contracting with certain hospitals to provide certain surgical procedures and related services (see H.R. 2726), H9501 [23OC]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1261 [20MR]

———payments to Medicare+Choice organizations amounts attributable to disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 2701), H9038 [22OC]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2211), H5569 [22JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H3720 [11JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600), H7911 [25SE]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

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

———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H3476 [4JN]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2091 [30AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H589 [13FE]

Taxation: allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———designation of overpayments and contributions to the U.S. Library Trust Fund (see H.R. 291), H5916 [28JY]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of school-based health insurance programs (see H.R. 1698), H3660 [10JN]

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

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4087 [19JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4837 [26JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 294), H9776 [30OC]

Eulogies

Tejeda, Frank, H309 [5FE]

Motions

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7877, H7879 [25SE]

Remarks

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), H10385 [8NO]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6896 [4SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4670, H4671, H4806, H4807 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6650 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to instruct conferees, H5045, H5046 [10JY]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9627 [29OC]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8230 [30SE], H10911, H10934 [13NO]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H7739 [24SE]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9470 [23OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, E2367 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H6896 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7224 [11SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7866 [25SE], H8230 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10934 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10911 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9645 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7224 [11SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 324), H10681 [12NO]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1131 [19MR]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (H.R. 499), H294 [5FE]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H7870 [25SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8249, H8251 [30SE]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H7875 [25SE]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9645 [29OC], H10681 [12NO], H10911 [13NO]

Los Lobos (musical group): tribute, E629 [10AP]

LSC: funding, H7866 [25SE]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4670, H4671, H4806, H4807 [26JN]

———rates, H4806, H4807 [26JN], H5045, H5046 [10JY], H6650 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H4806 [26JN], H5045, H5046 [10JY]

Tejeda, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 35), H255 [4FE]

Votes: position on missed, E920, E921 [14MY], E1826 [23SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3718 [11JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 294, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC]

Tributes

del Olmo, Frank, E286 [13FE]

Gonzalez, Representative, H8574, H8576, H8577, H8578 [7OC], E2358 [13NO]

Tejeda, Frank, H303, H304, H309, H310, H311 [5FE]

BECKER, RUTH NOWICKI

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10996 [22OC]

BECTON, BARRY

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S8442 [31JY]

BECTON DICKINSON & CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1736 [11SE]

BEDARD, PAUL

Articles and editorials

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

BEDELL, DONALD W.

Studies

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot/Hawley Exonerated, S11646-S11648 [4NO]

BEDELL, TARO

Statements

Teenage Smoking, E1182 [11JN]

BEDELL ASSOCIATES

Studies

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot/Hawley Exonerated, S11646-S11648 [4NO]

BEDFORD, NH

Remarks in Senate

Creative Optics, Inc.: Small Business Innovative Research Model of Excellence Tibbetts Award recipient, S10444 [6OC]

BEDFORD, VA

Remarks in Senate

National D-Day Memorial: dedication, S12660 [13NO]

Schedules

National D-Day Memorial dedication, S12661 [13NO]

Statements

National D-Day Memorial Dedication: George Allen, Governor of Virginia, S12661 [13NO]

———Robert A. Doughty, S12661 [13NO]

———William A. McIntosh, S12661 [13NO]

BEDNAREK, VIRGINIA AND PAWEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1578 [1AU]

BEDROSIAN, EDDIE

Statements

Recipe for America, E789-E791 [30AP]

BEECH ISLAND, SC

Remarks in House

Park Missionary Baptist Church: tribute, E528 [20MR]

BEETON, ALFRED M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1523 [25JY]

BEGLEY, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2874 [9AP]

BEHAR, ISAAC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E855 [6MY]

BEHR, PETER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E643 [14AP]

BEHRENS, BROOKS AND RAY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7892 [23JY]

BEHRING, KENNETH E.

Remarks in House

Smithsonian Institution: tribute for donation, E2363 [13NO]

BEILENSON, ANTHONY C. (a former Representative from California)

Appointments

Commission To Assess the Organization of the Federal Government To Combat the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, H4891 [8JY]

BEITTEL, SUE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1303 [24JN]

BELANGER, KEVIN

Statements

U.S. Drug Policy, E1109 [4JN]

BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF related term(s) Commonwealth of Independent States

Bills and resolutions

Independence: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 18; H. Con. Res. 54), S2647 [20MR], H1288 [21MR]

Letters

Human rights in Belarus: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, E634 [10AP]

Messages

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Albania, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Human rights: violations, E634 [10AP]

U.S. policy, H3348 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Independence: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 18), S2718 [20MR]

Reports filed

Nomination of Daniel V. Speckhard To Be Ambassador to Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Stephen R. Sestanovic To Be Special Adviser to the Sec. of State for the New Independent States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 18, independence anniversary, S2718 [20MR]

BELCHER, BILL AND DALE

Remarks in House

Golden Condor Award: recipients, E2282 [9NO]

BELGIUM, KINGDOM OF

Remarks in House

World War II: anniversary of Battle of the Bulge, E2239 [8NO]

BELIZE

Reports filed

Nomination of Carolyn Curiel To Be Ambassador to Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

BELL, ALVIN R.

Remarks in House

Center for Civic Education: tribute for participation in CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1968 [8OC]

BELL, DELORES A.

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

BELL, HARRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9731 [19SE]

BELL, ROBERT G.

Articles and editorials

U.S. Would Benefit From Chemical Treaty, S3576 [24AP]

BELL ATLANTIC

Letters

Allocation of revenues from universal telecommunications service fund to balance Federal budget, S8337 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

FCC: requirements for proposed merger with NYNEX (business), S7886 [23JY]

BELL ATLANTIC CORP.

Letters

Medicare age eligibility requirements, S6086 [23JN]

Subpoena of LiPing Chen Hudson's telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation: Doris Cox, Bell Atlantic Corp., H9610 [28OC]

———Ted Hudson, H9610 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Hudson, LiPing Chen: subpoena of telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation, H9610 [28OC]

BELL OPERATING COS.

Addresses

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

Letters

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

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

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

———Senator Burns, S7678 [17JY]

———Senator Dorgan, S7687 [17JY]

———Senator Kerrey, S7682 [17JY]

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

Reports

Allow Bell Operating Cos. Entry Into Long Distance Service, S7679-S7681 [17JY]

BELLACK, BOB

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5544 [11JN]

BELLAIRE, OH

Remarks in House

Lions Club: anniversary, E984 [20MY]

Wallace, Kathy: Ree Cook-Reiter Women's Center Woman of the Year award recipient, H9042 [23OC], E1969 [8OC]

BELLAMY, CAROL

Letters

U.N. reform relative to UNICEF, H6347 [30JY]

BELLAMY, W. JAMES

Remarks in House

Colour Me Freedom Foundation: tribute to ``Amandla Awethu—African-Americans and African Solidarity—Political Change in Africa'' exhibit, E1815 [22SE]

BELLAMY, WILLIAM T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E383 [5MR]

BELLAVIA, THOMAS S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E779 [29AP]

BELLEAIR, FL

Remarks in House

Belleview Mido hotel: anniversary, E107 [21JA]

BELLEVILLE, NJ

Remarks in House

Belleville Reformed Church: anniversary, E419 [10MR]

Rotary International: anniversary of Rotary Club, E1072 [30MY]

BELLEVUE, WA

Remarks in Senate

Oliver, Bob: Washington State D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year award recipient, S6010 [19JN]

BELO, CARLOS F.X.

Addresses

Awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Jose Ramos-Horta and Carlos F.X. Belo, E331-E333 [26FE]

———Francis Sejersted, E327 [26FE]

———Jose Ramos-Horta, E328-E331 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

Champion of a Forgotten People, H251 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions

Nobel Prize: recogniton for peace (see H. Res. 45), H407 [10FE]

Remarks in House

Nobel Prize: recognition for peace, E327, E328, E331 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Nobel Prize: recogniton for peace, S2151 [11MR]

BELOIT, WI

Remarks in Senate

B'nai Abraham Temple: anniversary, S12484 [10NO]

BELOIT CORP.

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

BELSHAW, JIM

Articles and editorials

Prized Reporter Shared Her Gift With New Mexico, S10488 [7OC]

BELTON, MIZZARA

Remarks in Senate

YWCA: `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipient, S5378 [5JN]

BEMMES, ROBERT (BUTCH)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1393 [10JY]

BENDER, RALPH AND MARGARET

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10318 [3OC]

BENDHEIM, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E957 [19MY]

BENEDETTO, RICHARD

Articles and editorials

Media Too Quick To Buy Into Campaign Reform, S10502 [8OC]

BENEDIKT, MARGARET S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1229 [17JN]

BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS (fraternal organization)

Remarks in House

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Elks Lodge, E839 [5MY]

Special People Program: tribute, E1188 [11JN]

BENEWAH COUNTY, ID

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures: George M. Currier, Benewah, ID, County Civil Defense, S4179 [8MY]

BENHAMOU, ERIC A.

Articles and editorials

Jump-Start the Urban Classroom Networks, S5148 [23MY]

BENJAMIN, LEHN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3712 [25AP]

BENNETT, BARTLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1001 [21MY]

BENNETT, DAVID

Remarks in House

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

BENNETT, ROBERT F. (a Senator from Utah)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6045 [20JN], S7121 [9JY], S7236 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5737, S5878 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9572, S9662 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8919, S8931 [8SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7610 [16JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (S. 1019), S7593 [16JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10966 [22OC]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (S. 1258), S12188, S12207 [8NO]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8312 [30JY]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S8216 [29JY]

North Atlantic Assembly, S24 [7JA], S10822 [9OC]

Articles and editorials

Cohen Says Iran Testing Missile, Robert Burns, Associated Press (news service), S5719 [17JN]

Forgotten Tax, Senator Kerrey, Washington (DC) Post, S3308 [17AP]

Iran Tests Air-Launched Cruise Missile, COMTEX (news service), S5720 [17JN]

Iran Tests Air-Launched Cruise Missile, Eric Nordwall, United Press International (news service), S5720 [17JN]

Russia Sells Iran Missile Metals, Bill Gertz, Washington (DC) Times, S11040 [23OC]

U.S. Says It's Not Headed Towards Clash With Iran, Charles Aldinger, Reuters (news service), S5720 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S2931 [9AP]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S5622 [12JN]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 404), S5369 [5JN]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S2838 [8AP]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 525), S3058 [10AP]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S11300 [28OC]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S7869 [22JY]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S10332 [3OC]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391), S11863 [6NO]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S3967 [5MY]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see S. 1003), S9019 [9SE]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S5264 [3JN]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S7503 [15JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S4286 [9MY]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S3224 [15AP]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S2931 [9AP]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9897 [24SE]

Federal employees: use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S162 [21JA]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see S. 1203), S9785 [23SE]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (see S. 298), S1226 [11FE]

Flag—U.S.: protect (see S. 982), S6727 [27JN]

FRS: implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611), S3348 [17AP]

Health: revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see S. 458), S2415 [18MR]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S3371 [17AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10433 [6OC]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (see S. 1102), S8532 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see S. 477), S2552 [19MR]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2274 [13MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317), S1300 [12FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9897 [24SE]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513), S2741 [21MR]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S5265 [3JN]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3348 [17AP]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 781), S5542 [11JN]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S10661 [8OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S5015 [22MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S4660 [16MY]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S4683 [19MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see S. 594), S3269 [16AP]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see S. 872), S5444 [10JN]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes and use revenue for child health insurance, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 526), S3294 [16AP]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526), S2838 [8AP]

Transportation: establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (see S. 963), S6358 [25JN]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5875 [17JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S2480 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see S. 890), S5595 [12JN]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: management (see S. 357), S1553 [25FE]

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82), S3960 [5MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1019), S7486 [15JY]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see S. 1258), S10428 [6OC]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11331 [29OC], S11512 [31OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10473 [7OC]

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

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284 [11JY], S7414 [14JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10466 [7OC]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3748 [28AP], S3782 [29AP], S3818 [30AP]

Letters

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

Motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10317 [3OC]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7942, S7943 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3946 [5MY], S4055, S4056, S4057 [7MY]

Babbitt, George T., Jr.: nomination to be Air Force general, S4428, S4429-S4430 [14MY]

Battle of Midway National Memorial: establish (S. 940), S11705 [4NO]

BIA: funding, S9330 [15SE]

———funding to combat gang violence through rescissions in Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding, S9570 [18SE]

Budget: balance, S3303-S3308 [17AP], S6034 [20JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1638 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8415 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6398, S6413 [26JN]

Business and industry: require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (S. 1518), S12475-S12477 [10NO]

California: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (H.R. 79), S11703 [4NO]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), S3063 [10AP]

China, People's Republic of: exportation of C-802 antishipping cruise missiles to Iran, S5719, S5737 [17JN]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7445 [15JY]

———recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5916 [18JN], S11325 [29OC], S11835 [6NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Business and Industry Program funding, S7942, S7943 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1673), S4429 [14MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5916 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5997 [19JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11325 [29OC], S11835 [6NO]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11325 [29OC], S11835 [6NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7445 [15JY]

Dept. of Education: award grant to State educational agency to defray costs of land exchange involving school trust lands and national monument lands, S8964 [9SE]

Dept. of HHS: radioactive iodine-133 related thyroid cancer study funding, S9110 [11SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5737 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9327, S9330, S9331 [15SE], S9570, S9572, S9612, S9620, S9621, S9622 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8964 [9SE], S9110 [11SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7839, S7840 [22JY]

Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (S. 890), S5604 [12JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S3946 [5MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2190, S2191 [12MR]

Flag—U.S.: protect (S. 982), S6782 [27JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7620 [16JY]

Forest Service: Intermountain and Rocky Mountain Research Stations consolidation, S9620 [18SE]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), S3930 [1MY]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2491 [19MR]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: funding, S9331 [15SE]

———management (S. 357), S1571 [25FE]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), S11706 [4NO]

Gwin, James S.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11703 [4NO]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), S11703 [4NO]

Independence Day: observance, S6782 [27JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (S. 1311), S11040 [23OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (S. Res. 82), S3968 [5MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report, S9875 [24SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1019), S7593 [16JY]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (S. 1102), S8562 [31JY]

Montezuma Creek, UT: health clinic renovation funding, S9621, S9622 [18SE]

Mormon Church: anniversary of settlement in the Salt Lake Valley, S8006 [24JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), S11703 [4NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 63), S2291 [13MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (S. Res. 64), S3930 [1MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9327 [15SE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2491, S2493, S2494, S2497 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2493, S2494 [19MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10005, S10007, S10008, S10009, S10010 [26SE], S10119, S10120, S10131, S10133, S10134, S10137 [29SE], S10471, S10472 [7OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10471, S10472 [7OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S3931 [1MY]

Public lands: preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4055, S4056, S4057 [7MY]

Robinson, Jackie: tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), S3929 [1MY]

Rural areas: credit opportunities for nonagricultural businesses, S7023 [8JY]

Russia: restrictions on religious organizations, S7620 [16JY]

Senate: legislative program, S2491 [19MR], S3303 [17AP], S3932 [1MY], S3947 [5MY], S9353 [15SE], S11706, S11707 [4NO]

Space policy: space station program funding, S7839, S7840 [22JY]

Sports: investigation of antitrust violations by the College Bowl Alliance, S2617, S2618 [20MR]

Stewart, Sybil S.: Utah Mother of the Year award recipient, S1411 [13FE]

Taxation: capital gains rates, S6398 [26JN]

———rates, S3303-S3308 [17AP], S3946 [5MY], S6034 [20JN], S6413 [26JN], S8415 [31JY]

Terrorism: prohibit distribution of information relative to explosive materials, S5997 [19JN]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S9352 [15SE]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (S. 1258), S12207 [8NO]

University of Utah: technical corrections to miner's hospital land grants, S9622 [18SE]

Wasatch-Cache National Forest: road engineering and design funding, S9572 [18SE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5719 [17JN]

Reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S4430 [14MY]

Reports filed

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1019) (S. Rept. 105-47), S7485 [15JY]

Statements

Dept. of Defense Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices: Senator Gramm, S11325 [29OC]

Testimonies

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Curtis Gans, Committee for the Study of the American Electorate, S10135 [29SE]

Texts of

S. 357, Grand Staircase-Escalante Resource Protection Act, S1572 [25FE]

Tributes

Ford, Senator, S2110 [11MR]

BENNETT, SHAWN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

BENNETT, WILLIAM

Letters

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S10201 [30SE]

BENNINGTON, VT

Remarks in Senate

Barr, Pat: tribute to efforts relative to breast cancer research, S10816 [9OC]

BENNISON, EMILY

Remarks in House

New Hampshire: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E780 [29AP]

BENOIT, DAVID

Bills and resolutions

Estate: relief (see S. 1168), S9198 [11SE]

———relief (S. 1168), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 129), S10293 [1OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 129, refer S. 1168, relief of estate, to the Court of Federal Claims, S10296 [1OC]

BENOIT, JAMES D.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 1168), S9198 [11SE]

Relief (S. 1168): refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 129), S10293 [1OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 129, refer S. 1168, relief, to the Court of Federal Claims, S10296 [1OC]

BENOIT, WAN SOOK

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 1168), S9198 [11SE]

Relief (S. 1168): refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 129), S10293 [1OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 129, refer S. 1168, relief, to the Court of Federal Claims, S10296 [1OC]

BENSHOOF, JANET

Remarks in House

New York, NY: National Organization of Women award recipient, E983 [20MY]

BENSON, BRUCE

Articles and editorials

Benson Builds Legacy, E2156 [31OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2156 [31OC]

BENSON, THOMASENIA

Remarks in House

Milken Family Foundation: National Educator Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORP.

Remarks in House

Honda of America Manufacturing Co. Quality Award: recipient, E1235 [17JN]

BENTLEY, SHAWN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S994 [5FE]

BENTLEY, STEVEN

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E580 [8AP]

BENTON, IL

Bills and resolutions

James L. Foreman U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 1502), H2090 [30AP]

Reports filed

James L. Foreman U.S. Courthouse, Benton, IL: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1502) (H. Rept. 105-225), H6702 [31JY]

BENTSEN, KEN (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7365 [16SE], H7604 [22SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5183 [14JY], H5343 [16JY]

Appointments

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Articles and editorials

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, Werner Fornos, Houston (TX) Chronicle, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, Houston (TX) Chronicle, H541 [13FE]

Her Joy Is in the Journey—Rosalie Kuntz Revered by Pasadena Community, Pat Swanson, Houston (TX) Chronicle, E106 [21JA]

Restaurateur Janie Tijernia Dies at Age 88, Houston (TX) Chronicle, E427 [11MR]

Salute to Roy Cutbirth, Highlands (TX) Star Courier, E307 [25FE]

UST—From an Acorn on Montrose to a Splendid University, Houston (TX) Chronicle, E168 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 1032), H948 [12MR], H1019 [13MR]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H524 [12FE]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H950 [12MR]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H725 [4MR]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H4836 [26JN]

Children and youth: facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: political reform (see H.R. 2095), H6707 [31JY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H5487 [17JY]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H286 [4FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H6918 [4SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer screening benefits (see H.R. 2639), H8929 [21OC]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

Drugs: penalties relative to gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride (see H.R. 1530), H2168 [5MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

Eximbank: reauthorization (see H.R. 1370), H1704 [17AP]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H8265 [30SE]

Federal Election Law Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 419), H768 [5MR]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3274 [3JN]

———eligibility of certain appointees for competitive status for purposes of transfer or reassignment (see H.R. 1874), H4913 [8JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2699), H10768 [12NO]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1390), H9730 [29OC]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H5132 [10JY]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H7600 [18SE]

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

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H286 [4FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5665 [23JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H9865 [31OC]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H6798 [3SE]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2488 [12MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H1706 [17AP]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H1456 [14AP]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H1111 [18MR]

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 545), H284 [4FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H725 [4MR]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H5569 [22JY]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10421 [8NO]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H8929 [21OC]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H9801 [30OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709, 2930), H9730 [29OC], H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H9039 [22OC]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10957 [13NO]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1391 [9AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417), H589 [13FE]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H3660 [10JN]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H3169 [21MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H804 [6MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H6407 [30JY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 8), H349 [5FE]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H1706 [17AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: install switches to deactivate air bags (see H.R. 1022), H888 [11MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3477 [4JN]

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

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8055 [26SE]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H525 [12FE]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H590 [13FE]

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

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H2680 [14MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2777), H9800 [30OC]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1989 [29AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H3924 [18JN]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1339 [8AP]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1795 [23AP]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H3568 [5JN]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H890 [11MR]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H1392 [9AP]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H1340 [8AP]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1542 [15AP]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 876), H700 [27FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H950 [12MR]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H283 [4FE]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H889 [11MR]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1611 [16AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H628 [25FE]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H768 [5MR]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H7528 [17SE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

United Way (organization): anniversary of Texas gulf coast chapter (see H. Con. Res. 110), H4913 [8JY]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H7600 [18SE]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3568 [5JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H4136 [21JN]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H3204 [22MY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

World War II: provide redress for inadequate restitution of assets seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the Holocaust (see H.R. 2591), H9615 [28OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: balance (see H.R. 397), H152 [9JA]

Health: establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 106), H142 [9JA]

Medicare: establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 566), H284 [4FE]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 862), H699 [27FE]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see H.R. 587), H346 [5FE]

Letters

Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H4571 [25JN]

Obituaries

Knight, Ellis M.: Houston (TX) Chronicle, E555 [21MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H8658 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1198 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8658 [8OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5727 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, H8393 [6OC]

Baylor College of Medicine: anniversary of Women's Health Initiative, E1991 [9OC]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7066 [9SE]

Black History Month: observance, H438 [11FE]

Budget: balance (H.R. 397), E86 [9JA]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4804 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6651 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4390 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4570 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6323 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4390 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2971 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3505 [5JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), motion to instruct conferees, H3243 [3JN]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H911 [12MR]

Children and youth: importance of arts and humanities education programs, H941 [12MR]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, H6323 [30JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4263 [24JN]

Davis, Darrell: Baytown, TX, Fire Fighter of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Children's National Research Center funding, H5727 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: upgrade programs in Houston, TX, H5335 [16JY]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for children arriving for pre-arranged medical care, H8241 [30SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5054 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8241 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6946 [5SE], H7066 [9SE], H7375 [17SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5335, H5343, H5344 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8667 [8OC]

Dougherty, Keith: Baytown, TX, Police Officer of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8180 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5742 [24JY]

EPA: prohibit importation of polychlorinated biphenyls, H5343, H5344 [16JY]

———prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations, H8667 [8OC]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8194 [30SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H541 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H6838 [4SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6357, H6367 [30JY], H6838 [4SE], E1675 [5SE]

Harris County, TX: tribute to Lynchburg Ferry, E2295 [10NO]

Health: establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (H.R. 106), E50 [7JA]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (H.R. 135), H8989 [22OC]

Hear O' Israel International, Inc.: tribute, E1659 [4SE]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (H.R. 1108), E508 [18MR]

Houston, TX: anniversary of True Vine Baptist Church, E1040 [22MY]

———tribute to Center for AIDS, E274 [13FE]

———tribute to Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. and Bank United (business) for receipt of Social Compact (organization) Outstanding Community Investment Award, E870 [7MY]

———tribute to Keep Houston Beautiful neighborhood cleanup campaign, E887 [8MY]

———tribute to Universoul Circus, E2178 [4NO]

Houston Astros (baseball team): tribute, H8059 [29SE]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (H.R. 164), H8989 [22OC]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, H6357 [30JY], E1675 [5SE]

Jones, Mike: Baytown, TX, Paramedic of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, E1217 [16JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5212 [15JY]

Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: designate (H.R. 994), H7640 [23SE]

Lacy, Phillip W.: AIDS Action Foundation honoree, E1643 [3SE]

LaPorte Education Foundation: tribute to Education Celebration Event, E443 [12MR]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments, H4570 [25JN], H6323 [30JY]

Medicare: establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (H.R. 566), E140 [4FE]

———reform, H6323 [30JY]

Meili, Davide: relief (S. 768), H5289 [15JY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (S. 768), H5289 [15JY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (S. 768), H5289 [15JY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (S. 768), H5289 [15JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H507, H508 [12FE]

Methodist Hospital of Houston: AIDS Action Foundation honoree, E1643 [3SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H969 [13MR]

Miller, Bertha Gordon: Seven Acres Jewish Geriatric Center Spirit of Life Award recipient, E1994 [9OC]

Morgan's Point, TX: tribute for designation as national historic district, E679 [16AP]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1839 [24AP]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8989 [22OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5054 [10JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Robert F. Curl and Richard E. Smalley for chemistry, E382 [5MR]

Occidental Chemical Corp.: tribute to Houston chemical complex for receipt of Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award, E2020 [21OC]

OPIC: funding, H6367 [30JY]

Pasadena (CA) Citizen: anniversary, E2056 [23OC]

RADX Technology (business): donation of mammography screening system, E2298 [10NO]

Round Top, TX: anniversary of Royers' Round Top Cafe, E795 [30AP]

Small Business Act: amend (H.R. 2261), H8079, H8080 [29SE]

Small Business Investment Act: amend (H.R. 2261), H8079, H8080 [29SE]

Space policy: space station program funding, H1839 [24AP]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H4804 [26JN]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 862), H693 [27FE], E360 [3MR]

———child tax credit, H4804 [26JN]

———rates, H4804 [26JN], H6651 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration (H. Res. 274), H9050, H9053, H9055 [23OC]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (H.R. 587), E174 [5FE]

Texas: tribute to Pasadena-Bay Area Junior Forum, E2384 [13NO]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8520 [7OC]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, H7375 [17SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1565 [16AP]

University of St. Thomas: anniversary, E168 [5FE]

University of Texas: anniversary of Health Science Center, E1976 [8OC]

Wagoner, Margie, E1776 [17SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H697 [27FE], H5295 [15JY], H9035 [22OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Hear O' Israel International, Inc.: Houston, TX, City Council, E1659 [4SE]

Tables

Sliding scale capital gains proposal, H694 [27FE]

Tributes

Black, Norman W., E1537 [28JY]

Cooksey, M. Keith, E2196 [7NO]

Cutbirth, Roy, E307 [25FE]

Dye, Jeffery J., E1430 [15JY]

Gonzalez, Representative, H8580 [7OC]

Knight, Ellis M., E555 [21MR]

Kuntz, Rosalie, E106 [21JA]

McWhorter, Betty, H7532 [18SE]

Tejeda, Frank, H306 [5FE]

Tijernia, Janie, E427 [11MR]

Yongue, C.M., E1768 [16SE]

BERCHIN, EUGENE C. AND MARJORIE H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1374 [8JY]

BERENSON, LORI H.

Letters

Prisoner rights in Peru: several Senators, S5687 [16JN]

Remarks in Senate

Peru: prisoner rights, S5687 [16JN]

BEREUTER, DOUG (a Representative from Nebraska)

Addresses

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: by, E1092 [3JN]

Reflections on the Congress and the Country: Representative Hamilton, E1937-E1939 [6OC]

Amendments

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10151 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4201 [23JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3609 [10JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5297 [15JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5770, H5779 [24JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5404 [16JY], H5665 [23JY], H6389 [30JY]

Analyses

Fair Trade Opportunities Act (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H7201 [11SE]

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, H5868 [28JY]

———S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

North Atlantic Assembly, H3171 [22MY]

Articles and editorials

Best Tax-Cut Proposal Appears To Face Roadblock in Congress, Omaha (NE) World Herald, E1263 [19JN]

Best Way To Influence China, Through Open Relations, Trade, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star, E1439 [16JY]

Bob Devaney, Builder of Pride, Omaha (NE) World Herald, E973 [19MY]

Bob Devaney Taught Us All To Reach for Best That's in Us, Lincoln (NE) Journal-Star, E973 [19MY]

Democrats Use Skewed Figures To Challenge Tax-Cut Proposal, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E1377 [9JY]

Farmers Get More Freedom, Which Will Benefit Everyone, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star, E1396 [10JY]

From Life to Legacy—Warner's Long Season of Selfless Service, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star, E720 [23AP]

GOP Contract With America Has Been a Blueprint for Action, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E1630 [3SE]

Learning More About a Midlands Journey, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E2280 [9NO]

Less Food Goes To Waste in Omaha, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E1400 [11JY]

Loss Mourned, Norfolk (NE) Daily News, E1805 [18SE]

Mars Pathfinder Mission—Example of Federal Funds Well Spent, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star, E1397 [10JY]

More Illegals Despite Reform—Numbers Much the Same as in 1986 When New Legislation Was Adopted, Norfolk (NE) Daily News, E348 [27FE]

Nebraska's ``Grand Lady of Education'' Dead at 79, J. Christopher Hain, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star, E2073 [24OC]

President's Fast-Track Authority Is Needed in a Global Economy, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star, E2281 [9NO]

Promise Kept—Hong Kong Reverts to China—Reason for Pride in What Has Been Achieved, Norfolk (NE) News, E1366 [8JY]

Senator Warner Dignified Office, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E720 [23AP]

U.S. Extends Its Leading Effort To Remove World's Land Mines, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E2180 [4NO]

Whiz Kid, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, E1805 [18SE]

Work Unfinished—More To Be Done Regarding Budgets—Voters Themselves Must Do Reminding, Norfolk (NE) Daily News, E1634 [3SE]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E269 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H6706 [31JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 638), H392 [6FE]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2680 [14MY]

Association of South East Asian Nations: anniversary (see H. Res. 282), H9614 [28OC]

Budget: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (see H.R. 1321), H1989 [29AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H8929 [21OC]

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

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

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (see H. Res. 195), H5664 [23JY]

———terrorist attack at political rally (see H. Res. 121), H1706 [17AP]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H890 [11MR]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Computers: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 98), H348 [5FE]

———restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H950 [12MR]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H629 [25FE]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H7730 [23SE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H1340 [8AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H1988 [29AP]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H1112 [18MR]

Courts: conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H3204 [22MY]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

Crime: provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

———treatment of juvenile offenses relative to ``three strikes'' life sentence for certain violent or drug-related convictions (see H.R. 2361), H6705 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H2785 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2875 [16MY]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H629 [25FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical centers to retain funds collected for the provision of health services (see H.R. 1125), H1186 [19MR]

———offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H10957 [13NO]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H2882 [19MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Employment: improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

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

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H2680 [14MY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6798 [3SE]

Eximbank: reauthorization (see H.R. 1370), H1704 [17AP]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H10172 [6NO]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H8834 [9OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H629 [25FE]

———make percentage limitations on contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan comparable to dollar amount limitations on elective deferrals (see H.R. 2526), H8929 [21OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H6798 [3SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H6707 [31JY]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H2091 [30AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4132 [20JN]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

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

———identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H10956 [13NO]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 2022), H4338 [24JN]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H5916 [28JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H5177 [11JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H3170 [21MY]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H7008 [8SE]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 217), H589 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H285 [4FE]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481, 2955), H7911 [25SE], H10420 [8NO]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H1289 [21MR]

———permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 248), H8054 [26SE]

International Air Transportation Competition Act: amend (see H.R. 737), H1187 [19MR]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3660 [10JN]

Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Wyoming (see H.R. 2795), H10172 [6NO]

Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 130), H8834 [9OC]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1988 [29AP]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H6707 [31JY]

Law enforcement officers: establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H349 [5FE]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medicaid: Federal funding of certain abortions relative to State law (see H.R. 137), H393 [6FE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H590 [13FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 554), H284 [4FE]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H2157 [1MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish an Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 251), H286 [4FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H2157 [1MY]

Mongolia: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 172), H9730 [29OC]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7528 [17SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1392 [9AP]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H5177 [11JY]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7911 [25SE]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (see H.R. 1849), H5487 [17JY]

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

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 14), H590 [13FE]

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

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H2351 [7MY]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Privacy: regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H2785 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H589 [13FE]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 650), H1988 [29AP]

———modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1392 [9AP]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H1440 [10AP]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (see H.R. 1991), H4086 [19JN]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3804 [16JN]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H7199 [10SE]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H524 [12FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H1610 [16AP]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5177 [11JY]

Tariff: viscose rayon yarn (see H.R. 1742), H10956 [13NO]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H586 [13FE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

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

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1989 [29AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H1890 [24AP]

———exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 921), H3476 [4JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H2091 [30AP]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7831 [24SE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H8054 [26SE]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H804 [6MR]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 2026), H4338 [24JN]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 631), H1440 [10AP]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in cases involving treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 163), H453 [11FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 200), H348 [5FE]

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

———treatment of dependency exemptions for adoptions (see H.R. 1741), H3797 [12JN]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H1892 [24AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H157 [9JA]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H3070 [20MY]

———promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2680 [14MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1187 [19MR]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (see H. Res. 68), H589 [13FE]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3170 [21MY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1908), H5132 [10JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H589 [13FE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H8834 [9OC]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 115), H1611 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Armed Forces: maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H1261 [20MR]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (see H. Con. Res. 16), H393 [6FE]

Austrian Americans: recognize important contributions (see H. Res. 217), H6797 [3SE]

China, People's Republic of: impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (see H.R. 1712), H3201 [22MY]

———prohibit funding for the participation of certain officials in international conferences, exchanges, programs, and activities (see H.R. 2539), H7830 [24SE]

Education: encourage participation of academic community and private sector in EXPO 2000 (see H. Con. Res. 139), H6705 [31JY]

Foreign countries: improve trade benefits and restrict free emigration (see H.R. 35), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H585 [13FE]

Housing: extend loan guarantee program for Indian housing (see H.R. 33), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———extend loan guarantee program for multifamily rental housing in rural areas (see H.R. 28), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H3203 [22MY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H2254 [6MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H2444 [8MY]

Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 36), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Pakistan: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H3203 [22MY]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S. citizens (see H.R. 34), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Cost Estimates

Hong Kong Reversion Act (H.R. 750): CBO, H846 [11MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H171 [21JA]

Letters

Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding: Representative Skeen, H5378 [16JY]

Papers

NATO in the 21st Century: Representative Bliley, E2026 [21OC]

Poems

``Like Betsy Ross,'' Anne L. Rezac, E2090 [24OC]

Questions and answers

Fair Trade Opportunities Act (H.R. 35), E12 [7JA]

Remarks

Agriculture: impact of legislative reforms on farm policy, E1396 [10JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5378 [16JY], H5690, H5723 [24JY]

AID: interational agricultural assistance, H6402 [30JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), E2079 [24OC]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6740, H6743 [3SE]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (H. Con. Res. 16), H836 [11MR]

Association of South East Asian Nations: anniversary (H. Res. 282), H10875, H10876 [13NO]

Austrian Americans: recognize important contributions (H. Res. 217), H7818 [24SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), E1377 [9JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6659 [31JY]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, H6389, H6390, H6391 [30JY], H6755 [3SE]

———terrorist attack at political rally (H. Res. 121), H3104 [21MY]

China, People's Republic of: impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (H.R. 1712), E1041 [22MY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4256 [24JN], E1439 [16JY]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China, H3629, H3630 [10JN]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, H9596 [28OC]

Corps of Engineers: Missouri River Water Release Program funding, H5770 [24JY]

Courts: liability of businesses relative to donation of food to nonprofit organizations, E1400 [11JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Conservation Reserve Program regulations, H1003 [13MR]

———Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding, H5378 [16JY]

———Natural Resources Conservation Service funding, H5723 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 278), H9596 [28OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H5801 [25JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H4884 [8JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3349 [4JN], H3609, H3610, H3611, H3612, H3629, H3630, H3631 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5150, H5158, H5166 [11JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8019 [26SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7756 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6947 [5SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5262 [15JY], H5366 [16JY]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5418 [17JY], E1505 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5770 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5737, H5741 [24JY]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (H.R. 688), H1753 [23AP]

———Groundwater Disinfection Program requirements, H5262 [15JY]

Eximbank: funding, H6372 [30JY]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (H. Res. 255), H8185 [30SE]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), H3094 [21MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3755 [12JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H550 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H550 [13FE]

Foreign countries: improve trade benefits and restrict free emigration (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6362, H6365, H6366, H6367, H6372, H6383, H6389, H6390, H6391, H6401, H6402 [30JY], H6740, H6743, H6755 [3SE], H6812 [4SE]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, E2281 [9NO]

Guam: anniversary of liberation from Japan, H5004 [9JY]

Hamilton, Representative: Center for National Policy Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1937 [6OC]

Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H9671 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9671 [29OC]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (H. Con. Res. 73), H2549, H2550 [13MY]

Hong Kong: extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to economic and trade offices (S. 342), H3820, H3821 [17JN]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 750), H568 [13FE], H841, H842, H845 [11MR]

House of Representatives: report on trip to Asia by congressional delegation, H1420, H1422, H1423, H1424, H1425, H1426, H1427, H1428 [10AP]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2051 [30AP], H2411 [8MY], H2636 [14MY]

———eliminate block grant program giving local municipalities flexibility in administering Federal housing assistance, H2411 [8MY]

———extend loan guarantee program for Indian housing (H.R. 33), E14 [7JA]

———extend loan guarantee program for multifamily rental housing in rural areas (H.R. 28), H1300 [8AP], E14 [7JA]

Immigration: reform policies, E348 [27FE]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6812 [4SE]

———independence anniversary (H. Res. 157), H6679 [31JY]

Indonesia: human rights violations in East Timor, H3609, H3610, H3611, H3612 [10JN]

INS: provide additional personnel to the Omaha, NE, district office to establish an alien antismuggling unit, H7756 [24SE], H8019 [26SE]

Insurance: flood insurance policies relative to hurricane season, H2934 [20MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4988 [9JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H10657, H10659 [12NO]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 146), H6953 [5SE]

Journal: question of approval, H2932 [20MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: limit aid to food assistance distributed by the U.N. or other certified organizations, H5690 [24JY]

———third-party inspection of nuclear program, H6401 [30JY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (H. Res. 144), E2280 [9NO]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (H.R. 1560), E2280 [9NO]

Lewis and Clark Trail Interpretive Center: funding, H5166 [11JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H478 [12FE]

Mongolia: U.S. policy (H. Con. Res. 172), H10878, H10879 [13NO]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5150 [11JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5158 [11JY]

NATO: encourage and expedite integration of Romania, H3631 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3717 [11JN]

———ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H3717 [11JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, E2025 [21OC]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H5801 [25JY]

OPIC: funding, H6362, H6365, H6366, H6367, H6372 [30JY]

Pakistan: independence anniversary (H. Res. 157), H6679 [31JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H6383 [30JY]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), H7306 [16SE]

Taxation: capital gains rates, E1263 [19JN]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1505 [15AP]

———rates, H6659 [31JY]

Trade and Development Agency: funding, H6372 [30JY]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (H. Res. 68), H838, H840 [11MR]

U.N.: relocation of headquarters and change to part-time body, H3349 [4JN]

Veterans: health care programs funding, H5366 [16JY]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (H. Res. 231), H10877, H10878 [13NO]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), H3101 [21MY]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, E2180 [4NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H9557 [24OC]

Special order: granted, H582 [13FE], H1015 [13MR], H4337 [24JN], H5019 [9JY], H9557 [24OC]

Tributes

Ashburn, Richie, E1805 [18SE]

Bliley, Representative, E2025 [21OC]

Campbell, Anne, E2073 [24OC]

Devaney, Bob, E973 [19MY]

Dougherty, Donna K., H5006 [9JY]

Warner, Jerome, E719 [23AP]

BERG, JOHN H.R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8084 [24JY]

BERG, TOM

Remarks in Senate

South Dakota: tribute to Sioux Valley Hospital nurses for disaster relief activities, S7316 [11JY]

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

Association for Retarded Citizens of Bergen-Passaic Counties, Inc.: anniversary, E323 [26FE]

BERGEN (NJ) RECORD

Articles and editorials

Hardship Only Deepens a Mom's Love, E1127 [5JN]

BERGER, SAMUEL R. (National Security Advisor)

Articles and editorials

CWC Imperative, S3520 [23AP]

Still No Exit Strategy on Bosnia, S9947 [25SE]

Excerpts

Bosnia and Herzegovina Statement, S9951 [25SE]

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention, S2090 [10MR], S3583 [24AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons, S3632 [24AP]

Export control policy for supercomputers, S7137 [10JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, S8139 [25JY]

National Endowment for Democracy funding, S8028 [24JY]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7575 [16JY]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA, S3005 [10AP]

BERGER, THEODORA

Letters

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S8867 [5SE]

BERGERON, MILTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E76 [9JA]

BERGMAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2374 [13NO]

BERINATO, KATHERINE

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S5636 [12JN]

BERKEBILE, BETH

Remarks in House

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipient, E1673 [5SE]

BERKELEY, CA

Remarks in House

Center for Independent Living: anniversary, E2114 [29OC]

BERKMAN, JOAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E126 [4FE]

BERKOWITZ, HOWARD P.

Letters

Redress to individuals for inadequate restitution of assets seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the Holocaust, S11876 [6NO]

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY, INC.

Letters

Tax treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses, S6478 [26JN]

BERLIN, NH

Bills and resolutions

History: examine historical significance (see S. 227; H.R. 105), S726 [28JA], H142 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S903 [30JA]

History: examine historical significance (S. 227), S804 [29JA]

BERLIN, PA

Remarks in House

VFW: anniversary of Post 8896, E442 [12MR]

BERLIN, SALLY

Remarks in Senate

Philadelphia, PA: Police Athletic League of Philadelphia 50th Anniversary Award recipient, S3297 [16AP]

BERLIN, STEVE

Remarks in House

Los Lobos (musical group): tribute, E629 [10AP]

BERMAN, ALAN L.

Letters

Recognize suicide as a national problem, S3997 [6MY]

BERMAN, EVAN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S5302 [5JN]

BERMAN, HOWARD L. (a Representative from California)

Addresses

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

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3327 [4JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, H5868 [28JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H286 [4FE]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7729 [23SE]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H2785 [15MY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H1262 [20MR]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1018 [13MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1909 [28AP]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1570), H3274 [3JN]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (see H. Con. Res. 16), H393 [6FE]

Association of South East Asian Nations: anniversary (see H. Res. 282), H9614 [28OC]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Aviation: develop and implement plans to reduce certain public risk caused by helicopter operations (see H.R. 2957), H10420 [8NO]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H8929 [21OC]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H5487 [17JY]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (see H. Res. 195), H5664 [23JY]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H1456 [14AP]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (see H.R. 1902), H3864 [17JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Children and youth: require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H700 [27FE]

Citizenship: elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad (see H.R. 1109), H1111 [18MR]

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

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H9502 [23OC]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (see H.R. 908), H724 [4MR]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 62), H588 [13FE]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H950 [12MR]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1439 [10AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H6026 [29JY]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604, 2589), H347 [5FE], H8299 [1OC]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H3569 [5JN]

———independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 139), H1440 [10AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1262 [20MR]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H2874 [16MY]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H1440 [10AP]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H7601 [18SE]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H8634 [7OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H3865 [17JN]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H5826 [25JY]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H1112 [18MR]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H5297 [15JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1893 [24AP]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H3070 [20MY]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

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

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 536), H283 [4FE]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3804 [16JN]

———eligibility of certain appointees for competitive status for purposes of transfer or reassignment (see H.R. 1874), H9614 [28OC]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1612 [16AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H7263 [11SE]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2769), H9729 [29OC]

———improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H1795 [23AP]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H243 [21JA]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H1018 [13MR]

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H3661 [10JN]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 2629), H8633 [7OC]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H348 [5FE]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H6798 [3SE]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H8320 [2OC]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H702 [27FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 1749), H3203 [22MY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3169 [21MY]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2488 [12MY]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H585 [13FE]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H4914 [8JY]

House Rules: amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H890 [11MR]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H6406 [30JY]

———modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program (see H.R. 1880), H7119 [9SE]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22, 157), H287 [4FE], H3203 [22MY]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1186 [19MR]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H1339 [8AP]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5826 [25JY]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H348 [5FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 146), H6962 [5SE]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see H. Con. Res. 133), H6406 [30JY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H8161 [29SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H1543 [15AP]

Libya: jurisdictional immunities relative to jurisdiction of U.S. courts for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H.R. 3026), H10767 [12NO]

———reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Marshall Plan: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1611 [16AP]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H407 [10FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 685, 2211), H629 [25FE], H10768 [12NO]

Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 36), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6716 [1AU]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H1440 [10AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H2351 [7MY]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H10956 [13NO]

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

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

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 1505), H2090 [30AP]

Pakistan: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H3203 [22MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H286 [4FE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H7263 [11SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: repeal constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 88), H5777 [24JY]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667, 1360), H1542 [15AP], H1795 [23AP]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H5487 [17JY]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H6707 [31JY]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 3037), H10953 [13NO]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1795 [23AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H3204 [22MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H4087 [19JN]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1909 [28AP]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H589 [13FE]

Taxation: increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1340 [8AP]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H5487 [17JY]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1018 [13MR]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H670 [26FE]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (see H. Res. 68), H589 [13FE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5664 [23JY]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H. Con. Res. 40), H804 [6MR]

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H1040 [17MR]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H6918 [4SE]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H2680 [14MY]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1260 [20MR]

Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H2169 [5MY]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H8834 [9OC]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H8265 [30SE]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5570 [22JY]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 115), H1611 [16AP]

Letters

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: several former Secs. of State and National Security Advisers, H3295 [4JN]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), H8938 [22OC]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E748 [24AP]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9618 [29OC]

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation, H10657 [12NO]

Chernomyrdin, Viktor: Russian Jewish Congress award recipient, E258 [13FE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4245 [24JN]

Citizenship: elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad (H.R. 1109), H5865 [28JY]

Colour Me Freedom Foundation: tribute to ``Amandla Awethu—African-Americans and African Solidarity—Political Change in Africa'' exhibit, E1815 [22SE]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): time limit for dismissal of deadlocked complaints, H7560, H7562, H7563 [18SE]

Dept. of State: adjudication of visas relative to U.S. citizen employees, H3632 [10JN]

———limit appropriations, H3675 [11JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3294 [4JN], H3483 [5JN], H3632 [10JN], H3675 [11JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10931 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9650 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7379, H7380 [17SE]

Dozoretz, Leo: United Jewish Fund David Ben Gurion Award recipient, E884 [8MY]

El Centro de Amistad (organization): tribute, E927 [14MY]

Federal aid programs: extend deadline for States relative to child support enforcement system automation program, H7379, H7380 [17SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3483 [5JN], H6843 [4SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6810, H6843 [4SE]

Hirshberg, Judith and Arthur: Action Democrats of the San Fernando Valley Annual Achievement Award recipients, E1644 [3SE]

Hong Kong: extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to economic and trade offices (S. 342), H3821 [17JN]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7560, H7562, H7563 [18SE]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), consideration (H. Res. 230), H7542 [18SE]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H8938 [22OC], H9650 [29OC]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6810 [4SE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H10657 [12NO]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10126, H10127 [6NO]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 146), H6953 [5SE]

Kough, Ann: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E397 [6MR]

Lainer, Sara and Simha: West Coast Friends of Bar-Ilan University Lifetime Humanitarian Achievement Award recipients, E103 [21JA]

Lantos, Representative: Russian Jewish Congress award recipient, E258 [13FE]

Los Angeles, CA: tribute to Jewish Labor Committee award recipients, E1130 [5JN]

MacLaughlin, William: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Major, John: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E404 [6MR]

Nunn, Sam: Russian Jewish Congress award recipient, E258 [13FE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H3481 [5JN]

San Fernando, CA: anniversary of San Fernando High School, E109 [21JA]

Santa Monica, CA: anniversary of the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy, E555 [21MR]

Votes: position on missed, H3343 [4JN]

Warschaw, Carmen: Cedars Sinai Medical Center Heart of Gold Honoree award recipient, E2047 [22OC]

Tributes

Brand, Sybil, E2189 [7NO]

Cooperman, Roz and Barney, E1167 [10JN]

Fisher, Betty and Larry, E388 [5MR]

George, Robert, E2046 [22OC]

Goldman, Sooky, E1925 [2OC]

Kaplan, Jo, E225 [12FE]

Krinsky, Fred, E2196 [7NO]

Kroeker, Mark and Diane, E1802 [18SE]

Levin, Sylvia, E2256 [8NO]

Maguire, Cathy, E1155 [10JN]

Mance, John J., E677 [16AP]

Morris, Marjorie, E1499 [23JY]

Rosenberg, Irwin, E105 [21JA]

Schwartz, Bernard L., E2060 [23OC]

Yellin, Yakov and Sylvia, E300 [25FE]

BERMAN, MANDELL (Bill)

Remarks in Senate

Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table Human Relations Award: recipient, S12646 [13NO]

BERMAN, WAYNE

Appointments

Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, H7908 [25SE]

BERMUDA

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: environmental impact study relative to U.S. military presence, S7445 [15JY]

BERNAL, KARL

Bills and resolutions

Karl Bernal Post Office Building, Painesville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2766), H9729 [29OC]

BERNAL, RICHARD L.

Statements

Jamaican Independence Anniversary, E1601 [1AU]

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ

Remarks in House

Bernardsville (NJ) News: anniversary, E1322 [25JN]

BERNARDSVILLE (NJ) NEWS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1322 [25JN]

BERNHATH, CLIFFORD H.

Letters

Nomination of John J. Hamre to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S6388 [25JN]

BERNSTEIN, HELEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E638 [10AP], E731 [23AP]

BERNSTEIN, MARC F.

Articles and editorials

Tyranny of Tests, E2381 [13NO]

Letters

National testing standards, E2380 [13NO]

BERNSTEIN, STEPHANIE L.

Letters

Egyptian policy on sanctions against Libya, S7632 [17JY]

BERRY, EDWIN H.

Remarks in Senate

American Automobile Association: tribute to Lifesaving Medal recipient, S5248 [3JN]

BERRY, M. JOHN

Reports

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

BERRY, MARION (a Representative from Arkansas)

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H3274 [3JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2003), H5570 [22JY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3274 [3JN]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H1542 [15AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 2366), H6705 [31JY]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

Drugs: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see H. Res. 151), H2784 [15MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6798 [3SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H7830 [24SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H1543 [15AP]

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (see H.R. 1000), H1340 [8AP]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H3204 [22MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H1612 [16AP]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H1542 [15AP]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1262 [20MR]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H5570 [22JY]

Immigration: create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2595), H8929 [21OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H725 [4MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H5569 [22JY]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8320 [2OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H2089 [30AP]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H5132 [10JY]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H725 [4MR]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H2874 [16MY]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H804 [6MR]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H2785 [15MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H6026 [29JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2446 [8MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H5022 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4087 [19JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 1366, 2183, 2777), H1704 [17AP], H5485 [17JY], H7911 [25SE], H9800 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H8438 [6OC]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H6919 [4SE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H524 [12FE]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate a portion of their tax overpayment to the U.S. Olympic Committee (see H.R. 1016), H1892 [24AP]

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

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 69), H767 [5MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1440 [10AP]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8633 [7OC]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H2351 [7MY]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H6026 [29JY]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 24), H812 [10MR]

Remarks

Black History Month: observance, E303 [25FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4699 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4578, H4590 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: importation of U.S. agricultural products, H4262 [24JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4262 [24JN]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), E589 [8AP]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9666 [29OC]

Ingram, Robert R.: award Medal of Honor for service during the Vietnamese Conflict (H.R. 2813), H10407 [8NO]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Central High School, H7837 [25SE]

Medicaid: reform, H4590 [25JN]

———State expansion of health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (H.R. 1491), E796 [30AP]

Medicare: reform, H4590 [25JN]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4699 [26JN]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, H4699 [26JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2153 [1MY]

Tributes

Capps, Walter H., H9790 [30OC]

Cormier, Harry W., Jr., E1233 [17JN]

Dean, Eva, E1717 [10SE]

McBride, Bessie, E765 [29AP]

Rogers, Don, E1413 [11JY]

BERRYMAN, ADA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2046 [22OC]

BERT, BRIAN

Essays

Sports' Code—Be Your Best at All Times, S2147 [11MR]

BESSON, FRANK S., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7947 [23JY]

BEST OF SERVICE AND SALES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions, E1332 [26JN]

BESTEIRO, RAUL A., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E284 [13FE]

BESTEIRO, RAUL AND MINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1141 [5JN]

BETA SIGMA PHI (fraternal organization)

Remarks in Senate

Rapid City, SD: tribute to local chapter, S5546 [11JN]

BETAR, WALTER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1181 [11JN]

BETHAM, SEUVA'AI MERE TUIASOSOPO

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6685 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8204 [28JY]

BETHE, HANS A.

Articles and editorials

He Lit Nuclear Fire—Now He Would Douse It, S5888 [17JN]

Letters

Nuclear weapons reduction, S5889 [17JN]

———President Clinton, S5889 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5887 [17JN]

BETHESDA, MD

Remarks in House

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1793 [18SE]

Washington Episcopal School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E795 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, S9801 [23SE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Services: tribute, S1433 [24FE]

BETHUNE, ED (a former Representative from Arkansas)

Reports

Resolution of Ethics Charges in the Matter of Representative Gingrich: J. Randolph Evans and Ed Bethune, Counsel for Representative Gingrich, H179-H188 [21JA]

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Remarks in House

Audio Craft Co.: Better Business Bureau National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics award recipient, E673 [16AP]

BETTER PHARMACEUTICALS FOR CHILDREN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]

BeVIER, LILLIAN R.

Reports

Campaign Finance ``Reform'' Proposals—A First Amendment Analysis, S10345-S10352 [6OC]

BIAS, ALLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E679 [16AP]

BICKNELL, WILLIAM B.

Memorandums

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12472 [10NO]

BIDEN, JOSEPH R., JR. (a Senator from Delaware)

Addresses

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: by, S10994 [22OC]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4024, S4031 [6MY], S4079, S4124 [7MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6440, S6472, S6541, S6542, S6552 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4874, S4909 [21MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3584, S3604, S3618, S3621, S3624, S3689 [24AP]

Courts: reauthorize arbitration programs (S. 996), S8528, S8614 [31JY]

Crime: interpret the term ``kidnapping'' in extradition treaties to which the U.S. is a party (S. 1266), S11161, S11168 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5989, S6006 [19JN], S6880, S6932 [7JY], S7220 [10JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5686, S5705 [16JN], S5879 [17JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8072, S8085, S8086, S8101, S8102, S8104, S8105 [24JY], S8215, S8279 [29JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7506 [15JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9342, S9343 [15SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7516, S7610, S7615 [16JY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4496 [14MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY]

North Atlantic Assembly, S5021 [22MY]

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S574 [21JA]

Articles and editorials

Just Skin and Bones, Tom Masland and Jeffrey Bartholet, Newsweek (publication), S8487 [31JY]

Needless Risk for U.S. Troops, E.R. Zumwalt, Jr., Washington (DC) Post, S1585 [25FE]

Our Best Defense, James A. Baker III, S1587 [25FE]

Triumph of the Heart, Kevin, Tresolina, Wilmington (DE) News Journal, S5665 [16JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Appropriations: line-item veto (see S. 592), S3269 [16AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see S. Con. Res. 20), S3011 [10AP]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Blix, Hans: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 45), S8367 [30JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (see S. 476), S2552 [19MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation (see S. 610), S3348 [17AP]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19), S2089 [10MR]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 4), S634 [22JA]

Computers: establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S7732 [17JY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15, 362), S159 [21JA], S1659 [26FE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (see S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S3456 [22AP]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8607 [31JY]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

Families and domestic relations: reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S9660 [18SE]

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

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 39), S8277 [29JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Health: revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Immigration: make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (see S. 1198), S9637 [18SE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249), S856 [30JA]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S4116 [7MY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see S. 983), S6727 [27JN]

Law enforcement officers: provide standards and protection for the conduct of internal police investigations (see S. 348), S1553 [25FE]

Meili, Davide: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4683 [19MY]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2274 [13MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4396 [13MY]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3456 [22AP]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (see S. Res. 118), S8723 [3SE]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5265 [3JN]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see S. 887), S10898 [21OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213), S9886 [24SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 918), S5790 [17JN]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525), S12506 [12NO]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S3736 [25AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S3199 [15AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375), S3126 [14AP]

Taxation: establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see S. 436), S2274 [13MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: enhanced penalties for follow-on bombings (see S. 352), S1553 [25FE]

Drugs: rescheduling of flunitrazepam into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (see S. 1568), S12576 [13NO]

Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see S. 688), S3901 [1MY]

Financial institutions: authorizing appropriations to pay for U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions (see S. 1082), S8262 [29JY]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (see S. 558), S3011 [10AP]

Medicare: coverage of screening mammography (see S. 540), S2901 [9AP]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see S. 1053), S7863 [22JY]

Taxation: treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses (see S. 218), S726 [28JA]

Veterans: payments to States for certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see S. 217), S726 [28JA]

Biographies

Albright, Madeleine Korbel, S593 [22JA]

Richardson, Representative, S1214 [11FE]

Certificates of election

Senate, S1 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention: Abram Chayes, Harvard University, S1587 [25FE], S2548 [19MR]

———Chemical Manufacturers Association, S3511 [23AP]

———Frederick L. Webber, Chemical Manufacturers Association, S3510 [23AP]

———Louis Henkin, Columbia University, S1587 [25FE], S2548 [19MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S3632 [24AP]

———several legal scholars, S3633 [24AP]

Transfer of USIA international broadcasting services: David W. Burke, U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, S5746 [17JN]

Lists

Distinguished individuals and organizations supporting the Chemical Weapons Convention, S2549 [19MR]

Poems

``Dulce et Decorum Est,'' Wilfred Owen, S3471 [23AP]

``Hugs, Not Drugs,'' James B. Coker, S2001 [5MR]

Press releases

Chemical Weapons Convention: Australia Group, S3635 [24AP]

Veterans Military Groups Endorse Chemical Weapons Convention: Chemical Weapons Convention News Alert, S1586 [25FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4571 [15MY]

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders: ratification, S11166 [23OC]

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7925 [23JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7925 [23JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S592, S594, S598 [22JA]

American Foreign Service Association: participation of certain management officials in collective bargaining negotiations, S5672 [16JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4084 [7MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: elections, S9407 [16SE], S9440 [17SE]

———encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7240, S7248 [11JY]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4084 [7MY]

———U.N. helicopter crash, S9501 [17SE]

———U.S. military intervention, S8682-S8685 [3SE]

———U.S. policy, S8682-S8685 [3SE]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S4577 [15MY]

Brain Tumor Awareness Week: observance, S11163 [23OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1698 [27FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6330 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6441 [26JN], S6673, S6703 [27JN]

———requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1698 [27FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4911 [21MY], S4990 [22MY]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy, S7205 [10JY]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (S. Res. 109), S7948 [23JY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: impact on domestic chemical industry, S3595 [24AP]

———implementation (S. 610), S5078 [23MY]

———ratification, S1583-S1585 [25FE], S2543, S2546, S2547 [19MR]

———ratification relative to effective verification of significant violations, S3618, S3621 [24AP]

———ratification relative to ratification by countries with offensive chemical weapons programs, S3584, S3595 [24AP]

———ratification relative to Russian compliance with chemical weapons destruction agreements, S3604, S3616 [24AP]

———ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons, S3624, S3631, S3632, S3633, S3634, S3635 [24AP]

———ratification relative to the exclusion of inspectors who are representatives of terrorist States, S3621, S3622, S3623 [24AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3470, S3475, S3500, S3506, S3507, S3510, S3511, S3533, S3534, S3541 [23AP], S3568, S3569, S3584, S3595, S3604, S3605, S3606, S3616, S3618, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3631, S3632, S3633, S3634, S3635, S3638, S3657 [24AP]

———tribute to efforts of Senate staff and other outside advisers, S3605, S3606 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S7632 [17JY]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4381 [13MY]

———U.S. policy, S9437-S9440 [17SE]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S626 [22JA]

Colombia: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483, S1485 [24FE]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish, S8058 [24JY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification, S9059-S9062 [10SE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: status of Rwandan refugees, S6383 [25JN]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8058 [24JY]

———reauthorize arbitration programs (S. 996), S8528 [31JY]

Crime: enhanced penalties for follow-on bombings (S. 352), S1558 [25FE]

———interpret the term ``kidnapping'' in extradition treaties to which the U.S. is a party (S. 1266), S11168 [23OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S323 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1669 [26FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S12663 [13NO]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S5664 [16JN]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S3342, S3343 [17AP]

Croatia: allocation of foreign aid, S6492 [26JN]

Cyprus: dispute resolution (S. Con. Res. 41), S7985 [23JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3262 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5996 [19JN], S6884 [7JY], S7240, S7248 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11812 [6NO]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6884 [7JY]

Dept. of State: establish position of Coordinator of Taiwan Affairs, S5756 [17JN]

———funding, S4911-S4913 [21MY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5657, S5667, S5668, S5669, S5672, S5676 [16JN], S5723, S5724, S5725, S5727, S5733, S5745, S5746, S5747, S5748, S5754, S5756, S5757 [17JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8030, S8058, S8062 [24JY], S8215 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, S12663 [13NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10192 [30SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S10192 [30SE]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S2001 [5MR]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2923 [9AP]

Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (S. 688), S3912 [1MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2264, S2265, S2266, S2267 [13MR]

European Union: expansion, S7619 [16JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9821 [24SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7516, S7585 [16JY], S7632 [17JY]

Foreign policy: withhold foreign aid to countries harboring Rwandan war criminals, S7516 [16JY]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2528 [19MR]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S792 [29JA], S8305 [30JY]

International relations: withdrawal from certain international organizations relative to assessment levels, S8062 [24JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: famine relief, S8487 [31JY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (S. 983), S6754 [27JN]

Law enforcement officers: provide standards and protection for the conduct of internal police investigations (S. 348), S1555 [25FE]

———recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (S. 558), S3033 [10AP]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6330 [25JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (S. 540), S2926 [9AP]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2592 [20MR]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE]

Middle East: Palestinian criticism of U.S. diplomats based on religious affiliation, S4745 [20MY]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S8030 [24JY]

NATO: assist integration of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania, S5668, S5669 [16JN]

———establish dispute resolution process, S5754 [17JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, S1975 [5MR], S5590-S5594 [12JN], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10782 [9OC]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, S8489-S8491 [31JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1053), S7868 [22JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S3607, S3618 [24AP]

Peru: prisoner rights, S5667 [16JN]

Peterson, Douglas ``Pete'': nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S3009 [10AP]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2495 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2495 [19MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 918), S5806 [17JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2528, S2538, S2539, S2540 [19MR]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Richardson, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., S1214, S1216 [11FE]

Senate: legislative program, S3467 [23AP], S9437 [17SE]

Sierra Leone: democracy efforts, S9196 [11SE]

Smith, Wilson K.: tribute to for efforts relative to African-American Medal of Honor monument, S1999 [5MR]

Suchan, Greg: privilege of the floor, S3492 [23AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S6703 [27JN]

———treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses (S. 218), S747 [28JA]

Terrorism: prohibit distribution of information relative to explosive materials, S5996 [19JN]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4451 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4451, S4470, S4471, S4472, S4473, S4474 [14MY]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, S5660, S5676 [16JN], S5723, S5724, S5725, S5727, S5733 [17JN]

USIA: transfer of international broadcasting services, S5745, S5746, S5747, S5748 [17JN]

Veterans: payments to States for certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (S. 217), S747 [28JA]

Violent Crime Control Trust Fund: funding, S4990 [22MY]

Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: funding, S6441 [26JN], S6673 [27JN], S8215 [29JY]

Votes: position on missed, S1698 [27FE], S9959 [25SE], S10624 [8OC]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5689 [16JN]

Zaire: peace negotiations, S3858 [30AP]

Statements

Chemical Weapons Convention: Fred Webber, Chemical Manufacturers Association, S1586 [25FE]

———George Bush, S1587 [25FE]

Foreign Policy Objectives and Issues: Madeleine Korbel Albright, S594-S598 [22JA]

NATO Membership Expansion to Central and East European Countries: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10783-S10786 [9OC]

Testimonies

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the U.N.: Representative Richardson, S1214-S1216 [11FE]

Texts of

S. 15, Youth Violence, Crime, and Drug Abuse Control Act, S324-S338 [21JA]

S. 218, tax treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses, S747 [28JA]

S. 558, Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Strategy Act, S3034 [10AP]

Tributes

Coker, James B., S2001 [5MR]

Kenney, Robert D., S2092 [10MR]

Kimmel, Mort and Marcia, S5664, S5666 [16JN]

Kraus, David H., S11495 [30OC]

McLaughlin, Joseph P., S6013 [19JN]

Roth, Senator, S8481 [31JY]

Spiller, Larry, S5664, S5666 [16JN]

Thurmond, Senator, S5208 [3JN]

BIDWELL, PHILIP

Statements

Teenage Drug Use, E1187 [11JN]

BIEDA, CHARMAINE

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 1617), H2680 [14MY]

BIEGUN, STEVEN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3567 [24AP]

BIENENSTOCK, ARTHUR

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S11667 [4NO]

BIENSTOCK, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E580 [8AP]

BIER, DOROTHY DANZIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1523 [25JY]

BIG HORN COUNTY, WY

Bills and resolutions

BLM: conveyance of certain lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe (see S. 814), S5109 [23MY]

———conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (see S. 799), S5108 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

BLM: conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (S. 799), S5109 [23MY]

Reports filed

Conveyance of Certain Lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 814) (S. Rept. 105-126), S11446 [30OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the Estate of Fred Steffens: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 799) (S. Rept. 105-125), S11446 [30OC]

Texts of

S. 799, conveyance of certain lands in Big Horn County, WY, to the estate of Fred Steffens, S5110 [23MY]

BIG SKY LUMBER CO.

Bills and resolutions

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see S. 1526, 1562; H.R. 3057), S12574, S12575 [13NO], H10954 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (H.R. 3057), E2361 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (S. 1526), S12576 [13NO]

———land exchange (S. 1562), S12607 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 1562, Gallatin National Forest land exchange, S12607 [13NO]

BIG TIMBER, MT

Remarks in Senate

Big Timber Grade School: tribute to students for winning NASA's Future Aircraft/Spacecraft design competition, S4037 [6MY]

Overstreet, Ariel: NASA Intergalactic Art Contest award recipient, S4037 [6MY]

BILBRAY, BRIAN P. (a Representative from California)

Articles and editorials

New Gasoline Formula Is Fueling Air-Pollution Decline—It Dramatically Cuts Smoggy Day Numbers, Steve LaRue, San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune, E196 [10FE]

Scientist Hailed for Saving Dolphins, Steve La Rue, San Diego (CA) Union Tribune, H3134 [21MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 130), H143 [9JA]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H9730 [29OC]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H2255 [6MY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H3568 [5JN]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H9801 [30OC]

Bankruptcy: reform system to become a needs-based system (see H.R. 2500), H10956 [13NO]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 2094), H4835 [26JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H6406 [30JY]

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

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H2590 [13MY]

CERCLA: limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H3070 [20MY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H1018 [13MR]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H5401 [16JY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H3476 [4JN]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H3660 [10JN]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

Crime: Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 727), H709 [3MR]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H890 [11MR]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2089 [30AP]

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

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

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1062), H1289 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1339 [8AP]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1989 [29AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9502 [23OC]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1893 [24AP]

———defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3720 [11JN]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1782), H6963 [5SE]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 2233; H. Con. Res. 8), H629 [25FE], H7263 [11SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

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

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

———improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H1794 [23AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H629 [25FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1441 [10AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H3169 [21MY]

———classification and performance standards for devices (see H.R. 1527), H3204 [22MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

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

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H1340 [8AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H3169 [21MY]

———biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 83), H3274 [3JN]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8834 [9OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2680 [14MY]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H6918 [4SE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H6963 [5SE]

Immigration: reform naturalization process and clarify procedures for investigating criminal background of applicants relative to certain benefits (see H.R. 2837), H10170 [6NO]

INS: pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. 1258), H1391 [9AP]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H589 [13FE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H152 [9JA]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H9039 [22OC]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H146 [9JA]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H1543 [15AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8929 [21OC]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H524 [12FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (see H.J. Res. 5), H154 [9JA]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Day of Unity: designate (see H. Res. 170), H4086 [19JN]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H286 [4FE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H6963 [5SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 1776, 1777), H393 [6FE], H3475 [4JN]

Postal Service: regulation of solicitation of contributions by veterans' organizations on postal property (see H.R. 37), H4132 [20JN]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H3203 [22MY]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H1909 [28AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3204 [22MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336), H245 [21JA]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H3274 [3JN]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H5021 [9JY]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve (see H.R. 43), H3274 [3JN]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H156 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1989 [29AP]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H5401 [16JY]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1187 [19MR]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H453 [11FE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H9730 [29OC]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10421 [8NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H7911 [25SE]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H10768 [12NO]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2156 [1MY]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H3203 [22MY]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H4645 [25JN]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 204), H145 [9JA]

———increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 970), H802 [6MR]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see H.R. 849), H669 [26FE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H3274 [3JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H3274 [3JN]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H628 [25FE]

Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 484), H5826 [25JY]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

———establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H2156 [1MY]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see H.R. 2374), H8929 [21OC]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H3204 [22MY]

Year of the Ocean: observance (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7263 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963), H802 [6MR]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H346 [5FE]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

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

Letters

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency: Jim Dorcy, H9646 [29OC]

Remarks

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (H.R. 630), E196 [10FE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), H8100 [29SE]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4117 [20JN], H6892, H6895 [4SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4573 [25JN]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.R. 7), H7354, H7355 [16SE], H8119 [29SE], H8692 [8OC], H8984 [22OC]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4117 [20JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H6892, H6895 [4SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7476 [17SE]

Dept. of Transportation: Railroad Loan Guarantee Program funding, H5647 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5647 [23JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7785 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9645 [29OC]

Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security, H9478 [23OC]

———eliminate illegal alien amnesty program, H9478 [23OC]

———extend program allowing immigrants to renew status based on family relationship or employment opportunity while remaining in the country, H8100 [29SE]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9645 [29OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3129, H3133 [21MY]

IRS: requirements relative to printing of Social Security numbers on certain mailings, H7476 [17SE]

La Jolla, CA: tribute to La Jolla Business Improvement District, E2377 [13NO]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, H3174 [22MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H977 [13MR]

NOAA: Climate Research Program funding, H7785 [24SE]

Votes: position on missed, H1491 [15AP]

Wilson, David F. (Bud): election as president of Independent Insurance Agents of America (organization), E1597 [1AU]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H7829 [24SE], H8158 [29SE], H8435 [6OC], H8923 [21OC], H9499 [23OC]

BILGER, ARTHUR H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E111 [21JA]

BILINGUAL FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E999 [21MY]

BILIRAKIS, MICHAEL (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5298 [15JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, H8978 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H1019 [13MR]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H7119 [9SE]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H8265 [30SE]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1795 [23AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H4914 [8JY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2351 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H7119 [9SE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H8054 [26SE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 16), H6799 [3SE]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H9614 [28OC]

———prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H9614 [28OC]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7365 [16SE]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H9730 [29OC]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H9614 [28OC]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H2784 [15MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve homeless veterans programs (see H.R. 2206), H7365 [16SE]

———improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1703), H3201 [22MY]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H3203 [22MY]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1543 [15AP]

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

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H2254 [6MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see H.R. 1989), H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H1112 [18MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5665 [23JY]

Health care professionals: extend term of appointment of certain members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission (see H.R. 1001), H812 [10MR]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1611 [16AP]

Medal of Honor: issue commemorative postage stamp in recognition of recipients (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10955 [13NO]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H244 [21JA]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of long-term care services (see H.R. 1464), H1908 [28AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1542 [15AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1611 [16AP]

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

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7008 [8SE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3798 [12JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H8265 [30SE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H1262 [20MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

Time: change effective date of daylight savings time (see H.R. 222), H1339 [8AP]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H4836 [26JN]

———anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H7118 [9SE]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9729 [29OC]

———restrict foreign and military assistance conditional to situation in Cyprus and obligations under international law (see H.R. 388), H4836 [26JN]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 312), H1542 [15AP]

Veterans: extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H7365 [16SE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1707 [17AP]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H4087 [19JN]

World War II: tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 17), H156 [9JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Domantay, Margarito: relief (see H.R. 375), H156 [9JA]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments for civilian and military employees (see H. Con. Res. 77), H2445 [8MY]

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

———waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMO's (see H.R. 697), H522 [12FE]

Members of Congress: modify law providing a permanent appropriation for compensation (see H.R. 403), H152 [9JA]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H142 [9JA]

Postal Service: regulation of solicitation of contributions by veterans' organizations on postal property (see H.R. 37), H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H152 [9JA]

Refuse disposal: exempt pesticide rinse water degradation systems from subtitle C permit requirements (see H.R. 398), H152 [9JA]

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

———clarify exclusion from gross income for veterans' benefits (see H.R. 1149), H1258 [20MR]

———employer credit for the hiring of displaced homemakers (see H.R. 402), H152 [9JA]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H155 [9JA]

Veterans: minimum survivor annuities for surviving spouses who remain unmarried (see H.R. 38), H140 [9JA]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H68 [7JA]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H68, H69 [7JA], H140, H141, H149 [9JA]

Eulogies

Ritter, Ruth P.: Don Ritter, E683 [16AP]

Factsheets

Alcohol-Related Crash Deaths—General Population, E952 [19MY]

Letters

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: by, H9607 [28OC]

Remarks

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1766 [23AP]

Austrian-American Day: observance, E1948 [7OC]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4565 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6325 [30JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (H. Con. Res. 134), H7301 [16SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H8895 [21OC]

———Ports and Waterways Safety System Program funding, H8895 [21OC]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H5458, H5460, H5461, H5462, H5464 [17JY]

———Turkish occupation (H. Con. Res. 81), H5508 [22JY]

———U.S. policy, H5458, H5460, H5461, H5462, H5464 [17JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1402 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9608 [28OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3297 [4JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8372 [6OC]

———investigation of sexual harassment allegations, H1585 [16AP]

Drunken driving: statistics relative to alcohol-related deaths on U.S. highways, H2570, H2571, H2573, H2574, H2575, H2576 [13MY], E952 [19MY]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5533 [22JY]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8475 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6361 [30JY]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1083, H1084, H1085 [18MR]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3128 [21MY]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (H.R. 1484), H9577 [28OC]

Medicare: improve preventive care benefits (H.R. 15), H1344 [9AP]

———reform, H4565 [25JN]

National Eye Donor Month: observance, H1003 [13MR], E378 [5MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, H2171 [6MY]

Oxi Day: observance, H9726 [29OC]

Pinellas County, FL: anniversary of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program, E1845 [24SE]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (H. Res. 219), H6902 [4SE]

Tarpon Springs, FL: tribute to Sunset Hills Elementary School, H2171 [6MY]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H6361 [30JY]

———protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate, H3297 [4JN]

Veterans: minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation, H9608 [28OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), E1537 [28JY]

WIC: funding, H2613 [14MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H9557 [24OC]

Special order: granted, H946 [12MR], H1609 [16AP], H2585 [13MY], H2676 [14MY], H6783 [3SE]

Tributes

Leepa, Allen and Isabelle, E109 [21JA]

Silver, Richard, E1319 [25JN]

Tejeda, Frank, H312 [5FE]

Williamson, Jean, E1537 [28JY]

BILLER, MOE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4136 [8MY]

BILLINGS, DESPENA F.

Remarks in House

Law enforcement officers: tribute to individuals involved in investigation and prosecution of Paul E. Lowe, E1210 [12JN]

BILLINGS, FRANKLIN S., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5148 [23MY]

BILLINGS, MT

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: tribute for work on offenders, S12660 [13NO]

Jews: tribute to efforts against antisemitism, S3077 [14AP]

BILLINGS COUNTY, ND

Amendments

National grasslands: exchange of certain mineral interests (S. 750), S10447 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions

National grasslands: exchange of certain mineral interests (see S. 750; H.R. 2574), S4588 [15MY], H8160 [29SE]

Letters

Exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND: Edward T. Schafer, Governor of North Dakota, S4598 [15MY]

———Marc Trimmer, Dakotas Resource Advisory Council, S4599 [15MY]

———Sierra Club, S4599 [15MY]

Lists

Supporters of S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4599 [15MY]

Memorandums

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Steven L. Reinert, Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., and Nancy Curriden, Forest Service, S4599 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

National grasslands: exchange of certain mineral interests (S. 750), S4597 [15MY], S10446 [6OC]

Reports filed

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 750) (S. Rept. 105-92), S10229 [30SE]

Summaries

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND (S. 750), S4598 [15MY]

Texts of

S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands, S10447 [6OC]

S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4597 [15MY]

BILLINGS (MT) GAZETTE

Articles and editorials

Controls on Habitat Urged—Park Overgrazed by Excessive Numbers of Animals, E507 [18MR]

BILLINGSLEA, MARSHALL

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3567 [24AP]

BILLINGTON, JAMES H. (Librarian of Congress)

Addresses

Foreign Policy of President Ronald Reagan, S11696 [4NO]

Articles and editorials

Glorious Moment for Mr. Max West, E2188 [7NO]

Letters

Library of Congress operations, S11783-S11785 [5NO]

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding rescissions, S9569 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Library of Congress: anniversary of Thomas Jefferson Building, E2188 [7NO]

Tribute, E1765 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Library of Congress: anniversary of Thomas Jefferson Building, S11783 [5NO]

BILOXI, MS

Bills and resolutions

Harbors: deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (see S. 1324), S11289 [28OC]

Cost Estimates

Deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (S. 1324): CBO, S11706 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Harbors: deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (S. 1324), S11706 [4NO]

Reports filed

Deauthorize a Portion of the Biloxi Harbor Navigation Project: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324), S11446 [30OC]

Texts of

S. 1324, deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor, MS, navigation project, S11292 [28OC]

S. 1324, deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project, S11706 [4NO]

BIMBA, CHARLES W., SR.

Remarks in House

Bimba Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E1567 [31JY]

BIMBA MANUFACTURING CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1567 [31JY]

BINDER, ELI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1932 [2OC]

Bingama

Remarks

Education: provide for teacher technology training (S. 839)-S12535 [13NO]

BINGAMAN, JEFF (a Senator from New Mexico)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8671 [2SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7967 [23JY], S7994, S8099 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4014, S4026 [6MY], S4081 [7MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6157, S6255 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6510, S6542 [26JN], S6775 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4731, S4762 [20MY], S4831, S4833, S4852, S4902, S4906 [21MY], S5015, S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6880, S6929, S6932 [7JY], S6976, S6977 [8JY], S7069, S7105, S7110, S7119, S7120, S7121, S7123, S7124, S7125 [9JY], S7180, S7187, S7220 [10JY], S7234, S7236, S7268, S7272, S7276, S7278, S7282, S7283, S7304, S7307, S7308, S7311 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9588, S9598, S9662, S9687 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7695, S7735 [17JY], S7777 [21JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8082, S8103 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8734 [3SE], S8903, S8905, S8916, S8920, S8927, S8930, S8931 [8SE], S9020 [9SE], S9218 [11SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7505 [15JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9800 [23SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7534, S7535, S7611 [16JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2992, S3059, S3062 [10AP], S3086 [14AP]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S8506, S8613 [31JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (S. 1019), S7593, S7615 [16JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10962, S10963 [22OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7284 [11JY]

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Prized Reporter Shared Her Gift With New Mexico, Jim Belshaw, Albuquerque (NM) Journal, S10488 [7OC]

United States To Renovate Federal Building To Cut Energy Bills by 25 Percent, Matthew L. Wald, New York (NY) Times, S7748 [21JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627), S11880 [6NO]

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

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S11880 [6NO]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1407 [13FE]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11779 [5NO]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S2838 [8AP]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19), S2089 [10MR]

Colleges and universities: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see S. 153), S11299 [28OC]

Computers: establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S7776 [21JY]

Conservation of energy: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (see S. 1375), S11763 [5NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 766), S6918 [7JY]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S4490 [14MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391), S11863 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S12615 [13NO]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S11364 [29OC]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S2216 [12MR]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412), S6005 [19JN]

Education: Impact Aid Program technical corrections (see S. 582), S3199 [15AP]

———provide for teacher technology training (see S. 351), S4760 [20MY]

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

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

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (see S. 1227), S10055 [26SE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2932 [9AP]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095), S8531 [31JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148), S162 [21JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220), S9969 [25SE]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207), S9785 [23SE]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S161 [21JA]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S1734 [27FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see S. 146), S5875 [17JN]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S3126 [14AP]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see S. 371), S3126 [14AP]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4490 [14MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S9427 [16SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2857 [8AP]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317), S6005 [19JN]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

Native Americans: improve Indian reservation roads and related transportation services (see S. 437), S2274 [13MR]

New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see S. Res. 148), S12119 [8NO]

———provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (see S. 430), S2206 [12MR]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100), S8532 [31JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see S. 507), S8277 [29JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S159 [21JA]

Power resources: store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (see S. 698), S3998 [6MY]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see S. 1305), S10950 [22OC]

Roads and highways: provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see S. 331), S1382 [13FE]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1998 [5MR]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 110), S4011 [6MY], S8608 [31JY]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S5425 [9JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375), S1734 [27FE]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095), S8531 [31JY]

Taxation: extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

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

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 711), S9086 [10SE]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S1194 [10FE]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526), S2838 [8AP]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see S. 408), S1979 [5MR]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S2900 [9AP]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318), S3756 [28AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S5595 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24), S2646 [20MR]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S11205 [24OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bandelier National Monument: modify boundary (see S. 1132), S8532 [31JY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards (see S. 1263), S10475 [7OC]

Education: improve teacher quality (see S. 1484), S12119 [8NO]

———increase participation in advanced placement courses (see S. 748), S4588 [15MY]

———provide for teacher technology training (see S. 839), S5341 [5JN]

Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see S. 1210), S9886 [24SE]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S3269 [16AP]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (see S. 231), S804 [29JA]

New Mexico: conveyance of lands from Carson National Forest to El Rito, NM (see S. 1469), S12118 [8NO]

———conveyance of lands from Santa Fe National Forest to Jemez Springs, NM (see S. 1468), S12118 [8NO]

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

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

Roads and highways: maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 1091), S8361 [30JY]

Schools: high school dropout prevention programs development (see S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

Excerpts

Federal agency participation in conservation programs with public utilities: Dept of Defense appropriations legislation (1993), S7748 [21JY]

———Energy Policy Act (1992), S7748 [21JY]

Explanations

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Bingaman Amendment on Strategic Petroleum Reserve Alternative Funding, S9589 [18SE]

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention: Franklin C. Miller, Dept. of Defense, S2812 [8AP]

Competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements: Millard E. Carr, Dept. of Defense, S7747 [21JY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program, and International Nuclear Safety Program funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, S6882 [7JY]

Maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations: David J. Acosta, S8365 [30JY]

———Patricia Lundstrom, Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments, S8365 [30JY]

Medicare age eligibility requirements: Alan Reuther, UAW, S6087 [23JN]

———Dennis Bone, Bell Atlantic Corp., S6086 [23JN]

———Ellen Goldstein, Corporate Health Care Coalition, S6086 [23JN]

———Jerry J. Jasinowski, National Association of Manufacturers, S6085 [23JN]

———Morgan Kennedy, NYNEX (business), S6086 [23JN]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8655 [2SE]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to West Mesa High School, S2949 [9AP]

Alpert, Dan: privilege of the floor, S7746 [21JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S3871 [1MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3871 [1MY], S4146, S4193, S4194, S4196 [8MY]

Bandelier National Monument: modify boundary (S. 1132), S8597 [31JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1871 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8403 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8403 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6084 [23JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6419 [26JN], S6684, S6708 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4735 [20MY], S4937, S4995 [22MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, S2503 [19MR], S2811, S2812 [8AP], S3240 [16AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3569 [24AP]

Children and youth: increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4735 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S7625, S7628 [17JY]

Christiansen, Mary Jean and Andrew: New Mexico Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification, S9245 [12SE]

Congress: funding for program of studies relative to science and technology issues, S7593 [16JY]

Contracts: competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements, S7746, S7747 [21JY], S7786 [22JY]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba and compassionate travel, S7535 [16JY], S7623, S7624 [17JY]

———restore visiting rights to U.S. citizens and residents, S7534 [16JY]

de Castro, Kimberly: New Mexico Exporter of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY]

De La Paz, Armando: New Mexico Prime Contractor of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6882, S6883 [7JY], S6970 [8JY], S7179, S7180, S7181, S7186, S7187 [10JY], S7233, S7235, S7269 [11JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), unanimous-consent agreement, S7183 [10JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11826 [6NO]

———Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative funding, S4194 [8MY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6882, S6883 [7JY]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S11430 [30OC]

———Dual-Use Applications Program funding, S4193 [8MY]

———increase Navy and Air Force flying hours funding through reductions in Space-Based Laser Program funding, S7179, S7180, S7181, S7186 [10JY], S7233 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, S8779 [4SE], S8916 [8SE], S9102, S9107 [11SE], S11246 [28OC], S12089 [8NO]

———national testing standards (S. 1263), S10479 [7OC]

———Office of Tribal Colleges and Universities funding, S9113 [11SE]

Dept. of Energy: community assistance payments to Los Alamos County, NM, S7235 [11JY]

———Hispanic Outreach Initiative participation in national security activities, S7187 [10JY]

———nuclear weapons stockpile management funding, S7470 [15JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5925 [18JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9473 [17SE], S9588, S9589 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7746, S7747 [21JY], S7786 [22JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8017, S8082 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), S11246 [28OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12089 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8779, S8810 [4SE], S8916 [8SE], S8964 [9SE], S9102, S9107, S9113, S9195 [11SE], S9244 [12SE]

Education: direct funding to local educational agencies, S9244 [12SE]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1484), S12155 [8NO]

———increase participation in advanced placement courses (S. 748), S4593 [15MY]

———national policy to improve system, S991, S992 [5FE], S1816 [3MR]

———national policy to improve system (S. 12), S666 [22JA]

———provide for teacher technology training (S. 839), S5353 [5JN], S12533 [13NO]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4937 [22MY]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S8964 [9SE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S5285 [4JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7470 [15JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), S12657 [13NO]

FCC: Universal Services Fund implementation, S4082 [7MY]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S8655 [2SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7521, S7534, S7535, S7578 [16JY], S7623, S7624, S7625, S7628 [17JY]

Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (S. 1210), S9887 [24SE]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (S. 1095), S8535 [31JY]

Hazardous substances: designate alternative nuclear waste disposal site if Yucca Mountain, NV, proves to be unusable, S3086-S3090, S3095 [14AP]

———designate certain interim nuclear waste sites, S2992, S2994, S2995 [10AP]

———designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, S2992 [10AP], S3136 [15AP]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2161 [12MR], S2992, S2994, S2995 [10AP], S3086, S3095 [14AP], S3136 [15AP]

Hispanic Cultural Center: Performing Arts Center funding, S8508 [31JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: include teaching of braille, S9301 [12SE]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4405 [14MY]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, S8810 [4SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S8508 [31JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (S. 1019), S7593 [16JY]

Los Alamos, NM: assistance payments to school district relative to attracting staff to Los Alamos National Laboratory, S7269 [11JY]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6084 [23JN]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (S. 597), S3288 [16AP]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), unanimous-consent agreement, S2580, S2581 [20MR]

Murphy, Marie: privilege of the floor, S3136 [15AP]

National Bible Week: observance, S12481 [10NO]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (S. 231), S815 [29JA]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9473 [17SE]

Native Americans: improve Indian reservation roads and related transportation services (S. 437), S2278 [13MR]

New Mexico: conveyance of lands from Carson National Forest to El Rito, NM (S. 1469), S12138 [8NO]

———conveyance of lands from Santa Fe National Forest to Jemez Springs, NM (S. 1468), S12138 [8NO]

———tribute to Albuquerque Woman (publication) outstanding women businessowners, S3063 [10AP]

———tribute to small business advocates of the year award recipients, S5102 [23MY]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, S8017 [24JY]

Nonprofit organizations: registration with Dept. of Justice relative to foreign contributions, S8082 [24JY]

Pena, Federico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S2161 [12MR]

Pensions: improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (S. 957), S6360 [25JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10398 [6OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10398 [6OC]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 1276), S10656 [8OC]

Reasner, Dennis A.: New Mexico Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (S. 1305), S10954 [22OC]

Richardson, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., S1218 [11FE]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4146 [8MY]

———maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 1091), S8364 [30JY]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (S. 331), S1401 [13FE]

Russia: restrictions on religious organizations, S7521 [16JY]

Schindel, David: privilege of the floor, S5302 [5JN], S7988 [24JY], S12533 [13NO]

Schools: high school dropout prevention programs development (S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

Simon, Bob: privilege of the floor, S2963 [10AP], S4172 [8MY]

Simon, Robert M.: privilege of the floor, S7187 [10JY]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (S. 1095), S8535 [31JY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: provide alternative funding for facility development, operations, and program management activities, S9588, S9589 [18SE]

Subotnik, Rena: privilege of the floor, S10831 [20OC]

Taxation: rates, S6419 [26JN], S8403 [31JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts, S6684 [27JN]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 532), S2915 [9AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8130, S8131 [25JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3812 [30AP]

Reports

Increase in Medicare Eligibility Age Should Be Deleted From the Budget Reconciliation Bill: Association of Private Pension and Welfare Plans, S6087 [23JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations: McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S8365 [30JY]

Summaries

Maintenance of Public Roads Used by Schoolbuses Serving Certain Indian Reservations (S. 1091), S8365 [30JY]

Provide for Competition and Efficiency in Electric Power Industry (S. 1276), S10659 [8OC]

Texts of

S. 597, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act, S3288 [16AP]

S. 748, College Affordability and High Standards Act, S4594-S4596 [15MY]

S. 1091, maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations, S8364 [30JY]

S. 1132, Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act, S8597 [31JY]

S. 1276, provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry, S10657-S10659 [8OC]

S. 1468, conveyance of lands from Santa Fe National Forest to Jemez Springs, NM, S12138 [8NO]

S. 1469, conveyance of lands from Carson National Forest to El Rito, NM, S12138 [8NO]

S. 1484, Quality Teacher in Every Classroom Act, S12157-S12159 [8NO]

Tributes

Hinkle, Harry F., Jr., S1685 [26FE]

Landon, Susan, S10488 [7OC]

Shanker, Albert, S1817 [3MR]

Tombaugh, Clyde, S654 [22JA]

Tsongas, Paul E., S699 [28JA]

BINKLEY, KAI

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S8337 [30JY]

BINSTOCK, GREG

Remarks in Senate

YWCA: `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipient, S5378 [5JN]

BINSWANGER, JOHN K.

Remarks in Senate

Philadelphia, PA: Police Athletic League of Philadelphia 50th Anniversary Award recipient, S3297 [16AP]

BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons

Analyses

Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Act (S. 495), S3341 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S2646 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11192 [24OC]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10768 [12NO]

Kuwait: provide funding to veterans for research, diagnosis, treatment, and compensation for illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Res. 310), H10171 [6NO]

Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 189), H145 [9JA]

Lists

People's Republic of China's weapons proliferation record, E2117 [29OC]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, H10594-H10596 [12NO]

Policy Functions and Operational Roles of Federal Agencies To Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S151 [21JA], H236 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: GAO study on chemical warfare policies and adverse health effects, H4161 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S2658 [20MR], S3240 [16AP], S3312, S3313, S3315, S3320-S3343 [17AP], S3480 [23AP]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), unanimous-consent agreement, S3324 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: chemical and biological weapons research funding, S7739 [17JY]

———GAO study on chemical warfare policies and adverse health effects, S6039 [20JN]

———joint service core research program to develop a prototype hybrid integrated sensor array for chemical and biological point detection, S7405 [14JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (S. 1320), S11200-S11205 [24OC]

Iraq: eviction of U.S. members of U.N. weapons inspection teams and threats to surveillance planes, S12537, S12538 [13NO]

Research: restrictions on use of human test subjects in biological and chemical weapons research, S7262 [11JY]

Texts of

S. 495, Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Act, S2658-S2665 [20MR], S3327-S3334 [17AP]

S. 1320, Persian Gulf War Veterans Act, S11201-S11204 [24OC]

BIOMATERIALS ACCESS ASSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 364, 966), S1659 [26FE], S6496 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 364), S1672-S1676 [26FE], S6381 [25JN]

Enact (S. 966), S6499 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 364, provisions, S1673-S1675 [26FE]

S. 966, provisions, S6499-S6502 [26JN]

BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: George Bush, H5987 [29JY]

———Gerald R. Ford, H5987 [29JY]

———Jimmy Carter, H5987 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2183), H5986-H5990 [29JY], H7014, H7019, H7020 [9SE], H7123, H7125, H7183-H7193 [10SE], H7613 [23SE], H7820 [24SE], H8117, H8119, H8120 [29SE], H8980 [22OC], E1733 [11SE]

———unanimous-consent agreement, H8003 [26SE]

BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT

Addresses

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jerome Kohlberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10508 [8OC]

———Richard Rosenberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

———Thomas S. Murphy, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

Advertisements

Negative campaign advertisements: Citizens for Reform (organization), S10129 [29SE]

Amendments

Enact (S. 25), S10112, S10113, S10114, S10176, S10177, S10178 [29SE], S10434, S10436, S10438, S10439, S10440, S10442 [6OC], S10485, S10486 [7OC], S10661 [8OC]

Articles and editorials

And the Power of the Ballot, S10507 [8OC]

Beltway's Hale-Bopp, S10517 [8OC]

Beware So-Called Fixes, S10343 [6OC]

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

Campaign Finance—Fix It, S10507 [8OC]

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

First Amendment Is Not a Loophole—Protecting Free Expression in the Election Campaign Context, S10359-S10376 [6OC]

Here Come the Speech Police, S10121, S10150 [29SE]

Keep Campaign Reform Legal, S10341 [6OC]

Making Pols Into Crooks—Campaign-Finance ``Reform'' Criminalizes Politics and Deepens Public Cynicism, S10503 [8OC]

Media Too Quick To Buy Into Campaign Reform, S10502 [8OC]

Money Gag, S10342 [6OC]

Most Lobbyists Oppose McCain-Feingold Bill, S10379 [6OC]

Political Campaign Reforms, S10341 [6OC]

Political Money and Freedom of Speech, S10353-S10358 [6OC]

Republicans Get Some Very Bad News, S10380 [6OC]

Skirting the Real Scandal, S4135 [8MY]

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

Swing Senators, S10389 [6OC]

10 Big Lies About Campaign Finance, S10518 [8OC]

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

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

Vote Against McCain, Wait, Can I Say That?, S10504 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 25, 1197), S159 [21JA], S9637 [18SE]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Bob Chase, National Education Association, S10380 [6OC]

———David Keating, National Taxpayers Union, S10345 [6OC]

———George Bush, S10505 [8OC]

———Gerald R. Ford, S10506 [8OC]

———Heidi H. Stirrup, Christian Coalition, S10344 [6OC]

———Ira Glasser, Laura W. Murphy and Joel Gora, ACLU, S10510-S10512, S10513-S10515 [8OC]

———Jimmy Carter, S10505 [8OC]

———Joel Gora, ACLU, S10516 [8OC]

———Peggy J. Ellis, CATO Institute, S10344 [6OC]

———President Clinton, S9769 [23SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, S10104 [29SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, Brennan Center for Justice, S10001 [26SE]

———several former Members of Congress, S10506 [8OC]

Citizen group independent political expenditures: ACLU, S10023 [26SE]

Provisions: several Senators, S9160 [11SE]

Weekly Standard (publication) poll relative to campaign finance reform: Jim Nicholson, Republican National Committee, S10381 [6OC]

Lists

Campaign Reform Project Business Advisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

Democratic National Committee trustee events and membership requirements, S10129 [29SE]

Legislative examples of filling up the ``amendment tree'', S10114 [29SE]

Republican National Committee Gala Events Leadership Committee requirements, S10129 [29SE]

Memorandums

Republican Party Campaign Fundraising Prospects: Kevin Kellum, S10129 [29SE]

Motions

Enact (S. 25), S10113 [29SE], S10317 [3OC]

Press releases

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jay Linter, United Church of Christ, S10510 [8OC]

Reporters More Influential Than Campaign Cash? Most Americans Say Yes! Rasmussen Research (business), S10502 [8OC]

Questions and answers

Issue advocacy: ACLU, S10512 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 25), H8723 [8OC], E1926 [2OC], E1959 [7OC], E1972 [8OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, E2001 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 25), S384-S387 [21JA], S656 [22JA], S2077 [10MR], S3743 [28AP], S4134-S4136 [8MY], S8933 [8SE], S9159-S9162, S9165 [11SE], S9717-S9720 [19SE], S9990, S9994-S10026, S10097-S10100 [26SE], S10103-S10151 [29SE], S10204, S10208-S10211 [30SE], S10271, S10274-S10277, S10282-S10289 [1OC], S10317 [3OC], S10339-S10426 [6OC], S10450-S10456, S10462-S10473, S10490 [7OC], S10501-S10522 [8OC], S10719-S10733 [9OC], S10877-S10879 [21OC], S11012, S11013, S11171 [23OC], S11275 [28OC]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S9769-S9771 [23SE], S11421, S11422 [30OC]

Enact (S. 1197), S9654 [18SE]

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10726 [9OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10379, S10389-S10395-S10405, S10408 [6OC], S10450-S10454, S10464, S10467-S10473 [7OC], S10519 [8OC], S10724 [9OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10343, S10381, S10395, S10398-S10405, S10408-S10420 [6OC], S10455 [7OC], S10505, S10510 [8OC], S10726, S10729-S10731 [9OC]

Reports

Campaign Finance ``Reform'' Proposals—A First Amendment Analysis: Lillian R. BeVier, S10345-S10352 [6OC]

Schedules

President Clinton's trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX, S9995 [26SE]

Statements

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Albert M. Pennybacker, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, S10508 [8OC]

———Church Women United (organization), S10510 [8OC]

———Mark Pelavin, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S10510 [8OC]

———NETWORK (organization), S10508 [8OC]

———Senator Glenn, S10288 [1OC]

Studies

Broadcast Issue Advocacy Ads: Annenberg Public Policy Center, S10128 [29SE], S10416 [6OC]

Tables

Time spent on debate of S. 25, provisions, S10465 [7OC]

Testimonies

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Curtis Gans, Committee for the Study of the American Electorate, S10135 [29SE]

Texts of

S. 25, provisions, S656-S665 [22JA], S10106-S10112 [29SE]

S. 1197, provisions, S9655-S9659 [18SE]

Transcripts

President Clinton's Trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX: WTOP-Radio (Washington, DC), S9995 [26SE]

BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF MEDICARE

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 344), H150 [9JA]

BIRDS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (see H.R. 374), H151 [9JA]

Ecology and environment: comprehensive management strategy to save the tundra from depredation by the mid-continent lesser snow goose (see H. Con. Res. 175), H9558 [24OC]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see S. 1533; H.R. 741, 2863), S12575 [13NO], H523 [12FE], H10171 [6NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (see H.R. 2291), H6026 [29JY]

Messages

Protocol With Mexico Amending Convention for Protection of Migratory Birds: President Clinton, S9352 [15SE]

Press releases

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representatives Dingell and Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance: U.S. participation, H8552-H8556 [7OC]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, H4381 [25JN]

———improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (H.R. 374), E17 [7JA]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize, H8636, H8691 [8OC]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), E2208 [7NO]

———clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 741), E244 [12FE]

Magill, Ron: tribute to Harpy Eagle Project, E1485 [23JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (H.R. 2291), E1553 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, S7107, S7108 [9JY], S11816 [6NO]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (S. 1180), S9411-S9423 [16SE]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (S. 1533), S12590 [13NO]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S9352 [15SE]

Reports filed

Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Resolutions of ratification

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada, S10950 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico, S10949 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Statements

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representative Dingell, H8691 [8OC]

———Representative Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Texts of

S. 1180, Endangered Species Recovery Act, S9413-S9421 [16SE]

S. 1533, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act, S12591 [13NO]

BIRMELIN, CHARLES T.

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

BIRNBAUM, RHONDA

Remarks in House

Mary T. Norton Congressional Award: recipient, E1769 [16SE]

BIRTH CONTROL

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4517, S4537, S4614 [15MY], S4694, S4761 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1200 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8646, H8647 [8OC]

Articles and editorials

Abortion Coverup, S4529 [15MY]

Abortion Rights Advocate Says He Lied About Procedure, S4446 [14MY]

Clinton's Abortion Scam, H1197 [20MR]

Congress Can't Legislate Maternal Heroism, S4710 [20MY]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Daschle Bill May Not Ban Anything, S4552 [15MY]

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

88-Day-Old Girl Awaits the Expected Birth Today of Her Twin, S4530 [15MY]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Family Planning—Saving the World's Children, and Mothers, E1945 [7OC]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

In Detroit—Maida, Other Cardinals Urge Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions, S2203 [12MR]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion, H1223 [20MR]

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion—Abortion Rights Leader Urges End to ``Half Truths'', S4447 [14MY]

Needed—Family Planning Funds, S789 [29JA]

Partial Birth Abortion—The Art of Agreement, S1242 [11FE]

Partial-Birth Abortions, E1190 [11JN], E1195 [12JN]

Partial-Birth Betrayal—Democrats Seething as Activist Admits Lie, S4530 [15MY]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

Reasonable Compromise on Abortion, S4527 [15MY]

Response to Metropolitan Medical Associates Letter on Partial-Birth Abortions, H1216 [20MR]

Review and Outlook—The Facts on Partial-Birth Abortion, H1215 [20MR]

Saving the Mother? Nonsense, S4560 [15MY], H1222 [20MR]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

Viability and the Law, H1207 [20MR]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 13, 40), H155 [9JA], H285 [4FE]

———prohibit certain late-term abortions (see S. 481; H.R. 1032), S2552 [19MR], H948 [12MR]

———prohibit gender-based occurrences (see S. 44, 192), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6; H.R. 929, 1122), S158 [21JA], H766 [5MR], H1186 [19MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (see H. Res. 100), H1185 [19MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 262), H8632 [7OC]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (see H.R. 2570), H8160 [29SE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 743, 766; H.R. 2174), S4479 [14MY], S4748 [20MY], H5401 [16JY]

Families and domestic relations: develop, promote, and implement policies to stabilize U.S. population growth (see H. Con. Res. 154), H7600 [18SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

Public Health Service: permit family planning projects to offer adoption services (see S. 45, 187), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Women: protection of reproductive rights (see S. 1208; H.R. 2525), S9785 [23SE], H7729 [23SE]

Excerpts

Foreign Assistance Act, S1440 [24FE]

Letters

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Constitutional amendment on right to life: President Clinton, S1438 [24FE]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

Partial-birth abortions, H1218 [20MR]

———C. Everett Koop, S4565 [15MY]

———Debra R. Judelson, American Medical Women's Association, Inc., S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Geri Marullo, American Nurses Association, S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Laurence H. Tribe, S4570 [15MY]

———Metropolitan Medical Associates, H1216 [20MR]

———P. John Seward, AMA, S4670 [19MY]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S4549 [15MY]

———Ralph W. Hale, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4573 [15MY], S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Rolland C. Lowe, California Medical Association, S4711, S4714 [20MY]

———several law professors, S4706 [20MY]

———several women, S4711 [20MY]

Memorandums

Partial-Birth Abortions: Lake Research (business), H1212 [20MR]

Messages

Veto of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: President Clinton, H8891 [21OC]

Motions

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1227, H1229 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8649 [8OC]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

Papers

Dilation and Extraction for Late Second Trimester Abortions: Martin Haskell, S4563 [15MY]

Press releases

Partial-Birth Abortions: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H1207 [20MR]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S4561 [15MY]

Questions and answers

Partial-birth abortions: Senator Abraham with Mary Campbell, S4535 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (H.J. Res. 13), E26 [7JA]

———misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, H8654-H8657 [8OC]

———performance at military medical facilities, H4056-H4063 [19JN]

———pro choice versus right to life, E2062 [23OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, H642 [26FE], H691 [27FE], H1075 [18MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H1229, H1230 [20MR], H8649-H8663 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 929), E455 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1115, H1159, H1164 [19MR], H1190, H1191, H1202-H1231 [20MR], H2936 [20MY], H3724 [12JN], E571 [21MR], E585 [8AP], E996 [21MY], E1190 [11JN], E1195 [12JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1192-H1202 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8640-H8649 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), motion to recommit, H1227-H1230 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8649, H8662-H8663, H8701 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, H8892 [21OC], H9853 [31OC]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (H.R. 411), E82 [9JA]

Alabama: tribute to McGill-Toolen Pro-Life Club for participation in March for Life demonstration, E413 [6MR]

Children and youth: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7053-H7080 [9SE], E1723 [10SE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10139-H10148 [6NO]

Correctional institutions: removal of restrictions on funding for abortions, H7815-H7817 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1858 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense: funding for studies relative to condoms, H2258 [7MY]

Families and domestic relations: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

Federal employees: prohibit funding for training sessions relative to condom use, sexual activities, and drug use, E1831 [24SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481-H3495 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, S1654, S1656 [26FE], S1775 [27FE]

———performance at military medical facilities, S7153-S7160 [10JY]

———pro choice versus right to life, S584 [22JA]

———procedures for determining a physician's conduct relative to preforming a partial-birth abortion, S4694 [20MY]

———prohibit gender-based occurrences (S. 44), S406 [21JA]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1242 [11FE], S1654, S1655, S1656 [26FE], S1775 [27FE], S1813 [3MR], S2202 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S2632-S2634, S2739 [20MR], S2758 [21MR], S4383-S4389 [13MY], S4431-S4451, S4504 [14MY], S4515-S4575, S4582-S4586 [15MY], S4661 [16MY], S4664, S4668, S4670-S4672, S4686 [19MY], S4694-S4716 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), unanimous-consent agreement, S4461 [14MY], S4557 [15MY], S4691 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 6), S124, S234 [21JA], S772 [28JA], S1936, S1937 [5MR], S2028 [6MR]

———violence at abortion and family planning clinics, S584 [22JA]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (S. 743), S4487, S4488 [14MY]

District of Columbia: use of local revenues to fund full reproductive health services for women, S12511 [12NO]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

———population planning activities funding, S789 [29JA]

National Right to Life Committee, Inc.: tribute to Michigan affiliates, S10714 [8OC]

———tribute to Michigan and Livingston County, MI, chapters, S10094 [26SE]

Public Health Service: permit family planning projects to offer adoption services (S. 45), S406 [21JA]

Santorum, Senator: tribute to efforts relative to ban on partial-birth abortions, S1242 [11FE]

Women: protection of reproductive rights (S. 1208), S9791 [23SE]

Reports

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H542 [13FE]

Partial-Birth Abortions: AMA, S4574 [15MY]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H543 [13FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 100) (H. Rept. 105-32), H1185 [19MR]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-312), H8632 [7OC]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 929) (H. Rept. 105-24), H1039 [17MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1227 [20MR]

Statements

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

Partial-Birth Abortions: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4443 [14MY], S4573 [15MY], S4708 [20MY]

———American Medical Women's Association, Inc., E996 [21MY]

———Senator Frist, S4670 [19MY]

Right to Life: Sonni Biundo, E2062 [23OC]

Testimonies

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China: Chen Yun Fei, H10144 [6NO]

———Hu Shuye, H10145 [6NO]

———Li Bao Yu, H10145 [6NO]

———Weng Kang Di, H10144 [6NO]

Partial-Birth Abortions: Curtis Cook, Michigan State University, S4686 [19MY]

———Norig Ellison, S4535 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 100, consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1192 [20MR]

H. Res. 262, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H8640 [8OC]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1202 [20MR]

H.R. 2570, Forced Abortion Condemnation Act, H10139 [6NO]

S. 6, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S234 [21JA]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

S. 1208, Family Planning and Choice Protection Act, S9792-S9795 [23SE]

BIRTH DEFECTS PREVENTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 419), S5584, S5628 [12JN]

Articles and editorials

Few Women Take Folic Acid To Prepare for Pregnancy, S5587 [12JN]

More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, S5586 [12JN]

More Women Know Vitamin Can Prevent Serious Birth Defects, But Few Are Taking It, March of Dimes Survey Finds, S5586 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 419), S2129-S2131 [11MR], S5468, S5469, S5472, S5477-S5480 [10JN], S5502, S5546 [11JN], S5584-S5589 [12JN], S10870 [21OC]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

Texts of

S. 419, provisions, S2131 [11MR]

BISGAARD, WES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1144 [5JN]

BISHOP, CHARLES A. (BILL)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S924 [4FE]

BISHOP, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia)

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H789 [6MR]

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Conferee: S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H. Res. 56), H669 [26FE]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H6706 [31JY]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8437 [6OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1338 [8AP]

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

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H2255 [6MY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H3568 [5JN]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H8054 [26SE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H9502 [23OC]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H8634 [7OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 45), H154 [9JA], H890 [11MR]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

Business and industry: require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H9801 [30OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H7528 [17SE]

Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 335), H2156 [1MY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5177 [11JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H2785 [15MY]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H7730 [23SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H8834 [9OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H8300 [1OC]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1989 [29AP]

Drugs: penalties relative to gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride (see H.R. 1530), H2168 [5MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H7730 [23SE]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6407 [30JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2091 [30AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

———granting of additional points to the passing grades of welfare recipients' competitive service examinations (see H.R. 1066), H1262 [20MR]

———make percentage limitations on contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan comparable to dollar amount limitations on elective deferrals (see H.R. 2526), H8929 [21OC]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1441 [10AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H4836 [26JN]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H7263 [11SE]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H7119 [9SE]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H348 [5FE]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H6963 [5SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H10956 [13NO]

Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H7728 [23SE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H5177 [11JY]

Health: expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H7600 [18SE]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H10956 [13NO]

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

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H2091 [30AP]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2091 [30AP]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H7008 [8SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

House of Representatives: transition for new Members (see H.R. 3053), H10954 [13NO]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H1892 [24AP]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H6715 [1AU]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2540), H10768 [12NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H7365 [16SE]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H9502 [23OC]

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

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2488 [12MY]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 785), H587 [13FE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (see H.R. 1484), H1988 [29AP]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H8265 [30SE]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10768 [12NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9865 [31OC]

Medal of Honor: issue commemorative postage stamp in recognition of recipients (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10955 [13NO]

Medicaid: coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists (see H.R. 1354), H2255 [6MY]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1989 [29AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H804 [6MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1989 [29AP]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 1248), H2446 [8MY]

———improve quality and cost-effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 1101), H2254 [6MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1018 [13MR]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H2157 [1MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H2156 [1MY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1019 [13MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H10956 [13NO]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 2579), H8264 [30SE]

———amend, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2579), H8834 [9OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H889 [11MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2777), H9800 [30OC]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H2680 [14MY]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 55), H805 [6MR]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1392 [9AP]

Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 674), H525 [12FE]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H4647 [25JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2875 [16MY]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1289 [21MR]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see H.R. 613), H347 [5FE]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H10956 [13NO]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1261 [20MR]

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

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H2590 [13MY]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H3070 [20MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H1187 [19MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1018 [13MR]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H948 [12MR]

Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H10956 [13NO]

———allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H7730 [23SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H286 [4FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1988 [29AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H2680 [14MY]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the public debt (see H.R. 1353), H1611 [16AP]

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

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1187 [19MR]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H349 [5FE]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H2157 [1MY]

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

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H285 [4FE]

Television: dissemination of indecent material on cable television (see H.R. 2892), H10957 [13NO]

———promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10769 [12NO]

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

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H669 [26FE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H6798 [3SE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H7365 [16SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H889 [11MR]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H8265 [30SE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H7008 [8SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H3213 [30MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (see H.R. 1714), H3201 [22MY]

Tobacco products: strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2017, 2034), H4338 [24JN], H4645 [25JN]

Remarks

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 56), H3826 [17JN]

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5696 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5696, H5711 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, E2043 [21OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2721 [15MY]

Army: School of the Americas funding, E1660 [4SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2990, H3027 [20MY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (H.R. 643), H7634 [23SE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4278 [24JN]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4197 [23JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5711 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4197 [23JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5368 [16JY]

Education: national policy to improve system, H6806 [4SE]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2291 [7MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3753 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), E1660 [4SE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4955 [9JY]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E956 [19MY]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9740 [30OC]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 29), H7641 [23SE]

Tobacco products: strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (H.R. 2017), H4230 [24JN]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (H.R. 2034), E2043 [21OC]

Veterans: extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1571 [16AP]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), E2212 [7NO]

WIC: funding, H2721 [15MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H6783 [3SE]

Resignations

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H795 [6MR]

Tributes

Aronson, Arnold, H868 [11MR]

Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H4627 [25JN]

Cader, Dennis, E956 [19MY]

Cash, Richard, E956 [19MY]

Dickey, Brett, E956 [19MY]

Hester, George, E956 [19MY]

Pimentel, Victor, E956 [19MY]

Potts, Durwin, E956 [19MY]

Shabazz, Betty, H6777 [3SE]

Smith, Scott, E956 [19MY]

BISHOP, SHANNON

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S10422 [6OC]

BISKUPIC, JOAN

Articles and editorials

Biggest Heart in the Building, E1542 [28JY]

BISMARCK, ND

Remarks in Senate

National Civic League: All-American City award recipient, S5939 [18JN]

BISSELL, MINA

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E673 [16AP]

BISSONETTE, MEGHAN

Essays

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up, E1090 [3JN]

BISTRIAN, PATRICK, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5939 [18JN]

BITTNER, JAMES AND MARGO

Remarks in House

New York State Junior Chamber of Commerce: Outstanding Young Farmers award recipients, E674 [16AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to James and Margo Bittner: Niagara County, NY, Legislature, E674 [16AP]

BIUNDO, SONNI

Statements

Right to Life, E2062 [23OC]

BIVENS, DON

Letters

Division of the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8060 [24JY]

BJS ELECTRONICS, INC.

Articles and editorials

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

BLACK, BAXTER

Commentaries

We Understand, S4686 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4686 [19MY]

BLACK, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2186 [7NO]

BLACK, GEORGE W., JR.

Reports filed

Nomination to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

BLACK, JESSA

Statements

Higher Education Student Financial Aid Programs, E1243 [18JN]

BLACK, NORMAN W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5811 [25JY], E1537 [28JY], E1593 [1AU]

BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY, AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2148 [30OC]

BLACK CAREER WOMEN (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S10179 [29SE]

BLACK ENTERPRISE (publication)

Articles and editorials

25 Years of Black Entrepreneurial Excellence, E1085-E1087 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: tribute to Marathon Men award recipients, E1084 [3JN]

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, H422-H445 [11FE], H576-H581 [13FE], E227, E229, E231 [12FE], E266, E274, E285 [13FE], E297, E303 [25FE], E324 [26FE], E449 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S1581 [25FE]

BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Health: pneumoconiosis claims (see H.R. 252), H147 [9JA]

Improve (see H.R. 609), H347 [5FE]

Letters

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: Jere W. Glover, SBA, E1742 [11SE]

———Jerome J. Shestack, ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Labor: Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes, E1741 [11SE]

Health: pneumoconiosis claims (H.R. 252), E20 [7JA]

Resolutions by organizations

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: ABA, E1743 [11SE]

BLACK PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Bullock, Steve D.: Black Professionals Association Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E235 [12FE]

BLACK WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT (organization)

Remarks in House

Volunteer workers: tribute to award recipients, E1135 [5JN]

BLACKS see African Americans

BLACKWELDER, BRENT

Letters

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act, S1986 [5MR]

BLACKWELL, J. KENNETH

Addresses

Climate Treaty—The Right Answer to the Wrong Question, E2359 [13NO]

BLACKWELL, KENNETH

Articles and editorials

Balanced Budget Amendment Timing, E347 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), E347 [27FE]

BLACKWELL, LAWRENCE

Bills and resolutions

Lawrence Blackwell Memorial Bridge: designate (see H.R. 2010), H4221 [23JN]

BLAGG, JAMES W.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

BLAGOJEVICH, ROD R. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7466, H7529 [17SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H3203 [22MY]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7729 [23SE]

Agriculture: humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H5021 [9JY]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H3924 [18JN]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H2590 [13MY]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H3720 [11JN]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1262 [20MR]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2883 [19MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5297 [15JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 120, 134), H6406 [30JY], H6707 [31JY]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H5826 [25JY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H4647 [25JN]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H7830 [24SE]

Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H3274 [3JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H8320 [2OC]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H4647 [25JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H1112 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H10768 [12NO]

Diseases: ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H5297 [15JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H3568 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H8438 [6OC]

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

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H2091 [30AP]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H9615 [28OC]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2156 [1MY]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1823), H8633 [7OC]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1909 [28AP]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H10172 [6NO]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1989 [29AP]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H3660 [10JN]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2769, 2935), H9729 [29OC], H10419 [8NO]

———improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H1795 [23AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H2590 [13MY]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (see H.R. 1264), H4836 [26JN]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H1018 [13MR]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H8265 [30SE]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]

Hazardous substances: prohibit the location of solid and hazardous waste facilities near residential, day care, church, and school properties (see H.R. 843), H668 [26FE]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H7600 [18SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1018 [13MR]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H1289 [21MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2351 [7MY]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6918 [4SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H9730 [29OC]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H4836 [26JN]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H9801 [30OC]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see H.R. 2635), H9615 [28OC]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (see H.R. 1042), H1440 [10AP]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H8834 [9OC]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 662), H3213 [30MY]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H3476 [4JN]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1892 [24AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3660 [10JN]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H2590 [13MY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (see H. Res. 281), H9558 [24OC]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3204 [22MY]

Mother Teresa: condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1392 [9AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H4086 [19JN]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

———impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H7830 [24SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see H.R. 2407), H6917 [4SE]

Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H8633 [7OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183, 2199, 2777), H5485, H5486 [17JY], H9800 [30OC]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8834 [9OC]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1367), H4647 [25JN]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 650), H1988 [29AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H5021 [9JY]

Roads and highways: funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (see H.R. 1657), H2874 [16MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H6707 [31JY]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2255 [6MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1261 [20MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H453 [11FE]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2874 [16MY]

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

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 69), H1440 [10AP]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 324), H1392 [9AP]

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

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H1186 [19MR]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H1707 [17AP]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H1040 [17MR]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H524 [12FE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H9502 [23OC]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385), H6963 [5SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H8834 [9OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H6798 [3SE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H6962 [5SE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H3924 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: establish or expand existing community prosecution programs (see H.R. 863), H699 [27FE]

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9799 [30OC]

Firearms: prohibit possession by minors (see H.R. 1473), H1988 [29AP]

———require check for domestic abuse restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H9799 [30OC]

Middle East: express concern for the plight of Assyrians (see H. Res. 332), H10955 [13NO]

Remarks

Aviation: bilateral aviation agreement with Japan relative to market and airline access restrictions, H7500 [17SE]

BATF: Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative funding, H7466 [17SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H5028 [10JY], H5670 [24JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6621 [31JY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Madonna High School Family Fest, E1525 [25JY]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H677 [27FE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H8894 [21OC]

———relocation of Lake Michigan helicopter rescue unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI, H8894 [21OC], E2039 [21OC]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H1381 [9AP], H4096 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4096 [20JN]

Congress: national agenda, H2011 [30AP]

Crime: enlist help of prosecutors in neighborhood crime prevention, H528 [13FE], H632 [26FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2261 [7MY], H2355, H2370 [8MY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (H. Con. Res. 81), E1477 [22JY], E1480 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: drug interdiction and counterdrug activities, H4378 [25JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7466 [17SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9650 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7737 [24SE]

Education: direct funding to local educational agencies, H7737 [24SE]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, H8636 [8OC]

———student financial aid programs, H598 [25FE]

Firearms: prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (H.R. 1264), H4920 [9JY]

———prohibit possession by minors, H772 [6MR], H1396 [10AP], H1548 [16AP]

———prohibit possession by minors (H.R. 1473), H2097 [1MY]

Floods: disaster assistance to Poland, E1522 [25JY]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1089 [18MR]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9650 [29OC]

Libraries: replace outdated books in public school libraries, H5408 [17JY]

Mele, Ann: Elmwood Park, IL, Maroons Soccer Club Woman of the Year award recipient, E563 [21MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H1381 [9AP], H8167 [30SE]

Saviano, Angelo (Skip): Elmwood Park, IL, Maroons Soccer Club Man of the Year award recipient, E563 [21MR]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H5670 [24JY]

———child tax credit, H6621 [31JY]

———rates, H5028 [10JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H6621 [31JY]

Tributes

Bonaparte, A. Jason, E1317 [25JN]

Oremus, John W. (Jack), E1702 [9SE]

Tesla, Nikola, E1307 [24JN]

BLAIR, JEFFREY S.

Appointments

National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, H1002 [13MR]

BLAIR, SHYLA

Statements

Same Sex Marriage, E1237 [17JN]

BLAIR, TONY (Prime Minister, United Kingdom)

Articles and editorials

Blair Scolds British Workless Class in Outline of Welfare Plan, E1355 [27JN]

BLAIS, TIM

Statements

Balancing the Federal Budget, E1107 [4JN]

BLAKE-KREBS, BARBARA

Letters

Parkinson's disease research programs, S2918 [9AP]

BLAKEMORE, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1773 [23AP]

BLANKENBURG, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E585 [8AP], E627 [10AP]

BLAUSTEIN, ARTHUR I.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Council on the Humanities: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2413 [18MR]

BLAZONCZYK, EDDIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1343 [27JN]

BLEDSOE, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2285 [9NO]

BLEDSOE, RAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2278 [9NO]

BLENHEIM, NY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1394 [10JY]

BLEVINS, JOHN P.

Articles and editorials

Big Blue Dream Comes True for Town and Talented Teen, S1844-S1846 [3MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1844 [3MR]

BLEVINS, VIVIAN B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1309 [24JN]

BLEWITT, THOMAS M.

Remarks in House

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization): W. Francis Swingle Irishman of the Year award recipient, E486 [17MR]

BLILEY, TOM (a Representative from Virginia)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, H8978 [22OC]

North Atlantic Assembly, H3171 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H9039 [22OC]

Armed Forces: award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 665), H3169 [21MY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H4914 [8JY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H7365 [16SE]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5177 [11JY]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H3274 [3JN]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H244 [21JA]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1893 [24AP]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H5570 [22JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H4913 [8JY]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1261 [20MR]

Dept. of Education: suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6919 [4SE]

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

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H3566 [5JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H768 [5MR]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H8834 [9OC]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H1542 [15AP]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H10768 [12NO]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H804 [6MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5177 [11JY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H9614 [28OC]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1262 [20MR]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H8438 [6OC]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3274 [3JN]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H7008 [8SE]

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

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H8439 [6OC]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H804 [6MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H889 [11MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H2091 [30AP]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H7830 [24SE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H7263 [11SE]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H10956 [13NO]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H7119 [9SE]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H8054 [26SE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H9502 [23OC]

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

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10957 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H245 [21JA]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H5132 [10JY]

Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226, 227), H7262, H7263 [11SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H8833 [9OC]

———recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H8834 [9OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1162), H1258 [20MR]

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

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H8438 [6OC]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H9615 [28OC]

SEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1262), H1391 [9AP]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H1016 [13MR]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H7263 [11SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Surplus Government property: transfer of surplus real and personal property to nonprofit organizations for housing and other uses (see H.R. 1004), H1892 [24AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H7730 [23SE]

———authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (see H.R. 2189), H9039 [22OC]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1612 [16AP]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H3204 [22MY]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3660 [10JN]

———eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 961), H4132 [20JN]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H2680 [14MY]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195), H1339 [8AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1262 [20MR]

———limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (see H.R. 531), H3804 [16JN]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H7199 [10SE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 869), H6798 [3SE]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H8833 [9OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H7911 [25SE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1892 [24AP]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1026), H1392 [9AP]

———treatment of draft cider (see H.R. 159), H1892 [24AP]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6798 [3SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H1795 [23AP]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H7911 [25SE]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H7365 [16SE]

———eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H6916 [4SE]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4339 [24JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H5297 [15JY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H3070 [20MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H2785 [15MY]

Women: tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Commerce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 74), H628 [25FE]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 196), H10955 [13NO]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (see H.R. 2840), H10170 [6NO]

Pires Soares, Maria Dos Anjos: relief (see H.R. 2569), H8054 [26SE]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (see H.J. Res. 84), H4338 [24JN]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H3796 [12JN]

Cost Estimates

National Securities Markets Improvement Act (S. 410): CBO, E613 [9AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1911 [29AP]

Letters

Allow Bell Operating Cos. entry into long distance service: by, S7289 [11JY], S7681 [17JY]

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: by, H9607 [28OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: by, H3123 [21MY]

NASA appropriations: by, Committee on Commerce (House), H1825 [24AP]

Regulatory Right-to-Know Act: Matt Kibbe, Citizens for a Sound Economy (organization), E2201 [7NO]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, E2201 [7NO]

Motions

FDA: modernize (S. 830), H8500 [7OC]

Papers

NATO in the 21st Century: by, E2026 [21OC]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, H1915 [29AP]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4228 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6643 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4228 [24JN], H4569 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6329 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to recommit, H4604 [25JN]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H4604 [25JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1397, H1399, H1405 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), E1310 [24JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9607 [28OC]

———sale of emission reduction credits by military facilities relative to the Clean Air Act, H9607 [28OC]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (S. 1354), H10807, H10808 [13NO]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8474, H8479 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), H8482 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), insert language of H.R. 1411 in lieu, H8500 [7OC]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (H.R. 2840), E2201 [7NO]

Hanover County, VA: tribute to public school system for receiving the U.S. Senate Award for Continuing Excellence, E2276 [9NO]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), H8872 [21OC]

Library of Congress: authorize acquisition of certain real property (H.R. 2979), H10639 [12NO]

Medicare: reform, H4569 [25JN]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1825 [24AP]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (S. 410), E613 [9AP]

Naval Petroleum Oil Shale Reserve: exploration, development, and production, E1310 [24JN]

SEC: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1262), H8085 [29SE]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (H.J. Res. 84), E1303 [24JN]

Taxation: rates, H4228 [24JN], H6643 [31JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4130 [20JN]

Tribute, E2025 [21OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 104-882), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Civilian Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H3658 [10JN]

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

Distribution of Funds to States for EPA Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 688) (H. Rept. 105-58), H1703 [17AP]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2472) (H. Rept. 105-275), H8054 [26SE]

EPA Appropriations for Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H4833 [26JN]

Extend Term of Appointment of Certain Members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1001) (H. Rept. 105-49), H1456 [14AP]

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Iowa: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2165) (H. Rept. 105-273), H8053 [26SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in New York: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 105-122), H3578 [7JN]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1184) (H. Rept. 105-123), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1217) (H. Rept. 105-124), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 651) (H. Rept. 105-12), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 652) (H. Rept. 105-13), H887 [11MR]

Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2469) (H. Rept. 105-306), H8437 [6OC]

Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2018) (H. Rept. 105-165), H4912 [8JY]

Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1710) (H. Rept. 105-307), H8437 [6OC]

National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1839) (H. Rept. 105-285), H8264 [30SE]

Nuclear Waste Disposal: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1270) (H. Rept. 105-290), H8299 [1OC]

Nursing Home Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 968) (H. Rept. 105-23), H1110 [18MR]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, or Mercy Killing: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1003) (H. Rept. 105-46), H1337 [8AP]

SEC Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1262) (H. Rept. 105-274), H8054 [26SE]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-181), H5296 [15JY]

Rules

Committee on Commerce (House), H368-H374 [6FE]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California and the District of Columbia, H8121 [29SE]

Tributes

Dombalis, Constantine N., H8843 [21OC]

BLIND see Disabled

BLITCH, PIERCE, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2016 [6MR]

BLIX, HANS

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Con. Res. 45), S8262 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Con. Res. 45), S8277 [29JY], S9435 [16SE]

Reports filed

Tribute to Hans Blix: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 45), S8358 [30JY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 45, tribute, S8277 [29JY], S9435 [16SE]

BLOCK, LARRY

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S994 [5FE]

BLOCK, RUTH

Remarks in House

American Jewish Committee: Community Service Award recipient, E1223 [17JN]

BLOCK, SHERMAN

Letters

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge, S4423 [14MY]

BLONSKI, ROBERT J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1080 [3JN]

BLOOD DONORS see Health

BLOOM, CHUCK

Articles and editorials

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

BLOOMBERG, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

American Jewish Committee: Herbert Lehman Award recipient, E952 [19MY]

BLOOMFIELD, PA

Remarks in House

Bloomfield Citizens Council Award: recipients, E759 [28AP]

BLOOMFIELD, RANDALL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E55 [7JA]

BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY (organization)

Remarks in House

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipient, E759 [28AP]

BLOOMFIELD LIEDERTAFEL SINGING SOCIETY (organization)

Remarks in House

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipient, E759 [28AP]

BLOOMHORST, KENNEDY

Remarks in House

EPA: tribute for creation of symbol, E2311 [10NO]

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Remarks in House

St. John's Lutheran Church: anniversary, E857 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Racial relations: tribute to ``Not in Our Town'' Program, S6383 [25JN]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN

Articles and editorials

Commission Honors Reporter, Historian for Service to Public, E1949 [7OC]

BLUE HAWAII (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1552), H2351 [7MY]

BLUE RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE LEAGUE

Letters

Nuclear waste disposal, S3104 [14AP]

BLUEGRASS UNLIMITED (publication)

Obituaries

Duffey, John H., E94 [9JA]

BLUESTONE, STANTON J.

Remarks in House

American Jewish Committee: Institute of Human Relations award recipient, E2244 [8NO]

BLUM, MARIE

Remarks in Senate

National Industries for the Blind: Private Sector Employee of the Year award recipient, S8834 [4SE]

BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon)

Articles and editorials

Fans May Get Chance To Invest in Baseball Teams, Michael J. Volpe, Universal Press Syndicate (news service), E1570 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H7911 [25SE]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H1187 [19MR]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H950 [12MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H7830 [24SE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H7830 [24SE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H7365 [16SE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H9800 [30OC]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H725 [4MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon (see H.R. 1400), H1706 [17AP]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5917 [28JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H10172 [6NO]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H10172 [6NO]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H8438 [6OC]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H8633 [7OC]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H2091 [30AP]

Columbia River: designate Hanford Reach area as component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1477), H1988 [29AP]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H7830 [24SE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 1748), H7263 [11SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5132 [10JY]

Congress: compile and make available to the public the names of candidates for election who agree to conduct campaigns in accordance with a Code of Election Ethics (see H. Con. Res. 160), H10957 [13NO]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1543 [15AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H6918 [4SE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H8320 [2OC]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H4913 [8JY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H5132 [10JY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H4836 [26JN]

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

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H585 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H3797 [12JN]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H4087 [19JN]

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

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

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

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H10172 [6NO]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H3070 [20MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H8161 [29SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H2680 [14MY]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H7528 [17SE]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see H.R. 949), H1340 [8AP]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H7528 [17SE]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H1795 [23AP]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8929 [21OC]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H1611 [16AP]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Housing: promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (see H.R. 896), H2169 [5MY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H7730 [23SE]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8727 [8OC]

———establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 203), H702 [27FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H3203 [22MY]

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

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H6798 [3SE]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 21), H628 [25FE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H2446 [8MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H4339 [24JN]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H5177 [11JY]

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

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 600, 1366, 1776, 1777, 2183, 2199, 2777), H286 [4FE], H346 [5FE], H1704 [17AP], H3569 [5JN], H5485, H5486 [17JY], H9800 [30OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H3070 [20MY]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H2785 [15MY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H3204 [22MY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H4133 [20JN]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3070 [20MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1440 [10AP]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H5487 [17JY]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (see H.R. 173), H889 [11MR]

Taxation: eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H2351 [7MY]

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

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H2157 [1MY]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H3274 [3JN]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 1740), H3202 [22MY]

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

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H6707 [31JY]

———treatment of tax-exempt financing for professional sports facilities (see H.R. 721), H9800 [30OC]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 2120), H5020 [9JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5297 [15JY]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1989 [29AP]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 299), H1988 [29AP]

———participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H7528 [17SE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H7365 [16SE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H5401 [16JY]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3804 [16JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H3213 [30MY]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H3924 [18JN]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H142 [9JA]

Firearms: requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (see H.R. 814), H627 [25FE]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

———prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8054 [26SE]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H1338 [8AP]

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

Taxation: treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1682), H3069 [20MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1225 [20MR]

Architect of the Capitol: feasibility study for the installation of shower and locker facilities for congressional staff, H5879 [28JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4683 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6337 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2994 [20MY]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9621 [29OC]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H7758 [24SE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4250 [24JN]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H7213 [11SE]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8945 [22OC]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2315 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5111 [10JY], H5167 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9539 [24OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7907 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7758 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7213 [11SE]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (H.R. 108), E69 [7JA]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2286 [7MY]

Firearms: requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children, H5210 [15JY]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (H.R. 814), E299 [25FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3755 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6368 [30JY]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5111 [10JY]

Gingrich, Representative: resolution of ethics charges (H. Res. 31), H233 [21JA]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1089 [18MR]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (H. Res. 37), H291 [5FE], H849 [11MR]

———prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (H. Res. 247), H8059 [29SE], H8362 [6OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5210 [15JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5879 [28JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H506 [12FE]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H9539 [24OC]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5167 [11JY]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7907 [25SE]

OPIC: funding, H6368 [30JY]

Oregon: tribute to Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, E1271 [19JN]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (H.R. 1231), H1296 [8AP]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (H.R. 590), H252 [4FE], E169 [5FE], E1570 [31JY]

Taxation: treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (H.R. 878), H849 [11MR]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H7607 [23SE]

Votes: position on missed, H2696 [15MY], E2350 [13NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5824 [25JY]

Special order: granted, H886 [11MR], H7005 [8SE]

Resignations

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H774 [6MR]

Summaries

Eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (H.R. 590), E170 [5FE]

BLUMSTEIN, JAMES F.

Appointments

Advisory Committee on the Records of the Congress, S6724 [27JN]

BLUNT, ROY (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6941 [5SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H493 [12FE]

Appointments

National Historical Publications and Records Commission, H3199 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H5177 [11JY]

Aviation: provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (see H.R. 2748), H9613 [28OC]

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

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (see H.R. 1664), H3069 [20MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 7), H154 [9JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 113), H4339 [24JN]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5297 [15JY]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

China, People's Republic of: accession to the World Trade Organization and provide a remedy for inadequate trade benefits extended to the U.S. (see H.R. 1712), H8438 [6OC]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H4087 [19JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H7263 [11SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2785 [15MY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: prohibit use of Selective Service System information for recruitment purposes (see H.R. 2029), H4338 [24JN]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H3476 [4JN]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H3797 [12JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H5778 [24JY]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H7263 [11SE]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see H.R. 1577), H2445 [8MY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H2445 [8MY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9502 [23OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H7263 [11SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H2156 [1MY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H2590 [13MY]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H767 [5MR]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5664 [23JY]

FAA: reevaluate medical equipment and make a decision relative to automatic external defibrillators on aircraft (see H.R. 2843), H10170 [6NO]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1340 [8AP]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H5020 [9JY]

———review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H1439 [10AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 2002), H4132 [20JN]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H2874 [16MY]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2590 [13MY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8265 [30SE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H5570 [22JY]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H768 [5MR]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5296 [15JY]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H2590 [13MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9615 [28OC]

IRS: improve access and increase equity for taxpayers (see H.R. 2598), H8834 [9OC]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8633 [7OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1794 [23AP]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H2446 [8MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H2254 [6MY]

———install switches to deactivate air bags (see H.R. 1022), H7528 [17SE]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7528 [17SE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8300 [1OC]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H2680 [14MY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H5487 [17JY]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H2590 [13MY]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H5569 [22JY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1262 [20MR]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5132 [10JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H768 [5MR]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1909 [28AP]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H2351 [7MY]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H453 [11FE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H10172 [6NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H7730 [23SE], H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1391), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10171 [6NO]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H7730 [23SE]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of funeral trusts (see H.R. 479), H1892 [24AP]

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

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H6963 [5SE]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H1187 [19MR]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H2590 [13MY]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H8929 [21OC]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H804 [6MR]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3569 [5JN]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H2157 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

John Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 698), H522 [12FE]

John N. Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1254), H1391 [9AP]

Mark Twain National Forest: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 1779), H3475 [4JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 42), H348 [5FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H8635 [8OC]

Remarks

Babb, Donald J.: American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, E1945 [7OC]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4807 [26JN], H5307, H5387, H5389, H5391, H5392 [16JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6622 [31JY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H909 [12MR]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary, H7535 [18SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2319 [7MY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7338 [16SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5146 [11JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9644 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6941, H6946 [5SE], H6982 [8SE], H7130 [10SE], H7338 [16SE]

Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H. Res. 139), H9575 [28OC]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6941, H6946 [5SE], H6982 [8SE]

———vocational education funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7130 [10SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H8636 [8OC]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10117 [6NO]

Housing: allow public housing agencies to establish residency limits, H2275 [7MY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2275 [7MY]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9644 [29OC]

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10125 [6NO]

IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), H10108 [6NO]

John Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (H.R. 698), E235 [12FE]

John N. Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1254), H7288 [16SE]

Joplin, MO: tribute to Life-Choices Pregnancy Center, E1905 [2OC]

March for Jesus Day: observance, E922 [14MY]

Mark Twain National Forest: boundary adjustment (H.R. 1779), H8867, H8868 [21OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H493, H494 [12FE]

Missouri Home Education Week: observance, E749 [24AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5146 [11JY]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, H2179 [6MY]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9742 [30OC]

Southwest Missouri State University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1825 [23SE]

Springfield, MO: tribute to Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven motel, E1013 [22MY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (H.R. 2456), H8574 [7OC]

———definition of income levels impacted by proposed tax cuts, H5307 [16JY]

———rates, H4807 [26JN], H5307, H5387, H5389, H5391, H5392 [16JY], H6622 [31JY]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 2483), H7836 [25SE]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H4807 [26JN]

Votes: position on missed, H5699 [24JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3718 [11JN], H6025 [29JY]

Tributes

Hammons, John Q., E583 [8AP]

Knight, Norma, H2179 [6MY]

Reinkemeyer, Darlene, E1016 [22MY]

Scribner, Jay, H8449 [7OC]

Stark, Frank and Betty, E2138 [30OC]

Weidman, Donald V., E1197 [12JN]

Wheeler, Clarence R., E1413 [11JY]

B'NAI B'RITH related term(s) Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith

Remarks in Senate

Karmanos, Peter, Jr.: Detroit B'nai B'rith Foundation Great American Tradition Award recipient, S10819 [9OC]

BOARD FOR INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING

Remarks in Senate

Inspector General: establish office, S5761 [17JN]

BOATS see Ships and Vessels

BOBO, A. RUSSELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1792 [18SE]

BOCCI, JOE

Remarks in House

Daly City, CA: California Highway Patrol and California State Automobile Association 10851 Award recipient, E529 [20MR]

BOCHNEK, ARLYNE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2797 [7AP]

BODDIE, JAMES W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1632 [3SE]

BODE, DENISE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7892 [23JY]

BODENSTEIN, KARIANNE

Essays

Voice of Democracy, E590 [8AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E590 [8AP]

BODER, JIM

Articles and editorials

Rajotte Hits Tremendous Milestone, E1406 [11JY]

BODINE, BARBARA K.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S9881 [24SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of To Be Ambassador to Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

BOEHLERT, SHERWOOD L. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8956 [22OC]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2255 [6MY], H2296 [7MY]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H396 [10FE]

Conferee: S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

North Atlantic Assembly, H3171 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 1032), H1019 [13MR]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H8265 [30SE]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H6918 [4SE]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see H.R. 2436), H7730 [23SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H525 [12FE]

———establish a budget reserve account for emergencies (see H.R. 457), H1289 [21MR]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3865 [17JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963), H802 [6MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 2365), H6963 [5SE]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H4647 [25JN]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H5487 [17JY]

Courts: conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H5664 [23JY]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H1187 [19MR]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1795 [23AP]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H5778 [24JY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H4836 [26JN]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H7263 [11SE]

———increase milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2388), H7119 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H9614 [28OC]

———demonstration project to provide Medicare reimbursement to certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1357), H6918 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1077), H1018 [13MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1580), H2875 [16MY]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (see H.R. 1291), H1438 [10AP]

Disasters: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see H.R. 2446), H7199 [10SE]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H3204 [22MY]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2129), H5826 [25JY]

Drunken driving: national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H1019 [13MR]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H1456 [14AP]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H4646 [25JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 1572), H2445 [8MY]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 338), H150 [9JA]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H9558 [24OC]

FEC: require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1259 [20MR]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H1892 [24AP]

Firearms: permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10957 [13NO]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H3204 [22MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H3476 [4JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H3204 [22MY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7199 [10SE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3578 [7JN]

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

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H10421 [8NO]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H9039 [22OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H702 [27FE]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]

House Rules: amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H590 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H6963 [5SE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H9502 [23OC]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H7600 [18SE]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10957 [13NO]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H245 [21JA]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6026 [29JY]

Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 2201), H5487 [17JY]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H768 [5MR]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H949 [12MR]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H7263 [11SE]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H6918 [4SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226, 227), H7262, H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: install switches to deactivate air bags (see H.R. 1022), H888 [11MR]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7601 [18SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H5401 [16JY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H768 [5MR]

New York: waiver of certain health care provider tax provisions under Medicaid (see H.R. 2437), H7730 [23SE]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H802 [6MR]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H8727 [8OC]

Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 282), H1289 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H245 [21JA]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H2157 [1MY]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H803 [6MR]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H9559 [24OC]

Roads and highways: designate Interstate 86 from New York to Pennsylvania (see H.R. 2054), H4646 [25JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3274 [3JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1794 [23AP]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1339 [8AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (see H.R. 173), H949 [12MR]

Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H3796 [12JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1543 [15AP]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H1890 [24AP]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 1763), H3273 [3JN]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7729 [23SE]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H890 [11MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H1339 [8AP]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6703 [31JY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8834 [9OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H1018 [13MR]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H1262 [20MR]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H3568 [5JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H5487 [17JY]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 24), H812 [10MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes (see H. Con. Res. 126), H6919 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H724 [4MR]

CERCLA: Superfund Program reauthorization and reform (see H.R. 2727), H9501 [23OC]

Taxation: exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (see H.R. 1800), H3566 [5JN]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6656 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3063 [20MY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H7846 [25SE]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4933, H4934 [9JY]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8946, H8950, H8957, H8958, H8959, H8960 [22OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (H. Res. 271), H8940 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, H7846 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5107 [10JY], H5150 [11JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7884, H7892 [25SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8782 [9OC]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8782 [9OC]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), H7300, H7301 [16SE]

Economic Development Administration: funding, H7884 [25SE]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2284, H2296, H2302, H2303, H2304, H2311, H2313 [7MY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H533 [13FE]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5107 [10JY]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H3063 [20MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4954 [9JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H479 [12FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H8404, H8405 [6OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5150 [11JY]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7892 [25SE]

———pfiesteria piscicida research funding, H7892 [25SE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H5150 [11JY]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9742 [30OC]

Puerto Rico: waiver of EPA secondary treatment requirements for wastewater treatment facilities (H.R. 2207), H8088, H8089 [29SE]

Taxation: rates, H6656 [31JY]

Year of the Ocean: observance (H. Con. Res. 131), H8065 [29SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H6701 [31JY]

Tributes

Ashburn, Richie, H7112 [9SE]

Meagher, John K., E957 [19MY]

Simpson, Michael K., E2375 [13NO]

BOEHNER, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ohio)

Appointments

Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, H923 [12MR]

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2875 [16MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H287 [4FE]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H10768 [12NO]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H10172 [6NO]

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

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5177 [11JY]

———photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H2680 [14MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8833 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10957 [13NO]

———suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see H.R. 1577), H2445 [8MY]

Diseases: research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H3566 [5JN]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2129), H7281 [15SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1340 [8AP]

———provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7528 [17SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see H.R. 2535), H7830 [24SE]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3274 [3JN]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

Elections: provide candidates for Federal office free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 653), H393 [6FE]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H10768 [12NO]

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

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H285 [4FE]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 2627), H8929 [21OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5297 [15JY]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H8161 [29SE]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H9801 [30OC]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2332), H6799 [3SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H3477 [4JN]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H5177 [11JY]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1392 [9AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2351 [7MY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H6715 [1AU]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H9039 [22OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9501 [23OC]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Karl Bernal Post Office Building, Painesville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2766), H9729 [29OC]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10421 [8NO]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1892 [24AP]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

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

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

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1542 [15AP]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H4133 [20JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

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

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 62), H1441 [10AP]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3070 [20MY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

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

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1288 [21MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H725 [4MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H8438 [6OC]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H1611 [16AP]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 484), H349 [5FE]

———grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1262 [20MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H5401 [16JY]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H8834 [9OC]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H2090 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 12, 32), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA]

Congress: joint session for the State of the Union Message (see H. Con. Res. 9), H244 [21JA]

Corrections Calendar Office: establish (see H. Res. 7), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

Eagen, James M., III: election as Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 207), H6705 [31JY]

Education: increase student options for the consolidation of their student loan obligations (see H.R. 2518), H7729 [23SE]

House of Representatives: election of officers (see H. Res. 1), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

Surplus Government property: transfer of surplus real and personal property to nonprofit organizations for housing and other uses (see H.R. 1004), H887 [11MR]

Motions

Gingrich, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H3 [7JA]

Remarks

Armey, Representative: acknowledgement as majority leader, H7 [7JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2662, H2664 [14MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4656, H4680 [26JN], H5928 [29JY], E1332 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6633 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4578 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3175 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2949 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4246 [24JN]

CIA: release of information to Democratic National Committee relative to Latvian citizen, H1293 [8AP]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 12), H29 [7JA], H82 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), consideration (H. Res. 176), H4656 [26JN]

———joint session for the State of the Union Message (H. Con. Res. 9), H236 [21JA]

DeLay, Representative: acknowledgement as majority whip, H7 [7JA]

Dept. of Justice: investigation of interception of cellular phone conversations between Members of Congress, H1396 [10AP]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H3181 [22MY]

Eagen, James M., III: election as Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 207), H6669, H6671 [31JY]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8848 [21OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1117 [19MR]

Gingrich, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H2 [7JA]

———resolution of ethics charges, H80 [9JA]

Hershey, PA: bipartisan congressional conference, H893 [12MR]

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H7 [7JA]

———legislative program, H236 [21JA]

Medicare: reform, H2662 [14MY], H5928 [29JY]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, H2180 [6MY]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (H.R. 680), H1942 [29AP]

Ohio: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, E1834 [24SE]

Republican Conference: announcement of new members, H5306 [16JY]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1498 [15AP]

———rates, H2662, H2664 [14MY], H3725 [12JN], H3915 [18JN], H6633 [31JY], E1332 [26JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9062 [23OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), H3099 [21MY]

Votes: correction, E2200 [7NO]

———position on missed, H4120 [20JN]

WIC: funding, H2261 [7MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H89 [9JA]

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions: Bobby Todd, Eagle Printing Co., E1333 [26JN]

———Giovanni Coratola, Port of Italy (restaurant), E1333 [26JN]

———Jim J. Elmer, Jim J. Elmer Construction Co., E1333 [26JN]

———Paul Jost, Chandler Development Corp., E1333 [26JN]

———Susan Thomas, Best of Service and Sales International, Inc., E1332 [26JN]

Tributes

Faust, Gerry, H2180 [6MY]

Fitton, Richard J., E980 [20MY]

BOEING, CO.

Letters

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China, H4288 [24JN]

BOEING CO.

Articles and editorials

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

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

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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

Letters

Dept. of Defense distribution of contract financing payments, S11217 [27OC]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, H2877-H2881 [19MY]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5383 [16JY], H5410, H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5517-H5521 [22JY], H5992 [29JY], E1483, E1484 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, S7579 [16JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), S7873 [22JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 191, European Commission handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, H5517 [22JY]

S. Res. 108, handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger by the European Commission, S7609 [16JY]

BOGGS, LINDY (a former Representative from Louisiana)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H3072, H3073 [21MY]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S9883 [24SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the Holy See: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9883 [24SE]

Rollcalls

Rollcall of former Members of Congress, H3072 [21MY]

BOGSCH, ARPAD

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6917 [4SE]

BOHAN, ALEXIS

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania: tribute to ``Triumph & Tragedy in History'' essay participant, E1223 [17JN]

BOISE, ID

Articles and editorials

Lewiston Should Share the Motel Jobs With Boise, E1592 [1AU]

BOJAHIU, AGNES GONXHA see Mother Teresa

BOKOR, BRIAN

Essays

Competitors Should Raise Bar on Ethics, S2148 [11MR]

BOLAND, THOMAS A.

Remarks in House

Newark, NJ: anniversary of Essex Catholic High School, E2357 [13NO]

BOLES, BILLY J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E289 [13FE]

BOLGIANO, ANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E794 [30AP]

BOLIVAR, MO

Remarks in Senate

Southwest Baptist University: tribute to Leadership Training Institute for Youth, S5959 [19JN]

BOLIVIA, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Bolivian Folk Theater Festival: tribute, E1565 [31JY]

Independence: anniversary, E1565 [31JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Donna J. Hrinak To Be Ambassador to Bolivia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

BOMBINGS see Terrorism

BONAPARTE, A. JASON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1317 [25JN]

BONAPARTE, PHILIP M.

Remarks in House

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: tribute to Equal Opportunity Award recipient, E748 [24AP]

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. (a Senator from Missouri)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3993, S4018, S4030, S4033 [6MY], S4089, S4096 [7MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6372 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6373 [25JN], S6508, S6510 [26JN], S6694, S6774 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4844, S4904, S4905 [21MY], S4959, S4963, S4985, S5015 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6949 [7JY], S7105, S7125 [9JY], S7218 [10JY], S7236 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9555, S9660 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8101 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7830, S7845, S7871, S7872 [22JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5584, S5628 [12JN]

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

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11046 [23OC]

Analyses

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

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8312 [30JY]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8249 [29JY]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Army vs. the National Guard, Philip Gold, Washington (DC) Times, S5308 [5JN]

Bad Patent Bill, New York (NY) Times, S12640 [13NO]

Few Women Take Folic Acid To Prepare for Pregnancy, Steve Sternberg, USA Today, S5587 [12JN]

Memories of a Courageous Man, Joe A. May, Mexico (MO) Ledger, S2874 [9AP]

More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, Associated Press (News Service), S5586 [12JN]

More Women Know Vitamin Can Prevent Serious Birth Defects, But Few Are Taking It, March of Dimes Survey Finds, S5586 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see S. 485), S2646 [20MR]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S11880 [6NO]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs (see S. 1309), S10950 [22OC]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S3058 [10AP]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see S. 474), S9660 [18SE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3560 [23AP]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S7503 [15JY]

Correctional institutions: combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs (see S. 494), S2931 [9AP]

Crime: enhance punishment for telemarketing fraud (see S. 489), S9897 [24SE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224), S5875 [17JN]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S4286 [9MY]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

———provide for teacher technology training (see S. 839), S10898 [21OC]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328), S6191 [24JN]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S11206 [24OC]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (see S. 1227), S10055 [26SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 1195), S9636 [18SE]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S11206 [24OC]

Federal employees: use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S162 [21JA]

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (see S. 413), S2792 [7AP]

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

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S161 [21JA]

Health: revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 102), S8608 [31JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11365 [29OC]

IRS: congressional review of regulations increasing Federal revenue (see S. 831), S5341 [5JN]

———restructure (see S. 1096), S10809 [9OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S1383 [13FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S9636 [18SE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see S. 146), S1843 [3MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (see S. Con. Res. 31), S5342 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286), S1102 [6FE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4011 [6MY]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S10433 [6OC]

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

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S8733 [3SE]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (see S. 484), S2646 [20MR]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513), S2741 [21MR]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (see S. 462), S2416 [18MR]

Public works: provide for tax-exempt financing of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see S. 275), S1017 [5FE]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3456 [22AP]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see S. 838), S5341 [5JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Taxation: deductions for business use of the home (see S. 406), S1979 [5MR]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3117 [14AP]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622), S3419 [22AP]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (see S. 50), S5015 [22MY]

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

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105), S9019 [9SE]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S3456 [22AP]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see S. 1008), S9729 [19SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173), S9252 [12SE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335), S1382 [13FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S7965 [23JY]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S5595 [12JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S3349 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (see S. 975), S6727 [27JN]

Budget: treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 404), S1979 [5MR]

Committee on Small Business (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 40), S856 [30JA]

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

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1034), S7710 [17JY]

Education: use of disciplinary measures against students with disabilities (see S. 706), S3998 [6MY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (see S. 938), S6000 [19JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1519), S12461 [10NO]

John Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (see S. 595), S3269 [16AP]

Mark Twain National Forest: boundary adjustment (see S. 1109), S8532 [31JY]

Native Americans: reform application process for gaming compacts (see S. 962), S6358 [25JN]

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

Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see S. 368), S1734 [27FE]

Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see S. 912), S5694 [16JN]

Taxation: deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S2416 [18MR]

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

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10466 [7OC], S10731 [9OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC]

Descriptions

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

Explanations

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

Letters

Health insurance cost deductions of self-employed individuals relative to tax increases on tobacco products: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S6451 [26JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: National Governors Association, S11630 [4NO]

Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments: Douglas A. Ries, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, S4960 [22MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, S4960 [22MY]

———Randall L. O'Donnell, Kansas City Children's Mercy Hospital, S4961 [22MY]

———Ted W. Frey, St. Louis Children's Hospital, S4961 [22MY]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy: by, H2578 [13MY]

Omnibus Patent Act: H. Ross Perot, Reform Party of the U.S., S12640 [13NO]

———several Nobel laureates, S12639 [13NO]

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

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

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7841 [22JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10317 [3OC]

Questions and answers

Gaming Clarification Act (S. 962), S6366 [25JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4532 [15MY]

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11374, S11375 [29OC]

———food, animal, and plant genome research strategy, S11374, S11375 [29OC]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S608 [22JA]

Amtrak: funding, S6691 [27JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5471 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3986 [6MY], S4202 [8MY]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (S. 1334), S11350 [29OC]

———National Guard and Reserve components funding, S11809 [6NO]

Army: National Guard and Reserve components funding, S5308 [5JN]

Babb, Donald J.: American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education Trust Shirley Anne Munroe Leadership Development Award recipient, S10714 [8OC]

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (S. 975), S6728 [27JN]

Budget: balance, S3163 [15AP]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8471 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6429, S6447, S6450 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4959, S4962, S4986, S4991 [22MY]

———treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (S. 404), S1990 [5MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3648 [24AP]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs (S. 1309), S10961 [22OC]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S7139 [10JY]

———restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2511 [19MR]

Contracts: provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities, S8971 [9SE]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (S. 208), S730 [28JA]

Corp. for National and Community Service: America Reads initiative funding, S7832 [22JY]

Creve Coeur, MO: anniversary of St. Monica Catholic Church, S9906 [24SE]

Crime: establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), S7878 [22JY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S4307, S4309 [12MY]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S3339 [17AP]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3251 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7105 [9JY], S7139 [10JY], S7230, S7238 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11809 [6NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), unanimous-consent agreement, S7808 [22JY]

———tactical fighter aircraft programs funding, S7230 [11JY]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S7854 [22JY]

———Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program funding, S7849 [22JY]

———economic development intiative grants, S10745 [9OC]

———empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, S7832 [22JY]

———housing assistance programs, S7827 [22JY]

———low-income housing preservation funding, S7853 [22JY]

———Mark-to-Market Program reform, S10738 [9OC]

———Native American Housing Block Grant Program oversight, S10736 [9OC]

———Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regulatory authority over property insurance, S10743 [9OC]

———renewal of certain public housing contracts, S10739 [9OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9187 [11SE], S9625 [18SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: additions to list of radiogenic diseases, S7829 [22JY]

———Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation System and Veterans Integrated Services Network allocation of resources, S7836 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8778 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), S7857 [22JY], S10267 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10733, S10736, S10737, S10738, S10739, S10740, S10741, S10743, S10745, S10751 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10733 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7752, S7755, S7762, S7763, S7765 [21JY], S7803, S7808, S7824, S7825, S7827, S7829, S7832, S7836, S7838, S7840, S7841, S7842, S7845, S7846, S7848, S7849, S7850, S7853, S7854, S7856 [22JY]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, S4202 [8MY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. Res. 47), S936 [4FE]

Education: direct funding to local educational agencies, S9625 [18SE]

———early childhood development programs funding, S8778 [4SE]

———special education funding limits, S4307, S4309 [12MY]

———use of disciplinary measures against students with disabilities (S. 706), S4007 [6MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, S10221 [30SE]

EPA: airborne particulate matter research funding, S10741 [9OC]

———particulate matter research funding, S7846 [22JY]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (S. 1195), S9653 [18SE]

FEMA: allocation of funds for flood relief, S5471 [10JN]

———funding, S3986 [6MY]

———Predisaster Mitigation Program funding, S7832 [22JY]

Forest Service Organic Act: anniversary, S5301 [5JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1839 [3MR]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S2129-S2131 [11MR], S5472 [10JN], S5585, S5589 [12JN], S10870 [21OC]

———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (S. 938), S6000 [19JN]

Highway Trust Fund: deposit all Federal gasoline tax revenues, S4991 [22MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S9983 [25SE]

Horrigan, Sarah: privilege of the floor, S7753 [21JY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), S3986 [6MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4307, S4309 [12MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 858), S7780, S7783 [21JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: tribute to Members' and congressional and support services staff efforts, S12499 [10NO]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9994 [26SE]

———congressional review of regulations increasing Federal revenue (S. 831), S5343 [5JN]

Jackson, MS: economic development intiative grants, S10740 [9OC]

John Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (S. 595), S3286 [16AP]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Small Businesses of the Greater Kansas City area award recipients, S3230 [15AP]

———tribute to Truman Medical Center East, S5713 [16JN]

Lehigh County, PA: economic development intiative grants, S10740 [9OC]

March of Dimes (organization): observance of Campaign for Healthier Babies Month, S10870 [21OC]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments funding, S4959, S4962, S4986 [22MY]

Memorial Day: observance, S5149 [23MY]

Middle East: condemn certain actions by the Palestinian Authority, S5148 [23MY]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S5148 [23MY]

Missouri: observance of Home Education Week, S3127 [14AP]

———tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S4497 [14MY]

Moore, Marilyn: Missouri Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5271 [3JN]

NASA: funding, S7762, S7763 [21JY]

National Guard: establish position for Chief on Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7238 [11JY]

———funding for construction of readiness center in Macon, MO, S7105 [9JY]

Native Americans: movement of Eastern Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma into Missouri to establish a gambling casino, S9187 [11SE]

———reform application process for gaming compacts (S. 962), S6364 [25JN]

NSF: plant genome research funding, S7846 [22JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (S. 507), S12637-S12639 [13NO]

Point of order, S6691 [27JN]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (S. 484), S2649 [20MR]

Public housing: increase community controls relative to participating administrative entities, S10738, S10739 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, S10740 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (S. 513), S2751 [21MR], S7848 [22JY]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S2441 [18MR]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, S1684 [26FE]

Riverhead Corp.: tribute, S7850 [22JY]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, S11029-S11032 [23OC]

Rockingham County, NH: jail reimbursement funding, S7845 [22JY]

SBA: actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4618 [15MY]

———make Microloan Program permanent, S8971 [9SE]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), S8971, S8977, S8979 [9SE], S11516, S11522 [31OC]

Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (S. 368), S1734 [27FE]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (S. 838), S5352 [5JN]

Senate: legislative program, S7783 [21JY], S7878 [22JY]

Small business: define and assess contract bundling by Federal agencies, S8971 [9SE]

Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (S. 912), S5702 [16JN]

Southwest Missouri State University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, S10094 [26SE]

Space policy: space station program funding, S7808, S7838, S7840, S7841, S7842 [22JY]

Springfield, MO: dedication of John Q. Hammons statue, S2860 [8AP]

St. Louis, MO: cleanup of hazardous substances, S10221 [30SE]

———tribute to Westminister Christian Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3737 [25AP]

Taxation: deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, S6429 [26JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (H.R. 1145), S5552 [12JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (S. 460), S2429 [18MR]

———increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals relative to tax increases on tobacco products, S6450 [26JN]

———rates, S6429 [26JN], S8471 [31JY]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (S. 473), S2559 [19MR]

Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming, S4131 [7MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11029 [23OC], S11629 [4NO], S11845, S11847 [6NO]

Votes: correction, S6684 [27JN]

Water: Coordinated Tribal Water Quality Program funding, S10741 [9OC]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women, S8971 [9SE]

———assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (S. 888), S5599 [12JN]

World War II: tribute to veterans of Exercise Tiger training mission, S4399 [13MY], S5146 [23MY]

Reports filed

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Expenditures: Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. Res. 40), S852 [30JA]

Legislative Oversight Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-63), S8667 [2SE]

Nomination of Aida Alvarez To Be SBA Administrator: Committee on Small Business (Senate), S1299 [12FE]

SBA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. 1139) (S. Rept. 105-62), S8667 [2SE]

Rules

Committee on Small Business (Senate), S903 [30JA]

Statements

Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments: Lawrence A. McAndrews, National Association of Children's Hospitals, S4960 [22MY]

Summaries

Budget Treatment of Tax Revenues Deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (S. 404), S1990 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 208, HUBZone Act, S731-S733 [28JA]

S. 419, Birth Defects Prevention Act, S2131 [11MR]

S. 460, Home-Based Business Fairness Act, S2430-S2432 [18MR]

S. 473, Independent Contractor Tax Reform Act, S2559 [19MR]

S. 595, John Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO, S3286 [16AP]

S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, S7780-S7783 [21JY]

S. 962, Gaming Clarification Act, S6365 [25JN]

S. 975, Safe Bridges Act, S6728 [27JN]

Tributes

Bowman, Charles, S10713 [8OC]

Dammann, Julie, S7857 [22JY]

Garcia, Rafael, S9983 [25SE]

Gregoire, Betty, S8378 [30JY]

Hagan, Lowell L. (Tim), S2874 [9AP]

Hammons, John Q., S2860 [8AP]

Hurt, Gary, S8380 [30JY]

Lock, Robert, S7619 [16JY]

Viveros, Octavio, Jr., S9983 [25SE]

BOND, JAMES D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2793 [7AP]

BONDURANT, AMY L.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S11675 [4NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be To Be Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

BONE, DENNIS

Letters

Medicare age eligibility requirements, S6086 [23JN]

BONE, JOEL

Remarks in House

National Downs Syndrome Congress: Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, E1759 [16SE]

BONHAM, KENT

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S8114 [25JY]

BONIER, SAMUEL

Remarks in Senate

Broward County, FL: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductee, S4034 [6MY]

BONILLA, HENRY (a Representative from Texas)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

———H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H7654 [23SE]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H6761 [3SE]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H3476 [4JN]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H9615 [28OC]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H5401 [16JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

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

CERCLA: limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4836 [26JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

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

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H4222 [23JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military construction and increased pay and improved health care for members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 2858), H10171 [6NO]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H3476 [4JN]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H2590 [13MY]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5778 [24JY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H803 [6MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H890 [11MR]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1392 [9AP]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H2091 [30AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H1111 [18MR]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2351 [7MY]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H1440 [10AP]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1988 [29AP]

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

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1339 [8AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1186 [19MR]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 2661), H8832 [9OC]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

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

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 1360), H1703 [17AP]

———permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1262 [20MR]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H3070 [20MY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9730 [29OC]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H3569 [5JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H408 [10FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H156 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H1439 [10AP]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H1392 [9AP]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H804 [6MR]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H7263 [11SE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H9559 [24OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10768 [12NO]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H524 [12FE]

Television: treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2446 [8MY]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Fort Davis National Historic Site: authorize expansion (see H.R. 3047), H10953 [13NO]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H282 [4FE]

NAFTA: parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1261 [20MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H522 [12FE]

Remarks

Agriculture: Federal crop insurance program reform, H5675 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5675, H5724 [24JY]

American Heart Month: observance, E325 [26FE]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6896 [4SE]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9467 [23OC]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4190 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4190 [23JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H6896 [4SE]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10383 [8NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5977 [29JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7767 [24SE]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2298, H2299 [7MY]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (H.R. 499), H293 [5FE]

Galt, CA: low-income housing funding, H5724 [24JY]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8252 [30SE]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7767 [24SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H981 [13MR]

OSHA: rules concerning ergonomics, H2098 [1MY]

Safety: prohibit transportation of radioactive waste through certain incorporated areas, H8534, H8535 [7OC]

Tejeda, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 35), H256 [4FE]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8518, H8522, H8534, H8535 [7OC]

———consent (H.R. 629), consideration (H. Res. 258), H8513 [7OC]

Votes: position on missed, H4103 [20JN]

WIC: funding, H5675 [24JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H7259 [11SE], H7596 [18SE], H7724 [23SE]

Tributes

Carlson, Dick, E1159 [10JN]

BONIOR, DAVID E. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H995 [13MR]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H596 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Slighting Nature in Chile, New York (NY) Times, H1968 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3797 [12JN]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H2169 [5MY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Albania: promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

America Recycles Day: designate (see H. Res. 251), H10957 [13NO]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H3720 [11JN]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H2875 [16MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1288 [21MR]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H7911 [25SE]

Baraga, Frederic: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 45), H5487 [17JY]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 2094), H5826 [25JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H6406 [30JY]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3569 [5JN]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H3070 [20MY]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H9801 [30OC]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H8320 [2OC]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 79), H3274 [3JN]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H524 [12FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H4339 [24JN]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H5916 [28JY]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H8727 [8OC]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Colleges and universities: make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (see H.R. 1987), H4086 [19JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H4647 [25JN]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H286 [4FE]

Courts: prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (see H.R. 1544), H5778 [24JY]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1795 [23AP]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H2874 [16MY]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H5487 [17JY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H3477 [4JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify authority of the inspector general (see H.R. 2182), H7199 [10SE]

Dept. of Transportation: make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (see H.R. 2330), H6703 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2317), H6703 [31JY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H5297 [15JY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H4836 [26JN]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H4087 [19JN]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H2785 [15MY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1112 [18MR]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H2874 [16MY]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

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

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H1706 [17AP]

———provide State grants to stabilize and remove tire piles that are near drinking water sources and sensitive populations (see H.R. 1041), H1440 [10AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7119 [9SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8633 [7OC]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H3569 [5JN]

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

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H287 [4FE]

EPA: prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations (see H.R. 1078), H6716 [1AU]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 536), H283 [4FE]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3274 [3JN]

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

———give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H7730 [23SE]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2445 [8MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1823), H8633 [7OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 109, 234), H4836 [26JN], H6706 [31JY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H702 [27FE]

———eligibility of certain appointees for competitive status for purposes of transfer or reassignment (see H.R. 1874), H3796 [12JN]

———make certain temporary Federal service creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1873), H4087 [19JN]

———military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 2331), H6703 [31JY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1441 [10AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve enforcement and compliance programs (see H.R. 1453), H5826 [25JY]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H3070 [20MY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1018 [13MR]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6919 [4SE]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see H.R. 1481), H3274 [3JN]

Guam: establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (see H.R. 2200), H6026 [29JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211), H245 [21JA]

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

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H10172 [6NO]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H804 [6MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 1749), H5183 [14JY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H286 [4FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H6798 [3SE]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H589 [13FE]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

House Rules: limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7262 [11SE]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see H.R. 2635), H9615 [28OC]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481), H7831 [24SE]

———clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H7730 [23SE]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (see H.R. 793), H6026 [29JY]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H3203 [22MY]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H590 [13FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H890 [11MR]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2254 [6MY]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H8633 [7OC]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5570 [22JY]

IRS: improve operations and governance (see H.R. 2428), H9730 [29OC]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6707 [31JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1818), H3924 [18JN]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5491 [21JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H2168 [5MY]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H1543 [15AP]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 68), H6026 [29JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8633 [7OC]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1040 [17MR]

Medicaid: coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists (see H.R. 1354), H1611 [16AP]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H6406 [30JY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H2156 [1MY]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 894), H2156 [1MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4132 [20JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712), H522 [12FE]

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

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6026 [29JY]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H7730 [23SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1040 [17MR]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H2785 [15MY]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H8300 [1OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H1909 [28AP]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Pakistan: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H3203 [22MY]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H890 [11MR]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H889 [11MR]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H7730 [23SE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H10421 [8NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600), H346 [5FE]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H3203 [22MY]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8633 [7OC]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H8633 [7OC]

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

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H1262 [20MR]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 1586), H9865 [31OC]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1893 [24AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H1261 [20MR]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1262 [20MR]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1261 [20MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 45), H1391 [9AP]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H10421 [8NO]

———State requirements for work experience and community service programs relative to child support (see H.R. 2463), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see H.R. 2944), H10419 [8NO]

———treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 577), H890 [11MR]

St. Helena Island National Scenic Area: establish (see H.R. 1733), H6407 [30JY]

States: require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 1234), H7911 [25SE]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H2445 [8MY]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (see H.R. 1529), H2168 [5MY]

———allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H4339 [24JN]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H7911 [25SE]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 921), H2680 [14MY]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 1382), H3797 [12JN]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

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

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 2113), H6707 [31JY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H286 [4FE]

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

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H702 [27FE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8633 [7OC]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H3660 [10JN]

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

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H6799 [3SE]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H6026 [29JY]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H349 [5FE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1795 [23AP]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H3170 [21MY]

———establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 806), H2785 [15MY]

———establish requirements and provide assistance to prevent nonpoint sources of pollution (see H.R. 550), H10172 [6NO]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H4136 [21JN]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H1341 [8AP]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2211), H5569 [22JY]

Motions

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8243 [30SE]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H895 [12MR], H5732 [24JY], H9519, H9528 [24OC]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H18 [7JA]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5702 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3538 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3636 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3725, H3786 [12JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1767 [23AP]

Budget: deficit, H4903 [8JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4674, H4675, H4676 [26JN], H4921 [9JY], H5668 [24JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6653 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to instruct conferees, H5047 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4556, H4557, H4558 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6332 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5038 [10JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3001, H3053 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), motion to instruct conferees, H3240 [3JN]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8234 [30SE]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to student honorees, E1039 [22MY]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H4557 [25JN], H5038 [10JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, H3256, H3260, H3261, H3262, H3263 [3JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4265 [24JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8885, H8886 [21OC]

Coastal Berry (business): position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

Committee on House Oversight (House): funding to conduct investigation into labor unions and practices, H5786 [25JY]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H10115 [6NO]

Daughters of Isabella (organization): anniversary, E845 [6MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1415-H1419 [10AP]

Denewith, Thomas: Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals' Macomb County, MI, Principal of the Year award recipient, E846 [6MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5702 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3934 [19JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3286 [4JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8234 [30SE]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of UAW Local 314, E641 [14AP]

———contract negotiations relative to newspapers' strike, H3890 [18JN], H4069 [19JN], H4223 [24JN], H4607 [25JN]

Dharte, Charles G., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1631 [3SE]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5527 [22JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1119 [19MR]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protections, H5038 [10JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H8029, H8034, H8035, H8036 [26SE], H8813, H8816 [9OC]

———extend Presidential fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements, H1591, H1594, H1595, H1596, H1597 [16AP]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), E1429 [15JY]

Fraser, MI: tribute to Baumgartner House, E843 [6MY]

Gallaudet University: tribute to participants in congressional basketball game, H8451 [7OC], H8813 [9OC]

Gingrich, Representative: reelection as Speaker of the House, H17 [7JA]

———resolution of ethics charges, H17 [7JA]

Gordon, Patricia: Professional Secretaries International (organization) Secretary of the Year award recipient, E643 [14AP]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H991 [13MR]

Great Lakes: zebra mussel infestation research funding, H3876 [18JN]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1088 [18MR]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8247 [30SE]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H1000, H1001 [13MR], H1405, H1406 [10AP], H2398, H2399 [8MY], H2609 [14MY], H3789 [12JN], H3934 [19JN], H5805, H5807 [25JY], H7247 [11SE], H8806 [9OC], H9541, H9542 [24OC], H9833 [31OC]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H17 [7JA]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1350 [9AP]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 112), H1550, H1551, H1552 [16AP]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10115 [6NO]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2642 [14MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4964 [9JY]

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: dedication of remodeled union facility, E816 [1MY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3130 [21MY]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3111 [21MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5786 [25JY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E306 [25FE]

Mexico: elections, H4903 [8JY]

Michigan: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E768 [29AP]

Michigan Government Officials Day: observance, E1459 [21JY]

Miller, Candice: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1629 [3SE]

Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2211), H5581 [23JY]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H1175, H1178 [19MR], H1591, H1594, H1595, H1596, H1597 [16AP], H1969, H1970, H1971, H1972, H1973, H1974, H1975 [29AP], H2248-H2252 [6MY], H2580, H2581, H2582, H2583, H2584 [13MY], H3256, H3260, H3261, H3262, H3263 [3JN], H4903, H4907 [8JY], H8029, H8034, H8035 [26SE], H8813, H8816 [9OC]

———impact on environmental issues, H1968 [29AP], H8035, H8036 [26SE]

———violation of child labor laws by Mexico, H8029 [26SE]

Nash, Mike, E2187 [7NO]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3876 [18JN]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3286 [4JN]

Nowicki, James: Clinton Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2064 [23OC]

P.I.M.E. Missionaries (organization): tribute, E1906 [2OC]

Pakistan: independence anniversary, E1613 [1AU]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H991, H1001 [13MR], H1350 [9AP], H3111 [21MY], H8029 [26SE], H8885, H8886 [21OC]

Selfridge, MI: tribute to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, E1459 [21JY]

St. Clair County, MI: anniversary of Catholic Social Services, E1665 [4SE]

St. Clair Shores, MI: anniversary of Leisure Manor housing complex, E1674 [5SE]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H4675 [26JN]

———child tax credit, H4674, H4675, H4676 [26JN], H4921 [9JY], H5668 [24JY]

———provide credits for families, H1545 [16AP]

———rates, H1545 [16AP], H5047 [10JY], H6653 [31JY]

Warren, MI: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E4841 [17MR]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (H. Con. Res. 103), H4212 [23JN]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: acknowledgement as minority whip, H7 [7JA]

Special order: granted, H3656 [10JN], H3922 [18JN], H4083 [19JN], H4219 [23JN], H4644 [25JN], H4830 [26JN], H5019 [9JY], H5824 [25JY]

Tributes

Brennan, William J., Jr., H5808 [25JY]

Crockett, George W., Jr., H7017 [9SE]

DiMaso, Gennaro, E1725 [10SE]

Franchuk, Walter, E127 [4FE]

Gaberty, Mathew J., E478 [13MR]

Gire, Sharon L., E2139 [30OC]

Gittings, Juanita, E1965 [8OC]

Gonzalez, Representative, H8579 [7OC]

Grimson, Al, E1034 [22MY]

Kavadas, Demetrios, E1087 [3JN]

Kozo, Joseph F., E2375 [13NO]

Lafferty, Daniel C., E127 [4FE]

Lange, Dick, E485 [17MR]

Lent, Bob, E1037 [22MY]

Marella, Francis J., E1368 [8JY]

McDevitt, Mary E., E125 [4FE]

Milonas, Charles C., E1323 [25JN]

Revels, James and Leatha, E308 [25FE]

Seymore, Bruce A., E1032 [22MY]

Sherman, William P., E311 [25FE]

BONNER, BRIAN

Articles and editorials

Red River Forces Evacuation of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, MN, S5237 [3JN]

BONNEVILLE POWER ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Carbon County, WY: tribute to efforts relative to wind energy project, S11893 [6NO]

BONO, SONNY (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H5132 [10JY]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H9866 [31OC]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H1187 [19MR]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H9730 [29OC]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H7528 [17SE]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H5177 [11JY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3865 [17JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6026 [29JY]

Cabazon Indian Reservation: authorize leases (see H.R. 2089), H4834 [26JN]

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

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3274 [3JN]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H156 [9JA]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H2254 [6MY]

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

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H629 [25FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 2589), H8299 [1OC]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H3569 [5JN]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H8054 [26SE]

———provide for reassignment of certain Federal cases (see H.R. 520), H1187 [19MR]

———provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 702), H522 [12FE]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2883 [19MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 71), H1542 [15AP]

———consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1541 [15AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H8055 [26SE]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8833 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H3203 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 2588), H8265 [30SE]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H3204 [22MY]

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

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

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H4221 [23JN]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5297 [15JY]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1259 [20MR]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Elections: reform voter registration procedures (see H.R. 224), H7730 [23SE]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H1262 [20MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 622, 1005), H670 [26FE], H887 [11MR]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1252), H1391 [9AP]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H3660 [10JN]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H5183 [14JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H3798 [12JN]

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

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H7199 [10SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 545), H284 [4FE]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H6715 [1AU]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see H.R. 471), H3203 [22MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5), H1186 [19MR]

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

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H8929 [21OC]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H7911 [25SE]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 339), H5183 [14JY]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1257 [20MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H9865 [31OC]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H5177 [11JY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H5021 [9JY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H669 [26FE], H3578 [7JN]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 58), H725 [4MR]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H3659 [10JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H8833 [9OC]

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

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H157 [9JA]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H3213 [30MY]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Refuse disposal: provide conditional exemption relative to discharges of dredged or fill materials for maintenance of certain flood control projects (see H.R. 2741), H10768 [12NO]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H8300 [1OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H148 [9JA]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H589 [13FE]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H157 [9JA]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

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

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1261 [20MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H2680 [14MY]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 1401), H1795 [23AP]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H2679 [14MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

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

———repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax (see H. Res. 111), H2446 [8MY]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3477 [4JN]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2680 [14MY]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2446 [8MY]

Time: change effective date of daylight savings time (see H.R. 222), H1339 [8AP]

Tobacco products: strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H4645 [25JN]

Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 970), H802 [6MR]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see H.R. 849), H768 [5MR]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H7365 [16SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65), H2874 [16MY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 2281), H8054 [26SE]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 2281), H8054 [26SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1338 [8AP]

California: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 700), H522 [12FE]

Civil liberties: protection from personal intrusion (see H.R. 2448), H7199 [10SE]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 1621), H2783 [15MY]

Courts: provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H2349 [7MY]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (H.R. 1232), H1368 [9AP]

American Airlines: tribute, E2384 [13NO]

California: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (H.R. 700), H6969 [8SE]

Civil liberties: protection from personal intrusion (H.R. 2448), E1709 [10SE]

Courts: provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (H.R. 1542), E866 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5150 [11JY], H5244 [15JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (H.J. Res. 75), H3222 [3JN]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5150 [11JY]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H5244 [15JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 279), E836 [5MY]

U.N.: World Heritage Program funding, H5244 [15JY]

Votes: correction, E1614 [1AU]

———position on missed, H498 [12FE], H1405 [10AP], H2096 [1MY], E985 [20MY], E1017 [22MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8923 [21OC]

Special order: granted, H1332 [8AP], H1389 [9AP]

Tributes

Haugen, Michael P., E81 [9JA]

Lehmann, James W., Jr., E81 [9JA]

BOOKER, IRVIN B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2374 [13NO]

BOOKS see Literature

BOOTH, CARL F.

Remarks in Senate

Carl F. Booth & Co., Inc.: tribute to employees for constructing cases for the Declaration of Independence and Gettysburg Address, S8737 [3SE]

BOOTH, JOHN WILKES

Bills and resolutions

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (see H.R. 1885), H3796 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (H.R. 1885), E1208 [12JN]

BOOTH, KURT AND ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1883 [29SE]

BOOTKOSKI, PAUL G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1734 [11SE]

BOOTLE, WILLIAM A.

Remarks in Senate

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (S. 478), S5644 [12JN]

Reports filed

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 478), S5341 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 478, William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA, S5644 [12JN]

BOOTLE, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS

Bills and resolutions

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see S. 478; H.R. 595), S2552 [19MR], H346 [5FE]

Remarks in House

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (H.R. 595), H8095, H8116 [29SE]

Reports filed

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 595) (H. Rept. 105-233), H6703 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 595, William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA, H8095 [29SE]

BOPP, JAMES, JR.

Articles and editorials

First Amendment Is Not a Loophole—Protecting Free Expression in the Election Campaign Context, S10359-S10376 [6OC]

BORCHARD, FRED J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E541 [20MR], E554 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2572 [19MR]

BORDER IMPROVEMENT AND IMMIGRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1360), S11678 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1360), S11678-S11683 [4NO]

Texts of

S. 1360, provisions, S11680 [4NO]

BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND CONGESTION RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 408), S1979 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 408), S1995 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 408, provisions, S1996 [5MR]

BOREN, DAVID L. (a former Senator from Oklahoma)

Remarks in House relative to

Oklahoma Historical Society: Civil Rights Trailblazers Award recipient, E234 [12FE]

BOREN, ROGER W.

Letters

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge, S4423 [14MY]

BOREN, THOMAS G.

Letters

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan, S7552 [16JY]

BORER, THOMAS G.

Letters

Assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S3831 [30AP]

BORGARDT, GOTTLIEB (GEORGE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2084 [24OC]

BORGER, JULIAN

Articles and editorials

Arafat's Cabinet Should Be Dissolved, Lawmakers Report—Inquiry Panel Finds Rampant Corruption, H6395 [30JY]

BORGER, TX

Remarks in House

Phillips Petroleum Co.: tribute to Philtex plant upon receipt of the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Workforce Excellence, E2084 [24OC]

BORING, HAROLD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1243 [18JN]

BORJA, MARIA D.

Remarks in House

Guam: anniversary of Religious Sisters of Mercy, E1569 [31JY]

BORKOWSKI, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E383 [5MR]

BORREGO, ESPIRIDION A.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

———Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

BORSKI, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H1392 [9AP]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H1892 [24AP]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H1187 [19MR]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

———prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H629 [25FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 45), H348 [5FE]

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

———end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5297 [15JY]

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

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H3070 [20MY]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H702 [27FE]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H1018 [13MR]

———protection from unreasonable credit card fees or interest rates (see H.R. 1975), H6707 [31JY]

Courts: repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H588 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H3797 [12JN]

Disasters: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see H.R. 2446), H7199 [10SE]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H2156 [1MY]

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

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H8929 [21OC]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H9800 [30OC]

———provide State grants to stabilize and remove tire piles that are near drinking water sources and sensitive populations (see H.R. 1041), H1262 [20MR]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H1019 [13MR]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

———substitute educational quality evaluations for cohort default rates in eligibility determinations for student assistance programs (see H.R. 386), H349 [5FE]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5778 [24JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 109, 234), H3924 [18JN], H4836 [26JN]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H8834 [9OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H285 [4FE]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see H.R. 240), H949 [12MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H3660 [10JN]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 1181), H1893 [24AP]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

H. John Heinz III, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center, Aspinwall, PA: designate (see H.R. 714), H768 [5MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8054 [26SE]

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

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H2157 [1MY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H1892 [24AP]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H10956 [13NO]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2254 [6MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H1392 [9AP]

———permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 248), H8054 [26SE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H7365 [16SE]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H286 [4FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9501 [23OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3204 [22MY]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H5022 [9JY]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 148), H589 [13FE]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1262 [20MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H590 [13FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 676), H452 [11FE]

———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 1201), H1707 [17AP]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H589 [13FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H524 [12FE]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H670 [26FE]

———length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H2351 [7MY]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (see H.R. 1885), H5916 [28JY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712), H522 [12FE]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H7730 [23SE]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H2785 [15MY]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H4086 [19JN]

Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 152), H10172 [6NO]

———sectarian violence relative to marches at Portadown (see H. Res. 182), H5178 [11JY]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H767 [5MR]

Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility, Pottsville, PA: designate (see H.R. 2564), H8054 [26SE]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 255), H3720 [11JN]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H7730 [23SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600), H346 [5FE]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H1543 [15AP]

———maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H9502 [23OC]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H1541 [15AP]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H1612 [16AP]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 650), H2254 [6MY]

———modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1707 [17AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H803 [6MR]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

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

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Social Security: level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

Taxation: credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3660 [10JN]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H2091 [30AP]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 1382), H2446 [8MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H9730 [29OC]

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

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see H.R. 587), H1262 [20MR]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H5664 [23JY]

Thomas M. Foglietta Support Site, Gricignano d'Aversa, Italy: designate (see H.R. 2931), H10418 [8NO]

Transportation: establish national growth programs relative to metropolitan regional projects (see H.R. 1725), H3660 [10JN]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5664 [23JY]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H7528 [17SE]

United Kingdom: limit the sale or export of plastic bullets (see H.R. 1075), H1017 [13MR]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H8929 [21OC]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3170 [21MY]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H889 [11MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H889 [11MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H8834 [9OC]

Women: increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H4087 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HUD: demonstration program to determine the effectiveness of establishing fair market rentals (see H.R. 2932), H10419 [8NO]

FAA: foreign repair stations rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

Taxation: personal exemptions deduction relative to alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 701), H522 [12FE]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6341 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3012, H3061 [20MY]

Burholme, PA: anniversary of Kennedy Crossan Elementary School, E875 [8MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5262 [15JY]

Gingrich, Representative: resolution of ethics charges (H. Res. 31), H178 [21JA]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H3061 [20MY]

INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, E925 [14MY]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments, H6341 [30JY]

Medicare: reform, H6341 [30JY]

Milestones (publication): anniversary, E953 [19MY]

Northeast Council of Senior Citizens, Inc.: anniversary, E1677 [5SE]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of All Saints' Episcopal Church, E801 [30AP]

———anniversary of Oak Lane Community Action Association, E695 [17AP]

Philadelphia Oldtimers Soccer Association: anniversary, E327 [26FE]

Puerto Rico: waiver of EPA secondary treatment requirements for wastewater treatment facilities (H.R. 2207), H8089 [29SE]

Rhawnhurst-Bustleton Ambulance Association, Inc.: anniversary, E909 [13MY]

Superfund Program: funding, H5262 [15JY]

Witczak Hardware (business): anniversary, E920 [14MY]

Tributes

Cohen, David L., E534 [20MR]

Cope, Russ and Betty, E877 [8MY]

Gambaccini, Lou, E287 [13FE]

Neff, John, E1451 [17JY]

Toneatto, Giuliano M., E2238 [8NO]

BOSLEY, DAVID

Articles and editorials

Honoring Heroes of the Sea, E385 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: tribute to 13th Coast Guard District, E384 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Washington: tribute to Coast Guard officers who perished during rescue effort, S1354 [13FE]

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Addresses

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

Grateful Nation Remembers Veterans: Greg Reed, S785 [29JA]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2255 [6MY], H2446, H2447 [8MY], H2591, H2592 [13MY], H2681 [14MY], H2715, H2722, H2725, H2726, H2728, H2729, H2732, H2738, H2744, H2745, H2750, H2751, H2753, H2756, H2758, H2762, H2767, H2770, H2771, H2773 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2694 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3940, S3945, S3969, S3970 [5MY], S3979, S3980, S3981, S3988, S3990, S3992, S3993, S4013, S4014, S4015, S4016, S4017, S4018, S4019, S4020, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030, S4031, S4033 [6MY], S4043, S4045, S4046, S4048, S4050, S4069, S4077, S4078, S4079, S4080, S4081, S4089, S4090, S4091, S4096, S4097, S4104, S4117, S4118, S4119, S4120, S4121, S4122, S4123, S4124, S4126, S4127, S4128 [7MY], S4137, S4173, S4180, S4182, S4184, S4198, S4199, S4200, S4201, S4202, S4203, S4205, S4248 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

Articles and editorials

Bosnia Mission Devoid of Vision, S4077 [7MY]

Bosnia Muslims Said To Intensify Efforts To Rearm in Secret, E2144 [30OC]

Bosnia Tolerates War Criminals, S5117 [23MY]

Bosnia's War Criminals Enjoy Peacetime Power, S5118 [23MY]

Limits to What the U.S. Can Do in Bosnia, S9950 [25SE]

Still No Exit Strategy on Bosnia, S9947 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 672, 851; H.R. 1469, 1755, 1796, 1871), S3844 [30AP], S5413 [9JN], H1987 [29AP], H3273 [3JN], H3566 [5JN], H3796 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (see H. Res. 146, 149), H2589 [13MY], H2678 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 162), H3566 [5JN]

———making interim emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 1707, 1708), H3201 [22MY]

Armed Forces: award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S. 823; H.R. 665), S5253 [3JN], H407 [10FE]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1259 [20MR]

Foreign policy: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia, and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H156 [9JA]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 165), H3719 [11JN]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5020 [9JY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Conference reports

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469), H3442-H3474 [4JN]

Excerpts

Bosnia and Herzegovina Statement: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S9951 [25SE]

Letters

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations: Dennis J. Reimer, Dept. of the Army, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, H3533 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Bosnia and Herzegovina: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff and William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7245 [11JY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia capture of indicted war criminals: President Clinton, S7314 [11JY]

———Senator Feinstein, S7313 [11JY]

———several Senators, S7313 [11JY]

Nomination of Anthony Lake to be Director of Central Intelligence: Senator Specter, S1353 [13FE]

Rebuilding of levees in Devils Lake, ND: J.M. Wonsik, Corps of Engineers, S5943 [18JN]

War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act: several international human rights organizations, S5119 [23MY]

Lists

Alleged Bosnian war criminals in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, S5119 [23MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5116 [23MY]

Objectionable provisions in S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4092 [7MY]

Memorandums

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Ronald R. Fogleman, Dept. of the Air Force, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Release of Udrigovo Television Tower in Bosnia and Herzegovina: David Grange, Drago Vukovic, and General Kansik, Dept. of the Army, S9029 [9SE]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Serbia and Montenegro and the Bosnian Serbs: President Clinton, S5174 [2JN], H3208 [30MY], H3220 [3JN]

Veto of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: President Clinton, H3633 [10JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2860 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3634 [10JN]

Press releases

NATO Stabilization Force Actions Toward Violent Acts Resulting From Media Reports, S9029 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H3667, H3668, H3669, H3700 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2428, H2429 [8MY], H2612, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2697-H2775 [15MY], H2860-H2862 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H3173, H3192-H3195 [22MY], H3218, H3248, H3250 [3JN], E897 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3277, H3279, H3280, H3281, H3289, H3290 [4JN], H3480, H3481, H3520-H3544, H3549, H3552 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 146), H2600-H2609 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2687-H2696 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), corrections in engrossment, H2775 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), permission to file conference report, H3291 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3634-H3637 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3583, H3584, H3638, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3649 [10JN], H3665, H3667, H3668 [11JN], H3725 [12JN], H3800-H3803 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1755), H3246 [3JN], H3284 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3722, H3723, H3724, H3725, H3757-H3789, H3792, H3793 [12JN], H4614 [25JN]

Armed Forces: award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9599 [28OC]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4291-H4309 [24JN]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (H.R. 1172), H1896 [28AP], H2059 [30AP]

Beaver, Joan: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2116 [29OC]

Bell, Alvin R.: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1968 [8OC]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2728 [15MY]

Civil war: U.S. military intervention, H3533, H3550 [5JN], H4138 [23JN], H5188 [15JY], H6803 [4SE], H6955 [5SE], H7487 [17SE], H7848 [25SE], H8445 [7OC], H9585, H9598, H9608 [28OC]

———U.S. military intervention relative to upgrading Bosnian Federation army equipment and training, E2144 [30OC]

———U.S. military withdrawl, H2713 [15MY]

———withdrawal of U.S. military forces, H8697 [8OC]

Dept. of Defense: reimburse National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H5964 [29JY]

———reimbursement of National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9565, H9597 [28OC]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), H10892-H10894 [13NO]

Desrosiers, Roger: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2025 [21OC]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to 1215th Army Garrison Support Unit, H8904 [21OC]

Morris, Ron: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1907 [2OC]

Phillips, Doug: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1975 [8OC]

U.N.: helicopter crash, E1813 [18SE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5470-S5480 [10JN], S5486-S5491, S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4652-S4654 [16MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095, S5097, S5100 [23MY], S5172 [2JN], S5225-S5231, S5236-S5244 [3JN], S5712 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5282 [4JN], S5297-S5300, S5309-S5325, S5384 [5JN], S5387-S5390, S5399-S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5296 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), insert language of S. 672 in lieu, S4633 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5431, S5443, S5470 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5555-S5574, S5577-S5584 [12JN], S5942 [18JN], S7317 [11JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3773 [29AP], S3819-S3831 [30AP], S3871, S3880, S3881 [1MY], S3938-S3946 [5MY], S3979-S3981, S3983-S3993, S4038-S4040 [6MY], S4043-S4104 [7MY], S4137-S4204-S4205, S4253 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4323 [12MY], S4413-S4417, S4478 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), unanimous-consent agreement, S3880 [1MY], S3985, S3995 [6MY], S4043, S4103 [7MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5403-S5405 [9JN], S5431-S5433 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), unanimous-consent request, S5403 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, unanimous-consent request, S5502, S5503 [11JN]

———strike certain non-emergency items in emergency supplemental appropriations, S4091-S4093 [7MY]

Armed Forces: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4077-S4079, S4082-S4089 [7MY], S7194-S7201 [10JY], S9940-S9942, S9945-S9947, S9949-S9952 [25SE]

Civil war: peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces, S720-S722 [28JA]

———U.S. military intervention, S630 [22JA], S2722 [20MR], S5325 [5JN], S5956-S5959 [19JN], S6885 [7JY], S7408-S7413 [14JY], S7619 [16JY], S8682-S8685, S8739-S8743 [3SE], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S11621-S11623 [4NO], S11801, S11814 [6NO], S12536 [13NO]

Courts: efforts relative to prosecution of indicted war criminals, S7442 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense: reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), S12711 [13NO]

Elections, S9407 [16SE], S9440 [17SE]

Europe: encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7196-S7201 [10JY], S7240-S7243, S7245-S7248 [11JY]

Evansville, IN: tribute to community efforts on behalf of Bosnian children, S8617 [31JY]

Foreign policy: U.S. broadcast of radio and television to counter disinformation campaign by Bosnian Serb-controlled media, S8355 [30JY], S9028 [9SE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (S. 804), S5112-S5119 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance to countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution, S7311 [11JY]

International law: investigation of war crimes, S720 [28JA]

NATO: seizure of radio transmitters, S10262 [1OC]

News media: agreement to stop media reports contradicting the intent of peace agreements or endangering NATO forces, S9028 [9SE]

U.N.: helicopter crash, S9501 [17SE]

———transport of humanitarian assistance, S722 [28JA]

U.S. policy, S8682-S8685 [3SE], S10994 [22OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 105-96), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 149) (H. Rept. 105-97), H2678 [14MY]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-119), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-83), H1987 [29AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 672) (S. Rept. 105-16), S3843 [30AP]

Nomination of James W. Pardew, Jr., To Be U.S. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Richard D. Kauzlarich To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2744, H2745, H2749, H2757, H2760 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3536 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4203 [8MY]

Tables

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2699-H2705 [15MY], H3522-H3532 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3774-H3784 [12JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4188 [8MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5115 [23MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 146, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2600 [14MY]

H. Res. 149, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2687 [15MY]

H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4633-S4645 [16MY]

H.R. 1871, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5558-S5574 [12JN], H3757-H3773 [12JN]

H.R. 2796, Army Reserve-National Guard Equity Reimbursement Act, H10892 [13NO]

S. 804, War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act, S5114 [23MY]

BOSTER, JONATHAN C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10303 [1OC]

BOSTETTER, MARTIN V.B., JR.

Bills and resolutions

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: designate (see S. 819; H.R. 1851), S5191 [2JN], H3659 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: designate (H.R. 1851), E1162 [10JN]

———designate (S. 819), H8090 [29SE]

Remarks in Senate

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: designate (S. 819), S5191 [2JN], S5644 [12JN]

Reports filed

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 819), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1851) (H. Rept. 105-212), H5916 [28JY]

Texts of

S. 819, Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA, S5645 [12JN], H8090 [29SE]

BOSTON, MA

Bills and resolutions

Northeastern University: anniversary (see H. Res. 266), H8833 [9OC]

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization: Thomas W. Payzant, Boston, MA, Public Schools, H2533 [13MY]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: Federal regulation of interstate banking and branching, E676 [16AP]

Kerry, Senator: alleged use of influence to relocate a fire hydrant in the Beacon Hill area of Boston, MA, H2862 [16MY]

Northeastern University: anniversary (H. Res. 266), E1986 [9OC]

Transportation: Boston Urban Ring transportation project funding, E2023 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Boston Harbor: cleanup funding, S10747 [9OC]

Dept. of Education: Model Youth Concert Program operation and evaluation, S9115 [11SE]

Massachusetts: tribute to schools nominated for Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1112 [6FE]

Subway: anniversary, S11164 [23OC]

BOSTON, (MA) HERALD

Articles and editorials

Kids Cruise On-Line Porn in Library—Students' `Right' Backed as Angry Parents Lash Out, S12153 [8NO]

BOSTON (MA) GLOBE

Articles and editorials

Bosnia's War Criminals Enjoy Peacetime Power, S5118 [23MY]

Diana's Legacy—She Reached Out to Land Mine Victims, E1667 [5SE]

GOP Unleashes a Sneak Attack on Teachers' Pensions, H5175 [11JY]

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

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

Justice for Bill Lann Lee, S11532 [31OC]

Marshall's Inheritor, E1096 [3JN]

Political Campaign Reforms, S10341 [6OC]

Racial Relations—Presidential Initiative To Encourage Dialogue Within the U.S., E1370 [8JY]

Thomas Campbell Jr., Professor of Law at Northeastern; Dead at 58, E40 [7JA]

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

Obituaries

Paul Tsongas of Lowell, S141 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Massachusetts: series of articles on poverty in rural towns, S2635 [20MR]

BOSTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Letters

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan, S7552 [16JY]

BOSTWICK, PHEBE WARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1480 [23JY]

BOSWELL, LEONARD L. (a Representative from Iowa)

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5297 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5826 [25JY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 16), H5778 [24JY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H7263 [11SE]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 2588), H8265 [30SE]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H6918 [4SE]

Education: provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6707 [31JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2445 [8MY]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H1909 [28AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H6707 [31JY]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8265 [30SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H524 [12FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3797 [12JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8300 [1OC]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5132 [10JY]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Immigration: regulations relative to certain foreign students (see H.R. 2172), H9039 [22OC]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H5177 [11JY]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H2590 [13MY]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8633 [7OC]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9801 [30OC]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H9039 [22OC]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H5826 [25JY]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

National Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: establish (see H.R. 1318), H6707 [31JY]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H9559 [24OC]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H8300 [1OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183, 2777), H5485 [17JY], H9800 [30OC]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H2351 [7MY]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2091 [30AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H524 [12FE]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H5177 [11JY]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H286 [4FE]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of diesel fuel used in trains (see H.R. 2474), H9730 [29OC]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 791), H629 [25FE]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H9502 [23OC]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2446 [8MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H8633 [7OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 42), H393 [6FE]

Medicaid: post-eligibility treatment of certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs pension or compensation payments (see H.R. 1269), H1437 [10AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1189 [20MR], H1393 [10AP]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5560 [22JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2710 [15MY], H3194 [22MY]

Budget: reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5611 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2994 [20MY]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9623 [29OC]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 42), H351 [6FE]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2186 [6MY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2367 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5157 [11JY]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5537, H5538 [22JY]

Medicaid: post-eligibility treatment of certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs pension or compensation payments (H.R. 1269), H1393 [10AP]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5157 [11JY]

Vocational education: use of on-site workforce coordinators to work with local business communities to determine curriculums, H5537 [22JY]

WIC: funding, H5560 [22JY]

Tributes

Capps, Walter H., H9787 [30OC]

BOSWELL, THOMAS

Articles and editorials

Quite Simply, a Hero, E145 [4FE]

BOSWORTH, STEPHEN W.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S10626 [8OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

BOUCHER, RICK (a Representative from Virginia)

Analyses

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

Announcements

House of Representatives official objectors for the Private Calendar, H3800 [16JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 1032), H1187 [19MR]

Agriculture: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H7600 [18SE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1892 [24AP]

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

Black Lung Benefits Act: improve (see H.R. 609), H347 [5FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 45), H348 [5FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

China, People's Republic of: treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5296 [15JY]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 2078), H4834 [26JN]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H4647 [25JN]

Computers: limit Federal and State regulation of the Internet and interactive computer services (see H.R. 2372), H6705 [31JY]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1392 [9AP]

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

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H8633 [7OC]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 2589), H8299 [1OC]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H3923 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H1019 [13MR]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H1339 [8AP]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H2446 [8MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H1339 [8AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

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

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

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1611 [16AP]

Elections: provide candidates for Federal office free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 653), H393 [6FE]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H6918 [4SE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H4086 [19JN]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2253 [6MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H9502 [23OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H285 [4FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H2254 [6MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H8265 [30SE]

———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H8265 [30SE]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H725 [4MR]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H3865 [17JN]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H9801 [30OC]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6798 [3SE]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H2091 [30AP]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1795 [23AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8929 [21OC]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H2680 [14MY]

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

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H890 [11MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H157 [9JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H3660 [10JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H2351 [7MY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8055 [26SE]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H1392 [9AP]

———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H6707 [31JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1340 [8AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H3274 [3JN]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6962 [5SE]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H2254 [6MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H453 [11FE]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H3569 [5JN]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H709 [3MR]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medicaid: coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists (see H.R. 1354), H1611 [16AP]

———expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H3204 [22MY]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H804 [6MR]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H812 [10MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H453 [11FE]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H1017 [13MR]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H889 [11MR]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1261 [20MR]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 676), H9039 [22OC]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H1289 [21MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1440 [10AP]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H2156 [1MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H2254 [6MY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H2882 [19MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H2155 [1MY]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H3659 [10JN]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H6706 [31JY]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1289 [21MR]

Older Americans Act: improve provisions relative to pension rights demonstration projects (see H.R. 2167), H8265 [30SE]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H8929 [21OC]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 28), H590 [13FE]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1707 [17AP]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H4647 [25JN]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H1016 [13MR]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H453 [11FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Social Security Disability Insurance Program: funding for SSI presumptive disability benefit programs (see H.R. 2422), H7911 [25SE]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H152 [9JA]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H3169 [21MY]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H348 [5FE]

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

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 1763), H5177 [11JY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 69), H725 [4MR], H767 [5MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H9614 [28OC]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H1262 [20MR]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 802), H1262 [20MR]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 200), H702 [27FE]

———treatment of certain water, waste, and essential community facilities loans (see H.R. 731), H2091 [30AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H524 [12FE]

———treatment of trusts established for the benefit of individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 2335), H6704 [31JY]

Telecommunications: Government treatment of universal service support payments (see H. Res. 200), H6707 [31JY]

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

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1440 [10AP]

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

———simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H890 [11MR]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H6026 [29JY]

———eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H8055 [26SE]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H949 [12MR]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H285 [4FE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H725 [4MR]

Virginia: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 606), H347 [5FE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Flag—U.S.: protect (see H.R. 1556), H2444 [8MY]

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

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5192 [15JY]

Remarks

Bankruptcy: reform system to become a needs-based system (H.R. 2500), E1824 [23SE]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

BOULDER, CO

Letters

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Leslie L. Durgin, Mayor of Boulder, CO, H8948 [22OC]

BOUNDARY COUNTY, ID

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures: Merle E. Dinning, Murreleen Skeen and Kevin Lederhos, Boundary County, ID, Commissioners, S4179 [8MY]

BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS EXPANSION, PROTECTION, AND ACCESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1085), S8262 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1085), S8258, S8276 [29JY], S8294 [30JY]

Texts of

S. 1085, provisions, S8276 [29JY]

BOURJAILY, ELINOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E898 [13MY]

BOURKE, DANIEL J.

Remarks in House

Savannah, GA: tribute to St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, E459 [13MR]

BOUSQUET, JOSEPH

Statements

Balancing the Federal Budget, E1107 [4JN]

BOWEN, DON

Prayers

House of Representatives, H6619 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6619 [31JY]

BOWLER, LIA B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E131 [4FE]

BOWLES, ERSKINE B.

Letters

Designation of Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H9667 [29OC]

IRS restructuring, E1913 [2OC]

Nuclear waste disposal, S2161 [12MR]

BOWLES, PETE

Articles and editorials

Real Charges, S5147 [23MY]

BOWMAN, CHARLES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10713 [8OC]

BOWMAN, CHARLES L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1726 [10SE]

BOWSE, JAMES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7508 [15JY]

BOWSER, HAMILTON V.

Remarks in House

Newark, NJ: Men of Essex (organization) Essex Award recipient, E1005 [21MY]

BOWSHER, CHARLES A. (GAO Comptroller General)

Decisions

Dept. of Treasury Correction to the Federal Highway Trust Fund Relative to Excise Tax Receipts, S4148 [8MY]

BOXBOROUGH, MA

Remarks in Senate

Massachusetts: tribute to schools nominated for Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1112 [6FE]

BOXER, BARBARA (a Senator from California)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4517 [15MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4020 [6MY], S4046, S4048, S4116 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1606, S1628, S1682 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6151, S6152, S6254, S6262 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6473, S6508, S6510, S6552 [26JN], S6766 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4833, S4861, S4869, S4875, S4903, S4907, S4909 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6927, S6939 [7JY], S7069, S7123 [9JY], S7169 [10JY], S7265, S7304 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9450, S9525 [17SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7777 [21JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8039, S8100 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8735 [3SE], S8832 [4SE], S8903, S8917, S8927 [8SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9871, S9898 [24SE], S10261, S10296 [1OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7506 [15JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7546, S7579, S7611, S7613 [16JY]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11485 [30OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11068 [23OC]

Analyses

Children's Environmental Protection Act (S. 599), S3291 [16AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S8216 [29JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S1423 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Chicken of the Sea?—A ``Dolphin Safe'' Tuna Flap Makes the U.S. Squirm, Eugene Linden, Monitor (publication), S790 [29JA]

Congress Can't Legislate Maternal Heroism, Ellen Goodman, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S4710 [20MY]

``Dolphin Safe'' Claim Is in Danger, Colman McCarthy, Washington (DC) Post, S791 [29JA]

Dolphins, Tuna and Trade: Rodger Schlickeisen, Journal of Commerce, S791, S792 [29JA]

Helene S. Smith, Ph.D.—A Memorial, Ann Thor, Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia, S11568 [31OC]

Latin Drugs Flow North Via Pacific—Traffickers' Ships Hard To Intercept, Molly Moore, Washington (DC) Post, S2602 [20MR]

Police Say Movie Linked to Fatal Shooting of Young Girl, Brigitte Greenberg, Associated Press (news service), S1414 [13FE]

Senate Rejects Maverick Measure, S7744 [21JY]

State Should Give Prisoners Special Education, U.S. Says, Richard L. Colvin, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S4004 [6MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see S. 481), S2552 [19MR]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see S. Con. Res. 6), S4247 [8MY]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627), S5541 [11JN]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see S. 850), S11364 [29OC]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1017 [5FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 995), S6990 [8JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S10296 [1OC]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see S. 723), S4217 [8MY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980), S9524 [17SE]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see S. 71), S160 [21JA]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see S. 1028), S7710 [17JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S8670 [2SE]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs (see S. 1309), S10950 [22OC]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S5369 [5JN]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see S. 504), S2646 [20MR]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (see S. 19), S159 [21JA]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S2838 [8AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 232), S804 [29JA]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376), S4322 [12MY]

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

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 766), S5465 [10JN]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S5464 [10JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S11880 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military construction and increased pay and improved health care for members of the uniformed services (see S. 1339), S11343 [29OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see S. 487), S2646 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11239 [27OC]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S4217 [8MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S3851 [30AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412), S6005 [19JN]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 18), S159 [21JA]

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

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8669 [2SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see S. 299), S3560 [23AP]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S818 [29JA]

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

———equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

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

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089), S8361 [30JY]

Families and domestic relations: grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims of domestic violence (see S. 1129), S10862 [20OC]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7), S5465 [10JN]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see S. 1335), S11779 [5NO]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see S. 492), S3560 [23AP]

Firearms: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S5702 [16JN]

———improve safety of handguns (see S. 428), S2206 [12MR]

———reduce gun trafficking by prohibiting bulk purchases of handguns (see S. 466), S2792 [7AP]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see S. 977), S11599 [3NO]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143), S162 [21JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220), S11599 [3NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S5015 [22MY]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S3348 [17AP]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see S. 1114), S8532 [31JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 89), S9659 [18SE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Law enforcement officers: provide standards and protection for the conduct of internal police investigations (see S. 348), S4011 [6MY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283), S11465 [30OC]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S3269 [16AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see S. 540), S3294 [16AP]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S1926 [4MR]

Meili, Davide: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S4761 [20MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S5015 [22MY]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: designate (see S. Con. Res. 55), S12510 [12NO]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3851 [30AP]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 111), S9020 [9SE]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5542 [11JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9897 [24SE]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51), S1132 [7FE]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213), S9886 [24SE]

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

Public welfare programs: provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see S. 392), S1979 [5MR]

Public works: provide for tax-exempt financing of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see S. 275), S4898 [21MY]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3348 [17AP]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 456), S8669 [2SE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S10474 [7OC]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see S. 203), S676 [23JA]

Taxation: extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (see S. 1459), S12118 [8NO]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amount for inflation (see S. 1252), S11465 [30OC]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251), S11465 [30OC]

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

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S1828 [3MR]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see S. 1123), S8532 [31JY]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526), S2838 [8AP]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183), S9515 [17SE]

Transportation: establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (see S. 963), S6358 [25JN]

———Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects (see S. 1103), S8532 [31JY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 773), S4879 [21MY]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see S. 623), S5370 [5JN]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222, 1321), S11692 [4NO], S12478 [10NO]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S5595 [12JN]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see S. 834), S9427 [16SE]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S3802 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours (see S. 882), S5507 [11JN]

Diseases: provide information relative to prostate cancer screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (see S. 902), S5620 [12JN], S5694 [16JN]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see S. 893), S5596 [12JN]

Ecology and environment: protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see S. 599), S3269 [16AP]

Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see S. 70), S160 [21JA]

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

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see S. 101), S161 [21JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (see S. 702), S3998 [6MY]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207), S9785 [23SE]

Miramar, CA: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopter aircraft to Naval Air Station (see S. 824), S5253 [3JN]

National Day of Unity: designate (see S. Res. 115), S8533 [31JY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases (see S. 349), S1553 [25FE]

National Weather Service: relocation of radar tower near Ojai, CA (see S. 344), S1470 [24FE]

Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see S. 106), S161 [21JA]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (see S. 108), S161 [21JA]

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

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see S. 1372), S11763 [5NO]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (see S. 333), S1382 [13FE]

Six Rivers National Forest: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (see S. 894), S5596 [12JN]

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (see S. 1052), S7862 [22JY]

Taxation: treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (see S. 829), S5253 [3JN]

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

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see S. 408), S1979 [5MR]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (see S. 895), S5596 [12JN]

Unemployment: payment of benefits relative to base period of wage earnings (see S. 1126), S8532 [31JY]

Women: protection of reproductive rights (see S. 1208), S9785 [23SE]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (see S. 500), S2646 [20MR]

Cloture motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10473 [7OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Children's Environmental Protection Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S3292 [16AP]

Clinton administration budget proposals: June O'Neill, CBO, S2170 [12MR]

Dept. of Defense limit on compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts: by, S7171 [10JY]

Export control policy for supercomputers: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7137 [10JY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S7137 [10JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7137 [10JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Cousteau Society, S790 [29JA]

National Cancer Institute position on guidelines for breast cancer screening of certain women: by, S933 [4FE]

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge: H. Walter Croskey, S4422 [14MY]

———Michael R. Capizzi, S4422 [14MY]

———Pamela Rymer, S4423 [14MY]

———Representative Rogan, S4423 [14MY]

———Richard J. Riordan, Mayor of Los Angeles, S4422 [14MY]

———Roger W. Boren, S4423 [14MY]

———Sheldon H. Sloan, S4423 [14MY]

———Sherman Block, S4423 [14MY]

———Stephen S. Trott, S4423 [14MY]

Partial-birth abortions: Debra R. Judelson, American Medical Women's Association, Inc., S4708 [20MY]

———Geri Marullo, American Nurses Association, S4708 [20MY]

———Ralph W. Hale, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4708 [20MY]

———Rolland C. Lowe, California Medical Association, S4711 [20MY]

———several women, S4711 [20MY]

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

Lists

Disaster assistance to California in S. 672, emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4157 [8MY]

Opponents of H.R. 39, International Dolphin Conservation Program, S790 [29JA]

Motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC]

Press releases

Environmentalists Unified on Fast Track—Change It or Reject It: National Wildlife Federation, S11749 [5NO]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, S7159 [10JY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1655 [26FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4431, S4434 [14MY], S4520, S4534, S4569 [15MY], S4707, S4709, S4710, S4711 [20MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8681 [3SE]

AID: Communal Areas Management Program for Indigenous Resources funding, S7546 [16JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S615 [22JA]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S4156, S4157, S4158 [8MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5312 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3822, S3823 [30AP], S4047, S4059, S4076, S4095 [7MY], S4156, S4157, S4158 [8MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S3696 [24AP]

Budget: balance, S3155 [15AP]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, S2169 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1182, S1183, S1184 [10FE], S1628, S1644, S1648 [26FE], S2169, S2170 [12MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8503 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8503 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6121, S6124, S6127 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6405 [26JN], S6701 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4866, S4875 [21MY], S4992 [22MY]

———target tax cut benefits towards middle-class families, S4875 [21MY]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of economic emergencies, S1182, S1183, S1184 [10FE]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of emergencies due to officially-declared natural disasters, S1644, S1648 [26FE]

Business and industry: underestimation by oil companies of royalties owed to the Federal Government from crude oil pumped from Dept. of the Interior controlled lands, S830 [30JA]

California: bus programs funding, S8311 [30JY]

———environmental restoration for the Salton Sea region, S9622 [18SE]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (S. 1028), S7714 [17JY]

California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: U.S. participation, S4992 [22MY]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, S4076 [7MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3577 [24AP]

Children and youth: improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours (S. 882), S5527 [11JN]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish, S8051 [24JY]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S7136, S7138, S7143 [10JY]

Corps of Engineers: repair and restoration work on San Joaquin River, S4095 [7MY]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8051 [24JY]

Cuomo, Andrew M.: nomination to be Sec. of HUD, S784 [29JA]

Daley, William M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S828 [30JA]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7080 [9JY]

———recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5904 [18JN], S11326 [29OC], S11828 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5904 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7080 [9JY], S7136, S7138, S7143, S7159, S7169, S7174, S7175, S7176, S7178, S7179, S7184 [10JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11326 [29OC], S11828 [6NO]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11326 [29OC], S11828 [6NO]

———limit compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts, S7169, S7174, S7175, S7176, S7178, S7179, S7184 [10JY]

———study cost savings and need for base closures, S7080 [9JY]

Dept. of HHS: State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, S9114 [11SE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S7854 [22JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9375 [16SE], S9463, S9467, S9497 [17SE], S9622 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7690 [17JY], S7788 [22JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), S8311 [30JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8051, S8077 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), unanimous-consent agreement, S8067 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8775 [4SE], S8909 [8SE], S9101, S9114 [11SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10751 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7854 [22JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. Res. 47), S932 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), S8041 [24JY]

———provide information relative to prostate cancer screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (S. 902), S5620 [12JN]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9869, S9870, S9871 [24SE], S9917 [25SE], S10188, S10189, S10208 [30SE], S10261 [1OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9869 [24SE], S9917 [25SE], S10188, S10189 [30SE]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (S. 893), S5608 [12JN]

Ecology and environment: protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (S. 599), S3290 [16AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2384 [18MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7738 [17JY]

EPA: airborne particulate matter research funding, S10751 [9OC]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9842 [24SE]

———prescription drug user fee reauthorization, S9842 [24SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S8681 [3SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, S7788 [22JY]

Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (S. 70), S448 [21JA], S1414 [13FE], S5305 [5JN]

Floods: disaster assistance to California, S4156 [8MY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1443 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1443 [24FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7546 [16JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11748, S11749, S11750 [5NO]

Forest Service: road construction funding, S9463 [17SE]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S3155 [15AP], S3822, S3823 [30AP]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), unanimous-consent agreement, S2171 [12MR]

Health: human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S8775 [4SE]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (S. 101), S481 [21JA], S2333 [14MR]

Hendrix, Jason: American Police Hall of Fame Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S4617 [15MY]

Housing: Federal assistance relative to mobile homes, S10049, S10050 [26SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4375, S4376 [13MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4375, S4376 [13MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (S. 702), S4004 [6MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (S. 586), S3221 [15AP]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, S9101 [11SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement, S7690 [17JY]

———implement (S. 39), S789 [29JA], S8139 [25JY], S8302 [30JY]

Ishii, Anthony: nomination to be district judge, S10825 [9OC]

Israel: terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market, S8492 [31JY]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1207), S9791 [23SE]

Kennard, William E.: nomination to the FCC, S11311 [29OC]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S10239 [30SE]

Los Angeles, CA: First African Methodist Episcopal Church anniversary, S3382 [17AP]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, S10900 [21OC]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6121, S6124, S6127 [24JN]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2601 [20MR]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1581 [25FE]

Mission Viejo, CA: tribute to Little League baseball team, S8834 [4SE]

Morrow, Margaret: nomination to be district judge, S4420, S4423, S4424 [14MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9375 [16SE], S9467 [17SE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases (S. 349), S1556 [25FE]

Native Americans: tribal priority allocations funding, S9497 [17SE]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4866 [21MY]

———conduct study relative to effects of perchlorate on humans, S8909 [8SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Jose Ramos-Horta for Peace, S4616 [15MY]

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.: Dept. of Labor Opportunity 2000 Award recipient, S9089 [10SE]

Parliamentary inquiry, S7177 [10JY]

Pensions: limit amount of 401(k) plan assets invested in sponsoring company, S6701 [27JN]

———prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (S. 106), S488 [21JA]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (S. 108), S488 [21JA]

———require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (S. 107), S488 [21JA]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (S. 1372), S11765 [5NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10208 [30SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4420, S4423, S4424 [14MY]

Public housing: reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S10049, S10050 [26SE]

Public lands: preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4059 [7MY]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Sony Fest '97, S8621 [31JY]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (S. 333), S1402 [13FE]

Senate: decorum on the floor, S4431 [14MY]

Six Rivers National Forest: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (S. 894), S5608 [12JN]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1182 [10FE]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, S4047 [7MY]

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (S. 1052), S7868 [22JY]

Taxation: rates, S2170 [12MR], S6405 [26JN]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (S. 829), S5259 [3JN]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, S6701 [27JN]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (S. 99), S479 [21JA]

Terrorism: condemn attacks relative to Middle East peace agreements, S8784 [4SE]

Transportation: establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (S. 963), S6370, S6371 [25JN]

———funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (S. 408), S1995 [5MR]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (S. 895), S5608 [12JN]

Unemployment: payment of benefits relative to base period of wage earnings (S. 1126), S8592 [31JY]

Warschaw, Carmen: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Heart of Gold Award recipient, S10902 [21OC]

Watts, Donna J.: access to Senate gallery, S4431 [14MY]

Women: protection of reproductive rights (S. 1208), S9791 [23SE]

World Food Day: observance, S10821 [9OC]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (S. 500), S2672 [20MR]

Reports

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin-Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., S2603 [20MR]

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortions: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4708 [20MY]

Tables

McDonnell Douglas Corp. compensation for top five executives (1995): GAO, S7175 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 70, American Handgun Standards Act, S449 [21JA]

S. 99, tax treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools, S479 [21JA]

S. 101, Domestic Violence Identification and Referral Act, S481 [21JA]

S. 333, Devil's Slide Tunnel Act, S1402 [13FE]

S. 344, relocation of National Weather Service radar tower near Ojai, CA, S1471 [24FE]

S. 349, Women's Cardiovascular Diseases Research and Prevention Act, S1557 [25FE]

S. 408, Border Infrastructure Safety and Congestion Relief Act, S1996 [5MR]

S. 599, Children's Environmental Protection Act, S3290 [16AP]

S. 702, State requirements under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 829, Clean-Fuel Vehicle Act, S5259 [3JN]

S. 882, After School Education and Safety Act, S5528 [11JN]

S. 902, Prostate Testing Full Information Act, S5621 [12JN]

S. 1052, tariff on live plants and fresh cut flowers, S7868 [22JY]

S. 1126, payment of unemployment benefits relative to base period of wage earnings, S8592 [31JY]

S. 1207, award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Raul Julia, S9791 [23SE]

S. 1208, Family Planning and Choice Protection Act, S9792-S9795 [23SE]

S. 1372, Point Reyes National Seashore Farmland Protection Act, S11766 [5NO]

Tributes

Burts, Ezunial (E.Z.), S1037 [5FE]

Bustamante, Cruz, S114 [9JA]

Caen, Herb, S1115 [6FE]

Goodlett, Carlton, S1326 [12FE]

Lowe, Rolland, S2793 [7AP]

Smith, Helene S., S11568 [31OC]

Ten, Andrew, S5021 [22MY]

Williams, Scott, S2861 [8AP]

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Letters

Use of Smithsonian Institution facilities by Boy Scouts for awards ceremony: I. Michael Heyman, Smithsonian Institution, S9725 [19SE]

———Senator Abraham, S9725 [19SE]

Lists

Rhode Island Boy Scouts' and Girl Scouts' award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

Remarks in House

Bentley, Steven: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E580 [8AP]

Blankenburg, Brian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E585 [8AP], E627 [10AP]

Burke, David B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2122 [29OC]

Courts: court case relative to admission of girls, H3479 [5JN]

Demaline, Gregory R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1958 [7OC]

Dorenkott, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E858 [7MY]

Dunn, Cory: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E605 [9AP]

Finlay, Matthew S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2169 [4NO]

Fistick, Kirk: Boy Scouts Honor Medal award recipient, E1825 [23SE]

Gates, Brad: William H. Spurgeon III Award recipient, E2001 [9OC]

Goode, Taylor E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1961 [7OC]

Hodges, Jonathan W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E922 [14MY]

Knisely, Grant A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2172 [4NO]

Leahy, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E787 [29AP]

McCollum, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E648 [14AP]

Mortimer, P. William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1070 [30MY]

Myers, Aaron J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1092 [3JN]

Nowicki, James: Clinton Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2064 [23OC]

Plantner, Philip A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1395 [10JY]

Popp, Dale: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E876 [8MY]

Santa Clarita, CA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 2, E694 [17AP]

Smith, Charles E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1341 [27JN]

Spatholt, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E874 [8MY]

Trefz, Torrance T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E894 [12MY]

Turlington, David: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution National Eagle Scout of the Year honoree, E1259 [19JN]

Williams, Anthony T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E460 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Hansen, Misty: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, S12196 [8NO]

Merillat, Orville and Ruth: Great Sauk Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizens of the Year Award recipieints, S12511 [12NO]

Rhode Island: Eagle Scout Award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

Smithsonian Institution: use of facilities by Boy Scouts for awards ceremony, S9725 [19SE]

South Dakota: tribute to Brandon troops, S5712 [16JN]

———tribute to Sioux Falls troops, S5712 [16JN]

BOYD, ALLEN (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8929 [21OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1989 [29AP]

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

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H5177 [11JY]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H3797 [12JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5401 [16JY]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H5916 [28JY]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H7365 [16SE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7830 [24SE]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H5916 [28JY]

Crime: constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H3720 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H2254 [6MY]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H3070 [20MY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H2785 [15MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H7263 [11SE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1392 [9AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H2785 [15MY]

Florida: restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H1339 [8AP]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H6707 [31JY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H6707 [31JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H9800 [30OC]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H804 [6MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H2254 [6MY]

Health: revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8833 [9OC]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 741), H1440 [10AP]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H7281 [15SE]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H4087 [19JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H4087 [19JN]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1040 [17MR]

Medal of Honor: issue commemorative postage stamp in recognition of recipients (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10955 [13NO]

Medicaid: increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 835), H628 [25FE]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H804 [6MR]

———treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2938), H10419 [8NO]

Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 1761), H10956 [13NO]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H3476 [4JN]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H5022 [9JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1019 [13MR]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5665 [23JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8929 [21OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1040 [17MR]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 2661), H8832 [9OC]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1707 [17AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 1366, 2183), H1704 [17AP], H5485 [17JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H8438 [6OC]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H7730 [23SE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H8438 [6OC]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H2091 [30AP]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7199 [10SE]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 1904), H6407 [30JY]

Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H1542 [15AP]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 631), H7528 [17SE]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H2488 [12MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8834 [9OC]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H1340 [8AP]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 1470, 3045), H1987 [29AP], H10953 [13NO]

Truth in Lending Act: simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H6798 [3SE]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 2760), H9729 [29OC]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1456 [14AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44), H9865 [31OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Florida A&M University: design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of Center for Historically Black Heritage (see H.R. 3038), H10953 [13NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5711 [24JY]

Black History Month: observance, H433 [11FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6647 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4393 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4393 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5606 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5594 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2986 [20MY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2371 [8MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5711 [24JY]

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

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, E1917 [2OC]

National Hospice Month: observance, E2237 [8NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H7188 [10SE]

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund: revoke tax-exempt status of pension operation, H6647 [31JY]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2652 [14MY]

Votes: position on missed, E2319 [10NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2676 [14MY]

Tributes

Doyle, Robert, E1158 [10JN]

Wanton, Eva C., E859 [7MY]

BOYD, JOHN R.

Articles and editorials

Col. John R. Boyd Is Dead at 70—Advanced Air Combat Tactics, S2611 [20MR]

Defending America, a Great Airman's Final Flight, S2613 [20MR]

Priceless Original, S2612 [20MR]

Letters

Tribute to John R. Boyd: C.C. Krulak, S2612 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2610 [20MR]

BOYD, MORRIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1279 [20JN]

BOYD, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E628 [10AP], E780 [29AP]

BOYER, ROBERT K.

Letters

Natural gas assistance to Armenia, E958 [19MY]

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

Amendments

Funding (S. 476), S12682 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Funding (see S. 476; H.R. 1753), S2552 [19MR], H3213 [30MY]

Letters

Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding: Robbie Calloway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S4578 [15MY]

Motions

Funding (S. 476), H10874 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Colucci, Dolores: Boys and Girls Club of Clifton, NJ, Youth of Year award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Funding (H.R. 1753), H10794-H10800 [13NO]

Funding (S. 476), H10873 [13NO]

Houston, TX: tribute to Boys and Girls Club, E2149 [30OC]

McBride, W. Peter: Boys and Girls Club of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year honoree, E2100 [28OC]

Perkov, Ante: Boys and Girls Club of San Pedro, CA, Keystone Award recipient, E2077 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Funding (S. 476), S2562 [19MR], S4576-S4579 [15MY], S12681, S12682 [13NO]

Reports filed

Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1753) (H. Rept. 105-368), H9864 [31OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 476), S3900 [1MY]

Texts of

H.R. 1753, funding, H10794 [13NO]

S. 476, funding, S4579 [15MY], H10874 [13NO]

BOYS AND GIRS CLUBS OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Funding (S. 476), insert language of H.R. 1753, in lieu, H10874 [13NO]

BOYS' NATION (organization)

Remarks in House

Dowling, Sterling: election as president, E1602 [1AU]

BOYS TOWNS OF ITALY (organization)

Remarks in House

Marano, Luke, Sr.: Philadelphia Committee of Boys Towns of Italy Man of the Year honoree, E2296 [10NO]

BOZEMAN (MT) CHRONICLE

Articles and editorials

Some Small School Districts Find Good Internet Access Too Expensive, S11306 [29OC]

BOZICH, RICK

Articles and editorials

Louisville Has Lost a Doctor to Us All, S5273 [3JN]

BRACY, TERRENCE L.

Letters

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act, S1987 [5MR]

BRADDOCK, KEITH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E949 [16MY]

BRADEMAS, JOHN (a former Representative from Indiana)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H683 [27FE]

Statements

Cyprus Problem—U.S. Foreign Policy and the Role of Congress: by, E1538-E1540 [28JY]

BRADLEY, JOHN J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1179 [11JN]

BRADLEY, RUSSELL A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4259 [9MY]

BRADLEY, TOM

Remarks in House

Los Angeles, CA: tribute to Jewish Labor Committee award recipients, E1130 [5JN]

BRADY, KEVIN (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4201 [23JN]

Appointments

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H9502 [23OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H9502 [23OC]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H4087 [19JN]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H10172 [6NO]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H9865 [31OC]

———facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4221 [23JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H4836 [26JN]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5177 [11JY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 71), H1542 [15AP]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1541 [15AP]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see H.R. 2122), H5020 [9JY]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H6918 [4SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9730 [29OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H7263 [11SE]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H629 [25FE]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 2627), H9866 [31OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H8929 [21OC]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H1794 [23AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H7831 [24SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H4222 [23JN]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H10956 [13NO]

———clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H1542 [15AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H629 [25FE]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H9039 [22OC]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H4087 [19JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: improve access and increase equity for taxpayers (see H.R. 2598), H8834 [9OC]

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (see H. Res. 67), H589 [13FE]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H7008 [8SE]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7601 [18SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H4086 [19JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H7728 [23SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H4339 [24JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H5665 [23JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183), H5485 [17JY]

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

Public buildings: monitor and analyze energy use and conduct continuous commissioning to optimize building energy systems (see H.R. 3040), H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H3568 [5JN]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H4221 [23JN]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H5826 [25JY]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H7119 [9SE]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H7199 [10SE]

———transfer of surplus real and personal property to nonprofit organizations for housing and other uses (see H.R. 1004), H2680 [14MY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 2001), H8300 [1OC]

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

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H8055 [26SE], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1810), H3567 [5JN]

Television: treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

States: permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to parental consent (see H.R. 2941), H10419 [8NO]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: investigation of capital punishment in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 199), H10955 [13NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H892 [12MR]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5446 [17JY]

Agriculture Research Service: conveyance of Pecan Genetics and Improvement Research Laboratory to Texas A&M University, H5446 [17JY]

Armed Forces: use in foreign countries to guard rainforests and endangered species, H4211 [23JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4622, H4624 [25JN]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8231 [30SE]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 71), H1785 [23AP]

———funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2378 [8MY]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1785 [23AP]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2378 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4211 [23JN]

———conduct pilot program to determine if hydrocarbon fuels can be tagged for analysis and identification, H5940 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5940 [29JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7763 [24SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7801 [24SE], H8231, H8239 [30SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5336 [16JY]

Eximbank: community work requirements for certain members of firms, H8203 [30SE]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8192, H8203 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: impact on national agenda, H1165 [19MR]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H6839 [4SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6839 [4SE]

Forest Service: Federal judge's decision in Texas relative to logging practices, H6722 [3SE]

FRS: National Fed Challenge award recipient, E874 [8MY]

Government regulations: reform, H1368 [9AP]

Immigration: Senate Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding, H7801 [24SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 60), H3590 [10JN]

Maritime Administration: State maritime academies funding, H8239 [30SE]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7763 [24SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H966 [13MR]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1837 [24AP]

———Center for Space Power funding, H5336 [16JY]

Pakistan: terrorist attack on U.S. citizens relative to conviction of Mir Aimal Kasi, H10775 [13NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H7125 [10SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8551, H8565 [7OC]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H2261 [7MY]

Small business: tax and regulatory treatment, H3436 [4JN]

Space policy: space station program funding, H1837 [24AP]

Taxation: rates, H4622, H4624 [25JN]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8565 [7OC]

U.S. Man and Biosphere Program: congressional oversight, H8551 [7OC]

Votes: correction, E502 [18MR]

———position on missed, H4309 [24JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1389 [9AP], H2252 [6MY], H2440 [8MY], H3474 [4JN], H3564 [5JN], H3718 [11JN]

Resignations

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H290 [5FE]

Tributes

Choe, K.C., H3436 [4JN]

BRAEGER, JESSICA

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S4528 [15MY]

BRAGG, MARGARET M. BUNDRUM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1861 [25SE]

BRAGG, RICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1861 [25SE]

BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS WEEK

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S11163 [23OC]

BRALY, HOUSTON

Bills and resolutions

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

BRAME, J. ROBERT, III

Remarks in Senate

NLRB: nomination, S12209 [8NO]

BRANCH COUNTY, MI

Remarks in House

Order of the Eastern Star (fraternal organization): tribute to Coldwater Chapter, E737 [24AP]

BRAND, SYBIL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2189 [7NO]

BRANDON, SD

Remarks in Senate

Boy Scouts: tribute to Brandon, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

BRANDON VALLEY, SD

Remarks in Senate

Niedringhaus, Mary: Brandon Valley, SD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5096 [23MY]

BRANDOW, DOUG

Articles and editorials

Case for a Much Smaller Military, E1157 [10JN]

BRANDOW, JAY

Remarks in House

Bay City, MI: Tri-County Fair Housing Commission award recipient, E703 [17AP]

BRAND-WILLIAMS, ORALANDAR

Articles and editorials

In Detroit—Maida, Other Cardinals Urge Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions, S2203 [12MR]

BRANG, ROBERT F. AND HELENE M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10094 [26SE]

BRANIGIN, WILLIAM

Articles and editorials

INS Halts Investigation at California Organization, E63 [7JA]

BRANSTAD, TERRY E. (Governor of Iowa)

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank, H3091 [21MY]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge, S2519 [19MR]

BRANTINGHAM, HENRY J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E609 [9AP]

BRANTON, WILEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7838 [25SE]

BRASELL, JUSTIN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7893 [23JY]

BRATCHER, GARY D.

Letters

New Mexico commercial zone on border of Mexico, S7769 [21JY]

BRATT, L. ERIK

Articles and editorials

``Coach'' Disney, 62, Dies After Collapsing, E112 [21JA]

BRATTAIN, WALTER

Remarks in Senate

Bell Laboratories: tribute to anniversary of the transistor, S4399 [13MY]

BRATTLEBORO (VT) REFORMER

Articles and editorials

Local Folk Artist To Perform at Kennedy Center, S3918 [1MY]

BRATTSTROM, SANDOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1949 [7OC]

BRAUDE, BEATRICE

Bills and resolutions

Relief of estate (see S. 152), S162 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Relief of estate (S. 152), S537 [21JA]

BRAUDE, MARVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E368 [4MR]

BRAVEMAN, PAULA

Summaries

California Policy Seminar on Access to Maternity Care in California, E1502 [23JY]

BRAVETTE, MICHAEL A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1307 [24JN]

BRAWLEY, PERRY

Biographies

Achievement Against the Odds Award Recipients, E541-E543 [20MR]

Remarks in House

National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise: Achievement Against the Odds Award recipient, E541 [20MR]

BRAWNER, FRANK E.

Letters

Capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses, E1518 [24JY]

BRAZAUSKIENE, STACIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1601 [1AU]

BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF

Messages

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Brazil Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, S11445 [30OC], H9780 [30OC]

BREAD FOR THE WORLD (organization)

Letters

Transfer of funds from Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S7083 [9JY]

BREAST CANCER PATIENT PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 143), S162 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 135), H8812 [9OC], H8981-H8990 [22OC], H9783 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 143), S517-S521 [21JA], S589 [22JA]

Texts of

S. 143, provisions, S518 [21JA]

BREAST-CANCER RESEARCH STAMP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 726), S4217 [8MY]

Lists

Cosponsors of H.R. 407, provisions, S4242 [8MY]

Supporters of S. 726, provisions, S4242 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 726), S4241 [8MY]

Texts of

S. 726, provisions, S4241 [8MY]

BREATHITT, LINDA KAY

Reports filed

Nomination to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

BREAUX, JOHN B. (a Senator from Louisiana)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4199, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6156, S6255 [24JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4831, S4833, S4861, S4902, S4903 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6922, S6933, S6940 [7JY], S7124 [9JY], S7220, S7221 [10JY], S7236, S7275 [11JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8711, S8712, S8735 [3SE], S8874 [5SE]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9343 [15SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S8303, S8368 [30JY]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (S. Con. Res. 50), S9236 [11SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC], S11046, S11159, S11160 [23OC]

Analyses

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

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors, S4213 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

Giving Older Consumers Better Info on Health Care Benefits, S5008 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S6372 [25JN]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980), S7776 [21JY]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S10233 [30SE]

Children and youth: modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S4760 [20MY]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S11779 [5NO]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1259), S10428 [6OC]

Coins: establish a recurring bi-annual Olympic commemorative coins program (see S. 282), S1102 [6FE]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50), S1319 [12FE]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S3803 [29AP]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S11299 [28OC]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S768 [28JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15), S159 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

———recognize suicide as a national problem (see S. Res. 84), S3998 [6MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119), S9018 [9SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see S. 757), S4658 [16MY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S7117 [9JY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S10433 [6OC]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 18), S159 [21JA]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8669 [2SE]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 17), S159 [21JA]

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

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084), S8262 [29JY]

FAA: reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (see S. 842), S5341 [5JN]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2707 [20MR]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747), S4588 [15MY]

Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see S. 1115), S9897 [24SE]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

———improve the quality of health plans and health care provided through the Federal Government and protect health care consumers (see S. 795), S5002 [22MY]

———national policy to provide health insurance to children and pregnant women (see S. 13), S159 [21JA]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (see S. 932), S7503 [15JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S3125 [14AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see S. 39), S159 [21JA]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11300 [28OC]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S10962 [22OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50), S8926 [8SE]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

———improve provision of managed care (see S. 864), S5444 [10JN]

Medicare: promote use of universal product numbers on claims forms used for reimbursement (see S. 1362), S11678 [4NO]

———provide beneficiaries with additional information to select health care plans (see S. 789), S5001 [22MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S8926 [8SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4396 [13MY]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5265 [3JN]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3914 [1MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927), S5790 [17JN]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see S. 1059), S8832 [4SE]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1480), S12118 [8NO]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213), S9886 [24SE]

———reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (see S. 414), S2078 [10MR]

Older Americans Act: establish additional pension counseling demonstration projects and create a toll-free pension counseling telephone number (see S. 948), S6041 [20JN]

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

Public Health Service Act: revise and extend mammography quality standards (see S. 537), S3058 [10AP]

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

———self-determination (see S. 472), S2552 [19MR]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: application to incarcerated individuals (see S. 206), S1239 [11FE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S10296 [1OC]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S5935 [18JN]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2792 [7AP]

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

Taxation: allow individuals to designate a portion of their tax overpayment to the U.S. Olympic Committee (see S. 281), S1102 [6FE]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66), S160 [21JA]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S5265 [3JN]

———employee option to receive taxable cash compensation in lieu of nontaxable parking benefits (see S. 498), S4898 [21MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3117 [14AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251), S10319 [3OC]

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

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see S. 427), S5369 [5JN]

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

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S1828 [3MR]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S1480 [24FE]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S2552 [19MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see S. 594), S3269 [16AP]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646), S3662 [24AP]

Transportation: promote the use of marine ferry and high-speed marine ferry services (see S. 941), S6000 [19JN]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335), S1382 [13FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222), S9969 [25SE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S967 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see S. 673), S3844 [30AP]

Courts: transfer Federal judgeship from eastern to middle district of Louisiana (see S. 77), S160 [21JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see S. 209), S725 [28JA]

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

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 966), S6496 [26JN]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see S. 1533), S12575 [13NO]

Medicaid: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 945), S6040 [20JN]

Medicare: colorectal screening (see S. 690), S3901 [1MY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S161 [21JA]

———hospice care reform (see S. 734), S4320 [12MY]

———provide greater flexibility and choice (see S. 904), S5694 [16JN]

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

Tariff: diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone (see S. 699), S3998 [6MY]

———2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol acetate (see S. 1567), S12576 [13NO]

Taxation: ensure taxpayer confidence in the problem resolution process by providing a more independently operated Office of the Taxpayer Advocate (see S. 1308), S10950 [22OC]

———extension of the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source relative to certain uses of biomass fuel sources (see S. 710), S4106 [7MY]

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

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 395, 711), S1979 [5MR], S4106 [7MY]

———treatment of individual investment accounts (see S. 330), S1382 [13FE]

Tunisia: commemorate bicentennial of U.S.-Tunisia relations (see S. Con. Res. 36), S6990 [8JY]

Letters

International Dolphin Conservation Program: Vice President Gore, S403 [21JA]

Remarks

Allerton, Sean P.: tribute to efforts relative to distribution of Constitution, S9300 [12SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8435 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6122, S6130, S6136 [24JN], S6292 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6433, S6463 [26JN], S6671, S6703 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4821, S4824 [21MY]

Business and industry: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (S. 673), S3847 [30AP]

Courts: transfer Federal judgeship from eastern to middle district of Louisiana (S. 77), S453 [21JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 209), S734 [28JA]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S340 [21JA]

Daschle, Senator: condolences on death of father, S5652 [16JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (S. 757), S11859 [6NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8079, S8080 [24JY]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, S3069 [14AP]

Education: national policy to improve system (S. 12), S295 [21JA]

FCC: collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (S. 741), S4485 [14MY]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 966), S6499 [26JN]

———national policy to provide health insurance to children and pregnant women (S. 13), S304 [21JA]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (S. 1533), S12590 [13NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S403 [21JA], S8300, S8303 [30JY]

IRS: restructure, S11591 [3NO]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S11233 [27OC]

———commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (S. Res. 140), S11174 [24OC]

Jefferson Parish, LA: law enforcement communication system funding, S8079, S8080 [24JY]

Louisiana: tribute to Macon Ridge enterprise community for reciept of American Association of Enterprise Zones Community Empowerment Award, S1764 [27FE]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6122, S6130 [24JN]

———colorectal screening (S. 690), S3912 [1MY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (S. 102), S482 [21JA]

———eliminate means-testing requirements for premiums, S6136 [24JN]

———hospice care reform (S. 734), S4320 [12MY]

———provide greater flexibility and choice (S. 904), S5694 [16JN]

———reform, S3069-S3071 [14AP]

Minerals Management Service: changes in exploration rules under the Outer Continental Shelf program, S9732 [19SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927), S12517 [13NO]

Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (S. 414), S12517 [13NO]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 1216), S12649 [13NO]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 629), S3438 [22AP], S4999, S5000 [22MY]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, S10939 [22OC]

Roads and highways: use of mitigation banking for wetland or natural habitat relative to highway construction, S11032 [23OC]

Rossotti, Charles: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S11591 [3NO]

Senate: legislative program, S5652 [16JN]

Ships and vessels: prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (S. 1221), S10299 [1OC]

Social Security: payroll taxes, S3069-S3071 [14AP]

Tariff: diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone (S. 699), S3999 [6MY]

Taxation: child tax credit, S6463 [26JN], S6671 [27JN]

———ensure taxpayer confidence in the problem resolution process by providing a more independently operated Office of the Taxpayer Advocate (S. 1308), S10956 [22OC]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (S. 1251), S10322 [3OC]

———provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds (S. 614), S3362 [17AP]

———rates, S6433 [26JN], S8435 [31JY]

———treatment of computer software exports (S. 387), S1836 [3MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (S. 395), S1982 [5MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (S. 711), S4108 [7MY]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 479), S2566 [19MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (S. 197), S651 [22JA]

———treatment of State-sponsored workers' compensation companies, S6703 [27JN]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4821, S4824 [21MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10939 [22OC], S11032 [23OC]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1222), S9976 [25SE]

Texts of

S. 12, Education for the 21st Century Act, S296-S304 [21JA]

S. 395, Distilled Spirits Tax Payment Simplification Act, S1982 [5MR]

S. 614, provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds, S3362 [17AP]

S. 629, congressional approval and implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development shipbuilding trade agreement, S3439-S3454 [22AP]

S. 673, ESOP Promotion Act, S3848 [30AP]

S. 690, Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, S3913 [1MY]

S. 711, Distilled Spirits Tax Payment Simplification Act, S4108-S4110 [7MY]

S. 734, Medicare hospice care reform, S4320 [12MY]

S. 741, Private Wireless Spectrum Availability Act, S4486 [14MY]

S. 966, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S6499-S6502 [26JN]

S. 1533, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act, S12591 [13NO]

Tributes

Bussie, Victor, S1999 [5MR]

Caffey, H. Rouse, S687 [23JA]

Daschle, Sebastian (Dash), S5652 [16JN]

Kanter, Shel, S5375 [5JN]

Stroud, Ansel M., Jr. (Buddy), S10303 [1OC]

Williams, Bill, S5375 [5JN]

BRECKENRIDGE, WILCZKIEWICZ

Essays

Educational Benefits of Studying Foreign Languages, E1573 [31JY]

BREDEHOEFT, ELDRED AND MILDRED

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1378 [13FE]

BREEN, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

BREEN, ROSANNE M.

Letters

Foxboro, MA, Youth Job Placement Program, E1746 [11SE]

BREINER, RICHARD H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E219 [11FE]

BREITNER, JOEL

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3567 [24AP]

BREMER, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1805 [18SE]

BREMERTON, WA

Letters

Selection process for donation of U.S.S. Missouri: Herman Smith, Navy League of the U.S., S7086 [9JY]

———J. Walsh Hanley, Navy League of the U.S., S7086 [9JY]

———James S. Whitfield, Missouri State American Legion, S7086 [9JY]

———John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, S6984 [8JY]

———Robert Daniels and Steven Rupp, Iowa Class Preservation Association, S7086 [9JY]

Remarks in Senate

Missouri (U.S.S.): selection process for donation, S6981-S6985 [8JY], S7085-S7088 [9JY]

BRENDTRO, LARRY K.

Appointments

Coordinating Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S2335 [14MR]

BRENNAN, WILLIAM J., JR.

Articles and editorials

Abroad at Home, S8260 [29JY]

Biggest Heart in the Building, E1542 [28JY]

Justice Brennan, Voice of Court's Social Revolution Dies, E1542-E1544 [28JY]

Justice Brennan's Vision, S8259 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions

Supreme Court: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol for memorial services (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5826 [25JY]

Programs

Funeral Service for William J. Brennan, Jr., H6015 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol for memorial services (H. Con. Res. 123), H5805, H5806 [25JY]

Tribute, H5808 [25JY], H6011-H6017 [29JY], E1542 [28JY]

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol for memorial services (H. Con. Res. 123), S8170, S8171 [28JY]

Tribute, S8149 [25JY], S8259 [29JY], S8484 [31JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 123, transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services honoring William J. Brennan, Jr., H5806 [25JY]

BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10001 [26SE]

BRENTWOOD, NH

Remarks in Senate

Rockingham County, NH: jail reimbursement funding, S7845 [22JY]

BRENTWOOD, TN

Remarks in House

Brentwood Early Risers Toastmasters Club: anniversary, E301 [25FE]

BRETT, JAMES T.

Letters

Highway Trust Fund, H2993 [20MY]

BRETZ, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor: award recipient, E1342 [27JN]

BREUNLIN, CYNTHIA

Remarks in House

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

BREVARD COUNTY, FL

Lists

Criminal incidents at Canaveral National Seashore, E1496 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Brevard County Storm Damage Prevention Project: funding, H8182 [30SE]

Canaveral National Seashore: prohibit designation as a clothing-optional area, H5244, H5245 [15JY], E1496 [23JY]

Holmes Regional Medical Center: American Hospital Association NOVA Award recipient, E192 [10FE]

Veterans: health care facility funding, H8684 [8OC]

BREW, BILL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2756 [21MR]

BREW, WILLIAM E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5274 [3JN]

BREWER, CAROLINE

Articles and editorials

Hardship Only Deepens a Mom's Love, E1127 [5JN]

BREYER, CHARLES R.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: confirmation as district judge, S12643 [13NO]

Reports filed

Nomination of To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

BRICK, CARY R.

Eulogies

McEwen, Robert C., E1293 [23JN]

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY

Remarks in House

Hendrickson, Richard: National Weather Service Albert J. Myer Award recipient, E699 [17AP]

BRIDGEPORT, CT

Articles and editorials

Police Say Movie Linked to Fatal Shooting of Young Girl, S1414 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

L'Ambiance Plaza: anniversary of accident, S3410 [22AP]

BRIDGES related term(s) Roads and Highways

Amendments

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8287 [1OC]

Analyses

National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 468), S2447-S2478 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions

Bridge Discretionary Program: reform (see S. 975; H.R. 1664), S6727 [27JN], H3069 [20MY]

Floods: authorize further appropriations for the stabilization and repair of damages to the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge in California (see H.R. 936), H766 [5MR]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1383, 1519; H.R. 2516), S11863 [6NO], S12461 [10NO], H7728 [23SE]

———reauthorize (see S. 586; H.R. 1609), S3199 [15AP], H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

Lawrence Blackwell Memorial Bridge: designate (see H.R. 2010), H4221 [23JN]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 710), H522 [12FE]

Transportation: discretionary bridge program funding (see S. 1125), S8532 [31JY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335, 468, 532; H.R. 674), S1382 [13FE], S2416 [18MR], S2900 [9AP], H452 [11FE]

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (see S. 483), S2646 [20MR]

Decisions

Dept. of Treasury Correction to the Federal Highway Trust Fund Relative to Excise Tax Receipts: Charles A. Bowsher, GAO, S4148 [8MY]

Letters

Highway construction and surface transportation funding: Beth O'Laughlin, Association of Indiana Counties, Inc., H2650 [14MY]

———Dave Heath, Mayor of Lafayette, IN, H2650 [14MY]

———Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization, H2650 [14MY]

———Rose M. Zigenfus, Evansville, IN, Urban Transportation Study, H2650 [14MY]

———Stephen Goldsmith, Mayor of Indianapolis, IN, H2649 [14MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension: Representative Archer, H8289 [1OC]

———Representative Shuster, H8289 [1OC]

Remarks in House

Bridge Discretionary Program: reform (H.R. 1664), E992 [21MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8285-H8290 [1OC]

———extend (S. 1454), H10586 [12NO]

———extend (S. 1519), H10633-H10638 [12NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1609), H7453 [17SE], E974 [19MY], E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY], E1610 [1AU]

———tribute to bicyclists for support of bicycle and pedestrian provisions, E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY]

Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (H.R. 710), H513 [12FE]

St. Georges, DE: demolition of St. Georges Bridge, H5751 [24JY]

Transportation: national policy for infrastructure, H2105 [1MY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2648-H2652, H2656 [14MY]

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction, H3066 [20MY]

Remarks in Senate

Alvin, IL: replacement of Gaumer Bridge, S4182 [8MY]

Bridge Discretionary Program: reform (S. 975), S6728 [27JN]

Daniel Boone National Forest: completion of Clear Creek Composite Bridge, S926 [4FE]

Federal Highway Administration: assist Michigan with advanced carbon and glass composites as reinforcements for concrete project, S8254 [29JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (S. 1383), S11867 [6NO]

———extend (S. 1454), S12194 [8NO], S12438 [10NO]

———extend (S. 1519), S12450-S12456, S12499 [10NO], S12636 [13NO]

———reauthorize (S. 586), S3216-S3224 [15AP], S3380 [17AP]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4137-S4151, S4190 [8MY]

Transportation: discretionary bridge program funding (S. 1125), S8592 [31JY]

———funding for highway improvements, S5336, S5337 [5JN]

———funding for infrastructure improvements, S1357 [13FE]

———national policy for infrastructure, S10225 [30SE], S12436 [10NO]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 335), S1403 [13FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 468), S2446, S2478 [18MR], S2863 [8AP]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 532), S2905-S2915 [9AP]

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (S. 483), S2648 [20MR]

Reports filed

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2516) (H. Rept. 105-270), H7910 [25SE]

Summaries

Highway Trust Fund Spending Levels, 1998-2002, E974 [19MY]

Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act (S. 532), S2912 [9AP]

Tables

Deficient bridges in U.S., S10941 [22OC]

State allocation of Federal highway funds under Warner amendment to S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4140, S4145 [8MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2516, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension, H8285-H8287 [1OC]

S. 483, Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge Full Funding Act, S2648 [20MR]

S. 532, Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act, S2906-S2912 [9AP]

S. 586, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act reauthorization, S3217-S3221 [15AP]

S. 975, Safe Bridges Act, S6728 [27JN]

S. 1519, Surface Transportation Extension Act, S12450-S12452 [10NO], H10633-H10636 [12NO]

BRIDGEVILLE, DE

Remarks in House

Woodbridge High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E959 [19MY]

BRIDGEWATER, MA

Histories

Masonic Fellowship Lodge: Luther L. Hayden, Jr., E1016 [22MY]

Remarks in House

History: anniversary of Masonic Fellowship Lodge, E1015 [22MY]

BRIGGS, BARBARA A.

Remarks in House

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: tribute to Equal Opportunity Award recipient, E748 [24AP]

BRIGGS, EULA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2033 [21OC]

BRIGHTON, CO

Remarks in House

Travis, Tim and Charlotte: Ducks Unlimited (organization) Colorado Sports Couple of the Year award recipients, E1794 [18SE]

BRIMMEIER, JEANNE

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania School Counselors' Association: Counselor of the Year award recipient, E632 [10AP]

BRINK, AMY S.

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S5636 [12JN]

BRINKLEY, DAVID

Commentaries

Tax Rates, S6116 [24JN]

BRINSLEY, NORMAN S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E511 [19MR]

BRISTOL, CT

Remarks in Senate

Ellen P. Hubble School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S8624 [31JY]

BRISTOL, RI

Remarks in Senate

Brown University: Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology relocation funding, S8509 [31JY]

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

University of California at San Diego: tribute to Black Beauticians Health Promotion Program, E359 [3MR]

BRITISH AIRWAYS

Remarks in House

Eizenstat, Stuart: accusations of conflict of interest relative to Dept. of State's involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

BRITISH-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP

Appointments

Members, S1201 [10FE], S4620 [15MY]

BRITT, FARRIEL

Remarks in House

Costa Rica: extradition of Terry Dantzler to the U.S. for alleged kidnapping of daughter, H5450 [17JY]

BRITTAIN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1525 [25JY]

BRITTON FRASER, BEVERLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E270 [13FE]

BROAD, WILLIAM J.

Articles and editorials

He Lit Nuclear Fire—Now He Would Douse It, S5888 [17JN]

BROADCASTING see Radio; Television

BROADCASTING & CABLE (publication)

Articles and editorials

Consolidation Yea or Nay, S2052 [10MR]

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

BROADCASTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Reports filed

Nomination of Carl Spielvogel to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Reports filed

Nomination of Cheryl F. Halpern to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

BROADNAX, JOHN P.

Remarks in House

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipient, E165 [5FE]

BROCK, MARGARET MARTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2495 [13MY]

BROCKHOUSE, STEPHANIE

Remarks in Senate

South Dakota: tribute to Sioux Valley Hospital nurses for disaster relief activities, S7316 [11JY]

BRODER, DAVID S.

Articles and editorials

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

Fast Track, Heavy Freight, S11644 [4NO]

Moynihan Imprint, S2624 [20MR]

Right Way To Renew a City, S2091 [10MR]

TV Time Bank for Candidates, H512 [12FE]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

BRODERICK, JOHN T., JR.

Reports filed

Nomination to LSC Board of Directors: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

BRODIE, PETER E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1597 [1AU]

BROGAN, KATE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2049 [22OC]

BROKENBURR, WOODROW F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1759 [16SE]

BROMWICH, MICHAEL B.

Letters

FBI treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of crime lab, S2350 [17MR]

BROMWICH, MICHAEL R.

Letters

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions: several Inspectors General, H3330 [4JN]

BRONFMAN, EDGAR

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): tribute to individuals assisting investigation into Holocaust assets held in Switzerland, S6010 [19JN]

BRONX, NY see New York, NY

BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2036 [21OC]

Hall of Fame Run: tribute, E821 [5MY]

BROOKE COUNTY, WV

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5019 [22MY]

BROOKENS, GALEN W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1318 [25JN]

BROOKHAVEN, NY

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish ambulatory care facility (see H.R. 56), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Safety: prohibit reactivation of the High Flux Beam Reactor at Brookhaven National Laboratory (see S. 1140; H.R. 2384), S8668 [2SE], H6797 [3SE]

Remarks in House

IRS: tribute to service center, E1635 [3SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1140, Long Island Drinking Water Protection Act, S8668 [2SE]

BROOKINGS, SD

Remarks in Senate

South Dakota Community Foundation: anniversary, S11861 [6NO]

BROOKINGS INSTITUTION

Reports

Financing American Leadership—Protecting American Interests and Promoting American Values, S1053-S1056 [6FE]

BROOKLINE, MA

Remarks in House

New England Chassidic Center: tribute to ROFEH International, E2176 [4NO]

BROOKLINE, NH

Remarks in Senate

New Hampshire: tribute to Hollis\Brookline High School for winning the Hampshire State Mathematics Contest, S4688 [19MY]

BROOKLYN, NY see New York, NY

BROOKLYN, OH

Remarks in House

Brooklyn Heights Village Seniors Club: anniversary, E1252 [18JN]

BROOKS, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1510 [24JY]

BROOKS, GWENDOLYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E232 [12FE], E269 [13FE], E1366 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1411 [13FE]

BROOME, NY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1473 [22JY]

BROSNAN, PIERCE

Remarks in House

Global Green USA (organization): Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

BROTHERHOOD OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY (labor union)

Factsheets

Impact of Amtrak Strike, H8699 [8OC]

BROTHERS TO THE RESCUE (organization)

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, E305 [25FE]

BROUGHTON, J. MELVILLE, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6906 [7JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Honoring Memory of J. Melville Broughton, Jr.: North Carolina General Assembly, S6907 [7JY]

BROWARD COUNTY, FL

Case Studies

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act, S2423 [18MR]

Remarks in House

African-American Library: tribute, E2044 [21OC], E2048 [22OC]

Beaches: beach restoration project funding, H5752, H5753 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, S4034 [6MY]

BROWER, DAVID

Remarks in House

Global Green USA (organization): Individual Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

BROWN, ANN (Consumer Product Safety Commission Chair)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E387 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Nevada: visit by CPSC Chairperson, S851 [30JA]

BROWN, ARNOLD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1705 [9SE]

BROWN, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

BROWN, CLARENCE J. (a former Representative from Ohio)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1243 [18JN]

BROWN, CORRINE (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3477 [4JN], H3497 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H286 [4FE]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H3924 [18JN]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H1542 [15AP]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H5132 [10JY]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retired members and their dependents (see H.R. 2128), H5297 [15JY]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Aviation: require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H9801 [30OC]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H2785 [15MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H7831 [24SE]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H9615 [28OC]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1340 [8AP]

Crime: penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2590 [13MY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H3568 [5JN]

———establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H3660 [10JN]

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

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 304), H629 [25FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H453 [11FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H453 [11FE]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H4132 [20JN]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H2157 [1MY]

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

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H3204 [22MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7528 [17SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

Families and domestic relations: State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H147 [9JA]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H1795 [23AP]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see H.R. 949), H1340 [8AP]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H1795 [23AP]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (see H.R. 814), H2351 [7MY]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H1707 [17AP]

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H2883 [19MY]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see H.R. 1989), H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H628 [25FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H5664 [23JY]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H5826 [25JY]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to enter into contracts or obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 1537), H7601 [18SE]

———coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H2590 [13MY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7911 [25SE]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H1456 [14AP]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H2351 [7MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 337), H453 [11FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8633 [7OC]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2488 [12MY]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H5401 [16JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H1440 [10AP]

———authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H2092 [30AP]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H700 [27FE]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H6707 [31JY]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain Haitian nationals who were provided refuge status (see H.R. 3033, 3049), H10767 [12NO], H10953 [13NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1611 [16AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H629 [25FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

Law enforcement officers: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H5487 [17JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8929 [21OC]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medicaid: increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 835), H628 [25FE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1288 [21MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H10421 [8NO]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H2446 [8MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H245 [21JA], H453 [11FE]

———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 1218), H1288 [21MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1706, H1707 [17AP]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5021 [9JY]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H244 [21JA]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H10956 [13NO]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H9866 [31OC]

Public buildings: calculation of transactions (see H.R. 623), H5778 [24JY]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H4913 [8JY]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H4132 [20JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2590 [13MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

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

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

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H3476 [4JN]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H725 [4MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H949 [12MR]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2874 [16MY]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1456 [14AP]

States: require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 1234), H8833 [9OC]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H2446 [8MY]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (see H.R. 1529), H6707 [31JY]

———allow individuals to designate a portion of their tax overpayment to the U.S. Olympic Committee (see H.R. 1016), H1340 [8AP]

———allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H283 [4FE]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H725 [4MR]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H1288 [21MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 382), H245 [21JA]

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

Time: change effective date of daylight savings time (see H.R. 222), H1339 [8AP]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H2446 [8MY]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H10956 [13NO]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H243 [21JA]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H7365 [16SE]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H6798 [3SE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H4087 [19JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7601 [18SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4339 [24JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 766), H586 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1715 [21AP]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H4914 [8JY]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Women: tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

Letters

Human rights violations in Ecuador: Francisco Baquerizo Villao and Robert Vera, Comite de Internos, H3497 [5JN]

———Franklin Ayala Gomez, H3497 [5JN]

———James G. Wiliams, H2673 [14MY]

———Mel Earley, Committee for the Release of Mel Souter, E940 [15MY]

Remarks

American Basketball League: tribute, H3831 [17JN]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8975 [22OC], H9525 [24OC]

———labor protection and contracting regulations, H9525 [24OC]

———wage continuation and severance benefits for employees affected by a discontinuance, reduction, or relocation of service, H8975 [22OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2742 [15MY]

Black History Month: observance, H428 [11FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2995, H3027 [20MY]

Burroughs, Kenneth: Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame inductee, E1039 [22MY]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1844 [24SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2389 [8MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4196 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4196 [23JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3497 [5JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (H.R. 2036), H8093 [29SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7882 [25SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H10763 [12NO]

Economic Development Administration: funding, H7882 [25SE]

Ecuador: human rights violations, H2669, H2671, H2672, H2673 [14MY], H3497 [5JN], E940 [15MY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1137, H1162 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3753 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), E1674 [5SE]

Haiti: sinking of ferry, H7106 [9SE]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, H1075 [18MR]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H2995 [20MY]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 129), H5990 [29JY]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H10763 [12NO]

Ingram, Robert R.: award Medal of Honor for service during the Vietnamese Conflict (H.R. 2813), H10408 [8NO]

Music and dance: tribute to musical ``Chicago'', E1228 [17JN]

NAFTA: inspection of food at Mexican border, H5924 [29JY]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, H4072 [19JN]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H2260 [7MY]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, H2742 [15MY]

Ukraine: make foreign aid conditional on economic and business reform, E1674 [5SE]

Votes: position on missed, H3756 [12JN]

Women in Military Service for America Memorial: dedication, H9476 [23OC]

Women's National Basketball Association: tribute, H3831 [17JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1109 [18MR], H1184 [19MR], H2782 [15MY], H3859 [17JN], H4083 [19JN], H4644 [25JN], H6025 [29JY], H7116 [9SE], H9035 [22OC], H9499 [23OC]

Tributes

Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H4624, H4629, H4630 [25JN]

Herzog, Chaim, E932 [14MY]

Hu, Jason C., E1844 [24SE]

Lee Teng-hui, E956 [19MY], E1000 [21MY], E1844 [24SE]

BROWN, DAVE N.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Council on Disability: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2413 [18MR]

BROWN, DAVID

Articles and editorials

Viability and the Law, H1207 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Las Virgenes Homeowners Association: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E753 [24AP], E804 [30AP]

BROWN, DAVID H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1081 [3JN]

BROWN, EDWARD N., JR.

Remarks in House

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipient, E165 [5FE]

BROWN, GEORGE E., JR. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2891 [19MY], H3040 [20MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H7912 [25SE], H8549 [7OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Articles and editorials

Friendly Finish Looms on Spending, Andrew Lawler, Science (publication), H8679 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H286 [4FE]

Agriculture: humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H5021 [9JY]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H7911 [25SE]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H2351 [7MY]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H6707 [31JY]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H8265 [30SE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H7730 [23SE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H5177 [11JY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H1795 [23AP]

———anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H4836 [26JN]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H2785 [15MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5570 [22JY]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3274 [3JN]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Children and youth: improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H9559 [24OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see H.R. 1363), H5916 [28JY]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H3204 [22MY]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 98), H889 [11MR]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5487 [17JY]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H2254 [6MY]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H1018 [13MR]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H245 [21JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6707 [31JY]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H3865 [17JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1258 [20MR]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H7601 [18SE]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H4836 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6026 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H2254 [6MY]

———classification of surplus military material (see H.R. 2602), H8929 [21OC]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for civilian research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 1277), H1795 [23AP]

———consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 860), H699 [27FE]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 1311), H3924 [18JN]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H286 [4FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

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

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H2680 [14MY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2249), H5777 [24JY]

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

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H1706 [17AP]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H4646 [25JN]

———strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H5570 [22JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1262 [20MR]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8633 [7OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H7263 [11SE]

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

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

EPA: authorizing appropriations for research, development, and demonstration activities (see H.R. 1276), H1795 [23AP]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 1271), H1715 [21AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

FCC: establish Ethnic and Minority Affairs Section (see H.R. 147), H949 [12MR]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H525 [12FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1441 [10AP]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H8727 [8OC]

Firearms: permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (see H.R. 814), H804 [6MR]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H244 [21JA]

Flag—U.S.: express respect and affection (see H. Con. Res. 23), H702 [27FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2351 [7MY]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2789), H9865 [31OC]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H3865 [17JN]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1112 [18MR]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1854), H5297 [15JY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2091 [30AP]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6918 [4SE]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H453 [11FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H950 [12MR]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see H.R. 2635), H8834 [9OC]

———trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5132 [10JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H5021 [9JY]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 662), H1262 [20MR]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H3476 [4JN]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1893 [24AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1262 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H5132 [10JY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H3274 [3JN]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H4913 [8JY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1275), H1715 [21AP]

———tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5021 [9JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H1440 [10AP]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H724 [4MR]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H1262 [20MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1289 [21MR]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1274), H1715 [21AP]

———improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H3864 [17JN]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1278), H1795 [23AP]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H590 [13FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H6707 [31JY]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1273), H1715 [21AP]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see H.R. 2547), H7910 [25SE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H1261 [20MR]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H669 [26FE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H7263 [11SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777), H346 [5FE], H9800 [30OC]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H3567 [5JN]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Public welfare programs: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H1909 [28AP]

Real estate: prohibit funding of excessive costs to obtain home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 1297), H1893 [24AP]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2590 [13MY]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H949 [12MR]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (see H.R. 1103), H1111 [18MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Select Commission To Advise on Reforming Elections: establish (see H.R. 141), H286 [4FE]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H6707 [31JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H6407 [30JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

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

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H3070 [20MY]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see H.R. 2429), H7008 [8SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1262 [20MR]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H1892 [24AP]

Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see H.R. 1702), H3201 [22MY]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2874 [16MY]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 166), H1542 [15AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (see H.R. 173), H889 [11MR]

———consolidate control and utilization (see H.R. 1767), H6407 [30JY]

———transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H152 [9JA]

Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H3796 [12JN]

———treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H628 [25FE]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate a portion of their tax overpayment to the U.S. Olympic Committee (see H.R. 1016), H1795 [23AP]

———allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H5569 [22JY]

———allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H8833 [9OC]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H6798 [3SE]

———encourage investment in low-income housing (see H.R. 1102), H2254 [6MY]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H8834 [9OC]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1612 [16AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2590 [13MY]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H1440 [10AP]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

———treatment of tax payments from certain religious individuals relative to nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2660), H8832 [9OC]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H1261 [20MR]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 2120), H5401 [16JY]

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

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1364), H5916 [28JY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H7528 [17SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H890 [11MR]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H4647 [25JN]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H7528 [17SE]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1272), H1715 [21AP]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H1795 [23AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H2254 [6MY]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1441 [10AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4339 [24JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H4836 [26JN]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H8265 [30SE]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H1341 [8AP]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H2351 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 58, 82), H1339 [8AP], H2784 [15MY]

Education: establish loan guarantee program for telecommunications satellites dedicated to instructional programming (see H.R. 2320), H6703 [31JY]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see H.R. 1474), H1988 [29AP]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H3566 [5JN]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H4834 [26JN]

SSA: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 591), H346 [5FE]

Lists

Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program winners, E1258 [19JN]

Obituaries

Eugene Shoemaker Dies—Discovered Giant Comet, E1508 [24JY]

NASA Mourns Dr. Jurgen H. Rahe—Solar System Exploration Science Program Director, E1509 [24JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10370 [8NO]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 864), H1386 [9AP], E344 [27FE]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6741 [3SE]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5227 [15JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E583 [8AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3027, H3044 [20MY]

Claremont, CA: Webb School anniversary, E2018 [21OC]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (H.R. 1151), E563 [21MR]

Crime: juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7815 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5938 [29JY]

Dept. of Energy: Clean Coal Technology Program funding, H5120 [10JY]

———extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363), H1945 [29AP]

Dept. of State: science and technology agreements with foreign countries, H7896 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5081, H5120, H5124 [10JY], H5227, H5238 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9531 [24OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7789, H7815 [24SE], H7896 [25SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5261 [15JY], H5321, H5322, H5323, H5324 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8679 [8OC]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), H7300 [16SE]

Education: tribute to participants in the Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, E1257 [19JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5736 [24JY]

Eshleman, Jim: Lockheed Martin Corp. Nova award recipient, E136 [4FE]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), H1948 [29AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3752 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6741 [3SE], H6828, H6829 [4SE]

Haskvitz, Alan P.: National Teacher's Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [27JN]

Hernandez, Andrew A.: California Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1093 [3JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4966 [9JY]

KVCR-TV (San Bernardino, CA): tribute, E1901 [2OC]

NASA: anniversary of Landsat Earth observation satellites, E1473 [22JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1821, H1822, H1838, H1848 [24AP]

———minority university research and education programs funding, H1848 [24AP]

National Community Theater Week: observance, E757 [24AP]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7789 [24SE]

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

———improve computer security (H.R. 1903), H7296 [16SE]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1809, H1815, H1817, H1818 [24AP]

———donation of surplus computers and research equipment to elementary and secondary schools, H1818 [24AP]

———funding relative to awarding of grants, H5323, H5324 [16JY]

———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1815, H1817 [24AP]

Power resources: fossil energy research and development funding, H5124 [10JY]

Public lands: Payment In Lieu of Taxes Program funding, H5081 [10JY]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (H.R. 1474), E785 [29AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8544, H8549, H8551 [7OC]

San Bernardino County, CA: tribute to citizens on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E914 [14MY]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H5238 [15JY], H5938 [29JY], H6828 [4SE]

Small Business Act: amend (H.R. 2261), E1936 [6OC]

Small Business Investment Act: amend (H.R. 2261), E1936 [6OC]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (H.R. 2429), E1936 [6OC]

Space policy: Russian participation in space station program, H1822 [24AP]

———space station program funding, H1822, H1838 [24AP], H5261 [15JY], H5321 [16JY]

Sputnik (satellite): anniversary of launch, E1915 [2OC]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8544 [7OC]

———World Heritage Program funding, H5238 [15JY]

U.S. Man and Biosphere Program: congressional oversight, H8549, H8551 [7OC]

U.S.-Mexico Foundation: funding, H5322 [16JY]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1555 [29JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H8831 [9OC]

Summaries

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E584 [8AP]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

Tributes

Anderson, Marian, H1389 [9AP]

Brooks, Charles, E1510 [24JY]

Carson, Lois J., E2248 [8NO]

Evans, Anthony, E1164 [10JN]

Rahe, Jurgen H., E1508 [24JY]

Shoemaker, Eugene, E1508 [24JY]

BROWN, HANK (a former Senator from Colorado)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S10882 [21OC]

Reports filed

Nomination to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

BROWN, HAROLD

Letters

Require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, H4972 [9JY]

BROWN, JESSE related term(s) Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Jesse Brown)

Letters

Extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, S7487 [15JY]

Presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program, S7486 [15JY]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act, S6911 [7JY]

Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act, S6910 [7JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1580 [1AU], E2316 [10NO]

BROWN, JONATHAN

Appointments

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, H5288 [15JY]

BROWN, KRISTINE D.

Bills and resolutions

Courts: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (S. Res. 137), S10906 [21OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 137, testimony of James E. LePire, Billy R. Smith, and Kristine D. Brown in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney, S10899, S10906 [21OC]

BROWN, LORI

Remarks in House

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E1190 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S5144 [23MY]

BROWN, MELISSA

Remarks in Senate

New Hampshire: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S1803 [28FE]

BROWN, MURIEL HUMPHREY (a former Senator from Minnesota)

Letters

Tribute to Patricia Gray, S3798 [29AP]

BROWN, R. JESS

Articles and editorials

R. Jess Brown—A Memorial Tribute To Keep His Memory Alive, E349 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E349 [27FE]

BROWN, ROBERT T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E554 [21MR]

BROWN, ROGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E437 [11MR]

BROWN, RONALD H.

Bills and resolutions

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 1108; H.R. 29), S8532 [31JY], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 29), H7640-H7642 [23SE], E44 [7JA]

Tribute, E561 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (S. 1108), S8571 [31JY]

Reports filed

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 29) (H. Rept. 105-210), H5916 [28JY]

Texts of

H.R. 29, Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY, H7641 [23SE]

S. 1108, Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY, S8572 [31JY]

BROWN, SHERROD (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, H8978 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H9730 [29OC]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H5826 [25JY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5487 [17JY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H702 [27FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.J. Res. 1), H643, H670 [26FE]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H2784 [15MY]

Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 2432), H8929 [21OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H8633 [7OC]

Children and youth: increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H4913 [8JY]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H8633 [7OC]

———treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5665 [23JY]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H6963 [5SE]

———U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 132), H8300 [1OC]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H702 [27FE]

Courts: reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H3477 [4JN]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H5401 [16JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40), H590 [13FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 1311), H1439 [10AP]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H629 [25FE]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H4647 [25JN]

———prostate cancer screening benefits (see H.R. 2639), H8929 [21OC]

———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H3660 [10JN]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2129), H7199 [10SE]

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

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

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H768 [5MR]

Education: increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8727 [8OC]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

Eximbank: give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H8265 [30SE]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2156 [1MY]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H4913 [8JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H4913 [8JY]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1392 [9AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H8727 [8OC]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 3070), H10954 [13NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H5664 [23JY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1390), H2875 [16MY]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H3204 [22MY]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H8634 [7OC]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see H.R. 1481), H1988 [29AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H4222 [23JN]

———increase the legal smoking age (see H.R. 2519), H8265 [30SE]

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

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

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H890 [11MR]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H1289 [21MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2351 [7MY]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see H.R. 2635), H8834 [9OC]

———trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H6799 [3SE]

Immigration: permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses and children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2664), H8832 [9OC]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H6026 [29JY]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]

———permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 248), H8054 [26SE]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1893 [24AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H5569 [22JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9615 [28OC]

Karl Bernal Post Office Building, Painesville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2766), H9729 [29OC]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5297 [15JY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see H.R. 2345), H6704 [31JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H2168 [5MY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9801 [30OC]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2020), H7830 [24SE]

———expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H2089 [30AP]

———permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 1564), H2444 [8MY]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H245 [21JA]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

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

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care facilities (see H.R. 2754), H9614 [28OC]

Members of Congress: prohibit Federal funding of official travel after elections for Members who fail to be reelected (see H.R. 2276), H8834 [9OC]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2211), H10768 [12NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

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

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H3798 [12JN]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3477 [4JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8439 [6OC]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

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

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H7730 [23SE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H10421 [8NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2777), H9800 [30OC]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8834 [9OC]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H8929 [21OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1707 [17AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H6918 [4SE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H1440 [10AP]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3170 [21MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H804 [6MR]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1707 [17AP]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H2091 [30AP]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H3204 [22MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H1392 [9AP]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H4913 [8JY]

Terrorism: abduction and detainment of Donald Hutchings and four Western Europeans in Jammu and Kashmir, India (see H. Con. Res. 15), H348 [5FE]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2680 [14MY]

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

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H7730 [23SE]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H8439 [6OC]

———protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H9559 [24OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H5778 [24JY]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

Letters

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: by, H9607 [28OC]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4593, H4602 [25JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7367 [17SE], H9803 [31OC]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4393 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4577 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4393 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to recommit, H4601, H4603 [25JN]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (H.R. 2644), H9563 [28OC]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H4603 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, H1284 [21MR]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4253 [24JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1399, H1403 [10AP]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7874 [25SE]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (H.R. 2545), E1854 [25SE]

Dole, Bob: trade efforts relative to Chilean salmon farmers, H9804 [31OC]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8476 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 196), H10889 [13NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6811 [4SE]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H7113, H7114, H7115, H7116 [9SE], H7360, H7361, H7362 [16SE], H7370 [17SE], H7610, H7614 [23SE], H8033 [26SE], H9545 [24OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H10352 [8NO]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. environment and food safety laws, H8033 [26SE]

———U.S. deficit, H1284 [21MR]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (H.R. 135), H8988 [22OC]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6811 [4SE]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (H.R. 164), H8988 [22OC]

Levi Strauss: bonus payment for executive and layoffs of employees, H10772 [13NO]

Medicare: reform, H1395 [10AP]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H7113, H7114, H7115, H7116 [9SE], H8033 [26SE], H8809 [9OC]

———impact on environmental issues, H7113, H7114, H7115, H7116 [9SE]

———impact on food safety processing, H9545 [24OC]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8988 [22OC]

Navy: tribute to all who served with the Asiatic Fleet throughout the Far East from 1910 to 1942 (H. Con. Res. 186), E2247 [8NO]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (H.R. 968), H1298 [8AP]

Office of U.S. Trade Representative: increase funding to research and study laws affected by trade negotiations, H7874 [25SE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H4604 [25JN]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act: reauthorize, H8476 [7OC]

Taxation: rates, H1395 [10AP]

Votes: position on missed, H2264 [7MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1286 [21MR], H9035 [22OC]

BROWN, TERRENCE J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

BROWN, THOMAS R.

Remarks in House

VA: Olin E. Teague Award recipient, H8810 [9OC], E1936 [6OC]

BROWN, VIRGIL E., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1279 [20JN]

BROWN, VONNIE AND DALE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1802 [28FE]

BROWN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Providence, RI: tribute for selection as National Trust for Historic Preservation National Preservation Conference host city, E1203 [12JN]

Women: Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, H1718 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology: relocation funding, S8509 [31JY]

Women: Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, S3742 [28AP]

BROWNBACK, SAM (a Senator from Kansas)

Addresses

Christianity in America Today: Senator Abraham, S11487 [30OC]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7967 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4026 [6MY], S4081 [7MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6169, S6257 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6532, S6541 [26JN], S6676, S6678, S6764 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4834, S4848, S4903, S4905 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6940 [7JY], S7124 [9JY], S7221 [10JY], S7275 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5686 [16JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9325, S9345, S9347, S9350 [15SE], S9448, S9525 [17SE], S9555, S9660 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7654, S7666, S7668, S7734 [17JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8011, S8099 [24JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9899 [24SE], S10261, S10296 [1OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7471, S7506 [15JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7536, S7545, S7610, S7611 [16JY], S7732 [17JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC], S11043 [23OC]

Articles and editorials

Daschle Bill May Not Ban Anything, Frank J. Murray, Washington (DC) Times, S4552 [15MY]

Intellectual Roots of Nativism, Tucker Carlson, Wall Street Journal, S11406 [30OC]

Time To Reconsider Racist Rhetoric, S11788 [5NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S9800 [23SE]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see S. 800), S5108 [23MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S10233 [30SE]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy (see S. 1164), S9197 [11SE]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 114), S8533 [31JY]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 1124), S10809 [9OC]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S11300 [28OC]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S163 [21JA]

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

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S1319 [12FE]

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

Courts: product liability reform (see S. 5), S158 [21JA]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S9785 [23SE]

Crime: provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S3371 [17AP]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see S. 1226, 1316), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see S. 440), S2274 [13MR]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S4683 [19MY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S7503 [15JY]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see S. 847), S5342 [5JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8607 [31JY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328), S1382 [13FE]

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

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

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 1002), S8099 [24JY]

Food: inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1291), S10787 [9OC]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S4898 [21MY]

FRS: implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611), S3348 [17AP]

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

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S2285 [13MR]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095), S8531 [31JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S768 [28JA]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056), S10176 [29SE]

Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see S. 919), S5790 [17JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82), S3960 [5MY]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S10962 [22OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10862 [20OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S2857 [8AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

Mother Teresa: tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S8733 [3SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4011 [6MY]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3803 [29AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

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

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 1237), S10229 [30SE]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S8607 [31JY]

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

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (see S. 1000), S7210 [10JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S8533 [31JY]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S4011 [6MY]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (see S. 1138), S8533 [31JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S3371 [17AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375), S2216 [12MR]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095), S8531 [31JY]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (see S. 509), S5465 [10JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

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

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1520), S12461 [10NO]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105), S10898 [21OC]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of District of Columbia residents (see S. 753), S4588 [15MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S3057 [10AP]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (see S. 529), S3456 [22AP]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see S. 1090), S8361 [30JY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S5015 [22MY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see S. 278), S1574 [25FE]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S9800 [23SE]

———recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see S. Con. Res. 32), S8367 [30JY]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4490 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see S. Con. Res. 20), S3011 [10AP]

Aviation: remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport (see S. 313), S1300 [12FE]

Budget: provide for offsetting tax cuts whenever there is an elimination of a discretionary spending program (see S. 1392), S11863 [6NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4217 [8MY]

Congress: treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see S. 820), S5253 [3JN]

Education: Impact Aid Program technical corrections (see S. 582), S3199 [15AP]

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

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

Government: ensure a balanced Federal budget by fiscal year 2002 and create a tax cut reserve fund to protect certain revenues (see S. 1245, 1394), S10293 [1OC], S11863 [6NO]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433), S2206 [12MR]

Members of Congress: reduce pay and eliminate automatic cost-of-living pay increases (see S. 821), S5253 [3JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 976), S6727 [27JN]

Taxation: treatment of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits (see S. 1233), S10153 [29SE]

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

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see S. 539), S2901 [9AP]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9878 [24SE], S10195 [30SE]

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

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

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2629 [20MR], S2786 [7AP]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284 [11JY], S7414 [14JY]

Letters

Inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry: Lori Robbins, Home on the Range & Co., S10800 [9OC]

Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Fred E. Schrodt, Farmland Industries, Inc., S7706 [17JY]

———George Watts, National Broiler Council, S7707 [17JY]

———Kendell W. Keith, National Grain and Feed Association, S7706 [17JY]

———Paul A. Korody, ConAgra, Inc., S7706 [17JY]

———several agricultural associations, S7706 [17JY]

———Steven C. Anderson, American Frozen Food Institute, S7707 [17JY]

Lists

Objectionable provisions in S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4092 [7MY]

Messages

Extradition Treaty With France: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6677 [27JN]

Remarks

Abortion: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, S1775 [27FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1775 [27FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4504 [14MY], S4551 [15MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 6), S1937 [5MR]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4081, S4092 [7MY], S4186 [8MY]

———strike certain non-emergency items in emergency supplemental appropriations, S4092 [7MY]

Aviation: remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport (S. 313), S1309 [12FE]

Budget: balance, S3160 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S987 [5FE], S1343 [13FE], S1905 [4MR]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (S. 800), S10270 [1OC]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S7113 [9JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8470 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8388 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6335, S6336 [25JN], S6447 [26JN], S6676 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4848, S4849 [21MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3532 [23AP], S3650 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), S6301 [25JN]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S11003 [23OC]

Daley, William M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S827 [30JA]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7079 [9JY]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (S. 1226), S10060 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7079 [9JY]

———study cost savings and need for base closures, S7079 [9JY]

Dept. of State: monitoring of human rights abuses and religious freedoms, S7545 [16JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5764 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7471 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9324 [15SE], S9448, S9496 [17SE], S9556, S9604 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S10247, S10248 [1OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7654 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8254 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8011, S8014 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7845, S7846 [22JY]

Disasters: assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4186 [8MY]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, S10261 [1OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), S9962 [25SE], S10187 [30SE], S10261 [1OC]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (S. 847), S5367 [5JN]

———realign functional responsibilities with Federal Government, S8388 [31JY]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9962 [25SE], S10187 [30SE]

———tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, S10997 [22OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S1937-S1939 [5MR]

Education: distribution of funds between non-impact aid school districts and impact aid school districts, S4081 [7MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S1776 [27FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7471 [15JY]

EPA: particulate matter research funding, S7845, S7846 [22JY]

Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (S. 1404), S12190 [8NO]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901), S7129 [9JY]

Food: inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (S. 1291), S10799 [9OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7536, S7544, S7545 [16JY]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, S7544 [16JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

Foreign trade: accession limitations to GATT and World Trade Organization of foreign countries that have state trading enterprises (S. 486), S2650 [20MR]

Freedom of religion: individual rights, S11487 [30OC]

Government: ethics standards, S1937-S1939 [5MR]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (S. 433), S2215 [12MR]

Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (S. 919), S5808 [17JN]

Iran: U.S. policy, S5764 [17JN]

Kansas: anniversary of first union black troops of the Civil War to engage in combat, S11303 [28OC]

Kennard, William E.: nomination to the FCC, unanimous-consent agreement, S11303 [28OC]

Members of Congress: cost-of-living adjustments, S7654 [17JY]

———deny cost-of-living adjustments, S10247, S10248 [1OC]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2598 [20MR]

Morality and ethics: impact on national agenda, S3895 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: tribute (S. Res. 120), S8952, S8956 [9SE]

National Day of Prayer: observance, S3895 [1MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9324 [15SE]

National objectives: condition of society, S7113 [9JY]

Native Americans: limitations on the approval on new tribal-State gambling compacts, S9556 [18SE]

———preserve tribal Indian land as a cemetery and burial ground in Kansas City, KS, S9448, S9496 [17SE]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, S8011, S8014 [24JY]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (H.R. 680), S7128, S7129 [9JY]

Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (S. 414), S7705 [17JY]

Point of order, S6336 [25JN]

Public welfare programs: reform, S6301 [25JN]

Senate: legislative program, S1776 [27FE], S4133 [8MY], S7129 [9JY], S7623 [17JY]

———require a 60-vote supermajority to pass legislation increasing taxes, S6676 [27JN]

Taxation: rates, S3160 [15AP], S7113 [9JY], S8470 [31JY]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code, S10270 [1OC]

———treatment of District of Columbia residents, S6336 [25JN]

———treatment of District of Columbia residents (S. 753), S4602 [15MY]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (S. 471), S2553 [19MR]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S7128 [9JY]

University of Alaska: make restitution payments relative to destruction of private property, S9604 [18SE]

West Virginia: production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook (S. Res. 107), S7129 [9JY]

Wichita, KS: increase in train traffic due to proposed merger of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads, S8254 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Immigration: tribute to efforts relative to Asian Pacific families immigration, S11788 [5NO]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H71 [7JA], H84 [9JA]

Texts of

S. 313, remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport, S1310 [12FE]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

Tributes

Cleland, Senator, S2511 [19MR]

Harris, Ann M., S11003 [23OC]

Lesher, Richard L., S8621 [31JY]

Mendoza, Leo, S7113 [9JY]

BROWNE, E. JOHN

Addresses

Climate Change, E1055-E1058 [23MY]

BROWNER, CAROL M. (EPA Administrator)

Letters

Children's Environmental Protection Act, S3292 [16AP]

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4758 [20MY]

Superfund Program funding, H5250 [15JY]

Remarks in House

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H4076, H4077 [19JN], H4650, H4822 [26JN]

BROWNFIELD, LYMAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E953 [19MY]

BROWNFIELDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 18), S159 [21JA]

Letters

Provisions: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 18, provisions, S347-S351 [21JA]

BROWNFIELDS REUSE AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1392), H1705 [17AP]

BROWNLEE, ROMIE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3567 [24AP]

BROWNSVILLE, TX

Bills and resolutions

Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 628), S3419 [22AP]

Remarks in House

Charro Days, Inc.: anniversary, E211 [11FE]

Maria, Angelica: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo award recipient, E218 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 628), S3438 [22AP], S5644 [12JN]

Reports filed

Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 628), S5341 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 628, Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX, S5644 [12JN]

BROWNWOOD, TX

Remarks in House

Agriculture Research Service: conveyance of Pecan Genetics and Improvement Research Laboratory to Texas A&M University, H5445, H5446 [17JY]

BROXMEYER, NEAL H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E445 [12MR]

BROZEK, SARAH

Essays

Voice of Democracy, E406 [6MR]

BRUNING, FRED

Articles and editorials

``One of a Kind''—Murray Kempton Dies—``Kindest Man—Toughest Reporter'', S4288 [9MY]

BRUNNER, MICHAEL E.

Letters

Allocation of revenues from universal telecommunications service fund to balance Federal budget, S8072 [24JY]

BRUNSMANN, WADE

Remarks in House

East-West Gateway Coordinating Council: Achievement Award recipient, E105 [21JA]

BRUNSON, MILTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E743 [24AP]

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC

Bills and resolutions

Lockwoods Folly River: environmental restoration project at the eastern channel (see H.R. 1905), H3864 [17JN]

BRUTON-MAREE, NANCY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1484 [23JY]

BRYAN, RICHARD H. (a Senator from Nevada)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7925, S7967 [23JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1517 [25FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7236 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9450, S9525 [17SE], S9555, S9561, S9573, S9602, S9660, S9661, S9662, S9688 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8039, S8100 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8711, S8712, S8715, S8735 [3SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7610 [16JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2952, S3059 [10AP]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19), S2089 [10MR]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (see S. 248), S3125 [14AP]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see S. 474), S8607 [31JY]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50), S2145 [11MR]

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

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

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 766), S5703 [16JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S5370 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S11464 [30OC]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S5015 [22MY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8669 [2SE]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089), S8361 [30JY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see S. 492), S6372 [25JN]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see S. 1154, 1203), S9218 [11SE], S9785 [23SE]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747), S4588 [15MY]

Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see S. 1115), S9897 [24SE]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143), S162 [21JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S5015 [22MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 522), S3224 [15AP]

———restructure (see S. 1096), S10962 [22OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283), S11239 [27OC]

Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: designate (see S. 1043), S7767 [21JY]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S2285 [13MR]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (see S. 1102), S8532 [31JY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11881 [6NO]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317), S1300 [12FE]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5370 [5JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

Political campaigns: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S1407 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see S.J. Res. 2), S768 [28JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 11, 1057), S1111 [6FE], S7950 [23JY]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3348 [17AP]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 72), S3117 [14AP], S3199 [15AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S4011 [6MY]

Taxation: treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S4611 [15MY]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 395, 711), S1979 [5MR], S4106 [7MY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S1681 [26FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S7965 [23JY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318), S1480 [24FE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S11692 [4NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Clark County, NV: relief of persons who purchased land relative to certain private land surveys (see S. 786), S5001 [22MY]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (see S. 1163), S9197 [11SE]

Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see S. 94), S161 [21JA]

———validate conveyance of certain lands relative to right-of-way granted to Central Pacific Railway Co. (see S. 739), S4479 [14MY]

Nuclear energy: receipt of credits by commercial nuclear utilities to offset the cost of storing spent fuel (see S. 296), S1226 [11FE]

Presidential Commission on Nuclear Waste: establish (see S. 297), S1226 [11FE]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see S. 838), S5341 [5JN]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Forest Service road construction funding: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S9453 [17SE]

Lists

Baby Safety Checklist, S852 [30JA]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Day suggested State and local activities, S2551 [19MR]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7925, S7927 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4186 [8MY]

Brown, Ann: visit by CPSC Chairperson to Nevada, S851 [30JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1005 [5FE], S1851 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8401, S8402 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6325 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6343, S6344 [25JN], S6395 [26JN], S6711 [27JN]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, S8402 [31JY]

Clinton, President: State of the Union Message, S1006 [5FE]

Colombia: visit to Senate by Colombian National Senate members, S6344 [25JN]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish, S8053 [24JY]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8053 [24JY]

CPSC: launching of Recall Round-Up Day, S2551 [19MR]

———tribute to Baby Safety Program, S851 [30JA]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (S. 1163), S9198 [11SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, S7925, S7927 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9450, S9453, S9462, S9464, S9483 [17SE], S9561, S9586 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8053 [24JY]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2175 [12MR]

FCC: reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety, S6325 [25JN]

Forest Service: road construction funding, S9450, S9453, S9462, S9464, S9483 [17SE], S11266 [28OC]

Hazardous substances: authorize Dept. of Energy to collect nuclear waste offsetting fees, S2976, S2977 [10AP]

———cap on fee paid by consumers of nuclear energy to nuclear waste disposal fund, S3091 [14AP]

———designate alternative nuclear waste disposal site if Yucca Mountain, NV, proves to be unusable, S3097, S3106 [14AP]

———designate Oak Ridge Reservation, TN, as nuclear waste interim storage site, S2978 [10AP]

———designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, S2986 [10AP], S10265 [1OC]

———interim nuclear waste storage relative to Savannah River and Barnwell County, SC, sites, S2953, S2956, S2957, S2960, S2962 [10AP]

———nuclear waste disposal, S10265 [1OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), S11536 [31OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2771, S2775, S2776, S2777 [7AP], S2824, S2828, S2830 [8AP], S2898 [9AP], S2953, S2956, S2957, S2960, S2962, S2973, S2976, S2977, S2978, S2981, S2982, S2986, S2989, S2990 [10AP], S3091, S3097, S3106 [14AP], S3138, S3153 [15AP]

———regulation of interstate transportation of nuclear waste to interim storage sites, S2953, S2956, S2957, S2960, S2962 [10AP]

Heberlee, Brent: privilege of the floor, S3135 [15AP]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (S. Con. Res. 21), S5500 [11JN]

Medicare: reform, S8401 [31JY]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands, S9586 [18SE]

———provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (S. 1102), S8563 [31JY]

Native Americans: limitations on the approval on new tribal-State gambling compacts, S9561 [18SE]

Neal, Jean: privilege of the floor, S2786 [7AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10393 [6OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10393 [6OC]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), S3715 [25AP]

Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces, S793 [29JA]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (S. 838), S5352 [5JN]

Senate: legislative program, S11536 [31OC]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1007 [5FE], S1852 [4MR]

Taxation: repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6343, S6344 [25JN], S6395 [26JN]

———treatment of real estate depreciation, S6711 [27JN]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S2514 [19MR]

Vermilye, Andy: privilege of the floor, S2786 [7AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S1008 [5FE]

Tributes

Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S6779 [27JN]

Sanford, Robert, S1764 [27FE]

BRYAN, TX

Remarks in House

FRS: National Fed Challenge award recipients, E874 [8MY]

BRYANT, ANNE

Essays

Helping Children Will Make a Difference in Their Lives, E167 [5FE]

BRYANT, ANNE L.

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6854, H6855 [4SE]

BRYANT, ED (a Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H157 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H5177 [11JY]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H6963 [5SE]

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

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604), H590 [13FE]

———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (see H.R. 1967), H8054 [26SE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H3204 [22MY]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H3569 [5JN]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

———provide for reassignment of certain Federal cases (see H.R. 520), H1187 [19MR]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H588 [13FE]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H524 [12FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 3), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2624, 2631), H8834 [9OC], H9502 [23OC]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H3274 [3JN]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H7200 [10SE]

Employment: improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

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

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6798 [3SE]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1542 [15AP]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H5297 [15JY]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1252), H1391 [9AP]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H2445 [8MY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H286 [4FE]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H3865 [17JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1707 [17AP]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure and the office of Attorney General (see H.R. 2370), H10421 [8NO]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H524 [12FE]

Health: establish waivers in State medical licensing laws relative to health care for indigent individuals (see H. Con. Res. 69), H2091 [30AP]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H3170 [21MY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

Immigration: reform naturalization process and clarify procedures for investigating criminal background of applicants relative to certain benefits (see H.R. 2837), H10170 [6NO]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see H.R. 471), H408 [10FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H10421 [8NO]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H10956 [13NO]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10421 [8NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H146 [9JA], H286 [4FE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Medicare: reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H669 [26FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H5022 [9JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H950 [12MR]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H6798 [3SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3797 [12JN]

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

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H7364 [16SE]

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

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H890 [11MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H2156 [1MY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

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

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H1262 [20MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H2351 [7MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H1392 [9AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H2254 [6MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H8055 [26SE], H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H453 [11FE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Veterans: extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H243 [21JA]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H1187 [19MR], H1339 [8AP]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H524 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: establish sentencing guidelines relative to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole (see H.R. 517), H282 [4FE]

Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 95), H8438 [6OC]

Courts: provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 702), H522 [12FE]

Cox, Florence Barrett: relief (see H.R. 742), H524 [12FE]

Crime: permit review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see H.R. 2184), H5485 [17JY]

Kentucky: prohibit taxation of compensation of Tennessee residents for services as Federal employees at Fort Campbell, KY (see H.R. 865, 1368), H699 [27FE], H1704 [17AP]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1209 [20MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4296 [24JN]

Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact: congressional consent (H.J. Res. 95), H10664 [12NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4296 [24JN]

Hickman County, TN: tribute to Hickman County High School girls' basketball team, E512 [19MR]

Perry County, TN: tribute to Perry County High School boys' basketball team, E628 [10AP]

Taxation: State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), H5855 [28JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), H3100 [21MY]

Votes: position on missed, H4308, H4309 [24JN], H4877 [8JY]

Tributes

Norworth, Elizabeth H., E1447 [17JY]

Williams, John T., E1059 [23MY]

BRYANT, MAURITA

Remarks in House

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipient, E759 [28AP]

BRYANT, TERESENA WISE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2039 [21OC]

BRYANT, WAYNE R.

Remarks in House

New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development: tribute to award recipient, E2024 [21OC]

BRYEN, STEPHEN

Articles and editorials

Clinton and the American Experience in China—Arming the Enemy, E1355-E1357 [27JN]

BRYSON, SHARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3791 [12JN]

BRZEZINSKI, ZBIGNIEW

Addresses

America and Europe—A Time for Unity, a Time for Vision, E415 [10MR]

BUCCIARELLI, NATALIE

Essays

Voice of Democracy, E538 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E538 [20MR]

BUCHANAN, CALVIN

Testimonies

Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization, H8868 [21OC]

BUCHANAN, CALVIN D.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

BUCHANAN, G.C. (BUCK)

Letters

Combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs, S2658 [20MR]

BUCHANAN, KIM

Statements

Family Friendly Workplace Act, S4632 [16MY]

BUCHANAN, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E671 [16AP]

BUCHEIT, PETE

Addendums

Reimbursement of OPIC and Bucheit International (business) by Palestinian Authority, H6830 [4SE]

BUCHEIT INTERNATIONAL (business)

Addendums

Reimbursement of OPIC and Bucheit International (business) by Palestinian Authority: Pete Bucheit, H6830 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: require return of certain holdings from Burgan Bank S.A.K (business), E2235 [8NO]

OPIC: reimbursement by Palestinian Authority for improper use of monetary authority, H6829, H6830 [4SE]

———treatment relative to dealings in Gaza Strip, H6359 [30JY]

BUCHHOLTZ, C.W.

Letters

Entrance fees at national parks relative to capital improvements, S1235 [11FE]

BUCKLEY, JOHN J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E187 [6FE]

BUCKMAN-MITCHELL INSURANCE (business)

Remarks in House

Fresno (CA) Bee: Excellence in Business Award recipient, E878 [8MY]

BUCKNELL, KAREN L.

Memorandums

Haitian Economic and Political Problems, E1624 [1AU]

BUCKNER, AMANDA

Essays

Voice of Democracy, E1346 [27JN]

BUCKS COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Bucks County Community College: tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), E761 [28AP]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E866 [7MY]

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E866 [7MY]

BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2003), H5570, H5576 [22JY]

Articles and editorials

Work Unfinished—More To Be Done Regarding Budgets—Voters Themselves Must Do Reminding, E1634 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2003): consideration (see H. Res. 192), H5568 [22JY]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5588 [23JY]

———Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H5588 [23JY]

———Representative Solomon, Committee on Rules (House), H5588 [23JY]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2003), H5613 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2003), H5565 [22JY], H5595-H5622 [23JY], H5811-H5812 [25JY], H5829 [28JY]

———consideration (H. Res. 192), H5584-H5595 [23JY]

———motion to recommit, H5613 [23JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2003, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 105-195), H5568 [22JY]

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 2003), H5585-H5588 [23JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 192, consideration of H.R. 2003, provisions, H5584 [23JY]

H.R. 2003, provisions, H5595-H5601, H5613-H5619 [23JY]

BUDGET—U.S.

Addresses

Personalizing Social Security—Unplugging the Third Rail: James L. Martin, 60 Plus Association, E2128-E2130 [30OC]

U.S. Military Strategy: George C. Marshall, H1899 [28AP]

Advertisements

Why the Balanced Budget Amendment Makes Sense, S1465 [24FE]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2255 [6MY], H2446, H2447 [8MY], H2591, H2592 [13MY], H2681 [14MY], H2715, H2722, H2725, H2726, H2728, H2729, H2732, H2738, H2744, H2745, H2750, H2751, H2753, H2756, H2758, H2762, H2767, H2770, H2771, H2773 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2694 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3940, S3945, S3969, S3970 [5MY], S3979, S3980, S3981, S3988, S3990, S3992, S3993, S4013, S4014, S4015, S4016, S4017, S4018, S4019, S4020, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030, S4031, S4033 [6MY], S4043, S4045, S4046, S4048, S4050, S4069, S4077, S4078, S4079, S4080, S4081, S4089, S4090, S4091, S4096, S4097, S4104, S4117, S4118, S4119, S4120, S4121, S4122, S4123, S4124, S4126, S4127, S4128 [7MY], S4137, S4173, S4180, S4182, S4184, S4198, S4199, S4200, S4201, S4202, S4203, S4205, S4248 [8MY]

Clinton, President: submission of budget proposal without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 90), H902 [12MR]

Constitutional amendments: balance (S.J. Res. 1), S1083, S1111 [6FE], S1156, S1195 [10FE], S1222, S1240 [11FE], S1262, S1295, S1324 [12FE], S1448, S1459, S1480 [24FE], S1517, S1537, S1574, S1575 [25FE], S1593, S1606, S1628, S1637, S1681, S1682, S1683 [26FE], S1690 [27FE]

Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4339, H4363 [24JN], H4394 [25JN], H4778 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6629 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6066, S6067, S6078, S6100, S6101 [23JN], S6120, S6132, S6133, S6145, S6147, S6148, S6150, S6151, S6152, S6156, S6157, S6165, S6167, S6168, S6169, S6170, S6171, S6172, S6173, S6174, S6175, S6176, S6177, S6178, S6180, S6181, S6182, S6191, S6195, S6196, S6197, S6198, S6199, S6251, S6252, S6254, S6255, S6256, S6257, S6258, S6259, S6262, S6263, S6264, S6265, S6266, S6267, S6269, S6271, S6273, S6276, S6278, S6279, S6281 [24JN], S6293, S6302, S6308, S6312, S6319 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6337, S6338, S6348, S6351, S6354, S6373, S6374, S6376, S6379 [25JN], S6440, S6442, S6460, S6461, S6465, S6469, S6471, S6472, S6473, S6479, S6509, S6510, S6531, S6532, S6533, S6541, S6542, S6543, S6544, S6551, S6552, S6553 [26JN], S6674, S6675, S6676, S6677, S6678, S6680, S6681, S6682, S6683, S6686, S6687, S6689, S6690, S6693, S6694, S6695, S6697, S6763, S6764, S6765, S6766, S6767, S6768, S6770, S6771, S6773, S6774, S6775, S6777 [27JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5570, H5576 [22JY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2883, H2886, H2891, H2895, H2900, H2905, H2908, H2909, H2914, H2919, H2924 [19MY], H2951, H3021, H3032, H3040, H3047, H3055 [20MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2951, H2956 [20MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4729, S4731, S4736, S4737, S4738, S4741, S4761, S4762 [20MY], S4782, S4810, S4828, S4829, S4830, S4831, S4832, S4833, S4834, S4835, S4839, S4840, S4844, S4845, S4846, S4847, S4848, S4852, S4860, S4861, S4869, S4871, S4872, S4873, S4874, S4875, S4899, S4900, S4901, S4902, S4903, S4904, S4905, S4906, S4907, S4908, S4909, S4910, S4920 [21MY], S4959, S4963, S4973, S4977, S4982, S4985, S4989, S4990, S4991, S4992 [22MY], S5028, S5032, S5034, S5036, S5141, S5142 [23MY]

Taxation: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (S. 800), S11206 [24OC]

Analyses

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

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

Medicare Modernization and Patient Protection Act (S. 386), S1833-S1835 [3MR]

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Concord Coalition, S1533 [25FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5235 [3JN], H3246 [3JN]

———H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6786 [27JN]

———H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H5048 [10JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN], H5040 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Art of the Balanced Budget Deal, H2348 [7MY]

Bad for Everyone, E1052 [23MY]

Balanced Budget Amendment Timing, E347 [27FE]

Balanced Budget Brawl, S1825 [3MR]

Balanced-Budget Blather, S1094 [6FE], S1123 [7FE]

Bipartisan Opposition, H10382 [8NO]

Budget a Result of Serious Work, H2975, H3013 [20MY]

Budget Deal Well-Intentioned, But Flawed, S8391 [31JY]

Budget Week, H6333 [30JY]

Budgetscare—How To Debase a Cause, S1087 [6FE]

Capitol Police Consfiscate NEA `Art' as Obscene, H4699 [26JN]

Case for a Much Smaller Military, E1157 [10JN]

Chance To Shrink the Pentagon, E824 [5MY]

Colleges' Failure To Resolve Funding May Bar Millions From Attending Study Finds, S6019 [20JN]

Constitutional Boondoggle, S1001 [5FE], E303 [25FE]

Dangers That Don't Hang in the Balance, S1095 [6FE]

Deceptive Budget Deal, S4689 [19MY]

Defense Spending and Burden Sharing, E1102 [4JN]

Earth Belongs to the Living, H3244 [3JN]

Education Department Needs To Be Dismantled, E103 [21JA]

Environmental Promises To Keep, E1537 [28JY]

Flooding in Breckenridge, MN, S5239 [3JN]

Forgotten Tax, S3308 [17AP]

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

Giving Credit Where Due for Lower Deficit, S1098 [6FE]

GOP Contract With America Has Been a Blueprint for Action, E1630 [3SE]

House Amendment Is ``Make or Break'' for Highway Funding, H2993 [20MY]

Invincible Ignorance, S7436 [15JY]

Line-Item Veto Tips Traditional Balance of Power—Captiol Hill Plots Strategy To Counter President's Pen, S11186 [24OC]

Make It a Two-Year Budget, S964 [4FE]

Medicare—Let's Fix It, S1727 [27FE]

Michigan Is Getting Shortchanged, E1425 [15JY]

Military Forces Are Near ``Breaking Point'' GOP Report Charges, H1350 [9AP]

Misguided Strategy To Trim Debt, S7435 [15JY]

Money To Get America Moving, E1750 [15SE]

Offutt Families Struggle With Housing, S1781 [28FE]

Passing the Budget Buck, S5429 [9JN]

Pentagon or Bust, E535 [20MR]

Red River Forces Evacuation of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, MN, S5237 [3JN]

Rising College Costs Imperil the Nation, Blunt Report Says, S6009 [19JN], S6019 [20JN]

Sham Balancing Act Hides True Scope of the Deficit, S3985 [6MY]

Smoking Gun in the Medicaid Mystery, E310 [25FE]

Smoking May Have Killed Thousands, H7375 [17SE]

Social Security Privatization Is Here, E517 [19MR]

Stains of Pain, S5229 [3JN]

Supreme Court Lets Line-Item Veto Law Stand, H4661 [26JN]

Tax on Wealthy Is Boosting U.S. Revenue, S5099 [23MY]

Tax-Cut Plans Could Reseed Deficit, S6115 [24JN]

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

This Republican Tax-Cut Dog Won't Hunt, H4820 [26JN]

Those Surpluses—Proceed With Caution, E1958 [7OC]

Time To Fight To Save the N.E.A., E1404 [11JY]

U.S. Defense Budget—Walking the Tightrope Without a Net, H1349 [9AP]

Va. Doctor's Treatment of Man Who Died Is Scrutinized, E1823 [23SE]

What a Change 40 Years Makes, S4324 [12MY]

Why Pay Off the National Debt?, S7435 [15JY]

William Jefferson Kasich, E1052 [23MY]

Work Unfinished—More To Be Done Regarding Budgets—Voters Themselves Must Do Reminding, E1634 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: eliminate National Sheep Industry Improvement Center and apply savings to deficit reduction (see H.R. 1475), H1988 [29AP]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment granting the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (see S.J. Res. 28), S3662 [24AP]

———constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H1611 [16AP]

———establish a budget reserve account for emergencies (see H.R. 457), H243 [21JA]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 228, 547; H.R. 638, 987, 1326, 1785, 1912, 1916), S804 [29JA], S3011 [10AP], H392 [6FE], H803 [6MR], H1541 [15AP], H3476 [4JN], H3864 [17JN]

———line-item veto (see S. 592), S3269 [16AP]

———making continuing (see H.J. Res. 94, 97, 106), H8054 [26SE], H8928 [21OC], H10955 [13NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (see H. Res. 269), H8927 [21OC]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 672, 851; H.R. 1469, 1755, 1796, 1871), S3844 [30AP], S5413 [9JN], H1987 [29AP], H3273 [3JN], H3566 [5JN], H3796 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (see H. Res. 146, 149), H2589 [13MY], H2678 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 162), H3566 [5JN]

———making interim emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 1707, 1708), H3201 [22MY]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (see H.J. Res. 25), H155 [9JA]

Balance (see H.R. 397, 898), H152 [9JA], H701 [27FE]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see S. 1144; H.R. 2436), S8723 [3SE], H7118 [9SE]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525; H.R. 1363), S2838 [8AP], H1703 [17AP]

Clinton, President: submission of budget proposal without budgetary contingencies (see H. Res. 89), H889 [11MR]

———submission of budget proposal without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (see H. Res. 90), H887 [11MR]

Congress: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (see H.R. 1321), H1541 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S163 [21JA]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (see H.R. 2037), H4645 [25JN]

———establish 2-year cycle (see H.R. 2956), H10420 [8NO]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (see S. 647, 1182), S3662 [24AP], S9411 [16SE]

Congressional Budget Act: establish a point of order that precludes raising revenues to enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2230), H5664 [23JY]

Constitutional amendments: balance (see S.J. Res. 1, 7, 12, 13; H.J. Res. 1, 7, 11, 24, 44, 45, 48, 50, 53, 69), S163 [21JA], S726 [28JA], H154, H155 [9JA], H348 [5FE], H453 [11FE], H524 [12FE], H1439 [10AP]

———provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues or a certain percentage of the gross domestic product (see S.J. Res. 8), S163 [21JA]

———require two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress if outlays exceed revenues (see H.J. Res. 35), H244 [21JA]

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

Dept. of Defense: costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (see S. Res. 80), S3844 [30AP]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292; H.R. 2624, 2631), S10787 [9OC], H8632, H8633 [7OC]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3567 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see S. 236; H.R. 1577), S855 [30JA], H2445 [8MY]

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

Ecology and environment: provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 1487), H2089 [30AP]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 706, 1732), H522 [12FE], H3202 [22MY]

Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see S. 947, 949; H.R. 2014, 2015), S6041 [20JN], H4221 [23JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (see H. Res. 174), H4338 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 206), H6702 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 138), H6705 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (see H. Res. 174), H4338 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 202), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (see H. Res. 192), H5568 [22JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 113), H142 [9JA]

———sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 593), H346 [5FE]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (see S. Con. Res. 16, 17, 27; H. Con. Res. 58, 82, 84, 86, 90), S2647 [20MR], S4677 [19MY], H1339 [8AP], H2784 [15MY], H2882 [19MY], H3203 [22MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (see H. Res. 152), H2882 [19MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 160), H3475 [4JN]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), disposition of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 156), H3203 [22MY]

Federal employees: reduce number of political appointees (see S. 38; H.R. 614, 1828), S159 [21JA], H347 [5FE], H3576 [6JN]

Federal subsidy programs: eliminate (see H.R. 1171), H1259 [20MR]

Foreign aid: reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 141), S162 [21JA]

Government: ensure a balanced Federal budget by fiscal year 2002 and create a tax cut reserve fund to protect certain revenues (see S. 1245, 1394), S10293 [1OC], S11863 [6NO]

———reduce Federal spending in several programs (see H.R. 2364), H6705 [31JY]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (see H.R. 1913), H3864 [17JN]

House Rules: repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 23, 30), H156 [9JA]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 165, 201), H3719 [11JN], H6025 [29JY]

Impoundment Control Act: repeal (see H.R. 441), H153 [9JA]

Independent Commission on Medicare: establish (see H.R. 406), H152 [9JA]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see S. 1214; H.R. 2424), S9886 [24SE], H7118 [9SE]

———repeal (see S. 1319; H.R. 2650), S11192 [24OC], H8832 [9OC]

———repeal and amend Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 2649), H8832 [9OC]

Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see S. 865; H.R. 1761), S5444 [10JN], H3273 [3JN]

———reform (see S. 386), S1828 [3MR]

———waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (see S. 303), S1226 [11FE]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction (see S. 329; H.R. 343), S1382 [13FE], H150 [9JA]

———deny salary adjustments relative to budget deficit (see H.R. 1906), H3864 [17JN]

———payment of salary relative to adoption of a balanced budget resolution (see H.R. 1746), H3203 [22MY]

———require comparable treatment with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 342), H150 [9JA]

National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: establish (see S. 341), S1382 [13FE]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (see H.R. 132, 271), H143, H148 [9JA]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

National Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: establish (see H.R. 1318), H1456 [14AP]

National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit a separate appropriations request to ensure priority funding (see H.R. 142), H143 [9JA]

National security: terminate certain Dept. of Defense programs and reduce funding and scope of Dept. of Energy Stockpile Stewardship Program (see H.R. 1832), H3576 [6JN]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H142 [9JA]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see S. 630, 634; H.R. 255), S3419 [22AP], S3550 [23AP], H147 [9JA]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H6797 [3SE]

Public buildings: require GSA to prioritize construction and alteration projects in accordance with merit-based criteria (see S. 196), S633 [22JA]

Public debt: commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (see S. Res. 74), S3199 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to restrict annual deficits and require popular vote of the people to exceed any limits (see H.J. Res. 30), H155 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———prohibit issuance of new obligations (see H.R. 798), H587 [13FE]

———reduce (see S. Res. 18), S163 [21JA]

———treatment of any future unified budget surpluses (see S. Res. 142), S11599 [3NO]

Roads and highways: treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 404), S1979 [5MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336, 857), H150 [9JA], H699 [27FE]

———extend and clarify pay-as-you-go requirements relative to trust funds (see H.R. 2586), H8265 [30SE]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment (see H. Con. Res. 26), H628 [25FE]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate that a certain percent of their income tax liability be used to reduce the national debt and require spending reductions equal to the amounts so designated (see H.R. 1914), H3864 [17JN]

———child tax credit (see H.R. 1327), H1541 [15AP]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see S. 800; H.R. 2496), S5108 [23MY], H7599 [18SE]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the public debt (see H.R. 1353), H1611 [16AP]

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

———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see S. 403; H.R. 933), S1979 [5MR], H766 [5MR]

———prohibit retroactive taxation (see S. 366; H.R. 272), S1659 [26FE], H148 [9JA]

———provide for offsetting tax cuts whenever there is an elimination of a discretionary spending program (see S. 1392), S11863 [6NO]

———reduce employer and employee Social Security taxes to the extent there is a Federal budget surplus (see H.R. 2933), H10419 [8NO]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending (see H.R. 2860), H10171 [6NO]

Taxpayer Relief Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 2645), H8832 [9OC]

Tobacco products: increase deficit reduction assessments for participants in Federal price support programs (see H.R. 1826), H3576 [6JN]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526; H.R. 1263, 1364), S2838 [8AP], H1391 [9AP], H1704 [17AP]

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

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see S. 265; H.R. 4, 205), S1017 [5FE], H66 [7JA], H138, H145 [9JA]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H1703 [17AP]

U.N.: U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (see S. 696), S3960 [5MY]

Veterans: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H.R. 759), H586 [13FE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Comparisons

Family taxable income under the Republican tax plan and the Democratic tax plan, H4685 [26JN]

Conference reports

Balanced Budget Act (H.R. 2015), H6029-H6298 [29JY]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469), H3442-H3474 [4JN]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3358-H3424 [4JN]

———Errata Sheet, S5886 [17JN]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014), H6409-H6617 [30JY]

Court decisions

Senator Byrd, et al., plaintiffs v. Franklin D. Raines, et al., defendants, S2996-S3000 [10AP]

Court documents

Line-item veto: Supreme Court, H4662-H4668 [26JN]

Descriptions

Establish 2-Year Congressional Budget Cycle and Reform Oversight Process (S. 261), S962-S964 [4FE]

History of Congressional Consideration of Budget Resolutions Under Democratic Majority, H1480 [15AP]

Revenue Reconciliation Act (S. 949): Jeffords Amendment on Child Care Quality Improvements and Tax Treatment, S6550 [26JN]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014): Archer Amendment on Tax Rates, E1313 [24JN]

Documents

Dept. of Defense Matching Disbursements Public Laws, S3984 [6MY]

Essays

On the Distinctiveness of the American Political System: Nelson W. Polsby, ``New Federalist Papers'', S11179 [24OC]

Excerpts

Balenced Budget Act (H.R. 2015): deficit and public debt, S8346 [30JY]

Budget treatment of Social Security trust funds: Public Law 101-508, S1361 [13FE], S1508 [25FE], S8345 [30JY]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014): provisions on limited tax benefits subject to line-item veto, S8420 [31JY]

Explanations

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Bingaman Amendment on Strategic Petroleum Reserve Alternative Funding, S9589 [18SE]

Factsheets

Capital Spending Exemption—Not a Capital Idea for the Constitution: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1624 [26FE], S1865 [4MR]

Hearings

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Committee on Finance (Senate), S2000 [5MR]

Histories

Federal Gasoline Excise Taxes Since the Inception of the Highway Trust Fund, S11170 [23OC]

Letters

Allocation of future revenue windfalls to tax or deficit reduction: Al Cors, Jr., National Taxpayers Union, S6678 [27JN]

Allocation of revenues from universal telecommunications service fund to balance Federal budget: Aubrey L. Sarvis, Bell Atlantic and Thomas J. Tauke, Nynex (business), S8337 [30JY]

———John F. O'Neal, Michael E. Brunner and John N. Rose, Rural Telephone Coalition, S8072 [24JY]

———Roy Neel, U.S. Telephone Association, S8072 [24JY]

Army light infantry division reductions: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E155 [4FE]

———Representative McHugh, E154 [4FE]

Automatic system for continuing appropriations: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S4155 [8MY]

———Representative Wynn, S5316 [5JN]

———several Democratic Senators, S4165 [8MY]

Bipartisan budget agreement relative to tax cuts: Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S4981 [22MY]

Budget 1998-2002: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S5441 [10JN]

———Representative Kasich, H3502 [5JN]

———Senator Roth and Representative Archer, S5328, S5332 [5JN], H3509 [5JN]

———Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S5328 [5JN]

Budget Enforcement Act: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5588 [23JY]

———Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H5588 [23JY]

———Representative Solomon, Committee on Rules (House), H5588 [23JY]

Child tax credit: Anna L. Gonzalez, H4675 [26JN]

———Beverly LaHaye, Concerned Women for America (organization), S6462 [26JN]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S6462 [26JN]

Clinton administration budget proposals: June O'Neill, CBO, S2170 [12MR], H909 [12MR]

Congressional authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment: Kathleen M. Sullivan, Stanford Law School, S1715 [27FE]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: American Legislative Exchange Council, S1908 [4MR]

———Balanced Budget Amendment Coalition, S1863 [4MR]

———Coalition for Budget Integrity, S1178 [10FE]

———Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S1597 [26FE]

———Senator Domenici, S762 [28JA]

———several college professors and a former Attorney General, S1868 [4MR]

———several economists, S1907 [4MR]

———several Senators, S763 [28JA]

Disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11183 [24OC]

Disaster assistance to Minnesota: Lynn Stauss, Mayor of East Grand Forks, MN, S5226 [3JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations: Dennis J. Reimer, Dept. of the Army, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, H3533 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Foreign assistance budget request for the new independent States of the former Soviet Union: President Clinton, E692 [17AP]

———Representative Hamilton, E692 [17AP]

Highway Trust Fund: James J. Kerasiotes, Massachusetts Office of Transportation and Construction, H2993 [20MY]

———James T. Brett, New England Council, H2993 [20MY]

———several Senators, S10767 [9OC]

Incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents relative to rural areas: Darin E. Johnson, National Rural Health Association, H7237 [11SE]

Inventory reduction procedures relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'': Michael F. DiMario, GPO, S7595 [16JY]

———Senator Byrd, S7595 [16JY]

Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments: Douglas A. Ries, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, S4960 [22MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, S4960 [22MY]

———Randall L. O'Donnell, Kansas City Children's Mercy Hospital, S4961 [22MY]

———Ted W. Frey, St. Louis Children's Hospital, S4961 [22MY]

Medicare age eligibility requirements: Alan Reuther, UAW, S6087 [23JN]

———Dennis Bone, Bell Atlantic Corp., S6086 [23JN]

———Ellen Goldstein, Corporate Health Care Coalition, S6086 [23JN]

———Jerry J. Jasinowski, National Association of Manufacturers, S6085 [23JN]

———Morgan Kennedy, NYNEX (business), S6086 [23JN]

Medicare reform: P. John Seward, AMA, H8658-H8661 [8OC]

———Robert B. Helms, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, S6072 [23JN]

———Stuart Butler, Heritage Foundation, S6072 [23JN]

Medicare reimbursement for home oxygen therapy: Laurie Keiper, E1541 [28JY]

Military housing funding: Senator Hagel, S1780, S1781 [28FE]

Military spending reductions: several Representatives, E800 [30AP]

Moody AFB, GA, HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding: Senators Cleland and Coverdell, S11418 [30OC]

National Endowment for the Arts funding: Jane Alexander, National Endowment for the Arts, S9322 [15SE]

Pregnant Postpartum Women and Infants Program: several Representatives, E1618 [1AU]

Question of whether one generation of citizens has the right to bind another: Thomas Jefferson, S1128 [7FE]

Rebuilding of levees in Devils Lake, ND: J.M. Wonsik, Corps of Engineers, S5943 [18JN]

Require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities: Harold Brown, Center for Strategic & International Studies, H4972 [9JY]

———Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common $ense (organization), H4972 [9JY]

———Representative Conyers, H4971 [9JY]

———Representative Minge, H4972 [9JY]

———Representatives Conyers, Dellums, Hamilton, and Shays, H4972 [9JY]

———Representatives Conyers, Hamilton, and Luther, H4972 [9JY]

———Stansfield Turner, H4972 [9JY]

Requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S1695 [27FE]

Social Security reform: several former Senators, S6384 [25JN]

Tax rates: Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, E1277 [20JN]

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

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S4789 [21MY]

Treatment of excise taxes on tobacco products relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement: several State attorneys general, S8998 [9SE]

Treatment of Social Security under balanced budget constitutional amendment: Daniel P. Mulhollan, Congressional Research Service, S1531 [25FE]

———Dorothy Ray, S1811 [3MR]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S1541 [25FE]

———Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, S1294, S1332 [12FE], S1533, S1534 [25FE]

———Senator Domenici, S1364 [13FE]

———Senator Hollings, S1506 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1362 [13FE]

Treatment of spectrum auction revenues: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S8396 [31JY]

———Senator Hollings, S8396 [31JY]

Unfunded Dept. of Defense program priorities: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S3267 [16AP]

———Senator Levin, S3266 [16AP]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3266 [16AP]

Veterans health care programs funding: Michael A. Nelson, Retired Officers Association, H4617 [25JN]

White Sands Missile Range, NM, launch complex revitalization program funding: Terry L. Lewis, Dept. of the Army, S11425 [30OC]

Lists

CBO staff, S8322 [30JY]

Committee on Finance (Senate) staff, S8322 [30JY], S8442 [31JY]

Committee on Taxation (Joint) staff, S8425 [31JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) vote on Hollings motion to report the Social Security Preservation Act (1990), S1360 [13FE], S1507 [25FE]

Congressional Research Service staff, S8322 [30JY]

Cosponsors of H.R. 753, Intelligence Budget Accountability Act, H4971 [9JY]

Counsel for the plaintiffs in case concerning constitutionality of line-item veto, S3001 [10AP]

Extraneous material in H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6401 [26JN]

Extraneous material in S. 949, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6718 [27JN]

House Legislative Counsel staff, S8442 [31JY]

National Taxpayers Union big spenders of 1993, H4657 [26JN]

Objectionable programs in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8497 [31JY]

Objectionable provisions in S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4092 [7MY]

Physician Payment Review Commission staff, S8322 [30JY]

Rollcall vote on Social Security trust fund provisions of the budget reconciliation (1990), S1360 [13FE], S1507 [25FE]

Senate Legislative Counsel staff, S8322 [30JY], S8442 [31JY]

Senator Roth's personal office staff, S8442 [31JY]

Top ten reasons to support the balanced budget amendment: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1864 [4MR]

Unfunded Dept. of Defense program priorities, S3267 [16AP]

Memorandums

Automatic System For Continuing Appropriations Relative to Disaster Relief Legislation: OMB, S4168, S4170 [8MY]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: OMB, S11411 [30OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Ronald R. Fogleman, Dept. of the Air Force, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Estimate of the Budgetary Impact of Non-Defense Supplementals in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Priscilla Aycock, CBO, S4181 [8MY]

Health Insurance for Uninsured Children: Jean P. Hearn, Congressional Research Service, S8990 [9SE]

Inventory Reduction Procedures Relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'': Dick Baker, Office of the Secretary of the Senate, S7595 [16JY]

Taxpayer Relief Act Provisions Subject to Line-Item Veto: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), H6640-H6642 [31JY]

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: David Koitz and Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, S1906 [4MR]

———Johnny H. Hillian, Congressional Research Service, S1364 [13FE]

Messages

Balanced Budget Act Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S8657 [2SE], H6718 [3SE]

Budget of the U.S. Government, Fiscal Year 1998: President Clinton, S1099-S1101 [6FE], H352-H355 [6FE]

Budget Rescissions: President Clinton, S1224 [11FE], H421 [11FE]

Dept. of Energy Budgetary Resources Rescission: President Clinton, S2552 [19MR], H1156 [19MR]

District of Columbia Budget Request: President Clinton, S7298 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Federal Advisory Committees Report: President Clinton, S9511 [17SE], H7454 [17SE]

Taxpayers Relief Act Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S8656 [2SE], H6718 [3SE]

Veto of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: President Clinton, H3633 [10JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2860 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3634 [10JN]

Clinton, President: submission of budget proposal without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H921 [12MR]

Constitutional amendments: balance (S.J. Res. 1), S1458 [24FE], S1606 [26FE], S1697, S1703, S1708 [27FE]

Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4813 [26JN], H5040 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8450 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4593, H4602 [25JN], H5031 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6092 [23JN], S6141, S6142, S6146, S6178 [24JN], S6292, S6293, S6296, S6298, S6299, S6303, S6306, S6308, S6318 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6336, S6337 [25JN], S6396, S6400, S6437, S6447, S6454 [26JN], S6672, S6673, S6674, S6675, S6677, S6678, S6679, S6682, S6685, S6686, S6688, S6691, S6692, S6693 [27JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5613 [23JY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3245 [3JN]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5029 [23MY]

Opinion polls

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children: Wall Street Journal/NBC, S4105 [7MY], S4272 [9MY], S4784 [21MY]

Outlines

Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, H4576 [25JN]

Papers

BBCA, Super-Majorities, and the Federalist—Madison and Hamilton Supported Super-Majorities: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Constitution and BBCA's Super-Majorities: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Gimmick Even the President Won't Embrace—Clinton's Remarks Undercut BBCA Opponents: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Overlooked Effects of Excluding Social Security From BBCA: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1872 [4MR]

Petitions and memorials

Idaho: constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S1908 [4MR]

Press releases

Balanced Budget Amendment Legislative Priority for Hatch: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S765 [28JA]

President Clinton Delivers the First Balanced Budget in a Generation—Historic Agreement Promotes the Country's Priorities, H2177 [6MY]

Pro-Taxpayer Groups Urge Congress To Act Now on Future Tax Cuts: National Tax-Limitation Committee, S6678 [27JN]

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Concord Coalition, S1532 [25FE]

———Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1865, S1906 [4MR]

Proposals

Automatic system for continuing appropriations, E671 [16AP]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: eliminate National Sheep Industry Improvement Center and apply savings to deficit reduction (H.R. 1475), H1916 [29AP]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (H.J. Res. 72), E674 [16AP]

———constitutionality of line-item veto, H1507 [15AP]

———Consumer Price Index and economic projections relative to allocation of funds, H2985 [20MY]

———eliminate forward funding for FEMA, restore Dept. of HUD rental assisted housing funding, and make other nondefense rescissions, H2729-H2732 [15MY]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H1687 [17AP], H2355, H2429 [8MY], H2601, H2606, H2612 [14MY], H2688-H2695, H2712, H2732-H2738 [15MY], H2931 [20MY], H3250 [3JN], H3277, H3279 [4JN], H3533, H3542 [5JN], H3668 [11JN], H3725, H3793 [12JN], H3801-H3803 [16JN], H3887, H3888 [18JN], E671 [16AP], E897 [13MY]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (H.R. 1916), H3832 [17JN], H4138 [23JN], H5991 [29JY], H6723 [3SE]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (H.R. 638), H248 [4FE], H597 [25FE], H1045 [18MR]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), H7915-H7917 [26SE], H8097-H8101 [29SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), H8937 [22OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (H. Res. 269), H8934-H8937 [22OC]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H3667, H3668, H3669, H3700 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2428, H2429 [8MY], H2612, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2697-H2775 [15MY], H2860-H2862 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H3173, H3192-H3195 [22MY], H3218, H3248, H3250 [3JN], E897 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3277, H3279, H3280, H3281, H3289, H3290 [4JN], H3480, H3481, H3520-H3544, H3549, H3552 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 146), H2600-H2609 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2687-H2696 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), corrections in engrossment, H2775 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), permission to file conference report, H3291 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3634-H3637 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3583, H3584, H3638, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3649 [10JN], H3665, H3667, H3668 [11JN], H3725 [12JN], H3800-H3803 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1755), H3246 [3JN], H3284 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3722, H3723, H3724, H3725, H3757-H3789, H3792, H3793 [12JN], H4614 [25JN]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), H75, H76 [9JA]

Armed Forces: U.S. military strategy, H1897-H1899 [28AP]

———U.S. military strategy relative to projected defense budgets, H2160-H2163 [5MY], H2477-H2481 [12MY]

Balance, H694-H696 [27FE], H771, H772 [6MR], H856-H863, H868 [11MR], H893, H894, H895 [12MR], H952 [13MR], H1047, H1048, H1096, H1097 [18MR], H1282 [21MR], H1310 [8AP], H1374 [9AP], H1395 [10AP], H1460, H1533 [15AP], H1546, H1547, H1597-H1602 [16AP], H1718 [23AP], H1914, H1984 [29AP], H2086, H2087 [30AP], H2180 [6MY], H2260, H2261 [7MY], H2796 [16MY], H2982 [20MY], H3173 [22MY], H3218 [3JN], H3435 [4JN], H3585 [10JN], H3665, H3666, H3667 [11JN], H3808, H3810 [17JN], H3867 [18JN], H4825-H4830 [26JN], H4843 [8JY], H4919, H4921 [9JY], H5478 [17JY], H5814-H5818 [25JY], H6006-H6011 [29JY], H6637 [31JY], H7483 [17SE], H8123-H8130 [29SE], H8704-H8708 [8OC], H10586 [12NO], E1088 [3JN], E1352 [27JN], E1958 [7OC]

Balance (H.R. 397), E86 [9JA]

Balance (H.R. 898), E339 [27FE]

Botanic Gardens: renovation funding, H3535 [5JN]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2728 [15MY]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H3148 [21MY], H4557, H4564, H4566, H4570, H4572, H4575, H4576-H4581, H4603-H4605 [25JN], H4921 [9JY], H5038 [10JY], H5897, H5898 [28JY], H6323, H6339 [30JY], H6620 [31JY]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (H.R. 1363), E1322 [25JN]

———summer youth employment program funding relative to disadvantaged youth programs, H2844-H2851 [16MY]

Clinton, President: submission of budget proposal without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H894, H904-H923 [12MR], H953 [13MR]

———submission of budget proposal without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 90), H896-H904 [12MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 105th Congress, H6696-H6701 [31JY]

———authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (H.R. 1321), H1459 [15AP], E655 [15AP]

———ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (H.R. 2037), H4576 [25JN], H5602 [23JY]

———national agenda, H1382 [9AP], H2011 [30AP]

———require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue, H1282 [21MR]

Constitutional amendments: balance, H314-H321 [5FE], H352 [6FE], H457 [12FE], H632 [26FE], H677, H678, H682, H689 [27FE], H707 [3MR], H728, H748-H754 [5MR], H771, H773 [6MR], H814 [11MR], E174 [5FE]

———balance (H.J. Res. 1), H528 [13FE], H644 [26FE], E127 [4FE], E191 [10FE]

———balance (H.J. Res. 7), E1 [7JA]

———balance (H.J. Res. 11), E27 [7JA]

———balance (H.J. Res. 45), H302 [5FE]

———balance (S.J. Res. 1), H786 [6MR], E302 [25FE], E341, E347 [27FE]

Corps of Engineers: funding, E752 [24AP]

Deficit, H694-H696 [27FE], H748-H754 [5MR], H794 [6MR], H1319, H1322-H1326 [8AP], H1800, H1858-H1865 [24AP], H2978 [20MY], H3853-H3859 [17JN], H4125, H4130 [20JN], H4225 [24JN], H4843, H4893, H4895-H4903 [8JY], H5290-H5295 [15JY], H5478 [17JY], H5582 [23JY], H5901 [28JY], H6009 [29JY], H6637, H6654 [31JY], H6972 [8SE], H8418, H8419 [6OC], H8694 [8OC], H9794-H9798 [30OC], E401 [6MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1343, H1344, H1345, H1346 [9AP], H1415-H1419 [10AP], H2779, H2781 [15MY], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, E1102 [4JN], E1157 [10JN]

———Army light infantry division reductions, E154 [4FE]

———budget treatment relative to balanced budget, E824 [5MY]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H8453, H8454 [7OC], H8811 [9OC], H9561 [28OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10374 [8NO], E2300 [10NO], E2366 [13NO]

———funding, H2936 [20MY]

———impact of defense spending cuts, H1976-H1982 [29AP]

———reform, H1406 [10AP]

———rescind certain funds from Air Force procurement accounts and direct monies to debts incurred at inefficient Air Force bases, H2771 [15MY]

———THAAD Program funding, H2770 [15MY]

Dept. of Education: abolish, E103 [21JA]

———programs and funding, H1030-H1034 [17MR]

Dept. of the Interior: require allocation of spending reductions to deficit reduction, H5218, H5219 [15JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care programs funding, H4573, H4616 [25JN], E1614 [1AU]

Diseases: autism research funding, E1123 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (H.R. 1732), E1041 [22MY]

Education: literacy programs funding, H1547 [16AP], H9491 [23OC]

Employment: summer youth jobs program, H3247 [3JN]

Families and domestic relations: impact on national agenda, H1165-H1172 [19MR]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H4575, H4592 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

Federal budget: allocation of funds, H729 [5MR], H933-H939 [12MR], H1395 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H1914, H1915 [29AP], H2160 [5MY], H2176, H2177 [6MY], H2343-H2348 [7MY], H2434-H2440 [8MY], H2496, H2497 [13MY], H2597, H2598, H2599, H2618, H2662-H2669, H2674-H2676 [14MY], H2684, H2685, H2686, H2781 [15MY], H8024 [26SE], E800 [30AP]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H566 [13FE], H705 [3MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4228 [24JN], H4378, H4379, H4380, H4607-H4609, H4611-H4624 [25JN], H4649, H4650, H4651-H4659, H4668-H4816 [26JN], H4843, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4892, H4893 [8JY], H4920, H4921, H4922, H4923, H4924, H5002, H5003, H5004, H5005, H5007-H5018 [9JY], H5026, H5027, H5028, H5029, H5030, H5040-H5049, H5129 [10JY], H5133, H5134, H5135, H5136, H5137 [11JY], H5179-H5181 [14JY], H5193 [15JY], H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308, H5382-H5399 [16JY], H5407, H5408, H5409, H5410, H5449, H5451, H5483 [17JY], H5493, H5494, H5499, H5500, H5501 [22JY], H5580, H5581, H5582, H5583, H5584 [23JY], H5668, H5669, H5670, H5671 [24JY], H5781, H5782, H5783 [25JY], H5829, H5831 [28JY], H5921, H5923, H5924, H5926, H5927, H5928, H5993-H5996, H6003, H6017-H6025 [29JY], E1313 [24JN], E1332 [26JN], E1339, E1348 [27JN], E1365, E1372 [8JY], E1377 [9JY], E1393, E1394 [10JY], E1447 [17JY], E1471 [22JY], E1555 [29JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6299, H6300, H6301, H6302, H6304-H6312 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6622, H6623, H6630-H6665, H6687, H6688 [31JY], H6777-H6783 [3SE], H7612 [23SE], H8414-H8420 [6OC], E1572 [31JY], E1598, E1604, E1617 [1AU], E1656 [4SE], E1676 [5SE], E1741 [11SE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4385-H4415 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6623-H6630 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to instruct conferees, H5041-H5048 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to recommit, H4814 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), technical corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 138), H6680 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4228, H4364 [24JN], H4377, H4378, H4379, H4380, H4416-H4606 [25JN], H4843 [8JY], H4921 [9JY], H5028, H5031-H5040 [10JY], H5829, H5831, H5897-H5904 [28JY], E1360, E1361 [27JN], E1392 [10JY], E1536 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H5991, H6003, H6017-H6025 [29JY], H6300, H6301, H6302, H6304-H6312, H6320-H6342, H6402 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6658, H6687 [31JY], E1569, E1572 [31JY], E1587, E1591, E1598, E1600, E1610, E1614, E1615 [1AU], E1647 [3SE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4385-H4415 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 202), H6312-H6320 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to recommit, H4601, H4603-H4605 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5565 [22JY], H5595-H5622 [23JY], H5811-H5812 [25JY], H5829 [28JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5584-H5595 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), motion to recommit, H5613 [23JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (H.R. 2191), H5479-H5485 [17JY], H6805 [4SE], H6975 [8SE], H7717-H7722 [23SE], H8123-H8130 [29SE], H8418 [6OC], H8696, H8707, H8708 [8OC], H9792-H9798 [30OC], H9854-H9856 [31OC]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (H.R. 113), E56 [7JA]

———setting forth, H4899 [8JY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E583 [8AP]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2927, H2931, H2934, H2935, H2936, H2960-H3067 [20MY], H3080, H3081, H3082, H3154-H3162 [21MY], H3173, H3174, H3175 [22MY], H3218, H3239-H3246, H3247 [3JN], E1009 [21MY], E1019 [22MY], E1051, E1059 [23MY], E1088, E1096 [3JN]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3279 [4JN], H3501, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3725 [12JN], H3933 [19JN]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2946-H2959 [20MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 160), H3499-H3516 [5JN]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), motion to instruct conferees, H3240-H3246 [3JN]

———setting forth for 1998-2002, submission of amendments, H2851 [16MY]

Floods: community development block grant funding to flood States, H2693, H2706, H2708, H2711, H2726-H2728 [15MY]

Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance, E2078 [24OC]

Government: accuracy of budget and deficit projections by OMB and CBO, H2493 [13MY]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (H. Con. Res. 102), H4139, H4147-H4149 [23JN]

———require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (H.R. 1913), H3805 [17JN]

———shutdown relative to budget process, H3665 [11JN], H3792 [12JN], H5409 [17JY]

Health care professionals: reform medical malpractice laws, H4590 [25JN], E2021 [21OC]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H2934, H2935, H2936, H2991-H2995, H3002-H3006, H3061-H3067 [20MY]

House of Representatives: appreciation for courtesy of Members during budget reconciliation debate, H4606 [25JN]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 201), H6303-H6312 [30JY]

Immigration: budgetary treatment of programs for legal immigrants, H894 [12MR]

Information services: public access to budget information over the Internet, H2795 [16MY], H2934 [20MY]

Intelligence services: require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, H4970-H4985 [9JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: allocation of funds, E729 [23AP]

LIHEAP: funding, H5270 [15JY]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (H.R. 2424), H6923 [5SE]

———repeal and amend Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (H.R. 2649), H9045 [23OC]

———repeal (H.R. 2650), H9045 [23OC]

Line-item veto, H6640 [31JY]

Medicaid: funding, E309, E310 [25FE]

———reform, H4587, H4590, H4593 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———ensure that incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents do not adversely affect rural areas, H7237 [11SE]

———medical savings accounts, H3807, H3834 [17JN], H3906-H3908 [18JN], H4558, H4565, H4566, H4574, H4583, H4584, H4592 [25JN], H5306 [16JY]

———reform, H1394, H1395 [10AP], H1546, H1547, H1597-H1602 [16AP], H1773-H1777 [23AP], H1797, H1798, H1799, H1800, H1856 [24AP], H1916, H1956 [29AP], H2010, H2011, H2084-H2086 [30AP], H2662-H2669 [14MY], H2981 [20MY], H3906-H3908 [18JN], H3933 [19JN], H4379, H4559-H4571, H4583, H4586, H4589, H4590, H4592, H4593, H4617 [25JN], H4688 [26JN], H5190 [15JY], H5306, H5385 [16JY], H5410 [17JY], H5583 [23JY], H5668 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H5923, H5927, H5928, H5995 [29JY], H6322, H6323, H6334, H6338-H6341 [30JY], H6658 [31JY], H8122 [29SE], E1541 [28JY], E1598 [1AU], E1843 [24SE]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, H771 [6MR]

Michigan: amounts of Federal benefits received, E1425 [15JY]

NASA: treatment of employees relative to agency funding, H1846, H1847 [24AP]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (H.R. 132), E26 [7JA]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H4699 [26JN], E667 [15AP], E1244 [18JN], E1472 [22JY]

National Guard: military leave policy, H2936 [20MY]

National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit a separate appropriations request to ensure priority funding (H.R. 142), E9 [7JA]

North Carolina: Emergency Watershed Program funding, H2712 [15MY]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (H.R. 255), E18 [7JA]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, H10637 [12NO]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (H.R. 2382), E1647 [3SE]

Puerto Rico: Medicaid funding, H4377 [25JN]

Rainsville, AL: funding for rebuilding municipal buildings destroyed by tornado, H2769 [15MY]

Republican Party: effect of economic policies on Dow Jones Industrial Average, H5904 [28JY]

———national agenda, H729, H730 [5MR], H856-H859 [11MR], H1023-H1030 [17MR], H1096-H1103 [18MR], H1281 [21MR], H1584 [16AP], H1917 [29AP], H2082-H2088 [30AP], H2097 [1MY], H4075 [19JN], H5170 [11JY], H5580 [23JY], H5921 [29JY], H6765-H6772 [3SE], H9784 [30OC]

———proposal, H729, H730 [5MR]

Roads and highways: utilization of transportation trust funds, E1750 [15SE]

San Mateo County, CA: repair or reconstruction of Highway 1 at Devil's Slide, H2713 [15MY]

Savings and loan associations: bailout, H1094 [18MR]

SBA: loan guarantee programs, E1004 [21MY]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H300 [5FE], H514 [12FE], H566 [13FE], H1319-H1326 [8AP], H1599-H1602 [16AP], H1780 [23AP], H1856 [24AP], H5606, H5608, H5609, H5611, H5620 [23JY], H6008 [29JY], H7022 [9SE], H7254 [11SE], H7719-H7722 [23SE], E1402 [11JY], E2128 [30OC]

———ensure integrity of trust funds, H1858-H1865 [24AP], H2431 [8MY]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (H.R. 857), H850 [11MR], H4123 [20JN], H8122, H8123 [29SE], H8447 [7OC], H8702 [8OC], H9792-H9794 [30OC], H9854-H9856 [31OC]

———payroll taxes, H794 [6MR], H5305 [16JY], H7254 [11SE]

———privatization, E517 [19MR]

———treatment under balanced budget, H814 [11MR]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, H314-H321 [5FE], H644, H660 [26FE]

———trust funds' solvency, H773, H794 [6MR]

———use of Federal revenues under existing cap to pay back trust funds, H9479 [23OC]

Space policy: Russian participation in space station program, H1822, H1823, H1844, H1845 [24AP]

———space station program funding, H1370 [9AP], H1819-H1843 [24AP], H5249, H5261, H5263 [15JY], H5321 [16JY], H5822 [25JY], H7823 [24SE], H8668, H8681 [8OC]

Status: report, H236 [21JA], H779 [6MR], H1850 [24AP], H4822 [26JN], E2401 [13NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: budget treatment, H2713 [15MY]

Supreme Court: decision on line-item veto, H4661 [26JN]

Surplus Government property: list overseas sales and use amounts received for deficit reduction, H3325 [4JN]

Taxation: child tax credit, H2011 [30AP], H3870 [18JN], H3928, H4078 [19JN], H4668-H4679, H4683-H4702, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H4898, H4900 [8JY], H4921 [9JY], H5135 [11JY], H5193, H5194 [15JY], H5307 [16JY], H5409, H5410, H5451 [17JY], H5580, H5581, H5582 [23JY], H5668, H5670 [24JY], H5782, H5783, H5814 [25JY], H5897 [28JY], H5926, H5927 [29JY], H6300 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6642, H6643, H6648, H6650 [31JY], E1656 [4SE]

———child tax credit (H.R. 1327), E654 [15AP]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (H.R. 2496), H7533 [18SE]

———deductions for airline costs to implement FAA mandated safety regulations, H4700 [26JN]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (H.R. 2329), E2225 [8NO]

———reduce employer and employee Social Security taxes to the extent there is a Federal budget surplus (H.R. 2933), E2284 [9NO]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4687, H4697, H4698 [26JN], H5046 [10JY], H5308 [16JY], H5493, H5499 [22JY], H5580 [23JY], H5668, H5671 [24JY], H6020-H6023 [29JY]

———treatment of international airline passengers from destinations outside the U.S., H4690, H4700 [26JN], E1447 [17JY]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, H5831 [28JY], H6340 [30JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (H.R. 1364), E1322 [25JN]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, H7203, H7204 [11SE], H7373-H7375 [17SE], H8835-H8837 [21OC]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (H.R. 2390), H7126 [10SE], E1639 [3SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 4), E35 [7JA], E85 [9JA]

Women: relief in tax cut legislation, H4677 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Airport Improvement Program: funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

Alvin, IL: replacement of Gaumer Bridge, S4182 [8MY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S4982-S4984 [22MY]

———creation of reserve fund, S4996 [22MY]

———tax credits, S8493 [31JY]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment granting the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (S.J. Res. 28), S3686 [24AP]

———constitutionality of line-item veto, S2996, S3001 [10AP]

———eliminate tax cuts and spending increases to achieve balanced budget, S4741-S4745 [20MY], S4875 [21MY], S4935 [22MY]

———eliminate tax cuts to achieve balanced budget, S4956-S4959, S4985 [22MY]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S3871 [1MY], S4097-S4104 [7MY], S4151-S4172, S4191 [8MY], S4478 [14MY], S4652-S4654 [16MY], S5315, S5318, S5320, S5323-S5325 [5JN], S5405, S5406 [9JN], S5475, S5478-S5480 [10JN], S5488-S5491 [11JN], S5581, S5582 [12JN]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 228), S805 [29JA], S3460 [22AP], S3722 [25AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 547), S3018-S3020 [10AP], S3722 [25AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———line-item veto, S101 [7JA], S569 [21JA]

———line-item veto (S. 592), S3272 [16AP]

———maintain balanced budget after the year 2001, S4980, S4981, S4987 [22MY]

———making continuing, S3701 [25AP]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), S10204 [30SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), unanimous-consent agreement, S10183 [29SE], S10196 [30SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), S10918, S10927-S10937 [22OC], S11015, S11033 [23OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 105), S12437 [10NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 106), unanimous-consent agreement, S12668 [13NO]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5470-S5480 [10JN], S5486-S5491, S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4652-S4654 [16MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095, S5097, S5100 [23MY], S5172 [2JN], S5225-S5231, S5236-S5244 [3JN], S5712 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5282 [4JN], S5297-S5300, S5309-S5325, S5384 [5JN], S5387-S5390, S5399-S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5296 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), insert language of S. 672 in lieu, S4633 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5431, S5443, S5470 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5555-S5574, S5577-S5584 [12JN], S5942 [18JN], S7317 [11JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3773 [29AP], S3819-S3831 [30AP], S3871, S3880, S3881 [1MY], S3938-S3946 [5MY], S3979-S3981, S3983-S3993, S4038-S4040 [6MY], S4043-S4104 [7MY], S4137-S4204-S4205, S4253 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4323 [12MY], S4413-S4417, S4478 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), unanimous-consent agreement, S3880 [1MY], S3985, S3995 [6MY], S4043, S4103 [7MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5403-S5405 [9JN], S5431-S5433 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), unanimous-consent request, S5403 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, unanimous-consent request, S5502, S5503 [11JN]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), S574 [21JA]

———mandatory spending, S4831 [21MY]

———science and technology funding, S12644 [13NO]

———strike certain non-emergency items in emergency supplemental appropriations, S4091-S4093 [7MY]

———target tax cut benefits towards middle-class families, S4875 [21MY]

Aviation: alternatives to excise tax system, S5037 [23MY]

Balance, S571 [21JA], S2230-S2232 [13MR], S2610, S2626, S2630, S2726 [20MR], S2779-S2781 [7AP], S3154-S3167 [15AP], S3303-S3308 [17AP], S4938, S4969-S4973, S4986 [22MY], S5335 [5JN], S6030-S6037 [20JN], S6476 [26JN], S7092 [9JY], S8468 [31JY], S9193, S9194 [11SE]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (S. 1144), S8725-S8728 [3SE]

Budget: line-item veto, S8420 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S7971 [23JY]

California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: U.S. participation, S4992 [22MY]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs, S5036 [23MY]

———ensure mental health parity in block grants to States providing health insurance for uninsured children, S6150, S6151 [24JN]

———exempt budget outlays impacting education, nutrition, and health care programs from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1008-S1010 [5FE], S1156-S1166 [10FE], S1203-S1210 [11FE], S1296 [12FE]

———funding for school transfers for victims of violent crime, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Head Start Program, child nutrition programs, and school construction projects, S4973, S4975-S4977 [22MY], S5031, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4732-S4738 [20MY]

———program funding, S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3978 [6MY]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6165-S6167 [24JN], S6293, S6317, S6318, S6350 [25JN], S6434-S6437, S6455 [26JN], S7223 [10JY], S8329, S8341 [30JY], S8389, S8392, S8402, S8469 [31JY], S8923 [8SE], S8951, S8990-S8993 [9SE]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3063 [10AP], S3410 [22AP]

———set standards for benefits and deductibles/copayments for block grants to provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6149, S6150 [24JN]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): tribute to staff, S8442 [31JY]

Congress: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1708-S1721 [27FE], S1892 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (S.J. Res. 9), S562 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (S. 261), S961, S965, S966 [4FE], S12547-S12549 [13NO]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 1182), S9426 [16SE]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 647), S3675 [24AP]

Constitutional amendments: allow use of accumulated surplus under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1704-S1708, S1721 [27FE], S1892 [4MR]

———balance, S122, S125, S135 [21JA], S585 [22JA], S839, S848 [30JA]

———balance (S.J. Res. 1), S136, S552-S555 [21JA], S713-S715 [28JA], S830 [30JA], S985-S991, S994-S1015 [5FE], S1057-S1072, S1079-S1099 [6FE], S1119-S1124, S1126-S1130, S1140-S1143 [7FE], S1147-S1151, S1152-S1187 [10FE], S1203-S1212, S1219-S1223 [11FE], S1252, S1254, S1255-S1265, S1268-S1296, S1331-S1336 [12FE], S1340-S1346, S1349-S1353, S1358-S1366, S1368, S1372-S1375 [13FE], S1448-S1468 [24FE], S1495-S1518, S1525-S1547 [25FE], S1593-S1649 [26FE], S1689-S1726 [27FE], S1782, S1787 [28FE], S1808, S1810-S1815, S1818-S1826 [3MR], S1847-S1922, S1933 [4MR], S1939, S1999, S2000 [5MR], S2166-S2171 [12MR]

———balance (S.J. Res. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S922 [4FE], S1099 [6FE], S1181 [10FE], S1223 [11FE], S1418 [13FE], S1459 [24FE], S1516, S1537, S1547 [25FE], S1606 [26FE], S1698, S1728 [27FE]

———balance (S.J. Res. 12), S758-S767 [28JA]

———balance (S.J. Res. 13), S767 [28JA]

———provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues nor gross domestic product (S.J. Res. 8), S562 [21JA]

———requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1690-S1698 [27FE]

———strike reliance on estimates and receipts from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1448-S1459 [24FE]

———time requirement for State ratification of balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1701-S1703, S1721 [27FE]

———waiver of provisions to balance in the event of economic emergencies, S1083-S1086, S1088, S1093, S1095 [6FE], S1166-S1187 [10FE]

———waiver of provisions to balance in the event of emergencies due to officially-declared natural disasters, S1644-S1649 [26FE], S1891 [4MR]

———waiver of provisions to balance in the event of war, threat to national security, or economic emergency, S1607-S1619, S1622-S1625, S1627, S1628 [26FE]

Corps of Engineers: repair and restoration work on James River, S4080, S4085 [7MY]

———repair and restoration work on San Joaquin River, S4095 [7MY]

Deficit, S146 [21JA], S633 [22JA], S709 [28JA], S793 [29JA], S850 [30JA], S924 [4FE], S994 [5FE], S1051, S1067, S1070, S1071 [6FE], S1132 [7FE], S1152 [10FE], S1223 [11FE], S1297 [12FE], S1358, S1378 [13FE], S1548 [25FE], S1658 [26FE], S1732 [27FE], S1796 [28FE], S1826 [3MR], S1922 [4MR], S1974 [5MR], S2020 [6MR], S2078 [10MR], S2128 [11MR], S2201 [12MR], S2238 [13MR], S2319 [14MR], S2344 [17MR], S2412 [18MR], S2550 [19MR], S2641 [20MR], S2787 [7AP], S2836 [8AP], S2875 [9AP], S2970 [10AP], S3114 [14AP], S3159, S3165, S3196 [15AP], S3268 [16AP], S3315 [17AP], S3400-S3402, S3414 [22AP], S3548 [23AP], S3658 [24AP], S3724 [25AP], S3744 [28AP], S3798 [29AP], S3833 [30AP], S3881, S3899 [1MY], S3948 [5MY], S3997 [6MY], S4104 [7MY], S4210 [8MY], S4272 [9MY], S4295 [12MY], S4390 [13MY], S4428 [14MY], S4581 [15MY], S4657 [16MY], S4668 [19MY], S4746 [20MY], S4835, S4876 [21MY], S4940, S5000 [22MY], S5037, S5050, S5101 [23MY], S5249 [3JN], S5305, S5329, S5333 [5JN], S5398 [9JN], S5439 [10JN], S5496 [11JN], S5590 [12JN], S5688 [16JN], S5789 [17JN], S5902 [18JN], S5959 [19JN], S6040 [20JN], S6056 [23JN], S6184 [24JN], S6356 [25JN], S6492 [26JN], S6726 [27JN], S6907 [7JY], S6960 [8JY], S7040 [9JY], S7207 [10JY], S7420 [14JY], S7434 [15JY], S7602 [16JY], S7707 [17JY], S7752 [21JY], S7857 [22JY], S7892 [23JY], S8087 [24JY], S8151 [25JY], S8175 [28JY], S8211-S8213, S8222 [29JY], S8356 [30JY], S8390, S8474, S8476, S8479, S8484 [31JY], S8656 [2SE], S8722 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8870 [5SE], S8924 [8SE], S9013 [9SE], S9078 [10SE], S9196 [11SE], S9251 [12SE], S9332 [15SE], S9407 [16SE], S9511 [17SE], S9630 [18SE], S9725 [19SE], S9781 [23SE], S9878 [24SE], S9967 [25SE], S10053 [26SE], S10151 [29SE], S10216, S10227 [30SE], S10290 [1OC], S10426 [6OC], S10474 [7OC], S10624 [8OC], S10781 [9OC], S10833 [20OC], S10881 [21OC], S10948 [22OC], S11032 [23OC], S11190 [24OC], S11221 [27OC], S11277 [28OC], S11339 [29OC], S11443 [30OC], S11537, S11541 [31OC], S11579 [3NO], S11630 [4NO], S11759 [5NO], S11860 [6NO], S12457 [10NO], S12504 [12NO], S12565 [13NO]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S127-S130, S134 [21JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: food stamp nutrition education program funding, S6322 [25JN]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (S. 1226), S10058-S10060 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (S. Res. 80), S3852 [30AP]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S10777, S10800-S10804 [9OC], S11024-S11027 [23OC], S11183, S11213 [24OC], S11410-S11434 [30OC], S12693 [13NO]

———funding, S4777 [20MY]

———matching disbursements, S3983, S3984 [6MY], S5947 [18JN]

———military housing funding, S1779-S1782 [28FE]

———unfunded priorities lists of the military services, S3266 [16AP]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (S. 236), S862 [30JA]

———property, equipment, and assets management, S794 [29JA]

Dept. of HHS: Health Care Financing Administration competitive pricing demonstration program for Medicare, S4194 [8MY]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S7853, S7854 [22JY]

Dept. of State: funding, S4911-S4913 [21MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: reallocation of appropriations for Federal land acquisitions and exchanges, S11268 [28OC]

Disasters: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4847 [21MY]

———assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4181, S4182, S4184-S4190 [8MY]

Education: children's literacy programs funding, S9064-S9066 [10SE]

———student loan programs, S5033, S5034 [23MY]

FAA: funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5024-S5026 [23MY], S6293, S6308-S6311 [25JN], S8395, S8494 [31JY]

Federal budget: allocation of funds, S985 [5FE], S1050 [6FE], S1145-S1147 [10FE], S2779-S2781 [7AP], S2808, S2818 [8AP], S3867-S3870 [1MY], S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3977, S3981, S3982, S3985 [6MY], S4278 [9MY], S4655 [16MY], S4669, S4688 [19MY]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, S2054 [10MR], S2169 [12MR]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals relative to Medicare, S3397 [22AP]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S6718-S6721, S6782 [27JN], S6957-S6959 [8JY], S7113 [9JY], S7295 [11JY], S7434 [15JY], S7513-S7515, S7616 [16JY], S7765 [21JY], S7879-S7889 [23JY], S8172, S8175-S8180 [28JY], S8208-S8213, S8215, S8216, S8226 [29JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8387, S8390, S8394, S8397, S8403, S8405, S8410, S8415-S8461, S8465, S8480, S8493-S8498, S8503 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8410, S8474 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report—waive all Budget Act points of order, S8474 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), insert language of S. 949 in lieu, S6718 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), technical corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 138), S8482 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), unanimous-consent agreement, S6786 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), S8482 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S6401, S6557 [26JN], S6778, S6780, S6782, S6784, S6786 [27JN], S7092 [9JY], S7426 [14JY], S7738 [17JY], S8172, S8175-S8180 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8208-S8213, S8215, S8216, S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8314-S8355 [30JY], S8386-S8410, S8449, S8485, S8493-S8498, S8503, S8513-S8515 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8207 [29JY], S8352 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), insert language of S. 947 in lieu, S6144 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), printing of Senate amendment, S6667 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), S8482 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6017-S6019, S6047 [20JN], S6049-S6056, S6058-S6072, S6075-S6094 [23JN], S6105-S6182 [24JN], S6290-S6299, S6301-S6332 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), indefinitely postponed, S6386 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), unanimous-consent agreement, S6144, S6181 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6332-S6356 [25JN], S6393-S6479, S6489, S6548-S6550 [26JN], S6670-S6721 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), motion to recommit, S6336 [25JN], S6399-S6401 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), placed on calendar, S6792 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), unanimous-consent agreement, S6386 [25JN], S6459 [26JN]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S5065, S5087, S5089-S5091, S5095, S5097-S5100 [23MY], S5271 [3JN]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5326-S5339 [5JN], S5441-S5443 [10JN], S6785 [27JN], S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), insert language of S. Con. Res. 27 in lieu, S5054 [23MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 17), S2716-S2718 [20MR]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4716-S4745, S4777 [20MY], S4782-S4849, S4851-S4876, S4911, S4920, S4921 [21MY], S4925-S4999 [22MY], S5023-S5066 [23MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), amendments withdrawn en bloc, S4989 [22MY]

———setting forth for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S4873, S4875 [21MY], S4984 [22MY]

Federal employees: reduce number of political appointees (S. 38), S395, S396 [21JA], S7740 [17JY]

FEMA: Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program funding, S4201 [8MY]

———funding, S3986 [6MY]

Fort Campbell, KY: tactical equipment shop funding, S11421 [30OC]

Fort Knox, KY: qualification range funding, S11421 [30OC]

Government: national agenda, S1588-S1591 [25FE]

———shutdown relative to budget process, S3154, S3155 [15AP], S3699-S3701, S3705 [25AP], S3819-S3823, S3824 [30AP]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), S5429 [9JN]

GPO: inventory reduction procedures relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'', S7594 [16JY]

Health: medical education grants, S6304 [25JN]

Highway Trust Fund: allocation of funds, S4989 [22MY], S5036, S5037 [23MY], S10766-S10777 [9OC]

———deposit all Federal gasoline tax revenues, S4963, S4986, S4987, S4991 [22MY]

Intelligence services: disclosure of aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities relative to Freedom of Information Act, S11011 [23OC]

———reform, S3891 [1MY]

———require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, S5970-S5975 [19JN]

Jacksonville, FL: pier improvement project funding at Mayport Naval Station, S11426 [30OC]

Kirkland AFB, NM: theater air command control and simulation facility funding, S11424 [30OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: use of funds for priority land acquisitions and local recreation projects, S4994 [22MY]

LIHEAP: funding, S702, S703 [28JA], S3979, S3980 [6MY], S8646-S8648, S8650 [2SE], S8685-S8689, S8693, S8707-S8709 [3SE]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (S. 1214), S9893 [24SE]

———repeal (S. 1319), S11177-S11187 [24OC]

Line-item veto, S8420 [31JY]

Medicaid: continuation of certain State waivers, S6168 [24JN], S6294, S6295, S6327 [25JN]

———disproportionate share hospital payments funding, S4959-S4962, S4986 [22MY]

———eligibility of certain disabled children, S6295, S6296 [25JN]

———limitations on payments to institutions for mental diseases, S6303 [25JN]

———reform, S5335 [5JN], S6067 [23JN], S8320-S8322 [30JY]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6084-S6094 [23JN], S6117-S6132 [24JN], S6778, S6784 [27JN]

———allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (S. 865), S5455 [10JN]

———eliminate incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents, S8901, S8902 [8SE], S8950, S8951, S8959-S8961, S8965-S8968, S8994 [9SE]

———eliminate means-testing requirements for premiums, S6133-S6142 [24JN]

———funding, S4956-S4959, S4984, S4985 [22MY]

———medical savings accounts, S5960-S5962 [19JN]

———payment of income related premium, S6132 [24JN]

———postpone effective date of means-testing premium increase, S6144 [24JN]

———reform, S128 [21JA], S714 [28JA], S935 [4FE], S1726 [27FE], S2017-S2019 [6MR], S2866-S2870 [9AP], S2966-S2968 [10AP], S3069-S3071 [14AP], S3704-S3710 [25AP], S3981 [6MY], S4837 [21MY], S5045 [23MY], S5542 [11JN], S5960-S5962 [19JN], S6024-S6026 [20JN], S6061, S6070-S6072, S6088 [23JN], S6145, S6146, S6157-S6168 [24JN], S6291, S6312, S6315, S6326, S6331 [25JN], S6778, S6784 [27JN], S7426 [14JY], S7738 [17JY], S8320-S8322, S8324, S8331-S8333, S8341, S8342, S8347, S8352, S8353 [30JY], S8387, S8389, S8392, S8400, S8401, S8404, S8436, S8449, S8496 [31JY], S8636 [2SE]

———reform (S. 386), S1832 [3MR], S2764-S2766 [7AP], S2813-S2817 [8AP]

———reimbursement formula, S2866-S2870 [9AP]

———subsidize low-income beneficiaries through Medicaid, S6302, S6303 [25JN]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S2000 [5MR]

———waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (S. 303), S1239 [11FE]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction (S. 329), S1397 [13FE]

Moody AFB, GA: HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding, S11418, S11419 [30OC]

NASA: funding, S7756-S7763 [21JY]

National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: establish (S. 341), S1405-S1407 [13FE], S1726 [27FE]

National security: simplify conditions for a declaration of an imminent and serious threat in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1222 [11FE], S1271-S1284, S1295 [12FE]

National Weather Service: consolidation of offices, S5582 [12JN]

OMB: estimate Federal regulatory programs total annual costs and benefits, S7701 [17JY]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (S. 630), S3454 [22AP]

———transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (S. 634), S3553 [23AP]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, S10938-S10947 [22OC], S11170 [23OC], S11277, S11280-S11283 [28OC], S11313-S11317 [29OC]

Process: amend rules, S6438-S6440 [26JN], S6680, S6681 [27JN]

Public buildings: require GSA to prioritize construction and alteration projects in accordance with merit-based criteria (S. 196), S650 [22JA]

Public debt: allocation of future revenue windfalls to tax or deficit reduction, S6678, S6679 [27JN]

———ceiling, S3159 [15AP]

———commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (S. Res. 74), S3190, S3191 [15AP]

———decrease discretionary spending in proportion to revenue shortfall if projected revenues are not met, S4739-S4741 [20MY]

———require 60-vote supermajority to increase public debt and require President to submit balanced budgets, S6677, S6678 [27JN]

———require the President submit a budget proposal with a plan for repayment of the Federal debt, S4729 [20MY]

———treatment of any future unified budget surpluses (S. Res. 142), S11600 [3NO]

Public lands: prohibit budget scoring of sales of certain Federal lands, S6674 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: correct penalty schedule for failure to meet work requirements and allow waiver for disasters or regional recessions, S6145 [24JN], S6291 [25JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126, S134 [21JA], S674-S676 [23JA], S2575-S2577 [20MR]

Roads and highways: treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (S. 404), S1990, S1991 [5MR]

Santa Rosa, FL: runway improvement funding at Whiting Field, S11426 [30OC]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S714 [28JA], S3704-S3710 [25AP], S8344-S8346 [30JY]

———funding of entitlement programs, S5028 [23MY]

———payroll taxes, S3069-S3071 [14AP]

———reform, S6384 [25JN]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S989, S996, S1002, S1004, S1007, S1010 [5FE], S1069, S1087, S1091 [6FE], S1129 [7FE], S1152, S1167-S1170, S1182 [10FE], S1211 [11FE], S1294, S1331-S1336 [12FE], S1340-S1342, S1350-S1353, S1359-S1366, S1372-S1375 [13FE], S1459-S1468 [24FE], S1496-S1516, S1525-S1547 [25FE], S1594-S1596, S1600-S1605, S1630-S1635, S1637-S1649 [26FE], S1811-S1813 [3MR], S1852, S1868, S1869, S1877, S1882, S1885, S1889, S1897, S1901, S1905, S1911, S1913 [4MR]

———trust funds' solvency, S2017-S2019 [6MR]

Space policy: space station program funding, S7804-S7809, S7833, S7836-S7843, S7849 [22JY], S8004 [24JY]

Status: report, S655 [22JA], S1932 [4MR], S3231 [15AP], S4770 [20MY], S6286 [24JN], S8382 [30JY], S9528 [17SE], S9694 [18SE], S10303 [1OC], S11371 [29OC]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: pricing practices, S11260 [28OC]

———provide alternative funding for facility development, operations, and program management activities, S9588-S9590 [18SE]

Supreme Court: decision on line-item veto, S6437 [26JN]

Taxation: capital gains rates, S6053 [23JN], S6713 [27JN]

———child tax credit, S6050 [23JN], S6426-S6431, S6461-S6468, S6474, S6475, S6548-S6550 [26JN], S6671 [27JN], S7883 [23JY], S8314-S8316 [30JY], S8455 [31JY]

———child tax credit relative to earned income tax credit, S6691 [27JN]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth, S4988 [22MY], S5030 [23MY]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (S. 800), S10270 [1OC]

———ensure budget proposal concurs with the bipartisan budget agreement to restrict tax cuts over a ten year period, S4981, S4982 [22MY]

———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (S. 403), S1989 [5MR]

———guarantee balanced Federal budget and expand tax relief, S6673 [27JN]

———prohibit payment of mandatory spending increases through tax increases, S6675 [27JN]

———prohibit retroactive taxation, S4871 [21MY]

———rates, S6017-S6019 [20JN], S6049-S6056 [23JN]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending, S5033, S5089-S5091 [23MY]

———treatment of child tax credit relative to payroll taxes, S6671, S6672 [27JN]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses, S6477-S6479 [26JN]

———treatment of domestic portions of international airline flights, S6703 [27JN]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S6050 [23JN]

———treatment of postsecondary education expenses, S5034, S5035 [23MY]

———treatment of real estate depreciation, S6711 [27JN]

———treatment of severance pay, S6475 [26JN], S6686, S6687 [27JN]

Telecommunications: allocation of revenues from universal service fund to balance Federal budget, S8068, S8072, S8073 [24JY], S8172 [28JY], S8214 [29JY], S8335-S8341 [30JY], S8395 [31JY]

Tobacco products: credit increase in excise tax to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8450, S8451 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4782-S4828 [21MY], S5097 [23MY], S6428, S6432, S6435-S6437 [26JN], S6682, S6704 [27JN], S8447 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (S. 526), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3703 [25AP], S4104 [7MY], S4272 [9MY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8918 [8SE], S8993-S8998 [9SE], S9049, S9050 [10SE], S9300 [12SE]

Transportation: ensure that transportation-related tax revenues are used solely for such programs, S4942-S4950 [22MY]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (S. 265), S1019 [5FE]

U.N.: U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (S. 696), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

Unemployment: insurance benefits funding, S6321 [25JN]

Veterans: funding for health care programs, S4993 [22MY]

Violent Crime Control Trust Fund: funding, S4990 [22MY]

Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: funding, S6441 [26JN], S6673 [27JN]

Reports

Balanced Budget Amendment and Social Security: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, S1069 [6FE], S1363 [13FE]

———Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (organization), S762 [28JA]

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S655 [22JA], S1932 [4MR], S3231 [15AP], S4770 [20MY], S6286 [24JN], S8382 [30JY], S9529 [17SE], S9694 [18SE], S10304 [1OC], S11372 [29OC]

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation: Joe Nyitray and Chuck Conlon, Congressional Quarterly (publication), H4593 [25JN]

Increase in Medicare Eligibility Age Should Be Deleted From the Budget Reconciliation Bill: Association of Private Pension and Welfare Plans, S6087 [23JN]

Lost and Still Missing.....Managing Property, Equipment and Assets at the Dept. of Energy: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Minority Staff, S795-S801 [29JA]

Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H237-H239 [21JA], H779-H781 [6MR], H1850 [24AP], H4822 [26JN], E2401-E2403 [13NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Rept. 104-880), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 104-31), S5999 [19JN]

Balanced Budget Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-217), H6028 [29JY], H6714 [1AU]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-149), H4221 [23JN]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. 947), S6040 [20JN]

Consideration of a Joint Resolution Waiving Enrollment Requirements for H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, and H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 203) (H. Rept. 105-219), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 161) (H. Rept. 105-117), H3475 [4JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 105-221), H6702 [31JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 202) (H. Rept. 105-218), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 105-102), H2882 [19MY]

Consideration of H. Res. 89, Submission of Budget Proposal by the President Without Budgetary Contingencies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 90) (H. Rept. 105-18), H887 [11MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 97, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 105-333), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2015 and H.R. 2014, Balanced Budget Act and Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 174) (H. Rept. 105-152), H4338 [24JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 105-96), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 149) (H. Rept. 105-97), H2678 [14MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 105-195), H5568 [22JY]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Balanced Budget: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 105-3), S945 [4FE]

Disapproval of Line-Item Veto of Certain Medicaid Provisions in the Balanced Budget Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1144), S9411 [16SE]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Dept. of Defense Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1292), S11033 [23OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-119), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-83), H1987 [29AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 672) (S. Rept. 105-16), S3843 [30AP]

Establish a 2-Year Budget Cycle and Reform Oversight Process: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 261) (S. Rept. 105-72), S8823 [4SE]

Revenue Reconciliation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 949) (S. Rept. 105-33), S6040 [20JN]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-46), S7210 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-50), S7708 [17JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-57), S8090 [24JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-74), S8925 [8SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-77), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-88), S9968 [25SE]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-182), H5296 [15JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-185), H5400 [16JY], H5485 [17JY]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-215), H6025 [29JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-260), H7728 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-286), H8264 [30SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-287), H8299 [1OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-302), H8437 [6OC]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 201) (H. Rept. 105-216), H6025 [29JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-116), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-100), H2882 [19MY]

Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-151), H4338 [24JN]

Supplemental Expenditures: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 126) (S. Rept. 105-87), S9968 [25SE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2014) (H. Rept. 105-220), H6405 [30JY]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 2014) (H. Rept. 105-148), H4221 [23JN]

Taxpayer Relief Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2645) (H. Rept. 105-356), H9728 [29OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Balanced Budget—Agreement and Long-Term Challenges, E1108 [4JN]

———Budget Agreement, E931 [14MY]

———Major Budget Votes, E1379 [9JY]

———Mood of the Country, E2051 [22OC]

———1997 Budget Agreement, E1724 [10SE]

———President's 1998 Budget, E318 [26FE]

———State of the Union Address, E227 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Knoxville, TN, City Council, E341 [27FE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2744, H2745, H2749, H2757, H2760 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3536 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4203 [8MY]

Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4601 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6308, S6320 [25JN]

Statements

Balancing the Federal Budget: Tim Blais, Joseph Bousquet, and Keith McManis, E1107 [4JN]

Budget 1998-2002: Representative Pomeroy, E1134 [5JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: several economists, S1856 [4MR]

Foreign Spending: Cory Flohr, E2078 [24OC]

Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments: Lawrence A. McAndrews, National Association of Children's Hospitals, S4960 [22MY]

Require Separate Unclassified Statements of the Aggregate Amount of Budget Outlays for Intelligence Activities: Robert F. Turner, H4977-H4983 [9JY]

Social Security Trust Funds: Senator Domenici, S761 [28JA], S1361 [13FE], S1507 [25FE]

Summaries

Balanced Budget Enforcement (H.R. 898), E339 [27FE]

Budget Enforcement Act (H.R. 2003), H5585-H5588 [23JY]

Budget Treatment of Tax Revenues Deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (S. 404), S1990 [5MR]

Dept. of Commerce Abolishment (S. 1226), S10059 [26SE]

Increase Tobacco Excise Taxes To Fund Health Insurance for Uninsured Children, S8448 [31JY]

Michigan Beneficiaries of Child Tax Credit in H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Senator Levin, S8456 [31JY]

National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare (S. 341), S1406 [13FE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E584 [8AP]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

Tables

CBO baseline deficit estimates (1991-1995), S762 [28JA]

CBO baseline deficit estimates (1997-2007), S9193 [11SE]

Comparision between President's budget and current expenditures relative to automatic continuing appropriations, S4152 [8MY]

Comparison of benefits offered under Medicaid and Blue Cross, S6149 [24JN]

Consideration of budget reconciliation legislation, 1980-1996, H4386 [25JN]

Consumer Price Index for 1996, S6672 [27JN]

Distributional effects of conference report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, S8472-S8474 [31JY]

Distributional effects on finance tax bill, S6421 [26JN]

Effect of S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11426 [30OC]

Effects of balanced budget constitutional amendment on Social Security, S1874, S1905 [4MR]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2699-H2705 [15MY], H3522-H3532 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3774-H3784 [12JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4188 [8MY]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, S8470 [31JY]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8407 [31JY]

Federal, State/local and total government taxes and spending as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1610 [26FE]

Federal budget deficits, surpluses, and trust funds (1945-1996), S760 [28JA], S1359 [13FE], S1505 [25FE]

Federal budget deficits, surpluses, and trust funds (1945-1997), S3400 [22AP], S8345 [30JY], S9194 [11SE]

Federal budget trust fund borrowing, S760 [28JA], S1360 [13FE], S8344 [30JY]

Federal debt as percentage of gross domestic product, H2957 [20MY]

Federal receipts, outlays, surplus or deficit, and debt, S1646-S1648 [26FE]

Federal school programs funding, S4936 [22MY]

Growth in annual Federal spending—10-year comparison reflecting Clinton-Congress 1997 budget agreement, H3015 [20MY]

Highway Trust Fund allocations to States, 1999-2003, S10767, S10771 [9OC]

Layover period for budget reconciliation legislation, 1980-1996, H4386 [25JN]

Medicare eligibility age, S6127, S6130 [24JN]

Payroll tax data for employee and employers relative to Medicare eligibility age, S6127 [24JN]

Plan to balance the Federal budget, S571 [21JA]

Priority list items not in the Future Years Defense Program, S3267 [16AP]

Projected costs of certain Federal programs in 2002, S4994 [22MY]

Revenues generated by auctioning off communications frequency spectrum, H2978 [20MY]

Revised allocation of appropriations for the Dept. of the Interior and related agencies conference report (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

Revisions to Federal budget for 1998-2002, S12094 [8NO]

Revisions to non-defense discretionary spending levels, S6785 [27JN]

Savings of House adopted amendments reducing budget authority in regular appropriations bills, H5219 [15JY]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC], H3512-H3515 [5JN]

Supplemental appropriation requests and congressional action, S5580 [12JN]

Total additional contract authority relative to use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, 1999-2003, S11316 [29OC]

Total Government taxes and spending for selected Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1611 [26FE]

Total Government taxes and spending for selected Pacific Rim countries as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1611 [26FE]

Testimonies

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Patrick A. Trueman, American Family Association, E667 [15AP]

San Pedro Creek Wetlands Restoration and Flood Control Project: Representative Lantos, E752 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5054-S5065 [23MY], H3016-H3021 [20MY]

H. Con. Res. 102, reduce Government spending and regulatory programs, H4147 [23JN]

H. Con. Res. 138, technical corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H6680 [31JY]

H. Res. 89, submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies, H904 [12MR]

H. Res. 90, consideration of H. Res. 89, submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies, H896 [12MR]

H. Res. 146, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2600 [14MY]

H. Res. 149, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2687 [15MY]

H. Res. 152, consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, H2946 [20MY]

H. Res. 160, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, H3499 [5JN]

H. Res. 174, consideration of H.R. 2014 and 2015, Taxpayer Relief Act and Balanced Budget Act, H4385 [25JN]

H. Res. 192, consideration of H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act, H5584 [23JY]

H. Res. 201, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H6303 [30JY]

H. Res. 202, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H6312 [30JY]

H. Res. 206, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H6623 [31JY]

H. Res. 269, consideration of H.J. Res. 97, continuing appropriations, H8934 [22OC]

H.J. Res. 25, technical corrections to omnibus consolidated appropriations legislation, H76 [9JA]

H.J. Res. 90, waive enrollment requirements on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act and H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H6667 [31JY]

H.J. Res. 94, continuing appropriations, H8097 [29SE]

H.J. Res. 97, continuing appropriations, H8937 [22OC]

H.R. 753, Intelligence Budget Accountability Act, H4971 [9JY]

H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4633-S4645 [16MY]

H.R. 1871, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5558-S5574 [12JN], H3757-H3773 [12JN]

H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act, H5595-H5601, H5613-H5619 [23JY]

H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6794-S6873 [27JN]

H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H4702-H4777 [26JN]

H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6557-S6667 [26JN], H4416-H4554 [25JN]

H.R. 2631, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H10375 [8NO]

S. 38, reduce number of political appointees, S396 [21JA]

S. 142, Fair Housing Act, S11599 [3NO]

S. 300, use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities, S1234 [11FE]

S. 303, waive Medicare enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan, S1239 [11FE]

S. 403, expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto, S1990 [5MR]

S. 634, transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust fund, S3553 [23AP]

S. 647, Emergency Spending Control Act, S3676 [24AP]

S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in Dept. of Defense military construction appropriations legislation, S10777, S10802 [9OC]

S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11434 [30OC]

S. 1319, Line Item Veto Act repeal, S11187 [24OC]

S. Con. Res. 16, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S2708-S2711 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 17, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S2711-S2716 [20MR]

S. Res. 18, reduce public debt, S567 [21JA]

S. Res. 21, Senate Legal Counsel representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines, S619 [22JA]

S. Res. 74, commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution, S3225 [15AP]

S. Res. 80, costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently, S3852 [30AP]

S.J. Res. 1, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S553 [21JA], S1362 [13FE]

S.J. Res. 8, constitutional amendment to provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues nor gross domestic product, S562 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 9, constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority of Congress on the passage of legislation increasing revenue, S563 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 12, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S759 [28JA]

Tributes

Allard, Senator, S1061 [6FE]

Bryan, Senator, S1008 [5FE]

Hagel, Senator, S1004 [5FE]

Smith, Senator Gordon H., S1062 [6FE]

Thurmond, Senator, S1002 [5FE]

BUECHNER, JACK (a former Representative from Missouri)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H3074 [21MY]

BUECHNER, WILLIAM

Texts of

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, S11533 [31OC]

BUFFALO, NY

Addresses

Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy Conference: Senator Moynihan, S9903-S9905 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School: anniversary, E391 [5MR]

Buffalo General Hospital: tribute to School of Nursing, E860 [7MY]

Polish Singing Circle: anniversary, E432 [11MR]

BUFFETT, WARREN E.

Letters

Tax treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses, S6478 [26JN]

BUFORD, CO

Articles and editorials

Sheep Come to the Rescue in the West—Grazing Helps Restore Weed-Infested Lands, E1574 [31JY]

BUGGS, CHARLES W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2251 [8NO]

BUHROW, JENNIFER

Remarks in Senate

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S6007 [19JN]

BULGARIA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in Senate

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S5687 [16JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of James W. Pardew, Jr., To Be U.S. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1652 [4SE]

BULLHEAD (U.S.S.)

Histories

World War II engagements, E2315 [10NO]

Remarks in House

Crew: tribute, E2315 [10NO]

BULLITT COUNTY, KY

Lists

Citizens assisting Kentucky tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Kentucky: tribute to citizens for assisting tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

BULLOCH COUNTY, GA

Letters

Tribute to Coast Guard for efforts relative to transportation of injured child: Lee Eckles, Bulloch County, GA, EMS/Rescue Dept., E253 [13FE], E453 [12MR]

Remarks in House

Savannah, GA: tribute to Coast Guard for efforts relative to transportation of injured child, E253 [13FE], E453 [12MR]

BULLOCK, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1589 [1AU]

BULLOCK, STEVE D.

Remarks in House

Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation: Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E235 [12FE]

BUMPERS, DALE (a Senator from Arkansas)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7901, S7966 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4014, S4018 [6MY], S4050, S4089 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1682 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6372 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6338, S6374 [25JN], S6674, S6693, S6764, S6773 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4847, S4875, S4905, S4909 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6924, S6939 [7JY], S7236, S7244, S7270, S7305 [11JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7444, S7505 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9485, S9525, S9526 [17SE], S9576, S9661 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8082, S8103 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8832 [4SE], S9507 [17SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7804, S7841, S7843, S7844, S7870, S7871 [22JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7466, S7484, S7506 [15JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2990, S3060 [10AP]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 858), S5970, S6005 [19JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC], S11073 [23OC]

Analyses

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

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8249 [29JY]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S574 [21JA]

Articles and editorials

Blame Slag Heap, Mark Solomon, New York (NY) Times, S9578 [18SE]

Rebuilding Every Burned Black Church, Timothy Harper, Sky (Delta Airlines, Inc., publication), S3917 [1MY]

Russia Wonders if Manned Flight Is Worth Cost, Daniel Williams, Washington (DC) Post, S8004 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1017 [5FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 995), S11692 [4NO]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980), S7776 [21JY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S10067 [26SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S8670 [2SE]

Conservation of energy: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (see S. 1375), S11763 [5NO]

Contracts: provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (see S. 208), S7013 [8JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt certain aliens from the requirement that they work only in areas designated as having a shortage of health care professionals (see S. 970), S6496 [26JN]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8669 [2SE]

Education: increase participation in advanced placement courses (see S. 748), S4588 [15MY]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2932 [9AP]

Firearms: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S1319 [12FE]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143), S4246 [8MY]

———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (see S. 938), S6000 [19JN]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220), S9969 [25SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 717), S4247 [8MY]

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

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S3058 [10AP]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S4395 [13MY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see S. 39), S3125 [14AP]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S4898 [21MY]

Medicare: demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S3126 [14AP]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S3058 [10AP]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see S. 371), S3058 [10AP]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S11692 [4NO]

Mother Teresa: tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3456 [22AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S10661 [8OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100), S8532 [31JY]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3560 [23AP]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

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

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see S. 929), S5927 [18JN]

Taxation: allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (see S. 411), S2375 [17MR]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see S. 832), S6100 [23JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see S. 420), S2129 [11MR]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (see S. 20), S1194 [10FE]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S899 [30JA]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (see S. 210), S968 [4FE]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183), S9515 [17SE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335), S4247 [8MY]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see S. 623), S9218 [11SE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S5595 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see S. 237), S855 [30JA]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283), S10787 [9OC]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see S. 327), S1382 [13FE]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see S. 326), S1382 [13FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see S. 731), S4217 [8MY]

National Park Service: reform concessions policies (see S. 624), S3419 [22AP]

Political campaigns: provide for a voluntary system of public financing for Federal elections (see S. 229), S804 [29JA]

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

Taxation: repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 325), S1382 [13FE]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas: Bruce Babbit, Sec. of the Interior, S4063 [7MY]

Motions

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1606 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6675 [27JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11493 [30OC]

———research programs funding, S7895 [23JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S11336, S11339 [29OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7895, S7900, S7901, S7902, S7921, S7922, S7934 [23JY], S7994, S8004 [24JY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9550 [18SE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4050, S4062, S4063, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4068 [7MY], S4203 [8MY]

Becton, Barry: privilege of the floor, S8442 [31JY]

Budget: balance, S2630 [20MR], S7092 [9JY]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1722, S1726 [27FE], S1862 [4MR]

———deficit, S11537 [31OC]

———eliminate tax cuts to achieve balanced budget, S4956, S4958, S4985 [22MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S6720 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8440, S8478 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8410 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S7092 [9JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6143, S6144 [24JN], S6314 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6339, S6342, S6343 [25JN], S6395, S6396 [26JN], S6674, S6720 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4805 [21MY], S4956, S4958, S4982, S4984, S4985 [22MY]

California: public land exchange relative to Headwaters Forest project, S11264 [28OC]

Clinton, President: State of the Union Message, S935 [4FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: research programs funding, S7934 [23JY]

———Resource Conservation and Development Council funding, S11339 [29OC]

———Risk Management Agency funding relative to administration of crop insurance program, S7900 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7244 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11805 [6NO]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S11427 [30OC]

———F-22 fighter funding, S7244 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9963 [25SE], S10759-S10761 [9OC]

Dept. of Energy: liability relative to failure to comply with the contractual deadline to dispose of nuclear waste, S2990 [10AP]

———nuclear weapons stockpile management funding, S7466, S7467, S7469, S7470 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9368 [16SE], S9485 [17SE], S9550, S9572, S9577, S9578, S9579, S9580, S9583, S9584, S9585, S9586, S9587, S9624 [18SE], S9847 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11264, S11265 [28OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: waiver of home residency requirement for certain VA hospital doctors, S7843 [22JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8032 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7836, S7838, S7840, S7842, S7843 [22JY]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), S8041 [24JY]

Dolan, Catherine: privilege of the floor, S8442 [31JY]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S934 [4FE]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 237), S863-S865 [30JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7466, S7467, S7469, S7470, S7480 [15JY]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7921, S7922 [23JY]

Gettysburg, SD: connect drinking water system to Mid-Dakota Rural Water System, S4203 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: cap on fee paid by consumers of nuclear energy to nuclear waste disposal fund, S3085 [14AP], S3136 [15AP]

———designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, S2834 [8AP]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2630 [20MR], S2834 [8AP], S2990 [10AP], S3085 [14AP], S3136 [15AP]

Health: research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (S. 938), S6001 [19JN]

International Paper Co.: response to acts of arson against churches, S3917 [1MY]

IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S12098, S12099 [8NO]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 1283), S10794 [9OC]

Medicare: funding, S4956, S4958, S4984, S4985 [22MY]

———reform, S935 [4FE]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands, S9577, S9578, S9579, S9580, S9583, S9584, S9585, S9586, S9587 [18SE], S9847 [24SE]

———ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (S. 327), S1393 [13FE], S4293-S4295 [12MY]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (S. 326), S1393 [13FE]

Montana: public land exchange relative to New World Mine project, S9624 [18SE], S11264 [28OC]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S8032 [24JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9368 [16SE]

National Park Service: funding, S7650, S7651 [17JY], S11265 [28OC]

———reform concessions policies, S7650 [17JY]

———reform concessions policies (S. 624), S3424 [22AP]

Navy: retirement of Los Angeles class submarines, S11805 [6NO]

Nuclear energy: decommissioning of Southwest experimental fast oxide reactor, S7480 [15JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S11427 [30OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S11537 [31OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10405 [6OC], S10521 [8OC]

———provide for a voluntary system of public financing for Federal elections (S. 229), S806-S808 [29JA]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing rights, S11265 [28OC]

———preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4050, S4062, S4063, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4068 [7MY]

———prohibit budget scoring of sales of certain Federal lands, S6674 [27JN]

Senate: legislative program, S3393 [22AP]

Small business: capital gains tax rates (S. 745), S4588 [15MY]

Space policy: space station program funding, S7804, S7836, S7838, S7840, S7842, S7843 [22JY], S8004 [24JY]

Taxation: collection of State and local taxes on mail-order transactions, S11900 [6NO]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), S3192 [15AP]

———rates, S935 [4FE], S2630 [20MR], S8440, S8478 [31JY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6340, S6343 [25JN], S6395, S6396 [26JN]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (S. 325), S1393 [13FE]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases, S11538 [31OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code, S11538 [31OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S6720 [27JN]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4805 [21MY]

University of Arkansas: Arkansas communications and education network project funding, S7901, S7902 [23JY]

Walls, Tom: privilege of the floor, S8442 [31JY]

Weiner, AR: tribute to `Rice Paddy Kids' speech therapy project, S6554 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S5902 [18JN]

Summaries

Public Confidence in Campaigns Act (S. 229), S814 [29JA]

Testimonies

Small Business Start-Up Problems: Carolyn A. Stradley, S3694 [24AP]

Texts of

S. 229, Public Confidence in Campaigns Act, S808-S814 [29JA]

S. 237, Electric Consumers Protection Act, S865-S869 [30JA]

S. 325, Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act, S1394 [13FE]

S. 326, Abandoned Hardrock Mines Reclamation Act, S1394 [13FE]

S. 327, Hardrock Mining Royalty Act, S1395 [13FE]

S. 624, National Park Service Concession Policy Reform Act, S3425-S3428 [22AP]

S. 745, Small Business Capital Gains Enhancement Act, S4589 [15MY]

S. 1283, award Congressional Gold Medals to the ``Little Rock Nine'', S10795 [9OC]

Tributes

Catt, Merrill, S6554 [26JN]

Justus, Jack G., S2726 [20MR]

BUNCH, MARY A.

Remarks in House

Grand Matriarch of the African-American Heritage Celebration: recipient, E1580 [1AU]

BUNDY, MILDRED

Remarks in House

Optimist Club: Camacho-McCartney Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

BUNKER HILL, IN

Bills and resolutions

Federal aid programs: use of data from an application for Impact Aid payments for the Maconaquah School Corp. to determine certain Dept. of Defense assistance program payments (see H.R. 2636), H8727 [8OC]

BUNNING, JIM (a Representative from Kentucky)

Amendments

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7564 [18SE]

Articles and editorials

China's Persecution of Underground Christian Churches Continues To Intensify as Authorities Seek Their Eradication Finds Human Rights Mission, H4242 [24JN]

U.S. Is Financing China's War Plan, Timothy W. Maier, H4237-H4239 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H523 [12FE]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H8300 [1OC]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8929 [21OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H8320 [2OC]

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

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 679), H1262 [20MR]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H3865 [17JN]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H5177 [11JY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 7), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H5132 [10JY]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1542 [15AP]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 79), H3274 [3JN]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H1262 [20MR]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H2254 [6MY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5021 [9JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 695), H6407 [30JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H7730 [23SE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5826 [25JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H2785 [15MY]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H8928 [21OC]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H1706 [17AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Education: allow local areas to develop elementary and secondary education programs that meet their needs (see H.R. 2992), H10769 [12NO]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H10768 [12NO]

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

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622), H142 [9JA], H348 [5FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5401 [16JY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H2446 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1892 [24AP]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1340 [8AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5826 [25JY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H1187 [19MR]

———applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H804 [6MR]

———clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H1707 [17AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1542 [15AP]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1187 [19MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H1187 [19MR]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1707 [17AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H3568 [5JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8833 [9OC]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2254 [6MY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H6798 [3SE]

Immigration: moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H245 [21JA]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H1892 [24AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see H.R. 1226), H1392 [9AP]

———restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8727 [8OC]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H8833 [9OC]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H10768 [12NO]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5401 [16JY]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H804 [6MR]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 339), H1187 [19MR]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H2681 [14MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H2680 [14MY]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (see H. Con. Res. 197), H10955 [13NO]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 21), H628 [25FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H949 [12MR]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H812 [10MR]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 1248), H2590 [13MY]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1261 [20MR]

———improve quality and cost-effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 1101), H2254 [6MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H768 [5MR]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H4913 [8JY]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H6407 [30JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H6798 [3SE]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H8054 [26SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H2155 [1MY]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6026 [29JY]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 2661), H8832 [9OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H6707 [31JY], H8727 [8OC]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Robinson, Jackie: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 61), H1542 [15AP]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9039 [22OC]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7730 [23SE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H5826 [25JY]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H4339 [24JN]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H283 [4FE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 160), H669 [26FE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H590 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H2157 [1MY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H6026 [29JY]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H3204 [22MY]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H3274 [3JN]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H453 [11FE]

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

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 525, 902), H590 [13FE], H708 [3MR]

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

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H9039 [22OC]

———treatment of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 2113), H7119 [9SE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of diesel fuel used in trains (see H.R. 2474), H8727 [8OC]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H949 [12MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 1434), H2446 [8MY]

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

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1150), H1289 [21MR]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H3924 [18JN]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2156 [1MY]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H1289 [21MR]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H1040 [17MR]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H9865 [31OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 1326), H1541 [15AP]

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

Hydroelectric power: extend time required for construction of projects (see H.R. 2841), H10170 [6NO]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 704), H522 [12FE]

Tariff: p-toluenesulfonamide (see H.R. 1214), H1288 [21MR]

Taxation: modify application of passive loss limitations to equine activities (see H.R. 705), H522 [12FE]

———treatment of interest on student loans (see H.R. 1465), H1908 [28AP]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1369), H1704 [17AP]

Factsheets

China's Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, H4240 [24JN]

Chinese Government's Violations of Human Rights, H4240 [24JN]

Letters

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China: Lodi G. Gyari, International Campaign for Tibet (organization), H4241 [24JN]

———Xing Zheng, Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars, H4241 [24JN]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: several Christian and family organizations and leaders, H4240 [24JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1197 [20MR]

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5694 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5694 [24JY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, H5765 [24JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4672 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6643 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4559 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5606 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2966 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4237, H4247 [24JN]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): require majority vote of Committee to broaden scope of investigation and issue subpoenas, H7564, H7565, H7567 [18SE]

———time limit for dismissal of deadlocked complaints, H7562 [18SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5765 [24JY]

Erlanger, KY: tribute to Lloyd High School on draft of crime legislation, E785 [29AP]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H532, H548 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H548 [13FE]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7562, H7564, H7565, H7567 [18SE]

Medicare: reform, H4559 [25JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H482 [12FE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H970 [13MR]

Robinson, Jackie: tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), H1577 [16AP]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H5606 [23JY]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4672 [26JN]

———rates, H6643 [31JY]

Resignations

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H75 [9JA]

Statements

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: John Carr, U.S. Catholic Conference, H4241 [24JN]

Statistics

U.S.-China Trade—The Status Quo, H4239 [24JN]

Surveys

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Wall Street Journal, H4239 [24JN]

Tributes

Grover, John W., E1099 [3JN]

Herzog, Chaim, E927 [14MY]

BUNTON, SCOTT

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3525 [23AP], S8118 [25JY]

BUNYAVANICH, SUPINDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E147 [4FE]

BUONOMANO, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

New Hampshire: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E780 [29AP]

BURDA, JOHN AND MILDRED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E739 [24AP]

BUREAU COUNTY (IL) REPUBLICAN

Articles and editorials

Tradition of Community Publishing Grows, S1579 [25FE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S1579 [25FE]

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS

Articles and editorials

Celebrating Independence—From Austin to Waco, Texas Is Well Covered as Sundance Film Festival Kicks Off, E452 [12MR]

Waco—The Rules of Engagement, E1888 [29SE]

Bills and resolutions

Firearms: death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (see S. 796), S5002 [22MY]

———issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (see S. 922; H.R. 2359), S5790 [17JN], H6705 [31JY]

———licensing of ammunition manufacturers (see S. 134), S162 [21JA]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (see S. 658), S3727 [25AP]

———regulation of firearms, ammunition, and certain firearm products (see H.R. 788), H587 [13FE]

Letters

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Budget: allocation of funds, H8024 [26SE]

Civil liberties: role of Federal Government in police activities and private property rights, H795-H801 [6MR]

Firearms: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers, H7477 [17SE]

Government: Federal seizures of private property, H3809 [17JN]

Law enforcement officers: require review of the movie ``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'', E1888 [29SE]

Motion pictures: review of ``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'', E452 [12MR]

Paul, Representative: remarks relative to Government treatment of Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H677, H680, H681, H682 [27FE]

Texas: protection of individuals from Mexican drug lords, H818 [11MR]

Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative: funding, H7466 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Firearms: death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (S. 796), S5013 [22MY]

———issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (S. 922), S5809 [17JN]

———licensing of ammunition manufacturers (S. 134), S515 [21JA]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (S. 658), S3732, S3733 [25AP]

Texas: protection of individuals from Mexican drug lords, S2600 [20MR]

Reports

Interstate Gunrunning, S3734 [25AP]

Texts of

S. 658, Gun Kingpin Penalty Act, S3733 [25AP]

S. 796, Gun Kingpin Death Penalty Act, S5014 [22MY]

Transcripts

BATF's in the Belfry: Hugh Downs, H2864 [16MY]

``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'' Review: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, ``At the Movies'' (television program), E1889 [29SE]

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

Bills and resolutions

Flathead Irrigation Project: transfer maintenance and operation to local control (see H.R. 3056), H10954 [13NO]

Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 190, 1476, 3055), H145 [9JA], H1988 [29AP], H10954 [13NO]

———settle certain land takings claims of the Miccosukee Tribe (see S. 1047), S7862 [22JY]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (see S. 1079; H.R. 2309), S8262 [29JY], H6406 [30JY]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095; H.R. 1337), S8531 [31JY], H1541 [15AP]

Management: reorganization (see S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 2663), H8832 [9OC]

Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 1154), H1258 [20MR]

———establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (see S. 156), S162 [21JA]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see S. 1279, 1281), S10787 [9OC]

Roads and highways: maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 1091), S8361 [30JY]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095; H.R. 1337), S8531 [31JY], H1541 [15AP]

Histories

Marty Indian School, S9616 [18SE]

Letters

Clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, NV: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, H5215 [15JY]

Maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations: David J. Acosta, S8365 [30JY]

———Patricia Lundstrom, Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments, S8365 [30JY]

Native American tribal priority allocations funding: Senators Gorton and Stevens, S9393 [16SE]

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

Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding, S9618 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Alaska: restructuring of Native American health care delivery systems, H5233 [15JY]

Flathead Irrigation Project: transfer maintenance and operation to local control (H.R. 3056), E2355 [13NO]

Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (H.R. 1476), H8069, H8070 [29SE], H8296 [1OC]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (S. 1079), H10643-H10646 [12NO]

Indian Health Service: diabetes research funding, H9531 [24OC]

Marty Indian School: funding, H9539 [24OC]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (H.R. 2663), H9845 [31OC]

Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (H.R. 1154), E536 [20MR]

Nevada: clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, H5215 [15JY]

Oklahoma: qualifications for lands to be considered within a judicial area of an Oklahoma Indian tribe, H6645 [31JY]

Taxation: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5220-H5233 [15JY], E1435 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: funding to combat gang violence through rescissions in Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding, S9563-S9571 [18SE]

Disasters: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4097 [7MY]

Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe, S11269, S11270 [28OC], S11569 [31OC]

———settle certain land takings claims of the Miccosukee Tribe (S. 1047), S7865 [22JY]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (S. 1079), S8265, S8266 [29JY]

Funding, S9330 [15SE]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (S. 1095), S8534, S8535 [31JY]

Management: reorganization (S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Marty Indian School: funding, S9616 [18SE]

Medicine Creek Tribal College: funding, S11699 [4NO]

Native Americans: contamination of ground water on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho, S9611 [18SE]

———establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (S. 156), S539 [21JA], S4915 [21MY]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (S. Res. 100), S5877 [17JN], S5944 [18JN], S6012 [19JN]

———preserve tribal Indian land as a cemetery and burial ground in Kansas City, KS, S9448, S9496, S9497 [17SE]

———repeal tribal sovereign immunity laws, S8721 [3SE]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1279), S10788 [9OC]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1281), S10791 [9OC]

———tribal priority allocations funding, S9388-S9397 [16SE], S9497 [17SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to replacement and repair of schools, S9403 [16SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to tribal welfare programs, S9610, S9611 [18SE]

———Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding, S9617 [18SE]

Oklahoma: qualifications for lands to be considered within the jurisdiction of an Oklahoma Indian tribe, S8469 [31JY]

Roads and highways: maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 1091), S8364 [30JY]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (S. 1095), S8534, S8535 [31JY]

Washington: tribal fishing resources management funding, S9618 [18SE]

Reports filed

Clarification of Florida Miccosukee Tribe Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1476) (H. Rept. 105-278), H8160 [29SE]

Fort Berthold Reservation Approval Process for Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Specific Allotted Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1079) (S. Rept. 105-139), S11763 [5NO]

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 105-146), S12118 [8NO]

Resolutions by organizations

Maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations: McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S8365 [30JY]

Statements

Prohibit BIA Recognition of New Indian Trust Lands Until Binding Agreements Are Reached by Tribes on State and Local Sales Taxes: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1435 [16JY]

Summaries

Maintenance of Public Roads Used by Schoolbuses Serving Certain Indian Reservations (S. 1091), S8365 [30JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1476, Miccosukee Settlement Act, H8069 [29SE]

S. 156, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act, S540 [21JA]

S. 545, Bureau of Indian Affairs Reorganization Act, S3012-S3017 [10AP]

S. 1079, approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands in Fort Berthold Reservation, S8266 [29JY]

S. 1079, approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands within the Fort Berthold Reservation, H10643 [12NO]

S. 1091, maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations, S8364 [30JY]

S. 1095, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act, S8534 [31JY]

S. 1279, transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations, S10788 [9OC]

S. Res. 100, increase equality in educational opportunities for Native Americans, S5876 [17JN]

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS REORGANIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 545, provisions, S3012-S3017 [10AP]

BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

Articles and editorials

Economic Prosperity Not Fully Shared, S11226 [27OC]

Federal Reserve's Pointless Quarter-Point—A Preemptive Strike Against a Non-Threat, S11228 [27OC]

Wage Inflation? Where? (Labor Statistics Lose Predictive Value), S11224 [27OC], S11440 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: establish (see S. 144), S162 [21JA]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50; H.R. 1052; H. Res. 92, 93), S1017 [5FE], H949 [12MR], H1016 [13MR]

Cost of living: development and circulation of a monthly cost-of-living index (see H. Con. Res. 33), H724 [4MR]

Cost-of-Living Board: establish (see S. 425), S2129 [11MR]

Government: use of new price index to determine cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 2099), H4835 [26JN]

Research: conduct time use surveys and calculate monetary value of unremunerated work (see H.R. 422), H153 [9JA]

Letters

Analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, S9782 [23SE]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: several former Chairmen of the Council of Economic Advisers, S524 [21JA]

Lists

Federal statistical agencies, S521 [21JA]

Papers

Why a Legislated Change in the Use of the CPI Is Necessary, H2185 [6MY]

Remarks in House

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, H816 [11MR], H1429-H1431 [10AP], H2259 [7MY], H4226 [24JN], E852 [6MY]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2179, H2183-H2188 [6MY], H2258, H2337 [7MY]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H.R. 1052), E464 [13MR]

Research: conduct time use surveys and calculate monetary value of unremunerated work (H.R. 422), E87 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: establish (S. 144), S521 [21JA]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S2309-S2311 [14MR], S4994 [22MY], S10826 [9OC], S11211 [24OC]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (S. Res. 50), S1034, S1035 [5FE]

Cost-of-Living Board: establish (S. 425), S2143-S2145 [11MR]

Death and dying: analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, S9782 [23SE]

Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (S. 1404), S12190 [8NO]

Funding, S9108, S9109 [11SE]

Tables

Economic assumptions underlying the mid-session review of President Clinton's fiscal year 1998 budget: SSA, S11211 [24OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 93, calculation of Consumer Price Index relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, H2183 [6MY]

S. 144, Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System, S522-S524 [21JA]

S. 425, Cost-of-Living Board Act, S2143 [11MR]

S. Res. 50, Consumer Price Index calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S1034 [5FE]

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Amendments

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9615, H9616 [28OC], H9730 [29OC], H9745, H9748, H9749, H9750, H9751, H9758, H9761 [30OC]

Articles and editorials

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

Hummingbirds and Other Prey of EPA, E434 [11MR]

Sheep Come to the Rescue in the West—Grazing Helps Restore Weed-Infested Lands, E1574 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (see S. 1488), S12119 [8NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Huna Totem Corp. (see S. 1158; H.R. 3088), S9080 [10SE], H10955 [13NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (see S. 1159; H.R. 2756), S9080 [10SE], H9614 [28OC]

———conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska (see S. 660), S3750 [28AP]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Big Horn County, WY: conveyance of certain lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe (see S. 814), S5109 [23MY]

———conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (see S. 799), S5108 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: management of multiple use public lands (see S. 1253), S10319 [3OC]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: management (see S. 357), S1553 [25FE]

Grants Pass, OR: convey certain lands (see S. 785), S5001 [22MY]

Land use: transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (see H.R. 1917), H3864 [17JN]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees (see H.R. 547, 1829), H284 [4FE], H3576 [6JN]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), consideration (see H. Res. 284), H9613 [28OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 773; H.R. 1500, 1952), S4879 [21MY], H2090 [30AP], H3923 [18JN]

Ward Valley, CA: conveyance of land for construction of a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility (see S. 964), S6496 [26JN]

Descriptions

Public Lands Management Improvement Act (S. 1253), S10325-S10330 [3OC]

Histories

University of Alaska Land Grant, S3752 [28AP]

Letters

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: several Representatives, H3435 [4JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund State-Side Grant Program funding: R. Dean Tice, National Recreation and Park Association, S9608 [18SE]

Validate certain conveyances made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. in Tulare, CA: Piet deWitt, Dept. of the Interior, H4856 [8JY]

Ward Valley, CA, low-level radioactive waste disposal facility: Shirley Ann Jackson, NRC, S10908 [21OC]

Memorandums

Forage Improvement Act: William G. Myers, E2257 [8NO]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Dept. of the Interior, E2264-E2272 [9NO]

Proclamations

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2264 [9NO]

Proposals

Public Lands Funding Initiative: several special interest groups, E505-E507 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (H.R. 2756), E2108 [28OC]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: recognition of certain Native American communities (H.R. 2812), E2173 [4NO]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, E434 [11MR]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: legality of creation, E2259 [9NO]

Grants Pass, OR: convey certain land (H.R. 1198), H4857 [8JY]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (H.R. 951), H4853, H4854 [8JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: land acquisition funding, H5074, H5083-H5085 [10JY]

Land use: transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (H.R. 1917), H4843 [8JY]

Law enforcement: authority relative to regulations, H1367 [9AP], H2596, H2615 [14MY]

Public Domain Forestry Program: transfer funding to the Dept. of Energy's urban energy conservation program, H5086, H5087 [10JY]

Public lands: clarification of definitions relative to use of previously collected data and the leasing or subleasing of grazing permits, H9748-H9750 [30OC], E2164 [31OC]

———domestic livestock grazing fees, H9530 [24OC], H9737-H9745, H9750-H9757, H9761, H9762 [30OC]

———establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9758-H9761 [30OC]

———funding for protection and restoration, E505 [18MR]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9735-H9764 [30OC], E2164 [31OC], E2256 [8NO]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), consideration (H. Res. 284), H9706-H9708 [29OC]

Southern Pacific Transportation Co.: validate certain conveyances made in Tulare, CA (H.R. 960), H4854, H4857 [8JY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (H.R. 1500), H2261 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (S. 1488), S12160 [8NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Huna Totem Corp. (S. 1158), S9080 [10SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (S. 1159), S9081 [10SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska (S. 660), S3750 [28AP], S8616 [31JY]

———public land exchange relative to Denali National Park, S11263, S11270 [28OC]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region, S11267, S11268 [28OC]

Big Horn County, WY: conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (S. 799), S5109 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: management of multiple use public lands (S. 1253), S10323-S10325 [3OC]

———management of multiple use public lands (S. 1253), unanimous-consent agreement, S11792 [5NO]

———transfer of Ward Valley, CA, low-level radioactive waste disposal facility, S10907-S10909 [21OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: reallocation of appropriations for Federal land acquisitions and exchanges, S11268 [28OC]

Forest Ecosystems Health and Recovery Revolving Fund: use of receipts, S9402 [16SE]

Government regulations: set criteria to prioritize additional land acquisitions, S9608 [18SE]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: funding, S9331 [15SE]

———management (S. 357), S1571 [25FE]

———mining of Kaiparowits Plateau coal reserves, S9599 [18SE]

———planning, management, and operations funding, S9598 [18SE]

Grants Pass, OR: convey certain land (H.R. 1198), S8526 [31JY]

———convey certain lands (S. 785), S5006 [22MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S9613 [18SE], S11270 [28OC]

———priority land acquisitions and exchanges funding, S11260 [28OC]

———State-Side Grant Program funding, S9605-S9607 [18SE], S11261 [28OC]

National Interagency Fire Center: tribute, S1788 [28FE]

National Park Service: funding, S7650-S7652 [17JY], S11265 [28OC]

National parks and recreation areas: improve quality of visitor services relative to incentive-based recreation fees, S9619 [18SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing rights, S11265 [28OC]

———prepare list of land acquisitions and exchanges relative to agency funding increases, S9596 [18SE]

Taxation: repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6340-S6348, S6352, S6354 [25JN], S6394-S6397, S6455, S6456 [26JN], S6693 [27JN]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 773), S4887 [21MY]

Ward Valley, CA: conveyance of land for construction of a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility (S. 964), S6496-S6498 [26JN]

Wild Horse and Burro Management Program: funding, S11270 [28OC]

Reports

Behind Closed Doors—Abuse of Trust and Discretion in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House), E2259-E2264 [9NO]

Reports filed

Arches National Park Boundaries Expansion: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 2283) (H. Rept. 105-385), H10170 [6NO]

Consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-355), H9613 [28OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe of Big Horn County, WY: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 814) (S. Rept. 105-126), S11446 [30OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the Estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, WY: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 799) (S. Rept. 105-125), S11446 [30OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the University of Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 660) (S. Rept. 105-106), S10786 [9OC]

Forage Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

Grants Pass, OR, Land Conveyance: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1198), S8358 [30JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1198) (H. Rept. 105-166), H4912 [8JY]

Hinsdale County, CO, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 951) (H. Rept. 105-170), H4912 [8JY]

Huna Totem Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1158) (S. Rept. 105-93), S10229 [30SE]

Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1159) (S. Rept. 105-100), S10474 [7OC]

Nomination of Patrick A. Shea To Be BLM Director: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Validate Certain Southern Pacific Transportation Co. Conveyances Made in Tulare, CA: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 960) (S. Rept. 105-127), S11544 [31OC]

Validation of Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. in Tulare, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 960) (H. Rept. 105-171), H4912 [8JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Land and Water Conservation Fund State-Side Grant Program funding: National Governors Association, S9607 [18SE]

Statements

Protection of Public Lands: Theodore Roosevelt IV, E505 [18MR]

Tables

Conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3753 [28AP]

State land grant rankings, S3753 [28AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 284, consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act, H9706 [29OC]

H.R. 951, Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange (H.R. 951), H4853 [8JY]

H.R. 960, validate certain conveyances made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. in Tulare, CA, H4854 [8JY]

H.R. 1198, Grants Pass, OR, land conveyance, H4857 [8JY]

S. 357, Grand Staircase-Escalante Resource Protection Act, S1572 [25FE]

S. 660, conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3751 [28AP]

S. 785, Grants Pass, OR, land conveyance, S5007 [22MY]

S. 799, conveyance of certain lands in Big Horn County, WY, to the estate of Fred Steffens, S5110 [23MY]

BUREAU OF MINES

Remarks in House

Congressional Mining Caucus: membership, H5304 [16JY]

BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Descriptions

Medicare Outpatient Services Payments and Charges, E140 [4FE]

BUREAU OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (organization)

Analyses

43 Million People Lack Access to Primary Health Care, H9723 [29OC]

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5762, H5765, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5779 [24JY], H5794, H5795, H5796 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7466, S7471, S7484, S7505, S7506 [15JY]

Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District: settlement (H.R. 412), H1063 [18MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY], S8383 [30JY], H6726 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Double-Crossing the Utes, S7475 [15JY]

Utes' Generous Offer, S7475 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions

Carlsbad Irrigation District: convey certain real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico (see S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

Colorado: convey the Collbran Reclamation Project to certain water conservancy districts (see H.R. 2506), H7599 [18SE]

———convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (see S. 725), S4217 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (see S. 1489), S12119 [8NO]

Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see S. 890; H.R. 2108), S5595 [12JN], H4912 [8JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1004; H.R. 2203), S7210 [10JY], H5491 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (see H. Res. 194), H5664 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 254), H8160 [29SE]

Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (see S. 744; H.R. 1212), S4479 [14MY], H1288 [21MR]

Flathead Irrigation Project: transfer maintenance and operation to local control (see H.R. 3056), H10954 [13NO]

Irrigation: clarify farm acreage and income limitations for eligibility for subsidized irrigation water (see S. 35), S159 [21JA]

Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District: settlement (see S. 402; H.R. 412), S1979 [5MR], H152 [9JA]

———settlement (H.R. 412), consideration (see H. Res. 94), H948 [12MR]

Perkins County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 1213), H1288 [21MR]

Reclamation projects: cooperation between Federal and non-Federal entities (see S. 1230; H.R. 2398), S10055 [26SE], H6916 [4SE]

Texas: extend repayment period for Nueces River reclamation project (see H.R. 2355), H6704 [31JY]

Water: participate in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon (see S. 908; H.R. 1400), S5694 [16JN], H1706 [17AP]

Western States: improve management of water-related facilities (see H.R. 2402), H6917 [4SE]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2203), H7917-H8003 [26SE]

Letters

Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding: Judy K. Frank and Clement Frost, S7474 [15JY]

Bureau of Reclamation settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District: Eluid L. Martinez, Bureau of Reclamation, S1988 [5MR]

Lists

Amendments to H.R. 412, Bureau of Reclamation settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District, S1988 [5MR]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S10219 [30SE]

Unrequested earmarks in S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7481 [15JY]

Messages

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7473 [15JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5771-H5775 [24JY], H5793, H5794 [25JY], H8180 [30SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5745-H5775 [24JY], H5793-H5798, H5811 [25JY], E1525, E1528, E1530 [25JY], E1565 [31JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8173-H8184 [30SE], H8267 [1OC], E2385 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5732-H5744 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 254), H8171, H8172 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), motion to instruct conferees, H6725, H6726 [3SE]

Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (H.R. 1212), E568 [21MR]

Federal employees: tribute to Bureau of Reclamation employees killed in plane crash, E2020 [21OC]

Flathead Irrigation Project: transfer maintenance and operation to local control (H.R. 3056), E2355 [13NO]

Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District: require payment at fair market value for property and facilities as determined by a panel, H1063-H1066 [18MR]

———settlement (H.R. 412), H1058-H1067 [18MR]

———settlement (H.R. 412), consideration (H. Res. 94), H1057, H1058 [18MR]

Perkins County, SD: construction of rural water system (H.R. 1213), E568 [21MR]

Western States: improve management of water-related facilities (H.R. 2402), E1659 [4SE]

Remarks in Senate

California: environmental restoration for the Salton Sea region, S11218-S11221 [27OC]

Carlsbad Irrigation District: convey certain real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico (S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

Colorado: convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (S. 725), S4238 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (S. 1489), S12160 [8NO]

———Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7471-S7477 [15JY]

Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (S. 890), S5604 [12JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, S10181 [29SE], S10217-S10222 [30SE], S10301 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10214 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), insert language of S. 1004 in lieu, S8175 [28JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7459-S7485 [15JY], S7537-S7539, S7584 [16JY], S7738 [17JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), unanimous-consent agreement, S7476, S7480 [15JY], S7532 [16JY]

Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (S. 744), S4488 [14MY]

Irrigation: clarify farm acreage and income limitations for eligibility for subsidized irrigation water (S. 35), S392 [21JA]

Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District: settlement (H.R. 412), S2862, S2863 [8AP]

———settlement (S. 402), S1988 [5MR]

Reclamation projects: cooperation between Federal and non-Federal entities (S. 1230), S10062 [26SE]

Water: participate in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon (S. 908), S5699 [16JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 254) (H. Rept. 105-281), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 412, Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and Conveyance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 94.) (H. Rept. 105-19), H948 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 194) (H. Rept. 105-198), H5664 [23JY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-271), H8053 [26SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-190), H5491 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1004) (S. Rept. 105-44), S7210 [10JY]

Management of Water-Related Facilities in Western States: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2402) (H. Rept. 105-353), H9613 [28OC]

Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and Conveyance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 412) (H. Rept. 105-8), H811 [10MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5771 [24JY]

Statements

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5734 [24JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7483 [15JY]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5747 [24JY], H8175 [30SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 94, consideration of H.R. 412, Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and Conveyance Act, H1057 [18MR]

H. Res. 194, consideration of H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H5732 [24JY]

H. Res. 254, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H8171 [30SE]

S. 35, Irrigation Subsidy Reduction Act, S393 [21JA]

S. 725, Collbran Project Unit Conveyance Act, S4239 [8MY]

S. 736, Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Transfer Act, S4393 [13MY]

S. 744, Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System Act, S4489 [14MY]

S. 908, Bureau of Reclamation participation in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon, S5699 [16JN]

S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7539-S7544 [16JY]

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS related term(s) Department of Commerce

Amendments

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

Articles and editorials

Best Guess U.S. Census?, E1505 [24JY]

Politics and Census Numbers, E1296 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

———include ancestry data on decennial census (see S. Con. Res. 12; H. Con. Res. 38), S2356 [17MR], H767 [5MR]

———provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (see S. 1206; H.R. 2081), S9785 [23SE], H4834 [26JN]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census (see H.R. 1178), H1259 [20MR]

Excerpts

Federal court decisions on use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8218 [30SE]

Letters

Decennial census accuracy relative to use of sampling: Representative Gingrich, H3537 [5JN]

Use of sampling in conducting the 2000 decennial census: Francis D. DeGeorge, Dept. of Commerce, S4075 [7MY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S4076 [7MY]

Use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census: Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, H8220-H8222, H8223-H8225 [30SE]

———Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Shays, H8225 [30SE]

Lists

Organizations endorsing use of sampling in the 2000 census, H8226 [30SE]

Remarks in House

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (H. Con. Res. 38), E379 [5MR]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H3535, H3537, H3538, H3541-H3544 [5JN], H3646 [10JN], H3793 [12JN], H7738, H7757-H7759, H7784, H7785, H7788 [24SE], H8217-H8239, H8242 [30SE], H10909-H10915, H10931-H10935, H10937, H10938 [13NO], E1706 [9SE]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census (H.R. 1178), E531 [20MR], E923 [14MY], E1296 [23JN], E1505 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

———provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (S. 1206), S9791 [23SE]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, S4069-S4076 [7MY], S4194 [8MY], S5319 [5JN]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (S. 1404), S12190 [8NO]

Reports

Census Blue Ribbon Panel: American Statistical Association, H8219 [30SE]

Social Statistics and the City: David M. Heer, S4195 [8MY]

Statements

Use of Sampling in Conducting the 2000 Decennial Census: Senator Hollings, S4074 [7MY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 12, include ancestry data on decennial census, S2375 [17MR]

BURGAN BANK S.A.K. (business)

Remarks in House

Bucheit International (business): require return of certain holdings from Burgan Bank S.A.K (business), E2235 [8NO]

BURGER, STEPHEN

Articles and editorials

Arise, Take Up Thy Mat and Walk, E1989-E1991 [9OC]

BURHOLME, PA

Remarks in House

Kennedy Crossan Elementary School: anniversary, E875 [8MY]

BURKARDT, HAROLD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1094 [3JN]

BURKE, DAVID B.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2122 [29OC]

BURKE, DAVID W.

Letters

Transfer of USIA international broadcasting services, S5746 [17JN]

BURKE, EDWARD M.

Letters

Coast Guard relocation of Lake Michigan rescue helicopter unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI, H8895 [21OC]

BURKE, MARLENE (MOLLY)

Articles and editorials

Goodbye, Molly, S6101 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6101 [23JN]

BURKE, ROBERT

Statements

School Choice, E1200 [12JN]

BURKHOLDER, RAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1283 [20JN]

BURLEIGH, A. PETER

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Deputy Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY], S11675 [4NO]

BURLEY, MARY THERESE

Articles and editorials

Six Military Women and Six U.S. Wars—Stories Reach Back Through History of Nation, E2041 [21OC]

BURLINGAME, CA

Remarks in House

Libraries: reopening of public library, E1840 [24SE]

BURLINGTON, VT

Addresses

Ending Homelessness: Rita Markley, S12634 [13NO]

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in Senate

Fort Dix: conveyance of certain lands, S7251 [11JY]

BURLINGTON RESOURCES OIL & GAS CO.

Amendments

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (S. 750), S10447 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (see H.R. 2574), H8160 [29SE]

Letters

Exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND: Edward T. Schafer, Governor of North Dakota, S4598 [15MY]

———Marc Trimmer, Dakotas Resource Advisory Council, S4599 [15MY]

———Sierra Club, S4599 [15MY]

Lists

Supporters of S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4599 [15MY]

Memorandums

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4599 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (S. 750), S4597 [15MY], S10446 [6OC]

Reports filed

Billings County, ND, Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 750) (S. Rept. 105-92), S10229 [30SE]

Summaries

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND (S. 750), S4598 [15MY]

Texts of

S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4597 [15MY], S10447 [6OC]

BURLINGTON (VT) FREE PRESS

Articles and editorials

Man of Joy, S4271 [9MY]

St. Albans Celebrates 100 Years, S7317 [11JY]

BURMA

Bills and resolutions

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5132 [10JY]

Messages

Prohibit New Investment in Burma: President Clinton, S4746 [20MY], H3065 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Human rights: violations, H3140 [21MY], E730 [23AP]

U.S. policy, H1331 [8AP], H3572 [6JN]

USIA: provide scholarships to certain Tibetan and Burmese students active in preserving culture, religion, and language, H3594 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Human rights: violations, S3464 [22AP]

Statements

Human Rights in Burma: Madeleine Korbel Albright, S600 [22JA]

BURNAM, MARCIA

Remarks in House

American Jewish Committee: Community Service Award recipient, E1231 [17JN]

BURNETT, JAMES A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H895 [12MR]

BURNETT, SELINA A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H895 [12MR]

BURNETT, WALLY

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3938 [5MY], S5310 [5JN]

BURNETTE, JAMES A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E401 [6MR]

BURNETTE, SELINA A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E401 [6MR]

BURNISON, SCOTT

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7481 [15JY]

BURNS, CONRAD R. (a Senator from Montana)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6171, S6259 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6551 [26JN], S6695, S6774 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6933 [7JY], S7069, S7093, S7118, S7119, S7121, S7123, S7124 [9JY], S7236 [11JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8082, S8084, S8085, S8103, S8104 [24JY], S8213, S8279 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8711, S8712, S8735 [3SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10442 [6OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

———improve safety (S. 1234), S10811 [9OC]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (S. 1267), S10811 [9OC]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S8673 [2SE]

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7823 [22JY]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY]

Articles and editorials

Some Small School Districts Find Good Internet Access Too Expensive, Oliver Staley, Bozeman (MT) Chronicle, S11306 [29OC]

U.S. Inaugurating a Vast Database of All New Hires, Robert Pears, New York (NY) Times, S10056 [26SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S1111 [6FE]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617), S3349 [17AP]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S6372 [25JN]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 228), S1997 [5MR]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11550 [31OC]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S9800 [23SE]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Aviation: guarantee loan interest payments to certain air carriers for aircraft purchases for underserved markets (see S. 1013), S7423 [14JY], S7608 [16JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S12616 [13NO]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S7608 [16JY]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S12478 [10NO]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950), S12477 [10NO]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376), S1734 [27FE]

Contracts: provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (see S. 208), S7013 [8JY]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S3687 [24AP]

Correctional institutions: combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs (see S. 494), S3224 [15AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see S. 1256), S10428 [6OC]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 431), S2206 [12MR]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S9785 [23SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S967 [4FE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (see S. 1325), S11290 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224), S8872 [5SE]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see S. 1389), S11863 [6NO]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S967 [4FE]

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

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S7603 [16JY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see S. 339), S5424 [9JN]

Food: inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1291), S10787 [9OC]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S9800 [23SE]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314), S2025 [6MR]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433), S4247 [8MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S9297 [12SE]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: management (see S. 357), S1553 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S818 [29JA]

Health: revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1360), S11678 [4NO]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11365 [29OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see S. 1284), S11365 [29OC]

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

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S1383 [13FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S9897 [24SE]

———change payment system for HMO's and competitive medical plans (see S. 359), S1659 [26FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see S. 415), S3687 [24AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

———include an estimate of Federal retirement benefits in the reports of the Sec. of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives (see S. 269), S2791 [7AP]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4490 [14MY]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (see S. 1102), S8532 [31JY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1250), S10319 [3OC]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S3851 [30AP]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S6005 [19JN]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317), S1480 [24FE]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S818 [29JA]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (see S. 391), S1924 [4MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51), S1132 [7FE]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (see S. 1134), S8533 [31JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 765, 1237), S4748 [20MY], S10229 [30SE]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (see S. 751), S4588 [15MY]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3687 [24AP]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 781), S5542 [11JN]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic science and medical research (see S. 124), S1194 [10FE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S8533 [31JY]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1998 [5MR]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2708 [20MR]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (see S. 1138), S8533 [31JY]

Ships and vessels: permit the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports by certain foreign-flag vessels and encourage U.S.-flag vessels to participate in such transportation (see S. 803), S8733 [3SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see S. 202), S4660 [16MY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285, 1314), S10787 [9OC], S11550 [31OC]

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

———deductions for business use of the home (see S. 406), S1979 [5MR]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (see S. 50), S5192 [2JN]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S4682 [19MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S768 [28JA]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S10067 [26SE]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S3756 [28AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of interest on student loans (see S. 573), S3199 [15AP]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 442), S4611 [15MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S1194 [10FE]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see S. 859), S8098 [24JY]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see S. 251), S4611 [15MY]

Tax-exempt organizations: notify members of use of dues for political and lobbying activities (see S. 65), S3914 [1MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173), S10296 [1OC]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S2900 [9AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see S. 278), S3455 [22AP]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S5595 [12JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S2480 [18MR]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4490 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (see S. 283), S1102 [6FE]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see S. 1526), S12574 [13NO]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056), S7950 [23JY]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (see S. 509), S2646 [20MR]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see S. 1090), S8361 [30JY]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see S. 1351), S11448 [30OC]

Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (see S. 841), S5341 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Courts: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (see S. Res. 130), S10428 [6OC]

Cloture motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10473 [7OC]

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

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2629 [20MR], S2786 [7AP], S2899 [9AP]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Letters

Commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles: several agricultural organizations, S8363 [30JY]

Division of the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits: Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana, S8048 [24JY]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: by, S7678 [17JY]

World Trade Organization telecommunications restrictions on international investment: by, S1957 [5MR]

Motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 6), S2028 [6MR]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (S. 617), S3365 [17AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7924 [23JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S599 [22JA]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 228), S3460 [22AP]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (S. 1334), S11699 [4NO]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1211 [11FE], S1304 [12FE], S1909 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S6721 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8476 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8339 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6354 [25JN], S6446 [26JN], S6702, S6703, S6721 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5024 [23MY]

Business and industry: treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (S. Res. 109), S7814 [22JY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3604 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, S11370 [29OC]

———visit by President to the U.S., S11370 [29OC]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish, S8047, S8049 [24JY]

———establish (S. 283), S1104 [6FE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S7040 [9JY]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 377), S1755 [27FE]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), S6724 [27JN]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8047, S8049 [24JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (S. 1153), S9301 [12SE]

———reform Conservation Reserve Program, S1809 [3MR]

Dept. of Commerce: Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Technology funding, S8220 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (S. 224), S7128 [9JY]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S11416, S11423 [30OC]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7817, S7818, S7821 [22JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report, S9443, S9446 [17SE]

Dept. of HHS: Rural Health Transition Grant Program funding, S9109 [11SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9457 [17SE], S9554, S9583, S9620 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8047, S8049 [24JY], S8220 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S9109 [11SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7837 [22JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S2029 [6MR]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5024 [23MY]

Folkvord, Dean: Montana Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5020 [22MY]

Forest Service: road construction funding, S9457 [17SE]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange, S12533 [13NO]

———land exchange (S. 1526), S12576 [13NO]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2529 [19MR]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1967 [5MR]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (S. 1056), S7951 [23JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1360), S11682 [4NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5), S4413 [14MY]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4413 [14MY]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9991 [26SE]

Kennard, William E.: nomination to the FCC, S11305 [29OC]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7686 [17JY]

KSEN-Radio (Shelby, MT): anniversary, S9803 [23SE]

Lister, Sara: request resignation as Army's Assistant Sec. for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps, S12533 [13NO]

Members of Congress: include an estimate of Federal retirement benefits in the reports of the Sec. of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives (S. 269), S3464 [22AP]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2595 [20MR]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands, S9583 [18SE]

Montana: buy-out of Crown Butte mine, S9554 [18SE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (S. 1250), S10320 [3OC]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (S. Res. 78), S3688 [24AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (S. 765), S5021 [22MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10420 [6OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10420 [6OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2529 [19MR]

Senate: legislative program, S109 [9JA], S693 [28JA], S1807 [3MR], S5551 [12JN], S11305 [29OC]

Siragusa, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S11410 [30OC]

Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (S. 202), S2573 [19MR]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1211 [11FE]

Space policy: space station program funding, S7837 [22JY]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (S. 509), S2700 [20MR]

Taxation: capital gains rates relative to farmers, S1810 [3MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (S. 460), S2572 [19MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (S. 406), S2028 [6MR]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (S. 50), S5146 [23MY]

———railroad fuel tax, S6702, S6703 [27JN]

———rates, S3174 [15AP], S6721 [27JN], S8476 [31JY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 75), S2571 [19MR]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6354 [25JN]

———treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages, S6446 [26JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1133), S10055 [26SE]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (S. 127), S4661 [16MY]

———treatment of interest on student loans (S. 573), S3463 [22AP]

Telecommunications: allocation of revenues from universal service fund to balance Federal budget, S8339 [30JY]

———universal service regulations, S11305 [29OC]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (S. 1090), S8363 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1967 [5MR]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (S. 1351), S11464 [30OC]

Veterans Day: observance, S10904 [21OC]

Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (S. 841), S5355 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Courts: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (S. Res. 130), S10445 [6OC]

Reports filed

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2016) (S. Rept. 105-52), S7708 [17JY]

Texts of

S. 377, Promotion of Commerce On-Line in the Digital Era Act, S1757-S1759 [27FE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. Res. 130, authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson, S10433, S10445 [6OC]

Tributes

Burns, Mary F., S7892 [23JY]

Lesher, Richard L., S8492 [31JY]

BURNS, JACQUELINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1094 [3JN]

BURNS, MARY F.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7892 [23JY]

BURNS, PHILIP

Remarks in House

Rolling Meadows, IL: Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

BURNS, R. NICHOLAS

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S9881 [24SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Greece: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

BURNS, REGINA

Articles and editorials

Alternative School Promotes Achievement, E752 [24AP]

BURNS, ROBERT

Articles and editorials

Cohen Says Iran Testing Missile, S5719 [17JN]

BURNS, ROBERT V.

Appointments

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, S7317 [11JY]

BURNS, SCOTT

Letters

International Dolphin Conservation Program, S401 [21JA]

BURNS, THOMAS M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E552 [21MR]

BURNS, WILLIAM M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7481 [17SE]

BURNSVILLE, MN

Remarks in House

National Write Your Congressman (organization): tribute, E800 [30AP]

BURR, RICHARD (a Representative from North Carolina)

Appointments

Conferee: S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, H8978 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8929 [21OC]

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H890 [11MR]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H669 [26FE]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7365 [16SE]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H5664 [23JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5132 [10JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H2445 [8MY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H9730 [29OC]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H3204 [22MY]

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

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H8833 [9OC]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1893 [24AP]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (see H.R. 1503), H2255 [6MY]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see H.R. 2122), H5177 [11JY]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

———recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H10957 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (see H.R. 2796), H10421 [8NO]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H5297 [15JY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5569 [22JY]

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

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H7730 [23SE]

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

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H4836 [26JN]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H1794 [23AP]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H6918 [4SE]

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

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

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

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H889 [11MR]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H1795 [23AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H6918 [4SE]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H9614 [28OC]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H8054 [26SE]

———improve regulation of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2298), H6405 [30JY], H6797 [3SE]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H6798 [3SE]

Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: designate (see H.R. 2379), H8265 [30SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8727 [8OC]

———clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H8834 [9OC]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

Investments: permit current refunding of certain tax-exempt bonds (see H.R. 834), H6962 [5SE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H4836 [26JN]

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

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10421 [8NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8929 [21OC]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H3203 [22MY]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H286 [4FE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H3797 [12JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (see H.J. Res. 6), H590 [13FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H950 [12MR]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H5487 [17JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3204 [22MY]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 968), H802 [6MR]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (see H.R. 1849), H4913 [8JY]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 767), H890 [11MR]

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

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1707 [17AP]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3274 [3JN]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H7263 [11SE]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H767 [5MR]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 146), H2351 [7MY]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H286 [4FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H453 [11FE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H4132 [20JN]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation (see H.R. 2990), H10957 [13NO]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H10768 [12NO]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H3070 [20MY]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H9559 [24OC]

———reduce rates on gains relative to depreciable real estate (see H.R. 2403), H6917 [4SE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H10421 [8NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H1112 [18MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H669 [26FE]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H5826 [25JY]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10769 [12NO]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

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

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

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1112 [18MR]

Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H9559 [24OC]

Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 484), H349 [5FE]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H702 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H802 [6MR]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

Letters

Pharmaceutical and biological prescription drug industries user fees: Donna E. Shalala, Dept. of HHS, H10887 [13NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5696 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5696 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 232), H8384 [6OC]

Dept. of HHS: State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, H7045 [9SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7045 [9SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1114 [19MR]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8476 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 196), H10886, H10887 [13NO]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (H.R. 659), H2009 [30AP]

Journal: question of approval, H5247 [15JY]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (H.R. 968), H1298 [8AP]

Point of order, H5686 [24JY]

Totten, Tony C.: Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E1375 [8JY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1561, H1562 [16AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5775 [24JY]

Summaries

Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures, H10887-H10889 [13NO]

Tributes

Boles, Billy J., E289 [13FE]

Dudley, Joe L., Sr., E874 [8MY]

Rogers, Tom, H5807 [25JY]

BURROUGHS, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Southwestern Athletic Conference: Hall of Fame inductee, E1039 [22MY]

BURRUS, JAN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S9823 [24SE]

BURSTEIN, RACHEL

Articles and editorials

Probe Not Taken—Congress Should Take a Look at OPIC's Taxpayer-Backed Sweetheart Deals, We Did, H8823-H8825 [9OC]

BURSTEIN, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Encino, CA: Valley Beth Shalom Man of the Year award recipient, E615 [9AP]

BURT LAKE BAND OF OTTAWA CHIPPEWA INDIANS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 746), S4588 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 746), S4591 [15MY]

Texts of

S. 746, provisions, S4591 [15MY]

BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)

Amemdments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6963 [5SE]

Amendments

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H7365 [16SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7119 [9SE], H7604 [22SE], H8005 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6027 [29JY], H7040 [9SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), H2006 [29AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5576 [22JY], H6750 [3SE], H6823 [4SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Chaim Herzog, 78, Former President of Israel, Eric Pace, New York (NY) Times, H2550 [13MY]

DSP Hurt in Brickbatting, Chandigarh (India) Tribune, E2147 [30OC]

Priest Beheaded in India for Works, Washington (DC) Post, E2147 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 40), H890 [11MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 987), H803 [6MR]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H5177 [11JY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Azerbaijan: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 2284), H9502 [23OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

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

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H8728 [8OC]

Caribbean nations: withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

China, People's Republic of: increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H8300 [1OC]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 79), H3661 [10JN]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H802 [6MR]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H1794 [23AP]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H8054 [26SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H8833 [9OC]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H3203 [22MY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H8727 [8OC]

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

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H4913 [8JY]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1258 [20MR]

Crime: require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (see H.R. 2173), H5826 [25JY]

Cuba: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

———require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3661 [10JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H286 [4FE]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H453 [11FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H5916 [28JY]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H7730 [23SE]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7119 [9SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H2680 [14MY]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H6799 [3SE]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3798 [12JN]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H2445 [8MY]

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H1542 [15AP]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6026 [29JY]

FAA: reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (see H.R. 1846), H8054 [26SE]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H1794 [23AP]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H5916 [28JY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H3720 [11JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 2289), H6026 [29JY]

Foreign trade: require reciprocal responses to foreign acts, policies, and practices that deny national treatment to U.S. investment (see H.R. 1654), H2874 [16MY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1262 [20MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H5177 [11JY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 1069), H3070 [20MY]

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

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6407 [30JY]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H4913 [8JY]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5487 [17JY]

India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H4339 [24JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H9502 [23OC]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H7600 [18SE]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H2785 [15MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2874 [16MY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (see H.R. 2092), H5132 [10JY]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2351 [7MY]

International relations: normalization of relations between India and Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 162), H9615 [28OC]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H8833 [9OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H5487 [17JY]

Iraq: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H5487 [17JY]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8929 [21OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7601 [18SE]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Libya: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H5487 [17JY]

———reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8834 [9OC]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H3924 [18JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H286 [4FE]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H2783 [15MY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 58), H725 [4MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H2254 [6MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H349 [5FE]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H590 [13FE]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H709 [3MR]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H8300 [1OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8834 [9OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3797 [12JN], H8727 [8OC]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H2680 [14MY]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H10172 [6NO]

———prohibit fundraising at the White House (see H.R. 636), H670 [26FE]

———prohibit fund-raising at the White House, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 636), H675 [27FE]

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

Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (see H.R. 2369), H10768 [12NO]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H3070 [20MY]

Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 482), H3720 [11JN]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 650), H393 [6FE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1795 [23AP]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H890 [11MR]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 81), H702 [27FE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2351 [7MY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H10421 [8NO]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H589 [13FE]

Social Security: prevent children from languishing in foster care (see H.R. 1459), H1891 [24AP]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H283 [4FE]

Solid waste: State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 1358), H1703 [17AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Syria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H5487 [17JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1988 [29AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H1439 [10AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H5021 [9JY]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H3204 [22MY]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3070 [20MY]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H4647 [25JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H4087 [19JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 876), H700 [27FE], H3797 [12JN]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H286 [4FE]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement accounts for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 2164), H5296 [15JY]

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

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H3476 [4JN]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

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

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H629 [25FE]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H8300 [1OC], H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see H.R. 2231), H10172 [6NO]

———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 1285), H8438 [6OC]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1391), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H453 [11FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of loans under the Rural Electrification Act (see H.R. 1441), H5401 [16JY]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 2120), H6918 [4SE]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H724 [4MR]

———promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10769 [12NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 970), H2351 [7MY]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H285 [4FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see H. Res. 21), H287 [4FE]

———prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 312), H349 [5FE]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H6026 [29JY]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (see H. Res. 231), H7527 [17SE]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 1057), H1017 [13MR]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 65, 86), H589 [13FE], H804 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: conversion of certain military installations into correctional facilities for youthful offenders (see H.R. 592), H346 [5FE]

Diseases: criminal penalties relative to intentional transmission of AIDS (see H.R. 518), H283 [4FE]

Federal employees: reimburse expenses relative to adoption of a child (see H.R. 2170), H5400 [16JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H3658 [10JN]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2254 [6MY]

House Rules: discourage frivolous ethics complaints (see H. Res. 79), H669 [26FE]

India: suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1802), H3566 [5JN]

John T. Myers Post Office Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (see H.R. 1058), H1017 [13MR]

Mother Teresa: condolences on death (see H. Res. 227), H7262 [11SE]

———tribute (see H. Res. 223), H7118 [9SE]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act: extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (see H.R. 1553), H2444 [8MY]

Southland (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2486), H7364 [16SE]

Taxation: treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6703 [31JY]

Television: implementation of ratings system for programming (see H.R. 1760), H3273 [3JN]

Chronologies

White House Document/Subpoena Requests, 1996-97: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H1914 [29AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1797 [24AP]

Letters

Colombian National Police anniversary: by, E2170 [4NO]

Farm subsidies (parody), E2066 [23OC]

Filing of grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: by, H647 [26FE]

Tribute to GAO efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation: several Representatives, E1827 [23SE]

Press releases

Indian Police Open Fire on Christian Festival Just Weeks After Mother Teresa's Funeral: Council of Khalistan, E2147 [30OC]

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Citizen Action (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Reform Party, H1381 [9AP]

———U.S. Public Interest Research Group, H1380 [9AP]

1997 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients, E1762 [16SE]

Remarks

Agriculture: farm subsidies, E2066 [23OC]

Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 1057), H3812 [17JN]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H2691 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2691 [15MY]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6740 [3SE]

Children and youth: protections against abduction, H3175 [22MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4255 [24JN]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H1913 [29AP], H4097 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4097 [20JN]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 101), H1237 [20MR]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (H. Con. Res. 81), E1480 [23JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7854, H7855, H7856, H7857, H7859 [25SE], H8005, H8006, H8007 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7040 [9SE]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), H5524 [22JY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H3181 [22MY]

Education: We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program funding, H7040 [9SE]

Families and domestic relations: change the time requirements for parental rights relative to adoption of children in foster care, H2028 [30AP]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), H2018, H2028 [30AP]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), H1365 [9AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6740, H6751 [3SE], H6812, H6815 [4SE]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (H.R. 499), H294 [5FE]

GAO: funding, H5879 [28JY]

Health care professionals: improve administration of sanctions against unfit providers under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (H.R. 1836), E1153 [10JN]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (H. Con. Res. 73), H2550 [13MY]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6751 [3SE], H6812, H6815 [4SE]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E1975 [8OC]

———human rights violations, H6751 [3SE], E2309 [10NO]

———police actions at Ludhiana religious festival, E2147 [30OC]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (H.R. 1802), E1145 [5JN]

John T. Myers Post Office Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (H.R. 1058), H3815 [17JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5879 [28JY]

LSC: funding, H7854, H7855, H7856, H7857, H7859 [25SE]

———implement system of case information disclosure, H8005, H8006, H8007 [26SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H973 [13MR]

Mother Teresa: condolences on death (H. Res. 227), H7249 [11SE]

Nicaragua: book on recent Sandinista activities, E254 [13FE]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act: extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (H.R. 1553), H4149 [23JN], E876 [8MY]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (H.R. 910), E378 [5MR]

Votes: position on missed, H3191 [22MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H1114 [19MR], H1191 [20MR], H1375-H1383 [9AP]

Dept. of Justice: serving of subpoena relative to political campaign records, H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H6688 [31JY]

Reports filed

Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-37), H1257 [20MR]

Drug-Free Communities Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 105-105), H3068 [20MY]

Oversight Plans for All Committees of the House: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-44), H1337 [8AP]

Payment of Federal Employee Life Insurance Benefits Relative to Order of Precedence: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1316) (H. Rept. 105-134), H3923 [18JN]

Permit the Waiver of Residency Requirements for Certain Employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 514) (H. Rept. 105-29), H1039 [17MR]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act Assassination Records Review Board Extension: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1553) (H. Rept. 105-138), H4085 [19JN]

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1962) (H. Rept. 105-331), H8927 [21OC]

Prevent Employment Discrimination Against Preference Eligibles Applying for Certain Government Positions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 240) (H. Rept. 105-40), H1257 [20MR]

Rules

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H574-H576 [13FE]

Statements

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Ann McBride, Common Cause (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Becky Cain, League of Women Voters, H1379 [9AP]

———Joan Claybrook, Public Citizen (organization), H1381 [9AP]

———Thomas H. Andrews, Citizen Action (organization), H1379 [9AP]

Tributes

Peterson, Drew, E384 [5MR]

BURTON, LYNDA

Remarks in House

San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame: inductee, E432 [11MR]

BURTON, ROSALINDA

Letters

Treatment of Belinda McGregor by the National Visa Center, S10951 [22OC]

BURTS, EZUNIAL (E.Z.)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E150 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1037 [5FE]

BURZYNSKI, STAINISLAW

Remarks in House

FDA: prosecution relative to medical treatment, H5176 [11JY]

BUSCH, MATT

Statements

Recipe for America, E789-E791 [30AP]

BUSE, MICHAEL

Essays

Voice of Democracy, E1986 [9OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1986 [9OC]

BUSES see Common Carriers; Motor Vehicles

BUSH, GEORGE (41st President of the United States)

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10505 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

Recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany, H7290 [16SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Texas A&M University: dedication of George Bush Library and George Bush School of Government, E2295 [10NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Texas A&M University: dedication of George Bush Library and George Bush School of Government, S11855, S11856 [6NO]

Statements

Chemical Weapons Convention, S1587 [25FE]

BUSH, GEORGE W. (Governor of Texas)

Articles and editorials

Clinton Promises, E986 [20MY]

Letters

Tax treatment of State-sponsored workers' compensation companies, S6703 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Public welfare programs: reform, E986 [20MY]

BUSHWICK GEOGRAPHIC TARGETING TASK FORCE

Remarks in House

New York, NY: tribute to substance abuse prevention programs, E469 [13MR]

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY related term(s) Corporations

Addresses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amendments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Analyses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appointments

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

Articles and editorials

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

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

America's Hong Kong, E1101 [4JN]

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

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

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

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

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

Building Bridges Between Communities, E608 [9AP]

Business Competition From Government, S3935 [5MY]

Busted Flush, H403 [10FE]

CAFE Society, S2219 [12MR]

Camel Clubbing, E1559 [30JY]

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

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

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

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

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

Consolidation Yea or Nay, S2052 [10MR]

Consumers First, S11643 [4NO]

Contending Over Capital Gains Cuts, S5967 [19JN]

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

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

Day the World Shuts Down, S5269 [3JN]

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

Dissecting the Jones Act, S2795 [7AP]

Dow Chemical Co. Anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

Dow Honors Jennison Partnership, E1023 [22MY]

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

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

Ending Banana Inanity, S3973 [5MY]

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

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

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

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

Fast Track, Heavy Freight, S11644 [4NO]

Fast-Track Loss, S12553 [13NO]

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

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

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

Gambling Payoff?, H403 [10FE]

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

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

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

GOP's Chicken Littles, E1245 [18JN]

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

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

Hidden Jobless, E941 [15MY]

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

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

Impending CWC Debate, S3614 [24AP]

Invasion of the Robots, S4323 [12MY]

It's Comptime Time, S4647 [16MY]

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

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

Keeping On Top of Trade, S12441 [10NO]

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

Latest License Auction Disappoints FCC, S3800 [29AP]

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

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

Lockheed Martin Utility Services, S11540 [31OC]

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

Louisiana Jackpot, S10053 [26SE]

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

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

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

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

Millennium Bomb Ticks Away, S5270 [3JN]

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

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

More Flights to Japan, H7501 [17SE]

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

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

New American Politics, S12522 [13NO]

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

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

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

Pass Comp Bill, S4647 [16MY]

Passing the Budget Buck, S5429 [9JN]

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

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

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

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

Poisons for Peace, S3613 [24AP]

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

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

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

Reagan Boom, E1698 [9SE]

Rebuilding Every Burned Black Church, S3917 [1MY]

Save the Sweatshops, E2228 [8NO]

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

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

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

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

Smoking May Have Killed Thousands, H7375 [17SE]

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

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

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

Swing Senators, S10389 [6OC]

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

Tax Trash, H5383 [16JY]

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

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

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

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

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

Trade on Wrong Track, S11740 [5NO]

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

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

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

Treasury IG Worked for Democrats, S7694 [17JY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wages of Welfare Reform, H3268 [3JN]

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

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

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

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

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

———require polluters to cleanup hazardous substances (see H.R. 2087), H4834 [26JN]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H7364 [16SE]

Children and youth: establish child retirement accounts (see H.R. 194), H145 [9JA]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see S. 504; H.R. 1972), S2646 [20MR], H4085 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S5109 [23MY]

Civil rights: establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963, 2078), H802 [6MR], H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (see S. 1097; H.R. 2365), S8531 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see S. 626; H.R. 23), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Collective bargaining: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]

Commission on Retirement Savings: establish (see H.R. 1695), H3169 [21MY]

Computers: discourage telephone access charges for Internet use (see S. Res. 86), S4588 [15MY]

———examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H8832 [9OC]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377, 909), S1734 [27FE], S5694 [16JN]

———permit lawful possessors of a copy of a computer program to authorize additional copies under certain circumstances (see H.R. 72), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (see S. 474; H.R. 2380), S2552 [19MR], H6797 [3SE]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1017 [13MR]

———promote privacy of interactive computer service users through self-regulation by service providers (see H.R. 2368), H6705 [31JY]

———protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 1964), H4085 [19JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see S. 771, 875; H.R. 1748), S4878 [21MY], S5507 [11JN], H3203 [22MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 98), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———require Internet access companies to provide screening software to parents to protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 1180), H1259 [20MR]

———require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (see S. 1518), S12461 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376; H.R. 695), S1734 [27FE], H521 [12FE]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 2554), H7910 [25SE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H284 [4FE]

———limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

———notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 264), H147 [9JA]

———prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (see S. 868), S5444 [10JN]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H587 [13FE]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 2019, 3060), H4338 [24JN], H10954 [13NO]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (see H.R. 769, 770), H586 [13FE]

———establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 2279), H5916 [28JY]

———prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3348 [17AP]

———prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (see S. 354; H.R. 829), S1553 [25FE], H628 [25FE]

———prohibit reimbursement of defense contractors for environmental response costs (see H.R. 236), H147 [9JA]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (see S. 208), S725 [28JA]

Copeland Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

———duration of protection (see S. 505; H.R. 604, 1621, 2589), S2646 [20MR], H347 [5FE], H2783 [15MY], H8299 [1OC]

———exemptions (see S. 28), S159 [21JA]

———protection of certain original designs (see H.R. 2696), H9038 [22OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see S. 1044; H.R. 2265), S7768 [21JY], H5825 [25JY]

———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (see H.R. 1967), H4085 [19JN]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S725 [28JA]

Corporate Welfare Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 1235), H1338 [8AP]

Corporations: eliminate Federal subsidies (see H.R. 515), H282 [4FE]

———improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 944), H766 [5MR]

———require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 945), H766 [5MR]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H2679 [14MY]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges for Maryland (see S. 245), S856 [30JA]

———establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (see S. 1554), S12575 [13NO]

———liability of businesses providing facility tours (see S. 566), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (see S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (see S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (see S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (see S. 78, 79), S160 [21JA]

———notification to employers of convicted persons relative to drug offenses (see H.R. 333), H150 [9JA]

———product liability reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S3662 [24AP]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (see S. 1332), S11343 [29OC]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see S. 1135; H.R. 1542), S8533 [31JY], H2349 [7MY]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (see S. 866), S5444 [10JN]

Credit cards: end possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———require additional disclosures of account information (see H.R. 274), H148 [9JA]

Crime: provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 845), H669 [26FE]

———redefine extortion relative to labor union violence (see S. 230), S804 [29JA]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act: reauthorize (see S. 1462; H.R. 2958), S12118 [8NO], H10420 [8NO]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S3727 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (see S. 603), S3348 [17AP]

———eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

———increase milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2388), H6797 [3SE]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

———require estimates of production costs relative to milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2482), H7364 [16SE]

———study effects of basing milk marketing orders' basic formula price on costs of production (see H.R. 1190), H1260 [20MR]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see S. 1226, 1316; H.R. 1319, 2667), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC], H1456 [14AP], H8833 [9OC]

———clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (see S. 1167), S9198 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish pilot projects to test various best business practices for defense inventory management (see H.R. 1850), H3659 [10JN]

———extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see S. 735), S4320 [12MY]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 974), H803 [6MR]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (see H.R. 1243, 1300), H1338 [8AP], H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of Boeing Co. defense contracts relative to restructuring costs from its purchase of McDonnell Douglas Corp. (see H.R. 648), H393 [6FE]

———treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 463), H243 [21JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (see H.R. 177), H144 [9JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see S. 757; H.R. 1377), S4658 [16MY], H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1339 [8AP]

Dept. of Transportation: study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H2783 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (see S. 214), S726 [28JA]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 513), H282 [4FE]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3202 [22MY]

———specify the entities eligible to purchase pharmaceutical products from the Federal Supply Schedule (see H.R. 2197), H5486 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H1706 [17AP]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8, 18; H.R. 990, 1049), S158, S159 [21JA], H803 [6MR], H949 [12MR]

———establish limited privileges and immunities for certain information relative to compliance with environmental laws (see H.R. 1884), H3796 [12JN]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (see S. 769), S4748 [20MY]

Education: development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

———encourage participation of academic community and private sector in EXPO 2000 (see S. Con. Res. 47; H. Con. Res. 139), S8533 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

———recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 2427), H7008 [8SE], H7118 [9SE]

Elections: require a majority of campaign contributions come from State residents and ensure that employees are informed on use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2573), H8160 [29SE]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see S. 237; H.R. 338, 655, 1230), S855 [30JA], H150 [9JA], H407 [10FE], H1338 [8AP]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see S. 465; H.R. 2651), S2416 [18MR], H8832 [9OC]

Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 2357), H6705 [31JY]

———determination of tip credits relative to State and local laws (see H.R. 1485), H1988 [29AP]

———enhance and protect retirement savings (see S. 14), S159 [21JA]

———establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 185), H145 [9JA]

———extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 938), H766 [5MR]

———implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for employees subject to certain leave policies (see H.R. 504), H282 [4FE]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869; H.R. 1858), S5444 [10JN], H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see S. 1045; H.R. 2215, 2275), S7862 [22JY], H5569 [22JY], H5826 [25JY]

———protect employer rights (see S. 328; H.R. 758), S1382 [13FE], H586 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 99), H1110 [18MR]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

———submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (see S. 63), S160 [21JA]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see S. 300; H.R. 671), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 647), H393 [6FE]

EPA: allow cooperative research and development agreements for environmental protection (see H.R. 2961), H10420 [8NO]

———certify State voluntary cleanup programs for brownfield sites and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1392), H1705 [17AP]

———establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (see S. 1348), S11448 [30OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084; H.R. 1863, 1984), S8262 [29JY], H3720 [11JN], H4086 [19JN]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 951), S6186 [24JN]

ERISA: improve and expand employee health care programs (see S. 729), S4217 [8MY]

———improve enforcement of provisions (see H.R. 2290), H6026 [29JY]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see S. Res. 108; H. Con. Res. 117; H. Res. 191), S7603 [16JY], H5487 [17JY], H5491 [21JY]

Eximbank: ensure that assistance for exports to the People's Republic of China is conditional on responsible conduct (see H.R. 2085), H4834 [26JN]

———give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H4646 [25JN]

———reauthorization (see S. 1026; H.R. 1370), S7710 [17JY], H1704 [17AP]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H8160 [29SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 70; H. Con. Res. 198), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089; H.R. 145), S8361 [30JY], H143 [9JA]

———limitation on carry-on baggage by airline passengers (see H.R. 3064), H10954 [13NO]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (see H.R. 2710), H9501 [23OC]

Families and domestic relations: establish program to provide child care through public-private partnerships (see H.R. 2719), H9501 [23OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see S. 367; H.R. 851), S1659 [26FE], H669 [26FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

———extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 913), H724 [4MR]

FCC: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see S. 407), S1979 [5MR]

———clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 1324), H1541 [15AP]

———collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (see S. 741), S4479 [14MY]

———eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see S. 641), S3662 [24AP]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety (see S. 255), S945 [4FE]

———revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 1859), H3659 [10JN]

———set minimum reserve price for auctions of any license, permit, or right (see S. 663), S3799 [29AP]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H1793 [23AP]

Federal aid programs: reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015, 1340), H888 [11MR], H1542 [15AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

———requirements relative to health claims on food labels (see H.R. 2208), H5569 [22JY]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 117), S8668 [2SE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see S. 339; H.R. 2758), S1382 [13FE], H9729 [29OC]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (see S. 298; H.R. 10, 669, 2940), S1226 [11FE], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H451 [11FE], H10419 [8NO]

———increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 268), H148 [9JA]

———offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses and allow interest payments on demand deposits (see S. 1249), S10319 [3OC]

———offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 2323), H6703 [31JY]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 1250), H1339 [8AP]

———ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S161 [21JA]

———prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 1999), H4086 [19JN]

———regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 1996), H4086 [19JN]

———require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 1997), H4086 [19JN]

———require registration and permits for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1998), H4086 [19JN]

———require States to establish manufacturing criteria for sales and require manufacturers to install magazine safeties (see H.R. 116), H142 [9JA]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (see S. Res. 133), S10787 [9OC]

Fish and fishing: application of antitrust laws (see S. 533), S2900 [9AP]

———prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 393), H151 [9JA]

Florida: restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H145 [9JA]

Foreign aid: require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see S. 1200), S9726 [19SE]

Foreign countries: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 564), H284 [4FE]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (see S. 856), S5413 [9JN]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 1344), S11448 [30OC]

Foreign trade: accession limitations to GATT and World Trade Organization of foreign countries that have state trading enterprises (see S. 486), S2646 [20MR]

———clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see S. 253, 1269; H.R. 2629), S856 [30JA], S10631 [8OC], H8633 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H10170 [6NO]

———identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H8299 [1OC]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S726 [28JA]

———make certain changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 2622), H8632 [7OC]

———provide authority to control exports (see H.R. 1942), H3865 [17JN]

———require U.S. citizens conducting industrial cooperation projects within the People's Republic of China or Tibet follow certain guidelines (see H.R. 1634), H2783 [15MY]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747; H.R. 2002, 2022), S4588 [15MY], H4132 [20JN], H4338 [24JN]

Franchises: establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (see H.R. 1083, 2954), H1039 [17MR], H10420 [8NO]

FRS: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the provision of check-clearing and other services (see H.R. 1442), H1890 [24AP]

———expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (see H.R. 2119), H5020 [9JY]

———promote accountability and the public interest in operations (see H.R. 1160), H1258 [20MR]

———stabilization of the currency and public scrutiny of operations (see H.R. 703), H522 [12FE]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (see S. 721), S4217 [8MY]

Government: give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (see H.R. 2071), H4646 [25JN]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314), S1300 [12FE]

———procurement access for women-owned businesses (see H. Res. 313), H10420 [8NO]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H7262 [11SE]

———use of private delivery services in filing documents with Federal agencies (see H.R. 782), H587 [13FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389; H.R. 1010), S1828 [3MR], H888 [11MR]

———ensure congressional approval of compliance costs (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see S. 1098; H.R. 1624), S8531 [31JY], H2783 [15MY]

———reform regulatory process (see S. 981), S6727 [27JN]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see S. 541; H.R. 1309), S2901 [9AP], H1439 [10AP]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056; H.R. 1619), S7950 [23JY], H2783 [15MY]

Health: application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211, 444), H146, H153 [9JA]

———clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (see S. 1136), S8533 [31JY]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364, 966; H.R. 872), S1659 [26FE], S6496 [26JN], H700 [27FE]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815, 2198), H3567 [5JN], H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see S. 449; H.R. 586), S2356 [17MR], H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans (see H.R. 2967), H10420 [8NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 353, 373; H.R. 337, 820, 1222, 1749), S1553 [25FE], S1734 [27FE], H150 [9JA], H628 [25FE], H1288 [21MR], H3203 [22MY]

———require health plans to pay interest on certain claims (see H.R. 1472), H1987 [29AP]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H151 [9JA]

Immigration: increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (see H.R. 470, 2548), H243 [21JA], H7910 [25SE]

———prohibit counting of work experience while an unauthorized alien for purposes of admission as an employment-based immigrant or a nonimmigrant (see H.R. 471), H243 [21JA]

———reform the temporary employment program (see H.R. 119), H142 [9JA]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (see S. 932), S5927 [18JN]

Insurance: establish requirements for the cancellation of automobile insurance policies (see H.R. 1024), H888 [11MR]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see S. 467; H.R. 1117), S2416 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H889 [11MR]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 401), H152 [9JA]

International Air Transportation Competition Act: amend (see H.R. 737), H523 [12FE]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H1017 [13MR]

———clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (see H.R. 624), H392 [6FE]

Investments: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see S. 673; H.R. 1592), S3844 [30AP], H2678 [14MY]

IRS: prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (see S. 1274; H.R. 2658), S10631 [8OC], H8832 [9OC]

———restructure (see S. 1096; H.R. 2292), S8531 [31JY], H6405 [30JY]

———restructure and reform (see S. 1555; H.R. 2676), S12575 [13NO], H8927 [21OC]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S4106 [7MY]

Labeling: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52; H. Con. Res. 80), S9198 [11SE], H2784 [15MY]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295; H.R. 634), S1191 [10FE], H392 [6FE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H766 [5MR]

———Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (see S. Res. 53; H. Res. 67), S1226 [11FE], H589 [13FE]

———prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (see S. 223), S726 [28JA]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see S. 1306; H.R. 1138, 2715), S10950 [22OC], H1257 [20MR], H9501 [23OC]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (see H.R. 567), H284 [4FE]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see S. 53; H.R. 21, 704, 1744), S160 [21JA], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H522 [12FE], H3202 [22MY]

Medicaid: treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1471; H.R. 2938), S12118 [8NO], H10419 [8NO]

Medicare: prohibit payments to nonprofit hospitals that convert to for-profit status without proper disclosure (see H.R. 443), H153 [9JA]

———require surety bonds and disclosure of certain ownership information for suppliers of durable medical equipment, home health agencies, and other health care providers (see H.R. 1457), H1891 [24AP]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 1009; H.R. 685, 2211, 2278), S7302 [11JY], H452 [11FE], H5569 [22JY], H5916 [28JY]

Motion pictures: discourage use of tobacco products among minors by motion picture industry (see H. Con. Res. 184), H10171 [6NO]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286; H.R. 880), S1102 [6FE], H700 [27FE]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852; H.R. 1839), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion of acquisition of private mineral interests (see S. 638; H.R. 1659), S3550 [23AP], H2874 [16MY]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (see S. 256; H.R. 645), S945 [4FE], H393 [6FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. 258; S. Res. 52, 55; H.R. 618, 646), S945 [4FE], S1226 [11FE], S1382 [13FE], H347 [5FE], H393 [6FE]

National Kiwifruit Board: provide proportional representation of kiwifruit producers, exporters, and importers (see H.R. 2024), H4338 [24JN]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

National Women's Business Council: funding (see H.R. 2389), H6797 [3SE]

Natural gas: provide relief to businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC (see S. 1388), S11863 [6NO]

New Mexico: establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (see S. 1039), S7767 [21JY]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1274), H1438 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (see H. Res. 127), H1793 [23AP]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H2679 [14MY]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see S. 184; H.R. 178, 2833), S633 [22JA], H145 [9JA], H10170 [6NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100; H.R. 1450), S8532 [31JY], H1891 [24AP]

———modify covenant relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements (see S. 1275), S10631 [8OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 551, 765, 1237; H.R. 1162, 2579), S3011 [10AP], S4748 [20MY], S10229 [30SE], H1258 [20MR], H8264 [30SE]

———expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (see S. 1265), S10475 [7OC]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (see H.R. 887), H700 [27FE]

OPIC: activities (see H.R. 1681), H3069 [20MY]

———authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

———terminate authorities (see S. 519; H.R. 387, 527), S2837 [8AP], H151 [9JA], H283 [4FE]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (see S. 629, 1216), S3419 [22AP], S9886 [24SE]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (see S. 461), S2416 [18MR]

Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant parts (see H.R. 1197), H1260 [20MR]

———renewal for quotation monitoring unit (see H.R. 381), H156 [9JA]

Pensions: enhance and protect (see S. 889), S5595 [12JN]

———improve access to information on pension plans (see S. 1185), S9515 [17SE]

———improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (see S. 957), S6358 [25JN]

———prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see S. 106; H.R. 818), S161 [21JA], H627 [25FE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (see S. 108; H.R. 819), S161 [21JA], H628 [25FE]

———require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (see S. 107), S161 [21JA]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H1456 [14AP]

Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H1111 [18MR]

Pharmaceuticals: improve the regulation of drugs (see H.R. 1094), H1111 [18MR]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H8633 [7OC]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (see H.R. 610), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9; H.R. 1458), S158 [21JA], H1891 [24AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (see S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Postal Service: acceptance of change-of-address orders from commercial mail receiving agencies (see H.R. 447), H154 [9JA]

———eliminate the double postage rule under which competitors of the Postal Service are required to charge above market prices (see S. 1107), S8532 [31JY]

———limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H145 [9JA]

———maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see S. Con. Res. 54), S10882 [21OC]

———privatization (see H.R. 1717), H3201 [22MY]

Power resources: privatize certain Federal power generation and transmission assets (see H.R. 718), H522 [12FE]

Privacy: regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H1438 [10AP]

Public lands: disposal of helium (see H.R. 2178), H5401 [16JY]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (see S. 1276), S10631 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (see S. 722; H.R. 1960), S4217 [8MY], H4085 [19JN]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits (see S. 906), S5694 [16JN]

Rental cars: prohibit companies from imposing certain fees based upon the residence of the renter (see H.R. 1118), H1112 [18MR]

Research: require industry cost-sharing for the construction of federally-funded research facilities (see S. 199), S634 [22JA]

SBA: establish commission to examine small business credit needs (see H. Con. Res. 85), H3169 [21MY]

———establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (see S. 956), S6358 [25JN]

———extend certified development company loan guarantee program (see H.R. 1734), H3202 [22MY]

———make Microloan Program permanent (see H.R. 2235), H5777 [24JY]

———reauthorize programs (see S. 1139), S8667 [2SE]

———reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 1495), H2090 [30AP]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (see S. 1315; H.R. 2772), S11192 [24OC], H9729 [29OC]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see S. 838; H.R. 1053), S5341 [5JN], H1016 [13MR]

———require employers which are terminating businesses to offer employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1946), H3865 [17JN]

Ships and vessels: prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (see S. 1221), S9969 [25SE]

———support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1794 [23AP]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———capital gains tax rates (see S. 745), S4588 [15MY]

———defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (see S. 740), S4479 [14MY]

———increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 168), H144 [9JA]

———increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H3567 [5JN]

———install devices to improve safety at convenience stores (see H.R. 1444), H1891 [24AP]

———protection from litigation excesses (see S. 836), S5341 [5JN]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H151 [9JA]

Small Business Act: amend (see H.R. 2261), H5825 [25JY]

———exempt subcontracts for dredging activities from local buy requirements under the business development program (see H.R. 1523), H2155 [1MY]

Small Business Investment Act: amend (see H.R. 1985, 2261), H4086 [19JN], H5825 [25JY]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see S. 929; H.R. 2429), S5927 [18JN], H7008 [8SE]

Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see S. 1473; H.R. 1702), S12118 [8NO], H3201 [22MY]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (see H.R. 590), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit solicitation for representation and establish requirements for contracts between agents and college athletes (see H.R. 2171), H5400 [16JY]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 2942), H10419 [8NO]

———use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 2969), H10420 [8NO]

Tariff: earthmoving tires manufacturing equipment (see S. 915; H.R. 1945), S5790 [17JN], H3865 [17JN]

Taxation: allow certain corporations and trusts to be shareholders of subchapter S corporations (see H.R. 440), H153 [9JA]

———allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (see S. 272), S1017 [5FE]

———allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites and use tax-exempt redevelopment bonds for such cleanup (see H.R. 523), H283 [4FE]

———allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (see S. 411), S2021 [6MR]

———allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (see S. 790), S5001 [22MY]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve (see H.R. 42, 43), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (see S. 843; H.R. 1783), S5341 [5JN], H3476 [4JN]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 396, 426), H152, H153 [9JA]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see S. 315; H.R. 599), S1300 [12FE], H346 [5FE]

———business meal, entertainment, and certain travel expense deductions (see H.R. 628), H392 [6FE]

———business meal and entertainment expense deductions (see S. 114), S161 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66, 72, 252, 306, 501, 854; H.R. 14, 241, 276, 862, 1033, 1124, 1193, 1207, 2084), S160 [21JA], S856 [30JA], S1300 [12FE], S2646 [20MR], S5413 [9JN], H67 [7JA], H139, H147, H148 [9JA], H699 [27FE], H948 [12MR], H1186 [19MR], H1260 [20MR], H4834 [26JN]

———capital gains rates and indexing of certain assets (see H.R. 1490, 1517), H2089 [30AP], H2155 [1MY]

———capital gains rates for older individuals (see H.R. 1629), H2783 [15MY]

———capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses (see H.R. 2252), H5777 [24JY]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1017 [13MR]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see S. 832), S5341 [5JN]

———deductibility of employment taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 2966), H10420 [8NO]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460; H.R. 1145), S2416 [18MR], H1258 [20MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see S. 406, 703; H.R. 955, 1791), S1979 [5MR], S3998 [6MY], H767 [5MR], H3476 [4JN]

———delay application of the substantiation requirements to reimbursement arrangements of certain loggers (see H.R. 1820), H3567 [5JN]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H452 [11FE]

———determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (see H.R. 2642), H8727 [8OC]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 2714), H9501 [23OC]

———domestic investment tax credit (see H.R. 565), H284 [4FE]

———effective date of capital gains exclusion on the transfer of a primary residence (see H. Con. Res. 76), H2350 [7MY]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (see H.R. 2329), H6703 [31JY]

———eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium (see S. 51), S160 [21JA]

———employee option to receive taxable cash compensation in lieu of nontaxable parking benefits (see H.R. 1713), H3201 [22MY]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see S. 548, 978; H.R. 988, 1706, 1809), S3011 [10AP], S6727 [27JN], H803 [6MR], H3201 [22MY], H3567 [5JN]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235; H.R. 505), S855 [30JA], H282 [4FE]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H1259 [20MR]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (see S. 593, 1040), S3269 [16AP], S7767 [21JY]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (see S. 482), S2645 [20MR]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H1438 [10AP]

———exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (see H.R. 1892), H3797 [12JN]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (see S. 775; H.R. 1800), S4879 [21MY], H3566 [5JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570; H.R. 722), S3117 [14AP], H522 [12FE]

———exempt small unincorporated farm businesses from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3036), H10768 [12NO]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 355, 405, 1131; H.R. 947), S1553 [25FE], S1979 [5MR], S8532 [31JY], H767 [5MR]

———GAO study on the effects of implementing a flat income tax and lowering sales taxes (see H.R. 853), H669 [26FE]

———impose a flat tax only on the earned income of individuals and on business taxable income (see H.R. 2971), H10420 [8NO]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (see H.R. 1449), H1891 [24AP]

———inapplicability of the look-back method on construction contracts requiring the percentage of completion accounting method (see H.R. 1593), H2678 [14MY]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (see S. 273), S1017 [5FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251; H.R. 979), S10319 [3OC], H803 [6MR]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit and increase the amount of estate tax deferral available to small businesses (see H.R. 1674), H3069 [20MY]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (see S. 30; H.R. 1684), S159 [21JA], H3069 [20MY]

———index the basis of certain assets for purposes of determining gain (see H.R. 1266), H1391 [9AP]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the economic development of distressed communities (see H.R. 522), H283 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see S. 907; H.R. 1443), S5694 [16JN], H1890 [24AP]

———permanently extend research credit (see S. 1464), S12118 [8NO]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (see S. 612; H.R. 1365), S3348 [17AP], H1704 [17AP]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (see S. 806), S5109 [23MY]

———promote the granting of incentive stock options to nonhighly compensated employees (see H.R. 2788), H9865 [31OC]

———provide deduction for capital gains, index the basis of certain capital assets, provide family credits, and phase-out estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1584), H2589 [13MY]

———provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds (see S. 614), S3349 [17AP]

———provide incentives for enterprise zone investments (see H.R. 391), H151 [9JA]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432; H.R. 1031), S2206 [12MR], H948 [12MR]

———provide incentives for investments in disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises (see S. 635), S3550 [23AP]

———provide tax credits for Indian investment and employment (see H.R. 293), H148 [9JA]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (see S. 724), S4217 [8MY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see S. 73; H.R. 162), S160 [21JA], H144 [9JA]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 1325, 2001), H1541 [15AP], H4086 [19JN]

———repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax (see S. Res. 16; H. Res. 111), S163 [21JA], H1439 [10AP]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 325; H.R. 779), S1382 [13FE], H587 [13FE]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H948 [12MR]

———requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 25), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (see S. 473), S2552 [19MR]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (see H.R. 1953), H3923 [18JN]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (see S. 20), S159 [21JA]

———treatment of adoption expenses (see S. 935), S5927 [18JN]

———treatment of business expense reimbursement arrangements of certain loggers (see S. 574), S3199 [15AP]

———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 1285), H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 854), H669 [26FE]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (see S. 76; H.R. 1565), S160 [21JA], H2444 [8MY]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (see S. 791), S5001 [22MY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H7199 [10SE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387; H.R. 143), S1828 [3MR], H143 [9JA]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses (see S. 576), S3199 [15AP]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 1968), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1205), H1260 [20MR]

———treatment of domestic air travel (see H.R. 2318), H6703 [31JY]

———treatment of economic subsidies provided by State and local governments to lure or retain businesses (see H.R. 3044), H10953 [13NO]

———treatment of effectively connected investment income of insurance companies (see S. 835; H.R. 1662), S5341 [5JN], H3069 [20MY]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H3796 [12JN]

———treatment of employee death benefits (see H.R. 1514), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see S. 498; H.R. 878), S2646 [20MR], H700 [27FE]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see S. 849; H.R. 1841, 1845), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see S. 241, 288; H.R. 1583), S855 [30JA], S1102 [6FE], H2589 [13MY]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 442), S2274 [13MR]

———treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or property to transfer assets to charitable organizations (see H.R. 3029), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of liquor and beer retailers (see H.R. 1620), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239; H.R. 791, 803), S855 [30JA], H587, H588 [13FE]

———treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (see H.R. 620), H347 [5FE]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (see S. 99), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (see S. 529; H.R. 1261), S2900 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

———treatment of small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2258), H5777 [24JY]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see S. 872; H.R. 1752), S5444 [10JN], H3213 [30MY]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for professional sports facilities (see S. 122, 434), S161 [21JA], S2206 [12MR]

———treatment of tax-exempt financing for professional sports facilities (see H.R. 721, 2097), H522 [12FE], H4835 [26JN]

———treatment of the commercial activities of Indian tribal organizations relative to unrelated business income tax (see H.R. 1554), H2444 [8MY]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (see S. 444), S2320 [14MR]

———treatment of tobacco products (see H.R. 3027), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see S. 1123; H.R. 841), S8532 [31JY], H668 [26FE]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see S. 1014; H.R. 1509), S7423 [14JY], H2155 [1MY]

Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned inventions (see H.R. 2544), H7910 [25SE]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (see S. 954), S6186 [24JN]

———increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1439 [10AP]

———promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see S. 1328; H.R. 1872), S11290 [28OC], H3796 [12JN]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

Telephones: increase the forfeiture penalty for telephone service slamming and require providers of such service to report slamming incidents (see H.R. 2112), H4912 [8JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see S. 1051, 1137, 1340; H.R. 2120, 3050), S7862 [22JY], S8533 [31JY], S11343 [29OC], H5020 [9JY], H10954 [13NO]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (see S. 471), S2552 [19MR]

———establish statutory rules for the conversion of television broadcast stations from analog to digital transmission (see S. 705), S3998 [6MY]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (see S. 409, 607; H.R. 1760), S2021 [6MR], S3348 [17AP], H3273 [3JN]

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see S. 539; H.R. 1510), S2901 [9AP], H2155 [1MY]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646; H.R. 1504), S3662 [24AP], H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5131 [10JY]

———application of fines to decrease usage by minors (see S. 828; H.R. 1772), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

———disclosure of plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6705 [31JY]

———establish Federal authority to regulate tobacco and other products containing nicotine (see H.R. 516), H282 [4FE]

———prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

———provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (see S. 1313), S11191 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11034 [23OC]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (see S. 1530), S12575 [13NO]

———restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H586 [13FE]

———restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (see S. 1060), S7950 [23JY]

———tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. Res. 104; H.R. 3030), S6727 [27JN], H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183; H.R. 2385, 2387, 2390), S9515 [17SE], H6797 [3SE]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see S. 408; H.R. 204, 969), S1979 [5MR], H145 [9JA], H802 [6MR]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318; H.R. 607), S1300 [12FE], H347 [5FE]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (see S. 897), S5596 [12JN]

Veterans: extend commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain dependents (see H.R. 2224), H5664 [23JY]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H144 [9JA]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (see S. 925), S5790 [17JN]

———assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888; H.R. 1693), S5595 [12JN], H3169 [21MY]

———comprehensive pension protection (see S. 320, 620; H.R. 766, 1496), S1382 [13FE], S3349 [17AP], H586 [13FE], H2090 [30AP]

———ensure economic equity (see S. 71; S. Res. 70), S160 [21JA], S3011 [10AP]

———treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 1105), H1111 [18MR]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

Chronologies

Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation device application process, S9752 [23SE]

Cloture motions

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY], S5174 [2JN], S5290 [4JN]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512 [31OC], S11632 [4NO]

Contracts

Translation of Shadow Contract Signed by Alien Workers in the Northern Mariana Islands: Congressional Research Service, S8556 [31JY]

Cost Estimates

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318): CBO, S11789 [5NO]

SBA programs reauthorization (S. 1139): CBO, S8975-S8977 [9SE]

Descriptions

Determination of Employment Status of Individuals as Employees or Independent Contractors Relative to Taxation (H.R. 2642), E1964 [8OC]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act (S. 460), S2432 [18MR]

International Labor Organization Human Rights (Core) Conventions, S11637 [4NO]

Limitations on Punitive Damage Awards (S. 79), S457 [21JA]

Promoting Missouri Exports and Protecting Jobs—Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program, H5719 [24JY]

Documents

Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment Program, S10649 [8OC]

Examples

Individual wage tax form under flat tax proposal, S3275 [16AP]

Excerpts

Lobbying Disclosure Act, S1955 [5MR]

Explanations

SBA Programs Reauthorization (S. 1139), S11523-S11528 [31OC]

Stop Tax-Exempt Arena Debt Issuance Act (S. 122), S503 [21JA]

Factsheets

Adverse Health Effects of Feminine Hygiene Products, S9149 [11SE]

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Hazards of Skin Care Products Containing Alpha-Hydroxy, S9149 [11SE]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act (H.R. 1145): Committee on Small Business (House), H3440-H3442 [4JN]

How Product Liability Reform Helps Women, H1955 [29AP]

Impact of Amtrak Strike, H8699 [8OC]

Many Corporations Are Using Accumulated Profits To Buy Back Stock Rather Than To Pay Dividends to Stockholders, H1315 [8AP]

National Association of Broadcasters Television Code of Conduct: Senator Lieberman, S2555 [19MR]

Talc May Pose a Risk of Ovarian Cancer, S9150 [11SE]

Virginia Wine Industry—Facts and Figures, E938 [15MY]

Forms

Washington (State) political contribution withholding authorization, S10115 [29SE]

Histories

Tribute to CNA in Celebration of Its Centennial—CNA Stands for Commitment, 1897-1997, S5543 [11JN], E1118 [4JN]

Letters

Agreement to develop Iranian oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10916 [22OC]

Allow Bell Operating Cos. entry into long distance service: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), S7289 [11JY], S7681 [17JY]

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates: Barry S. Cargill, Small Business Association of Michigan, S1839 [3MR]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S1839 [3MR]

———Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

———John J. Motley, National Retail Federation, S1839 [3MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

Availability of credit in disaster areas: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S3942 [5MY]

———John D. Hawke, Jr., Dept. of the Treasury, S3942 [5MY]

———Norman E. D'Amours, National Credit Union Administration, S3988 [6MY]

———Ricki Helfer, FDIC, S3942 [5MY]

Awarding of Federal contracts relative to union status of contractors: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) majority membership, S3345 [17AP]

Ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition: Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S493 [21JA]

———James A. Rhinebarger, Law Enforcement Steering Committee, S687 [23JA]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses: Frank E. Brawner, Oregon Bankers Association, E1518 [24JY]

———Steven W. Newman, Pacific Northwest International Trade Association, E1518 [24JY]

Capital gains tax rates: Alan E. States, E1506 [24JY]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Balanced Budget Amendment Coalition, S1863 [4MR]

Cosmetic industry regulation: Cynthia A. Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S8882 [8SE]

Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding: Benjamin J. Cayetano, Governor of Hawaii, S9952 [25SE]

———John W. Douglass, Dept. of the Navy, S9952 [25SE]

———several maritime industry representatives, S9953 [25SE]

———Thomas H. Moorer and Robert H. Spiro, Jr., National Security Caucus Foundation, S9952 [25SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance: Industry Depot Coalition, S11823 [6NO]

———S. Lee Kling, S5913 [18JN]

———Wendi L. Steele, Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, S5912 [18JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program funding: Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense limit on compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts: Lawrence P. Uhlfelder, Defense Contract Audit Agency, S7173 [10JY]

———Senator Grassley, S7173 [10JY]

———Senators Grassley and Boxer, S7171 [10JY]

Domestic Sugar Program: Eugene Moos, Dept. of Agriculture, H5701 [24JY]

———Jack Cassidy, CoBank, H5702 [24JY]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement: Large & Gilbert (accounting firm), S3402 [22AP]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations: Bob Affel, Sun Electric Co., E879 [8MY]

Exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes: Benhamin Y. Cooper, Small Business Legislative Council, S3124 [14AP]

———Elaine Z. Graham and Kathleen O'Leary, National Restaurant Association, S3124 [14AP]

Eximbank assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments: James A. Harmon, Eximbank, H8378 [6OC]

Extend research and development tax credit: several Members of Congress, S1570 [25FE]

External audits of managed health care plans: Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Inc., E1494 [23JY]

FAA awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture: Senator Thomas and Representative Duncan, S5392 [9JN]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Gary J. Tharnish, S5288 [4JN]

———several women's organizations, S5164 [2JN], S5235 [3JN]

Farm subsidies (parody), E2066 [23OC]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S9817 [24SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims: George N. Hatsopoulos, Thermo Electron (business), S9749 [23SE]

———Monica Morrow, S9746 [23SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance: Elaine Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S9708 [19SE]

FDA treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S9765 [23SE]

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements: Brad Miller, Competition in Contracting Act Coalition, S7164-S7166 [10JY]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S7112 [9JY]

———David Beatty, National Victim Center, S7167 [10JY]

———James P. Carty, National Association of Manufacturers, S7112 [9JY]

———Phil Glover, Council of Prison Locals, American Federation of Government Employees, S7095 [9JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7112 [9JY]

———Sharon Krell, Access Products, Inc., S7112 [9JY]

———Steve Schwalb, Dept. of Justice, S7147 [10JY]

Fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S1412 [13FE]

———Senator Wyden, S1412 [13FE]

Freedom From Government Competition Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S2338 [17MR]

———Kenton Pattie, Business Coalition for Fair Competition, S1312-S1314 [12FE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1312 [12FE]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S2338 [17MR]

———Terry Neese, National Association of Women Business Owners, S2338 [17MR]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: President Clinton, H403 [10FE]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act: Representative Talent, Committee on Small Business (House), H3440 [4JN]

Importation of certain weapons for commercial sale: several organizations, H7478 [17SE]

Improve access to information on pension plans: Brian H. Graff, American Society of Pension Actuaries, S9516 [17SE]

———Karen W. Ferguson, Pension Rights Center, S9517 [17SE]

Investigation of College Bowl Alliance antitrust violations: several Senators, S2615-S2617 [20MR]

Investment in Education Act: Bill Ward, Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, S8830 [4SE]

———Kevin R. Appel, Treasurers' Association of Virginia, S8831 [4SE]

———Mary Ellen Sloan, Office of Salt Lake County, UT, County Attorney, S8831 [4SE]

———Michael J. O'Keefe, Office of Polk County, IA, County Attorney, S8829 [4SE]

———Robert R. Hagey, Siuox County, IA, Treasurer, S8828 [4SE]

———Ronald M. Rice, Iowa Association of School Boards, S8828 [4SE]

———Terry A. Henderson and S. Ellis Hankins, North Carolina League of Municipalities, S8830 [4SE]

IRS restructuring: Erskine B. Bowles, Executive Office of the President, E1913 [2OC]

———Speaker Gingrich, E1912, E1913 [2OC]

Issuance of State warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs: James D. Cope, Nonprescription Drug Manufactures Association, S9845 [24SE]

Livestock sales relative to tax treatment of capital gains and the earned income credit: several Senators, S4889 [21MY]

Maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label: Senators Abraham and Hollings and Representatives Dingell and Franks, S11445 [30OC]

Medicaid treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement: Sally K. Richardson, Center for Medicaid and State Operations, S12139 [8NO]

———several Governors, S12140 [8NO]

NAFTA food safety provisions: several Representatives, E2009 [9OC]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy: Emil Parker, Dept. of Labor, H2579 [13MY]

———John T. Russell, H2579 [13MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, H2579 [13MY]

———President Clinton, H2578, H2579 [13MY]

———Senator Bond, H2578 [13MY]

———Wanda J. Rapier, H2578 [13MY]

National Women's Business Council funding: Carolyn Stradley, C&S Paving, Inc., S8974 [9SE]

New Mexico commercial zone on border of Mexico: Albert C. Zapanta, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, S7770 [21JY]

———Gary D. Bratcher, New Mexico Economic Development Dept., S7769 [21JY]

———Mary Alice Garay, M.A. & Sons, Chile Products (business), S7769 [21JY]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S12691 [13NO]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Janet Reno, Attorney General, S7683 [17JY]

———Joel I. Klein, Dept. of Justice, S7287-S7289 [11JY]

———Senator Burns, S7678 [17JY]

———Senator Kerrey, S7682 [17JY]

———Senators Hollings and Dorgan, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7683 [17JY]

Northern Mariana Islands covenant modifications relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements: Allen P. Stayman, Dept. of the Interior, S10655 [8OC]

———Senator Murkowski, S10654 [8OC]

Oklahoma Tribal and State Tobacco Tax Compact: Kathryn Bass, Oklahoma Tax Commission, H5230 [15JY]

OPIC funding: Vice President Gore, H6369 [30JY]

Product Liability Reform Act relative to tobacco industry: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Attorney General of Missouri, S5629 [12JN]

———several State Attorneys General, S5629 [12JN]

Prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S5457 [10JN]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S11750 [5NO]

———Kevin L. Kearns, U.S. Business and Industrial Council, S11751 [5NO]

Reform corportate alternative minimum tax: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S4237 [8MY]

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan: David L. Cox, Hycarbex, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———James B. Taylor, Occidental Oil and Gas Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———John B. Hawkins, Hawkins Oil & Gas, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S7551 [16JY]

———Mark Esherick, MCI Communications Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———Paul G. Smith, Tenaska International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Peter Carroll, Solar Turbines (business), S7551 [16JY]

———Reese H. Howle, Alpha-Gamma Technologies, Inc., S7551 [16JY]

———Robert F. Hemphill, Jr., AES Corp., S7552 [16JY]

———Thomas G. Boren, Southern Electric International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Todd Hasselbeck, Boston Technology, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———W.M. Krips, Union Texas Petroleum (business), S7552 [16JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7550 [16JY]

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S4758 [20MY]

———Carolyn Hartmann and Andrea Askowitz, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S4758 [20MY]

———Philip E. Clapp, Environmental Information Center, S4759 [20MY]

SBA actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements: James F. Hoobler, SBA, S4619 [15MY]

———Senator Bond, Committee on Small Business (Senate), S4619 [15MY]

Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S5349 [5JN]

———Elaine Z. Graham and Christina M. Howard, National Restaurant Association, S5349 [5JN]

Smithsonian Institution's planned exhibit on the history of sweatshops in the U.S.: Evan Smyth, E2228 [8NO]

———I. Michael Heyman, Smithsonian Institution, E2228 [8NO]

Superfund Program funding: Carol M. Browner, EPA, H5250 [15JY]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H5251 [15JY]

———Vice President Gore, H5250 [15JY]

Tax laws governing corporations buying back own stock: several Members of Congress, H1314 [8AP]

Tax rates: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H15 [7JA]

———Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S6404 [26JN]

Tax treatment of certain corporate profits: Representative Owens, H875, H876 [11MR]

Tax treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses: Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., S6478 [26JN]

Telecommunications policies regulating competition: Howard M. Metzenbaum, Gene Kimmelman, and Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S7682 [17JY]

———President Clinton, S7290 [11JY], S7674 [17JY]

Treatment of spectrum auction revenues: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S8396 [31JY]

———Senator Hollings, S8396 [31JY]

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership: China Strategic Institute, S7587 [16JY]

Underpayment of quarterly tax payment: Robert C. Huntley, Jr., H9845 [31OC]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

———several law enforcement associations, H6911 [4SE]

W.R. Grace & Co. liability at Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site: James M. Owendoff, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

———Thomas P. Grumbly, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Sheldon E. Steinbach, American Council on Education, H1127 [19MR]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act: Fran DuMelle, American Lung Association, S7960 [23JY]

———Martha N. Hill, American Heart Association, S7961 [23JY]

———William D. Novelli and Matthew L. Myers, National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids, S7961 [23JY]

Lists

Business Coalition for Fair Competition, S1314 [12FE]

Campaign Reform Project Business Advisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Cosponsors of S. 724, reform corporate alternative minimum tax, S4237 [8MY]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Day suggested State and local activities, S2551 [19MR]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (organization) members, E1381 [9JY]

Freedom From Government Competition Act (S. 314) supporters, S2338 [17MR]

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Supporters of S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1312 [12FE]

Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program winners, E1258 [19JN]

U.S. firms with investment and business interests in India, H6809 [4SE]

Western Slope of Colorado airline service field hearing witnesses, S4581 [15MY]

Memorandums

Awarding of Federal Contracts Relative to Union Status of Contractors: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E661-E663 [15AP]

Confirmation That Huizhou Corp. of the Overseas Labor Services Is an Agency of the Chinese Government: Dept. of State, S8556 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense Limit on Compensation for Corporate Executives Reimbursed Under Defense Contracts: Pat Ayers, Congressional Research Service, S7176 [10JY]

District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H775 [6MR]

External Audits of Managed Health Care Plans: Claudia Schlosberg, National Health Law Program, E1494-E1496 [23JY]

FDA Regulation of Laws on Tobacco Product Labeling, Advertising, and Marketing: Congressional Research Service, S8857-S8859 [5SE]

Sale of Duplicate Insurance Policies to Medicare Beneficiaries: Institute on Law and Rights of Older Adults, E80 [9JA]

Messages

Export Expansion and Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: President Clinton, S9409 [16SE], H7351 [16SE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority Report: President Clinton, S8822 [4SE], H6902 [4SE]

General System of Preferences Relative to Cambodia: President Clinton, S5176 [2JN], H3219 [3JN]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, S9079 [10SE], H7182 [10SE]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Motions

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8199, H8203 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), H8397 [6OC]

SBA: reauthorize programs (S. 1139), H8113 [29SE]

Papers

Cruise Ship Pilot Program Funding Relative to Creation of Monopolies: Senator Inouye, S9954 [25SE]

Human Costs of Regulation—The Case of Medical Devices and the FDA: David C. Murray, Hudson Institution, S9833 [24SE]

Petitions and memorials

Michigan: EPA standards for ozone or particulate matter, S8374 [30JY]

Poems

``While I Was Walking'', S9048 [10SE]

Press releases

Environmentalists Unified on Fast Track—Change It or Reject It: National Wildlife Federation, S11749 [5NO]

NAM Calls the Alternative Minimum Tax the ``Anti-Manufacturing Tax'': National Association of Manufacturers, S4237 [8MY]

New ESI Study Finds Causes and Costs of Trade Defeicit More Complex Than Traditional Economic Rhetoric: Economic Strategy Institute, S11744 [5NO]

Proposals

Facilitation of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4685 [19MY]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Adult Communities Total Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2153, E2155 [31OC]

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (H.R. 1448), E753 [24AP]

Agriculture: farm subsidies, E2066 [23OC]

Air pollution: establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (H.R. 1910), H3809 [17JN]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (H.R. 679), E204 [11FE]

American Airlines: tribute, E2384 [13NO]

Amtrak: labor protection and contracting regulations, H9521-H9528 [24OC]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4858-H4860 [8JY], H10803, H10804 [13NO]

Audio Craft Co.: Better Business Bureau National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics award recipient, E673 [16AP]

Aviation: bilateral aviation agreement with Japan relative to market and airline access restrictions, H7496-H7503 [17SE], H7716, H7717 [23SE]

———criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (H.R. 2405), E1653 [4SE]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (H.R. 2748), H9733 [30OC]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), H7266 [15SE]

———tax proposals, H5041 [10JY], E1339 [27JN]

Bankruptcy: reform system to become a needs-based system (H.R. 2500), E1800 [18SE], E1824 [23SE]

Bartosiewicz, John T.: Pulaski Association of Business and Professional Men Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12MR]

Bay County Home Builders Association: anniversary, E1693 [9SE]

Becton Dickinson & Co.: anniversary, E1736 [11SE]

Benteler Automotive Corp.: Honda of America Manufacturing Co. Quality Award recipient, E1235 [17JN]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5220-H5233 [15JY], E1435 [16JY]

Bimba Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E1567 [31JY]

Black Enterprise (publication): tribute to Marathon Men award recipients, E1084 [3JN]

Black Women of Achievement (organization): tribute to award recipients, E1135 [5JN]

Boston, MA: Boston Urban Ring transportation project funding, E2023 [21OC]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Hunts Point Local Development Corp., E2046 [22OC]

Bucheit International (business): require return of certain holdings from Burgan Bank S.A.K (business), E2235 [8NO]

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: subsidies to companies providing currency paper, H2608, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2692-H2695 [15MY]

Burns, Philip: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2029 [30AP], H2728 [15MY], H2844 [16MY], H3879, H3886 [18JN], H4956, H4959, H4960 [9JY], H7846 [25SE], H9705 [29OC]

California: moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 133), E25 [7JA]

Calumet City, IL: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E2277 [9NO]

Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (H.R. 2432), E1683 [8SE]

Carter, William W.: Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E869 [7MY]

Chemistry and Technology Forum: presentation relative to international trade and the chemical industry, E1090 [3JN]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (H.R. 1972), E1267 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, E587 [8AP]

Chowdhury, Subir: Society of Automotive Engineers Excellence in Engineering Award recipient, E1973 [8OC]

Cinergy Corp.: tribute, H7737 [24SE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H1164 [19MR], H1344 [9AP], E1221 [17JN], E1269 [19JN], E1726 [10SE]

———prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (H.R. 2365), E1577 [1AU]

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.: anniversary, E1904 [2OC]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, H1797, H1799 [24AP], E661 [15AP], E878 [8MY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 23), E71 [7JA]

CNA Insurance Co.: anniversary, E1118 [4JN]

Coastal Berry (business): position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings (business): Georgia Dept. of Labor Success Track Outstanding Employer Award recipient, E2235 [8NO]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, E2276 [9NO]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), E1320 [25JN]

———permit lawful possessors of a copy of a computer program to authorize additional copies under certain circumstances (H.R. 72), E21 [7JA]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (H.R. 2380), E1633 [3SE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 1748), E1014 [22MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (H.R. 98), H5809 [25JY], E8 [7JA]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, E2289 [9NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (H.R. 695), H6909-H6914 [4SE], E245 [12FE], E2108 [28OC], E2243 [8NO], E2370 [13NO]

Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues: forum on women-owned businesses, H7819 [24SE]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (H.R. 2554), E1863 [25SE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (H.R. 563), E134 [4FE]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (H.R. 795), E266 [13FE]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 769), E398 [6MR]

———classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 770), E398 [6MR]

———prohibit awarding of Federal contracts relative to fraud investigations, H7390, H7391 [17SE]

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

Copeland Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Copyrights: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), E1527, E1529 [25JY]

———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (H.R. 1967), E1260 [19JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (H.R. 1596), H5848, H5854 [28JY]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of food to nonprofit organizations, E1400 [11JY]

———product liability reform, H1955 [29AP], H8059 [29SE], E2015, E2021 [21OC]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (H.R. 1542), E866 [7MY]

———reform punitive damages award laws, E1775 [17SE]

Creamer, J. Fletcher, Sr.: New Jersey Construction Industry Hall of Fame inductee, E1698 [9SE]

Crime: provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (H.R. 845), H643 [26FE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H3953 [19JN], H4189-H4198 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, H9605 [28OC]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (organization): tribute, E1381 [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (H.R. 972), H818 [11MR]

———Market Access Program funding, H5717-H5722 [24JY]

———reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5708-H5714 [24JY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5652 [23JY], H5700-H5707, H5726 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: competitive procurement and contract practices, H9586, H9595, H9604 [28OC]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (H.R. 974), H772 [6MR], E408 [6MR]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (H.R. 925), E376 [5MR]

———purchase of boots from People's Republic of China, H1048 [18MR]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1243), E597 [8AP]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1300), E629 [10AP]

Dept. of Energy: competitive contract procurement requirements, H5751, H5752 [24JY]

———Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (H.R. 177), E20 [7JA]

Dept. of HUD: empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, H6637 [31JY]

Dept. of Labor: employment training for former welfare recipients, H5898 [28JY]

———establish advisory panels relative to occupational safety and health (H.R. 2871), E2244 [8NO]

———establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (H.R. 1377), H3080, H3082-H3088 [21MY], E702 [17AP]

———reform, H2796 [16MY]

Dept. of State: adjudication of visas relative to U.S. citizen employees, H3632 [10JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5347-H5362 [16JY]

———Community Development Financial Institutions Fund contracting practices, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Railroad Loan Guarantee Program funding, H5646-H5649 [23JY]

———study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (H.R. 1630), E954 [19MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws, H5261 [15JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of UAW Local 314, E641 [14AP]

———contract negotiations relative to newspapers' strike, H3890 [18JN], H4069 [19JN], H4223 [24JN], H4607 [25JN]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (H.R. 513), H774-H776 [6MR]

———reform contracting practices, E2379 [13NO]

———tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, H9474 [23OC]

Dow Chemical Co.: anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (H.R. 1727), E1093 [3JN]

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E1682 [8SE]

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, Inc.: anniversary, E2152 [31OC]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 3020), E2311 [10NO]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

———national objectives priority assignments, H1113 [19MR]

Economy: expansion, E1698 [9SE]

———increase in inflation rates, H730 [5MR]

———national objectives priority assignments, H612-H616 [25FE], H1093-H1096 [18MR], H1778, H1779, H1780 [23AP], H1858-H1865 [24AP], H3174 [22MY], H3584, H3646, H3651-H3653 [10JN], H4125, H4130 [20JN], H4139 [23JN], H4320-H4334 [24JN], H4631-H4637 [25JN], H7483 [17SE], E941 [15MY], E1640 [3SE]

———relocation to foreign countries, H10585 [12NO]

Education: assign job training coordinators to high schools and community colleges to work with local industries to develop curriculum suited to local job market, H2852, H2853 [16MY]

———funds from businesses in exchange for advertising in schools, H924 [12MR]

———tribute to participants in the Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, E1257 [19JN]

EEOC: funding, H8239 [30SE]

Eizenstat, Stuart: accusations of conflict of interest relative to Dept. of State's involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

Elections: voter participation, H3646 [10JN]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (H.R. 338), E68 [7JA]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (H.R. 2651), E2004 [9OC]

Employment: eligibility requirements and limits on accrual of compensatory time, H1138, H1139 [19MR]

———labor and trade policies, H3263-H3269 [3JN]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), E2273 [9NO]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (H.R. 1858), E1176 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2275), E2106 [28OC]

———protect employer rights (H.R. 758), E252 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H715 [4MR], H772 [6MR], H821 [11MR], H1009-H1015 [13MR], H1034 [17MR], H1048, H1090 [18MR], H1114, H1115, H1124-H1156, H1162, H1166 [19MR], E42 [7JA], E570 [21MR], E589, E595 [8AP]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1115-H1124 [19MR]

———summer youth jobs program, H3247 [3JN]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protection, H3790, H3792 [12JN], H3869, H3904, H3905 [18JN], H4078, H4080-H4082 [19JN], H4567, H4568, H4569, H4591 [25JN], H6325, H6328, H6329 [30JY]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protections, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (H.R. 647), E317 [26FE]

EPA: air quality standards, H1345, H1368 [9AP]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3559-H3564 [5JN], H3668, H3669 [11JN], H3916-H3921 [18JN], H4076, H4077 [19JN], H4650, H4822 [26JN], H4907 [8JY], H5025 [10JY], H5328-H5335 [16JY], H5409 [17JY], H7837 [25SE], H8678 [8OC], E1651, E1664 [4SE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (H.R. 1984), H4213 [23JN], H4637-H4644 [25JN], H5006 [9JY], E1286 [20JN], E1590 [1AU], E2122 [29OC]

———proposed air quality regulations for wood furniture and related industries, H3666 [11JN]

ERA Real Estate (business): tribute to efforts with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, E2384 [13NO]

Eshleman, Jim: Lockheed Martin Corp. Nova award recipient, E136 [4FE]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5383 [16JY], H5410, H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5517-H5521 [22JY], H5992 [29JY], E1483, E1484 [23JY]

Eximbank: community work requirements for certain members of firms, H8202, H8203 [30SE]

———financial assistance preference to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (H.R. 2069), E1328 [25JN]

———preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8200-H8202 [30SE]

———prohibit assistance to companies that are at least 50 percent owned by a foreign country or military, H8374-H8377 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8377-H8380 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to foreign companies that violate U.S. child labor laws, H8382 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to Russia relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8380 [6OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H7369 [17SE], H7873 [25SE], H8189-H8207 [30SE], H8373-H8383, H8395-H8397 [6OC], E1773, E1774 [17SE], E1951 [7OC], E1978 [8OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (H. Res. 255), H8184-H8188 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), insert language of H.R. 1370 in lieu, H8397 [6OC]

———rename to U.S. Export Bank, H8205, H8206 [30SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (H.R. 2710), E2071 [23OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

Farmland Industries (business): EPA Pollution Prevention Award recipient, E1572 [31JY]

Faux, Dick: Milpitas, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1278 [20JN]

FCC: clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (H.R. 1324), E668 [15AP]

———revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (H.R. 1859), E1169 [10JN]

———treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H4575, H4592 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8454, H8455-H8500 [7OC], H8694 [8OC], E2009 [9OC]

Federal aid programs: reduce corporate welfare (H.R. 1340), E658 [15AP]

Federal Bronze Casting Industries, Inc.: anniversary, E1578 [1AU]

Federal Express Corp.: alleged political pressure relative to political action committee contributions, H954 [13MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (H.R. 1710), E1035, E1043 [22MY]

———requirements relative to health claims on food labels (H.R. 2208), E1471 [22JY]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), H4817 [26JN]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 669), E217 [11FE], E260 [13FE]

———increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (H.R. 268), E81, E87 [9JA]

Firearms: require States to establish manufacturing criteria for sales and require manufacturers to install magazine safeties (H.R. 116), E4 [7JA]

Floods: disaster assistance to Ohio, H729 [5MR]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia, H773, H782 [6MR]

Florida: restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf, H9511 [24OC]

———treatment of wine from other States, H5501 [22JY]

Foreign aid: procurement of certain U.S. goods by countries receiving assistance, H6730 [3SE]

———tribute to Microcredit Program, E384 [5MR]

———tribute to Trickle Up Program, E666 [15AP]

Foreign countries: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (H.R. 564), E214 [11FE]

———relocation, H728 [5MR]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

———support U.S. cooperatives and credit union programs, H6359 [30JY]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (H.R. 2316), E1597 [1AU]

———decision by World Trade Organization relative to European Union banana policy, E1067 [30MY]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H7019, H7113-H7116 [9SE], H7358-H7362 [16SE], H7370 [17SE], H7609, H7610, H7614 [23SE], H8029-H8036 [26SE], H8813-H8817 [9OC], H8932, H8980 [22OC], H9046 [23OC], H9545, H9552-H9557 [24OC], H9567 [28OC], H9733 [30OC], H10584, H10585 [12NO], E1835 [24SE], E1871 [26SE], E1948 [7OC], E2004 [9OC], E2281 [9NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H9860-H9862 [31OC], H10108, H10109 [6NO], H10351, H10352, H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E2141 [30OC], E2210 [7NO], E2345, E2346, E2363, E2372 [13NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2629), E1960 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), H10410 [8NO]

———export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

———extend Presidential fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements, H1591-H1597 [16AP]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. environment and food safety laws, H8033 [26SE]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. food safety laws, H8723-H8726 [8OC]

———U.S. deficit, H1284 [21MR], H1369 [9AP], H4255, H4266 [24JN]

Fox Hills Industries, Inc.: anniversary, E1578 [1AU]

France: natural gas agreement with Iran, H8451 [7OC]

———U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Franchises: establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 1083), E550 [21MR]

———establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 2954), E2281 [9NO]

Fresno, CA: tribute to Fresno Chamber of Commerce ArcWork of Fresno project, E991 [21MY]

Fresno (CA) Bee: Excellence in Business Award recipients, E878 [8MY]

Fresno City College: tribute to Vocational Training Center, E1274 [19JN]

FRS: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (H.R. 2119), H5457 [17JY]

G.L. Technology (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Gambling: analysis of results from Gaming Industry Employee Impact Survey, H10771 [13NO]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: appointment of certain individuals, H401-H403 [10FE], H1915 [29AP]

Germany: U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Gordon, Patricia: Professional Secretaries International Secretary of the Year award recipient, E445 [12MR]

Government: give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (H.R. 2071), E1324 [25JN]

———procurement access for women-owned businesses (H. Res. 313), E2292 [9NO]

———use of private delivery services in filing documents with Federal agencies (H.R. 782), E283 [13FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, E742 [24AP]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

———contractor reporting requirements relative to hiring of veterans, H5770 [24JY], H5966 [29JY]

———impact on business and industry, H2864 [16MY]

———reform, H1368 [9AP]

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank: tribute, E1973 [8OC]

Guam: anniversary of Bank of Guam (business), E647 [14AP]

———U.S. policy, H3572-H3575 [6JN], E1195 [12JN]

Guthrie, Debbi Huffman: Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, CA, Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E939 [15MY]

Haiti: economic reform, H6374, H6375 [30JY]

Hannibal, MO: semifinalist for the National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Awards, H1307 [8AP]

Harper, Beverly: Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business award recipient, E1098 [3JN]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (H.R. 211), E56 [7JA]

———external audits of managed care plans, E1494 [23JY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (H.R. 1515), E830 [5MY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers, E2015 [21OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (H.R. 872), H1293 [8AP]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, H10774 [13NO], E2179 [4NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1222), E564 [21MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1749), E1036 [22MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 337), E46 [7JA], E89 [9JA], E1352 [27JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 820), E313 [25FE]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (H.R. 366), E193 [10FE]

Higher Education Act: financial responsibility for refunds during provisional certification and change of ownership of propietary institutions (H.R. 2981), E2301 [10NO]

Hillside, NJ: tribute to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, E1828 [23SE]

Honduras: establish apparel industry code of conduct, E2160 [31OC]

Hughes Danbury Optical Systems, Inc.: tribute, H1687 [17AP]

Immigration: increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (H.R. 2548), E1861 [25SE]

———reform the temporary employment program (H.R. 119), E7 [7JA]

Industry, CA: anniversary, E1292 [23JN]

INS: refund of fees to certain organizations contracted to assist in fingerprinting operation, H8021 [26SE]

Insurance: establish requirements for the cancellation of automobile insurance policies (H.R. 1024), E430 [11MR]

———legality of sale of duplicate coverage relative to health insurance policies, E80 [9JA]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1117), H1961 [29AP], E509 [18MR]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 401), E90 [9JA]

International Whaling Commission: effect of renewal of commercial whaling rights for certain tribes relative to whale watching industry, H3081, H3152 [21MY]

———redefine ``aboriginal subsistance whaling'' to prevent the resumption of commercial whaling, H8986 [22OC]

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (H.R. 624), H634-H636 [26FE], E185 [6FE]

Investments: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 1592), E919 [14MY]

———tax laws governing buying back own stock, H1311-H1318 [8AP]

IRS: enforcement of tax laws towards corporations, H8828-H8831 [9OC]

———funding, H8698 [8OC]

———reform, H10352 [8NO]

———restructure, H8120, H8121 [29SE], H8163, H8165, H8168 [30SE], H8268 [1OC], H8312 [2OC], H8362 [6OC], H8451, H8569, H8571 [7OC], H8635, H8636, H8637, H8638, H8640 [8OC], H8808, H8809, H8828-H8831 [9OC], H8844, H8904-H8909, H8917 [21OC], H8932, H8933, H8940, H8979, H8988 [22OC], H9042, H9043, H9044, H9045 [23OC], H9503, H9505 [24OC], H9630, H9712 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], H9845 [31OC], E1912 [2OC], E1972 [8OC], E2067 [23OC]

———restructure and reform, H10110 [6NO], H10352 [8NO], H10776 [13NO]

———restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), H9475 [23OC], H10108 [6NO], H10772 [13NO], E2203, E2204, E2212 [7NO], E2233 [8NO], E2285 [9NO], E2306, E2319 [10NO]

———restructure (H.R. 2292), H8451 [7OC], E1605-E1607 [1AU], E1911 [2OC], E2319 [10NO], E2356 [13NO]

ITT Automotive (business): USA Today and Rochester Institute of Technology Quality Cup award recipient, E868 [7MY]

J.C. Penney Co.: tribute, E1974 [8OC]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, E1284 [20JN], E1832 [24SE], E2127 [30OC]

Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (organization): anniversary, E1272 [19JN]

KPMG Peat Marwick (business): anniversary, E1554 [29JY], E1569 [31JY]

La Jolla, CA: tribute to La Jolla Business Improvement District, E2377 [13NO]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness, H1091-H1093 [18MR]

———allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (H.R. 634), E187 [6FE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues and fees, H7370 [17SE]

———ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (H.R. 928), E392 [5MR]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (H.R. 59), E52 [7JA]

Levi Strauss & Co.: layoff of employees relative to executive bonus payments, H10772 [13NO]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, H1157, H1158 [19MR]

Lockwood Greene (business): tribute to donation of architectural drawings to Smithsonian Institution, E225 [12FE]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country, H3898 [18JN], H9580, H9598, H9606 [28OC]

———prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (H.R. 1138), H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.: tribute to Olathe, CO, facility for efforts relative to environmental compliance requirements, E2252 [8NO]

MAACO (business): anniversary, E2099 [28OC]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), E158 [4FE]

Maison Louis Latour (business): anniversary, E1087 [3JN]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 21), E8 [7JA], E144 [4FE]

McArdle Printing Co.: anniversary, E1629 [3SE]

McDonnell Douglas Corp.: tribute to employees involved with production of night vision/targeting systems, E1499 [23JY]

McKissack, Deryl: District of Columbia Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E999 [21MY]

Meadows Funeral Home (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Medicare: prohibit payments to nonprofit hospitals that convert to for-profit status without proper disclosure (H.R. 443), E82 [9JA]

———require surety bonds and disclosure of certain ownership information for suppliers of durable medical equipment, home health agencies, and other health care providers (H.R. 1457), E741 [24AP]

Mexico: importation of diseased strawberries, H1296 [8AP]

———joint conference on U.S.-Mexican border, H1461 [15AP]

Michigan Apparel Club: anniversary, E1375 [8JY]

Minimum wage: level, H3263-H3269 [3JN], E1244 [18JN], E2223 [8NO]

———level (H.R. 685), E541 [20MR]

———level (H.R. 2211), H5581 [23JY]

Mitsubishi of America, Inc.: closing of television manufacturing plant in California, H250 [4FE]

Monterey County (CA) Herald: treatment of employees, E2218 [7NO]

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion of acquisition of private mineral interests (H.R. 1659), E966 [19MY]

Mount Vernon, VA: tribute to Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Wine Festival and Sunset Tour, E937 [15MY]

Murry, Michael J.: South Side Business Club of Milwaukee Man of the Year honoree, E2017 [21OC]

Murtha, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H2248-H2252 [6MY], H2576-H2584 [13MY]

———violation of child labor laws by Mexico, H8029-H8032 [26SE]

National Black McDonald's Operators Association: anniversary, E1955 [7OC]

National objectives: role of Government relative to nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, and businesses, H933-H939 [12MR]

National Ocean Industries Association: anniversary, E2145 [30OC]

National Women's Business Council: funding, H8240, H8243 [30SE]

———tribute, E1887 [29SE]

Navy: authority to enter into long-term charter leases for auxiliary and naval support vessels built in U.S. shipyards, H4046, H4047, H4048 [19JN]

New Jersey: tribute to counties ranked by Money (publication) on list of best places to live in America, H3667 [11JN], E1212 [12JN]

———tribute to National Association of Women Business Owners chapter, E537 [20MR]

———tribute to Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce convention and exhibition, E2085 [24OC]

New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development: tribute to award recipients, E2024 [21OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of East Side Chamber of Commerce, E1836 [24SE]

Nike, Inc.: report on labor practices, E1311 [24JN]

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corp.: tribute, E930 [14MY]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7789 [24SE], H7886-H7889, H7907 [25SE], E1877 [26SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H1804-H1808 [24AP], E625 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (H. Res. 127), H1801 [24AP]

NLRB: adjust employer business activity threshold relative to jurisdiction of labor disputes, H7239-H7246 [11SE]

———determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (H.R. 1595), E922 [14MY]

———involvement in labor disputes, H8302 [2OC]

Norm Thompson (business): tribute for flood relief efforts, H5171 [11JY]

North Kingstown, RI: Quonset Point-Davisville Project funding, E1529 [25JY]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (H.R. 178), E24 [7JA]

———adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (H.R. 2833), E2205 [7NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: enforcement of labor and immigration laws, H8414 [6OC], E1897 [2OC], E2185 [7NO]

———Federal Victims' Assistance Program funding, H7796-H7801 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1877 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1897 [2OC]

———labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (H.R. 1450), E748 [24AP], E797 [30AP], E888 [8MY], E909 [13MY]

———success of economy, E1101 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, H3572-H3575 [6JN], E1195 [12JN]

Northern Marianas Islands: economic reform, E513 [19MR]

Occidental Chemical Corp.: tribute to Houston chemical complex for receipt of Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award, E2020 [21OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend, H8844 [21OC]

———amend (H.R. 1162), E537 [20MR]

———amend (H.R. 2579), E1895 [2OC]

Oklahoma: tribute to Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Milestone Payment System Program, E1660 [4SE]

Oklahoma Women's Business Center: tribute, E1874 [26SE]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (H.R. 887), E343 [27FE]

OPIC: activities (H.R. 1681), E992 [21MY]

———credit and insurance programs administration funding, H5928 [29JY]

———funding, H6360, H6362-H6372 [30JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2064), E1338 [27JN]

———treatment of Bucheit International (business) relative to dealings in Gaza Strip, H6359 [30JY]

Opportunity, Inc.: tribute to the Welfare to Work Program for the disabled, E1774 [17SE]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: multilateral investment agreement negotiations, E1777 [17SE]

OSHA: allow employers to use alternative means of meeting safety and health rules (H.R. 2875), E2247 [8NO]

———clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites (H.R. 2879), E2232 [8NO]

———consultation with State officials by employers relative to compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864), E2226 [8NO]

———exempt voluntary self assessments and audits from being used to identify safety and health violations by employers (H.R. 2869), E2219 [7NO], E2224 [8NO]

———identify and notify the specific industries to which regulations and compliance standards apply (H.R. 2873), E2238 [8NO]

———waiver or abatement of penalties for small businesses if violations are corrected in a specified time (H.R. 2881), E2234 [8NO]

Pakistan: resume trade and democracy programs, H5818 [25JY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Granite Farms Estates (retirement community), E2155 [31OC]

———tribute to Lima Estates (retirement community), E2153 [31OC]

Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (H.R. 818), E314 [25FE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (H.R. 819), E306 [25FE]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (H.R. 1320), E641 [14AP]

Petroleum: anniversary of offshore drilling industry, E2145 [30OC]

Phillips Petroleum Co.: tribute to Philtex plant upon receipt of the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Workforce Excellence, E2084 [24OC]

Poinsatte Motors (business): tribute for efforts against breast cancer, E1613 [1AU]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (H.R. 610), E171 [5FE]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, H8026 [26SE], H8268 [1OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H8809 [9OC], E2379 [13NO]

Political ethics: campaign contributions by tobacco interests, H5564 [22JY], H6723 [3SE], H7021 [9SE], E1904 [2OC]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, E845 [6MY]

Postal Service: acceptance of change-of-address orders from commercial mail receiving agencies (H.R. 447), E83 [9JA]

———expansion of Global Package Line Service, E1710 [10SE]

———expansion of Global Package Link System, H7472 [17SE]

———limit commercial nonpostal services (H.R. 198), E121 [4FE]

———limit commercial nonpostal services (H.R. 447), E19 [7JA]

———privatization (H.R. 1717), E1051 [23MY]

———procurement policies for postal uniforms, H7486 [17SE]

Power resources: effects of new technology on energy companies, E476 [13MR]

Public lands: expand control over land use designations relative to commercial activities under international agreements, H8560-H8563 [7OC], H8635 [8OC]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (H.R. 2597), E1922 [2OC]

Queens Surface Corp.: anniversary, E1518 [24JY]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: cigarette marketing campaign aimed at youth and young adults, E1559 [30JY]

Railroads: increase in train traffic due to mergers, H8810 [9OC]

Regula, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Reznor (business): contract negotiations with employees, H3665 [11JN]

Robertshaw Corp.: tribute for certification as a Quality System Requirements corporation, E1148 [7JN]

Safeway Trucking Corp.: anniversary, E2152 [31OC]

San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: extend, H2752, H2754 [15MY], H3541 [5JN]

San Francisco, CA: labor law violations by Sprint Corp. relative to shutdown of subsidiary, E236 [12FE]

San Mateo County, CA: research, development, and commercialization of bioscience technology industry, E2194 [7NO]

Saudi Arabia: resolution of commercial disputes with U.S. firms, H4309 [24JN], H9609 [28OC]

Sawusch, Daniel: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

SBA: availability of purchaser road credits to certain companies, H5098 [10JY]

———extend certified development company loan guarantee program (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

———make Microloan Program permanent (H.R. 2235), E1506 [24JY]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), H8807, H8808 [9OC]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), insert language of H.R. 2261 in lieu, H8113 [29SE]

———reauthorize women's business training program (H.R. 1495), E799 [30AP]

———Small Business Development Center Program funding, H7790 [24SE]

Securities: allow certain legal actions by U.S. investors against Lloyd's of London insurance syndicates, E1607 [1AU]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (H.R. 1053), E471, E474 [13MR]

———require employers which are terminating businesses to offer employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 1946), E1240 [17JN]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, H5450 [17JY]

———support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (H. Con. Res. 65), E724 [23AP], E1345 [27JN]

Small business: assist in development of microenterprises (H.R. 1129), H10351 [8NO], E517 [19MR]

———improve and expand employee health care programs, H4576, H4577, H4588 [25JN]

———increase opportunities for veterans (H.R. 168), E79 [9JA]

———tax and regulatory treatment, H3436, H3437 [4JN], E1113 [4JN]

Small Business Act: amend (H.R. 2261), H8070-H8081 [29SE], E1916, E1925 [2OC], E1936 [6OC], E1951 [7OC]

Small Business Investment Act: amend (H.R. 2261), H8070-H8081 [29SE], E1916, E1925 [2OC], E1936 [6OC], E1951 [7OC]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend, E1916 [2OC]

———extend (H.R. 2429), H8080, H8081 [29SE], E1686 [8SE], E1936 [6OC]

Small Business Week: observance, H3436, H3437, H3440 [4JN], H3549, H3551 [5JN]

Smithsonian Institution: planned exhibit on the history of sweatshops in the U.S., E2227 [8NO]

Smithtown, NY: tribute to Smithtown Central School District Industry Advisory Board, E898 [13MY]

Solano County, CA: tribute to participants in Partners in Achieving Literacy Program, E519 [19MR]

Sonalyst Studios Ship Analysis and Technologies Co.: use of former defense facility for movie industry project, H1800 [24AP]

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E1837 [24SE], E2058 [23OC]

South Dakota: economic growth, H9712 [29OC]

Space policy: competition between satellite launch facilities, E186 [6FE]

———encourage the development of a commercial space industry (H.R. 1702), E1018 [22MY]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (H.R. 590), H252 [4FE], E169 [5FE], E1570 [31JY]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of Springfield Business and Professional Women's Club, E2057 [23OC]

Springfield Business and Professional Women's Club: anniversary, E1663 [4SE]

St. Louis County, MO: anniversary of West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce, E1000 [21MY]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E866 [7MY]

Superfund Program: funding, H5250, H5262, H5263 [15JY], H5366, H5368 [16JY], E1457 [17JY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 997), E412 [6MR]

———allow nonprofit organizations to participate in the work opportunity tax credit hiring incentives (H.R. 2995), E2302, E2311 [10NO]

———alternative minimum tax, H3870 [18JN], H3931 [19JN], H4671, H4672, H4676, H4678, H4679, H4682, H4694, H4696 [26JN]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad, H6657 [31JY]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (H.R. 1783), E1103 [4JN]

———capital gains rates, H871-H874 [11MR], H1394, H1395 [10AP], H1458 [15AP], H1547 [16AP], H1799 [24AP], H2597 [14MY], H2685 [15MY], H2796 [16MY], H2935, H2937 [20MY], H3081, H3161 [21MY], H3551 [5JN], H3726 [12JN], H3839 [17JN], H3930, H4083 [19JN], H4377 [25JN], H4669, H4670, H4674, H4675, H4682, H4697, H4700, H4701, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H4845 [8JY], H4920 [9JY], H5028 [10JY], H5398 [16JY], H5494, H5499 [22JY], H5670 [24JY], H5816, H5817 [25JY], H8128 [29SE], H8704 [8OC], H10586 [12NO], E1263 [19JN], E1506 [24JY]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 14), H24, H37 [7JA], H1347, H1369 [9AP], H1548 [16AP], H1801 [24AP], H2012 [30AP], H2164-H2166 [5MY], H2599 [14MY]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 241), E45 [7JA]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 862), H693 [27FE], E360 [3MR]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 1033), E453 [12MR]

———capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses (H.R. 2252), E1518 [24JY]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H5005 [9JY]

———deductibility of employment taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (H.R. 2966), E2276 [9NO]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (H.R. 1145), H3250-H3256 [3JN], H3440 [4JN], H4077 [19JN], E558 [21MR]

———deductions for business use of the home, H1527, H1528 [15AP]

———deductions for business use of the home (H.R. 955), H781 [6MR], H1169 [19MR]

———definition of income levels impacted by proposed tax cuts, H3868 [18JN], H4079 [19JN], H4844, H4845, H4846, H4900 [8JY], H5004, H5005 [9JY], H5029 [10JY], H5304, H5307, H5308, H5387, H5388 [16JY], H5581, H5583 [23JY], H6639 [31JY]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (H.R. 687), E217 [11FE]

———determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (H.R. 2642), E1964 [8OC]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (H.R. 2714), E2072 [23OC]

———domestic investment tax credit (H.R. 565), E142 [4FE]

———effects on businesses, H1394 [10AP]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (H.R. 2329), E2225 [8NO]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 505), E148 [4FE]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses, H783 [6MR]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests, H1800 [24AP]

———exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (H.R. 1892), E1201 [12JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (H.R. 947), E380 [5MR]

———GAO study on the effects of implementing a flat income tax and lowering sales taxes (H.R. 853), E320 [26FE]

———impose excise tax on individuals who operate vending machines that dispense tobacco products (H.R. 2897), E2239 [8NO]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (H.R. 1449), E752 [24AP]

———improve and expand treatment of environmentally distressed buildings and lands, E49 [7JA]

———incentives for businesses providing technological assistance to schools, E22 [7JA]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (H.R. 979), E397 [6MR]

———index the basis of certain assets for purposes of determining gain, H4892 [8JY]

———index the basis of certain assets for purposes of determining gain (H.R. 1266), H1388 [9AP], H1461 [15AP]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 996), E412 [6MR]

———national sales tax, H1412 [10AP]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (H.R. 1443), E744 [24AP]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (H.R. 1365), E702 [17AP]

———promote the granting of incentive stock options to nonhighly compensated employees (H.R. 2788), E2151 [31OC]

———qualification and eligibility requirements for S corporations and shareholders (H.R. 2884), E2227 [8NO]

———rates, H455, H457 [12FE], H593, H594 [25FE], H749, H750, H752-H754 [5MR], H783, H784, H785, H786 [6MR], H1281, H1282 [21MR], H1296, H1308, H1311 [8AP], H1345, H1346, H1347, H1352, H1384-H1386 [9AP], H1393, H1394, H1395, H1396, H1411, H1412, H1432-H1434 [10AP], H1458, H1460 [15AP], H1545, H1546, H1547 [16AP], H1799 [24AP], H2010 [30AP], H2333, H2334, H2336, H2337 [7MY], H2427 [8MY], H2497 [13MY], H2598, H2599, H2662-H2669 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H2796 [16MY], H2927, H2935, H2980, H2982, H2984, H2985, H2998, H2999, H3001, H3002, H3004, H3013, H3037-H3040 [20MY], H3081, H3158-H3162 [21MY], H3219 [3JN], H3278 [4JN], H3669 [11JN], H3723, H3724, H3725, H3790 [12JN], H3808, H3809, H3810, H3811, H3830, H3834-H3840, H3857, H3858 [17JN], H3867, H3868, H3869, H3870, H3890, H3892, H3893, H3895, H3896, H3904-H3916 [18JN], H3928, H3929, H3930-H3933, H4074-H4076, H4079, H4080-H4082 [19JN], H4089, H4090 [20JN], H4224, H4225, H4226, H4228, H4229, H4230, H4313-H4334 [24JN], H4378, H4379, H4380, H4558, H4559, H4560, H4565, H4607-H4609, H4611-H4624, H4636, H4637 [25JN], H4649, H4650, H4651-H4659, H4686-H4702, H4802-H4813, H4820, H4825-H4830 [26JN], H4843, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4893, H4894, H4898 [8JY], H4920, H4921, H4922, H4923, H4924, H5002, H5003, H5004, H5007-H5018 [9JY], H5026, H5027, H5028, H5029, H5030, H5041-H5048, H5128 [10JY], H5133, H5134, H5136, H5137, H5171-H5174 [11JY], H5179-H5181 [14JY], H5193, H5194, H5195 [15JY], H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308, H5382-H5399 [16JY], H5407, H5408, H5409, H5448 [17JY], H5493 [22JY], H5580, H5581, H5582, H5583, H5584, H5609, H5612 [23JY], H5668, H5669, H5670 [24JY], H5781, H5782, H5814-H5818 [25JY], H5831, H5900, H5901 [28JY], H5921, H5923, H5924, H5926, H5927, H5928, H5993-H5996, H6003-H6011 [29JY], H6299, H6300, H6302, H6309, H6333 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6622, H6623-H6665 [31JY], H6768 [3SE], H6972 [8SE], H7612, H7719-H7722 [23SE], H7837 [25SE], H8421, H8422 [6OC], H8698, H8703 [8OC], H9732, H9733, H9794-H9798 [30OC], H10110, H10111 [6NO], H10586 [12NO], H10773 [13NO], E657 [15AP], E1099 [3JN], E1277, E1281 [20JN], E1313 [24JN], E1332 [26JN], E1393 [10JY], E1572 [31JY], E1591, E1598, E1600, E1604, E1617 [1AU], E2215 [7NO]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 1325), H1521-H1527, H1532 [15AP]

———repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax (H. Res. 111), E1179 [11JN]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (H.R. 1037), E443-E445 [12MR]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4687, H4697, H4698 [26JN], H5046 [10JY], H5308 [16JY], H5407 [17JY], H5493, H5499 [22JY], H5580 [23JY], H5668, H5671 [24JY], H6020-H6023 [29JY]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), H5854-H5857 [28JY]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (H.R. 854), E316 [26FE]

———treatment of certain corporate profits, H874-H883 [11MR]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 2450), E1700 [9SE]

———treatment of computer software exports (H.R. 143), E11 [7JA]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (H.R. 1968), E1261 [19JN]

———treatment of distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (H.R. 1205), E527 [20MR]

———treatment of economic subsidies provided by State and local governments to lure or retain businesses (H.R. 3044), E2358 [13NO]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (H.R. 127), E27 [7JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans, H6658 [31JY]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (H.R. 878), H849 [11MR], E340 [27FE]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, H3219 [3JN], H3666 [11JN], H3724, H3725 [12JN], H3909-H3916 [18JN], H4699 [26JN], H4845, H4891 [8JY], H6640 [31JY], E1394 [10JY], E1466 [22JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (H.R. 1845), E1174 [10JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax, H783, H784 [6MR]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (H.R. 1583), E913 [14MY]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (H.R. 533), E130 [4FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

———treatment of liquor and beer retailers (H.R. 1620), E936 [15MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (H.R. 803), E276 [13FE]

———treatment of printed wiring boards and printed wiring assembly equipment (H.R. 2817), E2199 [7NO]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (H.R. 1509), E809, E817 [1MY], E835 [5MY]

Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned inventions (H.R. 2544), E1851, E1867 [25SE]

———use of scanning sonar in search and rescue efforts, H6914 [4SE]

Telecommunications: cable television competition, E1841 [24SE]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (H.R. 3050), E2362 [13NO]

Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming, E957 [19MY]

———treatment of digital and analog spectrums, H5830 [28JY]

Texas: Management Week observance, E780 [29AP]

Thiele Kaolin Co.: anniversary, E606 [9AP]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales, H4841 [8JY]

———prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8009-H8013 [26SE], H8242 [30SE]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, E2191 [7NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, H7203, H7204 [11SE], H7373-H7375 [17SE], H8835-H8837 [21OC]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (H.R. 2390), H7126 [10SE], E1639 [3SE]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (H.R. 969), H711 [4MR], H5631 [23JY]

Treaties and agreements: effect of global warming treaty on U.S. businesses, H7736 [24SE]

Trident Precision Manufacturing, Inc.: Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Small Business recipient, E19 [7JA]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1557-H1566 [16AP], E699 [17AP]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, E773 [29AP]

Ukraine: make foreign aid conditional on economic and business reform, E1674 [5SE]

Union Pacific Railroad: Federal investigation into merger, H9803 [31OC]

———shipment delays, H9043 [23OC]

United Parcel Service: tribute for aircraft noise reduction, E519 [19MR]

———tribute to North Central Region employment programs, E1244 [18JN]

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: anniversary of Equal Opportunity Day, E748 [24AP]

———tribute to Equal Opportunity Award recipients, E748 [24AP]

Veterans: strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (H.R. 167), E79 [9JA]

Victor Packing (business): tribute, E305 [25FE]

Vocational education: use of on-site workforce coordinators to work with local business communities to determine curriculums, H5534-H5537 [22JY]

Waldrop, Thomas E.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Founder's Award recipient, E1709, E1724 [10SE]

Walsh College: anniversary, E2162 [31OC]

Walt Disney Co.: boycott by Southern Baptists, H4310 [24JN], H4614 [25JN]

Waterford, NY: anniversary of General Electric Co., silicone production plant, E1710 [10SE]

Wesley, Brown, and Bartle Co., Inc.: tribute to minority employment practices study, E282 [13FE]

West Chester, PA: grand opening of QVC, Inc., Studio Park broadcast facility, E1807 [18SE]

Wilson, David F. (Bud): election as president of Independent Insurance Agents of America (organization), E1597, E1616 [1AU]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (H.R. 766), E259 [13FE]

———comprehensive pension protection (H.R. 1496), E796 [30AP]

———economic equity, H743-H747 [5MR]

———ensure economic equity, H1428 [10AP]

Working Capital Florida (organization): Presidential Award recipient, E335 [26FE]

Working Families Flexibility Act: exempt certain employees, H1141-H1144 [19MR]

Working Woman (publication): tribute to Nike, Inc. for designation as healthy company for working women, E1973 [8OC]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Zimmer, Ken: Society of Automotive Engineers Excellence in Engineering Award recipient, E1973 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abraham, Katherine G.: nomination to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, S10826 [9OC]

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (S. 401), S1988 [5MR]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (S. 617), S3364, S3365 [17AP]

———modify conditions for issuance of cotton user marketing certificates, S7901 [23JY]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (S. 277), S1025 [5FE]

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (S. 557), S3033 [10AP]

Alaska: national energy security relative to oil development on North Slope at Prudhoe Bay, S8141-S8143 [25JY]

American Arab Chamber of Commerce: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO], S12495 [10NO]

———reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), conditional sequential referral, S8674 [2SE]

Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics (business): tribute, S5547 [11JN]

Aviation: enhance domestic competition through the auctioning of slots at slot-controlled airports (S. 1331), S11345, S11346 [29OC]

———preemployment review of prospective pilot records, S8311 [30JY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), S12704, S12705 [13NO]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (S. 1196), S9653, S9654 [18SE]

Bald, George: Rochester, NH, Business Leader of the Year award recipient, S1802 [28FE]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S8827 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

———reform, S9406 [16SE]

Bell Laboratories: tribute to anniversary of the transistor, S4399 [13MY]

Black Career Women (organization): anniversary, S10179 [29SE]

Brame, J. Robert, III: nomination to the NLRB, S12209 [8NO]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L'Ambiance Plaza accident, S3410 [22AP]

Brooklyn, NY: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. funding, S7853 [22JY]

Brown, Ann: visit by CPSC Chairperson to Nevada, S851 [30JA]

Buy American Act: compliance, S7282 [11JY]

CERCLA: ensure Federal compliance (S. 1224), S10057, S10058 [26SE]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Chemical Weapons Convention: impact on domestic chemical industry, S3590-S3595, S3613, S3644 [24AP]

Chicago (IL) Sun-Times: editorial on Federal regulations relative to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, S1843 [3MR]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute for efforts to reduce promotion of smokeless tobacco products, S4035 [6MY]

Children and youth: improve child care services and options, S6685 [27JN]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (S. 504), S2677 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: funding for U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership, S7587 [16JY]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations, S5759 [17JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S5125-S5128 [23MY]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, S6972 [8JY]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (S. 1097), S8547-S8550 [31JY]

———requirements relative to clean up of coal-fired powerplants, S12567 [13NO]

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.: anniversary, S8622 [31JY]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3316 [17AP], S3402, S3409 [22AP]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (S. 626), S3436 [22AP]

CNA Insurance Co.: anniversary, S5542 [11JN]

Colorado: Western Slope region airline service, S4581 [15MY]

Committee of 200: tribute, S10901 [21OC]

Computers: discourage telephone access charges for Internet use (S. Res. 86), S4612 [15MY], S12078 [8NO]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4684 [19MY]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 377), S1755 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), S5699 [16JN], S6724-S6726 [27JN], S12195 [8NO]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (S. 474), S2560, S2561 [19MR]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 771), S4879 [21MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

———require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (S. 1518), S12475-S12477 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, S10879-S10881 [21OC], S12480 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (S. 376), S1749 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

Congress: subpoena of certain documents relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9049 [10SE]

Connecticut: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the honor roll of the Women's Bureau of the Dept. of Labor, S12629 [13NO]

Connelly, Maureen E.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10443 [6OC]

Construction industries: health and safety requirements relative to construction sites, S3410 [22AP]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (S. 885), S5531-S5533 [11JN]

———prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (S. 868), S5456 [10JN]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (S. 606), S3403 [22AP]

———prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (S. 354), S1569 [25FE], S1657 [26FE]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities, S8971-S8974, S8977 [9SE]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (S. 208), S730 [28JA]

Copyrights: duration of protection (S. 505), S2678-S2684 [20MR], S6048 [20JN]

———protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), S12689-S12692 [13NO]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (S. 1044), S7772 [21JY]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (S. 207), S729 [28JA], S902 [30JA]

Cosmetics: regulation of cosmetic industry, S8840-S8842, S8845-S8847, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8881-S8888, S8892-S8894 [8SE], S9146, S9150 [11SE]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges for Maryland (S. 245), S879, S880 [30JA]

———establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (S. 1554), S12597 [13NO]

———liability of businesses providing facility tours (S. 566), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 78), S454 [21JA]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 79), S455-S457 [21JA], S3877 [1MY]

———product liability reform relative to the tobacco industry, S5629, S5630 [12JN]

———product liability reform (S. 5), S124, S226-S234 [21JA]

———product liability reform (S. 648), S3676 [24AP], S5629, S5630 [12JN], S9782 [23SE]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (S. 1332), S11347 [29OC], S12535 [13NO]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (S. 1135), S8598 [31JY]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (S. 866), S5456 [10JN], S5494-S5496 [11JN]

———tort reform, S9804 [23SE], S10053, S10054 [26SE]

CPSC: launching of Recall Round-Up Day, S2551 [19MR]

———tribute, S1788 [28FE]

———tribute to Recall Round-Up Campaign, S4497 [14MY]

Crime: efforts to combat international business crime, S5574 [12JN]

———redefine extortion relative to labor union violence (S. 230), S814 [29JA]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5904-S5918, S5920 [18JN], S5980 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S7044-S7048, S7074-S7078 [9JY], S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802, S11808, S11810-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, S7446 [15JY]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct: tribute, S11890 [6NO]

Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act: reauthorize (S. 1462), S12128 [8NO]

Denver, CO: tribute to Community Entrepreneurial Program, S6058 [23JN]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S3941-S3945 [5MY], S3988, S3989 [6MY], S4093, S4094 [7MY]

———availability of credit in disaster areas (S. 652), S3727-S3729 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

———Business and Industry Program funding, S7942, S7943 [23JY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S4090 [7MY], S4197 [8MY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (S. 603), S3350, S3351 [17AP]

———inspection and certification of agricultural processing equipment, S7945 [23JY]

———Market Access Program funding, S7925-S7929 [23JY]

———treatment of wild rice producers, S7945 [23JY], S11398 [30OC]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (S. 1226), S10058-S10060 [26SE]

———clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (S. 1167), S9212 [11SE]

———Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Technology funding, S8220 [29JY]

———implementation of management reforms, S938 [4FE]

Dept. of Defense: application of certain accounting rules for contractors relative to employee stock ownership plans, S7251 [11JY]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11320, S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding, S9952-S9955 [25SE]

———estabilish policy on long term viability of carbonizable rayon fiber suppliers, S7203 [10JY]

———extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (S. 735), S4321 [12MY]

———limit compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts, S7169-S7179, S7184, S7185 [10JY], S7744 [21JY]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions, S7417-S7420 [14JY]

———waive Buy American Act relative to procurement of certain defense items, S7440, S7441 [15JY]

Dept. of Energy: Hanford Tank Waste Remediation System Project privatization funding, S6959 [8JY], S7252 [11JY]

———Technology Development Program funding, S11816 [6NO]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S7853, S7854 [22JY]

———empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (S. 757), S4658 [16MY], S11859 [6NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit inspector general from awarding contracts for consulting services, S7692-S7694 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: motor carrier regulatory relief and safety demonstration project implementation, S11539 [31OC]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (S. 214), S744 [28JA]

District of Columbia: tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, S10997 [22OC]

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S124, S136, S237-S264 [21JA], S631 [22JA], S5709 [16JN]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (S. 769), S4753 [20MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S129 [21JA], S1937-S1939, S1941 [5MR], S3946 [5MY]

Education: encourage participation of academic community and private sector in EXPO 2000 (S. Con. Res. 47), S8608 [31JY]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 1401), S12439 [10NO]

———provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 237), S863-S865 [30JA]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish, S585 [22JA], S12105-S12110 [8NO]

———establish (S. 465), S2442 [18MR], S2514 [19MR]

Employment: enhance and protect retirement savings (S. 14), S128, S134, S309 [21JA], S586 [22JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 869), S5457-S5460 [10JN], S5547 [11JN], S5630 [12JN], S11163 [23OC]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (S. 1045), S7863 [22JY]

———protect earned compensatory time and flexible work credit hours in cases of employer bankruptcy, S5220 [3JN]

———protect employer rights (S. 328), S1396 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S124, S126, S221-S225 [21JA], S653 [22JA], S684 [23JA], S2029 [6MR], S3310-S3312, S3313 [17AP], S3880, S3881-S3890 [1MY], S4257-S4259, S4261-S4267, S4274-S4276 [9MY], S4291-S4293 [12MY], S4327-S4354 [13MY], S4508-S4515 [15MY], S4628-S4633, S4645-S4647, S4649-S4652, S4656 [16MY], S4665-S4667 [19MY], S5158-S5171 [2JN], S5218-S5248 [3JN], S5281-S5291 [4JN], S5406-S5412 [9JN], S10469 [7OC]

———submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (S. 63), S438 [21JA]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (S. 300), S1233 [11FE], S1327 [12FE]

EPA: air quality standards, S838 [30JA]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (S. 1348), S11457-S11459 [30OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, S6382 [25JN], S8373 [30JY], S10813 [9OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (S. 1084), S8312-S8314 [30JY], S10876 [21OC]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (S. 951), S6186 [24JN]

ERISA: improve and expand employee health care programs (S. 729), S4267-S4269 [9MY]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, S7579 [16JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), S7873 [22JY]

European Union: granting of waivers under the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act, S3130 [14AP]

Eximbank: reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573, S11574 [31OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), conference report, S12206 [8NO]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 70), S12710 [13NO]

FAA: awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture, S5392 [9JN]

———foreign repair station rules (S. 1089), S8362 [30JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (S. 367), S1678 [26FE]

———anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

———extend coverage (S. 183), S641, S642 [22JA]

FCC: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (S. 407), S1995 [5MR]

———collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (S. 741), S4485 [14MY]

———eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (S. 641), S3662 [24AP]

———investigation into licensing process relative to WZLS-Radio (Asheville, NC), S4249 [8MY]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety, S6325 [25JN]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety (S. 255), S945 [4FE]

———requirements for proposed merger of Bell Atlantic and NYNEX (business), S7886 [23JY]

———set minimum reserve price for auctions of any license, permit, or right (S. 663), S3799 [29AP]

———treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5024-S5026 [23MY], S6293, S6308-S6311 [25JN], S8395, S8494 [31JY]

FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products, S2762-S2764 [7AP]

———Federal requirements for labeling of nonprescription drugs, S9768, S9769 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process, S8843-S8845, S8847-S8850, S8853, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8888-S8890, S8895-S8898 [8SE], S9361, S9380-S9385 [16SE], S9701-S9705 [19SE], S9772-S9775 [23SE], S9831-S9835, S9848 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9705-S9707 [19SE], S9737, S9738 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims, S9710-S9712 [19SE], S9739-S9754, S9755 [23SE], S9814-S9819, S9827-S9831 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance, S9708-S9710 [19SE], S9738, S9739 [23SE]

———regulation of tobacco products, S9766, S9767 [23SE]

———revise drug approval process, S7992 [24JY], S8205 [28JY]

———treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information, S9764, S9765 [23SE]

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (S. Res. 117), S8674 [2SE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (S. 339), S1404 [13FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirements to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts, S7094-S7097, S7111, S7112 [9JY], S7145-S7151, S7163-S7168, S7183 [10JY]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (S. 298), S1226-S1228, S1231 [11FE]

Firearms: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (S. 112), S492 [21JA], S687 [23JA]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (S. Res. 133), S10761 [9OC]

Fish and fishing: application of antitrust laws (S. 533), S2915 [9AP]

Floods: disaster assistance to Ohio, S1813 [3MR], S1942 [5MR], S2053 [10MR]

Foreign aid: provide that countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (S. 1200), S9727 [19SE]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (S. 856), S5420 [9JN]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

Foreign trade: accession limitations to GATT and World Trade Organization of foreign countries that have state trading enterprises (S. 486), S2650 [20MR]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S8648-S8650 [2SE], S9157-S9159 [11SE], S9627-S9630 [18SE], S9732 [19SE], S10100 [26SE], S10461 [7OC], S10834-S10837 [20OC], S11331-S11333 [29OC], S11577-S11579, S11583 [3NO], S12440 [10NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512-S11515 [31OC], S11632-S11661 [4NO], S11711-S11753 [5NO], S11849, S11855, S11859, S11860 [6NO], S12077, S12105-S12116 [8NO], S12456 [10NO], S12520-S12522, S12549, S12552-S12554, S12631-S12633 [13NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), unanimous-consent agreement, S11709 [5NO], S12105 [8NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 253), S893 [30JA]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (S. 219), S749-S751 [28JA], S10901 [21OC]

———impact on employment and the economy, S1941 [5MR]

———promote adherence to internationally recognized environmental standards in future trade agreements, S12110-S12116 [8NO]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (S. 747), S4581, S4592, S4593 [15MY]

———U.S. deficit, S825 [30JA], S1940, S1942 [5MR], S11331 [29OC], S11849 [6NO], S12440 [10NO]

———use of fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S4654 [16MY], S7748-S7752 [21JY], S8173 [28JY]

Fox, Sarah McCracken: nomination to the NLRB, S12209 [8NO]

France: natural gas agreement with Iran, S10761 [9OC]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (S. 721), S4233 [8MY]

Gagnon, Conrad R., Jr.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10443 [6OC]

General Motors Corp.: anniversary of Oldsmobile, S8622 [31JY]

Georgetown, KY: tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc., plant employees, S10786 [9OC]

Ghafari Associates (business): anniversary, S8374 [30JY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies, S674-S676 [23JA], S7666 [17JY]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314), S1310 [12FE], S2337-S2339 [17MR], S3935, S3936 [5MY], S5390-S5392 [9JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), S5429 [9JN]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837-S1840 [3MR]

———provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (S. 1098), S8550 [31JY]

———reform regulatory process (S. 981), S6742-S6752 [27JN]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (S. 541), S2927 [9AP]

Hackensack, NJ: tribute, S2727 [20MR]

Hazardous substances: exempt W.R. Grace & Co. from liability at the Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site, S5918-S5920 [18JN], S5985, S5988 [19JN]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (S. 1056), S7951 [23JY]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (S. 1136), S8601 [31JY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 364), S1672-S1676 [26FE], S6381 [25JN]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 966), S6499 [26JN]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (S. 449), S2357 [17MR], S2484-S2486 [18MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 353), S1559 [25FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 373), S1738 [27FE]

Health care facilities: cost regulations relative to patient tranfers, S6297 [25JN]

HelpMate Robotics, Inc.: tribute, S4323 [12MY], S5144 [23MY]

Huertgen, Peter J.: nomination to the NLRB, S12209 [8NO]

Immigration: impact of family immigration on small businesses, S3416 [22AP]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (S. 932), S5929 [18JN]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (S. 467), S2444-S2446 [18MR]

Intel Corp.: tribute, S9432 [16SE]

International Paper Co.: response to acts of arson against churches, S3917 [1MY]

Investments: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (S. 673), S3847 [30AP]

Iran: agreement to develop oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies, S10915-S10917 [22OC]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9991-S9994 [26SE]

———prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (S. 1274), S10649 [8OC]

———restructure, S10205-S10208 [30SE], S10473 [7OC], S11515 [31OC], S11591-S11597 [3NO]

———restructure and reform, S11588-S11590 [3NO]

———restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S12097-S12103, S12193 [8NO]

———restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), unanimous-consent agreement, S12095 [8NO]

———restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), unanimous-consent request, S11846 [6NO]

———restructure and reform (S. 1555), S12599 [13NO]

Islamic & Arab Business Investment Conference: convene, S9025 [9SE]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, S1940, S1942 [5MR]

Jarecki, Clare: Aquinas College Reflection Award recipient, S8672 [2SE]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (S. 716), S4114 [7MY]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Small Businesses of the Greater Kansas City area award recipients, S3230 [15AP]

Ketchikan, AK: eligibility of Ketchikan Ship and Drydock shipyard for Economic Development Administration grants, S8078 [24JY]

Labeling: maintain standards for ``Made in the USA'' label, S8079 [24JY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (S. Con. Res. 52), S9219 [11SE], S9352 [15SE], S11444, S11445 [30OC]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (S. 295), S1192-S1194 [10FE]

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (S. Res. 53), S1219 [11FE]

———prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (S. 223), S755 [28JA], S793 [29JA]

Liebman, Wilma B.: nomination to the NLRB, S12209 [8NO]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, S2721 [20MR]

———tribute to Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant for receipt of Industry Week (publication) ``America's 10 Best Plants'' award, S11539 [31OC]

Lockwood Greene (business): tribute to donation of architectural drawings to Smithsonian Institution, S1413 [13FE]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Ford Motor Co. plant employees, S10786 [9OC]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (S. 53), S130, S418-S420 [21JA]

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: release of study relative to impact of graduates on U.S. economy, S2149 [11MR]

McCaffery, Jane: Continental Cablevision (business) National Educator Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

Medicaid: treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (S. 1471), S12138-S12140 [8NO]

Merillat, Orville and Ruth: Great Sauk Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizens of the Year Award recipieints, S12511 [12NO]

Mexico: investigation into pregnancy-based sex discrimination in the maquiladora industry, S8258 [29JY]

Minerals Management Service: changes in exploration rules under the Outer Continental Shelf program, S9731, S9732 [19SE]

Minimum wage: level (S. 1009), S7302 [11JY]

Montana: land conveyance of Havre Air Force Station, MT, and Havre Training Site, MT, to Bear Paw Development Corp., S7272 [11JY]

Montana World Trade Center (organization): tribute, S7779 [21JY]

Morgan, Linda J.: tribute to Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board, S2332 [14MR]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (S. 286), S1107 [6FE], S1482 [24FE], S2219 [12MR]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (S. 852), S5414 [9JN]

Nashville, TN: Women's Resource Center opening, S10998 [22OC]

National Agriculture Day: observance, S2483 [18MR], S2641, S2727 [20MR]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (S. 256), S949 [4FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. 258), S958 [4FE], S1151 [10FE], S3351 [17AP]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1210, S1211 [11FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 55), S1366, S1367 [13FE]

National Education Center for Women in Business: funding, S8628 [31JY]

National Grocers Association: Grocers Care Award recipients, S6182 [24JN]

National Mediation Board: funding, S9114 [11SE]

National Park System: funding and management reform, S12074 [8NO]

National Women's Business Council: funding, S8974 [9SE]

Natural gas: provide relief to businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC (S. 1388), S11873 [6NO]

New Ipswich, NH: tribute to Warwick Mills (business) for construction of the Mars Pathfinder air bags, S7145 [10JY]

New Mexico: establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (S. 1039), S7769 [21JY]

———tribute to Albuquerque Woman (publication) outstanding women businessowners, S3063 [10AP]

New Orleans, LA: punitive damage award against CSX Transportation, S9804 [23SE], S10053, S10054 [26SE]

North Sioux City, SD: tribute to Gateway 2000 (business), S5545 [11JN]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (S. 184), S642 [22JA]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (S. 1100), S8552 [31JY]

———modify covenant relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements (S. 1275), S10649-S10656 [8OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (S. 551), S3021 [10AP]

———amend (S. 765), S4748-S4752 [20MY], S5021 [22MY]

———amend (S. 1237), S10229 [30SE]

———expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (S. 1265), S10483 [7OC]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: funding, S8074 [24JY]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, S7547-S7549, S7577, S7578 [16JY]

———terminate authorities (S. 519), S2876-S2879 [9AP]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement, S141, S142 [21JA]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 1216), S12572, S12649 [13NO]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 629), S3438 [22AP], S4999, S5000 [22MY], S8375 [30JY]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (S. 461), S2434 [18MR]

———tribute to Voluntary Protection Program, S12481 [10NO]

Outlook, WA: tribute to Outlook Elementary School project, S3970 [5MY]

Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (business): Industry Week (publication) top ten industrial plants, S12643 [13NO]

Pakistan: resume trade and democracy programs, S7550-S7558 [16JY]

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants: anniversary, S3131 [14AP]

Pensions: enhance and protect (S. 889), S5601-S5604 [12JN]

———improve access to information on pension plans (S. 1185), S9516 [17SE]

———improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (S. 957), S6360-S6362 [25JN]

———limit amount of 401(k) plan assets invested in sponsoring company, S6701 [27JN]

———prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (S. 106), S488 [21JA]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (S. 108), S488 [21JA]

———require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (S. 107), S488 [21JA]

Petroleum: underestimation by oil companies of royalties owed to the Federal Government from crude oil pumped from Dept. of the Interior controlled lands, S830 [30JA]

Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (H.R. 2626), S12705, S12706 [13NO]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10125 [29SE], S10726 [9OC]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (S. 9), S125, S126, S264 [21JA], S6971 [8JY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10114-S10116, S10121, S10122 [29SE], S10379, S10389-S10395, S10400-S10405, S10407, S10408, S10420 [6OC], S10450-S10454, S10464, S10467-S10473 [7OC], S10519 [8OC], S10724 [9OC]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, S3918 [1MY]

Postal Service: eliminate the double postage rule under which competitors of the Postal Service are required to charge above market prices (S. 1107), S8571 [31JY]

Power resources: status of enhanced oil recovery projects, S9351 [15SE]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 1276), S10656 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (S. 722), S4233 [8MY]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419-S3422 [22AP], S12078 [8NO]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits, S6698 [27JN], S8470 [31JY]

———provide wage-based tax credits (S. 906), S5695, S5698 [16JN]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Butler Machinery (business), S5633 [12JN]

Raton Technology Research (business): tribute to participation in Federal public-private partnership programs, S9527 [17SE]

Research: require industry cost-sharing for the construction of federally-funded research facilities (S. 199), S651 [22JA]

Rural areas: credit opportunities for nonagricultural businesses, S7023 [8JY]

Samsung Group (business): tribute for donations to Korean War Veterans Memorial and American Legion collegiate educational endowment, S2484 [18MR]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Sony Fest '97, S8621 [31JY]

SBA: actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4618 [15MY]

———allow Microloan Program recipients to use grants for technical assistance to prospective borrowers, S8978 [9SE]

———establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (S. 956), S6359, S6360 [25JN]

———make Microloan Program permanent, S8971-S8978 [9SE]

———Microloan Program funding, S11528 [31OC]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), S8971-S8989 [9SE], S11516-S11529 [31OC]

———Small Business Development Centers Program funding, S8078, S8079 [24JY], S8977 [9SE]

———Small Business Technology Transfer Program funding, S11528 [31OC]

———treatment of certain loans relative to certified development companies, S8978 [9SE]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (S. 1315), S11192 [24OC]

Securities: fraud prevention, S5086 [23MY]

———impose additional fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies, S1412 [13FE]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (S. 838), S5352 [5JN]

Shaw's Supermarket (business): hiring of replacement workers during employee strike, S8258 [29JY]

Ships and vessels: prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (S. 1221), S9972-S9974 [25SE], S10299 [1OC]

Small business: capital gains tax rates (S. 745), S4588-S4591 [15MY]

———defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (S. 740), S4485 [14MY]

———define and assess contract bundling by Federal agencies, S8971 [9SE]

———protection from litigation excesses (S. 836), S5346-S5350 [5JN]

Small Business Advocacy Council: tribute, S9690 [18SE]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (S. 929), S5927 [18JN]

Small Business Week: observance, S5374 [5JN], S6008 [19JN]

Sports: investigation of antitrust violations by the College Bowl Alliance, S2613-S2618 [20MR]

SSA: modify Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statements to include employer's contributions, S8963, S8993 [9SE]

Tariff: earthmoving tires manufacturing equipment (S. 915), S5791 [17JN]

Taxation: allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (S. 272), S1022 [5FE]

———allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (S. 411), S2023 [6MR]

———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (S. 790), S5009 [22MY]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (S. 843), S5358-S5360 [5JN]

———assure reforms meet a standard of fairness in income distributional impact, S5966-S5970 [19JN]

———benefits for foreign corporations (S. 315), S1314 [12FE]

———business meal and entertainment expense deductions (S. 114), S494 [21JA]

———capital gains rates, S3156 [15AP], S3977 [6MY], S6053 [23JN], S6338, S6353 [25JN], S6397-S6399 [26JN], S6696, S6713 [27JN], S8453 [31JY]

———capital gains rates (S. 66), S150, S442-S446 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 72), S450-S453 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 252), S890 [30JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 306), S1307 [12FE]

———capital gains rates (S. 501), S2674 [20MR]

———capital gains rates (S. 854), S5418, S5419 [9JN]

———collection of State and local taxes on mail-order transactions, S11900 [6NO]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (S. 832), S5344 [5JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, S6429, S6460, S6461, S6479 [26JN], S6670 [27JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (H.R. 1145), S5552 [12JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (S. 460), S2429-S2434 [18MR], S2572 [19MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (S. 406), S1993 [5MR], S2028 [6MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (S. 703), S4005 [6MY]

———eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium (S. 51), S415 [21JA]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees, S6459 [26JN], S6685 [27JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 548), S3394-S3396 [22AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 978), S6740 [27JN]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 235), S856-S862 [30JA]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (S. 1040), S7770 [21JY]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (S. 593), S3272-S3277 [16AP]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (S. 482), S2647 [20MR]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (S. 775), S4889 [21MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (S. 570), S3123-S3125 [14AP]

———extend research and development tax credit, S1801 [28FE]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 1131), S8596 [31JY]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 355), S1569 [25FE]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 405), S1991-S1993-S1995 [5MR]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (S. 273), S1022 [5FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (S. 1251), S10321, S10322 [3OC]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (S. 30), S388 [21JA]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (S. 907), S5698 [16JN]

———permanently extend research credit (S. 1464), S12131 [8NO]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (S. 612), S3359 [17AP]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (S. 806), S5122 [23MY]

———provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds (S. 614), S3362 [17AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (S. 432), S2212, S2214 [12MR]

———provide incentives for investments in disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises (S. 635), S3554 [23AP], S5600 [12JN]

———rates, S124, S125 [21JA], S935 [4FE], S2167, S2168, S2170 [12MR], S2230-S2232 [13MR], S2630, S2726 [20MR], S2753 [21MR], S2803-S2808 [8AP], S3067, S3071-S3077 [14AP], S3155, S3160, S3161, S3162, S3163, S3164, S3165, S3166, S3167, S3174, S3193-S3196 [15AP], S3303-S3308 [17AP], S3946 [5MY], S3977 [6MY], S4287 [9MY], S4669 [19MY], S5039-S5042, S5095, S5097, S5098 [23MY], S5327-S5333 [5JN], S5901 [18JN], S5962 [19JN], S6017-S6019, S6028-S6037 [20JN], S6049-S6056 [23JN], S6110, S6113-S6117 [24JN], S6350, S6353 [25JN], S6402, S6434, S6455, S6456 [26JN], S6782 [27JN], S6957-S6959 [8JY], S7113 [9JY], S7295 [11JY], S7434 [15JY], S7513-S7515 [16JY], S7765 [21JY], S7879-S7889 [23JY], S8175-S8180 [28JY], S8215 [29JY], S8387, S8390, S8394, S8397, S8403, S8405, S8415-S8461, S8465-S8480 [31JY]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (S. 724), S4236-S4238 [8MY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (S. 73), S450-S453 [21JA]

———repeal extension of temporary Federal unemployment surtax, S6354 [25JN]

———repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax (S. Res. 16), S564 [21JA]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6340-S6348, S6352, S6354 [25JN], S6394-S6397, S6455, S6456 [26JN], S6693 [27JN]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (S. 325), S1393 [13FE]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (S. 473), S2559 [19MR]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), S10441 [6OC], S10999 [22OC]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (S. 20), S354 [21JA]

———treatment of adoption expenses (S. 935), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

———treatment of business expense reimbursement arrangements of certain loggers (S. 574), S3201 [15AP]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (S. 76), S450-S453 [21JA]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (S. 791), S5009 [22MY]

———treatment of computer software exports (S. 387), S1835-S1837 [3MR]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses, S6469, S6477-S6479 [26JN]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses (S. 576), S3202-S3206 [15AP]

———treatment of electric utility industry, S6355, S6356 [25JN]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (S. 498), S2669 [20MR]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S5900 [18JN], S6050 [23JN], S6470 [26JN], S8454 [31JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (S. 849), S5413 [9JN]

———treatment of ethanol fuel, S4579 [15MY]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 241), S876 [30JA]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 288), S1108 [6FE]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 442), S2282 [13MR], S12078 [8NO]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (S. 239), S874-S876 [30JA]

———treatment of operating losses, S6703 [27JN]

———treatment of pensions, S6699 [27JN]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (S. 99), S479 [21JA]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (S. 529), S2902, S2903 [9AP]

———treatment of severance pay, S6475 [26JN], S6686, S6687 [27JN]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for professional sports facilities (S. 122), S499 [21JA], S994 [5FE], S1728 [27FE]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for professional sports facilities (S. 434), S2216 [12MR]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (S. 444), S2324, S2325 [14MR]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (S. 1123), S8589 [31JY]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (S. 954), S6190 [24JN]

———duopoly and newspaper-broadcast cross ownership rules, S8389, S8395, S8404, S8485 [31JY]

———promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (S. 1328), S11296 [28OC]

———reform policies regulating competition, S2048-S2053 [10MR], S7284-S7295 [11JY], S7671-S7684 [17JY]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, S8063 [24JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1051), S7867 [22JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1137), S8602 [31JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1340), S11351 [29OC]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (S. 471), S2553-S2556 [19MR]

———establish statutory rules for the conversion of television broadcast stations from analog to digital transmission (S. 705), S4006 [6MY]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (S. 409), S2021-S2023 [6MR]

———reservation of time for family-oriented programming, S4131 [7MY]

———satellite broadcast rates, S11191 [24OC]

Terrorism: prohibit U.S. companies from dealing with countries known to support international terrorism, S697 [28JA]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (S. 646), S3937 [5MY]

Thomas Bros. Grass, Ltd.: Dallas Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S8205 [28JY]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (S. 828), S5258 [3JN]

———disclosure of attorney fees from State agreements relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9047, S9048 [10SE]

———limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9002-S9012 [9SE], S9034-S9043 [10SE], S12630 [13NO]

———protection of certain State agreements with attorneys relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9044-S9047 [10SE]

———provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (S. 1313), S11193 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (S. 1310), S11034-S11037 [23OC]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, S1800 [28FE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (S. 1530), S12577-S12585, S12677 [13NO]

———restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (S. 1060), S7959 [23JY]

———retirement of ``Joe Camel'' as Camel cigarette mascot, S7404 [14JY]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (S. Res. 104), S6723 [27JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to cigarette price increase, S9246-S9248 [12SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8993-S8998 [9SE], S9049, S9050 [10SE]

———treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9001, S9002 [9SE], S11579-S11581 [3NO]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (S. 408), S1995 [5MR]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12681 [13NO]

———require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S1315 [12FE], S1683 [26FE], S2514 [19MR], S11789 [5NO]

Underhill Center, VT: tribute to Proctor Maple Research Center, S9432 [16SE]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (S. 897), S5610 [12JN]

Uruguay: withhold U.S. assistance until certain U.S. business assets have been released, S4045 [7MY]

Utah: Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day observance, S4390 [13MY]

Virginia: State Chamber of Commerce bi-annual dinner, S5082 [23MY]

Weber, Bill: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S143 [21JA]

West Valley, NY: tribute to development of vitrification process for storage of nuclear waste, S5467 [10JN]

Westland, MI: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, S9693 [18SE]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (S. 925), S5870 [17JN]

———assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women, S8080 [24JY], S8971 [9SE], S11528, S11529 [31OC]

———assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (S. 888), S5596-S5601 [12JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (S. 320), S1383 [13FE]

———comprehensive pension protection (S. 620), S3370, S3371 [17AP]

———ensure economic equity (S. 71), S129, S449 [21JA], S3065 [10AP]

———ensure economic equity (S. Res. 70), S3059, S3064, S3065 [10AP]

Women's Business Development Center: anniversary, S2028 [6MR], S8617 [31JY]

Woolworth Corp.: tribute, S7778 [21JY]

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

World Intellectual Property Organization: ratification and implementation of computer, sound recordings, and performance copyright protection treaties, S6726 [27JN]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Trade Organization: actions relative to European Union banana policy, S3973, S3974 [5MY]

Reports

Achieving a Civil Society in the United States, E221 [12FE]

Allow Bell Operating Cos. Entry Into Long Distance Service, S7679-S7681 [17JY]

Bioscience in San Mateo County—An Industry Study: Bay Area Bioscience Center and San Mateo County Economic Development Association, E2194 [7NO]

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation: Joe Nyitray and Chuck Conlon, Congressional Quarterly (publication), H4593 [25JN]

Impact of Legislative Compensation Caps on Dept. of Defense Contracts: GAO, S7172 [10JY]

Indexing Capital Gains: Robert Stein, S2674 [20MR]

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. Environmental Compliance Inspection (excerpt): EPA, E2252 [8NO]

Tax Penalty on Corporations That Accumulate Surplus Profits in Excess of the Reasonable Needs of the Business, H879 [11MR]

Trickle Up Program Annual Report, E666 [15AP]

U.S. Chemical Industry Will Not Lose $600 Million in Annual Exports From U.S. Nonratification, S3485 [23AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 104-882), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Allow Cooperative Efforts Between Management and Labor To Improve Economic Competitiveness: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 295) (S. Rept. 105-12), S2787 [7AP]

Application of Antitrust Laws to Major League Baseball: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 53) (S. Rept. 105-118), S11341 [29OC]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-154), S12461 [10NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 99) (H. Rept. 105-31), H1110 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 105-72), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-282), H8160 [29SE]

Copyright Treatment of the Distribution of Certain Phonorecords: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1967) (H. Rept. 105-325), H8927 [21OC]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Establishment: Committee on Government Affairs (Senate) (S. 207) (S. Rept. 105-107), S10786 [9OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Disaster Assistance Plans by Foreign Air Carriers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 105-371), H9864 [31OC]

Encourage the Development of a Commercial Space Industry: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1702) (H. Rept. 105-347), H9557 [24OC]

Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1026) (S. Rept. 105-76), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1370) (H. Rept. 105-224), H6702 [31JY]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 4) (S. Rept. 105-11), S2787 [7AP]

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

Financial Services Industry Competition Enhancement: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H7527 [17SE]

Homeowners Insurance Protection Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 607) (H. Rept. 105-55), H1610 [16AP]

Homeowners Protection Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 318) (S. Rept. 105-129), S11544 [31OC]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H4912 [8JY]

International Registration of Trademarks Relative to Madrid Protocol Agreements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 567) (H. Rept. 105-199), H5777 [24JY]

Investment in Education Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1149), S10787 [9OC]

IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-364), H9864 [31OC]

Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1710) (H. Rept. 105-307), H8437 [6OC]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 105-367), H9864 [31OC]

National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1839) (H. Rept. 105-285), H8264 [30SE]

NIST Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 105-64), H1714 [21AP]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]

Nomination of Sheila F. Anthony to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Approval and Implementation: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-84), S9880 [24SE]

Pilot Records Improvement Act Clarification: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-372), H9864 [31OC]

Product Liability Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 648) (S. Rept. 105-32), S5999 [19JN]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 105-386), H10170 [6NO]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 105-341), H9500 [23OC]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1269) (S. Rept. 105-102), S10625 [8OC]

Relief of Global Exploration and Development Corp., Kerr-McGee Corp., and Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1211) (H. Rept. 105-222), H6702 [31JY]

Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1377) (H. Rept. 105-104), H3068 [20MY]

SBA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. 1139) (S. Rept. 105-62), S8667 [2SE]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7364 [16SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7281 [15SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]

Small Business Investment Act Amendments and Small Business Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2261) (H. Rept. 105-246), H7007 [8SE]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program Extension: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2429) (H. Rept. 105-259), H7728 [23SE]

State Authority To Tax Compensation Paid to Certain Employees: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1953) (H. Rept. 105-203), H5825 [25JY]

Substitute Term ``Normal Trade Relations'' in Lieu of ``Most-Favored-Nation Treatment'': Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 747) (S. Rept. 105-82), S9332 [15SE]

U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1278) (S. Rept. 105-105), S10786 [9OC]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1) (H. Rept. 105-21), H948 [12MR]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Fast-Track—What Is at Stake, E1906 [2OC]

———Globalization of the Economy, E2119 [29OC]

———New TV Ratings, E240 [12FE]

———State of Economy, E446 [12MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Tobacco Industry Settlement: Chicago, IL, City Council, E2191 [7NO]

Tribute to Karyne J. Conley: Texas House of Representatives, E1609 [1AU]

Statements

Calling World Leaders to Action To Address the New Roles and Responsibilities of the Multinational Corporation in the New Century: Tadahiro Sekimoto, E2314 [10NO]

Chemical Weapons Convention: several chemical company executives, S3507-S3510 [23AP]

Child Labor: Maryann Schrupp, E1247 [18JN]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Campaign: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Lt. Governor of Maryland, S4498 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices: Senator Gramm, S11325 [29OC]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Kim Buchanan, S4632 [16MY]

———Leslie Langford, S4632 [16MY]

Fast Track—Renew the Promise: William J. Hudson, AMP, Inc., E2210 [7NO]

Industrial Hemp: Evan Paul, E1185 [11JN]

———Luc Fillion, E1185 [11JN]

Myth of Smoot-Hawley: John Heinz, S11646 [4NO]

Prevent Avoidance of Corporate Tax on Prearranged Sales of Corporate Stock: by, S3360 [17AP]

Prohibit BIA Recognition of New Indian Trust Lands Until Binding Agreements Are Reached by Tribes on State and Local Sales Taxes: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1435 [16JY]

Separating Myth From Fact Regarding the Communications Workers of America v. Beck Supreme Court Decision, H1092 [18MR]

Sweatshop Labor: Sanu Mishra, E1156 [10JN]

Truth Behind Private Mortgage Insurance: Representative Hansen, H1560 [16AP]

Studies

Personal Bankruptcy Crisis, 1997: SMR Research Corp., H5850-H5854 [28JY]

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot/Hawley Exonerated: Donald W. Bedell, Bedell Associates, S11646-S11648 [4NO]

Summaries

Allow Voluntary Code of Television Standards and Practices for Broadcast and Cable Industry (S. 471), S2555 [19MR]

Application of Tax Laws to U.S. Businesses Operating Abroad (S. 843), S5358-S5360 [5JN]

Availability of Credit in Disaster Areas, S3941 [5MY]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

Capital Formation Act (S. 66), S445 [21JA]

Capital Gains Tax Rates (H.R. 241), E45 [7JA]

Certified Development Company Enhancement and Improvement Act (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

China Sanctions and Human Rights Advancement Act (S. 810), S5128 [23MY]

Comprehensive Pension Protection for Women (H.R. 766), E259 [13FE]

Comprehensive Women's Pension Protection Act (S. 320), S1387 [13FE]

Criminal Copyright Improvement Act (S. 1044), S7774 [21JY]

Depository Institution Disaster Relief Act (S. 652), S3728 [25AP]

Dept. of Commerce Abolishment (S. 1226), S10059 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119): Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices Provisions, S11330 [29OC]

Eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (H.R. 590), E170 [5FE]

Encrypted Communications Privacy Act (S. 376), S1753-S1755 [27FE]

Federal Intiative on Labor, Immigration, and Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, S8555 [31JY]

Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act (S. 353), S1568 [25FE]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector (S. 298), S1228-S1231 [11FE]

Increase Financial Services Sector Competition and Merge Commercial Bank and Savings Association Charters (H.R. 268), E88 [9JA]

Managed Care Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 337), E47 [7JA]

Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act (S. 258), S960 [4FE]

National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act (S. 256), S951 [4FE]

No Tobacco for Kids Act (S. 828), S5259 [3JN]

Provide for Competition and Efficiency in Electric Power Industry (S. 1276), S10659 [8OC]

Regulatory Improvement Act (S. 981), S6748 [27JN]

Tax Incentives for Investments in Renewal Communities (S. 432), S2213 [12MR]

Tax Treatment of the Manufacture and Importation of Tires (S. 444), S2329 [14MR]

Tables

Allocation of compensation to top five McDonnell Douglas Corp. executives, S7745 [21JY]

Armenian Technology Group, Inc., contributions and investments in Armenian agricultural sector, E143 [4FE]

Capital gains sliding scale tax rates, S1308 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense compensation caps provided in law, S7171 [10JY]

Effect of Eximbank reauthorization on GNP and unemployment, H8396 [6OC]

Examples of flat tax system, S3276 [16AP]

Federal revenues from tobacco industry liability settlement, S9005 [9SE]

McDonnell Douglas Corp. compensation for top five executives (1995): GAO, S7175 [10JY]

1966 ratio of U.S. imports to domestic consumption, S11740 [5NO]

Ratio of imports to domestic consumption, S11641 [4NO]

Sliding scale capital gains proposal, H694 [27FE]

Stock buybacks by 40 large corporations in 3 years, H1315 [8AP]

Tax relief in various income categories over 5-year period, H3890 [18JN]

Testimonies

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Diane Buster, S4647 [16MY]

———William A. Stone, S4646 [16MY]

Impact of Family Immigration on Small Businesses: Ovidiu Colea, Colbar Art, Inc., S3416 [22AP]

Paycheck Protection Act: David Stewart, S6971 [8JY]

Small Business Start-Up Problems: Carolyn A. Stradley, S3694 [24AP]

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions: Bobby Todd, Eagle Printing Co., E1333 [26JN]

———Giovanni Coratola, Port of Italy (restaurant), E1333 [26JN]

———Jim J. Elmer, Jim J. Elmer Construction Co., E1333 [26JN]

———Paul Jost, Chandler Development Corp., E1333 [26JN]

———Susan Thomas, Best of Service and Sales International, Inc., E1332 [26JN]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Christine Korzendorfer, H1120 [19MR]

———Linda Smith, H1120 [19MR]

———Peter Faust, H1120 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 65, support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, E724 [23AP]

H. Res. 99, consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act, H1115 [19MR]

H. Res. 127, consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST appropriations, H1801 [24AP]

H. Res. 191, European Commission handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, H5517 [22JY]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8184 [30SE]

H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act, H1137 [19MR]

H.R. 513, District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act, H774 [6MR]

H.R. 563, establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise, E134 [4FE]

H.R. 607, Homeowners Insurance Protection Act, H1557 [16AP]

H.R. 624, clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members, H634 [26FE]

H.R. 695, Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act, E246 [12FE]

H.R. 818, 401(k) Pension Protection Act, E314 [25FE]

H.R. 819, Small 401(k) Pension Disclosure Act, E306 [25FE]

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8198 [30SE]

H.R. 1377, Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act, H3082 [21MY]

H.R. 1411, FDA Regulatory Modernization Act, H8455-H8474 [7OC]

H.R. 1596, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, H5848 [28JY]

H.R. 1658, Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act reauthorization and amendments, S12496 [10NO], H4858 [8JY]

H.R. 1681, OPIC activities, E992 [21MY]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

H.R. 1953, State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees, H5854 [28JY]

H.R. 2261, Small Business Investment Act and Small Business Act amendments, H8071-H8077 [29SE]

H.R. 2432, limit imports of wool apparel from Canada, E1683 [8SE]

H.R. 2450, Good Samaritan Tax Act, E1700 [9SE]

H.R. 2544, Technology Transfer Commercialization Act, E1868 [25SE]

H.R. 2833, MacBride Principles of Economic Justice Act, E2206 [7NO]

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

S. 4, Family Friendly Workplace Act, S222-S223 [21JA], S4327-S4332 [13MY]

S. 5, Product Liability Reform Act, S226-S232 [21JA]

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 9, Paycheck Protection Act, S265 [21JA]

S. 14, Retirement Security Act, S310-S323 [21JA]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 18, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S347-S351 [21JA]

S. 20, Targeted Investment Incentive and Economic Growth Act, S354-S361 [21JA]

S. 51, eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium, S416 [21JA]

S. 53, application of antitrust laws to Major League Baseball, S419 [21JA]

S. 63, Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act, S438 [21JA]

S. 66, Capital Formation Act, S443-S445 [21JA]

S. 71, Paycheck Fairness Act, S449 [21JA]

S. 78, Multiple Punitive Damages Fairness Act, S454 [21JA]

S. 99, tax treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools, S479 [21JA]

S. 114, business meal and entertainment expense tax deductions, S494 [21JA]

S. 122, Stop Tax-Exempt Arena Debt Issuance Act, S503 [21JA]

S. 184, Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices and Principles of Economic Justice Act, S643 [22JA]

S. 208, HUBZone Act, S731-S733 [28JA]

S. 219, Value-Added Agricultural Products Market Access Act, S751 [28JA]

S. 223, prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership in labor unions, S793 [29JA]

S. 230, Freedom From Union Violence Act, S814 [29JA]

S. 235, encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities, S857-S859 [30JA]

S. 237, Electric Consumers Protection Act, S865-S869 [30JA]

S. 239, tax treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, S875 [30JA]

S. 252, Long-Term Investment Incentive Act, S891 [30JA]

S. 253, Trade Agreement Implementation Reform Act, S893-S896 [30JA]

S. 255, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Telecommunications Empowerment Act, S946-S949 [4FE]

S. 256, National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act, S950 [4FE]

S. 258, Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act, S959 [4FE]

S. 286, average fuel economy standards for automobiles, S1108 [6FE]

S. 300, use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities, S1234 [11FE]

S. 306, capital gains tax rates, S1307 [12FE]

S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1310 [12FE]

S. 318, Homeowners Protection Act, S1316 [12FE]

S. 320, Comprehensive Women's Pension Protection Act, S1384-S1387 [13FE]

S. 325, Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act, S1394 [13FE]

S. 328, Truth in Employment Act, S1397 [13FE]

S. 353, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1560-S1568 [25FE]

S. 354, prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract, S1657 [26FE]

S. 355, extend research and development tax credit, S1570 [25FE]

S. 364, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S1673-S1675 [26FE]

S. 367, Battered Women's Employment Protection Act, S1679-S1681 [26FE]

S. 373, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1738-S1747 [27FE]

S. 376, Encrypted Communications Privacy Act, S1750-S1753 [27FE]

S. 377, Promotion of Commerce On-Line in the Digital Era Act, S1757-S1759 [27FE]

S. 387, Software Export Equity Act, S1835 [3MR]

S. 405, extend research and development tax credit, S1993 [5MR]

S. 406, Home Office Deduction Act, S1994 [5MR]

S. 407, International Telecommunications Investment Clarification Act, S1995 [5MR]

S. 408, Border Infrastructure Safety and Congestion Relief Act, S1996 [5MR]

S. 411, Commercial Revitalization Tax Act, S2024 [6MR]

S. 442, Internet Tax Freedom Act, S2283 [13MR]

S. 444, tax treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires, S2324 [14MR]

S. 449, Patient Right To Know Act, S2485 [18MR]

S. 460, Home-Based Business Fairness Act, S2430-S2432 [18MR]

S. 461, Occupational Safety and Health Reform Act, S2435-S2438 [18MR]

S. 467, Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act, S2445 [18MR]

S. 473, Independent Contractor Tax Reform Act, S2559 [19MR]

S. 486, Fairness in State Trading Act, S2650 [20MR]

S. 504, Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act, S2677 [20MR]

S. 505, Copyright Term Extension Act, S2682 [20MR]

S. 529, Farm Independence Act, S2902 [9AP]

S. 533, Fishing Industry Bargaining Act, S2915 [9AP]

S. 548, Child Care Expansion Act, S3394 [22AP]

S. 551, OSHA Modernization Act, S3022-S3024 [10AP]

S. 557, regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses, S3033 [10AP]

S. 563, liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 564, liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 565, liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 566, liability of businesses providing facility tours, S3119 [14AP]

S. 570, exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes, S3124 [14AP]

S. 576, Ending Double Standards for Stock Options Act, S3203 [15AP]

S. 593, Flat Tax Act, S3277-S3282 [16AP]

S. 603, collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S3350 [17AP]

S. 612, prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock, S3359 [17AP]

S. 614, provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds, S3362 [17AP]

S. 617, Imported Meat Labeling Act, S3365 [17AP]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. 626, Stop Sweatshops Act, S3437 [22AP]

S. 629, congressional approval and implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development shipbuilding trade agreement, S3439-S3454 [22AP]

S. 635, Minority and Women Capital Formation Act, S3555-S3557 [23AP]

S. 641, eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers, S3663 [24AP]

S. 648, Product Liability Reform Act, S3676-S3682 [24AP]

S. 663, Reserve Price Act, S3800 [29AP]

S. 673, ESOP Promotion Act, S3848 [30AP]

S. 716, Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef, S4115 [7MY]

S. 721, Personal Computer Truth in Advertising Act, S4233 [8MY]

S. 733, Acid Deposition and Ozone Control Act, S4286 [9MY]

S. 735, Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program extension, S4321 [12MY]

S. 740, defer imposition of penalties on small businesses relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes, S4485 [14MY]

S. 741, Private Wireless Spectrum Availability Act, S4486 [14MY]

S. 745, Small Business Capital Gains Enhancement Act, S4589 [15MY]

S. 765, Safety and Health Advancement Act, S4749-S4752 [20MY]

S. 769, Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4754-S4758 [20MY]

S. 771, Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Choice Act, S4880 [21MY]

S. 790, allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory, S5009 [22MY]

S. 791, tax treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies, S5010 [22MY]

S. 828, No Tobacco for Kids Act, S5258 [3JN]

S. 832, tax deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service, S5345 [5JN]

S. 836, Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act, S5347 [5JN]

S. 852, National Motor Vehicle Safety, Anti-Theft, Title Reform, and Consumer Protection Act, S5414-S5417 [9JN]

S. 854, Long-Term Investment Incentive Act, S5418 [9JN]

S. 869, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, S5458-S5460 [10JN]

S. 875, Electronic Mailbox Protection Act, S5509 [11JN]

S. 885, Fair ATM Fees for Consumers Act, S5531 [11JN]

S. 888, Women's Business Centers Act, S5598 [12JN]

S. 897, self-employment assistance programs reauthorization, S5611 [12JN]

S. 906, Puerto Rico Economic Activity Credit Improvement Act, S5696 [16JN]

S. 907, permanent extension of the transition tax rule for certain publicly traded partnerships, S5698 [16JN]

S. 915, tariff on earthmoving tires manufacturing equipment, S5791 [17JN]

S. 929, Small Business Technology Transfer Act, S5928 [18JN]

S. 935, Adoption Promotion Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 951, Quiet Communities Act, S6186 [24JN]

S. 966, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S6499-S6502 [26JN]

S. 981, Regulatory Improvement Act, S6744-S6748 [27JN]

S. 1009, American Family Fair Minimum Wage Act, S7303 [11JY]

S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

S. 1044, Criminal Copyright Improvement Act, S7773 [21JY]

S. 1045, Genetic Justice Act, S7863 [22JY]

S. 1051, Interstate Slamming Prevention Act, S7867 [22JY]

S. 1060, Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act, S7960 [23JY]

S. 1096, Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act, S8535-S8547 [31JY]

S. 1097, Acid Deposition Control Act, S8548-S8550 [31JY]

S. 1098, Federal Procurement and Assistance Integrity Act, S8551 [31JY]

S. 1100, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Reform Act, S8553-S8555 [31JY]

S. 1121, WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaty Implementation Act, S8583-S8585 [31JY]

S. 1123, treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry, S8589 [31JY]

S. 1135, Trade and Professional Association Free Flow of Information Act, S8599 [31JY]

S. 1136, Employee Health Insurance Accountability Act, S8602 [31JY]

S. 1137, Slamming Protection Act, S8603 [31JY]

S. 1139, SBA programs reauthorization, S8979-S8989 [9SE], H8103-H8113 [29SE]

S. 1149, Investment in Education Act, S8828 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

S. 1167, clarification of Dept. of Commerce authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases, S9212 [11SE]

S. 1200, International Anti-Corruption Act, S9728 [19SE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. 1237, Safety Advancement for Employees Act, S10230-S10232 [30SE]

S. 1251, increase State cap of taxation on private activity bonds, S10321 [3OC]

S. 1265, Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act, S10483 [7OC]

S. 1274, prohibit the threat of an IRS audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement, S10649 [8OC]

S. 1275, Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act, S10650-S10653 [8OC]

S. 1276, provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry, S10657-S10659 [8OC]

S. 1313, Tobacco Transition Act, S11193-S11197 [24OC]

S. 1328, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act, S11296-S11299 [28OC]

S. 1332, State Environmental Audit Protection Act, S11348-S11350 [29OC]

S. 1340, Telephone Consumer Fraud Protection Act, S11352 [29OC]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

S. 1348, Innovative Environmental Strategies Act, S11459-S11462 [30OC]

S. 1388, provide relief to natural gas businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC, S11874 [6NO]

S. 1462, Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act reauthorization, S12129 [8NO]

S. 1464, permanently extend research tax credit, S12132 [8NO]

S. 1554, Fairness in Punitive Damage Awards Act, S12598 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 47, encourage participation of academic community and private sector in EXPO 2000, S8608 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 52, maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label, S9219 [11SE]

S. Con. Res. 54, maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program, S10898 [21OC]

S. Con. Res. 70, technical corrections in enrollment of S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S12616, S12711 [13NO]

S. Res. 16, repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax, S564 [21JA]

S. Res. 52, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1240 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1368, S1407 [13FE]

S. Res. 70, ensure economic equity for women, S3059 [10AP]

S. Res. 86, discourage telephone access charges for Internet use, S4611 [15MY]

S. Res. 104, tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement, S6763 [27JN]

S. Res. 108, handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger by the European Commission, S7609 [16JY]

S. Res. 117, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service anniversary, S8670, S8674 [2SE]

S. Res. 133, voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers, S10810 [9OC]

S. Res 53, Presidential actions relative to resolving the labor dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association, S1240 [11FE]

Transcripts

Capital Gains Taxation Rates: Kevin Phillips, National Public Radio, S3156 [15AP]

IRS Bashing: Jacob Weisberg, National Public Radio, E2067 [23OC]

BUSINESS COALITION FOR FAIR COMPETITION

Letters

Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1312-S1314 [12FE]

Lists

Members, S1314 [12FE]

BUSINESS COALITION FOR U.S.-CHINA TRADE

Letters

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China, H4281-H4284 [24JN]

BUSINESS WEEK (publication)

Articles and editorials

Invasion of the Robots, S4323 [12MY]

BUSSIE, VICTOR

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1999 [5MR]

BUSTAMANTE, CRUZ

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S114 [9JA]

BUSTAMANTE, CRUZ M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E766 [29AP]

BUSTER, DIANE

Testimonies

Family Friendly Workplace Act, S4647 [16MY]

BUTEN, KELLY

Remarks in Senate

Kentucky: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S4206 [8MY]

BUTLER, AILENE

Remarks in House

Flint, MI: tribute to Pan-Hellenic Council honoree, E228 [12FE]

BUTLER, EILEEN

Remarks in Senate

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, S820 [29JA]

BUTLER, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2032 [21OC]

BUTLER, KY

Lists

Students assisting Kentucky flood victims, E901 [13MY]

Remarks in House

Kentucky: tribute to students for assisting flood victims, E900 [13MY]

BUTLER, PA

Remarks in House

Butler High School: tribute to marching band, E2216 [7NO]

BUTLER, STUART

Letters

Medicare reform, S6072 [23JN]

BUTLER MACHINERY (business)

Remarks in Senate

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Butler Machinery (business), S5633 [12JN]

BUTTERS, PATRICK

Articles and editorials

Wishes Do Come True for Kids, S7296 [11JY]

BUY AMERICAN ACT

Articles and editorials

Pentagon Lopping Off Military Muscle in Favor of Pork, S7441 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions

House of Representatives: acquisition requirements for the Chief Administrative Officer (see H. Res. 285), H9614 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Contracts: compliance, H2029 [30AP], H2728 [15MY], H2844 [16MY], H3879, H3886 [18JN], H4956, H4959, H4960 [9JY], H7846 [25SE], H9705 [29OC]

Remarks in Senate

Contracts: compliance, S7282 [11JY]

Dept. of Defense: waive Buy American Act relative to procurement of certain defense items, S7440, S7441 [15JY]

BUYER, STEPHEN E. (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4160, H4201 [23JN], H4298 [24JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 1057), H1112 [18MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1259 [20MR]

Budget: reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2590 [13MY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474, 1847), H243 [21JA], H3798 [12JN]

———notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 2181), H5485 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H8834 [9OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H2785 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1703), H3201 [22MY]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9502 [23OC]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H1187 [19MR]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5664 [23JY]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H3213 [30MY]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H589 [13FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

John T. Myers Post Office Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (see H.R. 1058), H1112 [18MR]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H9502 [23OC]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (see H. Con. Res. 197), H10955 [13NO]

Medicare: improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1706 [17AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H1392 [9AP]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2590 [13MY]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 81), H5132 [10JY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H1289 [21MR]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H3274 [3JN]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6703 [31JY]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H4132 [20JN]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Veterans: expand workstudy opportunities (see H.R. 1877), H3796 [12JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H286 [4FE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bunker Hill, IN: use of data from an application for Impact Aid payments for the Maconaquah School Corp. to determine certain Dept. of Defense assistance program payments (see H.R. 2636), H8727 [8OC]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H2783 [15MY]

Solid waste: State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 1358), H1703 [17AP]

Letters

Highway construction and surface transportation funding: Beth O'Laughlin, Association of Indiana Counties, Inc., H2650 [14MY]

———Dave Heath, Mayor of Lafayette, IN, H2650 [14MY]

———Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization, H2650 [14MY]

———Rose M. Zigenfus, Evansville, IN, Urban Transportation Study, H2650 [14MY]

———Stephen Goldsmith, Mayor of Indianapolis, IN, H2649 [14MY]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, H4057, H4061, H4062 [19JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1209 [20MR]

Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 1057), H3812 [17JN]

Armed Forces: investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, H9597 [28OC]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members, H4159 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4293, H4298, H4303, H4304 [24JN]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (H.R. 1753), H10796 [13NO]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4689 [26JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H5282, H5283 [15JY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2385, H2392 [8MY]

DeMotte, IN: anniversary of Demotte Christian School, E1589 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, H4066, H4067 [19JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3954, H4057, H4061, H4062, H4066, H4067 [19JN], H4159, H4161, H4163, H4166 [23JN], H4293, H4298, H4303, H4304 [24JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9606 [28OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3941 [19JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 278), H9596, H9597 [28OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10381 [8NO]

———GAO study on chemical warfare policies and adverse health effects, H4161 [23JN]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), H10894 [13NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), E2011 [9OC]

———medical, prosthetic, and Gulf War Syndrome research funding, H5282, H5283 [15JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5282, H5283 [15JY]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H9065 [23OC]

———notification of enrollment of juvenile sex offenders in elementary or secondary schools, H2385 [8MY]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), H1366 [9AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3754 [12JN]

Indiana Optometric Association: anniversary, E813 [1MY]

John T. Myers Post Office Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (H.R. 1058), H3816 [17JN]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (H. Con. Res 197), H10905 [13NO]

Parliamentary inquiry, H4162 [23JN], H4304 [24JN]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H1292 [8AP]

Taxation: rates, H4689 [26JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9065 [23OC]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2649 [14MY]

Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, H4161, H4163, H4166 [23JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2440 [8MY], H8631 [7OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Indiana Optometric Association: Indiana General Assembly, E813 [1MY]

Tributes

Smith, Ronald A., E1580 [1AU]

BYNUM, VIRGINIA W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E795 [30AP]

BYRD, CHARLEY L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9781 [23SE]

BYRD, RICHARD E.

Addresses

Richard E. Byrd Statue Dedication in Winchester, VA: Bolling Byrd Clarke, E1551 [29JY]

———John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, E1550 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Winchester, VA: dedication of Richard E. Byrd statue, E1550 [29JY]

BYRD, ROBERT C. (a Senator from West Virginia)

Addresses

Role of the Senate in American Democracy: by, S21-S23 [7JA]

U.S.-China Policy—Seeking a Balance: Sam Nunn, S833-S835 [30JA]

Unveiling of Robert C. Byrd Statue: by, E474 [13MR]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7916, S7967 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4013, S4025 [6MY], S4043, S4097 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1262, S1324 [12FE], S1448 [24FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6442, S6541 [26JN], S6680, S6765 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4874, S4909 [21MY], S4989, S5015 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6880, S6886, S6920, S6932, S6933, S6950 [7JY], S7121 [9JY], S7236, S7244, S7304 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9402, S9403, S9430 [16SE], S9601, S9688 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8082, S8103 [24JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10214, S10215, S10238 [30SE], S10262, S10297 [1OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7505 [15JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7518, S7610, S7613 [16JY], S7732 [17JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11780, S11781 [5NO], S11883 [6NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7284 [11JY]

———H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7823 [22JY]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8312 [30JY]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S8216 [29JY]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8249 [29JY]

———H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9633 [18SE]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S574 [21JA]

United Kingdom-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S2093 [10MR]

Articles and editorials

Alcohol Sales to Minors Targeted—170 of 294 Businesses Sold to Teen Testers, Brooke A. Masters, Washington (DC) Post, S8083 [24JY]

Are Beer Ads on Beavis and Butt-Head Aimed at Kids?, Sally Beatty, Wall Street Journal, S6444 [26JN]

Get Back to the Fast Track on Trade, Bob Dole, Washington (DC) Post, S11579 [3NO]

Line-Item Veto Tips Traditional Balance of Power—Captiol Hill Plots Strategy To Counter President's Pen, Guy Gugliotta and Eric Pianin, Washington (DC) Post, S11186 [24OC]

That So-Called Pythagoras, John Leo, U.S. News & World Report (publication), S5394 [9JN]

Wishes Do Come True for Kids, Patrick Butters, Washington (DC) Times, S7296 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see S. 465), S2416 [18MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see S. 323), S1382 [13FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084), S9086 [10SE]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 1344), S11448 [30OC]

Frumin, Alan S.: designate as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate (see S. Res. 23), S676 [23JA]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S7013 [8JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4247 [8MY]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5542 [11JN]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see S. 634), S3550 [23AP]

Political campaigns: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S4286 [9MY]

Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see S. 368), S1926 [4MR]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 110), S8608 [31JY]

Taxation: treatment of tax-exempt bonds for professional sports facilities (see S. 122, 434), S899 [30JA], S2206 [12MR]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see S. 363), S5703 [16JN]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (see S. 607), S5370 [5JN]

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see S. 539), S8367 [30JY]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646), S3662 [24AP]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see S. 917, 923), S5790 [17JN], S5935 [18JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding (see S. 182), S633 [22JA]

``Dedication and Unveiling of the Statue of Richard Brevard Russell, Jr.'': authorize printing (see S. Res. 90), S5109 [23MY]

Line Item Veto Act: repeal (see S. 1319), S11192 [24OC]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see S. 630), S3419 [22AP]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see S.J. Res. 15), S1102 [6FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines (see S. Res. 21), S634 [22JA]

Tribute (see S. Res. 7), S100 [7JA]

West Virginia: production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook (see S. Res. 107), S7117 [9JY]

Court decisions

Senator Byrd, et al., plaintiffs v. Franklin D. Raines, et al., defendants, S2996-S3000 [10AP]

Histories

Federal Gasoline Excise Taxes Since the Inception of the Highway Trust Fund, S11170 [23OC]

Letters

Acceptance of pro bono legal services by Members who challenge the validity of certain Federal statutes: by, and Senators Levin and Moynihan, Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S2634, S2635 [20MR]

Allocation of foreign aid to Egypt and Israel: Ahmed Maher El Saved, S6021 [20JN]

Automatic system for continuing appropriations: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S4155 [8MY]

Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty relative to Azerbaijan: Hafiz M. Pashayev, S4208 [8MY]

Disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11183 [24OC]

Foreign investments in U.S. telecommunications services: by, S1946 [5MR]

Highway Trust Fund: several Senators, S10767 [9OC]

Inventory reduction procedures relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'': Michael F. DiMario, GPO, S7595 [16JY]

———by, S7595 [16JY]

U.S. interests in the Caspian Sea region relative to development and shipment of oil: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S4208 [8MY]

Lists

Daily Digest Senate Editors, S2343 [17MR]

Memorandums

Automatic System For Continuing Appropriations Relative to Disaster Relief Legislation: OMB, S4168, S4170 [8MY]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: OMB, S11411 [30OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: William Buechner, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S11533 [31OC]

Inventory Reduction Procedures Relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'': Dick Baker, Office of the Secretary of the Senate, S7595 [16JY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6447 [26JN]

Poems

``America for Me,'' Henry Van Dyke, S6723 [27JN]

``Arlington,'' Ruth Mariott, S5103 [23MY]

``Happy Birthday, Jay Rockefeller, '' by, S5902 [18JN]

``In Flanders Fields,'' John McCrae, S5089 [23MY]

``Multiplication Table of Happiness,'' by, S11170 [23OC]

``Senator Thurmond,'' by, S4850 [21MY]

``That Dad of Mine'', S5647 [12JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4570 [15MY], S4704 [20MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8680 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7917, S7918 [23JY], S7991 [24JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S592 [22JA]

Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising in certain areas, increase taxation and provide more inspectors to restrict sale to minors, S10215 [30SE]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding, S10772 [9OC]

———funding (S. 182), S640 [22JA]

Appropriations: constitutionality of line-item veto, S2996, S3001 [10AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S4097, S4099, S4102, S4103 [7MY], S4153, S4168, S4170 [8MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S5100 [23MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5313 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5577 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3939, S3945, S3946 [5MY], S4044, S4097, S4099, S4102, S4103 [7MY], S4151, S4153, S4168, S4170, S4189, S4204 [8MY]

Armed Forces: investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, S4724 [20MY], S11825 [6NO]

———maintain certain Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units at current force structure level, S6886 [7JY]

———review of policies relative to gender relations, S4724 [20MY], S5087 [23MY]

BIA: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4097 [7MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7246 [11JY]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S9945 [25SE]

Budget: amend process rules, S6680, S6681 [27JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1067 [6FE], S1255, S1262, S1263, S1287, S1288, S1289, S1290, S1291, S1292, S1293, S1295 [12FE], S1448, S1453, S1454, S1458 [24FE], S1614, S1615, S1619, S1620, S1621 [26FE], S1886, S1887 [4MR], S1939 [5MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8443, S8474 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report—waive all Budget Act points of order, S8474 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8341 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6297, S6311, S6312, S6313, S6314, S6315 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6334, S6335 [25JN], S6442, S6444, S6445, S6446 [26JN], S6680, S6681, S6716 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5336, S5337 [5JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4723 [20MY], S4949, S4989 [22MY], S5051 [23MY]

———strike reliance on estimates and receipts from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1448, S1453, S1454, S1458 [24FE]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of war, threat to national security, or economic emergency, S1614, S1615, S1619 [26FE]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S5647 [12JN]

Children and youth: enforcement of State laws regarding access to alcohol, S8082, S8083 [24JY]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, S833 [30JA]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S625 [22JA]

Commission on Gender Integration in the Military: establish, S7203 [10JY]

Commonwealth of Independent States: U.S. interests in the Caspian Sea region relative to development shipment of oil, S4207 [8MY]

Congressional Record: Daily Digest anniversary, S2342 [17MR]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary, S9485 [17SE]

Crime: provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S3326, S3327, S3334 [17AP]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S3945 [5MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6886 [7JY], S7203 [10JY], S7246, S7253 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11825 [6NO]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S10802 [9OC], S11024-S11027 [23OC], S11183, S11213 [24OC], S11411, S11429, S11430, S11432, S11433 [30OC]

———GAO study on chemical warfare policies and adverse health effects, S6039 [20JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9945 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7446 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9187 [11SE], S9601, S9610, S9611, S9613, S9617, S9619 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11256 [28OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7790 [22JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8223 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8082, S8083 [24JY], S8221 [29JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7856 [22JY]

Disasters: assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4189 [8MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10215 [30SE]

Easter: observance, S2605-S2607 [20MR]

Education: national policy to improve system, S5393 [9JN]

Egypt: actions relative to Middle East peace initiatives, S7585 [16JY]

———allocation of foreign aid, S6020 [20JN]

———role in Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S6020 [20JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2379 [18MR]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (S. 465), S2514 [19MR]

EPA: cost of regulations relative to clean air standards, S2624 [20MR]

Father's Day: observance, S5646 [12JN]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S6311 [25JN]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7917, S7918 [23JY], S8680 [3SE]

Flinn, Kelly: criminal charges and court martial relative to allegations of adultery, S5087 [23MY]

Floods: disaster assistance to West Virginia, S3545 [23AP]

———tribute to National Guard for efforts in West Virginia, S2551 [19MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7537, S7585 [16JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S9627 [18SE], S11577-S11579 [3NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11514 [31OC], S11649, S11651, S11652, S11660 [4NO]

Georgia, Republic of: waiving of diplomatic immunity relative to diplomat's alleged drunk driving accident, S1785 [28FE]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1966 [5MR]

GPO: inventory reduction procedures relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'', S7594 [16JY]

Highway Trust Fund: allocation of funds, S4989 [22MY], S10766, S10767, S10773, S10774, S10775 [9OC]

Independence Day: observance, S6722 [27JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies, S4365 [13MY]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4365, S4375 [13MY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S8305 [30JY]

IRS: reform, S7790 [22JY]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, S6020 [20JN]

———authorization of Israeli housing project in predominantly Arab East Jerusalem, S2008 [6MR], S2234 [13MR]

Kids, Inc.: tribute, S7296 [11JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S9613 [18SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (S. 1019), S7594, S7596 [16JY]

Line Item Veto Act: repeal (S. 1319), S11177, S11179, S11180, S11181, S11183, S11186 [24OC]

Memorial Day: observance, S5088 [23MY]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S2234 [13MR]

Mining and mineral resources: coal mine methane program funding, S9611 [18SE]

Mother Teresa: tribute (S. Res. 120), S8955 [9SE]

Mother's Day: observance, S4272 [9MY]

National Cheese Exchange: reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1211 [11FE]

National Constitution Center: results of poll on the public's knowledge of the Constitution, S9485 [17SE]

National Emergency Medical Services Week: observance, S5101 [23MY]

National security: simplify conditions for a declaration of an imminent and serious threat in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1295 [12FE]

Native Americans: Indian Health Service facility construction funding, S9613 [18SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to tribal welfare programs, S9610, S9611 [18SE]

———Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding, S9617 [18SE]

Parliamentary inquiry, S4846 [21MY], S11168 [23OC]

Pena, Federico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S2171 [12MR]

Petroleum: gasoline tax relative to highway trust fund, S1795 [28FE]

———transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (S. 630), S3454 [22AP]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, S10939, S10942, S10943, S10944, S10946 [22OC], S11170 [23OC], S11277, S11282 [28OC], S11313 [29OC]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2494 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2494 [19MR]

Potomac River: efforts to reduce pollution in West Virginia, S5392 [9JN], S7991 [24JY]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (S.J. Res. 15), S1109 [6FE], S3247-S3249 [16AP]

Roads and highways: Appalachian Development Highway System funding, S11277, S11278 [28OC]

Russia: restrictions on religious organizations, S7537 [16JY]

Senate: appreciation for tributes, S16 [7JA]

———authorize acceptance of pro bono legal services by Members who challenge the validity of certain Federal statutes, S2634 [20MR]

———criticism of Members for reversing their position on certain issues, S1939 [5MR]

———goals of the 105th Congress, S18 [7JA]

———historical perspective on procedures and position of President pro tempore, S7 [7JA]

———legislative program, S18 [7JA], S1079 [6FE], S5945 [18JN], S11169 [23OC]

———unanimous-consent agreements relative to day-to-day activities, S9, S10 [7JA]

Shepherd College: anniversary, S1794 [28FE]

Simon, Robert M.: privilege of the floor, S9187 [11SE]

Slater, Rodney E.: nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, S1074 [6FE]

Supreme Court: decision on line-item veto, S6437 [26JN]

Taxation: rates, S8443 [31JY]

———treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages, S6442, S6444, S6445, S6446 [26JN]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for professional sports facilities (S. 122), S994 [5FE]

Tenet, George J.: nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S8087 [24JY]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (S. 646), S3937 [5MY]

Tobacco products: retirement of ``Joe Camel'' as Camel cigarette mascot, S7404 [14JY]

Transportation: ensure that transportation-related tax revenues are used solely for such programs, S4949 [22MY]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10623, S10624 [8OC], S10766, S10767, S10772, S10773, S10774, S10775 [9OC], S10939, S10942, S10943, S10944, S10946 [22OC], S11170, S11171 [23OC], S11277, S11278, S11282 [28OC], S11313 [29OC], S11533 [31OC]

———funding for highway improvements, S5336, S5337 [5JN]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S5623, S5624, S5625 [12JN], S6056, S6084 [23JN], S8116, S8130, S8131, S8132, S8133, S8138 [25JY]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), star print, S5945 [18JN]

———congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1966 [5MR]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4469, S4471, S4472, S4473, S4475 [14MY]

Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, S7253 [11JY]

West Virginia: statehood anniversary, S6038 [20JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E89 [9JA], E474 [13MR]

University of Michigan: Distinguished Legislator of the Year Award recipient, E2291 [9NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines (S. Res. 21), S617-S619 [22JA]

Tribute, S19, S21 [7JA], S617, S628 [22JA], S3982 [6MY], S4276 [9MY], S6438 [26JN], S6723 [27JN], S11171 [23OC]

Tribute (S. Res. 7), S14-S16 [7JA]

West Virginia: production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook (S. Res. 107), S7129 [9JY]

Reports

Caspian Sea Region Energy Development: Dept. of State, S4208 [8MY]

Songs

``Rock Me to Sleep'', S4274 [9MY]

Statements

Tribute to Sam Nunn: by, Congressional Record (1996), S1477-S1479 [24FE]

Surveys

Citizen Knowledge of U.S. Constitution: National Constitution Center, S9485 [17SE]

Tables

Deficient bridges in U.S., S10941 [22OC]

Federal highway pavement miles in poor to fair condition, S10941 [22OC]

Highway Trust Fund allocations to States, 1999-2003, S10767 [9OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: Byrd/Gramm amendment on gas tax honesty program, S10942 [22OC]

Total additional contract authority relative to use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, 1999-2003, S11316 [29OC]

Testimonies

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Representative Dingell, S6057 [23JN]

———by, S6056 [23JN]

Texts of

S. 182, Appalachian Development Highway System Completion Act, S641 [22JA]

S. 1319, Line Item Veto Act repeal, S11187 [24OC]

S. Res. 7, tribute, S14, S101 [7JA]

S. Res. 21, Senate Legal Counsel representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines, S619, S653 [22JA]

S. Res. 107, production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook, S7119, S7129 [9JY]

S.J. Res. 15, constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer, S1111 [6FE]

Tributes

Beatty, Charles, S6058 [23JN]

Campbell, John G., S7296 [11JY]

Chafee, Senator, S11170 [23OC]

Cleland, Senator, S2511 [19MR]

Daschle, Senator, S11850 [6NO]

Mariott, Ruth, S5103 [23MY]

Moynihan, Senator, S2341 [17MR]

Rockefeller, Senator, S5901 [18JN]

Thurmond, Senator, S4849 [21MY]

Womack, Don C., S11340 [29OC]

BYRDSONG, SHANNON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E359 [3MR]

BYRON, BEVERLY B. (a former Representative from Maryland)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H3075 [21MY]

BYRON, MICHAEL J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Lieutenant General in the Marine Corps: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

BYRON CENTER, MI

Remarks in Senate

National Right to Life Committee, Inc.: tribute to Michigan affiliates, S10714 [8OC]

CABANISS, DALE

Reports filed

Nomination to Federal Labor Relations Board: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

CABLE NEWS NETWORK (CNN)

Articles and editorials

This Is CNN?, S10309 [3OC]

Letters

CNN coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings: Senator Craig, S8087 [24JY]

Opinion polls

1996 final college football rankings, S2734 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): coverage of campaign finance hearings, S8087 [24JY]

CABRINI COLLEGE

Remarks in House

John Templeton Foundation: Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1835 [24SE]

CACCIAPAGLIA, FRANK AND KITTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1102 [4JN]

CACCIOPPI, CHARMAINE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5710 [16JN]

CADENA, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1277 [20JN]

CADENA, JONATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1277 [20JN]

CADER, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E956 [19MY]

CADIGAN, JAMES L.

Bills and resolutions

Medal of Honor: award (see H.R. 2494), H7600 [18SE]

CAEN, HERB

Articles and editorials

Herb Caen, Newspaper Writer, Dies at 80, E213 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H413 [11FE], E139 [4FE], E213 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1115 [6FE]

CAFFERTY, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E862 [7MY]

CAFFEY, H. ROUSE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S687 [23JA]

CAGNEY, JAMES

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 206), H145 [9JA]

CAHILL, THOMAS

Remarks in House

St. Patrick's Day: observance, H1004 [13MR]

CAI, LONG

Remarks in House

Westinghouse Foundation: tribute to Science Talent Search award recipient, E269 [13FE]

CAIN, BECKY

Statements

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices, H1379 [9AP]

CAIN, JESSICA LEE

Remarks in House

Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: support and join, H6721 [3SE]

CAINE, CHRISTOPHER G.

Letters

Advanced Technology Program, H7812 [24SE]

CALDERA, LOUIS

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Managing Director: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

CALDWELL, CRYSTAL D.

Remarks in House

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipient, E165 [5FE]

CALDWELL, GARY

Remarks in House

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipient, E759 [28AP]

CALHOUN, RAY

Remarks in House

Hoosick, NY: observance of Ray Calhoun Day, E9 [7JA]

Tribute, E9 [7JA]

CALHOUN COUNTY, IL

Bills and resolutions

FEMA: transfer certain parcels of land in Illinois (see H.R. 2394), H6797 [3SE]

CALI FAMILY

Remarks in House

Center for Italian and Italian-American Culture: honorees, E2019 [21OC]

CALIFORNIA

Addresses

In Our Hearts: Representative Capps, E1033 [22MY]

International Freshwater Symposium: Representative George Miller, E2051 [22OC]

Tribute to Ward Connerly: David Rogers, E272 [13FE]

———Janice Camerena, E271 [13FE]

———Lou Ann Mullen, E273 [13FE]

———Stanley Dea, E272 [13FE]

———Valery Pech, E272 [13FE]

United Religions Initiatives: William Swing, E2175 [4NO]

Advertisements

Negative campaign advertisements: Citizens for Reform (organization), S10129 [29SE]

Amendments

Conservation of natural resources: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4914, H4915 [8JY], H4936, H4939, H4944 [9JY]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8245 [30SE]

Articles and editorials

Bipartisan Support Not Enough for Judicial Nominee, S11710 [5NO]

Celebration of Mission San Juan Bautista's 200th Year, E1315 [24JN]

Ennis Cosby Knew Worth of a Helping Hand, E159 [5FE]

Face the Failure of Racial Preferences, E1221 [17JN]

Fred Farr Was a Great Man and Worthy Representative, E1198 [12JN]

Helene S. Smith, Ph.D.—A Memorial, S11568 [31OC]

How California Betrayed Its Schools—Starved Them of Cash, Then Fed Them Fads, H610 [25FE]

INS Halts Investigation at California Organization, E63 [7JA]

Mission Celebrates 200th Year, E1315 [24JN]

New Gasoline Formula Is Fueling Air-Pollution Decline—It Dramatically Cuts Smoggy Day Numbers, E196 [10FE]

New Political Correctness, S4428 [14MY]

San Juan To Celebrate Mission's 200th Birthday, E1315 [24JN]

Threescore Years—Hired Milpitas High-Tech Firm Finds Its Older Workers To Be Loyal and Dependable, E1097 [3JN]

Tribute to Al Totter, E1060 [23MY]

Ward Connerly's Cause, E360 [3MR]

Who Abandoned Dornan? Republican Voters, H9470 [23OC]

Youth's Visas in Doubt After Mother's Death, S9786 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions

Advisory Council on California Indian Policy: extension (see H.R. 3069), H10954 [13NO]

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel (see H.R. 700), H522 [12FE]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (see H. Res. 286), H9729 [29OC]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H452 [11FE]

Castle AFB, CA: provide for the operation of a combined post exchange and commissary store (see H.R. 50), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 276, 287, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 315), H9464 [23OC], H9638 [29OC], H9771, H9773, H9774, H9775, H9776, H9777, H9778, H9779 [30OC], H10420 [8NO]

Conservation of natural resources: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see S. 1028; H.R. 858), S7710 [17JY], H699 [27FE]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (see H. Res. 180), H4912 [8JY]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 431), S2206 [12MR]

———extend certain temporary district court judgeships (see S. 1113), S8532 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (see H. Res. 233), H7600 [18SE]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see S. 893; H.R. 111), S5596 [12JN], H142 [9JA]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (see H.R. 1155), H1258 [20MR]

Floods: authorize further appropriations for the stabilization and repair of damages to the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge in California (see H.R. 936), H766 [5MR]

Gonzales, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 234), H7600 [18SE]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (see H. Res. 244), H7911 [25SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (see H. Res. 253), H8160 [29SE]

Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest: designate (see H.R. 2680), H8928 [21OC]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Miramar, CA: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopter aircraft to Naval Air Station (see S. 824; H.R. 1808), S5253 [3JN], H3567 [5JN]

National Park Service: honor agreements relative to acquisition of Santa Rosa Island, CA (see H.R. 1696), H3169 [21MY]

Native Americans: restrict certain gaming and land use on United Auburn Indian Community lands (see H.R. 1805), H3567 [5JN]

———transfer of public lands to certain California Indian tribes (see H.R. 2742), H9558 [24OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: moratorium on gas and oil development (see H.R. 133), H143 [9JA]

Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency: implement basin management plan to eliminate groundwater overdraft and seawater intrusion (see H.R. 870), H700 [27FE]

Public lands: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (see H.R. 79), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———prohibit the designation of the Mt. Shasta area as a national historic site, district, or monument (see H.R. 193), H145 [9JA]

Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 262), H147 [9JA]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (see H.R. 1103), H1111 [18MR]

San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 134), H143 [9JA]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (see H.R. 882), H700 [27FE]

San Joaquin County, CA: land conveyance to Tracy, CA (see H.R. 2508), H7600 [18SE]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (see S. 333; H.R. 215), S1382 [13FE], H146 [9JA]

Santa Cruz Island, CA: allow certain individuals use and occupancy of certain property (see H.R. 2689), H8928 [21OC]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H4834 [26JN]

Simi Valley, CA: prohibit Federal assistance for earthquake-related repairs of Bottle Village (see H.R. 175), H144 [9JA]

Six Rivers National Forest: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (see S. 894), S5596 [12JN]

Stanislaus County, CA: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 112), H142 [9JA]

Tahoe National Forest: land sale to Placer County, CA (see H.R. 1439), H1890 [24AP]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (see S. 895; H.R. 63), S5596 [12JN], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (see S. 500; H.R. 528), S2646 [20MR], H283 [4FE]

Biographies

Picetti, Albert L., E1581 [1AU]

Essays

Making Democracy Work: Yi-Hui Lee, E926 [14MY]

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank: Pete Wilson, Governor of California, H3091 [21MY]

Division of the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits: Don Bivens, State Bar of Arizona, S8060 [24JY]

———Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana, S8048 [24JY]

———Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S8059 [24JY]

———Procter Hug, Jr., Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, S8060 [24JY]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), S8059 [24JY]

———Thomas G. Stolpman, State Bar of California, S8060 [24JY]

Federal acquisition of Headwaters Forest: Representative Riggs, H3015 [20MY]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona and Daniel E. Lungren, Attorney General of California, E428 [11MR]

Hispanic American national policy priorities: Familias Latinas en los Estados Unidos (organization), H7283 [16SE]

Hoopa Valley Tribe land conveyance: Joseph R. Membrino, H3236 [3JN]

Medicare payments and charges for outpatient services, E618, E619 [9AP]

Nomination of Bill L. Lee to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Susan Au Allen, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, S11621 [4NO]

———Ward Connerly, American Civil Rights Coalition, S11621 [4NO]

———several Representatives, S11621 [4NO]

———several Senators, S11894 [6NO]

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge: H. Walter Croskey, S4422 [14MY]

———Michael R. Capizzi, S4422 [14MY]

———Nancy Duff Campbell and Marcia D. Greenberger, National Women's Law Center, S4427 [14MY]

———Pamela Rymer, S4423 [14MY]

———Representative Rogan, S4423 [14MY]

———Richard J. Riordan, Mayor of Los Angeles, S4422 [14MY]

———Roger W. Boren, S4423 [14MY]

———several legal organizations, S8505 [31JY]

———Sheldon H. Sloan, S4423 [14MY]

———Sherman Block, S4423 [14MY]

———Stephen S. Trott, S4423 [14MY]

———Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, S4419 [14MY]

Salton Sea region, CA, environmental restoration: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11220 [27OC]

———Senator Feinstein, S11220, S11221 [27OC]

Voter Eligibility Verification Act: Bill Jones, California Sec. of State, H1855 [24AP]

Ward Valley, CA, low-level radioactive waste disposal facility: Shirley Ann Jackson, NRC, S10908 [21OC]

Lists

California State University at Hayward Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

Disaster assistance to California in S. 672, emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4157 [8MY]

Extraneous items added to emergency supplemental appropriations legislation, S5470 [10JN]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) subpoena timeline, H8254 [30SE]

Memorandums

Nomination of Bill L. Lee To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S11621 [4NO]

Motions

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9639 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9772 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7573 [18SE]

Poems

``Tribute to Iylene Weiss,'' Ruth Galanter, E1191 [11JN]

Projections

Welfare Reform Impact, E1168 [10JN]

Proposals

Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9805, H9806, H9807, H9808, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC]

Limit admission of Robert K. Dornan to House floor and rooms, H7452 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Acosta, Jose J.: American Legion Officer of the Year award recipient, E883 [8MY]

Advisory Council on California Indian Policy: extension (H.R. 3069), E2387 [13NO]

Agriculture: export programs, E783 [29AP]

———exports, E2018 [21OC]

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel (H.R. 700), H6968, H6969 [8SE]

Aichi Kenjin Kai (organization): anniversary, E14 [7JA]

Air Force: tribute to Air National Guard 146th Airlift Wing, E1802 [18SE]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (H.R. 630), E196 [10FE]

Anderson, Joseph, Jr.: Kern County, CA, African-American Network Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E2313 [10NO]

Andert, Richard: Los Angeles, CA, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E881 [8MY]

Arcadia, CA: tribute to Arcadia High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP], E835 [5MY]

Auger, David J.: Valley Cultural Center Golden Horn Award recipient, E2034 [21OC]

Baker, Mary: Valley Community Legal Foundation award recipient, E913 [14MY]

Balotian, Varoujan: Armenian General Athletic Union Homenetmen Member of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Banks, Kenneth C., Jr.: San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Fernando award nominee, E2227 [8NO]

Barcelona Hills Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1227 [17JN]

Belcher, Bill and Dale: Golden Condor Award recipients, E2282 [9NO]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Center for Independent Living, E2114 [29OC]

Bilingual Foundation of the Arts: tribute, E999 [21MY]

Boy Scouts: court case relative to admission of girls, H3479 [5JN]

Brosnan, Pierce: Global Green USA (organization) Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Brower, David: Global Green USA (organization) Individual Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Brown, David: Las Virgenes Homeowners Association Citizen of the Year award recipient, E753 [24AP], E804 [30AP]

Bundy, Mildred: Optimist Club Camacho-McCartney Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

Burton, Lynda: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E432 [11MR]

California: tribute to El Camino Real High School Academic Decathlon Team, E727 [23AP]

California Coastal Ranges Biosphere Reserve: designation status, H8556-H8560 [7OC], H8637 [8OC]

California Lutheran University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1864 [25SE]

California Maritime Academy: anniversary of enrollment of women, E1764 [16SE]

California State School for the Arts: Governors' Arts Scholars Medallion award recipient, E1027 [22MY]

California State University at Hayward: tribute to Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (H.R. 1576), E889 [8MY]

Camp Pendleton, CA: Dept. of Defense Environmental Security Award recipient, E744 [24AP]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9617-H9627 [29OC]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (H.R. 681), H8850, H8851 [21OC]

Casa Familiar (organization): anniversary, E1619 [1AU]

Casanova, Richard R.: Los Angeles, CA, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E888 [8MY]

Castro Valley, CA: tribute to William S. (Billy) Graham Foundation, Inc., E949 [16MY]

Central Valley Project Improvement Act: use of tiered pricing relative to water conservation, E1860 [25SE]

Chau, Annie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E690 [17AP]

Chen, Eugenia: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E434 [11MR]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: observance, E497 [18MR]

Chipponeri, James: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Man of the Year award recipient, E885 [8MY]

Chula Vista, CA: tribute to Clear View Charter School, E1028 [22MY]

Citrus Heights, CA: tribute, E1325 [25JN]

City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA: tribute, E2372 [13NO]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H1344 [9AP], E1221 [17JN], E1269 [19JN], E1726 [10SE]

———speeches given relative to Ward Connerly and the California Civil Rights Initiative, E271 [13FE]

Clovis, CA: tribute to Fancher Creek Elementary School for receipt of California Distinguished School award, E1292 [23JN]

Coastal Berry (business): position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

College of San Mateo: anniversary, E74 [9JA]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5787-H5792 [25JY], H5874-H5879 [28JY], H5996-H6003 [29JY], H6301 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6684 [31JY], H6923 [5SE], H7735, H7737, H7738, H7739 [24SE], H7835, H7836, H7838 [25SE], H8166, H8167, H8168, H8169 [30SE], H8302, H8310 [2OC], H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], H9805, H9806, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC], H10109, H10110, H10111, H10115-H10119 [6NO], E62 [7JA], E2137 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9464-H9473, H9487-H9491 [23OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9638 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9581 [28OC], H9771 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Conservation of natural resources: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4928-H4945 [9JY], H5170 [11JY], E1427 [15JY]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (H. Res. 180), H4924-H4928 [9JY]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), corrections in engrossment, H4945 [9JY]

Cook-Kallio, Cheryl: James Madison Fellowship award recipient, E1075 [3JN]

Corona del Mar, CA: tribute to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School students on `Recipe for America' statements, E789 [30AP]

Cuesta College: tribute to volunteers, E1304 [24JN]

Daly City, CA: California Highway Patrol and California State Automobile Association 10851 Award recipients, E529 [20MR]

Davis, Royce E.: Woodland Hills, CA, Paramedic of the Year award recipient, E880 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: environmental cleanup of Presidio facilities, H9585, H9586 [28OC]

Diaz, Derek D.: Citizens' Choice Award recipient, E2036 [21OC]

Dollar, Jackie O'Connor: Head Start-Johnson & Johnson Excellence in Management Award recipient, E1387 [10JY]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms, H7372, H7452 [17SE]

———limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7532, H7533, H7534, H7535, H7573-H7578, H7580, H7593 [18SE]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), H1580, H1581 [16AP]

Dozoretz, Leo: United Jewish Fund David Ben Gurion Award recipient, E884 [8MY]

Eatchel, Jef: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Leadership Award recipient, E681 [16AP]

Ecology and environment: repair of levee relative to environmental protection, H2862 [16MY]

El Camino Real High School: tribute to Academic Decathlon Team, E727 [23AP]

El Centro de Amistad (organization): tribute, E927 [14MY]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (H.R. 1155), E553 [21MR]

Eram, Shimon: Lawrence J. Weinberg Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1031 [22MY]

Ericsson, Ken: Valley Community Legal Foundation award recipient, E904 [13MY]

Eureka, CA: use of pepper spray by police to remove protesters from Representative Riggs' district office, H9840 [31OC]

Faith and Love Ministries: tribute, E1106 [4JN]

Faux, Dick: Milpitas, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1278 [20JN]

Florida: treatment of wine from other States, H5501 [22JY]

Fox Hills Industries, Inc.: anniversary, E1578 [1AU]

Frank, Jessica: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E429 [11MR]

Freed, Lillian H.: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E437 [11MR]

Fremont, CA: opening of Pickering Place housing development, E1228 [17JN]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of First Armenian Presbyterian Church, E1476 [22JY]

Fresno (CA) Bee: Newspaper Publishers Association General Excellence Award recipient, E1791 [18SE]

Galt, CA: low-income housing funding, H5723-H5725 [24JY]

Gates, Brad: Boy Scouts William H. Spurgeon III Award recipient, E2001 [9OC]

George L. White Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1227 [17JN]

Gilbert, Joanne R.: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E438 [11MR]

Gonzales, CA: anniversary (H. Res. 234), E1798 [18SE]

Gonzalez, Javier: California Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1910 [2OC]

Guevarra, Francisca de Castro: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E426 [11MR]

Guthrie, Debbi Huffman: Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, CA, Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E939 [15MY]

Handian, Mano: Armenian General Athletic Union Scout of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Haskvitz, Alan P.: National Teacher's Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [27JN]

Headwaters Forest: Federal acquisition of lands, H3015 [20MY], H5117, H5118 [10JY], H9532, H9533, H9534 [24OC]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H7869, H7870 [25SE], H8253-H8262 [30SE], H8640 [8OC], E1936 [6OC]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8244-H8253 [30SE]

Hernandez, Andrew A.: California Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1093 [3JN]

Herring, Gemilia H.: African-American Network (organization) Historical Award recipient, E2307 [10NO]

Highland, CA: anniversary, E1631 [3SE]

———tribute, E1537 [28JY]

Hispanic Americans: alleged intimidation at voter polls, H10115, H10117 [6NO]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H7283 [16SE]

Human Investment Project, Inc.: tribute, E930 [14MY]

Humboldt County, CA: anniversary of Eureka Rescue Mission and Family Shelter, E1832 [24SE]

Industry, CA: anniversary, E1292 [23JN]

International Whaling Commission: effect of renewal of commercial whaling rights for certain tribes relative to whale watching industry, H3081, H3152 [21MY]

Ironworkers Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

Jordan, Charlotte Austin: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1996 [9OC]

Kataroyan, Tamar: Armenian General Athletic Union Athlete of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

KFTV-TV (Fresno, CA): anniversary, E1696 [9SE]

KVCR-TV (San Bernardino, CA): tribute, E1901 [2OC]

La Puente, CA: anniversary of the Delhaven Community Center, E1142 [5JN]

La Sierra University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1843 [24SE]

Lake Arrowhead, CA: tribute to Lake Arrowhead Elementary School on receiving the California Distinguished School Award, E1636 [3SE]

Lake Tahoe: preservation, H3928 [19JN], H5831 [28JY]

Latina History Day: observance, E498 [18MR]

Loleta, CA: anniversary, E1388 [10JY]

Loma Linda, CA: anniversary of Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center, E1821 [23SE]

Long Beach, CA: tribute to Carmelitos public housing development for receipt of Ford Foundation Innovations in American Government Award, E1017 [22MY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Knox Presbyterian Church, E252 [13FE]

———groundbreaking of St. James Presbyterian Church, E1878 [26SE]

———tribute to Jewish Labor Committee award recipients, E1130 [5JN]

———tribute to Wilfandel Club, E126 [4FE]

Los Angeles County, CA: flood control projects funding, E1525 [25JY]

Los Angeles County 4-H Club: Dept. of Agriculture Honor Award recipient, E1234 [17JN]

MacLaughlin, William: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Madera, CA; tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School soil research project, E1272 [19JN]

Mead Valley, CA: dedication of Manuel Real Elementary School, E2003 [9OC]

Medina, Maryann: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E428 [11MR]

Memorial Day: observance, E1033 [22MY]

Meyer, Michael L.: Construction Industries Alliance City of Hope Spirit of Life Award recipient, E1847 [24SE]

Miller, Bonnie: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E425 [11MR]

Mills College: alleged violation of maintenance worker union contract, H5927 [29JY]

Miramar Naval Air Station: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopters, H5972-H5974 [29JY]

Mission Viejo, CA: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1632 [3SE]

Mitsubishi of America, Inc.: closing of television manufacturing plant in California, H250 [4FE]

Monterey County, CA: anniversary of Monterey-Salinas Transit System, E1912 [2OC]

Monterey County (CA) Herald: treatment of employees, E2218 [7NO]

Morro Bay, CA: tribute to Morro Bay Harbor Festival, E1601 [1AU]

Motorcycle Awareness Month: observance, E899 [13MY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Community Service Award recipient, E675 [16AP]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8981-H8990 [22OC], H9782, H9783 [30OC], E1924 [2OC], E2015 [21OC], E2103, E2106, E2108, E2110 [28OC], E2162 [31OC]

National City, CA: tribute to Retired Senior Volunteer Program, E1203 [12JN]

National Farmers' Market Month: observance, E1665 [4SE]

National Geographic Society: Global Green USA (organization) International Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

National Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1705 [9SE]

National History Day: tribute to ``Triumph & Tragedy in History'' essay participants, E1226 [17JN]

National Tourism Week: observance, H2260 [7MY]

National Tourist Appreciation Day: observance, H2260 [7MY]

Native Daughters of the Golden West (organization): observance of California statehood anniversary, E1687 [8SE]

Needles, CA: tribute to Needles High School boys' baseball team, E1348 [27JN]

———tribute to Needles High School girls' softball team, E1348 [27JN]

Nelson, Sue: Windsor, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1507 [24JY]

Nobles, Carolyn: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E430 [11MR]

Nu-Way Youth and Social Services (organization): tribute, E1597 [1AU]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of CitiCentre Dance Theatre, E2049 [22OC]

Orange County, CA: IRS investigation of Fountain Valley Girls' Softball League, E979 [20MY]

———tribute to American Cancer Society `Relay for Life', E1155 [10JN]

———tribute to Head Start Program, H8446 [7OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: moratorium on gas and oil development (H.R. 133), E25 [7JA]

Pacifica, CA: anniversary, E2211 [7NO]

Pacoima, CA: tribute to El Cariso Hot Shots (firefighters), E483 [17MR]

Palos Verdes, CA: tribute to Peninsula High School Academic Decathlon team, E552 [21MR]

Paramount, CA: tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E1013 [22MY]

———tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E722 [23AP]

Parravano, Pietro: Highliner of the Year Award recipient, E2283 [9NO]

Pasadena (CA) Citizen: anniversary, E2056 [23OC]

Pepperdine University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1862 [25SE]

Petrossian, Alice: Armenian Professional Society Professional of the Year award recipient, E2293 [9NO]

Philip J. Reilly School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1227 [17JN]

Pico Rivera, CA: anniversary of Lions Club, E2007 [9OC]

———tribute to North Park Middle School Marching Band, E233 [12FE]

Project INFO Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2002 [9OC]

Public lands: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (H.R. 79), H3235-H3238 [3JN]

Quick, Houston: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Quinn, James: Global Green USA (organization) Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Rosenberg, Irwin: Nelle Reagan Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E2003 [9OC]

Rowland, CA: anniversary of Rowland Adult School, E1164 [10JN]

Rufener, Doris and Ken: Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation Civitas Award recipients, E1663 [4SE], E1696 [9SE]

Sacramento, CA: flood control projects funding, H5755 [24JY]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (H.R. 1103), E498 [18MR]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of St. Bernardine Church, E1179 [11JN]

San Bernardino County, CA: tribute to citizens on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E747 [24AP], E914 [14MY]

San Bruno, CA: tribute to recycling program, E1164 [10JN]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of Mission San Juan Bautista, E1314 [24JN]

———anniversary of San Diego Hospice, E270 [13FE]

———tribute to Postal Service employees, E1320 [25JN]

San Francisco, CA: groundbreaking ceremony of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit extension to the San Francisco International Airport, E2225 [8NO]

———tribute to San Francisco Unified School District, E860 [7MY]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (H.R. 882), E341 [27FE]

San Gabriel, CA: anniversary of Webb School of California, E1968 [8OC]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (H.R. 215), E29 [7JA]

———research, development, and commercialization of bioscience technology industry, E2194 [7NO]

San Pedro/Narbonne Community Adult School: tribute to graduates, E1282 [20JN]

Sanchez, Representative: seating relative to election contest, H7 [7JA]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Santa Barbara Mental Health Association, E1015 [22MY]

Santa Clarita, CA: anniversary, E2185 [7NO]

———anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 2, E694 [17AP]

Santa Maria, CA: tribute to delegation visiting Washington, DC, E2083 [24OC]

Service Employees International Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

Shafter, CA: tribute to Shafter Cotton Research Center, E1806 [18SE]

Simi Valley, CA: tribute, E1196 [12JN]

Simon, Diane Meyer: Global Green USA (organization) Founder's Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Sinipata, Luisa: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E809 [1MY]

Smith, Philip (Flip): San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce's Fernando Award recipient, E2238 [8NO]

Solano County, CA: tribute to Seniors Community Celebration, E1806 [18SE]

Sons of the Revolution (organization): anniversary of California chapter, E969 [19MY]

Southern Pacific Transportation Co.: validate certain conveyances made in Tulare, CA (H.R. 960), H4854, H4857 [8JY]

Spears, Sherman: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1947 [7OC]

Tahoe National Forest: land sale to Placer County, CA (H.R. 1439), H3234 [3JN]

Tam, Bonnie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E815 [1MY]

Taylor, Margaret: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E438 [11MR]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (H.R. 63), H830, H831 [11MR], E441 [12MR]

Triplett, Josephine: Kern County, CA, African-American Network Frederick Douglas Leadership Award recipient, E2310 [10NO]

Trona, CA: anniversary of Trona Foursquare Church, E1634 [3SE]

Tulare County, CA: anniversary of Rankin Airfield, E992 [21MY]

———anniversary of Sequoia Airfield, E992 [21MY]

———tribute to Visalia Rescue Mission, E1695 [9SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: division of Pacific regional office, H9529, H9530 [24OC]

Underhill, Rebecca: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

United Nurses Association of California: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Organizing Award recipient, E677 [16AP]

University of California at Santa Barbara: tribute to Ninian Smart Day, E844 [6MY]

Ventura County, CA: observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Week, E655 [15AP]

———tribute, E1196 [12JN]

———tribute to Devil Pups Program, E617 [9AP]

Waite, Denton: Los Angeles, CA, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E1039 [22MY]

Ward, Jack: San Diego, CA, Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1738 [11SE]

Warschaw, Carmen: Cedars Sinai Medical Center Heart of Gold Honoree award recipient, E2047 [22OC]

West Valley Soccer League: tribute, E1859 [25SE]

Whittier, CA: anniversary of Whittier Host Lions Club, E997 [21MY]

Wilkerson, Ruth H.: African-American Network (organization) Historical Award recipient, E2307 [10NO]

Wilson, Ken: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Wong, Jason: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E689 [17AP]

Yi-Hui Lee: Santa Barbara League of Women Voters scholarship award recipient, E926 [14MY]

Yolo County, CA: tribute to CommuniCare Health Centers (organization), E857 [7MY]

Yorba Linda, CA: Linda Vista Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1031 [22MY]

York, Terry: San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Fernando award nominee, E2224 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

American Automobile Association: tribute to Lifesaving Medal recipients, S5248 [3JN]

Armed Forces: maintain certain Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units at current force structure level, S6886 [7JY]

Breyer, Charles R.: confirmation as district judge, S12643 [13NO]

California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: U.S. participation, S4992 [22MY]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, S6972 [8JY]

Conservation of natural resources: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (S. 1028), S7711-S7714 [17JY]

Corps of Engineers: repair and restoration work on San Joaquin River, S4095 [7MY]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8041-S8061 [24JY]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 431), S2210 [12MR]

———extend certain temporary district court judgeships (S. 1113), S8575 [31JY]

———reversal rate of the ninth judicial circuit, S2217 [12MR]

Damrell, Frank C., Jr.: confirmation as district judge, S12643 [13NO]

Dept. of the Interior: transfer of Ward Valley, CA, low-level radioactive waste disposal facility, S10907-S10909 [21OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding for VA hospitals and clinics in Northern California, S10747 [9OC]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), S9806 [23SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (S. 893), S5608 [12JN]

Floods: disaster assistance to California, S4156 [8MY], S5314 [5JN]

Forests: public land exchange relative to Headwaters Forest project, S9367-S9368 [16SE], S9606 [18SE], S11253, S11262, S11264, S11273 [28OC]

Fort Irwin, CA: Army Task Force XXI warfighting experiment, S3114-S3116 [14AP]

Gwin, James S.: nomination to be district judge, S11709, S11716 [5NO]

Hendrix, Jason: American Police Hall of Fame Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S4617 [15MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S9407-S9409 [16SE]

Jenkins, Martin J.: confirmation as district judge, S12629 [13NO]

Lake Tahoe: preservation, S8207 [29JY]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights-S11621 [4NO]

Miller, Jeffrey T.: nomination to be district judge, S5069 [23MY]

Mission Viejo, CA: tribute to Little League baseball team, S8834 [4SE]

Morrow, Margaret: nomination to be district judge, S4418-S4428 [14MY], S8504 [31JY], S8820 [4SE], S9959 [25SE], S11709, S11710 [5NO], S12569 [13NO]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S10816 [9OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S5653-S5655 [16JN]

Public lands: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (H.R. 79), S11703 [4NO]

Public welfare programs: reform, S846-S848 [30JA]

———reform relative to localities with high unemployment rates, S846-S848 [30JA]

Salton Sea: environmental restoration for region, S9622 [18SE], S11218-S11221 [27OC]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (S. 333), S1402 [13FE]

Six Rivers National Forest: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (S. 894), S5608 [12JN]

States: issuance of warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9844, S9845 [24SE]

Transportation: bus programs funding, S8311, S8312 [30JY]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (H.R. 63), S9435 [16SE]

———designate reservoir (S. 895), S5608 [12JN]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (S. 500), S2672 [20MR]

Reports

Bioscience in San Mateo County—An Industry Study: Bay Area Bioscience Center and San Mateo County Economic Development Association, E2194 [7NO]

Reports filed

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 681), S11862 [6NO]

Conduct Pilot Projects in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests in California To Demonstrate Resource Management Activity Effectiveness: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 858) (H. Rept. 105-136), H3923 [18JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 244, Filing of Criminal Charges by U.S. Attorney in California Against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional Relative to Contested Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 105-280), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 858, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 105-173), H4912 [8JY]

Conveyance of California Land to Hoopa Valley Tribe: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 79) (H. Rept. 105-110), H3272 [3JN]

Conveyance of Certain Dos Palos, CA, Lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 111) (H. Rept. 105-34), H1257 [20MR]

Distribution of Certain Revenues From the Mineral Springs Parcel to Certain Members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 700) (H. Rept. 105-241), H6797 [3SE]

Hoopa Valley Reservation South Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 79) (S. Rept. 105-117), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Carlos R. Moreno To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Olivenhain Water Storage Project Loan Guarantees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 134) (H. Rept. 105-327), H8927 [21OC]

Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 858) (S. Rept. 105-138), S11667 [4NO]

Restrict Certain Gaming and Land Use on United Auburn Indian Community Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1805) (H. Rept. 105-301), H8437 [6OC]

Tahoe National Forest Land Sale to Placer County, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1439) (H. Rept. 105-114), H3272 [3JN]

Trinity Lake Reservoir: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 412) (H. Rept. 105-9), H812 [10MR]

Trinity Lake Reservoir Designation: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 63) (S. Rept. 105-70), S8668 [2SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Use of plutonium power source on Cassini (space probe) mission to Saturn: Monterey, CA, City Council, E2035 [21OC]

Statements

Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Into Two Circuits: Executive Office of the President, S8060 [24JY]

Recipe for America: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Corona del Mar, CA, E789-E791 [30AP]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California and the District of Columbia, H8060, H8115, H8121 [29SE]

Summaries

California Policy Seminar on Access to Maternity Care in California, E1502 [23JY]

Tables

Durations of substantive House of Representatives contested election cases, 1922-1996, H9471 [23OC]

Ninth circuit court vacancies, S9166 [11SE]

Testimonies

San Pedro Creek Wetlands Restoration and Flood Control Project: Representative Lantos, E752 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 180, consideration of H.R. 858, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act, H4924 [9JY]

H. Res. 233, limit admission of Robert K. Dornan to House floor and rooms, H7573 [18SE]

H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8253 [30SE]

H. Res. 253, consideration of H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8244 [30SE]

H. Res. 276, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9464 [23OC]

H. Res. 286, tribute to Walter H. Capps, H9617 [29OC]

H. Res. 287, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9638 [29OC]

H. Res. 290, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9581 [28OC], H9772 [30OC]

H. Res. 291, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

H. Res. 292, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

H. Res. 293, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

H. Res. 294, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

H. Res. 295, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

H. Res. 296, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

H. Res. 297, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

H. Res. 315, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H10409 [8NO]

H.R. 63, designate reservoir as Trinity Lake, H830 [11MR]

H.R. 79, conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe, H3235 [3JN]

H.R. 111, conveyance of certain lands to Dos Palos Ag Boosters, H1580 [16AP]

H.R. 681, Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA, H8850 [21OC]

H.R. 700, distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, H6969 [8SE]

H.R. 960, validate certain conveyances made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. in Tulare, CA, H4854 [8JY]

H.R. 1439, Tahoe National Forest land sale to Placer County, CA, H3234 [3JN]

S. 333, Devil's Slide Tunnel Act, S1402 [13FE]

S. 431, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, S2211 [12MR]

S. 500, Yosemite Emergency Restoration and Construction Act, S2673 [20MR]

S. 1028, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act, S7712 [17JY]

S. 1113, extend certain temporary district court judgeships, S8576 [31JY]

Tributes

Capps, Walter H., H9785-H9792 [30OC], E2138, E2146 [30OC], E2152, E2155, E2159 [31OC], E2249 [8NO]

Dellums, Representative, E509 [18MR]

CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS, INC.

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H7148 [10SE]

CALIFORNIA INDIAN LAND TRANSFER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2742), H9558 [24OC]

CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

John Templeton Foundation: Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1864 [25SE]

CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY

Remarks in House

Women: anniversary of enrollment, E1764 [16SE]

CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Letters

Partial-birth abortions, S4711, S4714 [20MY]

CALIFORNIA NARCOTICS OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Statements

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts, S2046 [10MR]

CALIFORNIA STATE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

Remarks in House

Governors' Arts Scholars Medallion: award recipient, E1027 [22MY]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT HAYWARD

Lists

Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Upward Bound Program: tribute to award recipients, E858 [7MY]

CALIFORNIA URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER

Bills and resolutions

Operations: continuation (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Operations: continuation (H.R. 1576), E889 [8MY]

CALIGUIRI, JEANNE

Remarks in House

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipient, E1673 [5SE]

CALLAGHAN, DOROTHY M.

Remarks in Senate

New Hampshire Mother of the Year: award recipient, S4684 [19MY]

CALLAHAN, DEB

Letters

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act, S11750 [5NO]

CALLAHAN, LOIS A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E964 [19MY]

CALLAHAN, SONNY (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5447 [17JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H7321 [16SE]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H6725 [3SE]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H6726 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H9039 [22OC]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H587 [13FE]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H6797 [3SE]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2680 [14MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6799 [3SE]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H2680 [14MY]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H725 [4MR]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H8833 [9OC]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———health care liability claim requirements (see H.R. 1091), H1111 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Transportation: study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H6918 [4SE]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H4836 [26JN]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H2874 [16MY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H3476 [4JN]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H244 [21JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5778 [24JY]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H9559 [24OC]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H4913 [8JY]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H7728 [23SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H2254 [6MY]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3924 [18JN]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H7008 [8SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H4647 [25JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H1706 [17AP]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H5778 [24JY]

Immigration: moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H150 [9JA]

IRS: restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H9039 [22OC]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8929 [21OC]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Medicaid: eligibility for payment for administration of pediatric vaccines (see H.R. 912), H1187 [19MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H1187 [19MR]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1261 [20MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H5297 [15JY]

National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation: establish (see H.R. 756), H629 [25FE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1795 [23AP]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H3204 [22MY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8728 [8OC]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H3070 [20MY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H10956 [13NO]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see H. Con. Res. 48), H2351 [7MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2157 [1MY]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H524 [12FE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (see H.R. 173), H949 [12MR]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H156 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 62), H1441 [10AP]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H2351 [7MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1340 [8AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H4913 [8JY]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H2254 [6MY]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1026), H1392 [9AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H8055 [26SE]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10769 [12NO]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H3203 [22MY]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1908, 1955), H3924 [18JN], H4133 [20JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 60), H804 [6MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY]

Conference reports

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159), H10602-H10629 [12NO]

Letters

Allocation of foreign aid to India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, H6808 [4SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: Michael C. McGowan, H3684 [11JN]

OPIC funding: Vice President Gore, H6369 [30JY]

U.N. reform relative to UNICEF: Carol Bellamy, UNICEF, H6347 [30JY]

Lists

U.S. firms with investment and business interests in India, H6809 [4SE]

Motions

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8538 [7OC], H8686 [8OC]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5447 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5655 [23JY]

AID: international agricultural assistance, H6402 [30JY]

———Sustainable Desert Development Program funding, H6359 [30JY]

Alabama: tribute to McGill-Toolen Pro-Life Club for participation in March for Life demonstration, E413 [6MR]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H5635 [23JY]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6746, H6747 [3SE]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, H6391 [30JY]

Centers for Disease Control: pfiesteria research funding, H7235 [11SE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4269 [24JN]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10132 [6NO]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), E387 [5MR]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file report, H6679 [31JY]

———tribute to staff of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, H6848 [4SE]

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: agricultural research project funding at Auburn University dealing with forestry and water quality, H5447 [17JY]

Dept. of State: limit appropriations, H3677 [11JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3677, H3683, H3684 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8538 [7OC], H8686, H8687, H8689 [8OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5635 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, H8749 [9OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7235 [11SE]

Drugs: international narcotics control funding, E1653 [4SE]

Ehiopia: human rights violations, H6401 [30JY]

Eximbank: funding, H6371 [30JY]

Foreign aid: African Development Fund funding, H6728, H6729 [3SE]

———international family planning programs, H6732, H6733 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H544 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H8505, H8538 [7OC], H8686, H8687, H8689 [8OC]

———prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6395 [30JY]

———procurement of certain U.S. goods by countries receiving assistance, H6730 [3SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6346, H6353, H6359, H6361, H6362, H6369, H6371, H6374, H6375, H6381, H6383, H6391, H6395, H6400, H6401, H6402 [30JY], H6678 [31JY], H6726, H6728, H6729, H6730, H6731, H6732, H6733, H6735, H6746, H6747, H6750, H6755 [3SE], H6808, H6817, H6827, H6828, H6829, H6830, H6847 [4SE], H7320, H7321 [16SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10668, H10676 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), corrections in engrossment, H6848 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8505 [7OC]

Foreign trade: requirements relative to termination of sanctions against Serbia, H6731 [3SE]

Haiti: economic reform, H6375 [30JY]

Health: Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund funding, H7320, H7321 [16SE]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H6822 [4SE]

Hunting and trapping: efforts to prevent poaching of elephants and rhinoceros, H6735 [3SE]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6808, H6817 [4SE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: third-party inspection of nuclear program, H6401 [30JY]

Mobile, AL: anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church, E1573 [31JY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3875 [18JN]

NATO: prohibit funding for expansion not authorized by law, H6750 [3SE]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H6400 [30JY], H6750 [3SE]

OPIC: funding, H6362, H6369, H6371 [30JY]

———reimbursement by Palestinian Authority for improper use of monetary authority, H6830 [4SE]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism, H6847 [4SE]

Peru: prisoner rights, H6381 [30JY]

Point of order, H6729 [3SE]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H6381 [30JY]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H6827, H6829 [4SE]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H6361 [30JY]

Weapons: demining programs funding, H6353 [30JY]

Reports filed

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-401), H10767 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-176), H5183 [14JY]

Tables

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6348-H6350 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10670-H10672 [12NO]

CALLAWAY, ROBBIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1403 [11JY]

CALLOWAY, ROBBIE

Letters

Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, S4578 [15MY]

CALUMET CITY, IL

Remarks in House

Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E2277 [9NO]

CALVERT, KEN (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H1019 [13MR]

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H9615 [28OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1338 [8AP]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H3865 [17JN]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H7730 [23SE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

Armed Forces: improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H9865 [31OC]

———maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H3924 [18JN]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H6918 [4SE]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1795 [23AP]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H2091 [30AP]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H8929 [21OC]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H10421 [8NO]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H10956 [13NO]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H1988 [29AP]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H8054 [26SE]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H6963 [5SE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H155 [9JA]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H2680 [14MY]

———waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H9800 [30OC]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H5177 [11JY]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H2680 [14MY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2785 [15MY]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H629 [25FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H3204 [22MY]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: prohibit use of Selective Service System information for recruitment purposes (see H.R. 2029), H9614 [28OC]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H4836 [26JN]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H4913 [8JY]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (see H.R. 1544), H5401 [16JY]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H5916 [28JY]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (see H.R. 1503), H3070 [20MY]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H3568 [5JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 71), H10957 [13NO]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H3569 [5JN]

———consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H10956 [13NO]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of juvenile offenses relative to ``three strikes'' life sentence for certain violent or drug-related convictions (see H.R. 2361), H6705 [31JY]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H10421 [8NO]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H2882 [19MY]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———demonstration project to provide Medicare reimbursement to certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1357), H6918 [4SE]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H10421 [8NO]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (see H.R. 2796), H10421 [8NO]

Dept. of Energy: consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2089 [30AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see H.R. 1377), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1543 [15AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H4221 [23JN]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H286 [4FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H3274 [3JN]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H8054 [26SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H2254 [6MY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H3660 [10JN]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H10421 [8NO]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1893 [24AP]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H2882 [19MY]

———provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H3660 [10JN]

Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 2357), H8055 [26SE]

———exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements individuals who volunteer their time for occupational opportunity (see H.R. 71), H2590 [13MY]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H949 [12MR]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H670 [26FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H6706 [31JY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622), H142 [9JA], H3274 [3JN]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H8727 [8OC]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H346 [5FE]

Federal employees: limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H6406 [30JY]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H589 [13FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H5916 [28JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5487 [17JY]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H768 [5MR]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H10421 [8NO]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H6707 [31JY]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H3204 [22MY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1543 [15AP]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H3274 [3JN]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 341), H150 [9JA]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H9559 [24OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Immigration: create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H10768 [12NO]

———establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 203), H3169 [21MY]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H2680 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H6798 [3SE]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H3204 [22MY]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1612 [16AP]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8929 [21OC]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

———selection process and length of term of service for the Commissioner of Internal Revenue (see H.R. 1224), H1543 [15AP]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1019 [13MR]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H6707 [31JY]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H8438 [6OC]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H5297 [15JY]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed (see H. Con. Res. 174), H10421 [8NO]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1707 [17AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8320 [2OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H5916 [28JY]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H3660 [10JN]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1706 [17AP]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 894), H3204 [22MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3797 [12JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H6798 [3SE]

———treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H3203 [22MY]

National Day of Unity: designate (see H. Res. 170), H5917 [28JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H3203 [22MY]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 709), H812 [10MR]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1707 [17AP]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H950 [12MR]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H7911 [25SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1162), H1258 [20MR]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3797 [12JN], H10768 [12NO]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H1795 [23AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H145 [9JA]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H3169 [21MY]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Refuse disposal: provide conditional exemption relative to discharges of dredged or fill materials for maintenance of certain flood control projects (see H.R. 2741), H9558 [24OC]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H9559 [24OC]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H709 [3MR]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H4087 [19JN]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9615 [28OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 922), H1262 [20MR]

Securities: create uniform standards relative to federally-regulated securities (see H.R. 1653), H3204 [22MY]

———limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7263 [11SE]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H10957 [13NO]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2590 [13MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1018 [13MR]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H3169 [21MY]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H3203 [22MY]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H1610 [16AP]

Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H4836 [26JN]

———treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H628 [25FE]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H586 [13FE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H8834 [9OC]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H1456 [14AP]

———business meal, entertainment, and certain travel expense deductions (see H.R. 628), H7911 [25SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1033), H1542 [15AP], H1612 [16AP]

———child tax credit (see H.R. 1327), H4132 [20JN]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H2255 [6MY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1440 [10AP]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 1333), H1541 [15AP]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H668 [26FE]

———exempt small unincorporated farm businesses from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3036), H10768 [12NO]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H8054 [26SE]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H590 [13FE]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H2157 [1MY]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H2679 [14MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3477 [4JN]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H3476 [4JN]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9865 [31OC]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H1542 [15AP]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H9039 [22OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1391), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1018 [13MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2258), H5777 [24JY]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 166), H6716 [1AU]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H3274 [3JN]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H3568 [5JN]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (see H. Res. 268), H10421 [8NO]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H347 [5FE]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H10957 [13NO]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1988 [29AP]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H1542 [15AP]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see H.R. 849), H768 [5MR]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1186 [19MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H6918 [4SE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H8928 [21OC]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H2785 [15MY]

Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6917 [4SE]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H5826 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for civilian research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 1277), H1438 [10AP]

EPA: authorizing appropriations for research, development, and demonstration activities (see H.R. 1276), H1438 [10AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1278), H1438 [10AP]

Ragsdale, John M.: relief (see H.R. 808), H589 [13FE]

Reclamation projects: cooperation between Federal and non-Federal entities (see H.R. 2398), H6916 [4SE]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H152 [9JA]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3925 [19JN], H7367 [17SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2096 [1MY]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6650 [31JY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4940 [9JY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

———U.S. policy, E2304 [10NO]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8957 [22OC]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2389 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7346 [16SE]

Dept. of Energy: extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363), H1946 [29AP]

Dept. of HUD: Manufactured Housing Program staffing levels, H2557 [13MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7785 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7346 [16SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5334 [16JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8803 [9OC]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8803 [9OC]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2302 [7MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5735, H5739 [24JY]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H5334 [16JY]

Guthrie, Debbi Huffman: Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, CA, Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E939 [15MY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2557 [13MY]

La Sierra University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1843 [24SE]

Mead Valley, CA: dedication of Manuel Real Elementary School, E2003 [9OC]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H8406 [6OC]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (H.R. 1532), H2097 [1MY], H4143 [23JN]

———penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), H10372 [8NO]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3875 [18JN]

NOAA: Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere Observing System Program funding, H7785 [24SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8546 [7OC]

Taxation: child tax credit, H6650 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9066 [23OC]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8546 [7OC]

Votes: position on missed, H2389 [8MY]

Tributes

Gustin, Terry D., E1636 [3SE]

Haugen, Michael P., E81 [9JA]

Hawkins-Russell, Hazel, E1718 [10SE]

Lehmann, James W., Jr., E81 [9JA]

Molendyk, Ron, E1017 [22MY]

CAMAROTA, STEVEN A.

Articles and editorials

Loophole in Immigration Law, H9652 [29OC]

CAMBODIA, STATE OF

Articles and editorials

Calling a Coup a Coup, S7193 [10JY]

U.S. To Press for Pol Pot Trial, S8380 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide (see S. Res. 124), S9886 [24SE]

Democracy: condemn violence and restore democracy (see H. Res. 195), H5664 [23JY]

Pol Pot: prosecution for crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 205), H6406 [30JY]

Terrorism: attack at political rally (see S. Res. 69; H. Res. 121), S2901 [9AP], H1706 [17AP]

Letters

Condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia: Representative Porter, H5843 [28JY]

Messages

General System of Preferences Relative to Cambodia: President Clinton, S5176 [2JN], H3219 [3JN]

Proclamations

POW/MIA Recognition Day: George V. Voinovich, Governor of Ohio, S11222 [27OC]

———Jim Geringer, Governor of Wyoming, S11221 [27OC]

Remarks in House

Democracy: condemn violence and restore democracy (H. Res. 195), H5840-H5843 [28JY], H6353 [30JY], E1516 [24JY], E1651 [4SE]

———efforts, E695 [17AP]

Foreign aid: allocation, H6389-H6392, H6400 [30JY], H6755 [3SE]

Terrorism: attack at political rally (H. Res. 121), H3103-H3105 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide (S. Res. 124), S9898 [24SE]

Democracy: condemn violence and restore democracy, S7041 [9JY], S7190-S7194, S7205 [10JY]

Foreign aid: allocation, S7575-S7577 [16JY]

POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S11221, S11222 [27OC]

Terrorism: attack at political rally (S. Res. 69), S2933 [9AP], S3300 [16AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 121, terrorist attact at political rally in Cambodia, H3103 [21MY]

H. Res. 195, condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia, H5840 [28JY], E1516 [24JY]

S. Res. 69, terrorist attack at political rally in Cambodia, S2933 [9AP], S3300 [16AP]

S. Res. 124, prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide in Cambodia, S9897 [24SE]

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Remarks in House

Education: anniversary of Say Yes to Education Program, E1489 [23JY]

CAMDEN, NJ

Remarks in Senate

Cooper Hospital: Trauma Reduction Initiative funding, S8077 [24JY]

CAMDEN (SC) CHRONICLE-INDEPENDENT

Articles and editorials

Larry Doby, S4771 [20MY]

CAMERENA, JANICE

Addresses

Tribute to Ward Connerly, E271 [13FE]

CAMP, DAVE (a Representative from Michigan)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Dow Chemical Co. Anniversary, Virginia Florey, Midland (MI) Daily News, E1022 [22MY]

Dow Honors Jennison Partnership, Kelly A. Frick, Bay City (MI) Times, E1023 [22MY]

Issues and Opinions—Our Basic Principles, Saginaw (MI) News, E108 [21JA]

Midland Is Grateful for the Giant That Stuck Around, Geri Rudolf, Midland (MI) Daily News, E1023 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H6962 [5SE]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H8265 [30SE]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H7365 [16SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2680 [14MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 7), H154 [9JA], H287 [4FE]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H286 [4FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H5487 [17JY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2351 [7MY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H1611 [16AP]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H7008 [8SE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H4136 [21JN]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1077), H2874 [16MY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H2874 [16MY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1989 [29AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H1795 [23AP]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H1018 [13MR]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H629 [25FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5826 [25JY]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H6707 [31JY]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see H.R. 240), H768 [5MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H6798 [3SE]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H804 [6MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H10768 [12NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H4914 [8JY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H5297 [15JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H10956 [13NO]

Grand Haven, MI: designate as ``Coast Guard City, USA'' (see H. Con. Res. 115), H5296 [15JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H4913 [8JY]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H244 [21JA]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H6406 [30JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see H.R. 1226), H1338 [8AP]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H3566 [5JN]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1612 [16AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1715 [21AP]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H949 [12MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H725 [4MR]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H5021 [9JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 1100), H1111 [18MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H700 [27FE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1392 [9AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H1707 [17AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H2590 [13MY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H8929 [21OC]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H6407 [30JY]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H725 [4MR]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate that a certain percent of their income tax liability be used to reduce the national debt and require spending reductions equal to the amounts so designated (see H.R. 1914), H3864 [17JN]

———allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H9865 [31OC]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H286 [4FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1391 [9AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H3865 [17JN]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H5021 [9JY]

———delay application of the substantiation requirements to reimbursement arrangements of certain loggers (see H.R. 1820), H3567 [5JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2590 [13MY]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see H.R. 1443), H2590 [13MY]

———repeal cap on outstanding tax-exempt bonds for certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 197), H2254 [6MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H890 [11MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H1988 [29AP]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———simplify the assessment and collection of excise tax on arrows (see H.R. 395), H152 [9JA]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see H.R. 2231), H8265 [30SE]

———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 1285), H4836 [26JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of draft cider (see H.R. 159), H2445 [8MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H8055 [26SE]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H10421 [8NO]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1627), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H725 [4MR]

———treatment of loans under the Rural Electrification Act (see H.R. 1441), H4132 [20JN]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1150), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H2351 [7MY]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H767 [5MR]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H1440 [10AP]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H4645 [25JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H6706 [31JY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 674), H6963 [5SE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4133 [20JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1795 [23AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H700 [27FE]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H8299 [1OC]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 866), H700 [27FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 868), H700 [27FE]

Taxation: child tax credit (see H.R. 1327), H1541 [15AP]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of effectively connected investment income of insurance companies (see H.R. 1662), H3069 [20MY]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H283 [4FE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5703 [24JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4672 [26JN], H5308 [16JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6636 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to instruct conferees, H5045 [10JY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2029 [30AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5703 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7082 [9SE]

Detroit Red Wings (hockey team): tribute, E1225 [17JN]

Dow Chemical Co.: anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

Families and domestic relations: criminal record checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents and group care staff, H2032, H2033 [30AP]

———develop outreach for informing minorities about adoption, H2031 [30AP]

———enable participation of relatives in foster care, H2030 [30AP]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), H2016, H2029, H2030, H2031, H2032, H2033 [30AP]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), Senate amendment (H. Res. 327), H10788 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), corrections in engrossment, H2035 [30AP]

Health: include organ donation forms and information in individual income tax refund payments, H7082 [9SE]

Honeybee Stingers (musical group): tribute, E1771 [17SE]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction, H5891 [28JY]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4233 [24JN]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), H1464 [15AP]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5891 [28JY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1838 [24AP]

National Write Your Congressman (organization): tribute, E1001 [21MY]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (H.R. 968), H1297 [8AP]

Saginaw, MI: tribute to HealthSource Saginaw (health care facility), E1047 [22MY]

Saginaw (MI) News: tribute, E108 [21JA]

Space policy: space station program funding, H1838 [24AP]

Taxation: child tax credit (H.R. 1327), E654 [15AP]

———definition of income levels impacted by proposed tax cuts, H5308 [16JY]

———rates, H5045 [10JY], H5308 [16JY], H6636 [31JY]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (H.R. 849), H4848 [8JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3168 [21MY]

Tributes

Cole, Allen, E1669 [5SE]

Garvie, Josh, E1652 [4SE]

Garvie, Tom, E1652 [4SE]

Kuenzli, F. Dale, E2273 [9NO]

Lieu, Travis, E1652 [4SE]

Peterson, Joseph D., E1797 [18SE]

CAMP BLANDING, FL

Remarks in House

Afro-American Memorial Museum: tribute, E449 [12MR]

CAMPAIGN FINANCE INTEGRITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1190), S9526 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1190), S9515 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1190), S9521 [17SE]

Texts of

S. 1190, provisions, S9522 [17SE]

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM COMMISSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 812), S5109 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 812), S5129 [23MY]

Texts of

S. 812, provisions, S5130 [23MY]

CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA (organization)

Addresses

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits, S10508 [8OC]

CAMPAIGN REFORM PROJECT

Addresses

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits, S10508, S10509 [8OC]

Lists

Business Adisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

CAMPAIGN SPENDING CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1057), S7950 [23JY]

Court documents

States supporting reversal of Supreme Court Buckley v. Valeo decision, S7958 [23JY]

Press releases

Reversal of Supreme Court Buckley v. Valeo Decision: several State attorneys general, S7958 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1057), S7951 [23JY]

Texts of

S. 1057, provisions, S7952-S7958 [23JY]

CAMPAIGNS IN THE SUNSHINE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1705), E1044 [22MY]

CAMPANELLI, PETER C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1388 [10JY]

CAMPBELL, ANNE

Articles and editorials

Nebraska's ``Grand Lady of Education'' Dead at 79, E2073 [24OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2073 [24OC]

CAMPBELL, ANNIE

Remarks in Senate

J.C. Penney Golden Rule award: recipient, S8618 [31JY]

CAMPBELL, BEN NIGHTHORSE (a Senator from Colorado)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7994, S8099 [24JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6372 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6762 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6890, S6933, S6944, S6951 [7JY], S7304 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9389, S9430 [16SE], S9525 [17SE], S9563, S9661 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7653, S7654, S7659, S7698, S7733, S7734, S7735 [17JY], S7764, S7765 [21JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8249, S8280 [29JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1612 [16AP]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11043, S11068 [23OC]

Analyses

Native American Programs Appropriations (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Extension (S. 1027), S7711 [17JY]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S8673 [2SE]

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE]

———S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S2732 [20MR]

Articles and editorials

Double-Crossing the Utes, Denver (CO) Post, S7475 [15JY]

IRS Audit Reveals More Tax Browsing, Stephen Barr, Washington (DC) Post, S3187 [15AP]

Seven Slain in District in 36 Hours of Violence, Brian Mooar and Avis Thomas-Lester, Washington (DC) Post, S5351 [5JN]

Utes' Generous Offer, Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News, S7475 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617), S9427 [16SE]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042), S9019 [9SE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1319 [12FE]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S2838 [8AP]

Coins: establish a recurring bi-annual Olympic commemorative coins program (see S. 282), S1102 [6FE]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S5875 [17JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S6372 [25JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 718), S4217 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S3687 [24AP]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see S. 555), S5541 [11JN]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (see S. 1354), S11545 [31OC]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S7603 [16JY]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see S. 1379), S11764 [5NO]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see S. 541), S6100 [23JN]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095), S8531 [31JY]

Health: prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148), S162 [21JA]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see S. 1036), S7710 [17JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19), S2901 [9AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 522), S3224 [15AP]

———restructure (see S. 1096), S10862 [20OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50), S8926 [8SE]

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (see S. Res. 53), S1407 [13FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10433 [6OC]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S1734 [27FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (see S. 1102), S8532 [31JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3851 [30AP]

National Guard: allow members to perform honor guard functions at veterans' funerals (see S. 324), S1382 [13FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9020 [9SE]

Native Americans: improve Indian reservation roads and related transportation services (see S. 437), S2274 [13MR]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see S. 569), S3117 [14AP]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see S. 1281), S10787 [9OC]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see S. 472), S5369 [5JN]

Rocky Mountain National Park: prohibit commercial air tours (see S. 1143), S8723 [3SE]

Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see S. 368), S2025 [6MR]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095), S8531 [31JY]

Tariff: industrial nylon fabrics (see S. 1289), S10787 [9OC]

Taxation: allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (see S. 411), S2021 [6MR]

———allow individuals to designate a portion of their tax overpayment to the U.S. Olympic Committee (see S. 281), S1102 [6FE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———business meal and entertainment expense deductions (see S. 114), S9976 [25SE]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds by Indian tribal governments (see S. 808), S5109 [23MY]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (see S. 806), S5109 [23MY]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S5541 [11JN]

———treatment of income derived by a member of an Indian tribe from natural resources (see S. 809), S5109 [23MY]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation (see S. 807), S5109 [23MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S1573 [25FE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173), S9427 [16SE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S7965 [23JY]

Urban areas: improve designation of metropolitan planning organizations (see S. 616), S4247 [8MY]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see S. 923), S5935 [18JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S11879 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arapaho National Forest: transfer the Dillon Ranger District to the White River National Forest (see S. 591), S3269 [16AP]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S4588 [15MY]

Business and industry: require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see S. 1200), S9726 [19SE]

Colorado: convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (see S. 725), S4217 [8MY]

———expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (see S. 588), S3269 [16AP]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 46), S945 [4FE]

Courts: prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (see S. 1166), S9198 [11SE]

Crime: increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (see S. 992), S6990 [8JY]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (see S. Res. 81), S3844 [30AP]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1023), S7603 [16JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see S. 837), S5341 [5JN]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S2900 [9AP]

Foreign aid: provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (see S. 457), S2415 [18MR]

Health: clinical trial on digital mammography funding (see S. 1229), S10055 [26SE]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (see S. 587), S3269 [16AP]

IRS: prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (see S. 1274), S10631 [8OC]

La Junta, CO: conveyance of unused Air Force housing (see S. 1552), S12575 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 837), S5341 [5JN]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Indian Gaming Commission: assessment of fees (see S. 1130), S8532 [31JY]

Native American Financial Services Organization: establish (see S. 818), S5109 [23MY]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see S. 1280), S10787 [9OC]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see S. 459), S2415 [18MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (see S. 1112), S8532 [31JY]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (see S. 754), S4588 [15MY]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see S. 1279), S10787 [9OC]

Routt National Forest: land exchange (see S. 590), S3269 [16AP]

Taxation: extend the work opportunity credit (see S. 685), S3901 [1MY]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see S. 1051), S7862 [22JY]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (see S. 589), S3269 [16AP]

Cloture motions

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3797 [29AP]

Documents

Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment Program, S10649 [8OC]

Excerpts

IRS Internal Audit of Employee Misuse of Taxpayer Information: Electronic Audit Research Log Executive Steering Committee, S3188 [15AP]

Letters

Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding: Judy K. Frank and Clement Frost, S7474 [15JY]

Eagles Nest Wilderness expansion within Arapaho and White River National Forests: Gary M. Lindstrom, Summit County, CO, Board of County Commissioners, S3271 [16AP]

Forest Service purchase of Warren Lakes property in Pitkin County, CO: William Fales, Open Space and Trails (organization), S3271 [16AP]

Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange: James Lewis, Hinsdale County, CO, Board of County Commissioners, S3271 [16AP]

Tax treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation: Judy Knight-Frank, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, S5124 [23MY]

———Robert B. Peacock, Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee, S5124 [23MY]

———W. Ron Allen, National Congress of American Indians, S5125 [23MY]

Lists

Western Slope of Colorado airline service field hearing witnesses, S4581 [15MY]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7473 [15JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4448 [14MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5582 [12JN]

Arapaho National Forest: transfer the Dillon Ranger District to the White River National Forest (S. 591), S3269 [16AP]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members, S11813 [6NO]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (S. 755), S4604 [15MY]

BIA: funding to combat gang violence through rescissions in Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding, S9566 [18SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S555 [21JA], S1013 [5FE], S1903 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S922 [4FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8390 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8390 [31JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall, S5102 [23MY]

———acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 25), S4212 [8MY]

Children and youth: national policy to improve condition, S10247 [1OC]

Colorado: convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (S. 725), S4238 [8MY]

———expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (S. 588), S3269 [16AP]

———Western Slope region airline service, S4581 [15MY]

Committee To Escort the President: authorize appointments, unanimous-consent agreement, S922 [4FE]

Congressional Record: correction, S11236 [27OC]

Courts: prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (S. 1166), S9211 [11SE]

Crime: increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (S. 992), S6993 [8JY]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (S. Res. 81), S3853 [30AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6890 [7JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11813 [6NO]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7472, S7474, S7475, S7477 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9388, S9389, S9396, S9397 [16SE], S9496 [17SE], S9566 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S10245, S10246, S10247, S10252 [1OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7652, S7654, S7658, S7662 [17JY], S7763 [21JY], S7790, S7803 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S9013 [9SE]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. Res. 47), unanimous-consent agreement, S921 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research, S7662 [17JY]

Edwards, Lula: privilege of the floor, S10245 [1OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7472, S7474, S7475, S7477 [15JY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (S. 837), S5350, S5351 [5JN]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations, S6890 [7JY], S11813 [6NO]

———mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (S. 528), S2901 [9AP]

Foreign aid: provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (S. 457), S2425-S2427 [18MR]

———provide that countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (S. 1200), S9727 [19SE]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11731 [5NO]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2157 [12MR], S2987 [10AP]

Health: clinical trial on digital mammography funding (S. 1229), S10062 [26SE]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (S. 587), S3269 [16AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S9408 [16SE]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3187 [15AP]

———prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (S. 1274), S10649 [8OC]

———reform, S7790 [22JY]

La Junta, CO: conveyance of unused Air Force housing (S. 1552), S12596 [13NO]

Larkin, Frank: privilege of the floor, S10245 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (S. 837), S5350, S5351 [5JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (S. 1194), S11405 [30OC]

Members of Congress: cost-of-living adjustments, S7654, S7658 [17JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2595 [20MR]

Mother Teresa: tribute (S. Res. 120), S8955 [9SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 145), S11883 [6NO]

National Indian Gaming Commission: assessment of fees (S. 1130), S8595 [31JY]

Native American Financial Services Organization: establish (S. 818), S5133 [23MY]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (S. 1280), S10789 [9OC]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

———improve Indian reservation roads and related transportation services (S. 437), S2277 [13MR]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (S. Res. 100), S5944 [18JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (S. 1112), S8574 [31JY]

———preserve tribal Indian land as a cemetery and burial ground in Kansas City, KS, S9496 [17SE]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (S. 754), S4602 [15MY]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (S. 569), S3122 [14AP]

———status of sovereign immunity of tribal governments relative to the receipt of Federal funding, S9397 [16SE]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1279), S10788 [9OC]

———tribal priority allocations funding, S9388, S9389, S9396 [16SE]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S10882 [21OC]

Newport, VT: IRS office hiring requirements, S7763 [21JY]

NIH: establish research and training programs for Parkinson's disease, S9013 [9SE]

OMB: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs funding relative to implementation of Congressional Review Act, S10246 [1OC]

Pena, Federico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S2157 [12MR]

Perrin, Tammy: privilege of the floor, S10245 [1OC]

Raymond, Pat: privilege of the floor, S10245 [1OC]

Research: availability of Government studies and research data, S7763 [21JY]

Retzlaff, Barbara: privilege of the floor, S10245 [1OC]

Routt National Forest: land exchange (S. 590), S3269 [16AP]

Senate: legislative program, S2865 [9AP], S7785 [22JY], S10245 [1OC]

———tribute to staff assisting in passage of S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7803 [22JY]

Taxation: extend the work opportunity credit (S. 685), S3906 [1MY]

———rates, S8390 [31JY]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (S. 181), S637 [22JA]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation (S. 807), S5123 [23MY]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1051), S7867 [22JY]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5923 [18JN]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (S. 589), S3269 [16AP]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 105-49), S7603 [16JY]

Expenditures: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 46), S945 [4FE]

Fort Berthold Reservation Approval Process for Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Specific Allotted Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1079) (S. Rept. 105-139), S11763 [5NO]

Hoopa Valley Reservation South Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 79) (S. Rept. 105-117), S11341 [29OC]

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 105-146), S12118 [8NO]

Native American Programs Appropriations: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 459) (S. Rept. 105-20), S4878 [21MY]

Nomination of Kevin Gover To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

Regulations Relative to Certain Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 105-156), S12574 [13NO]

Resolutions by organizations

Tax treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation: National Congress of American Indians, S5125 [23MY]

Rules

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S1414 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 457, provide alternative foreign aid certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S2427 [18MR]

S. 459, Native American programs appropriations, S2428 [18MR]

S. 528, National POW/MIA Recognition Act, S2902 [9AP]

S. 587, Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange, S3270 [16AP]

S. 588, Eagles Nest Wilderness expansion within Arapaho and White River National Forests, S3270 [16AP]

S. 589, White River National Forest boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness, S3270 [16AP]

S. 590, Miles Land Exchange Act, S3270 [16AP]

S. 591, transfer the Dillon Ranger District in the Arapaho National Forest to the White River National Forest, S3271 [16AP]

S. 685, work opportunity tax credit extension, S3906 [1MY]

S. 725, Collbran Project Unit Conveyance Act, S4239 [8MY]

S. 754, Indian Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Improvement Act, S4603 [15MY]

S. 755, Missing Persons Authorities Improvement Act, S4604-S4606 [15MY]

S. 818, Native American Financial Services Organization, S5134-S5137 [23MY]

S. 837, Law Enforcement Protection Act, S5351 [5JN]

S. 992, increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms, S6993 [8JY]

S. 1027, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program extension, S7711 [17JY]

S. 1051, Interstate Slamming Prevention Act, S7867 [22JY]

S. 1112, U.S. Buffalo Nickel Act, S8574 [31JY]

S. 1130, National Indian Gaming Commission assessment of fees, S8595 [31JY]

S. 1166, Federal Agency Compliance Act, S9212 [11SE]

S. 1200, International Anti-Corruption Act, S9728 [19SE]

S. 1274, prohibit the threat of an IRS audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement, S10649 [8OC]

S. 1279, transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations, S10788 [9OC]

S. 1280, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act technical corrections, S10790 [9OC]

Tributes

Brown, Hank, S10882 [21OC]

Espinosa, Linda, S4209 [8MY]

Heeley, Steven J., S1731 [27FE]

Matsch, Richard, S5924 [18JN]

Thurmond, Senator, S5211 [3JN]

CAMPBELL, ERIN

Articles and editorials

Agricultural Nightmare—Infestations of Scab Provide Area Farmers Lots of Pains in and Out of the Fields, S11490 [30OC]

CAMPBELL, J. PHIL, SR.

Bills and resolutions

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see S. 338; H.R. 785), S1382 [13FE], H587 [13FE]

Remarks in House

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 785), H570 [13FE], H1304, H1305 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 785), S3065 [10AP]

Reports filed

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 785) (H. Rept. 105-36), H1257 [20MR]

Texts of

H.R. 785, J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA, H1304 [8AP]

CAMPBELL, JOHN G.

Articles and editorials

Wishes Do Come True for Kids, S7296 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7296 [11JY]

CAMPBELL, JOHN M.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

CAMPBELL, JUDY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3948 [5MY]

CAMPBELL, KENNETH D.

Articles and editorials

Study Reveals Major Impact of Companies Started by MIT Alums, S2149 [11MR]

CAMPBELL, MARY

Questions and answers

Partial-birth abortions: with Senator Abraham, S4535 [15MY]

CAMPBELL, NANCY DUFF

Letters

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge, S4427 [14MY]

CAMPBELL, SUSANNE

Remarks in House

Campbell, Representative: ethics guidelines relative to USIA grant to University of California program headed by wife, E1248 [18JN]

CAMPBELL, THOMAS P., JR.

Articles and editorials

Thomas Campbell Jr., Professor of Law at Northeastern; Dead at 58, E40 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E40 [7JA]

CAMPBELL, TISON

Statements

21st Century America, E1240 [17JN]

CAMPBELL, TOM (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8929, H8930 [21OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3482 [5JN]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2255 [6MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5298 [15JY], H5404 [16JY], H5917 [28JY], H6407 [30JY], H6726 [3SE], H6823 [4SE]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1719, H1723 [23AP]

Appointments

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H2775 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H8929 [21OC]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H2156 [1MY]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of certain payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 502), H9614 [28OC]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H4836 [26JN]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H2785 [15MY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H1611 [16AP]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H3720 [11JN]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1989 [29AP]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1262 [20MR]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H9801 [30OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H286 [4FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H3477 [4JN]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H4087 [19JN]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3865 [17JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1262 [20MR]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 1748), H5132 [10JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (see H.R. 769, 770), H1795 [23AP]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H144 [9JA]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H10956 [13NO]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H3203 [22MY]

Cuba: allow news bureau exchanges between U.S. and Cuba (see H.R. 287), H9614 [28OC]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H3923 [18JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H8929 [21OC]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H1340 [8AP]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

District of Columbia: retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 831), H1340 [8AP]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1893 [24AP]

Ecology and environment: negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H6707 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7528 [17SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H7730 [23SE]

Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 2357), H6705 [31JY]

———determination of tip credits relative to State and local laws (see H.R. 1485), H1988 [29AP]

———improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

———prevent service performed by a person committed to a penal institution from being treated as employment for unemployment compensation purposes (see H.R. 562), H590 [13FE]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H5132 [10JY]

EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 536), H9614 [28OC]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H5487 [17JY]

———regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 2856), H10171 [6NO]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

FEC: require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10957 [13NO]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

———establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Federal Power Marketing Administration: privatization (see H.R. 296), H9800 [30OC]

Firearms: prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H1112 [18MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H2351 [7MY]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2157 [1MY]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H9559 [24OC]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H5177 [11JY]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H2351 [7MY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H9559 [24OC]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1262 [20MR]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2351 [7MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5297 [15JY]

House Rules: amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H590 [13FE]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H1795 [23AP]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H5487 [17JY]

Immigration: reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see H.R. 471), H1392 [9AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H589 [13FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H10956 [13NO]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H6707 [31JY]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H10956 [13NO]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H8055 [26SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3204 [22MY]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 21), H628 [25FE]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H393 [6FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 686), H452 [11FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 554), H284 [4FE]

———payment for ultrasonic nebulizers as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 2671), H8833 [9OC]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1112 [18MR]

———remove certain limitations on participation in Medicare+Choice medical savings account plans (see H.R. 2668), H8833 [9OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H245 [21JA]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

NATO: encourage and expedite integration of Romania (see H. Con. Res. 53), H2157 [1MY]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H6706 [31JY]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H9614 [28OC]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 1505), H2446 [8MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (see H.R. 812), H1262 [20MR]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H1795 [23AP]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H4086 [19JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 1776, 1777, 2183), H286 [4FE], H3475 [4JN], H6707 [31JY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H4647 [25JN]

———regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H3660 [10JN]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees (see H.R. 547), H9502 [23OC]

Religion: permit revocation by members of the clergy of their exemption from Social Security coverage (see H.R. 939), H5401 [16JY]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H709 [3MR]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (see H.R. 215), H146 [9JA]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H1795 [23AP]

Senior citizens: establish a program of pharmacy assistance fee for elderly persons who have no health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2681), H8928 [21OC]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3804 [16JN]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H2590 [13MY]

Social Security: allow personal retirement savings plans (see H.R. 3082), H10955 [13NO]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H670 [26FE]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H348 [5FE]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H3568 [5JN]

———determination of employment status (see H.R. 771), H1795 [23AP]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———modify the exclusion of gain on certain small business stock (see H.R. 420), H768 [5MR]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 2001), H8929 [21OC]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H408 [10FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9865 [31OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H7199 [10SE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1611 [16AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see H.R. 1841), H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H5664 [23JY]

Telecommunications: increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1707 [17AP]

Tobacco products: increase deficit reduction assessments for participants in Federal price support programs (see H.R. 1826), H8929 [21OC]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (see H.R. 603), H10768 [12NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H2254 [6MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5826 [25JY]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 115), H1611 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 69), H1439 [10AP]

———sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 593), H346 [5FE]

Civil rights: establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 2078), H4834 [26JN]

Ecology and environment: provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 1487), H2089 [30AP]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 706), H522 [12FE]

Employment: implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

Foreign trade: require reciprocal responses to foreign acts, policies, and practices that deny national treatment to U.S. investment (see H.R. 1654), H2874 [16MY]

House Rules: allow each Member to designate one bill for committee vote (see H. Res. 27), H156 [9JA]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 43), H348 [5FE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers (see H.R. 2581), H8264 [30SE]

Public welfare programs: provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see H.R. 931), H766 [5MR]

Securities: create uniform standards relative to federally-regulated securities (see H.R. 1653), H2874 [16MY]

U.N.: promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 2711), H9501 [23OC]

Letters

21st Century Patent System Improvement Act: Bruce A. Lehman, Patent and Trademark Office, H1721 [23AP]

Remarks

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4305, H4307 [24JN]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9471 [23OC]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8961 [22OC]

Cuba: U.S. policy, H6762 [3SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4305, H4307 [24JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3482, H3494 [5JN], H3624 [10JN]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2286, H2288, H2293, H2294, H2295, H2299 [7MY]

Families and domestic relations: provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), H8062 [29SE]

Floods: maintenance of flood control projects relative to protection of property or human life, H2293, H2294, H2295 [7MY]

Foreign aid: African Development Fund funding, H6726, H6728, H6729 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H533 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3482, H3494 [5JN], H6835 [4SE], H8507, H8508 [7OC]

———requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3624 [10JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6366, H6374 [30JY], H6726, H6728, H6729 [3SE], H6815, H6835 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8507, H8508 [7OC]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8251 [30SE]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 750), H844 [11MR]

Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 824), H7636 [23SE]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6815 [4SE]

Native Americans: political contributions of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, E540 [20MR]

OPIC: funding, H6366 [30JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1739 [23AP], H6374 [30JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1642, H1658, H1659, H1660, H1661, H1662, H1663, H1666, H1667, H1676, H1678, H1683 [17AP], H1719, H1720, H1721, H1723, H1730, H1731, H1737, H1738 [23AP]

———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), consideration (H. Res. 116), H1633 [17AP]

———exempt independent inventors, small businesses and universities from publication of patent application information until patent is granted, H1737 [23AP]

———limit publication of all patent applications until two substantive actions have been filed, H1723, H1730, H1731 [23AP]

———limit the defense to patent infringement based on prior domestic use, to the actual quantity, volume, and scope of the prior use, H1719, H1720, H1721, H1723 [23AP]

———patent examiner employment and training requirements, H1738 [23AP]

Political campaigns: ethical fundraising practices, E429 [11MR]

Political ethics: guidelines relative to USIA grant to University of California program headed by wife, E1248 [18JN]

Texas: conveyance of certain Federal lands to the Clint and Fabens, TX, school districts (H.R. 1116), H8062, H8063 [29SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H6783 [3SE]

CAMPO, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

CANADA

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S9078 [10SE], S9352 [15SE], H1002 [13MR], H7201 [11SE]

Members, S1201 [10FE]

Articles and editorials

8,500 Delphi Workers Strike in Warren, Cite Mexico Threat, H2580 [13MY]

U.S. Should Slow Down and Think Before Racing Ahead on Fast Track, E1719 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: disapprove a rule affecting polar bear trophies from Canada (see H.J. Res. 59), H724 [4MR]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (see S. 85), S160 [21JA]

Foreign trade: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 2432), H7008 [8SE]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1205, 1212, 1360; H.R. 2481, 2955), S9785 [23SE], S9886 [24SE], S11678 [4NO], H7364 [16SE], H10420 [8NO]

———establish a telephone reporting system to permit certain individuals traveling by boat to enter the U.S. from Canada without applying for admission at a port of entry (see H.R. 1384), H1705 [17AP]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (see H.R. 694, 2027, 2505, 2551), H521 [12FE], H4338 [24JN], H7599 [18SE], H7910 [25SE]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S4106 [7MY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514; H.R. 978), S12461 [10NO], H803 [6MR]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 78), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———impact on employment and the environment (see H.R. 1697), H3169 [21MY]

———parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1261 [20MR]

Northern Border States-Canada Trade Council: establish (see S. 274), S1017 [5FE]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (see S. 1134), S8533 [31JY]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 35), S7768 [21JY]

Ships and vessels: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (see S. Res. 109; H. Con. Res. 124), S7950 [23JY], H5826 [25JY]

Letters

Arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems: Alan K. Simpson and Representative Lamar S. Smith, S10251 [1OC]

———Raymond Chretien, Ambassador of Canada, S10251 [1OC]

Import of polar bear trophies from Canada: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H3122 [21MY]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy: Emil Parker, Dept. of Labor, H2579 [13MY]

———John T. Russell, H2579 [13MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, H2579 [13MY]

———President Clinton, H2578, H2579 [13MY]

———Senator Bond, H2578 [13MY]

———Wanda J. Rapier, H2578 [13MY]

Lists

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, E969 [19MY]

Messages

NAFTA Study on Operation and Effect: President Clinton, S7297 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention Between U.S. and Canada: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

U.S.-Canada Social Security Agreement: President Clinton, S1827 [3MR], H703 [3MR]

Proposals

Legislation relative to import of polar bear trophies from Canada: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H3122 [21MY]

Questions and answers

U.S.-Canada trade policies: Charlene Barshefsky, S1971 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, E967 [19MY]

Foreign trade: limit imports of wool apparel (H.R. 2432), E1683 [8SE]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 2481), E1765 [16SE], E2275 [9NO]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 2955), E2275 [9NO]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (H.R. 2027), H7623-H7626 [23SE]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (H.R. 2505), E1792 [18SE]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (H.R. 694), E249 [13FE]

International Whaling Commission: effect of renewal of commercial whaling rights for certain tribes relative to whale watching industry, H3081, H3152 [21MY]

NAFTA: evaluation, E1712 [10SE]

———impact on employment and the economy, H1175-H1178 [19MR], H1591-H1597 [16AP], H1969-H1976 [29AP], H2248-H2252 [6MY], H2496, H2576-H2584 [13MY], H2708 [15MY], H3256-H3263 [3JN], H3649-H3651 [10JN], H4311 [24JN], H4903, H4907 [8JY], H5003 [9JY], H5193, H5194 [15JY], H5925 [29JY], H7113-H7116 [9SE], H7184 [10SE], H8029 [26SE], H8809, H8813-H8817 [9OC], E1712, E1719 [10SE], E1948 [7OC]

———impact on environmental issues, H1968, H1971, H1975 [29AP], H7113-H7116 [9SE], H8035, H8036 [26SE]

———impact on food safety processing, H9545 [24OC]

Ships and vessels: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (H. Con. Res. 124), H5836-H5838 [28JY]

St. Michael's Boy's Choir: visit to Washington, DC, E2249 [8NO]

Taxation: treatment of international airline passengers from destinations outside the U.S., H4690 [26JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: import of polar bear trophies from Canada, H3121 [21MY]

Washington: prohibit commercial harvesting of gray whales, H1602 [16AP], H7354 [16SE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H2685 [15MY], H4844 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Chile: participation in NAFTA (S. 85), S467 [21JA]

Endangered Species: Blue Pike Study funding, S9617 [18SE]

Foreign trade: Canadian wheat import quota, S6876 [7JY]

———dairy and potato industry disputes with Canada and Mexico, S11210 [24OC]

Great Lakes: anniversary of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada, S12641 [13NO]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S10251, S10252 [1OC]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1205), S9790 [23SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1212), S9888 [24SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1360), S11678-S11683 [4NO]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (S. 716), S4114 [7MY]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

———establish personal allowance parity for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad, S7704 [17JY], S7764 [21JY]

———impact on employment and the economy, S7750 [21JY], S10460 [7OC], S11331 [29OC], S12456 [10NO]

———implementation, S1940, S1942 [5MR], S6876 [7JY]

Northern Border States-Canada Trade Council: establish (S. 274), S1023 [5FE]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (S. 1134), S8597 [31JY]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (S.J. Res. 35), S7775 [21JY]

Ships and vessels: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (S. Res. 109), S7814 [22JY], S7897, S7911, S7912, S7948 [23JY]

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.: restructure as a performance based organization, S8252, S8253 [29JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S9806 [23SE]

———resolutions of ratification, S11570-S11572 [31OC]

Reports filed

Immigration Requirements for Canadian Border Boat Landing Permits: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2027) (H. Rept. 105-257), H7599 [18SE]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Gordon D. Giffin To Be Ambassador to Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Protocol Amending Taxation Convention With Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-12), S11448 [30OC]

Resolutions of ratification

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada, S10950 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Protocol Amending Taxation Convention With Canada, S11448 [30OC], S11572 [31OC]

Statements

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century, E967 [19MY]

Summaries

NAFTA Accession Act (S. 85), S469 [21JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 124, Canadian blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada, H5836 [28JY]

H.R. 2027, requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits, H7623 [23SE]

H.R. 2432, limit imports of wool apparel, E1683 [8SE]

H.R. 2481, arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, E1765 [16SE]

S. 85, NAFTA Accession Act, S469 [21JA]

S. 274, Northern Border States Council Act, S1024 [5FE]

S. 716, Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef, S4115 [7MY]

S. 1134, congressional consent to Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement, S8598 [31JY]

S. 1212, arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S9888 [24SE]

S. 1360, Border Improvement and Immigration Act, S11680 [4NO]

S. Res. 109, Canadian blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada, S7919, S7965 [23JY]

S.J. Res. 35, congressional consent to Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement, S7775 [21JY]

CANADA-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP

Appointments

Members, S1201 [10FE], S9352 [15SE], H1002 [13MR], H7201 [11SE]

CANADY, CHARLES T. (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H523 [12FE]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8437 [6OC]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 638), H702 [27FE]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H2091 [30AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H349 [5FE]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1592), H4087 [19JN]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 858), H725 [4MR]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

China, People's Republic of: participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H1262 [20MR]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H6407 [30JY]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H709 [3MR]

Civil rights: establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 2078), H4834 [26JN]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7008 [8SE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H3204 [22MY]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604, 2589), H590 [13FE], H8299 [1OC]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 227), H286 [4FE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H1340 [8AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H4836 [26JN]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H628 [25FE]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (see H.R. 1225), H1338 [8AP]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

———provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 702), H522 [12FE]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 3), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 2366), H6705 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———demonstration project to provide Medicare reimbursement to certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1357), H3568 [5JN]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H700 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10957 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2875 [16MY]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H629 [25FE]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H3204 [22MY]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H10769 [12NO]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1795 [23AP]

Drunken driving: national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H3568 [5JN]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H3568 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H629 [25FE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H7200 [10SE]

Employment: improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H453 [11FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H5916 [28JY]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H3660 [10JN]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H2590 [13MY]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1262 [20MR]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H8929 [21OC]

———review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1252), H1391 [9AP]

Federal employees: increase leave time relative to services as an organ donor (see H.R. 2943), H10957 [13NO]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H803 [6MR]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see H.R. 240), H768 [5MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H3924 [18JN]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H2590 [13MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see H.R. 1989), H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H245 [21JA]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H522 [12FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H1262 [20MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H2590 [13MY]

Health: application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2198), H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H6798 [3SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H3274 [3JN]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8055 [26SE]

———allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 225), H1339 [8AP]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see H.R. 471), H590 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Medicare: establish (see H.R. 406), H152 [9JA]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H4836 [26JN]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H3203 [22MY]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 401), H152 [9JA]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3169 [21MY]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8929 [21OC]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9866 [31OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H2874 [16MY]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H6707 [31JY]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H8834 [9OC]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 339), H3924 [18JN]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8929 [21OC]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Medicaid: increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 835), H628 [25FE]

———treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2938), H10957 [13NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1795 [23AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1391 [9AP]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H3203 [22MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H285 [4FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3070 [20MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H669 [26FE]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H243 [21JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish an Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 251), H589 [13FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H349 [5FE]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H700 [27FE]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7528 [17SE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5665 [23JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H4339 [24JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8834 [9OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H349 [5FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1162), H2590 [13MY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3069 [20MY], H8727 [8OC]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 946), H766 [5MR]

———exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H285 [4FE]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Privacy: regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H4087 [19JN]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H152 [9JA]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H3476 [4JN]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H950 [12MR]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H6707 [31JY]

Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 922), H2091 [30AP]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H3070 [20MY]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H725 [4MR]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H8265 [30SE]

States: expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see H.R. 103), H244 [21JA]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H3169 [21MY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H408 [10FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1033), H453 [11FE], H1187 [19MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H3204 [22MY]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1112 [18MR]

———eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 961), H4132 [20JN]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H3274 [3JN]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H3274 [3JN]

———exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 921), H3476 [4JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H4087 [19JN]

———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 64), H725 [4MR]

———modify application of passive loss limitations to equine activities (see H.R. 705), H3924 [18JN]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 615), H347 [5FE]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 2026), H4338 [24JN]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of capital gains, estate and gift taxes, and special estate tax valuation for certain farm property (see H.R. 245), H2590 [13MY]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 200, 1026), H348 [5FE], H1392 [9AP]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H768 [5MR]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H348 [5FE]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1810), H4836 [26JN]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 1434), H3204 [22MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 228, 446), H1112 [18MR], H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 693), H950 [12MR]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355, 1369), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see H.R. 1752), H3213 [30MY]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H3660 [10JN]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H157 [9JA]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H6707 [31JY]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H3660 [10JN]

Time: change effective date of daylight savings time (see H.R. 222), H1339 [8AP]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H3568 [5JN]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Truth in Lending Act: simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H3070 [20MY]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4913 [8JY]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H702 [27FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H589 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 303), H6707 [31JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H3660 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

Census: provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (see H.R. 2081), H4834 [26JN]

CERCLA: moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 1878), H3796 [12JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Committee on Small Business (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 52), H524 [12FE]

Courts: allow an interlocutory appeal from a court order determining whether an action may be maintained as a class action (see H.R. 660), H407 [10FE]

———limit circumstances in which compliance with subpoenas issued in connection with certain civil actions shall not be required (see H.R. 2747), H9613 [28OC]

———provide for reassignment of certain Federal cases (see H.R. 520), H283 [4FE]

Medicare: eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H1017 [13MR]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H4645 [25JN]

Taxation: require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 631), H392 [6FE]

Motions

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8649 [8OC]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H299 [5FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions, H642 [26FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H1229 [20MR], H8649, H8655 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1202, H1205 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8642 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), motion to recommit, H1227, H1228, H1229 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8649, H8655 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, H8892 [21OC]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), H715, H716, H720 [4MR]

Committee on Small Business (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H512 [12FE]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H299 [5FE]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8942 [22OC]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1401, H1404 [10AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3730, H3731, H3743 [12JN]

Florida: effect of NAFTA on fruit and vegetable farmers, H1291 [8AP]

Gingrich, Representative: resolution of ethics charges (H. Res. 31), H233 [21JA]

Government: prohibit preferential treatment relative to Federal employment, contracting, and programs, H1043 [18MR]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H715 [4MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H467, H480, H489, H505, H506, H507, H508 [12FE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (H.R. 1532), H4145 [23JN]

Plant City, FL: anniversary of Community Christian School, E306 [25FE], E528 [20MR]

———anniversary of Hope Lutheran Church, E306 [25FE], E528 [20MR]

Point of order, H1227 [20MR]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (H.R. 3037), H10891 [13NO]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1480, H1505 [15AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H667 [26FE], H1035 [17MR], H2487 [12MY]

Reports filed

Constitutional Amendment To Limit Congressional Terms: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 2) (H. Rept. 105-2), H392 [6FE]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 54) (H. Rept. 105-121), H3566 [5JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 62) (H. Rept. 105-50), H1437 [10AP]

Tributes

Connerly, Ward, E226 [12FE]

CANADY, PEARL

Remarks in Senate

Broward County, FL: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductee, S4034 [6MY]

CANAL ZONE see Panama Canal

CANALES, NELSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2121 [29OC]

CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY

Remarks in House

National Cancer Institute: designation as clinical cancer center, E596 [8AP]

CANE, ALAN

Articles and editorials

Millennium Bomb Ticks Away, S5270 [3JN]

CANGIALOSI, MARCO

Remarks in House

Italian-American Police Officer's Association of New Jersey: Citizenship Award recipient, E787 [29AP]

CANISIUS COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Coppola, Joseph: LaSalle Medal recipient, E1547 [29JY]

Statements

Conferral of the LaSalle Medal to Joseph Coppola, E1547 [29JY]

CANNELL, MIKE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S631 [22JA]

CANNON, CARROLL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1769 [16SE]

CANNON, CHRIS (a Representative from Utah)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H7263 [11SE]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H7199 [10SE]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H7008 [8SE]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H6918 [4SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 858), H1440 [10AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H3476 [4JN]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H286 [4FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H10172 [6NO]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604, 2589), H408 [10FE], H8299 [1OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see H.R. 2265), H5825 [25JY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H3274 [3JN]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H8834 [9OC]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3798 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H5826 [25JY]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H7263 [11SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H629 [25FE]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H285 [4FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H7528 [17SE]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H7830 [24SE]

Federal employees: establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H8161 [29SE]

———improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H8265 [30SE]

Firearms: possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H2446 [8MY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H3797 [12JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H9039 [22OC]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Health: standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H9730 [29OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H10957 [13NO]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5296 [15JY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8055 [26SE]

———treatment of petitions for employment visas for highly skilled workers (see H.R. 2285), H6026 [29JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

IRS: restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H767 [5MR]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7601 [18SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1186 [19MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H287 [4FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see H.R. 1127), H1186 [19MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (see H. Con. Res. 151), H7601 [18SE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Native Americans: repeal the Bennett Freeze to allow Navajo Nation citizens to live in habitable dwellings and raise their living conditions (see H.R. 2934), H10419 [8NO]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H3864 [17JN]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7911 [25SE]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H4913 [8JY]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H286 [4FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H1392 [9AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Public lands: designate certain lands as wilderness areas (see H.R. 1567), H7601 [18SE]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H8439 [6OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1112 [18MR]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H10768 [12NO]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see H.R. 1702), H3924 [18JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H10956 [13NO]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1068, 1743), H3202 [22MY], H3924 [18JN]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H9039 [22OC], H10956 [13NO]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1288 [21MR], H2351 [7MY]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H7365 [16SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see H.R. 2108), H4912 [8JY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1952), H3923 [18JN]

Remarks

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7073 [9SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5081 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7073 [9SE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H7533 [18SE], H8402, H8409, H8412 [6OC]

Mormon Church: anniversary of settlement in the Salt Lake Valley, H5668 [24JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1674 [17AP]

Public lands: Payment In Lieu of Taxes Program funding, H5081 [10JY]

Taxation: repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (H.R. 902), H785 [6MR]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness, H1283 [21MR]

———designate certain lands as wilderness (H.R. 1500), H2261 [7MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3199 [22MY]

Special order: granted, H801 [6MR], H1109 [18MR], H1241 [20MR], H1286 [21MR], H2252 [6MY]

CANTLON, DANISE J.

Remarks in House

Presidential Award in Mathematics and Science Training: recipient, E1230 [17JN]

CANTON, OH

Subpoena Notices

Canton, OH, Municipal Court, H3197 [22MY]

CANTOR, DANIEL D.

Remarks in Senate

Broward County, FL: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductee, S4034 [6MY]

CANYON, TX

Remarks in House

West Texas A&M University: tribute to women's basketball team, E533 [20MR]

CAOUCTTE, JOSEPH E., JR.

Letters

Military Voting Rights Act, S1026 [5FE]

CAPACCIO, TONY

Articles and editorials

B-2's Stealthy Skins Need Tender, Lengthy Care, H4187 [23JN]

Senate Rejects Maverick Measure, S7744 [21JY]

CAPANO, MATTHEW

Remarks in House

Tribute, E179 [6FE], E204 [11FE]

CAPAZZI, MARIE A.

Remarks in Senate

Broward County, FL: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductee, S4034 [6MY]

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL

Remarks in House

NASA: tribute, E322 [26FE]

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR STATION, FL

Articles and editorials

Space Coast Has New Challenger as Launches Head Out to Sea, E186 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Space policy: competition between satellite launch facilities, E186 [6FE]

CAPE VERDEAN AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1966 [8OC]

CAPITAL FORMATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 66), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 66), S150, S442-S446 [21JA]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 66), S445 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 66, provisions, S443-S445 [21JA]

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT related term(s) Courts

Articles and editorials

Abroad at Home—Clinton's Sorriest Record, S487 [21JA]

First in Damage to Constitutional Liberties, S487 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions

Courts: death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———modify death penalty sentencing guidelines for drug kingpins (see H.R. 314), H149 [9JA]

———reform habeas corpus procedures (see S. 105), S161 [21JA]

———reform habeas corpus procedures relative to retrial of an accused (see S. 1110; H.R. 2392), S8532 [31JY], H6797 [3SE]

Crime: clarify method of execution for Federal prisoners (see H.R. 1087), H1039 [17MR]

———Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see S. 294; H.R. 727), S1191 [10FE], H523 [12FE]

———funding for States relative to legislation requiring death penalty in certain cases (see H.R. 91), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Diseases: criminal penalties relative to intentional transmission of AIDS (see H.R. 518), H283 [4FE]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

Letters

Habeas corpus procedures: Benjamin R. Civiletti, Edward H. Levi, Nicholas D. Katzenbach, and Elliot L. Richardson, S485 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Courts: death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (H.R. 41), E1983 [9OC]

District of Columbia: revitalize, H567 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: reform habeas corpus procedures relative to retrial of an accused (S. 1110), S8572 [31JY]

———reform habeas corpus procedures (S. 105), S485 [21JA]

Crime: Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (S. 294), S1192 [10FE]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Death Penalty, E1717 [10SE]

CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Addresses

Women's Suffrage Statue Rededication: Senator Snowe, S6555 [26JN]

Amendments

Swigert, John L. (Jack): acceptance of a statue for placement in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 25), H2264 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

Capitol Police Consfiscate NEA `Art' as Obscene, H4699 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions

America Recycles Day: use of Grounds for national kick-off campaign (see S. Con. Res. 49), S8533 [31JY]

Architect of the Capitol: eliminate and modify certain parking areas to improve Capitol Grounds (see S. 510), S2646 [20MR]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5826 [25JY]

Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division (see H.R. 2862), H10171 [6NO]

Capitol Visitor Center: establish (see H.R. 20), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Congress: use of the rotunda for Christmas celebration (see H. Con. Res. 190), H10420 [8NO]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: use of the rotunda for an honorary ceremony (see S. Con. Res. 42; H. Con. Res. 120), S8091 [24JY], H5777 [24JY], H6406 [30JY]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1018 [13MR]

Holocaust: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (see H. Con. Res. 11), H244 [21JA]

Hope, Bob: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S. Con. Res. 56), S10950 [22OC]

House of Representatives: prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8054 [26SE]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

Mother Teresa: use of the rotunda for a honorary ceremony (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4217 [8MY]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 66), H1891 [24AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: use of rotunda for inauguration ceremonies (see S. Con. Res. 2), S100 [7JA]

SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check: authorizing use of Grounds (see S. Con. Res. 33; H. Con. Res. 98), S5791 [17JN], H3797 [12JN]

Special days and holidays: use of the rotunda for Senate Thanksgiving Celebration (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6797 [3SE]

Special Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 67), H1891 [24AP]

Suffragists Portrait Monument: postpone relocation to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Swigert, John L. (Jack): acceptance of a statue for placement in National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 25), H628 [25FE]

Truth, Sojourner: procurement of a bust or statue for placement in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1542 [15AP]

Williams, Roger: return statue to Capitol rotunda after temporary display of Suffragists Portrait Monument (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3349 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Architect of the Capitol: feasibility study for the installation of shower and locker facilities for congressional staff, H5879 [28JY]

———waste recycling program improvements, H5873 [28JY]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (H. Con. Res. 123), H5805, H5806 [25JY]

Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division (H.R. 2862), E2204 [7NO]

Colour Me Freedom Foundation: tribute to ``Amandla Awethu—African-Americans and African Solidarity—Political Change in Africa'' exhibit, E1815 [22SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: use of the rotunda for a honorary ceremony (H. Con. Res. 134), H7301, H7302 [16SE]

———use of the rotunda for an honorary ceremony (H. Con. Res. 134), E1821 [23SE]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 49), H2547 [13MY]

Holocaust: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 11), H1280 [21MR]

Hope, Bob: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (S. Con. Res. 56), H9046 [23OC]

House of Representatives: prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (H. Res. 247), H8059 [29SE], H8362 [6OC]

Monuments and memorials: restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda, H4231, H4232 [24JN]

Mother Teresa: use of the rotunda for a honorary ceremony (S. Con. Res. 26), H2937, H2938 [20MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H4699 [26JN]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 66), H2548 [13MY]

SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 98), H5838-H5840 [28JY], E1206 [12JN]

Special Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (H. Con. Res. 67), H2548, H2549 [13MY], E936 [15MY]

Swigert, John L. (Jack): acceptance of a statue for placement in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 25), H2263 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Architect of the Capitol: eliminate and modify certain parking areas to improve Capitol Grounds (S. 510), S2700 [20MR]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (H. Con. Res. 123), S8170, S8171 [28JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: use of the rotunda for an honorary ceremony (H. Con. Res. 134), S9529 [17SE]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 49), S4773 [20MY]

Hantman, Alan M.: nomination to be Architect of the Capitol, S910-S912 [30JA]

Holocaust: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 11), S3066 [10AP]

Hope, Bob: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (S. Con. Res. 56), S10999 [22OC]

Monuments and memorials: restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda, S6386 [25JN], S6555 [26JN]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 66), S4418 [14MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: use of rotunda for inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 2), S8 [7JA]

SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 98), S8383 [30JY]

———authorizing use of Grounds (S. Con. Res. 33), S5876 [17JN], S8171 [28JY]

Special Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (H. Con. Res. 67), S4919 [21MY]

Swigert, John L. (Jack): acceptance of a statue for placement in National Statuary Hall, S5102 [23MY]

———acceptance of a statue for placement in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 25), S4212, S4213 [8MY]

Utah: tribute for supplying holiday tree on Capitol Grounds, S676 [23JA]

Williams, Roger: return statue to Capitol rotunda after temporary display of Suffragists Portrait Monument (S. Con. Res. 22), S3372, S3373 [17AP]

Reports filed

Nomination of Alan M. Hantman To Be Architect of the Capitol: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S725 [28JA]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 49) (H. Rept. 105-90), H2349 [7MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 66) (H. Rept. 105-91), H2349 [7MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 33), S8153 [25JY]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 98) (H. Rept. 105-200), H5777 [24JY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 67) (H. Rept. 105-92), H2349 [7MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 11, use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H1280 [21MR]

H. Con. Res. 25, acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall, H2263 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 49, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H2547 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 66, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H2548 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 67, use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay, H2548 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 98, use of Capitol Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check, H5838 [28JY]

H. Con. Res. 123, transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services honoring William J. Brennan, Jr., H5806 [25JY]

H. Con. Res. 134, use of the Capitol Building rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, H7301 [16SE]

S. Con. Res. 2, use of Capitol rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies and extension of Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), S8, S100 [7JA], H29 [7JA]

S. Con. Res. 22, return statue of Roger Williams to Capitol rotunda after temporary display of Suffragists Portrait Monument, S3371 [17AP]

S. Con. Res. 26, use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa, S4248 [8MY], H2937 [20MY]

S. Con. Res. 33, use of Capitol Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check, S5876 [17JN], S8171 [28JY]

S. Con. Res. 42, use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, S8099 [24JY]

S. Con. Res. 49, use of Capitol Grounds for America Recycles Day national kick-off campaign, S8610 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 56, use of the Capitol rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope, S10962, S10999 [22OC], H9047 [23OC]

CAPITOL PAGES see Congress

CAPITOL POLICE see Congress

CAPIZZI, MICHAEL R.

Letters

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge, S4422 [14MY]

CAPLIN, MICHAEL

Addresses

Dedication of the Mortimer Caplin Pavillion at the University of Virginia, S5631 [12JN]

CAPLIN, MORTIMER

Addresses

Dedication of the Mortimer Caplin Pavillion at the University of Virginia: Michael Caplin, S5631 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5631 [12JN]

CAPONERA, MIKE

Statements

Recipe for America, E789-E791 [30AP]

CAPPS, WALTER H. (a former Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Tribute (see H. Res. 286), H9729 [29OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H9785-H9792 [30OC], E2138, E2146 [30OC], E2152, E2155, E2159 [31OC], E2249 [8NO]

Tribute (H. Res. 286), H9617-H9627 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 286, tribute, H9617 [29OC]

CAPPS, WALTER H. (a Representative from California)

Addresses

In Our Hearts: by, E1033 [22MY]

Amendments

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3594 [10JN]

Articles and editorials

Chair for Everyone at Humanity's Table, Frank K. Kelly, Santa Barbara (CA) News-Press, E888 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H7604 [22SE]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7729 [23SE]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H7730 [23SE]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H2157 [1MY]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H6963 [5SE]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H3274 [3JN]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H3476 [4JN]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H950 [12MR]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H8633 [7OC]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1440 [10AP]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H1795 [23AP]

Budget: establish a budget reserve account for emergencies (see H.R. 457), H3924 [18JN]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1340 [8AP]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H8265 [30SE]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3720 [11JN]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census (see H.R. 1178), H2785 [15MY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H3070 [20MY]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 44), H889 [11MR]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1392 [9AP]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 1748), H5570 [22JY]

———restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H7911 [25SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2785 [15MY]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Res. 93), H1893 [24AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H6918 [4SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H5177 [11JY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H3924 [18JN]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 2588), H8727 [8OC]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H3203 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H1892 [24AP]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H3070 [20MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H2254 [6MY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H2590 [13MY]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H1707 [17AP]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H6707 [31JY]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H7119 [9SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1340 [8AP]

Explosives: require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H1392 [9AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1989 [29AP]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2874 [16MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H6707 [31JY]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4132 [20JN]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H7730 [23SE]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H2091 [30AP]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H8439 [6OC]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H7119 [9SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H949 [12MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3070 [20MY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H6798 [3SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H1611 [16AP]

———use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (see H. Res. 61), H2092 [30AP]

House Rules: limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7528 [17SE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H8633 [7OC]

Immigration: naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 662), H1456 [14AP]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 890), H1262 [20MR]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H3274 [3JN]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H2874 [16MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2874 [16MY]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H7730 [23SE]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1707 [17AP]

Medicaid: increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 835), H3203 [22MY]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H949 [12MR]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H2874 [16MY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1391 [9AP]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H3865 [17JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417), H3070 [20MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H5021 [9JY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1339 [8AP]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 778), H2446 [8MY]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 780), H2446 [8MY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1275), H1715 [21AP]

———tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5297 [15JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7730 [23SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1707 [17AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H8300 [1OC]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H5916 [28JY]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1273), H1715 [21AP]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 47), H407 [10FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 1776, 1777, 2183), H453 [11FE], H3569 [5JN], H7263 [11SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H9039 [22OC]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H9039 [22OC]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H2875 [16MY]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H3070 [20MY]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H2590 [13MY]

Public welfare programs: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H7730 [23SE]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see H.R. 1474), H1988 [29AP]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H6026 [29JY]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H2785 [15MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3865 [17JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1440 [10AP]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1456 [14AP]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H1288 [21MR]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H1707 [17AP]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1706 [17AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3274 [3JN]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H3865 [17JN]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H4913 [8JY]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195, 1763), H5297 [15JY], H6406 [30JY]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1542 [15AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2157 [1MY]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H3070 [20MY]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H2679 [14MY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see H.R. 779), H2785 [15MY]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1391), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1018 [13MR]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8633 [7OC]

Telephones: increase the forfeiture penalty for telephone service slamming and require providers of such service to report slamming incidents (see H.R. 2112), H7365 [16SE]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H4087 [19JN]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5131 [10JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263, 1364), H2157 [1MY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H6797 [3SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H8439 [6OC]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 44), H889 [11MR]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H702 [27FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65), H1339 [8AP]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H286 [4FE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H7830 [24SE]

Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H7730 [23SE]

Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H6406 [30JY]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H2874 [16MY]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H7730 [23SE]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2875 [16MY]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Diseases: Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H4221 [23JN]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 2022), H4338 [24JN]

Essays

Call To Disarm: Nikolaus M. Schiffman, H2610 [14MY]

Homeless in Santa Barbara: Torin Rea, E111 [21JA]

Making Democracy Work: Yi-Hui Lee, E926 [14MY]

United Nations and the Elimination of Land Mines: Geren Piltz, H2611 [14MY]

Wars Are Temporary, But Mines Are Not: Andrew Feitt, H2610 [14MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1212 [20MR]

Albania: support civil war peace initiatives, H3427 [4JN]

American Cancer Fund for Children (organization): tribute, E497 [18MR]

Arts and humanities: support for programs and agencies, H683 [27FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6640 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 202), H6316 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3003 [20MY], E1019 [22MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (H. Con. Res. 134), H7301 [16SE]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: observance, E497 [18MR]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4258 [24JN]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (S. Con. Res. 4), H736 [5MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H6000, H6002 [29JY]

Commonwealth of Independent States: development of Caspian Sea petroleum reserves, H3431 [4JN]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2188 [6MY]

Cuba: require Dept. of State report on official complaints by Cuban Government, H3428 [4JN]

Cuesta College: tribute to volunteers, E1304 [24JN]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H5467 [17JY]

———U.S. policy, H5467 [17JY]

Dept. of State: limit appropriations, H3676 [11JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3295, H3349, H3350, H3353, H3358, H3425, H3427, H3428, H3429, H3431, H3432 [4JN], H3594, H3598 [10JN], H3676 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5073 [10JY], H5160 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5057 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7789 [24SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), E1458 [17JY]

Diseases: Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (H.R. 2009), H4228 [24JN], E1298 [23JN]

Drunken driving: statistics relative to alcohol-related deaths on U.S. highways, H2574 [13MY]

Earth Day: observance, E709 [17AP]

Education: national policy to improve system, H291 [5FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5738 [24JY]

Federal Bureau of Prisons: funding, H7789 [24SE]

Florida: treatment of wine from other States, H5501 [22JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H6843 [4SE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H558 [13FE]

———require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6843 [4SE]

Freedom of speech: dedication of memorial to filmmakers blacklisted for refusing to testify before the Committee on Un-American Activities (House), E1767 [16SE]

Holocaust: remembrance, E830 [5MY]

International Day of Peace: observance, E1763 [16SE]

Morro Bay, CA: tribute to Morro Bay Harbor Festival, E1601 [1AU]

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in territorial dispute negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H3358 [4JN]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1823 [24AP]

———Mission to Planet Earth Program funding, H1823 [24AP], E1458 [17JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5057, H5073 [10JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5160 [11JY]

National Rehabilitation Awareness Week: observance, H7371 [17SE]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3714 [11JN]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1811, H1817 [24AP]

———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1817 [24AP]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (H. Res. 219), H6899 [4SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8564 [7OC]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Santa Barbara Mental Health Association, E1015 [22MY]

———community forum on bigotry and racism, H1548 [16AP]

———opening of ``Anne Frank in the World'' exhibit, E1701 [9SE]

Santa Maria, CA: tribute to delegation visiting Washington, DC, E2083 [24OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H3353 [4JN]

Sudan: sanctions relative to religious freedom and terrorism, H3425 [4JN]

Taxation: rates, H6640 [31JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, H4891 [8JY], H6640 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H6640 [31JY]

U.N.: compliance with child and spousal support obligations, H3431 [4JN]

———designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8564 [7OC]

———relocation of headquarters and change to part-time body, H3349, H3350 [4JN]

———World Heritage Program funding, H3353 [4JN]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, H3429 [4JN]

United Nations Association of the U.S.A.: essay contest on eliminating landmines, H2610 [14MY]

University of California at Santa Barbara: tribute to Ninian Smart Day, E844 [6MY]

USIA: provide scholarships to certain Tibetan and Burmese students active in preserving culture, religion, and language, H3594 [10JN]

Votes: position on missed, H1405 [10AP], H2387 [8MY], H9075 [23OC], E795 [30AP], E1705 [9SE]

Weapons: U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, H7838 [25SE]

Yi-Hui Lee: Santa Barbara League of Women Voters scholarship award recipient, E926 [14MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1434 [10AP]

Memorial Day: observance, E1033 [22MY]

Special order: granted, H4909 [8JY]

Tributes

Bassolino, Nick, E1323 [25JN]

Brademas, John, H683 [27FE]

Kelly, Frank K., E888 [8MY]

Rea, Torin, E111 [21JA]

Rogers, Tom, H632 [26FE]

Smart, Ninian, E844 [6MY]

Steinkraus, Larry, E1323 [25JN]

Wilkes, Leander, H2096 [1MY]

Williams, Scott, H1295 [8AP]

CAPTIVE EXOTIC ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 995), S6990 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 995), S7010 [8JY]

Texts of

S. 995, provisions, S7011 [8JY]

CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK

Proclamations

Observance: several State Governors, E1541 [28JY]

Remarks in House

Observance, E1540 [28JY]

CAPUTO, A. RICHARD

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

CAPUTO, A. RICHARD, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: confirmation as district judge, S12643 [13NO]

CARBINE, J. FRED

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12510 [12NO]

CARBON COUNTY, WY

Remarks in Senate

Power resources: tribute to efforts relative to wind energy project, S11893 [6NO]

CARCASSES, FELIX B.

Remarks in House

Cuba: human rights violations, H5781 [25JY]

CARD, JAMES C.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Commander, Pacific Area, Coast Guard: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

CARDENAS, SUSAN REBOLA

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 176), S163 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (S. 176), S551 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 176, relief, S551 [21JA]

CARDIN, BENJAMIN L. (a Representative from Maryland)

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H4309 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

Coya Knutson, Washington (DC) Post, E124 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H245 [21JA]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia, and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H156 [9JA]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5570 [22JY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (see H.R. 1579), H2589 [13MY]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1258 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H10172 [6NO]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1289 [21MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H3660 [10JN]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Education: State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H4086 [19JN]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1112 [18MR]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1612 [16AP]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 497), H282 [4FE]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1542 [15AP]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H670 [26FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5665 [23JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H5177 [11JY]

Health care facilities: waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 1692), H3169 [21MY]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (see H. Res. 168), H3924 [18JN]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H4133 [20JN]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H1261 [20MR]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H152 [9JA]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1391 [9AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see H.R. 1226), H1441 [10AP]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H6405 [30JY]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H8927 [21OC]

Israel: terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see H. Con. Res. 133), H6406 [30JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H889 [11MR]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H812 [10MR]

———coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H1438 [10AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H2783 [15MY]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 566, 625), H284 [4FE], H392 [6FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———payments to Medicare+Choice organizations amounts attributable to disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 2701), H9038 [22OC]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H2156 [1MY]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H243 [21JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of long-term care services (see H.R. 1464), H1908 [28AP]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (see H. Con. Res. 93), H3567 [5JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H889 [11MR]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H10421 [8NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 600, 2777), H286 [4FE], H346 [5FE], H9800 [30OC]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H3274 [3JN]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H6407 [30JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1261 [20MR]

Social Security: establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H890 [11MR]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1707 [17AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H2785 [15MY]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H1890 [24AP]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195), H145 [9JA]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1707 [17AP]

———extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1729), H3274 [3JN]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H4087 [19JN]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 1740), H3202 [22MY]

———modify the exclusion of gain on certain small business stock (see H.R. 420), H1018 [13MR]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H948 [12MR]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1391), H1705 [17AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 1968), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H2590 [13MY]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H3796 [12JN]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1150), H1258 [20MR]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see H.R. 1509), H2680 [14MY]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Transportation: Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects (see H.R. 2341), H6704 [31JY]

Turkey: hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 179), H9614 [28OC]

Veterans: extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H349 [5FE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1542 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (see H.R. 1578), H2589 [13MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5020 [9JY]

Medicare: hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

Motions

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7568 [18SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5700 [24JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H5637, H5638 [23JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), H10901 [13NO]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4681 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6632 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to instruct conferees, H5042, H5046 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4564 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6322 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5035 [10JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2968 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3505 [5JN]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H910 [12MR]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (H.R. 1578), E905 [13MY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (H.R. 1579), E905 [13MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4243 [24JN]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): require majority vote of Committee to broaden scope of investigation and issue subpoenas, H7566 [18SE]

———require that outside complaints against Members be sponsored by Members, H7555, H7556, H7557, H7558 [18SE]

———time limit for dismissal of deadlocked complaints, H7562, H7563 [18SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5700 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: Advanced Self Protection Jammer system funding, H5969 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5969 [29JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5076 [10JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5637, H5638 [23JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7894 [25SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), H2022 [30AP]

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: restroration, H5076 [10JY]

Gingrich, Representative: reelection as Speaker of the House, H18, H19, H23 [7JA]

———resolution of ethics charges, H18, H19, H23 [7JA]

———resolution of ethics charges (H. Res. 31), H172, H175, H195, H196 [21JA]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.: amend Federal charter (H.R. 3025), H10869 [13NO]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: application of recommendations to complaints to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) filed during this or subsequent Congresses, H7554 [18SE]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7546, H7549, H7550, H7554, H7555, H7556, H7557, H7558, H7562, H7563, H7566, H7568, H7571 [18SE]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), consideration (H. Res. 230), H7539 [18SE]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), motion to recommit, H7571 [18SE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H18, H19, H23 [7JA]

Immigration: treatment of aliens relative to delinquent child support payments (H.R. 2985), E2303 [10NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (H.R. 815), E310 [25FE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), consideration (H. Res. 179), H4947 [9JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H10658 [12NO]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, H5035 [10JY]

———hospice care reform (H.R. 521), E133 [4FE]

———reform, H4564 [25JN]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7894 [25SE]

Pikesville, MD: anniversary of Pikesville Volunteer Fire Dept., E105 [21JA]

Taxation: rates, H5042, H5046 [10JY], H6632 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9060 [23OC]

Reports

Resolution of Ethics Charges in the Matter of Representative Gingrich: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H197-H232 [21JA]

Summaries

Coverage and Treatment of Emergency Services Under Health Plans (H.R. 815), E311 [25FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1578, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, E906 [13MY]

Tributes

Papale, Carmen, E981 [20MY]

Tischler, Morris, E279 [13FE]

CAREER PREPARATION EDUCATION REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 993), S6990 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 993), S6993 [8JY]

Texts of

S. 993, provisions, S6994-S7005 [8JY]

CAREY, PAUL R.

Remarks in Senate

SEC: nomination, S10906 [21OC]

Reports filed

Nomination to the SEC: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

CARGILL, BARRY S.

Letters

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

CARGO TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Aviation; Merchant Marine Industry; Railroads; Shipping Industry; Transportation; Trucking Industry

Articles and editorials

Cargo Preference, S495 [21JA]

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

This Mr. Smith Get His Way in Washington—Federal Express Chief Twists Some Arms, S10723 [9OC]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: require installation of TCAS-II collision avoidance system on large cargo aircraft (see H.R. 2855), H10171 [6NO]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (see S. 115; S. Res. 24), S161 [21JA], S676 [23JA]

New England: modernization of port and rail access in northern region (see S. 1087), S8360 [30JY]

Roads and highways: increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see S. 276), S1017 [5FE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1794 [23AP]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 2942), H10419 [8NO]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see S. 408; H.R. 204, 969), S1979 [5MR], H145 [9JA], H802 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: issuance of permit for barge facility in Chesapeake, OH, area relative to environmental impact study, H4895 [8JY], H5005 [9JY]

Safeway Trucking Corp.: anniversary, E2152 [31OC]

Ships and vessels: revitalize U.S.-flag merchant marine, E710 [17AP]

———support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, H5450 [17JY]

———support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (H. Con. Res. 65), E724 [23AP], E1345 [27JN]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (H.R. 969), H711 [4MR], H5631 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (S. 115), S494 [21JA]

New England: modernization of port and rail access in northern region (S. 1087), S8361 [30JY]

Rhode Island: freight rail development project funding, S8183, S8184 [28JY]

Ships and vessels: revitalize U.S.-flag merchant marine, S843 [30JA], S2795 [7AP]

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.: restructure as a performance based organization, S8252, S8253 [29JY]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (S. 408), S1995 [5MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 65, support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, E724 [23AP]

S. 115, U.S. cargo preference policy, S495 [21JA]

S. 408, Border Infrastructure Safety and Congestion Relief Act, S1996 [5MR]

S. Res. 24, U.S. cargo preference policy, S682 [23JA]

CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Foreign trade: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (see H.R. 2644), H8832 [9OC]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (H.R. 2644), H9563 [28OC], E2183 [7NO]

Reports filed

U.S.-Caribbean Trade Partnership Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2644) (H. Rept. 105-365), H9864 [31OC]

CARIBBEAN NATIONS

Articles and editorials

Backlash From NAFTA Batters Economies of the Caribbean, E288 [13FE]

Caribbean Nations Find Little Profit in Aiding U.S. Drug War, E288 [13FE]

Castro's Cuba Is a Cruel and Full-Blown Purgatory, S9965 [25SE]

Havana and Helms-Burton, E2160 [31OC]

Key Dissidents Arrested in Cuba, H5906 [28JY]

U.S. Sanctions Are Crippling Health Care—People, Not Castro, Feel Effects, E1864 [25SE]

Year 39 and Counting, E1467 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (see H.R. 2644), H8832 [9OC]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba (see H.R. 285), H148 [9JA]

———allow news bureau exchanges between U.S. and Cuba (see H.R. 287), H148 [9JA]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391; H.R. 1951), S11863 [6NO], H3923 [18JN]

Cuban Democracy Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

Foreign aid: withhold assistance from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

Foreign trade: extend preferential treatment to certain products (see S. 1278), S10787 [9OC]

———promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (see S. 984; H.R. 2096), S6727 [27JN], H4835 [26JN]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220; H.R. 2635), S9969 [25SE], H8727 [8OC]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti and eliminate certain rules relative to continuous physical presence (see H.R. 3054), H10954 [13NO]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (see S. 1073; H.R. 2092), S8186 [28JY], H4835 [26JN]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 113; H. Res. 215), S8533 [31JY], H6715 [1AU]

Western Hemisphere: cooperation of countries on foreign policy and national security problems (see S. Res. 134), S10787 [9OC]

Factsheets

Cuba—Urgent Action Appeal: Amnesty International, H5906 [28JY]

Letters

FBI investigation of Haitian assassinations: Richard J. Giannotti, FBI, S5684 [16JN]

U.S. policy toward Haiti: Strobe Talbott, Dept. of State, S2008 [6MR]

Lists

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, E969 [19MY]

Passengers killed aboard Cuban tugboat in Havana Harbor, July 13, 1994, H5908 [28JY]

Memorandums

Haitian Economic and Political Problems: Karen L. Bucknell, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1624 [1AU]

Messages

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, S1732 [27FE], H675 [27FE]

Press releases

Two Cuban Lawyers Named Winners of Presitigious ABA Litigation Section International Human Rights Award: ABA, H5907 [28JY]

Remarks in House

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (H.R. 2644), H9563 [28OC], E2183 [7NO]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, E305 [25FE]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (H.R. 1951), E1864 [25SE]

———human rights violations, H5904-H5909 [28JY], E2291 [9NO]

———independence anniversary, H3081 [21MY]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars, H3594 [10JN]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars after cerain democratic reforms are implemented, H3595-H3598 [10JN]

———require Dept. of State report on official complaints by Cuban Government, H3427 [4JN], H3684, H3685 [11JN]

———TV Marti funding, H3314-H3321 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, H3294, H3295 [4JN], H3496, H3497, H3498 [5JN], H6762 [3SE], E315 [26FE], E960 [19MY], E1467 [22JY], E2160 [31OC]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (H.R. 2179), E1439 [16JY]

Foreign aid: development assistance for Latin America and Asia, H3433 [4JN]

Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, E967 [19MY]

Haiti: economic reform, H6374, H6375 [30JY]

———elections, H1410 [10AP], E1624 [1AU]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces, H1410 [10AP], H3582 [10JN], H6301 [30JY], H8445 [7OC]

———restoration of democratic government, H3584 [10JN], H3809 [17JN]

———sinking of ferry, H7106 [9SE], E1694 [9SE]

———U.S. policy, H3809 [17JN]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (H.R. 2635), E1983 [9OC]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba, H6398, H6399 [30JY]

NAFTA: effect on Caribbean Basin Initiative, E288 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba and compassionate travel, S7535 [16JY], S7623, S7624 [17JY]

———conditions under Castro military government, S9965 [25SE]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (S. 1391), S11876, S11877 [6NO]

———restore visiting rights to U.S. citizens and residents, S7534 [16JY]

———transmission of radio and television broadcasts of Major League Baseball World Series games, S11022 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense: School of the Americas funding, S7533, S7590 [16JY]

Dominican Republic: tribute to New Hampshire volunteers of the Medical Mission Team, S2794 [7AP]

Foreign policy: deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, S5683-S5685 [16JN], S5733 [17JN]

Foreign trade: promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (S. 984), S6755 [27JN]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, S7582 [16JY]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces, S1942 [5MR]

———U.S. policy, S1942 [5MR], S2006 [6MR], S4260, S4280 [9MY], S8086 [24JY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (S. 1220), S9970 [25SE]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (S. 1073), S8186 [28JY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (S. Res. 113), S8611 [31JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S8382 [30JY]

Western Hemisphere: cooperation of countries on foreign policy and national security problems (S. Res. 134), S10810 [9OC]

Reports filed

Nomination of Stanley L. McLelland To Be Ambassador to Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Timothy M. Carney To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1278) (S. Rept. 105-105), S10786 [9OC]

U.S.-Caribbean Trade Partnership Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2644) (H. Rept. 105-365), H9864 [31OC]

Statements

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century, E967 [19MY]

Jamaican Independence Anniversary: P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica, E1601 [1AU]

———Richard L. Bernal, E1601 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 2635, Human Rights Information Act, E1984 [9OC]

S. 984, U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act, S6756-S6759 [27JN]

S. 1220, Human Rights Information Act, S9971 [25SE]

S. 1391, Cuban Women and Children Humanitarian Relief Act, S11877 [6NO]

S. Res. 113, independence anniversary of Jamaica, S8611 [31JY]

S. Res. 134, cooperation of Western Hemisphere countries on foreign policy and national security problems, S10810 [9OC]

CARIBOU, ME

Remarks in Senate

National Weather Service: upgrade Weather Service Office to Weather Forecasting Office, S8062, S8063 [24JY]

CARINE, FRANK

Remarks in House

Sicilian Citizens Club of Bayonne and Hudson County, NJ: Honoree of the Year award recipient, E2084 [24OC]

CARL F. BOOTH & CO., INC.

Remarks in Senate

Library of Congress: tribute to employees for constructing cases for the Declaration of Independence and Gettysburg Address, S8737 [3SE]

CARLE, ROBIN H.

Letters

Assignment of duties of the Clerk of the House of Representatives to Jeff Trandahl, Julie Perrier, and Ray Strong if the Clerk is absent or disabled, H6718 [3SE]

Assignment of duties of the Clerk of the House of Representatives to Julie Perrier if the Clerk is absent or disabled, H396 [10FE]

Assignment of duties of the Clerk of the House of Representatives to Linda Nave if the Clerk is absent or disabled, H76 [9JA]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, H71 [7JA], H84 [9JA]

CARLINVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Spohr, Dick: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and National Association of Secondary School Principals Illinois Principal of the Year award recipient, H8639 [8OC]

CARLOW COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Women of Spirit Award: tribute to recipients, E1673 [5SE]

CARLSBAD, NM

Bills and resolutions

Carlsbad Irrigation District: convey certain real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico (see S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (see S. 231; H.R. 2098), S804 [29JA], H4835 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Carlsbad Irrigation District: convey certain real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico (S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (S. 231), S815 [29JA], S7317 [11JY]

Nuclear Waste Isolation Pilot Plant: certification, S11022 [23OC]

Reports filed

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 231) (S. Rept. 105-37), S6496 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 231, establish National Cave and Karst Research Institute, S7317 [11JY]

S. 736, Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Transfer Act, S4393 [13MY]

CARLSBAD IRRIGATION PROJECT ACQUIRED LAND TRANSFER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

Texts of

S. 736, provisions, S4393 [13MY]

CARLSON, ARNE H. (Governor of Minnesota)

Articles and editorials

Carlson Shares School-Choice Success Story—Minnesota Governor Lost Battle for Vouchers But Won Support for Tax Breaks, S9069 [10SE]

Letters

Nuclear waste disposal, S3108 [14AP]

CARLSON, DICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1159 [10JN]

CARLSON, ELIZABETH STEWART

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1956 [7OC]

CARLSON, MARGOT

Remarks in House

Crime Victim Service Award: recipient, E732 [23AP]

CARLSON, RICHARD W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E778 [29AP], E942 [15MY], E947 [16MY], E971 [19MY]

CARLSON, ROBERT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10837 [20OC]

CARLSON, TUCKER

Articles and editorials

Intellectual Roots of Nativism, S11406 [30OC]

CARLUCCIO, IGNAZIO M. (CARLO)

Proclamations

Tribute: William F. Weld, Governor of Massachusetts, S4499 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4499 [14MY]

Statements

100 Who Made a Difference—Ignazio M. Carluccio, S4500 [14MY]

CARLYLE, IL

Remarks in House

Carlyle High School: tribute to girls' basketball team, H1547 [16AP]

CARMODY, DENNIS P.

Articles and editorials

Happy? We Shore Are!, E1212 [12JN]

CARNAHAN, MEL (Governor of Missouri)

Letters

Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments, S4960 [22MY]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy, H2579 [13MY]

CARNEY, JAMES, SR.

Articles and editorials

Developing Community—The Legacy of James Carney Sr., E309 [25FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E308 [25FE]

CARNEY, TIMOTHY M.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S11675 [4NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

CARO QUINTERO, MIGUEL A.

Articles and editorials

Alleged Kingpin of Sonora Cartel Untouched by Law, S2045 [10MR]

CAROLINA MIRROR CO.

Remarks in Senate

Native Americans: reissuance of tax-exempt bonds, S6695 [27JN]

CARPENTER, JOHN

Statements

Recipe for America, E789-E791 [30AP]

CARPENTER, ORVENE S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E173 [5FE]

CARPER, THOMAS R. (Governor of Delaware)

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank, H3092 [21MY]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S8855 [5SE]

CARR, JOHN

Statements

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China, H4241 [24JN]

CARR, LYNN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3549 [5JN]

CARR, MILLARD E.

Letters

Competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements, S7747 [21JY]

CARRASCO, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S1913 [4MR]

CARRICARTE, MICHAEL, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E897 [13MY]

CARRILLO-FUENTES, AMADO

Remarks in Senate

Mexico: operation of Amado Carrillo-Fuentes drug cartel relative to drug enforcement efforts, S2036 [10MR]

Testimonies

Mexico and the Southwest Border Initiative: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, S2041-S2045 [10MR]

CARRIS, HENRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12511 [12NO]

CARRIVEAU, HELEN L.G.

Eulogies

By Robert Abaday, E426 [11MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E426 [11MR]

CARROLL, BEVERLEY

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

CARROLL, FRANK J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1345 [27JN]

CARROLL, JULIE H.

Letters

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals, S1748 [27FE]

CARROLL, MARLIN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1080 [3JN]

CARROLL, PETER

Letters

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan, S7551 [16JY]

CARROLL, PHILIP J.

Addresses

Adapting to a Revolution—The Challenges Facing Energy Companies in the 21st Century, E476-E478 [13MR]

CARROLL, ROY O., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2162 [31OC]

CARROLL, STEVEN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

CARSON, JULIA (a Representative from Indiana)

Addresses

Juvenile Crime—Sound Policies vs. Sound Bite Issues Forum: Robert B. Turner, Indianapolis, IN, Police Dept., E1780 [17SE]

South Africa at Year Three: James A. Joseph, Ambassador to South Africa, E1661-E1663 [4SE]

Articles and editorials

From the Outside In, E824 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3865 [17JN]

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H7730 [23SE]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H8265 [30SE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H6707 [31JY]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 1057), H1112 [18MR]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H5021 [9JY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1440 [10AP]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Aviation: require air carriers to establish procedures for responding to in-flight medical emergencies (see H.R. 1670), H3204 [22MY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1340 [8AP]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H4136 [21JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H7008 [8SE]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Children and youth: require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H768 [5MR]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H9866 [31OC]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Civil rights: provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H9614 [28OC]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Congress: treatment of travel awards accrued during official travel by Members, officers, or employees (see H. Res. 64), H768 [5MR]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H3720 [11JN]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H3476 [4JN]

———continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H8265 [30SE]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 3081), H10955 [13NO]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H5297 [15JY]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H6918 [4SE]

———establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5826 [25JY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H3865 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H1019 [13MR]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H725 [4MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40, 48), H453 [11FE], H1262 [20MR]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H3070 [20MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H4913 [8JY]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H2785 [15MY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 990), H803 [6MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H3865 [17JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H7528 [17SE]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2784 [15MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 2779), H9800 [30OC]

———issues relative to child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 182), H9800 [30OC]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H1186 [19MR]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2253 [6MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H725 [4MR]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see H.R. 2319), H6703 [31JY]

———provide consumer protection (see H.R. 1900), H3863 [17JN]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1074), H1707 [17AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H4913 [8JY]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10768 [12NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H3274 [3JN]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

Forest Service: eliminate below-cost timber sales (see H.R. 1827), H6798 [3SE]

FRS: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (see H.R. 2119), H5020 [9JY]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———increase the legal smoking age (see H.R. 2519), H9559 [24OC]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H1707 [17AP]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H245 [21JA]

———require health plans to provide coverage for screening mammography and pap smears (see H.R. 760), H586 [13FE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Health care professionals: increase practitioners in the field of primary health care (see H.R. 739), H890 [11MR]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H589 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3170 [21MY]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H948 [12MR]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H244 [21JA]

———require written election for any annual pay increase for Members (see H.R. 2783), H10768 [12NO]

Housing: authorize public housing agencies to establish rental amounts that do not discourage assisted families from obtaining employment (see H.R. 1014), H888 [11MR]

———provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H890 [11MR]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H5487 [17JY]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H6798 [3SE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1187 [19MR]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H950 [12MR]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H590 [13FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H286 [4FE]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H3865 [17JN]

John T. Myers Post Office Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (see H.R. 1058), H1112 [18MR]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H6798 [3SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H4087 [19JN]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8929 [21OC]

Medal of Honor: issue commemorative postage stamp in recognition of recipients (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10955 [13NO]

Medicare: accreditation requirements relative to public representation and meetings (see H.R. 800), H1262 [20MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H5021 [9JY]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H5916 [28JY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H245 [21JA], H286 [4FE]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H5826 [25JY]

———payments and charges for outpatient services (see H.R. 582), H1262 [20MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1018 [13MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H8834 [9OC]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H4647 [25JN]

———school bus safety (see H.R. 1993), H4914 [8JY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H10957 [13NO]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H7200 [10SE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H7601 [18SE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7730 [23SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H590 [13FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H3274 [3JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685), H5022 [9JY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183), H7263 [11SE]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H3567 [5JN]

———regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H4087 [19JN]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H8929 [21OC]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees (see H.R. 547), H6918 [4SE]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 650), H393 [6FE]

———modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1392 [9AP]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H3204 [22MY]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 81), H285 [4FE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2351 [7MY]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H949 [12MR]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2680 [14MY]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H4136 [21JN]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H5826 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H4836 [26JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H4087 [19JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H8928 [21OC]

Solid waste: State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 1358), H1703 [17AP]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H6798 [3SE]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H10421 [8NO]

———allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H6798 [3SE]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H890 [11MR]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H589 [13FE]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H2157 [1MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2157 [1MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9801 [30OC]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4133 [20JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H804 [6MR]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H2351 [7MY]

———treatment of loans under the Rural Electrification Act (see H.R. 1441), H4132 [20JN]

———treatment of primary health providers in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 2804), H10172 [6NO]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of tax payments from certain religious individuals relative to nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2660), H8832 [9OC]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 2120), H5401 [16JY]

Tobacco products: treatment of taxes relative to payments made pursuant to tobacco industry settlement legislation (see H.R. 2387), H7200 [10SE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H7119 [9SE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H3797 [12JN]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H. Con. Res. 40), H4914 [8JY]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4836 [26JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3924 [18JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4087 [19JN]

———extend commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain dependents (see H.R. 2224), H8265 [30SE]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H702 [27FE]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H7365 [16SE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Weapons: production of Trident II missiles (see H.R. 1814), H6918 [4SE]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 766), H586 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H3213 [30MY]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H724 [4MR]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2875 [16MY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air pollution: establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (see H.R. 1910), H3864 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Members of Congress: authorize the Speaker's designee to administer the oath of office (see H. Res. 11), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives, H250 [4FE]

Proposals

Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9809 [31OC]

Remarks

Air pollution: establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (H.R. 1910), H3809 [17JN]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8977 [22OC], H9526 [24OC]

———labor protection and contracting regulations, H9526 [24OC]

———wage continuation and severance benefits for employees affected by a discontinuance, reduction, or relocation of service, H8977 [22OC]

Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 1057), H3812 [17JN]

Black History Month: observance, H431 [11FE]

Coleman, Tyree: Ameritech Award for Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2375 [13NO]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9809 [31OC]

Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues: anniversary, E2155 [31OC]

Crime: funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2377 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2377 [8MY]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5436 [17JY]

———vocational education programs for women, girls, and gender equity, H5436 [17JY]

Einhorn, Lawrence H.: International Center (organization) International Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2372 [13NO]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2269 [7MY]

———reduce minimum rental amounts and contributions relative to public housing, H2269 [7MY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): tribute to crew, E1541 [28JY]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (H. Res. 219), H6901 [4SE]

South Africa: democracy efforts, E1661 [4SE]

Taxation: rates, H3896 [18JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H3896 [18JN]

Votes: position on missed, H7178 [10SE], E1718, E1724, E1726 [10SE], E2233 [8NO]

WIC: funding, H2686 [15MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H239 [21JA], H336 [5FE], H521 [12FE], H666 [26FE], H697 [27FE], H1332 [8AP], H1389 [9AP], H1434 [10AP], H7005 [8SE], H7116 [9SE]

Members of Congress: authorize the Speaker's designee to administer the oath of office (H. Res. 11), H29 [7JA]

Special order: granted, H3922 [18JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 11, authorize the Speaker's designee to administer the oath of office, H29 [7JA]

Tributes

Brown, Roger, E437 [11MR]

Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H4627 [25JN]

Jordan, Barbara, H431 [11FE]

Kernan, Joseph E., H2259 [7MY], E869 [7MY]

CARSON, LESLEY

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S5717 [17JN]

CARSON, LOIS J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2248 [8NO]

CARTER, BOB

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11240 [27OC]

CARTER, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Mount Everest: tribute for reaching peak, S5144 [23MY]

CARTER, EDWARD A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1139 [5JN]

CARTER, JIMMY (39th President of the United States)

Articles and editorials

And the Power of the Ballot, S10507 [8OC]

It's Wrong To Demonize China, E1641 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (see S. 669; H.R. 1714), S3844 [30AP], H3201 [22MY]

Interviews

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S11611 [3NO]

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10505 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

Latin American Arms Control Act, S6754 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (S. 669), S7318 [11JY]

Reports filed

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 669) (S. Rept. 105-39), S6496 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 669, Jimmy Carter National Historic Site acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot, S7318 [11JY]

CARTER, KEVIN A.

Articles and editorials

Who's Managing the Money, E1464 [22JY]

CARTER, MICHAEL D.

Letters

Deportation of illegal immigrants, H7012 [9SE]

CARTER, WAY

Memorandums

Tribute to Way Carter: Mal Vass, E1584 [1AU]

CARTER, WILEY K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1771 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9377, S9378 [16SE]

CARTER, WILLIAM W.

Remarks in House

SBA: Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E869 [7MY]

CARTERET COUNTY (NC) NEWS-TIMES

Articles and editorials

Listen Up, NPS!, H4071 [19JN]

CARTHAGE, TN

Remarks in House

Robertshaw Corp.: tribute for certification as a Quality System Requirements corporation, E1148 [7JN]

CARTY, JAMES P.

Letters

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements, S7112 [9JY]

CARUSO, SALVATORE A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E202 [11FE]

Statements

Some Reflections Upon the Occasion of Changing My Political Party Affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, E202-E204 [11FE]

CARVEN, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1558 [29JY]

CARVEY, PAUL M.

Letters

Parkinson's disease research programs, S2919 [9AP]

CARY, EUNICE F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E798 [30AP]

CASA FAMILIAR (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1619 [1AU]

CASALE, SAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2192 [7NO]

CASANOVA, RICHARD R.

Remarks in House

Los Angeles, CA: Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E888 [8MY]

CASEY, RICHARD C.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S10905 [21OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

CASH, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E956 [19MY]

CASPER, WY

Bills and resolutions

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance (see H.R. 2186), H5486 [17JY]

Remarks in House

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance (H.R. 2186), E145 [17JY]

CASSATO, DAVID L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E794 [30AP]

CASSERLY, MICHAEL

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6856 [4SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2532 [13MY]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4855 [21MY]

CASSIDY, DANIEL F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E877 [8MY]

CASSIDY, JACK

Letters

Domestic Sugar Program, H5702 [24JY]

CASSINI (space probe)

Remarks in House

Space policy: use of plutonium power source on mission to Saturn, H8916 [21OC], E2035 [21OC]

CASTETTER, CHRISTOPHER L.

Remarks in Senate

Missouri: tribute to law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty, S4497 [14MY]

CASTIGLIA-CATULLO, BEATRICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E979 [20MY]

CASTILLO, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2345 [13NO]

CASTLE, MICHAEL N. (a Representative from Delaware)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7053 [9SE]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H396 [10FE]

Conferee: S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

———S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Alcoholic beverages: FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H5917 [28JY]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H286 [4FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H6026 [29JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H8929 [21OC]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (see H.R. 1578), H4647 [25JN]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (see H.R. 1579), H4647 [25JN]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H8054 [26SE]

———facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5778 [24JY]

Courts: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H4913 [8JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see H.R. 1377), H1705 [17AP]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see H.R. 2535), H8161 [29SE]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H629 [25FE]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H2446 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 1736), H3202 [22MY]

FEC: require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H1439 [10AP]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (see H.R. 10), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H3569 [5JN]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 217), H589 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H2874 [16MY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (see H.R. 2), H589 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H589 [13FE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H1018 [13MR]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1707 [17AP]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H628 [25FE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 58), H812 [10MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8929 [21OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1707 [17AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 1776, 1777), H453 [11FE], H3475 [4JN]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1392 [9AP]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H1892 [24AP]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 1683), H3069 [20MY]

———establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H408 [10FE]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H2254 [6MY]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195, 1763), H1339 [8AP], H3273 [3JN]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6703 [31JY]

Television: treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H6707 [31JY]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385), H6797 [3SE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: establish a budget reserve account for emergencies (see H.R. 457), H243 [21JA]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see H.R. 2414), H6962 [5SE]

———issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 2637), H8727 [8OC]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H627 [25FE]

Eximbank: reauthorization (see H.R. 1370), H1704 [17AP]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 198), H10955 [13NO]

Financial institutions: provide relief for limited purpose banks from certain outdated restrictions that were intended to be temporary (see H.R. 1655), H2874 [16MY]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (see H.R. 1488), H2089 [30AP]

House of Representatives: official mail allowance (see H.R. 2439), H7118 [9SE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

Tariff: C.I. pigment yellow 109 (see H.R. 2324), H6703 [31JY]

———C.I. pigment yellow 110 (see H.R. 2325), H6703 [31JY]

———organo-phosphorus compound ACM (see H.R. 2322), H6703 [31JY]

———parachlorobenzonitrile (see H.R. 2326), H6703 [31JY]

———triflusulfuron methyl (see H.R. 1879), H3796 [12JN]

Taxation: establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H1890 [24AP]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 166), H3797 [12JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Cosgrove, James F., E512 [19MR]

Letters

Eximbank assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments: James A. Harmon, Eximbank, H8378 [6OC]

Motions

Eximbank: reauthorization (S. 1026), H8397 [6OC]

Remarks

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5695 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5679, H5695, H5709 [24JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8975 [22OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), H10901 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), consideration (H. Res. 319), H10590 [12NO]

———wage continuation and severance benefits for employees affected by a discontinuance, reduction, or relocation of service, H8975 [22OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2725 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2694 [15MY]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7053, H7061, H7066, H7072, H7077 [9SE]

Bridgeville, DE: tribute to Woodbridge High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E959 [19MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4390 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4577 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4390 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5595, H5601, H5608, H5609 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5594 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3511 [5JN]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H914 [12MR]

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: subsidies to companies providing currency paper, H2694 [15MY]

Centers for Disease Control: pfiesteria research funding, H7236 [11SE]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (H.R. 2414), H7617, H7618, H7620, H7621 [23SE]

———establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (S. 1228), H10800, H10801, H10802 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 145), H2545 [13MY]

Correctional institutions: housing of juveniles with adults, H5210 [15JY]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8959 [22OC]

Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association: anniversary, E1854 [25SE]

———anniversary of Ladies Auxiliary, E1852 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5709 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7387 [17SE]

———national testing standards, H7337 [16SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (H.R. 1377), H3086 [21MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5114 [10JY], H5150, H5154, H5159 [11JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7789 [24SE], H7893 [25SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7053, H7061, H7066, H7072, H7077 [9SE], H7138 [10SE], H7233, H7234, H7236 [11SE], H7337 [16SE], H7387 [17SE]

Education: charter schools funding through rescissions in Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Program funding, H7138 [10SE]

———improve the reading and literacy skills of children and families (H.R. 2614), H10397 [8NO]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5418 [17JY]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2804 [16MY]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2304 [7MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5751 [24JY]

Eximbank: community work requirements for certain members of firms, H8202, H8203 [30SE]

———preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8201 [30SE]

———prohibit assistance to companies that are at least 50 percent owned by a foreign country or military, H8375 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8378, H8379 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to foreign companies that violate U.S. child labor laws, H8383 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to Russia relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8381 [6OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8189, H8197, H8201, H8202, H8203 [30SE], H8374, H8375, H8378, H8379, H8381, H8383 [6OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), insert language of H.R. 1370 in lieu, H8397 [6OC]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5679 [24JY]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), H3095 [21MY]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (H.R. 1488), H6358 [30JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H536 [13FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6358 [30JY]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5114 [10JY]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7550 [18SE]

House of Representatives: official mail allowance (H.R. 2439), E1699 [9SE]

House Rules: disclosure requirements for franked mail, H1156 [19MR]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2044 [30AP], H2191, H2202 [6MY], H2636 [14MY]

———prohibit violent sexual predators from receiving public housing assistance, H2191 [6MY]

ILC Dover (business): tribute for contributions to the Mars Pathfinder Mission, E1414 [11JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2536 [13MY]

Job Corps: open satellite office in Delaware, H7233, H7234 [11SE]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5210 [15JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5788 [25JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), H2938, H2940 [20MY]

Museum and Library Services Act: technical corrections (S. 1505), H10865, H10866 [13NO]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations, H5210 [15JY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish, H2545 [13MY], H2725 [15MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5150, H5154 [11JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5159 [11JY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3881 [18JN]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7893 [25SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 493), E219 [11FE]

Public housing: require payment of minimum wage relative to community work requirements, H2202 [6MY]

Railroads: limitation on noneconomic damages that a railroad accident victim may recover, H8975 [22OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 279), H1938, H1939, H1940 [29AP]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H5608, H5609 [23JY]

St. Georges, DE: demolition of St. Georges Bridge, H5751 [24JY]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (H. Res. 166), E1195 [12JN]

Summaries

House of Representatives Official Mail Allowance (H.R. 2439), E1699 [9SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8198 [30SE]

H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act, H5595-H5601 [23JY]

Tributes

Amabili, Louis, J., E157 [4FE]

Cosgrove, James F., E512 [19MR]

Jensen, John, E730 [23AP]

CASTLE AFB, CA

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: provide for the operation of a combined post exchange and commissary store (see H.R. 50), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

CASTRO, FIDEL (President, Cuba)

Articles and editorials

Castro's Cuba Is a Cruel and Full-Blown Purgatory, S9965 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, E305 [25FE]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: conditions under military government, S9965 [25SE]

CASTRO VALLEY, CA

Remarks in House

William S. (Billy) Graham Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E949 [16MY]

CASWELL, BRIDGET BARRY

Eulogies

Barry, John W. (Jack), S4270 [9MY]

CATAHOULA PARISH, LA

Remarks in Senate

Louisiana: tribute to Macon Ridge enterprise community for reciept of American Association of Enterprise Zones Community Empowerment Award, S1764 [27FE]

CATANIA, ADA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E590 [8AP]

CATAPANO, THOMAS F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1763 [16SE]

CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Letters

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S3259 [16AP]

CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS (organization)

Remarks in House

St. Michael's Post 1562: anniversary, E1931 [2OC]

Statements

Castle Point VA Medical Facility, E1672 [5SE]

CATHOLIC WORKER MOVEMENT (organization)

Articles and editorials

Appetite for God, S12707-S12710 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (see S. Res. 163), S12576 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (S. Res. 163), S12707 [13NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 163, National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served, S12617, S12710 [13NO]

CATO INSTITUTE

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10344 [6OC]

CATT, MERRILL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6554 [26JN]

CATTLE INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

Texts of

S. 16, provisions, S340-S343 [21JA]

CAUFIELD, CHARLES

Remarks in House

INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, E927, E928, E931 [14MY]

CAUFIELD, KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, H2598 [14MY]

CAVALIER, ND

Remarks in Senate

Floods: tribute to Cavalier Air Station for relief efforts in North Dakota, S6285 [24JN]

CAVANAUGH, MARIANNE ROCHE

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S12640 [13NO]

CAVANAUGH, STEPHANIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E438 [11MR]

CAYETANO, BEN (Governor of Hawaii)

Letters

Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding, S9952 [25SE]

CEDAR LAKE, IN

Remarks in House

Hammond Technical Vocation Appreciation Society: tribute, E1875 [26SE]

CELESTE, RICHARD F.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S11674 [4NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to India: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

CELINA, TN

Remarks in House

Celina High School: tribute to girls' basketball team, E518 [19MR]

CELLULAR TELEPHONE PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 493), S9978 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 493), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 493), S2655 [20MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 493), S9636 [18SE]

Texts of

S. 493, provisions, S2656 [20MR]

CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS related term(s) National Cemeteries

Amendments

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5922, S5936 [18JN], S12488 [10NO], H9837 [31OC]

Articles and editorials

Biggest Heart in the Building, E1542 [28JY]

Justice Brennan, Voice of Court's Social Revolution Dies, E1542-E1544 [28JY]

Bills and resolutions

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery: designate (see S. 319; H.R. 740), S1300 [12FE], H523 [12FE]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5826 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish headstones or markers for the marked graves of certain individuals (see H.R. 2504), H7599 [18SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see S. 813; H.R. 1532), S5109 [23MY], H2253 [6MY]

National Guard: allow members to perform honor guard functions at veterans' funerals (see H.R. 1601), H2679 [14MY]

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: authorizing appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium (see S. 1006; H.R. 2144), S7210 [10JY], H5131 [10JY]

Taxation: treatment of funeral trusts (see H.R. 479, 684), H243 [21JA], H452 [11FE]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see S. 917, 923; H.R. 1908, 1955, 1990), S5790 [17JN], H3864 [17JN], H3923 [18JN], H4086 [19JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1111 [18MR]

———payments to States for certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (see S. 217), S726 [28JA]

———restoration of the grave marker allowance (see H.R. 1602), H2679 [14MY]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S160 [21JA]

Poems

``Arlington,'' Ruth Mariott, S5103 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Arlington National Cemetery: maintenance funding, H5261 [15JY]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (H. Con. Res. 123), H5805, H5806 [25JY]

Congressional Cemetery: preservation, H9045 [23OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: national cemetery construction funding, H5309 [16JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (H.R. 1532), H2097 [1MY], H4142-H4145, H4212 [23JN], E1314 [24JN], E2378 [13NO]

———penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), H10372-H10374 [8NO]

Taxation: treatment of funeral trusts (H.R. 684), E224 [12FE]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits, H4156 [23JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (H.R. 1955), H3894 [18JN], H3931 [19JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), H9837-H9839 [31OC], E1410 [11JY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, H4155 [23JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (H.R. 2040), E1410 [11JY]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1568-H1571 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery: designate (S. 319), S1316 [12FE]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (H. Con. Res. 123), S8170, S8171 [28JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding for National Cemetery at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK, S12519 [13NO]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), S5131 [23MY], S10779 [9OC], S11613 [3NO], S11703 [4NO]

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: authorizing appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium (S. 1006), S7214 [10JY]

Native Americans: preserve tribal Indian land as a cemetery and burial ground in Kansas City, KS, S9448, S9496, S9497 [17SE]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 917), S5792 [17JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5810 [17JN], S5921-S5924 [18JN], S12488 [10NO]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, S6886 [7JY]

———payments to States for certain veterans buried in State cemeteries (S. 217), S747 [28JA]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (S. 61), S437 [21JA]

Reports filed

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Entrance Into Enhanced-Use Leases for Certain Property and Renaming of Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 105-47), H1390 [9AP]

Expand Range of Criminal Offenses Resulting in Forfeiture of Veterans Benefits: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (S. 923) (H. Rept. 105-319), H8832 [9OC]

Penalties for Theft and Malicious Vandalism at National Cemeteries: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 105-142), H4135 [21JN]

Testimonies

Forfeiture of Benefits to Veterans Convicted of Capital Crimes: Rick Surratt, DAV, E1410 [11JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 123, transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services honoring William J. Brennan, Jr., H5806 [25JY]

H.R. 1092, Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System, H1568-H1570 [16AP]

H.R. 1532, Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act, H4142 [23JN]

S. 319, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, S1317 [12FE]

S. 813, Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act, S11704 [4NO], H10372 [8NO]

S. 917, National Cemeteries Sanctity Act, S5792 [17JN]

S. 923, expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of veterans benefits, H9837 [31OC]

S. 923, expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of veterans' benefits, S5924 [18JN]

CENARRUSA, JOE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10900 [21OC]

CENSUS

Amendments

Population: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

Analyses

Census of Agriculture Act (S. 845), S5361 [5JN]

Articles and editorials

Best Guess U.S. Census?, E1505 [24JY]

Melding in America, E2016 [21OC]

Politics and Census Numbers, E1296 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see S. 845; H.R. 2366), S5342 [5JN], H6705 [31JY]

Federal aid programs: improve and expand empowerment and enterprise zone programs (see H.R. 201), H145 [9JA]

Population: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

———include ancestry data on decennial census (see S. Con. Res. 12; H. Con. Res. 38), S2356 [17MR], H767 [5MR]

———provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (see S. 1206; H.R. 2081), S9785 [23SE], H4834 [26JN]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census (see H.R. 1178), H1259 [20MR]

Excerpts

Federal court decisions on use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8218 [30SE]

Letters

Decennial census accuracy relative to use of sampling: Representative Gingrich, H3537 [5JN]

Use of sampling in conducting the 2000 decennial census: Francis D. DeGeorge, Dept. of Commerce, S4075 [7MY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S4076 [7MY]

Use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census: Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, H8220-H8222, H8223-H8225 [30SE]

———Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Shays, H8225 [30SE]

Lists

Organizations endorsing use of sampling in the 2000 census, H8226 [30SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (H.R. 2366), H8869 [21OC]

Federal aid programs: improve and expand empowerment and enterprise zone programs (H.R. 201), E57 [7JA]

OMB: addition of ``multiracial'' as a racial category on census forms, E2016 [21OC]

Population: include ancestry data on decennial census (H. Con. Res. 38), E379 [5MR]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H3535, H3537, H3538, H3541-H3544 [5JN], H3646 [10JN], H3793 [12JN], H7738, H7757-H7759, H7784, H7785, H7788 [24SE], H8217-H8239, H8242 [30SE], H10909-H10915, H10931-H10935, H10937, H10938 [13NO], E1706 [9SE]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census (H.R. 1178), E531 [20MR], E923 [14MY], E1296 [23JN], E1505 [24JY]

Supreme Court: decision relative to the use of race in designating congressional districts, H758-H764 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (H.R. 2366), S12495 [10NO]

———conduct census of agriculture (S. 845), S5360 [5JN]

Population: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

———provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (S. 1206), S9791 [23SE]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, S4069-S4076 [7MY], S4194 [8MY], S5319 [5JN]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

Reports

Census Blue Ribbon Panel: American Statistical Association, H8219 [30SE]

Social Statistics and the City: David M. Heer, S4195 [8MY]

Reports filed

Census of Agriculture Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2366) (H. Rept. 105-296), H8320 [2OC]

Statements

Use of Sampling in Conducting the 2000 Decennial Census: Senator Hollings, S4074 [7MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2366, Census of Agriculture Act, H8869 [21OC]

S. 845, Census of Agriculture Act, S5361 [5JN]

S. Con. Res. 12, include ancestry data on decennial census, S2375 [17MR]

CENSUS BUREAU see Bureau of the Census

CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 845), S5361 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 845), S5342 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2366), H8869 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2366), S12495 [10NO]

Enact (S. 845), S5360 [5JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2366) (H. Rept. 105-296), H8320 [2OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2366, provisions, H8869 [21OC]

S. 845, provisions, S5361 [5JN]

CENTER FOR ADVANCED SIMULATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Remarks in Senate

Funding, S11444 [30OC]

CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION

Remarks in House

Beaver, Joan: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2116 [29OC]

Bell, Alvin R.: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1968 [8OC]

Desrosiers, Roger: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2025 [21OC]

Morris, Ron: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1907 [2OC]

Phillips, Doug: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1975 [8OC]

CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST

Remarks in Senate

Funding, S5739 [17JN], S5924 [18JN]

CENTER FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, INC.

Letters

Deportation of illegal immigrants, H7012 [9SE]

CENTER FOR JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN VALUES

Remarks in House

Religion: persecution of Christians, E829 [5MY]

CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION

Descriptions

International Dolphin Conservation Program, S401 [21JA]

Letters

International Dolphin Conservation Program, S401 [21JA]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund, S9592 [18SE]

CENTER FOR MEDICAID AND STATE OPERATIONS

Letters

Medicaid treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement, S12139 [8NO]

CENTER FOR NATIONAL POLICY

Addresses

Reflections on the Congress and the Country: Representative Hamilton, S11896 [6NO], E1937-E1939 [6OC]

Remarks in House

Hamilton, Representative: Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1937 [6OC]

Remarks in Senate

Hamilton, Representative: Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, S11896 [6NO]

CENTER FOR SECURITY POLICY

Papers

Non-Renewal of MFN for China—A Proportionate Response to Beijing's Emerging Trade-Subsidized Strategic Threat, E1171-E1173 [10JN]

Statements

Day That Will Live in Infamy—25th Anniversary of the ABM Treaty's Ratification Should Be It's Last, S10759 [9OC]

CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Letters

Require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, H4972 [9JY]

CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Papers

What Is at Stake in the Crisis With Iraq—Threat of Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction and U.S. Military Options, S12646 [13NO]

Statements

Iraq's Clandestine Breakout Capability, S12647 [13NO]

CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (see S. 793), S5001 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (S. 793), S5011 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 793, Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents Act, S5012 [22MY]

CENTER MORICHES, NY

Remarks in House

Assembly of God Church: anniversary, E1652 [4SE]

Bell African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church: anniversary, E1687 [8SE]

CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES

Analyses

Joint Tax Committee Distribution Tables Produce Misleading Results, S6028 [20JN]

Methodology Problems and Multibillion Dollar Errors Produce Large Distortions in Taxpayers Union Ratings, H4660 [26JN]

Reports

Balanced Budget Amendment and Social Security, S1069 [6FE], S1363 [13FE]

CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES (organization)

Reports

Balanced Budget Amendment and Social Security, S762 [28JA]

CENTER TOWNSHIP, PA

Remarks in House

Todd Lane Elementary School: tribute for participation in Salvation Army Give-A-Christmas campaign, E73 [9JA]

CENTEREACH, NY

Remarks in House

Savior Lutheran Church: anniversary, E2136 [30OC]

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL

Amendments

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5584, S5628 [12JN]

Articles and editorials

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, S5586 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see S. 503; H.R. 1062, 1219), S2646 [20MR], H1017 [13MR], H1288 [21MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: requirements relative to health claims on food labels (see H.R. 2208), H5569 [22JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419; H.R. 1114), S2129 [11MR], H1111 [18MR]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]

———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (see S. 938), S6000 [19JN]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see S. 91; H.R. 920), S161 [21JA], H724 [4MR]

Letters

Centers for Disease Control notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV: Richard J. Tarplin, Dept. of HHS, H7376 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (H.R. 1219), H1960 [29AP], E551 [21MR]

Families and domestic relations: notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV, H7376 [17SE]

FDA: approval of Leadcare in Office Test System, E1988 [9OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: requirements relative to health claims on food labels (H.R. 2208), E1471 [22JY]

Fish and fishing: pfiesteria research funding, H7235-H7237 [11SE]

Food safety initiative: funding, H7033 [9SE]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (H.R. 920), E365 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Death and dying: suicide prevention funding, S9113 [11SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (S. 503), S2675 [20MR]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S2129-S2131 [11MR], S5468, S5469, S5472, S5477-S5480 [10JN], S5502, S5546 [11JN], S5584-S5589 [12JN], S10870 [21OC]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]

———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (S. 938), S6000-S6002 [19JN]

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: funding, S9111 [11SE]

Native Americans: diabetes research funding, S12090, S12091 [8NO]

Ocean County, NJ: funding for research relative to childhood cancer, S4202 [8MY]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (S. 91), S470 [21JA]

Reports filed

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Texts of

S. 419, Birth Defects Prevention Act, S2131 [11MR]

S. 503, HIV Prevention Act, S2676 [20MR]

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

CENTRAL AMERICA

Articles and editorials

As Panama Canal Transfer Nears, More Jockeying To Fill a Power Vacuum, E1944 [7OC]

Defending the Indefensible, S10198 [30SE]

Deportation Without Cause, S10198 [30SE]

Fix Cruel Immigration Law, S10201 [30SE]

Flaws in Immigration Law, S10202 [30SE]

Reno Should Back Judge's Ruling, Help Nicaraguans To Stay in Place, S10198 [30SE]

Righting an Immigration Wrong, S10202 [30SE]

Scandal-Ridden Honduran Apparel Industry Seeks New Image—Embittered Industry Manufactures Its Own Code of Conduct, E2160 [31OC]

Bills and resolutions

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980; H.R. 611), S6727 [27JN], H347 [5FE]

Caribbean nations: withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

El Salvador: elections (see H. Con. Res. 88), H3203 [22MY]

Guatemala: implementation of peace accords (see H. Con. Res. 166), H8320 [2OC]

———tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (see H. Con. Res. 17), H407 [10FE]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220; H.R. 2635), S9969 [25SE], H8727 [8OC]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti and eliminate certain rules relative to continuous physical presence (see H.R. 3054), H10954 [13NO]

———determine status of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency (see S. 1076), S8186 [28JY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see S. 983; H.R. 2345), S6727 [27JN], H6704 [31JY]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H453 [11FE]

———tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see S. Con. Res. 40), S7710 [17JY]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: technical corrections (see S. 1565; H.R. 3041), S12575 [13NO], H10953 [13NO]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 7, 170), H155 [9JA], H8833 [9OC]

Treaties and agreements: negotiation of free trade agreements with the countries of the Americas (see S. 84), S160 [21JA]

Western Hemisphere: cooperation of countries on foreign policy and national security problems (see S. Res. 134), S10787 [9OC]

Letters

Latin American Arms Control Act: Jimmy Carter, S6754 [27JN]

School of the Armericas funding: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, H6741 [3SE]

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency: Elaine Z. Graham and Christina M. Howard, National Restaurant Association, S10201 [30SE]

———Empower America (organization), S10201 [30SE]

Lists

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, E969 [19MY]

Press releases

Suspension of Deportation of Aliens Under Rules in Place at the Time of Application for Residency: President Clinton, S10258 [1OC]

Remarks in House

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6739-H6749 [3SE], H6802 [4SE], E1657, E1658, E1660 [4SE], E1678 [5SE]

Committee on International Relations (House): goals of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, E110 [21JA]

Costa Rica: extradition of Terry Dantzler to the U.S. for alleged kidnapping of daughter, H5450 [17JY]

———independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

El Salvador: elections (H. Con. Res. 88), H5511-H5513 [22JY]

———independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, E967 [19MY]

Guatemala: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

———tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (H. Con. Res. 17), H730-H732 [5MR], E192 [10FE], E404 [6MR]

Honduras: establish apparel industry code of conduct, E2160 [31OC]

———independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (H.R. 2635), E1983 [9OC]

Nicaragua: book on recent Sandinista activities, E254 [13FE]

———independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

———tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (H. Con. Res. 18), H728, H732-H735 [5MR], E215 [11FE], E405 [6MR]

———U.S. policy, H7362-H7364 [16SE]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 170), E1997 [9OC]

Panama Canal Commission: resignation of chairman, E1944 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to 440th Airlift Wing, S2946 [9AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (S. 980), S6741, S6742 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: School of the Americas funding, S7533, S7590 [16JY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (S. 1220), S9970 [25SE]

Immigration: determine status of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency (S. 1076), S8190, S8191 [28JY]

———grant permanent residence to Central American and Eastern European nationals, S12511 [12NO]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S10196-S10204 [30SE], S10258-S10259, S10263, S10272-S10274 [1OC]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (S. 983), S6752-S6754 [27JN]

Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (S. Con. Res. 40), S7984 [23JY]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: technical corrections (S. 1565), S12711 [13NO]

Treaties and agreements: negotiation of free trade agreements with the countries of the Americas (S. 84), S467 [21JA]

Western Hemisphere: cooperation of countries on foreign policy and national security problems (S. Res. 134), S10810 [9OC]

Reports filed

International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS Activities in Nicaragua: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 40), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Frank D. Yturria to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Finishing the Job of Reform in Latin America, E2140 [30OC]

Statements

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century, E967 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 17, tribute to Guatemala for the success of recent peace negotiations, H730 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 18, tribute to Nicaragua on the occasion of democratic elections, H732 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 88, elections in El Salvador, H5512 [22JY]

H.R. 2635, Human Rights Information Act, E1984 [9OC]

S. 84, Americas Free Trade Act, S468 [21JA]

S. 983, Latin American Arms Control Act, S6753 [27JN]

S. 1220, Human Rights Information Act, S9971 [25SE]

S. 1565, Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act technical corrections, S12711 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 40, tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS in Nicaragua, S7732 [17JY], S7984 [23JY]

S. Res. 134, cooperation of Western Hemisphere countries on foreign policy and national security problems, S10810 [9OC]

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Addresses

Secrecy as Government Regulation: Senator Moynihan, S3891-S3894 [1MY]

Amendments

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4647 [25JN], H4916, H4917 [8JY], H4958, H4959, H4960, H4961, H4970, H4986, H4990, H4991, H4994, H5022 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 858), S5966, S5970, S6005 [19JN]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

Articles and editorials

Case for Confirming Anthony Lake, S2012 [6MR]

Close and Confident of Lake, S2012 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions

China, People's Republic of: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (see H.R. 2190), H5486 [17JY]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (see S. Res. 91), S5109 [23MY]

Drugs: establish select committee to investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 34, 70), H244 [21JA], H589 [13FE]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220; H.R. 2635), S9969 [25SE], H8727 [8OC]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 858; H.R. 1775), S5413 [9JN], H3475 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), consideration (see H. Res. 179), H4912 [8JY]

———restrict information sharing with U.N. (see S. 695), S3960 [5MY]

Conference reports

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 858), H9586-H9595 [28OC]

Cost Estimates

Intelligence services appropriations (S. 858): CBO, S5969 [19JN]

Letters

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions, H3330 [4JN]

Intelligence services appropriations: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4946 [9JY]

———Representative Goss, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H4946 [9JY]

Nomination of Anthony Lake to be Director of Central Intelligence: Senator Specter, S1353 [13FE]

Require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities: Harold Brown, Center for Strategic & International Studies, H4972 [9JY]

———Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common $ense (organization), H4972 [9JY]

———Representative Conyers, H4971 [9JY]

———Representative Minge, H4972 [9JY]

———Representatives Conyers, Dellums, Hamilton, and Shays, H4972 [9JY]

———Representatives Conyers, Hamilton, and Luther, H4972 [9JY]

———Stansfield Turner, H4972 [9JY]

Withdrawal of nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence: Anthony Lake, S2487 [18MR]

Lists

Cosponsors of H.R. 753, Intelligence Budget Accountability Act, H4971 [9JY]

Motions

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 858), H5413 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Abolish, H2179 [6MY]

Anniversary, H5991 [29JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2434-H2440 [8MY]

Chemical weapons: investigate use in Persian Gulf Conflict, H4990-H4994 [9JY]

China, People's Republic of: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S., H4951, H4960, H4961 [9JY]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (H.R. 2190), E1454 [17JY]

Civil wars: U.S. role in foreign civil wars, H1095 [18MR]

Clandestine Drug Study Commission: establish, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Democratic National Committee: release of information relative to Latvian citizen, H1293, H1296 [8AP]

Drugs: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras, H1042, H1103-H1108 [18MR], H4952, H4953, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (H.R. 2635), E1983 [9OC]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H3871 [18JN], H4415 [25JN], H4948-H5002 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), consideration (H. Res. 179), H4945 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), insert language of S. 858 in lieu, H5413 [17JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), unanimous-consent agreement, H4985 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 858), H5410-H5413 [17JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 858), conference report, H9780 [30OC]

———require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, H4970-H4985 [9JY]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, E1319 [25JN]

Persian Gulf Conflict: release of information by CIA relative to Iraqi nerve gas storage, H1394 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification relative to effective verification of significant violations, S3483, S3498 [23AP], S3617-S3621 [24AP]

———ratification relative to ratification by countries with offensive chemical weapons programs, S3481, S3498 [23AP], S3583-S3596 [24AP], S3805-S3807 [29AP]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (S. Res. 91), S5106 [23MY]

Government: require analysis of POW/MIA issues, S7250 [11JY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (S. 1220), S9970 [25SE]

Inspector General: referral of nomination, S3066 [10AP]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 858), S5691 [16JN], S5900, S5925 [18JN], S5963 [19JN], S7780 [21JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 858), conference report, S11844, S11845, S11847-S11849 [6NO]

———disclosure of aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities relative to Freedom of Information Act, S11011 [23OC]

———reform, S3891 [1MY]

———require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, S5970-S5975 [19JN]

———restrict information sharing with U.N. (S. 695), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, S5921 [18JN]

Lake, Anthony: nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S1353 [13FE], S1783-S1785 [28FE], S1976-S1978 [5MR], S2010-S2013 [6MR]

———withdrawal of nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S2487 [18MR], S2512 [19MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S11242 [27OC], S12209 [8NO]

Tenet, George J.: nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S7225 [10JY], S8087 [24JY]

Reports

Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions, S6898 [7JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1775, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 179) (H. Rept. 105-172), H4912 [8JY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (S. 858) (H. Rept. 105-350), H9613 [28OC]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 858), S5926 [18JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 105-135), H3923 [18JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 858) (S. Rept. 105-24), S5413 [9JN]

Nomination of George J. Tenet To Be Director of Central Intelligence: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S7210 [10JY]

Nomination of John A. Gordon To Be Deputy Director of Central Intelligence: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S10631 [8OC]

Statements

People's Republic of China Intelligence Services: Dept. of State, E1454 [17JY]

Require Separate Unclassified Statements of the Aggregate Amount of Budget Outlays for Intelligence Activities: Robert F. Turner, H4977-H4983 [9JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 179, consideration of H.R. 1775, intelligence services appropriations, H4945 [9JY]

H.R. 753, Intelligence Budget Accountability Act, H4971 [9JY]

H.R. 2635, Human Rights Information Act, E1984 [9OC]

S. 695, restrict information sharing with the U.N. by intelligence services, S3966 [5MY]

S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, S5421-S5423 [9JN], S5976-S5978 [19JN], S7780-S7783 [21JY], H5410-H5413 [17JY]

S. 1220, Human Rights Information Act, S9971 [25SE]

S. Res. 91, production of records by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras, S5106, S5140 [23MY]

CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.

Bills and resolutions

Nevada: validate conveyance of certain lands relative to right-of-way granted to Central Pacific Railway Co. (see S. 739; H.R. 1918), S4479 [14MY], H3864 [17JN]

CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

California: use of tiered pricing relative to water conservation, E1860 [25SE]

CENTRALIA, IL

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: anniversary of coal mine disaster, S2724 [20MR]

CERES, CA

Remarks in House

Chipponeri, James: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Man of the Year award recipient, E885 [8MY]

CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ENHANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1734), H3202 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

CHABAL, JOHN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

CHABOT, JOHN A.

Reports filed

Relief: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1337), S11863 [6NO]

CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio)

Addresses

Climate Treaty—The Right Answer to the Wrong Question: J. Kenneth Blackwell, E2359 [13NO]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5578 [22JY], H5717 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5156 [11JY], H5266 [15JY]

Articles and editorials

Balanced Budget Amendment Timing, Kenneth Blackwell, Washington (DC) Times, E347 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H7830 [24SE]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2680 [14MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———eliminate certain Federal subsidy programs (see H.R. 1171), H1259 [20MR]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H8929 [21OC]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (see H.R. 1902), H3864 [17JN]

China, People's Republic of: participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H1262 [20MR]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H3923 [18JN]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H7830 [24SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (see H. Res. 175), H4646 [25JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H8833 [9OC]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H1542 [15AP]

Correctional institutions: prevent Federal prisoners from engaging in activities to increase their strength or fighting abilities (see H.R. 792), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6707 [31JY]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 71), H4836 [26JN]

———consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H4836 [26JN]

———notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 2181), H5485 [17JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H286 [4FE]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H1018 [13MR]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H3274 [3JN]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2129), H7281 [15SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9502 [23OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H950 [12MR]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H768 [5MR]

Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H2156 [1MY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H8833 [9OC]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5177 [11JY]

Federal employees: limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H7008 [8SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H1440 [10AP]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H767 [5MR]

House Rules: repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 30), H245 [21JA]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2254 [6MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9501 [23OC]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Karl Bernal Post Office Building, Painesville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2766), H9729 [29OC]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H766 [5MR]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1612 [16AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 3), H154 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1706 [17AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1706 [17AP]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H7199 [10SE]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H725 [4MR]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1438 [10AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H2157 [1MY]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H6918 [4SE]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H709 [3MR]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3804 [16JN]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Surplus Government property: transfer of surplus real and personal property to nonprofit organizations for housing and other uses (see H.R. 1004), H1892 [24AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H348 [5FE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H1258 [20MR]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 1333), H1541 [15AP]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1340 [8AP]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H522 [12FE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 876), H700 [27FE]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (see H.R. 1684), H3069 [20MY]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 1410), H1793 [23AP]

———provide deduction for capital gains, index the basis of certain capital assets, provide familiy credits, and phase-out estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1584), H2589 [13MY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H286 [4FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10956 [13NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H10956 [13NO]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H669 [26FE]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446, 891), H701, H702 [27FE]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H3924 [18JN]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (see H.R. 603), H670 [26FE]

Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 484), H3568 [5JN]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 115), H1611 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: eliminate National Sheep Industry Improvement Center and apply savings to deficit reduction (see H.R. 1475), H1988 [29AP]

Courts: photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H1438 [10AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

Diseases: research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H714 [4MR], H727 [5MR], H1113 [19MR], H2684 [15MY], H5025 [10JY], H6709 [1AU], H7611 [23SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1211 [20MR], H2936 [20MY]

Agriculture: eliminate National Sheep Industry Improvement Center and apply savings to deficit reduction (H.R. 1475), H1916 [29AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5717 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3584 [10JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2496 [13MY], H2684 [15MY]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), E347 [27FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4804 [26JN], H4922 [9JY], H5580 [23JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6620 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3038 [20MY]

Chi Hoatian: White House reception during U.S. visit, H529 [13FE]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, H1295 [8AP], H9627 [29OC]

———visit by President to the U.S., H9627 [29OC]

Cinergy Corp.: tribute, H7737 [24SE]

Climate: global warming, H8638 [8OC]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: severance pay to White House chef, H7201 [11SE]

Clinton, President: executive order relative to effects of Federal policies on families, H3668 [11JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H6922 [5SE], H7123 [10SE]

Congress: reauthorization of independent counsel statute, H3809 [17JN]

Courts: photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (H.R. 1280), E2369 [13NO]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2257 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (H.R. 972), H818 [11MR]

———Market Access Program funding, H5717 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7387 [17SE]

Dept. of State: limit appropriations, H3676 [11JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3676 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5156 [11JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7387 [17SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H2354 [8MY]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H5025 [10JY]

Executive Office of the President: employee responses to inquiries regarding investigations, H7612 [23SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H535, H548 [13FE]

House of Representative: placement of 1-minute speeches during proceedings, H714 [4MR], H727 [5MR]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H968 [13MR], H1113 [19MR]

National Bone Marrow Donor Program: tribute, H6710 [1AU]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H4845 [8JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5156 [11JY]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, H2179 [6MY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H9504 [24OC]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H4804 [26JN]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1483 [15AP]

———rates, H455 [12FE], H1460 [15AP], H2598 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H3038 [20MY], H4804 [26JN], H4922 [9JY], H5580 [23JY], H6620 [31JY], H10773 [13NO]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, E2359 [13NO]

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1686 [17AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4830 [26JN]

Tributes

Craynon, Paige, H1047 [18MR]

Draper, Sharon, H2179 [6MY]

Pitman, April, H1047 [18MR]

Siniawski, Jake, H6710 [1AU]

CHACEY, MICHAEL

Essays

Voice of Democracy, E1723 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1723 [10SE]

CHADWICK, DANIEL G.

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4179 [8MY]

CHADWICK, DOUGLAS H.

Statements

Asian Elephant Conservation Act, H8864 [21OC], E1136 [5JN]

CHAFEE, JOHN H. (a Senator from Rhode Island)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651, S8671 [2SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7916, S7967 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4015, S4027, S4029, S4030 [6MY], S4046, S4048 [7MY], S4173, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6156, S6171, S6177, S6182, S6252, S6255, S6258, S6267, S6281 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6479 [26JN], S6762 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4831, S4844, S4869, S4902, S4905, S4907 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6880, S6932, S6947, S6950 [7JY], S7270, S7280, S7305, S7309 [11JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8905, S8910, S8927, S8928 [8SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S5936 [18JN], S8506, S8509, S8613, S8614 [31JY]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), S9088, S9092 [10SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10439 [6OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10621, S10622, S10661, S10704 [8OC], S11069, S11073, S11161 [23OC]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8101 [24JY]

Analyses

National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 468), S2447-S2478 [18MR]

Appointments

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S3386 [17AP]

Articles and editorials

Back to Work for Schools, Courtland Milloy, Washington (DC) Post, S10152 [29SE]

Fine Line for Mexico, Washington (DC) Post, S2593 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627), S3419 [22AP]

Agriculture: price supports for peanuts (see S. 1535), S12575 [13NO]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S6372 [25JN]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 738), S5622 [12JN]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (see S.J. Res. 37), S11300 [28OC]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S11880 [6NO]

Arts and humanities: improve and extend the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (see S. 1020), S7486 [15JY]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 404), S1979 [5MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S9525 [17SE]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs (see S. 1309), S10950 [22OC]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see S. 737), S4393 [13MY]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50), S1319 [12FE]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 743, 766), S4479 [14MY], S4748 [20MY]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S10233 [30SE]

Courts: product liability reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S8202 [28JY]

David B. Champagne Post Office Building, Wakefield, RI: designate (see S. 973), S6496 [26JN]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S8607 [31JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S158 [21JA]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S9524 [17SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Firearms: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S1319 [12FE]

———improve safety of handguns (see S. 428), S2206 [12MR]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see S. 380), S2025 [6MR]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see S. 70), S160 [21JA]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (see S. Res. 133), S10787 [9OC]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (see S. 1035, 1192), S7710 [17JY], S9800 [23SE]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747), S4588 [15MY]

FRS: implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611), S3348 [17AP]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 39), S12615 [13NO]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

———improve the quality of health plans and health care provided through the Federal Government and protect health care consumers (see S. 795), S5002 [22MY]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148), S162 [21JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S1553 [25FE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1519), S12461 [10NO]

———reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see S. 39), S3125 [14AP]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see S. 969), S6496 [26JN]

Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see S. 1284), S11365 [29OC]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (see S. 147), S162 [21JA]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see S. 369), S1734 [27FE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S161 [21JA]

———provide beneficiaries with additional information to select health care plans (see S. 789), S5001 [22MY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4011 [6MY]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927), S8733 [3SE]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513), S6005 [19JN]

Public welfare programs: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see S. 640), S3550 [23AP]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits (see S. 906), S5694 [16JN]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3456 [22AP]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 110), S4011 [6MY], S8608 [31JY]

Ships and vessels: permit the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports by certain foreign-flag vessels and encourage U.S.-flag vessels to participate in such transportation (see S. 803), S10660 [8OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Taxation: deductions for business use of the home (see S. 406), S2145 [11MR]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (see S. 1037), S10898 [21OC]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amount for inflation (see S. 1252), S12615 [13NO]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251), S12615 [13NO]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of gambling losses (see S. 972), S6496 [26JN]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (see S. 99), S682 [23JA]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (see S. 121), S161 [21JA]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173), S9252 [12SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318), S12180 [8NO]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24), S2646 [20MR]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S5138 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S10055 [26SE]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 26), S726 [28JA]

Disasters: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see S. 1007), S7210 [10JY]

Ecology and environment: enhance fish and wildlife conservation and natural resources management programs (see S. 1363), S11678 [4NO]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 1195), S9636 [18SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (see S. 797), S5002 [22MY]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

———improve provision of managed care (see S. 864), S5444 [10JN]

Medicare: establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see S. 302), S1226 [11FE]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see S. 1059), S7950 [23JY]

Public welfare programs: SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (see S. 615), S3349 [17AP]

Public works: provide for tax-exempt financing of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see S. 275), S1017 [5FE]

Tariff: aminocarbonylphenyl (see S. 1539, 1544), S12575 [13NO]

———benzenedicarboxylic acid (see S. 1541), S12575 [13NO]

———benzenesulfonic acid (see S. 1543, 1545), S12575 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (see S. 1537, 1549, 1550), S12575 [13NO]

———butanamide (see S. 1540, 1542, 1546, 1547), S12575 [13NO]

———dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol (see S. 1548), S12575 [13NO]

Taxation: credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S2646 [20MR]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see S. 499), S2646 [20MR]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see S. 498), S2646 [20MR]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see S. 194), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (see S. 444), S2320 [14MR]

Tires: encourage the recycling of waste tires and reduce tire dumps and stockpiles (see S. 445), S2320 [14MR]

Transportation: establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (see S. 963), S6358 [25JN]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 468), S2416 [18MR]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222), S9969 [25SE]

Williams, Roger: return statue to Capitol rotunda after temporary display of Suffragists Portrait Monument (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3349 [17AP]

Cloture motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10473 [7OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S10947 [22OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC], S11173, S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Cost Estimates

Deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (S. 1324): CBO, S11706 [4NO]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 1173): CBO, S10840-S10842 [20OC]

Prohibit relocation assistance to illegal aliens under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (S. 1258): CBO, S12208 [8NO]

Descriptions

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 963), S6369 [25JN]

Essays

Competitors Should Raise Bar on Ethics: Brian Bokor, S2148 [11MR]

Good Starting Point Is Positive Attitude: Meghan Murray, S2148 [11MR]

Professional Athletes Need To Learn Self-Control: Kaycee Roberts, S2148 [11MR]

Pushing To Improve Is Mark of a Winner: Daryl Myer, S2148 [11MR]

Sports' Code—Be Your Best at All Times: Brian Bert, S2147 [11MR]

Whether They Realize It or Not, National Athletes Are Role Models: Steven E. Sylven, Jr., S2147 [11MR]

Win or Lose, Strong Hearts Never Die: Erin K. Hannon, S2147 [11MR]

Executive orders

Federal Support of Community Efforts Along American Heritage Rivers: President Clinton, S9543 [18SE]

Letters

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: Paul Van de Water, CBO, S10840 [20OC]

Minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S10842 [20OC]

Lists

Rhode Island Boy Scouts' and Girl Scouts' award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

Memorandums

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: William Buechner, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S11533 [31OC]

Motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC]

Poems

``Lamentation,'' Virginia L. Doris, S4911 [21MY]

``Multiplication Table of Happiness,'' Senator Byrd, S11170 [23OC]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8678 [3SE]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9542 [18SE]

Amtrak: funding, S6692 [27JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4048, S4093 [7MY], S4139, S4151, S4175 [8MY]

Armstrong, Michael J.: nomination to be Associate Director of Mitigation of FEMA, S5645 [12JN]

Arts and humanities: improve and extend the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (S. 1020), S7502 [15JY]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO]

Biloxi, MS: deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (S. 1324), S11706 [4NO]

Brown University: Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology relocation funding, S8509 [31JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1212 [11FE], S1910 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8436, S8451, S8465, S8470 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8346 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), printing of Senate amendment, S6667 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6112, S6120, S6121, S6137, S6144, S6149, S6150 [24JN], S6317 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), unanimous-consent agreement, S6181 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6432, S6436, S6479 [26JN], S6692, S6698 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4801, S4870 [21MY], S4947, S4948, S4987 [22MY]

———treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (S. 404), S1991 [5MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope (S. Con. Res. 56), S10999 [22OC]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification relative to effective verification of significant violations, S3618 [24AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3618 [24AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), unanimous-consent agreement, S3387 [17AP]

Children and youth: modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S2701 [20MR]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6317 [25JN], S6436 [26JN]

———set standards for benefits and deductibles/copayments for block grants to provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6149, S6150 [24JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (S. 737), S4394 [13MY]

Clark, Jamie Rappaport: nomination to be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director, S8522 [31JY]

Climate: global warming, S10875 [21OC]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S626 [22JA]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (S. 1228), S10060 [26SE], S12512 [12NO]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2124 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2124 [11MR]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7089 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7089, S7107 [9JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11816 [6NO]

———conservation of fish, wildlife, and natural resources on military installations, S11816 [6NO]

———improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, S7107 [9JY]

———study cost savings and need for base closures, S7089 [9JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5730 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9475 [17SE], S9542 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7701 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8183, S8184 [28JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8074, S8078, S8079 [24JY]

Disasters: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (S. 1007), S7215 [10JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10151, S10152 [29SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S10151, S10152 [29SE]

Earth Day: observance, S3412 [22AP]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S237, S239, S264 [21JA]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4175 [8MY]

———reauthorize (S. 1180), S9421 [16SE]

Fairbanks, AK: EPA air quality rating, S8074 [24JY]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S12210 [8NO], S12526 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (S. 1195), S9645 [18SE], S11176 [24OC]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S8678 [3SE]

Flowers, Robert B.: nomination to be President of the Mississippi River Commission, S5645 [12JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1516 [25FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7578, S7584 [16JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11745 [5NO]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (S. 747), S4593 [15MY]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2526 [19MR]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1954 [5MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S3139 [15AP]

Highway Trust Fund: allocation of funds, S10773 [9OC]

———deposit all Federal gasoline tax revenues, S4987 [22MY]

Indonesia: prevent sale or transfer of military equipment for use in East Timor, S7584 [16JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (S. 1519), S12450, S12452, S12455 [10NO]

———tribute to Members' and congressional and support services staff efforts, S12499 [10NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S8303 [30JY]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), S3387 [17AP]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S5014 [22MY], S5936 [18JN], S8506, S8509 [31JY]

Kentucky: prohibit taxation of compensation of Tennessee residents for services as Federal employees at Fort Campbell, KY (S. 613), S10999 [22OC]

Line Item Veto Act: repeal (S. 1319), S11180 [24OC]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (S. 674), S3849 [30AP], S3926 [1MY]

———improve provision of managed care (S. 864), S5445 [10JN]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6120, S6121 [24JN]

———copayment for home health patients, S6112 [24JN]

———eliminate means-testing requirements for premiums, S6137 [24JN]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (S. 302), S1236 [11FE]

———reform, S8436 [31JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2592, S2593 [20MR]

Montgomery, AL: U.S. courthouse construction funding, S4093 [7MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9475 [17SE]

National Historical Publications and Records Commission: publication of ``The Papers of General Nathaniel Greene'', S7701 [17JY]

National Sportsmanship Day: observance, S2147 [11MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System: compatibility of certain activities with the specific mission or purposes of a particular refuge, S9238 [11SE]

———improve management (H.R. 1420), S9092, S9095 [10SE], S9238 [11SE]

Native Americans: adoption and foster care programs funding, S12565 [13NO]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S12700 [13NO]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: funding, S8074 [24JY]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S4911 [21MY]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, S10944, S10945, S10946 [22OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10519 [8OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10519 [8OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S3387 [17AP], S10999 [22OC]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2526 [19MR]

Public welfare programs: SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (S. 615), S3362 [17AP]

Public works: provide for tax-exempt financing of private sector highway infrastructure construction (S. 275), S1025 [5FE]

Rhode Island: Eagle Scout Award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

———freight rail development project funding, S8183, S8184 [28JY]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4139 [8MY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, S10529 [8OC]

Salve Regina University: anniversary, S5938 [18JN]

SBA: Small Business Development Centers Program funding, S8078, S8079 [24JY]

Senate: legislative program, S3343, S3387 [17AP], S3466 [22AP], S6667 [26JN], S10865 [20OC], S10999 [22OC], S11169, S11171 [23OC]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices (S. Res. 77), S3466 [22AP]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, S4048 [7MY], S4870 [21MY]

Tariff: aminocarbonylphenyl (S. 1539), S12596 [13NO]

———aminocarbonylphenyl (S. 1544), S12596 [13NO]

———benzenedicarboxylic acid (S. 1541), S12596 [13NO]

———benzenesulfonic acid (S. 1543), S12596 [13NO]

———benzenesulfonic acid (S. 1545), S12596 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (S. 1537), S12596 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (S. 1549), S12596 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (S. 1550), S12596 [13NO]

———butanamide (S. 1540), S12596 [13NO]

———butanamide (S. 1542), S12596 [13NO]

———butanamide (S. 1546), S12596 [13NO]

———butanamide (S. 1547), S12596 [13NO]

———dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol (S. 1548), S12596 [13NO]

Taxation: credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (S. 496), S2665 [20MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, S6479 [26JN]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (S. 499), S2670 [20MR]

———railroad fuel tax, S6698 [27JN], S8465, S8470 [31JY]

———rates, S6432 [26JN], S8436, S8451, S8465, S8470 [31JY]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), S10999 [22OC]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (S. 498), S2669 [20MR]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (S. 194), S649 [22JA]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (S. 444), S2324 [14MR]

Tennessee Valley Authority Act: modify provisions relative to TVA Board of Directors (S. 1268), S10999 [22OC]

Tires: encourage the recycling of waste tires and reduce tire dumps and stockpiles (S. 445), S2324 [14MR], S3382 [17AP]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4801 [21MY]

Transportation: ensure that transportation-related tax revenues are used solely for such programs, S4947, S4948 [22MY]

———establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (S. 963), S6366, S6371 [25JN]

———Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects, S10845 [20OC]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S9294 [12SE], S10529, S10621 [8OC], S10762, S10772, S10773 [9OC], S10837, S10839, S10840, S10845, S10846 [20OC], S10944, S10945, S10946 [22OC], S11171 [23OC], S11251 [28OC]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 468), S2446 [18MR]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8132, S8133 [25JY], S10875 [21OC]

———congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1954 [5MR]

———removal of injunction of secrecy, S6667 [26JN]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, S5730 [17JN]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (S. 1258), S12208 [8NO]

Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3458 [22AP]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1222), S9975 [25SE], S10095 [26SE]

Williams, Roger: return statue to Capitol rotunda after temporary display of Suffragists Portrait Monument (S. Con. Res. 22), S3372 [17AP]

Wykle, Kenneth R.: nomination to be Federal Highway Administration Administrator, S11500 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S11170 [23OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-13), S3418 [22AP]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 289), S5341 [5JN]

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 681), S5341 [5JN]

Deauthorize a Portion of the Biloxi Harbor Navigation Project, Biloxi, MS: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324), S11446 [30OC]

Design and Construction of Parking Garage Additions and Certain Site Improvements to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 797) (S. Rept. 105-30), S5926 [18JN]

Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Expenditures: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Res. 26), S725 [28JA]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2443), S9880 [24SE]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 833), S6496 [26JN]

Intermodal Transportation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1173) (S. Rept. 105-95), S10293 [1OC]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 715), S5341 [5JN]

Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1043), S8090 [24JY]

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 819), S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of D. Michael Rappoport to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Trustees: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2645 [20MR]

Nomination of Jamie Rappaport Clark To Be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of Judith M. Espinosa to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Trustees: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2645 [20MR]

Nomination of Kenneth R. Wykle To Be Federal Highway Administration Administrator: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Michael J. Armstrong To Be Associate Director of Mitigation of FEMA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of Robert B. Flowers To Be President of the Mississippi River Commission: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 390) (S. Rept. 105-60), S8531 [31JY]

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 628), S5341 [5JN]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1000), S8090 [24JY]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 347), S5341 [5JN]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1258), S11667 [4NO]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 478), S5341 [5JN]

Rules

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S774 [28JA]

Summaries

Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act (S. 1222), S9975 [25SE]

Tax Treatment of the Manufacture and Importation of Tires (S. 444), S2329 [14MR]

Waste Tire Recycling, Abatement, and Disposal Act (S. 445), S2329 [14MR]

Tables

Comparison of benefits offered under Medicaid and Blue Cross, S6149 [24JN]

Texts of

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 444, tax treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires, S2324 [14MR]

S. 445, Waste Tire Recycling, Abatement, and Disposal Act, S2325-S2329 [14MR]

S. 511, Safe Adoptions and Family Environments Act, S2701-S2706 [20MR]

S. 674, Children's Health Insurance Provides Security (CHIPS) Act, S3926 [1MY]

S. 864, Medicaid Managed Care Improvement Act, S5445-S5455 [10JN]

S. 963, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, S6367-S6369 [25JN]

S. 1007, Disaster Streamlining and Costs Reduction Act, S7215-S7217 [10JY]

S. 1195, Promotion of Adoption, Safety, and Support for Abused and Neglected Children (PASS) Act, S9645-S9652 [18SE]

S. 1222, Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act, S10095-S10097 [26SE]

S. 1228, 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act, S10061 [26SE]

Tributes

Byrd, Senator, S11171 [23OC]

Hawkins, Frank and Marion, S7779 [21JY]

Kennedy, Senator, S12449 [10NO]

Thurmond, Senator, S5210 [3JN]

CHAIT, JONATHAN

Articles and editorials

Dishonest Labor, H1508-H1510 [15AP]

CHALDEAN FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to student honorees, E1039 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Community service: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

CHALE, ROBERTO

Remarks in House

New Jersey: tribute to Peruvian Day Parade, E1547 [29JY]

CHALFANT, MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1735 [11SE]

CHALOT, JOHN A.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 1337; H.R. 2732), S11343 [29OC], H9558 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (H.R. 2732), S12203 [8NO]

Reports filed

Relief: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2732) (H. Rept. 105-360), H9864 [31OC]

Texts of

S. 1337, relief, S11351 [29OC]

CHALOUPKA, FRANK J.

Articles and editorials

Cigarette Taxes—The Straw To Break the Camel's Back, S7025-S7027 [8JY]

CHAMBERLAIN, ARLENE M.

Appointments

National Nutrition Monitoring Advisory Council, S5549 [11JN]

CHAMBERLAIN, DALE

Articles and editorials

St. Johnsbury—Father Credits Rescue to Daring Son, S5379 [5JN]

CHAMBERLAIN, JOSHUA LAWRENCE

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 147), H6962 [5SE]

CHAMBERLAIN, MARK D.

Articles and editorials

St. Johnsbury—Father Credits Rescue to Daring Son, S5379 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5378 [5JN]

CHAMBERLAIN, MEGAN

Remarks in Senate

New Hampshire: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S1801 [28FE]

CHAMBERS, LETITIA

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

CHAMBERS, ROBERT C.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S8875 [5SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE related term(s) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Addresses

U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong: Speaker Gingrich, E677-E679 [16AP]

Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Bi-Annual Dinner: John T. Hazel, Jr., S5082-S5084 [23MY]

Letters

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates: Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12473 [10NO]

Warner Canyon Ski Hill Land Exchange Act: Barbara Gover, Lake County, OR, Chamber of Commerce, S5527 [11JN]

Remarks in House

Baird, Bobbie: New Lenox, IL, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, E2058 [23OC]

Banks, Kenneth C., Jr.: San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Fernando award nominee, E2227 [8NO]

Bittner, James and Margo: New York State Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Farmers award recipients, E674 [16AP]

Burns, Philip: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Calumet City, IL: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E2277 [9NO]

Chipponeri, James: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Man of the Year award recipient, E885 [8MY]

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

Edelson, Ron: Nassau County, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award recipient, E947 [16MY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

Faux, Dick: Milpitas, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1278 [20JN]

Ferguson, Bob: Flora, IL, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E134 [4FE]

Frangos, Nikolaos: Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award recipient, E1884 [29SE]

Fresno, CA: tribute to Fresno Chamber of Commerce ArcWork of Fresno project, E991 [21MY]

G.L. Technology (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Kurtz, Edward J.: Flint, MI, Chamber of Commerce Charles Stewart Mott Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2005 [9OC]

Meadows Funeral Home (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Mosher, Walter: San Fernando, CA, Fernando Award nominee, E2234 [8NO]

Murphy, James M.: Creve Coeur-Olivette, MO, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Businessperson of the Year award recipient, E125 [4FE]

Nelson, Sue: Windsor, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1507 [24JY]

New Jersey: tribute to Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce convention and exhibition, E2085 [24OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of East Side Chamber of Commerce, E1836 [24SE]

Norris, Mary M.: Opp, AL, Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1087 [3JN]

O'Brien, Patricia: Argo-Summit Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E139 [4FE]

Occidental Chemical Corp.: tribute to Houston chemical complex for receipt of Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award, E2020 [21OC]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E589 [8AP]

Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E742 [24AP]

Sawusch, Daniel: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Smith, Philip (Flip): San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce's Fernando Award recipient, E2238 [8NO]

St. Louis County, MO: anniversary of West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce, E1000 [21MY]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, E773 [29AP]

Weber, William H.: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E135 [4FE]

York, Terry: San Fernando Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Fernando award nominee, E2224 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

American Arab Chamber of Commerce: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Goldblatt, Michael: Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year recipient, S3300 [16AP]

Goren, Steve and Loraine: Dover, NH, Citizens of the Year award recipients, S972 [4FE]

Hodson, Gary: Somersworth, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S4686 [19MY]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Small Businesses of the Greater Kansas City area award recipients, S3230 [15AP]

LaCroix, Dan: Rochester, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S1482 [24FE]

Virginia: State Chamber of Commerce bi-annual dinner, S5082 [23MY]

Weber, Bill: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S143 [21JA]

Westland, MI: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, S9693 [18SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to James and Margo Bittner: Niagara County, NY, Legislature, E674 [16AP]

Tribute to James M. Murphy: Creve Coeur-Olivette, MO, Chamber of Commerce, E125 [4FE]

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY (a Representative from Georgia)

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H523 [12FE]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H9039 [22OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H5297 [15JY]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H587 [13FE]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Animals: disapprove a rule affecting polar bear trophies from Canada (see H.J. Res. 59), H1340 [8AP]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H2255 [6MY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2680 [14MY]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H10768 [12NO]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2883 [19MY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H2590 [13MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 1342), H1989 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H2254 [6MY]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———demonstration project to provide Medicare reimbursement to certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1357), H2255 [6MY]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H9502 [23OC]

Dept. of Education: suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1989 [29AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Education: allow local areas to develop elementary and secondary education programs that meet their needs (see H.R. 2992), H10769 [12NO]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H2156 [1MY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H8727 [8OC]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H7008 [8SE]

Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 913), H724 [4MR]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H2785 [15MY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H589 [13FE]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H3660 [10JN]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H805 [6MR]

Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H8834 [9OC]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H4836 [26JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 741), H1440 [10AP]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H6715 [1AU]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H9039 [22OC]

———restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H9039 [22OC]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8929 [21OC]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 785), H587 [13FE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (see H.R. 1484), H1988 [29AP]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (see H.R. 1714), H7601 [18SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H8265 [30SE]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H3568 [5JN]

Medicare: provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3476 [4JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H3274 [3JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8728 [8OC]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 511), H725 [4MR]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H4086 [19JN]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H1112 [18MR]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H669 [26FE]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1262 [20MR]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H709 [3MR]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H10421 [8NO]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H8834 [9OC]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see H.R. 613), H347 [5FE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3274 [3JN]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H2254 [6MY]

Taxation: allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (see H.R. 2462), H10172 [6NO]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H156 [9JA]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H9614 [28OC]

———GAO study on the effects of implementing a flat income tax and lowering sales taxes (see H.R. 853), H9614 [28OC]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (see H.R. 1684), H3274 [3JN]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 1410), H1793 [23AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H6798 [3SE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H7601 [18SE], H9039 [22OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H453 [11FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1112 [18MR]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H702 [27FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 2760), H9729 [29OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H2254 [6MY]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3201 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Immigration: create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see H.R. 595), H346 [5FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H591 [25FE]

Proclamations

Antioch Baptish Church of Macon, GA, Anniversary: by, H1285 [21MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5698 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5698, H5712 [24JY]

Air Force: anniversary, E2385 [13NO]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2771 [15MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4193 [23JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5712 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4193 [23JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9602 [28OC]

———rescind certain funds from Air Force procurement accounts and direct monies to debts incurred at inefficient Air Force bases, H2771 [15MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5108 [10JY]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5108 [10JY]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, H1157, H1158 [19MR]

Macon, GA: anniversary of Antioch Baptish Church, H1285 [21MR]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1191 [20MR]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9737 [30OC]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (H.R. 1719), E1014 [22MY]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (H.R. 595), H8095, H8116 [29SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H9034 [22OC]

Special order: granted, H1109 [18MR], H1184 [19MR], H1286 [21MR], H8158 [29SE]

Tributes

Emerson, Bill, H3928 [19JN]

Lamback, Samuel P., Jr., H3172 [22MY]

Link, Charles D., H5026 [10JY]

Smith, Rondal H., H10772 [13NO]

Young, Peggy, H5133 [11JY]

CHAMBLISS, WENDELL J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2143 [30OC]

CHAMPAGNE, DAVID B.

Bills and resolutions

David B. Champagne Post Office Building, South Kingstown, RI: designate (see H.R. 2013), H4221 [23JN]

David B. Champagne Post Office Building, Wakefield, RI: designate (see S. 973), S6496 [26JN]

Remarks in House

David B. Champagne Post Office Building, South Kingstown, RI: designate (H.R. 2013), H8853, H8854 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

David B. Champagne Post Office Building, South Kingstown, RI: designate (H.R. 2013), S11213 [24OC]

David B. Champagne Post Office Building, Wakefield, RI: designate (S. 973), S6507 [26JN], S10777, S10778 [9OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2013, David B. Champagne Post Office Building, South Kingstown, RI, H8853 [21OC]

S. 973, David B. Champagne Post Office Building, Wakefield, RI, S6507 [26JN], S10778 [9OC]

CHAN FAMILY

Remarks in House

Chinese Historical and Cultural Project, San Jose, CA: ``Early Pioneers of the Valley'' honorees, E2085 [24OC]

CHANDIGARH (INDIA) TRIBUNE

Articles and editorials

DSP Hurt in Brickbatting, E2146, E2147 [30OC], E2161 [31OC]

CHANDLER, CLEO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E851 [6MY]

CHANDLER DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions, E1333 [26JN]

CHANDRA, NARESH

Letters

Allocation of foreign aid to India: Naresh Chandra, H6808 [4SE]

U.S. policy towards India, E1469 [22JY]

CHANDRASEKARAN, RAJIV

Articles and editorials

AOL Will Share Users' Numbers for Telemarketing, H5809 [25JY]

Double Zero Will Arrive Before the Fix, S1579 [25FE]

Government Said To Move Too Slowly on Year 2000 Computer Problem, S7223 [10JY]

Social Security Gets Year 2000 Warning—More Work Needed on Glitch, GAO Says, S12637 [13NO]

CHANDRESEKARAN, RAJIV

Articles and editorials

When the Government Hires the Government, S5391 [9JN]

CHANEY, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1027 [22MY]

CHANG, JOHN

Addresses

We, The Republic of China on Taiwan, Shall Rise Up Again, S5396-S5398 [9JN], E1204-E1206 [12JN]

CHANG-LIN TIEN

Remarks in House

National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium: American Courage Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

Oakland Chinese Community Council: award recipient, E588 [8AP]

CHAPELLE, TONY

Articles and editorials

Who's Managing the Money, E1464 [22JY]

CHAPERON, JOHN S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1792 [18SE]

CHAPMAN, FRANCES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4500 [14MY]

CHAPPELL, JULIANNE

Letters

Public access to certain Federal information products, S1731 [27FE]

CHAPUIS, J.P.

Letters

Assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S3831 [30AP]

CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK

Remarks in Senate

Farmington, NM: tribute to Navajo Preparatory School, S9802 [23SE]

Observance, S9802 [23SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Navajo Preparatory School Character Counts Program: Navajo Preparatory School Board of Trustees, S9802 [23SE]

CHARITABLE DONATION ANTITRUST IMMUNITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1866), S8383 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1902), H3864 [17JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1902), H4141, H4142 [23JN], E1331 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1866), S8373, S8383 [30JY]

Enact (H.R. 1902), S6287 [24JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1902) (H. Rept. 105-146), H4221 [23JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1902, provisions, H4141 [23JN]

CHARITABLE TRAVEL EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 676), S3901 [1MY]

Letters

Provisions: Steve Robertson, American Legion, S3867 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 676), S3866, S3902 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 676, provisions, S3902 [1MY]

CHARITIES related term(s) Nonprofit Organizations; Tax-Exempt Organizations

Articles and editorials

Arise, Take Up Thy Mat and Walk, E1989-E1991 [9OC]

Less Food Goes To Waste in Omaha, E1400 [11JY]

Working-Class Ethic Made Public Housing Proud—It Could Again, E1270 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H8438 [6OC]

Charitable gift annuities: clarify antitrust immunity (see S. 921; H.R. 1902), S5790 [17JN], H3864 [17JN]

Corporations: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 944), H766 [5MR]

———require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 945), H766 [5MR]

Courts: liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (see S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (see S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (see S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (see S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs (see H.R. 3031), H10767 [12NO]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (see S. Res. 118), S8723 [3SE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see S. 1244; H.R. 2604), S10293 [1OC], H8320 [2OC]

States: use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 2969), H10420 [8NO]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (see S. 790), S5001 [22MY]

———allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H7599 [18SE]

———deduction for charitable use of passenger automobiles (see H.R. 1731, 1941), H3202 [22MY], H3865 [17JN]

———requirements relative to tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 239), H147 [9JA]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H7199 [10SE]

———treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 353), H150 [9JA]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see S. 194; H.R. 519), S633 [22JA], H283 [4FE]

———treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or property to transfer assets to charitable organizations (see H.R. 3029), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (see S. 651), S3727 [25AP]

United Way (organization): anniversary of Texas gulf coast chapter (see H. Con. Res. 110), H4913 [8JY]

Letters

Tribute to Rhode Island Meals on Wheels (organization), E1527 [25JY]

Tribute to Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher: William D. Smith, E316 [26FE]

Lists

Fort Wayne, IN, students participating in Habitat for Humanity (organization) home building projects, E903 [13MY]

Honors given to and charities supported by Francis A. Sinatra, S1306 [12FE]

Prayers

Make Us Worthy: Mother Theresa, E1749 [15SE]

Remarks in House

Annandale, VA: anniversary of Annandale Christian Community for Action, E1378 [9JY]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Atlanta Union Mission, E1989 [9OC]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Lions Club, E261 [13FE]

Block, Ruth: American Jewish Committee Community Service Award recipient, E1223 [17JN]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Polish Singing Circle, E432 [11MR]

Bullock, Steve D.: Black Professionals Association Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E235 [12FE]

Center Township, PA: tribute to Todd Lane Elementary School for participation in Salvation Army Give-A-Christmas campaign, E73 [9JA]

Charitable gift annuities: clarify antitrust immunity (H.R. 1902), H4141, H4142 [23JN], E1331 [26JN]

Circle of Serbian Sisters (organization): tribute, E1998 [9OC]

Clatskanie, OR: tribute to Clatskanie High School students for participation in Help Hungry Kids Program, E923 [14MY]

Courts: liability of businesses relative to donation of food to nonprofit organizations, E1400 [11JY]

Dharte, Charles G., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1631 [3SE]

Faith and Love Ministries: tribute, E1106 [4JN]

Flint, MI: tribute to Pan-Hellenic Council honorees, E228 [12FE]

Floods: disaster assistance to Kentucky, E571 [21MR]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', E1999 [9OC]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Habitat for Humanity (organization) chapter, E903 [13MY]

Galluccio, Adolph J.: House of Compassion Man of the Year award recipient, E1071 [30MY]

Gary Community Mental Health Center, Inc.: tribute to Fall Fantasy Fundraiser, E2079 [24OC]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations (H.R. 1480), E765 [29AP]

Habitat for Humanity (organization): tribute, H9043 [23OC]

Holmdel, NJ: tribute to Township of Marlboro Mayor's Charity Ball, E1140 [5JN]

Hosanna Industries, Inc.: tribute, E323 [26FE]

Kapitol Klowns Alley (organization): tribute, E1568 [31JY]

Let's Celebrate (organization): tribute, E751 [24AP]

Macomb County, MI: anniversary of Catholic Services of Macomb, E948 [16MY]

Meadows, Curtis, W., Jr.: Southern Methodist University Jonsson Ethics Award recipient, E169 [5FE]

Members of Congress: tribute to the Renewal Alliance, E478 [13MR], E538 [20MR]

Miller, Candice: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1629 [3SE]

Montana: tribute to One Good Cow Project, E1279 [20JN]

Montgomery County, MD: tribute to Somerset Elementary School and the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless for efforts with the homeless, E1098 [3JN]

Murrysville, PA: tribute to Murrysville Christ's Lutheran Church for humanitarian efforts, E1434 [16JY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive, E721 [23AP]

National Fellowship Council of Churches Worldwide, Inc.: consecration and appointment of bishops, E676 [16AP]

North Hudson Community Action Corp.: tribute, E882 [8MY]

Orange County, NY: observance of Day of Caring sponsored by United Way chapter, E1652 [4SE]

P.I.M.E. Missionaries (organization): tribute, E1906 [2OC]

Pilot Club of York, Inc.: anniversary, E1109 [4JN]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Pine-Richland Middle School on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E793 [30AP]

Project INFO Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2002 [9OC]

Redmond, WA: tribute to Assistance League of the Eastside, E443 [12MR]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (H.R. 2604), E2037 [21OC]

Rhode Island: tribute to Meals on Wheels (organization), E1527 [25JY]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of City Club (organization), E159 [5FE]

Smith, Emmitt: Freedom Works Award recipient, H597 [25FE]

Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (H.R. 2499), E1795 [18SE]

———deduction for charitable use of passenger automobiles (H.R. 1731), E1027 [22MY]

———requirements relative to tax-exempt organizations (H.R. 239), E45 [7JA]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 2450), E1700 [9SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 2821), E2192 [7NO]

Thousand Oaks, CA: tribute to Sister City Committee, E2038 [21OC]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to Angel Charity for Children, E778 [29AP]

United Way (organization): anniversary of Texas Gulf Coast chapter, E1768 [16SE]

Vecchio, Nicholas: Orange-West Orange, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year award recipient, E1071 [30MY]

Ventura County, CA: tribute to Stand Down Program, E1380 [9JY]

Wayne County, MO: tribute to Wayne County Health Center, E721 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Charitable gift annuities: clarify antitrust immunity (H.R. 1902), S6287 [24JN]

———clarify antitrust immunity (S. 921), S5809 [17JN]

Courts: liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Gleaners Community Food Bank, S2028 [6MR]

Dharte, Charles G., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', S10490 [7OC]

Miller, Candice: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (S. Res. 118), S8710, S8743, S8744 [3SE]

Nonprofit organizations: registration with Dept. of Justice relative to foreign contributions, S8082 [24JY]

Public welfare programs: State authority to require charities to verify immigration status of applicants for benefits, S8388 [31JY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (S. 1244), S10294 [1OC]

Russert, Timothy J.: tribute for comments made at Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation annual dinner, S11581 [3NO]

Sosh, Mildred: J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award recipient, S7508 [15JY]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (S. 790), S5009 [22MY]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (S. 194), S649 [22JA]

———treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (S. 651), S3727 [25AP]

Termeer, Henri: Massachustetts Governor's New American Appreciation Award recipient, S12644 [13NO]

U.N.: tribute to World Food Program, S10864 [20OC]

Vicari, John and Rosalie: March of Dimes (organization) Family of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

World Food Day: observance, S10814, S10821 [9OC], S10864 [20OC]

Reports filed

Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1902) (H. Rept. 105-146), H4221 [23JN]

Statements

Roles of Federal Government, Local Goverment, and Community Organizations: Krista Kafer, E2152 [31OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1902, Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act, H4141 [23JN]

H.R. 2450, Good Samaritan Tax Act, E1700 [9SE]

S. 563, liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 564, liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 565, liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 790, allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory, S5009 [22MY]

S. 1244, Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act, S10294 [1OC]

S. Res. 118, National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales, S8736, S8744 [3SE]

CHARLESTON, SC

Articles and editorials

Right Way To Renew a City, S2091 [10MR]

S.I. ``Sonny'' Goldberg, S2093 [10MR]

Letters

Charleston, SC, Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion Training Center relocation funding: David R. Warren, GAO, H4889 [8JY]

———Robert E. Bayer, Dept. of Defense, H4890 [8JY]

Remarks in House

Leonard, Justin: tribute for winning Kemper Open golf tournament, E1378 [9JY]

Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion Training Center: relocation funding, H4888-H4890 [8JY]

Small Business Resource Center: tribute, E1779 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Wannamaker, Charles and Betty: Order of the Palmetto recipients, S1657 [26FE]

CHARLESTON (SC) POST & COURIER

Articles and editorials

S.I. ``Sonny'' Goldberg, S2093 [10MR]

CHARLESTOWN, NH

Remarks in Senate

History: anniversary of the siege on Township No. 4 fort, S5428 [9JN]

CHARLOTTE, NC

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: Mecklenburg County streambank stabilization and restoration project funding, S7479 [15JY]

CHARLOTTE, VT

Lists

Daniel U. Kiley accomplishments in the arts, S12197 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

Kiley, Daniel U.: National Medal of Arts award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

———National Medal of Arts recipient, S12197 [8NO]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Addresses

Dedication of the Mortimer Caplin Pavillion at the University of Virginia: Michael Caplin, S5631 [12JN]

CHARLTON, NY

Remarks in House

Charlton Volunteer Fire Dept.: anniversary, E1054 [23MY]

CHARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2008 [9OC]

CHARRO DAYS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E211 [11FE]

CHARRON, JEREMY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10243 [30SE]

CHARRON, PAUL R.

Addresses

Prohibit Imports Produced by Child Labor, S4399 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor, S4399 [13MY]

CHARTER SCHOOL EXPANSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1380), S11764 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1380), S11775-S11778 [5NO]

Texts of

S. 1380, provisions, S11776 [5NO]

CHASE, ALSTON

Articles and editorials

Hummingbirds and Other Prey of EPA, E434 [11MR]

CHASE, BOB

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10380 [6OC]

CHASS, MURRAY

Articles and editorials

Remembering Flood, a Man for All Seasons, E145 [4FE]

CHATER, VERONICA

Statements

Arlene Nunes, as Told to Veronica Chater, E1002 [21MY]

CHATHAM, MA

Remarks in Senate

Chatham High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7434 [15JY]

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Remarks in House

Gold Star Mother's Day: observance, E1875 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Pap, Bob: Tennessee Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S6008 [19JN]

CHAU, ANNIE

Remarks in House

Congressional Youth Excellence Award: recipient, E690 [17AP]

CHAVEZ, CESAR

Remarks in House

Flint, MI: tribute to Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Cesar Chavez Awards Ceremony, E698 [17AP]

Tribute, E698 [17AP]

CHAVEZ, CESAR E.

Bills and resolutions

Birthday: commemorate (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Birthday: commemorate (H.J. Res. 65), H1282 [21MR]

CHAVEZ, NELBA

Remarks in House

Project INFO Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2002 [9OC]

CHAVEZ, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E698 [17AP]

CHAYES, ABRAM

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention, S1587 [25FE], S2548 [19MR]

CHEATHAM, ADOLPHUS A. (DOC)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1140 [5JN]

CHELAN COUNTY, WA

Bills and resolutions

Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 822), H628 [25FE]

Remarks in House

Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (H.R. 822), H4853 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Wenatchee National Forest: Forest Service Salvage Sale Showcase Award recipient, S4129 [7MY]

Reports filed

Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 822) (H. Rept. 105-168), H4912 [8JY]

Texts of

H.R. 822, Wenatchee National Forest land exchange with Chelan County, WA, H4853 [8JY]

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS THREAT REDUCTION ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 495), S3341 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 495), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 495), S2658 [20MR], S3240 [16AP], S3312, S3313, S3315, S3320-S3343 [17AP], S3480 [23AP]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S3324 [17AP]

Texts of

S. 495, provisions, S2658-S2665 [20MR], S3327-S3334 [17AP]

CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention, S3510, S3511 [23AP]

Reports

U.S. Chemical Industry Will Not Lose $600 Million in Annual Exports From U.S. Nonratification, S3485 [23AP]

Statements

Chemical Weapons Convention, S1586 [25FE]

CHEMICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons

Amendments

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 62), S2090 [10MR]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3584, S3604, S3618, S3621, S3624, S3639, S3689 [24AP]

Analyses

Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Act (S. 495), S3341 [17AP]

Appointments

Commission To Assess the Organization of the Federal Government To Combat the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, S6386 [25JN], H4891 [8JY]

Articles and editorials

Bad Treaties Do Make Security Problems Worse, S3517 [23AP]

Bum's Rush, S3588 [24AP]

Chemical Pact, S3587 [24AP]

Chemical Reactions, S3630 [24AP], S3711 [25AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention: John D. Holum, ACDA, E925 [14MY]

Chemical Weapons Coverup, S3589 [24AP]

Chemical Weapons Pact—Let's Make a Deal, S3521 [23AP]

CWC Imperative, S3520 [23AP]

Dangerous Treaty, S2811 [8AP], S3589 [24AP]

Don't Rush the Chemical Weapons Treaty, S3588 [24AP]

Helms Choke-Hold on Diplomacy, S2858 [8AP]

Here Come the Spies, S3510 [23AP]

Illusory Game of Arms Control, Sven Kraemer, Washington (DC) Times, S5940 [18JN]

Impending CWC Debate, S3614 [24AP]

Just Say No to a Bad Treaty, S3587 [24AP]

Kirkpatrick—The Threat Will Remain, S3712 [25AP]

Lott's Mirrors, S3711 [25AP]

Needless Risk for U.S. Troops, S1585 [25FE], S3239 [16AP], E191 [10FE]

No to Chemical Arms Treaty, S3586 [24AP]

Obstructionism Blocking Chemical Weapons Accord, S2859 [8AP]

On My Mind—Matter of Character, S3710 [25AP]

``Open Up in the Name of the.....Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons?'', S3614 [24AP]

Our Best Defense, S1587 [25FE]

Poisons for Peace, S3613 [24AP]

Treaty Ought To Be Ratified, S2859 [8AP]

U.S. Would Benefit From Chemical Treaty, S3576 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation (see S. 610; H.R. 1590), S3348 [17AP], H2678 [14MY]

———ratification (see S. Res. 17, 62, 75), S163 [21JA], S2078 [10MR], S3349 [17AP]

Crime: provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S2646 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11192 [24OC]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10768 [12NO]

Kuwait: provide funding to veterans for research, diagnosis, treatment, and compensation for illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Res. 310), H10171 [6NO]

Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 189), H145 [9JA]

Excerpts

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification (S. Res. 75), S3325 [17AP]

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention: Abram Chayes, Harvard University, S1587 [25FE], S2548 [19MR]

———Anthony Lake, S3597-S3599 [24AP]

———Bob Dole, S3485 [23AP]

———Carl Kaysen, Federation of American Scientists, S3516 [23AP]

———Chemical Manufacturers Association, S3511 [23AP]

———Executive Office of the President, S3600 [24AP]

———Franklin C. Miller, Dept. of Defense, S2812 [8AP]

———Frederick L. Webber, Chemical Manufacturers Association, S3510 [23AP]

———Lori E. Murray, ACDA, S1376 [13FE]

———Louis Henkin, Columbia University, S1587 [25FE], S2548 [19MR]

———President Clinton, S2090 [10MR], S3501 [23AP], S3600, S3616, S3645 [24AP]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S2090 [10MR], S3583 [24AP]

———Senator Lott, S3596, S3599, S3600 [24AP]

———several retired four-star generals and admirals, S3240 [16AP]

———several scientists, S3515 [23AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act: John D. Holum, ACDA, S3359 [17AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to Russian compliance with chemical weapons destruction agreements: Senator Helms, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3609, S3610 [24AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons: Dick Cheney, S3628 [24AP]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S3632 [24AP]

———several legal scholars, S3633 [24AP]

Lists

Distinguished individuals and organizations supporting the Chemical Weapons Convention, S2549 [19MR]

People's Republic of China's weapons proliferation record, E2117 [29OC]

Messages

Chemical Weapons Convention: President Clinton, S3748, S3749 [28AP], H1895 [28AP]

National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, H10594-H10596 [12NO]

National Emergency Relative to the Threat Posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S12504-S12506 [12NO]

Policy Functions and Operational Roles of Federal Agencies To Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S151 [21JA], H236 [21JA]

Poems

``Dulce et Decorum Est,'' Wilfred Owen, S3471 [23AP]

Press releases

Chemical Weapons Convention: Australia Group, S3516 [23AP], S3635 [24AP]

———Federation of American Scientists, S3515 [23AP]

Veterans Military Groups Endorse Chemical Weapons Convention: Chemical Weapons Convention News Alert, S1586 [25FE]

Proposals

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification conditions (S. Res. 75), S3486-S3492 [23AP]

Questions and answers

Chemical Weapons Convention: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S1376 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation, H10656-H10660 [12NO]

———implementation (H.R. 1590), E925 [14MY]

———ratification, E191 [10FE]

CIA: investigate use of chemical weapons in Persian Gulf Conflict, H4990-H4994 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense: GAO study on chemical warfare policies and adverse health effects, H4161 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

Chemical Weapons Convention: impact on domestic chemical industry, S3590-S3595, S3613, S3644 [24AP]

———implementation, S5940 [18JN]

———implementation (S. 610), S3354 [17AP], S5070-S5081 [23MY]

———ratification, S1369-S1372, S1375-S1377 [13FE], S1583-S1585 [25FE], S2056 [10MR], S2238 [13MR], S2501-S2504, S2541-S2550 [19MR], S2725 [20MR], S2779 [7AP], S2808-S2813, S2818 [8AP], S2968 [10AP], S3237-S3243 [16AP], S3309, S3312, S3313 [17AP]

———ratification relative to effective verification of significant violations, S3483, S3498 [23AP], S3617-S3621 [24AP]

———ratification relative to ratification by countries with offensive chemical weapons programs, S3481, S3498 [23AP], S3583-S3596 [24AP], S3805-S3807 [29AP]

———ratification relative to Russian compliance with chemical weapons destruction agreements, S3481, S3497 [23AP], S3604-S3612, S3615, S3616 [24AP]

———ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons, S3482, S3498-S3500 [23AP], S3624-S3636, S3639, S3642 [24AP]

———ratification relative to the exclusion of inspectors who are representatives of terrorist States, S3482, S3498 [23AP], S3621-S3623 [24AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 17), S566 [21JA]

———ratification (S. Res. 62), S2089 [10MR], S2858 [8AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3468-S3545 [23AP], S3568-S3658 [24AP], S3710, S3737 [25AP], S3805-S3807 [29AP], S3919-S3926 [1MY]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), unanimous-consent agreement, S3387 [17AP]

———tribute to efforts of Senate staff and other outside advisers, S3605, S3606 [24AP]

Crime: provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S2658 [20MR], S3240 [16AP], S3312, S3313, S3315, S3320-S3343 [17AP], S3480 [23AP]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), unanimous-consent agreement, S3324 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: chemical and biological weapons research funding, S7739 [17JY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6987 [8JY], S7250 [11JY]

———GAO study on chemical warfare policies and adverse health effects, S6039 [20JN]

———joint service core research program to develop a prototype hybrid integrated sensor array for chemical and biological point detection, S7405 [14JY]

———require study of alternative chemical weapons disposal methods, S6985, S6986 [8JY], S7431 [15JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (S. 1320), S11200-S11205 [24OC]

Iraq: eviction of U.S. members of U.N. weapons inspection teams and threats to surveillance planes, S12537, S12538 [13NO]

Research: restrictions on use of human test subjects in biological and chemical weapons research, S7262 [11JY]

Reports

Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions: CIA, S6898 [7JY]

U.S. Chemical Industry Will Not Lose $600 Million in Annual Exports From U.S. Nonratification, S3485 [23AP]

Reports filed

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: State of the Union Address, E227 [12FE]

Statements

Chemical Weapons Convention: Bob Dole, S3501 [23AP]

———Colin L. Powell, S3528 [23AP]

———Fred Webber, Chemical Manufacturers Association, S1586 [25FE]

———George Bush, S1587 [25FE]

———several chemical company executives, S3507-S3510 [23AP]

Testimonies

Chemical Weapons Convention: Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., S3239 [16AP]

———H. Norman Schwarzkopf, S2810 [8AP], S3239 [16AP]

———John N. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S3238 [16AP]

———William J. Perry, S3239 [16AP]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3238, S3239 [16AP]

Texts of

S. 495, Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Act, S2658-S2665 [20MR], S3327-S3334 [17AP]

S. 610, Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, S3355-S3359 [17AP], S5070-S5078 [23MY]

S. 1320, Persian Gulf War Veterans Act, S11201-S11204 [24OC]

S. Res. 17, Chemical Weapons Convention ratification, S565 [21JA]

S. Res. 62, Chemical Weapons Convention ratification, S2089 [10MR]

S. Res. 75, Chemical Weapons Convention ratification, S3373-S3379 [17AP], S3651-S3657 [24AP]

CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 610), S3348 [17AP]

Letters

Provisions: John D. Holum, ACDA, S3359 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 610), S3354 [17AP], S5070-S5081 [23MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 610), S5001 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 610, provisions, S3355-S3359 [17AP], S5070-S5078 [23MY]

CHEMICALS

Addresses

International Trade—Working Hard To Stay Ahead of the Game: J. Lawrence Wilson, Rohm and Haas Co., E1090 [3JN]

Analyses

Children's Environmental Protection Act (S. 599), S3291 [16AP]

Articles and editorials

Dow Chemical Co. Anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

Dow Honors Jennison Partnership, E1023 [22MY]

Impending CWC Debate, S3614 [24AP]

Midland Is Grateful for the Giant That Stuck Around, E1023 [22MY]

``Open Up in the Name of the.....Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons?'', S3614 [24AP]

Poisons for Peace, S3613 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8437 [6OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11192 [24OC]

Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 1311), H1439 [10AP]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (see S. 769), S4748 [20MY]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see S. 599; H.R. 2451), S3269 [16AP], H7199 [10SE]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299; H.R. 2627), S10882 [21OC], H8633 [7OC]

———prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations (see H.R. 1078), H1018 [13MR]

———requirements relative to disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain facilities (see H.R. 1393), H1705 [17AP]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S10882 [21OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221, 2968; H. Con. Res. 113), H5021 [9JY], H5569 [22JY], H10420 [8NO]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

Health: require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H151 [9JA]

National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see S. 1030), S7710 [17JY]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see S.J. Res. 25; H.J. Res. 67), S3011 [10AP], H1261 [20MR]

Public Health Service: implement national program to reduce health threat from exposure to indoor air contaminants (see H.R. 2952), H10419 [8NO]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H3201 [22MY]

Tariff: aminocarbonylphenyl (see S. 1539, 1544), S12575 [13NO]

———B-Bromo-B-nitrostyrene (see H.R. 2576), H8160 [29SE]

———benzenedicarboxylic acid (see S. 1541), S12575 [13NO]

———benzenesulfonic acid (see S. 1543, 1545), S12575 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (see S. 1537, 1549, 1550), S12575 [13NO]

———benzyl alcohol and benzophenone (see S. 1010), S7302 [11JY]

———beta hydroxyalkylamide (see H.R. 2686), H8928 [21OC]

———butanamide (see S. 1540, 1542, 1546, 1547), S12575 [13NO]

———carbamic acid (see H.R. 1606), H2679 [14MY]

———chemicals (see H.R. 1677, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 2268, 2269, 2270, 2271), H3069 [20MY], H3864 [17JN], H5825 [25JY]

———Darocure 1173 (see H.R. 2241), H5777 [24JY]

———dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol (see S. 1548), S12575 [13NO]

———diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone (see S. 699; H.R. 1548), S3998 [6MY], H2350 [7MY]

———halofenozide (see H.R. 2520), H7729 [23SE]

———Irgacor 252LD (see H.R. 2245), H5777 [24JY]

———Irgacor 1405 (see H.R. 2246), H5777 [24JY]

———Irgacure 184 (see H.R. 2240), H5777 [24JY]

———Irgacure 369 (see H.R. 2243), H5777 [24JY]

———Irgacure 819 (see H.R. 2242), H5777 [24JY]

———Irgacure 1700 (see H.R. 2244), H5777 [24JY]

———Irganox 565 (see H.R. 2238), H5777 [24JY]

———Irganox 1425 (see H.R. 2237), H5777 [24JY]

———Irganox 1520 (see H.R. 2236), H5777 [24JY]

———Irganox 1520LR (see H.R. 2239), H5777 [24JY]

———KN001 (hydrochloride) (see S. 1063; H.R. 1897), S8091 [24JY], H3797 [12JN]

———modified secondary and modified secondary-tertiary amine phenol/formaldehyde copolymers (see H.R. 2521), H7729 [23SE]

———organo-phosphorus compound ACM (see H.R. 2322), H6703 [31JY]

———para ethyl phenol (see H.R. 1678), H3069 [20MY]

———parachlorobenzonitrile (see H.R. 2326), H6703 [31JY]

———p-nitrobenzoic (see H.R. 1940), H3864 [17JN]

———polymer of alkanediols, monocyclic dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester, monocyclic monosulfonated dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester monosodium salt, and hydroxy alkoxyalkanesulfonic acid sodium salt (see H.R. 1852), H3659 [10JN]

———p-toluenesulfonamide (see H.R. 1214), H1288 [21MR]

———pyrithiobac sodium (see H.R. 1793), H3476 [4JN]

———rimsulfuron (see H.R. 1607), H2679 [14MY]

———tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride (see H.R. 1893), H3797 [12JN]

———3-acetoxy-3-cyanopropyl methyl-phosphinic acid butylester (ACM) (see S. 1088), S8361 [30JY]

———triacetonamine (see H.R. 1887), H3796 [12JN]

———triflusulfuron methyl (see H.R. 1879), H3796 [12JN]

———2,6-Dimethyl-m-Dioxan-4-ol Acetate (see H.R. 2575), H8160 [29SE]

———2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol acetate (see S. 1567; H.R. 2857), S12576 [13NO], H10171 [6NO]

Veterans: presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 1540), H2254 [6MY]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1260 [20MR]

Letters

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board funding: several organizations, S7852 [22JY]

Children's Environmental Protection Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S3292 [16AP]

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S4758 [20MY]

———Carolyn Hartmann and Andrea Askowitz, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S4758 [20MY]

———Philip E. Clapp, Environmental Information Center, S4759 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Chemistry and Technology Forum: presentation relative to international trade and the chemical industry, E1090 [3JN]

Dow Chemical Co.: anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (H.R. 2363), H8997 [22OC]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (H.R. 2627), H8695 [8OC], H8809 [9OC]

———prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations, H8667 [8OC]

———transfer funds from Environmental Programs and Management Fund to Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, H5336-H5339 [16JY]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential, H8481 [7OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H. Con. Res. 113), H4839 [8JY], E1387 [10JY]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2221), H8838 [21OC], E1574 [31JY], E1766 [16SE], E2213 [7NO]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2968), E2283 [9NO]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (H.R. 659), H2009 [30AP]

Health: require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (H.R. 366), E193 [10FE]

Imation Corp.: EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award recipient, E1664 [4SE]

Occidental Chemical Corp.: tribute to Houston chemical complex for receipt of Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award, E2020 [21OC]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (H.R. 1711), E1035 [22MY]

Tariff: Darocure 1173 (H.R. 2241), E1513 [24JY]

———Irgacor 252LD (H.R. 2245), E1513 [24JY]

———Irgacor 1405 (H.R. 2246), E1513 [24JY]

———Irgacure 184 (H.R. 2240), E1513 [24JY]

———Irgacure 369 (H.R. 2243), E1513 [24JY]

———Irgacure 819 (H.R. 2242), E1513 [24JY]

———Irgacure 1700 (H.R. 2244), E1513 [24JY]

———Irganox 565 (H.R. 2238), E1513 [24JY]

———Irganox 1425 (H.R. 2237), E1513 [24JY]

———Irganox 1520 (H.R. 2236), E1513 [24JY]

———Irganox 1520LR (H.R. 2239), E1513 [24JY]

Women: research health risks posed by the presence of certain additives and synthetic fibers in tampons and similar products (H.R. 2900), E2236 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

Chemical Weapons Convention: impact on domestic chemical industry, S3590-S3595, S3613, S3644 [24AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (S. 1320), S11200-S11205 [24OC]

Ecology and environment: expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (S. 769), S4753 [20MY]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (S. 599), S3290 [16AP]

EPA: Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board funding, S7851, S7852 [22JY]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———proposal to designate use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S7944 [23JY]

National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (S. 1030), S7716 [17JY]

Tariff: aminocarbonylphenyl (S. 1539), S12596 [13NO]

———aminocarbonylphenyl (S. 1544), S12596 [13NO]

———benzenedicarboxylic acid (S. 1541), S12596 [13NO]

———benzenesulfonic acid (S. 1543), S12596 [13NO]

———benzenesulfonic acid (S. 1545), S12596 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (S. 1537), S12596 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (S. 1549), S12596 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (S. 1550), S12596 [13NO]

———benzyl alcohol and benzophenone (S. 1010), S7303 [11JY]

———butanamide (S. 1540), S12596 [13NO]

———butanamide (S. 1542), S12596 [13NO]

———butanamide (S. 1546), S12596 [13NO]

———butanamide (S. 1547), S12596 [13NO]

———dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol (S. 1548), S12596 [13NO]

———diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone (S. 699), S3999 [6MY]

———KN001 (hydrochloride) (S. 1063), S8092 [24JY]

———3-acetoxy-3-cyanopropyl methyl-phosphinic acid butylester (ACM) (S. 1088), S8362 [30JY]

Summaries

National Center for Bioengineering Research (S. 1030), S7717 [17JY]

Texts of

S. 599, Children's Environmental Protection Act, S3290 [16AP]

S. 769, Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4754-S4758 [20MY]

S. 1010, tariff on benzyl alcohol and benzophenone, S7303 [11JY]

S. 1030, National Center for Bioengineering Research, S7717 [17JY]

S. 1063, tariff on KN001 (hydrochloride), S8093 [24JY]

S. 1299, Asthma Inhaler Regulatory Relief Act, S10883 [21OC]

S. 1320, Persian Gulf War Veterans Act, S11201-S11204 [24OC]

Tributes

Seaborg, Glenn T., E1949 [7OC]

CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY FORUM

Addresses

International Trade—Working Hard To Stay Ahead of the Game: J. Lawrence Wilson, Rohm and Haas Co., E1090 [3JN]

Remarks in House

International trade: presentation relative to the chemical industry, E1090 [3JN]

CHEMISTRY WEEK

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S11568 [31OC]

CHEN, CLARK K.H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E307 [25FE]

CHEN, EUGENIA

Remarks in House

San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame: inductee, E434 [11MR]

CHEN, STEPHEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2190 [7NO], E2298 [10NO]

CHEN YUN FEI

Testimonies

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China, H10144 [6NO]

CHENEY, CAROLYN A. RICHARDSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E267 [13FE]

CHENEY, DICK (a former Representative from Wyoming)

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons, S3628 [24AP]

CHENOWETH, HELEN (a Representative from Idaho)

Addresses

Promise of Conservatism: Malcolm Wallop, E1115-E1117 [4JN]

Veterans Memorial Plaza Dedication: Ronald D. Rankin, E1917 [2OC]

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6027 [29JY], H7033 [9SE]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9615, H9616 [28OC]

Articles and editorials

Lewiston Should Share the Motel Jobs With Boise, Bill Hall, Lewiston (ID) Tribune, E1592 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H523 [12FE]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H6798 [3SE]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: improve access and use (see H.R. 1739), H8929 [21OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H155 [9JA]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H725 [4MR]

———outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H590 [13FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H6963 [5SE]

Columbia River: preserve and protect Hanford Reach area (see H.R. 1811), H3567 [5JN]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (see H.R. 639), H2590 [13MY]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7008 [8SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4221 [23JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H148 [9JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H156 [9JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 1342), H1989 [29AP]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8833 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H9502 [23OC]

Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see H.R. 1282), H1438 [10AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve homeless veterans programs (see H.R. 2206), H7730 [23SE]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H8833 [9OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H7263 [11SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H8634 [7OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H889 [11MR]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H9615 [28OC]

English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 37), H1543 [15AP]

———declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H285 [4FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6026 [29JY]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H5020 [9JY]

———review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H7831 [24SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H6707 [31JY]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H1456 [14AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H890 [11MR]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1542 [15AP]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: promote economic opportunities for families (see H.R. 1040), H5401 [16JY]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H4836 [26JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H5177 [11JY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H590 [13FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H3170 [21MY]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hells Canyon Wilderness Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 799), H629 [25FE]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H7528 [17SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 741), H2680 [14MY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8055 [26SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481), H10956 [13NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H5569 [22JY]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

———restrict imposition of liens and estate recovery on Medicaid long-term care services and amend tax treatment of long-term care coverage (see H.R. 1764), H3273 [3JN]

IRS: restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9801 [30OC]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1707 [17AP]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7263 [11SE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1612 [16AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H9865 [31OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H3274 [3JN]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H889 [11MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 414), H3274 [3JN]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H286 [4FE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H8300 [1OC]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H6407 [30JY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see H.R. 1127), H1440 [10AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1440 [10AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (see H. Con. Res. 151), H7199 [10SE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

Native Americans: reform negotiation process of Tribal-State gaming compacts and gaming participation laws (see H.R. 334), H150 [9JA]

New York: exchange National Park Service land in the Fire Island National Seashore for land in Suffolk County (see H.R. 1256), H9039 [22OC]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H9558 [24OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H802 [6MR]

———impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 423), H949 [12MR]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H6962 [5SE]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Public lands: designate certain lands as wilderness areas (see H.R. 1567), H2444 [8MY]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H4913 [8JY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H9039 [22OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1018 [13MR]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H3201 [22MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1440 [10AP]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H5297 [15JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H1439 [10AP]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1707 [17AP]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H768 [5MR]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H9730 [29OC]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H452 [11FE]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 1410), H1793 [23AP]

———reduce tax rate for single filers, eliminate marriage penalty and change date for filing of Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 2718), H9501 [23OC]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 2001), H5570 [22JY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9801 [30OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H8300 [1OC], H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H2445 [8MY]

———treatment of capital gains and estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1379), H2590 [13MY]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H8055 [26SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H669 [26FE]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H157 [9JA]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H1440 [10AP]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

———U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 1146), H2169 [5MY]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 2760), H9866 [31OC]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H7831 [24SE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H3797 [12JN]

Water: State sovereignty over water within borders (see H.R. 128), H143 [9JA]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H8300 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H1704 [17AP]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H3659 [10JN]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H8438 [6OC]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (see H.R. 1691), H3169 [21MY]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

Firearms: possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

Government: constitutional amendment relative to legal effects of new treaties and agreements on the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 83), H3865 [17JN]

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: management of river craft (see H.R. 838), H668 [26FE]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5296 [15JY]

Macedonia: condemn deployment of U.S. military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 158), H7911 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 597), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 596), H346 [5FE]

Presidential appointments: require the appointment of the Chief of the Forest Service by the President (see H.R. 817), H627 [25FE]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (see H.R. 2458), H7261 [11SE]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (see H.R. 1649), H2784 [15MY]

Letters

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: several Representatives, H3435 [4JN]

Forest Service road construction funding: by, S9188 [11SE]

Underpayment of quarterly tax payment: Robert C. Huntley, Jr., H9845 [31OC]

Notices

Request for Tax Payment: IRS, H9845 [31OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H631 [26FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H8661 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1225 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8661 [8OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5377 [16JY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, H5377 [16JY], H5752 [24JY]

———terminate further development and implementation (H.R. 1842), H3434 [4JN], H3653-H3656 [10JN]

Armed Forces: use of high resolution flat panel display technology in combat, H4209 [23JN]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7070 [9SE]

BLM: clarification of definitions relative to use of previously collected data and the leasing or subleasing of grazing permits, E2164 [31OC]

California: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (H.R. 79), H3235, H3238 [3JN]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4933 [9JY]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (H. Res. 180), H4928 [9JY]

California Coastal Ranges Biosphere Reserve: designation status, H8560 [7OC]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), H721 [4MR]

Colorado: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (H.R. 985), H3819 [17JN]

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance: U.S. participation, H8554, H8555 [7OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H5284 [15JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness (H.R. 1663), H5504, H5505 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4209 [23JN]

Dept. of HHS: increase Senior Citizen Meal Program funding through rescissions in certain family planning programs, H7034 [9SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3485 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5101, H5106 [10JY], H5235 [15JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: medical, prosthetic, and Gulf War Syndrome research funding, H5284 [15JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6929, H6932 [5SE], H7034, H7070 [9SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5284 [15JY]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2289, H2308 [7MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5752 [24JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3485 [5JN], H6833 [4SE], H8506 [7OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H557 [13FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6833 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8506 [7OC]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5101, H5106 [10JY]

Forest Service Organic Act: anniversary, H3279 [4JN]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (S. 1079), H10643, H10644 [12NO]

Hospice Care, Inc.: tribute, H632 [26FE]

Idaho: breaching of dams along Snake and Columbia Rivers, E1592 [1AU]

———prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (H.R. 2162), H5909-H5913 [28JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6929, H6932 [5SE]

IRS: restructure, H9845 [31OC]

Kootenai County, ID: dedication of Veterans Memorial Plaza, E1917 [2OC]

Lake County, OR: land exchange (H.R. 1944), H5503 [22JY]

Medicare: reform, H5410 [17JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H490 [12FE]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (H. Con. Res. 151), H8859 [21OC]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1816 [24AP]

———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1816 [24AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H7287 [16SE]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees, H9755, H9756 [30OC]

———eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (H.R. 2458), E1737 [11SE]

———establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9760 [30OC]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9742, H9755, H9756, H9760 [30OC], E2164 [31OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8540, H8546, H8547, H8554, H8555, H8560, H8565 [7OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H5235 [15JY]

Tahoe National Forest: land sale to Placer County, CA (H.R. 1439), H3234 [3JN]

Taxation: rates, H10352 [8NO]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8540, H8546, H8547, H8565 [7OC]

———World Heritage Program funding, H5235 [15JY]

Votes: correction, H6825 [4SE]

———position on missed, H7018 [9SE], H7735 [24SE], H7862 [25SE], H9541 [24OC], E1896 [2OC]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to National Forest System lands within Summit County, CO (H.R. 1020), H3233, H3234 [3JN]

———boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (H.R. 1019), H3232 [3JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H336 [5FE], H9557 [24OC]

Special order: granted, H3474 [4JN], H9863 [31OC]

Resolutions by organizations

U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites: Kentucky General Assembly, H8565 [7OC]

Tributes

Zohner, Nathan, H8903 [21OC]

CHERNOMYRDIN, VIKTOR

Remarks in House

Russian Jewish Congress: award recipient, E258 [13FE]

CHERRY, THEODORE W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1922 [2OC]

CHESAPEAKE, OH

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: issuance of permit for barge facility in Chesapeake, OH, area relative to environmental impact study, H4895 [8JY], H5005 [9JY]

CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMISSION

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, S3368 [17AP]

CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, S3369 [17AP]

CHESAPEAKE BAY GATEWAYS AND WATERTRAILS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 619; H.R. 1579), S3349 [17AP], H2589 [13MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1579), E905, E907 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 619), S3365-S3367 [17AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1579, provisions, E908 [13MY]

S. 619, provisions, S3368 [17AP]

CHESAPEAKE BAY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, S3369 [17AP]

CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 618; H.R. 1578), S3349 [17AP], H2589 [13MY]

Letters

Provisions: Gary G. Allen, Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

———Parris N. Glendening, Governor of Maryland, S3368 [17AP]

———Russell Pettyjohn, Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

———W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr., Chesapeake Bay Commission, S3368 [17AP]

———William C. Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S3369 [17AP]

———William Rumsey, Jr., Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1578), E905, E907 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 618), S3365-S3367 [17AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1578, provisions, E906 [13MY]

S. 618, provisions, S3367 [17AP]

CHESHIRE, CT

Remarks in Senate

Highland Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S8624 [31JY]

CHESTER, CT

Remarks in Senate

Chester Hose Co.: anniversary, S8283 [29JY]

Cummings, Janet: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Good, Peter: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

CHEW, ERIN R.

Remarks in House

Congressional Youth Excellence Award: recipient, E1927 [2OC]

CHEYENNE, WY

Remarks in Senate

Central High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7873 [22JY]

CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE, LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBE, AND STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA TERRESTRIAL WILDLI

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1341), S11343 [29OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1341), S11352-S11354 [29OC]

Texts of

S. 1341, provisions, S11354-S11358 [29OC]

CHI HOATIAN

Remarks in House

U.S. visit: White House reception, H529 [13FE]

CHIA-LING YU

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to participant in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E899 [13MY]

CHIAN FEDERATION (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Greek Americans: tribute to honorees, E2234 [8NO]

CHICAGO, IL

Articles and editorials

Lake Michigan Deaths Up Sharply This Year, H8896 [21OC]

Loosen Reins on CBOT, Merc, S1844 [3MR]

More Flights to Japan, H7501 [17SE]

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

Phasing in Open Skies With Japan, H7501 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions

Chicago Bulls (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 103), S6359 [25JN]

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9799 [30OC]

Letters

Coast Guard relocation of Lake Michigan rescue helicopter unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI: Edward M. Burke, H8895 [21OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization: Paul Vallas, Chicago, IL, Public Schools, H2532 [13MY]

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Alexander R. Jansen, Corps of Engineers, E1532 [25JY]

———Dept. of the Army, E1530 [25JY]

———Duane A. Kowalski, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, E1530, E1533 [25JY]

Memorandums

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River Divisions: Joe N. Ballard, Dept. of Defense, E1531 [25JY]

Orders

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Otis Williams, Corps of Engineers, E1530 [25JY]

Poems

``Regular Order,'' Representative Poshard, H1605 [16AP]

Remarks in House

Chicago Bulls (basketball team): tribute, H4381 [25JN]

Coast Guard: relocation of Lake Michigan helicopter rescue unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI, H8886, H8887, H8894, H8895 [21OC], E2039 [21OC]

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

Corps of Engineers: restructuring of Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions, H5754 [24JY], E1530 [25JY]

Doctor's Hospital of Hyde Park: tribute to Reverend Willie T. Barrow Wellness Medical Center, E1388 [10JY]

Englewood Community Block Club: anniversary, E2021 [21OC]

Harris, Jamesetta J.: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2019 [21OC]

Haymarket Center: tribute, E1636 [3SE]

John Milton Gregrory Elementary School: tribute, E2226 [8NO]

Libraries: replace outdated books in public school libraries, H5408 [17JY]

Madonna High School: tribute to Family Fest, E1525 [25JY]

Performance Cluster Choir: tribute, E284 [13FE]

Quentis B. Garth Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E957 [19MY]

Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church anniversary, H8116 [29SE]

Rest Haven Christian Services (organization): anniversary, E2255 [8NO]

Restoration Ministries (organization): anniversary, E771 [29AP]

Whitney M. Young High School: tribute to Academic Decathlon team, H2778 [15MY]

Williams, Edward: East Chicagoan of the Year award recipient, E442 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Chicago Bulls (basketball team): tribute, S5736, S5737 [17JN]

———tribute (S. Res. 103), S6385, S6386 [25JN]

Chicago (IL) Sun-Times: editorial on Federal regulations relative to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, S1843 [3MR]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute for efforts to reduce promotion of smokeless tobacco products, S4035 [6MY]

Family Peace Day: observance, S3938 [5MY]

Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corp.: funding for expansion and improvement, S8251 [29JY]

Velo, Kenneth: Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, S5272 [3JN]

Warren, Ellen: induction into the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame, S3300 [16AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Tobacco Industry Settlement, E2191 [7NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 103, tribute to Chicago Bulls (basketball team), S6372, S6386 [25JN]

CHICAGO, IN

Remarks in House

Ivy Tech State College: tribute, E2204 [7NO]

CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE

Articles and editorials

Loosen Reins on CBOT, Merc, S1844 [3MR]

Remarks in Senate

Chicago (IL) Sun-Times: editorial on Federal regulations relative to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, S1843 [3MR]

CHICAGO BULLS (basketball team)

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 103), S6359 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Jackson, Phil: tribute to efforts relative to floods in North Dakota, E1300 [23JN]

Tribute, H4381 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5736, S5737 [17JN]

Tribute (S. Res. 103), S6385, S6386 [25JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 103, tribute, S6372, S6386 [25JN]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2027 [21OC]

CHICAGO (IL) SUN TMES

Articles and editorials

Lake Michigan Deaths Up Sharply This Year, H8896 [21OC]

CHICAGO (IL) SUN-TIMES

Articles and editorials

Liberals Are Mighty Generous With Definition of ``The Rich'', H6656 [31JY]

Loosen Reins on CBOT, Merc, S1844 [3MR]

More Flights to Japan, H7501 [17SE]

Waco—The Rules of Engagement, E1888 [29SE]

Remarks in Senate

Government regulations: editorial relative to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, S1843 [3MR]

CHICAGO (IL) TRIBUNE

Articles and editorials

Father of Roselle—Joseph Devlin Wears Many Hats While Serving Others, E1759 [16SE]

Helms Choke-Hold on Diplomacy, S2858 [8AP]

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

Phasing in Open Skies With Japan, H7501 [17SE]

Rethinking Drug Certification, S7564 [16JY]

Treaty Ought To Be Ratified, S2859 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Warren, Ellen: induction into the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame, S3300 [16AP]

CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE

Articles and editorials

Loosen Reins on CBOT, Merc, S1844 [3MR]

Remarks in Senate

Chicago (IL) Sun-Times: editorial on Federal regulations relative to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, S1843 [3MR]

CHICAGO WHITE SOX (baseball team)

Remarks in Senate

Tobacco products: tribute for efforts to reduce promotion, S4035 [6MY]

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3013), E2313 [10NO]

CHILD CARE ACCESS MEANS PARENTS IN SCHOOL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1151), S8870 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1151), S8870-S8872 [5SE]

Texts of

S. 1151, provisions, S8871 [5SE]

CHILD CARE EXPANSION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 548), S3394-S3396 [22AP]

CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 82), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 82), S460 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 82, provisions, S461 [21JA]

CHILD EXPLOITATION SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 900), S5596 [12JN]

Letters

Provisions: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5620 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 900), S5617 [12JN]

———unanimous-consent request, S12712 [13NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 900), S10787 [9OC]

Texts of

S. 900, S5618-S5620 [12JN]

CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1363), H1703 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1363), E1322 [25JN]

CHILD LABOR FREE CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 554), S3011 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 554), S3028-S3030 [10AP], S9631 [18SE]

Texts of

S. 554, provisions, S3030-S3032 [10AP]

CHILD NUTRITION INITIATIVES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1556), S12575 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1556), S12600 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 1556, provisions, S12601-S12603 [13NO]

CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1312), S11034 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1312), S11041 [23OC]

Texts of

S. 1312, provisions, S11041 [23OC]

CHILD PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2194), H6697 [31JY]

CHILD SAFETY LOCK ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 428), S2206 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 428), S2208 [12MR]

Texts of

S. 428, provisions, S2208 [12MR]

CHILD SUPPORT ASSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1075), S8186 [28JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1075), S8187 [28JY]

Texts of

S. 1075, provisions, S8189 [28JY]

CHILD SUPPORT INCENTIVE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2487), H8081-H8084 [29SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2487) (H. Rept. 105-272), H8053 [26SE]

Texts of

H.R. 2487, provisions, H8082-H8084 [29SE]

CHILD SUPPORT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1293), S10787 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1293), S10804, S10818 [9OC]

Texts of

S. 1293, provisions, S10804-S10807 [9OC]

CHILD SUPPORT REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1074), S8186 [28JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1074), S8187 [28JY]

Texts of

S. 1074, provisions, S8187-S8189 [28JY]

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS WEEK

Remarks in House

Observance, E497 [18MR]

CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 453), S2356 [17MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 453), S2373 [17MR]

Texts of

S. 453, provisions, S2373 [17MR]

CHILDREN AND YOUTH related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Education; Families and Domestic Relations; Schools

Addresses

Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Annual Dinner: Timothy J. Russert, S11583 [3NO]

Juvenile Crime—Sound Policies vs. Sound Bite Issues Forum: Robert B. Turner, Indianapolis, IN, Police Dept., E1780 [17SE]

Amendments

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S11499 [30OC]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S12682 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), S3295, S3301 [16AP]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2360, H2373, H2374, H2377, H2379, H2382, H2383, H2385 [8MY]

Education: improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), H9615 [28OC], H9730 [29OC]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9817 [31OC]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5401, H5403 [16JY], H5420, H5428, H5432 [17JY], H5533, H5534, H5538 [22JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H9817 [31OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9817 [31OC]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S12183 [8NO], H2006, H2007 [29AP], H2027, H2029, H2031, H2033 [30AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5584, S5628 [12JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4301, S4322 [12MY], S4355, S4368, S4396, S4397 [13MY]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232 [24JN]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (S. Con. Res. 37), S11373 [29OC]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11466, S11467, S11470, S11471, S11472, S11474, S11485 [30OC], S11553 [31OC], S11601, S11602, S11603, S11604, S11605, S11606, S11607, S11608, S11609, S11610, S11611 [3NO], H9056, H9067 [23OC]

Transportation: improve safety (S. 1234), S10811 [9OC]

Analyses

Children's Environmental Protection Act (S. 599), S3291 [16AP]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 226), S758 [28JA]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

43 Million People Lack Access to Primary Health Care: Bureau of Primary Health Care (organization), H9723 [29OC]

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1669 [26FE]

Placing Restraints on Tobacco's Endangerment of Children and Teens (PROTECT) Act (S. 1530), S12585-S12590 [13NO]

21st Century Classrooms Act for Private Technology Investment (H.R. 1153), E556 [21MR]

Appointments

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Board of Trustees, S1423 [13FE]

Coordinating Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S2335 [14MR]

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S1776 [27FE]

Articles and editorials

Alcohol Sales to Minors Targeted—170 of 294 Businesses Sold to Teen Testers, S8083 [24JY]

Alternative School Promotes Achievement, E752 [24AP]

Americorps Winning Congress to Its Side, H5334 [16JY]

Are Beer Ads on Beavis and Butt-Head Aimed at Kids?, S6444 [26JN]

Back to Work for Schools, S10152 [29SE]

Battle Over Boilers Leaves D.C. Students Out in Cold, S11334 [29OC]

Be It a Medal or a Friend, Dan Piper Pushes Limits To Win, S4310 [12MY]

Beneath the Seamless Model's Hood, E334 [26FE]

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

Black Leaders Try To Deny Thomas Status as Role Model, S1255 [12FE]

Brief Life That Changed Our Lives Forever, S6791 [27JN]

Business of Pornography, S12150-S12153 [8NO]

Camel Clubbing, E1559 [30JY]

Cash-Short Schools Need Nike More Than Twain, H924 [12MR]

Chargerettes Won Through Hard Work, E718 [23AP]

Cigarette Taxes—The Straw To Break the Camel's Back, S7025-S7027 [8JY]

Cleveland Shatters Myths About School Choice, E1799 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

Confused by Law, Nursing Homes Bar Legal Immigrants—Fear Over Lost Benefits, S3562 [23AP]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Conservative Case Against School Choice, H9825 [31OC]

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

Drunk Driving Makes a Comeback, H2572 [13MY]

Education Department Needs To Be Dismantled, E103 [21JA]

Erotic Allure of Home Schooling—Web Porn Sites, S12154 [8NO]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Family Planning—Saving the World's Children, and Mothers, E1945 [7OC]

Few Women Take Folic Acid To Prepare for Pregnancy, S5587 [12JN]

Flimsy Idea in the House, H9072 [23OC]

Good Beginning, E1138 [5JN]

Goodbye, Molly, S6101 [23JN]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

Insuring Children, E635 [10AP]

Intellectual Roots of Nativism, S11406 [30OC]

Jump-Start the Urban Classroom Networks, S5148 [23MY]

Juvenile Crime—Don't Wait for Kids To Stray, H5209 [15JY]

Kenneth Khachigian Joins Junior Achievement of Armenia's Board, E814 [1MY]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Kids Cruise On-Line Porn in Library—Students' `Right' Backed as Angry Parents Lash Out, S12153 [8NO]

Lessons You Didn't Mean To Teach Us, S4621 [15MY]

Lexington High Named Best in State, E665 [15AP]

Lions Club Offers Lesson on Flags, S2484 [18MR]

Love Conquers What Ails Teens, Study Finds, S12545 [13NO]

Money in the Bank—LISD Receives Biggest Back Taxes Payment, S8830 [4SE]

More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, S5586 [12JN]

More Women Know Vitamin Can Prevent Serious Birth Defects, But Few Are Taking It, March of Dimes Survey Finds, S5586 [12JN]

New Charter School Sets Open House, E2231 [8NO]

Our President's Greatest Challenge, E366 [4MR]

Police Say Movie Linked to Fatal Shooting of Young Girl, S1414 [13FE]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

Priority on Safety Is Keeping More Children in Foster Care, H2019 [30AP]

Sarah Waits for the Beep, E850 [6MY]

Save the Kids, Not the Mom, S1432 [24FE]

School Choice—No Closed Book on Right Flank, H9825 [31OC]

School Voucher Study Finds Satisfaction, E1798 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

Schools Lose When Firms Go Bankrupt, S8829 [4SE]

Schools Promote Regardless of Merit—Teachers Federation Calls for Standards, S9069 [10SE]

Schools Turn to Income Tax—Most Districts Already Charge an Income Surtax, Should Des Moines Join Them?, S8829 [4SE]

Sidwell Liberals, E1971 [8OC]

Smoking Vote in the Senate, S8678 [3SE]

South Nodaway First Grade Students Learn Public Speaking Early, E1291 [23JN]

Suicide Shows Why Welfare Fight Persists—Immigrant's Death Raises Questions Over Cuts in Aid, S3563 [23AP]

Take Daughters to Work? Union Offers Another Idea, E757 [24AP]

Targeting Legal Immigrants Will Return To Haunt Congress, E2098 [28OC]

10 Things You Can Do To Make Our Schools Better, S3383 [17AP]

That So-Called Pythagoras, S5394 [9JN]

There Is Hope for Children, E612 [9AP]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

This Republican Tax-Cut Dog Won't Hunt, H4820 [26JN]

Tyranny of Tests, E2381 [13NO]

U.S. Inaugurating a Vast Database of All New Hires, S10056 [26SE]

USC Rankings Showcase S.C., E666 [15AP]

Value of Service, S5634 [12JN]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

Voucher Fund Gets $6 Million, H9474 [23OC]

Voucher Opponents Send Own Children to Private Schools, E1971 [8OC]

Wanted—A Clearly Articulated Social Ethic for American Health Care, E2297 [10NO]

Wasteful AmeriCorps Survives Another Year, H1103 [18MR]

Web Site Ratings—Shame on Most of US, S12153 [8NO]

What a Difference Having a Chance Makes, H9474 [23OC]

What Al Shanker Taught Us, S1931 [4MR]

Wishes Do Come True for Kids, S7296 [11JY]

Work It Out—Youth Program Is Now Offering Job Experience, E1746 [11SE]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Wrong Move on Education, H7273 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 13, 40), H155 [9JA], H285 [4FE]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Adoption Awareness Promotion Program: establish (see S. 1318), S11192 [24OC]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see S. 398; H.R. 754), S1979 [5MR], H585 [13FE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems and restrict air fares charged to children under 3 years of age (see H.R. 1141), H1258 [20MR]

Alcoholic beverages: establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 1978), H4085 [19JN]

———establish voluntary broadcasting code for advertising (see H.R. 1292), H1438 [10AP]

———FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]

———require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 1976), H4085 [19JN]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (see S. 1149), S8823 [4SE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (see H.R. 2359), H6705 [31JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (see S. 476; H.R. 1753), S2552 [19MR], H3213 [30MY]

Bunker Hill, IN: use of data from an application for Impact Aid payments for the Maconaquah School Corp. to determine certain Dept. of Defense assistance program payments (see H.R. 2636), H8727 [8OC]

Business and industry: treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1018 [13MR]

———authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (see S. Con. Res. 33; H. Con. Res. 98), S5791 [17JN], H3797 [12JN]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (see S. 793), S5001 [22MY]

Child care: improve quality of care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see S. 1490), S12119 [8NO]

Child care professionals: tribute (see H. Res. 279), H9502 [23OC]

Child retirement accounts: establish (see H.R. 194), H145 [9JA]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (see H.R. 2570), H8160 [29SE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 4, 26, 60), H154, H155 [9JA], H804 [6MR]

———elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad (see H.R. 1109), H1111 [18MR]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7, 346), H66 [7JA], H139, H150 [9JA]

———treatment of descendants of the children of certain female U.S. citizens born abroad (see S. 677; H.R. 1599), S3901 [1MY], H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (see S. 670), S3844 [30AP]

Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 980), H803 [6MR]

———provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention and education programs (see H.R. 1980), H4085 [19JN]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (see H.R. 914), H724 [4MR]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 145), H2589 [13MY]

Computers: prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see S. 1482), S12119 [8NO]

———require Internet access companies to provide screening software to parents to protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 1180), H1259 [20MR]

———restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H586 [13FE]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see S. 554; H.R. 1301), S3011 [10AP], H1439 [10AP]

Correctional institutions: penalties for the rape of juveniles in prison (see H.R. 1837, 1898), H3659 [10JN], H3804 [16JN]

———provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (see S. 596), S3269 [16AP]

———treatment of juvenile offenders (see S. 704), S3998 [6MY]

Courts: require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H700 [27FE]

———sentencing for crimes against child or elderly victims (see H.R. 454), H242 [21JA]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 361), H151 [9JA]

Crime: distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H148 [9JA]

———establish effective criminal records on serious and violent juvenile offenders, and adult members of violent gangs (see S. 867), S5444 [10JN]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see S. 1346; H.R. 2122), S11448 [30OC], H5020 [9JY]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (see S. 900), S5596 [12JN]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15, 362; H.R. 810), S159 [21JA], S1659 [26FE], H627 [25FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10, 718; H.R. 3, 1699), S158 [21JA], S4217 [8MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA], H3169 [21MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H2253 [6MY]

———prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 2648), H8832 [9OC]

———prohibit taking a child hostage while evading arrest or warrants with the threat or use of force against Federal agents (see S. 601), S3348 [17AP]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (see S. 825), S5253 [3JN]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H149 [9JA]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

———reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 278), H148 [9JA]

———require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (see H.R. 2173), H5400 [16JY]

———treatment of juvenile offenses relative to ``three strikes'' life sentence for certain violent or drug-related convictions (see H.R. 2361), H6705 [31JY]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand School Breakfast Program (see S. 1396), S11863 [6NO]

———expand School Breakfast Program and provide greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs (see H.R. 3086), H10955 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: conversion of certain military installations into correctional facilities for youthful offenders (see H.R. 592), H346 [5FE]

———notification requirements relative to the establishment of domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1339), H1541 [15AP]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3567 [5JN]

———national testing standards (see S. 1215, 1263), S9886 [24SE], S10475 [7OC]

———provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H1890 [24AP]

———study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of HHS: county grants to carry out State programs to provide training to parents on early childhood development and child care (see H.R. 2452), H7199 [10SE]

———require report on States performance in protecting children placed for adoption in foster care, or with a guardian (see S. 920), S5790 [17JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1461), S12118 [8NO]

Dept. of State: include information relative to human rights of working children in annual human rights report (see H.R. 1405), H1715 [21AP]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

District of Columbia: impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (see S. 928, 1070), S5790 [17JN], S8153 [25JY]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see S. 847; H.R. 1797), S5342 [5JN], H3566 [5JN]

Dover Township, NJ: study cancer rate among children (see S. 453; H.R. 1080), S2356 [17MR], H1018 [13MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H8833 [9OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536; H.R. 956), S2901 [9AP], H767 [5MR]

———penalties relative to gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride (see H.R. 1530), H2168 [5MY]

———revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (see S. 794), S5001 [22MY]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (see S. 769), S4748 [20MY]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see S. 599; H.R. 2451), S3269 [16AP], H7199 [10SE]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (see S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow children who meet certain criteria to attend schools that receives funds targeted for disadvantaged children (see H.R. 719), H522 [12FE]

———authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see S. 688), S3901 [1MY]

———development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1260 [20MR]

———establish a youth mentoring program (see H.R. 2963), H10420 [8NO]

———establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1111), S8532 [31JY]

———establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 269), H148 [9JA]

———establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (see S. 664), S3799 [29AP]

———Federal funding relative to treatment of Ebonics as a legitimate language (see H. Res. 28), H156 [9JA]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435, 2546), H1890 [24AP], H7910 [25SE]

———improve and expand charter schools (see S. 1380; H.R. 2616), S11764 [5NO], H8438 [6OC]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H9728 [29OC]

———improve and strengthen recruitment and training of teachers (see H.R. 2852), H10171 [6NO]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (see S. 993), S6990 [8JY]

———improve teacher quality (see S. 1169, 1201, 1209, 1484; H.R. 2228, 2698), S9198 [11SE], S9785 [23SE], S12119 [8NO], H5664 [23JY], H9038 [22OC]

———improve the reading and literacy skills of children and families (see H.R. 2614), H8438 [6OC]

———increase participation in advanced placement courses (see S. 748), S4588 [15MY]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

———increase student options for the consolidation of their student loan obligations (see H.R. 2518), H7729 [23SE]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

———prevent and reduce truancy (see S. 1369), S11678 [4NO]

———prevent Federal student assistance need analysis from penalizing parents for investing in prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 2672), H8833 [9OC]

———provide administrative support and information to establish State prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 855), H669 [26FE]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (see S. 1029), S7710 [17JY]

———provide low-income children educational opportunities (see H.R. 2561), H7911 [25SE]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H1338 [8AP]

———release of student records to State and county prosecutors (see H.R. 503), H282 [4FE]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

———require expulsion of students convicted of violent crimes in schools receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 329), H149 [9JA]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5916 [28JY]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H2156 [1MY]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see S. 1151), S8870 [5SE]

———transfer of certain public lands or national forest lands for use as elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 2223), H5664 [23JY]

———use of disciplinary measures against students with disabilities (see S. 706), S3998 [6MY]

———vocational education funding (see H.R. 1853), H3659 [10JN]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), consideration (see H. Res. 187), H5400 [16JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H9728 [29OC]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (see S. 1261), S10475 [7OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1113, 1573), H1111 [18MR], H2445 [8MY]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (see H.R. 1142), H1258 [20MR]

Evans, Dogan U.: relief (see S. 204), S725 [28JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H6703 [31JY]

———reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419, 1823), H1794 [23AP], H3567 [5JN]

———child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H701 [27FE]

———child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant (see S. 93), S161 [21JA]

———child custody order enforcement (see H.R. 1690), H3169 [21MY]

———child support enforcement (see S. 1074; H.R. 267), S8186 [28JY], H148 [9JA]

———denial of passports to noncustodial parents relative to nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 389), H151 [9JA]

———develop, promote, and implement policies to stabilize U.S. population growth (see H. Con. Res. 154), H7600 [18SE]

———establish a National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry (see S. 1487), S12119 [8NO]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (see S. 1075), S8186 [28JY]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 1371; H.R. 2503), S11763 [5NO], H7599 [18SE]

———establish program to provide child care through public-private partnerships (see H.R. 2719), H9501 [23OC]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 226), S726 [28JA]

———grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims of domestic violence (see S. 1129; H.R. 2779), S8532 [31JY], H9800 [30OC]

———improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373, 2713), H1704 [17AP], H9501 [23OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (see S. 1293; H.R. 2487), S10787 [9OC], H7527 [17SE]

———issues relative to child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 182), H9800 [30OC]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

———payment of settlements in suits against the Federal Government relative to child support obligations (see H.R. 2628), H8633 [7OC]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 742, 827, 1195; H.R. 867), S4479 [14MY], S5253 [3JN], S9636 [18SE], H700 [27FE]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 327), H10955 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), consideration (see H. Res. 134), H1987 [29AP]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (see S. 19), S159 [21JA]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (see S. 1211), S9886 [24SE]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

———reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 1736), H3202 [22MY]

———require the same distribution of child support arrearages to former welfare recipients collected by Federal tax intercept as by the States (see S. 639; H.R. 1569), S3550 [23AP], H2444 [8MY]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

———treatment of adult relatives willing to provide care (see S. 822), S5253 [3JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parent-teacher conferences (see H.R. 2842), H10170 [6NO]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

———extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002; H.R. 2124), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY], H5020 [9JY]

Federal aid programs: improve child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see H.R. 2839), H10170 [6NO]

———improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 2861), H10171 [6NO]

Federal employees: reimburse expenses relative to adoption of a child (see H.R. 2170), H5400 [16JY]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution resulting from bullet-related violence (see S. 135), S162 [21JA]

———ensure child safety (see H.R. 2673), H8833 [9OC]

———exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 2255), H5777 [24JY]

———exclude Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 445), H153 [9JA]

———improve safety of handguns (see S. 428; H.R. 1044, 1047, 1074), S2206 [12MR], H948, H949 [12MR], H1017 [13MR]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

———prohibit possession by minors (see H.R. 1473), H1988 [29AP]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see S. 262), S945 [4FE]

———require check for domestic abuse restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H9799 [30OC]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (see H.R. 814), H627 [25FE]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (see S. Res. 133), S10787 [9OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

Foreign trade: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 2677, 2678), H8928 [21OC]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (see H.R. 2475), H7281 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (see S. 332, 340; H.R. 1328), S1382 [13FE], H1541 [15AP]

Foster care: clarify that reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (see S. 178), S163 [21JA]

Hazardous substances: prohibit the location of solid and hazardous waste facilities near residential, day care, church, and school properties (see H.R. 843), H668 [26FE]

Health: adolescent health demonstration projects (see H.R. 357), H151 [9JA]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1438 [10AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419; H.R. 1114), S2129 [11MR], H1111 [18MR]

———early childhood development programs (see S. 756, 1309), S4588 [15MY], S10950 [22OC]

———improve child nutrition programs (see S. 1556), S12575 [13NO]

———increase the legal smoking age (see H.R. 2519), H7729 [23SE]

———national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 560, 1229), H284 [4FE], H1338 [8AP]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148; H.R. 259), S162 [21JA], H147 [9JA]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 435, 525; H.R. 1363), S2274 [13MR], S2838 [8AP], H1703 [17AP]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H284 [4FE]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159, 1854), H1258 [20MR], H3659 [10JN]

———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (see S. 938), S6000 [19JN]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see S. 101; H.R. 884), S161 [21JA], H700 [27FE]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 283), H148 [9JA]

———proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (see H. Res. 154), H3069 [20MY]

House Rules: require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H524 [12FE]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5132 [10JY]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (see H.R. 2464), H7262 [11SE]

———permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses and children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2664), H8832 [9OC]

———regulations relative to certain foreign students (see H.R. 1723, 1724, 2172), H3202 [22MY], H5400 [16JY]

———waiver of vaccination requirement for orphan children (see H.R. 2473), H7281 [15SE]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for certain adopted children (see H.R. 2430), H7008 [8SE]

Indian Child Welfare Act: exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 1957), H3923 [18JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 216), S726 [28JA]

———reauthorize (see S. 717; H.R. 5), S4106 [7MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Infants and toddlers: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

Information services: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see S. 504; H.R. 1972), S2646 [20MR], H4085 [19JN]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (see H.R. 1316), H1456 [14AP]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see S. 467; H.R. 1117), S2416 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1818), H3567 [5JN]

Law enforcement: extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (see S. 1378), S11764 [5NO]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see S. Con. Res. 37), S6990 [8JY]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H4646 [25JN]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (see S. 147), S162 [21JA]

———eligibility for payment for administration of pediatric vaccines (see H.R. 912), H724 [4MR]

———enforcement of State guardianship laws relative to benefit eligibility proceedings (see S. 655), S3727 [25AP]

———expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674; H.R. 1491), S3844 [30AP], H2089 [30AP]

———permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 1564), H2444 [8MY]

———reduce infant mortality through improvement of coverage of services to pregnant women and infants (see H.R. 358), H151 [9JA]

Motion pictures: discourage use of tobacco products among minors by motion picture industry (see H. Con. Res. 184), H10171 [6NO]

———tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

Motor vehicles: establish an age limit for riding in front seats (see H.R. 3071), H10954 [13NO]

———improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (see S. 1312), S11034 [23OC]

———improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H587 [13FE]

———install switches to deactivate air bags (see H.R. 1022), H888 [11MR]

———prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, or importation of school buses without seatbelts (see H.R. 1605), H2679 [14MY]

———school bus safety (see H.R. 1993), H4086 [19JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National Child Care Professional's Day: designate (see S. Res. 139), S11034 [23OC]

National Child Protection Act: facilitate fingerprint checks (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (see S. 534), S2900 [9AP]

National objectives: provide for health, safety, and education (see H.R. 1726), H3202 [22MY]

National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (see S. 939; H.R. 2192), S6000 [19JN], H5486 [17JY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S5342 [5JN]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see H.R. 261), H147 [9JA]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (see S. 754), S4588 [15MY]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see S. 569; H.R. 1082), S3117 [14AP], H1018 [13MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51; H. Res. 38), S1132 [7FE], H348 [5FE]

Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see S. 692), S3960 [5MY]

Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Postal Service: issue a series of stamps highlighting achievements (see S. Res. 25), S676 [23JA]

———require envelopes and warning labels for mail depicting violent or sexually-explicit acts (see H.R. 1347), H1611 [16AP]

Prayer: Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (see S. 41), S159 [21JA]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 481), H243 [21JA]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (see S. 484; H.R. 1883), S2646 [20MR], H3796 [12JN]

———permit family planning projects to offer adoption services (see S. 45, 187), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2088), H4834 [26JN]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525; H.R. 2755, 3046), S12506 [12NO], H9614 [28OC], H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (see S. 671; H.R. 1950), S3844 [30AP], H3923 [18JN]

———eligibility of SSI benefits for disabled children (see H.R. 1455), H1891 [24AP]

———permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see S. 787; H.R. 1709), S5001 [22MY], H3201 [22MY]

———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H152 [9JA]

———prohibit States from penalizing single parents for not meeting work requirements if the parent cannot find suitable child care (see H.R. 1615), H2679 [14MY]

———restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants (see H.R. 1468), H1987 [29AP]

———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 140), H2156 [1MY]

Safety: encourage State and local governments to enact laws to protect the safety of young people (see H. Con. Res. 70), H2156 [1MY]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 456, 1160; H.R. 1104), S2415 [18MR], S9080 [10SE], H1111 [18MR]

———expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (see S. 763), S4677 [19MY]

———high school dropout prevention programs development (see S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours (see S. 882), S5507 [11JN]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H6917 [4SE]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S6907 [7JY]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1924 [4MR]

Smith, Samantha: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 204), H6406 [30JY]

Social Security: modification of certain State agreements relative to certain students (see H.R. 1035), H948 [12MR]

———prevent children from languishing in foster care (see H.R. 1459), H1891 [24AP]

———State requirements for work experience and community service programs relative to child support (see H.R. 2463), H7262 [11SE]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see S. 767; H.R. 1683), S4748 [20MY], H3069 [20MY]

———establish demonstration projects to develop kinship care programs and require notification of adult relative caregivers (see H.R. 1452), H1891 [24AP]

———establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

———permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to parental consent (see H.R. 2941), H10419 [8NO]

———require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 828, 1234), H628 [25FE], H1338 [8AP]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (see S. 490), S2646 [20MR]

———allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H3202 [22MY]

———allowable credits and deductions in determining alternative minimum tax liability (see S. 1242), S10293 [1OC]

———authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (see S. 97; H.R. 2189), S161 [21JA], H5486 [17JY]

———child tax credit (see H.R. 1327), H1541 [15AP]

———dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2553), H7910 [25SE]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see S. 548, 978; H.R. 988, 1706, 1809), S3011 [10AP], S6727 [27JN], H803 [6MR], H3201 [22MY], H3567 [5JN]

———expand the child and dependent care tax credit (see S. 926), S5790 [17JN]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (see S. 1037; H.R. 2213), S7710 [17JY], H5569 [22JY]

———increase child care credit for low-income working parents (see H.R. 315), H149 [9JA]

———increase excise tax on tobacco products (see S. 1491), S12119 [8NO]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement accounts for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 2164), H5296 [15JY]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (see S. 50), S160 [21JA]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2, 98), S158, S161 [21JA]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 869), H700 [27FE]

———tax credit for education expenses (see H.R. 1633), H2783 [15MY]

———tax credit for purchase of child restraint systems for motor vehicles (see S. 130), S162 [21JA]

———tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see S. 1472), S12118 [8NO]

———treatment of adoption expenses (see S. 935), S5927 [18JN]

———treatment of certain education investment accounts (see H.R. 1694), H3169 [21MY]

———treatment of child care credit (see H.R. 2778), H9800 [30OC]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153, 1478), H1258 [20MR], H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of dependency exemptions for adoptions (see H.R. 1741), H3202 [22MY]

———treatment of dependent care expenses (see S. 654), S3727 [25AP]

———treatment of dependent care expenses and respite care expenses (see H.R. 1667), H3069 [20MY]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see S. 285; H.R. 656), S1102 [6FE], H407 [10FE]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10171 [6NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133; H.R. 2373, 2646), S8532 [31JY], H6715 [1AU], H8832 [9OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H9038 [22OC]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 1816), H3567 [5JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see S. 1116), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of school-based health insurance programs (see H.R. 1698), H3169 [21MY]

———tuition income tax credit (see H.R. 318), H149 [9JA]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H148 [9JA]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (see S. 471), S2552 [19MR]

———broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 166), H3797 [12JN]

———establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 1017), H888 [11MR]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see S. 363; H.R. 910), S1659 [26FE], H724 [4MR]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (see S. 409, 607; H.R. 1760), S2021 [6MR], S3348 [17AP], H3273 [3JN]

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see S. 539; H.R. 1510), S2901 [9AP], H2155 [1MY]

Tobacco Accountability Board: establish (see H.R. 1881), H3796 [12JN]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (see S. 828; H.R. 1772), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

———increase excise tax to fund a Public Health and Education Resource Trust Fund (see S. 1343; H.R. 2764), S11343 [29OC], H9729 [29OC]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526; H.R. 1263, 1364), S2838 [8AP], H1391 [9AP], H1704 [17AP]

———limit access to minors (see H.R. 2594), H8299 [1OC]

———prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (see H.R. 3028), H10767 [12NO]

———prevent use by minors, reduce level of addiction, compensate Federal and State governments for tobacco-related illness costs, and enhance biomedical and scientific research (see S. 1492), S12119 [8NO]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (see S. 1530), S12575 [13NO]

———restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 762), H586 [13FE]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see S. 1238; H.R. 2017, 2034), S10229 [30SE], H4338 [24JN], H4645 [25JN]

———treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (see S. 201), S676 [23JA]

Transportation: improve safety (see S. 1234), S10153 [29SE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H587 [13FE]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 66), S2646 [20MR]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S3349 [17AP]

———protection of reproductive rights (see S. 1208; H.R. 2525), S9785 [23SE], H7729 [23SE]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see S. 1050; H.R. 1427), S7862 [22JY], H1794 [23AP]

Briefs

Janet Reno, Attorney General v. ACLU relative to restriction of transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1356 [13FE]

Case Studies

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Broward County, FL, S2423 [18MR]

———Fort Lauderdale, FL, S2423 [18MR]

———Los Angeles, CA, S2423 [18MR]

———Maine, S2424 [18MR]

———Maryland, S2424 [18MR]

———New York, NY, S2424 [18MR]

———Philadelphia, PA, S2424 [18MR]

———Santa Ana, CA, S2425 [18MR]

Whole School Reform Initiative, H6857-H6859 [4SE]

Ceremonies

Girl Scout American Flag Ceremony, E1106 [4JN]

Cloture motions

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Comparisons

Family taxable income under the Republican tax plan and the Democratic tax plan, H4685 [26JN]

Descriptions

Accomplishments of New American Schools (organization), H7149 [10SE]

American Dream Challenge—A Blueprint: Betsy Corey, E166 [5FE]

American Family Tax Relief Act (S. 2), S185-S190 [21JA]

Children's Health Insurance Act (H.R. 561), E137 [4FE]

Florida Health Care Plan for Children: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, E160 [5FE]

Modern Red Schoolhouse on the World Wide Web: Sally B. Kilgore, Hudson Institute, H6871 [4SE], H7163 [10SE]

Revenue Reconciliation Act (S. 949): Jeffords Amendment on Child Care Quality Improvements and Tax Treatment, S6550 [26JN]

Yale Child Study Center School Development Program, H6870 [4SE], H7155 [10SE]

Essays

Call To Disarm: Nikolaus M. Schiffman, H2610 [14MY]

Competitors Should Raise Bar on Ethics: Brian Bokor, S2148 [11MR]

Drug Abuse Resistance and Education: Kimberly Tranel, H8567 [7OC]

Education for Environment: Michelle Prevost, E167 [5FE]

Educational Benefits of Studying Foreign Languages: Daniel McVicker, E1573 [31JY]

———Malgosia Wilczkiewicz, E1573 [31JY]

———Matthew Weber, E1573 [31JY]

Farming the New Frontier: Kyle Roth, S2027 [6MR]

———Shannon McArtor, S2027 [6MR]

Good Starting Point Is Positive Attitude: Meghan Murray, S2148 [11MR]

Helping Children Will Make a Difference in Their Lives, Others: Anne Bryant, St. Jean Baptiste School, E167 [5FE]

Homeless in Santa Barbara: Torin Rea, E111 [21JA]

How Education Can Help Me Make a Difference: Natalie Moore, E1090 [3JN]

How I Can Use My Education To Make a Better America: Andrea M. Dias, E1090 [3JN]

Living with Muscular Dystrophy: Allison Dickson, E2235 [8NO]

Making Friends With One Another: Rany Say, E167 [5FE]

Professional Athletes Need To Learn Self-Control: Kaycee Roberts, S2148 [11MR]

Pushing To Improve Is Mark of a Winner: Daryl Myer, S2148 [11MR]

Reading Can Open Many Doors: Adam Frankel, E814 [1MY]

Sports' Code—Be Your Best at All Times: Brian Bert, S2147 [11MR]

Towards the Preservation of the Government by the Citizen: Thomas W. Repetto, E2246 [8NO]

United Nations and the Elimination of Land Mines: Geren Piltz, H2611 [14MY]

Wars Are Temporary, But Mines Are Not: Andrew Feitt, H2610 [14MY]

What I Can Do For My Country: Marta Kuersten, E2246 [8NO]

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up: Meghan Bissonette, E1090 [3JN]

What My Future Will Be Like: Alicia Fernandes, E1089 [3JN]

Whether They Realize It or Not, National Athletes Are Role Models: Steven E. Sylven, Jr., S2147 [11MR]

Win or Lose, Strong Hearts Never Die: Erin K. Hannon, S2147 [11MR]

Winning Spot in State House Could Help Fight Against Violence: Shauna Williams, E167 [5FE]

Excerpts

Foreign Assistance Act, S1440 [24FE]

Journals of particpants in Foxboro, MA, Youth Job Placement Program, E1746-E1748 [11SE]

Explanations

Adoption Promotion Act (H.R. 867), S12212 [8NO]

Factsheets

Alcohol-Related Crash Deaths—General Population, E952 [19MY]

Drug Usage in U.S. Schools: National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse, H7479 [17SE]

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9084 [10SE]

Impact of Inadequate School Facilities on Student Learning: Dept. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

National Association of Broadcasters Television Code of Conduct: Senator Lieberman, S2555 [19MR]

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act (S. 1343), S11363 [29OC]

WIC Funding, H2720 [15MY]

Histories

Kahuku High School Band Accomplishments, H1984 [29AP]

Legislative History of House Amendment to Adoption and Safe Families Act, H10783-H10787 [13NO]

Marty Indian School, S9616 [18SE]

St. Clare's Home, Escondido, CA, E152 [4FE]

Letters

Advanced Technology Program: Christopher G. Caine, IBM, H7812 [24SE]

American Dream Challenge: Susan Lanyon, E166 [5FE]

AmeriCorps/Dept. of Agriculture projects: Rob Manes, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, H5285 [15JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding: Robbie Calloway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S4578 [15MY]

Centers for Disease Control notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV: Richard J. Tarplin, Dept. of HHS, H7376 [17SE]

Child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding: John A. Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon, H6888 [4SE]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5620 [12JN]

Child tax credit: Anna L. Gonzalez, H4675 [26JN]

———Beverly LaHaye, Concerned Women for America (organization), S6462 [26JN]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S6462 [26JN]

Children's Environmental Protection Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S3292 [16AP]

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, E1089 [3JN]

———President Clinton, E1089 [3JN]

———Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, E1089 [3JN]

Clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program: Representative Shaw, S12092 [8NO]

———Representatives Shaw and Archer, S12092 [8NO]

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444, H8445 [7OC]

———Representative Christian-Green, H8445 [7OC]

Constitutional amendment on right to life: President Clinton, S1438 [24FE]

Dream Team Program: Amber Gilmore, E1441 [16JY]

Educational reform initiatives: Carnie C. Hayes and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, H6857 [4SE]

———Darlene Maloney, Indiana PTA, H7148, H7149 [10SE]

———David T. Kearns and John L. Anderson, New American Schools (organization), H6855 [4SE]

———Gerald D. Morris, American Federation of Teachers, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Gerald E. Sroufe, Howard Silver, David Johnson, Karen Anderson, and Richard Hershman, American Educational Research Association, H6855 [4SE]

———Gordon M. Ambach, Council of Chief State School Officers, H6855 [4SE]

———Jeffrey A. Simering, Council of the Great City Schools, H6854 [4SE]

———Liz Parker, Oklahoma PTA, H7148 [10SE]

———Mary Elizabeth Teasley, National Education Association, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, H6856 [4SE]

———Richard Long, National Association of State Title I Directors, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Rosaline Turnbull, Ann Desmond, and Betty DeFen, California Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students, Inc., H7148 [10SE]

———Sharon Solomon, Kentucky PTA, H7149 [10SE]

———Shirley Igo, National PTA, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Timothy J. Dyer, National Association of Secondary School Principals, H6856 [4SE]

———William B. Ingram and Anne L. Bryant, National School Boards Association, H6854, H6855 [4SE]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

FDA Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Vice President Gore, S8652 [2SE]

———several State attorneys general, S8653 [2SE]

Federal educational programs: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H9573 [28OC]

Fort Bragg, NC, conveyance of land to Harnett County, NC: John M. Keane, Dept. of Defense, S7265 [11JY]

———Robert M. Walker, Dept. of Defense, S7265 [11JY]

Foxboro, MA, Youth Job Placement Program: Rosanne M. Breen, Foxboro, MA, Human Services Dept., E1746 [11SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization: Bruce Hunter, American Association of School Administrators, H2531 [13MY]

———David W. Hornbeck, Philadelphia, PA, School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Elizabeth Goodwin, National Down Syndrome Society, H2533 [13MY]

———Kevin P. Dwyer, National Association of School Psychologists, H2533 [13MY]

———Madeleine C. Will, H2533 [13MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Paul Vallas, Chicago, IL, Public Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Quincy Abbot, Arc of the U.S. (organization), H2533 [13MY]

———Raymond D. Fowler, American Psychological Association, H2533 [13MY]

———Robert D. Evans, American Bar Association, H2534 [13MY]

———Ronald Prescott, Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Rudolph F. Crew, New York, NY, Board of Education, H2532 [13MY]

———Sally N. McConnell, National Association of Elementary School Principals, H2532 [13MY]

———several organizations, H2534 [13MY]

———Thomas W. Payzant, Boston, MA, Public Schools, H2533 [13MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization relative to State set-aside funding formula: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, H2540 [13MY]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

Investment in Education Act: Bill Ward, Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, S8830 [4SE]

———Kevin R. Appel, Treasurers' Association of Virginia, S8831 [4SE]

———Mary Ellen Sloan, Office of Salt Lake County, UT, County Attorney, S8831 [4SE]

———Michael J. O'Keefe, Office of Polk County, IA, County Attorney, S8829 [4SE]

———Robert R. Hagey, Siuox County, IA, Treasurer, S8828 [4SE]

———Ronald M. Rice, Iowa Association of School Boards, S8828 [4SE]

———Terry A. Henderson and S. Ellis Hankins, North Carolina League of Municipalities, S8830 [4SE]

Juvenile Crime Control Act: William T. Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, H2328 [7MY], H2396 [8MY]

Marketing of tobacco products to children: several Senators, S2873 [9AP]

Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments: Douglas A. Ries, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, S4960 [22MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, S4960 [22MY]

———Randall L. O'Donnell, Kansas City Children's Mercy Hospital, S4961 [22MY]

———Ted W. Frey, St. Louis Children's Hospital, S4961 [22MY]

National policy to improve education system: Jan Horan, H2355 [8MY]

National Red Ribbon Week: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, E2076 [24OC]

National testing standards: Marc F. Bernstein, North Merrick, NY, Schools, E2380 [13NO]

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

Pregnant Postpartum Women and Infants Program: several Representatives, E1618 [1AU]

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act: Effective National Action To Control Tobacco Coalition, S11363 [29OC]

———Fran DuMelle, American Lung Association, S11364 [29OC]

———Randy Johnson, National Association of Counties, S11364 [29OC]

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S4758 [20MY]

———Carolyn Hartmann and Andrea Askowitz, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S4758 [20MY]

———Philip E. Clapp, Environmental Information Center, S4759 [20MY]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, S4856 [21MY]

———Lawrence Naeger, S7664 [17JY]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund, S4855 [21MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, S4855 [21MY]

———Raj Barr-Kumar, American Institute of Architects, S4856 [21MY]

School construction funding: M.B. Donaldson, Aldine, TX, Independent School District, H8429 [6OC]

State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E1039 [22MY]

Tax exemption for children from international adoptions: David and Carolyn Steigman, H2023 [30AP]

———Representative Kucinich, H2023 [30AP]

Tax rates: Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, E1277 [20JN]

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S4789 [21MY]

Transfer of funds from the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S7083 [9JY]

———Edward Cooney and Ellen Teller, Food Research & Action Center, S7083 [9JY]

———Lynette Engelhardt, Bread for the World (organization), S7083 [9JY]

Tribute to Coast Guard for efforts relative to transportation of injured child: Lee Eckles, Bulloch County, GA, EMS/Rescue Dept., E253 [13FE], E453 [12MR]

U.N. reform relative to UNICEF: Carol Bellamy, UNICEF, H6347 [30JY]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act: William D. Novelli and Matthew L. Myers, National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids, S7961 [23JY]

Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S7913, S7915 [23JY]

———Mike Moore, Attorney General of Mississippi, S7915 [23JY]

———several State attorneys general, S7914 [23JY]

Lists

Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E805 [30AP], E1128 [5JN]

Baby Safety Checklist, S852 [30JA]

Births at Albuquerque, NM, hospitals, S6415 [26JN]

Citizens assisting Kentucky tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band, S974 [4FE]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Day suggested State and local activities, S2551 [19MR]

Criteria for exceptions to housing of juveniles with adults in correctional institutions, H5205 [15JY]

Declaration of Principles for Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO: Randy Everett, E2229 [8NO]

``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest county winners, S2027 [6MR]

``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest district winners, S2027 [6MR]

Groups that support the Goodling amendment to H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, to review the national testing proposal, H2745 [15MY]

Kahuku High School athletic championships, H1984 [29AP]

Kahuku High School band accomplishments, H1984 [29AP]

Kahuku High School scholastic championships, H1984 [29AP]

Maryland Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S3458, S3459 [22AP]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Rhode Island Boy Scouts' and Girl Scouts' award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

Students assisting Arkansas tornado victims, E905 [13MY]

Students assisting Kentucky flood victims, E901 [13MY]

Students assisting Mexico in humanitarian aid efforts, E911 [14MY]

Students assisting Ohio flood victims, E913 [14MY]

Students assisting Russia in improving educational system, E901 [13MY]

Students assisting Wisconsin flood victims, E914 [14MY]

Supporters of Janet Reno v. ACLU brief, restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2309 [14MR]

Top 10 Democrat myths about the Juvenile Crime Control Act (H.R. 3) and the juvenile justice system, H2322 [7MY]

Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program winners, E1258 [19JN]

U.S. service academy nominees for 1996—11th congressional district, New Jersey, E163 [5FE]

Witnesses testifying on abstinence education before the Committee on Appropriations' (Senate) Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, S5934 [18JN]

Memorandums

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444 [7OC]

Health Insurance for Uninsured Children: Jean P. Hearn, Congressional Research Service, S8990 [9SE]

Motions

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), H10874 [13NO]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2393 [8MY]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5541 [22JY]

Opinion polls

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children: Wall Street Journal/NBC, S4105 [7MY], S4272 [9MY], S4784 [21MY]

Papers

President Clinton's Failing War on Drugs: Republican Party, S12545 [13NO]

Petitions and memorials

Massachusetts: Federal benefits for legal immigrants, E761 [28AP]

Pledges

Pledge of the American Dream Challenge: Citizens Scholarship Foundation, E166 [5FE]

Poems

``All Cried Out'', H2369 [8MY]

``Gang Violence,'' Christina Drake, E2159 [31OC]

Press releases

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444 [7OC]

Hudson Institute's Modern Red Schoolhouse To Move to Nashville: Hudson Institute, H6871 [4SE]

Projections

Welfare Reform Impact, E1168 [10JN]

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (H.J. Res. 13), E26 [7JA]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (H.R. 411), E82 [9JA]

ACLU: efforts against single-sex public schools, H9784 [30OC]

Adams State College: anniversary of National Youth Sports Program, E1756 [16SE]

AID: funding, H6376 [30JY]

Alabama: tribute to McGill-Toolen Pro-Life Club for participation in March for Life demonstration, E413 [6MR]

Alaska: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E627 [10AP]

Alcoholic beverages: establish voluntary broadcasting code for advertising (H.R. 1292), E642 [14AP]

Aliso Viejo, CA: tribute to Aliso Viejo Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team, E1391 [10JY]

American Cancer Fund for Children: tribute, E275 [13FE]

American Cancer Fund for Children (organization): tribute, E497 [18MR]

American Heart Month: observance, E325 [26FE]

American Legion: support of educational standards initiative, H3929 [19JN]

American Youth Soccer Organization: tribute, E1683 [8SE]

Antioch, CA: tribute to All Star Team at the Babe Ruth World Series, E1884 [29SE]

Arkansas: tribute to students for assisting tornado victims, E904 [13MY]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4920 [9JY], H6892-H6898 [4SE], H6923 [5SE], E1671, E1672 [5SE]

———withdrawal of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6300 [30JY]

Asheboro, NC: tribute to Southwestern Randolph High School cheerleaders, E514 [19MR]

Association for the Help of Retarded Children: tribute, E1187 [11JN]

Ayden, NC: tribute to Youth Summit '97, H8839 [21OC]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers, H7477 [17SE]

———Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative funding, H7466 [17SE]

Bauman, Abigail: `Reading is Fundamental' poster contest award recipient, E435 [11MR]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Elks Lodge, E839 [5MY]

Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization): tribute to Special People Program, E1188 [11JN]

Bentley, Steven: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E580 [8AP]

BIA: Marty Indian School funding, H9539 [24OC]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7053-H7080 [9SE], E1723 [10SE]

Blankenburg, Brian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E585 [8AP], E627 [10AP]

Boy Scouts: court case relative to admission of girls, H3479 [5JN]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (H.R. 1753), H10794-H10800 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), H10873 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), insert language of H.R. 1753 in lieu, H10874 [13NO]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to students who succeed under adverse conditions, E1257 [19JN]

Bullhead City, AZ: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1652 [4SE]

Bundy, Mildred: Optimist Club Camacho-McCartney Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

Burke, David B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2122 [29OC]

Bushwick Geographic Targeting Task Force: tribute to substance abuse prevention programs, E469 [13MR]

Butler, PA: tribute to Butler High School marching band, E2216 [7NO]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2029 [30AP]

California: tribute to El Camino Real High School Academic Decathlon Team, E727 [23AP]

———tribute to ``Triumph & Tragedy in History'' essay participants, E1226 [17JN]

———tribute to West Valley Soccer League, E1859 [25SE]

Canada: visit of St. Michael's Boy's Choir to Washington, DC, E2249 [8NO]

Cantlon, Danise J.: Presidential Award in Mathematics and Science Training recipient, E1230 [17JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 49), H2547 [13MY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (H. Con. Res. 98), H5838-H5840 [28JY], E1206 [12JN]

Carlyle, IL: tribute to Carlyle High School girls' basketball team, H1547 [16AP]

Center Township, PA: tribute to Todd Lane Elementary School for participation in Salvation Army Give-A-Christmas campaign, E73 [9JA]

Centers for Disease Control: notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV, H7376 [17SE]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to student honorees, E1039 [22MY]

Chau, Annie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E690 [17AP]

Chew, Erin R.: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Chicago, IL: tribute to John Milton Gregory Elementary School, E2226 [8NO]

———tribute to Madonna High School Family Fest, E1525 [25JY]

———tribute to Whitney M. Young High School Academic Decathlon team, H2778 [15MY]

Child abuse: national policy to combat, H252 [4FE], H458 [12FE]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: observance, E275, E276 [13FE]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: observance, E497 [18MR]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10139-H10148 [6NO]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Cincinnati Burns Institute and Shriners Hospitals for Children, E596 [8AP]

Circle of Serbian Sisters (organization): tribute, E1998 [9OC]

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America: tribute to American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program, E1089 [3JN]

Citizenship: elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad (H.R. 1109), H5864 [28JY], E496 [18MR]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.R. 7), H7354-H7358 [16SE], H8119 [29SE], H8692 [8OC], H8984 [22OC]

———treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), H5865 [28JY]

Clatskanie, OR: tribute to Clatskanie High School students for participation in Help Hungry Kids Program, E923 [14MY]

Clay County, AL: tribute to Clay County High School football team, E2033 [21OC]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of St. Stanislaus Dad's Club, E1695 [9SE]

Clifton, NJ: anniversary of Boys' and Girls' Club, E655 [15AP]

Clifton Park, NY: tribute to Shenendehowa High School RESPECT Club, E390 [5MR]

Clovis, CA: tribute to Fancher Creek Elementary School for receipt of California Distinguished School award, E1292 [23JN]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', H633, H642, H644, H650, H651 [26FE], H677 [27FE], E322 [26FE], E380 [5MR]

Coleman, Tyree: Ameritech Award for Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2375 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), H846, H847 [11MR], E365 [4MR]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 145), H2541-H2547 [13MY]

Colucci, Dolores: Boys and Girls Club of Clifton, NJ, Youth of Year award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of YMCA A.J. McClung chapter, E2187 [7NO]

Columbus, IN: tribute to Central Middle School musicians performing at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, E2023 [21OC]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearings at HOPE Central Academy, Cleveland, OH, E1733 [11SE]

Community Education Day: observance, E2157 [31OC]

Community Schools Youth Services and Supervision Program: funding, H7080-H7082 [9SE]

Computers: restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material, E513 [19MR]

———tribute to MassNet Day efforts, E164 [5FE]

Concord, NH: tribute to Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band, E108 [21JA]

Coney, Chloe: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2001 [9OC]

Congessional Fatherhood Promotion Task Force: establish, H3722, H3723 [12JN]

Congress: tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E805 [30AP], E899 [13MY], E1127 [5JN], E1300 [23JN], E1354 [27JN]

Congressional Children's Caucus: formation, H953 [13MR]

Copperas Cove, TX: anniversary of National Exchange Club, E532 [20MR]

Coppola, Eugene: Fidelians (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E2152 [31OC]

Coral Gables, FL: tribute to Coral Gables Senior High School Rueda Kids, E85 [9JA]

Corona del Mar, CA: tribute to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School students on `Recipe for America' statements, E789 [30AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H1778, H1779 [23AP], H4894 [8JY], H5277-H5290 [15JY], H5333 [16JY]

Correctional institutions: housing of juveniles with adults, H2386 [8MY], H5205, H5206, H5210 [15JY]

Court Street School Education Community Center, Inc.: tribute, E1852 [25SE]

Crime: funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

———funding for crime prevention programs for at-risk juveniles, H2379-H2381 [8MY]

———funding for programs that identify sources of firearms sold to juveniles, H2382 [8MY]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (H.R. 2122), H4922 [9JY]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding, H7906 [25SE]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811-H7815 [24SE]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1781-H1786 [23AP]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, H1912, H1916 [29AP], H7788 [24SE], H8452 [7OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2096 [1MY], H2257, H2258, H2259, H2260, H2261, H2323-H2333, H2338-H2343 [7MY], H2355, H2356-H2398, H2431 [8MY], H3840-H3846 [17JN], H5189, H5193, H5203, H5207 [15JY], E884 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2313-H2323 [7MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H2395, H2396 [8MY]

———penalties for sex offenses against children (S. 1985), E1042 [22MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with drug offenses, H2373, H2374 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with violent offenses, H2375 [8MY]

———protection from sexual predators (H.R. 305), E16 [7JA]

———protections against abduction, H3174, H3175 [22MY], H5194 [15JY]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (H.R. 2194), H6697 [31JY]

———require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (H.R. 2173), E1436 [16JY]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (H.R. 2381), E1642 [3SE]

Dade County, FL: tribute to Ransom Everglades Middle School Science Center, E1655 [4SE]

———tribute to Rotary Club Greater Miami Urban Peace Conference, E103 [21JA]

Dade County, FL; observance of Eddie T. Pearson Day, E304 [25FE]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E136 [4FE]

Day of Conscience To End Child Labor and Sweatshop Abuses: observance, E1918 [2OC]

Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Deerfield Beach High School Concert and Jazz Band, E1087 [3JN]

Delta Sigma Theta (fraternal organization): tribute, E1262 [19JN]

Demaline, Gregory R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1958 [7OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1345 [9AP], H2781 [15MY], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Children's National Research Center funding, H5727 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: abolish, E103 [21JA]

———award grant to State educational agency to defray costs of land exchange involving school trust lands and national monument lands, H8811 [9OC]

———national reading and mathematics testing funding, H2744 [15MY]

———national testing standards, H7020 [9SE], H7206 [11SE], H7287, H7324-H7347 [16SE], H7613 [23SE], H7739 [24SE], H8129, H8136 [29SE], H8420-H8421, H8430-H8435 [6OC], H8722 [8OC], H8909-H8916 [21OC], H9492-H9498 [23OC], H9731, H9732, H9781 [30OC], H9803, H9853 [31OC], E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1813 [18SE], E2380 [13NO]

———reform, H1100-H1103 [18MR]

———whole-school reform, H7021 [9SE]

Dept. of HHS: increase Senior Citizen Meal Program funding through rescissions in certain family planning programs, H7034, H7035 [9SE]

Dept. of Justice: funding for studies on pornography on the Internet, H7810 [24SE]

———Victims of Child Abuse Program funding, H8394 [6OC]

Dept. of Labor: vocational training funding for Amish children, H6886, H6887 [4SE]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for children arriving for pre-arranged medical care, H8241 [30SE]

Detroit, MI: Cornerstone Schools Freedom Works Award recipient, H2684 [15MY]

DeWitt, NY: tribute to Christian Brother's Academy boys' basketball team, E765 [29AP]

DiLorenzo, Kristen: selection as American Legion ``Girls State'' representative for New York, E1464 [22JY]

Disabled: requirements for State individualized education plans for children, H2801 [16MY]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, H10678 [12NO]

———court decision relative to clean-up of certain schools by Promise Keepers (organization), H8452 [7OC]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (H.R. 1797), H3278 [4JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8426 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8638, H8639 [8OC], H8756, H8759-H8761, H8790-H8806, H8825-H8828 [9OC], H9474, H9482 [23OC], H9732, H9733, H9734 [30OC], H10678 [12NO], E1886 [29SE], E1971 [8OC], E2028 [21OC], E2081, E2087 [24OC]

———tribute to Congressional High School Intern Program, H8443 [7OC]

———tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, H9474 [23OC]

———tribute to Crime Stoppers Club, E1239 [17JN]

Dollar, Jackie O'Connor: Head Start-Johnson & Johnson Excellence in Management Award recipient, E1387 [10JY]

Dorenkott, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E858 [7MY]

Dowling, Sterling: election as president of Boys' Nation (organization), E1602 [1AU]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H8995 [22OC]

———national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (H. Res. 267), H8997 [22OC]

Drugs: drug-free community grants funding, H7479 [17SE]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H729 [5MR], H3140 [21MY], H3176-H3187 [22MY], E375, E381 [5MR], E1035 [22MY]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), unanimous-consent agreement, H3082 [21MY]

———increase in teen drug use, H5409 [17JY]

Drunken driving: statistics relative to alcohol-related deaths on U.S. highways, H2570-H2576 [13MY], E952, E966 [19MY]

Dunn, Cory: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E605 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

Edinburgh, IN: tribute to IMPACT Youth Center, E569 [21MR]

Education: allow local areas to develop elementary and secondary education programs that meet their needs (H.R. 2992), E2312 [10NO]

———anniversary of Say Yes to Education Program, E1489 [23JY]

———assign job training coordinators to high schools and community colleges to work with local industries to develop curriculum suited to local job market, H2852, H2853 [16MY]

———assist construction and rehabilitation of public schools through establishment of loan and bond guarantee program (H.R. 2878), E2247 [8NO]

———charter schools funding through rescissions in Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Program funding, H7134-H7141 [10SE]

———development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (H. Con. Res. 12), E155 [4FE]

———distribution of funds, H1396 [10AP]

———encourage study of foreign languages, E1573 [31JY]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (H.R. 1203), E558 [21MR]

———funding for TRIO programs for academic counseling and outreach to students from low-income families, H3869 [18JN]

———funding to local educational agencies relative to per pupil expenditures, H7239 [11SE]

———funds from businesses in exchange for advertising in schools, H924 [12MR]

———Head Start Program: funding, H6868 [4SE]

———Head Start Program funding, H2063 [30AP]

———high-risk youth programs funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7130-H7134 [10SE]

———importance of arts and humanities programs, H939-H946 [12MR]

———importance of early development programs, H8639 [8OC]

———importance of music education programs, E539 [20MR]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (H.R. 1435), E755 [24AP]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), E2212 [7NO], E2304, E2309 [10NO]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9814-H9832 [31OC]

———improve and strengthen recruitment and training of teachers (H.R. 2852), E2203 [7NO]

———improve teacher quality (H.R. 2228), E1500 [23JY], E1507 [24JY]

———improve the reading and literacy skills of children and families (H.R. 2614), H10386-H10398 [8NO], E1945 [7OC]

———national policy to improve system, H78 [9JA], H248 [4FE], H290, H291, H292, H303, H313, H334-H336 [5FE], H375-H382 [6FE], H412, H414-H417 [11FE], H457, H458, H515-H518 [12FE], H591, H597, H605-H612 [25FE], H633, H634 [26FE], H691-H693 [27FE], H729, H750-H752 [5MR], H1030-H1034 [17MR], H1076 [18MR], H1179-H1184 [19MR], H1322 [8AP], H1622 [17AP], H1798 [24AP], H2012, H2060-H2067, H2068-H2081 [30AP], H2247 [6MY], H2259 [7MY], H2353, H2354, H2355 [8MY], H2996, H3010 [20MY], H3162-H3168 [21MY], H3172, H3173, H3174 [22MY], H3480, H3551, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3666 [11JN], H5472-H5478 [17JY], H6638, H6689-H6694 [31JY], H6721, H6722 [3SE], H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6850, H6867-H6885, H6904-H6909 [4SE], H6922, H6923, H6924 [5SE], H6967 [8SE], H7019 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7126, H7146-H7168, H7193-H7198 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7286, H7287 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7488-H7496 [17SE], H7534 [18SE], H7737, H7738 [24SE], H8128, H8129 [29SE], H8314-H8316 [2OC], H8420-H8421, H8423-H8435 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8636, H8637, H8638, H8639, H8640, H8706, H8716 [8OC], H8825-H8828 [9OC], H8844 [21OC], H8931, H8933, H8990-H8995 [22OC], H9041, H9042, H9043, H9044, H9045, H9477, H9480-H9487, H9491-H9499 [23OC], H9567 [28OC], H9628 [29OC], H9734 [30OC], H9847-H9853 [31OC], H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E22 [7JA], E144 [4FE], E317, E334 [26FE], E1677 [5SE], E2071 [23OC]

———notification of enrollment of juvenile sex offenders in elementary or secondary schools, H2259 [7MY], H2383-H2385, H2388 [8MY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (H.R. 1233), E599 [8AP]

———require background checks prior to hiring of school personnel, H3154 [21MY]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (H. Con. Res. 127), E1535 [28JY]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, H2997 [20MY], H3174 [22MY], H5472-H5478 [17JY], H8636, H8637, H8638 [8OC]

———special education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6986-H6997 [8SE]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H. Res. 139), H8933 [22OC], H9483 [23OC], H9567-H9575 [28OC], H9630 [29OC], E818 [1MY]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (H. Res. 299), E2164 [31OC]

———support local reading programs for children (H.R. 1516), E814 [1MY], E830 [5MY]

———tribute to Give Teachers a Break Program, H598 [25FE]

———tribute to participants in the Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, E1257 [19JN]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6941-H6946 [5SE], H6977-H6986 [8SE], H7022 [9SE]

———vocational and technical training, E1062 [23MY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5414-H5440 [17JY], H5496, H5526-H5544 [22JY], E1169 [10JN], E1505 [24JY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), consideration (H. Res. 187), H5413 [17JY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), motion to recommit, H5541 [22JY]

———vocational education funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7129, H7130 [10SE]

———vocational education programs for women, girls, and gender equity, H5432-H5440 [17JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H7287 [16SE], H7495, H7496 [17SE], H7611 [23SE], H7839 [25SE], H8932 [22OC], H9046, H9481-H9487 [23OC], H9503 [24OC], H9628, H9630 [29OC], H9733, H9734, H9781 [30OC], H9804, H9805 [31OC], H10109 [6NO], H10773 [13NO], E1798 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H10774 [13NO], E2210, E2218 [7NO], E2279 [9NO]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9814-H9832 [31OC]

El Centro de Amistad (organization): tribute, E927 [14MY]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (H.R. 1113), E500 [18MR]

———summer youth employment program funding relative to disadvantaged youth programs, H2844-H2851 [16MY]

———summer youth jobs program, H3247 [3JN]

Equal Parents Week: observance, E1517 [24JY]

ERA Real Estate (business): tribute to efforts with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, E2384 [13NO]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (H.R. 1142), E611 [9AP]

Erlanger, KY: tribute to Lloyd High School on draft of crime legislation, E785 [29AP]

Escondido, CA: tribute to St. Clare's Home, E152 [4FE]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H6401 [30JY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 1870), E1344 [27JN]

Fairfax, VA: tribute to efforts by Distributive Education Clubs of America Chapter at Robinson Secondary School, E28 [7JA]

Fall River, MA: tribute to Citizens Scholarship Foundation's American Dream Challenge Committee, E166 [5FE]

Families and domestic relations: change time requirements for parental rights relative to adoption of children in foster care, H2027-H2029 [30AP]

———child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 3013), E2313 [10NO]

———child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding, H6888, H6889 [4SE]

———child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant, E1963 [8OC]

———Communities in Schools Program funding, H8712 [8OC]

———criminal record checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents and group care staff, H2032, H2033 [30AP]

———designation of guardians for children in advance of parents death, H2033, H2034 [30AP]

———develop outreach for informing minorities about adoption, H2031 [30AP]

———enable participation of relatives in foster care, H2030, H2031 [30AP]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (H.R. 2503), H7591 [18SE]

———impact on national agenda, H1165-H1172 [19MR]

———implement programs to prevent domestic violence, H8693 [8OC]

———improve child care and family support services, H6868 [4SE], H10772 [13NO]

———improve child care and family support services (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP], H8709-H8716 [8OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP], H8709-H8716 [8OC]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (H.R. 2487), H8081-H8084 [29SE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

———payment of settlements in suits against the Federal Government relative to child support obligations (H.R. 2628), E1946 [7OC]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), H2015-H2035 [30AP], H10792 [13NO], E812 [1MY]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), Senate amendment (H. Res. 327), H10776-H10790 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), consideration (H. Res. 134), H2012-H2015 [30AP]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), corrections in engrossment, H2035 [30AP]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), H8062 [29SE]

———reduction of teenage pregnancy rates and encouragement of parental responsibility, H1285 [21MR]

———teenage pregnancy, H3152 [21MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Father's Day: observance, H3722, H3723 [12JN]

FDA: approval of Leadcare in Office Test System, E1988 [9OC]

———funding for implementation of regulations concerning tobacco sales to minors, H5378 [16JY]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5561 [22JY], H5656-H5658 [23JY], H5677-H5680, H5725 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

Federal aid programs: extend deadline for States relative to child support enforcement system automation program, H7379, H7380 [17SE]

———improve access to child care and early education programs, H10775 [13NO]

———improve child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (H.R. 2982), E2304 [10NO]

Ferdon, Elinor J.: tribute for selection as Girl Scouts of America national president, E326 [26FE]

Finlay, Matthew S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2169 [4NO]

Firearms: exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (H.R. 2255), E1517 [24JY]

———improve safety of handguns, H2319 [7MY]

———improve safety of handguns (H.R. 1074), H2431 [8MY]

———prohibit possession by minors, H772 [6MR], H1396 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H2317 [7MY]

———prohibit possession by minors (H.R. 1473), H2097 [1MY]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children, H5210 [15JY]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (H.R. 814), E299 [25FE]

Fistick, Kirk: Boy Scouts Honor Medal award recipient, E1825 [23SE]

Florida: tribute to Plantation Key School for receipt of `Odyssey of the Mind' science competition award, E1278 [20JN]

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, H7284 [16SE], E1917 [2OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481-H3495 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

Foreign countries: allocation of foreign aid relative to education and vocational training for children, E612 [9AP]

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor, H7476 [17SE]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (H.R. 2475), E1749 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor, H1693-H1696 [17AP]

Fort Collins, CO: construction of horno ovens by Americorps participants, H2863 [16MY]

———opening of Liberty Common School, E2228-E2231 [8NO]

———tribute to Travelli Elementary School Dream Team Program, E1441 [16JY]

Fort Worth, TX: tribute to AIM Program, H3152 [21MY]

Foxboro, MA: tribute to Youth Job Placement Program, E1745 [11SE]

Fresh Air Kids (organization): tribute to anti-smoking efforts, H5498 [22JY]

Furgal, Lisa-Anne: Prudential Spirit of Community Award recipient, E846 [6MY]

Gary, IN: tribute to Tolleston Junior High School's Indiana State Bowl Championship spelling team, E111 [21JA]

Gates, Brad: Boy Scouts William H. Spurgeon III Award recipient, E2001 [9OC]

George, Kelly L.: American Mothers, Inc., West Virginia Mother of the Year award recipient, E772 [29AP]

Germany: tribute to Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, E1366 [8JY]

Gewolb, Joshua: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E451 [12MR], E1250 [18JN], E1610 [1AU], E2317 [10NO]

Girl Scouts of America: tribute to Women of Distinction Award recipients, E1126 [5JN]

Girl Scouts Week: observance, E370 [4MR]

Glatfelter, Arthur J.: Stepping Stone Counseling and Education Services, Inc., Shield and Dove Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Glendale, NY: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary crime prevention program, E2055 [23OC]

Goode, Taylor E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1961 [7OC]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (H.R. 1480), H2010 [30AP]

———separation of church and state relative to morality in society, H790-H795 [6MR]

Greensboro, NC: dedication of Mac Morris gymnasium at Walter Hines Page High School, E1348 [27JN]

———dedication of Marion Kirby football stadium at Walter Hines Page High School, E1348 [27JN]

———tribute to Southwest Guilford High School girls' soccer team, E1146 [5JN]

Guam: tribute to Family Violence Task Force, E1957 [7OC]

Hammond, IN: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) national robotics competition winners, E1666 [4SE]

Hardin County, KY: anniversary of Youth Theater, E1506 [24JY]

Haskvitz, Alan P.: National Teacher's Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [27JN]

Hazard, KY: tribute to Hazel High School girls' basketball team, E234 [12FE]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (H.R. 1281), E633 [10AP]

———Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund funding, H7320, H7321 [16SE]

———indoor causes of asthma attacks, H3172 [22MY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H3174 [22MY], H3437-H3440 [4JN], E85 [9JA], E357 [3MR]

———national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (H.R. 560), H1007 [13MR], E128 [4FE]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (H.R. 259), E23 [7JA]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, H267 [4FE], H598 [25FE], H631 [26FE], H676, H677, H678, H679, H683-H689 [27FE], H715 [4MR], H729, H747 [5MR], H770, H771, H772 [6MR], H813, H817, H819, H854-H856 [11MR], H894 [12MR], H953, H954, H1004-H1009 [13MR], H1345 [9AP], H1513-H1516 [15AP], H1546 [16AP], H3148 [21MY], H4557, H4564, H4566, H4570, H4572, H4575, H4576-H4581, H4603-H4605 [25JN], H4921 [9JY], H5038 [10JY], H5897, H5898 [28JY], H6323, H6339 [30JY], H6620 [31JY], E160 [5FE], E704 [17AP], E2297 [10NO]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (H.R. 1363), E1322 [25JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), H1295 [8AP], H1395 [10AP]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (H.R. 561), H1007 [13MR], E137 [4FE]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children, H3215 [3JN]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (H.R. 1159), H2658 [14MY]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (H.R. 1854), E1160 [10JN]

———teen pregnancy prevention, H1965 [29AP], H7503, H7504 [17SE]

Health care facilities: merger of University of California and Stanford University facilities, E2163 [31OC]

———tribute to community health centers, E2158 [31OC]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (H.R. 884), H1961 [29AP]

Hepp, Aloysius: NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal recipient, E1969 [8OC]

Hickman County, TN: tribute to Hickman County High School girls' basketball team, E512 [19MR]

Higher Education Act: TRIO Upward Bound Program funding, H594 [25FE]

Hispanas Organized for Political Equity (organization): tribute, E498 [18MR]

Hispanic Americans: Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinating Council award recipients, E579 [8AP]

Hispanic Information Center of Passaic, Inc.: anniversary, E2097 [28OC]

Hodges, Jonathan W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E922 [14MY]

Hoffman, Gail A.: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1997 [9OC]

Hoosier Boys' Town (organization): anniversary, E1521 [25JY]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to District of Columbia public schools, H5884, H5885 [28JY]

———proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (H. Res. 154), H4872 [8JY]

Housing: prohibit violent sexual predators from receiving public housing assistance, H2190, H2191 [6MY]

Housing Hope (organization): tribute, H410 [11FE]

Houston, TX: tribute to Aldine Independent School District, H6765 [3SE]

———tribute to Boys and Girls Club, E2149 [30OC]

Hunts Point Multi-Service Center, Inc.: anniversary, E1823 [23SE]

Huston, William T.: National Catholic Education Association Seton Award recipient, E1935 [6OC]

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E747 [24AP], E818 [1MY]

———tribute to Northern Illinois essay writing contest award recipients, E2246 [8NO]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), H8870-H8872, H8890 [21OC], E2035 [21OC]

———treatment of aliens relative to delinquent child support payments (H.R. 2985), E2303 [10NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, H6885 [4SE]

———funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7143-H7145 [10SE]

———funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6926-H6940 [5SE]

———include teaching of braille, E1844 [24SE]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, H2539 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2498-H2541 [13MY], E60, E61 [7JA], E951, E972 [19MY]

Information services: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (H.R. 1972), E1267 [19JN]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232-H4234 [24JN], E641 [14AP]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1117), H1961 [29AP], E509 [18MR]

International Clown Week: observance, E1568 [31JY]

Italy, TX: tribute to Italy High School boys' basketball team, E478 [13MR]

Jordan, Charlotte Austin: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1996 [9OC]

Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (organization): anniversary, E1272 [19JN]

Jutras, Claire and Roland (Beaver): National Parents Day Foundation Parents of the Year award recipients, E1479 [23JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5195-H5213, H5245 [15JY], H5384 [16JY], E1434 [16JY], E1448 [17JY]

Kapitol Klowns Alley (organization): tribute, E1568 [31JY]

Kaufman County, TX: tribute to Red Ribbon Drug Abuse Awareness campaign essay contest winners, E2275 [9NO]

Kentucky: implementation of education reform legislation, H3897 [18JN]

———tribute to citizens for assisting tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

———tribute to students for assisting flood victims, E900 [13MY]

Kern, Michael C.: American Legion Baseball Man of the Year award recipient, E1337 [27JN]

Knisely, Grant A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2172 [4NO]

Kurtz, Edward J.: Flint, MI, Chamber of Commerce Charles Stewart Mott Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2005 [9OC]

La Puente, CA: anniversary of the Delhaven Community Center, E1142 [5JN]

Lake Arrowhead, CA: tribute to Lake Arrowhead Elementary School on receiving the California Distinguished School Award, E1636 [3SE]

Lake Orion, MI: tribute to Youth to Youth/Pride Program, E2092 [24OC]

Lakewood, OH: tribute to Help to Others Program, E893 [12MY]

———tribute to Home Alone Project, E893 [12MY]

LaPuente, CA: tribute to Thomas Erwin Elementary School for receiving the California Distinguished School Award, E994 [21MY]

Latin American Community Alliance for Support and Assistance of Northwest Indiana, Inc.: tribute, E921 [14MY]

Latino Youth Development, Inc.: anniversary, E2370 [13NO]

Law enforcement: extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (S. 1378), H10641, H10642 [12NO]

Leahy, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E787 [29AP]

Lebanon, NH; tribute to Girl Scout Junior Cadette Troop 659, E1106 [4JN]

Levinson, Geraldine and Francisco F.: Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award recipients, E1189 [11JN]

Levy, Emily: Westinghouse Science Talent Search award recipient, E387 [5MR]

Lexington, SC: tribute to Lexington High School for reciept of Carolina First Palmetto's Finest award, E665 [15AP]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (H. Con. Res. 107), E1325 [25JN]

Little Wonders of the World, Inc.: tribute, E1224 [17JN]

Long Beach, CA: anniversary of Long Beach Authors Festival, E432 [11MR]

Los Angeles County 4-H Club: Dept. of Agriculture Honor Award recipient, E1234 [17JN]

Los Lobos (musical group): tribute for contributions to the Broadoaks Children's School of Whittier College, E555 [21MR]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Male High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1106 [4JN]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1076), E475 [13MR]

———eligibility for services in cases of domestic violence, H8240 [30SE]

Lyon County, MN: construction of juvenile detention center, H5211 [15JY]

Madera, CA; tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School soil research project, E1272 [19JN]

Malkmes, Harold: Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2151 [31OC]

Maplesville, AL: tribute to Maplesville High School boys' baseball team, E1323 [25JN]

Marano, Luke, Sr.: Philadelphia Committee of Boys Towns of Italy Man of the Year honoree, E2296 [10NO]

Marler, Richard: Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1558 [29JY]

Massachusetts: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E868 [7MY]

Mattoon, IL: tribute to St. Mary's School on receipt of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports award, E2049 [22OC]

Maulik, Davesh: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

McBride, W. Peter: Boys and Girls Club of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year honoree, E2100 [28OC]

McCollum, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E648 [14AP]

McGlown, Margaret: tribute on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E803 [30AP]

McMinn County, TN: tribute to McMinn Central High School girls' basketball team, E718 [23AP]

McRoberts, Nancy: Kansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2245 [6MY]

Mead Valley, CA: dedication of Manuel Real Elementary School, E2003 [9OC]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children, H2568 [13MY], H2657-H2662 [14MY]

———State expansion of health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (H.R. 1491), E796, E803 [30AP]

Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment: tribute, E418 [10MR]

Memphis, TN: tribute to African-American Knowledge Bowl award recipients, E751 [24AP]

———tribute to Hamilton Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E760 [28AP]

———tribute to Pyramid Academy, E751 [24AP]

Mexican American Grocers Association Foundation: anniversary, E2310 [10NO]

Mexico: importation of diseased strawberries, H1296 [8AP]

———tribute to students for humanitarian aid efforts, E911 [14MY]

Michigan: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E768 [29AP], E1317 [25JN]

———tribute to Mason High School boys' soccer team, E2376 [13NO]

Milam, TX: tribute to Milam Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E853 [6MY]

Mills, W.W. (Bear): Texas Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E2099 [28OC]

Minnesota: tribute to State High School Mathematics League team, E1261 [19JN]

Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: support and join, H6721 [3SE]

———tribute, H5194 [15JY], H8838 [21OC], E1042 [22MY]

Mission Viejo, CA: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1632 [3SE]

Missouri Home Education Week: observance, E749 [24AP]

Mitchell, Linda: Lutheran Schools Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1482 [23JY]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Montgomery Academy Forensics Team for receipt of Alabama Forensic Educators Association State Tournament award, E848 [6MY]

Montgomery County, MD: anniversary of Adventure Theater, E1075 [3JN]

Montgomery County, PA: dedication of Ray and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, H7183 [10SE]

Montigny, Mark: AMA Dr. Nathan Davis Outstanding State Senator Award recipient, E1905 [2OC]

Moore, Shelly: Miss Teen USA pageant winner, E1685 [8SE]

Morristown, NJ: tribute to CPSC Baby Safety Shower Program, E1512 [24JY]

Mortimer, P. William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1070 [30MY]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to youth summit, E910 [13MY]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (H.R. 784), E273, E280 [13FE]

———prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, or importation of school buses without seatbelts (H.R. 1605), E926 [14MY]

———school bus safety (H.R. 1993), E1272 [19JN]

Moweaqua, IL: tribute to Central A&M High School football team, E37 [7JA]

Ms. Foundation for Women: anniversary, E1141 [5JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: technical corrections (S. 1505), H10865-H10867 [13NO]

Myers, Aaron J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1092 [3JN]

NAFTA: violation of child labor laws by Mexico, H8029-H8032 [26SE]

NASA: minority university research and education programs funding, H1847, H1848 [24AP]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations, H5209, H5210 [15JY]

———funding, H7760, H7766, H7767 [24SE]

———tribute, H3079 [21MY], H8811 [9OC]

National Child Health Day: observance, H7285 [16SE], H7609 [23SE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H8447 [7OC], E1999 [9OC]

National Education Funding Support Day: observance, H9851 [31OC]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, E175, E176 [5FE]

National Guard: Child Outreach Program funding, H5940 [29JY]

National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: study effects of alcoholic beverage advertising, H2758, H2759 [15MY]

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: reading education research funding, H6886 [4SE]

National Midwifery Week: observance, E1924 [2OC]

National objectives: policy on preventing child abuse, H1799 [24AP]

National Parents Day: observance, E1514 [24JY]

National Red Ribbon Week: observance, E2076 [24OC]

National Save Our Schools Day: observance, H9043 [23OC]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2067 [23OC]

National Storytelling Association: tribute to National Storytelling Festival, E1303 [24JN]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, H2171, H2172, H2173, H2174, H2176, H2179, H2180 [6MY], H2259, H2262 [7MY], E865 [7MY]

National Youth Service Day: observance, H1461 [15AP]

National Youth Sports Program: tribute, H4892 [8JY]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (H.R. 261), E27 [7JA]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (H.R. 1082), E462, E464 [13MR]

Nebraska: implementation of education standards in the visual and performing arts, E454 [12MR]

Needles, CA: tribute to Needles High School boys' baseball team, E1348 [27JN]

———tribute to Needles High School girls' softball team, E1348 [27JN]

NetDay96: tribute (H. Res. 38), H321-H328 [5FE], E180 [6FE]

New Hampshire: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E780 [29AP]

New Jersey: tribute to participants in South Jersey Elementary Festival Choral Concert, E496 [18MR]

———tribute to U.S. service academy nominees from 11th congressional district, E162 [5FE]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: tribute to Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers student chapter College Bowl team, E837 [5MY]

New York, NY: anniversary of Riverdale Neighborhood House, E2045 [22OC]

———observance of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Week, E147 [4FE]

———tribute to 12th Congressional District high school graduates, E1229 [17JN]

———tribute to Public School 208 students, E1226 [17JN]

———tribute to Save Our Youth Initiative Congressional Youth Council, E1261 [19JN]

———tribute to South Bronx Jobs Corps Center, E243 [12FE]

———tribute to St. Leo's School students, E1277 [20JN]

Newark, NJ: anniversary of Essex Catholic High School, E2357 [13NO]

Newport News, VA: tribute to Achievable Dream Academy, E897 [13MY]

Newton, NJ: tribute to Ginnie's House (child advocacy center), E2387 [13NO]

Nicholasville, KY: tribute to East Jessamine Middle School, E890 [8MY]

Nickelodeon (cable television network): tribute to Big Help Program, E1852 [25SE]

Nobles, Carolyn: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E430 [11MR]

Northern Ireland: tribute to sponsors of Project Children '97, E1449 [17JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: investigation of child labor law violations relative to allegations in Reader's Digest (publication), E2383 [13NO]

Nu-Way Youth and Social Services (organization): tribute, E1597 [1AU]

Oahu, HI: anniversary of Kahuku High School, H1982 [29AP]

Oak Grove, MO: tribute to Oak Grove High School wrestling team, E378 [5MR]

Oceanside, CA: tribute to Palmquist Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team, E1391 [10JY]

Ohio: tribute to students for assisting flood victims, E913 [14MY]

Omega Boys Club: Freedom Works Award recipient, H1189, H1190 [20MR]

Orange County, CA: IRS investigation of Fountain Valley Girls' Softball League, E979 [20MY]

———tribute to Drug Courts Program, H8163 [30SE]

———tribute to Head Start Program, H8446 [7OC]

Orangeburg County, SC: tribute to efforts relative to welfare reform, E2302 [10NO]

Orlando, FL: tribute to Horace O'Bryant Middle School Concert Choir and Serenaders, E1319 [25JN]

Orphan Foundation of America: tribute to Oliver Project, E1239 [17JN]

Palos Verdes, CA: tribute to Peninsula High School Academic Decathlon team, E552 [21MR]

Paraguay: continuation of adoption cases filed by U.S. citizens prior to moratorium on international adoptions, H6396-H6398 [30JY]

Paramount, CA: tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E1013 [22MY]

———tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E722 [23AP]

Parkview, OH: tribute to Parkview Elementary School Science Olympiad Team, E947 [16MY]

Paterson, NJ: tribute to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center WIC clinics, E2101 [28OC]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Warrington Athletic Association girls' softball team, E1633 [3SE]

———tribute to Western Pennsylvania Caring Program for Children, E635 [10AP]

Peoria, AZ: tribute to VFW Post 2135 on receipt of VFW Youth Activities Award, E1796 [18SE]

Peoria, IL: tribute to Manual High School boys' basketball team, H773 [6MR], E959 [19MY]

Perkov, Ante: Boys and Girls Club of San Pedro, CA, Keystone Award recipient, E2077 [24OC]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Anderson Monarchs boys' baseball team, E1456 [17JY]

Philadelphia Oldtimers Soccer Association: anniversary, E327 [26FE]

Pico Rivera, CA: tribute to North Park Middle School Marching Band, E233 [12FE]

Pine Bush, NY: visit of Crispell Middle School to Washington, DC, E1042 [22MY]

Pinellas County, FL: anniversary of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program, E1845 [24SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to YMCA East End Youth Outreach Program, E857 [7MY]

Plantner, Philip A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1395 [10JY]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, E845 [6MY]

Popp, Dale: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E876 [8MY]

Port Washington, NY: tribute to Port Washington Youth Activities Hall of Fame Dinner Dance, E1111 [4JN]

Postal Service: require envelopes and warning labels for mail depicting violent or sexually-explicit acts (H.R. 1347), E675 [16AP]

Prairie View A&M University: Juvenile Prevention Center funding, H8241 [30SE]

Prarie View A&M University: tribute to center for the study and prevention of juvenile crime and delinquency, H5208 [15JY]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (H.R. 481), E128 [4FE]

Project INFO Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2002 [9OC]

PTA: anniversary, H528 [13FE], E164 [5FE]

Public housing: allow local housing authorities to use operating funds for child care services for residents, H2203, H2204 [6MY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 2088), E1354 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: improve child care and family support services, H2060 [30AP]

———permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (H.R. 1709), E1039 [22MY]

———prohibit States from penalizing single parents for not meeting work requirements if the parent cannot find suitable child care (H.R. 1615), H2429 [8MY]

———restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (H.R. 2597), E1922 [2OC]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, H1717, H1718 [23AP], H1916 [29AP], H2010 [30AP], H2096 [1MY], H4379, H4380, H4574, H4582, H4591 [25JN], H6325 [30JY], E761 [28AP], E766 [29AP], E1501 [23JY], E2098 [28OC]

Putman, Misty: Arp High School Horatio Alger Scholarship Award recipient, E833 [5MY]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, E1660 [4SE]

Quentis B. Garth Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E957 [19MY]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: cigarette marketing campaign aimed at youth and young adults, E1559 [30JY]

Reay, Crissia A.: National Youth Essay Contest award recipient, E1974 [8OC]

Redlands, CA: tribute to Redlands High School mock trial team, E1169 [10JN]

Redwater, TX: tribute to Redwater High School Dads Against Drugs in School Program, E971 [19MY]

Republic, WA: tribute to Republic High School boys' basketball team, E502 [18MR]

Reston, VA: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1635 [3SE]

Ridgewood, NJ: tribute to Ridgewood High School student efforts relative to organ donation awareness, E2382 [13NO]

Ritzville, WA: tribute to Ritzville High School girls' basketball team, E502 [18MR]

Rockwall, TX: tribute to Rockwall Academic Booster Club, E1669 [5SE]

Rogers, Wilson A.: Ronald McDonald Award recipient, E598 [8AP]

Russia: tribute to students for educational aid efforts, E901 [13MY]

———tribute to students for humanitarian aid efforts, E909 [13MY]

Safety: encourage State and local governments to enact laws to protect the safety of young people (H. Con. Res. 70), E811 [1MY]

Saginaw, MI: tribute to Bethel Educational Center, E2205 [7NO]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Rolling Readers Volunteer Tutoring Program, H8322 [6OC]

———tribute to YMCA's Chilcare Resource Service and KPBS Television, E2200 [7NO]

San Fernando, CA: anniversary of San Fernando High School, E109 [21JA]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to ``A Safe Place'' domestic violence shelter, E2011 [9OC]

San Juan Capistrano, CA: tribute to Fran Joswick Therapeutic Riding Center, E610 [9AP]

San Ysidro, CA: anniversary of Smythe Elementary School, E2057 [23OC]

Santa Clarita, CA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 2, E694 [17AP]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Coast Guard for efforts relative to transportation of injured child, E253 [13FE], E453 [12MR]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (H.R. 1436), E755 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities, H7214-H7216 [11SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (H.R. 1104), H7000-H7005 [8SE], H7013, H7014, H7022 [9SE], E501, E507 [18MR]

Selden, NY: tribute to Selden Middle School concert band, E970 [19MY]

Shadyside, OH: tribute to Odyssey of the Mind team, E1379 [9JY]

Sinipata, Luisa: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E809 [1MY]

Small business: improve and expand employee health care programs, H4576, H4577, H4588 [25JN]

Smith, Charles E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1341 [27JN]

Smithtown, NY: tribute to Smithtown Central School District Industry Advisory Board, E898 [13MY]

Solano County, CA: tribute to participants in Partners in Achieving Literacy Program, E519 [19MR]

Somerset, MA: anniversary of AMVETS Louis A. Colon Post 72, E1947 [7OC]

South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School for participation in the World Student Children's Art exhibition, E2387 [13NO]

Southington, CT: anniversary of Flanders Elementary School, E854 [6MY]

Spatholt, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E874 [8MY]

Spears, Sherman: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1947 [7OC]

Spokane, WA: tribute to West Valley High School girls' basketball team, E565 [21MR]

Springfield, VA: tribute to Lee High School choir, E746 [24AP]

SSI: eligibility of children for benefits, E839 [5MY]

St. Clairsville, OH: tribute to Tri-State Christian Day Care and Preschool Center, E983 [20MY]

St. John, IN: anniversary of St. John the Evangelist School, E1395 [10JY]

St. Mary's County, MD: tribute to Well Child Outreach Program, E2390 [13NO]

Stand for Healthy Children Day: observance, E920 [14MY]

State Student Incentive Grant Program: funding, H7083 [9SE]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), H7626-H7632 [23SE], E1901 [2OC]

———establish demonstration projects to develop kinship care programs and require notification of adult relative caregivers (H.R. 1452), E745 [24AP]

———establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (H. Con. Res. 125), H8840 [21OC]

———extend eligibility period for certain States to apply for Federal charter school grants, E2304 [10NO]

Suicide: rate, H952 [13MR]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Porter Magnet School of Technology and Career Exploration, E1159 [10JN]

———tribute to Syracuse Blitz boys' soccer team, E694 [17AP]

———tribute to Westhill High School girls' soccer team, E1230 [17JN]

Tabernacle, NJ: anniversary of Tabernacle Township PTA, Inc., E111 [21JA]

Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, E757 [24AP]

Tam, Bonnie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E815 [1MY]

Tarpon Springs, FL: tribute to Sunset Hills Elementary School, H2171 [6MY]

Taxation: child tax credit, H2011 [30AP], H3870 [18JN], H3928, H4078 [19JN], H4668-H4679, H4683-H4702, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H4898, H4900 [8JY], H4921 [9JY], H5135 [11JY], H5193, H5194 [15JY], H5307 [16JY], H5409, H5410, H5451 [17JY], H5580, H5581, H5582 [23JY], H5668, H5670 [24JY], H5782, H5783, H5814 [25JY], H5897 [28JY], H5926, H5927 [29JY], H6300 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6642, H6643, H6648, H6650 [31JY], E1656 [4SE]

———child tax credit (H.R. 1327), E654 [15AP]

———dependent care tax credit (H.R. 2553), E1862 [25SE]

———earned income tax credit, H4678 [26JN], H5013 [9JY]

———impose excise tax on individuals who operate vending machines that dispense tobacco products (H.R. 2897), E2239 [8NO]

———incentives for businesses providing technological assistance to schools, E22 [7JA]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (H.R. 2213), E1464 [22JY]

———promote construction and rehabilitation of public schools by increasing the volume cap on certain bonds, H9067-H9075 [23OC]

———provide credits for families, H1545, H1546 [16AP]

———rates, H455 [12FE], H1308 [8AP], H8703 [8OC]

———tax credit for education expenses (H.R. 1633), E940 [15MY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, H4694 [26JN], H6660 [31JY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 1153), E556 [21MR]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 1478), E774, E783 [29AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2373), H7288 [16SE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9044, H9045, H9056-H9076 [23OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration (H. Res. 274), H9047-H9056 [23OC]

———treatment of expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education (H.R. 1816), H9065 [23OC], E1142 [5JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H6300 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6639, H6640, H6642-H6644, H6648, H6657 [31JY], H7612 [23SE], H7735, H7736 [24SE], H8127 [29SE], E1555 [29JY], E1676 [5SE]

———treatment of school-based health insurance programs (H.R. 1698), E993 [21MY]

Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program: funding, E1795 [18SE]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries, H8313 [2OC]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (H. Res. 166), E1195 [12JN]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (H.R. 910), E365, E368 [4MR], E378 [5MR]

———reservation of time for family-oriented programming, E957 [19MY]

———tribute to ``Taking Charge of Your TV'' video, E311 [25FE]

Territories: participation in State Children's Health Insurance Program, H7238 [11SE]

Texas: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E1129 [5JN]

———tribute to Pasadena-Bay Area Junior Forum, E2384 [13NO]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, H5831 [28JY], H6340 [30JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (H.R. 1364), E1322 [25JN]

———prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (H.R. 3028), E2376 [13NO]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, E2191 [7NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (H.R. 2017), H4230 [24JN]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (H.R. 2034), E2043 [21OC]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

Tranel, Kimberly: Jo Daviess County, IL, D.A.R.E. essay contest winner, H8567 [7OC]

Trefz, Torrance T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E894 [12MY]

Trenton, NJ: tribute to Anchor Connection Program, E488 [17MR]

Tressler Adoption Services (organization): anniversary, E2188 [7NO], E2296 [10NO]

Trucker Buddy International (organization): tribute, E405 [6MR]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to Angel Charity for Children, E778 [29AP]

Tulare County, CA: tribute to Visalia Rescue Mission, E1695 [9SE]

Turian, Joseph: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Turlington, David: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution National Eagle Scout of the Year honoree, E1259 [19JN]

Turner, Michael: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2048 [22OC]

Turner, Ray L.: Indiana School Social Worker of the Year award recipient, E1016 [22MY]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (H.R. 777), E1489 [23JY]

U.N.: compliance with child and spousal support obligations, H3430, H3431 [4JN]

U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: ratification (H.R. 3017), E2301 [10NO]

Union City, NJ: tribute to Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, E529 [20MR]

Union Township, NJ: tribute to volunteer workers, E2070 [23OC]

United Nations Association of the U.S.A.: essay contest on eliminating landmines, H2610 [14MY]

University of South Carolina: tribute, E666 [15AP]

Valparaiso, IN: tribute to Valparaiso Community School System on receipt of School Match (organization) ``What Parents Want'' award, E2127 [30OC]

Ventura County, CA: observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Week, E655 [15AP]

———tribute to Devil Pups Program, E617 [9AP]

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E1008 [21MY], E1190 [11JN]

Vocational education: use of on-site workforce coordinators to work with local business communities to determine curriculums, H5534-H5537 [22JY]

Warren County, NJ: tribute to Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, E164 [5FE]

Washick, Lindsay: Parade (publication) and Wilkes-Barre (PA) Times-Leader award recipient, E366 [4MR]

West Orange, NJ: anniversary of St. Joseph's School, E182 [6FE]

Westinghouse Foundation: tribute to Science Talent Search award recipients, E269 [13FE]

Whistler, Helen: San Fernando Valley, CA, Girl Scout Council Woman of the Year award recipient, E1176 [10JN]

White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: convene, H1621 [17AP]

Whitley County, KY: tribute for efforts to combat drug abuse, E845 [6MY]

WIC: funding, H1798 [24AP], H1916, H1958, H1959, H1962, H1966 [29AP], H2009, H2011, H2012, H2060, H2063, H2082 [30AP], H2098, H2102 [1MY], H2258, H2260, H2261, H2262 [7MY], H2353, H2354, H2355, H2430 [8MY], H2496, H2497, H2498, H2568 [13MY], H2596, H2597, H2601-H2608, H2613, H2615, H2657 [14MY], H2685, H2686, H2687, H2708, H2709, H2711, H2714, H2715-H2722, H2746, H2779 [15MY], H2796, H2861 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H5553-H5560 [22JY], H5652 [23JY], H5672-H5677, H5727 [24JY], E854 [6MY], E878 [8MY], E909 [13MY]

———funding through rescissions of NASA funding, H2613 [14MY]

WIC program: funding, H1621, H1623 [17AP]

Williams, Anthony T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E460 [13MR]

Williamson, Martha: Freedom Works Award recipient, H9562, H9563 [28OC]

Wisconsin: tribute to students for assisting tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

Wittier, CA: anniversary of Intercommunity Child Guidance Center, E554 [21MR]

Wolfe, Paul: American Jewish Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

Women: relief in tax cut legislation, H4677 [26JN]

Wong, Jason: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E689 [17AP]

Worcester, MA: tribute to Adams Street East Side Preparatory School, E939 [15MY]

———tribute to University Park Campus School, H8441 [7OC]

Yorktown, NY: tribute to Yorktown High School girls' lacrosse team, E1369 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Aberdeen, SD: anniversary of Foster Grandparents Program, S12479 [10NO]

Adoption Awareness Promotion Program: establish (S. 1318), S11200 [24OC]

Agriculture: national objectives priority assignments, S2619 [20MR]

———tribute to participants in ``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest, S2027 [6MR]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (S. 398), S1984 [5MR]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to West Mesa High School, S2949 [9AP]

Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising in certain areas, increase taxation and provide more inspectors to restrict sale to minors, S10215 [30SE]

Allerton, Sean P.: tribute to efforts relative to distribution of Constitution, S9300 [12SE]

American Automobile Association: tribute to Lifesaving Medal recipients, S5248 [3JN]

American Legion: tribute to medical college scholarships for students in Georgia, S10902 [21OC]

Asia Foundation: support efforts to combat child labor abuses in Pakistan, S8078 [24JY]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Lauren's Run fundraiser for Lauren Zagoria Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship at City of Hope National Medical Center, S4389 [13MY]

Bangor, ME: tribute to John Bapst Memorial High School Band, S973 [4FE]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S8827 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

BIA: funding to combat gang violence through rescissions in Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding, S9563-S9571 [18SE]

———Marty Indian School funding, S9616 [18SE]

Big Timber, MT: tribute to Big Timber Grade School students for winning NASA's Future Aircraft/Spacecraft design competition, S4037 [6MY]

Billings, MT: tribute for work on youth offenders, S12660 [13NO]

Boy Scouts: tribute to Brandon, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

———tribute to Sioux Falls, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S2562 [19MR], S4576-S4579 [15MY], S12681, S12682 [13NO]

Bronx, NY: visit to Senate by children of St. Ann Episcopal Church, S3701 [25AP]

Brooklyn, NY: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. funding, S7853 [22JY]

Budget: exempt outlays impacting education, nutrition, and health care programs from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1008-S1010 [5FE], S1156-S1166 [10FE], S1203-S1210 [11FE], S1296 [12FE]

———funding for children's programs, S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3978 [6MY]

———increase funding for Head Start Program, child nutrition programs, and school construction projects, S4973, S4975-S4977 [22MY], S5031, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4732-S4738 [20MY]

Business and industry: improve child care services and options, S6685 [27JN]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

Callaghan, Dorothy M.: New Hampshire Mother of the Year award recipient, S4684 [19MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 49), S4773 [20MY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (H. Con. Res. 98), S8383 [30JY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (S. Con. Res. 33), S5876 [17JN], S8171 [28JY]

Cavanaugh, Marianne Roche: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S12640 [13NO]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (S. 793), S5011 [22MY]

Character Counts Week: observance, S9802 [23SE]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute for efforts to reduce promotion of smokeless tobacco products, S4035 [6MY]

Child care: improve quality of care provided through Federal facilities and programs (S. 1490), S12161 [8NO]

Children's Inn: anniversary, S12510 [12NO]

China, People's Republic of: seek return of child abducted in custody case, S11176 [24OC]

Cincinnati, OH: investigation of child abuse cases, S11175 [24OC]

Citizenship: treatment of descendants of the children of certain female U.S. citizens born abroad (S. 677), S3902 [1MY]

———treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), S3846 [30AP], S4505 [14MY]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', S1547 [25FE]

Cohen, Brad: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9510 [17SE]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), S3301 [16AP]

Computers: ensure high-speed Internet access for university research, S12648 [13NO]

———online chats with schools in home districts, S3857 [30AP]

———prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (S. 1482), S12146-S12154 [8NO]

———restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1355, S1356 [13FE], S2308 [14MR], S2511 [19MR]

Concord, NH: tribute to Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band, S973 [4FE]

Connecticut: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S5636 [12JN]

Connelly, Maureen E.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10242 [30SE]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (S. 554), S3028-S3030 [10AP], S9631 [18SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: America Reads initiative funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY], S7970 [23JY]

———funding, S5634 [12JN]

Correctional institutions: provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (S. 596), S3286 [16AP]

———treatment of juvenile offenders (S. 704), S4005 [6MY]

CPSC: launching of Recall Round-Up Day, S2551 [19MR]

———tribute to Baby Safety Program, S851 [30JA]

Crime: increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (S. 1346), S11456 [30OC]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), S5617 [12JN]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), unanimous-consent request, S12712 [13NO]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S2870 [9AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), S124, S190 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S128, S134, S323, S338-S340 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1670 [26FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2164-S2166 [12MR], S2341 [17MR], S3972 [5MY], S4307, S4309, S4315 [12MY], S12663, S12664 [13NO]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S125, S135, S145, S265 [21JA], S974 [4FE], S5662-S5664 [16JN], S5893-S5900 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 718), S4217-S4226 [8MY]

———prohibit taking a child hostage while evading arrest or warrants with the threat or use of force against Federal agents (S. 601), S3349 [17AP]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (S. 825), S5254-S5256 [3JN]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (S. 54), S130, S420 [21JA], S581-S584 [22JA]

Decatur, IL: tribute to Baby Talk Program, S3386 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

———expand School Breakfast Program (S. 1396), S11879 [6NO]

———food stamp nutrition education program funding, S6322 [25JN]

———School Breakfast Program funding, S7938-S7941 [23JY], S7987, S7988 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: transfer of funds to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S6968 [8JY], S7054-S7056, S7083-S7085 [9JY]

Dept. of Education: award grant to State educational agency to defray costs of land exchange involving school trust lands and national monument lands, S8964 [9SE]

———certification of funds used for students and educators, S8912 [8SE]

———Model Youth Concert Program operation and evaluation, S9115 [11SE]

———music education funding, S9112 [11SE]

———national testing standards, S8697-S8701 [3SE], S8779, S8793 [4SE], S8916 [8SE], S8942-S8945, S8995 [9SE], S9101-S9105, S9107 [11SE], S10930-S10937 [22OC], S11246 [28OC], S11852-S11854 [6NO], S12089 [8NO]

———national testing standards (S. 1215), S9894 [24SE], S10995 [22OC]

———national testing standards (S. 1263), S10479 [7OC]

———Office of Tribal Colleges and Universities funding, S9113 [11SE]

———provide training and assistance to protect victims of and witnesses to violence at elementary and secondary schools, S8911 [8SE]

———study on secondary school students enrollment and class sizes in elementary schools, S8913 [8SE]

Dept. of HHS: adoption opportunities programs funding, S8904 [8SE], S9011 [9SE]

———Community Schools Program funding, S9114 [11SE]

———require report on States performance in protecting children placed for adoption in foster care, or with a guardian (S. 920), S5808 [17JN]

Dept. of HUD: Youthbuild Program funding, S7853 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1461), S12123-S12128 [8NO]

———require States to create a board of experts on sexual predators, S8219, S8220 [29JY]

———Violence Institute funding, S8081 [24JY]

Dept. of State: visa restrictions relative to international child abductions, S5763 [17JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility for spina bifida benefits to children of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, S12494 [10NO]

Deschutes County, OR: policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2341 [17MR]

Disabled: programs for special needs of disabled children, S3245 [16AP]

———provide health care to children with special needs, S6318 [25JN]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (S. 684), S3905 [1MY]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, S10261 [1OC]

———condition of school facilities, S11333 [29OC], S11854 [6NO]

———establish trust fund for school renovations, S6352 [25JN]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities, S10212-S10214 [30SE]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (S. 1070), S8155 [25JY], S11333 [29OC], S11854 [6NO]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (S. 928), S5874 [17JN]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (S. 847), S5362-S5367 [5JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9716, S9717 [19SE], S9869, S9871 [24SE], S9914-S9940, S9962 [25SE], S10151, S10152 [29SE], S10185-S10195 [30SE], S10259 [1OC]

———tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, S10997 [22OC]

Diversified Intergenerational Care, Inc.: tribute, S2218 [12MR]

Dover Township, NJ: study cancer rate among children (S. 453), S2373 [17MR]

Drew, NH: tribute to St. Thomas Aquinas School for receiving the President's Challenge on Physical Fitness State Champion Award, S10489 [7OC]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S2001 [5MR], S2019 [6MR], S4620 [15MY], S7745 [21JY]

Drug Free Iowa Month: observance, S10922 [22OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5945-S5947 [18JN], S5960 [19JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2920-S2925 [9AP], S3314 [17AP]

———revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (S. 794), S5011 [22MY]

Ecology and environment: expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (S. 769), S4753 [20MY]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (S. 599), S3290 [16AP]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (S. 688), S3912 [1MY]

———charter schools funding, S8786-S8788 [4SE]

———children's literacy programs funding, S9064-S9066 [10SE]

———clarify obligation to provide free educational services to children with disabilities under a certain age, S4301 [12MY]

———distribution of funds between non-impact aid school districts and impact aid school districts, S4081 [7MY]

———early childhood development programs funding, S8778 [4SE]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1111), S8572 [31JY]

———establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (S. 664), S3800 [29AP]

———expulsion of students involved in violent crimes in schools, S10761 [9OC]

———Head Start Program funding, S9053-S9058, S9063 [10SE]

———Head Start Program initiative for toddlers and infants, S3245 [16AP]

———Head Start Program initiative for toddlers and infants funding, S9112 [11SE]

———improve and expand charter schools (S. 1380), S11775-S11778 [5NO]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (S. 993), S6993 [8JY]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1169), S9213 [11SE]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1209), S9795 [23SE]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1484), S12155-S12159 [8NO]

———increase participation in advanced placement courses (S. 748), S4593 [15MY]

———lifetime tenure for principals and teachers, S11512 [31OC]

———national policy to improve system, S135 [21JA], S703 [28JA], S983-S985, S991-S993 [5FE], S1346-S1349 [13FE], S1816 [3MR], S2863 [8AP], S5045 [23MY], S5335 [5JN], S5393 [9JN], S8634, S8637 [2SE], S8995 [9SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC], S11492 [30OC]

———national policy to improve system (S. 12), S127, S131, S134, S295, S574 [21JA], S666 [22JA], S6009 [19JN]

———prevent and reduce truancy (S. 1369), S11691 [4NO]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S123, S137, S163 [21JA], S589 [22JA], S971 [4FE], S2753 [21MR], S4401 [14MY], S4860 [21MY], S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (S. 1029), S7714-S7716 [17JY]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4852-S4860 [21MY], S4926-S4938 [22MY], S7663 [17JY]

———special education funding limits, S4301-S4319 [12MY], S4401, S4402, S4406 [14MY]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (S. 1151), S8870-S8872 [5SE]

———tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction, S6688 [27JN]

———tribute to ``Jeopardy'' (television program), S11569 [31OC]

———tribute to music education programs, S2092 [10MR]

———use of disciplinary measures against students with disabilities (S. 706), S4007 [6MY]

———voucher program to provide school choice, S11492 [30OC]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (S. 1261), S10477 [7OC]

Evansville, IN: tribute to community efforts on behalf of Bosnian children, S8617 [31JY]

Families and domestic relations: child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant (S. 93), S473 [21JA]

———child support enforcement (S. 1074), S8187 [28JY]

———establish a National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry, S12201 [8NO]

———establish a National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry (S. 1487), S12202 [8NO]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (S. 1075), S8187 [28JY]

———establish crisis nurseries to reduce the necessity for foster care, S12200 [8NO]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (S. 226), S757 [28JA], S1357 [13FE]

———grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims of domestic violence (S. 1129), S8593 [31JY]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (S. 1293), S10804, S10818 [9OC]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S2701-S2706, S2728 [20MR], S3841 [30AP]

———parental involvement in prevention of drug use by children, S4873 [21MY]

———policies to improve quality of life, S3545 [23AP]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S3898 [1MY], S5158 [2JN], S12198-S12202, S12210-S12213 [8NO], S12526, S12564, S12668-S12675 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (S. 1195), S9645-S9653 [18SE], S10262 [1OC], S11175, S11176 [24OC]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (S. 19), S129, S352 [21JA], S3410 [22AP]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), S9987 [25SE]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (S. 934), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

———reform reunification policies relative to foster care, S3947 [5MY]

———require the same distribution of child support arrearages to former welfare recipients collected by Federal tax intercept as by the States (S. 639), S3558 [23AP]

———treatment of adult relatives willing to provide care, S12201 [8NO]

———treatment of adult relatives willing to provide care (S. 822), S5253 [3JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

———extend coverage (S. 183), S641, S642 [22JA]

Farmington, NM: tribute to Navajo Preparatory School, S9802 [23SE]

FDA: labeling uniformity requirements relative to poison control, S9763 [23SE]

———regulation of tobacco products, S9766, S9767 [23SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7912-S7924, S7929, S7930 [23JY], S8652 [2SE], S8678-S8682, S8720 [3SE]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (S. 891), S5605 [12JN], S5738 [17JN]

Firearms: collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution resulting from bullet-related violence (S. 135), S515 [21JA]

———improve safety of handguns (S. 428), S2208 [12MR]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (S. 262), S966 [4FE]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (S. 70), S1414 [13FE]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (S. Res. 133), S10761 [9OC]

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, S10301 [1OC]

Food stamps: eligibility of children of legal immigrants, S6151, S6152 [24JN], S6292 [25JN], S6780 [27JN]

Foreign aid: child survival and disease programs funding, S7586 [16JY]

———international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor, S4399 [13MY], S11628, S11629 [4NO]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (S. 332), S1401 [13FE], S1575 [25FE]

Forest, Keith: Washington World Affairs Council World Educator Award recipient, S12198 [8NO]

Fort Bragg, NC: conveyance of land to Harnett County, NC, S7264, S7265 [11JY]

Foster care: clarify that reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (S. 178), S551 [21JA], S1431 [24FE], S12668 [13NO]

Frank, Stephanie: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program scholarship recipient, S1804 [28FE]

Gagnon, Conrad R., Jr.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10242 [30SE]

George, Kelly L.: American Mothers, Inc., West Virginia Mother of the Year award recipient, S4129 [7MY]

Georgia: anti-drug efforts, S9510 [17SE]

———tribute to HOPE Scholarship Program, S4251 [8MY]

Government: national policy to improve condition, S10247 [1OC]

Great Falls, MT: tribute to the Optimist Club's International Child Safety Awareness Program, S2837 [8AP]

Haiti: Orphan Feeding Program funding, S7946 [23JY]

Hansen, Misty: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, S12196 [8NO]

Health: allow medical savings accounts for families with uninsured children, S6170 [24JN], S6296 [25JN]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S2129-S2131 [11MR], S5468, S5469, S5472, S5477-S5480 [10JN], S5502, S5546 [11JN], S5584-S5589 [12JN], S10870 [21OC]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———early childhood development, S3410 [22AP]

———early childhood development programs, S4951-S4955 [22MY], S5036 [23MY]

———early childhood development programs (S. 756), S4501 [14MY], S4606 [15MY]

———early childhood development programs (S. 1309), S10957-S10961 [22OC], S12447 [10NO]

———ensure mental health parity in block grants to States providing health insurance for uninsured children, S6150, S6151 [24JN]

———improve child nutrition programs (S. 1556), S12600 [13NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S132-S134 [21JA]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (S. 148), S530, S534 [21JA]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S2644 [20MR], S3244 [16AP], S6165-S6167 [24JN], S6293, S6317, S6318, S6350 [25JN], S6434-S6437, S6455 [26JN], S7223 [10JY], S8329, S8341 [30JY], S8389, S8392, S8402, S8469 [31JY], S8923 [8SE], S8951, S8990-S8993 [9SE]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 435), S2223-S2225 [13MR]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3063 [10AP], S3410 [22AP]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children, S5336 [5JN]

———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (S. 938), S6000-S6002 [19JN]

———set standards for benefits and deductibles/copayments for block grants to provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6149, S6150 [24JN]

———water fluoridation funding, S9110 [11SE]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (S. 101), S481 [21JA], S2333 [14MR]

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S6007 [19JN]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), S11630, S11703 [4NO]

———treatment of legal immigrants relative to public welfare programs, S846-S848 [30JA]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for children, S8085 [24JY], S8157 [25JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 216), S702, S746 [28JA]

———funding, S8924 [8SE]

———include teaching of braille, S9301 [12SE]

———permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies, S4355-S4368, S4372 [13MY], S4402-S4404 [14MY]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, S4371 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), S4409-S4413, S4479 [14MY], S4582 [15MY]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4115 [7MY], S4295-S4319 [12MY], S4354-S4376 [13MY], S4401-S4413 [14MY], S5281 [4JN]

———require courts making awards to consider the impact on the education of all children in that State or locality, S4368-S4371 [13MY], S4404, S4405 [14MY]

Information services: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (S. 504), S2677 [20MR]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (S. 467), S2444-S2446 [18MR]

International Relief Association: tribute, S10489 [7OC]

Jordan: killing of Israeli children by soldier, S2315 [14MR]

Kentucky: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S4206 [8MY], S5373 [5JN]

Kids, Inc.: tribute, S7296 [11JY]

Law enforcement: Community Policing To Combat Domestic Violence Program funding, S8064-S8066 [24JY]

———extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (S. 1378), S11792 [5NO]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (S. Con. Res. 37), S11373 [29OC]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence, S8217 [29JY]

March of Dimes (organization): observance of Campaign for Healthier Babies Month, S10870 [21OC]

Marine Cadets of America (organization): tribute, S3132 [14AP]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Association for Nonviolence: tribute, S5271 [3JN]

Maryland: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S3457, S3459 [22AP]

Massachusetts: tribute to efforts to wire schools for Internet access, S4390 [13MY]

McCaffery, Jane: Continental Cablevision (business) National Educator Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (S. 147), S530, S534 [21JA]

———allow participation of Amerasian children of U.S. military personnel who served in Vietnam, S6169 [24JN], S6295 [25JN]

———disproportionate share hospital payments funding, S4959-S4962, S4986 [22MY]

———eligibility of certain disabled children, S6295, S6296 [25JN]

———enforcement of State guardianship laws relative to benefit eligibility proceedings (S. 655), S3729 [25AP]

———expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (S. 674), S3849-S3851 [30AP], S3918, S3926 [1MY], S4801 [21MY]

Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools: anniversary, S10714 [8OC]

Middletown, NY: tribute to Middletown High School football team, S10488 [7OC]

Milwaukee, WI: tribute to Morse Middle School participants in Regional Future Cities Competition, S1765 [27FE]

Mission Viejo, CA: tribute to Little League baseball team, S8834 [4SE]

Missouri: observance of Home Education Week, S3127 [14AP]

Missouri Home Education Week: observance, S3548 [23AP]

Montezuma Creek, UT: health clinic renovation funding, S9499 [17SE], S9621, S9622 [18SE]

Montigny, Mark: AMA Dr. Nathan Davis Outstanding State Senator Award recipient, S10881 [21OC]

Morality and ethics: assessment of society, S130 [21JA]

———impact on national agenda, S3895 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: child-size crash test dummy development funding, S8251 [29JY]

———improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (S. 1312), S11041 [23OC]

Music in Our Schools Month: observance, S3229 [15AP]

National Child Care Professional's Day: designate (S. Res. 139), S11043, S11044 [23OC]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (S. Res. 141), S11365 [29OC], S11572 [31OC]

National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community Program funding, S8218, S8219 [29JY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, S10815 [9OC]

National Guard: Civilian Youth Opportunity Program funding, S6975 [8JY]

National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (S. 534), S2916 [9AP]

National Literacy Month: observance, S10819 [9OC]

National objectives: condition of society, S7113 [9JY]

———policy on education and nutritional programs, S5331 [5JN]

National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (S. 939), S6002 [19JN]

National Safe Kids Week: observance, S4250 [8MY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 96), S8089 [24JY]

National Sportsmanship Day: observance, S2027 [6MR]

National Student-Parent Mock Election: funding, S9112, S9113 [11SE]

Native Americans: adoption and foster care programs funding, S12564, S12565 [13NO]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (S. Res. 100), S5877 [17JN], S5944 [18JN], S6012 [19JN]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (S. 754), S4602 [15MY]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (S. 569), S3120-S3123 [14AP]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to replacement and repair of schools, S9403 [16SE]

NetDay96: tribute (S. Res. 51), S1138 [7FE], S3458 [22AP]

New Hampshire: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S1801, S1803 [28FE]

———tribute to National Summit on Volunteerism delegates, S5018 [22MY], S5193 [2JN]

New York, NY: tribute to Montefiore Medical Center, S12642 [13NO]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Masonic Order (fraternal organization) Order of the Eastern Star scholarship award recipients, S3462 [22AP]

NIH: child abuse and neglect report, S8627 [31JY]

North Dakota: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S11240 [27OC]

Old Town, ME: tribute to Old Town Marching Band, S978 [4FE]

Oliver, Bob: Washington State D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year award recipient, S6010 [19JN]

Outlook, WA: tribute to Outlook Elementary School project, S3970 [5MY]

Overstreet, Ariel: NASA Intergalactic Art Contest award recipient, S4037 [6MY]

Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (S. 692), S3962 [5MY]

Paterson, NJ: tribute to Straight and Narrow (organization), S12667 [13NO]

Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Northeast Peanut League, S5375 [5JN]

———tribute to Roberts Vaux Middle School chess team, S5466 [10JN]

Pickering, Bryce: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program scholarship recipient, S1804 [28FE]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, S3918 [1MY]

Postal Service: issue a series of stamps highlighting achievements (S. Res. 25), S683 [23JA]

Prayer: Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (S. 41), S404 [21JA]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (S. 484), S2648, S2649 [20MR]

———permit family planning projects to offer adoption services (S. 45), S406 [21JA]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Public welfare programs: clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S9051-S9053, S9062 [10SE], S12091 [8NO]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S8392 [31JY]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (S. 671), S3846 [30AP]

———nutrition programs funding, S10246 [1OC]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, S3562 [23AP], S6320 [25JN], S8349 [30JY], S8388 [31JY]

———treatment of elderly and disabled legal immigrants, S3082-S3084 [14AP], S5331 [5JN]

———treatment of legal immigrants, S3077 [14AP]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, S1684 [26FE]

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: tribute, S4661 [16MY]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Candyland Daycare and Preschool, S5711 [16JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126 [21JA]

Rhode Island: Eagle Scout Award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S2947 [9AP]

Rudman, Andrew R.: YMCA Youth Governor award recipient, S5427 [9JN]

Russell, Garrett: tribute to efforts relative to floods in North Dakota, S6781 [27JN]

Salem, OR: tribute to Capitol Lions Club, S2484 [18MR]

Samsung Group (business): tribute for donations to Korean War Veterans Memorial and American Legion collegiate educational endowment, S2484 [18MR]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Southside Savannah Raiders baseball team, S10227 [30SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 1160), S9081, S9085 [10SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 456), S2416-S2425 [18MR]

———expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (S. 763), S4677-S4679 [19MY]

———funding for construction and infrastructure improvements, S1357 [13FE]

———funding for transfers for victims of violent crime, S5032 [23MY]

———high school dropout prevention programs development (S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours (S. 882), S5527 [11JN]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (S. 989), S6917 [7JY], S7021 [8JY]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (S. Res. 60), S1927 [4MR], S2013 [6MR]

Southwest Baptist University: tribute to Leadership Training Institute for Youth, S5959 [19JN]

Spector, Lara G.: Tobacco-Free Kids (organization) East Regional Youth Advocate of the Year award recipient, S2949 [9AP]

Stamford, CT: tribute to Children's Environmental Index ``kid-friendly'' city ranking, S9528 [17SE]

States: enforcement of laws regarding access to alcohol, S8082 [24JY]

———provide incentive grants to States to model their child care programs after the military child care programs, S3245 [16AP]

———require report on children's health insurance initiative, S6297 [25JN]

Stewart, Sybil S.: Utah Mother of the Year award recipient, S1411 [13FE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: rural drug abuse prevention programs funding, S9110 [11SE]

Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, S3694, S3695 [24AP]

Tasty Baking Co.: tribute for providing party for inner-city school, S7020 [8JY]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (S. 490), S2653 [20MR]

———allowable credits and deductions in determining alternative minimum tax liability (S. 1242), S10293 [1OC]

———authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (S. 97), S475 [21JA]

———child tax credit, S6050 [23JN], S6426-S6431, S6461-S6468, S6474, S6475, S6548-S6550 [26JN], S6671 [27JN], S7883 [23JY], S8314-S8316 [30JY], S8455 [31JY]

———child tax credit relative to earned income tax credit, S6691 [27JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees, S6459 [26JN], S6685 [27JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 548), S3394-S3396 [22AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 978), S6740 [27JN]

———expand the child and dependent care tax credit (S. 926), S5871 [17JN]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (S. 1037), S7719-S7732 [17JY], S7875 [22JY], S12447 [10NO]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college, S4839 [21MY], S8465 [31JY]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (S. 50), S5146 [23MY], S5959 [19JN]

———provide credits for families, S3165, S3166, S3167 [15AP]

———provide credits for families (S. 2), S124, S125, S150, S176 [21JA], S2753 [21MR], S3073, S3074 [14AP]

———provide credits for families (S. 98), S478, S479 [21JA]

———tax credit for purchase of child restraint systems for motor vehicles (S. 130), S513 [21JA]

———tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (S. 1472), S12140-S12144 [8NO]

———treatment of adoption expenses (S. 935), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

———treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages, S6442-S6447 [26JN]

———treatment of child tax credit relative to payroll taxes, S6671, S6672 [27JN]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———treatment of dependent care expenses (S. 654), S3729 [25AP]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (S. 285), S1106 [6FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses, S6683, S6684, S6704 [27JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11212 [24OC], S11215 [27OC], S11321, S11322 [29OC], S11406 [30OC], S11503-S11511 [31OC], S11612 [3NO], S11623-S11627 [4NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), waive mandatory quorum, S11621 [4NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1133), S10055 [26SE]

———treatment of education savings accounts, S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE], S11665 [4NO]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S8438, S8456 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (S. 1116), S8580 [31JY]

———treatment of postsecondary education expenses, S5034, S5035 [23MY]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (S. 471), S2553-S2556 [19MR]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (S. 363), S1670 [26FE]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (S. 409), S2021-S2023 [6MR]

———reservation of time for family-oriented programming, S4131 [7MY]

Thomas, Clarence: invitation to attend Festival of Youth in Delaware, S1254 [12FE]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (S. 828), S5258 [3JN]

———increase excise tax to fund a Public Health and Education Resource Trust Fund (S. 1343), S11358-S11360 [29OC]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4782-S4828 [21MY], S5097 [23MY], S6428, S6432, S6435-S6437 [26JN], S6682, S6704 [27JN], S8447 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (S. 526), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3703 [25AP], S4104 [7MY], S4272 [9MY]

———increase excise taxes to reduce youth use, S7025 [8JY]

———prevent use by minors, reduce level of addiction, compensate Federal and State governments for tobacco-related illness costs, and enhance biomedical and scientific research (S. 1492), S12163-S12179 [8NO]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, S1800 [28FE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (S. 1530), S12577-S12585, S12677 [13NO]

———retirement of ``Joe Camel'' as Camel cigarette mascot, S7404 [14JY]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (S. 1238), S10233 [30SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to cigarette price increase, S9246-S9248 [12SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

———treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (S. 201), S678-S680 [23JA]

Transportation: improve safety (S. 1234), S10153 [29SE]

Troy, MI: tribute to Court in the Schools/Critical Life Choices Program, S4617 [15MY]

Uganda: abduction of children by rebel groups, S10821 [9OC]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (S. Res. 66), S2733-S2735 [20MR]

University of Georgia: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, S2218 [12MR]

USIA: Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program reauthorization, S5751 [17JN]

Utah: Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day observance, S4390 [13MY]

Vanderveen, Fred: Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Association National Heroes Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S5144 [23MY]

Watts, Donna J.: access to Senate gallery, S4431 [14MY]

Weiner, AR: tribute to `Rice Paddy Kids' speech therapy project, S6554 [26JN]

West Haven, CT: tribute to Diversified Intergenerational Care, Inc., S2001 [5MR]

West Virginia: tribute to AmeriCorps projects, S8620 [31JY]

White House Conference on Child Care: objectives, S11027 [23OC]

White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: convene, S3243-S3245 [16AP]

WIC: funding, S3701 [25AP]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (S. 620), S3370, S3371 [17AP]

———protection of reproductive rights (S. 1208), S9791 [23SE]

Woodward, Susan M.: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9906 [24SE]

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (S. 1050), S7866 [22JY]

Wyoming History Day: tribute to educational programs promoting history and democracy, S7873 [22JY]

YWCA: tribute to `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipients, S5378 [5JN]

Reports

Corp. for National and Community Service Management Control Systems, H5288 [15JY]

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H542 [13FE]

Educational Reform: Representatives Obey and Porter, H6851-H6854 [4SE]

Evidence of the Results of Whole School Reform, H6859 [4SE]

New Study Finds Americans Intolerant of Sweatshops in Garment Industry: Marymount University Center for Ethical Concerns, S3032 [10AP]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H543 [13FE]

Success for All and Roots & Wings Programs: Johns Hopkins University, H6872 [4SE], H7156 [10SE]

———Robert E. Slavin, Nancy A. Madden, and Barbara A. Wasik, H6873-H6880 [4SE], H7157-H7163 [10SE]

Time To End the Troubled AmeriCorps: Kenneth R. Weinstein and August Stofferahn, H5278-H5280 [15JY]

University Park Campus School—The School With a Promise: Donna Rodrigues, H8442 [7OC]

Reports filed

Adoption Promotion Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 867) (H. Rept. 105-77), H1908 [28AP]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1753) (H. Rept. 105-368), H9864 [31OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 476), S3900 [1MY]

Charter Schools Improvement and Expansion: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2616) (H. Rept. 105-321), H8927 [21OC]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 900), S10787 [9OC]

Child Support Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2487) (H. Rept. 105-272), H8053 [26SE]

Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 105-89), S9968 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 143) (H. Rept. 105-89), H2253 [6MY]

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 867, Adoption Promotion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 134) (H. Rept. 105-82), H1987 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1853, Vocational Education Funding: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 187) (H. Rept. 105-187), H5400 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2646, Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 105-336), H9038 [22OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2746, Voucher Program To Provide School Choice and H.R. 2616, Improve and Expand Charter Schools: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 105-357), H9728 [29OC]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1371), S11863 [6NO]

Drug-Free Communities Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 105-105), H3068 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 536), S4214 [8MY]

Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-332), H8927 [21OC]

Education Spending Relative to a Greater Percentage of Federal Tax Dollars on Children's Classrooms: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Res. 139) (H. Rept. 105-349), H9613 [28OC]

Extend Benefits and Privileges Available to Nongovernmental International Organizations to Little League Baseball, Inc.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con Res. 37), S10625 [8OC]

Immunization Requirements for Certain Internationally Adopted Children: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 105-289), H8299 [1OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 105-95), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 717) (S. Rept. 105-17), S4282 [9MY]

Investment in Education Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1149), S10787 [9OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 105-155), H4833 [26JN]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime and Violence: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 105-86), H2154 [1MY]

Payment of Federal Employee Life Insurance Benefits Relative to Order of Precedence: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1316) (H. Rept. 105-134), H3923 [18JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1316), S11862 [6NO]

Penalties for the Rape of Minors in Federal Prison: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1898) (H. Rept. 105-159), H4834 [26JN]

Permanent Authority for the Administration of Au Pair Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1211), S9880 [24SE]

Printing Pictures of Missing Children on Senate Mail: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-34), S6185 [24JN]

Proclaim Children and Youth as Greatest U.S. Asset: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 154) (H. Rept. 105-160), H4834 [26JN]

Reading Excellence Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2614) (H. Rept. 105-348), H9558 [24OC]

Reform Methods for Calculating Graduation Rates for Colleges and Universities: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 914) (H. Rept. 105-14), H887 [11MR]

Regulations Relative to Certain Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 105-156), S12574 [13NO]

State Standards for Sex Offender Registration Programs Clarification: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1683) (H. Rept. 105-256), H7599 [18SE]

Treatment of Citizenship for Foreign Born Children of U.S. Citizens: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 670), S4214 [8MY]

Tribute to Participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 60), S2078 [10MR]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 49) (H. Rept. 105-90), H2349 [7MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 33), S8153 [25JY]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 98) (H. Rept. 105-200), H5777 [24JY]

Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 10) (S. Rept. 105-108), S10787 [9OC]

Vocational Education Funding: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-177), H5183 [14JY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Child Abuse, E1924 [2OC]

———Drugs in America—A Report Card, E605 [9AP]

———Early Childhood Development and Learning, E998 [21MY]

———National Education Standards, E1110 [4JN]

———New TV Ratings, E240 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Navajo Preparatory School Character Counts Program: Navajo Preparatory School Board of Trustees, S9802 [23SE]

Tobacco Industry Settlement: Chicago, IL, City Council, E2191 [7NO]

Use of Filtering Software in Libraries: American Library Association, S12153 [8NO]

Songs

``Kahuku High School Alma Mater'', H1983 [29AP]

``Rock Me to Sleep'', S4274 [9MY]

Statements

Affirmative Action Policies in Education: Mark George, E1206 [12JN]

———Mary Newman, E1206 [12JN]

Child Abuse: Danielle Inkel, E1129 [5JN]

———Karen Rice, E1129 [5JN]

Child Labor: Maryann Schrupp, E1247 [18JN]

Child Proverty: Kristina Sweet, E1124 [5JN]

Clarify Family Violence Option Under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program: Children's Defense Fund (organization), S9051 [10SE]

Clear-Cutting of Vermont Forests: Amanda Schrocke, E1211 [12JN]

———Ian Gollub, E1211 [12JN]

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

Helping America's Children at Risk: Wintley Phipps, E1578-E1580 [1AU]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

Literacy Programs: Sarah Wachtel, E1233 [17JN]

Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments: Lawrence A. McAndrews, National Association of Children's Hospitals, S4960 [22MY]

Moving Dollars to the Classroom: Representative Pitts, H9568-H9570 [28OC]

Philosophy of Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO: Randy Everett, E2229 [8NO]

Recipe for America: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Corona del Mar, CA, E789-E791 [30AP]

School Choice: Emma Stanley, E1158 [10JN]

———Jamin Whitehead, E1158 [10JN]

———Julie Ludlum, E1158 [10JN]

———Neal Gay, E1200 [12JN]

———Rachel Repstead, E1158 [10JN]

———Robert Burke, E1200 [12JN]

School Construction and Infrastructure Improvements Funding: Associated General Contractors, S4856 [21MY]

Student Leadership Skills: Kaileah Christie, E1111 [4JN]

Teenage Drug Use: Danielle DuPuis, E1187 [11JN]

———Philip Bidwell, E1187 [11JN]

Teenage Smoking: Kelly Jennings, E1182 [11JN]

———Kristy Lavery, E1182 [11JN]

———Taro Bedell, E1182 [11JN]

———Tori Tillatson, E1182 [11JN]

Tribute to Participants in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program: Hans-Ulrich Klose, German Bundestag, E1366 [8JY]

U.S. Drug Policy: Kevin Belanger, E1109 [4JN]

———Tom Douthat, E1109 [4JN]

Vermont Property Tax Reform Relative to School District Funding: Spencer Crispe, E1114 [4JN]

Studies

Demonstrating Progress—Profiles of Exemplary Schools Using the New American Schools Whole School Designs, H7149-H7153 [10SE]

Mentoring—A Proven Delinquency Prevention Strategy: Jean Baldwin Grossman and Eileen M. Garry, Dept. of Justice, S12125-S12127 [8NO]

Summaries

Academic Program at Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO: Randy Everett, E2230 [8NO]

Allow Voluntary Code of Television Standards and Practices for Broadcast and Cable Industry (S. 471), S2555 [19MR]

Assist Local Communities in Renewal of Public Schools (H.R. 1436), E756 [24AP]

California Policy Seminar on Access to Maternity Care in California, E1502 [23JY]

Improve Access to and Affordability of Higher Education (H.R. 1435), E756 [24AP]

Increase Tobacco Excise Taxes To Fund Health Insurance for Uninsured Children, S8448 [31JY]

Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act (S. 718), S4223 [8MY]

Michigan Beneficiaries of Child Tax Credit in H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Senator Levin, S8456 [31JY]

No Tobacco for Kids Act (S. 828), S5259 [3JN]

School Repair and Construction Act (S. 1471), S12142 [8NO]

Tax Treatment of School-Based Health Insurance Programs (H.R. 1698), E994 [21MY]

Surveys

ClassLink Cellular Phone Service for Parent/Teacher Communications, E1257 [19JN]

Tables

Comparison of benefits offered under Medicaid and Blue Cross, S6149 [24JN]

Earned income tax credit for two or more children, S6421 [26JN]

Reduction in youth smoking and increase in lives saved under S. 1343, Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11364 [29OC]

State administration costs for formula grant programs, H9574 [28OC]

State due process hearings for special education disciplinary problems, S4358 [13MY]

Testimonies

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China: Chen Yun Fei, H10144 [6NO]

———Hu Shuye, H10145 [6NO]

———Li Bao Yu, H10145 [6NO]

———Weng Kang Di, H10144 [6NO]

Reading Development and Disorders Research: Duane Alexander, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, S6003 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 49, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H2547 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 98, use of Capitol Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check, H5838 [28JY]

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 134, consideration of H.R. 867, Adoption Promotion Act, H2012 [30AP]

H. Res. 139, spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms, H9567 [28OC]

H. Res. 143, consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2313 [7MY]

H. Res. 145, concur with Senate amendments to H.R. 914, reform methods for calculating graduation rates of colleges and universities, H2541-H2543 [13MY]

H. Res. 154, proclaim children as greatest U.S. asset, H4872 [8JY]

H. Res. 187, consideration of H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, H5413 [17JY]

H. Res. 274, consideration of H.R. 2646, Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools, H9047 [23OC]

H. Res. 288, consideration of H.R. 2746, voucher program to provide school choice, and H.R. 2616, charter schools improvement and expansion, H9814 [31OC]

H. Res. 327, Senate amendment to H.R. 867, Adoption and Safe Families Act, H10776-H10782 [13NO]

H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2356-H2360 [8MY]

H.R. 5, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2498-H2531 [13MY]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 914, reform methods for calculating graduation rates at colleges and universities, H846 [11MR]

H.R. 956, Drug-Free Communities Act, H3176-H3178 [22MY]

H.R. 1109, elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad, H5864 [28JY]

H.R. 1316, order of precedence to be applied in the payment of Federal employee life insurance benefits, H4232 [24JN]

H.R. 1347, Graphic Postcard Act, E675 [16AP]

H.R. 1683, Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offenders Registration Improvements Act, H7626-H7628 [23SE]

H.R. 1753, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, H10794 [13NO]

H.R. 1818, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, H5195-H5203 [15JY]

H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, H5420-H5428 [17JY]

H.R. 2464, immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children, H8870 [21OC]

H.R. 2487, Child Support Incentive Act, H8082-H8084 [29SE]

H.R. 2570, Forced Abortion Condemnation Act, H10139 [6NO]

H.R. 2614, Reading Excellence Act, H10386-H10392 [8NO]

H.R. 2646, Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools, H9056 [23OC]

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 2, American Family Tax Relief Act, S177-S185 [21JA]

S. 3, Omnibus Crime Control Act, S191-S221 [21JA]

S. 10, Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act, S266-S277 [21JA]

S. 12, Education for the 21st Century Act, S296-S304 [21JA]

S. 15, Youth Violence, Crime, and Drug Abuse Control Act, S324-S338 [21JA]

S. 19, Working Families Child Care Act, S353 [21JA]

S. 54, Federal Gang Violence Act, S421 [21JA]

S. 93, child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant, S473 [21JA]

S. 97, Uniform Child Support Enforcement Act, S476 [21JA]

S. 101, Domestic Violence Identification and Referral Act, S481 [21JA]

S. 130, tax credit for purchase of child restraint systems for motor vehicles, S513 [21JA]

S. 147, Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act, S531-S533 [21JA]

S. 148, Comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act, S533 [21JA]

S. 201, Tobacco Products Control Act, S679 [23JA]

S. 204, relief of Dogan U. Evans, S726 [28JA]

S. 226, Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act, S757 [28JA]

S. 262, prospective applicability of domestic violence-related weapons possession prohibitions, S967 [4FE]

S. 332, prohibit imports produced by child labor, S1576-S1578 [25FE]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

S. 363, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1671 [26FE]

S. 398, require airlines to use child safety restraint systems, S1985 [5MR]

S. 419, Birth Defects Prevention Act, S2131 [11MR]

S. 428, Child Safety Lock Act, S2208 [12MR]

S. 453, Childhood Cancer Research Act, S2373 [17MR]

S. 456, Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act, S2418-S2422 [18MR]

S. 467, Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act, S2445 [18MR]

S. 476, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, S4579 [15MY], H10874 [13NO]

S. 490, Working Families Child Care Tax Relief Act, S2653 [20MR]

S. 504, Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act, S2677 [20MR]

S. 511, Safe Adoptions and Family Environments Act, S2701-S2706 [20MR]

S. 534, Handgun Safety Act, S2916 [9AP]

S. 536, Drug-Free Communities Act, S2921-S2923 [9AP]

S. 548, Child Care Expansion Act, S3394 [22AP]

S. 554, Child Labor Free Consumer Information Act, S3030-S3032 [10AP]

S. 569, regulations relative to certain Native American adoption and child custody proceedings, S3120-S3122 [14AP]

S. 596, Juvenile Corrections Act, S3287 [16AP]

S. 599, Children's Environmental Protection Act, S3290 [16AP]

S. 670, treatment of citizenship for foreign born children of U.S. citizens, S4505 [14MY]

S. 670, treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens, H5865 [28JY]

S. 671, clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S3847 [30AP]

S. 674, Children's Health Insurance Provides Security (CHIPS) Act, S3926 [1MY]

S. 677, Equity in Transmission of Citizenship Act, S3903 [1MY]

S. 718, Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act, S4218-S4223 [8MY]

S. 748, College Affordability and High Standards Act, S4594-S4596 [15MY]

S. 754, Indian Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Improvement Act, S4603 [15MY]

S. 756, Early Childhood Development Act, S4607-S4611 [15MY]

S. 763, expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs, S4679 [19MY]

S. 769, Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4754-S4758 [20MY]

S. 793, Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents Act, S5012 [22MY]

S. 794, revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers, S5012 [22MY]

S. 822, Kinship Care Act, S5254 [3JN]

S. 828, No Tobacco for Kids Act, S5258 [3JN]

S. 847, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act, S5363-S5366 [5JN]

S. 882, After School Education and Safety Act, S5528 [11JN]

S. 900, Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act, S5618-S5620 [12JN]

S. 920, Adoption Report Card Act, S5808 [17JN]

S. 926, Working Family Child Care Tax Relief Act, S5871 [17JN]

S. 934, Adolescent Family Life and Abstinence Education Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 935, Adoption Promotion Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 939, Successful Reading Research and Instruction Act, S6002 [19JN]

S. 989, Safer Schools Act, S6918 [7JY]

S. 993, Career Preparation Education Reform Act, S6994-S7005 [8JY]

S. 1029, Quality Child Care Loan Forgiveness Act, S7714 [17JY]

S. 1037, Creating Improved Delivery of Child Care—Affordable, Reliable, and Educational Act, S7722-S7731 [17JY]

S. 1074, Child Support Reform Act, S8187-S8189 [28JY]

S. 1075, Child Support Assurance Act, S8189 [28JY]

S. 1111, JUMP Ahead Act, S8573 [31JY]

S. 1129, Safe Havens for Children Act, S8594 [31JY]

S. 1149, Investment in Education Act, S8828 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

S. 1151, Child Care Access Means Parents in School Act, S8871 [5SE]

S. 1160, Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9082-S9084 [10SE]

S. 1169, improve teacher quality, S9214-S9216 [11SE]

S. 1195, Promotion of Adoption, Safety, and Support for Abused and Neglected Children (PASS) Act, S9645-S9652 [18SE]

S. 1208, Family Planning and Choice Protection Act, S9792-S9795 [23SE]

S. 1209, improve teacher quality, S9796, S9800 [23SE]

S. 1211, permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs, S9987 [25SE], H8062 [29SE]

S. 1215, Dept. of Education national testing standards, S9895 [24SE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. 1234, Highway and Surface Transportation Safety Act, S10154-S10175 [29SE]

S. 1293, Child Support Performance Improvement Act, S10804-S10807 [9OC]

S. 1309, Early Childhood Development Act, S10958-S10961 [22OC]

S. 1312, Child Passenger Protection Act, S11041 [23OC]

S. 1343, Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11360-S11363 [29OC]

S. 1346, penalties for certain criminal offenses where the victim is a child, S11456 [30OC]

S. 1361, establish Education Scholars Block Grant Program, S10478 [7OC]

S. 1369, Prevention of Truancy Act, S11691 [4NO]

S. 1371, Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act, S12668 [13NO]

S. 1378, extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

S. 1380, Charter School Expansion Act, S11776 [5NO]

S. 1396, Meals for Achievement Act, S11879 [6NO]

S. 1461, JUMP Ahead Act, S12124 [8NO]

S. 1471, School Repair and Construction Act, S12141 [8NO]

S. 1484, Quality Teacher in Every Classroom Act, S12157-S12159 [8NO]

S. 1487, National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry, S12202 [8NO]

S. 1490, Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act, S12161-S12163 [8NO]

S. 1492, Healthy and Smoke Free Children Act, S12164-S12178 [8NO]

S. 1505, Museum and Library Services Act technical corrections, H10865 [13NO]

S. 1556, Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, S12601-S12603 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 33, use of Capitol Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check, S5876 [17JN], S8171 [28JY]

S. Con. Res. 37, extend benefits and privileges to Little League Baseball, Inc., available to nongovernmental international organizations, S11373 [29OC]

S. Res. 25, issue a series of stamps highlighting achievements of children and youth, S683 [23JA]

S. Res. 51, tribute to NetDay96, S1138 [7FE]

S. Res. 60, tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program, S1926 [4MR], S2013 [6MR]

S. Res. 66, tribute to University of Florida football team, S2718, S2734 [20MR]

S. Res. 96, National Safe Place Week, S5371 [5JN]

S. Res. 100, increase equality in educational opportunities for Native Americans, S5876 [17JN]

S. Res. 133, voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers, S10810 [9OC]

S. Res. 139, National Child Care Professional's Day, S11043 [23OC]

S. Res. 141, National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day, S11365 [29OC], S11573 [31OC]

Transcripts

Online Computer Chat Between Granville, VT, Village School Students and Senator Leahy, S3858 [30AP]

CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND

Letters

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4855 [21MY]

CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND (organization)

Statements

Clarify Family Violence Option Under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program, S9051 [10SE]

CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 599), S3291 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 599), S3269 [16AP]

Letters

Provisions: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S3292 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 599), S3290 [16AP]

Texts of

S. 599, provisions, S3290 [16AP]

CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RIGHT TO KNOW ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

CHILDREN'S HEALTH COVERAGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 13), S159 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 13), S128, S131, S134, S144, S304, S305, S576 [21JA], S1052 [6FE]

Texts of

S. 13, provisions, S305-S309 [21JA]

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 561), H284 [4FE]

Descriptions

Provisions (H.R. 561), E137 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 561), H1007 [13MR], E137 [4FE]

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDES SECURITY (CHIPS) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 674), S3918, S3926 [1MY], S4801 [21MY]

Texts of

S. 674, provisions, S3926 [1MY]

CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK

Remarks in Senate

Gagnon, Joshua: Champions Across America Program award recipient, S4034 [6MY]

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY PROTECTION AND PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 504), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 504), S2677 [20MR]

Texts of

S. 504, provisions, S2677 [20MR]

CHILDREN'S PROTECTION FROM VIOLENT PROGRAMMING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 363), S1659 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 363), S1670 [26FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 105-89), S9968 [25SE]

Texts of

S. 363, provisions, S1671 [26FE]

CHILDRESS, L.D. (DEAK)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1846 [24SE]

CHILE, REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Eduardo Frei, President of Chile, H672-H674 [27FE]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Articles and editorials

Slighting Nature in Chile, H1968 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions

NAFTA: participation (see S. 85), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Dole, Bob: trade efforts relative to Chilean salmon farmers, H9804 [31OC]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H7610, H7614 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

NAFTA: participation (S. 85), S467 [21JA]

Summaries

NAFTA Accession Act (S. 85), S469 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 85, NAFTA Accession Act, S469 [21JA]

CHILES, LAWTON (Governor of Florida)

Proclamations

Race Unity Day, E1111 [4JN]

CHILTON COUNTY, AL

Remarks in House

Chilton County Peach Festival: anniversary, E1321 [25JN]

CHINA

Texts of

H.R. 2570, Forced Abortion Condemnation Act, H10139 [6NO]

CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

China—The Future: Senator Feinstein, S844-S846 [30JA]

Freedom and Democracy in Taiwan: Lee Teng-hui, President of the Republic of China, E852 [6MY], E883 [8MY]

U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong: Speaker Gingrich, E677-E679 [16AP]

U.S.-China Policy—Seeking a Balance: Sam Nunn, S833-S835 [30JA]

We, The Republic of China on Taiwan, Shall Rise Up Again: John Chang, S5396-S5398 [9JN], E1204-E1206 [12JN]

Amendments

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10149, H10151 [6NO]

Foreign policy: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159 [6NO]

Human rights: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S6198 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

Aging Maoists of Beijing, S11189 [24OC]

Asian-American Connection—The Campaign Contributions Fiasco and Racial Stereotyping, S2622 [20MR]

Bay Area's Big Stake in Hong Kong—Economic, Cultural Ties at Risk Under China Rule, E447 [12MR]

Best Way To Influence China, Through Open Relations, Trade, E1439 [16JY]

China and Nuclear Trafficking, E2128 [30OC]

China and the Trade Warriors, E1212 [12JN], E1285 [20JN]

China Joins Forces With Iran on Short-Range Missile, E1253 [18JN]

China's Dangerous Computer Diversion, S6899 [7JY]

China's Persecution of Underground Christian Churches Continues To Intensify as Authorities Seek Their Eradication Finds Human Rights Mission, H4242 [24JN]

Clinton and the American Experience in China—Arming the Enemy, E1355-E1357 [27JN]

Clinton's China Wriggle, E71 [7JA]

Clinton's Nuclear Deception—On My Mind, E2117 [29OC]

Cohen Says Iran Testing Missile, S5719 [17JN]

Connecting Line, E1468 [22JY]

Dealing With China, H4280 [24JN]

Don't Rush the Chemical Weapons Treaty, S3588 [24AP]

Ex-Army Head Says Pakistan Bomb Passed Computer Simulation Tests, S7557 [16JY]

Hong Kong's Market Stops Believing in Miracles, E2130 [30OC]

Iran Tests Air-Launched Cruise Missile, S5720 [17JN]

It's Wrong To Demonize China, E1641 [3SE]

Jiang Zemin Conquers America, E2116 [29OC]

Leader Asserts Taiwan Is ``Independent, Sovereign'', E2365 [13NO]

Letters From a Chinese Jail—The Blunt Demands of Wei Jingsheng, S4381 [13MY]

Man Who Won't Give Up, E1693 [9SE]

New China Lobby Is Big Business, H2881 [19MY]

New Pakistani Government Restores Full Funding for Chashma Project, S7557 [16JY]

Officials Say China Illegally Sent U.S. Equipment to Military Plant, E772 [29AP]

On China, Weak Admonitions Are Better Than No Talks At All, E2350 [13NO]

PAEC Official Says China Will Make Key Parts, Finish Chashma by 1999, S7557 [16JY]

Poll Numbers on China—61-29 Against, H1758 [23AP]

Prison Term in Tibet, S568 [21JA]

Promise Kept—Hong Kong Reverts to China—Reason for Pride in What Has Been Achieved, E1366 [8JY]

Representative Wolf's Trip to Tibet, E1693 [9SE]

Sanctions Would Undermine the Market Reforms That Have Initiated Positive Change, E1061 [23MY]

Skyscraper and the Bookstore, S5263 [3JN]

Slanted—Racial Prejudice Is Part of What Fuels the Clinton Campaign Scandal, S2623 [20MR]

Solomon—Is COSCO a Strategic Threat? Long Beach Deal Triggers Concern, E984 [20MY]

Taiwan Yields Model for a Free Hong Kong, E1408 [11JY], E1477 [22JY], E1523 [25JY]

Terrorists To Get Latest Arms, E717 [23AP]

Tossing Gore, E1744 [11SE]

U.S. Believes Khushab Still Cold, No Heavy Water Sold by China, S7557 [16JY]

U.S. Is Financing China's War Plan, H4237-H4239 [24JN]

U.S. Says It's Not Headed Towards Clash With Iran, S5720 [17JN]

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in April, as Gap With China Continued To Grow, H4197 [23JN]

Who Is Invited to the Banquet? Tibetan From Vermont Remains in Chinese Prison, S11340 [29OC]

Why I Changed My Mind on MFN, H4270 [24JN]

Why People of Faith Must Challenge China, H1454 [14AP]

Bills and resolutions

Broadcasting: increase international broadcasting activities (see H.R. 2232, 2531), H5664 [23JY], H7729 [23SE]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S5109 [23MY]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 15; H. Con. Res. 56; H. Res. 190), S2647 [20MR], H1288 [21MR], H5487 [17JY]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 114; H. Con. Res. 100, 178), S8533 [31JY], H3923 [18JN], H9614 [28OC]

———U.S. policy (see H. Res. 225), H7118 [9SE]

Chinese Student Protection Act: extend provisions to certain aliens who entered the U.S. without inspection (see H.R. 2728), H9502 [23OC]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 44), S163 [21JA], H889 [11MR]

Dalai Lama: visit to U.S. (see H. Res. 124), H1794 [23AP]

Eximbank: ensure that assistance for exports to the People's Republic of China is conditional on responsible conduct (see H.R. 2085), H4834 [26JN]

Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with People's Republic of China (see H.R. 2393), H6797 [3SE]

Foreign policy: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (see H.R. 2570), H8160 [29SE]

———oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 87, 2196), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H5486 [17JY]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (see H.R. 2605), H8320 [2OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 57; S. Res. 127, 149), S9969 [25SE], S11236 [27OC], S12119 [8NO]

Foreign trade: ensure that commercial activities of any Chinese military company are not extended normal tariff treatment (see H.R. 2188, 2580, 2647), H5486 [17JY], H8264 [30SE], H8832 [9OC]

———grant normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (see S. 1327), S11290 [28OC]

———impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H4221 [23JN]

———impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (see H.R. 1712), H3201 [22MY]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H5486 [17JY]

———most-favored-nation status (see S. 737; S.J. Res. 31; H.J. Res. 79), S4393 [13MY], S5253 [3JN], H3274 [3JN]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

———prohibit entry of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 320), H149 [9JA]

———require U.S. citizens conducting industrial cooperation projects within the People's Republic of China or Tibet follow certain guidelines (see H.R. 1634), H2783 [15MY]

Foriegn policy: clarify U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China (see H. Res. 252), H8160 [29SE]

Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region elections (see S. Con. Res. 51), S8925 [8SE]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see S. 1086; S. Con. Res. 38; H.R. 750), S7210 [10JY], S8262 [29JY], H585 [13FE]

———U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 105), S6728 [27JN]

Human rights: cease practice of harvesting and transplanting organs for profit from executed prisoners (see H. Con. Res. 180), H9729 [29OC]

———improve monitoring of situation (see H.R. 2358), H6705 [31JY]

———improve situation (see H. Res. 76), H628 [25FE]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S5109 [23MY]

Immigration: provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see S. 968), S6496 [26JN]

Intelligence services: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (see H.R. 2190), H5486 [17JY]

International relations: participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H802 [6MR]

———prohibit funding for the participation of certain officials in international conferences, exchanges, programs, and activities (see H.R. 2539), H7830 [24SE]

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82; H. Res. 188), S3960 [5MY], H5487 [17JY]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (see S. 558), S3011 [10AP]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see S. 1306; H.R. 2715), S10950 [22OC], H9501 [23OC]

Political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

Tibet: treatment of prisoners (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5296 [15JY]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 44), H889 [11MR]

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H804 [6MR]

U.S. policy (see S. 1083, 1164, 1303), S8262 [29JY], S9197 [11SE], S10882 [21OC]

World Trade Organization: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

Contracts

Translation of Shadow Contract Signed by Alien Workers in the Northern Mariana Islands: Congressional Research Service, S8556 [31JY]

Cost Estimates

Hong Kong Reversion Act (H.R. 750): CBO, H846 [11MR]

Descriptions

Team Indus, E1132 [5JN]

Factsheets

China's Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, H4240 [24JN]

Chinese Government's Violations of Human Rights, H4240 [24JN]

Letters

Arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China: several Senators, S2056 [10MR]

Director of the tragedy of Tibet—1992: Wei Jingsheng, E911 [14MY]

Hong Kong Reversion Act: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H845 [11MR]

———Representative Gilman, Committee on International Relations (House), H845 [11MR]

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China, E1619-E1621 [1AU]

———Billy Graham, H4123 [20JN]

———Business Coalition for U.S.-China Trade, H4281-H4284 [24JN]

———Christopher W. Hansen, Boeing Co., H4288 [24JN]

———Lodi G. Gyari, International Campaign for Tibet (organization), H4241 [24JN]

———Xing Zheng, Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars, H4241 [24JN]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: Senators Hutchinson and Feingold, S5955 [19JN]

———several Christian and family organizations and leaders, H4240 [24JN], E1296 [23JN]

People's Republic of China's nonproliferation compliance: John Hilly, Executive Office of the President, H10155 [6NO]

U.S. policy towards the Republic of China: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10815 [9OC]

———several Senators, S10815 [9OC]

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership: China Strategic Institute, S7587 [16JY]

Visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S.: George Allen, Governor of Virginia, H9629 [29OC]

World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet: President Clinton, E729 [23AP]

Lists

Articles and television programs about Team Indus, E1133 [5JN]

East Asia trip acknowledgments by Senator Baucus, S5492 [11JN]

People's Republic of China's weapons proliferation record, E2117 [29OC]

Memorandums

Confirmation That Huizhou Corp. of the Overseas Labor Services Is an Agency of the Chinese Government: Dept. of State, S8556 [31JY]

Messages

Fisheries Agreement With the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, S7602 [16JY], H5309 [16JY]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, S5174 [2JN], H3208 [30MY]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Surrender of Fugitive Offenders Treaty With Hong Kong: President Clinton, S1846 [3MR], S4038 [6MY]

Motions

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10157 [6NO]

Foreign policy: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167, H10168 [6NO]

International relations: participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10138 [6NO]

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10128 [6NO]

Papers

Non-Renewal of MFN for China—A Proportionate Response to Beijing's Emerging Trade-Subsidized Strategic Threat: Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy, E1171-E1173 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: importation of U.S. agricultural products, H4252, H4262, H4268 [24JN]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping relative to campaign fundraising investigations, H4845 [8JY]

Chi Hoatian: White House reception during U.S. visit, H529 [13FE]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10149-H10158 [6NO]

———democracy efforts, E1204 [12JN]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, H10153 [6NO]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China, H3629, H3630 [10JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H5500 [22JY], H6301 [30JY], H6921, H6923 [5SE], H7016 [9SE], H7123 [10SE], E1744 [11SE]

Dalai Lama: visit to U.S. (H. Res. 124), E730 [23AP]

Democracy: Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, H3216 [3JN], H3281 [4JN], E1107, E1120 [4JN]

Dept. of Defense: purchase of boots from People's Republic of China, H1048 [18MR]

Eximbank: preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8200-H8202 [30SE]

———prohibit assistance to Russia relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8380 [6OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3481-H3495 [5JN]

Foreign policy: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10139-H10148 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159-H10169 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), motion to recommit, H10167 [6NO]

———visit by President to the U.S., H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629, H9711 [29OC], H9732 [30OC], E2116 [29OC], E2127, E2135 [30OC], E2350, E2365 [13NO]

Foreign trade: adjust tariffs on imports, H10167 [6NO]

———impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (H.R. 1712), E1041 [22MY]

———most-favored-nation status, H893 [12MR], H1284 [21MR], H1344 [9AP], H1414 [10AP], H1452-H1454 [14AP], H1758 [23AP], H1798 [24AP], H2163 [5MY], H2596, H2599, H2612 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H2877-H2881 [19MY], H2934 [20MY], H3249, H3256-H3263 [3JN], H3280, H3349 [4JN], H3550 [5JN], H3585 [10JN], H3668 [11JN], E1061 [23MY], E1171 [10JN], E1212 [12JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H3217 [3JN], H3870, H3898 [18JN], H4070 [19JN], H4122 [20JN], H4137, H4140, H4166, H4167, H4217 [23JN], H4227, H4229, H4234-H4290, H4312 [24JN], H4614 [25JN], E1245 [18JN], E1264 [19JN], E1285 [20JN], E1295 [23JN], E1316 [24JN], E1317 [25JN], E1350, E1351, E1355 [27JN], E1367, E1371 [8JY], E1391 [10JY], E1439 [16JY], E1619 [1AU]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 941), E385 [5MR]

———U.S. deficit, H1284 [21MR], H4255, H4266 [24JN]

Hong Kong: decline of stock market, E2354 [13NO]

———policy relative to transition to Chinese sovereignty, E631 [10AP]

———status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E1408 [11JY], E1477 [22JY], E1522 [25JY]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 750), H568 [13FE], H841-H846 [11MR], E447 [12MR]

———U.S. policy, E677 [16AP]

House of Representatives: report on trip to Asia by congressional delegation, H1420-H1428 [10AP]

———trip to Asia by congressional delegation, E852 [6MY]

Human rights: cease practice of harvesting and transplanting organs for profit from executed prisoners (H. Con. Res. 180), H9846 [31OC], E2201 [7NO]

———improve monitoring of situation (H.R. 2358), E2201 [7NO]

———violations, H760 [5MR], E1641 [3SE]

Intelligence services: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S., H4951, H4960, H4961 [9JY]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (H.R. 2190), E1454 [17JY]

International relations: participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10130-H10138 [6NO], E409 [6MR]

Iran: exportation of C-802 antishipping cruise missiles, H3870 [18JN], H4244 [24JN], E1253 [18JN]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10123, H10129 [6NO], E1445 [17JY]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country, H3898 [18JN], H9580, H9598, H9606 [28OC]

———prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (H.R. 1138), H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

Middle East: proliferation of arms sales, H4236 [24JN]

Nuclear energy: export of nuclear materials to Pakistan, H8572 [7OC]

Nuclear weapons: certification of compliance with international nonproliferation obligations, E1967 [8OC], E2127 [30OC]

———proliferation, E605 [9AP]

Political campaigns: influence and legality of foreign contributions, H818 [11MR], H1114 [19MR], H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP], H7532 [18SE], E985 [20MY], E1468 [22JY]

Political reform (H.R. 2095), E1334 [26JN]

Religion: persecution of Christian minorities, H4258 [24JN], E1285 [20JN]

Rivers: tribute to Indus River expedition, E1132 [5JN]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid relative to arms sales, H1916 [29AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to sale of arms to People's Republic of China, H3626, H3627 [10JN], H3669 [11JN], H4198-H4201 [23JN], H4380, H4382 [25JN]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, E717 [23AP]

Technology: agreement on the transfer of nuclear technology with the U.S., H9732 [30OC]

Tibet: anniversary of massacre, E419 [10MR]

———human rights violations, H6957-H6959 [5SE]

———meeting of World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet, E725, E729 [23AP]

———treatment of religious prisoners, H10134 [6NO]

U.S. policy, H1295 [8AP], H5669 [24JY], H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], E587 [8AP], E983 [20MY], E1063 [23MY], E2127, E2130 [30OC], E2304, E2306 [10NO]

USIA: provide scholarships to certain Tibetan and Burmese students active in preserving culture, religion, and language, H3594 [10JN]

Wei Jingsheng: request for release of political prisoner, H2611, H2612 [14MY], E901, E905 [13MY], E911, E916, E921, E926 [14MY], E959 [19MY]

———treatment of political prisoner, H4821, H4822 [26JN]

———tribute to book of letters written while in prison in People's Republic of China, H2497 [13MY]

Wolf, Representative: visit to People's Republic of China to observe human rights violations in Tibet, E1693 [9SE]

Xu Yongze: treatment by Chinese officials relative to activities as a Christian pastor, H8812 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders: ratification, S11165-S11167 [23OC]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping of ethnic groups relative to campaign fundraising investigations, S2619-S2622 [20MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification relative to ratification by countries with offensive chemical weapons programs, S3481 [23AP], S3583-S3596 [24AP], S3805-S3807 [29AP]

———ratification relative to the exclusion of inspectors who are representatives of terrorist States, S3621-S3623 [24AP]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (S. Con. Res. 30), S5139 [23MY]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (S. Con. Res. 15), S2708 [20MR]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 114), S8611 [31JY]

———U.S. policy, S10814 [9OC]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China, S11339 [29OC]

———arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 19), S567, S568 [21JA], S2055, S2056 [10MR], S2153-S2155 [11MR]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S7823 [22JY]

Democracy: Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, S5279 [4JN], S5375 [5JN]

Feinstein, Senator: report on trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal, S1039 [5FE]

Foreign policy: report on official trip to Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, and Singapore, S1481 [24FE]

———seek return of child abducted in custody case, S11176 [24OC]

———visit by President to the U.S., S10832 [20OC], S10921 [22OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 57), S11237, S11238 [27OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 127), S9977 [25SE]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 149), S12183 [8NO]

Foreign trade: grant normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (S. 1327), S11294-S11296 [28OC]

———most-favored-nation status, S4501 [14MY], S4581 [15MY], S5491 [11JN], S5652 [16JN], S5954-S5956 [19JN], S6072-S6075 [23JN], S6876 [7JY], S7559-S7562, S7620 [16JY], S7624-S7632 [17JY], S7750 [21JY], S7812, S7877 [22JY], S8140 [25JY], S8171 [28JY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), S6185 [24JN], S6299, S6301 [25JN]

———most-favored-nation status (S. 737), S4394 [13MY]

———most-favored-nation status (S.J. Res. 31), S5260-S5264 [3JN], S5293-S5296 [5JN]

Hong Kong: decline of stock market, S11019 [23OC]

———Special Administrative Region elections (S. Con. Res. 51), S8919 [8SE]

———status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S6722 [27JN], S7813 [22JY], S8627 [31JY]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (S. Con. Res. 38), S7218 [10JY]

———U.S. policy, S6783 [27JN]

———U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 105), S6790 [27JN]

Human rights: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations, S5759 [17JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S5125-S5128 [23MY]

Immigration: provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (S. 968), S6503 [26JN]

Iran: exportation of C-802 antishipping cruise missiles, S5719, S5737, S5741 [17JN], S5944 [18JN]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (S. Res. 82), S3968 [5MY]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (S. 558), S3033-S3035 [10AP]

Nuclear weapons: certification of compliance with international nonproliferation obligations, S10869 [21OC]

Religion: persecution of Christian minorities, S5750 [17JN], S6301 [25JN], S7812 [22JY]

Tibet: anniversary of massacre, S2091 [10MR]

———U.S. policy, S8379 [30JY]

U.S. policy, S828, S829, S833 [30JA], S3564-S3566 [23AP], S3774 [29AP], S5396 [9JN], S5552 [12JN], S7052-S7054 [9JY], S7812 [22JY], S9437-S9440 [17SE], S10832 [20OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11331, S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

U.S. policy (S. 1083), S8275 [29JY]

U.S. policy (S. 1164), S9199-S9210 [11SE]

U.S. policy (S. 1303), S10892-S10894 [21OC]

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership: funding, S7587 [16JY]

Wei Jingsheng: request for release of political prisoner, S4376-S4383 [13MY], S4501 [14MY]

Reports

Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions: CIA, S6898 [7JY]

Asia Trip Report—Covering Visits to South Korea, Japan, North Korea, Beijing, and Hong Kong: Senator Baucus, S8375-S8378 [30JY]

Congressional Delegation Visit to Vietnam, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Republic of China: several Senators, S4209 [8MY]

Study Tour to China: Representative Hamilton, E1245, E1247 [18JN]

Trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal: Senator Feinstein, S1039-S1044 [5FE]

Reports filed

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 51), S9880 [24SE]

Iranian Sanctions Relative to Acquisition of Certain Missiles: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 105-304), H8437 [6OC]

Monitoring of Items Produced, Grown, or Manufactured With Forced Labor in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2195) (H. Rept. 105-366), H9864 [31OC]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 105-140), H4131 [20JN]

Ngawang Choephel's Arrest and Treatment in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 19), S1979 [5MR]

Participation of People's Republic of China Officials in International Activities Relative to Release of Religious Prisoners: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 967) (H. Rept. 105-309), H8437 [6OC]

Political Freedom in China Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2358) (H. Rept. 105-305), H8437 [6OC]

Radio Free Asia Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2232) (H. Rept. 105-303), H8437 [6OC]

U.S.-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-2), S8668 [2SE]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: U.S. and China—The Case for Engagement, E1215-E1217 [16JN]

———Why I Support Normal Trade Relations for China, E1369 [8JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Supercomputers and U.S. Export Control Policy: Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, E1357 [27JN]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders, S11165 [23OC]

U.S.-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty, S8668 [2SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Foreign policy: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167 [6NO]

Statements

If My Son Were Alive: Ding Zilin, E1120 [4JN]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: John Carr, U.S. Catholic Conference, H4241 [24JN]

People's Republic of China Persecution of Christians: Daniel B. Su, E1295 [23JN]

Tibetan National Uprising Anniversary: Dalai Lama, E419 [10MR]

U.S.-China Relations and Human Rights: Representative Lantos, E2136 [30OC]

World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet: Representative Gilman, E725-E727 [23AP]

Statistics

U.S.-China Trade—The Status Quo, H4239 [24JN]

Summaries

China Policy Act (S. 1164), S9208 [11SE]

China Sanctions and Human Rights Advancement Act (S. 810), S5128 [23MY]

Federal Intiative on Labor, Immigration, and Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, S8555 [31JY]

Surveys

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Wall Street Journal, H4239 [24JN]

Testimonies

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China: Chen Yun Fei, H10144 [6NO]

———Hu Shuye, H10145 [6NO]

———Li Bao Yu, H10145 [6NO]

———Weng Kang Di, H10144 [6NO]

Religious Persecution in the People's Republic of China: Tsultrim Dolma, H9544 [24OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 124, visit of Dalai Lama to U.S., E731 [23AP]

H. Res. 188, sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles by Iran, H10123 [6NO]

H.J. Res. 79, most-favored nation status for the People's Republic of China, H4234 [24JN]

H.R. 750, Hong Kong Reversion Act, H841 [11MR]

H.R. 967, participation of Chinese officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners, H10130, H10131 [6NO]

H.R. 967, participation of officials from People's Republic of China in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners, E410 [6MR]

H.R. 2386, U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Defense Cooperation Act, H10149 [6NO]

H.R. 2605, Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act, H10159 [6NO]

S. 558, Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Strategy Act, S3034 [10AP]

S. 1164, China Policy Act, S9200-S9208 [11SE]

S. 1303, U.S.-China Relations Act, S10894-S10897 [21OC]

S. Con. Res. 15, World Trade Organization membership for the Republic of China relative to admission of the People's Republic of China, S2708 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 30, admission of the Republic of China to multilateral economic institutions, S5139 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 38, support autonomous governance for Hong Kong after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S7218 [10JY]

S. Con. Res. 51, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region elections, S8919, S8926 [8SE]

S. Con. Res. 57, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S11237 [27OC]

S. Res. 19, arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China, S567 [21JA], S2155 [11MR]

S. Res. 82, sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles by Iran, S3968 [5MY]

S. Res. 105, U.S. wishes of good fortune to Hong Kong upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China, S6763, S6790 [27JN]

S. Res. 114, status of Republic of China after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, S8611 [31JY]

S. Res. 127, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S9977 [25SE]

S. Res. 149, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S12181 [8NO]

Tributes

Patten, Christopher F., S6722 [27JN], S7052 [9JY]

Pelosi, Representative, E71 [7JA]

CHINA, REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

Freedom and Democracy in Taiwan: Lee Teng-hui, President of the Republic of China, E852 [6MY], E883 [8MY]

We, The Republic of China on Taiwan, Shall Rise Up Again: John Chang, S5396-S5398 [9JN], E1204-E1206 [12JN]

Amendments

Foreign policy: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10149, H10151 [6NO]

Articles and editorials

China and Nuclear Trafficking, E2128 [30OC]

Leader Asserts Taiwan Is ``Independent, Sovereign'', E2365 [13NO]

Taiwan Yields Model for a Free Hong Kong, E1408 [11JY], E1477 [22JY], E1523 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

China, People's Republic of: clarify U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China (see H. Res. 252), H8160 [29SE]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1083, 1164, 1303), S8262 [29JY], S9197 [11SE], S10882 [21OC]

Hu, Jason C.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 53; S. Res. 125), S9726 [19SE], S9886 [24SE]

International relations: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S5109 [23MY]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 114; H. Con. Res. 100, 178), S8533 [31JY], H3923 [18JN], H9614 [28OC]

Taiwan Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 311), H149 [9JA]

U.N.: membership (see H. Con. Res. 132), H6026 [29JY]

U.S. policy (see H. Res. 225), H7118 [9SE]

World Trade Organization: membership relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 15; H. Con. Res. 56; H. Res. 190), S2647 [20MR], H1288 [21MR], H5487 [17JY]

Letters

U.S. policy towards the Republic of China: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10815 [9OC]

———several Senators, S10815 [9OC]

Motions

Foreign policy: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10157 [6NO]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 941), E385 [5MR]

———U.S. policy, H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], E2127 [30OC], E2304 [10NO]

———visit by President to the U.S., E2365 [13NO]

Democracy: efforts, E345 [27FE], E1204 [12JN]

Elections: anniversary of Presidential elections, H2937 [20MY], E970 [19MY], E979, E985, E986 [20MY]

Foreign policy: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles, H6797 [3SE]

———cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10149-H10158 [6NO]

Hazardous substances: storage of nuclear waste in North Korea, H3348 [4JN]

Hong Kong: status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E1408 [11JY], E1477 [22JY], E1522 [25JY]

House of Representatives: report on trip to Asia by congressional delegation, H1420-H1428 [10AP]

———trip to Asia by congressional delegation, E852 [6MY]

International relations: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, H10153 [6NO]

National Day: observance, E1844 [24SE], E1933 [2OC], E1945, E1954, E1958 [7OC], E1985, E1988, E1995, E1998, E2006 [9OC]

Peace Day: observance, E307 [25FE]

Political reform, E861, E864 [7MY], E873, E883 [8MY], E898 [13MY]

South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School for participation in the World Student Children's Art exhibition, E2387 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, S3564-S3566 [23AP], S5396 [9JN], S9437-S9440 [17SE], S10832 [20OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11331, S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———U.S. policy (S. 1083), S8275 [29JY]

———U.S. policy (S. 1164), S9199-S9210 [11SE]

———U.S. policy (S. 1303), S10892-S10894 [21OC]

Dept. of State: establish position of Coordinator of Taiwan Affairs, S5755, S5756, S5764 [17JN]

Feinstein, Senator: report on trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal, S1039 [5FE]

Hong Kong: status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S8627 [31JY]

Hu, Jason C.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 53), S9729 [19SE]

———tribute (S. Res. 125), S9907 [24SE]

International relations: admission to multilateral economic institutions (S. Con. Res. 30), S5139 [23MY]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 114), S8611 [31JY]

U.S. policy, S10814 [9OC]

World Trade Organization: membership relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (S. Con. Res. 15), S2708 [20MR]

Reports

Congressional Delegation Visit to Vietnam, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Republic of China: several Senators, S4209 [8MY]

Trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal: Senator Feinstein, S1039-S1044 [5FE]

Reports filed

U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Defense Cooperation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2386) (H. Rept. 105-308), H8437 [6OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: U.S. and China—The Case for Engagement, E1215-E1217 [16JN]

Summaries

China Policy Act (S. 1164), S9208 [11SE]

Texts of

H.R. 2386, U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Defense Cooperation Act, H10149 [6NO]

S. 1164, China Policy Act, S9200-S9208 [11SE]

S. 1303, U.S.-China Relations Act, S10894-S10897 [21OC]

S. Con. Res. 15, World Trade Organization membership for the Republic of China relative to admission of the People's Republic of China, S2708 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 30, admission of the Republic of China to multilateral economic institutions, S5139 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 53, tribute to Jason C. Hu, S9729 [19SE]

S. Res. 114, status of Republic of China after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, S8611 [31JY]

S. Res. 125, tribute to Jason C. Hu, S9898, S9907 [24SE]

Tributes

Chen, Stephen, E2298 [10NO]

Lee Teng-hui, E956, E970 [19MY], E1000 [21MY], E1032, E1040 [22MY], E1844 [24SE], E1985, E1995, E1998 [9OC]

Lien Chan, E970 [19MY]

CHINA OCEAN SHIPPING CO. see COSCO (Chinese shipping company)

CHINA POLICY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1164), S9197 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1164), S9199-S9210 [11SE]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1164), S9208 [11SE]

Texts of

S. 1164, provisions, S9200-S9208 [11SE]

CHINA SANCTIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 810), S6198 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 810), S5109 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 810), S5125-S5128 [23MY]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 810), S5128 [23MY]

CHINA STRATEGIC INSTITUTE

Letters

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership, S7587 [16JY]

CHINESE AMERICANS

Letters

Subpoena of LiPing Chen Hudson's telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation: Doris Cox, Bell Atlantic Corp., H9610 [28OC]

———Ted Hudson, H9610 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Chan family: Chinese Historical and Cultural Project in San Jose, CA, ``Early Pioneers of the Valley'' honorees, E2085 [24OC]

Hudson, LiPing Chen: subpoena of telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation, H9610 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Association of Chinese Americans, Inc.: anniversary, S3459 [22AP]

CHINESE OCEAN SHIPPING CO.

Articles and editorials

Solomon—Is COSCO a Strategic Threat? Long Beach Deal Triggers Concern, E984 [20MY]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, E983 [20MY]

CHINESE STUDENT PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Immigration: extend provisions to certain aliens who entered the U.S. without inspection (see H.R. 2728), H9502 [23OC]

CHING-HSUN SUN

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 679), S3901 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (S. 679), S3904 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 679, relief, S3904 [1MY]

CHING-JOU SUN

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 679), S3901 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (S. 679), S3904 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 679, relief, S3904 [1MY]

CHINO, CA

Remarks in Senate

Air Force Museum: exchange of B-17 aircraft for other historical property with the Planes of Fame Museum, S7270 [11JY]

CHIPPONERI, JAMES

Remarks in House

Ceres, CA: Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Man of the Year award recipient, E885 [8MY]

CHIPS ACT see Children's Health Insurance Provides Security (CHIPS) Act

CHIRINO, WILLY AND LISSETTE

Remarks in House

Miami, FL: tribute to Greater Miami Committee for UNICEF award recipients, E1806 [18SE]

CHIROPRACTORS see Health Care Professionals

CHISOLM, WILDA E.

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H3756 [12JN], H4309 [24JN]

CHOATE, ASHLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1955 [7OC]

CHOATE, PAT

Articles and editorials

Trade on Wrong Track, S11740 [5NO]

Tables

1966 ratio of U.S. imports to domestic consumption, S11740 [5NO]

CHOE, K.C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3436 [4JN]

CHOEPHEL, NGAWANG

Articles and editorials

Prison Term in Tibet, S568 [21JA]

Who Is Invited to the Banquet? Tibetan From Vermont Remains in Chinese Prison, S11340 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions

China, People's Republic of: arrest and treatment (see S. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 44), S163 [21JA], H889 [11MR]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 44), H889 [11MR]

Letters

Arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China: several Senators, S2056 [10MR]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: arrest and treatment, H3629, H3630 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

China, People's Republic of: arrest and treatment, S11339 [29OC]

———arrest and treatment (S. Res. 19), S567, S568 [21JA], S2055, S2056 [10MR], S2153-S2155 [11MR]

Reports filed

Arrest and Treatment in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 19), S1979 [5MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 19, arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China, S2155 [11MR]

S. Res. 19, arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China, S567 [21JA]

CHONG, CURTIS

Letters

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals, S1748 [27FE]

CHONG HO KWAK

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2744), H9558 [24OC]

CHOW, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1405 [11JY]

CHOWDHURY, SUBIR

Remarks in House

Society of Automotive Engineers: Excellence in Engineering Award recipient, E1973 [8OC]

CHRETIEN, RAYMOND

Letters

Arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S10251 [1OC]

CHRISTENSEN, JON (a Representative from Nebraska)

Amendments

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H495 [12FE]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H1002 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

African Americans: official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3797 [12JN]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2785 [15MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 7), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 113), H408 [10FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H1186 [19MR]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

China, People's Republic of: political reform (see H.R. 2095), H9730 [29OC]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H8832 [9OC]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H9039 [22OC]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1262 [20MR]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5401 [16JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5826 [25JY]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H2590 [13MY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H244 [21JA]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H9502 [23OC]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 3), H285 [4FE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1261 [20MR]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see H.R. 1577), H2445 [8MY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Education: distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H7199 [10SE]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 1005), H142 [9JA], H887 [11MR]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H4133 [20JN]

FCC: revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 1859), H5487 [17JY]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H5020 [9JY]

Federal employees: limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H1542 [15AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H7263 [11SE]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H2590 [13MY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H7600 [18SE]

———applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H5916 [28JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1440 [10AP]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H2254 [6MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H4836 [26JN]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H3169 [21MY]

Health: revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8834 [9OC]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H6798 [3SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H1261 [20MR]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1340 [8AP]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H589 [13FE]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1391 [9AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H1262 [20MR]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H8833 [9OC]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H524 [12FE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H7600 [18SE]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H7263 [11SE]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H7600 [18SE], H9558 [24OC]

Libya: jurisdictional immunities relative to jurisdiction of U.S. courts for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H.R. 3026), H10767 [12NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8929 [21OC]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H3070 [20MY]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 894), H3204 [22MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H4132 [20JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H7728 [23SE]

Mother Teresa: condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7199 [10SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H1392 [9AP]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7528 [17SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H2445 [8MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H2445 [8MY]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H6706 [31JY]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1707 [17AP]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H4836 [26JN]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1440 [10AP]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H3201 [22MY]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1261 [20MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H286 [4FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1033), H948 [12MR], H1391 [9AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H2446 [8MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H1892 [24AP]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1729), H3202 [22MY]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H286 [4FE]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see H.R. 1443), H1890 [24AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 525, 902), H590 [13FE], H708 [3MR]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H2446 [8MY]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H1988 [29AP]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H245 [21JA]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see H.R. 2231), H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H725 [4MR]

———treatment of diesel fuel used in trains (see H.R. 2474), H7281 [15SE]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H1892 [24AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H7528 [17SE]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H3660 [10JN]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see H.R. 1509), H2155 [1MY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H5297 [15JY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4133 [20JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65), H7364 [16SE]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H286 [4FE]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H5664 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for congressional Christmas celebration (see H. Con. Res. 190), H10420 [8NO]

———use of the rotunda for Senate Thanksgiving Celebration (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6797 [3SE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H766 [5MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 46), H407 [10FE]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 632), H392 [6FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Taxation: inapplicability of the look-back method on construction contracts requiring the percentage of completion accounting method (see H.R. 1593), H2678 [14MY]

———treatment of motor fuel excise taxes on fuel used by highway vehicle motors to operate certain power takeoff equipment (see H.R. 1056), H1017 [13MR]

Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H6916 [4SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1159 [19MR], H1218 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1198 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8645 [8OC]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 56), H3823 [17JN]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5223 [15JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4678, H4680 [26JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (S. Con. Res. 26), H2938 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10142 [6NO]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4262 [24JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5223 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7766 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7171, H7172 [10SE]

Education: Impact Aid Program funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7171, H7172 [10SE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (H.R. 928), E392 [5MR]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7766 [24SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), H2939 [20MY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1839 [24AP]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E929 [14MY]

Space policy: space station program funding, H1839 [24AP]

Taxation: standards for determining employment status of independent contractors, H4678, H4680 [26JN]

Votes: position on missed, E854 [6MY], E1644 [3SE], E2000 [9OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H886 [11MR], H1109 [18MR], H1286 [21MR], H1332 [8AP], H1702 [17AP]

Tributes

Devaney, Bob, H2595 [14MY]

Guretsky, Jim, E2023 [21OC]

Janovich, Margie, H930 [12MR], H1159 [19MR]

Kassebaum, Roger, H2178 [6MY]

Wilson, Jimmy, Jr., E929 [14MY]

CHRISTENSEN, KAREN

Letters

National Endowment for the Arts funding, S9470 [17SE]

CHRISTENSON, DEBBIE

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E1317 [25JN]

CHRISTENSON, LARRY C.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H351 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H352 [6FE]

CHRISTIAN, ELENA E.L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3278 [4JN]

CHRISTIAN, JOE R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8484 [31JY]

CHRISTIAN, KAYE

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: court decision relative to clean-up of certain schools by Promise Keepers (organization), H8452 [7OC]

CHRISTIAN, RONALD F.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H289 [5FE], H818 [11MR], H2159 [5MY], H2795 [16MY], H3577 [7JN], H8301 [2OC], H10583 [12NO]

CHRISTIAN, WILLIAM H., JR.

Bills and resolutions

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2443), H7118 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 2443), H7579 [18SE], E1703 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 2443), S9908 [24SE]

Reports filed

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2443), S9880 [24SE]

Texts of

H.R. 2443, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC, H7580 [18SE]

CHRISTIAN ACTION NETWORK

Articles and editorials

Capitol Police Consfiscate NEA `Art' as Obscene, H4699 [26JN]

CHRISTIAN CENTURY (publication)

Remarks in House

Marty, Martin: National Medal of Humanities award recipient, E2289 [9NO]

CHRISTIAN COALITION

Letters

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S3258 [16AP]

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10344 [6OC]

Child tax credit, S6462 [26JN]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge, S2534 [19MR]

Tax rates, E1277 [20JN]

Press releases

Marriage Tax Penalty Elimination, H7608 [23SE]

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Articles and editorials

Albright View of Land Mines, S581 [22JA]

Amid Welfare Cuts, States Try To Aid Immigrants, S2237 [13MR]

Global Warming and Population Growth, E1311 [24JN]

Good Step on Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Helping Countries Make the Transition From Crisis Is One of Our Greatest Foreign Policy Challenges After the Conflict Has Ended, E1081 [3JN]

Needed—Family Planning Funds, S789 [29JA]

Not a Heartbreak Hotel—Gaza Project Shows Way To Reverse Palestinian Despair, E479 [13MR], E537 [20MR], E550 [21MR]

Take the Final Step To Protect Dolphins, S399 [21JA]

CHRISTIAN-GREEN, DONNA M. (a Delegate from the Virgin Islands)

Amendments

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H7912 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1438), H3275 [3JN]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H2590 [13MY]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6798 [3SE]

Armed Forces: alternative financing mechanism for TRICARE health care program (see H.R. 1246), H1543 [15AP]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H3568 [5JN]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1570), H3170 [21MY]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H804 [6MR]

———end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H7262 [11SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1989 [29AP]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H9559 [24OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H6707 [31JY]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H5177 [11JY]

———require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H700 [27FE]

China, People's Republic of: treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H7730 [23SE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H5778 [24JY]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H3476 [4JN]

Consumer Price Index: reduction (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H7364 [16SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1707 [17AP]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Court of Veterans Appeals: rename as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1110 [18MR]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H3476 [4JN]

———continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 1332), H1541 [15AP]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6026 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense: classification of surplus military material (see H.R. 2602), H8299 [1OC]

———establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1715 [21AP]

———include certain beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program (see H.R. 1773), H6798 [3SE]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (see H.R. 2796), H10957 [13NO]

Dept. of Education: provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H6918 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 304), H3274 [3JN]

———prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of HUD: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (see H.R. 895), H1289 [21MR]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H629 [25FE]

Dept. of Transportation: make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (see H.R. 2330), H6703 [31JY]

———study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H6918 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H6963 [5SE]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2317), H6798 [3SE]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H3274 [3JN]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40, 48), H453 [11FE], H1262 [20MR]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H767 [5MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1289 [21MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H2157 [1MY]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H2351 [7MY]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

Ecology and environment: assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H2157 [1MY]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 990), H803 [6MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H629 [25FE]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 1732), H3661 [10JN]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1340 [8AP]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3203 [22MY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H6797 [3SE]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1823), H7365 [16SE]

———improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H6707 [31JY]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see H.R. 851), H10172 [6NO]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H6706 [31JY]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H6707 [31JY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7199 [10SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H629 [25FE]

———encourage the use of generic drugs in health insurance plans (see H.R. 1073), H3213 [30MY]

———granting of additional points to the passing grades of welfare recipients' competitive service examinations (see H.R. 1066), H1262 [20MR]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against unfit providers (see H.R. 1971), H4085 [19JN]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1612 [16AP]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H1892 [24AP]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1074), H1187 [19MR]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———regulate sale, import, and manufacture of handgun ammunition (see H.R. 1349), H1893 [24AP]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H1018 [13MR]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4132 [20JN]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H3204 [22MY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H4914 [8JY]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to enter into contracts or obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 1537), H3213 [30MY]

Guam: establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (see H.R. 2200), H5487 [17JY]

———SSI benefits (see H.R. 1403), H1706 [17AP]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H3170 [21MY]

———storage of nuclear waste on any territory or possession of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 32), H724 [4MR]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H1456 [14AP]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H5177 [11JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H1260 [20MR]

———prohibit discrimination in employer health benefit plans relative to neurobiological disorders (see H.R. 2110), H6798 [3SE]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2446 [8MY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 1749), H3203 [22MY]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H1258 [20MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H6918 [4SE]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H1438 [10AP]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H3170 [21MY]

———studies and programs relative to traumatic brain injuries (see H.R. 1245), H1543 [15AP]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H6798 [3SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2351 [7MY]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H1040 [17MR]

House Rules: allow proxy voting in committees in limited circumstances (see H. Res. 186), H5296 [15JY]

———require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H524 [12FE]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (see H.R. 1042), H1989 [29AP]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H1040 [17MR]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2540), H7830 [24SE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H347 [5FE]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H589 [13FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H286 [4FE]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H3203 [22MY]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3169 [21MY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H8161 [29SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 148), H949 [12MR]

———repeal criminal penalties for counseling or assisting an individual with the disposition of assets (see H.R. 2396), H10421 [8NO]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H1794 [23AP]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H812 [10MR]

———colorectal screening (see H.R. 1128), H1186 [19MR]

———coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H1612 [16AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H245 [21JA], H286 [4FE]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H3660 [10JN]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 676), H629 [25FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H3274 [3JN]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1542 [15AP]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H6798 [3SE]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H2157 [1MY]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712), H3476 [4JN]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 1154), H6798 [3SE]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H890 [11MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

New Mexico: Dept. of the Interior agreement with the Arch Hurley Conservancy District on prepayment of water reclamation repayment contracts (see H.R. 488), H1456 [14AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H1891 [24AP], H3865 [17JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 1505), H2090 [30AP]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H9730 [29OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2183), H8265 [30SE], H8438 [6OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H8633 [7OC]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H1892 [24AP]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (see H.R. 1359), H1703 [17AP]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of SSI benefits for disabled children (see H.R. 1455), H1891 [24AP]

———exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667, 1360), H1542 [15AP], H1703 [17AP]

———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants (see H.R. 1468), H2446 [8MY]

———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H2446 [8MY]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6919 [4SE]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6919 [4SE]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H3204 [22MY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H4834 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2446 [8MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H589 [13FE]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 168), H286 [4FE]

———increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H3865 [17JN]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H725 [4MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: benefit reductions (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H2351 [7MY]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H1262 [20MR]

———State requirements for work experience and community service programs relative to child support (see H.R. 2463), H7262 [11SE]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1909 [28AP]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 166), H286 [4FE]

———require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 1234), H1989 [29AP]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H6962 [5SE]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H1611 [16AP]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H2254 [6MY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H283 [4FE]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1112 [18MR]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H2091 [30AP]

———dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2553), H7910 [25SE]

———establish lifetime learning accounts for higher education and job training expenses (see H.R. 1819), H3567 [5JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H3568 [5JN]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (see H.R. 1449), H1891 [24AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1031), H8728 [8OC]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H702 [27FE]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see H.R. 878), H1611 [16AP]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H1262 [20MR]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 382, 553), H245 [21JA], H1040 [17MR]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H6707 [31JY]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 1434), H3477 [4JN]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of school-based health insurance programs (see H.R. 1698), H6963 [5SE]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H670 [26FE]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H348 [5FE]

Television: treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H2680 [14MY]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H6798 [3SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1988 [29AP]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H6918 [4SE]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H3568 [5JN]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H3203 [22MY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H2882 [19MY]

Virgin Islands: SSI benefits (see H.R. 1403), H1706 [17AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1441 [10AP]

———estuary conservation and management programs funding (see H.R. 2374), H7200 [10SE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H3476 [4JN]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Tariff: fine jewelry (see H.R. 2498), H7599 [18SE]

Territories: participation in State Infrastructure Bank Program and use of surface transportation program funds for road construction (see H.R. 1561), H2444 [8MY]

Virgin Islands: amend territorial legislation (see H.R. 1152), H1258 [20MR]

———anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (see H. Con. Res. 161), H8265 [30SE]

Letters

Congressional High School Intern Program: by, H8445 [7OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3277 [4JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3289 [4JN]

Black History Month: observance, H423 [11FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), E1447 [17JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to instruct conferees, H5041 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4582 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3027 [20MY]

Business and industry: aviation tax proposals, H5041 [10JY]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (H.R. 2414), H7621 [23SE]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H6301 [30JY]

Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues: anniversary, H8840 [21OC]

Correctional institutions: removal of restrictions on funding for abortions, H7816 [24SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2371, H2392 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7346 [16SE]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7228 [11SE], H7285 [16SE]

Dept. of Justice: Drug Courts Program funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7809 [24SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3289 [4JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5074 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9531 [24OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7809, H7816 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7228 [11SE], H7346 [16SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8800 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8800 [9OC]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), H1743 [23AP]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5436 [17JY]

———vocational education programs for women, girls, and gender equity, H5436 [17JY]

Guam: allow for election of the Delegate by a means other than separate ballot (H.R. 1460), H7650 [23SE]

Health: improve health care services for women, H1965 [29AP]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, H1041 [18MR]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2269 [7MY]

———reduce minimum rental amounts and contributions relative to public housing, H2269 [7MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5208 [15JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: land acquisition funding, H5074 [10JY]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 709), H836 [11MR]

National Save Our Schools Day: observance, H9043 [23OC]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3289 [4JN]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (H.R. 1048), H2060 [30AP]

Public welfare programs: improve child care and family support services, H2060 [30AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8547 [7OC]

Roebuck, Roland: District of Columbia Superior Court and Court of Appeals Community, Outreach, Recognition, and Opportunity Award recipient, E2077 [24OC]

Taxation: rates, H5041 [10JY]

———treatment of international airline passengers from destinations outside the U.S., E1447 [17JY]

Territories: participation in State Infrastructure Bank Program and use of surface transportation program funds for road construction (H.R. 1561), E885 [8MY]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8547 [7OC]

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies, H7820 [24SE]

———anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (H. Con. Res. 161), E1919 [2OC]

———land acquisition funding for Salt River National Park and Virgin Islands National Park, H9531 [24OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H667 [26FE], H2088 [30AP], H5295 [15JY], H7829 [24SE], H9499 [23OC]

Tributes

Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H4626 [25JN]

Christian, Elena E.L., H3278 [4JN]

Duncan, Tim, H651 [26FE]

Forbes, Keith, E2165 [31OC]

Naboa, Tatiana, E1861 [25SE]

Prince, Alexander, E1861 [25SE]

CHRISTIANSEN, MARY JEAN AND ANDREW

Remarks in Senate

SBA: New Mexico Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

CHRISTIE, KAILEAH

Statements

Student Leadership Skills, E1111 [4JN]

CHRISTMAS, CHARLES

Letters

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funding, S8696 [3SE]

CHRISTOPHER, NICHOLAS

Remarks in House

Chian Federation (nonprofit organization): tribute to honorees, E2234 [8NO]

CHRISTOPHER, WARREN

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Con. Res. 4), S634 [22JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute (S. Con. Res. 4), H735, H736 [5MR], E408 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Con. Res. 4), S669 [22JA]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 4, tribute, S652, S669 [22JA], H735 [5MR]

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

Proclamations

Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: Senate, S5275 [3JN]

International Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: Representative McHale, E893 [12MY]

Remarks in House

International Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, E893 [12MY]

Remarks in Senate

Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, S5274 [3JN]

CHRONICLE (Duke University publication)

Articles and editorials

Housewives Place in Society Minimized by Feminist Movement, E1897 [2OC]

CHUGACH ALASKA CORP.

Bills and resolutions

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (see H.R. 3087), H10955 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (H.R. 3087), E2383 [13NO]

CHULA VISTA, CA

Remarks in House

Clear View Charter School: tribute, E1028 [22MY]

CHUNG, JOHNNY

Articles and editorials

Inquiry Into Gifts to Democrats Widens, S1976 [5MR]

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS see Religion

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E497 [18MR]

Statements

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits, S10510 [8OC]

CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES related term(s) Religion

Addresses

Christianity in America Today: Senator Abraham, S11487 [30OC]

Fighting Worldwide Persecution of Christians: Irving Greenberg, E829 [5MY]

Gay's Hill Baptist Church of Millen, GA, Groundbreaking Ceremony: David A. Harris, American Jewish Committee, E450 [12MR]

United Religions Initiatives: William Swing, E2175 [4NO]

Articles and editorials

Celebration of Mission San Juan Bautista's 200th Year, E1315 [24JN]

Mission Celebrates 200th Year, E1315 [24JN]

Packnett Touched Many Lives, Stood Up for Important Causes, E195 [10FE]

Rebuilding Every Burned Black Church, S3917 [1MY]

Resurrecting the Heart and Soul of New Guinea, H440 [11FE]

San Juan To Celebrate Mission's 200th Birthday, E1315 [24JN]

Well Poisoners, E831 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H8438 [6OC]

Cherokee National Forest: conveyance of a parcel of real property to the church occupying such property (see H.R. 2501), H7599 [18SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: prohibit the location of solid and hazardous waste facilities near residential, day care, church, and school properties (see H.R. 843), H668 [26FE]

Health: provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

Insurance: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (see S. Res. 131), S10428 [6OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see S. 772; H.R. 1685, 2431), S4879 [21MY], H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see S. 1244; H.R. 2604), S10293 [1OC], H8320 [2OC]

Remy, France: tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see S. Con. Res. 24; H. Con. Res. 6), S3960 [5MY], H155 [9JA]

Biographies

Lever, Charles C., Sr., S11395 [30OC]

Histories

Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Willimansett, MA, E1644 [3SE]

Letters

Donation of surplus furniture and other property of closed Army chapels to religious organizations that suffered damage from arson or terrorism: Brenda Stevenson, New Outreach Christian Center, S6977 [8JY]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, E1760 [16SE]

———several human rights organizations, E1758 [16SE]

Press releases

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jay Linter, United Church of Christ, S10510 [8OC]

Proclamations

Antioch Baptish Church of Macon, GA, Anniversary: Representative Chambliss, H1285 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: tribute to Abington Friends School, E798 [30AP]

American Jewish Committee: tribute for donation towards the reconstruction of Gay's Hill Baptist Church in Millen, GA, E450 [12MR]

Bakersfield, CA: anniversary of Temple Beth El, E632 [10AP]

Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, E2006 [9OC]

Beech Island, SC: tribute to Park Missionary Baptist Church, E528 [20MR]

Belleville, NJ: anniversary of Belleville Reformed Church, E419 [10MR]

Bloomington, IL: anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Church, E857 [7MY]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Beck Memorial Presbyterian Church, E2102 [28OC]

———anniversary of Holy Family Parish, E1820 [23SE]

———anniversary of Parish of St. Raymond Nonnatus, E1821 [23SE]

———anniversary of Riverdale Temple, E2055 [23OC]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of St. Edmund's Parish, E381 [5MR]

Burstein, Richard: Valley Beth Shalom Man of the Year award recipient, E615 [9AP]

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland: anniversary, E1581 [1AU]

Catholic War Veterans (organization): anniversary of St. Michael's Post 1562, E1931 [2OC]

Center Moriches, NY: anniversary of Assembly of God Church, E1652 [4SE]

———anniversary of Bell African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E1687 [8SE]

Centereach, NY: anniversary of Savior Lutheran Church, E2136 [30OC]

Chicago, IL: Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church anniversary, H8116 [29SE]

Church Women United (organization): tribute, E497 [18MR]

Circle of Serbian Sisters (organization): tribute, E1998 [9OC]

Clanton, AL: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E2185, E2191 [7NO]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Church of St. Leo the Great, E570 [21MR]

———anniversary of Congregation of St. Joseph, E1803 [18SE]

———anniversary of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, E1737 [11SE]

———anniversary of St. Stanislaus Dad's Club, E1695 [9SE]

Commack, NY: observance of Yom Kippur at Temple Beth David, E1996 [9OC]

Conejo Valley, CA: tribute to Temple Adat Elohim, E1861 [25SE]

Cutchogue, NY: tribute to First Baptist Church of Cutchogue, E2154 [31OC]

Daughters of Isabella (organization): anniversary, E845 [6MY]

Dilltown, PA: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E1921 [2OC]

District of Columbia: anniversary of New Bethel Baptist Church, E2208 [7NO]

———tribute to Asbury United Methodist Church annual homecoming, E1761 [16SE]

Downey, CA: anniversary of Calvary Community Church, E1916 [2OC]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, E1711 [10SE]

Faith and Love Ministries: tribute, E1106 [4JN]

Fisherville, MI: anniversary of St. Anthony's Church, E1340 [27JN]

Foundations Bible College and Schools: dedication of Anvil House, E1630 [3SE]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of First Armenian Presbyterian Church, E1476 [22JY]

Gary, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker Croatian Catholic Church, E1833 [24SE]

Graafschap, MI: anniversary of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church, E1664 [4SE]

Greenpoint, NY: anniversary of Polish National Catholic Church of the Resurrection, E1764 [16SE]

Hammond, IN: aniversary of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, E2202 [7NO]

———anniversary of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, E1225 [17JN]

Hosanna Industries, Inc.: tribute, E323 [26FE]

Housing Hope (organization): tribute, H410 [11FE]

Houston, TX: anniversary of True Vine Baptist Church, E1040 [22MY]

Insurance: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (H.R. 1721), E1026 [22MY]

International Day of Prayer: observance, H7736 [24SE]

Jersey City, NJ: anniversary of St. John's Baptist Church, E2087 [24OC]

———tribute to Grace Church Van Vorst's Cathedral Arts Festival, E342 [27FE]

Juniata, MI: anniversary of Juniata Baptist Church, E1599 [1AU]

Lakewood, OH: anniversary of SS. Cyril and Methodious Church Golden Agers (organization), E1372 [8JY]

———anniversary of St. Clement Church, E718 [23AP]

———anniversary of St. Luke Church, E1800 [18SE]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of St. Stephen's Community Church, E1792 [18SE]

Lebanon, IL: anniversary of St. Joseph Parish, E438 [11MR]

Let's Celebrate (organization): tribute, E751 [24AP]

Livingston, NY: anniversary of Linlithgo Reformed Church, E1510 [24JY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Knox Presbyterian Church, E252 [13FE]

———groundbreaking of St. James Presbyterian Church, E1878 [26SE]

Macon, GA: anniversary of Antioch Baptish Church, H1285 [21MR]

March for Jesus Day: observance, E922 [14MY]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Our Lady of Consolation Roman Catholic Church, E1935 [6OC]

Miami, FL; anniversary of La Progresiva Presbyterian School, E589 [8AP]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. John's Cathedral, E1375 [8JY]

Mitchell, Linda: Lutheran Schools Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1482 [23JY]

Mobile, AL: anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church, E1573 [31JY]

Montclair, NJ: anniversary of Unitarian Church, E659 [15AP]

Mormon Church: anniversary of settlement in the Salt Lake Valley, H5668 [24JY], E1510, E1514 [24JY]

Murrysville, PA: tribute to Murrysville Christ's Lutheran Church for humanitarian efforts, E1434 [16JY]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H2096, H2097 [1MY]

National Fellowship Council of Churches Worldwide, Inc.: consecration and appointment of bishops, E676 [16AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, E2374 [13NO]

———anniversary of Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, E827 [5MY]

———anniversary of Riverside Memorial Chapel, E864 [7MY]

———anniversary of St. Stanislaus B. & M. Parish, E822 [5MY]

———anniversary of Wake Eden Community Baptist Church, E1026 [22MY]

———tribute to Wakefield Grace United Methodist Church, E1027 [22MY]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church, E1226 [17JN]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 1685), H3434 [4JN], H5129 [10JY], E996 [21MY]

———establish (H.R. 2431), H9628 [29OC], E1755, E1757, E1760 [16SE]

Olmsted Township, OH: consecration of St. Innocent Orthodox Church, E1959 [7OC]

Orange County, NY: anniversary of Amity Presbyterian Church, E1393 [10JY]

Pakistan: human rights violations, E345 [27FE]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, E1067 [30MY]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of All Saints' Episcopal Church, E801 [30AP]

———anniversary of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Synagogue, E648 [14AP]

———tribute to Quba Institute, E181 [6FE]

Plant City, FL: anniversary of Community Christian School, E528 [20MR]

———anniversary of Hope Lutheran Church, E306 [25FE], E528 [20MR]

Portage, PA: anniversary of First Lutheran Church, E1603 [1AU]

Promise Keepers (organization): tribute, H8443 [7OC]

Queens, NY: anniversary of Congregation Beth Jacob, E1591 [1AU]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (H.R. 2604), E2037 [21OC]

Saginaw, MI: anniversary of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, E2074 [24OC]

———tribute to Martin Luther Memorial Home, E949 [16MY]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of St. Bernardine Church, E1179 [11JN]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of Mission San Juan Bautista, E1314 [24JN]

Schwab, Joel and Aviva: Middletown, NY, Temple Sinai Distinguished Members of the Year award recipients, E1838 [24SE]

Southampton, NY: tribute to Southampton Full Gospel Church, E1637 [3SE]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of St. Michael's Cathedral, E1763 [16SE]

Stony Brook, NY: anniversary of Christ Community Church, E2174 [4NO]

———anniversary of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stony Brook, E2376 [13NO]

Supreme Court: decision on Religious Freedom Restoration Act, H4824 [26JN]

Trona, CA: anniversary of Trona Foursquare Church, E1634 [3SE]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate, H3297 [4JN]

Willimansett, MA: anniversary of Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, E1644 [3SE]

Wyckoff, NJ: anniversary of the Faith Community Christian Church, E56 [7JA]

Wyoming, MI: anniversary of Grace Reformed Church, E827 [5MY]

Youngstown, OH: tribute to St. Stanislaus Catholic War Veteran's Post, E586 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Allegan, MI: tribute to Christ Community Church, S11892 [6NO]

Beloit, WI: anniversary of B'nai Abraham Temple, S12484 [10NO]

Berman, Mandell (Bill): Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table Human Relations Award recipient, S12646 [13NO]

Bronx, NY: visit to Senate by children of St. Ann Episcopal Church, S3701 [25AP]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Plymouth Church, S3856 [30AP]

Creve Coeur, MO: anniversary of St. Monica Catholic Church, S9906 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense: donate surplus furniture and other property of closed Army chapels to religious organizations that suffered damage from arson or terrorism, S6977 [8JY]

Dept. of State: monitoring of human rights abuses and religious freedoms, S7545 [16JY]

Easter: observance, S2605-S2607 [20MR]

Freedom of religion: individual rights, S11487 [30OC]

Glastonbury, CT: tribute to Congregation Kol Haverim, S2946 [9AP]

Health: provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (S. 1466), S12132 [8NO]

International Paper Co.: response to acts of arson against churches, S3917 [1MY]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (S. Res. 131), S10409, S10445 [6OC]

Los Angeles, CA: First African Methodist Episcopal Church anniversary, S3382 [17AP]

Mormon Church: anniversary of settlement in the Salt Lake Valley, S8005-S8007 [24JY]

National Bible Week: observance, S12481 [10NO]

National Day of Prayer: observance, S3895, S3898 [1MY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (S. 772), S4882 [21MY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (S. 1244), S10294 [1OC]

Trotman, Alex: Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table Human Relations Award recipient, S12646 [13NO]

Statements

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Albert M. Pennybacker, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, S10508 [8OC]

———Church Women United (organization), S10510 [8OC]

———Mark Pelavin, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S10510 [8OC]

———NETWORK (organization), S10508 [8OC]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: John Shattuck, Dept. of State, E1755 [16SE]

Mildred Jones—Woman of the Year: United Presbyterian Church, E1326 [25JN]

U.S. Policies in Support of Religious Freedom—Focus on Christians: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1524 [25JY]

Summaries

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring (H.R. 1685), H5129 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 772, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act, S4882-S4887 [21MY]

S. 1244, Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act, S10294 [1OC]

S. 1466, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Choice Act, S12133 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 24, protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey, S3968 [5MY]

S. Res. 131, restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, S10433, S10446 [6OC]

Tributes

Aram I (Armenian Apostolic Church), S10487 [7OC]

CHURNOCK, NORMA JEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2169 [4NO]

CIAVARELLI, EMIL J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3249 [3JN]

CICCONE, CHRISTINE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3938 [5MY], S5310 [5JN]

CIDCARE ACT see Creating Improved Delivery of Child Care—Affordable, Reliable, and Educational Act

CIGARETTES see Tobacco Products

CINCINNATI, OH

Letters

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I-71 corridor project funding: Larry Crisenbery and Bernard J. Moorman, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, H5636 [23JY]

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Alexander R. Jansen, Corps of Engineers, E1532 [25JY]

———Dept. of the Army, E1530 [25JY]

———Duane A. Kowalski, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, E1530, E1533 [25JY]

Memorandums

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River Divisions: Joe N. Ballard, Dept. of Defense, E1531 [25JY]

Orders

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Otis Williams, Corps of Engineers, E1530 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Cinergy Corp.: tribute, H7737 [24SE]

Corps of Engineers: restructuring of Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions, H5754 [24JY], E1530 [25JY]

Health care facilities: tribute to Cincinnati Burns Institute and Shriners Hospitals for Children, E596 [8AP]

National Bone Marrow Donor Program: tribute, H6710 [1AU]

Roads and highways: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I-71 corridor project funding, H5636 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Black Career Women (organization): anniversary, S10179 [29SE]

Children and youth: investigation of child abuse cases, S11175 [24OC]

Draper, Sharon: National Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3562 [23AP]

CINERGY CORP.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7737 [24SE]

CINI, DAVID L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1456 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8625 [31JY]

CIRCLE OF SERBIAN SISTERS (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1998 [9OC]

CITIES see Suburban areas; Urban Areas

CITIZEN ACTION (organization)

Press releases

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices, H1380 [9AP]

Statements

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices, H1379 [9AP]

Studies

Broadcast Issue Advocacy Ads: Annenberg Public Policy Center, S10416 [6OC]

CITIZEN CONGRESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 205), S725 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 205), S727-S729 [28JA]

Texts of

S. 205, provisions, S727 [28JA]

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2218 [7NO]

CITIZENS AGAINST LAWSUIT ABUSE (organization)

Remarks in Senate

West Virginia: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, S10093 [26SE]

CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H. Res. 41), H348 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Establish (H. Res. 41), E168 [5FE]

CITIZENS FLAG ALLIANCE (organization)

Studies

Broadcast Issue Advocacy Ads: Annenberg Public Policy Center, S10416 [6OC]

CITIZENS FOR A SOUND ECONOMY (organization)

Letters

Regulatory Right-to-Know Act, E2201 [7NO]

CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS (organization)

Articles and editorials

Sullivan Leads by Doing, E1189 [11JN]

CITIZENS FOR REFORM (organization)

Advertisements

Negative campaign advertisements, S10129 [29SE]

CITIZENS FOR THE REPUBLICAN EDUCATION FUND (organization)

Studies

Broadcast Issue Advocacy Ads: Annenberg Public Policy Center, S10416 [6OC]

CITIZENS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Descriptions

American Dream Challenge—A Blueprint: Betsy Corey, E166 [5FE]

Essays

Education for Environment: Michelle Prevost, E167 [5FE]

Helping Children Will Make a Difference in Their Lives, Others: Anne Bryant, St. Jean Baptiste School, E167 [5FE]

Making Friends With One Another: Rany Say, E167 [5FE]

Winning Spot in State House Could Help Fight Against Violence: Shauna Williams, E167 [5FE]

Letters

American Dream Challenge: Susan Lanyon, E166 [5FE]

Pledges

Pledge of the American Dream Challenge, E166 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Fall River, MA: tribute to Citizens Scholarship Foundation's American Dream Challenge Committee, E166 [5FE]

CITIZENS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

Letters

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, E1089 [3JN]

———President Clinton, E1089 [3JN]

———Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, E1089 [3JN]

Remarks in House

American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program: tribute, E1089 [3JN]

CITIZENSHIP

Addresses

Opportunity Always Comes Accompanied by Obligations: Roberto C. Goizueta, E2032 [21OC]

Analyses

Increase in Legal Immigration: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) Subcommittee on Immigration, S3547 [23AP]

Articles and editorials

Burned Again, E1880 [26SE]

Intellectual Roots of Nativism, S11406 [30OC]

Loophole in Immigration Law, H9652 [29OC]

Tribute to East Tennessee, E2195 [7NO]

Bills and resolutions

American Samoa: eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC (see H.R. 905), H709 [3MR]

Barbeau-Quinn, Rose-Marie: relief (see S. 247), S856 [30JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4217 [8MY]

Children and youth: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7, 346), H66 [7JA], H139, H150 [9JA]

———treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (see S. 670), S3844 [30AP]

Constitutional amendments: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 4, 26, 60), H154, H155 [9JA], H804 [6MR]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (see S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Hmong refugees: waiving of residency and English language requirements (see H.R. 371), H151 [9JA]

Housing: verification of citizenship or immigration status of housing assistance applicants (see H.R. 171), H144 [9JA]

Immigration: cancellation of removal and waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 2052), H4646 [25JN]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H150 [9JA]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language and other general knowledge requirements (see H.R. 1223), H1288 [21MR]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (see H.R. 793), H587 [13FE]

———reduce period of exclusive authority for courts to administer oath of allegiance to naturalization applicants (see H.R. 1238), H1338 [8AP]

———reform naturalization process and clarify procedures for investigating criminal background of applicants relative to certain benefits (see H.R. 2837), H10170 [6NO]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (see S. 1382), S11863 [6NO]

———revise, codify and enact certain immigration laws (see H.R. 2716), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see S. 111; H.R. 2540), S161 [21JA], H7830 [24SE]

———treatment of descendants of the children of certain female U.S. citizens born abroad (see S. 677; H.R. 1599), S3901 [1MY], H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of petitions for employment visas for highly skilled workers (see H.R. 2285), H6026 [29JY]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (see H.R. 1239), H1338 [8AP]

INS: elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad (see H.R. 1109), H1111 [18MR]

———standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H284 [4FE]

Kickapoo Tribe: restore Federal Indian services, clarify citizenship, and provide trust lands to members residing in Maverick County, TX (see H.R. 2314), H6406 [30JY]

Laos: waiving of residency requirements for Hmong refugees (see S. 719), S4217 [8MY]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H1438 [10AP]

Political campaigns: provide for a voluntary system of public financing for Federal elections (see S. 229), S804 [29JA]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 1445), H1891 [24AP]

———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for legal aliens applying for naturalization (see H.R. 1416), H1794 [23AP]

———food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 2154), H5177 [11JY]

Rezai, Saeed and Julie: relief (see S. 1290), S10787 [9OC]

Rojas, Diogenes P. and Janina A. Castillo: relief (see S. 1171), S9198 [11SE]

Taxation: strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Veterans: extend time period to complete naturalization process for certain Philippine nationals who served in World War II (see S. 118), S161 [21JA]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

———require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter registration (see H.R. 2076), H4834 [26JN]

———require proof of citizenship to register to vote and permit States to require photographic identification to vote in a Federal election (see H.R. 1139), H1257 [20MR]

Essays

Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci—Men and Their Discoveries: Crissia A. Reay, E1974 [8OC]

Comming From Afar: Veronica Curran, S11013 [23OC]

Like a Tree: Eric Eves, S11013 [23OC]

Long Journey To America: Crystal Kohistani, S11014 [23OC]

Towards the Preservation of the Government by the Citizen: Thomas W. Repetto, E2246 [8NO]

What I Can Do For My Country: Marta Kuersten, E2246 [8NO]

Why I Am Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Joseph Opromollo, S11014 [23OC]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Bodenstein, Karianne, E590 [8AP]

Brozek, Sarah, E406 [6MR]

Bucciarelli, Natalie, E538 [20MR]

Buckner, Amanda, E1346 [27JN]

Buse, Michael, E1986 [9OC]

Chacey, Michael, E1723 [10SE]

Cosgrove, James F., E512 [19MR]

DeFoe, Adam, E1006 [21MY]

Fortier, Michelle, E1735 [11SE]

Genzlinger, Micah, E502 [18MR]

Goff, Brittany, E1750 [15SE]

Goodman, Jennifer, E1640 [3SE]

Hauck, Brian, E500 [18MR]

James, Adam, E1124 [5JN]

Linton, Tara, E1896 [2OC]

Monroy, Tiffany, E1776 [17SE]

Morgan, Micah, E1741 [11SE]

O'Brien, William (Jamie), E451 [12MR]

Pickett, David C., E459 [13MR]

Richardson, Adam, E442 [12MR]

Richter, Susan, E436 [11MR]

Sharma, Sanjay, E1154 [10JN]

Thomas, Sarah, E630 [10AP]

Trent, Joshua, E406 [6MR]

Van Eperen, Jessica, E1797 [18SE]

Watson, Erin, E418 [10MR]

Letters

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency: Jim Dorcy, H9646 [29OC]

———Laura Foote Reiff, H9653 [29OC]

Voter Eligibility Verification Act: Bill Jones, California Sec. of State, H1855 [24AP]

Lists

Cosponsors of H.R. 1428, Voter Eligibility Verification Act, H1855 [24AP]

Memorandums

Suspension of Deportation of Aliens Under Rules in Place at the Time of Application for Residency: Julie Turner, H9652 [29OC]

Petitions and memorials

Massachusetts: Federal benefits for legal immigrants, E761 [28AP]

Remarks in House

American Samoa: eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC, H4209 [23JN]

———eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC (H.R. 905), E356 [3MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (S. Con. Res. 26), H2937, H2938 [20MY]

Children and youth: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.R. 7), H7354-H7358 [16SE], H8119 [29SE], H8692 [8OC], H8984 [22OC]

———treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), H5865 [28JY]

Dept. of State: passport and visa fees, H3313 [4JN]

———waive nonimmigrant visa fees for children arriving for pre-arranged medical care, H8241 [30SE]

Haiti: repatriation of citizens, E2390 [13NO]

Hmong refugees: waiving of residency and English language requirements (H.R. 371), E3 [7JA]

Housing: verification of citizenship or immigration status of housing assistance applicants (H.R. 171), E38 [7JA]

Illinois: tribute to Northern Illinois essay writing contest award recipients, E2246 [8NO]

Immigration: moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (H.R. 347), E3 [7JA]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H8934-H8936, H8938 [22OC], H9628, H9642-H9655, H9671, H9727 [29OC], H10678-H10681, H10759, H10763 [12NO], H10775, H10910, H10911, H10914 [13NO], E2142, E2148, E2149 [30OC]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (H.R. 793), E271 [13FE]

———reform policies, H787-H789 [6MR], E348 [27FE]

———revise, codify and enact certain immigration laws (H.R. 2716), E2068 [23OC]

INS: elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad (H.R. 1109), H5864 [28JY], E496 [18MR]

———granting of citizenship relative to criminal history, H2097 [1MY]

———transfer funding to Dept. of Justice Inspector General's office relative to investigation of Citizenship USA Program, H7795, H7796 [24SE], E1879 [26SE]

Laos: study treatment of repatriated Hmong and Laotian refugees, H3346 [4JN]

Public welfare programs: exceptions to SSI naturalization requirements for blind legal aliens, H2053 [30AP]

Reay, Crissia A.: National Youth Essay Contest award recipient, E1974 [8OC]

Tennessee: tribute to eastern region, E2195 [7NO]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (H.R. 1428), H1854, H1855 [24AP]

———require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter registration (H.R. 2076), E1342 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary, S6102 [23JN]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: ``Celebrate America'' essay contest winners, S11013 [23OC]

Barbeau-Quinn, Rose-Marie: relief (S. 247), S883 [30JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (S. Con. Res. 26), S4253 [8MY]

Children and youth: treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), S3846 [30AP], S4505 [14MY]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Immigration: grant permanent residence to Central American and Eastern European nationals, S12511 [12NO]

———increase in legal immigration, S3546 [23AP]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S11033 [23OC]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (S. 1382), S11864 [6NO]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (S. 111), S492 [21JA]

———treatment of descendants of the children of certain female U.S. citizens born abroad (S. 677), S3902 [1MY]

Laos: waiving of residency requirements for Hmong refugees (S. 719), S4226 [8MY]

National Constitution Center: results of poll on the public's knowledge of the Constitution, S9485 [17SE]

Political campaigns: provide for a voluntary system of public financing for Federal elections (S. 229), S806-S808 [29JA]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited SSI eligibility for severely disabled aliens, S6302 [25JN]

Rezai, Saeed and Julie: relief (S. 1290), S10797 [9OC]

Rojas, Diogenes P. and Janina A. Castillo: relief (S. 1171), S9218 [11SE]

Taxation: importance of Federal income taxes paid by legal immigrants, S3196 [15AP]

Veterans: extend time period to complete naturalization process for certain Philippine nationals who served in World War II (S. 118), S497 [21JA]

Reports

Dept. of Justice, INS, Naturalization Quality Procedures Implementation Review: KPMG Peat Marwick (business), E1879 [26SE]

Reports filed

Treatment of Citizenship for Foreign Born Children of U.S. Citizens: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 670), S4214 [8MY]

Summaries

Public Confidence in Campaigns Act (S. 229), S814 [29JA]

Voter Eligibility Verification Act (H.R. 1428), H1855 [24AP]

Surveys

Citizen Knowledge of U.S. Constitution: National Constitution Center, S9485 [17SE]

Texts of

H.R. 905, eligibility of U.S. nationals from American Samoa for the ROTC, E356 [3MR]

H.R. 1109, elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad, H5864 [28JY]

H.R. 1428, Voter Eligibility Verification Act, H1855 [24AP]

S. 111, treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens, S492 [21JA]

S. 118, extend time period to complete naturalization process for certain Philippine nationals who served in World War II, S497 [21JA]

S. 229, Public Confidence in Campaigns Act, S808-S814 [29JA]

S. 670, treatment of citizenship for foreign born children of U.S. citizens, S4505 [14MY]

S. 670, treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens, H5865 [28JY]

S. 677, Equity in Transmission of Citizenship Act, S3903 [1MY]

S. 719, Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act, S4227 [8MY]

S. 1171, relief of Diogenes P. Rojas and Janina A. Castillo-Rojas, S9218 [11SE]

S. 1382, Naturalization Reform Act, S11865-S11867 [6NO]

S. Con. Res. 26, use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa, S4248, S4253 [8MY], H2937 [20MY]

CITIZENSHIP REFORM ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 7), H8984 [22OC]

CITRONI, KELLY

Remarks in Senate

YWCA: `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipient, S5378 [5JN]

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1325 [25JN]

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

Addresses

When Italian Americans Were Enemy Aliens: Dominic R. Massaro, E1350 [27JN]

Articles and editorials

Workfare Rules Cause Enrollment To Fall, CUNY Says, S6331 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Varszegi, Gabor: City University of New York Graduate School's President's Medal recipient, E2209 [7NO]

CIVIL AVIATION REVIEW COMMISSION

Appointments

Members, S2376 [17MR]

CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights; Human Rights

Addresses

Christianity in America Today: Senator Abraham, S11487 [30OC]

Freedom and Democracy in Taiwan: Lee Teng-hui, President of the Republic of China, E852 [6MY], E883 [8MY]

Polish Independence Anniversary: Representative Gilman, E1094 [3JN]

Prohibit Imports Produced by Child Labor: Paul R. Charron, Liz Claiborne Corp., S4399 [13MY]

U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong: Speaker Gingrich, E677-E679 [16AP]

Amendments

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S6198 [24JN]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H7911, H7912 [25SE], H8055 [26SE], H8161 [29SE], H8538, H8549, H8551, H8556, H8560, H8563 [7OC], H8663, H8664 [8OC]

Articles and editorials

Before Turkey Joins Europe, E2252 [8NO]

Best Way To Influence China, Through Open Relations, Trade, E1439 [16JY]

Bosnia Tolerates War Criminals, S5117 [23MY]

Bosnia's War Criminals Enjoy Peacetime Power, S5118 [23MY]

China and the Trade Warriors, E1212 [12JN], E1285 [20JN]

China's Persecution of Underground Christian Churches Continues To Intensify as Authorities Seek Their Eradication Finds Human Rights Mission, H4242 [24JN]

Cold-Blooded Killing?, E615 [9AP]

Dealing With China, H4280 [24JN]

Encryption Bill—Federal Exercise in Self-Deception, E1320 [25JN]

Florida Couple To Plead Guilty to Taping GOP Leaders' Cell Phone Call, H1986 [29AP]

Free Speech Under Fire—Turkey Leads the World in Jailing Journalists, H5459 [17JY]

Key Dissidents Arrested in Cuba, H5906 [28JY]

Letters From a Chinese Jail—The Blunt Demands of Wei Jingsheng, S4381 [13MY]

Man Who Won't Give Up, E1693 [9SE]

Our Creative Diversity—Report of the World Commission on Culture and Development, E963 [19MY]

Poll Numbers on China—61-29 Against, H1758 [23AP]

Representative Wolf's Trip to Tibet, E1693 [9SE]

Sanctions Would Undermine the Market Reforms That Have Initiated Positive Change, E1061 [23MY]

Skyscraper and the Bookstore, S5263 [3JN]

Solomon—Is COSCO a Strategic Threat? Long Beach Deal Triggers Concern, E984 [20MY]

Tennessee Becomes Last State To Ratify 15th Amendment, E1970 [8OC]

Turkey, Jailer of Journalists, H5459 [17JY]

Turkey's Press—Turkey's Kurds, H5460 [17JY]

U.S. Inaugurating a Vast Database of All New Hires, S10056 [26SE]

U.S. Restrictions on Exports Aid German Software Maker, E2289 [9NO]

Why I Changed My Mind on MFN, H4270 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see S. 42, 190; H.R. 641), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA], H392 [6FE]

———prohibit gender-based occurrences (see S. 44, 192), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Albania: civil war (see H. Res. 104), H1261 [20MR]

———promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

Armed Forces: provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 1915), H3864 [17JN]

Belarus: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 18; H. Con. Res. 54), S2647 [20MR], H1288 [21MR]

Business and industry: treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H5486 [17JY]

———most-favored-nation status (see S. 737; S.J. Res. 31; H.J. Res. 79), S4393 [13MY], S5253 [3JN], H3274 [3JN]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H802 [6MR]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S5109 [23MY]

———political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

———prohibit entry of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 320), H149 [9JA]

Civil rights: establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 232; H.R. 1302), S804 [29JA], H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963, 2078), H802 [6MR], H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

———protect first amendment rights (see H.R. 558), H284 [4FE]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H4338 [24JN]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see S. 626; H.R. 23), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 980), H803 [6MR]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H1541 [15AP]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377, 909), S1734 [27FE], S5694 [16JN]

———limit Federal and State regulation of the Internet and interactive computer services (see H.R. 2372), H6705 [31JY]

———promote privacy of interactive computer service users through self-regulation by service providers (see H.R. 2368), H6705 [31JY]

———require Internet access companies to provide screening software to parents to protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 1180), H1259 [20MR]

———restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H586 [13FE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376; H.R. 695), S1734 [27FE], H521 [12FE]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 35), H725 [4MR]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see S. 554; H.R. 1301), S3011 [10AP], H1439 [10AP]

Correctional institutions: test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections personnel (see H.R. 2070), H4646 [25JN]

Courts: improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (see H.R. 1965), H4085 [19JN]

———protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 428), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S9785 [23SE]

Crime: enhance rights and protections of victims (see S. 1081), S8262 [29JY]

———ensure that States do not require registration of individuals convicted of an offense that involves consensual sexual activity between adults (see H.R. 2256), H5777 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1017 [13MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Education: release of student records to State and county prosecutors (see H.R. 503), H282 [4FE]

Employment: implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see S. 1045; H.R. 2215, 2275), S7862 [22JY], H5569 [22JY], H5826 [25JY]

Federal employees: protect the right of free speech relative to views on homosexuality (see S. 47, 189), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Financial institutions: require enhanced security measures relative to surveillance pictures which can be used as evidence in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 2507), H7600 [18SE]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27; H. Con. Res. 28), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H701 [27FE]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H1258 [20MR]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 2721), H9501 [23OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (see H.J. Res. 80, 82), H3660 [10JN], H3797 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10, 54), H154 [9JA], H588 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (see H. Res. 163), H3658 [10JN]

———protect (see S. 982), S6727 [27JN]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see S. 422; H.R. 341, 1815, 2198), S2129 [11MR], H150 [9JA], H3567 [5JN], H5486 [17JY]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

———provide information and protect patients' rights relative to medical care (see S. 1368; H.R. 1191), S11678 [4NO], H1260 [20MR]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Housing: constitutional amendment relative to the right to a home (see H.J. Res. 73), H1891 [24AP]

Immigration: clarify that forced slave labor by withholding immigration documents or by threatening to involve immigration officials is a criminal violation (see H.R. 2312), H6406 [30JY]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22, 157), H156 [9JA], H3203 [22MY]

Insurance: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2216), H5569 [22JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 89; H.R. 306, 328), S161 [21JA], H149 [9JA]

———require insurers to disclose an applicant's medical test results to the applicant and to otherwise restrict the disclosure of such results (see H.R. 2590), H8299 [1OC]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5020 [9JY]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see S. 365; H.R. 1227), S1659 [26FE], H1338 [8AP]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 118), H142 [9JA]

Law enforcement officers: establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H150 [9JA]

———provide standards and protection for the conduct of internal police investigations (see S. 348), S1553 [25FE]

Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices: temporary and intermittent service by the Director (see S. Res. 48), S945 [4FE]

Pakistan: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H3203 [22MY]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330, 1367), H1541 [15AP], H1704 [17AP]

———protection from personal intrusion (see H.R. 2448), H7199 [10SE]

———protection of Social Security numbers (see H.R. 2581), H8264 [30SE]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see S. 600; H.R. 1813), S3269 [16AP], H3567 [5JN]

———regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H1438 [10AP]

———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (see H.R. 2369), H6705 [31JY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

———preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), consideration (see H. Res. 243, 257), H7830 [24SE], H8299 [1OC]

———private property owner rights (see S. 709, 781, 953; H.R. 992), S4106 [7MY], S5001 [22MY], S6186 [24JN], H803 [6MR]

Religion: accommodations in the workplace (see S. 92), S161 [21JA]

———display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see S. Con. Res. 13; H. Con. Res. 31), S2552 [19MR], H709 [3MR]

———protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 208), H145 [9JA]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see S. Con. Res. 58; H. Con. Res. 176), S11449 [30OC], H9558 [24OC]

Social Security Information Safeguards Panel: establish (see H.R. 1331), H1541 [15AP]

Taxation: prohibit tax-related mailings from publicly disclosing an individual's Social Security number (see H.R. 2404), H6917 [4SE]

Tourist trade: protection of the constitutional right to travel (see H.R. 286), H148 [9JA]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9729 [29OC]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11864 [6NO]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (see H. Res. 231), H7527 [17SE]

Voting: secure rights for formerly incarcerated felons (see H.R. 568), H284 [4FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24; H.J. Res. 66), S2646 [20MR], H1261 [20MR]

———protection of reproductive rights (see S. 1208; H.R. 2525), S9785 [23SE], H7729 [23SE]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H156 [9JA]

Factsheets

Cuba—Urgent Action Appeal: Amnesty International, H5906 [28JY]

Happy 298th Birthday to Khalsa Panth: Council of Khalistan, E663 [15AP]

Letters

Allocation of foreign aid to India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, H6808 [4SE]

Director of the tragedy of Tibet—1992: Wei Jingsheng, E911 [14MY]

Human fetal tissue transplantation research practices relative to Parkinson's Disease research: Joan I. Samuelson, Parkinson's Action Network, S8774, S8777 [4SE]

Human rights violations in India: Ram Narayan Kumar, E386 [5MR]

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: Representatives Ewing and Hyde and Senator Durbin, H7716 [23SE]

———Richardo V. Luna, Embassy of Peru, H7716 [23SE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia capture of indicted war criminals: President Clinton, S7314 [11JY]

———Senator Feinstein, S7313 [11JY]

———several Senators, S7313 [11JY]

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China, E1619-E1621 [1AU]

———Billy Graham, H4123 [20JN]

———Business Coalition for U.S.-China Trade, H4281-H4284 [24JN]

———Christopher W. Hansen, Boeing Co., H4288 [24JN]

———Lodi G. Gyari, International Campaign for Tibet (organization), H4241 [24JN]

———Xing Zheng, Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars, H4241 [24JN]

Prisoner rights in Peru: several Senators, S5687 [16JN]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

———several law enforcement associations, H6911 [4SE]

War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act: several international human rights organizations, S5119 [23MY]

Lists

Alleged Bosnian war criminals in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, S5119 [23MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5116 [23MY]

Passengers killed aboard Cuban tugboat in Havana Harbor, July 13, 1994, H5908 [28JY]

Memorandums

Political Reform in Haiti: Vince Morelli, David Adams, and Denis McDonough, Committee on International Relations (House), E593-E595 [8AP]

Messages

General System of Preferences Relative to Cambodia: President Clinton, S5176 [2JN], H3219 [3JN]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, S5174 [2JN], H3208 [30MY]

Prohibit New Investment in Burma: President Clinton, S4746 [20MY], H3065 [20MY]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10138 [6NO]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8556, H8566 [7OC]

Papers

Non-Renewal of MFN for China—A Proportionate Response to Beijing's Emerging Trade-Subsidized Strategic Threat: Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy, E1171-E1173 [10JN]

Petitions and memorials

Alaska: American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, E2029 [21OC]

Colorado: American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, E2030 [21OC]

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1970 [8OC]

Poems

``Family Matters,'' Representative Poshard, H3750 [12JN]

``Keep the Glory for Old Glory,'' Harry E. Dearen, E475 [13MR]

Press releases

Dr. Aulakh Condemns Indian Government Bombings of Market and Train in Delhi Area: Council of Khalistan, E1994 [9OC]

Two Cuban Lawyers Named Winners of Presitigious ABA Litigation Section International Human Rights Award: ABA, H5907 [28JY]

Proclamations

Tribute to Gregory D. Watson Relative to Post-Ratification of Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Right of Citizens To Vote Regardless of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Tennessee House of Representatives, E1970 [8OC]

Proposals

Facilitation of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4685 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (H.R. 641), E185 [6FE]

———performance at military medical facilities, H4056-H4063 [19JN]

———pro choice versus right to life, E2062 [23OC]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (H.R. 411), E82 [9JA]

Albania: allocation of foreign aid, E382 [5MR]

———civil war, H1094 [18MR]

———support civil war peace initiatives, H3426, H3427 [4JN], H3632 [10JN]

Army: response to sexual harassment and assault allegations, H252 [4FE], H290 [5FE], E167 [5FE]

Bolivia: independence anniversary, E1565 [31JY]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations in Tibet, H6957-H6959 [5SE]

———most-favored-nation status, H1414 [10AP], H1758 [23AP], H1798 [24AP], H2163 [5MY], H2596, H2599, H2612 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H2877-H2881 [19MY], H2934 [20MY], H3249, H3256-H3263 [3JN], H3280, H3349 [4JN], H3550 [5JN], H3585 [10JN], H3668 [11JN], E1061 [23MY], E1171 [10JN], E1212 [12JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H3217 [3JN], H3870, H3898 [18JN], H4070 [19JN], H4122 [20JN], H4137, H4140, H4166, H4167, H4217 [23JN], H4227, H4229, H4234-H4290, H4312 [24JN], H4614 [25JN], E1245 [18JN], E1264 [19JN], E1285 [20JN], E1295 [23JN], E1316 [24JN], E1317 [25JN], E1350, E1351, E1355 [27JN], E1367, E1371 [8JY], E1391 [10JY], E1439 [16JY], E1619 [1AU]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 941), E385 [5MR]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10130-H10138 [6NO], E409 [6MR]

———policy towards Hong Kong relative to transition to Chinese sovereignty, E631 [10AP]

———political reform (H.R. 2095), E1334 [26JN]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, H2611, H2612 [14MY], E901, E905 [13MY], E911, E916, E921, E926 [14MY], E959 [19MY]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, H3216 [3JN], H3281 [4JN], E1107, E1120 [4JN]

———treatment of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, H4821, H4822 [26JN]

———U.S. policy, E983 [20MY], E1063 [23MY], E2304 [10NO]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1302), H1394 [10AP], H4090 [20JN], E628 [10AP], E642 [14AP]

———prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 23), E71 [7JA]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, E2276 [9NO]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), E1320 [25JN]

———restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material, E513 [19MR]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, E2289 [9NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (H.R. 695), H6909-H6914 [4SE], E245 [12FE], E2108 [28OC], E2243 [8NO], E2370 [13NO]

Costa Rica: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Cuba: anniversary of ``13th of March'' massacre, E1436 [16JY]

———human rights violations, H5904-H5909 [28JY]

———independence anniversary, H3081 [21MY], E938 [15MY]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars, H3594 [10JN]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars after cerain democratic reforms are implemented, H3595-H3598 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information, H5968, H5969 [29JY]

Dept. of Justice: investigation of interception of cellular phone conversations between Members of Congress, H1396 [10AP], H1984 [29AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

El Salvador: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2275), E2106 [28OC]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (H. Con. Res. 28), E346 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags, H3729, H3733 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (H.J. Res. 80), H3638 [10JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, H10586 [12NO]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 10), E44 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3580 [10JN], H3722, H3723, H3730-H3756 [12JN], E276, E290 [13FE], E801 [30AP], E1218 [16JN], E1228 [17JN], E2378 [13NO]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (H. Res. 163), H3726, H3730 [12JN]

———desecration, E475 [13MR]

Freedom of speech: dedication of memorial to filmmakers blacklisted for refusing to testify before the Committee on Un-American Activities (House), E1767 [16SE]

Georgia, Republic of: independence anniversary, E610 [9AP]

Government: role of Federal Government in police activities and private property rights, H795-H801 [6MR]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1083-H1090 [18MR], E515, E516 [19MR], E545 [21MR], E631 [10AP]

Guatemala: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Haiti: political reform, E593 [8AP]

———restoration of democratic government, H3584 [10JN], H3809 [17JN]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (H.R. 746), H5176 [11JY]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (H.R. 74), E37 [7JA]

Honduras: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Hutchings, Donald: abduction and detainment in India, H3427 [4JN], H3495, H3496 [5JN]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6751-H6755 [3SE], H6808-H6822 [4SE]

———anniversary of desecration of Golden Temple, E1113 [4JN]

———anniversary of Khalsa Panth, E663 [15AP]

———civil liberties violations in Kashmir, H1853 [24AP]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, H1408 [10AP], E614, E615 [9AP], E656 [15AP], E1113 [4JN], E1130 [5JN], E1964, E1965, E1975 [8OC], E1994, E1996 [9OC]

———human rights violations, H6751-H6755 [3SE], E385 [5MR], E2309 [10NO]

———independence anniversary, E1389 [10JY]

———independence anniversary (H. Res. 157), H6679, H6686 [31JY], E1589, E1591 [1AU]

INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, H2595, H2596, H2597, H2598 [14MY], E925, E927, E928, E931, E932 [14MY], E936 [15MY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 306), H1961, H1964 [29AP], E12 [7JA]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (H.R. 1227), E588 [8AP]

———requirements relative to printing of Social Security numbers on certain mailings, H7475, H7476 [17SE]

Jamaica: independence anniversary, E1601 [1AU]

Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, E522 [19MR]

Kurdistan: recognize Kurds right to self-determination to stop exploitation by external forces, H2152, H2153 [1MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (H.R. 59), E52 [7JA]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (H.R. 118), E10 [7JA]

Lee, Martin: National Endowment for Democracy Democracy Award recipient, E631 [10AP]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, H568, H569 [13FE], E277 [13FE], E306 [25FE], E581 [8AP]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, E22 [7JA]

Nicaragua: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Pakistan: independence anniversary, E1613 [1AU]

———independence anniversary (H. Res. 157), H6679 [31JY]

Peru: prisoner rights, H3348 [4JN], H3685 [11JN], H6381 [30JY], H7715 [23SE], H7835 [25SE]

Poland: independence anniversary, E827 [5MY]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

———protection from personal intrusion (H.R. 2448), E1709 [10SE]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (H.R. 1813), H3583 [10JN], H3870 [18JN], E1126 [5JN], E1526 [25JY], E1550 [29JY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8537-H8566 [7OC], H8635, H8637, H8663-H8666 [8OC], E340 [27FE], E1950 [7OC], E2009, E2010 [9OC], E2029 [21OC]

Religion: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), H704 [3MR], H712, H715-H721 [4MR], H741, H743 [5MR], H790 [6MR], E387, E389, E391 [5MR], E412 [6MR], E520 [19MR]

Russia: protection of religious rights (H. Con. Res. 176), E2082 [24OC]

Social Security Information Safeguards Panel: establish (H.R. 1331), E665 [15AP]

Taxation: prohibit tax-related mailings from publicly disclosing an individual's Social Security number (H.R. 2404), H6956 [5SE]

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1969 [8OC]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E655 [15AP]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, E1341 [27JN], E1772, E1774, E1775, E1779 [17SE]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (H. Res. 231), H10876-H10878 [13NO]

Wolf, Representative: visit to People's Republic of China to observe human rights violations in Tibet, E1693 [9SE]

Xu Yongze: treatment by Chinese officials relative to activities as a Christian pastor, H8812 [9OC]

Zana, Leyla: arrest and treatment in Turkey, E2305 [10NO]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (S. 42), S404 [21JA]

———performance at military medical facilities, S7153-S7160 [10JY]

———pro choice versus right to life, S584 [22JA]

———prohibit gender-based occurrences (S. 44), S406 [21JA]

———violence at abortion and family planning clinics, S584 [22JA]

Armed Forces: policy regarding military service by homosexuals, S1653 [26FE], S8144-S8146 [25JY]

Armenia: independence anniversary, S9694 [18SE], S9803 [23SE]

Belarus: independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 18), S2718 [20MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: efforts relative to prosecution of indicted war criminals, S7442 [15JY]

———investigation of war crimes, S720 [28JA]

Business and industry: treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S4501 [14MY], S4581 [15MY], S5491 [11JN], S5652 [16JN], S5954-S5956 [19JN], S6072-S6075 [23JN], S6876 [7JY], S7559-S7562, S7620 [16JY], S7624-S7632 [17JY], S7750 [21JY], S7812, S7877 [22JY], S8140 [25JY], S8171 [28JY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), S6185 [24JN], S6299, S6301 [25JN]

———most-favored-nation status (S. 737), S4394 [13MY]

———most-favored-nation status (S.J. Res. 31), S5260-S5264 [3JN], S5293-S5296 [5JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations, S5759 [17JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S5125-S5128 [23MY]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4376-S4383 [13MY], S4501 [14MY]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, S5279 [4JN], S5375 [5JN]

———U.S. policy, S3564-S3566 [23AP], S5552 [12JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 232), S816 [29JA]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (S. 626), S3436 [22AP]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4684 [19MY]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 377), S1755 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), S5699 [16JN], S6724-S6726 [27JN], S12195 [8NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, S10879-S10881 [21OC], S12480 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (S. 376), S1749 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (S. 554), S3028-S3030 [10AP], S9631 [18SE]

Courts: treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (S. 1204), S9789, S9790 [23SE]

Crime: enhance rights and protections of victims (S. 1081), S8269, S8275 [29JY]

Discrimination: tolerance of racial, ethnic, and religious groups, S5953 [19JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (S. 1045), S7863 [22JY]

Federal employees: protect the right of free speech relative to views on homosexuality (S. 47), S413 [21JA]

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor, S4399 [13MY]

Freedom of religion: individual rights, S11487 [30OC]

Georgia, Republic of: independence anniversary, S2948 [9AP]

Guyana: independence anniversary, S7023 [8JY], S9027 [9SE]

Health: human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S8717-S8720 [3SE], S8772-S8778, S8780, S8781 [4SE]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (S. 422), S2140-S2142 [11MR]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (S. 1466), S12132 [8NO]

———provide information and protect patients' rights relative to medical care (S. 1368), S11689-S11691 [4NO]

Hungary: independence anniversary, S10816 [9OC]

Immigration: admission of refugees from the former Soviet Union relative to religious persecution, S10180 [29SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums, S8619 [31JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 89), S470 [21JA], S4915 [21MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (S. 804), S5112-S5119 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance to countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution, S7311 [11JY]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (S. 365), S2724 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: provide standards and protection for the conduct of internal police investigations (S. 348), S1553, S1555, S1556 [25FE]

Lebanon: independence anniversary, S11895 [6NO]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, S1931 [4MR], S2232-S2234 [13MR]

Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices: temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), S979 [4FE]

Pakistan: independence anniversary, S8379 [30JY]

Peru: prisoner rights, S5667, S5687 [16JN]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (S. 600), S3292-S3294 [16AP]

Real property: private property owner rights (S. 709), S4106 [7MY]

———private property owner rights (S. 781), S5004-S5006 [22MY]

———private property owner rights (S. 953), S6187-S6190 [24JN]

Religion: accommodations in the workplace (S. 92), S472 [21JA]

———display of the Ten Commandments in public places (S. Con. Res. 13), S2570 [19MR]

Russia: protection of religious rights (S. Con. Res. 58), S12205 [8NO]

Slovak Republic: political reform, S10178 [29SE]

South Carolina: statement demeaning Buddhists and Muslims made by member of State Board of Education, S5953 [19JN]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (S. Con. Res. 65), S11882 [6NO]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, S9352 [15SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 24), S2706 [20MR]

———protection of reproductive rights (S. 1208), S9791 [23SE]

YWCA: tribute to `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipients, S5378 [5JN]

Reports

New Study Finds Americans Intolerant of Sweatshops in Garment Industry: Marymount University Center for Ethical Concerns, S3032 [10AP]

Study Tour to China: Representative Hamilton, E1245, E1247 [18JN]

Reports filed

Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-37), H1257 [20MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res 54, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 163) (H. Rept. 105-126), H3658 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 901, American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 257) (H. Rept. 105-288), H8299 [1OC]

Consideration of H.R. 901, Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 105-268), H7830 [24SE]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 54) (H. Rept. 105-121), H3566 [5JN]

Court Procedures for Federal Civil Forfeitures: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 105-358), H9799 [30OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Inform Workers of Their Rights Relative to the Payment of Dues or Fees to Labor Organizations: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1625) (H. Rept. 105-397), H10418 [8NO]

Monitoring of Items Produced, Grown, or Manufactured With Forced Labor in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2195) (H. Rept. 105-366), H9864 [31OC]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 105-140), H4131 [20JN]

Participation of People's Republic of China Officials in International Activities Relative to Release of Religious Prisoners: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 967) (H. Rept. 105-309), H8437 [6OC]

Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 105-245), H6962 [5SE]

Protection of Russian Religious Rights: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 58), S11667 [4NO]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7364 [16SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7281 [15SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Why I Support Normal Trade Relations for China, E1369 [8JY]

Statements

Civil Liberties Violations Against Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo: Alush A. Gashi, E522-E524 [19MR]

If My Son Were Alive: Ding Zilin, E1120 [4JN]

Inspiration of American Revolution to Greek Independence: Petros Mavromichalis, E545 [21MR]

Jamaican Independence Anniversary: P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica, E1601 [1AU]

———Richard L. Bernal, E1601 [1AU]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: John Carr, U.S. Catholic Conference, H4241 [24JN]

People's Republic of China Persecution of Christians: Daniel B. Su, E1295 [23JN]

Right to Life: Sonni Biundo, E2062 [23OC]

Same Sex Marriage: Kristen Garner, E1237 [17JN]

———Shelley Ouellette, E1237 [17JN]

———Shyla Blair, E1237 [17JN]

Summaries

China Sanctions and Human Rights Advancement Act (S. 810), S5128 [23MY]

Encrypted Communications Privacy Act (S. 376), S1753-S1755 [27FE]

Surveys

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Wall Street Journal, H4239 [24JN]

Tables

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5115 [23MY]

Testimonies

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Representative Solomon, E801 [30AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 31, display of the Ten Commandments in public places, H716 [4MR]

H. Res. 157, India and Pakistan independence anniversaries, H6679 [31JY]

H. Res. 163, consideration of H.J. Res. 54, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag, H3726 [12JN]

H. Res. 231, support democracy and religious and economic freedom in Vietnam, H10876 [13NO]

H.J. Res. 54, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H3730 [12JN]

H.J. Res. 79, most-favored nation status for the People's Republic of China, H4234 [24JN]

H.R. 695, Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act, E246 [12FE]

H.R. 901, American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, H8547 [7OC]

H.R. 967, participation of Chinese officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners, H10130, H10131 [6NO]

H.R. 967, participation of officials from People's Republic of China in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners, E410 [6MR]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

S. 92, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S472 [21JA]

S. 348, Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights Act, S1554 [25FE]

S. 376, Encrypted Communications Privacy Act, S1750-S1753 [27FE]

S. 377, Promotion of Commerce On-Line in the Digital Era Act, S1757-S1759 [27FE]

S. 554, Child Labor Free Consumer Information Act, S3030-S3032 [10AP]

S. 600, Personal Information Privacy Act, S3293 [16AP]

S. 626, Stop Sweatshops Act, S3437 [22AP]

S. 709, Private Property Rights Act, S4107 [7MY]

S. 804, War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act, S5114 [23MY]

S. 953, Private Property Owners' Bill of Rights, S6188 [24JN]

S. 1045, Genetic Justice Act, S7863 [22JY]

S. 1081, Crime Victims Assistance Act, S8270-S8275 [29JY]

S. 1204, Property Owners Access to Justice Act, S9789 [23SE]

S. 1208, Family Planning and Choice Protection Act, S9792-S9795 [23SE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. 1466, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Choice Act, S12133 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 13, display of the Ten Commandments in public places, S2570 [19MR]

S. Con. Res. 18, Belarus independence anniversary, S2718 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 58, protection of religious rights in Russia, S11465 [30OC], S12205 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 65, end Turkish restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus, S11881 [6NO]

S. Res. 48, temporary and intermittent service by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S970, S979 [4FE]

S. Res. 161, amend S. Res. 48, temporary and intermittent service by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S12617 [13NO]

S.J. Res. 24, constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights for women, S2706 [20MR]

CIVIL RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Discrimination; Human Rights; Racial Relations

Addresses

Ain't I a Woman: Sojourner Truth, S10818 [9OC]

Christianity in America Today: Senator Abraham, S11487 [30OC]

Fighting Worldwide Persecution of Christians: Irving Greenberg, E829 [5MY]

Tribute to Ward Connerly: David Rogers, E272 [13FE]

———Janice Camerena, E271 [13FE]

———Lou Ann Mullen, E273 [13FE]

———Stanley Dea, E272 [13FE]

———Valery Pech, E272 [13FE]

Amendments

Discrimination: establish a Federal cause of action on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 952), S6195 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

Affirmative Action in Play, S11797 [6NO]

Categoric Denials, E1407 [11JY]

Chief for Civil Rights, S11532 [31OC]

China's Persecution of Underground Christian Churches Continues To Intensify as Authorities Seek Their Eradication Finds Human Rights Mission, H4242 [24JN]

DSP Hurt in Brickbatting, E2146, E2147 [30OC], E2161 [31OC]

Face the Failure of Racial Preferences, E1221 [17JN]

Fine Choice for U.S. Rights Post—L.A. Attorney Should be Confirmed by the Senate Without Delay, S11532 [31OC]

Forgotten History—The Klan vs. Americans of Hellenic Heritage in an Era of Hate, James S. Scofield, S11892 [6NO]

Forty Acres and a Mule, E1548 [29JY]

How We Got Quotas—Color Code, S408-S413 [21JA]

Justice for Bill Lann Lee, S11532 [31OC]

Lee Nomination, S11532 [31OC], S11798 [6NO]

Made in the USA, E370-E372 [4MR]

Politics of the Partisan Kill—Hatch Plays the Executioner in Bill Lee Confirmation Process, S11797 [6NO]

Priest Beheaded in India for Works, E2147 [30OC]

R. Jess Brown—A Memorial Tribute To Keep His Memory Alive, E349 [27FE]

Racial Relations—Presidential Initiative To Encourage Dialogue Within the U.S., E1370 [8JY]

Robert C. Weaver, S7875 [22JY]

Robert C. Weaver, 90, First Black Cabinet Member, Dies, S7875 [22JY]

Save the First Amendment, S2393 [18MR]

War of the Cartoons, E488 [17MR]

Ward Connerly's Cause, E360 [3MR]

Well, I've Come From Alabama—With a Brand New Point of View—The State Has a Lot To Offer, E1519-E1521 [25JY]

Yes, Apologies Would Be in Order, E1419 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H. Res. 56), H669 [26FE]

———official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3797 [12JN]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Aviation: protect employment rights of workers who provide certain air safety information (see S. 100), S161 [21JA]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see S. 504; H.R. 1972), S2646 [20MR], H4085 [19JN]

Citizenship: treatment of descendants of the children of certain female U.S. citizens born abroad (see S. 677; H.R. 1599), S3901 [1MY], H2679 [14MY]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of criminal incidents relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability (see H.R. 3043), H10953 [13NO]

———make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (see S. 933; H.R. 1987), S5927 [18JN], H4086 [19JN]

Constitutional amendments: protect first amendment rights (see H.R. 558), H284 [4FE]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 2554), H7910 [25SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H949 [12MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6; H.J. Res. 71), S163 [21JA], H1542 [15AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see S. 1529; H.R. 3081), S12575 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1541 [15AP]

———protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 1332), H1541 [15AP]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1017 [13MR]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit assistance to organizations that promote prejudice or bias based on race, religion, or ethnicity (see H.R. 207), H145 [9JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see H. Con. Res. 191), H10420 [8NO]

———establish a Federal cause of action on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S6186 [24JN]

———establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs receiving Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 2522), H7729 [23SE]

———prohibit on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 365), H151 [9JA]

———prohibit on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950; H.R. 1909), S6097 [23JN], H3864 [17JN]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

———prohibit discrimination (see H.R. 963, 2078), H802 [6MR], H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 232; H.R. 1302), S804 [29JA], H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869; H.R. 1858), S5444 [10JN], H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit preferential treatment (see S. 46, 188), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H4338 [24JN]

———submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (see S. 63), S160 [21JA]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see S. 142; H.R. 589), S162 [21JA], H346 [5FE]

———local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (see H.R. 2297), H6405 [30JY]

Forest Service: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 61), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Health: prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H628 [25FE]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see S. 467; H.R. 1117), S2416 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H889 [11MR]

IRS: clarify that quotas and goals shall not be used as a basis for evaluating employees (see H.R. 2736), H9558 [24OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S.J. Res. 11), S676 [23JA]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283; H.R. 2560), S10787 [9OC], H7911 [25SE]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see S. 772; H.R. 1685, 2431), S4879 [21MY], H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial'' or ``multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 830), H628 [25FE]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Religion: accommodations in the workplace (see S. 1124; H.R. 2948), S8532 [31JY], H10419 [8NO]

Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2375), H6715 [1AU]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5132 [10JY]

Taxation: treatment of social clubs found to be practicing prohibited discrimination (see H.R. 2928), H10418 [8NO]

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H804 [6MR]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24; H.J. Res. 66), S2646 [20MR], H1261 [20MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to commemorate the anniversary of the First Women's Rights Convention (see S. Con. Res. 35), S6728 [27JN]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H156 [9JA]

Commentaries

Qualified Applicants Only: Joseph Sobran, E1209 [12JN]

Essays

Juneteenth Independence Day: National Christian Juneteenth Leadership Council, H3826 [17JN]

Introductions

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa: Dullah Omar, H444 [11FE]

Letters

Constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits: Laura W. Murphy, ACLU, S2392 [18MR]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, E1760 [16SE]

———several human rights organizations, E1758 [16SE]

Nomination of Bill L. Lee to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Robert Cramer, S11532 [31OC]

———Susan Au Allen, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, S11621 [4NO]

———Ward Connerly, American Civil Rights Coalition, S11621 [4NO]

———several Representatives, S11621 [4NO]

———several Senators, S11894 [6NO]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: Senators Hutchinson and Feingold, S5955 [19JN]

———several Christian and family organizations and leaders, H4240 [24JN], E1296 [23JN]

Tribute to Betty Shabazz: Representative Conyers, E1430 [15JY]

Workplace Religious Freedom Act: Coalition for Religious Freedom in the Workplace, S8591 [31JY]

Lists

Coalition for Religious Freedom in the Workplace, S8591 [31JY]

Memorandums

Nomination of Bill L. Lee To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S11621 [4NO]

Press releases

Indian Police Open Fire on Christian Festival Just Weeks After Mother Teresa's Funeral: Council of Khalistan, E2147 [30OC]

Remarks in House

ACLU: efforts against single-sex public schools, H9784 [30OC]

Affirmative action: policies, H1164 [19MR], H1344 [9AP], E1221 [17JN], E1269 [19JN], E1726 [10SE]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 56), H3822-H3827, H3846-H3853 [17JN], E1253 [18JN]

———official apology for those who suffered as slaves (H. Con. Res. 96), H3722 [12JN], H3846-H3853 [17JN], H3890, H3891 [18JN], H5478 [17JY], E1419 [14JY]

Alabama: tribute, E1519 [25JY]

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, H519-H521 [12FE], E280 [13FE], E307 [25FE], E319 [26FE], E346 [27FE], E370 [4MR]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 864), H1386-H1388 [9AP], E344 [27FE]

Army: response to sexual harassment and assault allegations, H252 [4FE], H290 [5FE], E167 [5FE]

Black History Month: observance, H422-H445 [11FE], E297 [25FE], E449 [12MR]

Boy Scouts: court case relative to admission of girls, H3479 [5JN]

California: speeches given relative to Ward Connerly and the California Civil Rights Initiative, E271 [13FE]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (H.R. 1972), E1267 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: religious persecution of Christian minorities, H4258 [24JN], E1285 [20JN]

———U.S. policy, H5669 [24JY]

China, Republic of: political reform, E898 [13MY]

Clinton, President: allegations of sexual misconduct as Governor of Arkansas, H7205 [11SE]

———proclamation and welcome for Gay and Lesbian Pride Celebration in New York, NY, H4842 [8JY]

Colleges and universities: medical school admission practices, E1209 [12JN]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (H.R. 40), E1548 [29JY]

Constitution: original intent, H6710-H6713 [1AU]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (H.R. 2554), E1863 [25SE]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 71), H1785 [23AP]

Cuba: human rights violations, H5781 [25JY]

———U.S. policy, H10108 [6NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allegations of discriminatory practices, H1857 [24AP], H3909 [18JN]

———civil rights division funding, H5689 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

Dept. of Education: prohibit sanctions of public educational institutions relative to enforcement of preference or affirmative action admissions plans, H7378, H7379, H7382, H7383 [17SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

Dhillon, Balbir S.: arrest and treatment in India, E78 [9JA]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (H. Con. Res. 191), E2292 [9NO]

———prohibit on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (H.R. 1909), H3809 [17JN], E1223 [17JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of emancipation of slaves, E668 [15AP], E864 [7MY]

EEOC: funding, H8239 [30SE]

Egypt: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith report on anti-semitic media views, E488 [17MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1302), H1394 [10AP], H4090 [20JN], E628 [10AP], E642 [14AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (H.R. 1858), E1176 [10JN]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Fair Housing Act: local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (H.R. 2297), E1567 [31JY]

Gary, IN: anniversary of National Black Political Convention, E1873 [26SE]

Government: prohibit preferential treatment relative to Federal employment, contracting, and programs, H1043 [18MR]

Health: prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (H.R. 1506), H2011 [30AP]

India: police actions at Ludhiana religious festival, E2146, E2147 [30OC]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1117), H1961 [29AP], E509 [18MR]

International Day of Prayer: observance, H7736 [24SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate, E289 [13FE]

———observance, H3933 [19JN], E1217 [16JN]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, H9734 [30OC]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Central High School, H7837, H7838 [25SE], H8268 [1OC]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, E22 [7JA]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: observance, E2280 [9NO]

Mauro, Albert P.: Southtown Council American Citizen Award recipient, E2038 [21OC]

Minorities: Westchester-Putnam Affirmative Action Program tribute to Joseph T. Jackson Training Center, E2219 [7NO]

Ms. Foundation for Women: anniversary, E1141 [5JN]

NAACP: tribute to Lima-Allen County, OH, chapter, H2390 [8MY], E920 [14MY]

———tribute to National Board of Directors, E898 [13MY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 1685), H3434 [4JN], H5129 [10JY], E996 [21MY]

———establish (H.R. 2431), H9628 [29OC], E1755, E1757, E1760 [16SE]

Oklahoma Historical Society: Civil Rights Trailblazers Award recipients, E234 [12FE]

Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial'' or ``multiethnic'' on classification lists (H.R. 830), E1407 [11JY]

Racial relations: Presidential initiative to encourage dialogue within the U.S., H3810, H3840 [17JN], H8313 [2OC], E1269 [19JN], E1370 [8JY]

Religion: persecution of Christians, E829, E831 [5MY], E1524 [25JY]

Religious Freedom Week: observance, H7738 [24SE]

Russia: restrictions on religious organizations, H5189 [15JY]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (H. Res. 183), H6668, H6669, H6677, H6678 [31JY], E1646 [3SE], E1655 [4SE], E1675 [5SE]

Sports: tribute to Negro Baseball League, E1273 [19JN]

Taxation: treatment of social clubs found to be practicing prohibited discrimination (H.R. 2928), H10353 [8NO]

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: anniversary of Equal Opportunity Day, E748 [24AP]

———tribute to Equal Opportunity Award recipients, E748 [24AP]

Women: anniversary of Equal Rights Amendment, E426 [11MR]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H9045 [23OC]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (H. Con. Res. 103), H4140, H4212, H4217-H4219 [23JN], E1346 [27JN]

———Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, H1718 [23AP]

Zaire: U.S. policy, E873 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Affirmative action: policies, S6972 [8JY]

Aviation: protect employment rights of workers who provide certain air safety information (S. 100), S480 [21JA]

Billings, MT: tribute to efforts against antisemitism, S3077 [14AP]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (S. 504), S2677 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: religious persecution of Christian minorities, S5750 [17JN], S6301 [25JN], S7812 [22JY]

Citizenship: treatment of descendants of the children of certain female U.S. citizens born abroad (S. 677), S3902 [1MY]

Colleges and universities: make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (S. 933), S5930-S5932 [18JN], S6380 [25JN]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: status of Rwandan refugees, S6383 [25JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 6), S560 [21JA]

———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (S. 1529), S12576, S12577 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Outreach Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers funding relative to civil rights investigative unit, S7988-S7991 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regulatory authority over property insurance, S10741, S10743 [9OC]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 950), S6097-S6099, S6103 [23JN], S6105 [24JN], S6356 [25JN]

———tolerance of racial, ethnic, and religious groups, S5953 [19JN]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (S. 516), S2791 [7AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 232), S816 [29JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 869), S5457-S5460 [10JN], S5547 [11JN], S5630 [12JN], S11163 [23OC]

———prohibit preferential treatment (S. 46), S407 [21JA]

———submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (S. 63), S438 [21JA]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (S. 467), S2444-S2446 [18MR]

International Women's Day: observance, S2148 [11MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, S6011, S6013 [19JN]

———observance (S.J. Res. 11), S682 [23JA], S2724 [20MR], S3065, S3066 [10AP]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S10239 [30SE], S11443 [30OC], S11531 [31OC], S11617-S11621 [4NO], S11754-S11758 [5NO], S11796-S11798, S11894, S11895 [6NO], S12680 [13NO]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 1283), S10794 [9OC], S11302 [28OC]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S569 [21JA]

Mexico: investigation into pregnancy-based sex discrimination in the maquiladora industry, S8258 [29JY]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (S. Res. 78), S3688 [24AP], S3813, S3814, S3842 [30AP]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of massacre of civil rights marchers, S2375 [17MR]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (S. 772), S4882 [21MY]

Racial relations: Presidential initiative to encourage dialogue within the U.S., S6972 [8JY]

Religion: accommodations in the workplace (S. 1124), S8590, S8591 [31JY], S11785 [5NO]

Russia: restrictions on religious organizations, S7518-S7522, S7526, S7536, S7537, S7620 [16JY], S9914 [25SE]

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation: tribute, S5375 [5JN]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, S8106 [24JY]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 24), S2706 [20MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to commemorate the anniversary of the First Women's Rights Convention (S. Con. Res. 35), S6762, S6763 [27JN]

———Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, S3742 [28AP]

YWCA: tribute to `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipients, S5378 [5JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Statements

Affirmative Action Policies in Education: Mark George, E1206 [12JN]

———Mary Newman, E1206 [12JN]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: John Shattuck, Dept. of State, E1755 [16SE]

Same Sex Marriage: Kristen Garner, E1237 [17JN]

———Shelley Ouellette, E1237 [17JN]

———Shyla Blair, E1237 [17JN]

U.S. Policies in Support of Religious Freedom—Focus on Christians: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1524 [25JY]

Summaries

Civil Rights Act (S. 950), S6099 [23JN]

Fair Play Act (S. 933), S5931 [18JN]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring (H.R. 1685), H5129 [10JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 103, celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H4219 [23JN]

H. Res. 183, tribute to Betty Shabazz, H6677 [31JY]

H.J. Res. 56, celebrate end of slavery in the U.S., H3822 [17JN]

H.R. 40, Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans, E1548 [29JY]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

S. 63, Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act, S438 [21JA]

S. 100, Aviation Safety Protection Act, S480 [21JA]

S. 467, Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act, S2445 [18MR]

S. 504, Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act, S2677 [20MR]

S. 516, Equal Remedies Act, S2791 [7AP]

S. 677, Equity in Transmission of Citizenship Act, S3903 [1MY]

S. 772, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act, S4882-S4887 [21MY]

S. 869, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, S5458-S5460 [10JN]

S. 933, Fair Play Act, S5930 [18JN]

S. 950, Civil Rights Act, S6098 [23JN]

S. 1124, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S8590 [31JY]

S. 1283, award Congressional Gold Medals to the ``Little Rock Nine'', S10795 [9OC]

S. Con. Res. 35, issue commemorative postage stamp to commemorate the anniversary of the First Women's Rights Convention, S6762 [27JN]

S. Res. 78, National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day, S3688 [24AP], S3814 [30AP]

S.J. Res. 6, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S561 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 11, Juneteenth Independence Day, S682 [23JA]

S.J. Res. 24, constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights for women, S2706 [20MR]

S.J. Res 11, Juneteenth Independence Day, S3066 [10AP]

Tributes

Farmer, James, H1870-H1872 [24AP]

CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 92), S161 [21JA]

Civil rights: establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 2078), H4834 [26JN]

———protect first amendment rights (see H.R. 558), H284 [4FE]

———religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 1124; H.R. 2948), S8532 [31JY], H10419 [8NO]

Enact (see S. 950), S6097 [23JN]

Federal employees: review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H7118 [9SE]

Letters

Workplace Religious Freedom Act: Coalition for Religious Freedom in the Workplace, S8591 [31JY]

Lists

Coalition for Religious Freedom in the Workplace, S8591 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1909), H3809 [17JN], E1223 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 92), S472 [21JA]

Civil rights: religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 1124), S8590, S8591 [31JY], S11785 [5NO]

Enact (S. 950), S6097-S6099, S6103 [23JN], S6105 [24JN], S6356 [25JN]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 950), S6099 [23JN]

Texts of

S. 92, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S472 [21JA]

S. 950, provisions, S6098 [23JN]

S. 1124, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S8590 [31JY]

CIVIL RIGHTS PROCEDURES PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 63), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 63), S438 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 63, provisions, S438 [21JA]

CIVIL SERVICE see Federal Employees

CIVIL WARS

Addresses

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

Northern Ireland Peace Process: George J. Mitchell, S2482 [18MR], E484 [17MR]

Articles and editorials

Bosnia Mission Devoid of Vision, S4077 [7MY]

Bosnia Muslims Said To Intensify Efforts To Rearm in Secret, E2144 [30OC]

Bosnia Tolerates War Criminals, S5117 [23MY]

Bosnia's War Criminals Enjoy Peacetime Power, S5118 [23MY]

Limits to What the U.S. Can Do in Bosnia, S9950 [25SE]

Still No Exit Strategy on Bosnia, S9947 [25SE]

Women All Together Now—If the Political Talks in Northern Ireland Collapse, Will the Women's Coalition Survive?, S2642 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see S. Con. Res. 6; H. Con. Res. 156), S1133 [7FE], H7729 [23SE]

Albania: civil war (see H. Res. 104), H1261 [20MR]

———promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia, and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H156 [9JA]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1259 [20MR]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5020 [9JY]

Macedonia: condemn deployment of U.S. military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 158), H7911 [25SE]

Excerpts

Bosnia and Herzegovina Statement: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S9951 [25SE]

Factsheets

Afghanistan: Amnesty International, S1137 [7FE]

Letters

Encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Bosnia and Herzegovina: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff and William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7245 [11JY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia capture of indicted war criminals: President Clinton, S7314 [11JY]

———Senator Feinstein, S7313 [11JY]

———several Senators, S7313 [11JY]

U.S. broadcast of radio and television to counter disinformation campaign by Bosnian Serb-controlled media: Senator Levin, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8356 [30JY]

War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act: several international human rights organizations, S5119 [23MY]

Lists

Alleged Bosnian war criminals in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, S5119 [23MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5116 [23MY]

Memorandums

Release of Udrigovo Television Tower in Bosnia and Herzegovina: David Grange, Drago Vukovic, and General Kansik, Dept. of the Army, S9029 [9SE]

Press releases

NATO Stabilization Force Actions Toward Violent Acts Resulting From Media Reports, S9029 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: peace process, H518 [12FE]

Albania: civil war, H1094 [18MR]

———support civil war peace initiatives, H3426, H3427 [4JN], H3632 [10JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4291-H4309 [24JN]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (H.R. 1172), H1896 [28AP], H2059 [30AP]

———U.S. military intervention, H3533, H3550 [5JN], H4138 [23JN], H5188 [15JY], H6803 [4SE], H6955 [5SE], H7487 [17SE], H7848 [25SE], H8445 [7OC], H9585, H9598, H9608 [28OC]

———U.S. military intervention relative to upgrading Bosnian Federation army equipment and training, E2144 [30OC]

———U.S. military withdrawl, H2713 [15MY]

———withdrawal of U.S. military forces, H8697 [8OC]

Dept. of Defense: reimburse National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H5964 [29JY]

———reimbursement of National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9565, H9597 [28OC]

Foreign countries: U.S. role in foreign civil wars, H1095 [18MR]

King, Representative: Ancient Order of Hibernians Heart of America International Peace Award recipient, E233 [12FE]

Mitchell, George J.: American Ireland Fund International Humanitarian Award recipient, E484 [17MR]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, E383 [5MR], E1414 [11JY]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Supply Platoon of the 1019th Quartermaster Co., E386 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (S. Con. Res. 6), S1137 [7FE], S4773-S4776 [20MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: agreement to stop media reports contradicting the intent of peace agreements or endangering NATO forces, S9028 [9SE]

———efforts relative to prosecution of indicted war criminals, S7442 [15JY]

———encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7196-S7201 [10JY], S7240-S7243, S7245-S7248 [11JY]

———investigation of war crimes, S720 [28JA]

———NATO seizure of radio transmitters, S10262 [1OC]

———peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces, S720-S722 [28JA]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4077-S4079, S4082-S4089 [7MY], S7194-S7201 [10JY], S9940-S9942, S9945-S9947, S9949-S9952 [25SE]

———U.N. transport of humanitarian assistance, S722 [28JA]

———U.S. broadcast of radio and television to counter disinformation campaign by Bosnian Serb-controlled media, S8355 [30JY], S9028 [9SE]

———U.S. military intervention, S630 [22JA], S2722 [20MR], S5325 [5JN], S5956-S5959 [19JN], S6885 [7JY], S7408-S7413 [14JY], S7619 [16JY], S8682-S8685, S8739-S8743 [3SE], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S11621-S11623 [4NO], S11801, S11814 [6NO], S12536 [13NO]

———U.S. policy, S8682-S8685 [3SE], S10994 [22OC]

Evansville, IN: tribute to community efforts on behalf of Bosnian children, S8617 [31JY]

Immigration: grant permanent residence to Central American and Eastern European nationals, S12511 [12NO]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (S. 804), S5112-S5119 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance to countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution, S7311 [11JY]

Mitchell, George J.: American Ireland Fund International Humanitarian Award recipient, S2482 [18MR]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, S2482 [18MR], S2642 [20MR], S11760 [5NO]

Reports filed

Peace Process and Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 6), S4214 [8MY]

Statements

Northern Ireland Peace Process: Congressional Delegation to Ireland, E383 [5MR]

Tables

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5115 [23MY]

Texts of

S. 804, War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act, S5114 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 6, Afghanistan peace process and human rights situation, S1136 [7FE]

S. Con. Res. 6, peace process and human rights situation in Afghanistan, S4773 [20MY]

CIVIL WAR—U.S. related term(s) War

Addresses

Battle of Lexington, MO, Anniversary: Representative Skelton, E2059 [23OC]

Black Florida Military Heritage: Robert Hawk, E449 [12MR]

Articles and editorials

Latest Battle of Gettysburg, S9506 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: reburial of an unknown Civil War veteran of the Union Army (see H.R. 1668), H3069 [20MY]

———reburial of an unknown Civil War veteran of the Union Army and the Army of the Confederate States (see H.R. 1669), H3069 [20MY]

Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 147), H6962 [5SE]

Coins: mint in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (see H.R. 1885), H3796 [12JN]

Vincent, Strong: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 157), H144 [9JA]

Essays

Juneteenth Independence Day: National Christian Juneteenth Leadership Council, H3826 [17JN]

Letters

Civil War battlefields preservation: James M. McPherson, Princeton University, S9507 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Camp Blanding, FL: tribute to Afro-American Memorial Museum, E449 [12MR]

Coins: mint in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (H.R. 2453), E1740 [11SE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of emancipation of slaves, E864 [7MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate, E289 [13FE]

———observance, H3933 [19JN], E1217 [16JN]

Monitor (U.S.S.): tribute, E392 [5MR]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (H.R. 1885), E1208 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Carl F. Booth & Co., Inc.: tribute to employees for constructing cases for the Declaration of Independence and Gettysburg Address, S8737 [3SE]

Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park: highway relocation funding, S9621 [18SE]

Gettysburg National Battlefield: operation and maintenance funding, S11265 [28OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, S6011, S6013 [19JN]

Kansas: anniversary of first union black troops of the Civil War to engage in combat, S11303 [28OC]

National parks and recreation areas: preservation of Civil War battlefields, S9503-S9507 [17SE]

CIVILETTI, BENJAMIN R.

Letters

Habeas corpus procedures, S485 [21JA]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge, S2519 [19MR]

CIVILIZATION (publication)

Articles and editorials

A Glorious Moment for Mr. Max West, E2188 [7NO]

CIVITAN ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Hattiesburg, MS: tribute to Civitan Camp for Citizens With Mental Retardation, E1869 [25SE]

Statements

Civitan Camp for Citizens With Mental Retardation: April Collins, E1869 [25SE]

CLAIMS

Amendments

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8929, H8930 [21OC], H8950, H8954, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

Native Americans: divide, use, and distribute certain judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 1604), S11782 [5NO], H10804 [13NO]

Analyses

Placing Restraints on Tobacco's Endangerment of Children and Teens (PROTECT) Act (S. 1530), S12585-S12590 [13NO]

Provide for a Staggered Judicial Retirement Option for the Court of Veterans Appeals To Avoid Large Case Backlogs and Rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (S. 988), S6914-S6916 [7JY]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (see S. 1488), S12119 [8NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Huna Totem Corp. (see S. 1158; H.R. 3088), S9080 [10SE], H10955 [13NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (see S. 1159; H.R. 2756), S9080 [10SE], H9614 [28OC]

Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see S. 988), S6907 [7JY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see S. 1256; H.R. 1534), S10428 [6OC], H2253 [6MY]

———allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H1541 [15AP]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (see H. Res. 271), H8927 [21OC]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (see S. 1166), S9198 [11SE]

———reform protective orders, sealing of case documents, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions (see S. 225), S726 [28JA]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358; H.R. 1023), S1659 [26FE], H888 [11MR]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (see H.R. 1901), H3863 [17JN]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (see S. 856), S5413 [9JN]

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (see H.R. 3087), H10955 [13NO]

Government regulations: clarify the effect and application of legislation (see S. 27), S159 [21JA]

Guam: restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (see S. 1078; H.R. 2200), S8262 [29JY], H5487 [17JY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 307), H149 [9JA]

Native Americans: divide, use, and distribute certain judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (see H.R. 1604), H2679 [14MY]

Rhode Island: rights and sovereign status of certain Indian tribes (see H.R. 1983), H4085 [19JN]

Tobacco products: resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (see S. 1530), S12575 [13NO]

Letters

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Denver, CO, City Council, H8949 [22OC]

———George V. Voinovich, National Governors' Association, Mark Schwartz, National League of Cities, and Paul Helmke, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H8947 [22OC]

———Leslie L. Durgin, Mayor of Boulder, CO, H8948 [22OC]

Provide for a Staggered Judicial Retirement Option for the Court of Veterans Appeals To Avoid Large Case Backlogs and Rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: Frank Q. Nebeker, Court of Veterans Appeals, S6916 [7JY]

Motions

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8962, H8963 [22OC]

Remarks in House

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (H.R. 2756), E2108 [28OC]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: recognition of certain Native American communities (H.R. 2812), E2173 [4NO]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (H.R. 1334), E665 [15AP]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8931, H8940-H8964 [22OC], E2074, E2089 [24OC], E2100 [28OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (H. Res. 271), H8938-H8940 [22OC]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products, H529 [13FE]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901), H4140, H4141 [23JN]

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (H.R. 3087), E2383 [13NO]

Guam: restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (H.R. 2200), H5454-H5457 [17JY], H5489 [21JY]

Native Americans: divide, use, and distribute certain judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 1604), H10804-H10806 [13NO]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (H.R. 2449), E1720 [10SE]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8164 [30SE], H8268, H8271-H8278 [1OC]

Real property: notification of private property owners relative to any Federal agency action limiting use, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (S. 1488), S12160 [8NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Huna Totem Corp. (S. 1158), S9080 [10SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (S. 1159), S9081 [10SE]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region, S11267, S11268 [28OC]

Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (S. 988), S6912 [7JY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (S. 1256), S10428 [6OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), S12481 [10NO]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (S. 1166), S9211 [11SE]

———reform protective orders, sealing of case documents, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions (S. 225), S756 [28JA], S1357 [13FE]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (S. 358), S1659 [26FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (S. 1189), S11283-S11287 [28OC]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901), S7129 [9JY]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (S. 856), S5420 [9JN]

Government regulations: clarify the effect and application of legislation (S. 27), S388 [21JA]

Guam: restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (S. 1078), S8262 [29JY]

Native Americans: divide, use, and distribute certain judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 1604), S12481 [10NO], S12692 [13NO]

Tobacco products: resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (S. 1530), S12577-S12585, S12677 [13NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 105-335), H8927 [21OC]

Division, Use, and Distribution of Certain Judgment Funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1604) (H. Rept. 105-352), H9613 [28OC]

Federal Tort Claims Act Application to Members and Personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1901) (H. Rept. 105-145), H4221 [23JN]

Huna Totem Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1158) (S. Rept. 105-93), S10229 [30SE]

Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1159) (S. Rept. 105-100), S10474 [7OC]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1534) (H. Rept. 105-323), H8927 [21OC]

Tables

Attorney fees awarded to environmentalist organizations for filing endangered species lawsuits, H8952 [22OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8939 [22OC]

H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8954 [22OC]

H.R. 1901, Federal Tort Claims Act application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission, H4140 [23JN]

S. 225, Sunshine in Litigation Act, S757 [28JA]

S. 988, provide for a staggered judicial retirement option for the Court of Veterans Appeals to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, S6912-S6914 [7JY]

S. 1078, Guam War Restitution Act, S8263-S8265 [29JY]

S. 1166, Federal Agency Compliance Act, S9212 [11SE]

CLAKR, WILLIAM

Articles and editorials

Learning More About a Midlands Journey, E2280 [9NO]

CLANDESTINE DRUG STUDY COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Establish, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

CLANTON, AL

Remarks in House

First Baptist Church: anniversary, E2185, E2191 [7NO]

CLAPP, PHILIP E.

Letters

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4759 [20MY]

CLARDY, MARY

Remarks in House

National Industries for the Blind: Peter J. Salmon National Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E2036 [21OC]

CLAREMONT, CA

Remarks in House

Webb School: anniversary, E2018 [21OC]

CLAREMONT COMMISSION see Political campaigns

CLARK, CECIL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1167 [10JN]

CLARK, EDWARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E738 [24AP]

CLARK, EUGENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E626 [10AP]

CLARK, JAMIE

Remarks in Senate

SBA: Maryland Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5374 [5JN]

CLARK, JAMIE RAPPAPORT

Remarks in Senate

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: nomination to be Director, S8522 [31JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

CLARK, JOE

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5303 [16JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5303 [16JY]

CLARK, LEE H.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11210 [24OC]

CLARK, LEEROY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2286 [9NO]

CLARK, PEM PFISTERER

Poems

``Tribute to Growers'', S10426 [6OC]

CLARK, ROGERS H.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1412 [13FE]

CLARK, RON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1143 [5JN]

CLARK, WESLEY K.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be a General in the Army: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7116 [9JY]

CLARK, WILLIAM

Bills and resolutions

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57; H. Res. 144), S1383 [13FE], H2254 [6MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H2444 [8MY]

———support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (see S. Res. 144; H. Res. 281), S11863 [6NO], H9558 [24OC]

Remarks in House

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (H. Res. 144), E2280 [9NO]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (H.R. 1560), E2280 [9NO]

———support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (H. Res. 281), E2092 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (S. Res. 57), S1408 [13FE], S5104, S5105 [23MY]

Reports filed

Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 57), S5001 [22MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 57, Lewis and Clark expedition bicentennial, S1408 [13FE]

S. Res. 144, support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure for the Lewis and Clark expedition, S11882 [6NO]

S. Res 57, Lewis and Clark expedition bicentennial, S5104, S5105 [23MY]

CLARK COUNTY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Land conveyance (see H.R. 2136), H5131 [10JY]

Real estate: relief of persons who purchased land relative to certain private land surveys (see S. 786), S5001 [22MY]

CLARKE, BOLLING BYRD

Addresses

Richard E. Byrd Statue Dedication in Winchester, VA, E1551 [29JY]

CLARKE, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E151 [4FE]

CLARKSDALE, MS

Bills and resolutions

Aaron Henry U.S. Post Office: designate (see H.R. 892), H701 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Aaron Henry U.S. Post Office: designate (H.R. 892), H1849 [24AP]

Reports filed

Aaron Henry U.S. Post Office, Clarksdale, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 892) (H. Rept. 105-230), H6702 [31JY]

CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 254), S856 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 254), S897 [30JA]

Texts of

S. 254, provisions, S898 [30JA]

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION related term(s) Espionage

Bills and resolutions

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220; H.R. 2635), S9969 [25SE], H8727 [8OC]

National security: develop a system to classify and declassify information (see S. 712; H.R. 1546), S4106 [7MY], H2350 [7MY]

Letters

Eliciting of secret intelligence and information from foreign countries: George F. Kennan, Institute for Advanced Study, S4112 [7MY]

National Academy of Sciences public disclosure requirements: Bruce Alberts, National Academy of Sciences, S12516 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Courts: establish three member panel of U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to determine validity of cases relative to breach of secret Government contracts, H4958, H4959 [9JY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (H.R. 2635), E1983 [9OC]

Russia: explain purposes and allow inspection of Yamantau Mountain project, H4209 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: clarify protections for whistleblowers or contract employees relative to disclosure of classified material, S6886 [7JY]

Federal Advisory Committee Act: clarify public disclosure requirements of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration (H.R. 2977), S12515, S12516 [13NO]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (S. 1220), S9970 [25SE]

National security: develop a system to classify and declassify information (S. 712), S4110-S4114 [7MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2635, Human Rights Information Act, E1984 [9OC]

S. 712, Government Secrecy Act, S4111 [7MY]

S. 1220, Human Rights Information Act, S9971 [25SE]

CLATSKANIE, OR

Remarks in House

Clatskanie High School: tribute to students for participation in Help Hungry Kids Program, E923 [14MY]

CLAY, ERIC

Remarks in Senate

Courts: investiture as circuit judge, S11174 [24OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S5653-S5655 [16JN]

CLAY, ERIC L.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S8520 [31JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

CLAY, LUELLA H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E346 [27FE]

CLAY, WILLIAM (BILL) (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Education: voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H9817 [31OC]

Appointments

Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, H923 [12MR]

Conferee: H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Champion of Principle—Former Cardinal Curt Flood Dead, Alvin A. Reid, St. Louis (MO) American, E389 [5MR]

Curt Flood's Famous Letter—A Signature Document, Barry Cooper, St. Louis (MO) American, E389 [5MR]

GOP Welfare Plan Insults the Poor, St Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch, E1251 [18JN]

Packnett Touched Many Lives, Stood Up for Important Causes, Gregory Freeman, St. Louis (MO) Post Dispatch, E195 [10FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H2784 [15MY]

African Americans: official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3865 [17JN]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H6918 [4SE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H1019 [13MR]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1262 [20MR]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (see H.R. 1664), H3069 [20MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 45), H348 [5FE]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3865 [17JN]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H9559 [24OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Colleges and universities: make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (see H.R. 1987), H4086 [19JN]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Consumers: require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 3060), H10954 [13NO]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H5177 [11JY]

Crime: penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H5132 [10JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

———expand School Breakfast Program and provide greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs (see H.R. 3086), H10955 [13NO]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see H.R. 1377), H2680 [14MY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H4087 [19JN]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H3476 [4JN]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H6798 [3SE]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H7008 [8SE]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H6026 [29JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H3476 [4JN]

Families and domestic relations: State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7199 [10SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H725 [4MR]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H4339 [24JN]

———prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (see H.R. 885), H3476 [4JN]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Firearms: prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H4913 [8JY]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10957 [13NO]

Flag—U.S.: express respect and affection (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1543 [15AP]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H5487 [17JY]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Guam: establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H2351 [7MY]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211), H146 [9JA]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8054 [26SE]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H1456 [14AP]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1018 [13MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3797 [12JN]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H9614 [28OC]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Immigration: treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2540), H7830 [24SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H3476 [4JN]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H3865 [17JN]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H1186 [19MR]

John N. Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1254), H1391 [9AP]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H6798 [3SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H10172 [6NO]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H5487 [17JY]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H1340 [8AP]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation: establish (see H.R. 756), H1018 [13MR]

National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 2), H155 [9JA]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H724 [4MR]

New Mexico: Dept. of the Interior agreement with the Arch Hurley Conservancy District on prepayment of water reclamation repayment contracts (see H.R. 488), H1456 [14AP]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

———impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H1891 [24AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (see H.R. 887), H3476 [4JN]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H3567 [5JN]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H2254 [6MY]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H1440 [10AP]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H3798 [12JN]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H4132 [20JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H949 [12MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H4834 [26JN]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2157 [1MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H148 [9JA]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H4647 [25JN]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H725 [4MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H1187 [19MR]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H812 [10MR]

Taxation: benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H6406 [30JY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation (see H.R. 2990), H10957 [13NO]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1262 [20MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H4913 [8JY]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H670 [26FE]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H587 [13FE]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H.R. 483), H2680 [14MY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———extend benefits to merchant mariners who served during a period of war (see H.R. 2946), H10419 [8NO]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4837 [26JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H8834 [9OC]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H7119 [9SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Education: development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435, 2546), H1890 [24AP], H7910 [25SE]

———provide State and local assistance to improve adult education and family literacy (see H.R. 1562), H2444 [8MY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H1338 [8AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 109), H142 [9JA]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

Remarks

African Americans: official apology for those who suffered as slaves (H. Con. Res. 96), H3891 [18JN]

Black History Month: observance, E297 [25FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4810 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4560 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5036 [10JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2998 [20MY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (H.R. 643), H7634 [23SE]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8223 [30SE]

Children and youth: support local reading programs for children (H.R. 1516), E830 [5MY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 23), E71 [7JA]

Committee on House Oversight (House): funding to conduct investigation into labor unions and practices, H5304 [16JY], H5788 [25JY]

Dept. of Education: establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7384 [17SE]

———prohibit sanctions of public educational institutions relative to enforcement of preference or affirmative action admissions plans, H7383 [17SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5270 [15JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8223 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6980 [8SE], H7383, H7384 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), H7144 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5323, H5324, H5325 [16JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8803 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8803 [9OC]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8847, H8848 [21OC]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (H.R. 1435), E755 [24AP]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9823, H9829, H9831 [31OC]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (H.R. 1233), E599 [8AP]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6980 [8SE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5414 [17JY], H5527 [22JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9823, H9829, H9831 [31OC]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2798 [16MY]

———eligibility requirements and limits on accrual of compensatory time, H1139 [19MR]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1124, H1130, H1130, H1131, H1132, H1139, H1140, H1148 [19MR]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1117 [19MR]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protections, H5036 [10JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7144 [10SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2534 [13MY]

INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, E932 [14MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5210 [15JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5788 [25JY]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, H5036 [10JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5270 [15JY]

NSF: funding relative to awarding of grants, H5323, H5324, H5325 [16JY]

Public welfare programs: reform, E1251 [18JN]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (H.R. 1436), E755 [24AP]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (H. Res. 183), E1646 [3SE]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4810 [26JN]

———rates, H4810 [26JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H4810 [26JN]

U.S. Army Research Laboratory: tribute to Science and Technology Academic Recognition System fellowship recipients, E1853 [25SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H8923 [21OC], H9499 [23OC]

Summaries

Assist Local Communities in Renewal of Public Schools (H.R. 1436), E756 [24AP]

Improve Access to and Affordability of Higher Education (H.R. 1435), E756 [24AP]

Tributes

Farmer, James, H1872 [24AP]

Flood, Curt, E389 [5MR]

Freeman, Frankie M., E147 [4FE]

Hayes, Charles A., E704 [17AP]

Packnett, Ronald, E195 [10FE]

Sturdivant, John N., E2391 [13NO]

CLAY COUNTY, AL

Remarks in House

Clay County High School: tribute to football team, E2033 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Lineville, AL: tribute to Clay County Veterans Memorial Park, S12213 [8NO]

CLAYBROOK, JOAN

Statements

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices, H1381 [9AP]

CLAYTON, EVA M. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5404 [16JY], H5683 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5964, H6027 [29JY]

Articles and editorials

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in April, as Gap With China Continued To Grow, Christina Duff, Wall Street Journal, H4197 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H2590 [13MY]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6799 [3SE]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———provide for health, safety, and education (see H.R. 1726), H3202 [22MY]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Civil rights: provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H9801 [30OC]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Court of Veterans Appeals: rename as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1110 [18MR]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H588 [13FE]

Crime: penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H245 [21JA]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H1019 [13MR]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 304), H629 [25FE]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40), H670 [26FE]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H286 [4FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H4836 [26JN]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1611 [16AP]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1909 [28AP]

Elections: allow States to use a proportional voting system for multiseat congressional districts (see H.R. 3068), H10954 [13NO]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H10768 [12NO]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H245 [21JA]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H1542 [15AP]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 1736), H3202 [22MY]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H393 [6FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H5916 [28JY]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047, 1074), H1707 [17AP], H1795 [23AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H1340 [8AP]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2090 [30AP]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H348 [5FE]

Guam: establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H453 [11FE]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H5401 [16JY]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211), H146 [9JA]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H8054 [26SE]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H2157 [1MY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H1438 [10AP]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 545), H284 [4FE]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H629 [25FE]

———permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 248), H8054 [26SE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1340 [8AP]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H5487 [17JY]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3169 [21MY]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H6798 [3SE]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8633 [7OC]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H286 [4FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H4913 [8JY]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H4913 [8JY]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H2156 [1MY]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 894), H2156 [1MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1112 [18MR]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H1187 [19MR]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H1340 [8AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Military Museum Foundation: establish (see H.R. 1568), H2785 [15MY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H348 [5FE]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H1891 [24AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 1505), H2090 [30AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600), H590 [13FE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H3567 [5JN]

Public welfare programs: make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissable work activity (see H.R. 1616), H5916 [28JY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1795 [23AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1339 [8AP]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H393 [6FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H1018 [13MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3924 [18JN]

———designation of overpayments and contributions to the U.S. Library Trust Fund (see H.R. 291), H245 [21JA]

———effective date of capital gains exclusion on the transfer of a primary residence (see H. Con. Res. 76), H2350 [7MY]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H3204 [22MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1340 [8AP]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 17), H348 [5FE]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 615), H347 [5FE]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H9559 [24OC]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1031), H1955, H1989 [29AP]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H8265 [30SE]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see H.R. 1845), H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H524 [12FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8633 [7OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H670 [26FE]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H1892 [24AP]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H6707 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Poverty: assistance for low-income working families (see H.R. 2399), H6916 [4SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H10771 [13NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), H10385 [8NO]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5658 [23JY], H5694 [24JY]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10368 [8NO], E2287 [9NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5558 [22JY], H5683, H5689, H5694, H5712 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5658 [23JY]

Ayden, NC: tribute to Youth Summit '97, H8839 [21OC]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7058 [9SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4613 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4573 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6326 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2969, H2996, H3025 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3505 [5JN]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H912 [12MR]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8231 [30SE]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H678 [27FE]

———teen pregnancy prevention, H7503, H7504 [17SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4196 [23JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: allegations of discriminatory practices, H1857 [24AP], H3909 [18JN]

———civil rights division funding, H5689 [24JY]

———establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (H.R. 2185), H5497 [22JY], H5896 [28JY], H7610 [23SE]

———reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5712 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4196 [23JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 278), H9597 [28OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5964 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, H9565 [28OC]

———reimburse National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H5964 [29JY]

———reimbursement of National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9565, H9597 [28OC]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), H10893 [13NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7894 [25SE], H8231 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7058 [9SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5277 [15JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8799 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8799 [9OC]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5530 [22JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8182 [30SE]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8196 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services, H10772 [13NO]

———reduction of teenage pregnancy rates and encouragement of parental responsibility, H1285 [21MR]

Food stamps: funding, H5683 [24JY]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), H1302 [8AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6368 [30JY], H6754 [3SE]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, H1077 [18MR]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2640 [14MY]

———extend loan guarantee program for multifamily rental housing in rural areas (H.R. 28), H1301 [8AP]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6754 [3SE]

———human rights violations, H6754 [3SE]

Iosco County, MI: release of reversionary interest in certain lands held by the Federal Government (H.R. 394), H1304 [8AP]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 785), H1305 [8AP]

Mother Teresa: tribute (H. Res. 223), H7015 [9SE]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H9842 [31OC]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H8447 [7OC]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7894 [25SE]

OPIC: funding, H6368 [30JY]

Princess Diana (Wales): death in car accident in Paris, H7015 [9SE]

Taxation: rates, H3932 [19JN], H4613 [25JN]

Veterans: health care programs funding, H5277 [15JY]

Votes: position on missed, H8691 [8OC]

WIC: funding, H2060 [30AP], H2430 [8MY], H5558 [22JY]

Wilmington, NC: Cape Fear River development project funding, H8182 [30SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3269 [3JN], H4130 [20JN]

Special order: granted, H1109 [18MR], H1184 [19MR], H1286 [21MR], H1986 [29AP], H2088 [30AP], H2440 [8MY], H3656 [10JN], H3922 [18JN], H4337 [24JN], H4644 [25JN], H5913 [28JY], H7005 [8SE], H7526 [17SE], H8435 [6OC], H9035 [22OC], H9499 [23OC], H9557 [24OC], H9728 [29OC], H9798 [30OC], H9863 [31OC]

Tributes

Brennan, William J., Jr., H6017 [29JY]

Dixon, Richard, E496 [18MR]

Shabazz, Betty, H6773 [3SE]

CLAYTON, JANE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H513 [12FE]

CLAYTON (GA) NEWS-DAILY

Articles and editorials

Bipartisan Opposition, H10382 [8NO]

CLAYTOR, HELEN J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E626 [10AP]

CLEAN AIR ACT related term(s) Ecology and Environment

Articles and editorials

Clean Air Rules—Taking a Bite Out of All Paychecks?, E1590 [1AU]

New Gasoline Formula Is Fueling Air-Pollution Decline—It Dramatically Cuts Smoggy Day Numbers, E196 [10FE]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

———reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 130), H143 [9JA]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see S. 557; H.R. 679), S3011 [10AP], H452 [11FE]

Ecology and environment: reduce acid deposition (see S. 1097; H.R. 2365), S8531 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084; H.R. 1863, 1984), S8262 [29JY], H3720 [11JN], H4086 [19JN]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see S. Con. Res. 28; H. Con. Res. 91), S5002 [22MY], H3203 [22MY]

Government regulations: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National forests: exempt prescribed burning from regulations under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 2601), H8299 [1OC]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (see S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Letters

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: several Representatives, H9607 [28OC]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: National Ambient Air Quality Standards, E1651 [4SE]

Michigan: EPA standards for ozone or particulate matter, S8374 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (H.R. 630), E196 [10FE]

———reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (H.R. 130), E27 [7JA]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (H.R. 679), E204 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense: sale of emission reduction credits by military facilities relative to the Clean Air Act, H9607 [28OC]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, H1113 [19MR], E2357 [13NO]

———reduce acid deposition (H.R. 2365), E1577 [1AU]

EPA: air quality standards, H1345, H1368 [9AP]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3559-H3564 [5JN], H3668, H3669 [11JN], H3916-H3921 [18JN], H4076, H4077 [19JN], H4650, H4822 [26JN], H4907 [8JY], H5025 [10JY], H5328-H5335 [16JY], H5409 [17JY], H7837 [25SE], H8678 [8OC], E1651, E1664 [4SE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (H.R. 1984), H4213 [23JN], H4637-H4644 [25JN], H5006 [9JY], E1286 [20JN], E1590 [1AU], E2122 [29OC]

Forests: amend to allow prescribed burn programs in nonattainment areas, E1918 [2OC]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (H.R. 659), H2009 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (S. 557), S3033 [10AP]

Ecology and environment: reduce acid deposition (S. 1097), S8547-S8550 [31JY]

EPA: cost of regulations relative to clean air standards, S2624 [20MR]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, S6382 [25JN], S8373 [30JY], S10813 [9OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (S. 1084), S8312-S8314 [30JY], S10876 [21OC]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (S. Con. Res. 28), S5016 [22MY]

OSHA: application of the process of safety management to distilleries, S8920 [8SE]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Power resources: requirements relative to clean up of coal-fired powerplants, S12567 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 557, regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses, S3033 [10AP]

S. 733, Acid Deposition and Ozone Control Act, S4286 [9MY]

S. 1097, Acid Deposition Control Act, S8548-S8550 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 28, request EPA take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury, S5016 [22MY]

CLEAN MONEY, CLEAN ELECTIONS ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 918), S5802-S5804 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 918), S5790 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 918), S5792-S5807 [17JN]

Tables

Formula for calculating spending limits, S5804 [17JN]

State qualifying contribution threshold and spending limits, S5804 [17JN]

Texts of

S. 918, provisions, S5794-S5802 [17JN]

CLEAN WATER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Radioactive substances: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Natural Resource Summit of America: tribute, E1180 [11JN]

Radioactive substances: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (H.R. 2222), E1479 [23JY]

CLEAN WATER ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 645), S3662 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 645), S3670 [24AP]

Texts of

S. 645, provisions, S3671-S3675 [24AP]

CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 829), S5253 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 829), S5259 [3JN]

Texts of

S. 829, provisions, S5259 [3JN]

CLEAVINGER, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1374 [8JY]

CLEGG, JACKIE M.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Vice President of the Eximbank: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

CLELAND, MAX (a Senator from Georgia)

Amendments

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1593, S1681 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6460, S6510, S6543 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6045 [20JN], S6933, S6949 [7JY], S6964 [8JY], S7219, S7220 [10JY], S7270, S7305 [11JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7734 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8734 [3SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10440 [6OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7284 [11JY]

Articles and editorials

Rising College Costs Imperil the Nation, Blunt Report Says, Peter Applebome, New York (NY) Times, S6009 [19JN]

When Baseball Mattered, Hank Aaron, New York (NY) Times, S3228 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 33), S6727 [27JN]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S8733 [3SE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S4246 [8MY]

Apalachiocola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 32), S6727 [27JN]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S3560 [23AP], S5424 [9JN]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S4760 [20MY]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S8872 [5SE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 766), S5370 [5JN]

Contracts: provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (see S. 208), S7013 [8JY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S3371 [17AP]

———improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (see S. 493), S9086 [10SE]

``Dedication and Unveiling of the Statue of Richard Brevard Russell, Jr.'': authorize printing (see S. Res. 90), S5109 [23MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11880 [6NO]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S5424 [9JN]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S5192 [2JN]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Education: establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (see S. 664), S3799 [29AP]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S3126 [14AP]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S7603 [16JY]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S3126 [14AP]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see S.J. Res. 29), S3901 [1MY]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143), S4395 [13MY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S3560 [23AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (see S. 932), S5927 [18JN]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S4395 [13MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see S. 338), S1382 [13FE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (see S. 715), S4106 [7MY]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (see S. 669), S3844 [30AP]

Law enforcement officers: provide standards and protection for the conduct of internal police investigations (see S. 348), S2791 [7AP]

Medicare: increase the number of physicians that complete fellowships in geriatric medicine and psychiatry (see S. 779), S5425 [9JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1407 [13FE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2274 [13MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (see S. 780), S5425 [9JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 111), S8926 [8SE]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9897 [24SE]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see S. 507), S8831 [4SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S159 [21JA]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

SBA: establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (see S. 956), S6358 [25JN]

Schools: limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S7732 [17JY]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S4011 [6MY]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2708 [20MR]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Small business: capital gains tax rates (see S. 745), S4588 [15MY]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see S. 929), S5927 [18JN]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526), S4760 [20MY]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11034 [23OC]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335), S1382 [13FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Veterans: extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see S. 211), S1843 [3MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see S. 478), S2552 [19MR]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S5595 [12JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S11042 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Georgia: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see S. 884), S5508 [11JN]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate: floor privileges for staff (see S. Res. 8), S100 [7JA]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Interviews

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Jimmy Carter with Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, S11611 [3NO]

Letters

Moody AFB, GA, HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding: by, S11418 [30OC]

Remarks

Armed Forces: grant health benefits for life upon retirement, S6965 [8JY]

———investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, S11808 [6NO]

———use of Tricare System under the military health care system, S11808 [6NO]

Atlanta, GA: funding for construction of commuter runway at Hartsfield International Airport, S8253 [29JY]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy, S7192 [10JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5914, S5915, S5916 [18JN], S11326 [29OC], S11808, S11814 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5914, S5915, S5916 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6965 [8JY], S7192 [10JY], S7254, S7270 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11326 [29OC], S11807, S11808, S11814 [6NO]

———Aviation Officer Retention Bonus Program funding, S11807 [6NO]

———Chiropractic Health Care Demonstration Project extension, S7254 [11JY]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11326 [29OC], S11814 [6NO]

———Contracted Training Flight Services Program funding, S7270 [11JY]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S11418, S11419 [30OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7699 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8253 [29JY]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S7699 [17JY]

Dunwoody, GA: tribute to Dunwoody High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5280 [4JN]

Education: national policy to improve system (S. 12), S6009 [19JN]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (S. 1021), S7607 [16JY]

Georgia: tribute to HOPE Scholarship Program, S4251 [8MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S10302 [1OC]

Jackson, Regina: privilege of the floor, S11418 [30OC], S11808 [6NO]

Moody AFB, GA: HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding, S11418, S11419 [30OC]

National Arson Awareness Week: observance, S4130 [7MY]

National Women's Business Council: tribute, S8375 [30JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S2509 [19MR], S8293 [30JY], S11611 [3NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10144 [29SE]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (S. 347), S1477 [24FE]

Savannah International Training Center: tribute to Olympic Solidarity Program, S8378 [30JY]

SBA: make Microloan Program permanent, S8974 [9SE]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1139), S8974 [9SE]

Small business: capital gains tax rates (S. 745), S4590 [15MY]

University of Georgia: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, S2218 [12MR]

———tribute to school mascot `UGA V', S4498 [14MY]

Veterans: participation of mortgage industry in interest rate reduction refinancing loan program, S8737 [3SE]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients, S11808 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate: floor privileges for staff (S. Res. 8), S16 [7JA]

Tribute, S2511 [19MR]

Statements

Tribute to John M. Shalikashvili: by, E1908 [2OC]

Tribute to Sam Nunn: Senator Byrd, Congressional Record (1996), S1477-S1479 [24FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 8, floor privileges for staff, S16, S101 [7JA]

Tributes

Amos, Wally, S9905 [24SE]

Chapman, Frances, S4500 [14MY]

Curtis, Patrick, S10714 [8OC]

Evans, Dale, S4617 [15MY]

Kelly, William, S4500 [14MY]

Kunian, Isador L., S5280 [4JN]

Lister, Hovie, S6013 [19JN]

Robinson, Jackie, S3228 [15AP]

Rogers, Roy, S4617 [15MY]

CLEMENT, BOB (a Representative from Tennessee)

Articles and editorials

Appearance of Conflict, Thomas G. Donlan, Barrons (publication), E299 [25FE]

Marvin Runyon Delivers a Turnaround, William H. Miller, Industry Week (publication), E297-E299 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H1019 [13MR]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H950 [12MR]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H2590 [13MY]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H2254 [6MY]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H4836 [26JN]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H2445 [8MY]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H5297 [15JY]

Aviation: criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (see H.R. 2405), H8300 [1OC]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H8727 [8OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H7263 [11SE]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5401 [16JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6919 [4SE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 95), H9039 [22OC]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1838, 2204), H3659 [10JN], H5491 [21JY]

Colleges and universities: make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (see H.R. 1987), H9614 [28OC]

Computers: restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H1112 [18MR]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4339 [24JN]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604), H347 [5FE]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see H.R. 2265), H8929 [21OC]

Courts: provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (see H.R. 1503), H2157 [1MY]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 3081), H10955 [13NO]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H1112 [18MR]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H8929 [21OC]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

———recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

Dept. of HHS: make certain information available to the Dept. of the Treasury for the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government (see H.R. 2063), H4646 [25JN]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H3070 [20MY]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H6798 [3SE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5297 [15JY]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1262 [20MR]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 1572, 2131), H3569 [5JN], H8633 [7OC]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H2445 [8MY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

Families and domestic relations: child custody order enforcement (see H.R. 1690), H7119 [9SE]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H9615 [28OC]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2253 [6MY]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1340 [8AP]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H5664 [23JY]

———computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7831 [24SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H393 [6FE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H3170 [21MY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2091 [30AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H7730 [23SE]

———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H9615 [28OC]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H629 [25FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4647 [25JN]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure and the office of Attorney General (see H.R. 2370), H10421 [8NO]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H5297 [15JY]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1892 [24AP]

———allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H6918 [4SE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1040 [17MR]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6918 [4SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8300 [1OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H285 [4FE]

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 545), H284 [4FE]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H6707 [31JY]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H1715 [21AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H10956 [13NO]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H5132 [10JY]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10957 [13NO]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H4087 [19JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

IRS: restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8320 [2OC]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9801 [30OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Kentucky: prohibit taxation of compensation of Tennessee residents for services as Federal employees at Fort Campbell, KY (see H.R. 865, 1368), H1704, H1707 [17AP]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H1259 [20MR]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H804 [6MR]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9730 [29OC]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2020), H6798 [3SE]

Medicare: colorectal screening (see H.R. 1128), H1186 [19MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1893 [24AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H590 [13FE]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H2783 [15MY]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H5021 [9JY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H4086 [19JN]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H768 [5MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H2446 [8MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H627 [25FE]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H2157 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H1392 [9AP]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7528 [17SE]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5665 [23JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2446 [8MY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7730 [23SE]

National parks and recreation areas: allow units that cannot charge entrance fees to retain other fees and charges (see H.R. 2502), H7831 [24SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 1420), H2680 [14MY]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

NIH: establish a comprehensive plan relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1315), H2157 [1MY]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H1040 [17MR]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H5487 [17JY]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H6918 [4SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H. Res. 236), H8834 [9OC]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H3170 [21MY]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H2488 [12MY]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H709 [3MR]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2351 [7MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1794 [23AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1339 [8AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H3070 [20MY]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H10768 [12NO]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 577), H1018 [13MR]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H702 [27FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H889 [11MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H2351 [7MY]

———deposit portion of motor fuel excise taxes into Highway Trust Fund and Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 644), H393 [6FE]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H949 [12MR]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H4132 [20JN]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H2351 [7MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H670 [26FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H5132 [10JY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H1262 [20MR]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H7730 [23SE]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H453 [11FE]

———treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 353), H150 [9JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6703 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H1040 [17MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1339 [8AP]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H2680 [14MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8300 [1OC]

———repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2527), H9502 [23OC]

Telephones: increase the forfeiture penalty for telephone service slamming and require providers of such service to report slamming incidents (see H.R. 2112), H4912 [8JY]

Television: treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2446 [8MY]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H6962 [5SE]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H5401 [16JY]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H3274 [3JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H3274 [3JN]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H3213 [30MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H3070 [20MY]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3569 [5JN]

Women: tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H6707 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Education: role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5916 [28JY]

Medina, Claudia J. Alexandru: relief (see H.R. 2617), H8438 [6OC]

Medina, Jose A., Jr.: relief (see H.R. 2617), H8438 [6OC]

Medina, Rosalba Colunga de: relief (see H.R. 2617), H8438 [6OC]

Political campaigns: ban soft money in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 110, 458), H142 [9JA], H243 [21JA]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 45), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

TVA 2000 Regional Commission: establish (see H.R. 2082), H4834 [26JN]

Remarks

Brentwood, TN: anniversary of Brentwood Early Risers Toastmasters Club, E301 [25FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4690 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6648 [31JY]

Children and youth: importance of music education programs, E539 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4255 [24JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H8893, H8900, H8901, H8902 [21OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8888 [21OC]

———operation and maintenance of foghorns along Lake Michigan, H8901 [21OC]

———tribute to ``Spill of National Significance'' seminar on oil spills, E2001 [9OC]

Disasters: reauthorize national flood insurance program (H.R. 2227), H9041 [23OC]

Eagle Harbor, MI: transfer of Eagle Harbor Light Station to the Keweenaw County Historical Society, H8902 [21OC]

Education: role in character development and teaching of moral values (H. Con. Res. 127), E1535 [28JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3736 [12JN]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (H.R. 135), H8984 [22OC]

Houston Oilers (football team): relocation to Tennessee, H5410 [17JY]

India: independence anniversary, H6924 [5SE]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (H.R. 164), H8984 [22OC]

Knapper, Charles F.: Wal-Mart Foundation and National Center for Small Communities American Hometown Leaders Award recipient, E1646 [3SE]

Miller, Bradford: American Road and Transportation Builders Association award recipient, E425 [11MR]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8984 [22OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H8888 [21OC]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H2258 [7MY]

Season for Nonviolence: observance, H6924 [5SE]

Taxation: child tax credit, H6648 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H6648 [31JY]

Votes: position on missed, H7868 [25SE], E759, E760 [28AP], E1822 [23SE], E2017, E2018, E2022 [21OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1878 [24AP]

Special order: granted, H9035 [22OC]

Tributes

Capps, Walter H., E2155 [31OC]

Hardman, Bill, Sr., E428 [11MR]

Nottingham, Norma C., E1923 [2OC]

Runyon, Marvin T., Jr., E297 [25FE]

CLEMENT, DAVID D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E577 [8AP]

CLEMENTS, JAMIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2226 [8NO]

CLERGY see Churches and Synagogues; Religion

CLEVELAND, GROVER (22d and 24th President of the United States)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6026 [20JN]

CLEVELAND, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1131 [5JN]

CLEVELAND, OH

Articles and editorials

Cleveland Shatters Myths About School Choice, E1799 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

Developing Community—The Legacy of James Carney Sr., E309 [25FE]

Lessons in Life From a Loving Man—Grandpa, E1268 [19JN]

School Voucher Study Finds Satisfaction, E1798 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

Who's Managing the Money, E1464 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: land conveyance relative to airport expansion (see S. 1347), S11448 [30OC]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 289; H.R. 643), S1102 [6FE], H393 [6FE]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 833), S5341 [5JN]

Public lands: conveyance (see H.R. 2834), H10170 [6NO]

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Audio Craft Co.: Better Business Bureau National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics award recipient, E673 [16AP]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 643), H7632-H7635 [23SE]

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland: anniversary, E1581 [1AU]

Church of St. Leo the Great: anniversary, E570 [21MR]

Cleveland State University: anniversary of Thyagaraja Festival, E760 [28AP]

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law: anniversary, E1843 [24SE]

Coast Guard: tribute to officers and crew of the Neah Bay (vessel), E162 [5FE]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearings at HOPE Central Academy, Cleveland, OH, E1733 [11SE]

Congregation of St. Joseph: anniversary, E1803 [18SE]

Croatian Fraternal Union of America: tribute to Zumberak Lodge No. 859, E1899 [2OC]

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Dept. of Justice: tribute to Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, E1771 [17SE], E1846 [24SE]

Education: voucher program to provide school choice, E1798 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

Goldsby, Jon C.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]

Harmonia-Chopin Singing Society: anniversary, E1735 [11SE]

Hepp, Aloysius: NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal recipient, E1969 [8OC]

Hicks, Yolanda R.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 833), H8091 [29SE], E1886 [29SE]

John Marshall High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E721 [23AP]

Kankam, Mark D.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]

Korean War Veterans Association: tribute, E1457 [17JY]

Major League Baseball: tribute for hosting All-Star Game, H4919 [9JY]

Mark, Alex: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1844 [24SE]

Masjid Bilal: anniversary of testimonial dinner, E2124 [29OC]

Mead, Patricia A.: Cleveland Women's City Club Margaret A. Ireland Award recipient, E603 [9AP]

Miller, William F.: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1845 [24SE]

Morrow, Irene M.: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1842 [24SE]

Nardi, Nick: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E857 [7MY]

NASA: tribute to Lewis Research Center, E1553 [29JY], E1571 [31JY], E1622, E1625 [1AU], E2220 [7NO]

———tribute to U.S. Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame inductees, E1303 [24JN]

Ohio: Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority extension, E2064 [23OC]

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church: anniversary, E1737 [11SE]

Perez-Davis, Maria E.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]

Philippine American Society of Ohio: tribute, E1352 [27JN]

Rogers, Wilson A.: Ronald McDonald Award recipient, E598 [8AP]

St. Stanislaus Dad's Club: anniversary, E1695 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: land conveyance relative to airport expansion (S. 1347), S11457 [30OC], S12209 [8NO]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 289), S1131 [7FE], S5644 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: seek return of child abducted in custody case, S11176 [24OC]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 833), S5345 [5JN], S8158 [25JY]

Reports

NASA Lewis Research Center: Congressional Research Service, E1553 [29JY], E1571 [31JY], E1622, E1625 [1AU]

Reports filed

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 289), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 643) (H. Rept. 105-231), H6703 [31JY]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 833), S6496 [26JN]

Texts of

H.R. 643, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH, H7632 [23SE]

S. 289, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH, S5644 [12JN]

S. 833, Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH, S5345 [5JN], S8158 [25JY], H8091 [29SE]

S. 1347, land conveyance relative to airport expansion in Cleveland, OH, S12209 [8NO]

CLEVELAND, ROBIN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3938 [5MY], S5310 [5JN]

Tribute, S12528 [13NO]

CLEVELAND, TN

Articles and editorials

Murphy's Contribution Should Be Recognized, E2243 [8NO]

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH

Lists

Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E1128 [5JN]

CLEVELAND (OH) FREE TIMES

Articles and editorials

Camel Clubbing, E1559 [30JY]

CLEVELAND (OH) PLAIN DEALER

Articles and editorials

Lessons in Life From a Loving Man—Grandpa, E1268 [19JN]

Making Airline Taxes Palatable, E1471 [22JY]

Only a Constitutional Amendment Can Limit Campaign Cash, S2243 [13MR]

Yes, Apologies Would Be in Order, E1419 [14JY]

CLEVELAND (OH) SUN HERALD

Articles and editorials

Regional Library Gets Ready To Open Its Latest Chapter, E1566 [31JY]

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Thyagaraja Festival: anniversary, E760 [28AP]

CLEVELAND (TN) BANNER

Articles and editorials

Murphy's Contribution Should Be Recognized, E2243 [8NO]

CLEVELAND-CLIFFS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1904 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S8622 [31JY]

CLEVELAND-MARSHALL COLLEGE OF LAW

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1843 [24SE]

CLIFTON, NJ

Remarks in House

Amirian, Susan: Clifton, NJ, Optimist Club Judge Joseph J. Salerno Award recipient, E1069 [30MY]

Boys' and Girls' Club: anniversary, E655 [15AP]

Colucci, Dolores: Boys and Girls Club of Clifton, NJ, Youth of Year award recipient, E769 [29AP]

New Jersey: tribute to Peruvian Day Parade, E1547 [29JY]

CLIFTON, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1068 [30MY]

CLIFTON, THOMAS M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E980 [20MY]

CLIFTON PARK, NY

Remarks in House

Shenendehowa High School: tribute to RESPECT Club, E390 [5MR]

CLIMATE see Weather

CLIMAX SPRINGS, MO

Remarks in Senate

VFW: tribute to Post 3600, S3737 [25AP]

CLINGER, WILLIAM F., JR. (a former Representative from Pennsylvania)

Articles and editorials

Pattern of Stonewalling, E834 [5MY]

Letters

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign: by, S8703 [3SE]

CLINGER, WILLIAM J., JR. (a former Representative from Pennsylvania)

Letters

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) special investigative authorities, H4100 [20JN]

Memorandums

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Special Investigative Authorities, H4099 [20JN]

CLINGER, WILLIAM R., JR. (a former Representative from Pennsylvania)

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-874), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

CLINICAL LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Health care facilities: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see S. 1068), S8153 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Health care facilities: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (S. 1068), S8153 [25JY]

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS' RECOGNITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 175), S163 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 175), S550 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 175, provisions, S551 [21JA]

CLINT, TX

Bills and resolutions

Texas: conveyance of certain Federal lands to the Clint and Fabens, TX, school districts (see H.R. 1116), H1111 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Texas: conveyance of certain Federal lands to the Clint and Fabens, TX, school districts (H.R. 1116), H8062, H8063 [29SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1116, conveyance of certain Federal lands to the Clint and Fabens, TX, school districts, H8062 [29SE]

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM

Addresses

Peace in Northern Ireland, S11760-S11762 [5NO]

Articles and editorials

Clinton and Wife Reportedly Knew of Suspect Funds, S8646 [2SE]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Whitewater and Watergate, E776 [29AP]

Remarks in House

Arkansas: investigation of involvement in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, H7205 [11SE], E776 [29AP]

Starr, Kenneth W.: assessment as independent counsel for the Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation, E24 [7JA]

White House: severance pay to chef, H7122 [10SE], H7201 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: investigation of involvement in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, S7512 [16JY]

Northern Ireland: visit, S11760 [5NO]

CLINTON, MI

Remarks in House

Nowicki, James: Clinton Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2064 [23OC]

CLOPTON, TOM

Remarks in Senate

SBA: Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5249 [3JN]

CLOSSER, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5134 [11JY]

CLOSSON, STACY

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7754 [21JY]

CLOTHING INDUSTRY

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52; H. Con. Res. 80), S9198 [11SE], H2784 [15MY]

Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 2432), H7008 [8SE]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see S. 554; H.R. 1301), S3011 [10AP], H1439 [10AP]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see S. Con. Res. 54), S10882 [21OC]

Sweatshops: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see S. 626; H.R. 23), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646; H.R. 1504), S3662 [24AP], H2090 [30AP]

Letters

Maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label: Senators Abraham and Hollings and Representatives Dingell and Franks, S11445 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (H.R. 2432), E1683 [8SE]

Michigan Apparel Club: anniversary, E1375 [8JY]

Nike, Inc.: report on labor practices, E1311 [24JN]

Sweatshops: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 23), E71 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in the USA'' label, S8079 [24JY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (S. Con. Res. 52), S9219 [11SE], S9352 [15SE], S11444, S11445 [30OC]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (S. 554), S3028-S3030 [10AP], S9631 [18SE]

Sweatshops: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (S. 626), S3436 [22AP]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (S. 646), S3937 [5MY]

Reports

New Study Finds Americans Intolerant of Sweatshops in Garment Industry: Marymount University Center for Ethical Concerns, S3032 [10AP]

Statements

Nike Code of Conduct Report: Nike, Inc., E1311 [24JN]

Texts of

H.R. 2432, limit imports of wool apparel from Canada, E1683 [8SE]

S. 554, Child Labor Free Consumer Information Act, S3030-S3032 [10AP]

S. 626, Stop Sweatshops Act, S3437 [22AP]

S. Con. Res. 52, maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label, S9219 [11SE]

S. Con. Res. 54, maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program, S10898 [21OC]

CLOVIS, CA

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to Clovis Unified School District Center and Fresno Unified School District for Advanced Research and Technology, E624 [10AP], E811 [1MY]

Fancher Creek Elementary School: tribute for receipt of California Distinguished School award, E1292 [23JN]

CLYBURN, JAMES E. (a Representative from South Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H9039 [22OC]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H8438 [6OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H6026 [29JY]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H587 [13FE]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H724 [4MR]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H3924 [18JN]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H1019 [13MR]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H8633 [7OC]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H8727 [8OC]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

Business and industry: end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H9502 [23OC]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3569 [5JN]

Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 2432), H9865 [31OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H3070 [20MY]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H6798 [3SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5778 [24JY]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H1289 [21MR]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H10172 [6NO]

———continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

Crime: penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5826 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1703), H3201 [22MY]

———improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H669 [26FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1289 [21MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H2157 [1MY]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7528 [17SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1392 [9AP]

Elections: allow States to use a proportional voting system for multiseat congressional districts (see H.R. 3068), H10954 [13NO]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H3477 [4JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1440 [10AP]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2091 [30AP]

Families and domestic relations: State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H2091 [30AP]

———granting of additional points to the passing grades of welfare recipients' competitive service examinations (see H.R. 1066), H1262 [20MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H10956 [13NO]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5487 [17JY]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1074), H1187 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H805 [6MR]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2590 [13MY]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

———identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H9502 [23OC]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H3660 [10JN]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H950 [12MR]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

———prohibit the location of solid and hazardous waste facilities near residential, day care, church, and school properties (see H.R. 843), H668 [26FE]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H5487 [17JY]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———national policy to provide health care coverage of mental illnesses (see H.R. 621), H524 [12FE]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3070 [20MY]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H524 [12FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5665 [23JY]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8833 [9OC]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H8161 [29SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3170 [21MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H950 [12MR]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H1715 [21AP]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H1340 [8AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H725 [4MR]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1892 [24AP]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3169 [21MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5401 [16JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H725 [4MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 554, 1248), H284 [4FE], H1339 [8AP]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3476 [4JN]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H8320 [2OC]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (see H.J. Res. 27), H453 [11FE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5665 [23JY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Institute for the Environment: establish (see H.R. 2914), H10769 [12NO]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H590 [13FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H10172 [6NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2777), H9800 [30OC]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H3797 [12JN]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H9502 [23OC]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H9730 [29OC]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H1440 [10AP]

Railroads: reform the safety practices of the railroad industry (see H.R. 2455), H7261 [11SE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H4087 [19JN]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H9559 [24OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2590 [13MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H804 [6MR]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H5183 [14JY]

———treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see H.R. 2944), H10419 [8NO]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H1610 [16AP]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H1288 [21MR]

Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H9865 [31OC]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H1456 [14AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3568 [5JN]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H3568 [5JN]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H282 [4FE]

———encourage investment in low-income housing (see H.R. 1102), H2254 [6MY]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195), H3924 [18JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1187 [19MR]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H725 [4MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1795 [23AP]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 2026), H4338 [24JN]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H5778 [24JY]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H2445 [8MY]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H1340 [8AP]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 382), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H5401 [16JY]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H1261 [20MR]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H804 [6MR]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H4647 [25JN]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H7831 [24SE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H4087 [19JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H1112 [18MR]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

Remarks

Benson, Thomasenia J.: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2994 [20MY]

Charleston, SC: tribute to Small Business Resource Center, E1779 [17SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8372 [6OC]

Dowling, Sterling: election as president of Boys' Nation (organization), E1602 [1AU]

Fisher, Christine: South Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1935 [6OC]

Health: role of community health centers, H9714, H9715, H9716 [29OC]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H2994 [20MY]

Leonard, Justin: tribute for winning Kemper Open golf tournament, E1378 [9JY]

McCloud, Linard: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1792 [18SE]

Nickelodeon (cable television network): tribute to Big Help Program, E1852 [25SE]

South Carolina: tribute to watermelons, E1377 [9JY]

Tributes

Aronson, Arnold, H863, H867, H868 [11MR]

Evans, Robert S., E1425 [15JY]

Julich, Thomas F., E1400 [11JY]

Kinard, Tom, E1685 [8SE]

Kitt, Eartha, E657 [15AP]

McCutcheon, Larry D., E937 [15MY]

Missouri, Clarence, E1429 [15JY]

Pickett, Eliza Spann Missouri, E1429 [15JY]

Spann, Jack, E1429 [15JY]

CNA INSURANCE CO.

Histories

Tribute to CNA in Celebration of Its Centennial—CNA Stands for Commitment, 1897-1997, S5543 [11JN], E1118 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1118 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5542 [11JN]

COAL related term(s) Power Resources

Bills and resolutions

Black Lung Benefits Act: improve (see H.R. 609), H347 [5FE]

———pneumoconiosis claims (see H.R. 252), H147 [9JA]

Health: disability benefit eligibility for certain miners (see H.R. 1600), H2679 [14MY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Taxation: investment credit for conversion of coal and domestic carbonaceous feedstocks into liquid fuels (see H.R. 2175), H5401 [16JY]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105; H.R. 2231), S8532 [31JY], H5664 [23JY]

Letters

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: Jere W. Glover, SBA, E1742 [11SE]

———Jerome J. Shestack, ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Public land exchange with Montana relative to New World Mine project: Greater Yellowstone Coalition, H9513 [24OC]

Remarks in House

Black Lung Benefits Act: pneumoconiosis claims (H.R. 252), E20 [7JA]

Dept. of Energy: Clean Coal Technology Program funding, H5119-H5123 [10JY]

Dept. of Labor: Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes, E1741 [11SE]

Montana: mining of Federal coal reserves, H9512 [24OC]

———public land exchange relative to New World Mine project, H9512, H9532, H9533 [24OC]

Power resources: fossil energy research and development funding, H5123-H5126 [10JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (H. Con. Res. 119), E1485 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Clean Air Act: requirements relative to clean up of coal-fired powerplants, S12567 [13NO]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: mining of Kaiparowits Plateau coal reserves, S9599 [18SE]

Taxation: treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (S. 1105), S8566, S8567 [31JY], S10487 [7OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Statements

Does the Interior Appropriations Bill Give Away $10 Million of Federal Coal? Greater Yellowstone Coalition, H9513 [24OC]

COALITION FOR BUDGET INTEGRITY

Letters

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S1178 [10FE]

COALITION FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

Tables

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5115 [23MY]

COALITION FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE WORKPLACE

Letters

Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S8591 [31JY]

Lists

Members, S8591 [31JY]

COALITION OF INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS OF NEW JERSEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1589 [1AU]

COALITION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION

Remarks in House

Fairfax, VA: tribute to efforts by Distributive Education Clubs of America Chapter at Robinson Secondary School, E28 [7JA]

COALITION TO PROMOTE U.S. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program funding, S7928 [23JY]

Lists

Members, S7928 [23JY]

COAST GUARD related term(s) Department of Transportation

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2204), H7365 [16SE], H8896, H8898, H8900, H8902 [21OC]

———authorizing (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8889 [21OC]

Articles and editorials

Honoring Heroes of the Sea, E385 [5MR]

Lake Michigan Deaths Up Sharply This Year, H8896 [21OC]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorizing (see S. 1259; H.R. 1838, 2204), S10428 [6OC], H3659 [10JN], H5491 [21JY]

———authorizing (H.R. 2204), consideration (see H. Res. 265), H8832 [9OC]

Grand Haven, MI: designate as ``Coast Guard City, USA'' (see H. Con. Res. 115), H5296 [15JY]

Nahant, MA: convey Coast Guard Recreation Facility property (see H.R. 1992), H4086 [19JN]

Ocracoke, NC: convey Coast Guard Station to North Carolina (see S. 1262), S10475 [7OC]

Sault Sainte Marie, MI: Coast Guard conveyance of certain property to the local American Legion post (see H.R. 2641), H8727 [8OC]

Service academies: increase service obligation for military service academies, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (see H.R. 2582), H8264 [30SE]

Letters

Coast Guard relocation of Lake Michigan rescue helicopter unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI: Edward M. Burke, H8895 [21OC]

Tribute to Coast Guard for efforts relative to transportation of injured child: Lee Eckles, Bulloch County, GA, EMS/Rescue Dept., E253 [13FE], E453 [12MR]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2204), H8892-H8903 [21OC]

———authorizing (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8882-H8890 [21OC]

Eagle Harbor, MI: transfer of Eagle Harbor Light Station to the Keweenaw County Historical Society, H8902 [21OC]

Ecology and environment: tribute to ``Spill of National Significance'' seminar on oil spills, E2001 [9OC]

Funding, H5639 [23JY]

Great Lakes: icebreaker funding, H5633 [23JY]

Lake Michigan: operation and maintenance of foghorns, H8900, H8901 [21OC]

———relocation of helicopter rescue unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI, H8886, H8887, H8894, H8895 [21OC], E2039 [21OC]

Mackinaw (ice-breaking cutter): funding for operation and maintenance, H8893 [21OC]

Neah Bay (vessel): tribute to officers and crew, E162 [5FE]

Ports and Waterways Safety System Program: funding, H8895 [21OC]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Coast Guard for efforts relative to transportation of injured child, E253 [13FE], E453 [12MR]

Solar energy: encourage use by Coast Guard and Dept. of Transportation, H5630 [23JY]

13th Coast Guard District: tribute, E384 [5MR]

World War II: tribute to North Atlantic Patrol Weather Bureau relative to D-Day invasion, E1380 [9JY]

———tribute to Weather Bureau North Atlantic Patrol relative to D-Day invasion, E1298 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: authorizing (S. 1259), S10429 [6OC]

Ocracoke, NC: convey Coast Guard Station to North Carolina (S. 1262), S10478 [7OC]

Pena, Federico: court decision relative to Coast Guard contract with D.M.E. Corp., S2162, S2163 [12MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S909 [30JA], S4772 [20MY], S10050 [26SE], S11792 [5NO]

Reserves: extend Reserve affiliation agreement bonus, S6888, S6889 [7JY]

Washington: tribute to Coast Guard officers who perished during rescue effort, S1354 [13FE]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2204) (H. Rept. 105-236), H6703 [31JY]

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S5999 [19JN], S9784 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-317), H8832 [9OC]

Nomination of James C. Card To Be Commander, Pacific Area, Coast Guard: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Roger T. Rufe To Be Commander, Atlantic Area, Coast Guard: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S803 [29JA], S3900 [1MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 265, consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard appropriations, H8882 [21OC]

S. 1259, Coast Guard appropriations, S10429-S10432 [6OC]

S. 1262, convey Ocracoke, NC, Coast Guard Station to North Carolina, S10479 [7OC]

COASTAL BERRY (business)

Remarks in House

Labor unions: position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

COASTAL POLLUTION REDUCTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2207), H8088-H8090 [29SE]

Texts of

H.R. 2207, provisions, H8088 [29SE]

COASTAL ZONES

Amendments

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H10803 [13NO]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3883, H3884, H3886, H3887 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), S12617 [13NO]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S12625 [13NO]

Articles and editorials

Listen Up, NPS!, H4071 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1658), H2874 [16MY]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see S. 971; H.R. 2094), S6496 [26JN], H4835 [26JN]

Cape Cod National Seashore: provide for a land exchange and extend the authority of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission (see H.R. 2411), H6962 [5SE]

Cape Lookout National Seashore: ensure maintenance of a herd of wild horses (see H.R. 765), H586 [13FE]

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (see S. 1104; H.R. 796, 2304, 2401), S8532 [31JY], H587 [13FE], H6406 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

Coastal Heritage Trail Route: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1016; H.R. 2125), S7423 [14JY], H5021 [9JY]

Dept. of the Interior: approval process for oil and gas leasing, exploration, or development activity off the North Carolina coast (see S. 1257; H.R. 2615), S10428 [6OC], H8438 [6OC]

———prohibit expenditures on mid-Atlantic coast offshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 2555), H7910 [25SE]

Fish and fishing: limitation on vessels that may engage in harvesting Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring within the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1575), H2445 [8MY]

———moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (see S. 1035, 1192; H.R. 1855), S7710 [17JY], S9636 [18SE], H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 393), H151 [9JA]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see S. 937; H.R. 1989), S5999 [19JN], H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H145 [9JA]

Lighthouses: establish a national historic lighthouse preservation program (see H.R. 2970), H10420 [8NO]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927), S5790 [17JN]

New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping off the coast at the Mud Dump Site and other sites within the New York Bight Apex (see H.R. 244), H147 [9JA]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1480), S12118 [8NO]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (see S. 234), S804 [29JA]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213; H.R. 2547), S9886 [24SE], H7910 [25SE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see S. 1372; H.R. 1135, 1995), S11763 [5NO], H1186 [19MR], H4086 [19JN]

Puerto Rico: waiver of EPA secondary treatment requirements for wastewater treatment facilities (see H.R. 2207), H5569 [22JY]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (see H.R. 882), H700 [27FE]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (see S. 1138; H.R. 1991), S8533 [31JY], H4086 [19JN]

Transportation: promote the use of marine ferry and high-speed marine ferry services (see S. 941), S6000 [19JN]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222, 1321), S9969 [25SE], S11289 [28OC]

Declarations

Toward enhanced ocean security into the third millenium, H3885 [18JN]

Letters

Ocean Act: William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S12701 [13NO]

Zebra mussel infestation research funding: Committee on Science (House), H3874 [18JN]

Remarks in House

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4858-H4860 [8JY], H10803, H10804 [13NO]

Buy American Act: compliance, H3879, H3886 [18JN]

California Coastal Ranges Biosphere Reserve: designation status, H8556-H8560 [7OC], H8637 [8OC]

Cape Lookout National Seashore: ensure maintenance of a herd of wild horses (H.R. 765), H4071 [19JN], H5501-H5503 [22JY]

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (H.R. 796), E274 [13FE]

Corps of Engineers: shore protection and beach nourishment projects funding, H5735, H5736, H5739, H5757 [24JY]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (H.R. 1855), H5832-H5836 [28JY], H7894 [25SE], E1549, E1550, E1552, E1556 [29JY]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases, H9511 [24OC]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf, H9511 [24OC]

Great Lakes: zebra mussel infestation research funding, H3875, H3876, H3878-H3880 [18JN]

Health: research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]

Lighthouses: establish a national historic lighthouse preservation program (H.R. 2970), E2278 [9NO]

National Lighthouse Museum: establish (H.R. 2895), E2237 [8NO]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3872-H3889 [18JN], E1266, E1269 [19JN]

———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (H. Res. 164), H3871, H3872 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), H10794 [13NO]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (H.R. 2547), E1866 [25SE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (H.R. 1995), H4310 [24JN]

Puerto Rico: waiver of EPA secondary treatment requirements for wastewater treatment facilities (H.R. 2207), H8088-H8090 [29SE], E1475 [22JY]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (H.R. 882), E341 [27FE]

Sea Grant International Program: funding, H3884, H3886 [18JN]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (H.R. 1991), H4070 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO], S12495 [10NO]

———reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), conditional sequential referral, S8674 [2SE]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (S. 971), S6505 [26JN]

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (S. 1104), S8565, S8566 [31JY]

Coastal Heritage Trail Route: authorizing appropriations (S. 1016), S7423 [14JY]

Ferguson, Lillian: NOAA Excellence in Coastal and Marine Graduate Study Award recipient, S10998 [22OC]

Field, John: NOAA Excellence in Coastal and Marine Graduate Study Award recipient, S10998 [22OC]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (S. 1192), S9644 [18SE], S9734 [19SE]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (S. 937), S6000 [19JN]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927), S5872-S5874 [17JN], S12516-S12519 [13NO]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (S. 1480), S12145 [8NO]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (S. 234), S817 [29JA]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy, S12516 [13NO]

———develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S9888-S9893 [24SE], S12697-S12704 [13NO]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (S. 1372), S11765 [5NO]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (S. 1138), S8604 [31JY]

Transportation: promote the use of marine ferry and high-speed marine ferry services (S. 941), S6004 [19JN]

University of Vermont: funding for research work on Lake Champlain environmental issues, S12517 [13NO]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1222), S9975, S9976 [25SE], S10095 [26SE]

———estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1321), S11290 [28OC]

Reports filed

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Cape Lookout National Seashore Maintenance of Wild Horses: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 765) (H. Rept. 105-179), H5183 [14JY]

Moratorium on Large Vessels in Atlantic Mackerel or Atlantic Herring Fisheries: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1855) (H. Rept. 105-209), H5916 [28JY]

Ocean Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1213) (S. Rept. 105-151), S12118 [8NO]

Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 927) (S. Rept. 105-150), S12118 [8NO]

Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 765) (S. Rept. 105-115), S11289 [28OC]

Waiver of EPA Secondary Treatment Requirements for Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Puerto Rico: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2207) (H. Rept. 105-237), H6714 [1AU]

Rulings of the Chair

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3888 [18JN]

Statements

Moratorium on Large Vessels in Atlantic Mackerel or Atlantic Herring Fisheries (H.R. 1855), E1556-E1558 [29JY]

Summaries

Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act (S. 1222), S9975 [25SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 164, consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program reauthorization, H3871 [18JN]

H.R. 765, Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act, H5501 [22JY]

H.R. 1658, Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act reauthorization and amendments, S12496 [10NO], H4858 [8JY]

H.R. 1855, moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries, H5832 [28JY]

H.R. 2207, Coastal Pollution Reduction Act, H8088 [29SE]

S. 927, Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act, S5872 [17JN]

S. 971, Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act, S6505 [26JN]

S. 1016, Coastal Heritage Trail Route appropriations, S7424 [14JY]

S. 1138, Freedom To Ship Act, S8605-S8607 [31JY]

S. 1192, North Atlantic Fisheries Conservation Act, S9734 [19SE]

S. 1213, Ocean Act, S9890-S9892 [24SE], S12697-S12700, S12702-S12704 [13NO]

S. 1321, estuary conservation and management programs funding, S11290 [28OC]

S. 1372, Point Reyes National Seashore Farmland Protection Act, S11766 [5NO]

S. 1480, Harmful Algal Bloom Research and Control Act, S12145 [8NO]

COASTLINES see Beaches

COATS, DAN (a Senator from Indiana)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4016 [6MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6533, S6544 [26JN], S6683, S6766 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4860, S4906 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6940, S6946 [7JY], S7124 [9JY], S7219, S7221 [10JY], S7274, S7282, S7307, S7310 [11JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7441, S7505 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9555, S9660 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8086, S8105 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8701, S8715, S8719, S8734, S8735, S8736 [3SE], S8786 [4SE], S9105, S9218 [11SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9899 [24SE], S9925 [25SE]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9344 [15SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7615 [16JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC], S11043 [23OC]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S9352 [15SE]

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7284 [11JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S11018 [23OC]

North Atlantic Assembly, S24 [7JA]

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, S1588 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Business of Pornography, Eric Schlosser, U.S. News & World Report (publication), S12150-S12153 [8NO]

Erotic Allure of Home Schooling—Web Porn Sites, Edward W. Desmond, Fortune (publication), S12154 [8NO]

Kids Cruise On-Line Porn in Library—Students' `Right' Backed as Angry Parents Lash Out, Maggie Mulvihill, Boston, (MA) Herald, S12153 [8NO]

Web Site Ratings—Shame on Most of US, PC Week (publication), S12153 [8NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Agriculture: price supports for peanuts (see S. 1535), S12575 [13NO]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

Children and youth: establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1461), S12118 [8NO]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19), S1926 [4MR]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2932 [9AP]

Civil rights: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 1124), S8532 [31JY]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3348 [17AP]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S5541 [11JN]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S725 [28JA]

Courts: liability of businesses providing facility tours (see S. 566), S5622 [12JN]

———liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (see S. 564), S5622 [12JN]

———liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (see S. 565), S5622 [12JN]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (see S. 563), S5622 [12JN]

———product liability reform (see S. 5), S158 [21JA]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S12614 [13NO]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S1843 [3MR]

———enhance punishment for telemarketing fraud (see S. 489), S8277 [29JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S4286 [9MY]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328), S1574 [25FE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 1195), S9636 [18SE]

FDA: modernize (see S. 830), S6508 [26JN]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY]

Federal employees: use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S2331 [14MR]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433), S2206 [12MR]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S5875 [17JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1574 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056), S7950 [23JY]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364), S2931 [9AP]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 717), S4106 [7MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11365 [29OC]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S10809 [9OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (see S. Res. 131), S10428 [6OC]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S1191 [10FE]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 497), S3294 [16AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S9800 [23SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286), S1102 [6FE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4011 [6MY]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5542 [11JN]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9897 [24SE]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S8367 [30JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 1237), S10229 [30SE]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S158 [21JA]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see S. 284), S1102 [6FE]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see S. 752), S4588 [15MY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines (see S. Res. 21), S634 [22JA]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2792 [7AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10862 [20OC]

———capital gains rates (see S. 72), S2284 [13MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S5425 [9JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S5265 [3JN]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2, 98), S158, S161 [21JA]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432), S2206 [12MR]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see S. 73), S2284 [13MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 29, 75), S160 [21JA], S967 [4FE]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (see S. 76), S2285 [13MR]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S4322 [12MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S899 [30JA]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see S. 31), S967 [4FE]

———treatment of gambling losses (see S. 972), S6496 [26JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S2707 [20MR]

———treatment of small businesses (see S. 74), S2284 [13MR]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335), S1382 [13FE]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see S. 667), S3843 [30AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5935 [18JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Computers: prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see S. 1482), S12119 [8NO]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see S. 847), S5342 [5JN]

Education: improve and expand charter schools (see S. 1380), S11764 [5NO]

Public welfare programs: establish asset-based welfare policies (see S. 1106, 1255), S8532 [31JY], S10428 [6OC]

Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see S. 463), S2416 [18MR]

Television: implementation of ratings system for programming (see S. 409, 607), S2021 [6MR], S3348 [17AP]

Briefs

Janet Reno, Attorney General v. ACLU relative to restriction of transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1356 [13FE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9878 [24SE], S10195 [30SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2629 [20MR], S2786 [7AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284 [11JY], S7414 [14JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10947 [22OC], S11173 [24OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3748 [28AP], S3782 [29AP], S3818 [30AP]

Letters

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims: George N. Hatsopoulos, Thermo Electron (business), S9749 [23SE]

Lists

Coalition for Religious Freedom in the Workplace, S8591 [31JY]

Supporters of Janet Reno v. ACLU brief, restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2309 [14MR]

Papers

Human Costs of Regulation—The Case of Medical Devices and the FDA: David C. Murray, Hudson Institution, S9833 [24SE]

Remarks

Abortion: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, S1654, S1656 [26FE]

———performance at military medical facilities, S7154, S7157, S7158, S7159 [10JY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1654, S1656 [26FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4672 [19MY], S4711, S4712 [20MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7944 [23JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S610 [22JA]

Armed Forces: policy regarding military service by homosexuals, S1653 [26FE], S8144-S8146 [25JY]

Budget: balance, S4938 [22MY]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1818 [3MR], S1913 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8436 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8342 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6128, S6165, S6166, S6167 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6431, S6465, S6466, S6467, S6474, S6475 [26JN], S6685 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4860 [21MY], S4938 [22MY]

Business and industry: improve child care services and options, S6685 [27JN]

Children and youth: establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1461), S12127 [8NO]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6165, S6166, S6167 [24JN]

Civil rights: religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 1124), S8591 [31JY]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3406 [22AP]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S629 [22JA]

Computers: prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (S. 1482), S12146 [8NO]

———restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1355, S1356 [13FE], S2308 [14MR]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S2309-S2311 [14MR]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3260 [16AP]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S11811, S11812, S11839 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7154, S7157, S7158, S7159 [10JY], S7229, S7231, S7233, S7244, S7259, S7274 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11495 [30OC], S11811, S11812, S11816, S11839 [6NO]

———Brillant Antitank Munition funding, S11816 [6NO]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11811, S11812, S11839 [6NO]

———F-22 fighter funding, S7244 [11JY]

———F-22 fighter funding, S9942-S9944 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9942 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, unanimous-consent agreement, S9925 [25SE]

———Quadrennial Defense Review report, S4672, S4675 [19MY]

———tactical fighter aircraft programs funding, S7229, S7231, S7233 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, S8699 [3SE], S9101, S9104, S9105 [11SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8699, S8714, S8717, S8718 [3SE], S8772, S8776, S8781, S8787, S8816, S8817 [4SE], S9101, S9104, S9105 [11SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9871 [24SE], S9914, S9925, S9928, S9961, S9962 [25SE], S10185, S10194 [30SE], S10259 [1OC]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (S. 847), S5362 [5JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9871 [24SE], S9914, S9925, S9928 [25SE], S10185, S10194 [30SE], S10259 [1OC]

Education: charter schools funding, S8787 [4SE]

———improve and expand charter schools (S. 1380), S11775 [5NO]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S4860 [21MY]

———student loan programs, S4860 [21MY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8816, S8817 [4SE], S8839, S8847 [5SE], S8895 [8SE], S9362, S9383, S9384 [16SE], S9743, S9749, S9753, S9757, S9763 [23SE], S9831, S9834 [24SE]

———proposal to designate use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S7944 [23JY]

———regulation of medical device approval process, S8847 [5SE], S8895 [8SE], S9383 [16SE], S9831, S9834 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims, S9743, S9749, S9753, S9757 [23SE]

Hayden, Katharine Sweeney: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9925 [25SE]

Health: human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S8717, S8718 [3SE], S8772, S8776, S8781 [4SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies, S4359 [13MY]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4359 [13MY]

Lake, Anthony: withdrawal of nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S2512 [19MR]

Lister, Sara: request resignation as Army's Assistant Sec. for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps, S12539 [13NO]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6128 [24JN]

———reform, S6165, S6166, S6167 [24JN], S8342 [30JY], S8436 [31JY]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S7274 [11JY]

NIH: establish research and training programs for Parkinson's disease, S8714, S8717 [3SE]

———require congressional report on research policies, S8715, S8717 [3SE]

Orrell, Brent: privilege of the floor, S9915 [25SE]

Parliamentary inquiry, S9960 [25SE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2397 [18MR], S2512 [19MR]

Public welfare programs: establish asset-based welfare policies (S. 1106), S8567 [31JY]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (S. 284), S1105 [6FE]

Senate: legislative program, S779 [29JA], S1687 [26FE], S4690 [19MY], S7227 [11JY], S7879 [23JY], S10185 [30SE], S12504, S12512 [12NO]

———quorum call, S10716 [8OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 305), S1686, S1687 [26FE]

Supreme Court: decision on Communications Decency Act, S6490 [26JN]

Taxation: child tax credit, S6431, S6466, S6467, S6474, S6475 [26JN]

———rates, S6431 [26JN], S8436 [31JY]

———treatment of estate taxes, S3406, S3407 [22AP]

Television: implementation of ratings system for programming (S. 409), S2021-S2023 [6MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3785 [29AP]

Votes: position on missed, S7087 [9JY]

White House Conference on Child Care: objectives, S11027 [23OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Use of Filtering Software in Libraries: American Library Association, S12153 [8NO]

Texts of

S. 847, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act, S5363-S5366 [5JN]

S. 1106, Assets for Independence Act, S8568-S8571 [31JY]

S. 1380, Charter School Expansion Act, S11776 [5NO]

Tributes

Coats, Marcia A., S4938 [22MY]

Colson, Darrell, S8157 [25JY]

Dixon, Alan J., S993 [5FE]

Kennedy, Senator, S10185 [30SE]

Thurmond, Senator, S5201 [3JN]

COATS, MARCIA A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4938 [22MY]

COBANE, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1451 [17JY]

COBB COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

Local government: bond rating status, E1700 [9SE]

COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1612 [16AP], H1655 [17AP]

Analyses

Limitations on Copyright Liability Relative to Computer On-Line Material (H.R. 2180), E1452 [17JY]

Announcements

House of Representatives official objectors for the Private Calendar, H3800 [16JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H629 [25FE]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2590 [13MY]

Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 2432), H9559 [24OC]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H452 [11FE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H3660 [10JN]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H805 [6MR]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H1794 [23AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H6963 [5SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H629 [25FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604), H347 [5FE]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see H.R. 2265), H5825 [25JY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———eliminate attorney fee awards and limit relief in suits against certain public entities (see H.R. 2293), H6963 [5SE]

———photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H1438 [10AP]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 3), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 2181), H5485 [17JY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Justice: clarify authority of the inspector general (see H.R. 2182), H5485 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]

———study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H3797 [12JN]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H5401 [16JY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H2874 [16MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H5297 [15JY]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9730 [29OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 2424), H7119 [9SE]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H1542 [15AP]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622), H669 [26FE], H2351 [7MY]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6798 [3SE]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H3660 [10JN]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1252), H1391 [9AP]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H4914 [8JY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1187 [19MR]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H2254 [6MY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H2445 [8MY]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H2590 [13MY]

Health: application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H8054 [26SE]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H3924 [18JN]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1262 [20MR]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: official mail allowance (see H.R. 2439), H8727 [8OC]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80, 866), H244 [21JA], H1707 [17AP]

———terminate certain entitlements of former Speakers of the House (see H.R. 1768), H3273 [3JN]

Immigration: moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H1892 [24AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H5297 [15JY]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 401), H152 [9JA]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2446 [8MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H1262 [20MR]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H8833 [9OC]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H244 [21JA]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H146 [9JA]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1261 [20MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1706 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H1112 [18MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 632, 1100, 2517), H1111 [18MR], H3660 [10JN], H10956 [13NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: install switches to deactivate air bags (see H.R. 1022), H888 [11MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H2785 [15MY]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H145 [9JA]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H9615 [28OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H5778 [24JY]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7601 [18SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H1259 [20MR]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H4087 [19JN]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 1410), H1793 [23AP]

———reduce rates on gains relative to depreciable real estate (see H.R. 2403), H6917 [4SE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H3865 [17JN]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H3476 [4JN]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see H.R. 1845), H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H669 [26FE]

Telecommunications: State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (see H.R. 2612), H8438 [6OC]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (see H.R. 2383), H6797 [3SE]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

———restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H1018 [13MR]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bogsch, Arpad: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6917 [4SE]

Collective bargaining: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (see H.R. 908), H724 [4MR]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 2589), H8299 [1OC]

———limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see H.R. 2180), H5485 [17JY]

———prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (see H.R. 2652), H8832 [9OC]

———protection of certain original designs (see H.R. 2696), H9038 [22OC]

———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (see H.R. 1967), H4085 [19JN]

Courts: amend U.S. Code relative to arbitration in district courts (see H.R. 2603), H8320 [2OC]

———authorize voluntary alternative dispute resolutions systems (see H.R. 903), H709 [3MR]

———improve operation and administration of Federal courts (see H.R. 2294), H6405 [30JY]

———reathorize arbitration programs (see H.R. 1581), H2589 [13MY]

Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: designate (see H.R. 2379), H6797 [3SE]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (see H.R. 567), H284 [4FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (see H.J. Res. 6), H154 [9JA]

———deny cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 1), H155 [9JA]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 46), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———prohibit participation in Federal Employees' Retirement System (see H.R. 47), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H152 [9JA]

———extend surcharges on patent fees (see H.R. 673), H452 [11FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: limit the duration of certain benefits extended to former Presidents (see H.R. 48), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 672), H452 [11FE]

Service academies: increase service obligation for military service academies, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (see H.R. 2582), H8264 [30SE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 2942), H10419 [8NO]

Tariff: chemicals (see H.R. 2268, 2269, 2270, 2271), H5825 [25JY]

———Tinopal CBS-X (see H.R. 1097), H1111 [18MR]

Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 1661), H3069 [20MY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 2281), H6025 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 2281), H6025 [29JY]

Letters

Patent and Trademark Office conversion to a Government corporation, improvement of application process, and protection of U.S. inventors: Michael Kantor, Sec. of Commerce, E77 [9JA]

Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments: Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights of the U.S., H1056 [18MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3071 [21MY]

Remarks

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5692 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5692 [24JY]

Asheboro, NC: tribute to Southwestern Randolph High School cheerleaders, E514 [19MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6626 [31JY]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (H.R. 681), H8850 [21OC]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (H.R. 908), H3223 [3JN]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (H.R. 2180), E1452 [17JY]

———prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (H.R. 2652), E2000 [9OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), E1527 [25JY]

———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (H.R. 1967), E1260 [19JN]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8940, H8949, H8950, H8955, H8957, H8958, H8962 [22OC]

———establish alternative dispute resolutions systems (H.R. 903), E358 [3MR]

———reauthorize arbitration programs (H.R. 1581), H4146, H4147 [23JN]

———reauthorize arbitration programs (S. 996), H7622 [23SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10938 [13NO]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H3792 [12JN]

Greensboro, NC: dedication of Mac Morris gymnasium at Walter Hines Page High School, E1348 [27JN]

———dedication of Marion Kirby football stadium at Walter Hines Page High School, E1348 [27JN]

———tribute to Southwest Guilford High School girls' soccer team, E1146 [5JN]

———tribute to Southwest Guilford High School men's baseball team, E1179 [11JN]

Harville, Charlie: North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1376 [8JY]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), E158 [4FE]

National Basketball Association: behavior of players, H1042 [18MR]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1636, H1676 [17AP]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1047 [18MR], H1295 [8AP], H1406 [10AP], H1461, H1511 [15AP], H1636, H1642, H1657, H1658, H1661, H1662, H1676 [17AP], H1720, H1723, H1724, H1732, H1733, H1758 [23AP], H8837 [21OC], E76 [9JA], E201 [11FE]

———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), consideration (H. Res. 116), H1630 [17AP]

———exempt independent inventors, small businesses and universities from publication of patent application information until patent is granted, H1732, H1733 [23AP]

———limit publication of all patent applications until two substantive actions have been filed, H1724 [23AP]

———limit the defense to patent infringement based on prior domestic use, to the actual quantity, volume, and scope of the prior use, H1720 [23AP]

———limit user fees, H10938 [13NO]

Patents: disclosure through publication, H1406 [10AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H5782 [25JY]

Real property: notification of private property owners relative to any Federal agency action limiting use, H8955 [22OC]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), H1053, H1055 [18MR]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1487 [15AP]

———rates, H6626 [31JY]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Ledford High School girls' basketball team, E889 [8MY]

Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (H.R. 1661), H5505, H5507 [22JY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1561 [16AP]

Turlington, David: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution National Eagle Scout of the Year honoree, E1259 [19JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H886 [11MR], H946 [12MR]

Special order: granted, H1434 [10AP], H1538 [15AP], H2440 [8MY], H3794 [12JN], H5775 [24JY]

Reports filed

Arbitration Programs Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1581) (H. Rept. 105-143), H4221 [23JN]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 908) (H. Rept. 105-26), H1039 [17MR]

Convert Patent and Trademark Office to a Government Corporation, Improve Application Process, and Protect U.S. Inventors: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 400) (H. Rept. 105-39), H1257 [20MR]

Copyright Treatment of the Distribution of Certain Phonorecords: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1967) (H. Rept. 105-325), H8927 [21OC]

International Registration of Trademarks Relative to Madrid Protocol Agreements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 567) (H. Rept. 105-199), H5777 [24JY]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1534) (H. Rept. 105-323), H8927 [21OC]

Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Amendments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 672) (H. Rept. 105-25), H1039 [17MR]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]

Trademark Law Treaty Implementation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1661) (H. Rept. 105-194), H5491 [21JY]

Statements

Patent Disclosure Through Publication: by, Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property (House), H1407 [10AP]

Tributes

Cummings, William D., E1522 [25JY]

Forsyth, Gary T., E2059 [23OC]

James, Kent, E1463 [22JY]

Moser, Eddie, E1463 [22JY]

Reed, Bob, E681 [16AP]

COBUCCIO, KERRI

Remarks in House

New Hampshire: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E780 [29AP]

COBURN, TOM A. (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4201 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5968 [29JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3353 [4JN], H3693 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5022 [9JY], H5235 [15JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7528 [17SE], H7811 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6919 [4SE], H7031, H7044 [9SE], H7376 [17SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5404 [16JY]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1796 [23AP], H1814 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

African Americans: official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3797 [12JN]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H7008 [8SE]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1707 [17AP]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 987), H803 [6MR]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H9039 [22OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5022 [9JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H8728 [8OC]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H10172 [6NO]

China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 87), H702 [27FE]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H725 [4MR]

———outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H6963 [5SE]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H7830 [24SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4221 [23JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 35), H2351 [7MY]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H8265 [30SE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H1340 [8AP]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: prohibit use of Selective Service System information for recruitment purposes (see H.R. 2029), H9039 [22OC]

Correctional institutions: test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections personnel (see H.R. 2070), H6707 [31JY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8833 [9OC]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see H.R. 1577), H2445 [8MY]

———consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407, 1585), H629 [25FE], H5570 [22JY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H8633 [7OC]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer screening benefits (see H.R. 2639), H8929 [21OC]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5569 [22JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6407 [30JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H6797 [3SE]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H1794 [23AP]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

———approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H1793 [23AP]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H5826 [25JY]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H5020 [9JY]

———review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H7008 [8SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Firearms: possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6963 [5SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1392 [9AP]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1040 [17MR]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H6407 [30JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

House Rules: repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 23), H453 [11FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H890 [11MR]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H9502 [23OC]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6962 [5SE]

International Air Transportation Competition Act: amend (see H.R. 737), H950 [12MR]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2351 [7MY]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8834 [9OC]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H766 [5MR]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7118 [9SE]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10957 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H146 [9JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H407 [10FE]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H286 [4FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3203 [22MY]

———remove certain limitations on participation in Medicare+Choice medical savings account plans (see H.R. 2668), H8833 [9OC]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction (see H.R. 343), H150 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2, 8), H154 [9JA], H453 [11FE]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H5570 [22JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1392 [9AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1892 [24AP]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H669 [26FE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3797 [12JN], H8727 [8OC]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (see H.R. 1849), H6798 [3SE]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H1392 [9AP]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 1458), H2157 [1MY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H709 [3MR]

Science: prohibit cloning of humans (see H.R. 923), H1262 [20MR]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 922), H1262 [20MR]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1018 [13MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336, 857), H150 [9JA], H699 [27FE]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H6962 [5SE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H629 [25FE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H1259 [20MR]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1068, 1743), H1892 [24AP], H3202 [22MY]

———repeal the withholding of income taxes and require individuals to pay estimated taxes on a monthly basis (see H.R. 340), H453 [11FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10956 [13NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 382), H524 [12FE]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H157 [9JA]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 166), H3797 [12JN]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see H.R. 1588), H2589 [13MY]

———prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H2157 [1MY]

———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 312), H702 [27FE]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H7601 [18SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65), H669 [26FE]

Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H2169 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Health: improve regulation of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2298), H6405 [30JY], H6797 [3SE]

Medicare: protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H243 [21JA]

Osage County, OK: convey certain lands acquired for Candy Lake project (see H.R. 2299), H6405 [30JY]

Sequoyah County, OK: convey certain lands acquired for Sallisaw Creek project (see H.R. 2300), H6405 [30JY]

Letters

Centers for Disease Control notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV: Richard J. Tarplin, Dept. of HHS, H7376 [17SE]

Northwoods International Biosphere Reserve: Bob Lessard, H8542 [7OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H1230 [20MR], H8654 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1208 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8643, H8644, H8648 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), motion to recommit, H1230 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8654 [8OC]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5232 [15JY]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7059 [9SE]

Budget: balance, H1374 [9AP], H1597, H1598, H1599, H1600, H1601, H1602 [16AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, H316, H317 [5FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4921 [9JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3038 [20MY]

Centers for Disease Control: notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV, H7376 [17SE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10141 [6NO]

Crime: juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811, H7813, H7814 [24SE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2326 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5968 [29JY]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7022 [9SE], H7220 [11SE]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, H7031, H7044, H7046, H7047, H7048, H7049 [9SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3353 [4JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5232, H5235, H5236, H5237, H5239, H5240, H5242, H5244 [15JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7811, H7813, H7814 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6888 [4SE], H6927, H6928, H6930, H6939 [5SE], H6978, H6979, H6993, H6994, H6995 [8SE], H7022, H7031, H7044, H7046, H7047, H7048, H7049, H7059 [9SE], H7220, H7241 [11SE], H7376 [17SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5328 [16JY]

Education: special education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6993, H6994, H6995 [8SE]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6978, H6979 [8SE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H5328 [16JY]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding, H6888 [4SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H6835 [4SE], H8508 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6827, H6828, H6835 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8508 [7OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6927, H6928, H6930, H6939 [5SE]

Medicare: reform, H1597, H1598, H1599 [16AP]

Motion pictures: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', H650 [26FE]

NLRB: adjust employer business activity threshold relative to jurisdiction of labor disputes, H7241 [11SE]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1814, H1816, H1817 [24AP]

———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1814, H1816, H1817 [24AP]

Parliamentary inquiry, H7039 [9SE], H7241 [11SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8541, H8542 [7OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H3353 [4JN], H5235, H5236, H5237, H5239, H5240, H5242, H5244 [15JY], H5968 [29JY], H6827, H6828 [4SE]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H1599, H1600, H1602 [16AP]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, H316, H317 [5FE]

Taxation: rates, H3038 [20MY], H4921 [9JY]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8541, H8542 [7OC]

———World Heritage Program funding, H3353 [4JN], H5235, H5236, H5237, H5239, H5240, H5242, H5244 [15JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Motion pictures: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', H633, H642, H644, H651 [26FE], H677 [27FE], E322 [26FE], E380 [5MR]

Special order: granted, H667 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Motion pictures: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', S1547 [25FE]

COCA-COLA CO.

Addresses

Opportunity Always Comes Accompanied by Obligations: Roberto C. Goizueta, E2032 [21OC]

COCHRAN, RON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1702 [9SE]

COCHRAN, THAD (a Senator from Mississippi)

Addresses

America's Relations With Vietnam—Accomplishments, Challenges, and Potential: Desaix Anderson, S6046 [20JN]

Business Crime Goes International: Dick Thornburgh, S5575-S5577 [12JN]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7901, S7912, S7945, S7966 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3988, S4014 [6MY], S4184, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4844, S4905 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5991, S6006 [19JN], S6925, S6933 [7JY], S7121 [9JY], S7236 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9526 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S9508 [17SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7562, S7612 [16JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S8216 [29JY]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8249 [29JY]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S3386 [17AP]

Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S922 [4FE]

Articles and editorials

China's Dangerous Computer Diversion, St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch, S6899 [7JY]

Howell To Enter Hall of Fame, Mike Knobler, Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger, S10290 [1OC]

With Howell in Shrine, Celtics Keep Winning, Jeff Donn, Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger, S10291 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S1111 [6FE]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627), S3419 [22AP]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see S. 485), S2646 [20MR]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S5370 [5JN]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S12510 [12NO]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1017 [5FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 404), S1979 [5MR]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S10485 [7OC]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S11300 [28OC]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50), S1319 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3851 [30AP]

Correctional institutions: combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs (see S. 494), S3058 [10AP]

———provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (see S. 596), S3269 [16AP]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S1979 [5MR]

———disclosure of court appointed attorneys' fees (see S. 598), S5465 [10JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see S. 845), S5342 [5JN]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S10809 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

———extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see S. 735), S5465 [10JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see S. 757), S5541 [11JN]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S2707 [20MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

———support of individuals affected by breast cancer (see S. Res. 85), S4660 [16MY]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S2216 [12MR]

Education: provide for teacher technology training (see S. 839), S10898 [21OC]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328), S1382 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S898 [30JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see S. 323), S1382 [13FE]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see S. 555), S4247 [8MY]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084), S10962 [22OC]

Federal employees: use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S768 [28JA]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (see S. 656), S3727 [25AP]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 778), S9800 [23SE]

Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (see S. 1476), S12118 [8NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see S. 253), S2931 [9AP]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220), S2707 [20MR]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S2285 [13MR]

———reform regulatory process (see S. 981), S12509 [12NO]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S652 [22JA]

———require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see S. 1115), S8532 [31JY]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056), S8203 [28JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see S. 422), S3560 [23AP]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see S. 644), S11299 [28OC]

Health care facilities: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see S. 1068), S8153 [25JY]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 38), S7609 [16JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see S. 1533), S12575 [13NO]

Immigration: reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see S. 169), S2707 [20MR]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249), S1681 [26FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11692 [4NO]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S10296 [1OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S.J. Res. 11), S3058 [10AP]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 497), S3294 [16AP]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S1383 [13FE]

Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see S. 683), S7118 [9JY]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see S. 369), S2375 [17MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S9977 [25SE]

———colorectal screening (see S. 690), S3901 [1MY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S161 [21JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S3269 [16AP]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S1734 [27FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see S. 311), S2753 [21MR]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see S. 146), S2707 [20MR]

———provide greater flexibility and choice (see S. 246), S1195 [10FE]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S2791 [7AP]

———reimbursement for telehealth services (see S. 385), S1828 [3MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S8733 [3SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2274 [13MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3456 [22AP]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: designate (see S. Con. Res. 55), S12510 [12NO]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317), S1300 [12FE]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see S. 990), S11042 [23OC]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5265 [3JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S10433 [6OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927), S7013 [8JY]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1018 [5FE]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51), S3456 [22AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 1237), S10962 [22OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see S. 772), S8733 [3SE]

Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S5425 [9JN]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S768 [28JA]

Presidential Management Intern Program: anniversary (see S. Res. 106), S8670 [2SE]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (see S. 751), S8277 [29JY]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 781, 953), S5001 [22MY], S8277 [29JY]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: application to incarcerated individuals (see S. 206), S1319 [12FE]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic science and medical research (see S. 124), S4115 [7MY]

Roads and highways: provide a minimum allocation of funds to States from the Federal Mass Transit Account (see S. 556), S3011 [10AP]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S2026 [6MR]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2708 [20MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375), S2216 [12MR]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see S. 202), S968 [4FE]

———treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see S. 1370), S11763 [5NO]

Taxation: allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (see S. 411), S2089 [10MR]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285, 1314), S10787 [9OC], S11465 [30OC]

———business meal and entertainment expense deductions (see S. 114), S161 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66, 501), S2374 [17MR], S2646 [20MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S2931 [9AP]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S2707 [20MR]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 579), S3294 [16AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see S. 548), S3967 [5MY]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (see S. 482), S2645 [20MR]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3117 [14AP]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 355), S1843 [3MR]

———extend the work opportunity credit (see S. 685), S4116 [7MY]

———incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas (see S. 770), S6044 [20JN]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amount for inflation (see S. 1252), S11206 [24OC]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251), S11206 [24OC]

———increase the standard mileage rate deduction for charitable use of passenger automobiles (see S. 676), S3901 [1MY]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (see S. 30), S898 [30JA]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622), S3419 [22AP]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S4898 [21MY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432), S3560 [23AP]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (see S. 724), S4217 [8MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 29, 75), S898 [30JA], S3294 [16AP]

———treatment of adoption expenses (see S. 935), S5927 [18JN]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain amounts received as scholarships by an individual under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program (see S. 1286), S11599 [3NO]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see S. 285), S1102 [6FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8733 [3SE]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S899 [30JA]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S4116 [7MY]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see S. 31), S898 [30JA]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see S. 194), S7776 [21JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S1573 [25FE]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S2569 [19MR]

———treatment of qualified historic properties relative to estate taxes (see S. 693), S4395 [13MY]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (see S. 529), S3456 [22AP]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see S. 859), S8367 [30JY]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see S. 594), S3269 [16AP]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see S. 251), S856 [30JA]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646), S3662 [24AP]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see S. 1090), S8361 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5935 [18JN]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (see S. Res. 58), S4116 [7MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see S. 278), S1407 [13FE]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S3736 [25AP]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S967 [4FE]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4217 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see S. 277), S1017 [5FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1033), S7710 [17JY]

Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building, Taylorsville, MS: designate (see S. 916), S5790 [17JN]

National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (see S. 939), S6000 [19JN]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see S.J. Res. 25), S3011 [10AP]

Postal Service: provide authority to deposit funds in private sector institutions, invest in the open market, and borrow from private credit markets (see S. 1296), S10859 [20OC]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 1054), S7950 [23JY]

Taxation: treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105), S8532 [31JY]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512 [31OC], S11632 [4NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284 [11JY], S7414 [14JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10466 [7OC], S10731 [9OC]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program funding: Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

NATO membership of Central and East European countries: Senator Lugar, S4625 [16MY]

Tribute to Jonna L. Cullen: Senators Lott and Cochran and Representatives Upton and Nancy Johnson, H3806 [17JN]

Lists

Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7910, S7929 [23JY], S7988 [24JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10317 [3OC]

Remarks

Agriculture: limitation of Federal crop insurance to family farmers, S7910 [23JY]

———modify conditions for issuance of cotton user marketing certificates, S7901 [23JY]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7910, S7920 [23JY]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (S. 277), S1025 [5FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: corrections to Senate report, S7896 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8653, S8655 [2SE], S8679, S8681 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S11335, S11336, S11339 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 167), S11335 [29OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7893, S7896, S7899, S7900, S7901, S7902, S7910, S7912, S7919, S7920, S7926, S7927, S7928, S7940, S7942 [23JY], S7988, S7989, S7994, S8004 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3988 [6MY], S4203 [8MY]

Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building, Taylorsville, MS: designate (S. 916), S5791 [17JN]

Brasell, Justin: privilege of the floor, S7893 [23JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1912 [4MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5333 [5JN]

Business and industry: efforts to combat international business crime, S5574 [12JN]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (S. Res. 109), S7911, S7912 [23JY]

CCC: funding for computers, S8655 [2SE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2067 [10MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2067 [10MR]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S5992, S5995 [19JN], S6022 [20JN], S6894, S6897, S6898 [7JY], S7102, S7103 [9JY], S7132, S7141, S7143 [10JY]

Cyprus: dispute resolution (S. Con. Res. 41), S7984 [23JY]

Davies, Rebecca: privilege of the floor, S7893 [23JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, S7926, S7927, S7928 [23JY]

———Outreach Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers funding relative to civil rights investigative unit, S7989 [24JY]

———Risk Management Agency funding relative to administration of crop insurance program, S7900 [23JY]

———Rural Housing Service funding, S7899 [23JY]

———School Breakfast Program funding, S7940 [23JY], S7988 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5992, S5995 [19JN], S6022 [20JN], S6894, S6897, S6898 [7JY], S7102, S7103 [9JY], S7132, S7141, S7143 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7663 [17JY], S7969 [23JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10740 [9OC]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research, S7663 [17JY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), S7969 [23JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4345 [13MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7480 [15JY]

FDA: modernize, S7942 [23JY]

———modernize (S. 830), S9775 [23SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7919, S7920 [23JY], S8655 [2SE], S8679, S8681 [3SE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S5333 [5JN]

Fountain, Galen: privilege of the floor, S7893 [23JY]

Geagley, Carole: privilege of the floor, S7893 [23JY]

Gettysburg, SD: connect drinking water system to Mid-Dakota Rural Water System, S4203 [8MY]

Graves-Bell, Rachelle: privilege of the floor, S7893 [23JY]

Howell, Bailey: Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, S10290 [1OC]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), S7983 [23JY]

Jackson, MS: economic development intiative grants, S10740 [9OC]

Mississippi River: Yazoo Basin and tributaries projects funding, S7480 [15JY]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 709), S7983 [23JY]

National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (S. 939), S6002 [19JN]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S4625, S4627 [16MY]

Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (S. Con. Res. 40), S7984 [23JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S7919 [23JY]

Poindexter, Martha Scott: privilege of the floor, S7893 [23JY]

Postal Service: provide authority to deposit funds in private sector institutions, invest in the open market, and borrow from private credit markets (S. 1296), S10860 [20OC]

Senate: legislative program, S4625 [16MY], S6393 [26JN], S7131 [10JY], S7985 [23JY], S7987 [24JY]

Taxation: treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (S. 1105), S8566 [31JY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4464 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4464 [14MY]

University of Arkansas: Arkansas communications and education network project funding, S7901, S7902 [23JY]

Vietnam: normalization of relations, S6046 [20JN]

Reports

Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions: CIA, S6898 [7JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1033) (S. Rept. 105-51), S7708 [17JY]

Statements

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Senator Lugar, S4626 [16MY]

Tables

High performance computer exports, S6898 [7JY]

Testimonies

Reading Development and Disorders Research: Duane Alexander, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, S6003 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 916, Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building, Taylorsville, MS, S5792 [17JN]

S. 939, Successful Reading Research and Instruction Act, S6002 [19JN]

S. 1296, Postal Financing Reform Act, S10860 [20OC]

Tributes

Anderson, Desaix, S6046 [20JN]

Carter, Wiley K., S9377 [16SE]

Cullen, Jonna L., S5092 [23MY]

Hemphill, Walter G., Jr., S11250 [28OC]

Poole, Charles E., S6393 [26JN]

Thurmond, Senator, S5199 [3JN]

CODE OF CONDUCT ON ARMS TRANSFERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1067), S8091 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1067), S8096 [24JY], S8150 [25JY]

Texts of

S. 1067, provisions, S8097 [24JY]

COE, EARNEST F.

Bills and resolutions

Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 136), H143 [9JA]

Reports filed

Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center in the Everglades National Park and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 136) (H. Rept. 105-328), H8927 [21OC]

COE, ERNEST F.

Bills and resolutions

Everglades National Park: designate Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center (see S. 931), S5927 [18JN]

Remarks in House

Everglades National Park: designate Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center (S. 931), E2193 [7NO]

Remarks in Senate

Everglades National Park: designate Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center (S. 931), S5928 [18JN], S9434 [16SE]

Reports filed

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 931) (S. Rept. 105-68), S8668 [2SE]

Texts of

S. 931, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act, S5929 [18JN], S9434 [16SE]

COE, JO-ANNE L.

Memorandums

Republican National Committee Donations to Nonprofit Organizations, S12446 [10NO]

COFFEY, ALAN F., JR.

Appointments

Office of Fair Employment Practices Review Panel, H596 [25FE]

COFFEY, DONALD S.

Letters

National Fund for Health Research, S6328 [25JN]

COFFMAN, ANDERSON

Remarks in Senate

Missouri: tribute to law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty, S4497 [14MY]

COHEN, BONNER R.

Articles and editorials

Carol Browner, Master of Mission Creep, S11005-S11007 [23OC]

COHEN, BONNIE R.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

COHEN, BRAD

Letters

Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award: Senator Coverdell, S9510 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Student Loan Marketing Association: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9510 [17SE]

COHEN, DANIEL M.

Prayers

Senate, S8385 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8385 [31JY]

COHEN, DAVID L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E534 [20MR]

COHEN, HERBERT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12629 [13NO]

COHEN, JAY M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11759 [5NO]

COHEN, JORDAN J.

Letters

Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act, S5607 [12JN]

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, S9761 [23SE]

COHEN, MARY ANN

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

COHEN, RICHARD

Articles and editorials

Who Needs an Independent Counsel?, S10281 [1OC]

COHEN, ROBERT

Articles and editorials

Walter D. Ramsay, 62, Congressional Aide, E1645 [3SE]

COHEN, WILLIAM S. see Secretary of Defense (William S. Cohen)

COHN, LAWRENCE

Remarks in House

Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E591 [8AP], E742 [24AP]

COINS

Analyses

U.S. $1 Coin Act (S. 1300), S10884 [21OC]

Bills and resolutions

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see S. 299; H.R. 678), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H2444 [8MY]

Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see S. 683), S3901 [1MY]

Marshall, Thurgood: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1485), S12119 [8NO]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Native Americans: mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (see S. 1112), S8532 [31JY]

Olympic Games: establish a recurring bi-annual Olympic commemorative coins program (see S. 282), S1102 [6FE]

One dollar coin: issue (see S. 1038, 1300; H.R. 1174, 2637), S7767 [21JY], S10882 [21OC], H1259 [20MR], H8727 [8OC]

States: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228; H.R. 2414), S10055 [26SE], H6962 [5SE]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732; H.R. 2461), S4217 [8MY], H7262 [11SE]

Cost Estimates

Fifty States Commemorative Coin Program Act (S. 1228): CBO, S11701-S11703 [4NO]

Remarks in House

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 864), H1386-H1388 [9AP], E344 [27FE]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (H.R. 2453), E1740 [11SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (H.R. 678), H411 [11FE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (H.R. 1560), E2280 [9NO]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (H.R. 1519), E828 [5MY]

States: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (H.R. 2414), H7617-H7622 [23SE]

———establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (S. 1228), H10800-H10803 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium, S8914 [8SE], S12092, S12093 [8NO]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (S. 299), S1232 [11FE]

Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (S. 683), S3905 [1MY]

Native Americans: mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (S. 1112), S8574 [31JY]

Olympic Games: establish a recurring bi-annual Olympic commemorative coins program (S. 282), S1103 [6FE]

One dollar coin: issue (S. 1038), S7768 [21JY]

———issue (S. 1300), S10884 [21OC]

States: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (S. 1228), S10060, S10061 [26SE], S12512 [12NO]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (S. 732), S4245 [8MY]

Reports filed

50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1228) (S. Rept. 105-130), S11544 [31OC]

Summaries

Efficient Currency Act, (S. 1038), S7768 [21JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2414, 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act, H7617 [23SE]

S. 282, Olympic Commemorative Coins Act, S1103 [6FE]

S. 299, Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, S1232 [11FE]

S. 732, First Flight Commemorative Coin Act, S4246 [8MY]

S. 1038, Efficient Currency Act, S7768 [21JY]

S. 1112, U.S. Buffalo Nickel Act, S8574 [31JY]

S. 1228, 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act, S10061 [26SE], H10800 [13NO]

S. 1300, U.S. $1 Coin Act, S10884 [21OC]

COKER, JAMES B.

Poems

``Hugs, Not Drugs'', S2001 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2001 [5MR]

COLAPINTO, DAVID K.

Letters

FBI treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of crime lab, S2352 [17MR]

COLBAR ART, INC.

Testimonies

Impact of Family Immigration on Small Businesses, S3416 [22AP]

COLBERT, ESSIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1120 [4JN]

COLCHESTER, VT

Remarks in Senate

National Guard: funding for construction of combined support maintenance shop in Colchester, VT, S7104 [9JY]

COLD BAY, AK

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: provide for a land transfer in order to facilitate surface transportation between the cities of Cold Bay and King Cove (see S. 1092; H.R. 2259), S8361 [30JY], H5777 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Alaska: provide for a land transfer in order to facilitate surface transportation between the cities of Cold Bay and King Cove (H.R. 2259), E1509 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: provide for a land transfer in order to facilitate surface transportation between the cities of Cold Bay and King Cove (S. 1092), S8365 [30JY]

Reports filed

Alaskan Land Transfer Relative to Surface Transportation Between Cold Bay and King Cove, AK: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1092) (S. Rept. 105-113), S10858 [20OC]

Land Transfer in Order to Facilitate Surface Transportation Between the Cities of Cold Bay, AK, and King Cove, AK: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2259) (H. Rept. 105-398), H10418 [8NO]

COLD SPRING GRANITE CO.

Remarks in Senate

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: dedication, S4683 [19MY]

COLE, ALLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1669 [5SE]

COLE, JAMES M.

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H3577 [7JN]

COLE, NORMAN M., JR.

Articles and editorials

In Honor of Norman M. Cole, Jr., E565 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E565 [21MR]

COLE, PAUL L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2685 [15MY]

COLEA, OVIDIU

Testimonies

Impact of Family Immigration on Small Businesses, S3416 [22AP]

COLEMAN, JAMES H., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E771 [29AP]

COLEMAN, MELISSA

Articles and editorials

Six Military Women and Six U.S. Wars—Stories Reach Back Through History of Nation, E2041 [21OC]

COLEMAN, NICK

Articles and editorials

Flooding in Breckenridge, MN, S5239 [3JN]

Red River Forces Evacuation of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, MN, S5237 [3JN]

COLEMAN, PETER T.

Eulogies

By William P. Coleman, H3146 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Obituaries

Honolulu (HI) Star-Bulletin, H3145 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Proclamations

Flag Flown at Half Staff in Memory of Peter T. Coleman: Tauese P.F. Sunia, Governor of American Samoa, H3145 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2492 [13MY], H3144 [21MY], E1029 [22MY]

COLEMAN, TYREE

Remarks in House

National Crime Prevention Council: Ameritech Award for Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2375 [13NO]

COLEMAN, WILLIAM P.

Eulogies

Coleman, Peter T., H3146 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

COLEMAN, WILLIAM T., JR.

Letters

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge, S2519 [19MR]

COLES, HOWARD W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E14 [7JA]

COLESON, RICHARD E.

Articles and editorials

First Amendment Is Not a Loophole—Protecting Free Expression in the Election Campaign Context, S10359-S10376 [6OC]

COLFAX (LA) CHRONICLE

Articles and editorials

Congress According to Kessler?, E1483 [23JY]

COLLBRAN PROJECT UNIT CONVEYANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 725), S4217 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 725), S4238 [8MY]

Texts of

S. 725, provisions, S4239 [8MY]

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING related term(s) Labor Unions

Bills and resolutions

Labor unions: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H1259 [20MR]

NLRB: jurisdiction in labor disputes on Johnston Atoll (see H.R. 572), H284 [4FE]

———resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (see H.R. 1598), H2679 [14MY]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H803 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Detroit, MI: contract negotiations relative to newspapers' strike, H3890 [18JN], H4069 [19JN], H4223 [24JN], H4607 [25JN]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (H.R. 1173), H2178 [6MY]

NLRB: resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (H.R. 1598), E923 [14MY]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (H.R. 991), E414 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

National Mediation Board: funding, S9114 [11SE]

COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 930), S5927 [18JN]

Letters

Provisions: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S5952 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 930), S5951 [19JN]

COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY AND HIGH STANDARDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 748), S4588 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 748), S4593 [15MY]

Texts of

S. 748, provisions, S4594-S4596 [15MY]

COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E105 [21JA]

COLLEGE OF MICRONESIA

Amendments

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S5628, S5639, S5641 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (see S. 210), S725 [28JA]

Cost Estimates

Amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210): CBO, S5467 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S734-S736 [28JA], S5639 [12JN]

Texts of

S. 210, amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States, S736-S738 [28JA], S5641-S5644 [12JN]

COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E74 [9JA]

COLLEGE ON PROBLEMS OF DRUG DEPENDENCE, INC.

Letters

National Fund for Health Research, S6329 [25JN]

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education; Schools

Addresses

Dedication of the Mortimer Caplin Pavillion at the University of Virginia: Michael Caplin, S5631 [12JN]

Making a Case for Diversity in the Sciences: Walter E. Massey, E503-E505 [18MR]

Tri-State College Commencement Address: Wendy Gramm, S5941 [18JN]

U.S. Military Academy Commencement Address: President Clinton, E1104-E1106 [4JN]

University of Maryland Commencement Address: Patricia Ferrone, S6555 [26JN]

Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Bi-Annual Dinner: John T. Hazel, Jr., S5082-S5084 [23MY]

Amendments

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8373, S8383 [30JY], H6969 [8SE]

Higher Education Act: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), S3295, S3301 [16AP]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 111), S9088, S9091 [10SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3661 [10JN], H3883, H3884, H3886, H3887 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), S12617 [13NO]

Analyses

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act (S. 559), S3052-S3056 [10AP]

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S10305 [1OC]

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Board of Trustees, S1423 [13FE]

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H411 [11FE]

Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, H411 [11FE]

Articles and editorials

Aid Cuts Put College Beyond Reach of Poorest Students, S741 [28JA]

Benson Builds Legacy, E2156 [31OC]

Big Blue Dream Comes True for Town and Talented Teen, S1844-S1846 [3MR]

Bob Devaney, Builder of Pride, S4501 [14MY], E973 [19MY]

Bob Devaney Taught Us All To Reach for Best That's in Us, E973 [19MY]

College Off Limits in Welfare Plan, S6331 [25JN]

Colleges' Failure To Resolve Funding May Bar Millions From Attending Study Finds, S6019 [20JN]

Devaney an `Inspiration' to State, S4500 [14MY]

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

Education Department Suspends Program for Restructuring Student Loans, S10808 [9OC]

Ellis, Beloved U of L Team Doctor Dies at 76, S5273 [3JN]

Ethics in Law and Politics, S10903 [21OC]

Getting to the Point, S1241 [11FE]

Higher Tuition, More Grade Inflation, S3283 [16AP]

Immigrants Bring Prosperty, S12657 [13NO]

Kudos to KSU, E1347 [27JN]

Louisville Has Lost a Doctor to Us All, S5273 [3JN]

Med School Millionaires, S8959 [9SE]

Rising College Costs Imperil the Nation, Blunt Report Says, S6009 [19JN], S6019 [20JN]

Study Reveals Major Impact of Companies Started by MIT Alums, S2149 [11MR]

10 Things You Can Do To Make Our Schools Better, S3383 [17AP]

That So-Called Pythagoras, S5394 [9JN]

UST—From an Acorn on Montrose to a Splendid University, E168 [5FE]

Wasteful AmeriCorps Survives Another Year, H1103 [18MR]

Why FAMU's Top Achievements Rate National Press, S9026 [9SE]

Workfare Rules Cause Enrollment To Fall, CUNY Says, S6331 [25JN]

Wrong Move on Education, H7273 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska (see S. 660), S3750 [28AP]

Alcoholic beverages: provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention and education programs (see H.R. 1980), H4085 [19JN]

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (see S. 152), S162 [21JA]

Civil liberties: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 980), H803 [6MR]

Community colleges: allow employees in classified positions to serve in certified or other academic capacities (see H.R. 431), H153 [9JA]

Crime: disclosure of incidents relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability (see H.R. 3043), H10953 [13NO]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see S. 1534; H.R. 877), S12575 [13NO], H700 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

———provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H1890 [24AP]

———suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see S. 1322; H.R. 2749), S11289 [28OC], H9614 [28OC]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (see S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow consolidation of direct student loans (see S. 1294; H.R. 2535), S10787 [9OC], H7830 [24SE]

———development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (see S. 113), S161 [21JA]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see S. 1395; H.R. 1970), S11863 [6NO], H4085 [19JN]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H283 [4FE]

———extend and make uniform student loan repayment plans (see H.R. 2391), H6797 [3SE]

———grants to create partnerships between post-secondary and elementary or secondary schools to instruct teachers (see H.R. 3085), H10955 [13NO]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435, 2546), H1890 [24AP], H7910 [25SE]

———improve and strengthen recruitment and training of teachers (see H.R. 2852), H10171 [6NO]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (see S. 993), S6990 [8JY]

———improve student financial aid programs (see H.R. 2536), H7830 [24SE]

———improve teacher quality (see S. 1169, 1201, 1209; H.R. 2698), S9198 [11SE], S9785 [23SE], H9038 [22OC]

———increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (see S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———increase participation in advanced placement courses (see S. 748), S4588 [15MY]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see S. 212; H.R. 744), S726 [28JA], H585 [13FE]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

———increase student options for the consolidation of their student loan obligations (see H.R. 2518), H7729 [23SE]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (see S. 120), S161 [21JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (see S. 119), S161 [21JA]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

———participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (see H.R. 1307), H1439 [10AP]

———prevent Federal student assistance need analysis from penalizing parents for investing in prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 2672), H8833 [9OC]

———prohibit the use of stale cohort default data in the termination of student assistance eligibility (see H.R. 3061), H10954 [13NO]

———provide administrative support and information to establish State prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 855), H669 [26FE]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 2065, 2131), H4646 [25JN], H5021 [9JY]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (see S. 1029), S7710 [17JY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H1338 [8AP]

———student financial aid programs (see S. 559, 560), S3011 [10AP]

———student loan default rate limitations relative to Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 281), H148 [9JA]

———student loan reform (see S. 680), S3901 [1MY]

———substitute educational quality evaluations for cohort default rates in eligibility determinations for student assistance programs (see H.R. 386), H151 [9JA]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see S. 1151), S8870 [5SE]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (see H.R. 1866), H3720 [11JN]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (see S. 1261), S10475 [7OC]

Employment: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see S. 153), S162 [21JA]

Florida A&M University: design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of Center for Historically Black Heritage (see S. 1559; H.R. 3038), S12575 [13NO], H10953 [13NO]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095; H.R. 1337), S8531 [31JY], H1541 [15AP]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1438 [10AP]

———establish medical education trust fund (see H.R. 881), H700 [27FE]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 106), H142 [9JA]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see S. 101; H.R. 884), S161 [21JA], H700 [27FE]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see S. 1036), S7710 [17JY]

———allow certain small, nonprofit banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see H.R. 2311), H6406 [30JY]

———improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 6), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (see H.R. 914), H724 [4MR]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 145), H2589 [13MY]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (see H. Con. Res. 36), H767 [5MR]

Medical Education Trust Fund: establish (see S. 21), S159 [21JA]

Minorities: exempt certain institutions of higher education serving minorities from default-based ineligibility for student loan programs (see H.R. 717), H522 [12FE]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 111), S8533 [31JY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927; H.R. 437), S5790 [17JN], H153 [9JA]

———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (see H. Res. 164), H3658 [10JN]

Native Americans: increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

Northeastern University: anniversary (see H. Res. 266), H8833 [9OC]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2088), H4834 [26JN]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525; H.R. 2755, 3046), S12506 [12NO], H9614 [28OC], H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity (see H.R. 2025), H4338 [24JN]

———make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissible work activity (see H.R. 1616), H2679 [14MY]

Social Security: modification of certain State agreements relative to certain students (see H.R. 1035), H948 [12MR]

Southeastern University: amend charter relative to board of trustees eligibility (see H.R. 2753), H9614 [28OC]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095; H.R. 1337), S8531 [31JY], H1541 [15AP]

Sports: make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (see S. 933; H.R. 1987), S5927 [18JN], H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit solicitation for representation and establish requirements for contracts between agents and college athletes (see H.R. 2171), H5400 [16JY]

States: require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 828, 1234), H628 [25FE], H1338 [8AP]

Student Loan Marketing Association: treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (see H.R. 2511, 2530), H7600 [18SE], H7729 [23SE]

Taxation: permit loans from individual retirement accounts for housing, education, and medical emergencies (see H.R. 1123), H1186 [19MR]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (see S. 50), S160 [21JA]

———provide income exclusion for work study payments (see H.R. 1296), H1438 [10AP]

———repeal cap on outstanding tax-exempt bonds for certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 197), H145 [9JA]

———restore the prior law exclusion for scholarships and fellowships and the deduction for interest on education loans (see H.R. 319), H149 [9JA]

———tax credit for education expenses (see H.R. 1633), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see S. 285; H.R. 656), S1102 [6FE], H407 [10FE]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses (see S. 218), S726 [28JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see S. 930, 1116; H.R. 19, 82, 382, 553, 1627, 1774, 1810), S5927 [18JN], S8532 [31JY], H67, H69 [7JA], H139, H141, H151 [9JA], H284 [4FE], H2783 [15MY], H3273 [3JN], H3567 [5JN]

———treatment of interest on student loans (see S. 573; H.R. 1465), S3199 [15AP], H1908 [28AP]

———treatment of scholarships received under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program (see S. 1286; H.R. 2951), S10787 [9OC], H10419 [8NO]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see S. 594; H.R. 1355, 1369, 1394), S3269 [16AP], H1611 [16AP], H1704, H1706 [17AP]

———treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (see H.R. 1512), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of student loans (see H.R. 724), H523 [12FE]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (see S. 121), S161 [21JA]

———tuition income tax credit (see H.R. 318), H149 [9JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see S. 1142; H.R. 2527), S8723 [3SE], H7729 [23SE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H587 [13FE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: ensure the equitable treatment of graduates (see H.R. 2567), H8054 [26SE]

———terminate (see S. 37), S159 [21JA]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 66), S2646 [20MR]

University of Puerto Rico: transfer title to Federal real property and improvements used to operate a center for research on primates (see H.R. 1305), H1439 [10AP]

Veterans: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H.R. 759), H586 [13FE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

Biographies

Markey, Howard T., H7635 [23SE]

Citations

Abshire, David M.: U.S. Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award, S5429 [9JN]

Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York Public Service Award recipients, S2726 [20MR]

Commentaries

Qualified Applicants Only: Joseph Sobran, E1209 [12JN]

Declarations

Toward enhanced ocean security into the third millenium, H3885 [18JN]

Descriptions

Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

Essays

How Education Can Help Me Make a Difference: Natalie Moore, E1090 [3JN]

How I Can Use My Education To Make a Better America: Andrea M. Dias, E1090 [3JN]

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up: Meghan Bissonette, E1090 [3JN]

What My Future Will Be Like: Alicia Fernandes, E1089 [3JN]

Explanations

Higher Education Bond Parity Act (S. 121), S502 [21JA]

Histories

University of Alaska Land Grant, S3752 [28AP]

Letters

Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act: Douglas L. Wood, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, S5607 [12JN]

———Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S5607 [12JN]

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, E1089 [3JN]

———President Clinton, E1089 [3JN]

———Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, E1089 [3JN]

College Affordability and Access Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S5952 [19JN]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S11535 [31OC]

Establish African technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system: K.J.R. Abaidoo, African Regional Training Center for the Basic Medical Sciences, H7822 [24SE]

———Kayode Adeniyi, African Association of Physiological Sciences, H7821 [24SE]

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education and Robert Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S3051 [10AP]

Incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents relative to rural areas: Darin E. Johnson, National Rural Health Association, H7237 [11SE]

Increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S9727 [19SE]

Increase Pell Grant awards: Senators Jeffords and Kennedy, S9066 [10SE]

International Space University funding: J. Wayne Littles, NASA, H1846 [24AP]

Investigation of College Bowl Alliance antitrust violations: several Senators, S2615-S2617 [20MR]

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S9761 [23SE]

National policy to improve education system: Jan Horan, H2355 [8MY]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: several college professors, S7685 [17JY]

Pell Grant education awards: several organizations, H1956 [29AP]

Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award: Senator Coverdell, S9510 [17SE]

School construction funding: M.B. Donaldson, Aldine, TX, Independent School District, H8429 [6OC]

Southeastern University charter amendment relative to board of trustees eligibility: Charlene Drew Jarvis, Southeastern University, E2107 [28OC]

———Elizabeth Lisboa-Farrow, Southeastern University, E2107 [28OC]

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S8906 [8SE]

———Stephanie D'Amico, S8907 [8SE]

Tax treatment of graduate student income: several Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate students, H5191 [15JY], E1555 [29JY]

Tax treatment of higher education expenses: Representative McGovern, H5129 [10JY]

Zebra mussel infestation research funding: Committee on Science (House), H3874 [18JN]

Lists

California State University at Hayward Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

Delegation of doctors accompanying Representative Curt Weldon to Africa, H7822 [24SE]

U.S. service academy nominees for 1996—11th congressional district, New Jersey, E163 [5FE]

University of Florida 1996 football team roster, S2733 [20MR]

University of Florida 1996 football team schedule results, S2734 [20MR]

Opinion polls

1996 final college football rankings: Associated Press (news service), S2734 [20MR]

———USA Today/CNN, S2734 [20MR]

Press releases

Ole Miss Concert Singers Wow Judges—Capture International Competition: University of Mississippi, E1293 [23JN]

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Ackerman, Hans C.: Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E1173 [10JN]

Adams State College: anniversary of National Youth Sports Program, E1756 [16SE]

AFL-CIO: Dept. of Labor investigation of summer internship job programs, H5027 [10JY]

Africa: establish technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7821-H7823 [24SE]

African Americans: funding for historically black colleges and universities, H6864 [4SE]

American Legion: support of educational standards initiative, H3929 [19JN]

Appropriations: prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

Ayden, NC: tribute to Youth Summit '97, H8839 [21OC]

Bagwell, Clarice C.: recipient of Kennesaw State University honorary doctorate, E1347 [27JN]

Baylor College of Medicine: anniversary of Women's Health Initiative, E1991 [9OC]

Bronx Community College: anniversary, E2036 [21OC]

———tribute to Hall of Fame Run, E821 [5MY]

Bucks County Community College: tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), E761 [28AP]

Burroughs, Kenneth: Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame inductee, E1039 [22MY]

Bush, George: dedication of George Bush Library and George Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University, E2295 [10NO]

Buy American Act: compliance, H3879, H3886 [18JN]

Cabrini College: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1835 [24SE]

California Lutheran University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1864 [25SE]

California Maritime Academy: anniversary of enrollment of women, E1764 [16SE]

California State School for the Arts: Governors' Arts Scholars Medallion award recipient, E1027 [22MY]

California State University at Hayward: tribute to Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipients, E1673 [5SE]

Center of Technological Baccalaureates: tribute to graduating class, E1310 [24JN]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to student honorees, E1039 [22MY]

Chang-Lin Tien: National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium American Courage Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

———Oakland Chinese Community Council award recipient, E588 [8AP]

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America: tribute to American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program, E1089 [3JN]

Cleveland State University: anniversary of Thyagaraja Festival, E760 [28AP]

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law: anniversary, E1843 [24SE]

Clinton, President: commencement address at U.S. Military Academy, E1104 [4JN]

College of San Mateo: anniversary, E74 [9JA]

Community College of Beaver County: tribute to men's basketball team, E610 [9AP]

Concord College: anniversary, E285 [13FE]

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: agricultural research project funding at Auburn University dealing with forestry and water quality, H5447 [17JY]

Coppola, Joseph: Canisius College LaSalle Medal recipient, E1547 [29JY]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 715), E230 [12FE]

Cuesta College: tribute to volunteers, E1304 [24JN]

Delta Sigma Theta (fraternal organization): tribute, E1262 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: prohibit sanctions of public educational institutions relative to enforcement of preference or affirmative action admissions plans, H7378, H7379, H7382, H7383 [17SE]

———reform, H1100-H1103 [18MR]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (H.R. 2749), E2119 [29OC]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8845-H8850 [21OC], H9065 [23OC], E1836 [24SE], E1856 [25SE], E2114 [29OC]

———anniversary of Say Yes to Education Program, E1489 [23JY]

———assign job training coordinators to high schools and community colleges to work with local industries to develop curriculum suited to local job market, H2852, H2853 [16MY]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (H.R. 529), E141 [4FE]

———funding for TRIO programs for academic counseling and outreach to students from low-income families, H3869 [18JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (H.R. 1435), E755 [24AP]

———improve and strengthen recruitment and training of teachers (H.R. 2852), E2203 [7NO]

———improve student financial aid programs (H.R. 2536), E1834 [24SE], E1852 [25SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards, H457 [12FE], H7452 [17SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (H.R. 744), H1956 [29AP], H2174 [6MY]

———national policy to improve system, H248 [4FE], H290, H291, H292, H303, H313, H334-H336 [5FE], H375-H382 [6FE], H412, H414-H417 [11FE], H457, H458, H515-H518 [12FE], H591, H597, H605-H612 [25FE], H633, H634 [26FE], H691-H693 [27FE], H729 [5MR], H1030-H1034 [17MR], H1076 [18MR], H1179-H1184 [19MR], H1322 [8AP], H1622 [17AP], H1798 [24AP], H2012, H2060-H2067, H2068-H2081 [30AP], H2247 [6MY], H2259 [7MY], H2353, H2354, H2355 [8MY], H2996, H3010 [20MY], H3162-H3168 [21MY], H3172, H3173, H3174 [22MY], H3480, H3551, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3666 [11JN], H5472-H5478 [17JY], H6638, H6689-H6694 [31JY], H6721, H6722 [3SE], H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6850, H6867-H6885, H6904-H6909 [4SE], H6922, H6923, H6924 [5SE], H6967 [8SE], H7019 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7126, H7146-H7168, H7193-H7198 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7286, H7287 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7488-H7496 [17SE], H7534 [18SE], H7737, H7738 [24SE], H8128, H8129 [29SE], H8314-H8316 [2OC], H8420-H8421, H8423-H8435 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8636, H8637, H8638, H8639, H8640, H8706, H8716 [8OC], H8825-H8828 [9OC], H8844 [21OC], H8931, H8933, H8990-H8995 [22OC], H9041, H9042, H9043, H9044, H9045, H9477, H9480-H9487, H9491-H9499 [23OC], H9567 [28OC], H9628 [29OC], H9734 [30OC], H9847-H9853 [31OC], H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E144 [4FE], E317, E334 [26FE], E1677 [5SE], E2071 [23OC]

———participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (H.R. 1307), E624 [10AP]

———provide for teacher technology training (H.R. 2065), H4230 [24JN], H4379 [25JN], E1317 [25JN]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (H.R. 1233), E599 [8AP]

———student financial aid programs, H598 [25FE], H2060-H2063, H2065, H2066 [30AP]

———student loan programs, H2083 [30AP], H3166, H3167 [21MY], H8058 [29SE], H9493 [23OC]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), H4145, H4146 [23JN], H6969, H6970 [8SE]

———tribute to TRIO programs, E254 [13FE]

———vocational and technical training, E1062 [23MY]

FAA: eligibility of historically black colleges and universities and hispanic service institutions for FAA Research Grants Program, H1950 [29AP]

Federal Family Education Loan Program: financial institutions' performance of audits on their student loan portfolios, H7083 [9SE]

Florida International University: anniversary, E1695 [9SE], E1721 [10SE]

Foundations Bible College and Schools: dedication of Anvil House, E1630 [3SE]

Fresno City College: tribute to Vocational Training Center, E1274 [19JN]

Great Lakes: zebra mussel infestation research funding, H3875, H3876, H3878-H3880 [18JN]

Green, Amanda E.: tribute to Miss Tougaloo College, 1997-98, E1433 [16JY]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (H.R. 1281), E633 [10AP]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund, E1487 [23JY]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (H.R. 106), E50 [7JA]

———research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]

Health care facilities: merger of University of California and Stanford University facilities, E2163 [31OC]

Health care professionals: medical school admission practices, E1209 [12JN]

———training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (H.R. 884), H1961 [29AP]

Henry Ford Community College: anniversary, E1710 [10SE]

Hepp, Aloysius: NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal recipient, E1969 [8OC]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (H.R. 53), H728 [5MR], E10 [7JA]

Higher Education Act: financial responsibility for refunds during provisional certification and change of ownership of propietary institutions (H.R. 2981), E2301 [10NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 6), E54 [7JA]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), H846, H847 [11MR], E365 [4MR]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 145), H2541-H2547 [13MY]

Hispanic Americans: tribute to internship program at VA health care facilities, E2088 [24OC]

Illinois Wesleyan University: tribute to men's basketball team, E1252 [18JN]

ITT Automotive (business): USA Today and Rochester Institute of Technology Quality Cup award recipient, E868 [7MY]

Ivy Tech State College: tribute, E2204 [7NO]

Kean University: anniversary of Spanish speaking programs, E2083 [24OC]

KVCR-TV (San Bernardino, CA): tribute, E1901 [2OC]

La Sierra University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1843 [24SE]

Lainer, Sara and Simha: West Coast Friends of Bar-Ilan University Lifetime Humanitarian Achievement Award recipients, E103 [21JA]

Louisiana State University: tribute to men's baseball team, H3584 [10JN]

———tribute to women's track and field team, H3584 [10JN]

Luzerne County Community College: anniversary, E1795 [18SE]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (H. Con. Res. 36), H5782 [25JY], E377 [5MR]

Madonna University: anniversary, E2305 [10NO]

Maritime Administration: State maritime academies funding, H8239, H8240 [30SE]

McNamara, Julia: New Haven Colony Historical Society Seal of the City Award recipient, E1686 [8SE]

Medicare: ensure that incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents do not adversely affect rural areas, H7237 [11SE]

Mexican American Grocers Association Foundation: anniversary, E2310 [10NO]

Mills College: alleged violation of maintenance worker union contract, H5927 [29JY]

Minnesota State University Student Assocation: anniversary, E2204 [7NO]

Minorities: attendance, H1345 [9AP]

Montclair State University: anniversary of Panzer School of Physical Education and Hygiene, E913 [14MY]

———anniversary of Preparatory Center for the Arts, E1071 [30MY]

Muhlenberg College: anniversary, E1573 [31JY]

NASA: International Space University funding, H1845, H1846 [24AP]

———minority university research and education programs funding, H1847, H1848 [24AP]

National Black Law Students Association: tribute, E501 [18MR]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish, H2543-H2547 [13MY], H2723-H2725 [15MY], E825 [5MY]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, E175, E176 [5FE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1792 [18SE], E1872 [26SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3872-H3889 [18JN], E91 [9JA], E1266, E1269 [19JN]

———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (H. Res. 164), H3871, H3872 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), H10794 [13NO]

New Jersey: tribute to U.S. service academy nominees from 11th congressional district, E162 [5FE]

New York, NY: anniversary of School of Visual Arts, E1808 [18SE]

New York University: tribute to women's basketball team, E1043 [22MY]

Northeastern University: anniversary (H. Res. 266), E1986 [9OC]

Nova Southeastern University: tribute to College of Osteopathic Medicine, E899 [13MY]

Omega Psi Phi (fraternal organization): anniversary, E35 [7JA]

Patent and Trademark Office: exempt independent inventors, small businesses and universities from publication of patent application information until patent is granted, H1731-H1737 [23AP]

Pepperdine University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1862 [25SE]

Prairie View A&M University: Juvenile Prevention Center funding, H8241 [30SE]

Prarie View A&M University: tribute to center for the study and prevention of juvenile crime and delinquency, H5208 [15JY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 2088), E1354 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: expand vocational and higher education opportunities and allow use of college work study to fulfill additional work requirements (H.R. 3002), E2304 [10NO]

———make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissible work activity (H.R. 1616), H2429 [8MY], H3172 [22MY]

Quentis B. Garth Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E957 [19MY]

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: American Council on Education Theodore Hesburgh Award recipient, H851 [11MR]

Rosemont College: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1844 [24SE]

Schools: college president's salaries, H9042 [23OC]

Sea Grant International Program: funding, H3884, H3886 [18JN]

Shepherd College: anniversary, H679 [27FE]

Singer, Leslie: Indiana University-Northwest Chancellor's Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1111 [4JN]

Southeastern University: amend charter relative to board of trustees eligibility (H.R. 2753), E2107 [28OC]

Southwest Missouri State University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1825 [23SE]

State Student Incentive Grant Program: funding, H7083 [9SE]

Student Loan Marketing Association: treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (H.R. 2511), E1794 [18SE]

———treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (H.R. 2530), E1826 [23SE]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E866 [7MY]

Suffolk County Community College: tribute to Eastern Campus, E2140 [30OC]

Taxation: tax credit for education expenses (H.R. 1633), E940 [15MY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans, H6658 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H528 [13FE], H3724 [12JN], H3896 [18JN], H4228 [24JN], H4687, H4690, H4691, H4696, H4698, H4700, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H5026, H5027, H5045, H5046, H5129 [10JY], H5134 [11JY], H5304, H5398, H5399 [16JY], H5501 [22JY], H5902 [28JY], H6004 [29JY], H6300 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6639, H6640, H6642-H6644, H6648, H6657 [31JY], H7612 [23SE], H7735, H7736 [24SE], H8127 [29SE], E1555 [29JY], E1676 [5SE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 19), E52 [7JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 553), E150 [4FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 1627), E940 [15MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 1810), H3551 [5JN]

———treatment of income for graduate students, H5129 [10JY], H5136 [11JY], H5190 [15JY], E1555 [29JY]

———treatment of scholarships received under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program (H.R. 2951), E2277 [9NO]

———treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (H.R. 2527), E1828 [23SE]

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipients, E165 [5FE]

Trinity College: anniversary, E1901 [2OC]

Truman State University: tribute, H6903 [4SE]

Tufts University: observance of Tuftonia's Week, E697 [17AP]

Tuskegee University: tribute, E1896 [2OC]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (H.R. 777), E1489 [23JY]

U.S. Army Research Laboratory: tribute to Science and Technology Academic Recognition System fellowship recipients, E1853 [25SE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1793 [18SE]

University of Arizona: tribute to men's basketball team, H1295 [8AP]

University of California at San Diego: tribute to Black Beauticians Health Promotion Program, E359 [3MR]

University of California at Santa Barbara: tribute to Ninian Smart Day, E844 [6MY]

University of Miami: tribute to Otto G. Richer Library Cuban Collection, E586 [8AP]

University of Minnesota: tribute to men's basketball team, H680 [27FE]

———tribute to men's hockey team, E413 [6MR]

University of Mississippi: Dept. of HHS administration of GED Exam Program, H5408 [17JY]

———tribute to Ole Miss Concert Singers for receipt of International Choral award, E1293 [23JN]

University of Nevada Las Vegas: anniversary, H7370 [17SE]

University of Pennsylvania: tribute to Crystal Stair Award recipients, E1069 [30MY]

University of Sioux Falls: tribute to football team, E268 [13FE]

University of South Carolina: tribute, E666 [15AP]

University of St. Thomas: anniversary, E168 [5FE]

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: tribute to men's basketball team, H1043 [18MR]

University of Texas: anniversary of Health Science Center, E1976 [8OC]

———statement by professor on campus diversity, H7352 [16SE], H7481 [17SE]

University of Texas at Arlington: tribute to men's wheelchair basketball team, E429 [11MR]

University of the District of Columbia: law school funding, H8790 [9OC]

University of Toledo: anniversary, E2090 [24OC]

University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee: tribute to Kartar Singh Dhaliwal Professorship of Punjab/Indian Studies, E1440 [16JY]

Walsh College: anniversary, E2162 [31OC]

Washington University: dedication of Anheuser-Busch Hall, E1879 [26SE]

West Chester University: anniversary, E753 [24AP]

West Texas A&M University: tribute to women's basketball team, E533 [20MR]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H9045 [23OC]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (H. Con. Res. 103), H4140, H4212, H4217-H4219 [23JN], E1346 [27JN]

———Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, H1718 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Abshire, David M.: U.S. Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, S5429 [9JN]

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska (S. 660), S3750 [28AP], S8616 [31JY]

American Legion: tribute to medical college scholarships for students in Georgia, S10902 [21OC]

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (S. 152), S537 [21JA]

Bush, George: dedication of George Bush Library and George Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University, S11855, S11856 [6NO]

Children and youth: national policy on education and nutritional programs, S5331 [5JN]

Concord College: anniversary, S1802 [28FE]

Connelly, Maureen E.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10443 [6OC]

Cummings, Janet: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (S. 1153), S8925 [8SE], S9301 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (S. 1534), S12592 [13NO]

———status of senior military colleges, S11320 [29OC], S11803 [6NO]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Education to use for student financial aid programs, S6968, S6969 [8JY]

———Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences funding, S7252 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: certification of funds used for students and educators, S8912 [8SE]

———Office of Tribal Colleges and Universities funding, S9113 [11SE]

———State Student Incentive Grant Program funding, S8905-S8908 [8SE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program funding, S7848, S7849 [22JY]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (S. 1322), S11290 [28OC]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow consolidation of direct student loans (S. 1294), S10807, S10808 [9OC], S11534 [31OC]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (S. 113), S493 [21JA]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (S. 1395), S11878 [6NO]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (S. 993), S6993 [8JY]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1169), S9213 [11SE]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1209), S9795 [23SE]

———increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———increase participation in advanced placement courses (S. 748), S4593 [15MY]

———increase Pell Grant awards, S1348 [13FE], S8646-S8648, S8650 [2SE], S8685-S8689, S8693, S8707-S8709 [3SE], S8994 [9SE], S9064-S9066 [10SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (S. 212), S738-S741 [28JA]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (S. 120), S498 [21JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (S. 119), S497 [21JA]

———national policy to improve system, S135 [21JA], S703 [28JA], S983-S985, S991-S993 [5FE], S1346-S1349 [13FE], S1816 [3MR], S2863 [8AP], S5045 [23MY], S5335 [5JN], S5393 [9JN], S8634, S8637 [2SE], S8995 [9SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC], S11492 [30OC]

———national policy to improve system (S. 12), S127, S131, S134, S295, S574 [21JA], S666 [22JA], S6009 [19JN]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S123, S137, S163 [21JA], S589 [22JA], S971 [4FE], S2753 [21MR], S4401 [14MY], S4860 [21MY], S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (S. 1029), S7714-S7716 [17JY]

———student financial aid programs, S4977-S4980 [22MY]

———student financial aid programs (S. 559), S3035-S3057 [10AP]

———student financial aid programs (S. 560), S3035 [10AP]

———student loan forgiveness relative to community service careers, S6471 [26JN]

———student loan programs, S4860 [21MY], S5033, S5034, S5035 [23MY], S6306-S6308 [25JN]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (S. 1151), S8870-S8872 [5SE]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8383 [30JY]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (S. 1261), S10477 [7OC]

Embry-Riddle University: tribute, S786 [29JA]

Employment: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (S. 153), S538 [21JA]

Florida A&M University: provide for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage (S. 1559), S12696, S12697 [13NO]

———Time (publication) and Princeton Review (publication) College of the Year award recipient, S9026 [9SE]

Florida International University: anniversary, S10241 [30SE]

Gagnon, Conrad R., Jr.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10443 [6OC]

Georgia: tribute to HOPE Scholarship Program, S4251 [8MY]

Good, Peter: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Hall, Donald: Plymouth State College Robert Frost Contemporary American Award recipient, S5147 [23MY]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (S. 1095), S8534, S8535 [31JY]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]

———medical education grants, S6304 [25JN]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (S. 892), S5605-S5608 [12JN]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (S. 101), S481 [21JA], S2333 [14MR]

Henry Ford Community College: anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (S. 1036), S7718 [17JY]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), S3301 [16AP]

Jarecki, Clare: Aquinas College Reflection Award recipient, S8672 [2SE]

Kanin, Michael: National Student Playwriting Award recipient, S3916 [1MY]

Madonna University: anniversary, S11787 [5NO]

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: release of study relative to impact of graduates on U.S. economy, S2149 [11MR]

Medical Education Trust Fund: establish (S. 21), S361 [21JA]

Medicare: eliminate incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents, S8901, S8902 [8SE], S8950, S8951, S8959-S8961, S8965-S8968, S8994 [9SE]

Medicine Creek Tribal College: funding, S11699 [4NO]

Middlebury College: tribute to American College Theater Festival participants, S3916 [1MY]

———tribute to hockey team, S2859 [8AP]

Minnesota State University Student Association: anniversary, S11890 [6NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 111), S8610 [31JY], S9091 [10SE]

———observance, S9693 [18SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927), S5872-S5874 [17JN], S12516-S12519 [13NO]

Native Americans: increase equality in educational opportunities (S. Res. 100), S5877 [17JN], S5944 [18JN], S6012 [19JN]

———tribal colleges funding, S9188-S9192 [11SE]

New York, NY: Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York Public Service Award recipients, S2726 [20MR]

Northwest Nazarene College: tribute to women's basketball team, S2573 [19MR]

Oregon State University: tribute to Summer Agricultural Institute, S7427 [14JY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Public welfare programs: make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity, S6297, S6298, S6331 [25JN]

Robinson, Jackie: Northeastern University Sports in Society Hall of Fame inductee, S11370 [29OC]

Salve Regina University: anniversary, S5938 [18JN]

Samsung Group (business): tribute for donations to Korean War Veterans Memorial and American Legion collegiate educational endowment, S2484 [18MR]

Science: Federal research initiatives, S2729 [20MR]

Shepherd College: anniversary, S1794 [28FE]

Southwest Baptist University: tribute to Leadership Training Institute for Youth, S5959 [19JN]

Southwest Missouri State University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, S10094 [26SE]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (S. 1095), S8534, S8535 [31JY]

Sports: investigation of antitrust violations by the College Bowl Alliance, S2613-S2618 [20MR]

———make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (S. 933), S5930-S5932 [18JN], S6380 [25JN]

Taxation: provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college, S4839 [21MY], S8465 [31JY]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (S. 50), S5146 [23MY], S5959 [19JN]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (S. 285), S1106 [6FE]

———treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses (S. 218), S747 [28JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S6427 [26JN], S6696, S6720 [27JN], S8438, S8456 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (S. 930), S5951 [19JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses (S. 1116), S8580 [31JY]

———treatment of interest on student loans (S. 573), S3199-S3201 [15AP], S3299 [16AP], S3463 [22AP]

———treatment of postsecondary education expenses, S5034, S5035 [23MY]

———treatment of State tuition programs, S6697, S6702 [27JN]

———treatment of State tuition programs (S. 594), S3282-S3286 [16AP]

———treatment of State-sponsored savings accounts for college expenses, S7882 [23JY]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (S. 121), S499 [21JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (S. 1142), S8723 [3SE], S11241 [27OC]

Tufts University: observance of Tuftonia's Week, S3417 [22AP]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, S9801 [23SE], S10302 [1OC]

———terminate (S. 37), S394 [21JA]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Services: tribute, S1433 [24FE]

University of Alaska: anniversary of Great Alaska Shootout basketball tournament, S12540 [13NO]

———make restitution payments relative to destruction of private property, S9603 [18SE]

University of Arkansas: Arkansas communications and education network project funding, S7901, S7902 [23JY]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (S. Res. 66), S2733-S2735 [20MR]

University of Georgia: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, S2218 [12MR]

———tribute to school mascot `UGA V', S4498 [14MY]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men's basketball team, S2858 [8AP]

University of Minnesota: tribute to men's basketball team, S1732 [27FE]

University of South Dakota: tribute to Professional Development Center, S1582 [25FE]

University of Tennessee: tribute to women's basketball team, S2876 [9AP]

University of Utah: technical corrections to miner's hospital land grants, S9622 [18SE]

University of Vermont: funding for research work on Lake Champlain environmental issues, S12517 [13NO]

University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse: tribute to men's indoor track team, S2753 [21MR]

University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh: tribute, S114 [9JA]

Walsh College: anniversary, S11489 [30OC]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, S8106 [24JY]

———Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, S3742 [28AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program and Marine Resources Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 164) (H. Rept. 105-127), H3658 [10JN]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the University of Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 660) (S. Rept. 105-106), S10786 [9OC]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 105-322), H8927 [21OC]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1294) (S. Rept. 105-122), S11341 [29OC]

National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 437) (H. Rept. 105-22), H1714 [21AP]

Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1866) (H. Rept. 105-144), H4221 [23JN]

Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 927) (S. Rept. 105-150), S12118 [8NO]

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Reform Methods for Calculating Graduation Rates for Colleges and Universities: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 914) (H. Rept. 105-14), H887 [11MR]

Rulings of the Chair

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3888 [18JN]

Statements

Achievements at Colorado School of Mines: George S. Ansell, E1426 [15JY]

Affirmative Action Policies in Education: Mark George, E1206 [12JN]

———Mary Newman, E1206 [12JN]

Conferral of the LaSalle Medal to Joseph Coppola: Canisius College, E1547 [29JY]

Higher Education Student Financial Aid Programs: Curtis White, E1243 [18JN]

———Evan Pappas, E1243 [18JN]

———Jessa Black, E1243 [18JN]

Student Financial Aid Programs: Mark Olson, E1126 [5JN]

Tax Treatment of Graduate Student Income: Sam Liu, E1556 [29JY]

Summaries

Education Opportunities Tax Act (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Fair Play Act (S. 933), S5931 [18JN]

Improve Access to and Affordability of Higher Education (H.R. 1435), E756 [24AP]

Medical Education Trust Fund Act (S. 21), S366 [21JA]

Tables

State-by-State students who lost Pell Grant award eligibility, S8647 [2SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, access to higher education in the Albanian language in Macedonia, E377 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 103, celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H4219 [23JN]

H. Res. 145, concur with Senate amendments to H.R. 914, reform methods for calculating graduation rates of colleges and universities, H2541-H2543 [13MY]

H. Res. 164, consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program reauthorization, H3871 [18JN]

H.R. 914, reform methods for calculating graduation rates at colleges and universities, H846 [11MR]

H.R. 1866, Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act, H4145 [23JN]

H.R. 2535, Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act, H8845 [21OC]

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 12, Education for the 21st Century Act, S296-S304 [21JA]

S. 21, Medical Education Trust Fund Act, S362-S366 [21JA]

S. 37, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences termination, S394 [21JA]

S. 101, Domestic Violence Identification and Referral Act, S481 [21JA]

S. 113, establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas, S494 [21JA]

S. 119, make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program, S498 [21JA]

S. 120, make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs, S499 [21JA]

S. 121, Higher Education Bond Parity Act, S501 [21JA]

S. 212, Affordable Higher Education Through Pell Grants Act, S741 [28JA]

S. 218, tax treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses, S747 [28JA]

S. 559, Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act, S3035-S3051 [10AP]

S. 594, tax treatment of State tuition programs, S3283 [16AP]

S. 660, conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3751 [28AP]

S. 748, College Affordability and High Standards Act, S4594-S4596 [15MY]

S. 892, Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act, S5606 [12JN]

S. 927, Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act, S5872 [17JN]

S. 933, Fair Play Act, S5930 [18JN]

S. 993, Career Preparation Education Reform Act, S6994-S7005 [8JY]

S. 1029, Quality Child Care Loan Forgiveness Act, S7714 [17JY]

S. 1095, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act, S8534 [31JY]

S. 1142, repeal Taxpayer Relief Act provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund, S8724 [3SE]

S. 1151, Child Care Access Means Parents in School Act, S8871 [5SE]

S. 1153, continuation of Dept. of Agriculture Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety, S8926 [8SE]

S. 1169, improve teacher quality, S9214-S9216 [11SE]

S. 1209, improve teacher quality, S9796, S9800 [23SE]

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

S. 1322, establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges, S11291 [28OC]

S. 1361, establish Education Scholars Block Grant Program, S10478 [7OC]

S. 1395, establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, S11878 [6NO]

S. 1534, repayment of student loans by students called to active military duty, S12592 [13NO]

S. 1559, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

S. Res. 66, tribute to University of Florida football team, S2718, S2734 [20MR]

S. Res. 100, increase equality in educational opportunities for Native Americans, S5876 [17JN]

S. Res. 111, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S8610 [31JY]

COLLELUORI, THOMAS W.

Essays

My Grandfather's Legacy of Duty, E1657 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Genovese Drug Store (business): ``Flight of Aces'' essay contest award recipient, E1657 [4SE]

COLLETON COUNTY, SC

Bills and resolutions

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (see S. 1104), S8532 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (S. 1104), S8565, S8566 [31JY]

COLLIE, H. CRIS

Letters

Capital gains taxation on the sale of a principal residence, S5355 [5JN]

COLLINS, APRIL

Statements

Civitan Camp for Citizens With Mental Retardation, E1869 [25SE]

COLLINS, BARBARA-ROSE (a former Representative from Illinois)

Reports filed

Barbara-Rose Collins: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 104-876), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

COLLINS, GEORGE J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E577 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4619 [15MY]

Statements

Tribute: Representative James Moran, E577 [8AP]

COLLINS, JAMES F.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S8359 [30JY]

Reports filed

Nominations To Be Ambassador to Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

COLLINS, MAC (a Representative from Georgia)

Addresses

Dedication of Herman E. Talmadge Memorial Highway: by, E754 [24AP]

Guidelines for Life: Al Henry, E1406 [11JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Articles and editorials

Bipartisan Opposition, Clayton (GA) News-Daily, H10382 [8NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H587 [13FE]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H6962 [5SE]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H6797 [3SE]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 7), H154 [9JA], H629 [25FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5570 [22JY]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H1392 [9AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H9615 [28OC]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7365 [16SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5778 [24JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1765), H3273 [3JN]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5177 [11JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1989 [29AP]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H5132 [10JY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 71), H5177 [11JY]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H5297 [15JY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H3924 [18JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2129), H5916 [28JY]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8834 [9OC]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H6919 [4SE]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H9800 [30OC]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5664 [23JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2091 [30AP]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H3660 [10JN]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H8929 [21OC]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H7830 [24SE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H589 [13FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H4836 [26JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H4836 [26JN]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1262 [20MR]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 866), H5487 [17JY]

Immigration: create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H6798 [3SE]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3660 [10JN]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 785), H587 [13FE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (see H.R. 1484), H1988 [29AP]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (see H.R. 1714), H7601 [18SE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1340 [8AP]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H7528 [17SE]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H6797 [3SE]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H146 [9JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1339 [8AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H8300 [1OC]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H6798 [3SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H8833 [9OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H3568 [5JN]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H6918 [4SE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H8633 [7OC]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H6918 [4SE]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H725 [4MR]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H7528 [17SE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 1033), H948 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H3476 [4JN]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of diesel fuel used in trains (see H.R. 2474), H7281 [15SE]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H453 [11FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 1434), H2446 [8MY]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1150), H1258 [20MR]

Television: treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H4647 [25JN]

Veterans: minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H10172 [6NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3797 [12JN]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3720 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (see H. Res. 154), H3069 [20MY]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (see H.R. 1316), H1456 [14AP]

Taxation: treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 1968), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of FAA mandated aircraft maintenance and repair expenditures (see H.R. 1844), H3659 [10JN]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H395 [10FE], H2683 [15MY], H7121 [10SE]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: National Ambient Air Quality Standards, E1651 [4SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5374 [16JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9522 [24OC]

———labor protection and contracting regulations, H9522 [24OC]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6742 [3SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4678 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6635 [31JY]

Children and youth: proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (H. Res. 154), H4872 [8JY]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of YMCA A.J. McClung chapter, E2187 [7NO]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10382 [8NO]

Dept. of Education: establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7387 [17SE]

Dept. of Transportation: distribution of surplus parts and materials through electronic redistribution center, H5633 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5633 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7387 [17SE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, E1651 [4SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6742 [3SE]

Fort Benning, GA: Commander in Chief's Award for Army Community of Excellence recipient, H2492 [13MY]

———Presidential Award for Quality recipient, E1828 [23SE]

Griffin, GA: relocation of Dept. of Agriculture experiment station, H5374 [16JY]

Hampton, GA: dedication of Herman E. Talmadge Memorial Highway, E754 [24AP]

Hattiesburg, MS: tribute to Civitan Camp for Citizens With Mental Retardation, E1869 [25SE]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4233 [24JN], E641 [14AP]

Newnan, GA: tribute to Newnan High School academic teams reception, E1406 [11JY]

Point of order, H7465 [17SE]

Taxation: alternative minimum tax, H4678 [26JN]

———rates, H6635 [31JY]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (H.R. 1968), E1261 [19JN]

———treatment of FAA mandated aircraft maintenance and repair expenditures (H.R. 1844), E1170 [10JN]

WJGA-Radio (Jackson, GA): tribute, E1446 [17JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H7909 [25SE]

Special order: granted, H2166 [5MY]

Statements

Civitan Camp for Citizens With Mental Retardation: April Collins, E1869 [25SE]

COLLINS, PAT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E553 [21MR]

COLLINS, PATRICK G.

Eulogies

By William M. Keys, E1612 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1612 [1AU]

COLLINS, SUSAN M. (a Senator from Maine)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4537, S4614 [15MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4199, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6372 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4833, S4861, S4903 [21MY], S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6880, S6932 [7JY], S7218 [10JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7405, S7425 [14JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7692, S7735 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8736 [3SE], S8850 [5SE], S8905, S8917, S8927 [8SE]

Immigration: make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), S10305 [1OC]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S981 [5FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN]

Articles and editorials

Life and Death With Dignity, Bangor (ME) Daily News, S11456 [30OC]

Senator Seeks Probe of Treasury Official—At Issue Is No-Bid Contract Awarded to Longtime Acquaintance, Washington (DC) Post, S7693 [17JY]

Treasury Ethics Watchdog Gave No-Bid Contract To Associate, John Solomon, S7692 [17JY]

Treasury IG Worked for Democrats, John Solomon, U.S. News & World Report (publication), S7694 [17JY]

Treasury Memo Cautioned Rubin on Lau's Problems, Ruth Larson, Washington (DC) Times, S7693 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see S. 1359), S11677 [4NO]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S8733 [3SE]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S2838 [8AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 743, 766), S4479 [14MY], S4748 [20MY]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3348 [17AP]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S899 [30JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119), S9800 [23SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see S. 757), S5541 [11JN]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———increase funding for breast cancer research (see S. 67), S8669 [2SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S3851 [30AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8733 [3SE]

Education: increase participation in advanced placement courses (see S. 748), S4588 [15MY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328), S7303 [11JY]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (see S. 1192), S9800 [23SE]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S3126 [14AP]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S5264 [3JN]

Health: biomedical research funding (see S. Res. 15), S769 [28JA]

———improve the quality of health plans and health care provided through the Federal Government and protect health care consumers (see S. 795), S5002 [22MY]

———revise and extend area health education center program (see S. 892), S8607 [31JY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1360), S11678 [4NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 717), S4106 [7MY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 89), S8669 [2SE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S11205 [24OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50), S10234 [30SE]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S1191 [10FE]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see S. 369), S1734 [27FE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S2285 [13MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S3560 [23AP]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S2026 [6MR]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see S. 302), S1226 [11FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see S. 415), S5703 [16JN]

———provide beneficiaries with additional information to select health care plans (see S. 789), S5193 [2JN]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S2857 [8AP]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see S. 371), S2857 [8AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: expand and clarify requirements regarding advance directives to ensure that an individual's health care decisions are observed (see S. 1345), S11448 [30OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4490 [14MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Cheese Exchange: reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. Res. 55), S1382 [13FE]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see S. 887), S10176 [29SE]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorize (see S. 927), S6761 [27JN]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see S. 546), S3011 [10AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100), S8532 [31JY]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1046), S7862 [22JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 1237), S10229 [30SE]

Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S5425 [9JN]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S3199 [15AP]

Social Security: treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see S. 1370), S11763 [5NO]

Taxation: deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S2792 [7AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see S. 548), S3967 [5MY]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (see S. 775), S4879 [21MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251), S12615 [13NO]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S3224 [15AP]

———treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (see S. 1247), S10293 [1OC]

———treatment of family-held forest lands (see S. 552), S3011 [10AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197, 883), S634 [22JA], S5507 [11JN]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see S. 270), S1017 [5FE]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646), S3662 [24AP]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183), S9515 [17SE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 657), S9660 [18SE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S3349 [17AP]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S2931 [9AP]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4217 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Education: increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (see S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1924 [4MR]

Taxation: estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (see S. 482), S2645 [20MR]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see S. 930), S5927 [18JN]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9878 [24SE], S10195 [30SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY], S5174 [2JN], S5290 [4JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2899 [9AP]

Letters

College Affordability and Access Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S5952 [19JN]

Increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S9727 [19SE]

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding: Stephanie D'Amico, S8907 [8SE]

Treatment of excise taxes on tobacco products relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement: several State attorneys general, S8998 [9SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4553 [15MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4200 [8MY]

Aroostook County, ME: highway corridor project study funding, S8184, S8185 [28JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1092 [6FE], S1911 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S6720 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8426 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6720 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4865 [21MY]

Caribou, ME: upgrade Weather Service Office to Weather Forecasting Office, S8062 [24JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S7625 [17JY]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S622 [22JA]

Dept. of Defense: joint service core research program to develop a prototype hybrid integrated sensor array for chemical and biological point detection, S7405 [14JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7405 [14JY]

Dept. of Education: State Student Incentive Grant Program funding, S8906, S8907 [8SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit inspector general from awarding contracts for consulting services, S7692-S7694 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7692, S7694 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8184, S8185 [28JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8062 [24JY], S10305 [1OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8689 [3SE], S8906, S8907 [8SE], S8997, S8998 [9SE], S9041 [10SE]

Diamond, Steve: privilege of the floor, S10125 [29SE]

Disasters: National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (S. 1179), S10305 [1OC]

Education: increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards, S8689 [3SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4511 [15MY]

Fish and fishing: protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement, S4200 [8MY]

Food: safety of imported fruits and vegetables, S10289 [1OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7625 [17JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11860 [6NO]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1964 [5MR]

Immigration: make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), S10305 [1OC]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to St. Dominic Regional High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3744 [28AP]

LIHEAP: funding, S8689 [3SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: expand and clarify requirements regarding advance directives to ensure that an individual's health care decisions are observed (S. 1345), S11455 [30OC], S11627, S11628 [4NO]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4865 [21MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S8292 [30JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10125 [29SE], S10407 [6OC]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10125 [29SE]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10407 [6OC]

Securities: fraud prevention, S5086 [23MY]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S981-S983 [5FE]

———legislative program, S1932 [4MR], S2575 [20MR], S5951 [19JN], S6017 [20JN], S10306 [1OC]

———tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (S. Res. 60), S1927 [4MR], S2013 [6MR]

Taxation: estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (S. 482), S2647 [20MR]

———rates, S8426 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (S. 930), S5951 [19JN]

Tobacco products: limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9041 [10SE]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8997, S8998 [9SE]

Treaties and agreements: congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1964 [5MR]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5721 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S983 [5FE]

Tributes

Jordan, Anthony, S9989 [26SE]

Smith, Margaret Chase, S981 [5FE], S12541 [13NO]

COLLINS AND AIKMAN FLOORCOVERINGS (business)

Remarks in House

Georgia Dept. of Labor: Success Track Outstanding Employer Award recipient, E2235 [8NO]

COLLINS PINE CO.

Remarks in House

Quinn, James: Global Green USA (organization) Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Democracy: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 289), H9729 [29OC]

Foreign aid: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.R. 1034), H948 [12MR]

Facsimiles

Prevent allocation of foreign aid to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations: Robin Kirk, Human Rights Watch (organization), H6396 [30JY]

Letters

Colombian National Police anniversary: several Representatives, E2170 [4NO]

Remarks in House

Colombian National Police: anniversary, E2170 [4NO]

———tribute, E192 [10FE], E1871 [26SE]

Democracy: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (H. Res. 289), E2114 [29OC]

Foreign aid: allow foreign military sales and international military education and training funding to countries decertified for drug enforcement efforts, H3591-H3593 [10JN]

———prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6376, H6377, H6395, H6396 [30JY]

San Jose (Spanish galleon): legal dispute between Colombian Government and Sea Search Armada (business) over discovered treasures, H2778 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign aid: certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE]

———certification procedures for drug enforcement efforts, S4778 [20MY]

Londono, Luis: visit to Senate by President of Colombian National Senate, S3990 [6MY]

Senate: visit by Colombian National Senate members, S6344 [25JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Curtis W. Kamman To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

COLON, LOUIS A.

Remarks in House

Somerset, MA: anniversary of AMVETS Louis A. Colon Post 72, E1947 [7OC]

COLORADO

Amendments

Arapaho and White River National Forests: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness (S. 588), S10780 [9OC]

Arapaho National Forest: transfer the Dillon Ranger District to the White River National Forest (S. 591), S10780 [9OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 25), H2264 [7MY]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (S. 587), S10779 [9OC]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (S. 589), S10780 [9OC]

Articles and editorials

Benson Builds Legacy, E2156 [31OC]

Double-Crossing the Utes, S7475 [15JY]

Sheep Come to the Rescue in the West—Grazing Helps Restore Weed-Infested Lands, E1574 [31JY]

Two Bucks for a Birthright, H5774 [24JY]

Utes' Generous Offer, S7475 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions

Arapaho and White River National Forests: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness (see S. 588; H.R. 985), S3269 [16AP], H803 [6MR]

Arapaho National Forest: transfer the Dillon Ranger District to the White River National Forest (see S. 591), S3269 [16AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 25), H628 [25FE]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (see S. Res. 81), S3844 [30AP]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see S. 440; H.R. 745), S2274 [13MR], H585 [13FE]

FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Colorado (see H.R. 2217), H5569 [22JY]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see S. 541; H.R. 1309), S2901 [9AP], H1439 [10AP]

Hinsdale, CO: land exchange (see H.R. 951), H767 [5MR]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (see S. 587), S3269 [16AP]

La Junta, CO: conveyance of unused Air Force housing (see S. 1552), S12575 [13NO]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 302), H149 [9JA]

———prohibit commercial air tours (see S. 1143; H.R. 2859), S8723 [3SE], H10171 [6NO]

Routt National Forest: land exchange (see S. 590; H.R. 1021), S3269 [16AP], H888 [11MR]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (see H.R. 1865), H3720 [11JN]

———extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 1196), H1260 [20MR]

Water: convey the Collbran Reclamation Project to certain water conservancy districts (see H.R. 2506), H7599 [18SE]

———convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (see S. 725), S4217 [8MY]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to National Forest System lands within Summit County, CO (see H.R. 1020), H888 [11MR]

———boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (see S. 589; H.R. 1019), S3269 [16AP], H888 [11MR]

Certificates of election

Senate: Wayne Allard, S1 [7JA]

Factsheets

Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act (H.R. 302), E6 [7JA]

Letters

Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding: Judy K. Frank and Clement Frost, S7474 [15JY]

Colorado congressional term limits amendment: Richard A. Westfall, Colorado Office of the Attorney General, H488 [12FE]

Dream Team Program: Amber Gilmore, E1441 [16JY]

Eagles Nest Wilderness expansion within Arapaho and White River National Forests: Gary M. Lindstrom, Summit County, CO, Board of County Commissioners, S3271 [16AP]

Forest Service purchase of Warren Lakes property in Pitkin County, CO: William Fales, Open Space and Trails (organization), S3271 [16AP]

Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange: James Lewis, Hinsdale County, CO, Board of County Commissioners, S3271 [16AP]

Lists

Western Slope of Colorado airline service field hearing witnesses, S4581 [15MY]

Petitions and memorials

American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, E2030 [21OC]

Proposals

Amendment to the Colorado State Constitution relative to congressional term limits, S1379 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Adams State College: anniversary of National Youth Sports Program, E1756 [16SE]

Americorps: construction of horno ovens, H2863 [16MY]

Arapaho and White River National Forests: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness (H.R. 985), H3819, H3820 [17JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 25), H2263 [7MY]

Denver, CO: Denver International Airport runway construction funding, H8749 [9OC]

———tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Dept. of Energy: Rocky Flats nuclear weapons site cleanup funding, H5751 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5771-H5775 [24JY], H5793, H5794 [25JY], H8180 [30SE]

Farr, William D.: designation as Greeley, CO, City Council Chairman emeritus, E1196 [12JN]

Federal employees: tribute to Bureau of Reclamation employees killed in plane crash, E2020 [21OC]

Forests: preservation, E2182 [4NO]

Fort Collins, CO: tribute to Travelli Elementary School Dream Team Program, E1441 [16JY]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (H.R. 951), H4853, H4854 [8JY]

Naval Petroleum Oil Shale Reserve: exploration, development, and production, H4109 [20JN], E1310 [24JN]

Public welfare programs: reform legislation, E1273 [19JN]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (H.R. 302), E5 [7JA]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (H.R. 1865), E1181 [11JN]

———extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (H.R. 1196), E527 [20MR]

Travis, Tim and Charlotte: Ducks Unlimited (organization) Colorado Sports Couple of the Year award recipients, E1794 [18SE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, E2347 [13NO]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to National Forest System lands within Summit County, CO (H.R. 1020), H3233, H3234 [3JN]

———boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (H.R. 1019), H3232, H3233 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Arapaho and White River National Forests: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness (S. 588), S3269 [16AP], S10779 [9OC]

Arapaho National Forest: transfer the Dillon Ranger District to the White River National Forest (S. 591), S3269 [16AP], S10779, S10780 [9OC]

Armed Forces: maintain certain Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units at current force structure level, S6886 [7JY]

Aviation: Western Slope region airline service, S4581 [15MY]

Blizzards: disaster assistance to northern Great Plains States, S149 [21JA], S688 [23JA], S1130 [7FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall, S5102 [23MY]

———acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 25), S4212, S4213 [8MY]

Colorado School of Mines: compliance with CERCLA, S10057 [26SE]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (S. Res. 81), S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7471-S7477 [15JY]

———deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (S. 440), S2280-S2282 [13MR]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (S. 541), S2927 [9AP]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (S. 587), S3269 [16AP], S10779 [9OC]

La Junta, CO: conveyance of unused Air Force housing (S. 1552), S12596 [13NO]

National Park Service: prohibit Rim Rock Run road race at Colorado National Monument, S4575 [15MY]

Rocky Mountain National Park: prohibit commercial air tours (S. 1143), S8724 [3SE]

Routt National Forest: land exchange (S. 590), S3269 [16AP], S10446 [6OC]

Water: convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (S. 725), S4238 [8MY]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (S. 589), S3269 [16AP], S10779, S10780 [9OC]

Reports filed

Arapaho National Forest Transfer of Dillon Ranger District to White River National Forest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 591) (S. Rept. 105-99), S10428 [6OC]

Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion Within Arapaho and White River National Forests in Colorado: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 985) (H. Rept. 105-111), H3272 [3JN]

Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion Within Arapaho and White River National Forests: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 588) (S. Rept. 105-97), S10427 [6OC]

Hinsdale County, CO, Land Exchange: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 587) (S. Rept. 105-96), S10427 [6OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 951) (H. Rept. 105-170), H4912 [8JY]

Routt National Forest Land Exchange: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 590) (S. Rept. 105-79), S9197 [11SE]

White River National Forest Boundary Adjustment Relative to National Forest System Lands Within Summit County, CO: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1020) (H. Rept. 105-113), H3272 [3JN]

White River National Forest Boundary Adjustment Relative to Raggeds Wilderness: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 589) (S. Rept. 105-98), S10428 [6OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1019) (H. Rept. 105-112), H3272 [3JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Public Welfare Programs Reform Legislation: Colorado General Assembly, E1273 [19JN]

Statements

Achievements at Colorado School of Mines: George S. Ansell, E1426 [15JY]

Preservation of Colorado Forests: Rob Nanfelt, E2182 [4NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 25, acceptance of a statue of John L. (Jack) Swigert for placement in National Statuary Hall, H2263 [7MY]

H.R. 951, Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange (H.R. 951), H4853 [8JY]

H.R. 985, Eagles Nest Wilderness expansion within Arapaho and White River National Forests, H3819 [17JN]

H.R. 1019, White River National Forest boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness, H3232 [3JN]

H.R. 1020, White River National Forest boundary adjustment relative to National Forest System lands within Summit County, CO, H3233 [3JN]

S. 440, deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes, S2282 [13MR]

S. 587, Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange, S3270 [16AP], S10779 [9OC]

S. 588, Eagles Nest Wilderness expansion within Arapaho and White River National Forests, S3270 [16AP]

S. 588, expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests, S10780 [9OC]

S. 589, White River National Forest boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness, S3270 [16AP], S10780 [9OC]

S. 590, Miles Land Exchange Act, S3270 [16AP], S10446 [6OC]

S. 591, transfer the Arapaho National Forest Dillon Ranger District to the White River National Forest, S10780 [9OC]

S. 591, transfer the Dillon Ranger District in the Arapaho National Forest to the White River National Forest, S3271 [16AP]

S. 725, Collbran Project Unit Conveyance Act, S4239 [8MY]

S. Res. 81, importance of the Denver, CO, Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado, S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

Tributes

Brown, Hank, S10882 [21OC]

COLORADO COUNTRY LIFE (publication)

Articles and editorials

Tribute to David Hamil, E1703 [9SE]

COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES

Remarks in Senate

CERCLA: compliance, S10057 [26SE]

Statements

Achievements at Colorado School of Mines: George S. Ansell, E1426 [15JY]

COLORADO SPRINGS (CO) GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2861 [8AP]

COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 690), S3901 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 690), S3912 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 690, provisions, S3913 [1MY]

COLOUR ME FREEDOM FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

``Amandla Awethu—African-Americans and African Solidarity—Political Change in Africa'': tribute to exhibit, E1815 [22SE]

COLSON, DARRELL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8157 [25JY]

COLUCCI, DOLORES

Remarks in House

Boys and Girls Club of Clifton, NJ: Youth of Year award recipient, E769 [29AP]

COLUMBIA, MO

Remarks in House

World War II: tribute to veterans of Exercise Tiger training mission, H1853 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

World War II: tribute to veterans of Exercise Tiger training mission, S4399 [13MY], S5146 [23MY]

COLUMBIA, SC

Remarks in Senate

English, Alex: induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, S10713 [8OC]

COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM (CBS)

Remarks in House

Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming, E957 [19MY]

Williamson, Martha: Freedom Works Award recipient, H9562, H9563 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming, S4131 [7MY]

Transcripts

Detargeting of Russian Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles: ``60 Minutes'' (CBS television program), H4115 [20JN]

COLUMBIA COUNTY, NY

Remarks in House

Thorn, Craig, III: Columbia County, NY, Association Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E920 [14MY]

COLUMBIA (SC) STATE

Articles and editorials

Lexington High Named Best in State, E665 [15AP]

USC Rankings Showcase S.C., E666 [15AP]

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention, S1587 [25FE]

COLUMBUS, CHRISTOPHER

Essays

Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci—Men and Their Discoveries: Crissia A. Reay, E1974 [8OC]

COLUMBUS, GA

Remarks in House

YMCA: anniversary of A.J. McClung chapter, E2187 [7NO]

COLUMBUS, IN

Remarks in House

Central Middle School: tribute to musicians performing at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, E2023 [21OC]

COLUMBUS, OH

Remarks in House

J.C. Penney Co.: tribute to Golden Rule Award semifinalists, E742 [24AP]

COLUMBUS DAY

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S10714 [8OC]

COLVIN, RICHARD L.

Articles and editorials

State Should Give Prisoners Special Education, U.S. Says, S4004 [6MY]

COMAIR, INC.

Remarks in House

Monroe County, MI: funding for costs associated with Comair plane crash, H2725, H2726 [15MY]

COMBEST, LARRY (a Representative from Texas)

Appointments

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H3569 [5JN]

———improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H1989 [29AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H629 [25FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2680 [14MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H9801 [30OC]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H5297 [15JY]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H4222 [23JN]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 2366), H6705 [31JY]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 1342), H1989 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H2254 [6MY]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H2590 [13MY]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H1340 [8AP]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 2627), H9615 [28OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5401 [16JY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1392 [9AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H2254 [6MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5487 [17JY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H6798 [3SE]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H6798 [3SE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H1542 [15AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food: inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see H.R. 2103), H4835 [26JN]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H7728 [23SE]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H8320 [2OC]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1262 [20MR]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H6715 [1AU]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H6798 [3SE]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H1892 [24AP]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H3202 [22MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H767 [5MR]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 339), H6798 [3SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H2680 [14MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3797 [12JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H2156 [1MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3477 [4JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8929 [21OC]

National security: develop a system to classify and declassify information (see H.R. 1546), H2350 [7MY]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H1339 [8AP]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H145 [9JA]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H3865 [17JN]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1289 [21MR]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H9801 [30OC]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H2351 [7MY]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H2351 [7MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H522 [12FE]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10172 [6NO]

———treatment of funeral trusts (see H.R. 479), H3203 [22MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1810), H3567 [5JN]

———treatment of oil and gas produced from recovered inactive wells (see H.R. 2072), H6798 [3SE]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see H.R. 1752), H3213 [30MY]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Texas: use of Canadian River reclamation project distribution system to transport water from sources other than the project (see H.R. 2007), H4132 [20JN]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 970), H802 [6MR]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H669 [26FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H3797 [12JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1392 [9AP]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H1262 [20MR]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (see H.R. 2534), H7830 [24SE]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H6703 [31JY]

Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 913), H724 [4MR]

Medicare: reimbursement for telehealth services (see H.R. 966), H802 [6MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10367 [8NO]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, H7848 [25SE]

Girl Scouts of America: tribute to Women of Distinction Award recipients, E1126 [5JN]

Hershey, PA: bipartisan congressional conference, H1042 [18MR]

Institute for Environmental and Human Health: funding, H7848 [25SE]

Mills, W.W. (Bear): Texas Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E2099 [28OC]

Odessa, TX: tribute to Confederate Air Force Desert Squadron, E530 [20MR]

Texas: Teacher of the Year award recipients, E1115 [4JN]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E1129 [5JN]

West Texas A&M University: tribute to women's basketball team, E533 [20MR]

Tributes

Cleavinger, Bill, E1374 [8JY]

Lanier, Carolyn, E487 [17MR]

COMMACK, NY

Remarks in House

Temple Beth David: observance of Yom Kippur, E1996 [9OC]

COMMEMORATIVE COINS see Coins

COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS see Postage and Stamps

COMMERCE CITY, CO

Remarks in Senate

Rocky Mountain Arsenal: land transfer, S6887 [7JY]

COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION TAX ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 411), S2021 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 411), S2023 [6MR]

Texts of

S. 411, provisions, S2024 [6MR]

COMMISSION ON CONGRESSIONAL MAILING STANDARDS

Appointments

Members, H923 [12MR]

COMMISSION ON GENDER INTEGRATION IN THE MILITARY

Remarks in Senate

Establish, S7203 [10JY]

COMMISSION ON MAINTAINING U.S. NUCLEAR WEAPONS EXPERTISE

Appointments

Members, S4131 [7MY]

COMMISSION ON NATIONAL DRUG POLICY

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

COMMISSION ON OCEAN POLICY

Amendments

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S12625 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213; H.R. 2547), S9886 [24SE], H7910 [25SE]

Letters

Ocean Act: William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S12701 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (H.R. 2547), E1866 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy, S12516 [13NO]

———develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S9888-S9893 [24SE], S12697-S12704 [13NO]

Reports filed

Ocean Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1213) (S. Rept. 105-151), S12118 [8NO]

Texts of

S. 1213, Ocean Act, S9890-S9892 [24SE], S12697-S12700, S12702-S12704 [13NO]

COMMISSION ON PRIVACY OF GOVERNMENT RECORDS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 1330), H1541 [15AP]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

COMMISSION ON PROBABILISTIC METHODS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 1402), H1706 [17AP]

COMMISSION ON RETIREMENT SAVINGS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 1695), H3169 [21MY]

COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE

Appointments

Chairman, S1336 [12FE]

Members, S8523 [31JY], S8673 [2SE], H1002 [13MR], H4309 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

Diktat From Washington, S7024 [8JY]

Letters

Encourage and expedite NATO integration of Romania, H3630 [10JN]

Human rights in Belarus, E634 [10AP]

Human rights violations in Turkey, S11552 [31OC], E2134 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S7024 [8JY], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S10782 [9OC], S11787 [5NO]

Statements

NATO Membership Expansion to Central and East European Countries: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10783-S10786 [9OC]

COMMISSION ON SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS TRANSITION ASSISTANCE

Bills and resolutions

Membership: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E463 [13MR]

COMMISSION ON STRUCTURAL ALTERNATIVES FOR THE FEDERAL COURTS OF APPEALS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 248, 283; H.R. 639, 908), S856 [30JA], S1102 [6FE], H392 [6FE], H724 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 908), H3223-H3225 [3JN], H8242 [30SE]

Remarks in Senate

Establish, S8041-S8061 [24JY]

Establish (H.R. 908), S5430 [9JN], S5431 [10JN]

Establish (S. 248), S883, S884 [30JA], S1113 [6FE]

Establish (S. 283), S1104 [6FE]

Reports filed

Establish: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 908) (H. Rept. 105-26), H1039 [17MR]

Texts of

H.R. 908, establish, H3223 [3JN]

S. 248, establish, S1113 [6FE]

COMMISSION ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

Appointments

Members, H4891 [8JY]

Remarks in House

Funding, H2762 [15MY]

COMMISSION ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 3007), E2317 [10NO]

COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE FOR AMERICA'S VETERANS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 335), H150 [9JA]

COMMISSION ON THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKER SHORTAGE

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 798), S5002 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 798), S5014 [22MY]

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL OF THE U.N.

Reports filed

Nomination of Linda J. Zack Tarr-Whelan to the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council of the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

COMMISSION TO ASSESS THE ORGANIZATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO COMBAT THE PROLIFERATION OF WE

Appointments

Members, S4649 [16MY], S6386 [25JN], H3207 [30MY], H4891 [8JY]

COMMISSION TO STUDY REPARATION PROPOSALS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS

Articles and editorials

Forty Acres and a Mule, E1548 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 40), E1548 [29JY]

Texts of

H.R. 40, establish, E1548 [29JY]

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEDERAL STATISTICAL SYSTEM

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 144), S162 [21JA]

Letters

Establish: several former Chairmen of the Council of Economic Advisers, S524 [21JA]

Lists

Federal statistical agencies, S521 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 144), S521 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 144, establish, S522-S524 [21JA]

COMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION FUNDING

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6857 [4SE]

COMMITTEE FOR PRIVATE OFFSHORE RESCUE AND TOWING

Press releases

Allow Certain Vessels To Commercially Operate in Coastwise Trade, S3755 [28AP]

COMMITTEE FOR THE RELEASE OF MEL SOUTER

Letters

Human rights violations in Ecuador, E940 [15MY]

COMMITTEE FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAN ELECTORATE

Testimonies

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits, S10135 [29SE]

COMMITTEE OF 200

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10901 [21OC]

COMMITTEE ON AGING (Senate, Special)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 41), S856 [30JA]

Letters

Developments in Aging—1996: Senator Grassley, S6186 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Senate: interruption of committee meetings on prostate cancer and IRS activities, S9754 [23SE]

Reports filed

Developments in Aging—1996 (S. Rept. 105-36), S6186 [24JN]

Expenditures (S. Res. 41), S852 [30JA]

Rules

Procedure, S1328 [12FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 41, expenditures, S901 [30JA]

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 72), H589 [13FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-881), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Census of Agriculture Act (H.R. 2366) (H. Rept. 105-296), H8320 [2OC]

Conveyance of Certain Dos Palos, CA, Lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111) (H. Rept. 105-34), H1257 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture Contracts Under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 1342) (H. Rept. 105-105), H1987 [29AP]

Dept. of Agriculture Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization (H.R. 1789) (H. Rept. 105-294), H8320 [2OC]

Forage Improvement Act (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA, (H.R. 785) (H. Rept. 105-36), H1257 [20MR]

Mark Twain National Forest Boundary Adjustment (H.R. 1779) (H. Rept. 105-295), H8320 [2OC]

Release of Reversionary Interest in Certain Iosco, MI, Lands Held by the Federal Government (H.R. 394) (H. Rept. 105-35), H1257 [20MR]

State Prevention of Receipt of Food Stamps by Prisoners (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 105-43), H1337 [8AP]

Rules

Procedure, H360-H365 [6FE]

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Baglien, Brent: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Blackley (see S. Res. 162), S12576 [13NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 20), S634 [22JA]

Letters

Conservation Reserve Program: several Senators, S4105 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Baglien, Brent: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Blackley (S. Res. 162), S12706 [13NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Reports filed

Ensure That Federally Funded Agriculture Research and Education Programs Address High-Priority Concerns With National Multistate Significance (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 105-73), S8870 [5SE]

Expenditures (S. Res. 20), S633 [22JA]

Nomination of Ann Jorgenson to the Farm Credit Administration Board of Directors, S3198 [15AP]

Nomination of August Schumacher, Jr., To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of August Schumacher, Jr., To CCC Board of Directors, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Catherine E. Woteki To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of I. Miley Gonzalez To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Joseph B. Dial to the CFTC, S11545 [31OC]

Nomination of Lowell L. Junkins to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Board of Directors, S3198 [15AP]

Nomination of Sally Thompson To Be Dept. of Agriculture Chief Financial Officer, S11545 [31OC]

Nomination of Shirley R. Watkins To CCC Board of Directors, S8358 [30JY]

Rules

Procedure, S1115 [6FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 20, expenditures, S653 [22JA]

S. Res. 162, testimony and representation of Brent Baglien in U.S. v. Blackley, S12617, S12706 [13NO]

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (House)

Amendments

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10918 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 328), H10955 [13NO]

Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs: establish (see H. Res. 20), H156 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3634-H3637 [10JN]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10794, H10918 [13NO]

House of Representatives: permission to file report, H6679 [31JY]

Staff: tribute, H6864 [4SE]

Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs: tribute to staff, H6848 [4SE]

Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies (House): hearing schedule, E138 [4FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-870), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-178), H5183 [14JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2016) (H. Rept. 105-150), H4338 [24JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 105-206), H5825 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 105-163), H4912 [8JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 105-240), H6796, H6797 [3SE], H7261 [11SE]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2169) (H. Rept. 105-188), H5400 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 105-207), H5825 [25JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2264) (H. Rept. 105-205), H5825 [25JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-175), H5177 [11JY]

District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2607) (H. Rept. 105-298), H8437 [6OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-83), H1987 [29AP]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-190), H5491 [21JY]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-176), H5183 [14JY]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2209) (H. Rept. 105-196), H5569 [22JY]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997 (H. Rept. 105-182), H5296 [15JY]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997 (H. Rept. 105-185), H5400 [16JY], H5485 [17JY]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998 (H. Rept. 105-215), H6025 [29JY]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998 (H. Rept. 105-260), H7728 [23SE]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998 (H. Rept. 105-286), H8264 [30SE]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998 (H. Rept. 105-287), H8299 [1OC]

Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998 (H. Rept. 105-302), H8437 [6OC]

Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998 (H. Rept. 105-151), H4338 [24JN]

Rules

Procedure, H664-H666 [26FE]

Tables

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H3522-H3532 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 328, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H10794 [13NO]

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 33), S804 [29JA]

Letters

Acceptance of pro bono legal services by Members who challenge the validity of certain Federal statutes, S2634, S2635 [20MR]

Medicaid coverage of attendant services for the disabled, S8702 [3SE]

Lists

Staff, S4204 [8MY]

Subcommittee assignments, S840 [30JA]

Witnesses testifying on abstinence education before the Committee on Appropriations' (Senate) Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, S5934 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Senate: tribute to staff assisting in passage of S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7803 [22JY]

———tribute to staff members assisting in passage of disaster relief legislation, S7317 [11JY]

Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary: tribute to staff, S8248 [29JY]

Subcommittees: assignments, S840 [30JA]

Reports

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9191 [11SE]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (S. 1033) (S. Rept. 105-51), S7708 [17JY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 104-31), S5999 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2016) (S. Rept. 105-52), S7708 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 105-45), S7210 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107) (S. Rept. 105-56), S7862 [22JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 105-49), S7603 [16JY]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 1048) (S. Rept. 105-55), S7862 [22JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary Appropriations (S. 1022) (S. Rept. 105-48), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 1061) (S. Rept. 105-58), S8090 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Dept. of Defense Military Construction Appropriations Legislation (S. 1292), S11033 [23OC]

District of Columbia Appropriations (S. 1156) (S. Rept. 105-75), S9018 [9SE]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (S. 672) (S. Rept. 105-16), S3843 [30AP]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (S. 1004) (S. Rept. 105-44), S7210 [10JY]

Expenditures (S. Res. 33), S802 [29JA]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (S. 955) (S. Rept. 105-35), S6185 [24JN]

Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-145), S12118 [8NO]

Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-155), S12574 [13NO]

Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals from the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-104), S10786 [9OC]

Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals from the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-116), S11289 [28OC]

Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals from the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-91), S10229 [30SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (S. 1019) (S. Rept. 105-47), S7485 [15JY]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-46), S7210 [10JY]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-50), S7708 [17JY]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-57), S8090 [24JY]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-74), S8925 [8SE]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-77), S9080 [10SE]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (S. Rept. 105-88), S9968 [25SE]

Rules

Procedure, S841 [30JA]

Statements

District of Columbia Appropriations Authorization (H.R. 2607), S12658-S12660 [13NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 33, expenditures, S818 [29JA]

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 38), S856 [30JA]

Letters

Dept. of Defense Distribution of Contract Financing Payments, S11899 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense distribution of contract financing payments: Council of Defense and Space Industry Association, S11216 [27OC]

———Senators Levin and Thurmond, S11899 [6NO]

———several defense industry contractors, S11217 [27OC]

U.S. broadcast of radio and television to counter disinformation campaign by Bosnian Serb-controlled media, S8356 [30JY]

Unfunded Dept. of Defense program priorities: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S3267 [16AP]

———Senator Levin, S3266 [16AP]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3266 [16AP]

Lists

Staff, S5982 [19JN]

Unfunded Dept. of Defense program priorities, S3267 [16AP]

Memorandums

Dept. of Defense Distribution of Contract Financing Payments: Eleanor Hill, Dept. of Defense, S11899 [6NO]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, S4724 [20MY], S9240 [11SE]

———maintain effective sexual harassment and assault allegations reporting procedures, S7203 [10JY]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense: distribution of contract financing payments, S11216, S11217 [27OC], S11899 [6NO]

———unfunded priorities lists of the military services, S3266 [16AP]

Senate: privilege of the floor for staff, S5982 [19JN]

Staff: tribute, S5981, S5996 [19JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (S. Rept. 105-6), S1659 [26FE]

Air Force Nominations, S852 [30JA], S1923 [4MR], S3661, S3662 [24AP], S4216 [8MY], S4878 [21MY], S6357 [25JN], S7950 [23JY], S8090 [24JY], S9636 [18SE], S9969 [25SE], S11341, S11342 [29OC]

Army Nominations, S852 [30JA], S1923 [4MR], S3661, S3662 [24AP], S4216 [8MY], S4878 [21MY], S6357, S6358 [25JN], S7950 [23JY], S8090 [24JY], S9968, S9969 [25SE], S11342 [29OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 924) (S. Rept. 105-29), S5790 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 936), S5926 [18JN]

Expenditures (S. Res. 38), S852 [30JA]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 858), S5926 [18JN]

Marine Corps Nominations, S852 [30JA], S1923 [4MR], S3661, S3662 [24AP], S4878 [21MY], S6358 [25JN], S7950 [23JY], S9636 [18SE], S9968, S9969 [25SE], S11342 [29OC]

National Missile Defense Act (S. 7) (S. Rept. 105-15), S3843 [30AP]

Navy Nominations, S852 [30JA], S1923 [4MR], S3661, S3662 [24AP], S4216 [8MY], S4878 [21MY], S7950 [23JY], S8090 [24JY], S9636 [18SE], S9968, S9969 [25SE], S11342 [29OC], S12118 [8NO]

Nomination of Anthony C. Zinni To Be a General in the Marine Corps, S7116 [9JY]

Nomination of David J. Kelley To Be Lieutenant General in the Army, S6496 [26JN]

Nomination of Henry G. Ulrich III, To Be Rear Admiral of the Navy, S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Henry H. Shelton To Be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, S9080 [10SE]

Nomination of Jacques Gansler To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of John E. Mansfield to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of John J. Hamre To Be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of John M. Pickler To Be Lieutenant General in the Army, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Keith R. Hall To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force, S2129 [11MR]

Nomination of Michael J. Byron To Be Lieutenant General in the Marine Corps, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Randolph W. House To Be Lieutenant General in the Army, S6496 [26JN]

Nomination of Robert H. Foglesong To Be Lieutenant General in the Air Force, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Rudy deLeon To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Wesley K. Clark To Be a General in the Army, S7116 [9JY]

Nomination of William J. Lynn III, To Be Under Sec. of Defense and Comptroller, S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of William S. Cohen To Be Sec. of Defense, S633 [22JA]

Rules

Procedure, S849 [30JA]

Tables

Priority list items not in the Future Years Defense Program, S3267 [16AP]

Testimonies

Chemical Weapons Convention: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3238 [16AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 38, expenditures, S899 [30JA]

Tributes

Inhofe, Senator, S7038 [9JY]

Levin, Senator, S5984 [19JN]

COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 32, 196, 325), H244 [21JA], H5664 [23JY], H10764 [12NO], H10955 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 208), H6705 [31JY]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 69), H589 [13FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 114), H1611 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 118, 221), H1611 [16AP], H6962 [5SE]

Sanders, Representative: election to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight (see H. Res. 14), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA]

Letters

Multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, H8685 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 196), H5663 [23JY]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 325), H10764 [12NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 208), H6678 [31JY]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 114), H1545 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 118), H1603 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 221), H6949 [5SE]

Sanders, Representative: election to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight (H. Res. 14), H31 [7JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-877), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Eximbank Reauthorization (H.R. 1370) (H. Rept. 105-224), H6702 [31JY]

Financial Services Industry Competition Enhancement (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H7527 [17SE]

Homeowners Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 607) (H. Rept. 105-55), H1610 [16AP]

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 105-76), H1908 [28AP], H1987 [29AP]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H4912 [8JY]

Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board Abolishment Act (H.R. 2343) (H. Rept. 105-249), H7527 [17SE]

Resignations

LoBiondo, Representative, H596 [25FE]

McKinney, Representative, H6678 [31JY]

Rules

Procedure, H355-H360 [6FE]

Testimonies

Applicability of Host State Laws to Any Bank Branch in Such State of an Out-of-State Bank: Margarita Prentice, Washington State Senate, H3093 [21MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 14, election of Representative Sanders to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight, H31 [7JA]

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 114, majority party appointments, H1545 [16AP]

H. Res. 118, minority party appointments, H1603 [16AP]

H. Res. 196, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5663 [23JY]

H. Res. 208, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H6678 [31JY]

H. Res. 221, minority party appointments, H6949 [5SE]

H. Res. 325, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H10764 [12NO]

COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 28), S726 [28JA]

Letters

Agreement to develop Iranian oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies, S10916 [22OC]

Relief of Michel Christopher Meili, S5219 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Jews: tribute to individuals assisting investigation into Holocaust assets held in Switzerland, S6010 [19JN]

Yellen, Janet L.: nomination to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, S1423 [13FE]

Reports filed

Eximbank Reauthorization (S. 1026) (S. Rept. 105-76), S9080 [10SE]

Expenditures (S. Res. 28), S725 [28JA]

Federal Transit Act (S. 1271) (S. Rept. 105-103), S10625 [8OC]

50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act (S. 1228) (S. Rept. 105-130), S11544 [31OC]

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318) (S. Rept. 105-129), S11544 [31OC]

Nomination of Andrew M. Cuomo To Be Sec. of HUD, S725 [28JA]

Nomination of Charles A. Tueli to the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors, S2415 [18MR]

Nomination of David L. Aaron To Be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Dennis Dollar to the National Credit Union Administration Board, S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Edward M. Gramlich to the FRS Board of Governors, S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Ellen Seidman To Be Director of the OTS, S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Eva M. Plaza To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of F. Amanda DeBush To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Gail W. Laster To Be Dept. of HUD General Counsel, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Jackie M. Clegg To Be Vice President of the Eximbank, S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of James A. Harmon To Be President of the Eximbank, S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of Janet L. Yellen to the Council of Economic Advisors, S1299 [12FE]

Nomination of Jeffrey A. Frankel to the Council of Economic Advisers, S2415 [18MR]

Nomination of Jo Ann Jay Howard To Be FEMA Federal Insurance Administrator, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Kevin E. Marchman To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Laura S. Unger to the SEC, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Paul R. Carey to the SEC, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of R. Roger Majak To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard F. Keevey To Be Dept. of HUD Chief Financial Officer, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Roger W. Ferguson to the FRS Board of Governors, S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Susan R. Baron to the National Corp. for Housing Partnerships, S2415 [18MR]

Nomination of Yolanda Townsend Wheat to the National Credit Union Administration Board, S2415 [18MR]

Public Housing Reform and Responsibility Act (S. 462) (S. Rept. 105-21), S5108 [23MY]

Public Utility Holding Company Act (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

Rules

Procedure, S1329-S1331 [12FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 28, expenditures, S769 [28JA]

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 33, 58), H244 [21JA], H588 [13FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 74), H628 [25FE]

Letters

Allow Bell Operating Cos. entry into long distance service, S7289 [11JY], S7681 [17JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H3123 [21MY]

NASA appropriations: Representative Bliley, H1825 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 58), H565 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

National Weather Service: consolidation of offices, S5582 [12JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-882), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Civilian Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Activities (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H3658 [10JN]

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

Distribution of Funds to States for EPA Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks (H.R. 688) (H. Rept. 105-58), H1703 [17AP]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program Extension (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension (H.R. 2472) (H. Rept. 105-275), H8054 [26SE]

EPA Appropriations for Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H4833 [26JN]

Extend Term of Appointment of Certain Members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission (H.R. 1001) (H. Rept. 105-49), H1456 [14AP]

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Iowa (H.R. 2165) (H. Rept. 105-273), H8053 [26SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in New York (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 105-122), H3578 [7JN]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington (H.R. 1184) (H. Rept. 105-123), H3578 [7JN]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington (H.R. 1217) (H. Rept. 105-124), H3578 [7JN]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington (H.R. 651) (H. Rept. 105-12), H887 [11MR]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington (H.R. 652) (H. Rept. 105-13), H887 [11MR]

Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act (H.R. 2469) (H. Rept. 105-306), H8437 [6OC]

Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY (H.R. 2018) (H. Rept. 105-165), H4912 [8JY]

Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act (H.R. 1710) (H. Rept. 105-307), H8437 [6OC]

National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 1839) (H. Rept. 105-285), H8264 [30SE]

Nuclear Waste Disposal (H.R. 1270) (H. Rept. 105-290), H8299 [1OC]

Nursing Home Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (H.R. 968) (H. Rept. 105-23), H1110 [18MR]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, or Mercy Killing (H.R. 1003) (H. Rept. 105-46), H1337 [8AP]

SEC Appropriations (H.R. 1262) (H. Rept. 105-274), H8054 [26SE]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-181), H5296 [15JY]

Rules

Procedure, H368-H374 [6FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 33, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 58, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H565 [13FE]

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 29), S726 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Reports filed

Allow Certain Vessels To Commercially Operate in Coastwise Trade (S. 661) (S. Rept. 105-121), S11341 [29OC]

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act (S. 738) (S. Rept. 105-85), S9880 [24SE]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act (S. 363) (S. Rept. 105-89), S9968 [25SE]

Coast Guard Nominations, S803 [29JA], S3900 [1MY], S5999 [19JN], S9784 [23SE], S11667 [4NO]

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Implementation (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-154), S12461 [10NO]

Dept. of Transportation Aviation Insurance Program Authorization (S. 1193) (S. Rept. 105-140), S11862 [6NO]

Dusken IV (vessel) Certificate of Documentation (S. 880) (S. Rept. 105-67), S8668 [2SE]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations (S. 910) (S. Rept. 105-59), S8358 [30JY]

Expenditures (S. Res. 29), S725 [28JA]

Far Horizons (vessel) Certificate of Documentation (S. 542) (S. Rept. 105-64), S8668 [2SE]

FCC Designation Certain Common Carriers as Eligible for Universal Service Support (S. 1354), S12118 [8NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation (S. 39), S7423 [14JY]

Maintain Health and Stability of Coral Reef Ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8) (S. Rept. 105-94), S10229 [30SE]

Nomination of Andrew J. Pincus To Be General Counsel of the Dept. of Commerce, S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Arthur Bienenstock To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, S11667 [4NO]

Nomination of Duncan T. Moore To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, S11667 [4NO]

Nomination of George W. Black, Jr., to the NTSB, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Gloria Tristani to the FCC, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Harold W. Furchtgott-Roth to the FCC, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Heidi H. Schulman to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting, S9080 [10SE]

Nomination of James C. Card To Be Commander, Pacific Area, Coast Guard, S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of James E. Hall to the NTSB, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Jane Garvey To Be FAA Administrator, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Jerry M. Melillo To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of John A. Hammerschmidt to the NTSB, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Katherine M. Anderson to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting, S9080 [10SE]

Nomination of Kenneth M. Mead To Be Inspector General of the Dept. of Transportation, S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Kerri-Ann Jones To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Michael K. Powell to the FCC, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Raymond G. Kammer To Be Director of NIST, S11667 [4NO]

Nomination of Robert L. Mallett To Be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S9783 [23SE]

Nomination of Rodney E. Slater To Be Sec. of Transportation, S1017 [5FE]

Nomination of Roger T. Rufe To Be Commander, Atlantic Area, Coast Guard, S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Sheila F. Anthony to the FTC, S9080 [10SE]

Nomination of Terry D. Garcia To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, S11667 [4NO]

Nomination of Triruvarur R. Lakshmanan To Be Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of W. Scott Gould To Be Assistant Sec. and Chief Financial Officer of the Dept. of Commerce, S9783 [23SE]

Nomination of William E. Kennard to the FCC, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of William M. Daley To Be Sec. of Commerce, S803 [29JA]

Ocean Act (S. 1213) (S. Rept. 105-151), S12118 [8NO]

Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act (S. 927) (S. Rept. 105-150), S12118 [8NO]

Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 414) (S. Rept. 105-61), S8531 [31JY]

Product Liability Reform Act (S. 648) (S. Rept. 105-32), S5999 [19JN]

U.S. Fire Administration Appropriations (S. 1231) (S. Rept. 105-124), S11446 [30OC]

Vortice (vessel) Certificate of Documentation (S. 662) (S. Rept. 105-66), S8668 [2SE]

Rules

Procedure, S1765 [27FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 29, expenditures, S770 [28JA]

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (House)

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-875), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMICS (Joint)

Appointments

Members, H159 [20JA], H675 [27FE], H818 [11MR], H3197 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Remarks in House

FRS: impact of interest rates on economic conditions, H2869-H2871 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Economic Report of the President (H. Rept. 105-393), H10418 [8NO]

Economic Report of the President (S. Rept. 105-2), S633 [22JA]

Resignations

Manzullo, Representative, H3196 [22MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 32), H244 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 84), H804 [6MR]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 75), H628 [25FE]

Letters

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act, H1933 [29AP]

Remarks in House

Committee on House Oversight (House): funding to conduct investigation into labor unions and practices, H5784, H5786, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5791 [25JY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 84), H774 [6MR]

Drugs: manufacturers' patent exclusivity, E2120 [29OC]

House of Representatives: permission to file report, H8807 [9OC]

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations: hearings at HOPE Central Academy, Cleveland, OH, E1733 [11SE]

Reports filed

Charter Schools Improvement and Expansion (H.R. 2616) (H. Rept. 105-321), H8927 [21OC]

Education Spending Relative to a Greater Percentage of Federal Tax Dollars on Children's Classrooms (H. Res. 139) (H. Rept. 105-349), H9613 [28OC]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 105-322), H8927 [21OC]

Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-93), H2444 [8MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 105-95), H2589 [13MY]

Inform Workers of Their Rights Relative to the Payment of Dues or Fees to Labor Organizations (H.R. 1625) (H. Rept. 105-397), H10418 [8NO]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 105-155), H4833 [26JN]

Reading Excellence Act (H.R. 2614) (H. Rept. 105-348), H9558 [24OC]

Reform Methods for Calculating Graduation Rates for Colleges and Universities (H.R. 914) (H. Rept. 105-14), H887 [11MR]

Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act (H.R. 1377) (H. Rept. 105-104), H3068 [20MY]

Vocational Education Funding (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-177), H5183 [14JY]

Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 1) (H. Rept. 105-21), H948 [12MR]

Resignations

Blumenauer, Representative, H774 [6MR]

Rules

Procedure, H260-H264 [4FE], E2393-E2396 [13NO]

Testimonies

Biomedical Research Funding Relative to Market Exclusivity: Scott Hallquist, Immunex Corp., E2120 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 84, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H774 [6MR]

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 34), S804 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7738 [17JY]

Staff: tribute to efforts, S3153 [15AP]

Reports filed

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Amendments (S. 967) (S. Rept. 105-119), S11341 [29OC]

Alaskan Land Transfer Relative to Surface Transportation Between Cold Bay and King Cove, AK (S. 1092) (S. Rept. 105-113), S10858 [20OC]

Arapaho National Forest Transfer of Dillon Ranger District to White River National Forest (S. 591) (S. Rept. 105-99), S10428 [6OC]

Battle of Midway National Memorial Act (S. 940) (S. Rept. 105-114), S11289 [28OC]

Billings County, ND, Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands (S. 750) (S. Rept. 105-92), S10229 [30SE]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Access and Use Improvements (S. 783) (S. Rept. 105-80), S9197 [11SE]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe of Big Horn County, WY (S. 814) (S. Rept. 105-126), S11446 [30OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the Estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, WY (S. 799) (S. Rept. 105-125), S11446 [30OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the University of Alaska (S. 660) (S. Rept. 105-106), S10786 [9OC]

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act (H.R. 649) (S. Rept. 105-26), S5507 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior Transfer of Certain Facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (S. 538) (S. Rept. 105-131), S11599 [3NO]

Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion Within Arapaho and White River National Forests (S. 588) (S. Rept. 105-97), S10427 [6OC]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program Extension (H.R. 363) (S. Rept. 105-27), S5595 [12JN]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension (S. 417) (S. Rept. 105-25), S5507 [11JN]

Establish Oklahoma City National Memorial as a Unit of the National Park System and Create Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (S. 871), S8358 [30JY]

Establish Oklahoma City National Memorial as a Unit of the National Park System and Create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (S. 871) (S. Rept. 105-71), S8668 [2SE]

Expenditures (S. Res. 34), S802 [29JA]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in New York (H.R. 848) (S. Rept. 105-135), S11667 [4NO]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington (H.R. 1184) (S. Rept. 105-136), S11667 [4NO]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington (H.R. 1217) (S. Rept. 105-137), S11667 [4NO]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington (H.R. 651) (S. Rept. 105-133), S11666 [4NO]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington (H.R. 652) (S. Rept. 105-134), S11667 [4NO]

FERC Jurisdiction Over Licensing of Hydroelectric Projects in Hawaii (S. 846) (S. Rept. 105-112), S10858 [20OC]

Grand Teton National Pard Domestic Livestock Grazing (S. 308) (S. Rept. 105-64), S8668 [2SE]

Grants Pass, OR, Land Conveyance (H.R. 1198), S8358 [30JY]

Gunston Hall Plantation Board of Regents Authority Extension To Establish a George Mason Memorial (S. 423) (S. Rept. 105-38), S6496 [26JN]

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area River Craft Management (S. 360) (S. Rept. 105-78), S9197 [11SE]

Hinsdale County, CO, Land Exchange (S. 587) (S. Rept. 105-96), S10427 [6OC]

Hood Bay Land Exchange Act (S. 1015), S9880 [24SE]

Hood Bay Land Exchange Act (S. 1015) (S. Rept. 105-90), S10055 [26SE]

Huna Totem Corp. Land Exchange Act (S. 1158) (S. Rept. 105-93), S10229 [30SE]

Hydrogen Future Act Authorization Extension (S. 965) (S. Rept. 105-69), S8668 [2SE]

Investment Flexibility of New Mexico's Trust Funds and Modification of the Basis on Which Distributions Are Made From Those Funds (S. 430) (S. Rept. 105-18), S4588 [15MY]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (S. 669) (S. Rept. 105-39), S6496 [26JN]

Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act (S. 1159) (S. Rept. 105-100), S10474 [7OC]

Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial (S. Res. 57), S5001 [22MY]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act (S. 931) (S. Rept. 105-68), S8668 [2SE]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute (S. 231) (S. Rept. 105-37), S6496 [26JN]

National Peace Garden Monument (S. 731) (S. Rept. 105-40), S6496 [26JN]

Nomination of Curt Hebert, Jr., to FERC, S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Dan Reicher To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Elizabeth A. Moler To Be Deputy Sec. of Energy, S4479 [14MY]

Nomination of Ernest J. Moniz To Be Under Sec. of Energy, S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Federico Pena To Be Sec. of Energy, S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of John C. Angell To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Kathleen M. Karpan To Be Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Director, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Kneeland C. Youngblood to U.S. Enrichment Corp. Board of Directors, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Linda Kay Breathitt to FERC, S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of M. John Berry To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Mary Anne Sullivan To Be General Counsel of the Dept. of Energy, S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Michael Telson To Be Chief Financial Officer of the Dept. of Energy, S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Patrick A. Shea To Be BLM Director, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Robert G. Stanton To Be National Park Service Director, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Robert W. Gee To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Policy, Planning, and Program Evaluation, S9880 [24SE]

Nuclear Waste Disposal (S. 104), S2320 [14MR]

Nuclear Waste Disposal (S. 104) (S. Rept. 105-10), S2645 [20MR]

Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act (H.R. 858) (S. Rept. 105-138), S11667 [4NO]

Routt National Forest Land Exchange (S. 590) (S. Rept. 105-79), S9197 [11SE]

Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act (H.R. 765) (S. Rept. 105-115), S11289 [28OC]

State Hydroelectric Power Project Management (S. 439) (S. Rept. 105-111), S10858 [20OC]

Trinity Lake Reservoir Designation (H.R. 63) (S. Rept. 105-70), S8668 [2SE]

U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States Legislation Amendments (S. 210) (S. Rept. 105-22), S5191 [2JN]

Validate Certain Southern Pacific Transportation Co. Conveyances Made in Tulare, CA (H.R. 960) (S. Rept. 105-127), S11544 [31OC]

Warner Canyon Ski Hill Land Exchange Act (H.R. 1944), S8358 [30JY]

White River National Forest Boundary Adjustment Relative to Raggeds Wilderness (S. 589) (S. Rept. 105-98), S10428 [6OC]

Rules

Procedure, S904 [30JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 34, expenditures, S818 [29JA]

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 26), S726 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (S. Rept. 105-13), S3418 [22AP]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH (S. 289), S5341 [5JN]

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL (S. 681), S5341 [5JN]

Deauthorize a Portion of the Biloxi Harbor Navigation Project, Biloxi, MS (S. 1324), S11446 [30OC]

Design and Construction of Parking Garage Additions and Certain Site Improvements to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (S. 797) (S. Rept. 105-30), S5926 [18JN]

Endangered Species Recovery Act (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Expenditures (S. Res. 26), S725 [28JA]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC (H.R. 2443), S9880 [24SE]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH (S. 833), S6496 [26JN]

Intermodal Transportation Act (S. 1173) (S. Rept. 105-95), S10293 [1OC]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA (S. 715), S5341 [5JN]

Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV (S. 1043), S8090 [24JY]

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA (S. 819), S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of D. Michael Rappoport to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Trustees, S2645 [20MR]

Nomination of Jamie Rappaport Clark To Be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director, S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of Judith M. Espinosa to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Trustees, S2645 [20MR]

Nomination of Kenneth R. Wykle To Be Federal Highway Administration Administrator, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Michael J. Armstrong To Be Associate Director of Mitigation of FEMA, S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of Robert B. Flowers To Be President of the Mississippi River Commission, S5341 [5JN]

Older Americans Act Reauthorization (S. 390) (S. Rept. 105-60), S8531 [31JY]

Pfiesteria Research Act (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX (S. 628), S5341 [5JN]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS (S. 1000), S8090 [24JY]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA (S. 347), S5341 [5JN]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (S. 1258), S11667 [4NO]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA (S. 478), S5341 [5JN]

Rules

Procedure, S774 [28JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 26, expenditures, S769 [28JA]

COMMITTEE ON ETHICS (Senate, Select)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al. (see S. Res. 101), S5791 [17JN]

———authorizing representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices (see S. Res. 77), S3419 [22AP]

Regulations

Disclosure of Certain Pro Bono Legal Services, S1485 [24FE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Senate: authorize acceptance of pro bono legal services by Members who challenge the validity of certain Federal statutes, S1485 [24FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al. (S. Res. 101), S5889 [17JN]

———authorizing representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices (S. Res. 77), S3466 [22AP]

Rules

Procedure, S1486-S1493 [24FE], S3462 [22AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 77, Senate Legal Counsel representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S3457, S3466 [22AP]

S. Res. 101, Senate Legal Counsel representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al., S5878, S5890 [17JN]

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 27), S726 [28JA]

Hearings

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S2000 [5MR]

Lists

Staff, S8322 [30JY], S8442 [31JY]

Questions and answers

U.S.-Canada trade policies: Charlene Barshefsky, S1971 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Education: student loan programs, S4860 [21MY]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9991-S9994 [26SE]

———improve operations and governance, S10311-S10315 [3OC]

Senate: interruption of committee meetings on prostate cancer and IRS activities, S9754 [23SE]

Staff: tribute, S6332 [25JN], S8480 [31JY]

Tribute, S8480 [31JY]

Reports

Asia Trip Report—Covering Visits to South Korea, Japan, North Korea, Beijing, and Hong Kong: Senator Baucus, S8375-S8378 [30JY]

Reports filed

Disapproval of Line-Item Veto of Certain Medicaid Provisions in the Balanced Budget Act, S9411 [16SE]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities (S.J. Res. 5), S945 [4FE]

Expenditures (S. Res. 27), S725 [28JA]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Laos (S. 1093) (S. Rept. 105-83), S9515 [17SE]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Mongolia (S. 343) (S. Rept. 105-81), S9332 [15SE]

Nomination of Charlene Barshefsky To Be U.S. Trade Representative, S1017 [5FE]

Nomination of Charles Rossotti To Be IRS Commissioner, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of David A. Lipton To Be Under Sec. of the Treasury, S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of David L. Aaron To Be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of David W. Wilcox To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Gary Gensler To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury, S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Kenneth S. Apfel To Be Commissioner of Social Security, S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Kevin L. Thurm To Be Deputy Sec. of HHS, S5926 [18JN]

Nomination of Margaret A. Hamburg To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Mary Ann Cohen To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Nancy Killefer To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury, S11677 [4NO]

Nomination of Nancy Killefer To Be Chief Financial Officer of the Dept. of the Treasury, S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Nancy-Ann M. Deparle To Be Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Olivia A. Golden To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS, S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Richard J. Tarplin To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS, S5926 [18JN]

Nomination of Rita D. Hayes To Be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Robert S. LaRussa To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce, S5253 [3JN]

Nomination of Stanford G. Ross to the Social Security Advisory Board, S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Timothy F. Geithner To Be Deputy Under Sec. of the Treasury, S9197 [11SE]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Approval and Implementation (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-84), S9880 [24SE]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act (S. 1269) (S. Rept. 105-102), S10625 [8OC]

Reinstate Aviation Excise Taxes Relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund Expenditures (S. 279) (S. Rept. 105-4), S1017 [5FE]

Revenue Reconciliation Act (S. 949) (S. Rept. 105-33), S6040 [20JN]

Substitute Term ``Normal Trade Relations'' in Lieu of ``Most-Favored-Nation Treatment'' (S. 747) (S. Rept. 105-82), S9332 [15SE]

U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act (S. 1278) (S. Rept. 105-105), S10786 [9OC]

Rules

Procedure, S1415 [13FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 27, expenditures, S769 [28JA]

Tributes

Roth, Senator, S6724 [27JN]

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (Senate)

Articles and editorials

Helms Choke-Hold on Diplomacy, S2858 [8AP]

Obstructionism Blocking Chemical Weapons Accord, S2859 [8AP]

Treaty Ought To Be Ratified, S2859 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 37), S856 [30JA]

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to Russian compliance with chemical weapons destruction agreements, S3609, S3610 [24AP]

Lists

Clinton administration diplomatic nominations status, S8148 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Weld, William F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Mexico, H7265 [15SE]

Remarks in Senate

Chemical Weapons Convention: tribute to efforts of Senate staff and other outside advisers, S3605, S3606 [24AP]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Feinstein, Senator: report on trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal, S1039 [5FE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of diplomatic nominees, S8147-S8149 [25JY]

Senate: privilege of the floor for staff, S5657 [16JN]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: require compliance report on Armenia and other countries in the Caucasus region, S4459, S4468 [14MY]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S7709 [17JY], S8358, S8359, S8360 [30JY], S9881-S9885 [24SE], S10626 [8OC], S11668-S11675 [4NO]

Trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal: Senator Feinstein, S1039-S1044 [5FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (S. Rept. 105-8), S2645 [20MR]

Condemn Outbreak of Violence and Threat to Scheduled Elections and Constitutional Government in the Republic of the Congo (S. Res. 112), S10625 [8OC]

Condemn Sierra Leone Military Coup d'Etat (H. Con. Res. 99), S9880 [24SE]

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (S. Res. 98) (S. Rept. 105-54), S7767 [21JY]

Cyprus Dispute Resolution (S. Con. Res. 41), S7709 [17JY]

Expand German Reparations Criteria and Set Up a Comprehensive Medical Fund for Holocaust Survivors (S. Con. Res. 39), S8358 [30JY]

Expenditures (S. Res. 37), S852 [30JA]

Extend Benefits and Privileges Available to Nongovernmental International Organizations to Little League Baseball, Inc. (S. Con Res. 37), S10625 [8OC]

Extend Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities to Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (S. 342), S4214 [8MY]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Foreign Service Nominations, S854 [30JA], S1924 [4MR], S4214 [8MY], S7709 [17JY], S9885 [24SE], S11676 [4NO]

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Elections (S. Con. Res. 51), S9880 [24SE]

International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS Activities in Nicaragua (S. Con. Res. 40), S7709 [17JY]

International Telecommunications Union Constitution and Convention (Exec. Rept. 105-3), S10858 [20OC]

Interpret the Term ``Kidnapping'' in Extradition Treaties Between the U.S. and Foreign Countries (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 105-101), S10474 [7OC]

Jerusalem Reunification Anniversary (S. Con. Res. 21), S4214 [8MY]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Ngawang Choephel's Arrest and Treatment in the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 19), S1979 [5MR]

Nomination of A. Peter Burleigh To Be Deputy Representative to the U.N., S7709 [17JY], S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Alexander R. Vershbow To Be Ambassador to NATO, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Alphonse F. La Porta To Be Ambassador to Mongolia, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Amelia E. Shippy To Be Ambassador to Malawi, S9885 [24SE]

Nomination of Amy L. Bondurant To Be Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Anne Marie Sigmund To Be Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Anne Woods Patterson To Be Ambassador to El Salvador, S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Arma J. Karaer To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, S853 [30JA]

Nomination of B. Lynn Pascoe To Be Special Negotiator for Nagorno-Karabakh, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Barbara K. Bodine To Be Ambassador to Yemen, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Betty E. King To Be Alternate Representative to the U.N., S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Betty E. King to the U.N. Economic and Social Council, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Bill Richardson To Be Representative to the U.N., S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Bonnie R. Cohen To Be Under Sec. of State, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Brenda Brown Schoonover to Be Ambassador to Togo, S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Brian D. Curran To Be Ambassador to Mozambique, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Carl Spielvogel to the Broadcasting Board of Governors, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Carolyn Curiel To Be Ambassador to Belize, S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Cheryl F. Halpern to the Broadcasting Board of Governors, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Christopher C. Ashby To Be Ambassador to Uruguay, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Curtis W. Kamman To Be Ambassador to Colombia, S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Daniel C. Kurtzer To Be Ambassador to Egypt, S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Daniel Fried To Be Ambassador to Poland, S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Daniel V. Speckhard To Be Ambassador to Belarus, S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of David Andrews To Be Dept. of State Legal Advisor, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of David B. Hermelin To Be Ambassador to Norway, S11672 [4NO]

Nomination of David J. Scheffer To Be Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues, S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of David T. Johnson to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Dennis K. Hays To Be Ambassador to Suriname, S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Donna J. Hrinak To Be Ambassador to Bolivia, S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Douglas ``Pete'' Peterson To Be Ambassador to Vietnam, S1924 [4MR]

Nomination of Edward E. Shumaker, III, To Be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, S9885 [24SE]

Nomination of Edward M. Gabriel To Be Ambassador to Morocco, S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Edward S. Walker, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Israel, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., To Be Director General of the Foreign Service, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N., S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Felix G. Rohatyn To Be Ambassador to France, S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of Frank D. Yturria to Board of Directors for the InterAmerican Foundation, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Genta Hawkins Holmes To Be Ambassador to Australia, S853 [30JA]

Nomination of George E. Moose To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Office in Europe, S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Gerald S. McGowan To Be Ambassador to Portugal, S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Gordon D. Giffin To Be Ambassador to Canada, S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Hank Brown to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Harold C. Pachios to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Harriet C. Babbitt To Be Deputy Administrator of AID, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of James A. Larocco To Be Ambassador to Kuwait, S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of James C. Hormel To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of James C. Hormel To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N., S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of James C. Rosapepe To Be Ambassador to Romania, S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of James F. Collins To Be Ambassador to Russia, S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of James F. Mack To Be Ambassador to Guyana, S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of James P. Rubin To Be Assistant Sec. of State, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of James W. Pardew, Jr., To Be U.S. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Jeffrey Davidow to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors, S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of John C. Holzman To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh, S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of John C. Kornblum To Be Ambassador to Germany, S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of John F. Maisto To Be Ambassador to Venezuela, S853 [30JA]

Nomination of John S. Wolf To Have the Rank of Ambassador as U.S. Coordinator for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Johnny Young To Be Ambassador to Bahrain, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Joseph A. Presel To Be Ambassador to Uzebekistan, S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Julia Taft To Be Assistant Sec. of State, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Karen Shepherd To Be U.S. Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Karl F. Inderfurth To Be Assistant Sec. of State for South Asian Affairs, S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Karl F. Inderfurth To Be U.S. Alternate Representative to the U.N., S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Kathryn L. Haycock Proffitt To Be Ambassador to Malta, S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Kathryn Walt Hall To Be Ambassador to Austria, S11673 [4NO]

Nomination of Keith C. Smith To Be Ambassador to Lithuania, S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Lange Schermerhorn To Be Ambassador to Djibouti, S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Letitia Chambers To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N., S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Linda J. Zack Tarr-Whelan to the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council of the U.N., S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Lindy Boggs To Be Ambassador to the Holy See, S9883 [24SE]

Nomination of Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Sweden, S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Madeleine Korbel Albright To Be Sec. of State, S158 [21JA]

Nomination of Madeleine Korbel Albright To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N., S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Marc Grossman To Be Assistant Sec. of State, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Mark Erwin to the OPIC, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Mark R. Parris To Be Ambassador to Turkey, S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Martin S. Indyk To Be Assistant Sec. of State, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Mary Mel French To Be Dept. of State Chief of Protocol, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Maura Harty To Be Ambassador to Paraguay, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Nancy Dorn to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Nancy H. Rubin to the U.N. Human Rights Commission, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Paula Dobriansky to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Penne Percy Korth to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Peter F. Tufo To Be Ambassador to Hungary, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Peter L. Scher to the Rank of Ambassador During His Tenure as Special Trade Negotiator, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Philip Lader To Be Ambassador to the United Kingdom, S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of Phyllis E. Oakley To Be Assistant Sec. of State, S11676 [4NO]

Nomination of Prezell R. Robinson To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N., S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Princeton N. Lyman To Be an Assistant Sec. of State, S1924 [4MR]

Nomination of R. Nicholas Burns To Be Ambassador to Greece, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Nepal, S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Representative Richardson To Be Ambassador to the U.N., S1225 [11FE]

Nomination of Richard D. Kauzlarich To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Richard F. Celeste To Be Ambassador to India, S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard Sklar To Be Alternate Representative to the U.N., S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard Sklar To Be the U.S. Representative to the U.N. for U.N. Management and Reform, S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Robin L. Raphel To Be Ambassador to Tunisia, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Shaun E. Donnelly To Be Ambassador to the Maldives, S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Stanley L. McLelland To Be Ambassador to Jamaica, S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Stanley O. Roth To Be Assistant Sec. of State, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Stanley T. Escudero To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan, S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Stephen R. Sestanovic To Be Special Adviser to the Sec. of State for the New Independent States, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Stephen W. Bosworth To Be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Steven J. Green To Be Ambassador to Singapore, S11673 [4NO]

Nomination of Steven K. Pifer To Be Ambassador to Ukraine, S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Stuart E. Eizenstat To Be Under Sec. of State, S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Susan E. Rice To Be Assistant Sec. of State, S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Terrence J. Brown To Be Assistant Administrator of AID, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas H. Fox To Be Assistant Administrator of AID, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas J. Dodd To Be Ambassador to Costa Rica, S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Thomas J. Miller To Be Special Coordinator for Cyprus, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas M. Foglietta To Be Ambassador to Italy, S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Thomas R. Pickering To Be Under Sec. of State, S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Thomas S. Foley To Be Ambassador to Japan, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Timberlake Foster To Be Ambassador to Mauritania, S9883 [24SE]

Nomination of Timothy M. Carney To Be Ambassador to Haiti, S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of To Be Ambassador to Madeleine M. Kunin To Be Ambassador to Liechtenstein, S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Tom McDonald To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe, S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Victor Marrero To Be U.S. Alternate Representative to the U.N., S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Victor Marrero To Be U.S. Representative to the OAS, S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Wendy R. Sherman To Be Counselor of the Dept. of State, S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of William D. Montgomery To Be Ambassador to Croatia, S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of William H. Twaddell To Be Ambassador to Nigeria, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Wyche Fowler, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, S10626 [8OC]

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

Peace Process and Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan (S. Con. Res. 6), S4214 [8MY]

Permanent Authority for the Administration of Au Pair Programs (S. 1211), S9880 [24SE]

Protection of Russian Religious Rights (S. Con. Res. 58), S11667 [4NO]

Protocol Amending Taxation Convention With Canada (Exec. Rept. 105-12), S11448 [30OC]

Require Annual Report to Congress on Diplomatic Immunity (S. 759), S11667 [4NO]

Russian Proliferation of Nuclear Missile Technology to Iran (S. Con. Res. 48), S11667 [4NO]

Taxation Agreement With Turkey (Exec. Rept. 105-6), S11447 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Austria (Exec. Rept. 105-7), S11447 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Ireland (Exec. Rept. 105-13), S11448 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Luxembourg (Exec. Rept. 105-8), S11447 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With South Africa (Exec. Rept. 105-11), S11448 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Switzerland (Exec. Rept. 105-10), S11447 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Thailand (Exec. Rept. 105-9), S11447 [30OC]

Terrorist Bombing in Jerusalem Market (S. Con. Res. 46), S8358 [30JY]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan (S. Res. 58), S4214 [8MY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement (S. Exec. Rept. 105-1), S4282 [9MY]

Treaty on Maritime Boundaries Between the U.S. and Mexico (Exec. Rept. 105-4), S10950 [22OC]

Tribute to Hans Blix (S. Con. Res. 45), S8358 [30JY]

Tribute to Loret Miller Ruppe (S. Res. 123), S9880 [24SE]

U.S. Contributions to Certain International Financial Institutions Appropriations (S. 1082), S8358 [30JY]

U.S.-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty (Exec. Rept. 105-2), S8668 [2SE]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders, S11165 [23OC]

International Telecommunications Union Constitution and Convention, S10858 [20OC], S11167 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada, S10950 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico, S10949 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Protocol Amending Taxation Convention With Canada, S11448 [30OC], S11572 [31OC]

Taxation Agreement With Turkey, S11447 [30OC], S11570 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Austria, S11447 [30OC], S11570 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Ireland, S11448 [30OC], S11572 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Luxembourg, S11447 [30OC], S11571 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With South Africa, S11448 [30OC], S11571 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Switzerland, S11447 [30OC], S11571 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Thailand, S11447 [30OC], S11571 [31OC]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement, S4282 [9MY], S4476-S4478 [14MY]

Treaty on Maritime Boundaries Between the U.S. and Mexico, S10950 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

U.S.-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty, S8668 [2SE]

Rules

Procedure, S1244-S1247 [11FE]

Statements

Nomination of Felix G. Rohatyn to be Ambassador to France: Felix G. Rohatyn, S8522 [31JY]

Testimonies

Chemical Weapons Convention: John N. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S3238 [16AP]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3239 [16AP]

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Representative Dingell, S6057 [23JN]

———Senator Byrd, S6056 [23JN]

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the U.N.: Representative Richardson, S1214-S1216 [11FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 37, expenditures, S899 [30JA]

COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT (House)

Amendments

House of Representatives: special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4099 [20JN]

Subcommittees: increase number (H. Res. 326), H10792 [13NO]

Articles and editorials

Mr. Huang's Briefings, E822 [5MY]

Pattern of Stonewalling, E834 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 32, 331), H244 [21JA], H10955 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 120), H1706 [17AP]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 65, 86), H589 [13FE], H804 [6MR]

House of Representatives: special investigative authorities (see H. Res. 167), H3865 [17JN]

Members of Congress: election (see H. Res. 108), H1391 [9AP]

Sanders, Representative: election to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight (see H. Res. 14), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA]

Subcommittees: increase number (see H. Res. 326), H10767 [12NO]

Chronologies

White House Document/Subpoena Requests, 1996-97, H1914 [29AP]

Comparisons

Iran-Contra, October Surprise, and Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) subpoena authority, H4094 [20JN]

Letters

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) special investigative authorities, H4100 [20JN]

Subpoena of LiPing Chen Hudson's telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation: Doris Cox, Bell Atlantic Corp., H9610 [28OC]

———Ted Hudson, H9610 [28OC]

Memorandums

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Special Investigative Authorities, H4099 [20JN]

District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act, H775 [6MR]

Press releases

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Citizen Action (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Reform Party, H1381 [9AP]

———U.S. Public Interest Research Group, H1380 [9AP]

Proposals

Rules: interrogatories and depositions, H4100 [20JN]

———letters rogatory and international government cooperation, H4101 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Burton, Representative: serving of Dept. of Justice subpoena relative to political campaign records, H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H6688 [31JY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 331), H10918 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

GAO: selection of Comptroller General, E1588 [1AU]

House of Representatives: special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4091-H4103 [20JN]

Hudson, LiPing Chen: subpoena of telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation, H9610 [28OC]

Members of Congress: election (H. Res. 108), H1366 [9AP]

Political campaigns: investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H1114 [19MR], H1191 [20MR], H1375-H1383 [9AP], H1913 [29AP], H2687, H2779 [15MY], H3791 [12JN], H4092-H4103 [20JN], H5135 [11JY], H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H5927 [29JY], H7836 [25SE], H8047-H8051 [26SE], H8586, H8587 [7OC], H8716-H8723 [8OC], E834 [5MY], E1451 [17JY]

———potential discrimination against Asian Americans relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, E1953 [7OC]

Sanders, Representative: election to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight (H. Res. 14), H31 [7JA]

Subcommittees: increase number (H. Res. 326), H10790-H10793 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Donnelly, Michael: testimony before Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Subcommittee on Human Resources relative to Persian Gulf Conflict, S3758 [28AP]

GAO: selection of Comptroller General, S8483 [31JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-874), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act To Request Government Records (H. Rept. 105-37), H1257 [20MR]

Drug-Free Communities Act (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 105-105), H3068 [20MY]

Payment of Federal Employee Life Insurance Benefits Relative to Order of Precedence (H.R. 1316) (H. Rept. 105-134), H3923 [18JN]

Permit the Waiver of Residency Requirements for Certain Employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (H.R. 514) (H. Rept. 105-29), H1039 [17MR]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act Assassination Records Review Board Extension (H.R. 1553) (H. Rept. 105-138), H4085 [19JN]

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act (H.R. 1962) (H. Rept. 105-331), H8927 [21OC]

Prevent Employment Discrimination Against Preference Eligibles Applying for Certain Government Positions (H.R. 240) (H. Rept. 105-40), H1257 [20MR]

Special Investigative Authorities: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 167) (H. Rept. 105-139), H4085 [19JN]

Subcommittee Increase: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 105-404), H10767 [12NO]

Resignations

Brady, Representative, H290 [5FE]

Holden, Representative, H1684 [17AP]

Kucinich, Representative, H778 [6MR]

Peterson, Representative Collin, H298 [5FE]

Portman, Representative, H10918 [13NO]

Pryce, Representative, H1115 [19MR]

Rules

Procedure, H574-H576 [13FE]

———special affidavits and depositions (1996), H4099 [20JN]

Statements

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Ann McBride, Common Cause (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Becky Cain, League of Women Voters, H1379 [9AP]

———Joan Claybrook, Public Citizen (organization), H1381 [9AP]

———Thomas H. Andrews, Citizen Action (organization), H1379 [9AP]

Persian Gulf Conflict: Michael Donnelly, S3758 [28AP]

Testimonies

White House Communications Agency Mismanagement: Representative Zeliff, H8822 [9OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 14, election of Representative Sanders to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight, H31 [7JA]

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 108, election of members, H1366 [9AP]

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

H. Res. 167, special investigative authorities, H4091 [20JN]

H. Res. 326, increase number of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) subcommittees, H10790 [13NO]

H. Res. 331, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H10918 [13NO]

COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (Senate)

Amendments

Expenditures: authorizing (S. Res. 39), S2057, S2077, S2090 [10MR], S2096, S2097, S2109, S2114, S2145, S2146 [11MR]

Articles and editorials

Tossing Gore, E1744 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 39), S856 [30JA]

Funding: additional (see S. 378), S1734 [27FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 89), S4879 [21MY]

Political campaigns: funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see S. Res. 61), S1924 [4MR]

Remarks in House

GAO: selection of Comptroller General, E1588 [1AU]

Political campaigns: investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H5304 [16JY], H5500 [22JY], H6301 [30JY], H6921, H6922, H6923 [5SE], H7016, H7021 [9SE], H7123, H7125 [10SE], E1744 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

CNN: coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings, S8087 [24JY]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (S. Res. 39), S2057-S2078 [10MR], S2096-S2109, S2113-S2125 [11MR]

———authorizing (S. Res. 39), unanimous-consent agreement, S2103, S2108 [11MR]

Funding: additional (S. 378), S1775 [27FE], S1779 [28FE]

GAO: selection of Comptroller General, S8483 [31JY]

Lau, Valerie: investigation of Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury, S11613 [3NO]

Political campaigns: funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2057-S2078 [10MR], S2096-S2109, S2113-S2125 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), S1928 [4MR]

———investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S7035-S7040 [9JY], S7512 [16JY], S7823 [22JY], S8284 [29JY]

———investigation of foreign contributions, S716-S719 [28JA], S838 [30JA], S2062 [10MR]

Reports

Lost and Still Missing.....Managing Property, Equipment and Assets at the Dept. of Energy: Minority Staff, S795-S801 [29JA]

Reports filed

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA (H.R. 681), S11862 [6NO]

Convert Certain U.S. Fire Administration Excepted Service Positions to Competitive Service Positions (S. 336), S11863 [6NO]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Establishment (S. 207) (S. Rept. 105-107), S10786 [9OC]

Donation of Surplus Federal Law Enforcement Canines to Their Handlers (H.R. 173), S6496 [26JN]

Donation of Surplus Federal Law Enforcement Canines to Their Handlers (S. 861), S6496 [26JN]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH (H.R. 2129), S11862 [6NO]

Establish a 2-Year Budget Cycle and Reform Oversight Process (S. 261) (S. Rept. 105-72), S8823 [4SE]

Expenditures: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S2078 [10MR]

Expenditures (S. Res. 39), S852 [30JA], S2078 [10MR]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc., Federal Charter Repeal (H.R. 497), S11862 [6NO]

Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections (S. 758) (S. Rept. 105-147), S12118 [8NO]

Nomination of Anita M. Josey To Be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Dale Cabaniss to Federal Labor Relations Board, S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of David J. Barram To Be GSA Administrator, S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Ernest Ballard To Be Governor of the Postal Service, S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of George A. Omas to Postal Rate Commission, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of James H. Atkins to Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Janice R. Lachance To Be OPM Deputy Director, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of John M. Campbell To Be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Kevin Gover To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior, S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Mary Ann Gooden Terrell To Be Associate Judge for the District of Columbia Superior Court, S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Susanne T. Marshall to Merit Systems Protection Board, S11763 [5NO]

Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building, New York, NY (H.R. 282), S11862 [6NO]

Payment of Federal Employee Life Insurance Benefits Relative to Order of Precedence (H.R. 1316), S11862 [6NO]

Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility, Pottsville, PA (H.R. 2564), S11862 [6NO]

Transfer Surplus Personal Property to States for Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (H.R. 680), S6496 [26JN]

Transfer Surplus Personal Property to States for Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (S. 307), S6496 [26JN]

Rules

Procedure, S1195-S1198 [10FE]

Subcommittee on Investigations: procedure, S4251-S4253 [8MY]

Summaries

Highlights of Testimony of the First Two Weeks of Hearings by the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Into 1996 Campaign Finance Abuses, S8088 [24JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 39, expenditures, S900 [30JA]

S. Res. 61, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S1927 [4MR]

S. Res. 89, majority party appointments, S4899 [21MY]

Tributes

Thompson, Senator, S7036 [9JY]

COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT (House)

Articles and editorials

Who Abandoned Dornan? Republican Voters, H9470 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions

Elections: investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 276, 287, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 315), H9464 [23OC], H9638 [29OC], H9771, H9773, H9774, H9775, H9776, H9777, H9778, H9779 [30OC], H10420 [8NO]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 55), H524 [12FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 137), H2091 [30AP]

Motions

Elections: investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9639 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9772 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Proposals

Investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9805, H9806, H9807, H9808, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC]

Remarks in House

Elections: investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5787-H5792 [25JY], H5874-H5879 [28JY], H5996-H6003 [29JY], H6301 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6684 [31JY], H6923 [5SE], H7735, H7737, H7738, H7739 [24SE], H7835, H7836, H7838 [25SE], H8166, H8167, H8168, H8169 [30SE], H8302, H8310 [2OC], H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], H9805, H9806, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC], H10109, H10110, H10111, H10115-H10119 [6NO], E62 [7JA], E2137 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9464-H9473, H9487-H9491 [23OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9638 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9581 [28OC], H9771 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Labor: funding to conduct investigation into labor unions and practices, H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308 [16JY], H5784, H5786, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5791 [25JY], H5879 [28JY]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 137), H2052 [30AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-885), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Committees of the House Expenditures (H. Res. 91) (H. Rept. 105-30), H1039 [17MR]

Committees of the House Expenditures (H. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 105-79), H1908 [28AP]

Oversight Plans for All Committees of the House (H. Rept. 105-44), H1337 [8AP]

Rules

Procedure, H264-H267 [4FE]

Tables

Durations of substantive House of Representatives contested election cases, 1922-1996, H9471 [23OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 137, majority party appointments, H2052 [30AP]

H. Res. 276, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9464 [23OC]

H. Res. 287, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9638 [29OC]

H. Res. 290, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9581 [28OC], H9772 [30OC]

H. Res. 291, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

H. Res. 292, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

H. Res. 293, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

H. Res. 294, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

H. Res. 295, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

H. Res. 296, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

H. Res. 297, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

H. Res. 315, investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H10409 [8NO]

COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

Extend (see S. Con. Res. 2), S100 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Extend (S. Con. Res. 2), S8 [7JA]

Tribute, S126, S143 [21JA], S700 [28JA]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 2, use of Capitol rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies and extension of Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), S8, S100 [7JA], H29 [7JA]

COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 46), S945 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Expenditures (S. Res. 46), S945 [4FE]

Fort Berthold Reservation Approval Process for Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Specific Allotted Lands (S. 1079) (S. Rept. 105-139), S11763 [5NO]

Hoopa Valley Reservation South Boundary Adjustment Act (H.R. 79) (S. Rept. 105-117), S11341 [29OC]

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act (S. 156) (S. Rept. 105-146), S12118 [8NO]

Native American Programs Appropriations (S. 459) (S. Rept. 105-20), S4878 [21MY]

Regulations Relative to Certain Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings (S. 569) (S. Rept. 105-156), S12574 [13NO]

Rules

Procedure, S1414 [13FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 46, expenditures, S969 [4FE]

COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (House, Select)

Appointments

Members, H250 [4FE], H396 [10FE], H789 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 59), H588 [13FE]

Letters

Intelligence services appropriations, H4946 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: visit by U.S. congressional delegation, H6763 [3SE]

Reports

Activities During the 104th Congress, H4214-H4216 [23JN]

Reports filed

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 105-135), H3923 [18JN]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7364 [16SE]

Resignations

Bishop, Representative, H795 [6MR]

Rules

Procedure, H1072-H1074 [18MR]

Statements

U.S. Congressional Delegation Visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, H6763 [3SE]

COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (Senate, Select)

Articles and editorials

Air Force Inquiry Clears General in Saudi Bombing That Killed 19, S6903 [7JY]

Secretary Cohen's Call, S6904 [7JY]

Bills and resolutions

CIA: authorize the production of records relative to involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (see S. Res. 91), S5109 [23MY]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 30), S726 [28JA]

Letters

Protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks: Lansford E. Trapp, Jr., Air Force, S6903 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903, S6904 [7JY]

———Senators Specter and Kerrey, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903 [7JY]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA, S3004 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Chemical Weapons Convention: tribute to efforts of Senate staff and other outside advisers, S3605, S3606 [24AP]

CIA: authorize the production of records relative to involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (S. Res. 91), S5106 [23MY]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: report on policies and procedures relative to protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks, S6900-S6902 [7JY]

Ratio: changes, S111 [9JA]

Reports

Presidential Determination Relative to Vietnam's Accounting of U.S. POW/MIA, S3004 [10AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (S. Rept. 105-1), S633 [22JA]

Expenditures (S. Res. 30), S725 [28JA]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 858) (S. Rept. 105-24), S5413 [9JN]

Nomination of George J. Tenet To Be Director of Central Intelligence, S7210 [10JY]

Nomination of John A. Gordon To Be Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, S10631 [8OC]

Rules

Procedure, S1766-S1771 [27FE]

Testimonies

Attack on Peacekeeping Forces at Khobor Towers in Saudi Arabia: Senator Specter and Wayne A. Downing, Dept. of Defense, S6902 [7JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 30, expenditures, S770 [28JA]

S. Res. 91, production of records by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras, S5106, S5140 [23MY]

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 32), H244 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 120), H1706 [17AP]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 66, 81), H589 [13FE], H767 [5MR]

Members of Congress: election (see H. Res. 106), H1288 [21MR]

Letters

Hong Kong Reversion Act, H845 [11MR]

Memorandums

Political Reform in Haiti, E593-E595 [8AP]

Remarks in House

Campbell, Representative: ethics guidelines relative to USIA grant to University of California program headed by wife, E1248 [18JN]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

Members of Congress: election (H. Res. 106), H1281 [21MR]

Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere: goals, E110 [21JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-883), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts (H.J. Res. 58) (H. Rept. 105-10), H812 [10MR]

Foreign Policy Reform Act (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 105-94), H2488 [12MY]

Iranian Sanctions Relative to Acquisition of Certain Missiles (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 105-304), H8437 [6OC]

Participation of People's Republic of China Officials in International Activities Relative to Release of Religious Prisoners (H.R. 967) (H. Rept. 105-309), H8437 [6OC]

Political Freedom in China Act (H.R. 2358) (H. Rept. 105-305), H8437 [6OC]

Radio Free Asia Act (H.R. 2232) (H. Rept. 105-303), H8437 [6OC]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H5825 [25JY]

U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Defense Cooperation Act (H.R. 2386) (H. Rept. 105-308), H8437 [6OC]

Resignations

Moran, Representative Jerry, H6709 [1AU]

Rules

Procedure, E2396-E2400 [13NO]

Testimonies

Religious Persecution in the People's Republic of China: Tsultrim Dolma, H9544 [24OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 106, election of members, H1281 [21MR]

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 35), S804 [29JA]

Letters

Awarding of Federal contracts relative to union status of contractors, S3345 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (S. Rept. 105-5), S1470 [24FE]

Allow Cooperative Efforts Between Management and Labor To Improve Economic Competitiveness (S. 295) (S. Rept. 105-12), S2787 [7AP]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act (S. 1294) (S. Rept. 105-122), S11341 [29OC]

Expenditures (S. Res. 35), S802 [29JA]

Family Friendly Workplace Act (S. 4) (S. Rept. 105-11), S2787 [7AP]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act (S. 830) (S. Rept. 105-43), S6907 [7JY]

Federal Job Training Programs Consolidation and Improvements (S. 1196) (S. Rept. 105-109), S10858 [20OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization (S. 717) (S. Rept. 105-17), S4282 [9MY]

National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities Improvements and Extension (S. 1020) (S. Rept. 105-86), S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Alexis M. Herman To Be Sec. of Labor, S3117 [14AP]

Nomination of Anthony R. Sarmiento to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board, S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Arthur I. Blaustein to the National Council on the Humanities, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Bob H. Suzuki to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Bonnie O'Day to National Council on Disability, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Charles N. Jeffress To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Dave N. Brown to the National Council on Disability, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of David Satcher To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS and Surgeon General, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Donald Rappaport To Be Chief Financial Officer of the Dept. of Education, S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Donna Holt Cunninghame To Be Chief Financial Officer of the Corp. for National and Community Service, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Eamon M. Kelly to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Ela Yazzie-King to the National Council on Disability, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Ernestine P. Watlington to LSC Board of Directors, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Espiridion A. Borrego To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Gerald N. Tirozzi To Be Assistant Secretary of Education, S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Gina McDonald to National Council on Disability, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Hans M. Mark to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Board of Trustees, S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Jane Lubchenco to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Jeanette C. Takamura To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Aging, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of John A. Armstrong to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of John T. Broderick, Jr., to LSC Board of Directors, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Jon Deveaux to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Jose-Marie Griffiths to the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, S5507 [11JN]

Nomination of Kathryn O'Leary Higgins To Be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S5507 [11JN]

Nomination of Lane Kirkland to the U.S. Institute of Peace Board of Directors, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Lorraine Weiss Frank to the National Council on the Humanities, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Louis Caldera To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Managing Director, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of M.R.C. Greenwood to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Magdalena G. Jacobsen to the National Mediation Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Marsha Mason to the National Council on the Arts, S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Mary K. Gaillard to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Mary L. Jordan to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S2414 [18MR]

Nomination of Nathan Leventhal to the National Council on the Arts, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Patricia Watkins Lattimore To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Paul Simon to National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board, S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Richard A. Tapia to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Robert H. Beatty, Jr., to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Stanley V. Jaskolski to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Susan E. Trees to the National Council on the Humanities, S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Susan Ford Wiltshire to the National Council on the Humanities, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Susan Robinson King To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor, S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Theodore F. Verheggen to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S2414 [18MR]

Nomination of Vera C. Rubin to the National Science Board, S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Yerker Andersson to the National Council on Disability, S5507 [11JN]

NSF Appropriations (S. 1046) (S. Rept. 105-110), S10858 [20OC]

Public Health Service Nominations, S2414, S2415 [18MR], S9880 [24SE]

Rules

Procedure, S905-S907 [30JA]

Statements

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act (S. 830), S9835-S9838 [24SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 35, expenditures, S819 [29JA]

COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 196), H5664 [23JY]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 120, 208), H1706 [17AP], H6705 [31JY]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 57), H588 [13FE]

Letters

NATO expansion, H4152-H4154 [23JN]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, H7485, H7486, H7488 [17SE], E1815 [22SE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 196), H5663 [23JY]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 208), H6678 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: investigation of sexual misconduct in the military, E481 [13MR]

Special Oversight Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation: recommendations, H3955 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, S4724 [20MY], S9240 [11SE]

———maintain effective sexual harassment and assault allegations reporting procedures, S7203 [10JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-884), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 105-132), H3804 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense Reform (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 105-133), H3863 [17JN]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7281 [15SE]

Rules

Procedure, H570-H573 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

H. Res. 196, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5663 [23JY]

H. Res. 208, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H6678 [31JY]

COMMITTEE ON POW AND MIA AFFAIRS (House, Select)

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H. Res. 16), H156 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON PRINTING (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 63), S11764 [5NO]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 62), S11764 [5NO]

Members of Congress: election (see S. Res. 31; H. Res. 85), S726 [28JA], H804 [6MR]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 61), S11764 [5NO]

Letters

Regulations relative to printing of Thomas A. Constatine's statement on foreign aid certification of Mexico's drug enforcement efforts in the Congressional Record: Charles C. Cook, Sr., GPO, S2045 [10MR]

Notices

Congressional Record: final issue publication, S12435 [10NO], S12513 [13NO], H10771 [13NO]

———interim issue publication, S12073 [8NO], S12503 [12NO], S12567 [13NO], H10349 [8NO], H10583 [12NO], H10865 [13NO]

Remarks in House

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), H10641 [12NO]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), H10641 [12NO]

Members of Congress: election (H. Res. 85), H777 [6MR]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 61), H10641 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), S11792 [5NO]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), S11792 [5NO]

Members of Congress: election (S. Res. 31), S909 [30JA]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 61), S11792 [5NO]

Reports filed

Membership Election: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 31), S725 [28JA]

Rules

Procedure, S2757 [21MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 85, election of members, H778 [6MR]

S. Con. Res. 61, printing of revised edition of ``Our Flag'', S11779, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 62, printing of revised edition of ``How Our Laws Are Made'', S11779, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 63, printing of revised edition ``Constitution of the United States of America'', H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 63, printing of revised edition of ``Constitution of the United States of America'', S11779, S11792 [5NO]

S. Res. 31, election of members, S770 [28JA], S909 [30JA]

COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 32), H244 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 58, 120), H588 [13FE], H1706 [17AP]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 56), H588 [13FE]

Letters

Forest Service road construction funding, S9188 [11SE]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 58), H565 [13FE]

Reports

Behind Closed Doors—Abuse of Trust and Discretion in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2259-E2264 [9NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-878), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

African Elephant Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 39) (H. Rept. 105-59), H1714 [21AP]

Allow Election of Guam Delegate by a Means Other Than a Separate Ballot (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 105-253), H7599 [18SE]

American Samoa Multiyear Program for Economic Development and Self-Sufficiency (H.R. 757) (H. Rept. 105-38), H1257 [20MR]

Asian Elephant Conservation Act (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 105-266), H7728 [23SE]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Cape Lookout National Seashore Maintenance of Wild Horses (H.R. 765) (H. Rept. 105-179), H5183 [14JY]

Clarification of Florida Miccosukee Tribe Rights (H.R. 1476) (H. Rept. 105-278), H8160 [29SE]

Clarify Federal Relationship With the Burt Lake Band of Michigan Indian Tribe (H.R. 948) (H. Rept. 105-351), H9613 [28OC]

Conduct Pilot Projects in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests in California To Demonstrate Resource Management Activity Effectiveness (H.R. 858) (H. Rept. 105-136), H3923 [18JN]

Conduct Volunteer Pilot Projects at Certain National Wildlife Refuges in Each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region (H.R. 1856) (H. Rept. 105-329), H8927 [21OC]

Congressional Consent to Certain Amendments Enacted by Hawaii State Legislature to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (H.J. Res. 32) (H. Rept. 105-16), H887 [11MR]

Conveyance of California Land to Hoopa Valley Tribe (H.R. 79) (H. Rept. 105-110), H3272 [3JN]

Conveyance of Public Lands From Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest to El Rito and Jemez Springs, NM (H.R. 434) (H. Rept. 105-359), H9799 [30OC]

Coral Reef Conservation Act (H.R. 2233) (H. Rept. 105-277), H8160 [29SE]

Distribution of Certain Revenues From the Mineral Springs Parcel to Certain Members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (H.R. 700) (H. Rept. 105-241), H6797 [3SE]

Distribution of Judgment Funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian Tribes (H.R. 976) (H. Rept. 105-242), H6797 [3SE]

Division, Use, and Distribution of Certain Judgment Funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 1604) (H. Rept. 105-352), H9613 [28OC]

Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion Within Arapaho and White River National Forests in Colorado (H.R. 985) (H. Rept. 105-111), H3272 [3JN]

Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center in the Everglades National Park and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness (H.R. 136) (H. Rept. 105-328), H8927 [21OC]

Emigrant Wilderness Concrete Dams and Weirs Maintenance (H.R.. 1663) (H. Rept. 105-192), H5491 [21JY]

Endangered Species Act Compliance by Individuals and Government Agencies Relative to Flood Control Projects, Facilities, or Structures (H.R. 478) (H. Rept. 105-75), H1890 [24AP]

Forage Improvement Act (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Permanent Addition Design and Construction (S.J. Res. 29) (H. Rept. 105-167), H4912 [8JY]

Grand Teton National Park Domestic Livestock Grazing (H.R. 708) (H. Rept. 105-300), H8437 [6OC]

Grants Pass, OR, Land Conveyance (H.R. 1198) (H. Rept. 105-166), H4912 [8JY]

Grounds for Civil Actions Relative to Suffering or Injury Resulting From Violations or Noncompliance With the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 752) (H. Rept. 105-42), H1287 [21MR]

Gunston Hall Plantation Board of Regents Authority To Establish a George Mason Memorial (S. 423) (H. Rept. 105-363), H9864 [31OC]

Hinsdale County, CO, Land Exchange (H.R. 951) (H. Rept. 105-170), H4912 [8JY]

Hood Bay Land Exchange Act (H.R. 1948) (H. Rept. 105-261), H7728 [23SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H1890 [24AP]

Lake County, OR, Public Land Exchange (H.R. 1944) (H. Rept. 105-193), H5491 [21JY]

Land Transfer in Order to Facilitate Surface Transportation Between the Cities of Cold Bay, AK, and King Cove, AK (H.R. 2259) (H. Rept. 105-398), H10418 [8NO]

Maintain Health and Stability of Coral Reef Ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8) (H. Rept. 105-69), H1793 [23AP]

Management of National Forest Public Domain Lands Relative to Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (H. Con. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 105-330), H8927 [21OC]

Management of Water-Related Facilities in Western States (H.R. 2402) (H. Rept. 105-353), H9613 [28OC]

Moratorium on Large Vessels in Atlantic Mackerel or Atlantic Herring Fisheries (H.R. 1855) (H. Rept. 105-209), H5916 [28JY]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 709) (H. Rept. 105-17), H887 [11MR]

National Monument Fairness Act (H.R. 1127) (H. Rept. 105-191), H5491 [21JY]

National Peace Garden Memorial Construction Authority Extension (S. 731) (H. Rept. 105-362), H9864 [31OC]

National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement (H.R. 1420) (H. Rept. 105-106), H3169 [21MY]

NOAA Appropriations (H.R. 1278) (H. Rept. 105-66), H4131 [20JN]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act (H.R. 1270) (H. Rept. 105-290), H8927 [21OC]

Oklahoma City National Memorial Act (H.R. 1849) (H. Rept. 105-316), H8727 [8OC]

Olivenhain Water Storage Project Loan Guarantees (H.R. 134) (H. Rept. 105-327), H8927 [21OC]

Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and Conveyance Act (H.R. 412) (H. Rept. 105-8), H811 [10MR]

Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 105-245), H6962 [5SE]

Prohibit Expenditure of Funds for New National Wildlife System Refuges Without Specific Authorization From Congress (H.R. 512) (H. Rept. 105-276), H8160 [29SE]

Puerto Rico Self-Determination (H.R. 856) (H. Rept. 105-131), H3796 [12JN]

Restrict Certain Gaming and Land Use on United Auburn Indian Community Lands (H.R. 1805) (H. Rept. 105-301), H8437 [6OC]

Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (H.R. 449) (H. Rept. 105-68), H1793 [23AP]

Tahoe National Forest Land Sale to Placer County, CA (H.R. 1439) (H. Rept. 105-114), H3272 [3JN]

Trinity Lake Reservoir (H.R. 412) (H. Rept. 105-9), H812 [10MR]

Use of Canadian River Reclamation Project Water Distribution System (H.R. 2007) (H. Rept. 105-279), H8160 [29SE]

Validation of Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. in Tulare, CA (H.R. 960) (H. Rept. 105-171), H4912 [8JY]

Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA (H.R. 822) (H. Rept. 105-168), H4912 [8JY]

White River National Forest Boundary Adjustment Relative to National Forest System Lands Within Summit County, CO (H.R. 1020) (H. Rept. 105-113), H3272 [3JN]

White River National Forest Boundary Adjustment Relative to Raggeds Wilderness (H.R. 1019) (H. Rept. 105-112), H3272 [3JN]

Year of the Ocean (H. Con. Res. 131) (H. Rept. 105-262), H7728 [23SE]

Resignations

Gejdenson, Representative, H298 [5FE]

Lampson, Representative, H1684 [17AP]

Rules

Procedure, H331-H334 [5FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 58, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H565 [13FE]

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 42), S945 [4FE]

———authorizing for consultants (see S. Res. 138), S11034 [23OC]

Louisiana: authorize production of records to law enforcement officials relative to contested Senate election (see S. Res. 135), S10788 [9OC]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Res. 143), S11764 [5NO]

Letters

Investigation of contested election in Louisiana-S6489 [26JN]

Investigation of contested Senate election in Louisiana, S6481, S6483, S6484, S6485 [26JN]

———Doug Moreau, Baton Rouge, LA, District Attorney, S10256 [1OC]

———Mike Foster, Governor of Louisiana, S10256, S10257 [1OC]

———Senator Warner, S10256 [1OC]

———Senators Warner and Ford, S5081 [23MY]

Memorandums

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana, S6484 [26JN]

Motions

Investigation of contested Senate election in Louisiana, S6481 [26JN], S10255 [1OC]

Protocol

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana, S6482 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Public documents: unauthorized printing of Government documents by executive branch agencies, E1045 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing for consultants (S. Res. 138), S11168 [23OC]

Louisiana: authorize production of records to law enforcement officials relative to contested Senate election (S. Res. 135), S10780 [9OC]

Political campaigns: hearings on campaign finance reform, S5082 [23MY]

Senate: investigation of contested election in Louisiana, S4205 [8MY], S5081, S5082 [23MY], S6479-S6489 [26JN], S7858-S7860 [22JY], S8765, S8790, S8821 [4SE], S10253-S10257 [1OC]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (S. Res. 143), S11792 [5NO]

Reports

Fugitive Documents—Scope and Solution: GPO, E1045 [22MY]

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana: McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe (law firm), S6485-S6488 [26JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (S. Rept. 105-14), S3750 [28AP]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2078 [10MR]

Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint) Membership Election (S. Res. 31), S725 [28JA]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) Supplemental Expenditures (S. Res. 126), S10229 [30SE]

Committees of the Senate Expenditures (S. Res. 54), S1299 [12FE]

Committees of the Senate Expenditures (S. Res. 54) (S. Rept. 105-9), S2645 [20MR]

Expenditures (S. Res. 42), S945 [4FE]

Nomination of Alan M. Hantman To Be Architect of the Capitol, S725 [28JA]

Permit Disabled Employees With the Privilege of the Senate Floor To Use Supporting Services on the Floor (S. Res. 110), S8531 [31JY]

Printing of Rules of the Committees of the Senate (S. Res. 32), S725 [28JA]

Printing Pictures of Missing Children on Senate Mail (S. Rept. 105-34), S6185 [24JN]

Use of Capitol Grounds for SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (S. Con. Res. 33), S8153 [25JY]

Rules

Procedure, S715 [28JA], S3414 [22AP]

Statements

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana: Senator Warner, S10253-S10255 [1OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 42, expenditures, S968 [4FE]

S. Res. 135, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) production of records to law enforcement officials relative to contested Senate election in Louisiana, S10780, S10810 [9OC]

S. Res. 138, expenditures for consultants, S11043, S11168 [23OC]

S. Res. 143, printing of revised edition of Senate Election Law Guidebook, S11780, S11792 [5NO]

COMMITTEE ON RULES (House)

Amendments

Legislative Reorganization Act (H.R. 3804) (1994): Representative Moakley, E100 [21JA]

Articles and editorials

Adopting House Rules for a New Congress—The Turn of the Century Turn From Open, Rules Committee Proposals to Closed, Majority Caucus Recommendations, H16 [7JA]

Bills and resolutions

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 73), H589 [13FE]

House Rules: authority of the Committee on Rules (House) to report rules or orders waiving the germaneness requirement (see H. Res. 209), H6705 [31JY]

Explanations

Previous question vote—what it means, H995 [13MR], H1200 [20MR], H1356 [9AP], H2694 [15MY], H3116 [21MY], H3283 [4JN], H5790 [25JY], H7315 [16SE], H8888, H8889 [21OC], H10792 [13NO]

Letters

Budget Enforcement Act, H5588 [23JY]

House Rules relative to truth-in-testimony provisions: Representative Frost, E101 [21JA]

———Representative Skaggs, E101 [21JA]

———Representative Solomon, E101 [21JA]

Press releases

Solomon Releases Comparative Legislative Data For 103d & 104th Congresses, H15 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, submission of amendments, H2851 [16MY]

House of Representatives: consideration of minority amendments to appropriations legislation, H5560, H5563 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate

Landrieu, Senator: seating relative to election contest, S5, S21, S24 [7JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-868), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

Arches National Park Boundaries Expansion (H.R. 2283) (H. Rept. 105-385), H10170 [6NO]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Special Investigative Authorities (H. Res. 167) (H. Rept. 105-139), H4085 [19JN]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Subcommittee Increase (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 105-404), H10767 [12NO]

Committees of the House Expenditures (H. Res. 136) (H. Rept. 105-84), H2089 [30AP]

Consideration of a Joint Resolution Waiving Enrollment Requirements for H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, and H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act (H. Res. 203) (H. Rept. 105-219), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Res. 161) (H. Rept. 105-117), H3475 [4JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 278) (H. Rept. 105-343), H9501 [23OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 105-221), H6702 [31JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act (H. Res. 202) (H. Rept. 105-218), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H. Res. 228) (H. Rept. 105-248), H7261 [11SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 277) (H. Rept. 105-342), H9500 [23OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 105-311), H8632 [7OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 323) (H. Rept. 105-402), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 232) (H. Rept. 105-255), H7599 [18SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-314), H8727 [8OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H. Res. 254) (H. Rept. 105-281), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2209, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-263), H7728 [23SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H. Res. 242) (H. Rept. 105-267), H7830 [24SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 105-406), H10953 [13NO]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 105-102), H2882 [19MY]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 108, Congressional Adjournment (H. Res. 176) (H. Rept. 105-154), H4645 [25JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 89, Submission of Budget Proposal by the President Without Budgetary Contingencies (H. Res. 90) (H. Rept. 105-18), H887 [11MR]

Consideration of H. Res. 91, Committees of the House Expenditures (H. Res. 101) (H. Rept. 105-33), H1185 [19MR]

Consideration of H. Res. 91, Committees of the House Expenditures (H. Res. 105) (H. Rept. 105-41), H1257 [20MR]

Consideration of H. Res. 168, House Ethics Reform Task Force Implementation Recommendations (H. Res. 230) (H. Rept. 105-250), H7527 [17SE]

Consideration of H. Res. 244, Filing of Criminal Charges by U.S. Attorney in California Against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional Relative to Contested Election (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 105-280), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Congressioal Terms (H. Res. 47) (H. Rept. 105-4), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 58, Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts (H. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 105-20), H948 [12MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 62, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes (H. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-54), H1456 [14AP]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 97, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 105-333), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res 54, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag (H. Res. 163) (H. Rept. 105-126), H3658 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act (H. Res. 99) (H. Rept. 105-31), H1110 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act (H. Res. 133) (H. Rept. 105-81), H1987 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act (H. Res. 143) (H. Rept. 105-89), H2253 [6MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2015 and H.R. 2014, Balanced Budget Act and Taxpayer Relief Act (H. Res. 174) (H. Rept. 105-152), H4338 [24JN]

Consideration of H.R. 400, 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act (H. Res. 116) (H. Rept. 105-56), H1610 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 408, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (H. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 105-103), H3068 [20MY]

Consideration of H.R. 412, Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and Conveyance Act (H. Res. 94.), H948 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program and Marine Resources Programs Reauthorization (H. Res. 164) (H. Rept. 105-127), H3658 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 478, Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act (H. Res. 142) (H. Rept. 105-88), H2253 [6MY]

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 105-299), H8437 [6OC]

Consideration of H.R. 852, Paperwork Elimination Act (H. Res. 88) (H. Rept. 105-15), H887 [11MR]

Consideration of H.R. 858, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 105-173), H4912 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 867, Adoption Promotion Act (H. Res. 134) (H. Rept. 105-82), H1987 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 901, American Land Sovereignty Protection Act (H. Res. 257) (H. Rept. 105-288), H8299 [1OC]

Consideration of H.R. 901, Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 105-268), H7830 [24SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 169) (H. Rept. 105-137), H3923 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (H. Res. 100) (H. Rept. 105-32), H1185 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1127, National Monument Fairness Act (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 105-283), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act (H. Res. 280) (H. Rept. 105-345), H9557 [24OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act (H. Res. 283) (H. Rept. 105-354), H9613 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization (H. Res. 125) (H. Rept. 105-70), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1273, NSF Appropriations (H. Res. 126) (H. Rept. 105-71), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST Appropriations (H. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 105-72), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1275, NASA Appropriations (H. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 105-73), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank Reauthorization (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-282), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act (H. Res. 150) (H. Rept. 105-98), H2783 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 105-96), H2589 [13MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H. Res. 149) (H. Rept. 105-97), H2678 [14MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 105-335), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1775, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 179) (H. Rept. 105-172), H4912 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1853, Vocational Education Funding (H. Res. 187) (H. Rept. 105-187), H5400 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 105-195), H5568 [22JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 105-156), H4833 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 105-174), H5020 [9JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 184) (H. Rept. 105-180), H5183 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 185) (H. Rept. 105-184), H5296 [15JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 105-197), H5569 [22JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 105-189), H5485 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H. Res. 194) (H. Rept. 105-198), H5664 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard Appropriations (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-317), H8832 [9OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2209, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 105-202), H5777 [24JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 105-214), H5916 [28JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H. Res. 198) (H. Rept. 105-213), H5916 [28JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 105-264), H7728 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act (H. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-355), H9613 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appropriations (H. Res. 264) (H. Rept. 105-315), H8727 [8OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2646, Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 105-336), H9038 [22OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2746, Voucher Program To Provide School Choice and H.R. 2616, Improve and Expand Charter Schools (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 105-357), H9728 [29OC]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend the House Rules and Pass Certain Legislation (H. Res. 107) (H. Rept. 105-45), H1337 [8AP]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend the House Rules and Pass Certain Legislation (H. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 105-53), H1456 [14AP]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend the House Rules and Pass Certain Legislation (H. Res. 117) (H. Rept. 105-57), H1610 [16AP]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend the House Rules and Pass Certain Legislation (H. Res. 155) (H. Rept. 105-107), H3169 [21MY]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend the House Rules and Pass Certain Legislation (H. Res. 161) (H. Rept. 105-118), H3475 [4JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (H. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-312), H8632 [7OC]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appropriations (H. Res. 324) (H. Rept. 105-403), H10767 [12NO]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 105-386), H10170 [6NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions (H. Res. 201) (H. Rept. 105-216), H6025 [29JY]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions (H. Res. 314) (H. Rept. 105-394), H10418 [8NO]

Rules

Procedure, H80-H82 [9JA]

Statements

House Committee and Floor Procedures for the 103d Congress: Representative Moakley, E99 [21JA]

Tables

Consideration of budget reconciliation legislation, 1980-1996, H4386 [25JN]

Layover period for budget reconciliation legislation, 1980-1996, H4386 [25JN]

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 25, 32), H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 58, 120), H588 [13FE], H1706 [17AP]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 77), H669 [26FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 82), H767 [5MR]

Letters

FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1947 [29AP]

Zebra mussel infestation research funding, H3874 [18JN]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 25), H76 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 58), H565 [13FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 82), H739 [5MR]

Permission to file reports, H1709 [21AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-887), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Civilian Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Activities (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H1793 [23AP]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations (H.R. 2249) (H. Rept. 105-238), H6714 [1AU]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program Extension (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]

Encourage the Development of a Commercial Space Industry (H.R. 1702) (H. Rept. 105-347), H9557 [24OC]

EPA Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities Appropriations (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H2873 [16MY]

FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization (H.R. 1271) (H. Rept. 105-61), H1714 [21AP]

Marine Resources Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 437) (H. Rept. 105-22), H1714 [21AP]

NASA Appropriations (H.R. 1275) (H. Rept. 105-65), H1715 [21AP]

National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization (H.R. 437) (H. Rept. 105-22), H1714 [21AP]

NIST Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 105-64), H1714 [21AP]

NIST Computer Security Improvements (H.R. 1903) (H. Rept. 105-243), H6797 [3SE]

NOAA Appropriations (H.R. 1278) (H. Rept. 105-66), H1793 [23AP]

NSF Appropriations (H.R. 1273) (H. Rept. 105-63), H1714 [21AP]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Human Cloning Research (H.R. 922) (H. Rept. 105-239), H6714 [1AU]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program Extension (H.R. 2429) (H. Rept. 105-259), H7728 [23SE]

U.S. Fire Administration Authorization (House) (H.R. 1272) (H. Rept. 105-62), H1714 [21AP]

Resignations

Cramer, Representative, H10794 [13NO]

Doggett, Representative, H1684 [17AP]

Rules

Procedure, H926-H929 [12MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 25, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H76 [9JA]

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 58, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H565 [13FE]

H. Res. 82, majority party appointments, H739 [5MR]

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 25, 32, 196), H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H5664 [23JY]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 54), H524 [12FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 52), H524 [12FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Factsheets

Home-Based Business Fairness Act (H.R. 1145), H3440-H3442 [4JN]

Letters

Home-Based Business Fairness Act, H3440 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 196), H5663 [23JY]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 25), H76 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H512 [12FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-873), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction (H.R. 852) (H. Rept. 105-105), H802 [6MR]

Small Business Investment Act Amendments and Small Business Act Amendments (H.R. 2261) (H. Rept. 105-246), H7007 [8SE]

Resignations

Jones, Representative, H1506 [15AP]

Luther, Representative, H1280 [21MR]

Skelton, Representative, H818 [11MR]

Weygand, Representative, H6678 [31JY]

Rules

Procedure, H573 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 25, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H76 [9JA]

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 148, minority party appointments, H2609 [14MY]

H. Res. 196, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5663 [23JY]

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 40), S856 [30JA]

Letters

SBA actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4619 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

SBA: actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4618 [15MY]

Reports filed

Expenditures (S. Res. 40), S852 [30JA]

Legislative Oversight Activities During the 104th Congress (S. Rept. 105-63), S8667 [2SE]

Nomination of Aida Alvarez To Be SBA Administrator, S1299 [12FE]

SBA Programs Reauthorization (S. 1139) (S. Rept. 105-62), S8667 [2SE]

Rules

Procedure, S903 [30JA]

Testimonies

Small Business Start-Up Problems: Carolyn A. Stradley, S3694 [24AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 40, expenditures, S901 [30JA]

COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT (House)

Announcements

House Rules: discussion of matters before the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) on the House floor, H31 [7JA], H171 [21JA]

Appointments

Members, H75 [9JA]

Articles and editorials

Gingrich Ethics Case—Excerpts From the Counsel for the House Speaker, H188-H190 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (see H. Res. 41), H348 [5FE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 249), H8160 [29SE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 250), H8160 [29SE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 62), H588 [13FE]

Gingrich, Representative: resolution of ethics charges (see H. Res. 31), H244 [21JA]

House of Representatives: use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (see H. Res. 61), H588 [13FE]

Political ethics: abolish committee and establish an Independent Commission on Congressional Ethics (see H.R. 957), H767 [5MR]

Memorandums

Rules and Precedents Regarding Disciplinary Sanctions: Representative Hobson, H192 [21JA]

Proposals

Investigate circumstances surrounding Representative Hilliard's travel to Libya, H7818 [24SE]

Legislation relative to completion and release of report on investigation of Representative Gingrich by Commitee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) prior to disciplinary action, H77 [9JA]

Legislation relative to public disclosure of documents relating to report on investigation of Representative Gingrich by Commitee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H77 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Campbell, Representative: ethics guidelines relative to USIA grant to University of California program headed by wife, E1248 [18JN]

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (H. Res. 41), E168 [5FE]

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1443 [14AP], H1621, H1622, H1623, H1624, H1627-H1629, H1699-H1702 [17AP]

———resolution of ethics charges, H3, H17-H23 [7JA], H79, H80 [9JA], E32 [7JA], E168 [5FE]

———resolution of ethics charges (H. Res. 31), H171-H235 [21JA], E445 [12MR]

Hilliard, Representative: investigate circumstances surrounding travel to Libya, H8036, H8037 [26SE]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: application of recommendations to complaints to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) filed during this or subsequent Congresses, H7554 [18SE]

House of Representatives: use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (H. Res. 61), E258, E269 [13FE]

Political ethics: require majority vote of Committee to broaden scope of investigation and issue subpoenas, H7564-H7568 [18SE]

———require that outside complaints against Members be sponsored by Members, H7555-H7559 [18SE]

———time limit for dismissal of deadlocked complaints, H7559-H7564 [18SE]

Remarks in Senate

Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC, S2404 [18MR]

Reports

Resolution of Ethics Charges in the Matter of Representative Gingrich: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H197-H232 [21JA]

———J. Randolph Evans and Ed Bethune, Counsel for Representative Gingrich, H179-H188 [21JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-886), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Barbara-Rose Collins (H. Rept. 104-876), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Resolution of Ethics Charges in the Matter of Representative Gingrich (H. Rept. 105-1), H168 [20JA]

Resignations

Bunning, Representative, H75 [9JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1624 [17AP], H1709 [21AP]

Statements

Resolution of Ethics Charges Against Speaker Gingrich: Representative Hilliard, E445 [12MR]

Resolution of Ethics Charges in the Matter of Representative Gingrich: B. John Williams, Jr., H192 [21JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 31, resolution of ethics charges in the matter of Representative Gingrich, H171 [21JA]

H. Res. 249, majority party appointments, H8114 [29SE]

H. Res. 250, minority party appointments, H8114 [29SE]

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION (Joint)

Analyses

Joint Tax Committee Distribution Tables Produce Misleading Results: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, S6028 [20JN]

Appointments

Members, H395 [10FE]

Letters

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4789 [21MY]

Lists

Staff, S6342 [25JN], S8425 [31JY]

Memorandums

Taxpayer Relief Act Provisions Subject to Line-Item Veto, H6640-H6642 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Federal employees: staffing levels, H5885-H5889 [28JY], H6755-H6758 [3SE]

Taxation: rates, H4228 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Staff: tribute, S8442 [31JY]

Studies

Treasury's Distribution Tables Don't Add Up: Bruce Bartlett, S6422 [26JN]

Tables

Committee on Taxation (Joint) funding and staffing levels 1980-1998, H6756 [3SE]

COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER

Addresses

Ending Homelessness: Rita Markley, S12634 [13NO]

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (House)

Amendments

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10918 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: balance (see H.R. 397), H152 [9JA]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 84, 328), H804 [6MR], H10955 [13NO]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 80), H669 [26FE]

Letters

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2158, Dept. of HUD, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations, H8570 [7OC]

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, H8570 [7OC]

Budget Enforcement Act, H5588 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Budget: balance (H.R. 397), E86 [9JA]

———Consumer Price Index and economic projections relative to allocation of funds, H2985 [20MY]

———status report, H236 [21JA], H779 [6MR], H1850 [24AP], H4822 [26JN], E2401 [13NO]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10794, H10918 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 84), H774 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S7971 [23JY]

Reports

Status of the Budget, H237-H239 [21JA], H779-H781 [6MR], H1850 [24AP], H4822 [26JN], E2401-E2403 [13NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-880), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Balanced Budget Act (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-149), H4221 [23JN]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-100), H2882 [19MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014) (H. Rept. 105-148), H4221 [23JN]

Resignations

Sherman, Representative, H6949 [5SE]

Slaughter, Representative, H351 [6FE]

Rules

Procedure, H756-H758 [5MR]

Tables

Setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC], H3512-H3515 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 84, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H774 [6MR]

H. Res. 328, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H10794 [13NO]

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (Senate)

Analyses

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: balance (see H.R. 397), H152 [9JA]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 44), S945 [4FE]

Lists

Majority staff, S4716 [20MY], S6059 [23JN]

Minority staff, S6059 [23JN]

Remarks in House

Budget: balance (H.R. 397), E86 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Senate: privilege of the floor for majority staff, S4716 [20MY]

———privilege of the floor for staff, S6059 [23JN]

Staff: tribute, S8480 [31JY]

Tribute, S8480 [31JY]

Reports filed

Balanced Budget Act (S. 947), S6040 [20JN]

Expenditures (S. Res. 44), S945 [4FE]

Rules

Procedure, S974 [4FE]

Tables

Budget scoring of Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9623 [18SE]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9447 [17SE]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, base realignment and closure, S7822 [22JY]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2160, Dept. of Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations conference report, S10754 [9OC]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations conference report, S9876 [24SE]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report, S9944 [25SE]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President and independent agencies appropriations conference report, S10490 [7OC]

Budget scoring of S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7584 [16JY]

Budget scoring of S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7483 [15JY]

Budget scoring of S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8074 [24JY]

Budget scoring of S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7942 [23JY]

Budget scoring of S. 1156, District of Columbia appropriations, S9871 [24SE]

Revisions to Federal budget for 1998-2002, S12094 [8NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 44, expenditures, S969 [4FE]

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (House)

Bills and resolutions

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 51), H524 [12FE]

Letters

Division of the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8059 [24JY]

Questions and answers

Partial-birth abortions: Senator Abraham with Mary Campbell, S4535 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Clinton, President: undertake an inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 304), H10109 [6NO]

House of Representatives: permission to file report, H8807 [9OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-879), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact Congressional Consent (H.J. Res. 92) (H. Rept. 105-370), H9864 [31OC]

Allow Victims To Attend and Observe the Trials of Those Accused of the Crime (H.R. 924) (H. Rept. 105-28), H1039 [17MR]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact Congressional Consent (H.J. Res. 91) (H. Rept. 105-369), H9864 [31OC]

Arbitration Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 1581) (H. Rept. 105-143), H4221 [23JN]

Bankruptcy Laws Technical Corrections (H.R. 764) (H. Rept. 105-324), H8927 [21OC]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Funding (H.R. 1753) (H. Rept. 105-368), H9864 [31OC]

Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act (H.R. 1902) (H. Rept. 105-146), H4221 [23JN]

Codify Certain Transportation Laws Without Substantive Change (H.R. 1086) (H. Rept. 105-153), H4645 [25JN]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals (H.R. 908) (H. Rept. 105-26), H1039 [17MR]

Congressional Consent to Amendments Made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact (H.J. Res. 96) (H. Rept. 105-396), H10418 [8NO]

Constitutional Amendment To Limit Congressional Terms (H.J. Res. 2) (H. Rept. 105-2), H392 [6FE]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag (H.J. Res. 54) (H. Rept. 105-121), H3566 [5JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes (H.J. Res. 62) (H. Rept. 105-50), H1437 [10AP]

Consumer Fraud Protection (H.R. 1847) (H. Rept. 105-158), H4834 [26JN]

Convert Patent and Trademark Office to a Government Corporation, Improve Application Process, and Protect U.S. Inventors (H.R. 400) (H. Rept. 105-39), H1257 [20MR]

Copyright Treatment of the Distribution of Certain Phonorecords (H.R. 1967) (H. Rept. 105-325), H8927 [21OC]

Court Procedures for Federal Civil Forfeitures (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 105-358), H9799 [30OC]

Criminal Penalties Relative to Financial Transactions With Terrorists (H.R. 748) (H. Rept. 105-141), H4135 [21JN]

Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes (H.R. 1348) (H. Rept. 105-204), H5825 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice Identification of Criminal and Illegal Aliens in Local Prisons (H.R. 1493) (H. Rept. 105-338), H9500 [23OC]

Expedite State Reviews of Criminal Records of Applicants for Private Security Officer Employment (H.R. 103) (H. Rept. 105-161), H4834 [26JN]

Federal Tort Claims Act Application to Members and Personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901) (H. Rept. 105-145), H4221 [23JN]

Immigration Requirements for Canadian Border Boat Landing Permits (H.R. 2027) (H. Rept. 105-257), H7599 [18SE]

Immunization Requirements for Certain Internationally Adopted Children (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 105-289), H8299 [1OC]

International Registration of Trademarks Relative to Madrid Protocol Agreements (H.R. 567) (H. Rept. 105-199), H5777 [24JY]

Jurisdiction for Lawsuits Against Terrorist States (H.R. 1225) (H. Rept. 105-48), H1437 [10AP]

Law Enforcement Exceptions to the Prohibition on the Advertising of Certain Electronic Devices (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 105-162), H4834 [26JN]

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Relative to Criminal Use of Guns (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 105-344), H9557 [24OC]

Medicare Eligibility for Benefits for Certain Divorced Individuals Relative to Marriage Requirements (H.R. 1956) (H. Rept. 105-208), H5915 [28JY]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime and Violence (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 105-86), H2154 [1MY]

Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act (H.R. 1866) (H. Rept. 105-144), H4221 [23JN]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]

Notification of Interstate Relocation of Witnesses by States Engaging in That Relocation (H.R. 2181) (H. Rept. 105-258), H7599 [18SE]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 929) (H. Rept. 105-24), H1039 [17MR]

Penalties for the Rape of Minors in Federal Prison (H.R. 1898) (H. Rept. 105-159), H4834 [26JN]

Penalties for Theft and Malicious Vandalism at National Cemeteries (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 105-142), H4135 [21JN]

Prevent Federal Agencies From Pursuing Policies of Unjustifiable Nonacquiescence and Relitigation of Precedents Established in Federal Judicial Circuits (H. Rept. 105-395), H10418 [8NO]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act (H.R. 1534) (H. Rept. 105-323), H8927 [21OC]

Proclaim Children and Youth as Greatest U.S. Asset (H. Res. 154) (H. Rept. 105-160), H4834 [26JN]

Relief of Global Exploration and Development Corp., Kerr-McGee Corp., and Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. (H.R. 1211) (H. Rept. 105-222), H6702 [31JY]

Relief of Heraclio Tolley (H.R. 378) (H. Rept. 105-125), H3658 [10JN]

Relief of John A. Chalot (H.R. 2732) (H. Rept. 105-360), H9864 [31OC]

Relief of John W. Davis (H.R. 584) (H. Rept. 105-87), H2168 [5MY]

Relief of Lloyd B. Gamble (H.R. 998) (H. Rept. 105-223), H6703 [31JY]

Relief of Meili Family (S. 768) (H. Rept. 105-129), H3720 [11JN]

Relief of Nancy B. Wilson (H.R. 1313) (H. Rept. 105-269), H7910 [25SE]

Relief of Roy D. Moser (H.R. 2731) (H. Rept. 105-361), H9864 [31OC]

Revise, Codify, and Enact Without Substantive Change Certain General and Permanent Laws Relative to Patriotic Societies and Observances (H.R. 1085) (H. Rept. 105-326), H8927 [21OC]

Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Amendments (H.R. 672) (H. Rept. 105-25), H1039 [17MR]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]

State Authority To Tax Compensation Paid to Certain Employees (H.R. 1953) (H. Rept. 105-203), H5825 [25JY]

State Requirements To Address the Problem of Violent Crimes Committed by Repeat Offenders (H. Con. Res. 75) (H. Rept. 105-157), H4834 [26JN]

State Standards for Sex Offender Registration Programs Clarification (H.R. 1683) (H. Rept. 105-256), H7599 [18SE]

Trademark Law Treaty Implementation (H.R. 1661) (H. Rept. 105-194), H5491 [21JY]

U.S. Marshals Service Appointments by the Attorney General (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 105-27), H1039 [17MR]

Volunteer Protection Act (H.R. 911) (H. Rept. 105-101), H2882 [19MY]

Rules

Procedure, H260 [4FE]

Testimonies

Partial-Birth Abortions: Norig Ellison, S4535 [15MY]

Volunteer Protection Act: John H. Graham IV, S3765 [29AP]

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (Senate)

Addresses

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: President Clinton, S10926 [22OC]

Analyses

Increase in Legal Immigration: Subcommittee on Immigration, S3547 [23AP]

Articles and editorials

Bipartisan Support Not Enough for Judicial Nominee, S11710 [5NO]

Cases Pile Up as Judgeships Remain Vacant, S4517, S4580 [15MY], S5303 [5JN]

New Political Correctness, S4428 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10, 13), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 43), S945 [4FE]

Letters

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2301, S2306 [14MR]

Federal judicial vacancies: several legal organizations, S8505 [31JY]

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge: H. Walter Croskey, S4422 [14MY]

———Michael R. Capizzi, S4422 [14MY]

———Nancy Duff Campbell and Marcia D. Greenberger, National Women's Law Center, S4427 [14MY]

———Pamela Rymer, S4423 [14MY]

———Representative Rogan, S4423 [14MY]

———Richard J. Riordan, Mayor of Los Angeles, S4422 [14MY]

———Roger W. Boren, S4423 [14MY]

———several legal organizations, S8505 [31JY]

———Sheldon H. Sloan, S4423 [14MY]

———Sherman Block, S4423 [14MY]

———Stephen S. Trott, S4423 [14MY]

———Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, S4419 [14MY]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: George P. Kazen, S5948 [18JN]

Press releases

Balanced Budget Amendment Legislative Priority for Hatch, S765 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 13), S110 [9JA]

Immigration: increase in legal immigration, S3546 [23AP]

Morrow, Margaret: nomination to be district judge, S4418-S4428 [14MY], S8504 [31JY], S8820 [4SE], S9959 [25SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4418 [14MY], S4516, S4580 [15MY], S5302 [5JN], S5653-S5655 [16JN], S5948 [18JN], S6492 [26JN], S7206 [10JY], S7296 [11JY], S8504 [31JY], S8819-S8821 [4SE], S9163, S9164, S9165 [11SE], S9723 [19SE], S9957-S9959 [25SE], S10051 [26SE], S10181-S10183 [29SE], S10924-S10926 [22OC], S11233 [27OC], S11709, S11710 [5NO], S12559, S12569 [13NO]

Reports filed

Application of Antitrust Laws to Major League Baseball (S. 53) (S. Rept. 105-118), S11341 [29OC]

Austrian-American Day (S. Res. 122), S9636 [18SE]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Funding (S. 476), S3900 [1MY]

Cellular Telephone Protection Act (S. 493), S9636 [18SE]

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act (S. 610), S5001 [22MY]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act (S. 900), S10787 [9OC]

Codify Certain Transportation Laws Without Substantive Change (H.R. 1086), S9636 [18SE]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Balanced Budget (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 105-3), S945 [4FE]

Copyright Clarifications Act (S. 506), S3348 [17AP]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 1371), S11863 [6NO]

Drug-Free Communities Act (S. 536), S4214 [8MY]

Expenditures (S. Res. 43), S945 [4FE]

Family Farmer Protection Act (S. 1024), S10787 [9OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy (S. Res. 56), S2078 [10MR]

Increase Criminal Penalties for Assaulting or Threatening Federal Judges, Their Family Members, and Other Public Servants (S. 1189), S10787 [9OC]

Investment in Education Act (S. 1149), S10787 [9OC]

Jurisdiction for Lawsuits Against Terrorist States, S3348 [17AP]

Law Enforcement Authorization Process To Use Clone Pagers (S. 170), S9636 [18SE]

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Relative to Criminal Use of Guns (S. 191), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week (S. Res. 63), S5595 [12JN]

National Family Week (S. Res. 93), S11863 [6NO]

National Literacy Day (S. Res. 92), S5595 [12JN]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day (S. Res. 79), S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of A. Richard Caputo To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Alan S. Gold To Be District Judge, S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Algenon L. Marbley To Be District Judge, S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Ann L. Aiken To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Anthony W. Ishii To Be District Judge, S7210 [10JY]

Nomination of Barry G. Silverman To Be Circuit Judge, S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Bruce C. Kauffman To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Calvin D. Buchanan To Be U.S. Attorney, S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of Carlos R. Moreno To Be District Judge, S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Charles J. Siragusa To Be District Judge, S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Charles R. Breyer To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Charles V. Serio To Be U.S. Marshal, S11034 [23OC]

Nomination of Christina A. Snyder To Be District Judge, S9636 [18SE]

Nomination of Christine O.C. Miller To Be Federal Claims Judge, S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Christopher Droney To Be District Judge, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Colleen Kollar-Kotelly To Be District Judge, S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of Dale A. Kimball To Be District Judge, S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Donald M. Middlebrooks To Be District Judge, S3348 [17AP]

Nomination of Eric B. Holder To Be Deputy Attorney General, S6186 [24JN]

Nomination of Eric L. Clay To Be District Judge, S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Frank C. Damrell, Jr., To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Fred M. Hull To Be District Judge, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of G. Douglas Jones To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of G. Patrick Murphy To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Henry H. Kennedy, Jr., To Be District Judge, S7210 [10JY]

Nomination of James A. Hurd, Jr., To Be U.S. Attorney, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of James C. Hall To Be District Judge, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of James S. Gwin To Be District Judge, S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of James W. Blagg To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Jerome B. Friedman To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Joaquin L.G. Salas To Be U.S. Marshal, S11034 [23OC]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein To Be Assistant Attorney General, S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of John D. Trasvina To Be Dept. of Justice Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, S5595 [12JN]

Nomination of Jose G. Troncoso To Be U.S. Marshal, S11034 [23OC]

Nomination of Joseph F. Bataillon To Be District Judge, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Katharine Sweeney Hayden To Be District Judge, S7210 [10JY]

Nomination of Kenneth R. McFerran To Be U.S. Marshal, S11034 [23OC]

Nomination of Lyle W. Swenson To Be U.S. Marshal, S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of Lynn S. Adelman To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Margaret M. Morrow To Be District Judge, S5595 [12JN]

Nomination of Marjorie O. Rendell To Be Circuit Judge, S9636 [18SE]

Nomination of Martin J. Jenkins To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland To Be Circuit Judge, S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of Michael P. McCuskey To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Nomination of Jeffrey T. Miller To Be District Judge, S3348 [17AP]

Nomination of Norman K. Moon To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Raymond C. Fisher To Be Associate Attorney General, S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Richard A. Lazzara To Be District Judge, S9636 [18SE]

Nomination of Richard C. Casey To Be District Judge, S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Richard T. White to Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of Richard W. Story To Be District Judge, S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Robert C. Chambers To Be District Judge, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Robert S. Warshaw To Be Associate Director for National Drug Control Policy, S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Robert W. Pratt To Be District Judge, S3348 [17AP]

Nomination of Rodney W. Sippel To Be District Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Ronald L. Gilman To Be Circuit Judge, S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Rose Ochi To Be Community Relations Service Director, S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of Seth Waxman To Be Solicitor General of the U.S., S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Sharon J. Zealy To Be U.S. Attorney, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Sophia H. Hall to State Justice Institute, S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Stanley Marcus To Be Circuit Judge, S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Thomas E. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney, S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of Thomas W. Thrash, Jr., To Be District Judge, S5001 [22MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Responsibilities and Authorization (H.R. 2610), S11862 [6NO]

Omnibus Patent Act (S. 507), S5108 [23MY]

Omnibus Patent Act (S. 507) (S. Rept. 105-42), S6907 [7JY]

Relief for Michel Christopher Meili, Giuseppina Meili, Mirjam N. Meili, and Davide Meili (S. 768), S5001 [22MY]

Relief of Belinda McGregor (S. 1304), S11863 [6NO]

Relief of John A. Chalot (S. 1337), S11863 [6NO]

Relief of Mai Hoa (Jasmin) Salehi (S. 508), S11863 [6NO]

Relief of Roma Salobrit (S. 857), S11863 [6NO]

Relief of Roy D. Moser (S. 1336), S11863 [6NO]

Relief of Sylvester Flis (S. 1172), S12574 [13NO]

Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 1847), S10787 [9OC]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact (S. 270), S2645 [20MR]

Treatment of Citizenship for Foreign Born Children of U.S. Citizens (S. 670), S4214 [8MY]

Tribute to Participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (S. Res. 60), S2078 [10MR]

Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act (S. 10) (S. Rept. 105-108), S10787 [9OC]

Rules

Procedure, S1416 [13FE]

Tables

Ninth circuit court vacancies, S9166 [11SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 13, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 43, expenditures, S968 [4FE]

COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: procurement of a bust or statue of Sojourner Truth for placement in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1542 [15AP]

Members of Congress: election (see S. Res. 31; H. Res. 85), S726 [28JA], H804 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Botanic Gardens: renovation funding, H3535 [5JN]

Members of Congress: election (H. Res. 85), H777 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Members of Congress: election (S. Res. 31), S909 [30JA]

Reports filed

Membership Election: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 31), S725 [28JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 85, election of members, H778 [6MR]

S. Res. 31, election of members, S770 [28JA], S909 [30JA]

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 325), H10764 [12NO], H10955 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 84, 120), H804 [6MR], H1706 [17AP]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 71), H589 [13FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 78, 213), H669 [26FE], H6715 [1AU]

Letters

FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1947 [29AP]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension: Representative Archer, H8289 [1OC]

———Representative Shuster, H8289 [1OC]

Library of Congress' acquisition of certain real property, H10639 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 325), H10764 [12NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 84), H774 [6MR]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 213), H6709 [1AU]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 78), H642 [26FE]

Reports filed

Aaron Henry U.S. Post Office, Clarksdale, MS (H.R. 892) (H. Rept. 105-230), H6702 [31JY]

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-871), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

Allow Families of International Airline Disaster Victims a Fair Jury Trial To Receive Just Compensation for Their Loss (H.R. 2005) (H. Rept. 105-201), H5777 [24JY]

Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act (H.R. 2247) (H. Rept. 105-251), H7527 [17SE]

Aviation Insurance Program Authorization (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 105-244), H6916 [4SE]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH (H.R. 643) (H. Rept. 105-231), H6703 [31JY]

Coast Guard Appropriations (H.R. 2204) (H. Rept. 105-236), H6703 [31JY]

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL (H.R. 1479) (H. Rept. 105-227), H6702 [31JY]

Design and Construction of Parking Garage Additions and Certain Site Improvements to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (H.R. 1747) (H. Rept. 105-130), H3796 [12JN]

Disaster Assistance Plans by Foreign Air Carriers (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 105-371), H9864 [31OC]

Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Washington, DC (H.R. 824) (H. Rept. 105-211), H5916 [28JY]

Illegal Alien Assistance Prohibitions Under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (H.R. 849) (H. Rept. 105-147), H4221 [23JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Extension (H.R. 2516) (H. Rept. 105-270), H7910 [25SE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA (H.R. 1484) (H. Rept. 105-226), H6702 [31JY]

James L. Foreman U.S. Courthouse, Benton, IL (H.R. 1502) (H. Rept. 105-225), H6702 [31JY]

Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX (H.R. 994) (H. Rept. 105-228), H6702 [31JY]

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA (H.R. 1851) (H. Rept. 105-212), H5916 [28JY]

Pilot Records Improvement Act Clarification (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-372), H9864 [31OC]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN (H.R. 81) (H. Rept. 105-235), H6703 [31JY]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY (H.R. 29) (H. Rept. 105-210), H5916 [28JY]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 105-232), H6703 [31JY]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY (H.R. 548) (H. Rept. 105-234), H6703 [31JY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 49) (H. Rept. 105-90), H2349 [7MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 66) (H. Rept. 105-91), H2349 [7MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (H. Con. Res. 98) (H. Rept. 105-200), H5777 [24JY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay (H. Con. Res. 67) (H. Rept. 105-92), H2349 [7MY]

W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD (H.R. 962) (H. Rept. 105-229), H6702 [31JY]

Waiver of EPA Secondary Treatment Requirements for Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Puerto Rico (H.R. 2207) (H. Rept. 105-237), H6714 [1AU]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA (H.R. 595) (H. Rept. 105-233), H6703 [31JY]

Resignations

Cramer, Representative, H10794 [13NO]

Watts, Representative, H675 [27FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers projects review, H3197-H3199 [22MY], H6719 [3SE]

Courthouse construction and expansion projects, H6719 [3SE]

Rules

Procedure, H328-H331 [5FE], H929 [12MR]

Statements

Transportation Project Evaluation Criteria, E90 [9JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 78, majority party appointments, H642 [26FE]

H. Res. 84, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H774 [6MR]

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

H. Res. 213, majority party appointments, H6709 [1AU]

H. Res. 325, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H10764 [12NO]

COMMITTEE ON UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES (House)

Remarks in House

Freedom of speech: dedication of memorial to filmmakers blacklisted for refusing to testify before committee, E1767 [16SE]

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 25, 32, 196), H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H5664 [23JY]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 60), H588 [13FE]

LaHood, Representative: election to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (see H. Res. 43), H393 [6FE]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Letters

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act, H1933 [29AP]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 196), H5663 [23JY]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 25), H76 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

LaHood, Representative: election to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H. Res. 43), H352 [6FE]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-869), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

Confer Honorary Armed Forces Veteran Status to Bob Hope (H.J. Res. 75) (H. Rept. 105-109), H3272 [3JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Entrance Into Enhanced-Use Leases for Certain Property and Renaming of Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 105-47), H1390 [9AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorizations (H.R. 2571) (H. Rept. 105-291), H8319 [2OC]

Expand Range of Criminal Offenses Resulting in Forfeiture of Veterans Benefits (S. 923) (H. Rept. 105-319), H8832 [9OC]

Guarantee Rights of All Active Duty Military Personnel, Merchant Mariners, and Their Dependents To Vote in Federal, State, and Local Elections (H.R. 699) (H. Rept. 105-183), H5296 [15JY]

Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors (H.R. 2367) (H. Rept. 105-320), H8832 [9OC]

Medicare Reimbursement for Services Provided to Eligible Veterans by Certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs Facilities (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 105-186), H5400 [16JY]

Revision of Veterans Benefits Decisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error (H.R. 1090) (H. Rept. 105-52), H1456 [14AP]

Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act (H.R. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-293), H8320 [2OC]

Resignations

Barr, Representative, H235 [21JA]

Hunter, Representative, H395 [10FE]

Rules

Procedure, H374 [6FE]

Testimonies

Forfeiture of Benefits to Veterans Convicted of Capital Crimes: Rick Surratt, DAV, E1410 [11JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 25, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H76 [9JA]

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 43, election of Representative LaHood to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H352 [6FE]

H. Res. 148, minority party appointments, H2609 [14MY]

H. Res. 196, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5663 [23JY]

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S112 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 45), S945 [4FE]

———authorizing supplemental (see S. Res. 126), S9969 [25SE]

Letters

Protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks: Senator Specter, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S6904 [7JY]

Remarks in Senate

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, S2056 [10MR]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: additions to list of radiogenic diseases, S7828-S7830 [22JY]

Expenditures: authorizing supplemental (S. Res. 126), S10244 [30SE]

VFW: tribute to Operation Uplink for distribution of free long-distance calling time to hospitalized veterans and overseas troops, S8374 [30JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (S. Rept. 105-23), S5412 [9JN]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) Supplemental Expenditures: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 126), S10229 [30SE]

Confer Honorary Armed Forces Veteran Status to Bob Hope (H.J. Res. 75), S8823 [4SE]

Expenditures (S. Res. 45), S945 [4FE]

Make the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Permanent (S. 714) (S. Rept. 105-123), S11446 [30OC]

Nomination of Espiridion A. Borrego To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Joseph Thompson To Be Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Benefits, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard J. Griffin To Be Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inspector General, S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of William P. Greene, Jr., To Be Court of Veterans Appeals Judge, S11668 [4NO]

Revisions of Veterans Benefits Decisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error (S. 464) (S. Rept. 105-156), S12574 [13NO]

Specify the Frequency of Screening Mammograms Provided To Women Veterans (S. 999) (S. Rept. 105-158), S12574 [13NO]

Supplemental Expenditures (S. Res. 126) (S. Rept. 105-87), S9968 [25SE]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act (S. 987) (S. Rept. 105-120), S11446 [30OC]

Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act (S. 986) (S. Rept. 105-153), S12461 [10NO]

Rules

Procedure, S1805 [28FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 45, expenditures, S969 [4FE]

S. Res. 126, supplemental expenditures, S9977 [25SE], S10244 [30SE]

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 63), H588 [13FE]

Letters

Budget Enforcement Act, H5588 [23JY]

Hong Kong Reversion Act, H845 [11MR]

Intelligence services appropriations, H4946 [9JY]

Patent and Trademark Office fees, H1632 [17AP]

Taxation rates: Representative Archer, H15 [7JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress (H. Rept. 104-872), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Adoption Promotion Act (H.R. 867) (H. Rept. 105-77), H1908 [28AP]

Child Support Incentive Act (H.R. 2487) (H. Rept. 105-272), H8053 [26SE]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Appropriations (H.R. 1463) (H. Rept. 105-85), H2154 [1MY]

Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-332), H8927 [21OC]

Extend Term of Appointment of Certain Members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission (H.R. 1001) (H. Rept. 105-49), H1437 [10AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H2154 [1MY]

IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-364), H9864 [31OC]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 105-367), H9864 [31OC]

Monitoring of Items Produced, Grown, or Manufactured With Forced Labor in the People's Republic of China (H.R. 2195) (H. Rept. 105-366), H9864 [31OC]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China (H.J. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 105-140), H4131 [20JN]

Nursing Home Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (H.R. 968) (H. Rept. 105-23), H1016 [13MR]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 105-341), H9500 [23OC]

Reinstate Aviation Excise Taxes Relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund Expenditures (H.R. 668) (H. Rept. 105-5), H585 [13FE]

Restore and Modify Provisions in Taxpayer Relief Act Relative to Treatment of Agricultural Production Facilities Sold to Farmer Cooperatives (H.R. 2513) (H. Rept. 105-318), H8832 [9OC]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act (H.R. 1226) (H. Rept. 105-51), H1456 [14AP]

Taxpayer Relief Act Technical Corrections (H.R. 2645) (H. Rept. 105-356), H9728 [29OC]

U.S.-Caribbean Trade Partnership Act (H.R. 2644) (H. Rept. 105-365), H9864 [31OC]

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 1048) (H. Rept. 105-78), H1908 [28AP]

Rules

Procedure, H365-H368 [6FE]

COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE

Amendments

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): increase number of subcommittees (H. Res. 326), H10792 [13NO]

Expenditures: authorizing (H. Res. 91), H1278 [21MR]

———authorizing (H. Res. 129), H2099 [1MY]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10918 [13NO]

Announcements

House Rules: discussion of matters before the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) on the House floor, H31 [7JA], H171 [21JA]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H250 [4FE], H396 [10FE]

Committee on Taxation (Joint), H395 [10FE]

Bills and resolutions

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (see H. Res. 41), H348 [5FE]

Committee on Agriculture (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 72), H589 [13FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): establish Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs (see H. Res. 20), H156 [9JA]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 69), H589 [13FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 114), H1611 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 118, 221), H1611 [16AP], H6962 [5SE]

Committee on Commerce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 74), H628 [25FE]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 75), H628 [25FE]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 65, 86), H589 [13FE], H804 [6MR]

———election of members (see H. Res. 108), H1391 [9AP]

———increase number of subcommittees (see H. Res. 326), H10767 [12NO]

Committee on House Oversight (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 55), H524 [12FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 137), H2091 [30AP]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 59), H588 [13FE]

Committee on International Relations (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 66, 81), H589 [13FE], H767 [5MR]

———election of members (see H. Res. 106), H1288 [21MR]

Committee on National Security (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 57), H588 [13FE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 16), H156 [9JA]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see H. Res. 85), H804 [6MR]

Committee on Resources (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 56), H588 [13FE]

Committee on Rules (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 73), H589 [13FE]

Committee on Science (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 77), H669 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 82), H767 [5MR]

Committee on Small Business (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 54), H524 [12FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 52), H524 [12FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): abolish and establish an Independent Commission on Congressional Ethics (see H.R. 957), H767 [5MR]

———authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 62), H588 [13FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 249), H8160 [29SE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 250), H8160 [29SE]

Committee on the Budget (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 80), H669 [26FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 51), H524 [12FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see H. Res. 85), H804 [6MR]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 71), H589 [13FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 78, 213), H669 [26FE], H6715 [1AU]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 60), H588 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 63), H588 [13FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 91, 102, 129), H889 [11MR], H1261 [20MR], H1891 [24AP]

———authorizing (H. Res. 91), consideration (see H. Res. 101, 105), H1185 [19MR], H1257 [20MR]

———authorizing (H. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 136), H2089 [30AP]

House of Representatives: use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (see H. Res. 61), H588 [13FE]

House Rules: allow each Member to designate one bill for committee vote (see H. Res. 27), H156 [9JA]

———allow proxy voting in committees in limited circumstances (see H. Res. 186), H5296 [15JY]

———amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H348 [5FE]

———authority of the Committee on Rules (House) to report rules or orders waiving the germaneness requirement (see H. Res. 209), H6705 [31JY]

———permit committees to vote to allow live media coverage of the testimony of a subpoenaed witness (see H. Res. 275), H9038 [22OC]

———photographing of subpoenaed witnesses at committee hearings (see H. Res. 298), H9800 [30OC]

———require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H524 [12FE]

LaHood, Representative: election to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (see H. Res. 43), H393 [6FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 12, 25, 32, 196, 325, 331), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H5664 [23JY], H10764 [12NO], H10955 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 13, 33, 36, 42, 44, 58, 84, 120, 208, 328), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H348 [5FE], H393 [6FE], H407 [10FE], H588 [13FE], H804 [6MR], H1706 [17AP], H6705 [31JY], H10955 [13NO]

Sanders, Representative: election to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight (see H. Res. 14), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA]

Letters

House Rules relative to extended questioning of witnesses: Representative Solomon, E102 [21JA]

Motions

Expenditures: authorizing (H. Res. 91), H1278 [21MR]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H299 [5FE]

Notices

Congressional Record: correction, H82 [9JA]

Proposals

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Rules: interrogatories and depositions, H4100 [20JN]

———letters rogatory and international government cooperation, H4101 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (H. Res. 41), E168 [5FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file report, H6679 [31JY]

———tribute to staff, H6864 [4SE]

———tribute to staff of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, H6848 [4SE]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 114), H1545 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 118), H1603 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 221), H6949 [5SE]

Committee on Education and Labor (House): permission to file report, H8807 [9OC]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): election of members (H. Res. 108), H1366 [9AP]

———increase number of subcommittees (H. Res. 326), H10790-H10793 [13NO]

Committee on House Oversight (House): funding to conduct investigation into labor unions and practices, H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308 [16JY], H5784, H5786, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5791 [25JY], H5879 [28JY]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 137), H2052 [30AP]

Committee on International Relations (House): election of members (H. Res. 106), H1281 [21MR]

———goals of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, E110 [21JA]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 85), H777 [6MR]

Committee on Science (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 82), H739 [5MR]

———permission to file reports, H1709 [21AP]

Committee on Small Business (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H512 [12FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): staffing levels, H5885-H5889 [28JY], H6755-H6758 [3SE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): permission to file report, H8807 [9OC]

———undertake an inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach President Clinton (H. Res. 304), H10109 [6NO]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 85), H777 [6MR]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 213), H6709 [1AU]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 78), H642 [26FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Expenditures: authorizing (H. Res. 91), H1273-H1279 [21MR]

———authorizing (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 101), H1231-H1241 [20MR]

———authorizing (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1264-H1273 [21MR]

———authorizing (H. Res. 129), H2099-H2106 [1MY]

———authorizing (H. Res. 129), consideration (H. Res. 136), H2098 [1MY]

House of Representatives: use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (H. Res. 61), E258, E269 [13FE]

———use of Reserve Fund, H5893, H5894 [28JY]

House Rules: provide public access to committee documents over the Internet, H22 [7JA]

———repeal exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media (H. Res. 301)-H10602, H10629-H10633, H10764 [12NO]

———requirements for certain individuals testifying before committees, H22, H23 [7JA]

LaHood, Representative: election to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H. Res. 43), H352 [6FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 12), H29 [7JA], H82 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 196), H5663 [23JY]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 25), H76 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 325), H10764 [12NO]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 331), H10918 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 13), H30 [7JA], H83 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 208), H6678 [31JY]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10794, H10918 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H298 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 42), H351 [6FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 44), H396 [10FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 58), H565 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 84), H774 [6MR]

Sanders, Representative: election to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight (H. Res. 14), H31 [7JA]

Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies (House): hearing schedule, E138 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

House Rules: repeal exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media (H. Res. 301), H10598 [12NO]

Reports

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H4214, H4216 [23JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 104-881), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-870), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

———Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 104-877), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 104-882), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Rept. 104-875), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-874), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-885), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Rept. 104-883), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H. Rept. 104-884), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 104-878), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 104-868), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

———Committee on Science (House) (H. Rept. 104-887), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 104-873), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 104-886), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Rept. 104-880), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Rept. 104-879), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 104-871), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 104-869), H66 [7JA], H88 [9JA]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 104-872), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Barbara-Rose Collins: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 104-876), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Subcommittee Increase: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 105-404), H10767 [12NO]

Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 105-79), H1908 [28AP]

———Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 91) (H. Rept. 105-30), H1039 [17MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 136) (H. Rept. 105-84), H2089 [30AP]

Consideration of H. Res. 91, Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 101) (H. Rept. 105-33), H1185 [19MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 105) (H. Rept. 105-41), H1257 [20MR]

Oversight Plans for All Committees of the House: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-44), H1337 [8AP]

Resignations

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): Representative Brady, H290 [5FE]

———Representative Collin Peterson, H298 [5FE]

Committee on International Relations (House): Representative Kucinich, H778 [6MR]

Committee on Resources (House): Representative Gejdenson, H298 [5FE]

Committee on the Budget (House): Representative Slaughter, H351 [6FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): Representative Barr, H235 [21JA]

———Representative Hunter, H395 [10FE]

Rules

Committee on Agriculture (House), H360-H365 [6FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House), H664-H666 [26FE]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House), H355-H360 [6FE]

Committee on Commerce (House), H368-H374 [6FE]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H260-H264 [4FE], E2393-E2396 [13NO]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H574-H576 [13FE]

———special affidavits and depositions (1996), H4099 [20JN]

Committee on House Oversight (House), H264-H267 [4FE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H1072-H1074 [18MR]

Committee on International Relations (House), E2396-E2400 [13NO]

Committee on National Security (House), H570-H573 [13FE]

Committee on Printing (Joint), S2757 [21MR]

Committee on Resources (House), H331-H334 [5FE]

Committee on Rules (House), H80-H82 [9JA]

Committee on Science (House), H926-H929 [12MR]

Committee on Small Business (House), H573 [13FE]

Committee on the Budget (House), H756-H758 [5MR]

Committee on the Judiciary (House), H260 [4FE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H328-H331 [5FE], H929 [12MR]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H374 [6FE]

Committee on Ways and Means (House), H365-H368 [6FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 12, majority party appointments, H29 [7JA], H82 [9JA]

H. Res. 13, minority party appointments, H30 [7JA], H83 [9JA]

H. Res. 14, election of Representative Sanders to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight, H31 [7JA]

H. Res. 25, majority party appointments, H76 [9JA]

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 33, minority party appointments, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 36, minority party appointments, H298 [5FE]

H. Res. 42, minority party appointments, H351 [6FE]

H. Res. 43, election of Representative LaHood to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H352 [6FE]

H. Res. 44, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H396 [10FE]

H. Res. 58, minority party appointments, H565 [13FE]

H. Res. 78, majority party appointments to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H642 [26FE]

H. Res. 82, majority party appointments to Committee on Science (House), H739 [5MR]

H. Res. 84, minority party appointments, H774 [6MR]

H. Res. 85, election of members to Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint), H778 [6MR]

H. Res. 91, committees of the House expenditures, H1273 [21MR]

H. Res. 101, consideration of H. Res. 91, committees of the House expenditures, H1231 [20MR]

H. Res. 105, consideration of H. Res. 91, committees of the House expenditures, H1264 [21MR]

H. Res. 106, election of members to Committee on International Relations (House), H1281 [21MR]

H. Res. 108, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) election of members, H1366 [9AP]

H. Res. 114, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) majority party appointments, H1545 [16AP]

H. Res. 118, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) minority party appointments, H1603 [16AP]

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

H. Res. 129, committees of the House expenditures, H2099 [1MY]

H. Res. 136, consideration of H. Res. 129, committees of the House expenditures, H2098 [1MY]

H. Res. 137, Committee on House Oversight (House) majority party appointments, H2052 [30AP]

H. Res. 148, Committee on Small Business (House) and Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) minority party appointments, H2609 [14MY]

H. Res. 196, majority party appointments, H5663 [23JY]

H. Res. 208, minority party appointments, H6678 [31JY]

H. Res. 213, majority party appointments to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6709 [1AU]

H. Res. 221, minority party appointments to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House), H6949 [5SE]

H. Res. 249, majority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H8114 [29SE]

H. Res. 250, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H8114 [29SE]

H. Res. 301, repeal exception to the House Rules' requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media, H10598 [12NO]

H. Res. 325, majority party appointments, H10764 [12NO]

H. Res. 326, increase number of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) subcommittees, H10790 [13NO]

H. Res. 328, minority party appointments, H10794 [13NO]

H. Res. 331, majority party appointments, H10918 [13NO]

COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE

Amendments

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2057, S2077, S2090 [10MR], S2096, S2097, S2109, S2114, S2145, S2146 [11MR]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 41), S856 [30JA]

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 20), S634 [22JA]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 33), S804 [29JA]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 38), S856 [30JA]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 28), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 29), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 34), S804 [29JA]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 26), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Finance (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 27), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 37), S856 [30JA]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): additional funding (see S. 378), S1734 [27FE]

———authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 39), S856 [30JA]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 89), S4879 [21MY]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 46), S945 [4FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (see S. Res. 91), S5109 [23MY]

———authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 30), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 35), S804 [29JA]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 31), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 42), S945 [4FE]

———authorizing expenditures for consultants (see S. Res. 138), S11034 [23OC]

Committee on Small Business (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 40), S856 [30JA]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 44), S945 [4FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 43), S945 [4FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 31), S726 [28JA]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 45), S945 [4FE]

———authorizing supplemental expenditures (see S. Res. 126), S9969 [25SE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 54), S1300 [12FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10, 13, 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11, 12), S112 [9JA]

Rules: authorize printing (see S. Res. 32), S726 [28JA]

Senate: authorize printing of rules for special investigatory committees (see S. Res. 132), S10428 [6OC]

Senate Rules: amend relative to committee ratios (see S. Res. 9), S112 [9JA]

Letters

Senate Rules relative to privilege of the floor for employees of Senators and committees: Senators Lott and Daschle, S1377 [13FE]

Use of FBI background investigations relative to confirmation of Presidential appointments: C. Boyden Gray, S1944, S1945 [5MR]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) subcommittee assignments, S840 [30JA]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S5982 [19JN]

Committee on Taxation (Joint) staff, S8425 [31JY]

Memorandums

Use of FBI Background Investigations Relative to Confirmation of Presidential Appointments: Senator Warner, Sam Nunn, and C. Boyden Gray, S1944 [5MR]

Regulations

Senate Rules relative to privilege of the floor for employees of Senators and committees, S1377 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Committee on Taxation (Joint): staffing levels, H5885-H5889 [28JY], H6755-H6758 [3SE]

Remarks in Senate

Chemical Weapons Convention: tribute to efforts of Senate staff and other outside advisers, S3605, S3606 [24AP]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): subcommittee assignments, S840 [30JA]

———tribute to Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary staff, S8248 [29JY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): tribute to staff, S5981, S5996 [19JN]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): tribute to individuals assisting investigation into Holocaust assets held in Switzerland, S6010 [19JN]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate): tribute to efforts of staff, S3153 [15AP]

Committee on Finance (Senate): tribute, S8480 [31JY]

———tribute to staff, S6332 [25JN], S8480 [31JY]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): additional funding (S. 378), S1775 [27FE], S1779 [28FE]

———authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2057-S2078 [10MR], S2096-S2109, S2113-S2125 [11MR]

———authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), unanimous-consent agreement, S2103, S2108 [11MR]

———investigation of foreign contributions to political campaigns, S716-S719 [28JA], S838 [30JA], S2062 [10MR]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (S. Res. 91), S5106 [23MY]

———ratios changes, S111 [9JA]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 31), S909 [30JA]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures for consultants (S. Res. 138), S11168 [23OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): tribute, S8480 [31JY]

———tribute to staff, S8480 [31JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 31), S909 [30JA]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate): authorizing supplemental expenditures (S. Res. 126), S10244 [30SE]

Expenditures: authorizing (S. Res. 54), S1418 [13FE], S2104, S2105 [11MR]

Inspectors General: referral of nominations, S3066 [10AP]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 13), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

Presidential appointments: use of FBI background investigations relative to confirmation, S1943 [5MR]

Rules: authorize printing (S. Res. 32), S909 [30JA]

Senate: authorize printing of rules for special investigatory committees (S. Res. 132), S10446 [6OC]

———interruption of committee meetings on prostate cancer and IRS activities, S9754 [23SE]

———permission to meet while the Senate is in session, S5476 [10JN], S5502, S5503 [11JN], S12189 [8NO]

Senate Rules: amend relative to committee ratios (S. Res. 9), S109 [9JA]

———amend relative to privilege of the floor for employees of Senators and committees, S1377 [13FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-6), S1659 [26FE]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-13), S3418 [22AP]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-8), S2645 [20MR]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 105-1), S633 [22JA]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-5), S1470 [24FE]

———Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-14), S3750 [28AP]

———Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-23), S5412 [9JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 104-31), S5999 [19JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Expenditures: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S2078 [10MR]

———Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S2078 [10MR]

Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint) Membership Election: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 31), S725 [28JA]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) Supplemental Expenditures: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 126), S10229 [30SE]

Committees of the Senate Expenditures: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 54) (S. Rept. 105-9), S2645 [20MR]

Expenditures: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Res. 41), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. Res. 20), S633 [22JA]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Res. 33), S802 [29JA]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 38), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 28), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 29), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 34), S802 [29JA]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Res. 26), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Res. 27), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 37), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 46), S945 [4FE]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Res. 30), S725 [28JA]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 35), S802 [29JA]

———Committee on Rules (Senate) (S. Res. 42), S945 [4FE]

———Committee on Rules (Senate) (S. Res. 54), S1299 [12FE]

———Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. Res. 40), S852 [30JA]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Res. 44), S945 [4FE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 43), S945 [4FE]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 45), S945 [4FE]

Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-145), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-155), S12574 [13NO]

Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals from the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-104), S10786 [9OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-116), S11289 [28OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-91), S10229 [30SE]

Legislative Oversight Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Small Business (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-63), S8667 [2SE]

Printing of Rules of the Committees of the Senate: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 32), S725 [28JA]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-46), S7210 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-50), S7708 [17JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-57), S8090 [24JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-74), S8925 [8SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-77), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-88), S9968 [25SE]

Supplemental Expenditures: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 126) (S. Rept. 105-87), S9968 [25SE]

Rules

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special), S1328 [12FE]

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry (Senate), S1115 [6FE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S841 [30JA]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S849 [30JA]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S1329-S1331 [12FE]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1765 [27FE]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S904 [30JA]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S774 [28JA]

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select), S1486-S1493 [24FE], S3462 [22AP]

Committee on Finance (Senate), S1415 [13FE]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1244-S1247 [11FE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S1195-S1198 [10FE]

———Subcommittee on Investigations, S4251-S4253 [8MY]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S1414 [13FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S1766-S1771 [27FE]

Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S905-S907 [30JA]

Committee on Printing (Joint), S2757 [21MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S715 [28JA], S3414 [22AP]

Committee on Small Business (Senate), S903 [30JA]

Committee on the Budget (Senate), S974 [4FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1416 [13FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S1805 [28FE]

Schedules

Meetings, E97 [20JA], E113 [22JA], E115 [27JA], E117 [29JA], E119 [3FE], E177 [5FE], E198 [10FE], E248 [12FE], E293 [24FE], E335-E338 [26FE], E362 [3MR], E393-E395 [5MR], E420-E423 [10MR], E455-E457 [12MR], E490 [17MR], E525 [19MR], E573-E575 [7AP], E619 [9AP], E649-E651 [14AP], E686 [16AP], E714 [21AP], E733 [23AP], E763 [28AP], E807 [30AP], E840 [5MY], E871 [7MY], E894 [12MY], E933 [14MY], E976 [19MY], E1010 [21MY], E1073 [2JN], E1121 [4JN], E1151 [9JN], E1193 [11JN], E1219 [16JN], E1256 [18JN], E1302 [23JN], E1329 [25JN], E1363 [7JY], E1384 [9JY], E1422 [14JY], E1442 [16JY], E1460 [21JY], E1503 [23JY], E1545 [28JY], E1563 [30JY], E1648 [3SE], E1690 [8SE], E1728 [10SE], E1752 [15SE], E1782 [17SE], E1816 [22SE], E1849 [24SE], E1890 [29SE], E1893 [1OC], E1940 [6OC], E1981 [8OC], E2013 [20OC], E2053 [22OC], E2095 [27OC], E2125 [29OC], E2167 [3NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 9, amend Senate Rules relative to committee ratios, S109, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 13, majority party appointments, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 20, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) expenditures, S653 [22JA]

S. Res. 26, Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) expenditures, S769 [28JA]

S. Res. 27, Committee on Finance (Senate) expenditures, S769 [28JA]

S. Res. 28, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S769 [28JA]

S. Res. 29, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) expenditures, S770 [28JA]

S. Res. 30, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) expenditures, S770 [28JA]

S. Res. 31, election of Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint) members, S770 [28JA], S909 [30JA]

S. Res. 32, printing of rules of the committees of the Senate, S770 [28JA], S909 [30JA]

S. Res. 33, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) expenditures, S818 [29JA]

S. Res. 34, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) expenditures, S818 [29JA]

S. Res. 35, Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) expenditures, S819 [29JA]

S. Res. 37, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) expenditures, S899 [30JA]

S. Res. 38, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) expenditures, S899 [30JA]

S. Res. 39, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S900 [30JA]

S. Res. 40, Committee on Small Business (Senate) expenditures, S901 [30JA]

S. Res. 41, Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) expenditures, S901 [30JA]

S. Res. 42, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) expenditures, S968 [4FE]

S. Res. 43, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) expenditures, S968 [4FE]

S. Res. 44, Committee on the Budget (Senate) expenditures, S969 [4FE]

S. Res. 45, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S969 [4FE]

S. Res. 46, Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S969 [4FE]

S. Res. 54, expenditures, S1319-S1323 [12FE], S1419-S1423 [13FE]

S. Res. 89, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) majority party appointments, S4899 [21MY]

S. Res. 91, production of records by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras, S5106, S5140 [23MY]

S. Res. 126, Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) supplemental expenditures, S10244 [30SE]

S. Res. 126, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) supplemental expenditures, S9977 [25SE]

S. Res. 132, authorize printing of rules for special investigatory committees, S10446 [6OC]

S. Res. 132, printing of rules for special investigatory committees of the Senate, S10433 [6OC]

S. Res. 138, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) expenditures for consultants, S11043, S11168 [23OC]

COMMODITY CREDIT CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Computers: funding, S8654, S8655 [2SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of August Schumacher, Jr., To CCC Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Shirley R. Watkins To CCC Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT

Articles and editorials

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Commodities markets: amend rules relative to certain transactions (see S. 257; H.R. 467), S945 [4FE], H243 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Commodities markets: amend rules relative to certain transactions, E131 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Commodities markets: amend rules relative to certain transactions (S. 257), S951, S957 [4FE], S1413 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 257, amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, S952-S957 [4FE]

COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

Articles and editorials

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see S. 257), S945 [4FE]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (see S. 256; H.R. 645), S945 [4FE], H393 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (S. 257), S951, S957 [4FE], S1413 [13FE]

Dial, Joseph: nomination to be CFTC Commissioner, unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (S. 256), S949 [4FE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Joseph B. Dial to the CFTC: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S11545 [31OC]

Summaries

National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act (S. 256), S951 [4FE]

Texts of

S. 256, National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act, S950 [4FE]

S. 257, amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, S952-S957 [4FE]

COMMON CARRIERS related term(s) Aviation; Cargo Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Railroads; Transportation

Amendments

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9520, H9524 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S12683 [13NO], H10901 [13NO]

Articles and editorials

Airlines To Install Cargo Area Fire Suppression Systems, H2776 [15MY]

Banned Oxygen Canisters Hauled on Continental Flight, H2776 [15MY]

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

Snail's Pace in Airliner Safety, H2775 [15MY]

This Mr. Smith Get His Way in Washington—Federal Express Chief Twists Some Arms, S10723 [9OC]

Bills and resolutions

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 738, 961; H.R. 2066, 2205, 2247), S4479 [14MY], S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (see H. Res. 270), H8927 [21OC]

———eliminate special support for, or burdens on, operations as a passenger rail carrier (see H.R. 1666), H3069 [20MY]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (see S.J. Res. 37), S11192 [24OC]

Aviation: restrict operation of certain foreign air carriers (see H.R. 2282), H6025 [29JY]

Crime: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 1501), H2090 [30AP]

FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 2856), H10171 [6NO]

Motor vehicles: prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, or importation of school buses without seatbelts (see H.R. 1605), H2679 [14MY]

New England: modernization of port and rail access in northern region (see S. 1087), S8360 [30JY]

Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 456), H242 [21JA]

———reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 1499), H2090 [30AP]

Taxation: allow certain deductions for school bus owner-operators (see H.R. 1242), H1338 [8AP]

———clarify employment status of certain school bus contractors and drivers (see S. 1470; H.R. 605), S12118 [8NO], H347 [5FE]

Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally funded transportation facility (see H.R. 1351), H1611 [16AP]

———promote the use of marine ferry and high-speed marine ferry services (see S. 941), S6000 [19JN]

Letters

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H10592 [12NO]

———Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, H10591 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H5630, H5635, H5637, H5638 [23JY], H8698 [8OC], H8748 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8972-H8978 [22OC], H9515-H9528 [24OC], E2079 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (H. Res. 270), H8964-H8972 [22OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), H10894-H10903 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), consideration (H. Res. 319), H10588-H10594 [12NO]

———eliminate special support for, or burdens on, operations as a passenger rail carrier (H.R. 1666), H2928 [20MY]

———labor protection and contracting regulations, H9521-H9528 [24OC]

Crime: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (H.R. 1501), E792 [30AP]

Dept. of Transportation: mass transit systems funding, H5636 [23JY]

FAA: reform management and financial operations and improve air transportation system, H807-H809 [10MR]

———regulations on smoke detectors, fire suppression systems, and fuel tanks of passenger aircraft, H2775 [15MY]

Hillsboro, OR: West Side Hillsboro light rail project funding, H5635, H5636 [23JY], H8749 [9OC]

Indiana: Northern Indiana South Shore commuter rail line funding, H5632 [23JY]

Middletown Township, NJ: Belford Ferry project funding, H5634 [23JY]

Motor vehicles: prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, or importation of school buses without seatbelts (H.R. 1605), E926 [14MY]

Ohio: Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority extension, E2064 [23OC]

Railroads: limitation on noneconomic damages that a railroad accident victim may recover, H8970, H8972-H8977 [22OC]

———reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (H.R. 1499), E793 [30AP]

Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally funded transportation facility (H.R. 1351), E682 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S4982-S4984, S4996 [22MY], S8421, S8467, S8468, S8477 [31JY], S10754, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), S11898 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S4428, S4479 [14MY], S12683-S12689 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 961), S7739 [17JY]

———creation of reserve fund, S4996 [22MY]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (S.J. Res. 37), S11212 [24OC], S11215 [27OC]

Boston, MA: anniversary of subway, S11164 [23OC]

Dept. of Transportation: mass transit systems funding, S8252 [29JY]

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

New England: modernization of port and rail access in northern region (S. 1087), S8361 [30JY]

Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corp.: funding for expansion and improvement, S8251 [29JY]

Rhode Island: freight rail development project funding, S8183, S8184 [28JY]

Transportation: promote the use of marine ferry and high-speed marine ferry services (S. 941), S6004 [19JN]

Reports filed

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 738) (S. Rept. 105-85), S9880 [24SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H8964 [22OC]

H. Res. 319, consideration of S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, H10588 [12NO]

H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H9515-H9519 [24OC]

S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, S4480-S4485 [14MY], H10894-H10899 [13NO]

COMMON CAUSE (organization)

Letters

Constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits, S2183 [12MR], S2255 [13MR]

Statements

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices, H1380 [9AP]

COMMONWEAL (publication)

Articles and editorials

Appetite for God, S12707, S12710 [13NO]

COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES

Addresses

Azerbaijan Aggression Toward Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh: Representative Pallone, E256-E258 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Persecution and Redemption, S10180 [29SE]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 1344), S11448 [30OC]

Letters

Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty relative to Azerbaijan: Hafiz M. Pashayev, S4208 [8MY]

Foreign assistance budget request for the new independent States of the former Soviet Union: President Clinton, E692 [17AP]

———Representative Hamilton, E692 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Armenia: blockade by Azerbaijan, H6357 [30JY], H6847 [4SE], E256-E258 [13FE]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, H6356 [30JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

Petroleum: development of Caspian Sea petroleum reserves, H3431 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Caspian Sea region: U.S. interests relative to development and shipment of oil, S4207 [8MY]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, S7544 [16JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

Immigration: admission of refugees from the former Soviet Union relative to religious persecution, S10180 [29SE]

International Nuclear Safety Program: funding, S7110 [9JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS REFORM ACT

Articles and editorials

Exploited in Saipan Sex Bar, Teen Finds Haven Here—Isle Filipino Coalition for Solidarity Is a Godsend for Abused Workers, S8557 [31JY]

Northern Marianas Hit as Rights Abuser—Natives Take Advantage of Guest Workers, S8556 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1100), S8532 [31JY]

Contracts

Translation of Shadow Contract Signed by Alien Workers in the Northern Mariana Islands: Congressional Research Service, S8556 [31JY]

Memorandums

Confirmation That Huizhou Corp. of the Overseas Labor Services Is an Agency of the Chinese Government: Dept. of State, S8556 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1100), S8552 [31JY]

Summaries

Federal Intiative on Labor, Immigration, and Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, S8555 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1100, provisions, S8553-S8555 [31JY]

COMMUNICARE HEALTH CENTERS (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E857 [7MY]

COMMUNICATIONS see Telecommunications

COMMUNICATIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Telecommunications: require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (see H.R. 1626), H2783 [15MY]

Excerpts

Provisions, S1957 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Telecommunications: require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (H.R. 1626), E954 [19MY]

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Implementation, H10939 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Funding, S8081 [24JY]

COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: decision, S6490, S6491, S6557 [26JN]

COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see S. 1328; H.R. 1872), S11290 [28OC], H3796 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (S. 1328), S11296 [28OC]

Texts of

S. 1328, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act, S11296-S11299 [28OC]

COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1328), S11290 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1328), S11296 [28OC]

Texts of

S. 1328, provisions, S11296-S11299 [28OC]

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA (publication)

Articles and editorials

Breaking the Law—Business as Usual, E236 [12FE]

COMMUNISM

Addresses

U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong: Speaker Gingrich, E677-E679 [16AP]

U.S.-China Policy—Seeking a Balance: Sam Nunn, S833-S835 [30JA]

Articles and editorials

Best Way To Influence China, Through Open Relations, Trade, E1439 [16JY]

China and Nuclear Trafficking, E2128 [30OC]

China and the Trade Warriors, E1212 [12JN], E1285 [20JN]

China's Persecution of Underground Christian Churches Continues To Intensify as Authorities Seek Their Eradication Finds Human Rights Mission, H4242 [24JN]

Clinton and the American Experience in China—Arming the Enemy, E1355-E1357 [27JN]

Dealing With China, H4280 [24JN]

Letters From a Chinese Jail—The Blunt Demands of Wei Jingsheng, S4381 [13MY]

Mises Rediscovered in Unlikely Setting, H740 [5MR]

Poll Numbers on China—61-29 Against, H1758 [23AP]

Prison Term in Tibet, S568 [21JA]

Return to a Forbidden Island—In Impoverished Cuba, Nothing, and Everything Has Changed, H2930 [20MY], H3146 [21MY]

Sanctions Would Undermine the Market Reforms That Have Initiated Positive Change, E1061 [23MY]

Skyscraper and the Bookstore, S5263 [3JN]

Solomon—Is COSCO a Strategic Threat? Long Beach Deal Triggers Concern, E984 [20MY]

U.S. Sanctions Are Crippling Health Care—People, Not Castro, Feel Effects, E1864 [25SE]

Why I Changed My Mind on MFN, H4270 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (see S. 152), S162 [21JA]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———ensure that commercial activities of any Chinese military company are not extended normal tariff treatment (see H.R. 2188, 2580, 2647), H5486 [17JY], H8264 [30SE], H8832 [9OC]

———impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H4221 [23JN]

———increase international broadcasting activities (see H.R. 2232, 2531), H5664 [23JY], H7729 [23SE]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H5486 [17JY]

———most-favored-nation status (see S. 737; S.J. Res. 31; H.J. Res. 79), S4393 [13MY], S5253 [3JN], H3274 [3JN]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

———prohibit entry of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 320), H149 [9JA]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1303), S10882 [21OC]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 44), S163 [21JA], H889 [11MR]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391; H.R. 1951), S11863 [6NO], H3923 [18JN]

Cuban Democracy Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 1566), H2444 [8MY]

———repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

———require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 59), S2901 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 44), H889 [11MR]

Factsheets

Chinese Government's Violations of Human Rights, H4240 [24JN]

Letters

Arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China: several Senators, S2056 [10MR]

Director of the tragedy of Tibet—1992: Wei Jingsheng, E911 [14MY]

Filing of trade grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: several Members of Congress, H647 [26FE]

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China, E1619-E1621 [1AU]

———Billy Graham, H4123 [20JN]

———Business Coalition for U.S.-China Trade, H4281-H4284 [24JN]

———Christopher W. Hansen, Boeing Co., H4288 [24JN]

———Lodi G. Gyari, International Campaign for Tibet (organization), H4241 [24JN]

———Xing Zheng, Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars, H4241 [24JN]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: Senators Hutchinson and Feingold, S5955 [19JN]

———several Christian and family organizations and leaders, H4240 [24JN], E1296 [23JN]

Messages

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, S5174 [2JN], H3208 [30MY]

Papers

Non-Renewal of MFN for China—A Proportionate Response to Beijing's Emerging Trade-Subsidized Strategic Threat: Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy, E1171-E1173 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Baltic States: interpretation of status under former Soviet rule, E1412 [11JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, H1414 [10AP], H1758 [23AP], H1798 [24AP], H2163 [5MY], H2596, H2599, H2612 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H2877-H2881 [19MY], H2934 [20MY], H3249, H3256-H3263 [3JN], H3280, H3349 [4JN], H3550 [5JN], H3585 [10JN], H3668 [11JN], E1061 [23MY], E1171 [10JN], E1212 [12JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H3217 [3JN], H3870, H3898 [18JN], H4070 [19JN], H4122 [20JN], H4137, H4140, H4166, H4167, H4217 [23JN], H4227, H4229, H4234-H4290, H4312 [24JN], H4614 [25JN], E1245 [18JN], E1264 [19JN], E1285 [20JN], E1295 [23JN], E1316 [24JN], E1317 [25JN], E1350, E1351, E1355 [27JN], E1367, E1371 [8JY], E1391 [10JY], E1439 [16JY], E1619 [1AU]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 941), E385 [5MR]

———policy towards Hong Kong relative to transition to Chinese sovereignty, E631 [10AP]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, H2611, H2612 [14MY], E901, E905 [13MY], E911, E916, E921, E926 [14MY], E959 [19MY]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, H3216 [3JN], H3281 [4JN], E1107, E1120 [4JN]

———treatment of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, H4821, H4822 [26JN]

———U.S. policy, H1295 [8AP], H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], E983 [20MY], E1063 [23MY], E2127 [30OC]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China, H3629, H3630 [10JN]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (H.R. 1951), E1864 [25SE]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars, H3594 [10JN]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars after cerain democratic reforms are implemented, H3595-H3598 [10JN]

———require Dept. of State report on official complaints by Cuban Government, H3427 [4JN], H3684, H3685 [11JN]

———TV Marti funding, H3314-H3321 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, H3146 [21MY], H3294, H3295 [4JN], H3496, H3497, H3498 [5JN]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: anniversary, H851 [11MR], H894, H929, H932 [12MR]

———filing of grievance by World Trade Organization relative to trade policies, H632, H645-H650 [26FE]

History: tribute to cold war veterans, E1145 [5JN]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (H. Con. Res. 59), E617 [9AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: visit by U.S. congressional delegation, H6763 [3SE]

Lee, Martin: National Endowment for Democracy Democracy Award recipient, E631 [10AP]

Mises, Ludwig von: discovery of manuscripts of Austrian economist, H740 [5MR]

Russia: observance of Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism, E2183 [7NO]

Remarks in Senate

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (S. 152), S537 [21JA]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S4501 [14MY], S4581 [15MY], S5491 [11JN], S5652 [16JN], S5954-S5956 [19JN], S6072-S6075 [23JN], S6876 [7JY], S7559-S7562, S7620 [16JY], S7624-S7632 [17JY], S7750 [21JY], S7812, S7877 [22JY], S8140 [25JY], S8171 [28JY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), S6185 [24JN], S6299, S6301 [25JN]

———most-favored-nation status (S. 737), S4394 [13MY]

———most-favored-nation status (S.J. Res. 31), S5260-S5264 [3JN], S5293-S5296 [5JN]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4376-S4383 [13MY], S4501 [14MY]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, S5279 [4JN], S5375 [5JN]

———U.S. policy, S3564-S3566 [23AP], S5552 [12JN], S7812 [22JY], S10832 [20OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11331, S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———U.S. policy (S. 1303), S10892-S10894 [21OC]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China, S11339 [29OC]

———arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 19), S567, S568 [21JA], S2055, S2056 [10MR], S2153-S2155 [11MR]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba and compassionate travel, S7535 [16JY], S7623, S7624 [17JY]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (S. 1391), S11876, S11877 [6NO]

———restore visiting rights to U.S. citizens and residents, S7534 [16JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (S. Con. Res. 19), S2932 [9AP], S7314 [11JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: famine relief, S8487 [31JY]

Reports

Study Tour to China: Representative Hamilton, E1245, E1247 [18JN]

Reports filed

Monitoring of Items Produced, Grown, or Manufactured With Forced Labor in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2195) (H. Rept. 105-366), H9864 [31OC]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 105-140), H4131 [20JN]

Ngawang Choephel's Arrest and Treatment in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 19), S1979 [5MR]

Radio Free Asia Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2232) (H. Rept. 105-303), H8437 [6OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: New Policy Needed For Cuba, E960 [19MY]

———Why I Support Normal Trade Relations for China, E1369 [8JY]

Statements

If My Son Were Alive: Ding Zilin, E1120 [4JN]

Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism: Congress of Russian Americans, E2183 [7NO]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: John Carr, U.S. Catholic Conference, H4241 [24JN]

People's Republic of China Persecution of Christians: Daniel B. Su, E1295 [23JN]

U.S. Congressional Delegation Visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6763 [3SE]

Surveys

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Wall Street Journal, H4239 [24JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 59, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, E618 [9AP]

H.J. Res. 79, most-favored nation status for the People's Republic of China, H4234 [24JN]

S. 1303, U.S.-China Relations Act, S10894-S10897 [21OC]

S. 1391, Cuban Women and Children Humanitarian Relief Act, S11877 [6NO]

S. Con. Res. 19, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, S2932 [9AP]

S. Res. 19, arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China, S567 [21JA], S2155 [11MR]

COMMUNIST CHINA SUBSIDY REDUCTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2605), H10159 [6NO]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2605), H10167, H10168 [6NO]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: adjust tariffs on imports, H10167 [6NO]

Enact (H.R. 2605), H10159-H10169 [6NO]

———motion to recommit, H10167 [6NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Enact (H.R. 2605), H10167 [6NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2605, provisions, H10159 [6NO]

COMMUNITIES see Suburban areas; Urban Areas

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Suburban areas; Urban Areas

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see S. 300; H.R. 671), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Housing: promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (see H.R. 896), H701 [27FE]

States: use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 2969), H10420 [8NO]

Taxation: allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———treatment of certain water, waste, and essential community facilities loans (see H.R. 731), H523 [12FE]

Remarks in House

Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, H5762-H5765 [24JY], H5797 [25JY], E1528 [25JY]

Housing: promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (H.R. 896), E343 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (S. 300), S1233 [11FE], S1327 [12FE]

Dept. of HUD: economic development intiative grants, S10745 [9OC]

Jackson, MS: economic development intiative grants, S10740 [9OC]

Lehigh County, PA: economic development intiative grants, S10739, S10740 [9OC]

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE ACCESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 944), S6040 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 944), S6042 [20JN]

Texts of

S. 944, provisions, S6043 [20JN]

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions and reduce tax rates for qualified community lenders (see H.R. 1121), H1186 [19MR]

Financial institutions: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (see H.R. 229), H146 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (H.R. 229), E72 [7JA]

COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERVICE

Reports filed

Nomination of Rose Ochi To Be Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2021 [6MR]

COMMUNITY RETAIL PHARMACY COALITION

Letters

Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips, E65 [7JA]

COMMUNITY SERCIVE PROGRAMS, INC.

Remarks in House

Carlson, Margot: Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E732 [23AP]

COMMUNITY SERVICE related term(s) Volunteer Workers

Addresses

Ending Homelessness: Rita Markley, S12634 [13NO]

Gay's Hill Baptist Church of Millen, GA, Groundbreaking Ceremony: David A. Harris, American Jewish Committee, E450 [12MR]

Amendments

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S12682 [13NO]

Analyses

43 Million People Lack Access to Primary Health Care: Bureau of Primary Health Care (organization), H9723 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

Americorps Winning Congress to Its Side, H5334 [16JY]

Appetite for God, S12707-S12710 [13NO]

Arise, Take Up Thy Mat and Walk, E1989-E1991 [9OC]

Baltimore Cites Success With Alternative to 911, S10442 [6OC]

Building Bridges Between Communities, E551 [21MR], E608 [9AP], E664 [15AP]

CEO Who Counseled the Dying Faces His Own Death With Faith, S1056 [6FE]

Commission Honors Reporter, Historian for Service to Public, E1949 [7OC]

Father of Roselle—Joseph Devlin Wears Many Hats While Serving Others, E1759 [16SE]

Fifty In a Row—Ross Rajotte Started Attending Town Meeting in 1947—And Hasn't Missed an Annual Since, E1405 [11JY]

Her Joy Is in the Journey—Rosalie Kuntz Revered by Pasadena Community, E106 [21JA]

Honoring Heroes of the Sea, E385 [5MR]

Jose and Rufina Tainatongo, E960 [19MY]

Micro-Loans Aid Denver Poor, S6058 [23JN]

Packnett Touched Many Lives, Stood Up for Important Causes, E195 [10FE]

Rajotte Hits Tremendous Milestone, E1406 [11JY]

Serving Houston—The Need Is There, and Community Service Can Meet It, E612 [9AP]

Sorry, Jake, Just Grin and Bear It, E981 [20MY]

Sullivan Leads by Doing, E1189 [11JN]

Value of Service, S5634 [12JN]

Work It Out—Youth Program Is Now Offering Job Experience, E1746 [11SE]

Worthy of Recognition, E2300 [10NO]

Bills and resolutions

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (see S. 476; H.R. 1753), S2552 [19MR], H3213 [30MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: prohibit use of Selective Service System information for recruitment purposes (see H.R. 2029), H4338 [24JN]

Correctional institutions: permit Federal prisoners to engage in community service projects (see H.R. 926), H766 [5MR]

Crime: distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H148 [9JA]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (see S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (see S. Res. 118), S8723 [3SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (see S. Res. 163), S12576 [13NO]

Public buildings: community use of public facilities acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (see H.R. 257), H147 [9JA]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 140), H2156 [1MY]

SBA: establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (see S. 956), S6358 [25JN]

Social Security: State requirements for work experience and community service programs relative to child support (see H.R. 2463), H7262 [11SE]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (see S. 911; H.R. 1529), S5694 [16JN], H2168 [5MY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H7199 [10SE]

———treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (see S. 651), S3727 [25AP]

Tax-exempt organizations: notify members of use of dues for political and lobbying activities (see S. 65; H.R. 480), S160 [21JA], H243 [21JA]

United Way (organization): anniversary of Texas gulf coast chapter (see H. Con. Res. 110), H4913 [8JY]

Biographies

Achievement Against the Odds Award Recipients, E541-E543 [20MR]

Citations

Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York Public Service Award recipients, S2726 [20MR]

Descriptions

Recovery Network (cable television network), E868 [7MY]

Essays

How Education Can Help Me Make a Difference: Natalie Moore, E1090 [3JN]

How I Can Use My Education To Make a Better America: Andrea M. Dias, E1090 [3JN]

Senior Portrait: Abby Altschul, S5376 [5JN]

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up: Meghan Bissonette, E1090 [3JN]

What My Future Will Be Like: Alicia Fernandes, E1089 [3JN]

Excerpts

Journals of particpants in Foxboro, MA, Youth Job Placement Program, E1746-E1748 [11SE]

Histories

St. Clare's Home, Escondido, CA, E152 [4FE]

Letters

AmeriCorps/Dept. of Agriculture projects: Rob Manes, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, H5285 [15JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding: Robbie Calloway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S4578 [15MY]

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, E1089 [3JN]

———President Clinton, E1089 [3JN]

———Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, E1089 [3JN]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting funding: several Representatives, H7211 [11SE]

Foxboro, MA, Youth Job Placement Program: Rosanne M. Breen, Foxboro, MA, Human Services Dept., E1746 [11SE]

National Senior Service Corps funding: Harris Wofford, Corp. for National and Community Service, H7246 [11SE]

———Mary Louise Schweikert, John Pribyl, and Nan York, National Senior Service Corps Directors Association, H7246 [11SE]

Tribute to Rhode Island Meals on Wheels (organization), E1527 [25JY]

Lists

Fort Wayne, IN, students participating in Habitat for Humanity (organization) home building projects, E903 [13MY]

Honors given to and charities supported by Francis A. Sinatra, S1306 [12FE]

Scotland, SD, VFW Post 2966 ladies auxiliary members, S11862 [6NO]

Motions

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), H10874 [13NO]

Obituaries

Cullen, Jonna L.: Washington (DC) Post, H3806 [17JN]

Knight, Ellis M.: Houston (TX) Chronicle, E555 [21MR]

Proclamations

Tribute to Ignazio M. (Carlo) Carluccio: William F. Weld, Governor of Massachusetts, S4499 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Aichi Kenjin Kai (organization): anniversary, E14 [7JA]

Allen, Fannie Caldwell: Social Services Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity, Inc., award recipient, E613 [9AP]

American Airlines: tribute, E2384 [13NO]

American Jewish Committee: tribute for donation towards the reconstruction of Gay's Hill Baptist Church in Millen, GA, E450 [12MR]

American Red Cross: anniversary of Hanover, PA, chapter, E1967 [8OC]

Ameritech (business): tribute to Ameritech Awards of Excellence in Crime Prevention, H8568 [7OC]

Amirian, Susan: Clifton, NJ, Optimist Club Judge Joseph J. Salerno Award recipient, E1069 [30MY]

Anderson, IN: tribute to community resources summit, E282 [13FE], E391 [5MR]

Ansonia, CT: anniversary of Webster Hose Volunteer Fire Co., E1736 [11SE]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Atlanta Union Mission, E1989 [9OC]

Auger, David J.: Valley Cultural Center Golden Horn Award recipient, E2034 [21OC]

Baird, Bobbie: New Lenox, IL, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, E2058 [23OC]

Bartosiewicz, John T.: Pulaski Association of Business and Professional Men Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12MR]

Battered Women's Alternative (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2086 [24OC]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Lions Club, E261 [13FE]

Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of Bayonne Community Mental Health Center, E623 [10AP]

———anniversary of Lions Club, E1845 [24SE]

———tribute to Elks Lodge, E839 [5MY]

Belcher, Bill and Dale: Golden Condor Award recipients, E2282 [9NO]

Bellaire, OH: anniversary of Lions Club, E984 [20MY]

Belleville, NJ: anniversary of Rotary Club, E1072 [30MY]

Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization): tribute to Special People Program, E1188 [11JN]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Center for Independent Living, E2114 [29OC]

Birnbaum, Rhonda: Mary T. Norton Congressional Award recipient, E1769 [16SE]

Black Women of Achievement (organization): tribute to award recipients, E1135 [5JN]

Block, Ruth: American Jewish Committee Community Service Award recipient, E1223 [17JN]

Bloomberg, Michael: American Jewish Committee Herbert Lehman Award recipient, E952 [19MY]

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipients, E759 [28AP]

Bone, Joel: National Downs Syndrome Congress Outstanding Cititzen Award recipient, E1759 [16SE]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (H.R. 1753), H10794-H10800 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), H10873 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), insert language of H.R. 1753 in lieu, H10874 [13NO]

Branch County, MI: tribute to Order of the Eastern Star (fraternal organization) Coldwater Chapter, E737 [24AP]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Beck Memorial Presbyterian Church, E2102 [28OC]

———anniversary of Hunts Point Local Development Corp., E2046 [22OC]

———tribute to Mid Bronx Desperadoes (volunteer group), E2082 [24OC]

Brooklyn, OH: anniversary of Brooklyn Heights Village Seniors Club, E1252 [18JN]

Brown, David: Las Virgenes Homeowners Association Citizen of the Year award recipient, E753 [24AP], E804 [30AP]

Brunsmann, Wade: East-West Gateway Coordinating Council Achievement Award recipient, E105 [21JA]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Polish Singing Circle, E432 [11MR]

Bullock, Steve D.: Black Professionals Association Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E235 [12FE]

Bundy, Mildred: Optimist Club Camacho-McCartney Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

Burlingame, CA: reopening of public library, E1840 [24SE]

Burnam, Marcia: American Jewish Committee Community Service Award recipient, E1231 [17JN]

Burstein, Richard: Valley Beth Shalom Man of the Year award recipient, E615 [9AP]

Burton, Lynda: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E432 [11MR]

Bushwick Geographic Targeting Task Force: tribute to substance abuse prevention programs, E469 [13MR]

Carine, Frank: Sicilian Citizens Club of Bayonne and Hudson County, NJ, Honoree of the Year award recipient, E2084 [24OC]

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipients, E1673 [5SE]

Casa Familiar (organization): anniversary, E1619 [1AU]

Center Township, PA: tribute to Todd Lane Elementary School for participation in Salvation Army Give-A-Christmas campaign, E73 [9JA]

Chan family: Chinese Historical and Cultural Project in San Jose, CA, ``Early Pioneers of the Valley'' honorees, E2085 [24OC]

Chang-Lin Tien: National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium American Courage Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

Charlton, NY: anniversary of Charlton Volunteer Fire Dept., E1054 [23MY]

CHARO Community Development Corp.: anniversary, E2008 [9OC]

Chen, Eugenia: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E434 [11MR]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of the Englewood Community Block Club, E2021 [21OC]

———tribute to Haymarket Center, E1636 [3SE]

Chirino, Willy and Lissette: tribute to Greater Miami Committee for UNICEF award recipients, E1806 [18SE]

Church Women United (organization): tribute, E497 [18MR]

Circle of Serbian Sisters (organization): tribute, E1998 [9OC]

Citizens Advice Bureau (organization): anniversary, E2218 [7NO]

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America: tribute to American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program, E1089 [3JN]

Clanton, AL: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E2191 [7NO]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of St. Stanislaus Dad's Club, E1695 [9SE]

Clifton, NJ: anniversary of Boys' and Girls' Club, E655 [15AP]

Coast Guard: tribute to 13th Coast Guard District, E384 [5MR]

Colucci, Dolores: Boys and Girls Club of Clifton, NJ, Youth of Year award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of YMCA A.J. McClung chapter, E2187 [7NO]

Columbus, OH: tribute to J.C. Penney Co. Golden Rule Award semifinalists, E742 [24AP]

Confraternidad Guinera Veintiocho de Enero (organization): anniversary, E2007 [9OC]

Cook County, IL: tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E135 [4FE]

Copperas Cove, TX: anniversary of National Exchange Club, E532 [20MR]

Coppola, Eugene: Fidelians (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E2152 [31OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H1778, H1779 [23AP], H4894 [8JY], H5277-H5290 [15JY], H5333 [16JY]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H7207-H7213, H7246 [11SE]

Court Street School Education Community Center, Inc.: tribute, E1852 [25SE]

Cranbury, NJ: anniversary of Cranbury Lions Club, E693 [17AP]

Creamer, J. Fletcher, Sr.: New Jersey Construction Industry Hall of Fame inductee, E1698 [9SE]

Croatian Fraternal Union of America: tribute to Zumberak Lodge No. 859, E1899 [2OC]

Cuesta College: tribute to volunteers, E1304 [24JN]

Dade County, FL: tribute to ``Love Your Neighbor'' campaign, E109 [21JA], E214 [11FE]

———tribute to Rotary Club Greater Miami Urban Peace Conference, E103 [21JA]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E136 [4FE]

Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind (organization): tribute, E2004 [9OC]

Danner, Peter: International Institute of Flint Golden Door Award recipient, E1979 [8OC]

Davis, Royce E.: Woodland Hills, CA, Paramedic of the Year award recipient, E880 [8MY]

Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association: anniversary, E1854 [25SE]

———anniversary of Ladies Auxiliary, E1852 [25SE]

Delta Sigma Theta (fraternal organization): tribute, E1262 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Meals on Wheels Program funding, H5684, H5685, H5726 [24JY]

Dept. of Justice: Local Initiative Support Corp. funding, H7789 [24SE]

———tribute to Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, E1771 [17SE], E1846 [24SE]

Detroit, MI: Cornerstone Schools Freedom Works Award recipient, H2684 [15MY]

Dharte, Charles G., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1631 [3SE]

Dinuba, CA: anniversary of Dinuba Rotary Club, E971 [19MY]

District of Columbia: tribute to Asbury United Methodist Church annual homecoming, E1761 [16SE]

———tribute to Commission for Women, E534 [20MR]

———tribute to Crime Stoppers Club, E1239 [17JN]

———tribute to Dept. of the Treasury efforts relative to public schools, E557 [21MR]

Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, E311 [25FE]

Drugs: drug-free community grants funding, H7479 [17SE]

East Chicago, IN: Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Labor Awards and Community Service Banquet recipients, E755 [24AP]

Education: anniversary of Say Yes to Education Program, E1489 [23JY]

Einhorn, Lawrence H.: International Center (organization) International Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2372 [13NO]

El Centro de Amistad (organization): tribute, E927 [14MY]

Elizabeth, NJ: anniversary of Portuguese Instructive Social Club, E479 [13MR]

Enterprise Steamer Co.: anniversary, E1185 [11JN]

ERA Real Estate (business): tribute to efforts with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, E2384 [13NO]

Ericson, James D.: State of Israel Bonds (organization) LaSociete Award recipient, E1227 [17JN]

Escondido, CA: tribute to Saint Claire's Home, E610 [9AP]

———tribute to St. Clare's Home, E152 [4FE]

Essex County, NY: anniversary of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, E1807 [18SE]

Essexville, MI: anniversary of AMVETS Post 22, E136 [4FE]

Eximbank: community work requirements for certain members of firms, H8202, H8203 [30SE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

Faith and Love Ministries: tribute, E1106 [4JN]

Ferguson, Bob: Flora, IL, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E134 [4FE]

Fisherville, MI: anniversary of St. Anthony's Church, E1340 [27JN]

Flint, MI: tribute to Pan-Hellenic Council honorees, E228 [12FE]

Floods: disaster assistance to North Dakota, E1301 [23JN]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', E1999 [9OC]

Fort Collins, CO: construction of horno ovens by Americorps participants, H2863 [16MY]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Habitat for Humanity (organization) chapter, E903 [13MY]

Foxboro, MA: tribute to Youth Job Placement Program, E1745 [11SE]

Frank, Jessica: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E429 [11MR]

Freed, Lillian H.: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E437 [11MR]

Fresh Air Kids (organization): tribute to anti-smoking efforts, H5498 [22JY]

Fresno, CA: tribute to Fresno Chamber of Commerce ArcWork of Fresno project, E991 [21MY]

Furgal, Lisa-Anne: Prudential Spirit of Community Award recipient, E846 [6MY]

Gabuzda, Stella: Founders' Bank (business) Quality of Life Award recipient, E2057 [23OC]

Galluccio, Adolph J.: House of Compassion Man of the Year award recipient, E1071 [30MY]

Gamble, James L. and family: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2365 [13NO]

Gary Community Mental Health Center, Inc.: tribute to Fall Fantasy Fundraiser, E2079 [24OC]

Genessee County, MI: Hispanic Independence Award recipients, E2346 [13NO]

Gift of Time Foundation: tribute, E1654 [4SE]

Gilbert, Joanne R.: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E438 [11MR]

Gilmore, James: Council of South Side Advancement Associations Person of the Year award recipient, E250 [13FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E451 [12MR], E1250 [18JN], E1610 [1AU]

Glatfelter, Arthur J.: Stepping Stone Counseling and Education Services, Inc., Shield and Dove Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Glendale, NY: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary crime prevention program, E2055 [23OC]

Glens Falls, NY: anniversary of West Glens Falls Fire Co., E1005 [21MY]

Gold Coast Performing Arts Association: tribute to Twilight Award recipients, E1762 [16SE]

Gorecki, Raymond (Tim): Council of South Side Advancement Associations Person of the Year award recipient, E254 [13FE]

Gould, Harry (Skip): Dr. Virginius D. Mattia Service Award recipient, E1070 [30MY]

Grazioso, Frank: Sons of Italy Citizen of the Year award recipient, E397 [6MR]

Groner, Irwin: Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Dove Award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Gruberger, Risa M.: Conejo Jewish Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1221 [17JN]

Guam: anniversary of Religious Sisters of Mercy, E1569 [31JY]

Guardians of the Sick (organization): tribute on blood drive, E1668 [5SE]

Guevarra, Francisca de Castro: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E426 [11MR]

Habitat for Humanity (organization): tribute, H9043 [23OC]

Harrington, Dorothy E.: Mary T. Norton Congressional Award recipient, E1769 [16SE]

Harris, Jamesetta J.: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2019 [21OC]

Hattiesburg, MS: tribute to Civitan Camp for Citizens With Mental Retardation, E1869 [25SE]

Health: role of community health centers, H9713-H9724 [29OC], E2180 [4NO]

Hear O' Israel International, Inc.: tribute, E1659 [4SE]

Hebron, NY: anniversary of Hebron Volunteer Fire Co., E854 [6MY]

Heidt, Horace H.: San Fernando Valley, CA, Fernando Award nominee, E2232 [8NO]

Herrin, IL: anniversary of Herrin Rotary Club, E466 [13MR]

Herring, Gemilia H.: African-American Network (organization) Historical Award recipient, E2307 [10NO]

Herrschaft, Lester F.: Knights of Columbus Man of the Year award recipient, E1098 [3JN]

Hispanas Organized for Political Equity (organization): tribute, E498 [18MR]

Hispanic Information Center of Passaic, Inc.: anniversary, E2097 [28OC]

Holy Day of Atonement: observance, E1999 [9OC]

Hoosick, NY: observance of Ray Calhoun Day, E9 [7JA]

Hoosick Falls, NY: anniversary of North Hoosick Fire Dept., E1004 [21MY]

Hosanna Industries, Inc.: tribute, E323 [26FE]

Hospice of Northern Virginia (organization): anniversary, E1592 [1AU]

Housing: tribute to organizations for investment in low-income communities, E461 [13MR]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Chicano Family Center, E612 [9AP]

———anniversary of True Vine Baptist Church, E1040 [22MY]

———tribute to Boys and Girls Club, E2149 [30OC]

———tribute to Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. and Bank United (business) for receipt of Social Compact (organization) Outstanding Community Investment Award, E870 [7MY]

———tribute to Keep Houston Beautiful neighborhood cleanup campaign, E887 [8MY]

Human Investment Project, Inc.: tribute, E930 [14MY]

Humboldt County, CA: anniversary of Eureka Rescue Mission and Family Shelter, E1832 [24SE]

Hunts Point Multi-Service Center, Inc.: anniversary, E1823 [23SE]

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E818 [1MY]

Indiana: tribute to Indiana State Police Pendelton Post, E725 [23AP]

Indianapolis Legal Aid Society: Freedom Works Award recipient, H5579 [23JY]

International ATHENA Foundation: tribute, E924 [14MY]

Iovanne, E. William: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Italian American Memorial Association, Inc.: anniversary, E929 [14MY]

J.C. Penney Co.: tribute, E1974 [8OC]

Jackson, Phil: tribute to efforts relative to floods in North Dakota, E1300 [23JN]

Job Corps: compensation of employees, H7029, H7030 [9SE]

———open satellite office in Delaware, H7233, H7234 [11SE]

Joppa, MD: tribute to Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Co., E2360 [13NO]

Kennison, Kevin: North Miami Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E57 [7JA]

Ketchum, Irene: Sagamore of the Wabash award recipient, E217 [11FE]

Kireker, Janet Conklin: Social Services Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity, Inc., award recipient, E613 [9AP]

Knapper, Charles F.: Wal-Mart Foundation and National Center for Small Communities American Hometown Leaders Award recipient, E1646 [3SE]

Knoxville, TN: YWCA Tribute to Women Program honorees, E2300 [10NO]

La Jolla, CA: tribute to La Jolla Business Improvement District, E2377 [13NO]

La Mujer Obrera (organization): tribute, H4311 [24JN]

La Puente, CA: anniversary of the Delhaven Community Center, E1142 [5JN]

Lacy, Phillip W.: AIDS Action Foundation honoree, E1643 [3SE]

LaGrange, OH: anniversary of Lions Club, E126 [4FE]

Lainer, Sara and Simha: West Coast Friends of Bar-Ilan University Lifetime Humanitarian Achievement Award recipients, E103 [21JA]

Lake Area United Way (organization): tribute, E431 [11MR]

Lakewood, OH: tribute to Help to Others Program, E893 [12MY]

———tribute to Home Alone Project, E893 [12MY]

Latin American Community Alliance for Support and Assistance of Northwest Indiana, Inc.: tribute, E921 [14MY]

Laurel, MD: anniversary of Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad, E430 [11MR]

Laymen's Retreat League (organization): anniversary of St. Joseph's-in-the-Hills retreat center, E2354 [13NO]

League of United Latin American Citizens: tribute to Indiana chapter, E1871 [26SE]

Levinson, Geraldine and Francisco F.: Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award recipients, E1189 [11JN]

Little Haiti Housing Association, Inc.: Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E1088 [3JN]

Long Beach, CA: tribute to Stand Down Program, E1238 [17JN]

Long Branch, NJ: dedication of Monmouth Medical Center community health center, E1289 [21JN]

Lorusso, Ann M.: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Los Angeles, CA: tribute to Jewish Labor Committee award recipients, E1130 [5JN]

———tribute to Wilfandel Club, E126 [4FE]

Los Lobos (musical group): tribute for contributions to the Broadoaks Children's School of Whittier College, E555 [21MR]

Lubar, Marianne and Sheldon: Hebrew University National Scopus Award recipients, E1589 [1AU]

Macomb County, MI: anniversary of Catholic Services of Macomb, E948 [16MY]

Maida, Adam: Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Dove Award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Malkmes, Harold: Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2151 [31OC]

Marano, Luke, Sr.: Philadelphia Committee of Boys Towns of Italy Man of the Year honoree, E2296 [10NO]

Mark, Alex: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1844 [24SE]

Martone, Michael A.: Italian-American Study Group Italian-American of the Year award recipient, E680 [16AP], E693 [17AP]

Mauro, Albert P.: Southtown Council American Citizen Award recipient, E2038 [21OC]

McBride, W. Peter: Boys and Girls Club of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year honoree, E2100 [28OC]

McGlown, Margaret: tribute on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E803 [30AP]

McHenry, IL: tribute to Aid Association for Lutherans, H632 [26FE]

Mead, Patricia A.: Cleveland Women's City Club Margaret A. Ireland Award recipient, E603 [9AP]

Meadows, Curtis, W., Jr.: Southern Methodist University Jonsson Ethics Award recipient, E169 [5FE]

Medina, Maryann: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E428 [11MR]

Medlin, Ray: Arthritis Foundation Northwest Ohio Chapter Humanitarian Award recipient, E300 [25FE]

Mele, Ann: Elmwood Park, IL, Maroons Soccer Club Woman of the Year award recipient, E563 [21MR]

Melver, Jimmy K.: Northeast El Pasoan of the Year award recipient, E2373 [13NO]

Members of Congress: tribute to the Renewal Alliance, E478 [13MR], E538 [20MR]

Methodist Hospital of Houston: AIDS Action Foundation honoree, E1643 [3SE]

Meyer, Michael L.: Construction Industries Alliance City of Hope Spirit of Life Award recipient, E1847 [24SE]

Miami, FL: anniversary of North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens' Services, Inc., E493 [18MR]

———tribute to Catholic Hospice, E1826 [23SE]

Michigan: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E768 [29AP]

Miller, Bonnie: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E425 [11MR]

Miller, Bradford: American Road and Transportation Builders Association award recipient, E425 [11MR]

Miller, Candice: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1629 [3SE]

Miller, William F.: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1845 [24SE]

Minneapolis, MN: tribute to the Minneapolis Community Development Agency and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, E2186 [7NO]

Missouri: use of community administered welfare programs as an alternative to Federal programs, H884 [11MR]

Modesto, CA: tribute to Omega Nu (organization), E138 [4FE]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to Montgomery County Employment Group, H8904 [21OC]

———tribute to volunteer summit, H3834 [17JN]

Moon, John E.; selection as VFW National Commander in Chief, E1701 [9SE]

Morrow, Irene M.: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1842 [24SE]

Mosher, Walter: San Fernando, CA, Fernando Award nominee, E2234 [8NO]

Murphy, James M.: Creve Coeur-Olivette, MO, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Businessperson of the Year award recipient, E125 [4FE]

Murphy, Regina: Network (organization) Woman of Justice honoree, E1259 [19JN]

Murry, Michael J.: South Side Business Club of Milwaukee Man of the Year honoree, E2017 [21OC]

Murrysville, PA: tribute to Murrysville Christ's Lutheran Church for humanitarian efforts, E1434 [16JY]

Myers, Paula (Polly): Illinois Mother of the Year award recipient, E624 [10AP]

Nardi, Nick: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E857 [7MY]

Nardini, Antonio: USA Today Make a Difference Day Award recipient, E837 [5MY]

National Association of Cuban American Women: award recipients, E468 [13MR]

National Association of Letter Carriers: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Community Service Award recipient, E675 [16AP]

———tribute to food drive, E721 [23AP]

———tribute to national food drive efforts, E1611 [1AU]

National Association of Retired Federal Employees: anniversary of Los Angeles, CA, Chapter No. 3, E1259 [19JN]

National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise: Achievement Against the Odds Award recipients, E541 [20MR]

National City, CA: tribute to Retired Senior Volunteer Program, E1203 [12JN]

National Eye Donor Month: observance, H1003 [13MR], E378 [5MR]

National Fellowship Council of Churches Worldwide, Inc.: consecration and appointment of bishops, E676 [16AP]

National Fire Prevention Week: observance, E2006 [9OC]

National Guard: Child Outreach Program funding, H5940 [29JY]

National Senior Service Corps: funding, H7246 [11SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal, H4894 [8JY]

———repeal (H.R. 993), H770 [6MR]

National Youth Service Day: observance, H1461 [15AP]

Nelson, Sue: Windsor, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1507 [24JY]

New Jersey: anniversary of Lambertville-New Hope Rotary Club, E1210 [12JN]

———tribute to Women's Army Corps, E2077 [24OC]

New York: tribute to Warren/Washington Counties ARC, E1309 [24JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, E713 [21AP]

———anniversary of Riverdale Neighborhood House, E2045 [22OC]

———anniversary of the Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing, E1884 [29SE]

———anniversary of the National Institute for Electromedical Education, E545 [21MR]

———observance of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Week, E147 [4FE]

———tribute to Polish & Slavic Center, E713 [21AP]

———tribute to Save Our Youth Initiative Congressional Youth Council, E1261 [19JN]

Newark, NJ: Men of Essex (organization) Essex Award recipients, E1005 [21MY]

Newton, NJ: tribute to Ginnie's House (child advocacy center), E2387 [13NO]

Niagara County, NY: tribute to Niagara Senior Companion Program, E1672 [5SE]

Nichols, Mark R.: Palm Desert, CA, East Valley Jewish Community Center Man of the Year award recipient, E552 [21MR]

Nickelodeon (cable television network): tribute to Big Help Program, E1852 [25SE]

Nobles, Carolyn: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E430 [11MR]

Norm Thompson (business): tribute for flood relief efforts, H5171 [11JY]

North Hudson Community Action Corp.: tribute, E882 [8MY]

Northeast Council of Senior Citizens, Inc.: anniversary, E1677 [5SE]

Nutley, NJ: anniversary of St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Council 2346, E782 [29AP]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of CitiCentre Dance Theatre, E2049 [22OC]

Oakland County, MI: Catholic Social Services of Oakland County anniversary, E2080 [24OC]

O'Brien, Patricia: Argo-Summit Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E139 [4FE]

Omega Boys Club: Freedom Works Award recipient, H1189, H1190 [20MR]

Omega Psi Phi (fraternal organization): anniversary, E35 [7JA]

Orange County, CA: tribute to food bank programs, E610 [9AP]

Orange County, NY: observance of Day of Caring sponsored by United Way chapter, E1652 [4SE]

Orange Park, FL: anniversary of Loyal Order of the Moose nursing facility, E882 [8MY]

Orphan Foundation of America: tribute to Oliver Project, E1239 [17JN]

P.I.M.E. Missionaries (organization): tribute, E1906 [2OC]

Pacoima, CA: tribute to El Cariso Hot Shots (firefighters), E483 [17MR]

Page, David K.: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E940 [15MY]

Palmyra, MO: anniversary of Volunteer Fire Dept., E2006 [9OC]

Parravano, Pietro: Highliner of the Year Award recipient, E2283 [9NO]

Passaic, NJ: anniversary of Holy Rosary Young Men's Club, E794 [30AP]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of American Legion John Raad Post 438, E1070 [30MY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to participants in ``Walk To Beat Diabetes'' between Pittsburgh and Erie, E1951 [7OC]

Perkov, Ante: Boys and Girls Club of San Pedro, CA, Keystone Award recipient, E2077 [24OC]

Perrotta, Augustine: Italian-American Study Group Italian-American of the Year award recipient, E680 [16AP], E765 [29AP]

Petersen, Edel J.: YWCA Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

Petrossian, Alice: Armenian Professional Society Professional of the Year award recipient, E2293 [9NO]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Oak Lane Community Action Association, E695 [17AP]

———anniversary of Rotary Club of Mugello, Italy, E817 [1MY], E929 [14MY]

Philadelphia Oldtimers Soccer Association: anniversary, E327 [26FE]

Pica, John A., Sr.: Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., Good Citizen Award recipient, E633 [10AP]

Pico Rivera, CA: anniversary of Lions Club, E2007 [9OC]

Pikesville, MD: anniversary of Pikesville Volunteer Fire Dept., E105 [21JA]

Pilot Club of York, Inc.: anniversary, E1109 [4JN]

Pinellas County, FL: anniversary of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program, E1845 [24SE]

Pinto, Mary T.V.: L'Italico Italian Community (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E772 [29AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Pine-Richland Middle School on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E793 [30AP]

Plano, IL: anniversary of American Legion Leon Burson Post 395, E2301 [10NO]

Poinsatte Motors (business): tribute for efforts against breast cancer, E1613 [1AU]

Poughkeepsie, NY: tribute to American Legion Post 1466, E1965 [8OC]

Project INFO Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2002 [9OC]

Public buildings: community use of public facilities acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (H.R. 257), E23 [7JA]

Public housing: exemption from community work requirements for certain primary caregivers, H2133-H2146, H2149, H2151 [1MY]

———prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2124-H2133, H2149 [1MY]

———require certain owners to comply with community work requirements applicable to residents, H2555, H2556 [13MY]

———require payment of minimum wage relative to community work requirements, H2195-H2203 [6MY]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, E1660 [4SE]

Queens Surface Corp.: anniversary, E1518 [24JY]

Queensbury, NY: anniversary of Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., E1585 [1AU], E1654 [4SE]

Quick, Houston: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Radio Vision (organization): observance of Volunteer Recognition Day, E580 [8AP]

Recovery Network (cable television network): tribute, E867 [7MY]

Redmond, WA: tribute to Assistance League of the Eastside, E443 [12MR]

Redwater, TX: tribute to Redwater High School Dads Against Drugs in School Program, E971 [19MY]

Rest Haven Christian Services (organization): anniversary, E2255 [8NO]

Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E591 [8AP], E742 [24AP], E1334 [26JN]

Restoration Ministries (organization): anniversary, E771 [29AP]

Ridgewood, NJ: tribute to Ridgewood High School student efforts relative to organ donation awareness, E2382 [13NO]

Riverhead, NY: tribute to Lions Club, E936 [15MY]

Roark, Charles: Northeast El Pasoan of the Year award recipient, E2357 [13NO]

Roberts, Stan and Jetta: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2361 [13NO]

Roche, Robert: Founders' Bank (business) Quality of Life Award recipient, E2057 [23OC]

Rogers, Wilson A.: Ronald McDonald Award recipient, E598 [8AP]

Rosen, Fred: American Jewish Committee Social Concern Award recipient, E2059 [23OC]

Rosenberg, Irwin: Nelle Reagan Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E2003 [9OC]

Rufener, Doris and Ken: Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation Civitas Award recipients, E1663 [4SE], E1696 [9SE]

Saginaw, MI: anniversary of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, E2074 [24OC]

———tribute to HealthSource Saginaw (health care facility), E1047 [22MY]

Saltsman, Sam: United Jewish Fund David Ben Gurion Award recipient, E875 [8MY]

San Bernardino County, CA: tribute to citizens on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E747 [24AP], E914 [14MY]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of City Club (organization), E159 [5FE]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to ``A Safe Place'' domestic violence shelter, E2011 [9OC]

San Juan Capistrano, CA: tribute to Fran Joswick Therapeutic Riding Center, E610 [9AP]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Santa Barbara Mental Health Association, E1015 [22MY]

Santiago, Lourdes: Mary T. Norton Congressional Award recipient, E1769 [16SE]

Saratoga, NY: anniversary of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 131, E1734 [11SE]

Saviano, Angelo (Skip): Elmwood Park, IL, Maroons Soccer Club Man of the Year award recipient, E563 [21MR]

Schulte, Michael: Shorewood, WI, Men's Club Man of the Year award recipient, E852 [6MY]

Schwab, Joel and Aviva: Middletown, NY, Temple Sinai Distinguished Members of the Year award recipients, E1838 [24SE]

Smith, Emmitt: Freedom Works Award recipient, H597 [25FE]

Smith, Loretta: American Legion Vision Award recipient, E161 [5FE]

Solano County, CA: tribute to Seniors Community Celebration, E1806 [18SE]

Somerset, MA: anniversary of AMVETS Louis A. Colon Post 72, E1947 [7OC]

Somerset County, NJ: use of community administered welfare programs as an alternative to Federal programs, H883 [11MR]

Sons of the Revolution (organization): anniversary of California chapter, E969 [19MY]

Soroptimist International of Washington (organization): anniversary, E2066 [23OC]

South Philadelphia Review (publication): anniversary, E1905 [2OC]

Southampton, NY: tribute to Southampton Full Gospel Church, E1637 [3SE]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of Springfield Lions Club, E436 [11MR]

Springfield Business and Professional Women's Club: anniversary, E1663 [4SE]

St. Clair County, MI: anniversary of Catholic Social Services, E1665 [4SE]

St. Peters, MO: tribute to WorkLink Telecommuting Center, E1757 [16SE], E1804 [18SE]

State University of New York: anniversary of the Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center, E2171 [4NO]

Sterling Heights, MI: tribute to Lions Club, E866 [7MY]

Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Concern For Independent Living (organization), E1710 [10SE]

Tainatongo, Jose and Rufina: tribute to Latte Magazine Islanders of the Year award recipients, E960 [19MY]

Tam, Bonnie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E815 [1MY]

Tanzman, Roy and Brenda: Highland Park Conservative Temple Chaver Award recipients, E567 [21MR]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (H.R. 1529), H2160 [5MY], E1203 [12JN]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 2450), E1700 [9SE]

Taylor, Margaret: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E438 [11MR]

Texas: tribute to Pasadena-Bay Area Junior Forum, E2384 [13NO]

Thiele Kaolin Co.: anniversary, E606 [9AP]

Thorn, Craig, III: Columbia County, NY, Association Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E920 [14MY]

Tilles, Peter: Pedersen-Krag Center Humanitarian Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

Tri-City SER (organization): Michigan Works! State Association Community Based Organization of the Year award recipient, E1918 [2OC]

Trinidad, Lydia: Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Humanitarian Award recipient, E1209 [12JN]

Tufts University: observance of Tuftonia's Week, E697 [17AP]

Tulare County, CA: tribute to Visalia Rescue Mission, E1695 [9SE]

Underhill, Rebecca: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Union Township, NJ: tribute to volunteer workers, E2070 [23OC]

United Nurses Association of California: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Organizing Award recipient, E677 [16AP]

United Parcel Service: tribute to North Central Region employment programs, E1244 [18JN]

University of Pennsylvania: tribute to Crystal Stair Award recipients, E1069 [30MY]

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: anniversary of Equal Opportunity Day, E748 [24AP]

———tribute to Equal Opportunity Award recipients, E748 [24AP]

Vandergrift, PA: anniversary of George G. McMurtry Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Dept., E704 [17AP]

Vatter, Richard E.: American Legion Vision Award recipient, E161 [5FE]

Vecchio, Nicholas: Orange-West Orange, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year award recipient, E1071 [30MY]

Ventura County, CA: tribute to Devil Pups Program, E617 [9AP]

———tribute to Stand Down Program, E1380 [9JY]

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E1008 [21MY]

Waldrop, Thomas E.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Founder's Award recipient, E1709, E1724 [10SE]

Wallace, Kathy: Ree Cook-Reiter Women's Center Woman of the Year award recipient, H9042 [23OC]

Warren, MI: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E4841 [17MR]

Warschaw, Carmen: Cedars Sinai Medical Center Heart of Gold Honoree award recipient, E2047 [22OC]

Wayne County, MO: tribute to Wayne County Health Center, E721 [23AP]

Weber, William H.: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E135 [4FE]

Wedemeyer, Ted, Jr.: St. Joseph's Foundation, Inc., Pal Joey Award recipient, E674 [16AP]

Wesson, Cleo: Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Meritorious Service Award recipient, E1832 [24SE]

West Glens Falls, NY: anniversary of West Glens Falls Fire Co., E995 [21MY]

Whistler, Helen: San Fernando Valley, CA, Girl Scout Council Woman of the Year award recipient, E1176 [10JN]

Whittier, CA: anniversary of Whittier Host Lions Club, E997 [21MY]

Wilkerson, Ruth H.: African-American Network (organization) Historical Award recipient, E2307 [10NO]

Williams, Edward: East Chicagoan of the Year award recipient, E442 [12MR]

Wilson, Ken: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Wittier, CA: anniversary of Intercommunity Child Guidance Center, E554 [21MR]

WMZQ-Radio (Washington, DC): anniversary, E1340 [27JN], E1372 [8JY]

Working Capital Florida (organization): Presidential Award recipient, E335 [26FE]

Wyckoff, NJ: anniversary of the Faith Community Christian Church, E56 [7JA]

Wyoming Valley, PA: anniversary of Help Line, E1665 [4SE]

YMCA: tribute to Pathfinder Award recipients, E2105 [28OC]

Yolo County, CA: tribute to CommuniCare Health Centers (organization), E857 [7MY]

Youngstown, OH: tribute to St. Stanislaus Catholic War Veteran's Post, E586 [8AP]

Zoar, OH: tribute to Project Pride, H1114 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary, S6102 [23JN]

American Legion: tribute to medical college scholarships for students in Georgia, S10902 [21OC]

Ansonia, CT: anniversary of Webster Hose Volunteer Fire Co., S9089 [10SE]

Bald, George: Rochester, NH, Business Leader of the Year award recipient, S1802 [28FE]

Blizzards: tribute to those helping in northern Great Plains States, S688 [23JA]

Boy Scouts: tribute to Brandon, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

———tribute to Sioux Falls, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S2562 [19MR], S4576-S4579 [15MY], S12681, S12682 [13NO]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, S4034 [6MY]

Butler, Eileen: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, S820 [29JA]

Callaghan, Dorothy M.: New Hampshire Mother of the Year award recipient, S4684 [19MY]

Camden, NJ: Cooper Hospital Trauma Reduction Initiative funding, S8077 [24JY]

Campbell, Annie: J.C. Penney Golden Rule award recipient, S8618 [31JY]

Cavalier, ND: tribute to Cavalier Air Station for flood relief efforts in North Dakota, S6285 [24JN]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Chester, CT: anniversary of Chester Hose Co., S8283 [29JY]

Children's Inn: anniversary, S12510 [12NO]

Congressional Award: tribute to program, S5374 [5JN]

Connolly, Brian: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Corlin, Meagan: Prudential Insurance Co. of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S5634 [12JN]

Cunningham, William T.: Hartford Optimists Club of Detroit Optimist of the Year award recipient, S2150 [11MR]

Decatur, IL: tribute to Baby Talk Program, S3386 [17AP]

Denver, CO: tribute to Community Entrepreneurial Program, S6058 [23JN]

Dept. of HUD: Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program funding, S7848, S7849 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: tribute to Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, S10442 [6OC]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Gleaners Community Food Bank, S2028 [6MR]

Dharte, Charles G., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

Education: student loan forgiveness relative to community service careers, S6471 [26JN]

Flint, MI: tribute to Hispanic Award recipients, S11894 [6NO]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', S10490 [7OC]

Glastonbury, CT: tribute to Congregation Kol Haverim, S2946 [9AP]

Goldblatt, Michael: Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year recipient, S3300 [16AP]

Goren, Steve and Loraine: Dover, NH, Citizens of the Year award recipients, S972 [4FE]

Grand Rapids, MI: tribute to HEAT'S ON Day activities, S9801 [23SE]

Great Falls, MT: tribute to the Optimist Club's International Child Safety Awareness Program, S2837 [8AP]

Groner, Irwin: Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Dove Award recipient, S3807 [29AP]

Hodson, Gary: Somersworth, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S4686 [19MY]

Housing: tribute to organizations for investment in low-income communities, S2294 [13MR]

Intel Corp.: tribute, S9432 [16SE]

Jarecki, Clare: Aquinas College Reflection Award recipient, S8672 [2SE]

Job Corps: open satellite office in Delaware, S8722 [3SE]

Karmanos, Peter, Jr.: Detroit B'nai B'rith Foundation Great American Tradition Award recipient, S10819 [9OC]

Kentucky Dominican Sisters (religious order): anniversary, S143 [21JA]

KEVN-TV (Rapid City, SD): tribute, S5545 [11JN]

KOTA-Radio (Rapid City, SD): tribute, S5546 [11JN]

Maida, Adam: Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Dove Award recipient, S3807 [29AP]

Marconi, Evelyn: Rotary International Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S3564 [23AP]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Association for Nonviolence: tribute, S5271 [3JN]

Martinez, Reynaldo: National Conference of Christians and Jews Community Hero Award recipient, S978 [4FE]

Marvin, Bill: Manchester, NH, Citizen of the Year award recipient, S973 [4FE]

McCook County, SD: tribute to Search and Rescue Unit, S5632 [12JN]

Merillat, Orville and Ruth: Great Sauk Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizens of the Year Award recipieints, S12511 [12NO]

Miller, Candice: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

Morgan, Richard: Center Ossipee's Citizen of the Year award recipient, S2796 [7AP]

Murphy, Lisa D'Amato: Island Park, NY, Kiwanis Club Community Leader of the Year award recipient, S11443 [30OC]

National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community Program funding, S8218, S8219 [29JY]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (S. Res. 118), S8710, S8743, S8744 [3SE]

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (S. Res. 163), S12707 [13NO]

New England Community Leadership Institute: tribute, S1764 [27FE]

New Hampshire: tribute to National Summit on Volunteerism delegates, S5018 [22MY], S5193 [2JN]

New York, NY: Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York Public Service Award recipients, S2726 [20MR]

North Sioux City, SD: tribute to Gateway 2000 (business), S5545 [11JN]

O'Neill, William F.: Connecticut Rivers Council Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, S2219 [12MR]

Pierre, SD: anniversary of Pierre Area Senior Citizens (organization), S7705 [17JY]

Public housing: increase community controls relative to participating administrative entities, S10736, S10738, S10739 [9OC]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, S1684 [26FE]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Beta Sigma Phi (fraternal organization) chapter, S5546 [11JN]

———tribute to Butler Machinery (business), S5633 [12JN]

———tribute to Candyland Daycare and Preschool, S5711 [16JN]

———tribute to United Way chapter, S5632 [12JN]

Russell, Garrett: tribute to efforts relative to floods in North Dakota, S6781 [27JN]

SBA: establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (S. 956), S6359, S6360 [25JN]

Scotland, SD: tribute to VFW Post 2966 ladies auxiliary, S11862 [6NO]

Smith, Beverly B.: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Sosh, Mildred: J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award recipient, S7508 [15JY]

South Dakota: tribute to rural letter carriers, S5712 [16JN]

———tribute to Sioux Valley Hospital nurses for disaster relief activities, S7316 [11JY]

South Dakota Community Foundation: anniversary, S11861 [6NO]

Szopa, Alia: Prudential Insurance Co. of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (S. 911), S5702 [16JN]

———treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (S. 651), S3727 [25AP]

Tax-exempt organizations: notify members of use of dues for political and lobbying activities (S. 65), S441 [21JA]

Termeer, Henri: Massachustetts Governor's New American Appreciation Award recipient, S12644 [13NO]

Tufts University: observance of Tuftonia's Week, S3417 [22AP]

Velo, Kenneth: Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, S5272 [3JN]

Vermont: tribute to flood relief efforts, S7659 [17JY]

Wannamaker, Charles and Betty: Order of the Palmetto recipients, S1657 [26FE]

Warschaw, Carmen: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Heart of Gold Award recipient, S10902 [21OC]

Waterloo, IA: tribute to Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, S7128 [9JY]

Weber, Bill: St. Charles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S143 [21JA]

Weinstein, Karin E.: Sid Levy Memorial Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S6382 [25JN]

West Haven, CT: tribute to Diversified Intergenerational Care, Inc., S2001 [5MR]

West Virginia: tribute to AmeriCorps projects, S8620 [31JY]

Reports

Achieving a Civil Society in the United States, E221 [12FE]

American Health Care Revolution and the Critical Role of Health Centers, H9716-H9719 [29OC]

Community, Migrant, and Homeless Health Centers, H9720-H9723 [29OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service Management Control Systems, H5288 [15JY]

Health Centers Are Unique in Structure and Mission, H9719 [29OC]

Time To End the Troubled AmeriCorps: Kenneth R. Weinstein and August Stofferahn, H5278-H5280 [15JY]

Reports filed

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1753) (H. Rept. 105-368), H9864 [31OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 476), S3900 [1MY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Progress in the War on Cancer, E235 [12FE]

———Summit on Volunteerism, E859 [7MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Hear O' Israel International, Inc.: Houston, TX, City Council, E1659 [4SE]

Tribute to James M. Murphy: Creve Coeur-Olivette, MO, Chamber of Commerce, E125 [4FE]

Tribute to National Grange (organization): Representative Linda Smith, E1294 [23JN]

Statements

Civitan Camp for Citizens With Mental Retardation: April Collins, E1869 [25SE]

100 Who Made a Difference—Ignazio M. Carluccio, S4500 [14MY]

Texts of

H.R. 1753, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, H10794 [13NO]

H.R. 2450, Good Samaritan Tax Act, E1700 [9SE]

S. 476, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, S4579 [15MY], H10874 [13NO]

S. 911, Taking Back Our Neighborhoods Crime Fighting Act, S5702 [16JN]

S. Res. 118, National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales, S8736, S8744 [3SE]

S. Res. 163, National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served, S12617, S12710 [13NO]

COMMUTER CHOICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 498), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 878), H849 [11MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 498), S2669 [20MR]

Texts of

S. 498, provisions, S2670 [20MR]

COMPACT DISCS see Sound Recording and Reproducing

COMPACTS see Interstate Compacts

COMPETITION IN CONTRACTING ACT COALITION

Letters

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements, S7164-S7166 [10JY]

COMPETITIVE EQUALITY BANKING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: provide relief for limited purpose banks from certain outdated restrictions that were intended to be temporary (see H.R. 1655), H2874 [16MY]

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT

Amendments

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S569 [21JA]

Analyses

Encourage Cleanup of Brownfield Sites and Creation of Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (S. 235), S859 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (see S. 1317), S11192 [24OC]

Amend (see H.R. 2750), H9614 [28OC]

Business and industry: require polluters to cleanup hazardous substances (see H.R. 2087), H4834 [26JN]

Corps of Engineers: require performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (see H.R. 1157), H1258 [20MR]

Courts: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H7364 [16SE]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H1706 [17AP]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8, 18; H.R. 990, 1049), S158, S159 [21JA], H803 [6MR], H949 [12MR]

Education: restrict liability of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1158), H1258 [20MR]

EPA: certify State voluntary cleanup programs for brownfield sites and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1392), H1705 [17AP]

———establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

Government: ensure Federal compliance (see S. 1224; H.R. 1195), S10055 [26SE], H1260 [20MR]

Government regulations: moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 1878), H3796 [12JN]

Recycling: clarify liability for certain transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Superfund: limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

Superfund Program: reauthorization and reform (see H.R. 2727), H9501 [23OC]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235; H.R. 505), S855 [30JA], H282 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

Letters

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Superfund Program funding: Carol M. Browner, EPA, H5250 [15JY]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H5251 [15JY]

———Vice President Gore, H5250 [15JY]

Notices

Public comment period relative to deletion of Harrisburg International Airport from Superfund list: EPA, E1420 [14JY]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: require performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (H.R. 1157), E533 [20MR]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 3020), E2311 [10NO]

Education: restrict liability of local educational agencies (H.R. 1158), E533 [20MR]

EPA: deletion of Harrisburg International Airport from Superfund list, E1419 [14JY]

Recycling: clarify liability for certain transactions (H.R. 2733), E2086, E2093 [24OC]

Superfund Program: funding, H5250, H5262, H5263 [15JY], H5366, H5368 [16JY], E1457 [17JY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 997), E412 [6MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 505), E148 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 996), E412 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (S. 1317), S11197 [24OC]

Colorado School of Mines: compliance with CERCLA, S10057 [26SE]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S124, S136, S237-S264 [21JA], S631 [22JA], S5709 [16JN]

Government: ensure Federal compliance (S. 1224), S10057, S10058 [26SE]

Taxation: encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 235), S856-S862 [30JA]

Statements

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List: Representative Gekas, E1421 [14JY]

Summaries

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List: Federal Register, E1420 [14JY]

Texts of

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 18, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S347-S351 [21JA]

S. 235, encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities, S857-S859 [30JA]

S. 1317, Environmental Health Protection Act, S11198-S11200 [24OC]

COMPREHENSIVE FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 148), S162 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 148), S530, S534 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 148, provisions, S533 [21JA]

COMPREHENSIVE ONE-CALL NOTIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1115), S8532 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1115), S8577 [31JY]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1115), S8579 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1115, provisions, S8578 [31JY]

COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND PROMOTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 177), E20 [7JA]

COMPREHENSIVE TELEHEALTH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 385), S1828 [3MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 385), S1828 [3MR]

Texts of

S. 385, provisions, S1829-S1832 [3MR]

COMPREHENSIVE WOMEN'S PENSION PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 320), S1382 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 320), S1383 [13FE]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 320), S1387 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 320, provisions, S1384-S1387 [13FE]

COMPTON, CA

Bills and resolutions

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

COMPUTER SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1903), H7293-H7298, H7321 [16SE], E1797 [18SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1903, provisions, H7293 [16SE]

COMPUTERS related term(s) Electronics; Technology; Telecommunications

Addresses

Adapting to a Revolution—The Challenges Facing Energy Companies in the 21st Century: Phillip J. Carroll, Shell Oil Co., E476-E478 [13MR]

Calling World Leaders To Action To Address the New Roles and Responsibilities of the Global Corporation in the New Century: Tadahiro Sekimoto, NEC Corp., E2196 [7NO]

Public Access to Certain Federal Information Products: Wayne Kelley, GPO, S1731 [27FE]

Amendments

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H995 [13MR]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3180, S3226 [15AP]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), S11485, S11498 [30OC]

Analyses

Internet Tax Freedom Act (S. 442), S2284 [13MR]

Limitations on Copyright Liability Relative to Computer On-Line Material (H.R. 2180), E1452 [17JY]

21st Century Classrooms Act for Private Technology Investment (H.R. 1153), E556 [21MR]

Articles and editorials

America Online Backs Off Plan To Give Out Phone Numbers, H5810 [25JY]

AOL Will Share Users' Numbers for Telemarketing, H5809 [25JY]

Business of Pornography, S12150-S12153 [8NO]

China's Dangerous Computer Diversion, S6899 [7JY]

Clinton and the American Experience in China—Arming the Enemy, E1355-E1357 [27JN]

Consolidation Yea or Nay, S2052 [10MR]

CPA Group To Issue Guidelines on Costs of Year 2000 Bug, S12190 [8NO]

Day the World Shuts Down, S5269 [3JN]

Double Zero Will Arrive Before the Fix, S1579 [25FE]

Erotic Allure of Home Schooling—Web Porn Sites, S12154 [8NO]

IRS Audit Reveals More Tax Browsing, S3187 [15AP]

Jump-Start the Urban Classroom Networks, S5148 [23MY]

Latest License Auction Disappoints FCC, S3800 [29AP]

Latest Software Nightmare—The Currency Change in Europe Could Cost U.S. Firms Billions, S12637 [13NO]

Many Reported Unready To Face Year 2000 Bug, S9981 [25SE]

Millennium Bomb Ticks Away, S5270 [3JN]

Millennium Bug—and the Lawyers, S12189 [8NO]

Social Security Gets Year 2000 Warning—More Work Needed on Glitch, GAO Says, S12637 [13NO]

Some Small School Districts Find Good Internet Access Too Expensive, S11306 [29OC]

That So-Called Pythagoras, S5394 [9JN]

Threat of Computer Glitch in 2000 Has Lawyers Seeing Dollar Signs, S12189 [8NO]

Trading Market Explodes—1996 Spending Tops $48 Billion, S2051 [10MR]

U.S. Restrictions on Exports Aid German Software Maker, E2289 [9NO]

Wrong Move on Education, H7273 [15SE]

``Year 2000'' Report Flunks 3 Agencies—Lawmakers Urge Special Aide To Handle Looming Computer Program, S9433 [16SE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H5825 [25JY]

Business and industry: require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (see S. 1518), S12461 [10NO]

Children and youth: require Internet access companies to provide screening software to parents to protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 1180), H1259 [20MR]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H1541 [15AP]

Commission on the Information Technology Worker Shortage: establish (see S. 798), S5002 [22MY]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

———notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 264), H147 [9JA]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H587 [13FE]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see S. 1146; H.R. 2180), S8723 [3SE], H5485 [17JY]

———permit lawful possessors of a copy of a computer program to authorize additional copies under certain circumstances (see H.R. 72), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see S. 1044; H.R. 2265), S7768 [21JY], H5825 [25JY]

Crime: identity fraud (see S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (see S. 900), S5596 [12JN]

———require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (see S. 1148), S8823 [4SE]

———require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (see H.R. 2173), H5400 [16JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform information technology systems (see S. 805), S5109 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

———provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H1890 [24AP]

———suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (see S. 761; H.R. 1255), S4658 [16MY], H1391 [9AP]

Economic Development Administration: establish Office of Economic Development Information (see H.R. 2688), H8928 [21OC]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

———provide for teacher technology training (see S. 351, 839; H.R. 1572, 2065, 2131), S1553 [25FE], S5341 [5JN], H2445 [8MY], H4646 [25JN], H5021 [9JY]

———recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 2427), H7008 [8SE], H7118 [9SE]

Elections: provide candidates for Federal office free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 653), H393 [6FE]

Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (see H.R. 2937), H10419 [8NO]

Electronic mail: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see S. 771, 875; H.R. 1748), S4878 [21MY], S5507 [11JN], H3203 [22MY]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (see S. 1354), S11545 [31OC]

———set minimum reserve price for auctions of any license, permit, or right (see S. 663), S3799 [29AP]

FEC: require electronically filed congressional candidate reports and make them available through the Internet (see H.R. 2433), H7008 [8SE]

———require electronically filed reports and to make such reports available to the public within 24 hours of receipt (see H.R. 2109), H4912 [8JY]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2769, 2935), H9729 [29OC], H10419 [8NO]

———establish a national instant criminal background check system for firearm transfers (see H.R. 102), H142 [9JA]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (see S. 721), S4217 [8MY]

Gambling: prohibit on the Internet (see S. 474; H.R. 2380), S2552 [19MR], H6797 [3SE]

Government: assure the integrity of information, transportation and telecommunications upon the arrival of the year 2000 (see S. 1218), S9886 [24SE]

———establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S159 [21JA]

———require the head of each Federal agency ensure that computer systems can differentiate the years 2000 and 1900 (see H.R. 1177), H1259 [20MR]

Government regulations: limit Federal and State regulation of the Internet and interactive computer services (see H.R. 2372), H6705 [31JY]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H669 [26FE]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (see H. Res. 88), H887 [11MR]

Health: maintenance of certain health information when a health care facility has closed or a benefit plan sponsor has ceased to do business (see H.R. 2105), H4835 [26JN]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 283), H148 [9JA]

Information services: discourage telephone access charges for Internet use (see S. Res. 86), S4588 [15MY]

———prohibit Internet service providers from providing accounts to sexually violent predators (see S. 1356; H.R. 2791), S11545 [31OC], H9865 [31OC]

———protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 1964), H4085 [19JN]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 98), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Internet: restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H586 [13FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit interference on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1017 [13MR]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H8832 [9OC]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 521, 522, 523; H.R. 1226), S2837 [8AP], H1338 [8AP]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51; H. Res. 38), S1132 [7FE], H348 [5FE]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H3864 [17JN]

Political campaigns: require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (see H.R. 1780), H3475 [4JN]

Pornography: prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see S. 1482), S12119 [8NO]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330, 1367), H1541 [15AP], H1704 [17AP]

———promote privacy of interactive computer service users through self-regulation by service providers (see H.R. 2368), H6705 [31JY]

———protection of Social Security numbers (see H.R. 2581), H8264 [30SE]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see S. 600; H.R. 1813), S3269 [16AP], H3567 [5JN]

———regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H1438 [10AP]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (see S. 506; H.R. 672), S2646 [20MR], H452 [11FE]

Social Security Information Safeguards Panel: establish (see H.R. 1331), H1541 [15AP]

Taxation: designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H144 [9JA]

———exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (see H.R. 1892), H3797 [12JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570; H.R. 722), S3117 [14AP], H522 [12FE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387; H.R. 143), S1828 [3MR], H143 [9JA]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153, 1478), H1258 [20MR], H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 1968), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 442), S2274 [13MR]

———treatment of Internet and online services fees (see H.R. 995), H804 [6MR]

Technology: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377, 909), S1734 [27FE], S5694 [16JN]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376; H.R. 695), S1734 [27FE], H521 [12FE]

Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H.R. 486, 555), H244 [21JA], H284 [4FE]

———availability of universal service to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 29), H156 [9JA]

———Government treatment of universal service support payments (see H. Res. 200), H5916 [28JY]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

Telecommunications Act: repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities (see S. 213), S726 [28JA]

Briefs

Janet Reno, Attorney General v. ACLU relative to restriction of transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1356 [13FE]

Descriptions

Modern Red Schoolhouse on the World Wide Web: Sally B. Kilgore, Hudson Institute, H6871 [4SE], H7163 [10SE]

Yale Child Study Center School Development Program, H6870 [4SE], H7155 [10SE]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Gigatrends—Technology Impacts Two Generations From Today: Levi M. Tillemann-Dick, E707 [17AP]

Excerpts

IRS Internal Audit of Employee Misuse of Taxpayer Information: Electronic Audit Research Log Executive Steering Committee, S3188 [15AP]

Letters

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5620 [12JN]

Daily activities on the Mir (space station): Jerry Linenger, E1041 [22MY]

Establish African technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system: K.J.R. Abaidoo, African Regional Training Center for the Basic Medical Sciences, H7822 [24SE]

———Kayode Adeniyi, African Association of Physiological Sciences, H7821 [24SE]

Exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes: Benhamin Y. Cooper, Small Business Legislative Council, S3124 [14AP]

———Elaine Z. Graham and Kathleen O'Leary, National Restaurant Association, S3124 [14AP]

Export control policy for supercomputers: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7137 [10JY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S7137 [10JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7137 [10JY]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S12691 [13NO]

Public access to certain Federal information products: Julianne Chappell, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, S1731 [27FE]

Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments: Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights of the U.S., H1056 [18MR]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, S4856 [21MY]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund, S4855 [21MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, S4855 [21MY]

———Raj Barr-Kumar, American Institute of Architects, S4856 [21MY]

School construction funding: M.B. Donaldson, Aldine, TX, Independent School District, H8429 [6OC]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464 [15AP], E598 [8AP]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

———several law enforcement associations, H6911 [4SE]

Lists

Delegation of doctors accompanying Representative Curt Weldon to Africa, H7822 [24SE]

Supporters of Janet Reno v. ACLU brief, restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2309 [14MR]

Memorandums

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464, H1465 [15AP]

Press releases

Hudson Institute's Modern Red Schoolhouse To Move to Nashville: Hudson Institute, H6871 [4SE]

Proposals

Facilitation of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4685 [19MY]

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Africa: establish technology linkages between health care teaching institutions via computer network to improve medical education system, H7821-H7823 [24SE]

American Legion: support of educational standards initiative, H3929 [19JN]

Budget: public access to budget information over the Internet, H2795 [16MY], H2934 [20MY]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

Consumers: prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (H.R. 795), E266 [13FE]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (H.R. 2180), E1452 [17JY]

———permit lawful possessors of a copy of a computer program to authorize additional copies under certain circumstances (H.R. 72), E21 [7JA]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), E1527, E1529 [25JY]

Crime: require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (H.R. 2173), E1436 [16JY]

Dept. of Education: website expansion funding, H7179, H7180 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: funding for studies on pornography on the Internet, H7810 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation: distribution of surplus parts and materials through electronic redistribution center, H5633 [23JY]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities, H2802 [16MY]

———enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (H.R. 1255), E616 [9AP]

Economic Development Administration: establish Office of Economic Development Information (H.R. 2688), E2022 [21OC]

Education: national policy to improve system, H248 [4FE], H290, H291, H292, H303, H313, H334-H336 [5FE], H375-H382 [6FE], H412, H414-H417 [11FE], H457, H458, H515-H518 [12FE], H591, H597 [25FE], H634 [26FE], H691-H693 [27FE], H729 [5MR], H1076 [18MR], H1179-H1184 [19MR], H1322 [8AP], H1622 [17AP], H1798 [24AP], H2012, H2060-H2067, H2068-H2081 [30AP], H2247 [6MY], H2259 [7MY], H2353, H2354, H2355 [8MY], H2996, H3010 [20MY], H3162-H3168 [21MY], H3172, H3173, H3174 [22MY], H3480, H3551, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3666 [11JN], H5472-H5478 [17JY], H6638, H6689-H6694 [31JY], H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6850, H6867-H6885, H6904-H6909 [4SE], H6924 [5SE], H6967 [8SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7126, H7146-H7168, H7193-H7198 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7286, H7287 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7488-H7496 [17SE], H7534 [18SE], H7737, H7738 [24SE], H8128, H8129 [29SE], H8314-H8316 [2OC], H8420-H8421, H8423-H8435 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8636, H8637, H8638, H8639, H8640, H8706, H8716 [8OC], H8825-H8828 [9OC], H8844 [21OC], H8931, H8933, H8990-H8995 [22OC], H9041, H9042, H9043, H9044, H9045, H9477, H9480-H9487, H9491-H9499 [23OC], H9567 [28OC], H9628 [29OC], H9734 [30OC], H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E22 [7JA], E144 [4FE], E334 [26FE], E1677 [5SE], E2071 [23OC]

———provide for teacher technology training (H.R. 1572), E875 [8MY]

———provide for teacher technology training (H.R. 2065), H4230 [24JN], H4379 [25JN], E1317 [25JN]

Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (H.R. 2937), E2292 [9NO], E2316 [10NO]

Electronic mail: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 1748), E1014 [22MY]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (S. 1354), H10807-H10809 [13NO]

Federal aid programs: extend deadline for States relative to child support enforcement system automation program, H7379, H7380 [17SE]

Federal Express Corp.: tribute for donation to Library of Congress National Digital Library Program, E1963 [8OC]

Foreign trade: export control policy for supercomputers, H4050-H4056 [19JN], H9596, H9597, H9598, H9603 [28OC]

Gambling: prohibit on the Internet (H.R. 2380), E1633 [3SE]

Government: problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900, H7273-H7275 [15SE]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), H996-H1000 [13MR], E335 [26FE]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H989-H996 [13MR]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to District of Columbia public schools, H5884, H5885 [28JY]

House Rules: provide public access to committee documents over the Internet, H22 [7JA]

Indian Hill, OH: tribute to Indian Hill Primary School International Peace Museum, E464 [13MR]

Information services: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (H.R. 98), H5809 [25JY], E8 [7JA]

Internet: restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material, E513 [19MR]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (H.R. 1227), E588 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information, H4378 [25JN]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), H1410 [10AP], H1461-H1467, H1490, H1510 [15AP], E598 [8AP], E693 [17AP]

MassNet Day: tribute, E164 [5FE]

Net Day: observance, H9851 [31OC]

NetDay96: tribute (H. Res. 38), H321-H328 [5FE], E180 [6FE]

NIST: improve computer security (H.R. 1903), H7293-H7298, H7321 [16SE], E1231, E1232 [17JN], E1797 [18SE]

NSF: donation of surplus computers and research equipment to elementary and secondary schools, H1818 [24AP]

Political campaigns: require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (H.R. 1780), E1112 [4JN]

Power resources: effects of new technology on energy companies, E476 [13MR]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (H.R. 1813), H3583 [10JN], H3870 [18JN], E1126 [5JN], E1526 [25JY], E1550 [29JY]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), H1053-H1056 [18MR]

Social Security Information Safeguards Panel: establish (H.R. 1331), E665 [15AP]

Taxation: exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (H.R. 1892), E1201 [12JN]

———incentives for businesses providing technological assistance to schools, E22 [7JA]

———rates, H5308 [16JY]

———treatment of computer software exports (H.R. 143), E11 [7JA]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, H4694 [26JN], H6660 [31JY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 1153), E556 [21MR]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 1478), E774, E783 [29AP]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (H.R. 1968), E1261 [19JN]

———treatment of Internet and online services fees (H.R. 995), H786 [6MR]

Technology: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, E2276 [9NO]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), E1320 [25JN]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, E2289 [9NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (H.R. 695), H6909-H6914 [4SE], E245 [12FE], E2108 [28OC], E2243 [8NO], E2370 [13NO]

———use of scanning sonar in search and rescue efforts, H6914 [4SE]

Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (H. Res. 29), E80 [9JA]

———availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (H.R. 555), E148 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: initiate use of Multitechnology Automated Reader Card, S6904-S6906 [7JY]

Business and industry: require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (S. 1518), S12475-S12477 [10NO]

CCC: funding for computers, S8654, S8655 [2SE]

Commission on the Information Technology Worker Shortage: establish (S. 798), S5014 [22MY]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (S. 885), S5531-S5533 [11JN]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (S. 1146), S8728-S8730 [3SE]

———protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), S12689-S12692 [13NO]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (S. 1044), S7772 [21JY]

Crime: identity fraud (S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), S5617 [12JN]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), unanimous-consent request, S12712 [13NO]

———require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (S. 1148), S8827 [4SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform information technology systems (S. 805), S5119 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: Facial Recognition Technology Program funding, S7276 [11JY]

———Multitechnology Integration in Mixed-Mode Electronics Project funding, S7275 [11JY]

———Picatinny Arsenal software engineering center funding, S7821 [22JY]

———streamline procurement procedures relative to the purchase of computer equipment, S6979 [8JY]

Dept. of State: capital investment and infrastructure funding, S8034, S8035 [24JY]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (S. 761), S4660 [16MY]

Education: national policy to improve system, S135 [21JA], S703 [28JA], S983-S985, S991-S993 [5FE], S1346-S1349 [13FE], S1816 [3MR], S2863 [8AP], S5045 [23MY], S5335 [5JN], S5393 [9JN], S8634, S8637 [2SE], S8995 [9SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC], S11492 [30OC]

———national policy to improve system (S. 12), S127, S131, S134, S295, S574 [21JA], S666 [22JA], S6009 [19JN]

———provide for teacher technology training (S. 351), S1558 [25FE]

———provide for teacher technology training (S. 839), S5353 [5JN], S12533-S12535 [13NO]

Electronic mail: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 771), S4879 [21MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (S. 1354), S11546 [31OC], S12568 [13NO]

———set minimum reserve price for auctions of any license, permit, or right (S. 663), S3799 [29AP]

———Universal Services Fund implementation, S4082 [7MY], S5147 [23MY]

Foreign trade: export control policy for supercomputers, S5992-S5995 [19JN], S6021-S6024, S6026 [20JN], S6894-S6900 [7JY], S7098-S7103 [9JY], S7132-S7143 [10JY], S11396 [30OC]

Fort Irwin, CA: Army Task Force XXI warfighting experiment, S3114-S3116 [14AP]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (S. 721), S4233 [8MY]

Gambling: prohibit on the Internet (S. 474), S2560, S2561 [19MR]

Government: assure the integrity of information, transportation and telecommunications upon the arrival of the year 2000 (S. 1218), S9896 [24SE]

———establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (S. 22), S367 [21JA], S1411 [13FE], S1579 [25FE], S5268 [3JN], S5376 [5JN], S7222 [10JY], S9433 [16SE], S9981 [25SE], S12189 [8NO], S12636 [13NO]

———problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900, S10443 [6OC]

———prohibit use of computer game programs, S7695 [17JY]

Information services: discourage telephone access charges for Internet use (S. Res. 86), S4612 [15MY], S12078 [8NO]

———prohibit Internet service providers from providing accounts to sexually violent predators (S. 1356), S11547 [31OC]

———public access to certain Federal information products, S1730 [27FE]

Intel Corp.: tribute, S9432 [16SE]

Internet: ensure high-speed access for university research, S12648 [13NO]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), S3387 [17AP], S7983 [23JY]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 521), S2844 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S2862 [8AP], S2865 [9AP], S3180-S3190, S3227 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), unanimous-consent agreement, S3168, S3169, S3179 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 523), S2844-S2846 [8AP]

Massachusetts: tribute to efforts to wire schools for Internet access, S4390 [13MY]

NetDay96: tribute (S. Res. 51), S1138 [7FE], S3458 [22AP]

North Sioux City, SD: tribute to Gateway 2000 (business), S5545 [11JN]

Outlook, WA: tribute to Outlook Elementary School project, S3970 [5MY]

Pornography: prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (S. 1482), S12146-S12154 [8NO]

———restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1355, S1356 [13FE], S2308 [14MR], S2511 [19MR]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (S. 600), S3292-S3294 [16AP]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), S11301 [28OC], S11498 [30OC], S11541 [31OC]

———technical amendments (S. 506), S2678-S2682 [20MR]

Schools: online chats with schools in home districts, S3857 [30AP]

Science: Federal research initiatives, S2729 [20MR]

Small Business Advocacy Council: tribute, S9690 [18SE]

Supreme Court: decision on Communications Decency Act, S6490, S6491, S6557 [26JN]

Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (S. 570), S3123-S3125 [14AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (S. 387), S1835-S1837 [3MR]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 442), S2282 [13MR], S12078 [8NO]

Technology: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4684 [19MY]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 377), S1755 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), S5699 [16JN], S6724-S6726 [27JN], S12195 [8NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, S10879-S10881 [21OC], S12480 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (S. 376), S1749 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

Telecommunications: implement rates for universal service to education providers, libraries, and health care servers in rural areas, S2949 [9AP]

———reform policies regulating competition, S2048-S2053 [10MR], S7284-S7295 [11JY], S7671-S7684 [17JY]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

———universal service regulations, S11305, S11307 [29OC]

Telecommunications Act: repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities (S. 213), S742-S744 [28JA]

Terrorism: prohibit distribution of information relative to explosive materials, S5989-S5991, S5995-S5997 [19JN]

World Intellectual Property Organization: ratification and implementation of computer, sound recordings, and performance copyright protection treaties, S6726 [27JN]

Reports

Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions: CIA, S6898 [7JY]

Allow Bell Operating Cos. Entry Into Long Distance Service, S7679-S7681 [17JY]

Success for All and Roots & Wings Programs: Johns Hopkins University, H6872 [4SE], H7156 [10SE]

———Robert E. Slavin, Nancy A. Madden, and Barbara A. Wasik, H6873-H6880 [4SE], H7157-H7163 [10SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 852, Paperwork Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 88) (H. Rept. 105-15), H887 [11MR]

Copyright Clarifications Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 506), S3348 [17AP]

FCC Designation Certain Common Carriers as Eligible for Universal Service Support: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1354), S12118 [8NO]

Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 852) (H. Rept. 105-105), H802 [6MR]

NIST Computer Security Improvements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1903) (H. Rept. 105-243), H6797 [3SE]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]

Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Amendments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 672) (H. Rept. 105-25), H1039 [17MR]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7364 [16SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7281 [15SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1226) (H. Rept. 105-51), H1456 [14AP]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Computer Modernization in the Federal Government, E222 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Supercomputers and U.S. Export Control Policy: Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, E1357 [27JN]

Use of Filtering Software in Libraries: American Library Association, S12153 [8NO]

Statements

Export Control for Supercomputers: Senator Grams, S11398 [30OC]

Internet Versus the First Amendment: Alyssa Leach and Sam Herr, E1161 [10JN]

School Construction and Infrastructure Improvements Funding: Associated General Contractors, S4856 [21MY]

Summaries

Bombmaking Information Availability and Distribution: Dept. of Justice, S5991 [19JN]

Copyright Clarifications Act (S. 506), S2687 [20MR]

Criminal Copyright Improvement Act (S. 1044), S7774 [21JY]

Encrypted Communications Privacy Act (S. 376), S1753-S1755 [27FE]

Unauthorized Inspection of Tax Return Information by Employees of the IRS: GAO, S3184 [15AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 88, consideration of H.R. 852, Paperwork Elimination Act, H990 [13MR]

H.R. 672, Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments, H1053-H1055 [18MR]

H.R. 695, Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act, E246 [12FE]

H.R. 1226, Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, H1462 [15AP]

H.R. 1903, Computer Security Enhancement Act, H7293 [16SE]

S. 12, Education for the 21st Century Act, S296-S304 [21JA]

S. 213, repeal Telecommunications Act amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities, S743 [28JA]

S. 376, Encrypted Communications Privacy Act, S1750-S1753 [27FE]

S. 377, Promotion of Commerce On-Line in the Digital Era Act, S1757-S1759 [27FE]

S. 387, Software Export Equity Act, S1835 [3MR]

S. 442, Internet Tax Freedom Act, S2283 [13MR]

S. 506, Copyright Clarifications Act, S2685-S2687 [20MR]

S. 522, Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, S3189 [15AP]

S. 570, exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes, S3124 [14AP]

S. 600, Personal Information Privacy Act, S3293 [16AP]

S. 663, Reserve Price Act, S3800 [29AP]

S. 721, Personal Computer Truth in Advertising Act, S4233 [8MY]

S. 771, Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Choice Act, S4880 [21MY]

S. 805, Dept. of Agriculture Information Technology Reform Act, S5120-S5122 [23MY]

S. 875, Electronic Mailbox Protection Act, S5509 [11JN]

S. 885, Fair ATM Fees for Consumers Act, S5531 [11JN]

S. 900, Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act, S5618-S5620 [12JN]

S. 1044, Criminal Copyright Improvement Act, S7773 [21JY]

S. 1146, Digital Copyright Clarification and Technology Education Act, S8730-S8732 [3SE]

S. 1148, require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices, S8827 [4SE]

S. 1218, Millennium Act, S9896 [24SE]

S. 1354, designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support, H10807 [13NO]

S. Res. 51, tribute to NetDay96, S1138 [7FE]

S. Res. 86, discourage telephone access charges for Internet use, S4611 [15MY]

Transcripts

Online Computer Chat Between Granville, VT, Village School Students and Senator Leahy, S3858 [30AP]

COMTEX (news service)

Articles and editorials

Iran Tests Air-Launched Cruise Missile, S5720 [17JN]

CONCEALED WEAPONS PROHIBITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 707), S3998 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 707), S4008 [6MY]

Texts of

S. 707, provisions, S4008 [6MY]

CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Child tax credit, S6462 [26JN]

CONCORD, NH

Lists

Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band, S974 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Concord High School: tribute to Crimson Tide Marching Band, E108 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Concord High School: tribute to Crimson Tide Marching Band, S973 [4FE]

CONCORD COALITION

Analyses

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment, S1533 [25FE]

Press releases

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment, S1532 [25FE]

CONCORD COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E285 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S1802 [28FE]

CONCORDIA PARISH, LA

Remarks in Senate

Louisiana: tribute to Macon Ridge enterprise community for reciept of American Association of Enterprise Zones Community Empowerment Award, S1764 [27FE]

CONDIT, GARY A. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3432 [4JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8437 [6OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1338 [8AP]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H524 [12FE]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H1611 [16AP]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H8265 [30SE]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H1611 [16AP]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1289 [21MR]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1259 [20MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———eliminate certain Federal subsidy programs (see H.R. 1171), H1259 [20MR]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H286 [4FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H9559 [24OC]

California: moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 133), H1909 [28AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H1456 [14AP]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H10768 [12NO]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H5826 [25JY]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H3070 [20MY]

Colleges and universities: allow employees in classified positions in community colleges to serve in certified or other academic capacities (see H.R. 431), H3169 [21MY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5778 [24JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H7365 [16SE]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H1611 [16AP]

Correctional institutions: test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections personnel (see H.R. 2070), H4646 [25JN]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H5401 [16JY]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H2254 [6MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 71), H1989 [29AP]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1989 [29AP]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1261 [20MR]

Dept. of HHS: make certain information available to the Dept. of the Treasury for the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government (see H.R. 2063), H5297 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H589 [13FE]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H6707 [31JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H3476 [4JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H2874 [16MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H7911 [25SE]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (see H.R. 1155), H1258 [20MR]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H1440 [10AP]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H5132 [10JY]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7831 [24SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H525 [12FE]

———reduce number of political appointees (see H.R. 614), H347 [5FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H5297 [15JY]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H9559 [24OC]

———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H9559 [24OC]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H1707 [17AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H1040 [17MR]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H5778 [24JY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H7008 [8SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (see H.R. 2840), H10170 [6NO]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H804 [6MR]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H5177 [11JY]

———allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H2351 [7MY]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1707 [17AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H8265 [30SE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H244 [21JA]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8633 [7OC]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

———modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program (see H.R. 1880), H5487 [17JY]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see H.R. 471), H408 [10FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

India: suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1802), H3566 [5JN]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H629 [25FE]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H3865 [17JN]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2446 [8MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H7199 [10SE]

Iraq: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H7199 [10SE]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H5021 [9JY]

Libya: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H7199 [10SE]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H709 [3MR]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H245 [21JA]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 554), H284 [4FE]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H5177 [11JY]

———provide prospective payments for inpatient services relative to rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 585), H345 [5FE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish an Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 251), H286 [4FE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H6918 [4SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2446 [8MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8834 [9OC]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H151 [9JA]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H3569 [5JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H286 [4FE]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H767 [5MR]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H4086 [19JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 1366, 2183, 2777), H1704 [17AP], H7911 [25SE], H8438 [6OC], H9800 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259, 272), H8438 [6OC], H8928 [21OC]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Refuse disposal: provide conditional exemption relative to discharges of dredged or fill materials for maintenance of certain flood control projects (see H.R. 2741), H9801 [30OC]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1289 [21MR]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7730 [23SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Social Security: extend and clarify pay-as-you-go requirements relative to trust funds (see H.R. 2586), H8265 [30SE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H3203 [22MY]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H5132 [10JY]

Syria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H7199 [10SE]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H1261 [20MR]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H1795 [23AP]

———allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (see H.R. 2462), H8055 [26SE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H286 [4FE]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 62), H1441 [10AP]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1707 [17AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H2351 [7MY]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H4913 [8JY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H522 [12FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1340 [8AP]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H286 [4FE]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H3204 [22MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H1262 [20MR]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H725 [4MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H6798 [3SE]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H157 [9JA]

Terrorism: prevention of violence by paramilitary organizations (see H.R. 2362), H6705 [31JY]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1908, 1955), H4087 [19JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H1186, H1187 [19MR]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H1040 [17MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1795 [23AP]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 766), H670 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

Armed Forces: provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Budget: require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 113), H142 [9JA]

Castle AFB, CA: provide for the operation of a combined post exchange and commissary store (see H.R. 50), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 293), H9775 [30OC]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see H.R. 111), H142 [9JA]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to the effect of administrative orders on civil penalty actions (see H.R. 2415), H6962 [5SE]

Foreign aid: integrated justification report for assistance programs (see H.R. 114), H142 [9JA]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H888 [11MR]

Health: establish code of fair information practices (see H.R. 52), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Housing: provide for private servicing of rural housing loans (see H.R. 460), H243 [21JA]

India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H767 [5MR]

Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 818), H627 [25FE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 819), H628 [25FE]

Postal Service: prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (see H.R. 49), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Stanislaus County, CA: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 112), H142 [9JA]

Taxation: treatment of agricultural water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 461), H243 [21JA]

Letters

Human rights violations in India: Ram Narayan Kumar, E386 [5MR]

Motions

House of Representatives: adjournment, H8279 [1OC]

Proposals

Agricultural Water Conservation Act, E33 [7JA]

Rural Housing Loan Servicing Privatization Act, E39 [7JA]

Remarks

Agriculture: Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

———provide a tax credit to develop a water conservation program, E33 [7JA]

Armed Forces: grant health benefits for life upon retirement, E1308 [24JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4303 [24JN]

Budget: require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (H.R. 113), E56 [7JA]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3011 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4288 [24JN]

Chipponeri, James: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Man of the Year award recipient, E885 [8MY]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4095 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4095 [20JN]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9471 [23OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 101), H1239 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4303 [24JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3942 [19JN], E1308 [24JN]

Dept. of HHS: refugee and entrant assistance funding (S. 1161), H8061, H8062 [29SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3432 [4JN]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), H1581 [16AP]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H.R. 2233), H8293 [1OC]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2290 [7MY]

Foreign aid: require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

Health: establish code of fair information practices (H.R. 52), E30 [7JA]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H7578 [18SE]

Housing: provide for private servicing of rural housing loans, E39 [7JA]

Immigration: make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), H8061 [29SE]

India: human rights violations, E385 [5MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2539 [13MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, H2539 [13MY]

Modesto, CA: tribute to Omega Nu (organization), E138 [4FE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H8279 [1OC]

Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (H.R. 818), E314 [25FE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (H.R. 819), E306 [25FE]

Postal Service: prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (H.R. 49), E28 [7JA]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), H7632 [23SE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2650 [14MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2676 [14MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 293, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC]

H.R. 818, 401(k) Pension Protection Act, E314 [25FE]

H.R. 819, Small 401(k) Pension Disclosure Act, E306 [25FE]

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

Tributes

Bennett, Bartley, E1001 [21MY]

CONDON, ROBERT

Remarks in House

San Diego, CA: tribute to Rolling Readers Volunteer Tutoring Program, H8322 [6OC]

CONE, RICHARD AND JANET

Remarks in House

SBA: South Dakota Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, H3551 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

SBA: South Dakota Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, S5398 [9JN]

CONECUH COUNTY, AL

Remarks in House

Burnt Corn Post Office: closing of historic site, E610 [9AP]

CONEJO, CA

Remarks in House

Rufener, Doris and Ken: Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation Civitas Award recipients, E1663 [4SE], E1696 [9SE]

CONEJO VALLEY, CA

Remarks in House

Temple Adat Elohim: tribute, E1861 [25SE]

CONEY, CHLOE

Remarks in House

Ameritech (business): Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2001 [9OC]

CONFERENCE OF MAYORS

Resolutions by organizations

Land and Water Conservation Fund, S7430 [15JY]

CONFERENCE ON OCEANS AND SECURITY

Remarks in House

Report, H3140-H3144 [21MY]

Reports

World Cooperation on Cleaning Up Oceans and Seas, H3140-H3144 [21MY]

CONFERENCE REPORTS

Texts of

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2160), H7509-H7526 [17SE]

Balanced Budget Act (H.R. 2015), H6029-H6298 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119), H9076-H9464 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2016), H7084-H7106 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2266), H7656-H7710 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), H9004-H9034 [22OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2378), H8137-H8158 [29SE]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2169), H8587-H8631 [7OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267), H10809-H10864 [13NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158), H8323-H8361 [6OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469), H3442-H3474 [4JN]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2203), H7917-H8003 [26SE]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159), H10602-H10629 [12NO]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 858), H9586-H9595 [28OC]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2209), H7580-H7589 [18SE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3358-H3424 [4JN]

———Errata Sheet, S5886 [17JN]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014), H6409-H6617 [30JY]

CONFERENCES

Bills and resolutions

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H804 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Islamic & Arab Business Investment Conference: convene, S9025 [9SE]

Statements

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

CONFRATERNIDAD GUINERA VEINTIOCHO de ENERO (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2007 [9OC]

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF related term(s) Zaire, Republic of

Remarks in House

Humanitarian assistance: lift ban, H3607 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Refugees: status of Rwandan refugees, S6383 [25JN]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Challenge in Congo, E1076 [3JN]

CONGO, REPUBLIC OF THE

Bills and resolutions

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (see H. Res. 273), H8928 [21OC]

Democracy: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (see S. Res. 112; H. Res. 175), S8533 [31JY], H4646 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (H. Res. 273), H10882-H10884 [13NO]

Civil wars: U.S. role in foreign civil wars, H1095 [18MR]

Democracy: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (H. Res. 175), H5513-H5515 [22JY], H5847, H5848 [28JY]

Remarks in Senate

Democracy: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (S. Res. 112), S8610 [31JY]

Reports filed

Condemn Outbreak of Violence and Threat to Scheduled Elections and Constitutional Government in the Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 112), S10625 [8OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 175, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, H5513 [22JY], H5847 [28JY]

H. Res. 273, condemn Angolan military intervention in the Republic of Congo, H10882 [13NO]

S. Res. 112, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, S8610 [31JY]

CONGRESS related term(s) House of Representatives; Legislative Branch of the Government; Members of Congress; Senate

Addresses

Bipartisan Congressional Retreat: David McCullough, H1160 [19MR], E460 [13MR]

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jerome Kohlberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10508 [8OC]

———Richard Rosenberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

———Thomas S. Murphy, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

Israel and the Middle East—A View From Capitol Hill: Representative Forbes, E1283 [20JN]

Political Campaign Reform and Contribution Limits: Newton Minow, E774-E776 [29AP]

Reflections on the Congress and the Country: Representative Hamilton, S11896 [6NO], E1937-E1939 [6OC]

Republican Agenda: Speaker Gingrich, E1011-E1013 [22MY]

Role of the Senate in American Democracy: Senator Byrd, S21-S23 [7JA]

Women's Suffrage Statue Rededication: Senator Snowe, S6555 [26JN]

Advertisements

Negative campaign advertisements: Citizens for Reform (organization), S10129 [29SE]

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4339, H4363 [24JN], H4394 [25JN], H4778 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6629 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6066, S6067, S6078, S6100, S6101 [23JN], S6120, S6132, S6133, S6145, S6147, S6148, S6150, S6151, S6152, S6156, S6157, S6165, S6167, S6168, S6169, S6170, S6171, S6172, S6173, S6174, S6175, S6176, S6177, S6178, S6180, S6181, S6182, S6191, S6195, S6196, S6197, S6198, S6199, S6251, S6252, S6254, S6255, S6256, S6257, S6258, S6259, S6262, S6263, S6264, S6265, S6266, S6267, S6269, S6271, S6273, S6276, S6278, S6279, S6281 [24JN], S6293, S6302, S6308, S6312, S6319 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6337, S6338, S6348, S6351, S6354, S6373, S6374, S6376, S6379 [25JN], S6440, S6442, S6460, S6461, S6465, S6469, S6471, S6472, S6473, S6479, S6509, S6510, S6531, S6532, S6533, S6541, S6542, S6543, S6544, S6551, S6552, S6553 [26JN], S6674, S6675, S6676, S6677, S6678, S6680, S6681, S6682, S6683, S6686, S6687, S6689, S6690, S6693, S6694, S6695, S6697, S6763, S6764, S6765, S6766, S6767, S6768, S6770, S6771, S6773, S6774, S6775, S6777 [27JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5570, H5576 [22JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2883, H2886, H2891, H2895, H2900, H2905, H2908, H2909, H2914, H2919, H2924 [19MY], H2951, H3021, H3032, H3040, H3047, H3055 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2951, H2956 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4729, S4731, S4736, S4737, S4738, S4741, S4761, S4762 [20MY], S4782, S4810, S4828, S4829, S4830, S4831, S4832, S4833, S4834, S4835, S4839, S4840, S4844, S4845, S4846, S4847, S4848, S4852, S4860, S4861, S4869, S4871, S4872, S4873, S4874, S4875, S4899, S4900, S4901, S4902, S4903, S4904, S4905, S4906, S4907, S4908, S4909, S4910, S4920 [21MY], S4959, S4963, S4973, S4977, S4982, S4985, S4989, S4990, S4991, S4992 [22MY], S5028, S5032, S5034, S5036, S5141, S5142 [23MY]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4099 [20JN]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10918 [13NO]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8245 [30SE]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7554, H7555, H7559, H7564 [18SE]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), consideration (H. Res. 230), H7543 [18SE]

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H7 [7JA]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H24 [7JA]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1356 [9AP]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 112), H1556 [16AP]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10119 [6NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5665 [23JY], H5884, H5885, H5889, H5890 [28JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5791 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1019), S7593, S7615 [16JY]

Legislative Reorganization Act (H.R. 3804) (1994): Representative Moakley, E100 [21JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H453 [11FE], H486, H488, H490, H493, H495, H496, H499, H500, H504 [12FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H8404, H8408, H8410, H8411 [6OC], H8500, H8501 [7OC]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (H. Res. 256), H8285 [1OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1190), S9526 [17SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10112, S10113, S10114, S10176, S10177, S10178 [29SE], S10434, S10436, S10438, S10439, S10440, S10442 [6OC], S10485, S10486 [7OC], S10661 [8OC]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1480 [15AP]

Analyses

Adopt and Amend House Rules (H. Res. 5), H12-H15 [7JA]

Clean Money, Clean Elections Act (S. 918), S5802-S5804 [17JN]

Announcements

Federal Election Campaign Act: mid-year compliance report, S7741 [17JY]

House of Representatives official objectors for the Private Calendar, H3800 [16JN]

House Rules: discussion of matters before the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) on the House floor, H31 [7JA], H171 [21JA]

———policies of the Chair, H32-H34 [7JA]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S10305 [1OC]

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, S4399 [13MY], H2333 [7MY], H6721 [3SE]

Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, H923 [12MR]

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Committee To Notify President of Completion of the First Session of 105th Congress, H10918 [13NO]

Conferees: H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5235 [3JN], H3246 [3JN]

———H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6786 [27JN]

———H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H5048 [10JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN], H5040 [10JY]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S8216 [29JY], H6758 [3SE]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendees, H259 [4FE]

House of Representatives Law Revision Counsel, H86 [9JA]

House of Representatives Page Board, H527 [13FE], H597 [25FE]

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Board of Trustees, H3207 [30MY]

Articles and editorials

Adopting House Rules for a New Congress—The Turn of the Century Turn From Open, Rules Committee Proposals to Closed, Majority Caucus Recommendations, H16 [7JA]

And the Power of the Ballot, S10507 [8OC]

Another Bad One, S2725 [20MR]

Arrivederci—Tom Foglietta Has Earned His New Job—Let's Hope His Successor Serves the Region as Well as He Did, E1160 [10JN]

Art of the Balanced Budget Deal, H2348 [7MY]

Bad for Everyone, E1052 [23MY]

Beltway's Hale-Bopp, S10517 [8OC]

Budget a Result of Serious Work, H2975, H3013 [20MY]

Budget Week, H6333 [30JY]

Campaign Finance—Fix It, S10507 [8OC]

Congress According to Kessler?, E1483 [23JY]

Deceptive Budget Deal, S4689 [19MY]

Democrats Use Skewed Figures To Challenge Tax-Cut Proposal, E1377 [9JY]

Earth Belongs to the Living, H3244 [3JN]

Education Department Needs To Be Dismantled, E103 [21JA]

Empty-Bench Syndrome—Congressional Republicans Are Determined To Put Clinton's Judicial Nominees on Hold, S5066 [23MY]

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

Fear of Foreign Cash, S8290 [30JY]

First Amendment Is Not a Loophole—Protecting Free Expression in the Election Campaign Context, S10359-S10376 [6OC]

Foreign States Spent $86 Million To Lobby U.S., H5562 [22JY]

Forging an Alliance for Deregulation—Rep. Delay Makes Companies Full Partners in the Movement, H1356-H1358 [9AP]

GOP Contract With America Has Been a Blueprint for Action, E1630 [3SE]

GOP Pressures Business Group To Dump Their Dem Lobbyists, S294 [21JA]

GOP To Rebuke Companies for Bipartisan Donations, S293 [21JA]

GOP's Judicial Freeze—A Fight To See Who Rules Over the Law, S5067 [23MY]

Government Gag, S2182 [12MR], S2391 [18MR]

Here Come the Speech Police, S10121, S10150 [29SE]

House Right To Give Middle Class a Break, E1365 [8JY]

I Raised Money From My Office, So?, E1926 [2OC]

Keep Campaign Reform Legal, S10341 [6OC]

Leader Lott's Amendment, S10272 [1OC]

Line-Item Veto Tips Traditional Balance of Power—Captiol Hill Plots Strategy To Counter President's Pen, S11186 [24OC]

Low Bridge for the Fast Track Flap, E2363 [13NO]

Make It a Two-Year Budget, S964 [4FE]

Make No Amends, H484 [12FE]

Making Pols Into Crooks—Campaign-Finance ``Reform'' Criminalizes Politics and Deepens Public Cynicism, S10503 [8OC]

Media Too Quick To Buy Into Campaign Reform, S10502 [8OC]

Money Gag, S10342 [6OC]

Money—Hard, Soft and Dirty, S11241 [27OC]

Most Lobbyists Oppose McCain-Feingold Bill, S10379 [6OC]

Mr. Huang's Briefings, E822 [5MY]

New American Politics, S12522 [13NO]

Not Whom You Tell, But How You Know, E255 [13FE]

Only a Constitutional Amendment Can Limit Campaign Cash, S2243 [13MR]

Parties' Congressional Campaign Committees Took in Millions in ``Soft Money'' in 1995-96, S2385 [18MR]

Passing the Budget Buck, S5429 [9JN]

Pattern of Stonewalling, E834 [5MY]

Political Campaign Reforms, S10341 [6OC]

Political Money and Freedom of Speech, S10353-S10358 [6OC]

Protected Global Soil?, E2031 [21OC]

Republicans Get Some Very Bad News, S10380 [6OC]

Save the First Amendment, S2393 [18MR]

Save Us From the Purists—Some Supporters of Term Limits Have Devised a Tactic at Odds With the Best Reason for Limits, H420 [11FE], H465 [12FE]

Sham Balancing Act Hides True Scope of the Deficit, S3985 [6MY]

Skirting the Real Scandal, S4135 [8MY]

So, We Talk Too Much?, S2182 [12MR]

Social Security Privatization Is Here, E517 [19MR]

Supreme Court Lets Line-Item Veto Law Stand, H4661 [26JN]

Tax Trash, H5383 [16JY]

Tax-Cut Plans Could Reseed Deficit, S6115 [24JN]

10 Big Lies About Campaign Finance, S10518 [8OC]

This Mr. Smith Get His Way in Washington—Federal Express Chief Twists Some Arms, S10723 [9OC]

Tossing Gore, E1744 [11SE]

Trent Lott's Poison Pill, S10272 [1OC]

Ugly Kind of Politics, S4060 [7MY]

Vote Against McCain, Wait, Can I Say That?, S10504 [8OC]

Walter D. Ramsay, 62, Congressional Aide, E1645 [3SE]

We Should Have Listened to Henry B., H8577 [7OC]

What a Change 40 Years Makes, S4324 [12MY]

Will the Rule of Law Survive Clinton?, E821 [5MY]

William Jefferson Kasich, E1052 [23MY]

Work Unfinished—More To Be Done Regarding Budgets—Voters Themselves Must Do Reminding, E1634 [3SE]

Wrong Way on Campaign Finance, S2181 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions

Adjournment (see S. Con. Res. 3, 14, 68; H. Con. Res. 21, 87, 108, 136, 169), S100 [7JA], S2647 [20MR], S12576 [13NO], H588 [13FE], H3203 [22MY], H4835 [26JN], H6705 [31JY], H8727 [8OC]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108): consideration (see H. Res. 176), H4645 [25JN]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 33; H.J. Res. 92), S6727 [27JN], H6705 [31JY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Apalachiocola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 32), S6727 [27JN]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment granting the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (see S.J. Res. 28), S3662 [24AP]

———constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H1611 [16AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 228; H.R. 638, 987, 1326, 1785), S804 [29JA], H392 [6FE], H803 [6MR], H1541 [15AP], H3476 [4JN]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (see S. 647, 1182), S3662 [24AP], S9411 [16SE]

———line-item veto (see S. 592), S3269 [16AP]

Architect of the Capitol: eliminate and modify certain parking areas to improve Capitol Grounds (see S. 510), S2646 [20MR]

Budget: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (see H.R. 1321), H1541 [15AP]

———balance (see H.R. 397), H152 [9JA]

———commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (see S. Res. 74), S3199 [15AP]

———ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (see H.R. 2037), H4645 [25JN]

———establish 2-year cycle (see H.R. 2956), H10420 [8NO]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see S. 947, 949; H.R. 2014, 2015), S6041 [20JN], H4221 [23JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (see H. Res. 174), H4338 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 206), H6702 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 138), H6705 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (see H. Res. 174), H4338 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 202), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4132 [20JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (see H. Res. 192), H5568 [22JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 113), H142 [9JA]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (see S. Con. Res. 16, 17, 27; H. Con. Res. 58, 82, 84, 86), S2647 [20MR], S4677 [19MY], H1339 [8AP], H2784 [15MY], H2882 [19MY], H3203 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (see H. Res. 152), H2882 [19MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 160), H3475 [4JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), disposition of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 156), H3203 [22MY]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

Cadigan, James L.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2494), H7600 [18SE]

Cagney, James: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 206), H145 [9JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42; H. Con. Res. 120, 134), S8091 [24JY], H5777 [24JY], H6406 [30JY]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4217 [8MY]

———use of the rotunda for congressional Christmas celebration (see H. Con. Res. 190), H10420 [8NO]

Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division (see H.R. 2862), H10171 [6NO]

Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 95), H8438 [6OC]

Children and youth: extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (see S. 1378), S11764 [5NO]

———proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (see H. Res. 154), H3069 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (see H.R. 2190), H5486 [17JY]

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (see H. Res. 41), H348 [5FE]

Claremont Commission: establish independent Federal election campaign reform commission (see S. 876), S5507 [11JN]

Cleland, Senator: floor privileges for staff (see S. Res. 8), S100 [7JA]

Clinton, President: notification that a quorum has assembled (see S. Res. 2; H. Res. 3), S100 [7JA], H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 114), H1611 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 118, 221), H1611 [16AP], H6962 [5SE]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): special investigative authorities (see H. Res. 167), H3865 [17JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see S. Res. 61), S1924 [4MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 137), H2091 [30AP]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): extend (see S. Con. Res. 2), S100 [7JA]

Committee on International Relations (House): election of members (see H. Res. 106), H1288 [21MR]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 31; H. Res. 85), S726 [28JA], H804 [6MR]

Committee on Small Business (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 52), H524 [12FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): abolish and establish an Independent Commission on Congressional Ethics (see H.R. 957), H767 [5MR]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 249), H8160 [29SE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 250), H8160 [29SE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 31; H. Res. 85), S726 [28JA], H804 [6MR]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 213), H6715 [1AU]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 12, 25, 32, 196, 325, 331), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H5664 [23JY], H10764 [12NO], H10955 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 13, 33, 36, 42, 44, 58, 120, 208, 328), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H348 [5FE], H393 [6FE], H407 [10FE], H588 [13FE], H1706 [17AP], H6705 [31JY], H10955 [13NO]

Committees of the Senate: authorize printing of rules for special investigatory committees (see S. Res. 132), S10428 [6OC]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 10, 13, 14), S112 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11, 12), S112 [9JA]

Congressional Budget Act: establish a point of order that precludes raising revenues to enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2230), H5664 [23JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of regulations relative to labor-management relations (see H. Con. Res. 5; H. Res. 19), H155, H156 [9JA]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H3201 [22MY]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 63), S11764 [5NO]

Constitutional amendments: require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S163 [21JA]

———require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H949 [12MR]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S725 [28JA]

Corrections Calendar Office: establish (see H. Res. 7), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———lump sum allowance (see H. Res. 130), H1891 [24AP]

Courts: independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 117, 139), H142, H143 [9JA]

———limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (see S. 581), S3199 [15AP]

Crime: punish false statements made during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 425), H153 [9JA]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Curran, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Daschle, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 159), S12576 [13NO]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see S. 1226, 1316; H.R. 1319, 2667), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC], H1456 [14AP], H8833 [9OC]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3567 [5JN]

———prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

———suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see S. 236; H.R. 1577), S855 [30JA], H2445 [8MY]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see S. 759; H.R. 1236, 1622), S4658 [16MY], H1338 [8AP], H2783 [15MY]

District of Columbia: repeal congressionally imposed tax exemptions provided to certain entities (see H.R. 889), H701 [27FE]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (see H. Res. 233), H7600 [18SE]

Eagen, James M., III: election as Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 207), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062; H.R. 2248), S8091 [24JY], H5777 [24JY]

Elections: allow States to use a proportional voting system for multiseat congressional districts (see H.R. 3068), H10954 [13NO]

———change date for regularly scheduled Federal elections and establish polling place hours (see S. 1463), S12118 [8NO]

———clarify procedure for determining State population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 1220), H1288 [21MR]

———comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 1422), H1794 [23AP]

———constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

———establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 99, 170), H70 [7JA], H142, H144 [9JA]

———provide candidates for Federal office free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 653), H393 [6FE]

———require a majority of campaign contributions come from State residents and ensure that employees are informed on use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2573), H8160 [29SE]

Employment: treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see S. 820; H.R. 1765), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see S. Con. Res. 28; H. Con. Res. 91), S5002 [22MY], H3203 [22MY]

Evans, Dale: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2752), H9614 [28OC]

Executive departments: require review of agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 2712), H9501 [23OC]

FEC: establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (see H.R. 1494), H2090 [30AP]

———responsibility for investigations relative to campaign fundraising practices (see H. Con. Res. 46), H949 [12MR]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (see H.R. 131), H143 [9JA]

Federal Election Law Reform Commission: establish (see S. 812; H.R. 419), S5109 [23MY], H153 [9JA]

Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 416), H152 [9JA]

———treatment of travel expenses (see H.R. 930), H766 [5MR]

Federal-State relations: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H148 [9JA]

Financial institutions: require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (see S. 1560), S12575 [13NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (see H.J. Res. 80, 82), H3660 [10JN], H3797 [12JN]

Foreign aid: reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 141), S162 [21JA]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H10170 [6NO]

———require congressional approval before any trade agreements entered into under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (see S. 287), S1102 [6FE]

Frumin, Alan S.: designate as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate (see S. Res. 23), S676 [23JA]

Gibbons, Richard: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Gore, Vice President: tribute (see S. Res. 157), S12576 [13NO]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see S. 396), S1979 [5MR]

———eliminate and modify reporting requirements by Federal departments and agencies (see S. 1364), S11678 [4NO]

———establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 435), H153 [9JA]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433), S2206 [12MR]

Government 2000 Commission: establish (see S. 266), S1017 [5FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389; H.R. 1010), S1828 [3MR], H888 [11MR]

———reform regulatory process (see S. 981), S6727 [27JN]

Guam: allow for election of the Delegate by a means other than separate ballot (see H.R. 1460), H1891 [24AP]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (see S.J. Res. 10; H.J. Res. 32), S634 [22JA], H244 [21JA]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (see H. Res. 244), H7911 [25SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (see H. Res. 253), H8160 [29SE]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (see H. Res. 168), H3924 [18JN]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), consideration (see H. Res. 230), H7527 [17SE]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H948 [12MR]

———authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

———compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 6), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 283), H148 [9JA]

———election of officers (see H. Res. 1), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 187), H145 [9JA]

———expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 243), H147 [9JA]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 9), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H1611 [16AP]

———limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 77, 462), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H243 [21JA]

———notify President of election of the Speaker and Clerk (see H. Res. 4), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (see S. Res. 1), S100 [7JA]

———official mail allowance (see H.R. 730, 2439), H523 [12FE], H7118 [9SE]

———participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for the people of the U.S. (see H. Res. 147), H2589 [13MY]

———prevent certain mass mailings from being sent as franked mail (see H.R. 642), H392 [6FE]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80, 352, 866), H69 [7JA], H141, H150 [9JA], H700 [27FE]

———require written election for any annual pay increase for Members (see H.R. 2783), H9800 [30OC]

———terminate certain entitlements of former Speakers of the House (see H.R. 1768), H3273 [3JN]

———transition for new Members (see H.R. 3053), H10954 [13NO]

———use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (see H. Res. 61), H588 [13FE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (see H. Res. 5), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———allow each Member to designate one bill for committee vote (see H. Res. 27), H156 [9JA]

———amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H348 [5FE]

———authority of the Committee on Rules (House) to report rules or orders waiving the germaneness requirement (see H. Res. 209), H6705 [31JY]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (see H. Res. 107, 112, 117, 155, 161), H1337 [8AP], H1456 [14AP], H1610 [16AP], H3169 [21MY], H3475 [4JN]

———discourage frivolous ethics complaints (see H. Res. 79), H669 [26FE]

———limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7262 [11SE]

———postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (see H. Res. 123), H1706 [17AP]

———prohibit any personal staff member from holding a paid position in the campaign of the employing Member (see H. Res. 177), H4835 [26JN]

———repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 23, 30), H156 [9JA]

———require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H524 [12FE]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 165, 201, 314), H3719 [11JN], H6025 [29JY], H10418 [8NO]

———treatment of expenses of special-order speeches (see H. Res. 97), H1018 [13MR]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 62), S11764 [5NO]

Impoundment Control Act: repeal (see H.R. 441), H153 [9JA]

Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see S. 919), S5790 [17JN]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Independent Commission on Medicare: establish (see H.R. 406), H152 [9JA]

Independent counsel: law reform (see H.R. 117), H142 [9JA]

IRS: congressional review of regulations increasing Federal revenue (see S. 831), S5341 [5JN]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207; H.R. 2514), S9785 [23SE], H7728 [23SE]

LaHood, Representative: election to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (see H. Res. 43), H393 [6FE]

Larson, Donn: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1019; H.R. 2209), S7486 [15JY], H5569 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (see H. Res. 197), H5777 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 238), H7729 [23SE]

———require random drug testing of Members, officers, and employees (see H.R. 310), H149 [9JA]

Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see S. 683), S3901 [1MY]

———protection of books and materials (see S. 240), S855 [30JA]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see S. 1214; H.R. 2424), S9886 [24SE], H7118 [9SE]

———repeal (see S. 1319; H.R. 2650), S11192 [24OC], H8832 [9OC]

———repeal and amend Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 2649), H8832 [9OC]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 233), H146 [9JA]

———technical corrections (see S. 758), S4658 [16MY]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

———prohibit certain campaign services and reform disclosure rules (see S. 198), S634 [22JA]

Lott, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 160), S12576 [13NO]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment relative to liability associated with the making of false statements (see H.J. Res. 29), H155 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to allow States to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 31), H155 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16; H.J. Res. 2, 3, 8, 22, 33, 34, 42, 46, 49), S1300 [12FE], H154, H155 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H348 [5FE], H407 [10FE], H453 [11FE]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (see H.J. Res. 5, 6, 16, 23, 27), H154, H155 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 47), H451 [11FE]

———deny cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 2219, 2542; H. Con. Res. 1), H155 [9JA], H5569 [22JY], H7830 [24SE]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 46, 330, 632, 1100, 2510, 2517), H68 [7JA], H140, H149 [9JA], H392 [6FE], H1111 [18MR], H7600 [18SE], H7728 [23SE]

———eliminate certain benefits (see S. 138, 205; H.R. 436), S162 [21JA], S725 [28JA], H153 [9JA]

———include an estimate of Federal retirement benefits in the reports of the Sec. of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives (see S. 269), S1017 [5FE]

———increase length of ban on lobbying activities after leaving office (see H.R. 390), H151 [9JA]

———link annual salary adjustments to cost-of-living adjustments for certain Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2763), H9729 [29OC]

———modify law providing a permanent appropriation for compensation (see H.R. 403), H152 [9JA]

———national advisory referendum on term limits (see H.R. 2056), H4646 [25JN]

———payment of salary relative to adoption of a balanced budget resolution (see H.R. 1746), H3203 [22MY]

———prohibit Federal funding of official travel after elections for Members who fail to be reelected (see H.R. 2276), H5826 [25JY]

———prohibit participation in Federal Employees' Retirement System (see H.R. 47), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———prohibit representation of foreign governments after leaving office (see H.R. 97), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———reduce pay and eliminate automatic cost-of-living pay increases (see S. 821), S5253 [3JN]

———require comparable treatment with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 342), H150 [9JA]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see S. 477; H.R. 1127), S2552 [19MR], H1186 [19MR]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (see H. Res. 256), H8160 [29SE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see S. 62; H.R. 597), S160 [21JA], H346 [5FE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Washington without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 413), H152 [9JA]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 596), H346 [5FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689; H.R. 1650), S3901 [1MY], H2873 [16MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (see H.R. 512), H282 [4FE]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (see S. 430; H.R. 1051), S2206 [12MR], H949 [12MR]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S1382 [13FE]

———repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 438), H153 [9JA]

Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices: temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), amend (see S. Res. 161), S12576 [13NO]

105th Congress: set date for convening, 2d session (see S.J. Res. 39), S12576 [13NO]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see S. 636; H.R. 1505), S3550 [23AP], H2090 [30AP]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 35), S7768 [21JY]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 946), H766 [5MR]

———reform pension plan for Members and employees (see H.R. 729), H523 [12FE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (see S.J. Res. 23), S2416 [18MR]

———consideration of ethics reform and contribution limits legislation (see S. Res. 65), S2416 [18MR]

———contribution limitations for multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 1081), H1018 [13MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 11, 25, 57, 95, 179, 918, 976, 1057, 1117, 1190, 1191, 1197, 1246, 1561; H.R. 140, 179, 181, 493, 600, 767, 965, 1039, 1303, 1366, 1776, 1777, 2051, 2183, 2199, 2777; H. Res. 210, 236), S158, S159, S160, S161 [21JA], S633 [22JA], S5790 [17JN], S6727 [27JN], S7950 [23JY], S8532 [31JY], S9515 [17SE], S9636, S9637 [18SE], S10293 [1OC], S12575 [13NO], H143, H145 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H346 [5FE], H586 [13FE], H802 [6MR], H948 [12MR], H1439 [10AP], H1704 [17AP], H3475 [4JN], H4645 [25JN], H5485, H5486 [17JY], H6706 [31JY], H7600 [18SE], H9800 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259, 272), H8438 [6OC], H8928 [21OC]

———impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 423), H153 [9JA]

———prohibit candidates from accepting unsecured loans from depository institutions regulated under Federal law (see H.R. 783), H587 [13FE]

———prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (see H.R. 610), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit contributions by nonparty multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 70, 138, 472, 473), H69 [7JA], H141, H143 [9JA], H243 [21JA]

———provide for a voluntary system of public financing for Federal elections (see S. 229), S804 [29JA]

———public financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 506, 794), H282 [4FE], H587 [13FE]

———reduce contributions by nonparty multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 569), H284 [4FE]

———reduce contributions to House of Representatives candidate by multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 797), H587 [13FE]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (see H.R. 1780), H3475 [4JN]

Political ethics: compile and make available to the public the names of candidates for election who agree to conduct campaigns in accordance with a Code of Election Ethics (see H. Con. Res. 160), H8054 [26SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: submit a national energy policy plan to Congress (see H. Con. Res. 34), H724 [4MR]

Printing: waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (see H.J. Res. 103), H10420 [8NO]

Public debt: constitutional amendment to restrict annual deficits and require popular vote of the people to exceed any limits (see H.J. Res. 30), H155 [9JA]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Religion: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 35), H725 [4MR]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H1541 [15AP]

Rogers, Roy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2752), H9614 [28OC]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Select Commission To Advise on Reforming Elections: establish (see H.R. 141), H143 [9JA]

Senate: authorizing minority and majority leaders to make appointments during adjournment (see S. Res. 156), S12576 [13NO]

———establish consultant position for President pro tempore (see S. 1120), S8532 [31JY]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (see S. Res. 3), S100 [7JA]

———notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk (see H. Res. 2), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———require a 60-vote supermajority to pass legislation increasing taxes (see S. 242), S855 [30JA]

———tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1924 [4MR]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Res. 143), S11764 [5NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines (see S. Res. 21), S634 [22JA]

Senate Rules: amend relative to committee ratios (see S. Res. 9), S112 [9JA]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305; H.R. 279), S1300 [12FE], H148 [9JA]

Small business: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (see S. 233), S804 [29JA]

Social Security: extend and clarify pay-as-you-go requirements relative to trust funds (see H.R. 2586), H8265 [30SE]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H1610 [16AP]

———State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 1358), H1703 [17AP]

State of the Union Message: joint session (see H. Con. Res. 9), H244 [21JA]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (see H.J. Res. 84, 93), H4338 [24JN], H6705 [31JY]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), consideration (see H. Res. 113), H1456 [14AP]

———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see S. 403; H.R. 933), S1979 [5MR], H766 [5MR]

———repeal special deduction for living expenses of Members of Congress (see H.R. 1099), H1111 [18MR]

Taxpayer Relief Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 2645), H8832 [9OC]

Telecommunications: require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

Thurmond, Senator: election to be President pro tempore of the Senate (see S. Res. 4), S100 [7JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election of the President pro tempore (see S. Res. 6), S100 [7JA]

———notify the President of election of the President pro tempore (see S. Res. 5), S100 [7JA]

———tribute (see S. Res. 158), S12576 [13NO]

Travel: treatment of travel awards accrued during official travel by Members, officers, or employees (see H.R. 1896; H. Res. 64), H588 [13FE], H3797 [12JN]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see S.J. Res. 38; H.J. Res. 96), S12461 [10NO], H8833 [9OC]

Women: ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H156 [9JA]

Biographies

Hantman, Alan M., S910 [30JA]

Certificates of election

House of Representatives: Bill Redmond, H2933 [20MY]

———Ciro D. Rodriguez, H1626 [17AP]

———Jim Ryun, H71 [7JA], H85 [9JA]

———Jo Ann Emerson, H71 [7JA], H85 [9JA]

Senate: Bob Smith, S3 [7JA]

———Carl Levin, S3 [7JA]

———Chuck Hagel, S2 [7JA]

———Fred Thompson, S4 [7JA]

———Gordon H. Smith, S3 [7JA]

———Jack Reed, S3 [7JA]

———James M. Inhofe, S3 [7JA]

———Jeff Sessions, S3 [7JA]

———Jesse Helms, S2 [7JA]

———John D. Rockefeller IV, S3 [7JA]

———John F. Kerry, S3 [7JA]

———John W. Warner, S4 [7JA]

———Joseph R. Biden, Jr., S1 [7JA]

———Larry E. Craig, S2 [7JA]

———Mary L. Landrieu, S3 [7JA]

———Max Baucus, S1 [7JA]

———Max Cleland, S2 [7JA]

———Michael B. Enzi, S2 [7JA]

———Mitch McConnell, S3 [7JA]

———Pat Roberts, S3 [7JA]

———Paul D. Wellstone, S4 [7JA]

———Pete V. Domenici, S2 [7JA]

———Phil Gramm, S2 [7JA]

———Richard J. Durbin, S2 [7JA]

———Robert G. Torricelli, S4 [7JA]

———Sam Brownback, S2 [7JA]

———Strom Thurmond, S4 [7JA]

———Susan M. Collins, S2 [7JA]

———Ted Stevens, S3 [7JA]

———Thad Cochran, S2 [7JA]

———Tim Johnson, S3 [7JA]

———Tom Harkin, S2 [7JA]

———Wayne Allard, S1 [7JA]

———Y. Tim Hutchinson, S2 [7JA]

Chronologies

White House Document/Subpoena Requests, 1996-97: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H1914 [29AP]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Comparisons

Iran-Contra, October Surprise, and Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) subpoena authority, H4094 [20JN]

Conference reports

Balanced Budget Act (H.R. 2015), H6029-H6298 [29JY]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2209), H7580-H7589 [18SE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3358-H3424 [4JN]

———Errata Sheet, S5886 [17JN]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014), H6409-H6617 [30JY]

Cost Estimates

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact (H.J. Res. 92): CBO, E2184 [7NO]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact congressional consent (H.J. Res. 91): CBO, E2198 [7NO]

Provide New Mexico with investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430): CBO, S5467 [10JN]

Court decisions

Milk Industry Foundation v. Sec. of Agriculture and Northeast Dairy Compact Commission: Paul L. Friedman, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, S1389 [13FE]

Senator Byrd, et al., plaintiffs v. Franklin D. Raines, et al., defendants, S2996-S3000 [10AP]

Court documents

Line-item veto: Supreme Court, H4662-H4668 [26JN]

Descriptions

Establish 2-Year Congressional Budget Cycle and Reform Oversight Process (S. 261), S962-S964 [4FE]

History of Congressional Consideration of Budget Resolutions Under Democratic Majority, H1480 [15AP]

House Rules Relating to Income Tax Increases, H1479 [15AP]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014): Archer Amendment on Tax Rates, E1313 [24JN]

Documents

Highlights of Provisions in Proposed House Rules Package for the 105th Congress, H11 [7JA]

Essays

On the Distinctiveness of the American Political System: Nelson W. Polsby, ``New Federalist Papers'', S11179 [24OC]

Excerpts

``American Constitutional Law,'' Laurence H. Tribe, S2249 [13MR]

Balenced Budget Act (H.R. 2015): deficit and public debt, S8346 [30JY]

Budget treatment of Social Security trust funds: Public Law 101-508, S1361 [13FE], S1508 [25FE], S8345 [30JY]

Lobbying Disclosure Act, S1955 [5MR]

``Manual on Parliamentary Procedure'', H10114 [6NO]

Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 2014): provisions on limited tax benefits subject to line-item veto, S8420 [31JY]

Explanations

Previous question vote—what it means, H995 [13MR], H1200 [20MR], H1356 [9AP], H1556 [16AP], H2694 [15MY], H3116 [21MY], H3283 [4JN], H5790 [25JY], H7315 [16SE], H8888, H8889 [21OC], H10792 [13NO]

Factsheets

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1479 [15AP]

Impact of Amtrak Strike, H8699 [8OC]

Histories

Campaign Finance Reform, 1987-1996, H7314 [16SE]

Interviews

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Jimmy Carter with Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, S11611 [3NO]

Letters

Acceptance of pro bono legal services by Members who challenge the validity of certain Federal statutes: Senators Byrd, Levin, and Moynihan, Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S2634, S2635 [20MR]

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates: Barry S. Cargill, Small Business Association of Michigan, S1839 [3MR]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S1839 [3MR]

———Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

———John J. Motley, National Retail Federation, S1839 [3MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E2198 [7NO]

Automatic system for continuing appropriations: Representative Wynn, S5316 [5JN]

Bipartisan budget agreement relative to tax cuts: Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S4981 [22MY]

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act: several Senators, S9160 [11SE]

Budget 1998-2002: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S5441 [10JN]

———Representative Kasich, H3502 [5JN]

———Senator Roth and Representative Archer, S5328, S5332 [5JN], H3509 [5JN]

———Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S5328 [5JN]

Budget Enforcement Act: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5588 [23JY]

———Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H5588 [23JY]

———Representative Solomon, Committee on Rules (House), H5588 [23JY]

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Bob Chase, National Education Association, S10380 [6OC]

———David Keating, National Taxpayers Union, S10345 [6OC]

———George Bush, S10505 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Gerald R. Ford, S10506 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Heidi H. Stirrup, Christian Coalition, S10344 [6OC]

———Ira Glasser, Laura W. Murphy and Joel Gora, ACLU, S10510-S10512, S10513-S10515 [8OC]

———Jimmy Carter, S10505 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Joel Gora, ACLU, S10516 [8OC]

———Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Walter F. Mondale, S6183 [24JN]

———Peggy J. Ellis, CATO Institute, S10344 [6OC]

———President Clinton, S9769 [23SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, S10104 [29SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, Brennan Center for Justice, S10001 [26SE]

———several former Members of Congress, S10506 [8OC]

Citizen group independent political expenditures: ACLU, S10023 [26SE]

CNN coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings: Senator Craig, S8087 [24JY]

Colorado congressional term limits amendment: Richard A. Westfall, Colorado Office of the Attorney General, H488 [12FE]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) special investigative authorities: William J. Clinger, Jr., Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H4100 [20JN]

Congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law: Representative Archer, S1957 [5MR]

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444, H8445 [7OC]

———Representative Christian-Green, H8445 [7OC]

Constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits: Ann McBride, Common Cause (organization), S2183 [12MR], S2255 [13MR]

———Burt Neuborne, Brennan Center for Justice, S2255-S2257 [13MR]

———Laura W. Murphy, ACLU, S2181 [12MR], S2392 [18MR]

Constitutional procedural requirements for legislation passed by both legislative bodies: Representative Skaggs, E2 [7JA]

Correction of vote by Representative Schumer to deny cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress: Representatives Snyder and Gejdenson, E1908 [2OC]

Ethics reform and contribution limits in political campaigns: Representative George Miller, E467 [13MR]

———several Representatives, E467 [13MR]

Foreign investments in U.S. telecommunications services: Senator Byrd, S1946 [5MR]

———several Senators, S1947 [5MR]

House Rules relative to extended questioning of witnesses: Representative Solomon, E102 [21JA]

House Rules relative to minority party views: Representative Gephardt, E102 [21JA]

———Representative Solomon, E102 [21JA]

———Speaker Gingrich, E102 [21JA]

House Rules relative to truth-in-testimony provisions: Representative Frost, E101 [21JA]

———Representative Skaggs, E101 [21JA]

———Representative Solomon, E101 [21JA]

Impact of partisanship in the House of Representatives: Representative Millender-McDonald, E465 [13MR]

Inventory reduction procedures relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'': Michael F. DiMario, GPO, S7595 [16JY]

———Senator Byrd, S7595 [16JY]

Library of Congress' acquisition of certain real property: Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10639 [12NO]

Library of Congress operations: James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, S11783-S11785 [5NO]

Military spending reductions: several Representatives, E800 [30AP]

National Monument Fairness Act: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, H8413 [6OC]

Northwoods International Biosphere Reserve: Bob Lessard, H8542 [7OC]

Postponement of resignation as a Member of Congress: Representative Flake, H8807 [9OC]

Provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds: several New Mexico State officials, S2210 [12MR]

Question of whether one generation of citizens has the right to bind another: Thomas Jefferson, S1128 [7FE]

Reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H819 [11MR]

Requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S1695 [27FE]

Senate Rules relative to privilege of the floor for employees of Senators and committees: Senators Lott and Daschle, S1377 [13FE]

Tax rates: Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S6404 [26JN]

Treatment of spectrum auction revenues: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S8396 [31JY]

———Senator Hollings, S8396 [31JY]

Tribute to Jonna L. Cullen: Senators Lott and Cochran and Representatives Upton and Nancy Johnson, H3806 [17JN]

Use of FBI background investigations relative to confirmation of Presidential appointments: C. Boyden Gray, S1944, S1945 [5MR]

Weekly Standard (publication) poll relative to campaign finance reform: Jim Nicholson, Republican National Committee, S10381 [6OC]

World Trade Organization telecommunications restrictions on international investment: Senators McCain and Burns and Representative Oxley, S1957 [5MR]

Lists

Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E805 [30AP], E1128 [5JN]

Business Coalition for Fair Competition, S1314 [12FE]

Campaign Reform Project Business Advisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

Capitol Pages, S673 [23JA]

CBO staff, S8322 [30JY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S5982 [19JN]

Committee on Finance (Senate) staff, S8322 [30JY]

Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues achievements, H8841 [21OC]

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1513 [24JY], E1584 [1AU]

Congressional Research Service staff, S8322 [30JY]

Cosigners of campaign finance reform letter, E467 [13MR]

Counsel for the plaintiffs in case concerning constitutionality of line-item veto, S3001 [10AP]

Daily Digest Senate Editors, S2343 [17MR]

Democratic amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

European Parliament delegation members, S9772 [23SE]

Extraneous material in H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6401 [26JN]

Extraneous material in S. 949, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6718 [27JN]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) subpoena timeline, H8254 [30SE]

Legislative examples of filling up the ``amendment tree'', S10114 [29SE]

1997 Spring Senate Pages, S5590 [12JN]

Objectionable programs in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8497 [31JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations conference report, S9876 [24SE]

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Republican amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Rollcall vote on amending the Constitution relative to regulation or control of expenditures in Federal elections (1993), S2187 [12MR]

Senate Legislative Counsel staff, S8322 [30JY]

Supporters of overturning Buckley v. Valeo—campaign finance reform, S2186 [12MR]

Top ten reasons to support the balanced budget amendment: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1864 [4MR]

Treaties ratified by the Senate during the 104th Congress, S3500 [23AP]

Memorandums

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Special Investigative Authorities: William J. Clinger, Jr., Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H4099 [20JN]

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444 [7OC]

Estimate of the Budgetary Impact of Non-Defense Supplementals in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Priscilla Aycock, CBO, S4181 [8MY]

Inventory Reduction Procedures Relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'': Dick Baker, Office of the Secretary of the Senate, S7595 [16JY]

Republican National Committee Donations to Nonprofit Organizations: Cindy Finnegan, John Grotta Co., S12446 [10NO]

———Jo-Anne L. Coe, S12446 [10NO]

Republican National Committee Donations to Nonprofit Organziations: Jo-Anne L. Coe, S12446 [10NO]

Taxpayer Relief Act Provisions Subject to Line-Item Veto: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), H6640-H6642 [31JY]

Use of FBI Background Investigations Relative to Confirmation of Presidential Appointments: Senator Warner, Sam Nunn, and C. Boyden Gray, S1944 [5MR]

Messages

Balanced Budget Act Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S8657 [2SE], H6718 [3SE]

Budget of the U.S. Government, Fiscal Year 1998: President Clinton, S1099-S1101 [6FE], H352-H355 [6FE]

Taxpayers Relief Act Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S8656 [2SE], H6718 [3SE]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4813 [26JN], H5040 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8450 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4593, H4602 [25JN], H5031 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6092 [23JN], S6141, S6142, S6146, S6178 [24JN], S6292, S6293, S6296, S6298, S6299, S6303, S6306, S6308, S6318 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6336, S6337 [25JN], S6396, S6400, S6437, S6447, S6454 [26JN], S6672, S6673, S6674, S6675, S6677, S6678, S6679, S6682, S6685, S6686, S6688, S6691, S6692, S6693 [27JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5613 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3245 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5029 [23MY]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H299 [5FE]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7573 [18SE]

Gingrich, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H2, H3 [7JA]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7568 [18SE]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H727 [5MR], H769, H778 [6MR], H895 [12MR], H1191 [20MR], H3187 [22MY], H3925, H3933 [19JN], H5671, H5732 [24JY], H6807 [4SE], H6924 [5SE], H7017, H7023 [9SE], H7127, H7128 [10SE], H7368, H7371, H7480 [17SE], H7535 [18SE], H7733, H7740, H7754, H7759, H7769 [24SE], H7834, H7840 [25SE], H8096 [29SE], H8170, H8262 [30SE], H8279, H8291, H8294, H8298 [1OC], H9519, H9528 [24OC], H9579 [28OC], H9631 [29OC], H10112, H10122, H10129, H10139, H10148, H10158 [6NO], H10410 [8NO]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H18, H25 [7JA]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10120 [6NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5893 [28JY], H6755 [3SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10113 [29SE], S10317 [3OC]

Senate: adjournment, S5291 [4JN], S5385 [5JN], S5480 [10JN], S5549 [11JN], S10716 [8OC]

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: adoption of amendments to procedural rules, H1879-H1889 [24AP]

———adoption of regulations relative to Americans With Disabilities Act and public services and accommodations, S30-S61 [7JA]

———adoption of regulations relative to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, S61-S70 [7JA], H95-H135 [9JA]

———proposed rulemaking relative to Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act, S9014-S9016 [9SE], S10291 [1OC], S11661-S11664 [4NO], H7276-H7279 [15SE], H8316 [2OC]

———proposed rulemaking relative to amendments to procedural rules, S25-S30 [7JA], S3949-S3959 [5MY], H89-H95 [9JA]

Senate Quarterly Mass Mail, S7741 [17JY], S12642 [13NO]

Oaths of office

Carson, Julia: House of Representatives, H250 [4FE]

Gingrich, Representative: Speaker of the House, H6 [7JA]

House of Representatives, H7 [7JA]

———Members of Congress, Resident Commissioner, and Delegates, H1710-H1713 [21AP]

Redmond, Bill: House of Representatives, H2933 [20MY], H3794 [12JN]

Rodriguez, Ciro D.: House of Representatives, H1627 [17AP]

Senate, S6 [7JA]

Tejeda, Frank: House of Representatives, H250 [4FE]

Thurmond, Senator: President pro tempore of the Senate, S7 [7JA]

Obituaries

Paul Tsongas of Lowell, Boston (MA) Globe, S141 [21JA]

Outlines

Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, H4576 [25JN]

Petitions and memorials

Kentucky: U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, E2030 [21OC]

Poems

``Regular Order'', E779 [29AP]

Press releases

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jay Linter, United Church of Christ, S10510 [8OC]

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444 [7OC]

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Citizen Action (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Reform Party, H1381 [9AP]

———U.S. Public Interest Research Group, H1380 [9AP]

President Clinton Delivers the First Balanced Budget in a Generation—Historic Agreement Promotes the Country's Priorities, H2177 [6MY]

Reporters More Influential Than Campaign Cash? Most Americans Say Yes! Rasmussen Research (business), S10502 [8OC]

Solomon Releases Comparative Legislative Data For 103d & 104th Congresses: Committee on Rules (House), H15 [7JA]

Proposals

Amendment to the Colorado State Constitution relative to congressional term limits, S1379 [13FE]

Automatic system for continuing appropriations, E671 [16AP]

Campaign finance reform legislation (102d Congress), S10382-S10389 [6OC]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Rules: interrogatories and depositions, H4100 [20JN]

———letters rogatory and international government cooperation, H4101 [20JN]

Disclosure of Senators responsible for holds on consideration of legislation or nominations, S9805 [23SE]

Independent counsel appointment to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S8141 [25JY]

Investigate circumstances surrounding Representative Hilliard's travel to Libya, H7818 [24SE]

Legislation relative to completion and release of report on investigation of Representative Gingrich by Commitee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) prior to disciplinary action, H77 [9JA]

Legislation relative to public disclosure of documents relating to report on investigation of Representative Gingrich by Commitee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H77 [9JA]

Limit admission of Robert K. Dornan to House floor and rooms, H7452 [17SE]

Referendums

Require candidates and elected officials to show support for congressional term limits or have their refusal printed on the ballot: Maine, H462-H465 [12FE]

Regulations

Disclosure of Certain Pro Bono Legal Services: Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select), S1485 [24FE]

Senate Rules relative to privilege of the floor for employees of Senators and committees, S1377 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 21), H551 [13FE]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 87), H3195 [22MY]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), H4661 [26JN]

———consideration (H. Res. 176), H4651-H4661 [26JN]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 136), H6666 [31JY]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 169), H8691 [8OC]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 68), H10952 [13NO]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (H.J. Res. 92), E2184 [7NO]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (H.J. Res. 91), E2198 [7NO]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (H.J. Res. 72), E674 [16AP]

———constitutionality of line-item veto, H1507 [15AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H1687 [17AP], H2712 [15MY], H3250 [3JN], H3277, H3279 [4JN], H3533, H3542 [5JN], H3668 [11JN], H3725, H3793 [12JN], E671 [16AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (H.R. 638), H248 [4FE], H597 [25FE], H1045 [18MR]

Architect of the Capitol: feasibility study for the installation of shower and locker facilities for congressional staff, H5879 [28JY]

———waste recycling program improvements, H5873 [28JY]

Armey, Representative: acknowledgement as majority leader, H7 [7JA]

Artistic Discovery student art competition: tribute to participants, E805 [30AP], E899 [13MY], E1127 [5JN], E1300 [23JN], E1354 [27JN]

Bipartisan Task Force on Reform of the Ethics Process: establish, H456 [12FE]

Bonior, Representative: acknowledgement as minority whip, H7 [7JA]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.S. military intervention, H5188 [15JY]

Budget: accuracy of budget and deficit projections by OMB and CBO, H2493 [13MY]

———allocation of funds, H729 [5MR], H933-H939 [12MR], H1395 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H1914, H1915 [29AP], H2160 [5MY], H2176, H2177 [6MY], H2343-H2348 [7MY], H2434-H2440 [8MY], H2496, H2497 [13MY], H2597, H2598, H2599, H2618, H2662-H2669, H2674-H2676 [14MY], H2684, H2685, H2686, H2781 [15MY], H8024 [26SE], E800 [30AP]

———authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (H.R. 1321), H1459 [15AP], E655 [15AP]

———balance (H.R. 397), E86 [9JA]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H566 [13FE], H705 [3MR]

———ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (H.R. 2037), H4576 [25JN], H5602 [23JY]

———line-item veto, H6640 [31JY]

———public access to budget information over the Internet, H2795 [16MY], H2934 [20MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4228 [24JN], H4378, H4379, H4380, H4607-H4609, H4611-H4624 [25JN], H4649, H4650, H4651-H4659, H4668-H4816 [26JN], H4843, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4892, H4893 [8JY], H4920, H4921, H4922, H4923, H4924, H5002, H5003, H5004, H5005, H5007-H5018 [9JY], H5026, H5027, H5028, H5029, H5030, H5040-H5049, H5129 [10JY], H5133, H5134, H5135, H5136, H5137 [11JY], H5179-H5181 [14JY], H5193 [15JY], H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308, H5382-H5399 [16JY], H5407, H5408, H5409, H5410, H5449, H5451, H5483 [17JY], H5493, H5494, H5499, H5500, H5501 [22JY], H5580, H5581, H5582, H5583, H5584 [23JY], H5668, H5669, H5670, H5671 [24JY], H5781, H5782, H5783 [25JY], H5829, H5831 [28JY], H5921, H5923, H5924, H5926, H5927, H5928, H5993-H5996, H6003, H6017-H6025 [29JY], E1313 [24JN], E1332 [26JN], E1339, E1348 [27JN], E1365, E1372 [8JY], E1377 [9JY], E1393, E1394 [10JY], E1447 [17JY], E1471 [22JY], E1555 [29JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6299, H6300, H6301, H6302, H6304-H6312 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6622, H6623, H6630-H6665, H6687, H6688 [31JY], H6777-H6783 [3SE], H7612 [23SE], H8414-H8420 [6OC], E1572 [31JY], E1598, E1604, E1617 [1AU], E1656 [4SE], E1676 [5SE], E1741 [11SE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4385-H4415 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6623-H6630 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to instruct conferees, H5041-H5048 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to recommit, H4814 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), technical corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 138), H6680 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4228, H4364 [24JN], H4377, H4378, H4379, H4380, H4416-H4606 [25JN], H4843 [8JY], H4921 [9JY], H5028, H5031-H5040 [10JY], H5829, H5831, H5897-H5904 [28JY], E1360, E1361 [27JN], E1392 [10JY], E1536 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H5991, H6003, H6017-H6025 [29JY], H6300, H6301, H6302, H6304-H6312, H6320-H6342, H6402 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6658, H6687 [31JY], E1569, E1572 [31JY], E1587, E1591, E1598, E1600, E1610, E1614, E1615 [1AU], E1647 [3SE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4385-H4415 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 202), H6312-H6320 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to recommit, H4601, H4603-H4605 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5565 [22JY], H5595-H5622 [23JY], H5811-H5812 [25JY], H5829 [28JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5584-H5595 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), motion to recommit, H5613 [23JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (H.R. 2191), H5479-H5485 [17JY], H6805 [4SE], H6975 [8SE], H7717-H7722 [23SE], H8123-H8130 [29SE], H8418 [6OC], H8696, H8707, H8708 [8OC], H9792-H9798 [30OC], H9854-H9856 [31OC]

———require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (H.R. 113), E56 [7JA]

———setting forth the Federal budget, H4899 [8JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E583 [8AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2927, H2931, H2934, H2935, H2936, H2960-H3067 [20MY], H3080, H3081, H3082, H3154-H3162 [21MY], H3173, H3174, H3175 [22MY], H3218, H3239-H3246, H3247 [3JN], E1009 [21MY], E1019 [22MY], E1051, E1059 [23MY], E1088, E1096 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3279 [4JN], H3501, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3725 [12JN], H3933 [19JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2946-H2959 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 160), H3499-H3501-H3516 [5JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), motion to instruct conferees, H3240-H3246 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, submission of amendments, H2851 [16MY]

Byrd, Senator: University of Michigan Distinguished Legislator of the Year Award recipient, E2291 [9NO]

California: alleged intimidation of Hispanic Americans at voter polls, H10115, H10117 [6NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda, H4231, H4232 [24JN]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (H. Con. Res. 134), H7301, H7302 [16SE], E1821 [23SE]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (S. Con. Res. 26), H2937, H2938 [20MY]

Capitol Pages: tribute, H3545-H3548 [5JN], H4078 [19JN]

Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division (H.R. 2862), E2204 [7NO]

Chau, Annie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E690 [17AP]

Chew, Erin R.: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact: congressional consent (H.J. Res. 95), H10663-H10665 [12NO]

Children and youth: extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (S. 1378), H10641, H10642 [12NO]

———importance of music education programs, E539 [20MR]

———proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (H. Res. 154), H4872 [8JY]

———protections against abduction, H3174, H3175 [22MY], H5194 [15JY]

China, People's Republic of: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (H.R. 2190), E1454 [17JY]

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (H. Res. 41), E168 [5FE]

Clinton, President: evaluation of administration, H8817-H8825 [9OC], E821, E822 [5MY]

———notification that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 3), H7 [7JA]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff, H6864 [4SE]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 114), H1545 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 118), H1603 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 221), H6949 [5SE]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H1114 [19MR], H1191 [20MR], H1375-H1383 [9AP], H1913 [29AP], H2687, H2779 [15MY], H3791 [12JN], H4092-H4103 [20JN], H5135 [11JY], H5927 [29JY], H7836 [25SE], H8047-H8051 [26SE], H8586, H8587 [7OC], H8716-H8723 [8OC], E834 [5MY], E1451 [17JY]

———potential discrimination against Asian Americans relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, E1953 [7OC]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4091-H4103 [20JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H5304 [16JY], H5500 [22JY], H6301 [30JY], H6921, H6922, H6923 [5SE], H7016, H7021 [9SE], H7123, H7125 [10SE], E1744 [11SE]

Committee on House Oversight (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 137), H2052 [30AP]

Committee on International Relations (House): election of members (H. Res. 106), H1281 [21MR]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 85), H777 [6MR]

Committee on Rules (House): consideration of minority amendments to appropriations legislation, H5560, H5563 [22JY]

Committee on Science (House): permission to file reports, H1709 [21AP]

Committee on Small Business (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H512 [12FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): require majority vote of Committee to broaden scope of investigation and issue subpoenas, H7564-H7568 [18SE]

———require that outside complaints against Members be sponsored by Members, H7555-H7559 [18SE]

———time limit for dismissal of deadlocked complaints, H7559-H7564 [18SE]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): staffing levels, H5885-H5889 [28JY], H6755-H6758 [3SE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): undertake an inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach President Clinton (H. Res. 304), H10109 [6NO]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 85), H777 [6MR]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 213), H6709 [1AU]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 12), H29 [7JA], H82 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 196), H5663 [23JY]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 25), H76 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 32), H235 [21JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 325), H10764 [12NO]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 331), H10918 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 13), H30 [7JA], H83 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 208), H6678 [31JY]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10794, H10918 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H298 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 42), H351 [6FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 44), H396 [10FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 58), H565 [13FE]

Congessional Fatherhood Promotion Task Force: establish, H3722, H3723 [12JN]

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Institute (organization): clarification of name relative to affiliation with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, E2351 [13NO]

Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues: anniversary, H8837, H8840, H8842, H8844, H8845 [21OC], H9840 [31OC], E2090 [24OC], E2155 [31OC]

———forum on women-owned businesses, H7819 [24SE]

Congressional Cemetery: preservation, H9045 [23OC]

Congressional Certificate of Merit: award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1513 [24JY], E1584 [1AU]

Congressional Children's Caucus: formation, H953 [13MR]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (H.R. 1704), E1031 [22MY]

Constitution: procedural requirements for legislation passed by both legislative bodies, E2 [7JA]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), H10641 [12NO]

Contracts: revise and streamline Federal procurement and acquisition laws, E1780 [17SE]

Corps of Engineers: congressional review of permit programs, E232 [12FE]

Corrections Calendar Office: lump sum allowance (H. Res. 130), H1849 [24AP]

Courts: establish three member panel of U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to determine validity of cases relative to breach of secret Government contracts, H4958, H4959 [9JY]

———impeachment of Federal judges relative to judicial activism, E1552 [29JY]

———independent counsel law reform (H.R. 117), E24 [7JA]

DeLay, Representative: acknowledgement as majority whip, H7 [7JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1343, H1344, H1345, H1346 [9AP], H1415-H1419 [10AP], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H9561 [28OC]

Dept. of Education: abolish, E103 [21JA]

Dept. of Labor: reform, H2796 [16MY]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity, H3296 [4JN]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (H.R. 1236), E728 [23AP]

District of Columbia: reform contracting practices, E2379 [13NO]

———repeal congressionally imposed tax exemptions provided to certain entities (H.R. 889), E353 [27FE]

———revitalize, H567 [13FE]

———tribute to Congressional High School Intern Program, H8443 [7OC]

Domestic policy: national agenda, H1382 [9AP], H2011 [30AP]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms, H7372, H7452 [17SE]

———limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7532, H7533, H7534, H7535, H7573-H7578, H7580, H7593 [18SE]

Dowling, Sterling: election as president of Boys' Nation (organization), E1602 [1AU]

Eagen, James M., III: election as Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 207), H6669-H6671 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal, H8845 [21OC], E2083 [24OC]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2248), H7453 [17SE]

Education: tribute to Give Teachers a Break Program, H598 [25FE]

Elections: voter participation, H3646 [10JN]

Executive departments: require review of agency spending on service contracts (H.R. 2712), E2068 [23OC]

Executive Office of the President: employee responses to inquiries regarding investigations, H7612 [23SE]

Families and domestic relations: impact on national agenda, H1165-H1172 [19MR]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H4575, H4592 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

FEC: establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (H.R. 1494), H2052 [30AP], H4819 [26JN]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H2694, H2757 [15MY]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), H2606, H2614 [14MY], H2691 [15MY]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (H.R. 131), E29 [7JA]

Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (H.R. 416), E46 [7JA]

———treatment of travel expenses (H.R. 930), H754 [5MR], H1571-H1575 [16AP]

Firefighters: tribute to Congressional Fire and Emergency Services dinner, H1854 [24AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags, H3729, H3733 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (H.J. Res. 80), H3638 [10JN]

Foglietta, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to Italy, E1160 [10JN]

Foreign aid: require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (H.R. 2708), E2070 [23OC], E2080 [24OC]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H10108, H10109 [6NO], H10351, H10352, H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E2210 [7NO], E2345, E2346, E2363, E2372 [13NO]

Friends of Ireland (organization): St. Patrick's Day statement, E485 [17MR]

Gallaudet University: tribute to participants in congressional basketball game, H8451 [7OC], H8813 [9OC]

Gephardt, Representative: acknowledgement as minority leader, H7 [7JA]

———nomination to be Speaker of the House, H3 [7JA]

Germany: tribute to Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, E1366 [8JY]

Gingrich, Representative: acknowledgement as Speaker of the House, H5 [7JA]

———nomination to be Speaker of the House, H2 [7JA]

———reelection as Speaker of the House, H35, H36 [7JA]

Government: define role and scope, H2866 [16MY]

———reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, H819 [11MR]

———shutdown relative to budget process, H3665 [11JN], H3792 [12JN], H5409 [17JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, E742 [24AP]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

Guam: allow for election of the Delegate by a means other than separate ballot (H.R. 1460), H7649-H7651 [23SE]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (H.J. Res. 32), H831-H833, H838, H847 [11MR]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H7869, H7870 [25SE], H8253-H8262 [30SE], H8640 [8OC], E1936 [6OC]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8244-H8253 [30SE]

Hilliard, Representative: investigate circumstances surrounding travel to Libya, H8036, H8037 [26SE]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: application of recommendations to complaints to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) filed during this or subsequent Congresses, H7554 [18SE]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7178 [10SE], H7544-H7573 [18SE]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), consideration (H. Res. 230), H7536-H7544 [18SE]

———implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), motion to recommit, H7571 [18SE]

House of Representative: placement of 1-minute speeches during proceedings, H714 [4MR], H727 [5MR]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H7759, H7769 [24SE]

———allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (H.R. 1046), H2430 [8MY], E452 [12MR]

———appreciation for courtesy of Members during budget reconciliation debate, H4606 [25JN]

———authority of officials during adjournment, H32 [7JA], H566 [13FE], H1281 [21MR], H3196 [22MY], H4818 [26JN], H8808 [9OC]

———authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (H. Res. 37), H291 [5FE], H849 [11MR]

———decorum on the floor, H681, H682, H695, H697 [27FE], H893, H895 [12MR]

———donation of used computer equipment to District of Columbia public schools, H5884, H5885 [28JY]

———election of officers (H. Res. 1), H7 [7JA]

———elimination of bipartisan task force on ethics, H3867, H3869 [18JN]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (H. Res. 9), H29 [7JA]

———goals of the 105th Congress, H35 [7JA]

———impact of partisanship, E465 [13MR]

———notify President of election of the Speaker and Clerk (H. Res. 4), H8 [7JA]

———official mail allowance (H.R. 2439), E1699 [9SE]

———participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for the people of the U.S. (H. Res. 147), H2493, H2494 [13MY], H2941-H2946, H2960 [20MY]

———prevent certain mass mailings from being sent as franked mail (H.R. 642), E185 [6FE]

———printing of proceedings during recess, H676 [27FE]

———Private Calendar, H3833 [17JN]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction, H5891 [28JY]

———use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (H. Res. 61), E258, E269 [13FE]

———use of Reserve Fund, H5893, H5894 [28JY]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H8-H27 [7JA], E99, E100 [21JA]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1347-H1359 [9AP]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 112), H1549-H1557 [16AP]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 117), H1719 [23AP]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 155), H3189, H3190 [22MY]

———disclosure requirements for franked mail, H1156 [19MR]

———postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (H. Res. 123), E704 [17AP]

———prohibit any personal staff member from holding a paid position in the campaign of the employing Member (H. Res. 177), E1342 [27JN]

———provide public access to committee documents over the Internet, H22 [7JA]

———repeal exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media (H. Res. 301)-H10602, H10629-H10633, H10764 [12NO]

———require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff, H21, H24, H25 [7JA]

———requirements for certain individuals testifying before committees, H22, H23 [7JA]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 201), H6303-H6312 [30JY]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10112-H10122 [6NO]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 314), H10586-H10588 [12NO]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), H10641 [12NO]

Illinois: tribute to Agricultural Advisory Board, E68 [7JA]

Independent counsel statute: reauthorization, H3809 [17JN]

Judiciary: salary adjustments for Federal judges, E1552 [29JY]

LaHood, Representative: election to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H. Res. 43), H352 [6FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H5442 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5868-H5895 [28JY], H5985 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report, H7746-H7754 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5732 [24JY], H5783-H5793 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 238), H7741-H7746 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), motion to instruct conferees, H6755-H6758 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), motion to recommit, H5893, H5894 [28JY]

Legislative process: moral and religious influences, H78 [9JA]

Library of Congress: anniversary of Thomas Jefferson Building, E2188 [7NO]

———authorize acquisition of certain real property (H.R. 2979), H10638-H10640 [12NO]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (H.R. 2424), H6923 [5SE]

———repeal and amend Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (H.R. 2649), H9045 [23OC]

———repeal (H.R. 2650), H9045 [23OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, E243 [12FE]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (H.J. Res. 23), E4 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (H.J. Res. 5), E69 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H249, H259 [4FE], H417, H420 [11FE], H467-H512 [12FE], E70 [7JA], E212 [11FE], E277, E287, E290 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 47), H458-H467 [12FE]

———deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7753, H7761-H7769 [24SE], H8024 [26SE], H8214 [30SE], E1865 [25SE], E1878 [26SE], E1908, E1914 [2OC]

———deny cost-of-living adjustments (H.R. 2219), H7476 [17SE], E1465 [22JY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 2510), E1802 [18SE]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 2517), E1876 [26SE]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (H.R. 632), E1876 [26SE]

———limit terms, H457, H458 [12FE]

———limit terms (H.J. Res. 27), E73 [9JA]

———reception honoring former Members, H3071-H3079 [21MY]

———tribute to the Renewal Alliance, E478 [13MR], E538 [20MR]

Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: support and join, H6721 [3SE]

———tribute, H5194 [15JY]

Molinari, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6666 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H1284 [21MR], H5451 [17JY], H7533, H7590 [18SE], H7873 [25SE], H8398-H8413 [6OC], H8500-H8502 [7OC]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (H. Res. 256), H8278, H8279-H8285 [1OC]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal, E1297 [23JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), H2938-H2941, H2960 [20MY], E995 [21MY]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to youth summit, E910 [13MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (H. Res. 235), H7532 [18SE], E2015 [21OC]

National Prayer Breakfast, H2054 [30AP]

National Write Your Congressman (organization): tribute, E800 [30AP], E881 [8MY], E1001 [21MY]

Netanyahu, Benjamin: broadcast of speech on House of Representatives' cable station, H1935 [29AP]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), H5834-H5836 [28JY], E1536 [28JY]

New York, NY: tribute to Save Our Youth Initiative Congressional Youth Council, E1261 [19JN]

OMB: Congressional Review Act implementation funding, H7466 [17SE]

105th Congress: accomplishments, H6696-H6701 [31JY]

———set date for convening, 2d session (S.J. Res. 39), H10918 [13NO]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (H.R. 1505), E727 [23AP], E804 [30AP]

Pappas, Representative: open house in 12th Congressional District office, H2796 [16MY]

Paul, Representative: reference to voting history, H2862 [16MY]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 946), E384 [5MR]

———reform pension plan for Members and employees (H.R. 729), E227 [12FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H22-H24, H36 [7JA], H409, H410, H412 [11FE], H633 [26FE], H728 [5MR], H851 [11MR], H991-H995, H1001 [13MR], H1043, H1044, H1045, H1079-H1083 [18MR], H1114, H1172-H1175 [19MR], H1297 [8AP], H1345, H1347-H1356, H1375-H1383 [9AP], H1546 [16AP], H1624 [17AP], H2100, H2101 [1MY], H3109 [21MY], H3280 [4JN], H4610 [25JN], H5782 [25JY], H6301 [30JY], H6621 [31JY], H6722, H6723, H6724 [3SE], H6803, H6805 [4SE], H6921, H6922, H6924 [5SE], H7013, H7014, H7016, H7019, H7021, H7041 [9SE], H7123, H7124, H7125, H7126, H7198 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206 [11SE], H7284, H7286, H7287, H7309-H7314 [16SE], H7370, H7487 [17SE], H7535 [18SE], H7612, H7613, H7614 [23SE], H7735, H7736, H7737, H7739, H7740, H7742-H7745 [24SE], H7835, H7836, H7837, H7838, H7839 [25SE], H8023-H8029 [26SE], H8057, H8121, H8122, H8123, H8130-H8137 [29SE], H8166, H8167, H8169, H8212 [30SE], H8268 [1OC], H8310 [2OC], H8568, H8571 [7OC], H8637, H8638 [8OC], H8883-H8889 [21OC], H8932 [22OC], H9044 [23OC], H9503, H9504, H9505 [24OC], H9804, H9841 [31OC], H10108 [6NO], H10352 [8NO], H10773, H10775 [13NO], E467 [13MR], E1645 [3SE], E1652 [4SE], E1667 [5SE], E1687 [8SE], E1704 [9SE], E1755 [16SE], E1771 [17SE], E1796 [18SE], E1826 [23SE], E1866 [25SE], E1874 [26SE], E1886 [29SE], E1904, E1920 [2OC], E1944 [7OC], E2001 [9OC], E2040 [21OC], E2065 [23OC], E2082 [24OC], E2105 [28OC], E2135, E2148 [30OC], E2162 [31OC], E2181 [4NO], E2192, E2211 [7NO], E2250 [8NO], E2287 [9NO], E2305 [10NO], E2389 [13NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1303), E632 [10AP]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1776), H8025 [26SE], E1298 [23JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 179), E44 [7JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2051), E1327 [25JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H5986-H5990 [29JY], H7014, H7019, H7020 [9SE], H7123, H7125, H7183-H7193 [10SE], H7613 [23SE], H7820 [24SE], H8117, H8119, H8120 [29SE], H8980 [22OC], E1733 [11SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), unanimous-consent agreement, H8003 [26SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2199), H7483 [17SE], H8027 [26SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 493), E219 [11FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 600), H410 [11FE], H6301 [30JY], H8694, H8695 [8OC], E161 [5FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 767), H567 [13FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), H8723 [8OC], E1926 [2OC], E1959 [7OC], E1972 [8OC]

———prohibit candidates from accepting unsecured loans from depository institutions regulated under Federal law (H.R. 783), H643 [26FE]

———prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (H.R. 610), E171 [5FE]

———public financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 794), E261 [13FE]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (H.R. 1780), E1112 [4JN]

Political ethics: campaign contributions by tobacco interests, H5564 [22JY], H6723 [3SE], H7021 [9SE], E1904 [2OC]

Political parties: bipartisan accomplishments, H10774 [13NO]

———partisan use of issues, H3868 [18JN]

President of the U.S.: counting of electoral votes, H76, H77 [9JA]

Republican Conference: announcement of new members, H5306 [16JY]

Republican Party: effect of economic policies on Dow Jones Industrial Average, H5904 [28JY]

———national agenda, H729, H730 [5MR], H856-H859 [11MR], H1023-H1030 [17MR], H1096-H1103 [18MR], H1281 [21MR], H1584 [16AP], H1717 [23AP], H1917 [29AP], H2082-H2088 [30AP], H2097 [1MY], H4075 [19JN], H5170 [11JY], H5580 [23JY], H5921 [29JY], H6765-H6772 [3SE], H9784 [30OC]

Results Act Caucus: formation, H6921 [5SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1335), E778 [29AP]

Rodriguez, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H1627 [17AP]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2717), H9045 [23OC], E2075 [24OC]

Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk (H. Res. 2), H7 [7JA]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 279), H1938 [29AP], E836 [5MY], E843 [6MY]

Sinipata, Luisa: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E809 [1MY]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H300 [5FE], H514 [12FE], H566 [13FE], H1319-H1326 [8AP], H1599-H1602 [16AP], H1780 [23AP], H1856 [24AP], H5606, H5608, H5609, H5611, H5620 [23JY], H6008 [29JY], H7022 [9SE], H7254 [11SE], H7719-H7722 [23SE], E1402 [11JY], E2128 [30OC]

———privatization, E517 [19MR]

———trust funds' solvency, H794 [6MR]

State of the Union Message: joint session (H. Con. Res. 9), H236 [21JA]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (H.J. Res. 84), E1303 [24JN]

Supreme Court: decision on line-item veto, H4661 [26JN]

———decision relative to the use of race in designating congressional districts, H758-H764 [5MR]

Tam, Bonnie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E815 [1MY]

Taxation: comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H5005 [9JY]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1449-H1452 [14AP], H1458, H1460, H1461, H1473, H1480-H1506, H1510, H1527-H1534 [15AP], E697 [17AP]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), consideration (H. Res. 113), H1473-H1480 [15AP]

———rates, H2599 [14MY]

———require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue, H1282 [21MR]

———require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes, H1410 [10AP]

———requirements relative to raising of taxes by Federal courts, H2865 [16MY]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8538-H8547, H8563-H8566 [7OC], E2029 [21OC]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (H.J. Res. 96), H10665-H10667 [12NO]

Wong, Jason: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E689 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 21), S1417, S1418 [13FE]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), S6440 [26JN]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 136), S8481 [31JY]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 169), S10732 [9OC]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 3), S11-S14 [7JA]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 68), S12679, S12713 [13NO]

Alabama: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6784 [27JN]

Allard, Senator: Senate Golden Gavel Award recipient, S11753 [5NO]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment granting the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (S.J. Res. 28), S3686 [24AP]

———constitutionality of line-item veto, S2996, S3001 [10AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S3871 [1MY], S5315, S5318, S5320, S5323-S5325 [5JN], S5405, S5406 [9JN], S5475, S5478-S5480 [10JN], S5488-S5491 [11JN], S5581, S5582 [12JN]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 228), S805 [29JA], S3460 [22AP], S3722 [25AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———funding for program of studies relative to science and technology issues, S7593 [16JY]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 1182), S9426 [16SE]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 647), S3675 [24AP]

———line-item veto, S101 [7JA], S569 [21JA]

———line-item veto (S. 592), S3272 [16AP]

Architect of the Capitol: eliminate and modify certain parking areas to improve Capitol Grounds (S. 510), S2700 [20MR]

Bronx, NY: visit to Senate by children of St. Ann Episcopal Church, S3701 [25AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, S985 [5FE], S1050 [6FE], S1145-S1147 [10FE], S2779-S2781 [7AP], S2808, S2818 [8AP], S3867-S3870 [1MY], S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3977, S3981, S3982, S3985 [6MY], S4278 [9MY], S4655 [16MY], S4669, S4688 [19MY]

———amend process rules, S6438-S6440 [26JN], S6680, S6681 [27JN]

———commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (S. Res. 74), S3190, S3191 [15AP]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, S2054 [10MR], S2169 [12MR]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals relative to Medicare, S3397 [22AP]

———deficit, S633 [22JA], S924 [4FE], S1132 [7FE], S1223 [11FE], S2020 [6MR], S2238 [13MR], S2344 [17MR], S2412 [18MR], S2641 [20MR], S2970 [10AP], S3997 [6MY], S4104 [7MY], S4210 [8MY], S4428 [14MY], S4668 [19MY], S5398 [9JN], S5439 [10JN], S5688 [16JN], S5902 [18JN], S6056 [23JN], S6492 [26JN], S6726 [27JN], S6960 [8JY], S7040 [9JY], S7434 [15JY], S7707 [17JY], S7857 [22JY], S8151 [25JY], S8870 [5SE], S10426 [6OC], S10833 [20OC], S11221 [27OC], S11579 [3NO], S11759 [5NO]

———eliminate tax cuts and spending increases to achieve balanced budget, S4741-S4745 [20MY], S4875 [21MY], S4935 [22MY]

———eliminate tax cuts to achieve balanced budget, S4956-S4959, S4985 [22MY]

———ensure budget proposal concurs with the bipartisan budget agreement to restrict tax cuts over a ten year period, S4981, S4982 [22MY]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (S. 261), S961, S965, S966 [4FE], S12547-S12549 [13NO]

———line-item veto, S8420 [31JY]

———prohibit payment of mandatory spending increases through tax increases, S6675 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S6718-S6721, S6782 [27JN], S6957-S6959 [8JY], S7113 [9JY], S7295 [11JY], S7434 [15JY], S7513-S7515, S7616 [16JY], S7765 [21JY], S7879-S7889 [23JY], S8172, S8175-S8180 [28JY], S8208-S8213, S8215, S8216, S8226 [29JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8387, S8390, S8394, S8397, S8403, S8405, S8410, S8415-S8461, S8465-S8480, S8493-S8498, S8503 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8410, S8474 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report—waive all Budget Act points of order, S8474 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), insert language of S. 949 in lieu, S6718 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), technical corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 138), S8482 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), unanimous-consent agreement, S6786 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), S8482 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S6401, S6557 [26JN], S6778, S6780, S6782, S6784, S6786 [27JN], S7092 [9JY], S7426 [14JY], S7738 [17JY], S8172, S8175-S8180 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8208-S8213, S8215, S8216, S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8314-S8355 [30JY], S8386-S8410, S8449, S8485, S8493-S8498, S8503, S8513-S8515 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8207 [29JY], S8352 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), insert language of S. 947 in lieu, S6144 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), printing of Senate amendment, S6667 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), S8482 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6017-S6019, S6047 [20JN], S6049-S6056, S6058-S6072, S6075-S6094 [23JN], S6105-S6182 [24JN], S6290-S6299, S6301-S6332 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), indefinitely postponed, S6386 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), unanimous-consent agreement, S6144, S6181 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6332-S6356 [25JN], S6393-S6479, S6489, S6548-S6550 [26JN], S6670-S6721 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), motion to recommit, S6336 [25JN], S6399-S6401 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), placed on calendar, S6792 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), unanimous-consent agreement, S6386 [25JN], S6459 [26JN]

———requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1690-S1698 [27FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S5065, S5087, S5089-S5091, S5095, S5097-S5100 [23MY], S5271 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5326-S5339 [5JN], S5441-S5443 [10JN], S6785 [27JN], S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), insert language of S. Con. Res. 27 in lieu, S5054 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 17), S2716-S2718 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4716-S4745, S4777 [20MY], S4782-S4849, S4851-S4876, S4911, S4920, S4921 [21MY], S4925-S4999 [22MY], S5023-S5066 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), amendments withdrawn en bloc, S4989 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S4873, S4875 [21MY], S4984 [22MY]

———target tax cut benefits towards middle-class families, S4875 [21MY]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of emergencies due to officially-declared natural disasters, S1644-S1649 [26FE], S1891 [4MR]

Byrd, Senator: appreciation for tributes, S16 [7JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda, S6386 [25JN], S6555 [26JN]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (H. Con. Res. 134), S9529 [17SE]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa (S. Con. Res. 26), S4253 [8MY]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S673 [23JA], S5589, S5647 [12JN], S5714 [16JN]

Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact: congressional consent (H.J. Res. 95), S12683 [13NO]

Children and youth: extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (S. 1378), S11792 [5NO]

———tribute to music education programs, S2092 [10MR]

Claremont Commission: establish independent Federal election campaign reform commission (S. 876), S5510 [11JN]

Cleland, Senator: floor privileges for staff (S. Res. 8), S16 [7JA]

Clinton, President: evaluation of administration foreign policy, S630 [22JA]

———joint session to receive a message (H. Con. Res. 194), S12676 [13NO]

———notification that a quorum has assembled (S. Res. 2), S6 [7JA]

CNN: coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings, S8087 [24JY]

Collins, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S981-S983 [5FE]

Colombia: visit to Senate by Colombian National Senate members, S6344 [25JN]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): tribute to staff, S5981, S5996 [19JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2057-S2078 [10MR], S2096-S2109, S2113-S2125 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), S1928 [4MR]

———investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S7035-S7040 [9JY], S7512 [16JY], S7823 [22JY], S8284 [29JY]

———investigation of foreign contributions to political campaigns, S716-S719 [28JA], S838 [30JA], S2062 [10MR]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): extend (S. Con. Res. 2), S8 [7JA]

———tribute, S126, S143 [21JA], S700 [28JA]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 31), S909 [30JA]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): hearings on campaign finance reform, S5082 [23MY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 31), S909 [30JA]

Committee To Escort the President: authorize appointments, unanimous-consent agreement, S922 [4FE]

Committees of the Senate: authorize printing of rules for special investigatory committees (S. Res. 132), S10446 [6OC]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 13), S110 [9JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 14), S111 [9JA]

———permission to meet while the Senate is in session, S5476 [10JN], S5502, S5503 [11JN], S12189 [8NO]

Congressional Award: tribute to program, S5374 [5JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: ruling on Gerard J. Schmelzer v. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of Representatives, S8498 [31JY]

Congressional Record: Daily Digest anniversary, S2342 [17MR]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), S11792 [5NO]

Constitutional amendments: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1708-S1721 [27FE], S1892 [4MR]

———require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (S.J. Res. 9), S562 [21JA]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (S. 207), S729 [28JA], S902 [30JA]

Courts: limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (S. 581), S3212-S3214 [15AP]

Curran, Arthur: tribute (S. Res. 36), S907 [30JA]

Daschle, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 159), S12677 [13NO]

De La Paz, Armando: New Mexico Prime Contractor of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S127-S130, S134 [21JA]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (S. 1226), S10058-S10060 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: clarify protections for whistleblowers or contract employees relative to disclosure of classified material, S6886 [7JY]

———GAO audit guidelines, S6925 [7JY], S7279 [11JY]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (S. 236), S862 [30JA]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Disasters: assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4181, S4182, S4184-S4190 [8MY]

District of Columbia: condition of school facilities, S11333 [29OC], S11854 [6NO]

———tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure 5K walk/run, S5379 [5JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2248), S9907, S9908 [24SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1062), S8091, S8092 [24JY]

Education: student loan programs, S5033, S5034 [23MY]

Elections: change date for regularly scheduled Federal elections and establish polling place hours (S. 1463), S12130 [8NO]

———constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S1776 [27FE], S2173-S2201 [12MR], S2239-S2273 [13MR], S2311-S2315 [14MR], S2340 [17MR], S2377-S2397 [18MR], S9990 [26SE]

———constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, S2268 [13MR], S2394 [18MR]

Enzi, Senator: Senate Golden Gavel Award recipient, S6970 [8JY]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (S. Con. Res. 28), S5016 [22MY]

FAA: funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

Families and domestic relations: policies to improve quality of life, S3545 [23AP]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5024-S5026 [23MY], S6293, S6308-S6311 [25JN], S8395, S8494 [31JY]

Federal Election Law Reform Commission: establish (S. 812), S5129 [23MY]

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

Financial institutions: require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (S. 1560), S12604 [13NO]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (S. 1413), S12192 [8NO]

———report on official trip to Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, and Singapore, S1481 [24FE]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S12520-S12522, S12631-S12633 [13NO]

———require congressional approval before any trade agreements entered into under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (S. 287), S1108 [6FE]

Frank, Stephanie: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program scholarship recipient, S1804 [28FE]

Friends of Ireland (organization): St. Patrick's Day statement, S2343 [17MR]

Frumin, Alan S.: designate as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate (S. Res. 23), S672 [23JA]

Germany: staff exchange program with Parliament, S570 [21JA]

Gibbons, Richard: tribute (S. Res. 36), S907 [30JA]

Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC, S2404 [18MR]

Glenn, Senator: appreciation for tributes, S1656 [26FE]

Gore, Vice President: tribute (S. Res. 157), S12676 [13NO]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (S. 396), S1983, S1984 [5MR]

———eliminate and modify reporting requirements by Federal departments and agencies (S. 1364), S11686, S11687 [4NO]

———ethics standards, S1937-S1939 [5MR]

———national agenda, S1588-S1591 [25FE]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (S. 433), S2215 [12MR]

———shutdown relative to budget process, S3154, S3155 [15AP], S3699-S3701, S3705 [25AP], S3819-S3823, S3824 [30AP]

Government 2000 Commission: establish (S. 266), S1020 [5FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), S5429 [9JN]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837-S1840 [3MR]

———reform regulatory process (S. 981), S6742-S6752 [27JN]

GPO: inventory reduction procedures relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'', S7594 [16JY]

Hantman, Alan M.: nomination to be Architect of the Capitol, S910-S912 [30JA]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (H.J. Res. 32), S5645 [12JN]

———congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (S.J. Res. 10), S652 [22JA]

House of Representatives: notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (S. Res. 1), S6 [7JA]

House Rules: repeal exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media (H. Res. 301), H10598 [12NO]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), S11792 [5NO]

IMF: congressional review of new arrangements for borrowing, S7592 [16JY]

Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (S. 919), S5807, S5808 [17JN]

IRS: congressional review of regulations increasing Federal revenue (S. 831), S5343 [5JN]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1207), S9791 [23SE]

Kiley, Daniel U.: National Medal of Arts recipient, S12197 [8NO]

Larson, Donn: tribute (S. Res. 36), S907 [30JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report, S9875-S9877 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9873 [24SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1019), S7593-S7602 [16JY], S7737 [17JY]

Library of Congress: anniversary of Thomas Jefferson Building, S11783 [5NO]

———authorize acquisition of certain real property (H.R. 2979), S12694, S12695 [13NO]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (S. 683), S3905 [1MY]

———protection of books and materials (S. 240), S876 [30JA]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (S. 1214), S9893 [24SE]

———repeal (S. 1319), S11177-S11187 [24OC]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: technical corrections (S. 758), S4658-S4660 [16MY], S4910 [21MY], S12692 [13NO]

Lobbyists: prohibit certain campaign services and reform disclosure rules (S. 198), S651 [22JA]

Lott, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 160), S12677 [13NO]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (S.J. Res. 16), S1317-S1319 [12FE], S1379 [13FE]

———cost-of-living adjustments, S7654-S7658 [17JY]

———deny cost-of-living adjustments, S10246-S10251 [1OC], S11369 [29OC]

———eliminate certain benefits (S. 205), S727-S729 [28JA]

———include an estimate of Federal retirement benefits in the reports of the Sec. of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives (S. 269), S1022 [5FE], S1200 [10FE], S3464 [22AP]

———mass mailings, S1038 [5FE], S3346 [17AP], S4502, S4503 [14MY], S9029 [9SE], S12642 [13NO]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (S. 477), S2563-S2565 [19MR]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (S. 62), S437 [21JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), S4918 [21MY]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), S2210 [12MR], S4919 [21MY]

NIH: require congressional report on research policies, S8715-S8717 [3SE]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: impact on milk prices, S11338 [29OC]

———repeal, S5939 [18JN], S11494 [30OC]

———repeal (S. 322), S1388-S1391 [13FE]

———require OMB study on economic impact, S7935-S7937, S7941 [23JY], S7993 [24JY], S11398 [30OC]

Nuclear weapons: ensure that the President and Congress receive unencumbered advice relative to the safety, security, and reliability of stockpile, S6989 [8JY]

Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices: temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), amend (S. Res. 161), S12682 [13NO]

OMB: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs funding relative to implementation of Congressional Review Act, S10246 [1OC]

105th Congress: legislative priorities, S134 [21JA]

———set date for convening, 2d session (S.J. Res. 39), S12676, S12713 [13NO]

———tribute to end of first session, S12543 [13NO]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (S. 636), S3557 [23AP]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (S.J. Res. 35), S7775 [21JY]

Pickering, Bryce: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program scholarship recipient, S1804 [28FE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S7888-S7892 [23JY], S8020-S8024 [24JY], S8141 [25JY]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2488 [18MR], S2492-S2495, S2498-S2501 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S2411 [18MR]

———consideration of ethics reform and contribution limits legislation (S. Res. 65), S2481 [18MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, S11-S14 [7JA], S138-S140 [21JA], S673 [23JA], S838 [30JA], S1417 [13FE], S2013 [6MR], S2504-S2507, S2509 [19MR], S6183 [24JN], S6955 [8JY], S8290-S8294 [30JY], S8480 [31JY], S8643-S8646 [2SE], S10269 [1OC], S11241 [27OC], S11537 [31OC], S11611 [3NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1057), S7951 [23JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 11), S127, S277-S279, S294 [21JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1117), S8580 [31JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1190), S9521 [17SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1191), S9637-S9640 [18SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1197), S9654 [18SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1561), S12605 [13NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 179), S634 [22JA], S7035 [9JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S384-S387 [21JA], S656 [22JA], S2077 [10MR], S3743 [28AP], S4134-S4136 [8MY], S8933 [8SE], S9159-S9162, S9165 [11SE], S9717-S9720 [19SE], S9990, S9994-S10026, S10097-S10100 [26SE], S10103-S10151 [29SE], S10204, S10208-S10211 [30SE], S10271, S10274-S10277, S10282-S10289 [1OC], S10317 [3OC], S10339-S10426 [6OC], S10450-S10456, S10462-S10473, S10490 [7OC], S10501-S10522 [8OC], S10719-S10733 [9OC], S10877-S10879 [21OC], S11012, S11013, S11171 [23OC], S11275 [28OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), unanimous-consent agreement, S9769-S9771 [23SE], S11421, S11422 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 57), S423 [21JA], S2239-S2245 [13MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 918), S5792-S5807 [17JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 95), S473 [21JA]

———investigate fundraising practices in congressional election campaign, S1728 [27FE]

———participation of tax-exempt organizations in partisan activities in violation of Federal election campaign laws, S2404, S2408 [18MR], S2493 [19MR], S12442-S12446 [10NO]

———provide for a voluntary system of public financing for Federal elections (S. 229), S806-S808 [29JA]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S909 [30JA]

———use of FBI background investigations relative to confirmation, S1943 [5MR]

Printing: waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (H.J. Res. 103), S12675 [13NO]

Public debt: ceiling, S3159 [15AP]

———require the President submit a budget proposal with a plan for repayment of the Federal debt, S4729 [20MY]

Reasner, Dennis A.: New Mexico Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126, S134 [21JA], S674-S676 [23JA], S2575-S2577 [20MR]

Roth, Senator: appreciation for tributes, S6724 [27JN]

Senate: adjournment, S5291 [4JN]

———authorize acceptance of pro bono legal services by Members who challenge the validity of certain Federal statutes, S1485 [24FE], S2634 [20MR]

———authorizing minority and majority leaders to make appointments during adjournment (S. Res. 156), S12676 [13NO]

———consideration of pending legislation, S11217 [27OC]

———consideration of Presidential nominations, S628 [22JA]

———criticism of Members for reversing their position on certain issues, S1939, S1940 [5MR]

———date for introduction of legislation, S10, S11 [7JA]

———decorum on the floor, S4431 [14MY]

———disclosure of Members responsible for holds on consideration of legislation or nominations, S9805 [23SE], S9872, S9873 [24SE], S10223, S10224 [30SE], S12075, S12103 [8NO], S12543 [13NO]

———establish consultant position for President pro tempore (S. 1120), S8524 [31JY]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (S. Res. 3), S7 [7JA]

———goals of the 105th Congress, S17-S19 [7JA]

———history of oath of office, S4 [7JA]

———interruption of committee meetings on prostate cancer and IRS activities, S9754 [23SE]

———location of Office of the Official Reporters of Debates, S3339 [17AP]

———reinstatement of point of order relative to legislation on appropriations bills, S10 [7JA]

———require a 60-vote supermajority to pass legislation increasing taxes, S6676, S6677 [27JN]

———require a 60-vote supermajority to pass legislation increasing taxes (S. 242), S877 [30JA]

———tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (S. Res. 60), S1927 [4MR], S2013 [6MR]

———tribute to staff, S12679, S12680 [13NO]

———unanimous-consent agreements relative to day-to-day activities, S8-S10 [7JA]

———visit by European Parliament delegation, S9772 [23SE]

———welcome to newly elected Senators and farewell to departing Senators, S4 [7JA]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (S. Res. 143), S11792 [5NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines (S. Res. 21), S617-S619 [22JA]

Senate Rules: amend relative to committee ratios (S. Res. 9), S109 [9JA]

———amend relative to privilege of the floor for employees of Senators and committees, S1377 [13FE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 305), S1305-S1307 [12FE], S1686, S1687 [26FE]

Small business: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (S. 233), S817 [29JA]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S714 [28JA], S3704-S3710 [25AP], S8344-S8346 [30JY]

———funding of entitlement programs, S5028 [23MY]

———trust funds' solvency, S2017-S2019 [6MR]

State of the Union Message: joint session (H. Con. Res. 9), S670 [22JA]

Supreme Court: decision on line-item veto, S6437 [26JN]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), S3192 [15AP]

———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (S. 403), S1989 [5MR]

———require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes, S2806 [8AP], S2965 [10AP], S3161 [15AP]

———treatment of postsecondary education expenses, S5034, S5035 [23MY]

Telecommunications: require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

Thurmond, Senator: appreciation for tributes, S4851 [21MY]

———election to be President pro tempore of the Senate (S. Res. 4), S7 [7JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election of the President pro tempore (S. Res. 6), S8 [7JA]

———notify the President of election of the President pro tempore (S. Res. 5), S8 [7JA]

———tribute (S. Res. 158), S12676 [13NO]

Thurmond, Senator; appreciation of opportunity to serve, S12677 [13NO]

Tobacco products: subpoena of certain documents relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9049 [10SE]

Treaties and agreements: congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1945-S1970 [5MR]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (H.J. Res. 96), S12683 [13NO]

Reports

Applicability to the Legislative Branch of Federal Law Relative to Terms and Conditions of Employment and Access to Public Services and Accommodations: Congressional Office of Compliance, S70-S81 [7JA]

Campaign Finance ``Reform'' Proposals—A First Amendment Analysis: Lillian R. BeVier, S10345-S10352 [6OC]

Denver, CO, HMO Bidding Demonstration: Managed Medicare & Medicaid News (publication), E1888 [29SE]

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation: Joe Nyitray and Chuck Conlon, Congressional Quarterly (publication), H4593 [25JN]

Senate Quarterly Mass Mail, S1038 [5FE], S4502, S4503 [14MY], S9029 [9SE], S12642 [13NO]

Reports filed

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 92) (H. Rept. 105-370), H9864 [31OC]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 104-31), S5999 [19JN]

Allow Election of Guam Delegate by a Means Other Than a Separate Ballot: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 105-253), H7599 [18SE]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 91) (H. Rept. 105-369), H9864 [31OC]

Balanced Budget Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-217), H6028 [29JY], H6714 [1AU]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-149), H4221 [23JN]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. 947), S6040 [20JN]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Special Investigative Authorities: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 167) (H. Rept. 105-139), H4085 [19JN]

Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint) Membership Election: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 31), S725 [28JA]

Congressional Consent to Certain Amendments Enacted by Hawaii State Legislature to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 32) (H. Rept. 105-16), H887 [11MR]

Consideration of a Joint Resolution Waiving Enrollment Requirements for H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, and H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 203) (H. Rept. 105-219), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 161) (H. Rept. 105-117), H3475 [4JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 105-221), H6702 [31JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 202) (H. Rept. 105-218), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2209, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-263), H7728 [23SE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 105-102), H2882 [19MY]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 108, Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 176) (H. Rept. 105-154), H4645 [25JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 168, House Ethics Reform Task Force Implementation Recommendations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 230) (H. Rept. 105-250), H7527 [17SE]

Consideration of H. Res. 244, Filing of Criminal Charges by U.S. Attorney in California Against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional Relative to Contested Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 105-280), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Congressioal Terms: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 47) (H. Rept. 105-4), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 62, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-54), H1456 [14AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2015 and H.R. 2014, Balanced Budget Act and Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 174) (H. Rept. 105-152), H4338 [24JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1127, National Monument Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 105-283), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 105-195), H5568 [22JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2209, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 105-202), H5777 [24JY]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend the House Rules and Pass Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 107) (H. Rept. 105-45), H1337 [8AP]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 105-53), H1456 [14AP]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 117) (H. Rept. 105-57), H1610 [16AP]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 155) (H. Rept. 105-107), H3169 [21MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 161) (H. Rept. 105-118), H3475 [4JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Limit Congressional Terms: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 2) (H. Rept. 105-2), H392 [6FE]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 62) (H. Rept. 105-50), H1437 [10AP]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Establishment: Committee on Government Affairs (Senate) (S. 207) (S. Rept. 105-107), S10786 [9OC]

Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-393), H10418 [8NO]

———Committee on Economics (Joint) (S. Rept. 105-2), S633 [22JA]

Establish a 2-Year Budget Cycle and Reform Oversight Process: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 261) (S. Rept. 105-72), S8823 [4SE]

Investment Flexibility of New Mexico's Trust Funds and Modification of the Basis on Which Distributions Are Made From Those Funds: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 430) (S. Rept. 105-18), S4588 [15MY]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2209) (H. Rept. 105-254), H7599 [18SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2209) (H. Rept. 105-196), H5569 [22JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1019) (S. Rept. 105-47), S7485 [15JY]

National Monument Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1127) (H. Rept. 105-191), H5491 [21JY]

Nomination of Alan M. Hantman To Be Architect of the Capitol: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S725 [28JA]

Oversight Plans for All Committees of the House: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-44), H1337 [8AP]

Proclaim Children and Youth as Greatest U.S. Asset: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 154) (H. Rept. 105-160), H4834 [26JN]

Prohibit Expenditure of Funds for New National Wildlife System Refuges Without Specific Authorization From Congress: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 512) (H. Rept. 105-276), H8160 [29SE]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 105-386), H10170 [6NO]

Require Annual Report to Congress on Diplomatic Immunity: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 759), S11667 [4NO]

Resolution of Ethics Charges in the Matter of Representative Gingrich: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 105-1), H168 [20JA]

Revenue Reconciliation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 949) (S. Rept. 105-33), S6040 [20JN]

Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals From the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-50), S7708 [17JY]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 201) (H. Rept. 105-216), H6025 [29JY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 314) (H. Rept. 105-394), H10418 [8NO]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-116), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-100), H2882 [19MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2014) (H. Rept. 105-220), H6405 [30JY]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 2014) (H. Rept. 105-148), H4221 [23JN]

Taxpayer Relief Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2645) (H. Rept. 105-356), H9728 [29OC]

Tribute to Participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 60), S2078 [10MR]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Balanced Budget—Agreement and Long-Term Challenges, E1108 [4JN]

———Boosting Southern Indiana's Economy, E1713 [10SE]

———Campaign Finance Reform, E603 [9AP]

———Direct Democracy, E1715 [10SE]

———Drugs in America—A Report Card, E605 [9AP]

———Farmland Preservation, E1331 [26JN]

———Fast-Track—What Is at Stake, E1906 [2OC]

———Globalization of the Economy, E2119 [29OC]

———Hello Dolly—The Debate Over Cloning, E607 [9AP]

———IRS—Overhaul Overdue, E672 [16AP]

———Major Budget Votes, E1379 [9JY]

———Medicaid, E441 [12MR]

———Mood of the Country, E2051 [22OC]

———Nation of Immigrants, E1337 [27JN]

———NATO Enlargement, E1535 [28JY]

———1997 Budget Agreement, E1724 [10SE]

———Outlook for Social Security, E1560 [30JY]

———Reforming the Campaign Finance System, E1722 [10SE]

———Reforming the House Ethics Process, E1968 [8OC]

———Role of Government, E1437 [16JY]

———Rural Indiana Communities, E2190 [7NO]

———Setting Funding Priorities for Medical Research, E2047 [22OC]

———State of Economy, E446 [12MR]

———U.S. and China—The Case for Engagement, E1215-E1217 [16JN]

———Women in the Military, E1188 [11JN]

Resignations

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): Representative Barr, H235 [21JA]

House of Representatives: Bill Richardson, H530 [13FE]

———Ray Thornton, H71 [7JA], H85 [9JA]

———Senator Brownback, H71 [7JA], H84 [9JA]

House of Representatives Law Revision Counsel: Edward F. Willet, Jr., H85 [9JA]

Resolutions by organizations

Impeachment of Federal Judges Relative to Judicial Activism: U.S. Conference of Mayors, E1552 [29JY]

In Memory of Ralph Webster Yarborough: Texas Legislature, E2177 [4NO]

Salary Adjustments for Federal Judges: U.S. Conference of Mayors, E1552 [29JY]

U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites: Kentucky General Assembly, H8565 [7OC]

Resumes

Congressional Activity: 105th Cong., 1st sess., D77 [4FE], D167 [3MR], D299 [7AP], D425 [1MY], D551 [2JN], D705 [7JY], D877 [1AU], D885 [2SE], D1049 [1OC], D1199 [3NO], D1277 [13NO]

———104th Cong., 1st and 2nd sess., D1 [7JA]

Rollcalls

Rollcall of former Members of Congress, H3072 [21MY]

Rules

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): special affidavits and depositions (1996), H4099 [20JN]

Committee on International Relations (House), E2396-E2400 [13NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4601 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6308, S6320 [25JN]

Gingrich, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H2 [7JA]

House Rules: consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1353 [9AP]

Schedules

President Clinton's trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX, S9995 [26SE]

Statements

Budget 1998-2002: Representative Pomeroy, E1134 [5JN]

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Albert M. Pennybacker, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, S10508 [8OC]

———Church Women United (organization), S10510 [8OC]

———Mark Pelavin, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S10510 [8OC]

———NETWORK (organization), S10508 [8OC]

———President Clinton, S8291 [30JY]

———Senator Glenn, S10288 [1OC]

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities and Congressional Approval of Any International Trade Agreement That Changes Statutory Law: President Clinton, S1961 [5MR]

Envisioning a New National Security Strategy: Representative Dellums, E472-E474 [13MR]

Fast Track—Renew the Promise: William J. Hudson, AMP, Inc., E2210 [7NO]

House Committee and Floor Procedures for the 103d Congress: Representative Moakley, E99 [21JA]

House Minority Rights To File Views on Legislation: Representative Dingell, E99 [21JA]

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Ann McBride, Common Cause (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Becky Cain, League of Women Voters, H1379 [9AP]

———Joan Claybrook, Public Citizen (organization), H1381 [9AP]

———Thomas H. Andrews, Citizen Action (organization), H1379 [9AP]

Northern Ireland Peace Process: Congressional Delegation to Ireland, E383 [5MR]

People's Republic of China Intelligence Services: Dept. of State, E1454 [17JY]

Reversal of Buckley Versus Valeo: several State Attorneys General, S2187 [12MR]

St. Patrick's Day Call for a Cease-Fire in Northern Ireland: Friends of Ireland (organization), S2343 [17MR], E485 [17MR]

Tribute to George J. Collins: Representative James Moran, E577 [8AP]

Tribute to Participants in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program: Hans-Ulrich Klose, German Bundestag, E1366 [8JY]

Tribute to Sam Nunn: Senator Byrd, Congressional Record (1996), S1477-S1479 [24FE]

Summaries

Adopt and Amend House Rules (H. Res. 5), H11 [7JA]

Budget Enforcement Act (H.R. 2003), H5585-H5588 [23JY]

Campaigns Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits (S. 1561), S12606 [13NO]

Dept. of Commerce Abolishment (S. 1226), S10059 [26SE]

Highlights of Testimony of the First Two Weeks of Hearings by the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Into 1996 Campaign Finance Abuses, S8088 [24JY]

House of Representatives Official Mail Allowance (H.R. 2439), E1699 [9SE]

Public Confidence in Campaigns Act (S. 229), S814 [29JA]

Regulatory Improvement Act (S. 981), S6748 [27JN]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E584 [8AP]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

Tables

Clean Money, Clean Elections Act: formula for calculating spending limits, S5804 [17JN]

———State qualifying contribution threshold and spending limits, S5804 [17JN]

Committee on Taxation (Joint) funding and staffing levels 1980-1998, H6756 [3SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations conference report, S9876 [24SE]

Comparative legislative data for 103d & 104th Congresses, H16 [7JA]

Consideration of budget reconciliation legislation, 1980-1996, H4386 [25JN]

Distributional effects of conference report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, S8472-S8474 [31JY]

Distributional effects on finance tax bill, S6421 [26JN]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, S8470 [31JY]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8407 [31JY]

Growth in annual Federal spending—10-year comparison reflecting Clinton-Congress 1997 budget agreement, H3015 [20MY]

Layover period for budget reconciliation legislation, 1980-1996, H4386 [25JN]

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5870-H5872 [28JY], H7748-H7753 [24SE]

Revisions to Federal budget for 1998-2002, S12094 [8NO]

Revisions to non-defense discretionary spending levels, S6785 [27JN]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC], H3512-H3515 [5JN]

Supplemental appropriation requests and congressional action, S5580 [12JN]

Time spent on debate of S. 25, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S10465 [7OC]

Testimonies

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Curtis Gans, Committee for the Study of the American Electorate, S10135 [29SE]

San Pedro Creek Wetlands Restoration and Flood Control Project: Representative Lantos, E752 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 9, joint session of Congress for the State of the Union Message, H236 [21JA]

H. Con. Res. 21, adjournment, S1418 [13FE], H551 [13FE]

H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5054-S5065 [23MY], H3016-H3021 [20MY]

H. Con. Res. 87, adjournment, H3195 [22MY]

H. Con. Res. 108, adjournment, S6440 [26JN], H4661 [26JN]

H. Con. Res. 134, use of the Capitol Building rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, H7301 [16SE]

H. Con. Res. 136, adjournment, S8481 [31JY], H6666 [31JY]

H. Con. Res. 138, technical corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H6680 [31JY]

H. Con. Res. 169, adjournment, S10732 [9OC], H8691 [8OC]

H. Res. 1, election of officers in the House of Representatives, H7 [7JA]

H. Res. 2, notify the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk, H7 [7JA]

H. Res. 3, notify the President that a Congressional quorum has assembled, H8 [7JA]

H. Res. 4, notify the President of election of the House of Representatives Speaker and Clerk, H8 [7JA]

H. Res. 5, adopt and amend House Rules, H8-H10 [7JA]

H. Res. 6, compensation of certain minority employees of the House, H27 [7JA]

H. Res. 7, establish the Corrections Calendar Office, H27 [7JA]

H. Res. 9, fixing the hour of daily meeting for the House of Representatives, H29 [7JA]

H. Res. 12, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H29 [7JA], H82 [9JA]

H. Res. 13, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H30 [7JA], H83 [9JA]

H. Res. 14, election of Representative Sanders to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight, H31 [7JA]

H. Res. 25, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H76 [9JA]

H. Res. 32, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 33, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 36, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H298 [5FE]

H. Res. 42, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H351 [6FE]

H. Res. 43, election of Representative LaHood to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H352 [6FE]

H. Res. 44, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H396 [10FE]

H. Res. 47, consideration of H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to limit congressional terms, H458 [12FE]

H. Res. 58, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H565 [13FE]

H. Res. 85, election of members to Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint), H778 [6MR]

H. Res. 106, election of members to Committee on International Relations (House), H1281 [21MR]

H. Res. 107, consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and pass certain legislation, H1347 [9AP]

H. Res. 112, consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and pass certain legislation, H1549 [16AP]

H. Res. 113, consideration of H.J. Res. 62, constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes, H1473 [15AP]

H. Res. 114, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) majority party appointments, H1545 [16AP]

H. Res. 117, consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and pass certain legislation, H1719 [23AP]

H. Res. 118, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) minority party appointments, H1603 [16AP]

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

H. Res. 130, lump sum allowance for Corrections Calendar Office, H1849 [24AP]

H. Res. 137, Committee on House Oversight (House) majority party appointments, H2052 [30AP]

H. Res. 147, House of Representatives participation in and support of activities to provide decent homes for the people of the U.S., H2941 [20MY]

H. Res. 148, Committee on Small Business (House) and Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) minority party appointments, H2609 [14MY]

H. Res. 152, consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, H2946 [20MY]

H. Res. 154, proclaim children as greatest U.S. asset, H4872 [8JY]

H. Res. 155, consideration of motions to suspend the House Rules and pass certain legislation, H3189 [22MY]

H. Res. 160, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, H3499 [5JN]

H. Res. 167, special investigative authorities for Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H4091 [20JN]

H. Res. 168, House Ethics Reform Task Force recommendations implementation, H7551-H7553 [18SE]

H. Res. 174, consideration of H.R. 2014 and 2015, Taxpayer Relief Act and Balanced Budget Act, H4385 [25JN]

H. Res. 176, consideration of H. Con. Res. 108, adjournment, H4651 [26JN]

H. Res. 192, consideration of H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act, H5584 [23JY]

H. Res. 196, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5663 [23JY]

H. Res. 197, consideration of H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H5783 [25JY]

H. Res. 201, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H6303 [30JY]

H. Res. 202, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H6312 [30JY]

H. Res. 206, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H6623 [31JY]

H. Res. 207, James M. Eagen III election as Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, H6669 [31JY]

H. Res. 208, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H6678 [31JY]

H. Res. 213, majority party appointments to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6709 [1AU]

H. Res. 221, minority party appointments to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House), H6949 [5SE]

H. Res. 230, consideration of H. Res. 168, House Ethics Reform Task Force recommendations implementation, H7536 [18SE]

H. Res. 233, limit admission of Robert K. Dornan to House floor and rooms, H7573 [18SE]

H. Res. 238, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2267, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H7741 [24SE]

H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8253 [30SE]

H. Res. 249, majority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H8114 [29SE]

H. Res. 250, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H8114 [29SE]

H. Res. 253, consideration of H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8244 [30SE]

H. Res. 256, consideration of H.R. 1127, National Monument Fairness Act, H8278 [1OC]

H. Res. 301, repeal exception to the House Rules' requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media, H10598 [12NO]

H. Res. 305, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H10112 [6NO]

H. Res. 314, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H10586 [12NO]

H. Res. 325, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H10764 [12NO]

H. Res. 328, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H10794 [13NO]

H. Res. 331, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H10918 [13NO]

H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to limit congressional terms, H485 [12FE]

H.J. Res. 32, congressional consent to certain Hawaiian Homes Commission Act amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature, H831 [11MR]

H.J. Res. 62, constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes, H1480 [15AP]

H.J. Res. 90, waive enrollment requirements on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act and H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H6667 [31JY]

H.J. Res. 96, congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact, H10665 [12NO]

H.R. 117, Independent Counsel Accountability and Reform Act, E25 [7JA]

H.R. 279, award Congressional Gold Medal to Francis A. Sinatra, H1938 [29AP]

H.R. 930, Travel and Transportation Reform Act, H754-H756 [5MR], H1571-H1573 [16AP]

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

H.R. 1460, allow for election of the Delegate from Guam by a means other than separate ballot, H7649 [23SE]

H.R. 1505, establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors, E728 [23AP]

H.R. 1650, award Congressional Gold Medal to Mother Teresa, H2938 [20MY]

H.R. 2003, Budget Enforcement Act, H5595-H5601, H5613-H5619 [23JY]

H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6794-S6873 [27JN]

H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H4702-H4777 [26JN]

H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H4416-H4554 [25JN]

H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H5879-H5884 [28JY]

H.R. 2248, award Congressional Gold Medal to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, H7454 [17SE]

H.R. 2979, Library of Congress' acquisition of certain real property, H10638 [12NO]

H.R. Res. 95, congressional consent to Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact, H10663 [12NO]

S. 11, Congressional Election Campaign Spending Limit and Reform Act, S279-S293 [21JA]

S. 25, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S656-S665 [22JA], S10106-S10112 [29SE]

S. 57, Senate Campaign Financing and Spending Reform Act, S423-S435 [21JA]

S. 205, Citizen Congress Act, S727 [28JA]

S. 229, Public Confidence in Campaigns Act, S808-S814 [29JA]

S. 305, award Congressional Gold Medal to Francis A. Sinatra, S1306 [12FE], S1687 [26FE], H1940 [29AP]

S. 354, prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract, S1657 [26FE]

S. 403, expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto, S1990 [5MR]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of New Mexico trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, S4919 [21MY]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, H5834 [28JY]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, S2210 [12MR]

S. 477, National Monument Fairness Act, S2565 [19MR]

S. 581, limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels, S3213 [15AP]

S. 647, Emergency Spending Control Act, S3676 [24AP]

S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Act technical amendments, S4660 [16MY]

S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Act technical corrections, S12692 [13NO]

S. 812, Campaign Finance Reform Commission Act, S5130 [23MY]

S. 831, Stealth Tax Prevention Act, S5343 [5JN]

S. 918, Clean Money, Clean Elections Act, S5794-S5802 [17JN]

S. 981, Regulatory Improvement Act, S6744-S6748 [27JN]

S. 1019, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S7596-S7601 [16JY]

S. 1062, award Congressional Gold Medal to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, S8092 [24JY]

S. 1190, Campaign Finance Integrity Act, S9522 [17SE]

S. 1191, Senate Campaign Finance Reform Act, S9640-S9643 [18SE]

S. 1197, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S9655-S9659 [18SE]

S. 1207, award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Raul Julia, S9791 [23SE]

S. 1319, Line Item Veto Act repeal, S11187 [24OC]

S. 1378, extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 2, use of Capitol rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies and extension of Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), S8, S100 [7JA], H29 [7JA]

S. Con. Res. 3, adjournment, S14, S100 [7JA], H28 [7JA]

S. Con. Res. 14, adjournment, S2581, S2708 [20MR], H1280 [21MR]

S. Con. Res. 16, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S2708-S2711 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 17, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S2711-S2716 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 26, use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa, S4248, S4253 [8MY], H2937 [20MY]

S. Con. Res. 28, request EPA take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury, S5016 [22MY]

S. Con. Res. 42, use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, S8099 [24JY]

S. Con. Res. 62, printing of revised edition of ``How Our Laws Are Made'', S11779, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 63, printing of revised edition ``Constitution of the United States of America'', H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 63, printing of revised edition of ``Constitution of the United States of America'', S11779, S11792 [5NO]

S. Con. Res. 68, adjournment, S12616, S12679 [13NO], H10917 [13NO]

S. Res. 1, notify House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is present, S6, S100 [7JA]

S. Res. 2, notify the President that a quorum of the Senate is present, S6, S101 [7JA]

S. Res. 3, fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate, S7, S101 [7JA]

S. Res. 4, election of Senator Thurmond to be President pro tempore of the Senate, S7, S101 [7JA]

S. Res. 5, notify the President of election of Senator Thurmond as the President pro tempore, S8, S101 [7JA]

S. Res. 6, notify the House of Representatives of election of Senator Thurmond as the President pro tempore, S8, S101 [7JA]

S. Res. 8, floor privileges for Senator Cleland's staff, S16, S101 [7JA]

S. Res. 9, amend Senate Rules relative to committee ratios, S109, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 10, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 13, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 14, majority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S111, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 21, Senate Legal Counsel representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines, S619, S653 [22JA]

S. Res. 23, designate Alan S. Frumin as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate, S672, S682 [23JA]

S. Res. 31, election of Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint) members, S770 [28JA], S909 [30JA]

S. Res. 36, tribute to Arthur Curran, Donn Larson, and Richard Gibbons, S899, S908 [30JA]

S. Res. 60, tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program, S1926 [4MR], S2013 [6MR]

S. Res. 61, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S1927 [4MR]

S. Res. 65, consideration of political campaign ethics reform and contribution limits legislation, S2481 [18MR]

S. Res. 74, commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution, S3225 [15AP]

S. Res. 132, authorize printing of rules for special investigatory committees of the Senate, S10446 [6OC]

S. Res. 132, printing of rules for special investigatory committees of the Senate, S10433 [6OC]

S. Res. 143, printing of revised edition of Senate Election Law Guidebook, S11780, S11792 [5NO]

S. Res. 156, adjournment, S12616 [13NO]

S. Res. 156, authorizing Senate minority and majority leaders to make appointments during adjournment, S12676 [13NO]

S. Res. 157, tribute to Vice President Gore, S12616, S12676 [13NO]

S. Res. 158, tribute to Senator Thurmond, S12617, S12676 [13NO]

S. Res. 159, tribute to Senator Daschle, S12617, S12677 [13NO]

S. Res. 160, tribute to Senator Lott, S12617, S12677 [13NO]

S. Res. 161, amend S. Res. 48, temporary and intermittent service by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S12683 [13NO]

S.J. Res. 9, constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority of Congress on the passage of legislation increasing revenue, S563 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 10, Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, S652 [22JA]

S.J. Res. 35, congressional consent to Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement, S7775 [21JY]

S.J. Res. 39, set date for convening of 105th Congress, 2d session, S12676 [13NO], H10918 [13NO]

Transcripts

Gerard J. Schmelzer v. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of Representatives: Congressional Office of Compliance, S8498-S8503 [31JY]

National Prayer Breakfast, H2054-H2059 [30AP]

National Prayer Breakfast (1996), E1785 [18SE]

President Clinton's Trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX: WTOP-Radio (Washington, DC), S9995 [26SE]

Tributes

Crockett, George W., Jr., H7017, H7020 [9SE], H7126 [10SE], E1704 [9SE]

Daschle, Senator, S12679, S12680 [13NO]

Dellums, Representative, E509 [18MR]

Ford, Senator, S12680 [13NO]

Glenn, Senator, S1549 [25FE]

Gonzalez, Representative, H8574-H8582 [7OC], E1976 [8OC], E2358 [13NO]

Gore, Vice President, S9251 [12SE]

Kennedy, Senator, S10185 [30SE]

Lott, Senator, S12679 [13NO]

Richardson, Representative, E104 [21JA]

Weiss, Ted, E1932 [2OC]

CONGRESS OF RUSSIAN AMERICANS

Statements

Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism, E2183 [7NO]

CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of regulations relative to labor-management relations (see H. Con. Res. 5; H. Res. 19), H155, H156 [9JA]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 72), S3117 [14AP], S3199 [15AP]

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: adoption of amendments to procedural rules, H1879-H1889 [24AP]

———adoption of regulations relative to Americans With Disabilities Act and public services and accommodations, S30-S61 [7JA]

———adoption of regulations relative to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, S61-S70 [7JA], H95-H135 [9JA]

———proposed rulemaking relative to Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act, S9014-S9016 [9SE], S10291 [1OC], S11661-S11664 [4NO], H7276-H7279 [15SE], H8316 [2OC]

———proposed rulemaking relative to amendments to procedural rules, S25-S30 [7JA], S3949-S3959 [5MY], H89-H95 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Office of Compliance: ruling on Gerard J. Schmelzer v. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of Representatives, S8498 [31JY]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 71), S3126 [14AP]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 72), S3154, S3167 [15AP], S3383 [17AP]

Reports

Applicability to the Legislative Branch of Federal Law Relative to Terms and Conditions of Employment and Access to Public Services and Accommodations: Congressional Office of Compliance, S70-S81 [7JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 71, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S3126 [14AP]

S. Res. 72, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S3225 [15AP]

Transcripts

Gerard J. Schmelzer v. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of Representatives: Congressional Office of Compliance, S8498-S8503 [31JY]

CONGRESSIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN CAUCUS INSTITUTE (organization)

Remarks in House

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus: clarification of name relative to affiliation, E2351 [13NO]

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD BOARD

Appointments

Members, H2333 [7MY]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT

Bills and resolutions

Budget: ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (see H.R. 2037), H4645 [25JN]

Taxation: establish a point of order that precludes raising revenues to enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2230), H5664 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Budget: ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (H.R. 2037), H4576 [25JN], H5602 [23JY]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Budget: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (see H.R. 1321), H1541 [15AP]

Congress: limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (see S. 647, 1182), S3662 [24AP], S9411 [16SE]

Line Item Veto Act: repeal and amend Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 2649), H8832 [9OC]

Outlines

Provisions, H4576 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Budget: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (H.R. 1321), H1459 [15AP], E655 [15AP]

Line Item Veto Act: repeal and amend Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (H.R. 2649), H9045 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 1182), S9426 [16SE]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 647), S3675 [24AP]

Texts of

S. 647, Emergency Spending Control Act, S3676 [24AP]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4738 [20MY]

Articles and editorials

Passing the Budget Buck, S5429 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending (see H.R. 2860), H10171 [6NO]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389; H.R. 1010), S1828 [3MR], H888 [11MR]

Small business: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (see S. 233), S804 [29JA]

Cost Estimates

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact (H.J. Res. 92), E2184 [7NO]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Amendments (S. 967), S11496 [30OC]

Amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S5467 [10JN]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact congressional consent (H.J. Res. 91), E2198 [7NO]

Deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (S. 1324), S11706 [4NO]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363), S5689 [16JN]

Fifty States Commemorative Coin Program Act (S. 1228), S11701-S11703 [4NO]

Foreign Policy Reform Act (H.R. 1486), H2486 [12MY]

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318), S11789 [5NO]

Hong Kong Reversion Act (H.R. 750), H846 [11MR]

Intelligence services appropriations (S. 858), S5969 [19JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 1173), S10840-S10842 [20OC]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act (S. 410), E613 [9AP]

Nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2797-S2799 [7AP]

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act (H.R. 1962), H8874 [21OC]

Prohibit relocation assistance to illegal aliens under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (S. 1258), S12208 [8NO]

Provide New Mexico with investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), S5467 [10JN]

SBA programs reauthorization (S. 1139), S8975-S8977 [9SE]

Letters

Allow Medicare beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services, E2181 [4NO]

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates: Barry S. Cargill, Small Business Association of Michigan, S1839 [3MR]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S1839 [3MR]

———Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

———John J. Motley, National Retail Federation, S1839 [3MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact, E2198 [7NO]

Army light infantry division reductions: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E155 [4FE]

———Representative McHugh, E154 [4FE]

Clinton administration budget proposals, S2170 [12MR], H909 [12MR]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, S10840 [20OC]

Minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, S10842 [20OC]

State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility, E1039 [22MY]

Treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S8396 [31JY]

———June E. O'Neill, CBO, S8396 [31JY]

———Senator Hollings, S8396 [31JY]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Staff, S8322 [30JY]

Memorandums

Estimate of the Budgetary Impact of Non-Defense Supplementals in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations, S4181 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Budget: accuracy of budget and deficit projections by OMB and CBO, H2493 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense: Army light infantry division reductions, E154 [4FE]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H4575, H4592 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, S2169 [12MR]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending, S5033, S5089-S5091 [23MY]

———strike reliance on estimates and receipts from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1448-S1459 [24FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: additions to list of radiogenic diseases, S7828-S7830 [22JY]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5024-S5026 [23MY], S6293, S6308-S6311 [25JN], S8395, S8494 [31JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), S5429 [9JN]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837-S1840 [3MR]

Small business: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (S. 233), S817 [29JA]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping, S655 [22JA], S1932 [4MR], S3231 [15AP], S4770 [20MY], S6286 [24JN], S8382 [30JY], S9529 [17SE], S9694 [18SE], S10304 [1OC], S11372 [29OC]

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation: Joe Nyitray and Chuck Conlon, Congressional Quarterly (publication), H4593 [25JN]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, H9567 [28OC]

Tables

CBO baseline deficit estimates (1991-1995), S762 [28JA]

CBO baseline deficit estimates (1997-2007), S9193 [11SE]

Effect of S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11426 [30OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN SPENDING LIMIT AND REFORM ACT

Articles and editorials

GOP Pressures Business Group To Dump Their Dem Lobbyists, S294 [21JA]

GOP To Rebuke Companies for Bipartisan Donations, S293 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 11), S158 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 11), S127, S277-S279, S294 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 11, provisions, S279-S293 [21JA]

CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE OF REGULATORY ANALYSIS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 1704), H3201 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 1704), E1031 [22MY]

CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY (publication)

Articles and editorials

Business Competition From Government, S3935 [5MY]

Reports

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation, H4593 [25JN]

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Bills and resolutions

House Rules: treatment of expenses of special-order speeches (see H. Res. 97), H1018 [13MR]

Letters

Regulations relative to printing of Thomas A. Constatine's statement on foreign aid certification of Mexico's drug enforcement efforts in the Congressional Record: Charles C. Cook, Sr., GPO, S2045 [10MR]

Lists

Daily Digest Senate Editors, S2343 [17MR]

Notices

Correction, H82, H84 [9JA], H1709 [21AP]

Final issue publication, S12435 [10NO], S12513 [13NO], H10771 [13NO]

Interim issue publication, S12073 [8NO], S12503 [12NO], S12567 [13NO], H10349 [8NO], H10583 [12NO], H10865 [13NO]

Prayers

Akaka, Abraham K., S10868 [21OC]

Proposals

Disclosure of Senators responsible for holds on consideration of legislation or nominations, S9805 [23SE]

Remarks in House

Budget: public access to budget information over the Internet, H2795 [16MY], H2934 [20MY]

Correction, H5985 [29JY], E1134 [5JN], E2025 [21OC]

Lewis, Representative John: striking of words from Record, H1624 [17AP], H1709 [21AP]

Remarks in Senate

Correction, S5886 [17JN], S7971 [23JY], S11236 [27OC]

Daily Digest: anniversary, S2342 [17MR]

Senate: disclosure of Members responsible for holds on consideration of legislation or nominations, S9805 [23SE], S9872, S9873 [24SE], S10223, S10224 [30SE], S12075, S12103 [8NO], S12543 [13NO]

———location of Office of the Official Reporters of Debates, S3339 [17AP]

Statements

Export Control for Supercomputers: Senator Grams, S11398 [30OC]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Senator Hatch, S7670 [17JY]

Tribute to Abraham K. Akaka: Senator Akaka, S10868 [21OC]

Tribute to Sam Nunn: Senator Byrd, Congressional Record (1996), S1477-S1479 [24FE]

Tribute to Senator Akaka and Abraham K. Akaka: George J. Mitchell, S10868 [21OC]

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Agreements

Translation of Shadow Contract Signed by Alien Workers in the Northern Mariana Islands, S8556 [31JY]

Letters

Treatment of Social Security under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1294, S1332 [12FE], S1531, S1533, S1534 [25FE]

Use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8220-H8222, H8223-H8225 [30SE]

Lists

Staff, S8322 [30JY]

Memorandums

Dept. of Defense Limit on Compensation for Corporate Executives Reimbursed Under Defense Contracts, S7176 [10JY]

FDA Regulation of Laws on Tobacco Product Labeling, Advertising, and Marketing, S8857-S8859 [5SE]

Health Insurance for Uninsured Children, S8990 [9SE]

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment, S1364 [13FE], S1906 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Research: tribute to language services section for efforts relative to investigation of assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S5548 [11JN]

Reports

History of North Korean Terrorist Activities, S7528-S7530 [16JY]

NASA Lewis Research Center, E1553 [29JY], E1571 [31JY], E1622, E1625 [1AU]

Tables

Effects of balanced budget constitutional amendment on Social Security, S1905 [4MR]

CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: congressional review of permit programs, E232 [12FE]

OMB: implementation funding, H7466 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

OMB: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs funding relative to implementation of Congressional Review Act, S10246 [1OC]

CONLEY, KARYNE J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1609 [1AU]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Karyne J. Conley: Texas House of Representatives, E1609 [1AU]

CONLON, CHUCK

Reports

FCC Spectrum Auction Revenues in Budget Reconciliation, H4593 [25JN]

CONN, P. MICHAEL

Statements

Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services and Blood-Testing Strips, E64 [7JA]

CONNECTICUT

Articles and editorials

Invasion of the Robots, S4323 [12MY]

Lesser of Two Evils, S2732 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 463), H243 [21JA]

Long Island Sound: improve water quality (see H.R. 455), H242 [21JA]

———prohibit dumping of dredged material (see S. 1553; H.R. 55), S12575 [13NO], H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 13), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Letters

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals: Paula A. Krauss, Connecticut Community Advocates (organization), S1749 [27FE]

Treatment of excise taxes on tobacco products relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement: several State attorneys general, S8998 [9SE]

Projections

Welfare Reform Impact, E1168 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1278 [20JN]

Catholic War Veterans (organization): anniversary of St. Michael's Post 1562, E1931 [2OC]

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E1682 [8SE]

Hughes Danbury Optical Systems, Inc.: tribute, H1687 [17AP]

Iovanne, E. William: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Lorusso, Ann M.: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Orange, CT: anniversary, E1278 [20JN]

Sonalyst Studios Ship Analysis and Technologies Co.: use of former defense facility for movie industry project, H1800 [24AP]

U.S. Cavalry: anniversary, E45 [7JA]

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America: anniversary of Local 210, E1684 [8SE]

Remarks in Senate

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L'Ambiance Plaza accident, S3410 [22AP]

Cavanaugh, Marianne Roche: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S12640 [13NO]

Chester, CT: anniversary of Chester Hose Co., S8283 [29JY]

Dept. of Labor: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the Women's Bureau honor roll, S12629 [13NO]

Diversified Intergenerational Care, Inc.: tribute, S2218 [12MR]

Droney, Christopher F.: nomination to be district judge, S9162, S9163 [11SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9133 [11SE]

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

East Haven, CT, Historical Society: tribute, S101 [7JA]

Girl Scouts of America: tribute to Gold Award recipients, S5636 [12JN]

Hall, Janet C.: nomination to be district judge, S9162, S9166 [11SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9133 [11SE]

HelpMate Robotics, Inc.: tribute, S4323 [12MY], S5144 [23MY]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (S. 1553), S12597 [13NO]

Marine Cadets of America (organization): tribute, S3132 [14AP]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Light (lighthouse), S6384 [25JN]

O'Neill, William F.: Connecticut Rivers Council Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, S2219 [12MR]

Sons of the American Revolution (organization): tribute, S101 [7JA]

Stamford, CT: tribute to Children's Environmental Index ``kid-friendly'' city ranking, S9528 [17SE]

Taxation: treatment of heart and hypertension benefits relative to firefighters and police officers, S6479 [26JN]

Trumbull, CT: anniversary, S9804 [23SE]

U.S. Cavalry: anniversary, S103 [7JA], S1578 [25FE]

YWCA: tribute to `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipients, S5378 [5JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Christopher Droney To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of James C. Hall To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1355, Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT, S11547 [31OC]

S. 1553, Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act, S12597 [13NO]

Tributes

McKinney, Stewart B., H2334-H2336 [7MY]

CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY ADVOCATES (organization)

Letters

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals, S1749 [27FE]

CONNECTICUT RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL, INC.

Letters

American Heritage Rivers Initiative, S9548 [18SE]

CONNECTICUT RIVERS COUNCIL

Remarks in Senate

O'Neill, William F.: Connecticut Rivers Council Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, S2219 [12MR]

CONNECTICUT WOMEN'S EDUCATION AND LEGAL FUND

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the honor roll of the Women's Bureau of the Dept. of Labor, S12629 [13NO]

CONNELLY, GARY T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2070 [23OC]

CONNELLY, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1247 [18JN]

CONNELLY, MAUREEN E.

Remarks in Senate

Samsung Group (business): American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10242 [30SE], S10443 [6OC]

CONNER, CHUCK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3562 [23AP]

CONNERLY, WARD

Addresses

Tribute to Ward Connerly: David Rogers, E272 [13FE]

———Janice Camerena, E271 [13FE]

———Lou Ann Mullen, E273 [13FE]

———Stanley Dea, E272 [13FE]

———Valery Pech, E272 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Face the Failure of Racial Preferences, E1221 [17JN]

Ward Connerly's Cause, E360 [3MR]

Letters

Nomination of Bill L. Lee to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S11621 [4NO]

Remarks in House

California: speeches given relative to Ward Connerly and the California Civil Rights Initiative, E271 [13FE]

Tribute, E226 [12FE], E360 [3MR]

CONNOLLY, BRIAN

Remarks in Senate

Arab-American and Chaldean Council: Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

CONNOR, CHARLES D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E746 [24AP]

CONRAD, ED

Articles and editorials

Ninety-Eight Years Ago—Guns Rang Out in Lattimer, E1714 [10SE]

CONRAD, KENT (a Senator from North Dakota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7968 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4022, S4027, S4028, S4029 [6MY], S4096, S4117, S4128 [7MY], S4198, S4200, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1637 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6150, S6176, S6254, S6265, S6266 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6465, S6510, S6542, S6544 [26JN], S6677, S6765, S6777 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4852, S4906 [21MY], S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6922, S6931 [7JY], S7014, S7015 [8JY], S7069, S7121, S7123 [9JY], S7151, S7219 [10JY], S7236 [11JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7425 [14JY], S7437 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7661, S7734 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8905, S8927 [8SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7484 [15JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11883, S11887 [6NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11043 [23OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6786 [27JN]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN]

Articles and editorials

Agricultural Nightmare—Infestations of Scab Provide Area Farmers Lots of Pains in and Out of the Fields, Erin Campbell, Grand Forks (ND) Herald, S11490 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617), S9427 [16SE]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042), S10962 [22OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 851), S5413 [9JN]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S9800 [23SE]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see S. 1359), S11677 [4NO]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (see S. 750), S4588 [15MY]

Budget: establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50), S1319 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see S. 845), S5342 [5JN]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119), S9218 [11SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S12615 [13NO]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S2900 [9AP]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220), S2791 [7AP]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S2569 [19MR]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (see S. 332, 340), S1382 [13FE]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747), S4588 [15MY]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (see S. 1079), S8262 [29JY]

Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see S. 1115), S8532 [31JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2375 [17MR]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148), S2374 [17MR]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 38), S7424 [14JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1212), S10484 [7OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S2707 [20MR]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11239 [27OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S11365 [29OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S4011 [6MY]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207), S9785 [23SE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S1383 [13FE]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283), S11239 [27OC]

Medicaid: improve provision of managed care (see S. 864), S5444 [10JN]

Medicare: colorectal screening (see S. 690), S3901 [1MY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S2374 [17MR]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S2375 [17MR]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see S. 701), S3998 [6MY]

———improve health services to rural areas (see S. 415), S2707 [20MR]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S1734 [27FE]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see S. 371), S1734 [27FE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S11364 [29OC]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2708 [20MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2792 [7AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3803 [29AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National grasslands: management policies (see S. 749), S4588 [15MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 111), S8733 [3SE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S10661 [8OC]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (see S. 391), S1924 [4MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (see S. 1112), S8532 [31JY]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S1382 [13FE]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (see S. 452), S2356 [17MR]

Roads and highways: provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see S. 331), S1382 [13FE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S11880 [6NO]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

Social Security: permit members of the clergy to revoke their exemption from coverage (see S. 567), S12509 [12NO]

Taxation: allocation of alcohol fuels credit to patrons of ethanol-producing cooperatives (see S. 1066), S8091 [24JY]

———extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (see S. 1459), S12118 [8NO]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622), S3419 [22AP]

———permanently extend research credit (see S. 1464), S12118 [8NO]

———special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland (see S. 792), S5001 [22MY]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (see S. 1247), S10293 [1OC]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (see S. 791), S5001 [22MY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S5935 [18JN]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see S. 1008, 1393), S10898 [21OC], S11863 [6NO]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S855 [30JA]

———treatment of personal property damage relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see S. 1366), S11678 [4NO]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see S. 1090), S8361 [30JY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S2900 [9AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S2931 [9AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see S. 605), S3348 [17AP]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 4), S634 [22JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt certain aliens from the requirement that they work only in areas designated as having a shortage of health care professionals (see S. 970), S6496 [26JN]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

Medicare: reimbursement for telehealth services (see S. 385), S1828 [3MR]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (see S. 1515), S12461 [10NO]

Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see S. 384), S1796 [28FE]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Commentaries

We Understand: Baxter Black, National Public Radio, S4686 [19MY]

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act: Ben Varnson, Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board, S12467 [10NO]

———Bruce W. Furness, Mayor of Fargo, ND, S12468 [10NO]

———Charles W. Murphy, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, S12468 [10NO]

———Joseph A. Westby, North Dakota Education Association, S12467 [10NO]

———Orlin W. Backes, Mayor of Minot, ND, S12467 [10NO]

———Pinkie Evans-Curry, Southwest Water Authority, S12467 [10NO]

———Raphael J. DeCoteau, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, S12468 [10NO]

———several North Dakota elected officials, S12466 [10NO]

———Thomas C. Rolfstad, Industrial Development Association of North Dakota, S12468 [10NO]

Memorandums

Dakota Water Resources Act: Dennis Hill, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, S12467 [10NO]

———Mike Dwyer and Jack Olin, North Dakota Water Users Association, S12467 [10NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11490 [30OC]

———Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (S. 605), S3351 [17AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S8004 [24JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S4160 [8MY], S5489 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5472 [10JN], S5489 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4974 [22MY], S5242, S5243 [3JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5310 [5JN], S5404 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5577, S5581, S5583 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3880, S3881 [1MY], S4160, S4202 [8MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5404 [9JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S1145-S1147 [10FE], S2818 [8AP]

———balance, S2626 [20MR], S3156, S3158, S3159 [15AP], S6476 [26JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1147, S1166, S1168, S1169 [10FE], S1335 [12FE], S1500, S1501 [25FE], S1637 [26FE], S1717 [27FE], S1886 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S8210 [29JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8427 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8210 [29JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6125, S6177, S6178, S6179, S6180 [24JN], S6308 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6411, S6416, S6476 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4921 [21MY], S4974 [22MY]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of economic emergencies, S1166, S1168, S1169 [10FE]

Cavalier, ND: tribute to Cavalier Air Station for flood relief efforts in North Dakota, S6285 [24JN]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, S2818 [8AP]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (S. Con. Res. 4), S669 [22JA]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S626 [22JA]

Congress: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1717 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7152, S7153, S7181 [10JY]

———increase Navy and Air Force flying hours funding through reductions in Space-Based Laser Program funding, S7181 [10JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7437 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9191 [11SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8709 [3SE]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, S2817 [8AP], S2871 [9AP], S3068 [14AP], S3245 [16AP], S3702 [25AP], S3880, S3881 [1MY], S4202 [8MY], S4974 [22MY]

———assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (S. 684), S3905 [1MY]

Education: increase Pell Grant awards, S8709 [3SE]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2389 [18MR]

FEMA: allocation of funds for flood relief, S5472 [10JN]

Floods: disaster assistance to North Dakota, S5310 [5JN], S5404 [9JN], S5554 [12JN]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11723 [5NO]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (S. 1079), S8266 [29JY]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1967 [5MR]

Grand Forks AFB, ND: authorize payment of claims by personnel for lost personal property due to Red River Basin flooding, S7152, S7153 [10JY], S7437 [15JY]

LIHEAP: funding, S8709 [3SE]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6125 [24JN]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (S. 371), S1737 [27FE]

———reimbursement for telehealth services (S. 385), S1828 [3MR]

Native Americans: tribal colleges funding, S9191 [11SE]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (S. 1515), S12462, S12463, S12465, S12466 [10NO]

Parliamentary inquiry, S6178 [24JN]

Point of order, S6177 [24JN], S6308 [25JN]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, S6177, S6178, S6179, S6180 [24JN], S6308 [25JN]

Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (S. 384), S1798 [28FE]

Senate: legislative program, S5476 [10JN], S12436 [10NO]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1168, S1169 [10FE], S1335 [12FE], S1500, S1501 [25FE], S1637 [26FE]

Taxation: extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (S. 1459), S12120 [8NO]

———extend research and development tax credit, S1801 [28FE]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (S. 622), S3423 [22AP]

———rates, S6411, S6416 [26JN], S8427 [31JY]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (S. 1105), S8567 [31JY]

Transportation: national policy for infrastructure, S12436 [10NO]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8129 [25JY]

———congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1967 [5MR]

Statements

Dakota Water Resources Act: North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society, S12466 [10NO]

Market Adviser—Scab Losses Severe: George Flaskerud, North Dakota State University, S11490 [30OC]

Texts of

S. 384, State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal, S1798 [28FE]

S. 385, Comprehensive Telehealth Act, S1829-S1832 [3MR]

S. 1515, Dakota Water Resources Act, S12468-S12470 [10NO]

Tributes

Black, Baxter, S4686 [19MY]

Brown, Vonnie and Dale: tribute, S1802 [28FE]

Fettig, Derik, S12439 [10NO]

Johnson, Michele, S12642 [13NO]

Jones, Proctor, S773 [28JA]

Moynihan, Senator, S2626 [20MR]

Robinson, Jackie, S3230 [15AP]

CONRAD N. HILTON FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

International Rescue Committee (organization): Humanitarian Prize award recipient, S10241 [30SE]

CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH CENTER

Letters

Asian Elephant Conservation Act, E1137 [5JN]

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

Articles and editorials

United States To Renovate Federal Building To Cut Energy Bills by 25 Percent, S7748 [21JY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see S. 236; H.R. 1577), S855 [30JA], H2445 [8MY]

———consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

Power resources: amend certain sections of the Dept. of Energy Organization Act and Federal Energy Administration Act (see H.R. 649), H393 [6FE]

Public buildings: monitor and analyze energy use and conduct continuous commissioning to optimize building energy systems (see H.R. 3040), H10953 [13NO]

———promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (see S. 1375), S11763 [5NO]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (see S. 687; H.R. 1359), S3901 [1MY], H1703 [17AP]

Excerpts

Federal agency participation in conservation programs with public utilities: Dept of Defense appropriations legislation (1993), S7748 [21JY]

———Energy Policy Act (1992), S7748 [21JY]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act, S7696 [17JY]

Letters

Competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements: John B. Goodman, Dept. of Defense, S7787 [22JY]

———Millard E. Carr, Dept. of Defense, S7747 [21JY]

Energy conservation programs funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, H5098 [10JY]

Remarks in House

BLM: transfer funding from the Public Domain Forestry Program to the Dept. of Energy's urban energy conservation program, H5086, H5087 [10JY]

Dept. of Energy: consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (H.R. 1806), E1132 [5JN]

———funding, E2385 [13NO]

———solar energy research and technology funding, E1565 [31JY]

Programs: funding, H5097, H5098 [10JY]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (H.R. 1359), E693 [17AP]

Solar energy: encourage use by Coast Guard and Dept. of Transportation, H5630 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Contracts: competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements, S7695, S7696, S7698 [17JY], S7746, S7747 [21JY], S7786 [22JY]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (S. 236), S862 [30JA]

———regulation of appliance energy efficiency standards, S2295 [13MR]

Housing: Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Conservation Program funding, S9624, S9625, S9626 [18SE]

Power resources: demonstration project to replace diesel engines with modern fuel cell technology at snow production facilities, S7478, S7479 [15JY]

Public buildings: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (S. 1375), S11769-S11771 [5NO]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (S. 687), S3908 [1MY]

Reports filed

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

Texts of

S. 687, Electric System Public Benefits Act, S3909-S3912 [1MY]

S. 1375, Federal Energy Bank Act, S11769 [5NO]

CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Natural Resources

Amendments

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4914, H4915 [8JY], H4936, H4939, H4944 [9JY]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S12625 [13NO]

Articles and editorials

Double-Crossing the Utes, S7475 [15JY]

Oil Imports Are Up—Fretting About It Is Down, S837 [30JA]

Two Bucks for a Birthright, H5774 [24JY]

Utes' Generous Offer, S7475 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: enhance conservation and protection (see S. 1085; H.R. 2149), S8262 [29JY], H5132 [10JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon (see S. 908; H.R. 1400), S5694 [16JN], H1706 [17AP]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see S. 1028; H.R. 858), S7710 [17JY], H699 [27FE]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (see H. Res. 180), H4912 [8JY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (see S. 619; H.R. 1579), S3349 [17AP], H2589 [13MY]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (see S. 774; H.R. 1691), S4879 [21MY], H3169 [21MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: combine the Consolidated Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ensure equitable treatment of certain farmers, ranchers, and Federal employees (see H.R. 2692), H9038 [22OC]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 246, 247, 427, 1342), H147, H153 [9JA], H1610 [16AP]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see S. 440; H.R. 745), S2274 [13MR], H585 [13FE]

Ecology and environment: comprehensive management strategy to save the tundra from depredation by the mid-continent lesser snow goose (see H. Con. Res. 175), H9558 [24OC]

———enhance fish and wildlife conservation and natural resources management programs (see S. 1363), S11678 [4NO]

———establish a Community Recreation and Conservation Endowment with certain oil and gas revenues (see H.R. 2945), H10419 [8NO]

———provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 1487), H2089 [30AP]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 706, 1732), H522 [12FE], H3202 [22MY]

———strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H3720 [11JN]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H699 [27FE]

Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 975), H803 [6MR]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see S. 977), S6727 [27JN]

———eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2789), H9865 [31OC]

———establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H7728 [23SE]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see S. 659; H.R. 1481), S3727 [25AP], H1988 [29AP]

Horticulture: plant genetic conservation program funding (see H.R. 570), H284 [4FE]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see S. 338; H.R. 785), S1382 [13FE], H587 [13FE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: amend relative to the National Park Service (see H.R. 489), H244 [21JA]

———establish State matching grant program with certain oil and gas revenues (see S. 1118), S8532 [31JY]

Minnesota: enrollment in Reinvest in Minnesota Land Conservation Program relative to expiration of contract (see H.R. 1185), H1259 [20MR]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

———exempt prescribed burning from regulations under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 2601), H8299 [1OC]

National grasslands: management policies (see S. 749), S4588 [15MY]

New Mexico: Dept. of the Interior agreement with the Arch Hurley Conservancy District on prepayment of water reclamation repayment contracts (see H.R. 488), H244 [21JA]

———funding to implement the compromise between the Forest Service and timber contractors operating in the Vallecitos sustained-yield unit (see H.R. 485), H244 [21JA]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: reauthorizing (see H.R. 2556), H7910 [25SE]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213; H.R. 2547), S9886 [24SE], H7910 [25SE]

Real estate: allow a credit against the estate tax for transfers of certain property for conservation purposes (see H.R. 637), H392 [6FE]

Rivers: Corps of Engineers project to protect fish and wildlife habitat of the Missouri River and the middle Mississippi River (see H.R. 2949), H10419 [8NO]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (see H.R. 1865), H3720 [11JN]

———extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 1196), H1260 [20MR]

Taxation: exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see S. 499; H.R. 195, 1763), S2646 [20MR], H145 [9JA], H3273 [3JN]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements sold to government entities or conservation groups (see H.R. 2101), H4835 [26JN]

———incentives for endangered species conservation (see S. 901, 1181), S5596 [12JN], S9411 [16SE]

———treatment of agricultural water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 461), H243 [21JA]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (see S. 429; H.R. 2166), S2206 [12MR], H5296 [15JY]

Texas: extend repayment period for Nueces River reclamation project (see H.R. 2355), H6704 [31JY]

Walker River Basin: assist in litigation settlement and conserve and stabilize water quantity and quality for fish habitat and recreation (see S. 1527; H.R. 2947), S12575 [13NO], H10419 [8NO]

Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation and enhancement through establishment of a wetlands mitigation banking program (see H.R. 1290), H1438 [10AP]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3201 [22MY]

Letters

Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding: Judy K. Frank and Clement Frost, S7474 [15JY]

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Chris Wemmer, Conservation and Research Center, E1137 [5JN]

———Ginett Hemley, World Wildlife Fund, E1136 [5JN]

———Mary C. Pearl, Wildlife Preservation Trust International, Inc., E1137 [5JN]

———Shanthini Dawson, E1137 [5JN]

Conservation Reserve Program: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, H2747 [15MY]

———several Senators, S4105 [7MY]

Federal land timber exports: Douglas J. McCarron, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, H9509 [24OC]

———several environmental groups, H9509 [24OC]

Ocean Act: William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S12701 [13NO]

Proposals

Agricultural Water Conservation Act, E33 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Adams County, PA: anniversary of Conservation District, E382 [5MR]

Agriculture: provide a tax credit to develop a water conservation program, E33 [7JA]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), H8862-H8866 [21OC], E1135 [5JN]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: enhance conservation and protection (H.R. 2149), E1399 [11JY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4928-H4945 [9JY], H5170 [11JY], E1427 [15JY]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (H. Res. 180), H4924-H4928 [9JY]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), corrections in engrossment, H4945 [9JY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (H.R. 1579), E905, E907 [13MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Conservation Reserve Program funding, H715 [4MR]

———Conservation Reserve Program regulations, H1003 [13MR], E530 [20MR]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 1342), H1935-H1938 [29AP], E839 [5MY]

———Natural Resources Conservation Service funding, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

———reduction of land included in the Conservation Reserve Program, H2710, H2743, H2744, H2746 [15MY]

Dept. of Energy: solar energy research and technology funding, E1565 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5771-H5775 [24JY], H5793, H5794 [25JY], H8180 [30SE]

Earth Day: observance, H1689-H1692, H1693 [17AP], E676 [16AP], E709 [17AP], E719, E727 [23AP]

Ecology and environment: establish a Community Recreation and Conservation Endowment with certain oil and gas revenues (H.R. 2945), E2283 [9NO]

———facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), E2217, E2219 [7NO]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (H.R. 1732), E1041 [22MY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (H.R. 859), H7122 [10SE], E345 [27FE]

Horticulture: plant genetic conservation program funding (H.R. 570), E180 [6FE]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 785), H570 [13FE], H1304, H1305 [8AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: allocation of funds, E729 [23AP]

———land acquisition funding, H5074, H5083-H5085 [10JY]

Lumber industry: export of timber from Federal lands, H9508-H9514, H9532 [24OC]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (H.R. 1376), E690, E700 [17AP]

National Marine Fisheries Service: Conservation Management and Operations Program funding, H7782 [24SE]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (H.R. 2547), E1866 [25SE]

Potomac River: pollution cleanup, E890 [8MY]

Real estate: allow a credit against the estate tax for transfers of certain property for conservation purposes (H.R. 637), E182 [6FE]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (H.R. 1865), E1181 [11JN]

———extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (H.R. 1196), E527 [20MR]

Schlenvogt, Harold and Virginia: Menominee, MI, Conservation District Conservation Farmers Award recipients, E2065 [23OC]

Schloegel, Tom and Pat: Menominee, MI, Conservation District Conservation Forestry Award recipients, E2065 [23OC]

Taxation: apply energy credit to the purchase of small wind turbines (H.R. 2902), E2249 [8NO]

Trust for Public Land (organization): tribute, E297 [25FE]

Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation and enhancement through establishment of a wetlands mitigation banking program (H.R. 1290), H1507 [15AP]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (H.R. 1719), E1014, E1020, E1021, E1023 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), S12204 [8NO]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: enhance conservation and protection (S. 1085), S8258, S8276 [29JY], S8294 [30JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon (S. 908), S5699 [16JN]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (S. 1028), S7711-S7714 [17JY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (S. 619), S3365-S3367 [17AP]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (S. 774), S4888 [21MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 1342), S4105 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, S11816 [6NO]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7471-S7477 [15JY]

———deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (S. 440), S2280-S2282 [13MR]

Earth Day: observance, S3392, S3412 [22AP], S3561 [23AP]

Ecology and environment: fish and wildlife habitat protection funding, S12439 [10NO]

———Teaming With Wildlife initiative funding, S11856 [6NO]

Florida: stormwater treatment area land acquisition relative to Everglades restoration, S9401, S9402 [16SE]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (S. 977), S6729 [27JN]

———eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (H.R. 2789), S11758 [5NO]

———implement certain management reforms (S. 546), S3017 [10AP]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange, S12533 [13NO]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (S. 659), S3735 [25AP]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 785), S3065 [10AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: Stateside Matching Grant Program funding, S7429, S7430 [15JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: establish State matching grant program with certain oil and gas revenues (S. 1118), S8581 [31JY]

Minnesota: tribute to efforts by Soil and Water Conservation Districts employees relative to Dept. of Agriculture Conservation Reserve Program, S11369 [29OC]

Montana: Gallatin land exchange, S9248 [12SE]

National grasslands: management policies (S. 749), S4596 [15MY]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy, S12516 [13NO]

———develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S9888-S9893 [24SE], S12697-S12704 [13NO]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S835-S837 [30JA]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, S1684 [26FE]

Taxation: exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (S. 499), S2670, S2672 [20MR]

———incentives for endangered species conservation, S6698, S6699, S6724 [27JN]

———incentives for endangered species conservation (S. 1181), S9423 [16SE]

———incentives for endangered species conservation (S. 901), S5620 [12JN]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (S. 429), S2209 [12MR]

University of Vermont: funding for research work on Lake Champlain environmental issues, S12517 [13NO]

Reports filed

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 105-266), H7728 [23SE]

Conduct Pilot Projects in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests in California To Demonstrate Resource Management Activity Effectiveness: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 858) (H. Rept. 105-136), H3923 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 858, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 105-173), H4912 [8JY]

Dept. of Agriculture Contracts Under the Conservation Reserve Program: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1342) (H. Rept. 105-105), H1987 [29AP]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 785) (H. Rept. 105-36), H1257 [20MR]

Ocean Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1213) (S. Rept. 105-151), S12118 [8NO]

Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 858) (S. Rept. 105-138), S11667 [4NO]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Earth Day 1997—Future of Environmental Protection, E719 [23AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Land and Water Conservation Fund: Conference of Mayors, S7430 [15JY]

———Western Governors' Association, S7430 [15JY]

Statements

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Douglas H. Chadwick, H8864 [21OC], E1136 [5JN]

———Raman Sukumar, E1136 [5JN]

Clear-Cutting of Vermont Forests: Amanda Schrocke, E1211 [12JN]

———Ian Gollub, E1211 [12JN]

Federal Land Timber Exports: Rebecca Batts, Dept. of Agriculture, H9510 [24OC]

Summaries

American Farm and Ranch Protection Act (S. 499), S2671 [20MR]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Conservation and Protection (H.R. 2149), E1400 [11JY]

Tables

Environmental Reserve Fund spending, S9368 [16SE]

Priority spending on Federal land acquistions and exchanges, S9368 [16SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 180, consideration of H.R. 858, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act, H4924 [9JY]

H.R. 785, J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA, H1304 [8AP]

H.R. 1342, extend Dept. of Agriculture contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program, H1935 [29AP]

H.R. 1579, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act, E908 [13MY]

H.R. 1787, Asian Elephant Conservation Act, H8862 [21OC]

S. 440, deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes, S2282 [13MR]

S. 499, American Farm and Ranch Protection Act, S2670 [20MR]

S. 619, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act, S3368 [17AP]

S. 908, Bureau of Reclamation participation in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon, S5699 [16JN]

S. 977, Act To Save America's Forests, S6730-S6740 [27JN]

S. 1028, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act, S7712 [17JY]

S. 1085, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Expansion, Protection, and Access Act, S8276 [29JY]

S. 1181, Endangered Species Habitat Protection Act, S9424-S9426 [16SE]

S. 1213, Ocean Act, S9890-S9892 [24SE], S12697-S12700, S12702-S12704 [13NO]

CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Consolidated Farm Service Agency: disregard debt forgiveness relative to loan and loan servicing limitations (see H.R. 1969), H4085 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans (see H.R. 2145), H5131 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans (H.R. 2145), E1404 [11JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2145, guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans authorization, E1405 [11JY]

CONSOLIDATED FARM SERVICE AGENCY

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: combine the Consolidated Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ensure equitable treatment of certain farmers, ranchers, and Federal employees (see H.R. 2692), H9038 [22OC]

Federal aid programs: disregard debt forgiveness relative to loan and loan servicing limitations (see H.R. 1969), H4085 [19JN]

CONSTANTINE, THOMAS A.

Letters

National Red Ribbon Week, E2076 [24OC]

Testimonies

Mexico and the Southwest Border Initiative, S2041-S2045 [10MR]

CONSTANTINE, TOM

Remarks in House

Colombia: tribute to Colombian National Police, E1871 [26SE]

CONSTANTINO, REBECCA

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S1156 [10FE]

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Advertisements

Why the Balanced Budget Amendment Makes Sense, S1465 [24FE]

Amendments

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1083, S1111 [6FE], S1156, S1195 [10FE], S1222, S1240 [11FE], S1262, S1295, S1324 [12FE], S1448, S1459, S1480 [24FE], S1517, S1537, S1574, S1575 [25FE], S1593, S1606, S1628, S1637, S1681, S1682, S1683 [26FE], S1690 [27FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H453 [11FE], H486, H488, H490, H493, H495, H496, H499, H500, H504 [12FE]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1480 [15AP]

Analyses

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Concord Coalition, S1533 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Another Bad One, S2725 [20MR]

Balanced Budget Amendment Timing, E347 [27FE]

Balanced Budget Brawl, S1825 [3MR]

Balanced-Budget Blather, S1094 [6FE], S1123 [7FE]

Budgetscare—How To Debase a Cause, S1087 [6FE]

Constitutional Boondoggle, S1001 [5FE], E303 [25FE]

Dangers That Don't Hang in the Balance, S1095 [6FE]

Giving Credit Where Due for Lower Deficit, S1098 [6FE]

Government Gag, S2182 [12MR], S2391 [18MR]

Here Come the Speech Police, S10121 [29SE]

Make No Amends, H484 [12FE]

Only a Constitutional Amendment Can Limit Campaign Cash, S2243 [13MR]

Parties' Congressional Campaign Committees Took in Millions in ``Soft Money'' in 1995-96, S2385 [18MR]

Save the First Amendment, S2393 [18MR]

Save Us From the Purists—Some Supporters of Term Limits Have Devised a Tactic at Odds With the Best Reason for Limits, H420 [11FE], H465 [12FE]

So, We Talk Too Much?, S2182 [12MR]

Tennessee Becomes Last State To Ratify 15th Amendment, E1970 [8OC]

Wrong Way on Campaign Finance, S2181 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 13, 40), H155 [9JA], H285 [4FE]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment granting the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (see S.J. Res. 28), S3662 [24AP]

———constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H1611 [16AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues or a certain percentage of the gross domestic product (see S.J. Res. 8), S163 [21JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1, 7, 12, 13; H.J. Res. 1, 7, 11, 24, 44, 45, 48, 50, 53, 69), S163 [21JA], S726 [28JA], H154, H155 [9JA], H348 [5FE], H453 [11FE], H524 [12FE], H1439 [10AP]

———constitutional amendment to require two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress if outlays exceed revenues (see H.J. Res. 35), H244 [21JA]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 4, 26, 60), H154, H155 [9JA], H804 [6MR]

Civil rights: protect first amendment rights (see H.R. 558), H284 [4FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S163 [21JA]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Courts: constitutional amendment to limit judicial terms (see H.J. Res. 74), H1988 [29AP]

———constitutional amendment to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 10 years (see H.J. Res. 77), H2350 [7MY]

———constitutional amendment to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 12 years (see H.J. Res. 63), H889 [11MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6; H.J. Res. 71), S163 [21JA], H1542 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H1186 [19MR]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1541 [15AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment to give citizens the right to enact and repeal legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. 87), H4646 [25JN]

———constitutional amendment to give citizens the right to propose constitutional amendments by initiative process (see H.J. Res. 85), H4646 [25JN]

———constitutional amendment to give citizens the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. 86), H4646 [25JN]

———constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 37), H285 [4FE]

Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to bar unfunded Federal mandates to State and local governments (see H.J. Res. 15), H155 [9JA]

Firearms: constitutional amendment to clarify right to keep and bear arms (see H.J. Res. 61), H804 [6MR]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 2721), H9501 [23OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (see H.J. Res. 80, 82), H3660 [10JN], H3797 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10, 54), H154 [9JA], H588 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (see H. Res. 163), H3658 [10JN]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: constitutional amendment relative to legal effects of new treaties and agreements on the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 83), H3865 [17JN]

Housing: constitutional amendment relative to the right to a home (see H.J. Res. 73), H1891 [24AP]

Judiciary: constitutional amendment to limit judicial terms (see S.J. Res. 26), S3550 [23AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment relative to liability associated with the making of false statements (see H.J. Res. 29), H155 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to allow States to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 31), H155 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16; H.J. Res. 2, 3, 8, 22, 33, 34, 42, 46, 49), S1300 [12FE], H154, H155 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H348 [5FE], H407 [10FE], H453 [11FE]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (see H.J. Res. 5, 6, 16, 23, 27), H154, H155 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 47), H451 [11FE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see S.J. Res. 2; H.J. Res. 9, 14, 17, 41, 47), S163 [21JA], H154, H155 [9JA], H285 [4FE], H407 [10FE]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see S.J. Res. 3, 15; H.J. Res. 12, 20, 55, 68), S163 [21JA], S1102 [6FE], H154, H155 [9JA], H588 [13FE], H1339 [8AP]

———Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (see S. 41), S159 [21JA]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 28, 43), H155 [9JA], H348 [5FE]

Presidential appointments: constitutional amendment to suspend without pay any appointees convicted of felonies (see S.J. Res. 4), S163 [21JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: repeal constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 19, 38, 39, 51, 88), H155 [9JA], H285 [4FE], H523 [12FE], H5777 [24JY]

Public debt: constitutional amendment to restrict annual deficits and require popular vote of the people to exceed any limits (see H.J. Res. 30), H155 [9JA]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment (see H. Con. Res. 26), H628 [25FE]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (see H.J. Res. 84, 93), H4338 [24JN], H6705 [31JY]

Taxation: constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H1439 [10AP]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit retroactive taxation (see S.J. Res. 17; H.J. Res. 18), S1659 [26FE], H155 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), consideration (see H. Res. 113), H1456 [14AP]

Voting: constitutional amendment allowing the proposal and enactment of laws by popular vote of the people (see H.J. Res. 21), H155 [9JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24; H.J. Res. 66), S2646 [20MR], H1261 [20MR]

Excerpts

``American Constitutional Law,'' Laurence H. Tribe, S2249 [13MR]

Factsheets

Capital Spending Exemption—Not a Capital Idea for the Constitution: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1624 [26FE], S1865 [4MR]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1479 [15AP]

Hearings

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Committee on Finance (Senate), S2000 [5MR]

Letters

Colorado congressional term limits amendment: Richard A. Westfall, Colorado Office of the Attorney General, H488 [12FE]

Congressional authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment: Kathleen M. Sullivan, Stanford Law School, S1715 [27FE]

Constitutional amendment on right to life: President Clinton, S1438 [24FE]

Constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits: Ann McBride, Common Cause (organization), S2183 [12MR], S2255 [13MR]

———Burt Neuborne, Brennan Center for Justice, S2255-S2257 [13MR]

———Laura W. Murphy, ACLU, S2181 [12MR], S2392 [18MR]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: American Legislative Exchange Council, S1908 [4MR]

———Balanced Budget Amendment Coalition, S1863 [4MR]

———Coalition for Budget Integrity, S1178 [10FE]

———Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S1597 [26FE]

———Senator Domenici, S762 [28JA]

———several college professors and a former Attorney General, S1868 [4MR]

———several economists, S1907 [4MR]

———several Senators, S763 [28JA]

Requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S1695 [27FE]

Treatment of Social Security under balanced budget constitutional amendment: Daniel P. Mulhollan, Congressional Research Service, S1531 [25FE]

———Dorothy Ray, S1811 [3MR]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S1541 [25FE]

———Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, S1294, S1332 [12FE], S1533, S1534 [25FE]

———Senator Domenici, S1364 [13FE]

———Senator Hollings, S1506 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1362 [13FE]

Lists

Rollcall vote on amending the Constitution relative to regulation or control of expenditures in Federal elections (1993), S2187 [12MR]

Supporters of overturning Buckley v. Valeo—campaign finance reform, S2186 [12MR]

Top ten reasons to support the balanced budget amendment: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1864 [4MR]

Memorandums

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: David Koitz and Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, S1906 [4MR]

———Johnny H. Hillian, Congressional Research Service, S1364 [13FE]

Motions

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1458 [24FE], S1606 [26FE], S1697, S1703, S1708 [27FE]

Papers

BBCA, Super-Majorities, and the Federalist—Madison and Hamilton Supported Super-Majorities: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Constitution and BBCA's Super-Majorities: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Gimmick Even the President Won't Embrace—Clinton's Remarks Undercut BBCA Opponents: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Overlooked Effects of Excluding Social Security From BBCA: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1872 [4MR]

Petitions and memorials

Idaho: constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S1908 [4MR]

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1970 [8OC]

Poems

``Family Matters,'' Representative Poshard, H3750 [12JN]

Press releases

Balanced Budget Amendment Legislative Priority for Hatch: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S765 [28JA]

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Concord Coalition, S1532 [25FE]

———Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1865, S1906 [4MR]

Proclamations

Tribute to Gregory D. Watson Relative to Post-Ratification of Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Right of Citizens To Vote Regardless of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Tennessee House of Representatives, E1970 [8OC]

Proposals

Amendment to the Colorado State Constitution relative to congressional term limits, S1379 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (H.J. Res. 13), E26 [7JA]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (H.J. Res. 72), E674 [16AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced, H314-H321 [5FE], H352 [6FE], H457 [12FE], H632 [26FE], H677, H678, H682, H689 [27FE], H707 [3MR], H728, H748-H754 [5MR], H771, H773 [6MR], H814 [11MR], E174 [5FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), H528 [13FE], H644 [26FE], E127 [4FE], E191 [10FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 11), E27 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 45), H302 [5FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 7), E1 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), H786 [6MR], E302 [25FE], E341, E347 [27FE]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 71), H1785 [23AP]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (H.J. Res. 64), H1161 [19MR]

Elections: constitutional amendment to give citizens the right to recall elected officials, H690 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags, H3729, H3733 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (H.J. Res. 80), H3638 [10JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, H10586 [12NO]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 10), E44 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3580 [10JN], H3722, H3723, H3730-H3756 [12JN], E276, E290 [13FE], E801 [30AP], E1218 [16JN], E1228 [17JN], E2378 [13NO]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (H. Res. 163), H3726, H3730 [12JN]

Medicare: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, H771 [6MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, E243 [12FE]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (H.J. Res. 23), E4 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (H.J. Res. 5), E69 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H249, H259 [4FE], H417, H420 [11FE], H467-H512 [12FE], E70 [7JA], E212 [11FE], E277, E287, E290 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 47), H458-H467 [12FE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (H.J. Res. 17), E46 [7JA]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 12), E36 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 55), E271 [13FE]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (H.J. Res. 28), E81 [9JA]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget, H814 [11MR]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, H314-H321 [5FE], H644, H660 [26FE], H707 [3MR]

———trust funds' solvency, H773 [6MR]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (H.J. Res. 84), E1303 [24JN]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (H.J. Res. 70), H1457 [15AP], E633 [10AP]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1449-H1452 [14AP], H1458, H1460, H1461, H1473, H1480-H1506, H1510, H1527-H1534 [15AP], E697 [17AP]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), consideration (H. Res. 113), H1473-H1480 [15AP]

———rates, H1345 [9AP]

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1969 [8OC]

Women: anniversary of Equal Rights Amendment, E426 [11MR]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: constitutional amendment granting the President authority to exercise an item veto on individual appropriations (S.J. Res. 28), S3686 [24AP]

Budget: allow use of accumulated surplus under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1704-S1708, S1721 [27FE], S1892 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues nor gross domestic product (S.J. Res. 8), S562 [21JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, S122, S125, S135 [21JA], S585 [22JA], S839, S848 [30JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S136, S552-S555 [21JA], S713-S715 [28JA], S830 [30JA], S985-S991, S994-S1015 [5FE], S1057-S1072, S1079-S1099 [6FE], S1119-S1124, S1126-S1130, S1140-S1143 [7FE], S1147-S1151, S1152-S1187 [10FE], S1203-S1212, S1219-S1223 [11FE], S1252, S1254, S1255-S1265, S1268-S1296, S1331-S1336 [12FE], S1340-S1346, S1349-S1353, S1358-S1366, S1368, S1372-S1375 [13FE], S1448-S1468 [24FE], S1495-S1518, S1525-S1547 [25FE], S1593-S1649 [26FE], S1689-S1726 [27FE], S1782, S1787 [28FE], S1808, S1810-S1815, S1818-S1826 [3MR], S1847-S1922, S1933 [4MR], S1939, S1999, S2000 [5MR], S2166-S2171 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S922 [4FE], S1099 [6FE], S1181 [10FE], S1223 [11FE], S1418 [13FE], S1459 [24FE], S1516, S1537, S1547 [25FE], S1606 [26FE], S1698, S1728 [27FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 12), S758-S767 [28JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 13), S767 [28JA]

———requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1690-S1698 [27FE]

———strike reliance on estimates and receipts from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1448-S1459 [24FE]

———time requirement for State ratification of balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1701-S1703, S1721 [27FE]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of economic emergencies, S1083-S1086, S1088, S1093, S1095 [6FE], S1166-S1187 [10FE]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of emergencies due to officially-declared natural disasters, S1644-S1649 [26FE], S1891 [4MR]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of war, threat to national security, or economic emergency, S1607-S1619, S1622-S1625, S1627, S1628 [26FE]

Children and youth: exempt budget outlays impacting education, nutrition, and health care programs from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1008-S1010 [5FE], S1156-S1166 [10FE], S1203-S1210 [11FE], S1296 [12FE]

Congress: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1708-S1721 [27FE], S1892 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (S.J. Res. 9), S562 [21JA]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 6), S560 [21JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S1776 [27FE], S2173-S2201 [12MR], S2239-S2273 [13MR], S2311-S2315 [14MR], S2340 [17MR], S2377-S2397 [18MR], S9990 [26SE]

———constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, S2268 [13MR], S2394 [18MR]

Freedom of religion: individual rights, S11487 [30OC]

Judiciary: constitutional amendment to limit judicial terms (S.J. Res. 26), S3722-S3724 [25AP]

Medicare: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S2000 [5MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (S.J. Res. 16), S1317-S1319 [12FE], S1379 [13FE]

National security: simplify conditions for a declaration of an imminent and serious threat in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1222 [11FE], S1271-S1284, S1295 [12FE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (S.J. Res. 2), S555-S559 [21JA]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (S.J. Res. 15), S1109 [6FE], S3247-S3249 [16AP]

———constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (S.J. Res. 3), S559 [21JA]

———Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (S. 41), S404 [21JA]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S989, S996, S1002, S1004, S1007, S1010 [5FE], S1069, S1087, S1091 [6FE], S1129 [7FE], S1152, S1167-S1170, S1182 [10FE], S1211 [11FE], S1294, S1331-S1336 [12FE], S1340-S1342, S1350-S1353, S1359-S1366, S1372-S1375 [13FE], S1459-S1468 [24FE], S1496-S1516, S1525-S1547 [25FE], S1594-S1596, S1600-S1605, S1630-S1635, S1637-S1649 [26FE], S1811-S1813 [3MR], S1852, S1868, S1869, S1877, S1882, S1885, S1889, S1897, S1901, S1905, S1911, S1913 [4MR]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to prohibit retroactive taxation (S.J. Res. 17), S1676-S1678 [26FE]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), S3192 [15AP]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 24), S2706 [20MR]

Reports

Balanced Budget Amendment and Social Security: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, S1069 [6FE], S1363 [13FE]

———Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (organization), S762 [28JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Congressioal Terms: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 47) (H. Rept. 105-4), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 62, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-54), H1456 [14AP]

Consideration of H.J. Res 54, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 163) (H. Rept. 105-126), H3658 [10JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Limit Congressional Terms: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 2) (H. Rept. 105-2), H392 [6FE]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 54) (H. Rept. 105-121), H3566 [5JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Balanced Budget: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 105-3), S945 [4FE]

Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 62) (H. Rept. 105-50), H1437 [10AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Knoxville, TN, City Council, E341 [27FE]

Statements

Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: several economists, S1856 [4MR]

Reversal of Buckley Versus Valeo: several State Attorneys General, S2187 [12MR]

Social Security Trust Funds: Senator Domenici, S761 [28JA], S1361 [13FE], S1507 [25FE]

Tables

Effects of balanced budget constitutional amendment on Social Security, S1874, S1905 [4MR]

Federal receipts, outlays, surplus or deficit, and debt, S1646-S1648 [26FE]

Testimonies

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Representative Solomon, E801 [30AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 47, consideration of H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to limit congressional terms, H458 [12FE]

H. Res. 113, consideration of H.J. Res. 62, constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes, H1473 [15AP]

H. Res. 163, consideration of H.J. Res. 54, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag, H3726 [12JN]

H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to limit congressional terms, H485 [12FE]

H.J. Res. 54, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H3730 [12JN]

H.J. Res. 62, constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes, H1480 [15AP]

S.J. Res. 1, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S553 [21JA], S1362 [13FE]

S.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials, S557 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 6, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S561 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 8, constitutional amendment to provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues nor gross domestic product, S562 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 9, constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority of Congress on the passage of legislation increasing revenue, S563 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 12, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S759 [28JA]

S.J. Res. 15, constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer, S1111 [6FE]

S.J. Res. 24, constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights for women, S2706 [20MR]

CONSTITUTION—U.S.

Addresses

Constitution and the American Dream: Jonathan D. Markley, E653 [15AP]

Articles and editorials

Abroad at Home—Clinton's Sorriest Record, S487 [21JA]

Tennessee Becomes Last State To Ratify 15th Amendment, E1970 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions

Civil rights: protect first amendment rights (see H.R. 558), H284 [4FE]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H148 [9JA]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 63), S11764 [5NO]

Courts: provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1027, 1170), H889 [11MR], H1259 [20MR]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27; H. Con. Res. 28), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H701 [27FE]

Government: constitutional amendment relative to legal effects of new treaties and agreements on the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 83), H3865 [17JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433; H.R. 1036), S2206 [12MR], H948 [12MR]

Tourist trade: protection of the constitutional right to travel (see H.R. 286), H148 [9JA]

Letters

Constitutional procedural requirements for legislation passed by both legislative bodies: Representative Skaggs, E2 [7JA]

Question of whether one generation of citizens has the right to bind another: Thomas Jefferson, S1128 [7FE]

Petitions and memorials

Alaska: American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, E2029 [21OC]

Colorado: American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, E2030 [21OC]

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1970 [8OC]

Poems

``Keep the Glory for Old Glory,'' Harry E. Dearen, E475 [13MR]

Proclamations

Tribute to Gregory D. Watson Relative to Post-Ratification of Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Right of Citizens To Vote Regardless of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Tennessee House of Representatives, E1970 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Altus, OK: tribute to Altus High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1207 [12JN]

Anniversary, H7371, H7505-H7509 [17SE], H7535 [18SE], E1800 [18SE]

Arcadia, CA: tribute to Arcadia High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP], E835 [5MY]

Bridgeville, DE: tribute to Woodbridge High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E959 [19MY]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Clara Barton High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP], E1324 [25JN]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to John Marshall High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E721 [23AP]

Congress: constitutional procedural requirements for legislation passed by both legislative bodies, E2 [7JA]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), H10641 [12NO]

Cook-Kallio, Cheryl: James Madison Fellowship award recipient, E1075 [3JN]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Dept. of Education: We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program funding, E1791 [18SE]

District of Columbia: tribute to Cardozo Senior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1369 [8JY]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Eastham, MA: tribute to Chatham High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E2138 [30OC]

Education: We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program funding, H7040-H7043 [9SE]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (H. Con. Res. 28), E346 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: desecration, E475 [13MR]

Government: original intent, H6710-H6713 [1AU]

———separation of church and state relative to morality in society, H790-H795 [6MR]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1349 [27JN]

Kent, WA: tribute to Tahoma High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Kentwood, MI: tribute to East Kent High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Lancaster County, PA: tribute to Hempfield High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1154 [10JN]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Male High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1106 [4JN]

Miami, FL: tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Newburgh, IN: tribute to Castle High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Ohio: tribute to John Marshall High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E500 [18MR]

Park Ridge, IL: tribute to Maine South High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Polson, MT: tribute to Polson High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E682 [16AP]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP], E705 [17AP]

Supreme Court: decision on Religious Freedom Restoration Act, H4824 [26JN]

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1969 [8OC]

Vicksburg, MS: tribute to Vicksburg High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E696 [17AP]

Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E722 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Allerton, Sean P.: tribute to efforts relative to distribution of Constitution, S9300 [12SE]

Anniversary, S9485 [17SE]

Chatham, MA: tribute to Chatham High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7434 [15JY]

Cheyenne, WY: tribute to Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7873 [22JY]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), S11792 [5NO]

Dunwoody, GA: tribute to Dunwoody High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5280 [4JN]

Gorham, NH: tribute to Gorham High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3757 [28AP], S5883 [17JN]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (S. 433), S2215 [12MR]

Henlin, Alex: American Legion National Oratorical Contest award recipient, S4686 [19MY]

Landisville, PA: tribute to Hempfield High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7223 [10JY]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to St. Dominic Regional High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3744 [28AP]

Miami, FL: tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4036 [6MY]

National Constitution Center: results of poll on the public's knowledge of the Constitution, S9485 [17SE]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to Westminister Christian Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3737 [25AP]

Supreme Court: decision on Communications Decency Act, S6490, S6491, S6557 [26JN]

Trumbull, CT: tribute to Trumbull High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5713 [16JN], S8625 [31JY]

Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3458 [22AP]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Supreme Court Decisions, E1381 [9JY]

Statements

Censorship and Education: Patrick E. Houle, E1153 [10JN]

Surveys

Citizen Knowledge of U.S. Constitution: National Constitution Center, S9485 [17SE]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 63, printing of revised edition ``Constitution of the United States of America'', H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 63, printing of revised edition of ``Constitution of the United States of America'', S11779, S11792 [5NO]

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES

Articles and editorials

Area Real Estate Developer Dies, H740 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions

Copeland Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 1186), H1259 [20MR]

Dept. of HUD: grant partial payment of claims authority relative to health care facilities construction insurance program (see S. 334), S1382 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 2571), H8160 [29SE]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (see H.R. 1291), H1438 [10AP]

Government: enhance the payments protections for subcontractors and suppliers on Federal construction projects (see H.R. 3032), H10767 [12NO]

Minorities: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 2554), H7910 [25SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (see S. 1265), S10475 [7OC]

Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H1456 [14AP]

Taxation: allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (see S. 411), S2021 [6MR]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 2695), H9038 [22OC]

———inapplicability of the look-back method on construction contracts requiring the percentage of completion accounting method (see H.R. 1593), H2678 [14MY]

———requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 25), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Bay County Home Builders Association: anniversary, E1693 [9SE]

Cali family: Center for Italian and Italian-American Culture honorees, E2019 [21OC]

Copeland Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Creamer, J. Fletcher, Sr.: New Jersey Construction Industry Hall of Fame inductee, E1698 [9SE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (H.R. 2571), H8368 [6OC]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (H.R. 1291), E627 [10AP]

District of Columbia: waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8780-H8783, H8803, H8804 [9OC], H10678 [12NO], E2087 [24OC]

Karnopp, Gary: San Diego, CA, Building & Trade Council Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1735 [11SE]

Meyer, Michael L.: Construction Industries Alliance City of Hope Spirit of Life Award recipient, E1847 [24SE]

Minorities: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (H.R. 2554), E1863 [25SE]

National Center for Construction Education and Research: tribute, E2037 [21OC]

Oklahoma: investigation of wage and employment fraud on Federal projects, H8361 [6OC]

OSHA: clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites (H.R. 2879), E2232 [8NO]

Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (H.R. 1320), E641 [14AP]

Taxation: creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (H.R. 2695), H9477 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L'Ambiance Plaza accident, S3410 [22AP]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal, S10225 [30SE]

Dept. of HUD: grant partial payment of claims authority relative to health care facilities construction insurance program (S. 334), S1403 [13FE]

Government regulations: health and safety requirements relative to construction sites, S3410 [22AP]

Montana: land conveyance of Havre Air Force Station, MT, and Havre Training Site, MT, to Bear Paw Development Corp., S7272 [11JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (S. 1265), S10483 [7OC]

Taxation: allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (S. 411), S2023 [6MR]

Reports filed

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorizations: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2571) (H. Rept. 105-291), H8319 [2OC]

Studies

District of Columbia Appropriations Bill Davis-Bacon Act Provisions: Peter Phillips, H8781 [9OC]

Texts of

H.R., 2571, Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility projects and leases, H8368 [6OC]

S. 334, grant Dept. of HUD partial payment of claims authority relative to health care facilities construction insurance program, S1403 [13FE]

S. 411, Commercial Revitalization Tax Act, S2024 [6MR]

S. 1265, Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act, S10483 [7OC]

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE

Remarks in House

Meyer, Michael L.: City of Hope Spirit of Life Award recipient, E1847 [24SE]

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY, HEALTH, AND EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1265), S10475 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1265), S10483 [7OC]

Texts of

S. 1265, provision, S10483 [7OC]

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1301), S10882 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1301), S10884-S10891 [21OC]

Texts of

S. 1301, provisions, S10885-S10890 [21OC]

CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Letters

Telecommunications policies regulating competition, S7682 [17JY]

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Toys: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 361), H151 [9JA]

Lists

Baby Safety Checklist, S852 [30JA]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Day suggested State and local activities, S2551 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

Morristown, NJ: tribute to CPSC Baby Safety Shower Program, E1512 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Baby Safety Program: tribute, S851 [30JA]

Brown, Ann: visit by CPSC Chairperson to Nevada, S851 [30JA]

Recall Round-Up Campaign: tribute, S4497 [14MY]

Recall Round-Up Day: launching, S2551 [19MR]

Tribute, S1788 [28FE]

Statements

CPSC Recall Round-Up Campaign: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Lt. Governor of Maryland, S4498 [14MY]

CONSUMERS related term(s) Credit; Product Safety

Addresses

Prohibit Imports Produced by Child Labor: Paul R. Charron, Liz Claiborne Corp., S4399 [13MY]

Amendments

Courts: product liability reform (S. 648), S5629 [12JN], S11206 [24OC]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9219, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9338, S9340, S9341, S9342, S9343, S9344, S9345, S9346, S9350 [15SE], S9428 [16SE], S9705, S9707 [19SE], S9739, S9763, S9766, S9767 [23SE], S9849 [24SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12619, S12681 [13NO]

Analyses

Electric Consumers Protection Act (S. 237), S869-S871 [30JA]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S11018 [23OC], H8978 [22OC]

Articles and editorials

America Online Backs Off Plan To Give Out Phone Numbers, H5810 [25JY]

AOL Will Share Users' Numbers for Telemarketing, H5809 [25JY]

Cyclosporiasis and Raspberrries—Lessons for the Future, S9825 [24SE]

Giving Older Consumers Better Info on Health Care Benefits, S5008 [22MY]

HMO Fines Angering Physicans—State Regulators Examine Harris Prescription Policy, E2179 [4NO]

Lockheed Martin Utility Services, S11540 [31OC]

Making Airline Taxes Palatable, E1471 [22JY]

Passing the Budget Buck, S5429 [9JN]

Real Charges, S5147 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: improve honey research, promotion, and consumer information programs (see S. 1538), S12575 [13NO]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

———repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 1958), H3923 [18JN]

Alcoholic beverages: require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 1977), H4085 [19JN]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H284 [4FE]

Bankruptcy: consumer protection (see S. 1301), S10882 [21OC]

BLS: development and circulation of a monthly cost-of-living index (see H. Con. Res. 33), H724 [4MR]

Business and industry: end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———prohibit rental car companies from imposing certain fees based upon the residence of the renter (see H.R. 1118), H1112 [18MR]

Castle AFB, CA: provide for the operation of a combined post exchange and commissary store (see H.R. 50), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Child labor: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see S. 554; H.R. 1301), S3011 [10AP], H1439 [10AP]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see S. 626; H.R. 23), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Computers: protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 1964), H4085 [19JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see S. 771, 875; H.R. 1748), S4878 [21MY], S5507 [11JN], H3203 [22MY]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50; H.R. 1052; H. Res. 92, 93), S1017 [5FE], H949 [12MR], H1016 [13MR]

———reduction (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

Cost-of-Living Board: establish (see S. 425), S2129 [11MR]

Courts: allow an interlocutory appeal from a court order determining whether an action may be maintained as a class action (see H.R. 660), H407 [10FE]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (see S. 78, 79), S160 [21JA]

———product liability reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S3662 [24AP]

———provide notification of class action lawsuit certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys general (see S. 254), S856 [30JA]

———reform protective orders, sealing of case documents, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions (see S. 225), S726 [28JA]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 361), H151 [9JA]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (see S. 1163; H.R. 2053), S9197 [11SE], H4646 [25JN]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 2019, 3060), H4338 [24JN], H10954 [13NO]

———require notice before changing the interest rate applicable on any credit card account or before changing the index used to determine such rate (see H.R. 3066), H10954 [13NO]

Credit cards: prevent issuers from advertising and offering one type of credit card and then issuing another type (see H.R. 2662), H8832 [9OC]

———protection from unreasonable fees or interest rates (see H.R. 1975), H4085 [19JN]

———require additional disclosures of account information (see H.R. 274), H148 [9JA]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474, 1847), H243 [21JA], H3659 [10JN]

———enhance punishment for telemarketing fraud (see S. 489), S2646 [20MR]

———identity fraud (see S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

———prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (see S. 868), S5444 [10JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

———establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a toll-free telephone number to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H284 [4FE]

Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 183), H145 [9JA]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (see S. 214), S726 [28JA]

Drugs: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see H. Res. 151), H2784 [15MY]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see S. 237; H.R. 338, 655, 1230), S855 [30JA], H150 [9JA], H407 [10FE], H1338 [8AP]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (see S. 1227; H.R. 2226), S10055 [26SE], H5664 [23JY]

FAA: limitation on carry-on baggage by airline passengers (see H.R. 3064), H10954 [13NO]

FCC: establish moratorium on increases in cable television rates and require study on rates and competition (see H.R. 2757), H9729 [29OC]

———revision of cable television leased commercial access rules (see H.J. Res. 81), H3660 [10JN]

FDA: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see S. Res. 99), S5596 [12JN]

———modernize (see S. 830), S5341 [5JN]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 69), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see S. 1154, 1203; H.R. 2234, 2319), S9018 [9SE], S9785 [23SE], H5664 [23JY], H6703 [31JY]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (see H.R. 10, 669, 2940), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H451 [11FE], H10419 [8NO]

———increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 268), H148 [9JA]

———limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

———notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 264), H147 [9JA]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H587 [13FE]

———provide consumer protection (see H.R. 1900), H3863 [17JN]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 289), H148 [9JA]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264; H.R. 3070), S10475 [7OC], H10954 [13NO]

———inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1291; H.R. 801, 1137, 2103), S10787 [9OC], H588 [13FE], H1257 [20MR], H4835 [26JN]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (see S. 721), S4217 [8MY]

Government: use of new price index to determine cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 2099), H4835 [26JN]

———use of private delivery services in filing documents with Federal agencies (see H.R. 782), H587 [13FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389; H.R. 1010), S1828 [3MR], H888 [11MR]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (see S. 1136), S8533 [31JY]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———improve the quality of health plans and health care provided through the Government and protect health care consumers (see S. 795), S5002 [22MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans (see H.R. 2967), H10420 [8NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 353, 373; H.R. 337, 820, 1222, 1749), S1553 [25FE], S1734 [27FE], H150 [9JA], H628 [25FE], H1288 [21MR], H3203 [22MY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see S. 644; H.R. 1415), S3662 [24AP], H1793 [23AP]

Insurance: establish requirements for the cancellation of automobile insurance policies (see H.R. 1024), H888 [11MR]

———increase benefit standard for long-term care insurance relative to cost of living adjustments (see H.R. 821), H628 [25FE]

———provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (see S. 625; H.R. 2021), S3419 [22AP], H4338 [24JN]

International Air Transportation Competition Act: amend (see H.R. 737), H523 [12FE]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (see S. Res. 88; H. Res. 158), S4879 [21MY], H3203 [22MY]

Medicare: establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see S. 302, 701; H.R. 566, 625), S1226 [11FE], S3998 [6MY], H284 [4FE], H392 [6FE]

———provide beneficiaries with additional information to select health care plans (see S. 789), S5001 [22MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of long-term care services (see S. 720; H.R. 1464), S4217 [8MY], H1908 [28AP]

Motor vehicles: improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (see S. 1312), S11034 [23OC]

———improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H587 [13FE]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852; H.R. 1839), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (see S. 410), S2021 [6MR]

Postal Service: eliminate the double postage rule under which competitors of the Postal Service are required to charge above market prices (see S. 1107), S8532 [31JY]

———prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (see H.R. 49), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (see S. 1276), S10631 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 1960), H4085 [19JN]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see H.R. 1474), H1988 [29AP]

———prohibit funding of excessive costs to obtain home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 1297), H1438 [10AP]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see S. 838; H.R. 1053), S5341 [5JN], H1016 [13MR]

Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 451), H169 [20JA]

Tariff: provide that certain goods may be reimported into the U.S. without additional duty (see S. 1477), S12118 [8NO]

———skis and snowboards (see H.R. 540), H283 [4FE]

Taxation: domestic investment tax credit (see H.R. 565), H284 [4FE]

———treatment of domestic air travel (see H.R. 2318), H6703 [31JY]

———treatment of Internet and online services fees (see H.R. 995), H804 [6MR]

———treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see S. 1483, 1513), S12119 [8NO], S12461 [10NO]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (see S. 954), S6186 [24JN]

———increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1439 [10AP]

Telephones: increase the forfeiture penalty for telephone service slamming and require providers of such service to report slamming incidents (see H.R. 2112), H4912 [8JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see S. 1051, 1137, 1340; H.R. 2120, 3050), S7862 [22JY], S8533 [31JY], S11343 [29OC], H5020 [9JY], H10954 [13NO]

Tobacco products: prescribe labels for packages and advertising and disclose certain information (see S. 527; H.R. 1244), S2838 [8AP], H1338 [8AP]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318; H.R. 607), S1300 [12FE], H347 [5FE]

———simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H700 [27FE]

Chronologies

Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation device application process, S9752 [23SE]

Cloture motions

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Cost Estimates

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318): CBO, S11789 [5NO]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act (S. 410): CBO, E613 [9AP]

Descriptions

Limitations on Punitive Damage Awards (S. 79), S457 [21JA]

Factsheets

Adverse Health Effects of Feminine Hygiene Products, S9149 [11SE]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act and Preemption of Cosmetic Regulations by the States, S9149 [11SE]

Hazards of Skin Care Products Containing Alpha-Hydroxy, S9149 [11SE]

How Product Liability Reform Helps Women, H1955 [29AP]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (H. Res. 158), E1024-E1026 [22MY]

Talc May Pose a Risk of Ovarian Cancer, S9150 [11SE]

Letters

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates: Barry S. Cargill, Small Business Association of Michigan, S1839 [3MR]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S1839 [3MR]

———Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

———John J. Motley, National Retail Federation, S1839 [3MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

Auto Choice Reform Act: Michael S. Dukakis, S3434 [22AP]

Clarify ERISA treatment of investment managers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S10300 [1OC]

Cosmetic industry regulation: Cynthia A. Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S8882 [8SE]

ERISA treatment of investment managers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, E1481 [23JY]

Extend effective date of National Securities Markets Improvement Act regulations relative to investment advisers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S2023 [6MR]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Daniel E. Lungren and Theodora Berger, S8867 [5SE]

———Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S8843 [5SE], S9817 [24SE]

———Tom Carper, Governor of Delaware, and Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, S8855 [5SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims: George N. Hatsopoulos, Thermo Electron (business), S9749 [23SE]

———Monica Morrow, S9746 [23SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance: Elaine Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S9708 [19SE]

FDA treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S9765 [23SE]

Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S12654-S12656 [13NO]

Food irradiation disclosure requirements: several food and agricultural associations, S9826 [24SE]

Inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry: Lori Robbins, Home on the Range & Co., S10800 [9OC]

Issuance of State warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs: James D. Cope, Nonprescription Drug Manufactures Association, S9845 [24SE]

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S9761 [23SE]

———several health care professionals and organizations, S9761 [23SE]

Pharmaceutical and biological prescription drug industries user fees: Donna E. Shalala, Dept. of HHS, H10887 [13NO]

Product Liability Reform Act relative to tobacco industry: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Attorney General of Missouri, S5629 [12JN]

———several State Attorneys General, S5629 [12JN]

Prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S5457 [10JN]

SEC regulations relative to investment advisers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, E516 [19MR]

———Judy Lau, Institute of Certified Financial Planners, E516 [19MR]

———Scott Harshbarger, Attorney General of Massachusetts, H1070 [18MR]

Lists

Baby Safety Checklist, S852 [30JA]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Day suggested State and local activities, S2551 [19MR]

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Western Slope of Colorado airline service field hearing witnesses, S4581 [15MY]

Memorandums

External Audits of Managed Health Care Plans: Claudia Schlosberg, National Health Law Program, E1494-E1496 [23JY]

Sale of Duplicate Insurance Policies to Medicare Beneficiaries: Institute on Law and Rights of Older Adults, E80 [9JA]

SEC Regulations Relative to Investment Advisers: William F. Galvin, Sec. of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, H1070 [18MR]

Motions

FDA: modernize (S. 830), H8500 [7OC]

Papers

Human Costs of Regulation—The Case of Medical Devices and the FDA: David C. Murray, Hudson Institution, S9833 [24SE]

Why a Legislated Change in the Use of the CPI Is Necessary, H2185 [6MY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: aviation tax proposals, H5041 [10JY], E1339 [27JN]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 23), E71 [7JA]

Committee on National Security (House): Special Oversight Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation recommendations, H3955 [19JN]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 1748), E1014 [22MY]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, H816 [11MR], H1429-H1431 [10AP], H2259 [7MY], H4226 [24JN], E852 [6MY]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2179, H2183-H2188 [6MY], H2258, H2337 [7MY]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H.R. 1052), E464 [13MR]

Courts: product liability reform, H1955 [29AP], H8059 [29SE], E2015, E2021 [21OC]

———reform punitive damages award laws, E1775 [17SE]

Crime: consumer fraud (H.R. 1847), H4868-H4872 [8JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (H.R. 2185), H5497 [22JY], H5896 [28JY], H7610 [23SE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a toll-free telephone number to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (H.R. 563), E134 [4FE]

Dept. of Defense: reduction of number of commissary stores, H1583 [16AP]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

Economy: effect of credit cards debt, H7736 [24SE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H1093-H1096 [18MR], H1778, H1779, H1780 [23AP], H1858-H1865 [24AP]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (H.R. 338), E68 [7JA]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (H.R. 2226), E1481 [23JY]

———clarify treatment of investment managers (S. 1227), H9575, H9576 [28OC]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), H8482-H8500 [7OC], H8807 [9OC]

———modernize (S. 830), conference report, E2388 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 196), H10886-H10889 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), insert language of H.R. 1411 in lieu, H8500 [7OC]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), H4817 [26JN]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 669), E217 [11FE], E260 [13FE]

———increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (H.R. 268), E81, E87 [9JA]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (H.R. 795), E266 [13FE]

———provide consumer protection (H.R. 1900), E1234 [17JN]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (H.R. 2332), E1617 [1AU]

Government: use of private delivery services in filing documents with Federal agencies (H.R. 782), E283 [13FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, E742 [24AP]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, H10774 [13NO], E2179 [4NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1222), E564 [21MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1749), E1036 [22MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 337), E46 [7JA], E89 [9JA], E1352 [27JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 820), E313 [25FE]

Insurance: establish requirements for the cancellation of automobile insurance policies (H.R. 1024), E430 [11MR]

———legality of sale of duplicate coverage relative to health insurance policies, E80 [9JA]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (H. Res. 158), E1024 [22MY]

Medicare: establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (H.R. 566), E140 [4FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (H.R. 625), H290 [5FE], E165 [5FE], E186 [6FE]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (H.R. 784), E273, E280 [13FE]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (S. 410), H1069-H1071 [18MR], E515 [19MR], E613 [9AP]

Postal Service: prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (H.R. 49), E28 [7JA]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act: reauthorize, H8475-H8482 [7OC]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (H.R. 1474), E785 [29AP]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (H.R. 1053), E471, E474 [13MR]

Social Security: treatment of long-term health care insurance (H.R. 1464), E760 [28AP]

Tariff: skis and snowboards (H.R. 540), E156 [4FE]

Taxation: aviation excise tax formula, E1471 [22JY]

———domestic investment tax credit (H.R. 565), E142 [4FE]

———national sales tax, H1412 [10AP]

———treatment of Internet and online services fees (H.R. 995), H786 [6MR]

Telecommunications: cable television competition, E1841 [24SE]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (H.R. 3050), E2362 [13NO]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1557-H1566 [16AP], E699 [17AP]

———simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (H.R. 883), E351 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: improve honey research, promotion, and consumer information programs (S. 1538), S12596 [13NO]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (S. 26), S129 [21JA], S788 [29JA]

Bankruptcy: consumer protection (S. 1301), S10884-S10891 [21OC]

Child labor: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (S. 554), S3028-S3030 [10AP], S9631 [18SE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (S. 626), S3436 [22AP]

Colorado: Western Slope region airline service, S4581 [15MY]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 771), S4879 [21MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S2309-S2311 [14MR], S4994 [22MY], S10826 [9OC], S11211 [24OC]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (S. Res. 50), S1034, S1035 [5FE]

Cosmetics: regulation of cosmetic industry, S8840-S8842, S8845-S8847, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8881-S8888, S8892-S8894 [8SE], S9146, S9150 [11SE]

Cost-of-Living Board: establish (S. 425), S2143-S2145 [11MR]

Courts: limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 78), S454 [21JA]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 79), S455-S457 [21JA], S3877 [1MY]

———product liability reform relative to the tobacco industry, S5629, S5630 [12JN]

———product liability reform (S. 5), S124, S226-S234 [21JA]

———product liability reform (S. 648), S3676 [24AP], S5629, S5630 [12JN], S9782 [23SE]

———provide notification of class action lawsuit certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys general (S. 254), S897 [30JA]

———reform protective orders, sealing of case documents, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions (S. 225), S756 [28JA], S1357 [13FE]

———tort reform, S9804 [23SE], S10053, S10054 [26SE]

CPSC: launching of Recall Round-Up Day, S2551 [19MR]

———tribute, S1788 [28FE]

———tribute to Baby Safety Program, S851 [30JA]

———tribute to Recall Round-Up Campaign, S4497 [14MY]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (S. 1163), S9198 [11SE]

Crime: consumer fraud (H.R. 1847), S12480 [10NO]

———enhance punishment for telemarketing fraud (S. 489), S2652 [20MR], S2862 [8AP]

———identity fraud (S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

———prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (S. 868), S5456 [10JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (S. 1153), S8925 [8SE], S9301 [12SE]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (S. 214), S744 [28JA]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 1401), S12439 [10NO]

———provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 237), S863-S865 [30JA]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (S. 1227), S10026 [26SE], S10300 [1OC]

FDA: drug manufacturing and pharmacy compounding regulations, S9839, S9840, S9849 [24SE]

———encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (S. Res. 99), S5626 [12JN]

———Federal requirements for labeling of nonprescription drugs, S9768, S9769 [23SE]

———food labeling relative to nutrition information, S9824 [24SE]

———labeling uniformity requirements relative to poison control, S9763 [23SE]

———modernize (S. 830), S5342 [5JN], S8162-S8170, S8205 [28JY], S8482 [31JY], S8721 [3SE], S8815 [4SE], S8837-S8869 [5SE], S8878-S8898 [8SE], S9133-S9157 [11SE], S9360-S9363, S9378-S9385 [16SE], S9553, S9694-S9697 [18SE], S9701-S9713, S9721 [19SE], S9737-S9754, S9755-S9759-S9769, S9771-S9775, S9781 [23SE], S9811-S9868 [24SE], S10469 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), conference report, S12482 [10NO], S12653 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 69), S12710 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S9362, S9378 [16SE], S9600, S9626 [18SE], S9754, S9759, S9760, S9769 [23SE], S10777 [9OC]

———modify mission statement, S9764 [23SE]

———prescription drug user fee reauthorization, S7942 [23JY], S8854-S8855, S8860 [5SE], S9838, S9840, S9842, S9844 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process, S8843-S8845, S8847-S8850, S8853, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8888-S8890, S8895-S8898 [8SE], S9361, S9380-S9385 [16SE], S9701-S9705 [19SE], S9772-S9775 [23SE], S9831-S9835, S9848 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9705-S9707 [19SE], S9737, S9738 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims, S9710-S9712 [19SE], S9739-S9754, S9755 [23SE], S9814-S9819, S9827-S9831 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance, S9708-S9710 [19SE], S9738, S9739 [23SE]

———revise food irradiation disclosure requirements, S9824, S9825 [24SE]

———treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information, S9764, S9765 [23SE]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (S. 1203), S9786, S9788 [23SE]

———limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (S. 885), S5531-S5533 [11JN]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (S. 1264), S10480-S10483 [7OC]

———inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (S. 1291), S10798-S10800 [9OC]

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor, S4399 [13MY]

FTC: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (S. 721), S4233 [8MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), S5429 [9JN]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837-S1840 [3MR]

Hazardous substances: cap on fee paid by consumers of nuclear energy to nuclear waste disposal fund, S3084-S3086, S3091 [14AP], S3136 [15AP]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (S. 1136), S8601 [31JY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 353), S1559 [25FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 373), S1738 [27FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (S. 644), S3665 [24AP]

Insurance: provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (S. 625), S3428-S3436 [22AP], S5147 [23MY], S8505 [31JY]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (S. Res. 88), S4899 [21MY]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute to Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant for receipt of Industry Week (publication) ``America's 10 Best Plants'' award, S11539 [31OC]

Medicaid: provide beneficiaries with certain information relative to managed care plans, S6156 [24JN]

Medicare: establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans, S8347 [30JY]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (S. 302), S1236-S1239 [11FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (S. 701), S4000, S4003 [6MY]

———provide beneficiaries with additional information to select health care plans (S. 789), S5007 [22MY]

———require managed care organizations to provide annual data to enrollees relative to non-health expenditures, S6156 [24JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of long-term care services (S. 720), S4227-S4232 [8MY]

Motor vehicles: improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (S. 1312), S11041 [23OC]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (S. 852), S5414 [9JN]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (S. 410), S2023 [6MR], S2219, S2220 [12MR]

NIH: establish National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, S9759-S9762 [23SE]

Postal Service: eliminate the double postage rule under which competitors of the Postal Service are required to charge above market prices (S. 1107), S8571 [31JY]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 1276), S10656 [8OC]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419-S3422 [22AP], S12078 [8NO]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Securities: fraud prevention, S5086 [23MY]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (S. 838), S5352 [5JN]

States: issuance of warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9844, S9845 [24SE]

Tariff: provide that certain goods may be reimported into the U.S. without additional duty (S. 1477), S12144 [8NO]

Taxation: aviation excise tax formula, S8458, S8459 [31JY]

———treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (S. 1483), S12154 [8NO], S12437 [10NO]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (S. 954), S6190 [24JN]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, S8063 [24JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1051), S7867 [22JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1137), S8602 [31JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1340), S11351 [29OC]

Tobacco products: prescribe labels for packages and advertising and disclose certain information (S. 527), S2853 [8AP], S2873 [9AP], S2965 [10AP]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12681 [13NO]

———require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S1315 [12FE], S1683 [26FE], S2514 [19MR], S11789 [5NO]

Reports

New Study Finds Americans Intolerant of Sweatshops in Garment Industry: Marymount University Center for Ethical Concerns, S3032 [10AP]

Reports filed

Consumer Fraud Protection: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1847) (H. Rept. 105-158), H4834 [26JN]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 830) (S. Rept. 105-43), S6907 [7JY]

Financial Services Industry Competition Enhancement: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H7527 [17SE]

Homeowners Insurance Protection Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 607) (H. Rept. 105-55), H1610 [16AP]

Homeowners Protection Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 318) (S. Rept. 105-129), S11544 [31OC]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H4912 [8JY]

National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1839) (H. Rept. 105-285), H8264 [30SE]

Product Liability Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 648) (S. Rept. 105-32), S5999 [19JN]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1847), S10787 [9OC]

Statements

Auto Choice Reform Act: Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor of New York, NY, S3433 [22AP]

———Russell J. Verney, Reform Party, S3434 [22AP]

CPSC Recall Round-Up Campaign: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Lt. Governor of Maryland, S4498 [14MY]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act (S. 830): Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S9835-S9838 [24SE]

———OMB, S9848, S9849 [24SE]

Regulation of Cosmetic Industry in Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: David Wallinga, Natural Resources Defense Council, S9148 [11SE]

Truth Behind Private Mortgage Insurance: Representative Hansen, H1560 [16AP]

Summaries

Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act (S. 353), S1568 [25FE]

Increase Financial Services Sector Competition and Merge Commercial Bank and Savings Association Charters (H.R. 268), E88 [9JA]

Managed Care Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 337), E47 [7JA]

Medicare Patient Choice and Access Act (S. 701), S4003 [6MY]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures, H10887-H10889 [13NO]

Provide for Competition and Efficiency in Electric Power Industry (S. 1276), S10659 [8OC]

Tables

Consumer Price Index for 1996, S6672 [27JN]

Economic assumptions underlying the mid-session review of President Clinton's fiscal year 1998 budget: SSA, S11211 [24OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 196, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, H10886 [13NO]

H. Res. 93, calculation of Consumer Price Index relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, H2183 [6MY]

H. Res. 158, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, E1024 [22MY]

H.R. 563, establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise, E134 [4FE]

H.R. 607, Homeowners Insurance Protection Act, H1557 [16AP]

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

H.R. 1847, Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act, H4869 [8JY]

S. 5, Product Liability Reform Act, S226-S232 [21JA]

S. 26, Agricultural Safety Net Act, S388 [21JA]

S. 78, Multiple Punitive Damages Fairness Act, S454 [21JA]

S. 225, Sunshine in Litigation Act, S757 [28JA]

S. 237, Electric Consumers Protection Act, S865-S869 [30JA]

S. 254, Class Action Fairness Act, S898 [30JA]

S. 318, Homeowners Protection Act, S1316 [12FE]

S. 353, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1560-S1568 [25FE]

S. 373, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1738-S1747 [27FE]

S. 410, extend effective date of National Securities Markets Improvement Act regulations relative to investment advisers, S2023 [6MR]

S. 410, National Securities Markets Improvement Act effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers, S2220 [12MR], H1071 [18MR]

S. 425, Cost-of-Living Board Act, S2143 [11MR]

S. 527, Tobacco Disclosure and Warning Act, S2854-S2856 [8AP]

S. 554, Child Labor Free Consumer Information Act, S3030-S3032 [10AP]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. 625, Auto Choice Reform Act, S3430-S3433 [22AP]

S. 626, Stop Sweatshops Act, S3437 [22AP]

S. 644, Patient Access to Responsible Care Act, S3666-S3670 [24AP]

S. 648, Product Liability Reform Act, S3676-S3682 [24AP]

S. 701, Medicare Patient Choice and Access Act, S4001-S4003 [6MY]

S. 720, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Coverage Act, S4228-S4231 [8MY]

S. 721, Personal Computer Truth in Advertising Act, S4233 [8MY]

S. 771, Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Choice Act, S4880 [21MY]

S. 789, Medicare Beneficiary Information Act, S5008 [22MY]

S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S9133-S9145 [11SE], S9850-S9867 [24SE], H8482-H8500 [7OC]

S. 852, National Motor Vehicle Safety, Anti-Theft, Title Reform, and Consumer Protection Act, S5414-S5417 [9JN]

S. 875, Electronic Mailbox Protection Act, S5509 [11JN]

S. 885, Fair ATM Fees for Consumers Act, S5531 [11JN]

S. 1051, Interstate Slamming Prevention Act, S7867 [22JY]

S. 1136, Employee Health Insurance Accountability Act, S8602 [31JY]

S. 1137, Slamming Protection Act, S8603 [31JY]

S. 1153, continuation of Dept. of Agriculture Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety, S8926 [8SE]

S. 1203, Debit Card Consumer Protection Act, S9787 [23SE]

S. 1227, clarify treatment of investment managers under ERISA, S10026 [26SE]

S. 1227, ERISA clarification of treatment of investment managers, H9575 [28OC]

S. 1264, Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act, S10480-S10482 [7OC]

S. 1276, provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry, S10657-S10659 [8OC]

S. 1301, Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act, S10885-S10890 [21OC]

S. 1312, Child Passenger Protection Act, S11041 [23OC]

S. 1340, Telephone Consumer Fraud Protection Act, S11352 [29OC]

S. 1483, treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities, S12155 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 69, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, S12616, S12710 [13NO]

S. Res. 50, Consumer Price Index calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S1034 [5FE]

S. Res. 88, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, S4898 [21MY]

S. Res. 99, encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products, S5626 [12JN]

CONTE, SILVIO (a former Representative from Massachusetts)

Articles and editorials

Joy in Mudville, E1058 [23MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1058 [23MY]

CONTE, SILVIO O. (a former Representative from Massachusetts)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 13), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES

Articles and editorials

Banned Oxygen Canisters Hauled on Continental Flight, H2776 [15MY]

CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION (business)

Remarks in Senate

McCaffery, Jane: National Educator Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

CONTINENTAL SHELF see Outer Continental Shelf

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

Battered Women's Alternative (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2086 [24OC]

CONTRACEPTIVES

Articles and editorials

Pentagon Lopping Off Military Muscle in Favor of Pork, S7441 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions

Insurance: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 743, 766; H.R. 2174), S4479 [14MY], S4748 [20MY], H5401 [16JY]

Remarks in House

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7053-H7080 [9SE], E1723 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: funding for studies relative to condoms, H2258 [7MY]

Federal employees: prohibit funding for training sessions relative to condom use, sexual activities, and drug use, E1831 [24SE]

Remarks in Senate

Insurance: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (S. 743), S4487, S4488 [14MY]

CONTRACTS

Addresses

Defense Industry Consolidation—Where Do We Go From Here? Bernard L. Schwartz, E2060-E2062 [23OC]

Amendments

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9520, H9524 [24OC]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 952), S6195 [24JN]

Analyses

Freedom From Government Competition Act (S. 314), S1311 [12FE]

HUBZone Act (S. 208), S733 [28JA]

Articles and editorials

Apples-to-Apples Comparison, S5306 [5JN]

Business Competition From Government, S3935 [5MY]

Ensuring the Strength of Our Future—The QDR and the Future of the Guard and Reserve, S5307 [5JN]

Feds Pay in Battelle Fraud Case, E836 [5MY]

Freedom of Choice on Medical Care, S12081 [8NO]

Senate Rejects Maverick Measure, S7744 [21JY]

Senator Seeks Probe of Treasury Official—At Issue Is No-Bid Contract Awarded to Longtime Acquaintance, S7693 [17JY]

Treasury Ethics Watchdog Gave No-Bid Contract To Associate, S7692 [17JY]

Treasury IG Worked for Democrats, S7694 [17JY]

Treasury Memo Cautioned Rubin on Lau's Problems, S7693 [17JY]

Turning to a Specialist To Curb Rising Health Care Costs, E2069 [23OC]

United States To Renovate Federal Building To Cut Energy Bills by 25 Percent, S7748 [21JY]

When the Government Hires the Government, S5391 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agricultural Market Transition Act: reduce the amounts allocated for payments pursuant to production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 2111), H4912 [8JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 961; H.R. 2066, 2205, 2247), S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (see H. Res. 270), H8927 [21OC]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (see S.J. Res. 37), S11192 [24OC]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H152 [9JA]

Business and industry: require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H7262 [11SE]

Buy American Act: acquisition requirements for the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 285), H9614 [28OC]

CERCLA: require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (see H.R. 1157), H1258 [20MR]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S6186 [24JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950; H.R. 1909), S6097 [23JN], H3864 [17JN]

Collective bargaining: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]

Copeland Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (see H.R. 2652), H8832 [9OC]

Courts: determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (see H.R. 691), H453 [11FE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Defense industries: establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 2279), H5916 [28JY]

———prohibit reimbursement of defense contractors for environmental response costs (see H.R. 236), H147 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 246, 247, 427), H147, H153 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 1186), H1259 [20MR]

———extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see S. 735), S4320 [12MY]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 974), H803 [6MR]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (see H.R. 1243, 1300), H1338 [8AP], H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of Boeing Co. defense contracts relative to restructuring costs from its purchase of McDonnell Douglas Corp. (see H.R. 648), H393 [6FE]

———treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 463), H243 [21JA]

Dept. of Energy: provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 1397), H1706 [17AP]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 513), H282 [4FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606; H.R. 1378), S3348 [17AP], H1705 [17AP]

———require that work that requires licensing be performed by a person who is so licensed (see H.R. 571), H284 [4FE]

Executive departments: require review of agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 2712), H9501 [23OC]

Federal Contract Tower Program: improvement (see S. 1516), S12461 [10NO]

Federal contracts: prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (see S. 354; H.R. 829), S1553 [25FE], H628 [25FE]

Federal employees: funding for pay adjustments and comparability payments through reductions in agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 886), H700 [27FE]

———prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (see H.R. 885), H700 [27FE]

———prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (see H.R. 888), H700 [27FE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see S. 339; H.R. 2758), S1382 [13FE], H9729 [29OC]

Forest Service: reduce costs and improve efficiency by contracting out certain tasks related to the planning and implementation of National Forest System programs and projects (see H.R. 2127), H5021 [9JY]

Government: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (see H.R. 769, 770), H586 [13FE]

———continuance of pay and authority to enter into contracts or obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 1537), H2253 [6MY]

———enhance the payments protections for subcontractors and suppliers on Federal construction projects (see H.R. 3032), H10767 [12NO]

———give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (see H.R. 2071), H4646 [25JN]

———limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 2280), H5916 [28JY]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314; H.R. 716), S1300 [12FE], H522 [12FE]

———require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182, 370), H145, H151 [9JA]

Government contracts: deadline for receipt of certain bids relative to delivery by overnight message service (see H.R. 580), H285 [4FE]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see S. 1098; H.R. 1624), S8531 [31JY], H2783 [15MY]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: amend (see S. 1077), S8186 [28JY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194; H.R. 2497), S9636 [18SE], H7599 [18SE]

———contract reform (see H.R. 364), H151 [9JA]

———contracting with certain hospitals to provide certain surgical procedures and related services (see H.R. 2726), H9501 [23OC]

———limit additional payments to physicians through private contracts during periods in which the patient is in an exposed condition (see H.R. 2784), H9800 [30OC]

———repeal authority to offer private fee-for-service plans under Medicare+Choice Program (see H.R. 2725), H9501 [23OC]

National Park Service: reform concessions policies (see S. 624), S3419 [22AP]

Native Americans: enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (see H.R. 1833), H3578 [7JN]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (see H.R. 887), H700 [27FE]

Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency: implement basin management plan to eliminate groundwater overdraft and seawater intrusion (see H.R. 870), H700 [27FE]

Public buildings: require GSA to prioritize construction and alteration projects in accordance with merit-based criteria (see S. 196), S633 [22JA]

Public lands: disposal of helium (see H.R. 2178), H5401 [16JY]

Small business: increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H3567 [5JN]

———provide Federal contract opportunities in economically distressed communities (see S. 208), S725 [28JA]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H151 [9JA]

Small Business Act: exempt subcontracts for dredging activities from local buy requirements under the business development program (see H.R. 1523), H2155 [1MY]

Sports: prohibit solicitation for representation and establish requirements for contracts between agents and college athletes (see H.R. 2171), H5400 [16JY]

Taxation: allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (see S. 272), S1017 [5FE]

———clarify employment status of certain school bus contractors and drivers (see S. 1470; H.R. 605), S12118 [8NO], H347 [5FE]

———determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (see H.R. 2642), H8727 [8OC]

———inapplicability of the look-back method on construction contracts requiring the percentage of completion accounting method (see H.R. 1593), H2678 [14MY]

———requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 25), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (see S. 925), S5790 [17JN]

Descriptions

Dept. of Defense Medium Tactical Vehicles Multiyear Procurement Contracts, S7276 [11JY]

Determination of Employment Status of Individuals as Employees or Independent Contractors Relative to Taxation (H.R. 2642), E1964 [8OC]

Enhance Tribal Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities (H.R. 1833), E1147 [7JN]

Excerpts

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, S7697 [17JY]

Letters

Allow Medicare beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E2181 [4NO]

———Steve Protulis, National Council of Senior Citizens, E2290 [9NO]

Awarding of Federal contracts relative to union status of contractors: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) majority membership, S3345 [17AP]

Competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements: John B. Goodman, Dept. of Defense, S7787 [22JY]

———Millard E. Carr, Dept. of Defense, S7747 [21JY]

Dept. of Defense accounting and internal controls reform: John J. Hamre, Dept. of Defense, S1265, S1266 [12FE]

———Senator Grassley, S1266 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense Distribution of Contract Financing Payments, S11899 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense distribution of contract financing payments: Council of Defense and Space Industry Association, S11216 [27OC]

———Senators Levin and Thurmond, S11899 [6NO]

———several defense industry contractors, S11217 [27OC]

Dept. of Defense limit on compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts: Lawrence P. Uhlfelder, Defense Contract Audit Agency, S7173 [10JY]

———Senator Grassley, S7173 [10JY]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement: Large & Gilbert (accounting firm), S3402 [22AP]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations: Bob Affel, Sun Electric Co., E879 [8MY]

FAA awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture: Senator Thomas and Representative Duncan, S5392 [9JN]

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements: Brad Miller, Competition in Contracting Act Coalition, S7164-S7166 [10JY]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S7112 [9JY]

———David Beatty, National Victim Center, S7167 [10JY]

———James P. Carty, National Association of Manufacturers, S7112 [9JY]

———Phil Glover, Council of Prison Locals, American Federation of Government Employees, S7095 [9JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7112 [9JY]

———Sharon Krell, Access Products, Inc., S7112 [9JY]

———Steve Schwalb, Dept. of Justice, S7147 [10JY]

Freedom From Government Competition Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S2338 [17MR]

———Kenton Pattie, Business Coalition for Fair Competition, S1312-S1314 [12FE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1312 [12FE]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S2338 [17MR]

———Terry Neese, National Association of Women Business Owners, S2338 [17MR]

Medicare beneficiaries' entrance into private contracts for services: Steve Protulis, National Council of Senior Citizens, E2295 [10NO]

Medicare Beneficiary Freedom To Contract Act: Henry E. Simmons, National Coalition on Health Care, S12081 [8NO]

———Herbert S. Gross, S12081 [8NO]

———Robert L. Soley, S12081 [8NO]

Lists

Freedom From Government Competition Act (S. 314) supporters, S2338 [17MR]

Supporters of S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1312 [12FE]

Memorandums

Awarding of Federal Contracts Relative to Union Status of Contractors: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E661-E663 [15AP]

Dept. of Defense Distribution of Contract Financing Payments: Eleanor Hill, Dept. of Defense, S11899 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense Limit on Compensation for Corporate Executives Reimbursed Under Defense Contracts: Pat Ayers, Congressional Research Service, S7176 [10JY]

District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H775 [6MR]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Airport and Airway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2759, H2760 [15MY]

Alaska: limit contracts and compacts for providing certain Indian services, H10805 [13NO]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H8698 [8OC], H8748 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8972-H8978 [22OC], H9515-H9528 [24OC], E2079 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (H. Res. 270), H8964-H8972 [22OC]

———labor disputes, H8698 [8OC]

———labor protection and contracting regulations, H9521-H9528 [24OC]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members, H4158-H4160 [23JN]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (H.R. 409), E76 [9JA]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2029 [30AP], H2728 [15MY], H2844 [16MY], H3879, H3886 [18JN], H4956, H4959, H4960 [9JY], H7846 [25SE], H9705 [29OC]

CERCLA: require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (H.R. 1157), E533 [20MR]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (H.R. 1909), H3809 [17JN], E1223 [17JN]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, H1797, H1799 [24AP], E661 [15AP], E878 [8MY]

Copeland Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (H.R. 2652), E2000 [9OC]

Courts: determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (H.R. 691), E209 [11FE]

———establish three member panel of U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to determine validity of cases relative to breach of secret Government contracts, H4958, H4959 [9JY]

Crime: prohibit awarding of Federal contracts relative to fraud investigations, H7390, H7391 [17SE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H3953 [19JN], H4189-H4198 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, H9605 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: competitive procurement and contract practices, H9586, H9595, H9604 [28OC]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (H.R. 974), H772 [6MR], E408 [6MR]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (H.R. 925), E376 [5MR]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1243), E597 [8AP]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1300), E629 [10AP]

———rescind certain funds from Air Force procurement accounts and direct monies to debts incurred at inefficient Air Force bases, H2771 [15MY]

Dept. of Energy: competitive contract procurement requirements, H5751, H5752 [24JY]

———Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

———provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 1397), E708 [17AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund contracting practices, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws, H5261 [15JY]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (H.R. 513), H774-H776 [6MR]

———reform contracting practices, E2379 [13NO]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8780-H8783, H8803, H8804 [9OC], H10678 [12NO], E2087 [24OC]

Employment: require public housing authorities and contractors to try to hire public housing residents, H2241, H2242 [6MY]

Executive departments: require review of agency spending on service contracts (H.R. 2712), E2068 [23OC]

Federal employees: prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (H.R. 885), E343 [27FE]

———prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (H.R. 888), E343 [27FE]

Government: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 769), E398 [6MR]

———classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 770), E398 [6MR]

———give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (H.R. 2071), E1324 [25JN]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (H.R. 716), H925 [12MR]

———require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (H.R. 370), E5 [7JA]

Government regulations: contractor reporting requirements relative to hiring of veterans, H5770 [24JY], H5966 [29JY]

GSA: cooperative purchasing authority for State and local governments, H8213 [30SE]

Highway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2760 [15MY]

INS: refund of fees to certain organizations contracted to assist in fingerprinting operation, H8021 [26SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services, E1820, E1823 [23SE]

———allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (H.R. 2497), E2181 [4NO], E2290 [9NO], E2295 [10NO]

———contracting with certain hospitals to provide certain surgical procedures and related services (H.R. 2726), E2069 [23OC]

———repeal authority to offer private fee-for-service plans under Medicare+Choice Program (H.R. 2725), E2067 [23OC]

Native Americans: enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (H.R. 1833), E1147 [7JN]

Oklahoma: investigation of wage and employment fraud on Federal projects, H8361 [6OC]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (H.R. 887), E343 [27FE]

OSHA: clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites (H.R. 2879), E2232 [8NO]

Postal Service: procurement policies for postal uniforms, H7486 [17SE]

Procurement: revise and streamline Federal acquisition laws, E1780 [17SE]

Taxation: determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (H.R. 2642), E1964 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S10754, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), S11898 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 961), S7739 [17JY]

———labor disputes, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (S.J. Res. 37), S11212 [24OC], S11215 [27OC]

Armed Forces: National Guard and Reserve components funding, S5305-S5309 [5JN], S11809, S11836 [6NO]

Business and industry: tribute to Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct, S11890 [6NO]

Buy American Act: compliance, S7282 [11JY]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 950), S6097-S6099, S6103 [23JN], S6105 [24JN], S6356 [25JN]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3316 [17AP], S3402, S3409 [22AP]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal, S10225 [30SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5904-S5918, S5920 [18JN], S5980 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S7044-S7048, S7074-S7078 [9JY], S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802, S11808, S11810-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, S7446 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense: application of certain accounting rules for contractors relative to employee stock ownership plans, S7251 [11JY]

———Brillant Antitank Munition funding, S11816 [6NO]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11320, S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———Contracted Training Flight Services Program funding, S7270 [11JY]

———distribution of contract financing payments, S11216, S11217 [27OC], S11899 [6NO]

———estabilish policy on long term viability of carbonizable rayon fiber suppliers, S7203 [10JY]

———extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (S. 735), S4321 [12MY]

———limit compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts, S7169-S7179, S7184, S7185 [10JY], S7744 [21JY]

———matching of disbursements to particular obligations, S7407 [14JY]

———medium tactical vehicles multiyear procurement contracts, S7275 [11JY]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions, S7417-S7420 [14JY]

———reform accounting and internal controls, S695 [28JA], S1265-S1267 [12FE]

———waive Buy American Act relative to procurement of certain defense items, S7440, S7441 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit inspector general from awarding contracts for consulting services, S7692-S7694 [17JY]

Employment: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (S. 606), S3317-S3320, S3343, S3344 [17AP], S3403 [22AP]

FAA: awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture, S5392 [9JN]

Federal contracts: prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (S. 354), S1569 [25FE], S1657 [26FE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (S. 339), S1404 [13FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirements to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts, S7094-S7097, S7111, S7112 [9JY], S7145-S7151, S7163-S7168, S7183 [10JY]

Government: competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements, S7695, S7696, S7698 [17JY], S7746, S7747 [21JY], S7786 [22JY]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies, S674-S676 [23JA], S7666 [17JY]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314), S1310 [12FE], S2337-S2339 [17MR], S3935, S3936 [5MY], S5390-S5392 [9JN]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (S. 1098), S8550 [31JY]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: amend (S. 1077), S8191-S8201 [28JY], S8380 [30JY]

Indian Health Service: prevent contracts with Native American health care clinics in Ketchikan, AK, S11259 [28OC]

Lau, Valerie: ethical conduct of the Dept. of the Treasury Inspector General, S12551 [13NO]

———investigation of Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury, S11613 [3NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services, S6298, S6383 [25JN]

———allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (S. 1194), S10715 [8OC], S11229 [27OC], S11403-S11406 [30OC], S12080 [8NO]

National Park Service: reform concessions policies, S7650 [17JY]

———reform concessions policies (S. 624), S3424 [22AP]

Pena, Federico: court decision relative to Coast Guard contract with D.M.E. Corp., S2162, S2163 [12MR]

Public buildings: require GSA to prioritize construction and alteration projects in accordance with merit-based criteria (S. 196), S650 [22JA]

Small business: define and assess contract bundling by Federal agencies, S8971 [9SE]

———provide Federal contract opportunities in economically distressed communities, S8971-S8972, S8977 [9SE]

———provide Federal contract opportunities in economically distressed communities (S. 208), S730 [28JA]

St. Louis, MO: cleanup of hazardous substances, S10221 [30SE]

Taxation: allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (S. 272), S1022 [5FE]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (S. 925), S5870 [17JN]

Reports

Centers of Excellence Demonstration, E2069 [23OC]

Impact of Legislative Compensation Caps on Dept. of Defense Contracts: GAO, S7172 [10JY]

National Defense Contractual Actions: Dept. of Defense, H1242-H1253 [20MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Statements

Dept. of Defense Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices: Senator Gramm, S11325 [29OC]

Studies

District of Columbia Appropriations Bill Davis-Bacon Act Provisions: Peter Phillips, H8781 [9OC]

Summaries

Civil Rights Act (S. 950), S6099 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119): Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices Provisions, S11330 [29OC]

Tables

Allocation of compensation to top five McDonnell Douglas Corp. executives, S7745 [21JY]

Dept. of Defense compensation caps provided in law, S7171 [10JY]

McDonnell Douglas Corp. compensation for top five executives (1995): GAO, S7175 [10JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H8964 [22OC]

H.R. 513, District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act, H774 [6MR]

H.R. 691, court determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts, E209 [11FE]

H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H9515-H9519 [24OC]

S. 208, HUBZone Act, S731-S733 [28JA]

S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1310 [12FE]

S. 354, prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract, S1657 [26FE]

S. 606, prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies, S3318 [17AP]

S. 624, National Park Service Concession Policy Reform Act, S3425-S3428 [22AP]

S. 735, Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program extension, S4321 [12MY]

S. 950, Civil Rights Act, S6098 [23JN]

S. 1077, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act amendments, S8192-S8201 [28JY]

S. 1098, Federal Procurement and Assistance Integrity Act, S8551 [31JY]

CONTRERAS, JULIE A.

Remarks in House

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipient, E165 [5FE]

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Drugs: treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride relative to the Controlled Substances Act (see H.R. 1821), H3567 [5JN]

CONWAY, JACK

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S5310 [5JN]

CONYERS, JOHN, JR. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2374 [8MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4916 [8JY], H4970 [9JY]

Analyses

Medical Malpractice Liability Claim Requirements, H4586 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Articles and editorials

Biggest Heart in the Building, Joan Biskupic, Washington (DC) Post, E1542 [28JY]

Constitutional Boondoggle, Wall Street Journal, E303 [25FE]

Curt Flood Is Dead at 59—Outfielder Defied Baseball, Joseph Durso, New York (NY) Times, E146 [4FE]

Forty Acres and a Mule, Brent Staples, New York (NY) Times, E1548 [29JY]

Justice Brennan, Voice of Court's Social Revolution Dies, Washington (DC) Post, E1542-E1544 [28JY]

Make No Amends, by, Nation (publication), H484 [12FE]

Quite Simply, a Hero, Thomas Boswell, Washington (DC) Post, E145 [4FE]

Remembering Flood, a Man for All Seasons, Murray Chass, New York (NY) Times, E145 [4FE]

25 Years of Black Entrepreneurial Excellence, Black Enterprise (publication), E1085-E1087 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H2351 [7MY]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H7911 [25SE]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H2590 [13MY]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Alcoholic beverages: FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1017 [13MR]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H7830 [24SE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1570), H3170 [21MY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H1392 [9AP]

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H7730 [23SE]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

———include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H767 [5MR]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (see H.R. 1902), H3864 [17JN]

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation (see H.R. 1590), H2678 [14MY]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H1112 [18MR]

———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H700 [27FE]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H3204 [22MY]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H7601 [18SE]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H9039 [22OC]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H2681 [14MY]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 2589), H8299 [1OC]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H10956 [13NO]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H2679 [14MY]

———continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H803 [6MR]

———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (see H.R. 1965), H4085 [19JN]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (see H.R. 1225), H1338 [8AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H700 [27FE]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1340 [8AP]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 3081), H10955 [13NO]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 1332), H1541 [15AP]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H8929 [21OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify authority of the inspector general (see H.R. 2182), H5485 [17JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H525 [12FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H629 [25FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H3865 [17JN]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H950 [12MR]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1782), H8633 [7OC]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 990), H803 [6MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H10768 [12NO]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

———strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H5570 [22JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H1019 [13MR]

———establish a youth mentoring program (see H.R. 2963), H10420 [8NO]

———establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H3204 [22MY]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1262 [20MR]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H2445 [8MY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H2446 [8MY]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3203 [22MY]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503, 2925), H10421 [8NO]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see H.R. 851), H669 [26FE]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1019 [13MR]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047, 1074), H949 [12MR], H1707 [17AP]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H524 [12FE]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10957 [13NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4913 [8JY]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

Grant's Tomb National Monument, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 546), H590 [13FE]

Guam: establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H5778 [24JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1543 [15AP]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H2351 [7MY]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 735), H6962 [5SE]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H6716 [1AU]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H1260 [20MR]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1112 [18MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H890 [11MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8054 [26SE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H6798 [3SE]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H1892 [24AP]

———authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H3070 [20MY]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H700 [27FE]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481, 2955), H7911 [25SE], H10420 [8NO]

———asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H628 [25FE]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 662), H812 [10MR]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H286 [4FE]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5297 [15JY]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10957 [13NO]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1988 [29AP]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 704), H522 [12FE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H524 [12FE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 2421), H9615 [28OC]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 685), H452 [11FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 2), H155 [9JA]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H767 [5MR]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H1112 [18MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H10956 [13NO]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H152 [9JA]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667), H768 [5MR]

———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H2254 [6MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H3204 [22MY]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H589 [13FE]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 45), H2784 [15MY]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H1610 [16AP]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (see H.R. 590), H346 [5FE]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H812 [10MR]

Taxation: credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1340 [8AP]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H452 [11FE]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H1262 [20MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H282 [4FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H7528 [17SE]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H1440 [10AP]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H702 [27FE]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of tax payments from certain religious individuals relative to nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2660), H8832 [9OC]

Terrorism: improve efforts to combat domestic terrorism (see H.R. 275), H148 [9JA]

———prevention of violence by paramilitary organizations (see H.R. 2362), H6705 [31JY]

Tobacco products: treatment of taxes relative to payments made pursuant to tobacco industry settlement legislation (see H.R. 2387), H7200 [10SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H349 [5FE]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H147 [9JA]

Weapons: production of Trident II missiles (see H.R. 1814), H4222 [23JN]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 766), H950 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1909 [28AP]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H1019 [13MR]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H1112 [18MR]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 2281), H6025 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 2281), H6025 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

African Americans: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Civil liberties: secure voting rights for formerly incarcerated felons (see H.R. 568), H284 [4FE]

Courts: independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 117), H142 [9JA]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (see H.R. 120), H142 [9JA]

Firearms: prohibit sale to intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 115), H142 [9JA]

———require States to establish manufacturing criteria for sales and require manufacturers to install magazine safeties (see H.R. 116), H142 [9JA]

Housing: public housing construction and revitalization (see H.R. 839, 973), H668 [26FE], H803 [6MR]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain Haitian nationals who were provided refuge status (see H.R. 3049), H10953 [13NO]

———reform the temporary employment program (see H.R. 119), H142 [9JA]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 118), H142 [9JA]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 21), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Music and dance: designate jazz as a rare and valuable national treasure (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1339 [8AP]

States: impose a penalty upon States that do not give full faith and credit to the protective orders of other States (see H.R. 935), H766 [5MR]

Letters

Juvenile Crime Control Act: William T. Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, H2396 [8MY]

Require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities: Harold Brown, Center for Strategic & International Studies, H4972 [9JY]

———Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common $ense (organization), H4972 [9JY]

———Representative Minge, H4972 [9JY]

———Stansfield Turner, H4972 [9JY]

———by, H4971, H4972 [9JY]

Tribute to Betty Shabazz: by, E1430 [15JY]

Tribute to Curt Flood: President Clinton, E145 [4FE]

Lists

Cosponsors of H.R. 753, Intelligence Budget Accountability Act, H4971 [9JY]

Memorandums

Haitian Economic and Political Problems: Karen L. Bucknell, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1624 [1AU]

Motions

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2393 [8MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H8653, H8661 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1204, H1205, H1206, H1213, H1214 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8653, H8655, H8661 [8OC]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6894 [4SE]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (H.R. 1753), H10798, H10799 [13NO]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), E302 [25FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4695 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4586 [25JN]

Burton, Representative: serving of Dept. of Justice subpoena relative to political campaign records, H6688 [31JY]

Business and industry: tribute to Black Enterprise (publication) Marathon Men award recipients, E1084 [3JN]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8234 [30SE]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (H.R. 1902), H4142 [23JN]

Children and youth: importance of arts and humanities education programs, H945 [12MR]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (H.R. 40), E1548 [29JY]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8962 [22OC]

———impeachment of Federal judges relative to judicial activism, E1552 [29JY]

———independent counsel law reform (H.R. 117), E24 [7JA]

———medical malpractice liability claim requirements, H4586 [25JN]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (H.R. 120), E21 [7JA]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (H.R. 764), H10662 [12NO]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2332 [7MY], H2374, H2375 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H2395 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with drug offenses, H2374 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with violent offenses, H2375 [8MY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (H. Con. Res. 75), H5861, H5862, H5863 [28JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H6894 [4SE]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H7848 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, H7848 [25SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8234 [30SE], H10798 [13NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8793, H8799 [9OC]

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), H4146 [23JN]

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', E1621 [1AU]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901), H4141 [23JN]

Firearms: prohibit sale to intoxicated individuals (H.R. 115), E1 [7JA]

———require States to establish manufacturing criteria for sales and require manufacturers to install magazine safeties (H.R. 116), E4 [7JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3731, H3734, H3739, H3743, H3744 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (H. Res. 163), H3729, H3730 [12JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), E249 [13FE]

Gingrich, Representative: resolution of ethics charges (H. Res. 31), H233 [21JA]

Haiti: elections, E1624 [1AU]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain Haitian nationals who were provided refuge status (H.R. 3049), E2382 [13NO]

———reform the temporary employment program (H.R. 119), E7 [7JA]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (H.R. 2027), H7626 [23SE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4964, H4970, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [9JY]

———require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, H4970, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [9JY]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (H.R. 1348), H5867 [28JY]

Judiciary: salary adjustments for Federal judges, E1552 [29JY]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (H.R. 118), E10 [7JA]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 21), E8 [7JA], E144 [4FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H471, H474, H476, H477, H483, H487, H505, H508, H510 [12FE]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1641, H1642, H1643, H1662, H1663 [17AP], H1732, H1734, H1737, H1738 [23AP]

———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), consideration (H. Res. 116), H1631 [17AP]

———exempt independent inventors, small businesses and universities from publication of patent application information until patent is granted, H1732, H1734, H1737 [23AP]

———patent examiner employment and training requirements, H1738 [23AP]

Starr, Kenneth W.: assessment as independent counsel for the Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation, E24 [7JA]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1498 [15AP]

———rates, H4695 [26JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), H3103 [21MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H6701 [31JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Impeachment of Federal Judges Relative to Judicial Activism: U.S. Conference of Mayors, E1552 [29JY]

Salary Adjustments for Federal Judges: U.S. Conference of Mayors, E1552 [29JY]

Texts of

H.R. 40, Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans, E1548 [29JY]

H.R. 117, Independent Counsel Accountability and Reform Act, E25 [7JA]

H.R. 753, Intelligence Budget Accountability Act, H4971 [9JY]

Tributes

Brennan, William J., Jr., E1542 [28JY]

Cheatham, Adolphus A. (Doc), E1140 [5JN]

Flood, Curt, E144 [4FE]

Hayes, Charles A., H1609 [16AP]

Robinson, Jackie, H1519 [15AP]

Shabazz, Betty, E1430 [15JY]

Storey, Lloyd, E2092 [24OC]

CONYERS, NATHAN G.

Articles and editorials

25 Years of Black Entrepreneurial Excellence, E1085-E1087 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: tribute to Black Enterprise (publication) Marathon Men award recipients, E1084 [3JN]

COOK, BRENDA S.

Bills and resolutions

West Virginia: production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook (see S. Res. 107), S7117 [9JY]

Remarks in Senate

West Virginia: production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook (S. Res. 107), S7129 [9JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 107, production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook, S7119, S7129 [9JY]

COOK, CHARLES C., SR.

Letters

Regulations relative to printing of Thomas A. Constatine's statement on foreign aid certification of Mexico's drug enforcement efforts in the Congressional Record, S2045 [10MR]

COOK, CHARLES E.

Articles and editorials

Partial-Birth Betrayal—Democrats Seething as Activist Admits Lie, S4530 [15MY]

COOK, CURTIS

Testimonies

Partial-Birth Abortions, S4686 [19MY]

COOK, JUDITH M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1950 [7OC]

COOK, MERRILL (a Representative from Utah)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H2590 [13MY]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H8265 [30SE]

———improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H6798 [3SE]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H6918 [4SE]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H3568 [5JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5022 [9JY]

Aviation: provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (see H.R. 2748), H9613 [28OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H286 [4FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5570 [22JY]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2883 [19MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H2254 [6MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 98), H889 [11MR]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H670 [26FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H5401 [16JY]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1893 [24AP]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (see H.R. 1544), H4913 [8JY]

Crime: Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 727), H5487 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H10768 [12NO]

———include certain beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program (see H.R. 1773), H7263 [11SE]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H6707 [31JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H2157 [1MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H7199 [10SE]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1989 [29AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H6918 [4SE]

District of Columbia: enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (see H.R. 1538), H2680 [14MY]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H7263 [11SE]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H5826 [25JY]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H6918 [4SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H5401 [16JY]

———permit certain nonimmigrant aliens to study in publicly funded adult education programs (see H.R. 1543), H2446 [8MY]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H6799 [3SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H889 [11MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H3568 [5JN]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 2627), H9866 [31OC]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H5487 [17JY]

Families and domestic relations: child custody order enforcement (see H.R. 1690), H7119 [9SE]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7831 [24SE]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H8929 [21OC]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5826 [25JY]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H1439 [10AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H768 [5MR]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H10421 [8NO]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1392 [9AP]

———increase the legal smoking age (see H.R. 2519), H8834 [9OC]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H3274 [3JN]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1707 [17AP]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5665 [23JY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H7263 [11SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8300 [1OC]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H7263 [11SE]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H8300 [1OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5401 [16JY]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H6963 [5SE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1795 [23AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H9502 [23OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H5569 [22JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 146), H6962 [5SE]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H4836 [26JN]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H10768 [12NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H286 [4FE]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2020), H7830 [24SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H10956 [13NO]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H949 [12MR]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H6918 [4SE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H1611 [16AP]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H6918 [4SE]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H7119 [9SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H2785 [15MY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see H.R. 1127), H1186 [19MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance (see H.R. 2186), H10421 [8NO]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H3864 [17JN]

Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial'' or ``multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 830), H1019 [13MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965, 2183), H1707 [17AP], H5485 [17JY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H3567 [5JN]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H6799 [3SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1392 [9AP]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H6798 [3SE]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Science: prohibit cloning of humans (see H.R. 923), H3660 [10JN]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 922), H3660 [10JN]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (see H.R. 1991), H6918 [4SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H804 [6MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H7119 [9SE]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (see H.J. Res. 84), H4338 [24JN]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow taxpayers to request receipts for income tax payments which itemizes the allocable portions used for Federal spending (see H.R. 2827), H10768 [12NO]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1706 [17AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H4647 [25JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H4087 [19JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H8728 [8OC]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10956 [13NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H9559 [24OC]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H7528 [17SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H702 [27FE]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H8265 [30SE]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3660 [10JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4087 [19JN]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H3660 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parent-teacher conferences (see H.R. 2842), H10170 [6NO]

FEC: require electronically filed reports and to make such reports available to the public within 24 hours of receipt (see H.R. 2109), H4912 [8JY]

Utah: prohibit shipment of spent nuclear fuel to Goshute Indian Reservaton (see H.R. 2083), H4834 [26JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5695 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5695 [24JY]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7062 [9SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2497 [13MY]

———balance, H858 [11MR]

Chicago Bulls (basketball team): tribute, H4381 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10383 [8NO]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7287 [16SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7062 [9SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H6805 [4SE]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2046 [30AP], H2132 [1MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H477 [12FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (H. Res. 256), H8284 [1OC]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H1806 [24AP]

Public housing: prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2132 [1MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H858 [11MR]

Taxation: establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses, H783 [6MR]

———rates, H2337 [7MY], H2497 [13MY], H3810 [17JN]

———rates (H. Res. 109), H1469 [15AP]

———reform laws and filing procedures, H783 [6MR]

Utah Jazz (basketball team): tribute, H4381 [25JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H801 [6MR]

COOK, SHAWN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H930 [12MR]

COOK, WILLIAM C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1390 [10JY]

COOK COUNTY, IL

Remarks in House

West Suburban Chamber of Commerce: tribute to award recipients, E135 [4FE]

COOKE, DONALD

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

COOKE, LAWRENCE H.

Remarks in House

Lawrence H. Cooke Sullivan County Courthouse, Monticello, NY: dedication, E1791 [18SE], E1858 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Lawrence H. Cooke Sullivan County Courthouse, Monticello, NY: dedication, S9734 [19SE]

COOKE, WILLIAM P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1874 [26SE]

COOK-KALLIO, CHERYL

Remarks in House

James Madison Fellowship: award recipient, E1075 [3JN]

COOKLER, FAITH AND JONATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1089 [3JN]

COOKSEY, JOHN (a Representative from Louisiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H587 [13FE]

Armed Forces: permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retired members and their dependents (see H.R. 2128), H7830 [24SE]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H5177 [11JY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H10172 [6NO]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H7119 [9SE]

China, People's Republic of: impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H4914 [8JY]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H7263 [11SE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H8054 [26SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H6798 [3SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2254 [6MY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: prohibit use of Selective Service System information for recruitment purposes (see H.R. 2029), H4338 [24JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H1340 [8AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5826 [25JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H2169 [5MY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1988 [29AP]

Crime: prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 2648), H8832 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and to establish medical savings accounts (see H.R. 2100), H7830 [24SE]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve homeless veterans programs (see H.R. 2206), H6707 [31JY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3070 [20MY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H4836 [26JN]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H5487 [17JY]

FAA: reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (see H.R. 1846), H3659 [10JN]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H9614 [28OC]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H8929 [21OC]

———review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal employees: establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H5916 [28JY]

Firearms: possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H1892 [24AP]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H3924 [18JN]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H702 [27FE]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H4914 [8JY]

Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center: authorize relocation and transfer current site to Louisiana (see H.R. 1558), H2444 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1262 [20MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8727 [8OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H5177 [11JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3476 [4JN]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H2157 [1MY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H8438 [6OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8633 [7OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1611 [16AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H2590 [13MY]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H9865 [31OC]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2254 [6MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H6707 [31JY]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H8055 [26SE]

Medal of Honor: issue commemorative postage stamp in recognition of recipients (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10955 [13NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H4647 [25JN]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H3924 [18JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417), H589 [13FE]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H1017 [13MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H244 [21JA]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H3797 [12JN]

———remove certain limitations on participation in Medicare+Choice medical savings account plans (see H.R. 2668), H9730 [29OC]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H7728 [23SE]

———prohibit participation in Federal Employees' Retirement System (see H.R. 47), H1542 [15AP]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H2785 [15MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H950 [12MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H2155 [1MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H8834 [9OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 2661), H8832 [9OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H5826 [25JY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1392 [9AP]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9039 [22OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H9730 [29OC]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H9615 [28OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7199 [10SE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2446 [8MY]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H8161 [29SE]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1339 [8AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H725 [4MR]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H348 [5FE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3070 [20MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H522 [12FE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H3568 [5JN]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H452 [11FE]

———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 64), H725 [4MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1543 [15AP]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H2589 [13MY]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H157 [9JA]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 970), H2351 [7MY]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H4647 [25JN]

Veterans: expand workstudy opportunities (see H.R. 1877), H3796 [12JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H1262 [20MR]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H2090 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Consolidated Farm Service Agency: disregard debt forgiveness relative to loan and loan servicing limitations (see H.R. 1969), H4085 [19JN]

Taxation: capital gains rates and indexing of certain assets (see H.R. 1490, 1517), H2089 [30AP], H2155 [1MY]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1582), H2589 [13MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: feasibility study to establish a national recreational fishing license (see H.R. 2653), H8832 [9OC]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3805 [17JN]

Remarks

Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H9660 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9659, H9660 [29OC]

New Orleans, LA: anniversary of Southern Eye Bank, E1176 [10JN]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9740 [30OC]

Votes: position on missed, H739 [5MR], E493, E495 [18MR], E1308 [24JN]

Tributes

Robinson, Eddie, E2284 [9NO]

COOKSEY, M. KEITH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2196 [7NO]

COONCE, TINA AND GARTH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1034 [22MY]

COONEY, EDWARD

Letters

Transfer of funds from the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S7083 [9JY]

COONEY, MANUS

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S994 [5FE]

COONEY, MARTIN P., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E567 [21MR]

COOPER, BARRY

Articles and editorials

Curt Flood's Famous Letter—A Signature Document, E389 [5MR]

COOPER, BENHAMIN Y.

Letters

Exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes, S3124 [14AP]

COOPER, CARDELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2361 [13NO]

COOPER, CHARLES J.

Letters

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge, S2520 [19MR]

COOPER, HELENE

Articles and editorials

GOP To Rebuke Companies for Bipartisan Donations, S293 [21JA]

COOPER, HENRY F.

Appointments

Commission To Assess the Organization of the Federal Government To Combat the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, H3207 [30MY]

COOPER, JERE

Bills and resolutions

Jere Cooper Federal Building, Dyersburg, TN: designate (see H.R. 2730), H9558 [24OC]

COOPER, JOSEPH

Appointments

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, H2333 [7MY]

COOPER, MARK

Letters

Telecommunications policies regulating competition, S7682 [17JY]

COOPERMAN, ROZ AND BARNEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1167 [10JN]

COOPERS & LYBRAND (accounting firm)

Remarks in House

Gambling: analysis of results from Gaming Industry Employee Impact Survey, H10771 [13NO]

COOPERSTOWN, NY

Remarks in House

Long Branch, NJ: tribute to `Acerra Brothers' baseball team, H6956 [5SE]

COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION

Appointments

Members, S2335 [14MR]

COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION

Appointments

Members, S1776 [27FE]

COPE, JAMES D.

Letters

Issuance of State warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9845 [24SE]

COPE, RUSS AND BETTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E877 [8MY]

COPELAND ACT

Bills and resolutions

Repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Remarks in House

Repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

COPPERAS COVE, TX

Remarks in House

National Exchange Club: anniversary, E532 [20MR]

COPPOLA, EUGENE

Remarks in House

Fidelians (organization): Man of the Year award recipient, E2152 [31OC]

COPPOLA, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Canisius College: LaSalle Medal recipient, E1547 [29JY]

Statements

Conferral of the LaSalle Medal to Joseph Coppola: Canisius College, E1547 [29JY]

COPYRIGHT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Technology: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Technology: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

COPYRIGHT CLARIFICATIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 506), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 506), S2678-S2682 [20MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 506), S3348 [17AP]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 506), S2687 [20MR]

Texts of

S. 506, provisions, S2685-S2687 [20MR]

COPYRIGHT TERM EXTENSION ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 505), S2683 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 505), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 505), S2678-S2684 [20MR], S6048 [20JN]

Texts of

S. 505, provisions, S2682 [20MR]

COPYRIGHTS related term(s) Patents

Addresses

Public Access to Certain Federal Information Products: Wayne Kelley, GPO, S1731 [27FE]

Agreements

Mutual understanding between the Japanese patent office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Wataru Asou and Bruce A. Lehman, H1449 [14AP], H1726 [23AP]

Amendments

Government regulations: treatment of restored works, licensing, infringement actions, Copyright Office fees, court proceedings, and audio recordings and devices (H.R. 672), S11485, S11498 [30OC]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), S11485, S11498 [30OC]

Analyses

Limitations on Copyright Liability Relative to Computer On-Line Material (H.R. 2180), E1452 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Bogsch, Arpad: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6917 [4SE]

Certain original designs: protection (see H.R. 2696), H9038 [22OC]

Computers: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see S. 1146; H.R. 2180), S8723 [3SE], H5485 [17JY]

———permit lawful possessors of a copy of a computer program to authorize additional copies under certain circumstances (see H.R. 72), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Copyrights: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see S. 1044), S7768 [21JY]

Crime: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see H.R. 2265), H5825 [25JY]

Exemptions (see S. 28), S159 [21JA]

Information services: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (see H.R. 2652), H8832 [9OC]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (see H.R. 567), H284 [4FE]

Patent and Trademark Office: improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (see H.R. 812), H627 [25FE]

Patents: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

———restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (see S. 506; S. 672), S2646 [20MR], H452 [11FE]

Sound recording and reproducing: treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (see H.R. 1967), H4085 [19JN]

Terms: duration of protection (see S. 505; H.R. 604, 1621, 2589), S2646 [20MR], H347 [5FE], H2783 [15MY], H8299 [1OC]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

Letters

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S12691 [13NO]

Public access to certain Federal information products: Julianne Chappell, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, S1731 [27FE]

Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments: Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights of the U.S., H1056 [18MR]

Messages

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Computers: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (H.R. 2180), E1452 [17JY]

———permit lawful possessors of a copy of a computer program to authorize additional copies under certain circumstances (H.R. 72), E21 [7JA]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Crime: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), E1527, E1529 [25JY]

Damadian, Raymond: resolution of legal case relative to MRI patent, H786 [6MR]

Information services: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (H.R. 2652), E2000 [9OC]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), E158 [4FE]

Patent and Trademark Office: improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (H.R. 812), H742 [5MR], H790 [6MR], H1371-H1374 [9AP], H1444-H1449 [14AP]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (H.R. 811), H595, H620-H624 [25FE], H682 [27FE], H742 [5MR], H790 [6MR], H1371-H1374 [9AP], H1444-H1449 [14AP]

———restore the proper term of patent protection, H445-H450 [11FE]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), H1053-H1056 [18MR]

Sound recording and reproducing: treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (H.R. 1967), E1260 [19JN]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Computers: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (S. 1146), S8728-S8730 [3SE]

———protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

Crime: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), S12689-S12692 [13NO]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (S. 1044), S7772 [21JY]

Government regulations: treatment of restored works, licensing, infringement actions, Copyright Office fees, court proceedings, and audio recordings and devices (H.R. 672), S11301 [28OC], S11498 [30OC], S11541 [31OC]

Information services: public access to certain Federal information products, S1730 [27FE]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), S11301 [28OC], S11498 [30OC], S11541 [31OC]

———technical amendments (S. 506), S2678-S2682 [20MR]

Television: satellite broadcast rates, S11191 [24OC]

Terms: duration of protection (S. 505), S2678-S2684 [20MR], S6048 [20JN]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S8284 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization: ratification and implementation of computer, sound recordings, and performance copyright protection treaties, S6726 [27JN]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

Reports filed

Copyright Clarifications Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 506), S3348 [17AP]

Copyright Treatment of the Distribution of Certain Phonorecords: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1967) (H. Rept. 105-325), H8927 [21OC]

International Registration of Trademarks Relative to Madrid Protocol Agreements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 567) (H. Rept. 105-199), H5777 [24JY]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]

Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Amendments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 672) (H. Rept. 105-25), H1039 [17MR]

Summaries

Copyright Clarifications Act (S. 506), S2687 [20MR]

Criminal Copyright Improvement Act (S. 1044), S7774 [21JY]

Texts of

H.R. 672, Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments, H1053-H1055 [18MR]

S. 506, Copyright Clarifications Act, S2685-S2687 [20MR]

S. 1044, Criminal Copyright Improvement Act, S7773 [21JY]

S. 1121, WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaty Implementation Act, S8583-S8585 [31JY]

S. 1146, Digital Copyright Clarification and Technology Education Act, S8730-S8732 [3SE]

CORAL GABLES, FL

Remarks in House

Coral Gables Senior High School: tribute to Rueda Kids, E85 [9JA]

CORAL REEF CONSERVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2233), H8066, H8067 [29SE], H8293 [1OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2233) (H. Rept. 105-277), H8160 [29SE]

Texts of

H.R. 2233, provisions, H8066 [29SE]

CORATOLA, GIOVANNI

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions, E1333 [26JN]

CORDELE, GA

Remarks in Senate

Georgia: anti-drug efforts, S9510 [17SE]

CORDESMAN, ANTHONY H.

Papers

What Is at Stake in the Crisis With Iraq—Threat of Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction and U.S. Military Options, S12646 [13NO]

Statements

Iraq's Clandestine Breakout Capability, S12647 [13NO]

CORDOVA-HARRISON, ELIZABETH

Letters

Use of Canadian River reclamation project distribution system, H8069 [29SE]

COREY, BETSY

Descriptions

American Dream Challenge—A Blueprint, E166 [5FE]

CORLIN, MEAGAN

Remarks in Senate

Prudential Insurance Co. of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

CORMIER, HARRY W., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1233 [17JN]

CORNELL, ERIC

Remarks in House

King Faisal International Prize in Science Award: recipient, E913 [14MY]

CORNELL, HOLLY A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7618 [16JY]

CORONA del MAR, CA

Remarks in House

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School: tribute to students on `Recipe for America' statements, E789 [30AP]

Statements

Recipe for America: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, E789-E791 [30AP]

CORPORATE HEALTH CARE COALITION

Letters

Medicare age eligibility requirements, S6086 [23JN]

CORPORATE SUBSIDY REFORM COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 207), S725 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 207), S729 [28JA], S902 [30JA]

Reports filed

Establish: Committee on Government Affairs (Senate) (S. 207) (S. Rept. 105-107), S10786 [9OC]

CORPORATE WELFARE REDUCTION COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 1235), H1338 [8AP]

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5178 [11JY], H5183 [14JY], H5273, H5277 [15JY], H5309, H5310, H5318, H5319, H5322, H5336, H5339, H5343, H5345, H5362, H5404 [16JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7804, S7825, S7826, S7827, S7828, S7830, S7834, S7841, S7843, S7844, S7845, S7870, S7871, S7872 [22JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY], H6725 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Americorps Winning Congress to Its Side, H5334 [16JY]

Value of Service, S5634 [12JN]

Wasteful AmeriCorps Survives Another Year, H1103 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1034; H.R. 2158), S7710 [17JY], H5177 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (see H. Res. 184), H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 261), H8632 [7OC]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

Selective Service System: prohibit use of information for recruitment purposes (see H.R. 2029), H4338 [24JN]

Conference reports

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158), H8323-H8361 [6OC]

Letters

AmeriCorps/Dept. of Agriculture projects: Rob Manes, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, H5285 [15JY]

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2158, Dept. of HUD, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

National Senior Service Corps funding: Harris Wofford, Corp. for National and Community Service, H7246 [11SE]

———Mary Louise Schweikert, John Pribyl, and Nan York, National Senior Service Corps Directors Association, H7246 [11SE]

Lists

Objectionable programs in S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7810 [22JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10749, S10750 [9OC]

Messages

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5369 [16JY], H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7841 [22JY]

Remarks in House

Colleges and universities: prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5096 [10JY], H5181 [14JY], H5251-H5266, H5272-H5290 [15JY], H5309-H5371 [16JY], E1457, E1458 [17JY], E1512 [24JY], E1522 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8669-H8686 [8OC], E1996 [9OC], E2037 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (H. Res. 184), H5247-H5251 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8666-H8669 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to instruct conferees, H6724, H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to recommit, H5369 [16JY]

Fort Collins, CO: construction of horno ovens by Americorps participants, H2863 [16MY]

Funding, H1778, H1779 [23AP], H4894 [8JY], H5277-H5290 [15JY], H5333 [16JY]

National Senior Service Corps: funding, H7246 [11SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal, H4894 [8JY]

———repeal (H.R. 993), H770 [6MR]

Niagara County, NY: tribute to Niagara Senior Companion Program, E1672 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

America Reads initiative: funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY], S7970 [23JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), S7856, S7857 [22JY], S7970, S7972 [23JY], S8106 [24JY], S10267 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10733-S10751 [9OC], S12519 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10733 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), insert language of S. 1034 in lieu, S7856 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7752-S7763, S7765 [21JY], S7803-S7812, S7823-S7857 [22JY]

Funding, S5634 [12JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5107 [23MY], S8516 [31JY]

West Virginia: tribute to AmeriCorps projects, S8620 [31JY]

Reports

Corp. for National and Community Service Management Control Systems, H5288 [15JY]

Time To End the Troubled AmeriCorps: Kenneth R. Weinstein and August Stofferahn, H5278-H5280 [15JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 105-311), H8632 [7OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 184) (H. Rept. 105-180), H5183 [14JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-297), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-175), H5177 [11JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Nomination of Donna Holt Cunninghame To Be Chief Financial Officer: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2413 [18MR]

Nomination of Louis Caldera To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Managing Director: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5343, H5347, H5348, H5363 [16JY]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5182 [14JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5253-H5257 [15JY], H8671-H8675 [8OC]

Spending comparisons of S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7855 [22JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 184, consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5247 [15JY]

H. Res. 261, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H8666 [8OC]

H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7973-S7983 [23JY]

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Bills and resolutions

Statutory authority: repeal (see H.R. 121), H142 [9JA]

Letters

Funding: several Representatives, H7211 [11SE]

Remarks in House

Funding, H7207-H7213, H7246 [11SE], E2367 [13NO]

Statutory authority: repeal (H.R. 121), E689 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9167 [11SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Heidi H. Schulman to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

Nomination of Katherine M. Anderson to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 121, repeal statutory authority, E689 [17AP]

CORPORATIONS related term(s) Business and Industry

Analyses

Ending Double Standards for Stock Options Act (S. 576), S3204 [15AP]

Articles and editorials

As Options Proliferate, Investors Question Effect on Bottom Line, S3204-S3206 [15AP]

Best Tax-Cut Proposal Appears To Face Roadblock in Congress, E1263 [19JN]

Contending Over Capital Gains Cuts, S5967 [19JN]

CPA Group To Issue Guidelines on Costs of Year 2000 Bug, S12190 [8NO]

Disney Chief May Reap $771 Million From Stock Options, S3206 [15AP]

Kodak's Difficulties Reveal Japan's Trade Barriers, E2127 [30OC]

Tax Cut That Won't Sell Us Short by Rewarding Only Long-Term Investors, We All Stand To Gain, S892 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (see H.R. 1083, 2954), H1039 [17MR], H10420 [8NO]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015, 1340), H888 [11MR], H1542 [15AP]

———require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (see S. 1518), S12461 [10NO]

Charities: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 944), H766 [5MR]

———require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 945), H766 [5MR]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S725 [28JA]

Corporate Welfare Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 1235), H1338 [8AP]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

Elections: require a majority of campaign contributions come from State residents and ensure that employees are informed on use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2573), H8160 [29SE]

EPA: implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (see S. 1348), S11448 [30OC]

Federal aid programs: eliminate Federal subsidies (see H.R. 515), H282 [4FE]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

Pensions: improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (see S. 957), S6358 [25JN]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (see H.R. 610), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9; H.R. 1458), S158 [21JA], H1891 [24AP]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits (see S. 906), S5694 [16JN]

Taxation: allow certain corporations and trusts to be shareholders of subchapter S corporations (see H.R. 440), H153 [9JA]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (see S. 843; H.R. 1783), S5341 [5JN], H3476 [4JN]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see S. 315; H.R. 599), S1300 [12FE], H346 [5FE]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66, 72, 252, 306, 501, 854; H.R. 14, 241, 276, 862, 1033, 1124, 1193, 1207, 2084), S160 [21JA], S856 [30JA], S1300 [12FE], S2646 [20MR], S5413 [9JN], H67 [7JA], H139, H147, H148 [9JA], H699 [27FE], H948 [12MR], H1186 [19MR], H1260 [20MR], H4834 [26JN]

———capital gains rates and indexing of certain assets (see H.R. 1490, 1517), H2089 [30AP], H2155 [1MY]

———capital gains rates for older individuals (see H.R. 1629), H2783 [15MY]

———capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses (see H.R. 2252), H5777 [24JY]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H452 [11FE]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see S. 907; H.R. 1443), S5694 [16JN], H1890 [24AP]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (see S. 612; H.R. 1365), S3348 [17AP], H1704 [17AP]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (see S. 806), S5109 [23MY]

———provide deduction for capital gains, index the basis of certain capital assets, provide family credits, and phase-out estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1584), H2589 [13MY]

———provide tax credits for Indian investment and employment (see H.R. 293), H148 [9JA]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (see S. 724), S4217 [8MY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see S. 73; H.R. 162), S160 [21JA], H144 [9JA]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses (see S. 576), S3199 [15AP]

———treatment of economic subsidies provided by State and local governments to lure or retain businesses (see H.R. 3044), H10953 [13NO]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see S. 241, 288; H.R. 1583), S855 [30JA], S1102 [6FE], H2589 [13MY]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

———treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or property to transfer assets to charitable organizations (see H.R. 3029), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (see S. 99), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of tenant-stockholders in cooperative housing corporations (see H.R. 1672), H3069 [20MY]

Factsheets

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Many Corporations Are Using Accumulated Profits To Buy Back Stock Rather Than To Pay Dividends to Stockholders, H1315 [8AP]

Letters

Capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses: Frank E. Brawner, Oregon Bankers Association, E1518 [24JY]

———Steven W. Newman, Pacific Northwest International Trade Association, E1518 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense limit on compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts: Lawrence P. Uhlfelder, Defense Contract Audit Agency, S7173 [10JY]

———Senator Grassley, S7173 [10JY]

———Senators Grassley and Boxer, S7171 [10JY]

Fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S1412 [13FE]

———Senator Wyden, S1412 [13FE]

Reform corportate alternative minimum tax: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S4237 [8MY]

Tax laws governing corporations buying back own stock: several Members of Congress, H1314 [8AP]

Tax treatment of certain corporate profits: Representative Owens, H875, H876 [11MR]

Tax treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses: Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., S6478 [26JN]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 724, reform corporate alternative minimum tax, S4237 [8MY]

Memorandums

Dept. of Defense Limit on Compensation for Corporate Executives Reimbursed Under Defense Contracts: Pat Ayers, Congressional Research Service, S7176 [10JY]

Press releases

NAM Calls the Alternative Minimum Tax the ``Anti-Manufacturing Tax'': National Association of Manufacturers, S4237 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 1083), E550 [21MR]

———establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 2954), E2281 [9NO]

———reduce corporate welfare (H.R. 1340), E658 [15AP]

———relocation to foreign countries, H10585 [12NO]

———tax laws governing buying back own stock, H1311-H1318 [8AP]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (H.R. 925), E376 [5MR]

Government: give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (H.R. 2071), E1324 [25JN]

IRS: enforcement of tax laws towards corporations, H8828-H8831 [9OC]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, E1284 [20JN], E1832 [24SE], E2127 [30OC]

OPIC: reauthorize (H.R. 2064), E1338 [27JN]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (H.R. 610), E171 [5FE]

Public lands: establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9758-H9761 [30OC]

SBA: Small Business Development Center Program funding, H7790 [24SE]

Taxation: alternative minimum tax, H3870 [18JN], H3931 [19JN], H4671, H4672, H4676, H4678, H4679, H4682, H4694, H4696 [26JN]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad, H6657 [31JY]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (H.R. 1783), E1103 [4JN]

———capital gains rates, H871-H874 [11MR], H1394, H1395 [10AP], H1458 [15AP], H1547 [16AP], H1799 [24AP], H2597 [14MY], H2685 [15MY], H2796 [16MY], H2935, H2937 [20MY], H3081, H3161 [21MY], H3551 [5JN], H3726 [12JN], H3839 [17JN], H3930, H4083 [19JN], H4377 [25JN], H4669, H4670, H4674, H4675, H4682, H4697, H4700, H4701, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H4845 [8JY], H4920 [9JY], H5028 [10JY], H5398 [16JY], H5494, H5499 [22JY], H5670 [24JY], H5816, H5817 [25JY], H8128 [29SE], H8704 [8OC], H10586 [12NO], E1263 [19JN], E1506 [24JY]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 14), H24, H37 [7JA], H1347, H1369 [9AP], H1548 [16AP], H1801 [24AP], H2012 [30AP], H2164-H2166 [5MY], H2599 [14MY]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 241), E45 [7JA]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 862), H693 [27FE], E360 [3MR]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 1033), E453 [12MR]

———capital gains rates relative to investments in certain small businesses (H.R. 2252), E1518 [24JY]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (H.R. 687), E217 [11FE]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (H.R. 1443), E744 [24AP]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (H.R. 1365), E702 [17AP]

———qualification and eligibility requirements for S corporations and shareholders (H.R. 2884), E2227 [8NO]

———rates, H8703 [8OC]

———treatment of certain corporate profits, H874-H883 [11MR]

———treatment of economic subsidies provided by State and local governments to lure or retain businesses (H.R. 3044), E2358 [13NO]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax, H783, H784 [6MR]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (H.R. 1583), E913 [14MY]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: require publicly traded corporations to disclose the ability of their computer systems to deal with the year 2000 (S. 1518), S12475-S12477 [10NO]

———underestimation by oil companies of royalties owed to the Federal Government from crude oil pumped from Dept. of the Interior controlled lands, S830 [30JA]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (S. 207), S729 [28JA], S902 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: limit compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts, S7169-S7179, S7184, S7185 [10JY], S7744 [21JY]

EPA: implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (S. 1348), S11457-S11459 [30OC]

FCC: requirements for proposed merger of Bell Atlantic and NYNEX (business), S7886 [23JY]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, S1940, S1942 [5MR]

Pensions: improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (S. 957), S6360-S6362 [25JN]

———limit amount of 401(k) plan assets invested in sponsoring company, S6701 [27JN]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10726 [9OC]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (S. 9), S125, S126, S264 [21JA], S6971 [8JY]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits, S6698 [27JN], S8470 [31JY]

———provide wage-based tax credits (S. 906), S5695, S5698 [16JN]

Securities: impose additional fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies, S1412 [13FE]

Taxation: application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (S. 843), S5358-S5360 [5JN]

———benefits for foreign corporations (S. 315), S1314 [12FE]

———capital gains rates, S3156 [15AP], S3977 [6MY], S6053 [23JN], S6338, S6353 [25JN], S6397-S6399 [26JN], S6696, S6713 [27JN], S8453 [31JY]

———capital gains rates (S. 66), S150, S442-S446 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 72), S450-S453 [21JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 252), S890 [30JA]

———capital gains rates (S. 306), S1307 [12FE]

———capital gains rates (S. 501), S2674 [20MR]

———capital gains rates (S. 854), S5418, S5419 [9JN]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (S. 907), S5698 [16JN]

———prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock (S. 612), S3359 [17AP]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (S. 806), S5122 [23MY]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (S. 724), S4236-S4238 [8MY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (S. 73), S450-S453 [21JA]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses, S6469, S6477-S6479 [26JN]

———treatment of corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses (S. 576), S3202-S3206 [15AP]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 241), S876 [30JA]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 288), S1108 [6FE]

———treatment of pensions, S6699 [27JN]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (S. 99), S479 [21JA]

Terrorism: prohibit U.S. companies from dealing with countries known to support international terrorism, S697 [28JA]

Woolworth Corp.: tribute, S7778 [21JY]

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

Reports

Impact of Legislative Compensation Caps on Dept. of Defense Contracts: GAO, S7172 [10JY]

Indexing Capital Gains: Robert Stein, S2674 [20MR]

Tax Penalty on Corporations That Accumulate Surplus Profits in Excess of the Reasonable Needs of the Business, H879 [11MR]

Reports filed

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Establishment: Committee on Government Affairs (Senate) (S. 207) (S. Rept. 105-107), S10786 [9OC]

Statements

Calling World Leaders to Action To Address the New Roles and Responsibilities of the Multinational Corporation in the New Century: Tadahiro Sekimoto, E2314 [10NO]

Prevent Avoidance of Corporate Tax on Prearranged Sales of Corporate Stock: by, S3360 [17AP]

Summaries

Application of Tax Laws to U.S. Businesses Operating Abroad (S. 843), S5358-S5360 [5JN]

Capital Formation Act (S. 66), S445 [21JA]

Capital Gains Tax Rates (H.R. 241), E45 [7JA]

Tables

Allocation of compensation to top five McDonnell Douglas Corp. executives, S7745 [21JY]

Capital gains sliding scale tax rates, S1308 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense compensation caps provided in law, S7171 [10JY]

McDonnell Douglas Corp. compensation for top five executives (1995): GAO, S7175 [10JY]

Sliding scale capital gains proposal, H694 [27FE]

Stock buybacks by 40 large corporations in 3 years, H1315 [8AP]

Testimonies

Paycheck Protection Act: David Stewart, S6971 [8JY]

Texts of

S. 9, Paycheck Protection Act, S265 [21JA]

S. 66, Capital Formation Act, S443-S445 [21JA]

S. 99, tax treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools, S479 [21JA]

S. 252, Long-Term Investment Incentive Act, S891 [30JA]

S. 306, capital gains tax rates, S1307 [12FE]

S. 576, Ending Double Standards for Stock Options Act, S3203 [15AP]

S. 612, prevent avoidance of corporate tax on prearranged sales of corporate stock, S3359 [17AP]

S. 854, Long-Term Investment Incentive Act, S5418 [9JN]

S. 906, Puerto Rico Economic Activity Credit Improvement Act, S5696 [16JN]

S. 907, permanent extension of the transition tax rule for certain publicly traded partnerships, S5698 [16JN]

S. 1348, Innovative Environmental Strategies Act, S11459-S11462 [30OC]

Transcripts

Capital Gains Taxation Rates: Kevin Phillips, National Public Radio, S3156 [15AP]

CORPS OF ENGINEERS related term(s) Department of Defense

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5762, H5765, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5779 [24JY], H5794, H5795, H5796 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7466, S7471, S7484, S7505, S7506 [15JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY], S8383 [30JY], H6726 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Lewiston Should Share the Motel Jobs With Boise, E1592 [1AU]

Potomac—An Endangered River?, E890 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Biloxi, MS: deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (see S. 1324), S11289 [28OC]

Brunswick County, NC: environmental restoration project at the eastern channel of the Lockwoods Folly River (see H.R. 1905), H3864 [17JN]

CERCLA: require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (see H.R. 1157), H1258 [20MR]

Disasters: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 227), H146 [9JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1004; H.R. 2203), S7210 [10JY], H5491 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (see H. Res. 194), H5664 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 254), H8160 [29SE]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (see S. 234), S804 [29JA]

Osage County, OK: convey certain lands acquired for Candy Lake project (see S. 1381; H.R. 2299), S11764 [5NO], H6405 [30JY]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (see S. 1099), S8531 [31JY]

Rivers: Corps of Engineers project to protect fish and wildlife habitat of the Missouri River and the middle Mississippi River (see H.R. 2949), H10419 [8NO]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (see H.R. 1103), H1111 [18MR]

Sequoyah County, OK: convey certain lands acquired for Sallisaw Creek project (see H.R. 2300), H6405 [30JY]

South Dakota: provide for mitigation of terrestrial wildlife habitats lost as a result of the construction and operation of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program (see S. 1341), S11343 [29OC]

West Virginia: develop a flood control strategy for the Greenbrier River Basin (see H.R. 254), H147 [9JA]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2203), H7917-H8003 [26SE]

Cost Estimates

Deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (S. 1324): CBO, S11706 [4NO]

Letters

Rebuilding of levees on Devils Lake, ND, S5943 [18JN]

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Alexander R. Jansen, Corps of Engineers, E1532 [25JY]

———Dept. of the Army, E1530 [25JY]

———Duane A. Kowalski, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, E1530, E1533 [25JY]

Lists

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S10219 [30SE]

Unrequested earmarks in S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7481 [15JY]

Memorandums

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River Divisions: Joe N. Ballard, Dept. of Defense, E1531 [25JY]

Messages

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7473 [15JY]

Orders

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Otis Williams, Corps of Engineers, E1530 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: Federal assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

Brevard County, FL: Brevard County Storm Damage Prevention Project funding, H8182 [30SE]

Broward County, FL: beach restoration project funding, H5752, H5753 [24JY]

CERCLA: require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (H.R. 1157), E533 [20MR]

Chesapeake, OH: issuance of permit for barge facility relative to environmental impact study, H4895 [8JY], H5005 [9JY]

Coastal zones: shore protection and beach nourishment projects funding, H5735, H5736, H5739, H5757 [24JY]

Congress: review of permit programs, E232 [12FE]

Dept. of Energy: transfer of Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program to Corps of Engineers, H5735, H5740, H5742, H5744, H5755 [24JY], H8178 [30SE]

Dept. of the Army: restructuring of Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions, H5754 [24JY], E1530 [25JY]

Disasters: conduct study of mitigation banks (H.R. 227), E71 [7JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5745-H5775 [24JY], H5793-H5798, H5811 [25JY], E1525, E1528, E1530 [25JY], E1565 [31JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8173-H8184 [30SE], H8267 [1OC], E2385 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5732-H5744 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 254), H8171, H8172 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), motion to instruct conferees, H6725, H6726 [3SE]

Environmental Management Program: funding, H5753 [24JY]

Funding, E752 [24AP]

Houston, TX: funding for Port of Houston improvements, H5743 [24JY]

———Port of Houston improvements funding, H8180 [30SE]

———Sims Bayou Project funding, H5756 [24JY], H8182 [30SE]

Idaho: breaching of dams along Snake and Columbia Rivers, E1592 [1AU]

Illinois: Fox River Floodgate Installation Project funding, H8181 [30SE]

———Stoney Creek and Tinley Creek flood control projects funding, H8181 [30SE]

Milford, CT: Point Beach Project funding, H8178 [30SE]

Missouri River Water Release Program: funding, H5770 [24JY]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 926th Engineer Group, U.S. Army Reserve, E1397 [10JY]

Ramapo River at Oakland Flood Project: funding, H5796 [25JY], H8182 [30SE]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (H.R. 1103), E498 [18MR]

Seattle, WA: extension of dock at Port of Seattle, H8177 [30SE]

Sediment Remediation Technology Program: funding, H5754 [24JY]

St. Georges, DE: demolition of St. Georges Bridge, H5751 [24JY]

Wilmington, NC: Cape Fear River development project funding, H8182 [30SE]

Remarks in Senate

Biloxi, MS: deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project (S. 1324), S11706 [4NO]

Charlotte, NC: Mecklenburg County streambank stabilization and restoration project funding, S7479 [15JY]

Dept. of Energy: transfer of Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program to Corps of Engineers, S10301 [1OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, S10181 [29SE], S10217-S10222 [30SE], S10301 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10214 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), insert language of S. 1004 in lieu, S8175 [28JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7459-S7485 [15JY], S7537-S7539, S7584 [16JY], S7738 [17JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), unanimous-consent agreement, S7476, S7480 [15JY], S7532 [16JY]

Floods: disaster assistance to North Dakota, S5554-S5557 [12JN]

Great Lakes Basin: diversion of ground water, S7584 [16JY]

James River: repair and restoration work, S4080, S4085 [7MY]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (S. 234), S817 [29JA]

Osage County, OK: convey certain lands acquired for Candy Lake project (S. 1381), S11778 [5NO]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (S. 1099), S8551 [31JY]

San Joaquin River: repair and restoration work, S4095 [7MY]

Seattle, WA: extension of dock at Port of Seattle, S10181 [29SE]

South Dakota: provide for mitigation of terrestrial wildlife habitats lost as a result of the construction and operation of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program (S. 1341), S11352-S11354 [29OC]

St. Louis, MO: cleanup of hazardous substances, S10221 [30SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 254) (H. Rept. 105-281), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 194) (H. Rept. 105-198), H5664 [23JY]

Deauthorize a Portion of the Biloxi Harbor Navigation Project, Biloxi, MS: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324), S11446 [30OC]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-271), H8053 [26SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-190), H5491 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1004) (S. Rept. 105-44), S7210 [10JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers projects review: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3197-H3199 [22MY], H6719 [3SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5771 [24JY]

Statements

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5734 [24JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7483 [15JY]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5747 [24JY], H8175 [30SE]

Testimonies

San Pedro Creek Wetlands Restoration and Flood Control Project: Representative Lantos, E752 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 194, consideration of H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H5732 [24JY]

H. Res. 254, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H8171 [30SE]

S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7539-S7544 [16JY]

S. 1099, Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant, Pierre, SD, S8552 [31JY]

S. 1324, deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor, MS, navigation project, S11292 [28OC]

S. 1324, deauthorize a portion of the Biloxi Harbor navigation project, S11706 [4NO]

S. 1341, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, and State of South Dakota Terrestrial Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Act, S11354-S11358 [29OC]

S. 1381, convey certain lands acquired for Candy Lake project to Osage County, OK, S11778 [5NO]

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

Remarks in House

Naval Station Ingelside: Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award recipient, E781 [29AP]

CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Analyses

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1669 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

Free Speech Under Fire—Turkey Leads the World in Jailing Journalists, H5459 [17JY]

State Should Give Prisoners Special Education, U.S. Says, S4004 [6MY]

Toward Healthier Prison Budgets, S2658 [20MR]

Turkey, Jailer of Journalists, H5459 [17JY]

Turkey's Press—Turkey's Kurds, H5460 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Capital punishment: clarify method of execution for Federal prisoners (see H.R. 1087), H1039 [17MR]

Children and youth: provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (see S. 596), S3269 [16AP]

———treatment of juvenile offenders (see S. 704), S3998 [6MY]

Community service: permit Federal prisoners to engage in community service projects (see H.R. 926), H766 [5MR]

Correctional institutions: permit Federal prisoners to engage in community service projects (see H.R. 926), H766 [5MR]

Courts: representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

Crime: bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H5131 [10JY]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H1186 [19MR]

———eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (see S. 455), S2356 [17MR]

———funding for States relative to legislation requiring death penalty in certain cases (see H.R. 91), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (see S. 602), S3348 [17AP]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15, 362; H.R. 810), S159 [21JA], S1659 [26FE], H627 [25FE]

———penalties for the rape of juveniles in prison (see H.R. 1837, 1898), H3659 [10JN], H3804 [16JN]

———prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H144 [9JA]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (see S. 825), S5253 [3JN]

———reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 278), H148 [9JA]

———treatment of juvenile offenses relative to ``three strikes'' life sentence for certain violent or drug-related convictions (see H.R. 2361), H6705 [31JY]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (see S. 454), S2356 [17MR]

Dept. of Defense: conversion of certain military installations into correctional facilities for youthful offenders (see H.R. 592), H346 [5FE]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2089 [30AP]

———report certain information relative to prisoners (see H.R. 2214), H5569 [22JY]

Drugs: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Employment: prevent service performed by a person committed to a penal institution from being treated as employment for unemployment compensation purposes (see H.R. 562), H284 [4FE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see S. 339; H.R. 2758), S1382 [13FE], H9729 [29OC]

Federal prisoners: prevent from engaging in activities to increase their strength or fighting abilities (see H.R. 792), H587 [13FE]

———prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H627 [25FE]

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (see S. 388, 413; H.R. 1000), S1828 [3MR], S2078 [10MR], H812 [10MR]

Health: combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs (see S. 494), S2646 [20MR]

———test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections personnel (see H.R. 2070), H4646 [25JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (see S. 702), S3998 [6MY]

Law enforcement officers: establish voluntary national guidelines for the safety and training of State correctional officers (see H.R. 2303), H6406 [30JY]

Lorton Correctional Complex: closure (see S. 418), S2078 [10MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2416 [18MR]

Prison construction: require inmate work and education duties in States receiving construction grants (see S. 561), S3348 [17AP]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: application to incarcerated individuals (see S. 206), S725 [28JA]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see S. 438; H.R. 530), S2274 [13MR], H283 [4FE]

SSI: denial of benefits to convicted sex offenders while confined (see H.R. 237), H147 [9JA]

States: legal responsibility for early release of violent criminals (see S. 1357), S11545 [31OC]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: investigation of capital punishment in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 199), H10955 [13NO]

Weapons: mandatory prison term for use of firearms or destructive devices during a violent or drug-related Federal crime (see H.R. 2340), H6704 [31JY]

Explanations

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267): Mollohan Amendment on LSC Funding, H7854 [25SE]

Letters

Advanced Technology Program: Christopher G. Caine, IBM, H7812 [24SE]

Combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs: G.C. (Buck) Buchanan, Yavapai County, AZ, Sheriff's Office, S2658 [20MR]

———Terry L. Stewart, Arizona Dept. of Corrections, S2657 [20MR]

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements: Brad Miller, Competition in Contracting Act Coalition, S7164-S7166 [10JY]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S7112 [9JY]

———David Beatty, National Victim Center, S7167 [10JY]

———James P. Carty, National Association of Manufacturers, S7112 [9JY]

———Phil Glover, Council of Prison Locals, American Federation of Government Employees, S7095 [9JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7112 [9JY]

———Sharon Krell, Access Products, Inc., S7112 [9JY]

———Steve Schwalb, Dept. of Justice, S7147 [10JY]

Human rights violations in Ecuador: Mel Earley, Committee for the Release of Mel Souter, E940 [15MY]

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: Representatives Ewing and Hyde and Senator Durbin, H7716 [23SE]

———Richardo V. Luna, Embassy of Peru, H7716 [23SE]

Prisoner rights in Peru: several Senators, S5687 [16JN]

State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H7378 [17SE]

Lists

Criteria for exceptions to housing of juveniles with adults in correctional institutions, H5205 [15JY]

Poems

``All Cried Out'', H2369 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: removal of restrictions on funding, H7815-H7817 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1858 [25SE]

Children and youth: housing of juveniles with adults, H2386 [8MY], H5205, H5206, H5210 [15JY]

Crime: amend U.S. Code relative to the ``three strikes'' life sentence (H.R. 2361), E1581 [1AU]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (H.J. Res. 64), H1161 [19MR]

———funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

———funding for crime prevention programs for at-risk juveniles, H2379-H2381 [8MY]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding, H7906 [25SE]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811-H7815 [24SE]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1781-H1786 [23AP]

Dept. of Education: prohibit State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H7376-H7379 [17SE], E1870 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: crime prevention, drug treatment, and family resource service programs funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7805-H7807 [24SE]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (H.R. 1493), E819 [1MY], E825 [5MY]

Employment: prevent service performed by a person committed to a penal institution from being treated as employment for unemployment compensation purposes (H.R. 562), E157 [4FE]

Federal Bureau of Prisons: funding, H7789 [24SE]

Florida: release of prisoners relative to Supreme Court decision on prison overcrowding, H952 [13MR], H1161 [19MR]

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), H1302, H1303 [8AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, H2539 [13MY]

INS: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons, H2617 [14MY]

Lucasville, OH: settlement of lawsuit filed by prisoners of Lucasville Prison, H529 [13FE]

Lyon County, MN: construction of juvenile detention center, H5211 [15JY]

Peru: prisoner rights, H3348 [4JN], H3685 [11JN], H6381 [30JY], H7715 [23SE], H7835 [25SE]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (H.R. 530), E151 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (S. 596), S3286 [16AP]

———treatment of juvenile offenders (S. 704), S4005 [6MY]

Crime: eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (S. 455), S2374 [17MR]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (S. 602), S3349 [17AP]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S128, S134, S323, S338-S340 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1670 [26FE]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (S. 825), S5254-S5256 [3JN]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders, S2317-S2319 [14MR]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (S. 454), S2374 [17MR]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (H.R. 1493), S12711 [13NO]

District of Columbia: realign functional responsibilities with Federal Government, S8388 [31JY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (S. 339), S1404 [13FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirements to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts, S7094-S7097, S7111, S7112 [9JY], S7145-S7151, S7163-S7168, S7183 [10JY]

Food stamps: prevent receipt by prisoners, S6148 [24JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), S5430 [9JN], S5431 [10JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (S. 388), S1837 [3MR]

Health: combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs (S. 494), S2656 [20MR]

Immigration: deportation of criminal aliens, S10937 [22OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4375, S4376 [13MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (S. 702), S4004 [6MY]

Lorton Correctional Complex: closure (S. 418), S2087 [10MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (S. Res. 64), S2481 [18MR], S3930 [1MY]

Peru: prisoner rights, S5667, S5687 [16JN]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: application to incarcerated individuals (S. 206), S729 [28JA]

Rockingham County, NH: jail reimbursement funding, S7845 [22JY]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (S. 438), S2279 [13MR], S3315 [17AP]

States: legal responsibility for early release of violent criminals (S. 1357), S11548 [31OC]

———payment of special masters for civil actions concerning prison conditions, S8226, S8227 [29JY]

Taxation: treatment of certain services provided by inmates, S8387 [31JY]

Violent Crime Control Trust Fund: funding, S4990 [22MY]

Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: funding, S6441 [26JN], S6673 [27JN], S8215 [29JY]

Reports filed

Dept. of Justice Identification of Criminal and Illegal Aliens in Local Prisons: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1493) (H. Rept. 105-338), H9500 [23OC]

Penalties for the Rape of Minors in Federal Prison: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1898) (H. Rept. 105-159), H4834 [26JN]

State Prevention of Receipt of Food Stamps by Prisoners: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 105-43), H1337 [8AP]

Statements

Drug Sentencing Policies: Rand Drug Policy Research Center, E1235-E1237 [17JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1000, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, H1302 [8AP]

S. 15, Youth Violence, Crime, and Drug Abuse Control Act, S324-S338 [21JA]

S. 388, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, S1837 [3MR]

S. 454, Stop Allowing Violent Felons Early Release (SAFER) Act, S2374 [17MR]

S. 455, 100 Percent Truth-in-Sentencing Act, S2374 [17MR]

S. 494, Federal Prisoner Health Care Copayment Act, S2657 [20MR]

S. 596, Juvenile Corrections Act, S3287 [16AP]

S. 702, State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 702, State requirements under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 1357, Fairness and Incarceration Responsibility (FAIR) Act, S11549 [31OC]

S. Res. 64, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, S2481 [18MR], S3931 [1MY]

CORS, AL, JR.

Letters

Allocation of future revenue windfalls to tax or deficit reduction, S6678 [27JN]

CORSER, KIRA CARRILLO

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Matriot's Dream—Health Care for All exhibit, E779 [29AP]

CORTESE, STEVE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7402 [14JY]

———tribute to staff members assisting in passage of disaster relief legislation, S7317 [11JY]

CORTEZ, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E880 [8MY]

CORVALLIS, OR

Remarks in Senate

Oregon State University: tribute to Summer Agricultural Institute, S7427 [14JY]

CORWIN, FRANK (BUZZ)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1631 [3SE]

COSBY, BILL

Articles and editorials

Ennis Cosby Knew Worth of a Helping Hand, E159 [5FE]

COSBY, CAMILLE

Remarks in House

Crime: statement on effects of violent crime, E783 [29AP]

Statements

Violent Crime, E783 [29AP]

COSBY, ENNIS

Articles and editorials

Ennis Cosby Knew Worth of a Helping Hand, E159 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E159 [5FE]

COSCO (Chinese shipping company)

Bills and resolutions

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see S. 1306; H.R. 2715), S10950 [22OC], H9501 [23OC]

Remarks in House

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country, H3898 [18JN], H9580, H9598, H9606 [28OC]

———prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (H.R. 1138), H1534 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign-H1538 [15AP]

———influence and legality of foreign contributions, H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

COSGROVE, JAMES F.

Essays

Voice of Democracy, E512 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E512 [19MR]

COSMETICS

Letters

Cosmetic industry regulation: Cynthia A. Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S8882 [8SE]

Remarks in Senate

Government regulations: cosmetic industry, S8840-S8842, S8845-S8847, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8881-S8888, S8892-S8894 [8SE], S9146, S9150 [11SE]

COST OF GOVERNMENT DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, E1352 [27JN]

COST OF LIVING see Economy; Income

COSTA RICA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Dantzler, Terry: extradition to U.S. for alleged kidnapping of daughter, H5450 [17JY]

Independence: anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Thomas J. Dodd To Be Ambassador to Costa Rica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

COSTANZO, DON

Articles and editorials

Resurrecting the Heart and Soul of New Guinea, H440 [11FE]

COSTELLO, COREEN

Letters

Partial-birth abortions, S4711 [20MY]

COSTELLO, JERRY F. (a Representative from Illinois)

Articles and editorials

Clinton Waives Corridor Act Prohibition on Aid to Turkey, Armenia This Week (publication), H1770 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H7528 [17SE]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H10172 [6NO]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H2445 [8MY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H5570 [22JY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H9801 [30OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H7911 [25SE]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

Civil rights: provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H7911 [25SE]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174, 2637), H2091 [30AP], H9559 [24OC]

Courts: conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H6406 [30JY]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H8833 [9OC]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9866 [31OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (see H.R. 692), H3804 [16JN]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1340 [8AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5297 [15JY]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2129), H5916 [28JY]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H10956 [13NO]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H9502 [23OC]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5401 [16JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H9502 [23OC]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7199 [10SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H768 [5MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H8161 [29SE]

———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H8265 [30SE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H7601 [18SE]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H4836 [26JN]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H5569 [22JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1892 [24AP]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1854), H5132 [10JY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H286 [4FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8929 [21OC]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H669 [26FE]

House Rules: allow each Member to designate one bill for committee vote (see H. Res. 27), H2157 [1MY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see H.R. 2635), H10956 [13NO]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (see H.R. 1042), H1440 [10AP]

Insurance: coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H890 [11MR]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Law enforcement officers: establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H804 [6MR]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H804 [6MR]

Medicare: coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H3660 [10JN]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1794 [23AP]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H812 [10MR]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H2351 [7MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1339 [8AP]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H4086 [19JN]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H1262 [20MR]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H9730 [29OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Railroads: reform the safety practices of the railroad industry (see H.R. 2455), H7261 [11SE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H803 [6MR]

Roads and highways: funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (see H.R. 1657), H2874 [16MY]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2874 [16MY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H1440 [10AP]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H2785 [15MY]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 69), H348 [5FE], H524 [12FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1068), H1017 [13MR]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H2156 [1MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8633 [7OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5021 [9JY]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H6962 [5SE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: require employee notification before termination of health or retirement benefits (see H.R. 1594), H2679 [14MY]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1438 [10AP]

House of Representatives: limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 462), H243 [21JA]

Lewis and Clark expedition: support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (see H. Res. 281), H9558 [24OC]

Taxation: income exclusion for private property involuntarily converted for Federal use (see H.R. 1563), H2444 [8MY]

———treatment of rollover gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account (see H.R. 1518), H2155 [1MY]

Remarks

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1770 [23AP], E784 [29AP]

Brunsmann, Wade: East-West Gateway Coordinating Council Achievement Award recipient, E105 [21JA]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4702 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6658 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6658 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3007 [20MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H921 [12MR]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4287 [24JN]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8804 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8804 [9OC]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8804 [9OC]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), E2372 [13NO]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9763 [30OC]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (H.R. 1281), E633 [10AP]

Illinois: tribute to Agricultural Advisory Board, E68 [7JA]

Lebanon, IL: anniversary of St. Joseph Parish, E438 [11MR]

Lewis and Clark expedition: support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (H. Res. 281), E2092 [24OC]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments, H6658 [31JY]

Medicare: reform, H6658 [31JY]

Taxation: rates, H4702 [26JN], H6658 [31JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), E1905 [2OC]

———inclusion of welfare-to-work provisions in public works legislation, E1905 [2OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1538 [15AP], H1609 [16AP], H1702 [17AP], H2440 [8MY]

Tributes

Dickson, Alfred (Jerry) and Rosa, E947 [16MY], E995 [21MY]

Kerker, Sherwood, E1536 [28JY]

Touchette, Francis, E1803 [18SE]

COST-OF-LIVING BOARD ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 425), S2129 [11MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 425), S2143-S2145 [11MR]

Texts of

S. 425, provisions, S2143 [11MR]

COTNER, MERCEDES R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E608 [9AP]

COTTON, CLARE M.

Appointments

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, S7317 [11JY]

COUGHLAN, WILLIAM D.

Letters

Medicare Universal Product Number Act, S11686 [4NO]

COUGHLIN, ROBERT J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1468 [22JY]

COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6855 [4SE]

COUNCIL OF DEFENSE AND SPACE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Letters

Dept. of Defense distribution of contract financing payments, S11216 [27OC]

COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS

Reports filed

Nomination of Jeffrey A. Frankel to the Council of Economic Advisers: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS

Remarks in Senate

Yellen, Janet L.: nomination to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, S1423 [13FE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Janet L. Yellen to the Council of Economic Advisors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S1299 [12FE]

COUNCIL OF FREELY ELECTED HEADS OF GOVERNMENT

Declarations

Press Freedoms, E1286 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Freedom of the press: declaration, E1286 [20JN]

COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN see India, Republic of

COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2532 [13MY]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4855 [21MY]

COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Letters

Nuclear waste disposal, S3102 [14AP]

Memorandums

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Dept. of the Interior, E2264-E2272 [9NO]

Proclamations

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2264 [9NO]

Remarks in House

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: legality of creation, E2259 [9NO]

Reports

Behind Closed Doors—Abuse of Trust and Discretion in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House), E2259-E2264 [9NO]

COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

Letters

NATO membership of Central and East European countries: Senator Lugar, S4625 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S4625 [16MY]

Reports

Financing American Leadership—Protecting American Interests and Promoting American Values, S1053-S1056 [6FE]

Statements

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Senator Lugar, S4626 [16MY]

COUNCIL ON HEMISPHERIC AFFAIRS

Articles and editorials

Scandal-Ridden Honduran Apparel Industry Seeks New Image—Embittered Industry Manufactures Its Own Code of Conduct, E2160 [31OC]

Memorandums

Haitian Economic and Political Problems, E1624 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Honduras: establish apparel industry code of conduct, E2160 [31OC]

COURT CONSISTENCY IN COMMUNICATIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1188), S9515 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1188), S9520 [17SE]

Texts of

S. 1188, provisions, S9520 [17SE]

COURT STREET SCHOOL EDUCATION COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1852 [25SE]

COURTNEY, ROBERT E., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1382 [9JY]

COURTS related term(s) Crime; Law Enforcement; Lawyers and Attorneys; Supreme Court

Addresses

Inaugural Address: Jeffery L. Amestoy, Chief Justice of Vermont, S977 [4FE]

Juvenile Crime—Sound Policies vs. Sound Bite Issues Forum: Robert B. Turner, Indianapolis, IN, Police Dept., E1780 [17SE]

Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse Dedication: Roman L. Hruska, S5377 [5JN]

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: President Clinton, S10926 [22OC]

Amendments

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S12683 [13NO], H10901 [13NO]

Arbitration: reauthorize programs (S. 996), S8528, S8614 [31JY], S10243 [30SE]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S11499 [30OC]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 952), S6195 [24JN]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2360, H2373, H2374, H2377, H2379, H2382, H2383, H2385 [8MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8010, S8011, S8025, S8026, S8037, S8039, S8061, S8064, S8068, S8069, S8071, S8072, S8082, S8083, S8084, S8085, S8086, S8099, S8100, S8101, S8102, S8103, S8104, S8105 [24JY], S8213, S8215, S8217, S8218, S8227, S8278, S8279, S8280 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5827 [25JY], H6027 [29JY], H6708 [31JY], H7008, H7009 [8SE], H7119, H7120 [9SE], H7200 [10SE], H7264 [11SE], H7365 [16SE], H7528, H7529 [17SE], H7604 [22SE], H7730, H7731 [23SE], H7791, H7795, H7796, H7801, H7802, H7803, H7805, H7807, H7810, H7811, H7815, H7831 [24SE], H7853, H7870, H7878, H7886, H7893, H7899, H7900, H7912, H7913 [25SE], H8005, H8009, H8013, H8014, H8015, H8017, H8019, H8021, H8022, H8051 [26SE], H8217, H8243 [30SE]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S569 [21JA]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8245 [30SE]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232 [24JN]

Native Americans: divide, use, and distribute certain judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 1604), S11782 [5NO], H10804 [13NO]

Product liability: reform (S. 648), S5629 [12JN], S11206 [24OC]

Real property: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8929, H8930 [21OC], H8950, H8954, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: establish (S. 399), S8612 [31JY], S10812, S10823 [9OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3875, S3914 [1MY]

Analyses

Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Act (S. 495), S3341 [17AP]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 226), S758 [28JA]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

Digital Era Copyright Enhancement Act (H.R. 3048), E2353 [13NO]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act (S. 399), S1986 [5MR]

Limitations on Copyright Liability Relative to Computer On-Line Material (H.R. 2180), E1452 [17JY]

Medical Malpractice Liability Claim Requirements, H4586 [25JN]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1669 [26FE]

Placing Restraints on Tobacco's Endangerment of Children and Teens (PROTECT) Act (S. 1530), S12585-S12590 [13NO]

Provide for a Staggered Judicial Retirement Option for the Court of Veterans Appeals To Avoid Large Case Backlogs and Rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (S. 988), S6914-S6916 [7JY]

Responsible Borrower Protection Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 2500), E1801 [18SE]

Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act (S. 836), S5348 [5JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H8395 [6OC]

Coordinating Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S2335 [14MR]

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S1776 [27FE]

Articles and editorials

Abroad at Home—Clinton's Sorriest Record, S487 [21JA]

Affirmative Action in Play, S11797 [6NO]

Another Bad One, S2725 [20MR]

Biggest Heart in the Building, E1542 [28JY]

Bipartisan Support Not Enough for Judicial Nominee, S11710 [5NO]

Cases Pile Up as Judgeships Remain Vacant, S4517, S4580 [15MY], S5303 [5JN]

Chief for Civil Rights, S11532 [31OC]

Damon Keith—Award Recognizes His Gifts of Justice, Service, S4618 [15MY]

Empty-Bench Syndrome—Congressional Republicans Are Determined To Put Clinton's Judicial Nominees on Hold, S5066 [23MY]

Face the Failure of Racial Preferences, E1221 [17JN]

FBI Role in Impeachment Probed, S1651 [26FE]

Feds Pay in Battelle Fraud Case, E836 [5MY]

Fine Choice for U.S. Rights Post—L.A. Attorney Should be Confirmed by the Senate Without Delay, S11532 [31OC]

First in Damage to Constitutional Liberties, S487 [21JA]

Garland—A Centrist Choice, S2532 [19MR]

Gingrich Defends Tobacco Tax Break—$50 Billion Credit Is Part of Fair Overall Deal, Speaker Says, H7375 [17SE]

GOP's Judicial Freeze—A Fight To See Who Rules Over the Law, S5067 [23MY]

Impeachment Is Cure for Judicial Activism, H1588 [16AP]

Jury Awards $3.4 Billion in 1987 Rail Blast, S10054 [26SE]

Justice Brennan, Voice of Court's Social Revolution Dies, E1542-E1544 [28JY]

Justice for Bill Lann Lee, S11532 [31OC]

Juvenile Crime—Don't Wait for Kids To Stray, H5209 [15JY]

Lee Nomination, S11532 [31OC], S11798 [6NO]

Legal Shield for Volunteers, H3102 [21MY]

Less Food Goes To Waste in Omaha, E1400 [11JY]

Limiting Liability—Trade Groups Back Bill Aimed at Shielding Them From Suits Over Advice to Members, S8600 [31JY]

Louisiana Jackpot, S10053 [26SE]

Money in the Bank—LISD Receives Biggest Back Taxes Payment, S8830 [4SE]

Murphy's Contribution Should Be Recognized, E2243 [8NO]

New Political Correctness, S4428 [14MY]

Not Whom You Tell, But How You Know, E255 [13FE]

Politics of the Partisan Kill—Hatch Plays the Executioner in Bill Lee Confirmation Process, S11797 [6NO]

Poor Have Trouble Getting Legal Help—Few Lawyers Agree To Give Free Service, S976 [4FE]

Real Charges, S5147 [23MY]

Schools Lose When Firms Go Bankrupt, S8829 [4SE]

Schools Turn to Income Tax—Most Districts Already Charge an Income Surtax, Should Des Moines Join Them?, S8829 [4SE]

Smoking May Have Killed Thousands, H7375 [17SE]

Stonington Is Sued by Trash Firm—Company Seeks To Block Town Garbage Collection, S5617 [12JN]

Supreme Court Lets Line-Item Veto Law Stand, H4661 [26JN]

U.S. Inaugurating a Vast Database of All New Hires, S10056 [26SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1119), S8532 [31JY]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H724 [4MR]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 738), S4479 [14MY]

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (see H.J. Res. 25), H155 [9JA]

Arbitration: amend U.S. Code relative to arbitration in district courts (see H.R. 2603), H8320 [2OC]

———establish alternative dispute resolutions systems (see S. 997; H.R. 903), S6990 [8JY], H709 [3MR]

———reauthorize programs (see S. 996; H.R. 1581), S6990 [8JY], H2589 [13MY]

———technical amendments to U.S. Code relative to vacation of arbitration awards (see H.R. 2440), H7118 [9SE]

Armed Forces: establish sentencing guidelines relative to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole (see H.R. 517), H282 [4FE]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 2537), H7830 [24SE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943; H.R. 2005), S6040 [20JN], H4132 [20JN]

Baglien, Brent: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Blackley (see S. Res. 162), S12576 [13NO]

Bankruptcy: appointment of additional judges (see H.R. 1596), H2679 [14MY]

———appointment of additional judges for Maryland (see S. 245), S856 [30JA]

———consumer protection (see S. 1301), S10882 [21OC]

———debts relative to death or injury caused by debtor's operation of watercraft or aircraft while intoxicated (see H.R. 30), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (see S. 1149), S8823 [4SE]

———provide private trustees the right to seek judicial review of U.S. trustee actions related to trustee expenses and trustee removal (see H.R. 2592), H8299 [1OC]

———reform system to become a needs-based system (see H.R. 2500), H7599 [18SE]

———technical corrections to laws (see H.R. 120, 764), H142 [9JA], H586 [13FE]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5826 [25JY]

Brown, Kristine D.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Burns, Senator: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (see S. Res. 130), S10428 [6OC]

Business and industry: liability for providing facility tours (see S. 566), S3117 [14AP]

———liability for providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (see S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability for providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (see S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (see S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see S. 1135; H.R. 1542), S8533 [31JY], H2349 [7MY]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (see S. 866), S5444 [10JN]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

Cambodia: prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide (see S. Res. 124), S9886 [24SE]

Capital punishment: clarify method of execution for Federal prisoners (see H.R. 1087), H1039 [17MR]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see S. 289; H.R. 643), S1102 [6FE], H393 [6FE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

———moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 1878), H3796 [12JN]

———restrict liability of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1158), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H7364 [16SE]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (see S. 921; H.R. 1902), S5790 [17JN], H3864 [17JN]

Children and youth: modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

———require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H700 [27FE]

Circuit court: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 431), S2206 [12MR]

Civil assets forfeiture: reform (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see S. Con. Res. 13; H. Con. Res. 31), S2552 [19MR], H709 [3MR]

———protection from personal intrusion (see H.R. 2448), H7199 [10SE]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S6186 [24JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 365), H151 [9JA]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

Class action lawsuits: provide notification of certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys (see S. 254), S856 [30JA]

Coins: mint coins in commemoration of Thurgood Marshall (see S. 1485), S12119 [8NO]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (see S. 248, 283; H.R. 639, 908), S856 [30JA], S1102 [6FE], H392 [6FE], H724 [4MR]

Community prosecution programs: establish or expand existing programs (see H.R. 863), H699 [27FE]

Congress: punish false statements made during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 425), H153 [9JA]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H148 [9JA]

Constitutional amendments: limit judicial terms (see H.J. Res. 74), H1988 [29AP]

———provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 10 years (see H.J. Res. 77), H2350 [7MY]

———provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 12 years (see H.J. Res. 63), H889 [11MR]

Contracts: determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (see H.R. 691), H453 [11FE]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see S. 1146; H.R. 2180), S8723 [3SE], H5485 [17JY]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see S. 1044; H.R. 2265), S7768 [21JY], H5825 [25JY]

Correctional institutions: eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (see S. 455), S2356 [17MR]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

———penalties for the rape of juveniles in prison (see H.R. 1837, 1898), H3659 [10JN], H3804 [16JN]

———permit Federal prisoners to engage in community service projects (see H.R. 926), H766 [5MR]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see S. 988), S6907 [7JY]

———rename as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1110 [18MR]

Crime: allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (see S. 447; H.R. 924), S2320 [14MR], H765 [5MR]

———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6; H.J. Res. 71), S163 [21JA], H1542 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H1186 [19MR]

———consumer fraud (see H.R. 474, 1847), H243 [21JA], H3659 [10JN]

———distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H148 [9JA]

———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see S. 1529; H.R. 3081), S12575 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

———enhance punishment for telemarketing fraud (see S. 489), S2646 [20MR]

———enhance rights and protections of victims (see S. 1081), S8262 [29JY]

———enhanced penalties for follow-on bombings (see S. 352), S1553 [25FE]

———establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (see H.R. 748), H585 [13FE]

———Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see S. 294; H.R. 727), S1191 [10FE], H523 [12FE]

———funding for States relative to legislation requiring death penalty in certain cases (see H.R. 91), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———identity fraud (see S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1541 [15AP]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (see S. 992), S6990 [8JY]

———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (see S. 1189), S9515 [17SE]

———increase penalties for bringing in and harboring certain aliens (see H.R. 3075), H10955 [13NO]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see S. 1346; H.R. 2122), S11448 [30OC], H5020 [9JY]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (see S. 900), S5596 [12JN]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (see S. 602), S3348 [17AP]

———mandatory victim restitution (see S. 518), S2837 [8AP]

———minimum mandatory sentencing (see H.R. 424), H153 [9JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3, 168, 488), S158, S163 [21JA], S2646 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15, 362; H.R. 810), S159 [21JA], S1659 [26FE], H627 [25FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10, 718; H.R. 3, 1699), S158 [21JA], S4217 [8MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA], H3169 [21MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H2253 [6MY]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (see H. Con. Res. 29), H701 [27FE]

———notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 747, 2181), H585 [13FE], H5485 [17JY]

———penalties for persons who teach or distribute materials encouraging the use of torture (see H.R. 1417), H1794 [23AP]

———penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 826), H628 [25FE]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———penalties relative to criminal attempt (see S. 171), S163 [21JA]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to civil disorders (see H.R. 2353), H6704 [31JY]

———prohibit taking a child hostage while evading arrest or warrants with the threat or use of force against Federal agents (see S. 601), S3348 [17AP]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (see S. 172), S163 [21JA]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (see S. 825), S5253 [3JN]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H149 [9JA]

———provide civil claim for victims of bias crimes (see H.R. 2959), H10420 [8NO]

———provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 845), H669 [26FE]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S2646 [20MR]

———redefine extortion relative to labor union violence (see S. 230), S804 [29JA]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

———reform asset forfeiture laws (see H.R. 1745), H3202 [22MY]

———reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 278), H148 [9JA]

———require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (see S. 1148), S8823 [4SE]

———require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (see H.R. 2173), H5400 [16JY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

———treatment of juvenile offenses relative to ``three strikes'' life sentence for certain violent or drug-related convictions (see H.R. 2361), H6705 [31JY]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (see S. 454), S2356 [17MR]

———waiver of diplomatic immunity in cases involving serious criminal offenses (see H. Con. Res. 42), H889 [11MR]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

DAV: allow to sue or be sued in Federal court (see H.R. 1406), H1793 [23AP]

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see S. 681; H.R. 1479), S3901 [1MY], H1988 [29AP]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 2588), H8265 [30SE]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2089 [30AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1022), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2267), H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H7729 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 330), H10953 [13NO]

Diplomats: notification relative to crimes committed by diplomats (see H.R. 1547), H2350 [7MY]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see S. 759; H.R. 1236, 1622), S4658 [16MY], H1338 [8AP], H2783 [15MY]

Diseases: criminal penalties relative to intentional transmission of AIDS (see H.R. 518), H283 [4FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S1659 [26FE]

District courts: conversion of temporary judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H803 [6MR]

———extend certain temporary judgeships (see S. 1113), S8532 [31JY]

District of Columbia: enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (see H.R. 1538), H2253 [6MY]

Drugs: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———denial of certain Federal benefits upon conviction of certain drug offenses (see H.R. 313), H149 [9JA]

———deny Federal benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses relative to medicinal use of marijuana (see H.R. 1265), H1391 [9AP]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

———modify death penalty sentencing guidelines for drug kingpins (see H.R. 314), H149 [9JA]

———penalties relative to gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride (see H.R. 1530), H2168 [5MY]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see S. 209, 260, 1162; H.R. 332, 2229), S725 [28JA], S945 [4FE], S9197 [11SE], H150 [9JA], H5664 [23JY]

Drunken driving: national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (see S. 708), S3998 [6MY]

———national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H803 [6MR]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H1706 [17AP]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8, 18; H.R. 990, 1049), S158, S159 [21JA], H803 [6MR], H949 [12MR]

———establish limited privileges and immunities for certain information relative to compliance with environmental laws (see H.R. 1884), H3796 [12JN]

———increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 277), H148 [9JA]

Education: establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see S. 1395; H.R. 1970), S11863 [6NO], H4085 [19JN]

———release of student records to State and county prosecutors (see H.R. 503), H282 [4FE]

Edward Huggins Johnstone U.S. Courthouse, Paducah, KY: designate (see S. 250), S856 [30JA]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

———notification to employers of convicted persons relative to drug offenses (see H.R. 333), H150 [9JA]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

EPA: certify State voluntary cleanup programs for brownfield sites and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1392), H1705 [17AP]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (see H.R. 1142), H1258 [20MR]

———amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (see S. 1307), S10950 [22OC]

———clarify State law relative to court actions resulting from failures to provide health benefits under employee welfare benefit plans (see H.R. 2960), H10420 [8NO]

Families and domestic relations: child custody order enforcement (see H.R. 1690), H3169 [21MY]

———child support enforcement (see S. 1074; H.R. 267), S8186 [28JY], H148 [9JA]

———denial of passports to noncustodial parents relative to nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 389), H151 [9JA]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (see S. 1075), S8186 [28JY]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 1371; H.R. 2503), S11763 [5NO], H7599 [18SE]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 226), S726 [28JA]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (see S. 1293; H.R. 2487), S10787 [9OC], H7527 [17SE]

———issues relative to child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 182), H9800 [30OC]

———payment of settlements in suits against the Federal Government relative to child support obligations (see H.R. 2628), H8633 [7OC]

———require the same distribution of child support arrearages to former welfare recipients collected by Federal tax intercept as by the States (see S. 639; H.R. 1569), S3550 [23AP], H2444 [8MY]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1252, 2294), H1391 [9AP], H6405 [30JY]

———restore stenographic preference for depositions (see S. 1352), S11545 [31OC]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (see H.R. 1901), H3863 [17JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to the effect of administrative orders on civil penalty actions (see H.R. 2415), H6962 [5SE]

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (see S. 1523), S12506 [12NO]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (see S. 1332), S11343 [29OC]

Financial institutions: clarify due process protections applicable to directors and officers of insured depository institutions (see H.R. 220), H146 [9JA]

———require enhanced security measures relative to surveillance pictures which can be used as evidence in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 2507), H7600 [18SE]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (see S. 796), S5002 [22MY]

———minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 43, 191), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (see S. 658; H.R. 1264), S3727 [25AP], H1391 [9AP]

———prohibit the use of certain ammunition (see S. 132), S162 [21JA]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see S. 262), S945 [4FE]

———require check for domestic abuse restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H9799 [30OC]

———restrict sale to persons placed under a court order of protection (see H.R. 1084), H1039 [17MR]

———taxation of the transfer or sale of certain ammunition (see S. 133), S162 [21JA]

Foreign countries: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (see S. 1302), S10882 [21OC]

Freedom of information: reform protective orders, sealing of case documents, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions (see S. 225), S726 [28JA]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H2168 [5MY]

Government: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see S. 1256; H.R. 1534), S10428 [6OC], H2253 [6MY]

———allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H1541 [15AP]

———create a Judicial Conduct Board and a Court of Judicial Discipline to investigate and make determinations relative to judicial complaints (see H.R. 2739), H9558 [24OC]

———establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 435), H153 [9JA]

———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (see H.R. 1965), H4085 [19JN]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (see S. 1166; H.R. 1544), S9198 [11SE], H2350 [7MY]

———provide for Federal jurisdiction of certain multiparty, multiform civil actions (see H.R. 1857), H3659 [10JN]

Government regulations: clarify the effect and application of legislation (see S. 27), S159 [21JA]

Grand juries: reduce size (see H.R. 1536), H2253 [6MY]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure and the office of Attorney General (see H.R. 2370), H6705 [31JY]

Habeas corpus: reform procedures (see S. 105), S161 [21JA]

———reform procedures relative to retrial of an accused (see S. 1110; H.R. 2392), S8532 [31JY], H6797 [3SE]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (see S. 1136), S8533 [31JY]

———health care liability claim requirements (see H.R. 1091), H1111 [18MR]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364, 966; H.R. 872), S1659 [26FE], S6496 [26JN], H700 [27FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans (see H.R. 2967), H10420 [8NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 353, 373; H.R. 337, 820, 1222, 1749), S1553 [25FE], S1734 [27FE], H150 [9JA], H628 [25FE], H1288 [21MR], H3203 [22MY]

Health care professionals: provide Federal sanctions for practitioners who administer, dispense, or recommend the use of marijuana (see S. 40), S159 [21JA]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (see H. Res. 244), H7911 [25SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (see H. Res. 253), H8160 [29SE]

Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: designate (see H.R. 2379), H6797 [3SE]

House Rules: photographing of subpoenaed witnesses at committee hearings (see H. Res. 298), H9800 [30OC]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 62), S11764 [5NO]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see S. 833), S5341 [5JN]

Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 878; H.R. 824), S5507 [11JN], H628 [25FE]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302, 2442), H6406 [30JY], H7118 [9SE]

———clarify eligibility for relief from removal and deportation for certain aliens (see H.R. 2533), H7830 [24SE]

———eliminate the cap on cancellations of removal and suspensions of deportation (see H.R. 1545), H2350 [7MY]

———reduce period of exclusive authority for courts to administer oath of allegiance to naturalization applicants (see H.R. 1238), H1338 [8AP]

Income: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S1979 [5MR]

———provide cost-of-living adjustments for administrative law judges (see H.R. 1240), H1338 [8AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H700 [27FE]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H588 [13FE]

Independent counsel: law reform (see H.R. 139), H143 [9JA]

———limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (see S. 581), S3199 [15AP]

Indian Child Welfare Act: exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 1957), H3923 [18JN]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (see H.R. 1316), H1456 [14AP]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see S. 467; H.R. 1117), S2416 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

———provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (see S. 625; H.R. 2021), S3419 [22AP], H4338 [24JN]

International law: judicial remedies for U.S. persons injured as a result of foreign violations of arbitral obligations (see H.R. 2141), H5131 [10JY]

———provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H1611 [16AP]

———support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes (see H. Con. Res. 137), H6705 [31JY]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H1017 [13MR]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (see S. 715; H.R. 1484), S4106 [7MY], H1988 [29AP]

James L. Foreman U.S. Courthouse, Benton, IL: designate (see H.R. 1502), H2090 [30AP]

Judges: provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 702), H522 [12FE]

———residency requirement quotas in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (see S. 382; H.R. 932), S1796 [28FE], H766 [5MR]

Judicial branch of the Government: random drug testing of officers and employees (see H.R. 92), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Judiciary: appointment of Federal judges (see S. 678), S3901 [1MY]

———constitutional amendment to limit judicial terms (see S.J. Res. 26), S3550 [23AP]

———suspension without pay of justices or judges convicted of felonies (see S. 33), S159 [21JA]

Jurisdiction: provide for reassignment of certain Federal cases (see H.R. 520), H283 [4FE]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1818), H3567 [5JN]

Law enforcement: authorization process to use clone pagers (see S. 170), S163 [21JA]

Law enforcement officers: protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (see S. 1031), S7710 [17JY]

Lawyers and attorneys: allow an interlocutory appeal from a court order determining whether an action may be maintained as a class action (see H.R. 660), H407 [10FE]

———deterrence of frivolous lawsuits and harassing court motions (see S. 400), S1979 [5MR]

———disclosure of court appointed attorneys' fees (see S. 598), S3269 [16AP]

———eliminate attorney fee awards and limit relief in suits against certain public entities (see H.R. 2293), H6405 [30JY]

———establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (see S. 1554), S12575 [13NO]

———limit circumstances in which compliance with subpoenas issued in connection with certain civil actions shall not be required (see H.R. 2747), H9613 [28OC]

Legislation: provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1027, 1170), H889 [11MR], H1259 [20MR]

LePire, James E.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Libya: jurisdictional immunities relative to jurisdiction of U.S. courts for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H.R. 3026), H10767 [12NO]

Lloyd D. George Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: designate (see H.R. 2225), H5664 [23JY]

Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: designate (see S. 1043), S7767 [21JY]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 233), H146 [9JA]

———technical corrections (see S. 758), S4658 [16MY]

Louisiana: create two divisions in eastern judicial district (see H.R. 1790), H3476 [4JN]

———transfer Federal district judgeship from eastern to middle district (see S. 77), S160 [21JA]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

MacKay, Dwight: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (see S. Res. 130), S10428 [6OC]

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: designate (see S. 819; H.R. 1851), S5191 [2JN], H3659 [10JN]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for counseling or assisting an individual with the disposition of assets (see H.R. 2396), H6916 [4SE]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see S. 369; H.R. 216), S1734 [27FE], H146 [9JA]

———treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1471; H.R. 2938), S12118 [8NO], H10419 [8NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 2466), H7262 [11SE]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (see H.R. 1885), H3796 [12JN]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see S. 813; H.R. 1532), S5109 [23MY], H2253 [6MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 657, 1524), H407 [10FE], H2155 [1MY]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 307), H149 [9JA]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (see S. 391; H.R. 976), S1924 [4MR], H803 [6MR]

———divide, use, and distribute certain judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (see H.R. 1604), H2679 [14MY]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (see S. 754), S4588 [15MY]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see S. 569; H.R. 1082), S3117 [14AP], H1018 [13MR]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H2679 [14MY]

———recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7199 [10SE]

NRC: direct portion of civil penalties to local communities (see S. 960), S6358 [25JN]

Patriotic societies and observances: revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws (see H.R. 1085), H1039 [17MR]

Pensions: establish a Federal cause of action for failure of State and local governments to fulfill the terms of pension plans (see H.R. 510), H282 [4FE]

Pol Pot: prosecution for crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 205), H6406 [30JY]

Presidential appointments: constitutional amendment to suspend without pay any appointees convicted of felonies (see S.J. Res. 4), S163 [21JA]

Proceedings: photographing, recording, and broadcasting (see H.R. 1280), H1438 [10AP]

Product liability: limitations on punitive damage awards (see S. 78, 79), S160 [21JA]

———reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S3662 [24AP]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1438 [10AP]

Real property: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (see H. Res. 271), H8927 [21OC]

———private property owner rights (see S. 709, 781, 953; H.R. 992), S4106 [7MY], S5001 [22MY], S6186 [24JN], H803 [6MR]

———protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 428), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S9785 [23SE]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: application to incarcerated individuals (see S. 206), S725 [28JA]

Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (see S. 628), S3419 [22AP]

Rhode Island: rights and sovereign status of certain Indian tribes (see H.R. 1983), H4085 [19JN]

Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: designate (see S. 1355; H.R. 2787), S11545 [31OC], H9865 [31OC]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (see S. 1000; H.R. 2177), S7210 [10JY], H5401 [16JY]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 81), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Schools: limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S6907 [7JY]

Schuylkill County, PA: transfer from the Eastern Judicial District to the Middle Judicial District (see H.R. 2123), H5020 [9JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260; H.R. 1689), S10474 [7OC], H3169 [21MY]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Res. 143), S11764 [5NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al. (see S. Res. 101), S5791 [17JN]

———authorizing representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices (see S. Res. 77), S3419 [22AP]

———authorizing representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines (see S. Res. 21), S634 [22JA]

Sentencing: penalties for crimes against child or elderly victims (see H.R. 454), H242 [21JA]

Sheinbein, Samuel: extradition to the U.S. from Israel (see H. Con. Res. 165), H8300 [1OC]

Small business: protection from litigation excesses (see S. 836), S5341 [5JN]

Smith, Billy R.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Social Security: require annual statement of accrued liability of the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 2780), H9800 [30OC]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

———impose a penalty upon States that do not give full faith and credit to the protective orders of other States (see H.R. 935), H766 [5MR]

———legal responsibility for early release of violent criminals (see S. 1357), S11545 [31OC]

———reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States (see S. 666), S3799 [29AP]

Taxation: authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (see S. 97; H.R. 2189), S161 [21JA], H5486 [17JY]

———clarify the remedial jurisdiction of inferior Federal courts (see S. 32), S159 [21JA]

———modify pension plan rules for State judicial retirement plans (see H.R. 1784), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 2792), H9865 [31OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H284 [4FE]

Telecommunications: consolidate appeals of FCC decisions and State commission decisions in the District of Columbia Federal courts (see S. 1188), S9515 [17SE]

Telecommunications Act: repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities (see S. 213), S726 [28JA]

Terrorism: jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (see S. 568; H.R. 1225), S3117 [14AP], H1338 [8AP]

Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 2187), H5486 [17JY]

Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 152), H144 [9JA]

Tobacco products: disclosure of plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement (see H. Con. Res. 140), H6705 [31JY]

———limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 2740), H9558 [24OC]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (see S. 1530), S12575 [13NO]

———tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. Res. 104; H.R. 3030), S6727 [27JN], H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183; H.R. 2385, 2387, 2390), S9515 [17SE], H6797 [3SE]

Transportation: codify certain laws without substantive change (see H.R. 1086), H1039 [17MR]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H6406 [30JY]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: investigation of capital punishment in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 199), H10955 [13NO]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: establish (see S. 399; H.R. 1381, 3042), S1979 [5MR], H1705 [17AP], H10953 [13NO]

———establish (S. 399), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 66), S12119 [8NO]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H143 [9JA]

Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 1008), H887 [11MR]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1111 [18MR]

———limit attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 2572), H8160 [29SE]

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: applicability of mandatory minimum penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 1237), H1338 [8AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see S. 543, 544; H.R. 911, 1167), S2901 [9AP], H724 [4MR], H1259 [20MR]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (see S. 514, 515; H.R. 1503), S2787 [7AP], H2090 [30AP]

W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: designate (see H.R. 962), H767 [5MR]

Walker River Basin: assist in litigation settlement and conserve and stabilize water quantity and quality for fish habitat and recreation (see S. 1527; H.R. 2947), S12575 [13NO], H10419 [8NO]

Weapons: mandatory prison term for use of firearms or destructive devices during a violent or drug-related Federal crime (see H.R. 2340), H6704 [31JY]

West Virginia: production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook (see S. Res. 107), S7117 [9JY]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see S. 478; H.R. 595), S2552 [19MR], H346 [5FE]

Wisconsin: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district (see S. 1361), S11678 [4NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5826 [25JY]

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Markey, Howard T., H7635 [23SE]

Williams, B. John, Jr., H191 [21JA]

Cloture motions

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3738 [25AP], S3748 [28AP], S3782, S3797 [29AP], S3818 [30AP]

Conference reports

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267), H10809-H10864 [13NO]

Court decisions

Milk Industry Foundation v. Sec. of Agriculture and Northeast Dairy Compact Commission: Paul L. Friedman, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, S1389 [13FE]

Senator Byrd, et al., plaintiffs v. Franklin D. Raines, et al., defendants, S2996-S3000 [10AP]

Court documents

Line-item veto: Supreme Court, H4662-H4668 [26JN]

Restoney Robinson vs. Judges Frances Murnaghan and Karen Williams: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, S848 [30JA]

States supporting reversal of Supreme Court Buckley v. Valeo decision, S7958 [23JY]

U.S. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters: U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, S8798-S8802 [4SE]

Descriptions

Limitations on Punitive Damage Awards (S. 79), S457 [21JA]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act (H.R. 748), H4866 [8JY]

Examples

Judicial activism by Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, H5186 [15JY]

Excerpts

``American Constitutional Law,'' Laurence H. Tribe, S2249 [13MR]

Federal court decisions on use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8218 [30SE]

Explanations

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267): Mollohan Amendment on LSC Funding, H7854 [25SE]

Factsheets

How Product Liability Reform Helps Women, H1955 [29AP]

Letters

Acceptance of pro bono legal services by Members who challenge the validity of certain Federal statutes: Senators Byrd, Levin, and Moynihan, Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S2634, S2635 [20MR]

Advanced Technology Program: Christopher G. Caine, IBM, H7812 [24SE]

Allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime: several State Attorneys General, H1049 [18MR]

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H10592 [12NO]

———Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, H10591 [12NO]

Appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin: Thomas P. Schneider, Dept. of Justice, S11685 [4NO]

———several local law enforcement officials, S11684 [4NO]

Auto Choice Reform Act: Michael S. Dukakis, S3434 [22AP]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5620 [12JN]

Congressional authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment: Kathleen M. Sullivan, Stanford Law School, S1715 [27FE]

Division of the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits: Don Bivens, State Bar of Arizona, S8060 [24JY]

———Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana, S8048 [24JY]

———Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S8059 [24JY]

———Procter Hug, Jr., Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, S8060 [24JY]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), S8059 [24JY]

———Thomas G. Stolpman, State Bar of California, S8060 [24JY]

Eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine: Representative Rangel, E1312 [24JN]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act: Geoffrey S. Barnard, Grand Canyon Trust, S1987 [5MR]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, S1986 [5MR]

———Paul C. Pritchard, National Parks and Conservation Association, and Brent Blackwelder, Friends of the Earth (organization), S1986 [5MR]

———Steve Moyer, Trout Unlimited (organization), S1986 [5MR]

———Terrence L. Bracy, Morris K. Udall Foundation, S1987 [5MR]

FDA treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S9765 [23SE]

Federal judicial vacancies: several legal organizations, S8046 [24JY], S8505 [31JY]

Filing of trade grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: several Members of Congress, H647 [26FE]

Habeas corpus procedures: Benjamin R. Civiletti, Edward H. Levi, Nicholas D. Katzenbach, and Elliot L. Richardson, S485 [21JA]

Human rights violations in Ecuador: James G. Wiliams, H2673 [14MY]

———Mel Earley, Committee for the Release of Mel Souter, E940 [15MY]

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: Representatives Ewing and Hyde and Senator Durbin, H7716 [23SE]

———Richardo V. Luna, Embassy of Peru, H7716 [23SE]

Investment in Education Act: Bill Ward, Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, S8830 [4SE]

———Kevin R. Appel, Treasurers' Association of Virginia, S8831 [4SE]

———Mary Ellen Sloan, Office of Salt Lake County, UT, County Attorney, S8831 [4SE]

———Michael J. O'Keefe, Office of Polk County, IA, County Attorney, S8829 [4SE]

———Robert R. Hagey, Siuox County, IA, Treasurer, S8828 [4SE]

———Ronald M. Rice, Iowa Association of School Boards, S8828 [4SE]

———Terry A. Henderson and S. Ellis Hankins, North Carolina League of Municipalities, S8830 [4SE]

Juvenile Crime Control Act: William T. Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, H2328 [7MY], H2396 [8MY]

Marketing of tobacco products to children: several Senators, S2873 [9AP]

Medicaid treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement: Sally K. Richardson, Center for Medicaid and State Operations, S12139 [8NO]

———several Governors, S12140 [8NO]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S12691 [13NO]

Nomination of Bill L. Lee to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Robert Cramer, S11532 [31OC]

———Susan Au Allen, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, S11621 [4NO]

———Ward Connerly, American Civil Rights Coalition, S11621 [4NO]

———several Representatives, S11621 [4NO]

———several Senators, S11894 [6NO]

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge: H. Walter Croskey, S4422 [14MY]

———Michael R. Capizzi, S4422 [14MY]

———Nancy Duff Campbell and Marcia D. Greenberger, National Women's Law Center, S4427 [14MY]

———Pamela Rymer, S4423 [14MY]

———Representative Rogan, S4423 [14MY]

———Richard J. Riordan, Mayor of Los Angeles, S4422 [14MY]

———Roger W. Boren, S4423 [14MY]

———several legal organizations, S8505 [31JY]

———Sheldon H. Sloan, S4423 [14MY]

———Sherman Block, S4423 [14MY]

———Stephen S. Trott, S4423 [14MY]

———Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, S4419 [14MY]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge: Benjamin R. Civiletti, S2519 [19MR]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S2534 [19MR]

———Carolyn B. Lamm, ABA, S2520 [19MR]

———Charles J. Cooper, S2520 [19MR]

———Dan K. Webb, S2520 [19MR]

———Donald B. Ayer, S2519 [19MR]

———Frank Keating, Governor of Oklahoma, S2519 [19MR]

———George J. Terwilliger III, S2519 [19MR]

———Jay B. Stephens, S2520 [19MR]

———Robert S. Mueller III, S2520 [19MR]

———Terry E. Branstad, Governor of Iowa, S2519 [19MR]

———William T. Coleman, Jr., S2519 [19MR]

Prisoner rights in Peru: several Senators, S5687 [16JN]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Denver, CO, City Council, H8949 [22OC]

———George V. Voinovich, National Governors' Association, Mark Schwartz, National League of Cities, and Paul Helmke, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H8947 [22OC]

———Leslie L. Durgin, Mayor of Boulder, CO, H8948 [22OC]

Product Liability Reform Act relative to tobacco industry: Jeremiah W. Nixon, Attorney General of Missouri, S5629 [12JN]

———several State Attorneys General, S5629 [12JN]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, H4866 [8JY]

Protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement: D. James Baker, Dept. of Commerce, S4915 [21MY]

Provide for a Staggered Judicial Retirement Option for the Court of Veterans Appeals To Avoid Large Case Backlogs and Rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: Frank Q. Nebeker, Court of Veterans Appeals, S6916 [7JY]

Reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H819 [11MR]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: George P. Kazen, S5948 [18JN]

———Laurence H. Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, S2534, S2535 [19MR]

Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S5349 [5JN]

———Elaine Z. Graham and Christina M. Howard, National Restaurant Association, S5349 [5JN]

Treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of FBI crime lab: Senator Grassley, S1653 [26FE]

Treatment of excise taxes on tobacco products relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement: several State attorneys general, S8998 [9SE]

Victim Restitution Enforcement Act: David Beatty, National Victim Center, S2841 [8AP]

———Kathleen Hagenian, Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, S2841 [8AP]

Volunteer Protection Act, S3894 [1MY]

———Gordon Banks, American Industrial Association, S3764 [29AP]

———Morris Dees, Southern Poverty Law Center, S3816 [30AP]

———Stephen D. Keener, National Little League Baseball, Inc., S3764 [29AP]

Lists

Counsel for the plaintiffs in case concerning constitutionality of line-item veto, S3001 [10AP]

Democratic amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Filings and appeals on docket per circuit judge, S2534 [19MR]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) subpoena timeline, H8254 [30SE]

Objectionable programs in S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8075 [24JY]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Republican amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Restrictions on LSC grantees, H7863 [25SE]

Supporters of Janet Reno v. ACLU brief, restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2309 [14MR]

Supporters of overturning Buckley v. Valeo—campaign finance reform, S2186 [12MR]

Top 10 Democrat myths about the Juvenile Crime Control Act (H.R. 3) and the juvenile justice system, H2322 [7MY]

Memorandums

Nomination of Bill L. Lee To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S11621 [4NO]

Treatment of Allegations Relative to Mismanagement of FBI Crime Lab: William A. Tobin, S1652 [26FE]

Messages

Extradition Treaty With Argentina: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Extradition Treaty With Cyprus: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Extradition Treaty With France: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With India: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Extradition Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With Spain: President Clinton, S7225 [10JY]

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Inter-American Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Trinidad and Tobago: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Motions

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2393 [8MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8038 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7862, H7868, H7877, H7879 [25SE], H8022 [26SE], H8243 [30SE], H8394 [6OC], H9580 [28OC], H9642 [29OC], H10939 [13NO]

Real property: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8962, H8963 [22OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), H3120 [21MY]

Obituaries

Knight, Ellis M.: Houston (TX) Chronicle, E555 [21MR]

Poems

``While I Was Walking'', S9048 [10SE]

Press releases

Reversal of Supreme Court Buckley v. Valeo Decision: several State attorneys general, S7958 [23JY]

Questions and answers

Issue advocacy: ACLU, S10512 [8OC]

Regulations

Disclosure of Certain Pro Bono Legal Services: Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select), S1485 [24FE]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H5630, H5635, H5637, H5638 [23JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), H10894-H10903 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), consideration (H. Res. 319), H10588-H10594 [12NO]

Appropriations: constitutionality of line-item veto, H1507 [15AP]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), H75, H76 [9JA]

Arbitration: establish alternative dispute resolutions systems (H.R. 903), E358 [3MR]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 1581), H4146, H4147 [23JN]

———reauthorize programs (S. 996), H7622, H7623 [23SE]

———technical amendments to U.S. Code relative to vacation of arbitration awards (H.R. 2440), H10663 [12NO]

Armed Forces: revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (H.R. 2537), E1844 [24SE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 2005), H5843-H5845 [28JY], E1282 [20JN], E1552, E1558 [29JY]

Bankruptcy: appointment of additional judges (H.R. 1596), H5848, H5854 [28JY]

———reform system to become a needs-based system (H.R. 2500), E1800 [18SE], E1824 [23SE]

———technical corrections to laws (H.R. 120), E21 [7JA]

———technical corrections to laws (H.R. 764), H10660-H10663 [12NO]

Boy Scouts: court case relative to admission of girls, H3479 [5JN]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (H. Con. Res. 123), H5805, H5806 [25JY]

Burzynski, Stainislaw: prosecution by FDA relative to medical treatment, H5176 [11JY]

Business and industry: liability relative to donation of food to nonprofit organizations, E1400 [11JY]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (H.R. 1542), E866 [7MY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (H.R. 643), H7632-H7635 [23SE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (H.R. 2733), E2086, E2093 [24OC]

———restrict liability of local educational agencies (H.R. 1158), E533 [20MR]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (H.R. 1902), H4141, H4142 [23JN], E1331 [26JN]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), H704 [3MR], H712, H715-H721 [4MR], H741, H743 [5MR], H790 [6MR], E387, E389, E391 [5MR], E412 [6MR], E520 [19MR]

———protection from personal intrusion (H.R. 2448), E1709 [10SE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H1164 [19MR], H1344 [9AP], E1221 [17JN], E1269 [19JN], E1726 [10SE]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Clinton, President: allegations of sexual misconduct as Governor of Arkansas, H7205 [11SE]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (H.R. 908), H3223-H3225 [3JN], H8242 [30SE]

Constitution: original intent, H6710-H6713 [1AU]

Contracts: determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (H.R. 691), E209 [11FE]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (H.R. 2180), E1452 [17JY]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), E1527, E1529 [25JY]

Crime: allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (H.R. 924), H1048-H1052 [18MR]

———amend U.S. Code relative to the ``three strikes'' life sentence (H.R. 2361), E1581 [1AU]

———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 71), H1785 [23AP]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (H.J. Res. 64), H1161 [19MR]

———consumer fraud (H.R. 1847), H4868-H4872 [8JY]

———enlist help of prosecutors in neighborhood crime prevention, H528 [13FE], H632 [26FE]

———establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), H4864-H4868, H4870, H4871 [8JY]

———funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

———funding for crime prevention programs for at-risk juveniles, H2379-H2381 [8MY]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (H.R. 2122), H4922 [9JY]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding, H7906 [25SE]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811-H7815 [24SE]

———minimum mandatory sentencing (H.R. 424), E80 [9JA]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1781-H1786 [23AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, H292 [5FE], E2081 [24OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, H1912, H1916 [29AP], H7788 [24SE], H8452 [7OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2096 [1MY], H2257, H2258, H2259, H2260, H2261, H2323-H2333, H2338-H2343 [7MY], H2355, H2356-H2398, H2431 [8MY], H3840-H3846 [17JN], H5189, H5193, H5203, H5207 [15JY], E884 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2313-H2323 [7MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H2395, H2396 [8MY]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (H. Con. Res. 29), E1095 [3JN]

———penalties for sex offenses against children (S. 1985), E1042 [22MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with drug offenses, H2373, H2374 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with violent offenses, H2375 [8MY]

———protection from sexual predators (H.R. 305), E16 [7JA]

———provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (H.R. 845), H643 [26FE]

———require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (H.R. 2173), E1436 [16JY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (H. Con. Res. 75), H5860-H5864 [28JY]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: filing of grievance by World Trade Organization relative to trade policies, H632, H645-H650 [26FE]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (H.R. 2179), E1439 [16JY]

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Damadian, Raymond: resolution of legal case relative to MRI patent, H786 [6MR]

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (H.R. 1479), H9578 [28OC]

Dept. of Energy: investigation into lawsuit over nuclear waste disposal, H3666 [11JN]

Dept. of Justice: crime prevention, drug treatment, and family resource service programs funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7805-H7807 [24SE]

———Drug Courts Program funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7807-H7810 [24SE]

———establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (H.R. 2588), H8164 [30SE]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (H.R. 1493), E819 [1MY], E825 [5MY]

———independent counsel investigation of conduct in handling of criminal cases, H1190 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5897 [28JY], H7770-H7818 [24SE], H7849-H7907 [25SE], H8003-H8023 [26SE], H8216-H8244 [30SE], H9580 [28OC], H10798 [13NO]-H80232 [26SE], E1858 [25SE], E1873, E1874, E1876, E1879 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1943 [7OC], E2142, E2148 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10918 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—motion to recommit, H10939 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7755-H7759 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10909 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9642-H9655, H9671, H9727 [29OC], E2149 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), unanimous-consent agreement, H7790 [24SE]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity, H3296 [4JN]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (H.R. 1236), E728 [23AP]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products, H529 [13FE]

District of Columbia: court decision relative to clean-up of certain schools by Promise Keepers (organization), H8452 [7OC]

———enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (H.R. 1538), H2172 [6MY], E853 [6MY]

———limits on punitive damages in medical malpractice suits, E2087 [24OC]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, E1235 [17JN]

Drugs: death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (H.R. 41), E1983 [9OC]

———deny Federal benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses relative to medicinal use of marijuana (H.R. 1265), E607 [9AP]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (H.R. 2031), E1312 [24JN]

———prohibit funding for studies on the legalization or medicinal use of certain controlled substances, H8022, H8023 [26SE]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

Education: national policy to improve system, H633 [26FE]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (H.R. 1142), E611 [9AP]

Executive Office of the President: employee responses to inquiries regarding investigations, H7612 [23SE]

Families and domestic relations: designation of guardians for children in advance of parents death, H2033, H2034 [30AP]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (H.R. 2503), H7591 [18SE]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (H.R. 2487), H8081-H8084 [29SE]

———payment of settlements in suits against the Federal Government relative to child support obligations (H.R. 2628), E1946 [7OC]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration, H1412 [10AP], H1588-H1591 [16AP]

———improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), H1411, H1413 [10AP], E616 [9AP]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901), H4140, H4141 [23JN]

Financial institutions: clarify due process protections applicable to directors and officers of insured depository institutions (H.R. 220), E68 [7JA]

Firearms: permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (H.R. 1228), H1292, H1297 [8AP]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (H.R. 1264), H4920 [9JY]

Florida: creation of additional judgeships, H3480 [5JN]

———release of prisoners relative to Supreme Court decision on prison overcrowding, H952 [13MR], H1161 [19MR]

Forest Service: Federal judge's decision in Texas relative to logging practices, H6722 [3SE]

Friendswood, TX: arrest of suspect in Laura K. Smither murder case, H8838 [21OC]

Government: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (H.R. 1334), E665 [15AP]

———reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, H819 [11MR]

———reform punitive damages award laws, E1775 [17SE]

Government regultaions: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (H.R. 1283), E2037 [21OC]

Grand juries: reduce size (H.R. 1536), E847 [6MY]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers, E2015 [21OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (H.R. 872), H1293 [8AP]

———medical malpractice liability claim requirements, H4586 [25JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, H10774 [13NO], E2179 [4NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1222), E564 [21MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1749), E1036 [22MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 337), E46 [7JA], E89 [9JA], E1352 [27JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 820), E313 [25FE]

Health care professionals: reform medical malpractice laws, H4590 [25JN], E2021 [21OC]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H7869, H7870 [25SE], H8253-H8262 [30SE], H8640 [8OC], E1936 [6OC]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8244-H8253 [30SE]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), H10641 [12NO]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (S. 833), H8091 [29SE], E1886 [29SE]

Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 824), H7635, H7636 [23SE]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (H.R. 2302), H7352 [16SE]

———clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (H.R. 2442), H7012 [9SE]

———eliminate the cap on cancellations of removal and suspensions of deportation (H.R. 1545), E861 [7MY]

Income: provide cost-of-living adjustments for administrative law judges (H.R. 1240), E595 [8AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of administrative appeals and administrative law judges, H7476 [17SE]

Independent counsel: law reform (H.R. 117), E24 [7JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, H2539 [13MY]

INS: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons, H2617 [14MY]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232-H4234 [24JN], E641 [14AP]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1117), H1961 [29AP], E509 [18MR]

International law: judicial remedies for U.S. persons injured as a result of foreign violations of arbitral obligations (H.R. 2141), E1438 [16JY]

———provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (H.R. 1348), H1854 [24AP], H5865-H5868 [28JY]

———support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes (H. Con. Res. 137), H10870-H10873 [13NO], E1591 [1AU]

IRS: legal challenges of enforcement practices, H6722 [3SE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (H.R. 1484), H1957 [29AP], H9565, H9576-H9578 [28OC]

Judges: residency requirement quotas in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (H.R. 932), E379 [5MR]

Judiciary: impeachment of Federal judges, H2259 [7MY], H2654 [14MY]

———impeachment of Federal judges relative to judicial activism, E1552 [29JY]

———salary adjustments for Federal judges, E1552 [29JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5195-H5213, H5245 [15JY], H5384 [16JY], E1434 [16JY], E1448 [17JY]

Kough, Ann: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E397 [6MR]

Law enforcement officers: tribute to individuals involved in investigation and prosecution of Paul E. Lowe, E1210 [12JN]

Lawrence H. Cooke Sullivan County Courthouse, Monticello, NY: dedication, E1791 [18SE], E1858 [25SE]

Lawyers and attorneys: allow prevailing defendant in Federal prosecution an opportunity to recover attorney fees, H7791-H7794 [24SE], E1943 [7OC]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, H9734 [30OC]

Lopez, Christine: Dept. of Justice Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E682 [16AP]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1076), E475 [13MR]

———eligibility for services in cases of domestic violence, H8240 [30SE]

———funding, H7854-H7868, H7907 [25SE]

———implement system of case information disclosure, H8005-H8008 [26SE]

Lucasville, OH: settlement of lawsuit filed by prisoners of Lucasville Prison, H529 [13FE]

Lyon County, MN: construction of juvenile detention center, H5211 [15JY]

MacLaughlin, William: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Major, John: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E404 [6MR]

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: designate (H.R. 1851), E1162 [10JN]

———designate (S. 819), H8090 [29SE]

Martone, Michael A.: Italian-American Study Group Italian-American of the Year award recipient, E680 [16AP], E693 [17AP]

Maryland: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, H7837 [25SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (H.R. 2466), E1739 [11SE]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (H.R. 1885), E1208 [12JN]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (H.R. 1532), H2097 [1MY], H4142-H4145, H4212 [23JN], E1314 [24JN], E2378 [13NO]

———penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), H10372-H10374 [8NO]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: observance, E654 [15AP], E737 [24AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H8447 [7OC], E1999 [9OC]

National Law Day: observance, E812 [1MY]

National Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week: observance, H8059 [29SE]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (H.R. 976), H6967, H6968 [8SE]

———divide, use, and distribute certain judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 1604), H10804-H10806 [13NO]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (H.R. 1082), E462, E464 [13MR]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (H.R. 1595), E922 [14MY]

———involvement in labor disputes, H8302 [2OC]

———recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (H.R. 2449), E1720 [10SE]

Ohio: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, E1834 [24SE], E1853 [25SE]

Oklahoma: qualifications for lands to be considered within a judicial area of an Oklahoma Indian tribe, H6645 [31JY]

Oklahoma City, OK: verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H3218 [3JN]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Drug Courts Program, H8163 [30SE]

Paraguay: continuation of adoption cases filed by U.S. citizens prior to moratorium on international adoptions, H6396-H6398 [30JY]

Patriotic societies and observances: revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws (H.R. 1085), E487 [17MR]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8164 [30SE], H8268, H8271-H8278 [1OC]

Peru: prisoner rights, H3348 [4JN], H3685 [11JN], H6381 [30JY], H7715 [23SE], H7835 [25SE]

Prarie View A&M University: tribute to center for the study and prevention of juvenile crime and delinquency, H5208 [15JY]

Proceedings: photographing, recording, and broadcasting (H.R. 1280), E2369 [13NO]

Product liability: reform, H1955 [29AP], H8059 [29SE], E2015, E2021 [21OC]

Public housing: grievance procedures for evictions except those that are a threat to the tenants' safety or for drug-related activities, H2192-H2195, H2211 [6MY]

Racial relations: differing perceptions of the judicial system, discrimination, media, and the entertainment industry, H576-H580 [13FE]

Railroads: limitation on noneconomic damages that a railroad accident victim may recover, H8970, H8972-H8977 [22OC]

Real property: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8931, H8940-H8964 [22OC], E2074, E2089 [24OC], E2100 [28OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (H. Res. 271), H8938-H8940 [22OC]

———notification of private property owners relative to any Federal agency action limiting use, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

Redlands, CA: tribute to Redlands High School mock trial team, E1169 [10JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR]

Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: designate (H.R. 2787), E2161 [31OC]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (S. 1000), H7636-H7639 [23SE]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (H.R. 81), E1198 [12JN]

Roebuck, Roland: District of Columbia Superior Court and Court of Appeals Community, Outreach, Recognition, and Opportunity Award recipient, E2077 [24OC]

Ruman, Saul: Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E585 [8AP]

Securities: allow certain legal actions by U.S. investors against Lloyd's of London insurance syndicates, E1607 [1AU]

———limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (H.R. 1689), E1007 [21MY]

Siegel, Kenneth: ACLU Baltus Civil Libertarian of the Year award recipient, E741 [24AP]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (H. Con. Res. 125), H8840 [21OC]

Supreme Court: criticism of judicial activism, H5185 [15JY]

———decision on line-item veto, H4661 [26JN]

———decision on Religious Freedom Restoration Act, H4824 [26JN]

Taxation: requirements relative to raising of taxes by Federal courts, H2865 [16MY]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 548), H8091 [29SE]

Terrorism: allow families of victims of terrorist acts a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, E1599 [1AU]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (H.R. 1225), H1472 [15AP]

Timmendequas, Jesse: sentencing for the murder of Megan Kanka, H3928 [19JN]

Tobacco products: settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, H7203, H7204 [11SE], H7373-H7375 [17SE], H8835-H8837 [21OC]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (H.R. 2390), H7126 [10SE], E1639 [3SE]

Transportation: codify certain laws without substantive change (H.R. 1086), H4860-H4864 [8JY], E486 [17MR]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (H.J. Res. 89), E1567 [31JY]

U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia: establish three member panel to determine validity of cases relative to breach of secret Government contracts, H4958, H4959 [9JY]

Union Pacific Railroad: Federal investigation into merger, H9803 [31OC]

Veterans: extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1568-H1571 [16AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), H1798 [24AP], H1916 [29AP], H3096-H3103, H3118-H3120 [21MY], E1007 [21MY], E1537 [28JY]

———grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), H3118-H3120 [21MY]

———grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), insert language of H.R. 911 in lieu, H3120 [21MY]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (H.R. 595), H8095, H8116 [29SE]

Women: Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, H1718 [23AP]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Adelman, Lynn S.: nomination to be district judge, S12678 [13NO]

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders: ratification, S11165-S11167 [23OC]

Agriculture: court ruling on current milk marketing order system, S12087 [8NO]

———increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1119), S8582 [31JY]

Aiken, Ann: nomination to be district judge, S12543 [13NO]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S4982-S4984, S4996 [22MY], S8421, S8467, S8468, S8477 [31JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S4428, S4479 [14MY], S12683-S12689 [13NO]

Appropriations: constitutionality of line-item veto, S2996, S3001 [10AP]

———line-item veto, S569 [21JA]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), S574 [21JA]

Arbitration: establish alternative dispute resolutions systems (S. 997), S7011 [8JY]

———reauthorize programs (S. 996), S7011 [8JY], S8528 [31JY], S10243 [30SE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (S. 943), S6041 [20JN]

Baglien, Brent: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Blackley (S. Res. 162), S12706 [13NO]

Bankruptcy: appointment of additional judges for Maryland (S. 245), S879, S880 [30JA]

———consumer protection (S. 1301), S10884-S10891 [21OC]

———prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S8827 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

———reform, S9406 [16SE]

Bataillon, Joseph F.: nomination to be district judge, S9162 [11SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9133 [11SE]

Billings, MT: tribute for work on youth offenders, S12660 [13NO]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: efforts relative to prosecution of indicted war criminals, S7442 [15JY]

Brennan, William J., Jr.: transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services (H. Con. Res. 123), S8170, S8171 [28JY]

Breyer, Charles R.: confirmation as district judge, S12643 [13NO]

Brown, Kristine D.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (S. Res. 137), S10906 [21OC]

Burns, Senator: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (S. Res. 130), S10445 [6OC]

Business and industry: liability for providing facility tours (S. 566), S3117 [14AP]

———liability for providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability for providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (S. 1135), S8598 [31JY]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (S. 866), S5456 [10JN], S5494-S5496 [11JN]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

Cambodia: prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide (S. Res. 124), S9898 [24SE]

Caputo, A. Richard, Jr.: confirmation as district judge, S12643 [13NO]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (S. 289), S1131 [7FE], S5644 [12JN]

Casey, Richard C.: nomination to be district judge, S10905 [21OC]

Chambers, Robert C.: nomination to be district judge, S8875 [5SE]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (H.R. 1902), S6287 [24JN]

———clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (S. 921), S5809 [17JN]

Children and youth: modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S2701-S2706, S2728 [20MR], S3841 [30AP]

China, People's Republic of: seek return of child abducted in custody case, S11176 [24OC]

Circuit court: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8041-S8061 [24JY]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 431), S2210 [12MR]

———reversal rate of the ninth judicial circuit, S2217 [12MR]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (S. Con. Res. 13), S2570 [19MR]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, S6972 [8JY]

Class action lawsuits: provide notification of certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys (S. 254), S897 [30JA]

Clay, Eric: investiture as circuit judge, S11174 [24OC]

Clay, Eric L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8520 [31JY]

Clinton, President: evaluation of judicial appointments, S848, S849 [30JA]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish, S8041-S8061 [24JY]

———establish (H.R. 908), S5430 [9JN], S5431 [10JN]

———establish (S. 248), S883, S884 [30JA], S1113 [6FE]

———establish (S. 283), S1104 [6FE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary staff, S8248 [29JY]

Congress: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1708-S1721 [27FE], S1892 [4MR]

———subpoena of certain documents relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9049 [10SE]

Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (S. 1146), S8728-S8730 [3SE]

———protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), S12689-S12692 [13NO]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (S. 1044), S7772 [21JY]

Correctional institutions: eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (S. 455), S2374 [17MR]

———payment of special masters for civil actions concerning prison conditions, S8226, S8227 [29JY]

Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (S. 988), S6912 [7JY]

Crime: allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (H.R. 924), S2507-S2509 [19MR]

———allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (S. 447), S2330, S2334 [14MR], S5886 [17JN]

———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 6), S560 [21JA]

———consumer fraud (H.R. 1847), S12480 [10NO]

———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (S. 1529), S12576, S12577 [13NO]

———enhance punishment for telemarketing fraud (S. 489), S2652 [20MR], S2862 [8AP]

———enhance rights and protections of victims (S. 1081), S8269, S8275 [29JY]

———enhanced penalties for follow-on bombings (S. 352), S1558 [25FE]

———establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), S7878 [22JY]

———Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (S. 294), S1192 [10FE]

———identity fraud (S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (S. 992), S6993 [8JY]

———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (S. 1189), S9521 [17SE], S10301 [1OC]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (S. 1346), S11456 [30OC]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), S5617 [12JN]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), unanimous-consent request, S12712 [13NO]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (S. 602), S3349 [17AP]

———mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 191), S12711 [13NO]

———mandatory victim restitution (S. 518), S2838 [8AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S2870 [9AP], S4278 [9MY], S11001-S11004 [23OC]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 168), S546 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), S124, S190 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 488), S2651 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S128, S134, S323, S338-S340 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1670 [26FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2164-S2166 [12MR], S2341 [17MR], S3972 [5MY], S12663, S12664 [13NO]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S125, S135, S145, S265 [21JA], S974 [4FE], S5662-S5664 [16JN], S5893-S5900 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 718), S4217-S4226 [8MY]

———penalties relative to criminal attempt (S. 171), S549 [21JA]

———prohibit taking a child hostage while evading arrest or warrants with the threat or use of force against Federal agents (S. 601), S3349 [17AP]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (S. 172), S550 [21JA]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (S. 825), S5254-S5256 [3JN]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S2658 [20MR], S3240 [16AP], S3312, S3313, S3315, S3320-S3343 [17AP], S3480 [23AP]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), unanimous-consent agreement, S3324 [17AP]

———redefine extortion relative to labor union violence (S. 230), S814 [29JA]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (S. 54), S130, S420 [21JA], S581-S584 [22JA]

———require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (S. 1148), S8827 [4SE]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders, S2317-S2319 [14MR]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (S. 454), S2374 [17MR]

Damrell, Frank C., Jr.: confirmation as district judge, S12643 [13NO]

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (S. 681), S3905 [1MY], S5644 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: clarify protections for whistleblowers or contract employees relative to disclosure of classified material, S6886 [7JY]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (H.R. 1493), S12711 [13NO]

Dept. of State: visa restrictions relative to international child abductions, S5763 [17JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8007-S8087 [24JY], S8157 [25JY], S8211, S8213-S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8628 [31JY], S10305 [1OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), unanimous-consent agreement, S8066, S8067 [24JY], S8207 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), S10265 [1OC], S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, S12554-S12559, S12662-S12667 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12662 [13NO]

Deschutes County, OR: policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2341 [17MR]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (S. 358), S1659 [26FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (S. 1189), S11283-S11287 [28OC]

District courts: extend certain temporary judgeships (S. 1113), S8575 [31JY]

Droney, Christopher F.: nomination to be district judge, S9162, S9163 [11SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9133 [11SE]

Drugs: treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 1162), S9198 [11SE]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 209), S734 [28JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 260), S961 [4FE]

Drunken driving: national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (S. 708), S4009 [6MY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S124, S136, S237-S264 [21JA], S631 [22JA], S5709 [16JN]

Education: establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (S. 1395), S11878 [6NO]

Edward Huggins Johnstone U.S. Courthouse, Paducah, KY: designate (S. 250), S890 [30JA]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (S. 516), S2791 [7AP]

ERISA: amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (S. 1307), S10954 [22OC]

Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (S. 1074), S8187 [28JY]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (S. 1075), S8187 [28JY]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (S. 226), S757 [28JA], S1357 [13FE]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (S. 1293), S10804, S10818 [9OC]

———require the same distribution of child support arrearages to former welfare recipients collected by Federal tax intercept as by the States (S. 639), S3558 [23AP]

FDA: treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information, S9764, S9765 [23SE]

Federal courts: restore stenographic preference for depositions (S. 1352), S11545 [31OC]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901), S7129 [9JY]

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (S. 1523), S12507 [12NO]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (S. 1332), S11347 [29OC], S12535 [13NO]

Firearms: death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (S. 796), S5013 [22MY]

———minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 43), S405 [21JA]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (S. 658), S3732, S3733 [25AP]

———prohibit the use of certain ammunition (S. 132), S514 [21JA]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (S. 262), S966 [4FE]

———taxation of the transfer or sale of certain ammunition (S. 133), S514 [21JA]

Fish and fishing: protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement, S4199, S4200 [8MY], S4914 [21MY]

Fisher, Raymond C.: nomination to be Associate Attorney General, S12117 [8NO]

Foreign countries: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (S. 1302), S10891, S10892 [21OC]

Freedom of information: reform protective orders, sealing of case documents, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions (S. 225), S756 [28JA], S1357 [13FE]

Gajarsa, Arthur: nomination to be circuit judge, S8520 [31JY]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2491, S2515-S2538 [19MR], S2728 [20MR]

Georgia, Republic of: waiving of diplomatic immunity relative to diplomat's alleged drunk driving accident, S1785 [28FE]

Gilman, Ronald L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S11796, S11798 [6NO]

Gilman, Ronald Lee: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11792 [5NO]

Government: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (S. 1256), S10428 [6OC]

———bipartisan cooperation, S580 [22JA]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (S. 1166), S9211 [11SE]

———tort reform, S9804 [23SE], S10053, S10054 [26SE]

Government regulations: clarify the effect and application of legislation (S. 27), S388 [21JA]

Greene, William P., Jr.: confirmation as district judge, S12634 [13NO]

Gwin, James S.: nomination to be district judge, S11709, S11716 [5NO]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11703 [4NO]

Habeas corpus: reform procedures relative to retrial of an accused (S. 1110), S8572 [31JY]

———reform procedures (S. 105), S485 [21JA]

Hall, Janet C.: nomination to be district judge, S9162, S9166 [11SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9133 [11SE]

Hayden, Katharine Sweeney: nomination to be district judge, S9957, S9963 [25SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9925 [25SE]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (S. 1136), S8601 [31JY]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 364), S1672-S1676 [26FE], S6381 [25JN]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 966), S6499 [26JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 353), S1559 [25FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 373), S1738 [27FE]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), S11792 [5NO]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (S. 833), S5345 [5JN], S8158 [25JY]

Hull, Frank M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8819 [4SE]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8818 [4SE]

Immigration: deportation of criminal aliens, S10937 [22OC]

Income: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (S. 394), S1981 [5MR], S7668 [17JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges, S7854 [22JY]

Independent counsel: limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (S. 581), S3212-S3214 [15AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies, S4355-S4368, S4372 [13MY], S4402-S4404 [14MY]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, S4371 [13MY]

———require courts making awards to consider the impact on the education of all children in that State or locality, S4368-S4371 [13MY], S4404, S4405 [14MY]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (S. 467), S2444-S2446 [18MR]

———provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (S. 625), S3428-S3436 [22AP], S5147 [23MY], S8505 [31JY]

International relations: allow prosecution of war criminals located in the U.S., S7589 [16JY]

IRS: abuse of authority in tax audits, S5395 [9JN]

Ishii, Anthony: nomination to be district judge, S10825 [9OC]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (S. 715), S5644 [12JN]

Jenkins, Martin J.: confirmation as district judge, S12629 [13NO]

Judges: residency requirement quotas in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (S. 382), S1796 [28FE]

Judiciary: appointment of Federal judges, S2963 [10AP], S3391 [22AP]

———appointment of Federal judges (S. 678), S3903 [1MY]

———constitutional amendment to limit judicial terms (S.J. Res. 26), S3722-S3724 [25AP]

———suspension without pay of justices or judges convicted of felonies (S. 33), S390 [21JA]

Kauffman, Bruce C.: confirmation as district judge, S12629 [13NO]

Keith, Damon J.: ABA Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4618 [15MY]

Kennedy, Henry H., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S8819 [4SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8818 [4SE]

Kimball, Dale A.: nomination to be district judge, S10905 [21OC], S10996 [22OC]

Kollar-Kotelly, Colleen: nomination to be circuit judge, S2631, S2632 [20MR]

Lau, Valerie: investigation of Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury, S11613 [3NO]

Law enforcement: authorization process to use clone pagers (S. 170), S549 [21JA]

Law enforcement officers: protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (S. 1031), S7717, S7718 [17JY]

Lawrence H. Cooke Sullivan County Courthouse, Monticello, NY: dedication, S9734 [19SE]

Lawyers and attorneys: deterrence of frivolous lawsuits and harassing court motions (S. 400), S1987 [5MR], S6007 [19JN]

———disclosure of court appointed attorneys' fees, S8069 [24JY]

———disclosure of court appointed attorneys' fees (S. 598), S3289 [16AP]

———establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (S. 1554), S12597 [13NO]

Lazzara, Richard A.: nomination to be district judge, S10051 [26SE]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S10239 [30SE], S11443 [30OC], S11531 [31OC], S11617-S11621 [4NO], S11754-S11758 [5NO], S11796-S11798, S11894, S11895 [6NO], S12680 [13NO]

LePire, James E.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (S. Res. 137), S10906 [21OC]

Library of Congress: tribute to the Global Legal Information Network, S11860 [6NO]

Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: designate (S. 1043), S7971 [23JY], S8159 [25JY]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: technical corrections (S. 758), S4658-S4660 [16MY], S4910 [21MY], S12692 [13NO]

Louisiana: transfer Federal district judgeship from eastern to middle district (S. 77), S453 [21JA]

LSC: conduct study of individuals filing grievances based on denial of certain welfare benefits, S8218 [29JY]

———eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence, S8217 [29JY]

———funding, S975 [4FE]

MacKay, Dwight: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (S. Res. 130), S10445 [6OC]

Marbley, Algenon L.: nomination to be district judge, S11233 [27OC]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11164 [23OC]

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: designate (S. 819), S5191 [2JN], S5644 [12JN]

Massiah-Jackson, Frederica A.: nomination to be district judge, S12542 [13NO]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (S. 369), S1734, S1736 [27FE]

———treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (S. 1471), S12138-S12140 [8NO]

Middlebrooks, Donald M.: nomination to be district judge, S5068 [23MY]

Miller, Jeffrey T.: nomination to be district judge, S5069 [23MY]

Morrow, Margaret: nomination to be district judge, S4418-S4428 [14MY], S8504 [31JY], S8820 [4SE], S9959 [25SE], S11709, S11710 [5NO], S12569 [13NO]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), S5131 [23MY], S10779 [9OC], S11613 [3NO], S11703 [4NO]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (H.R. 1524), S9982 [25SE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, S10815 [9OC]

National Guard: promotion regulations relative to outside employment, S7258 [11JY]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (S. 391), S1925 [4MR]

———divide, use, and distribute certain judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 1604), S12481 [10NO], S12692 [13NO]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (S. 754), S4602 [15MY]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (S. 569), S3120-S3123 [14AP]

———repeal tribal sovereign immunity laws, S8721 [3SE]

New Orleans, LA: punitive damage award against CSX Transportation, S9804 [23SE], S10053, S10054 [26SE]

NRC: direct portion of civil penalties to local communities (S. 960), S6364 [25JN]

Oklahoma City, OK: verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S5173 [2JN], S5302 [5JN]

Omaha, NE: dedication of Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, S5377 [5JN]

Pena, Federico: court decision relative to Coast Guard contract with D.M.E. Corp., S2162, S2163 [12MR]

Peru: prisoner rights, S5667, S5687 [16JN]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2491-S2499 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2492-S2495, S2498-S2501 [19MR]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10343, S10381, S10395, S10398-S10405, S10408-S10420 [6OC], S10455 [7OC], S10505, S10510 [8OC], S10726, S10729-S10731 [9OC]

Pratt, Robert W.: nomination to be district judge, S5066-S5068 [23MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2632 [20MR], S6787 [27JN], S8516 [31JY], S10905 [21OC], S11792 [5NO], S12209 [8NO], S12677 [13NO]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2515-S2541 [19MR], S4418-S4428 [14MY], S4516, S4580 [15MY], S5066, S5084-S5086 [23MY], S5302 [5JN], S5653-S5655 [16JN], S5948 [18JN], S6492 [26JN], S7206 [10JY], S7296 [11JY], S8504 [31JY], S8819-S8821 [4SE], S9163, S9164, S9165 [11SE], S9723 [19SE], S9957-S9959 [25SE], S10051 [26SE], S10181-S10183 [29SE], S10924-S10926 [22OC], S11233 [27OC], S11709, S11710 [5NO], S12559, S12569 [13NO]

Product liability: limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 78), S454 [21JA]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 79)-S455-S457 [21JA], S3877 [1MY]

———reform relative to the tobacco industry, S5629, S5630 [12JN]

———reform (S. 5), S124, S226-S234 [21JA]

———reform (S. 648), S3676 [24AP], S5629, S5630 [12JN], S9782 [23SE]

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: tribute, S4661 [16MY]

Real property: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), S12481 [10NO]

———private property owner rights (S. 709), S4106 [7MY]

———private property owner rights (S. 781), S5004-S5006 [22MY]

———private property owner rights (S. 953), S6187-S6190 [24JN]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (S. 1204), S9789, S9790 [23SE]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: application to incarcerated individuals (S. 206), S729 [28JA]

Rendell, Marjorie O.: nomination to be district judge, S10051 [26SE]

Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (S. 628), S3438 [22AP], S5644 [12JN]

Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: designate (S. 1355), S11546 [31OC]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (S. 1000), S7210, S7211 [10JY], S8158 [25JY]

Schools: limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (S. 989), S6917 [7JY], S7021 [8JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), S10475-S10477 [7OC], S10712 [8OC], S12078 [8NO]

Senate: authorize acceptance of pro bono legal services by Members who challenge the validity of certain Federal statutes, S1485 [24FE], S2634 [20MR]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (S. Res. 143), S11792 [5NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al. (S. Res. 101), S5889 [17JN]

———authorizing representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices (S. Res. 77), S3466 [22AP]

———authorizing representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines (S. Res. 21), S617-S619 [22JA]

Sippel, Rodney W.: confirmation as district judge, S12628 [13NO]

Siragusa, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S11396, S11407-S11410 [30OC]

Small business: protection from litigation excesses (S. 836), S5346-S5350 [5JN]

Smith, Billy R.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (S. Res. 137), S10906 [21OC]

States: legal responsibility for early release of violent criminals (S. 1357), S11548 [31OC]

———reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States (S. 666), S3802 [29AP]

Supreme Court: decision on background checks for purchase of firearms, S6781 [27JN]

———decision on Communications Decency Act, S6490, S6491, S6557 [26JN]

———decision on line-item veto, S6437 [26JN]

Taxation: authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (S. 97), S475 [21JA]

———clarify the remedial jurisdiction of inferior Federal courts (S. 32), S389 [21JA]

Telecommunications: consolidate appeals of FCC decisions and State commission decisions in the District of Columbia Federal courts (S. 1188), S9520 [17SE]

Telecommunications Act: repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities (S. 213), S742-S744 [28JA]

Terrorism: jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (H.R. 1225), S3697 [24AP]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (S. 568), S3197 [15AP]

Thrash, Thomas W.: nomination to be district judge, S8521 [31JY]

Tobacco products: credit increase in excise tax to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8450, S8451 [31JY]

———disclosure of attorney fees from State agreements relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9047, S9048 [10SE]

———limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9002-S9012 [9SE], S9034-S9043 [10SE], S12630 [13NO]

———protection of certain State agreements with attorneys relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9044-S9047 [10SE]

———resolve litigation against tobacco industry, reform civil justice system responsible for adjudicating claims, and establish a national policy to reduce youth tobacco use (S. 1530), S12577-S12585, S12677 [13NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (S. Res. 104), S6723 [27JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to cigarette price increase, S9246-S9248 [12SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8918 [8SE], S8993-S8998 [9SE], S9049, S9050 [10SE], S9300 [12SE]

———treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9001, S9002 [9SE], S11579-S11581 [3NO]

Transportation: codify certain laws without substantive change (H.R. 1086), S12206 [8NO]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S7027 [8JY], S7128 [9JY], S7225 [10JY], S8284 [29JY], S8382 [30JY], S9806 [23SE]

Troy, MI: tribute to Court in the Schools/Critical Life Choices Program, S4617 [15MY]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: establish (S. 399), S1985 [5MR], S10823 [9OC]

———establish (S. 399), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 66), S12204 [8NO]

Violent Crime Control Trust Fund: funding, S4990 [22MY]

Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: funding, S6441 [26JN], S6673 [27JN], S8215 [29JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S2950 [9AP], S3738, S3739 [25AP], S3741, S3744-S3748 [28AP], S3763-S3773, S3778-S3797 [29AP], S3809-S3819, S3824-S3831, S3833-S3836 [30AP], S3861-S3867, S3870-S3880, S3894, S3895 [1MY], S4915-S4918 [21MY]

———grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), unanimous-consent agreement, S3738 [25AP]

———grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 544), S2927-S2931 [9AP]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (S. 514), S2788 [7AP]

West Virginia: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, S10093 [26SE]

———production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook (S. Res. 107), S7129 [9JY]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (S. 478), S5644 [12JN]

Wisconsin: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district (S. 1361), S11683-S11685 [4NO]

Women: Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, S3742 [28AP]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

Reports

Denver, CO, HMO Bidding Demonstration: Managed Medicare & Medicaid News (publication), E1888 [29SE]

Interstate Gunrunning: BATF, S3734 [25AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Rept. 104-879), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Allow Families of International Airline Disaster Victims a Fair Jury Trial To Receive Just Compensation for Their Loss: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2005) (H. Rept. 105-201), H5777 [24JY]

Allow Victims To Attend and Observe the Trials of Those Accused of the Crime: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 924) (H. Rept. 105-28), H1039 [17MR]

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 738) (S. Rept. 105-85), S9880 [24SE]

Arbitration Programs Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1581) (H. Rept. 105-143), H4221 [23JN]

Bankruptcy Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 764) (H. Rept. 105-324), H8927 [21OC]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 289), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 643) (H. Rept. 105-231), H6703 [31JY]

Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1902) (H. Rept. 105-146), H4221 [23JN]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 900), S10787 [9OC]

Child Support Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2487) (H. Rept. 105-272), H8053 [26SE]

Codify Certain Transportation Laws Without Substantive Change: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1086) (H. Rept. 105-153), H4645 [25JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1086), S9636 [18SE]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 908) (H. Rept. 105-26), H1039 [17MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 105-406), H10953 [13NO]

Consideration of H. Res. 244, Filing of Criminal Charges by U.S. Attorney in California Against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional Relative to Contested Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 105-280), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 143) (H. Rept. 105-89), H2253 [6MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 105-335), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 105-264), H7728 [23SE]

Consumer Fraud Protection: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1847) (H. Rept. 105-158), H4834 [26JN]

Court Procedures for Federal Civil Forfeitures: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 105-358), H9799 [30OC]

Criminal Penalties Relative to Financial Transactions With Terrorists: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 748) (H. Rept. 105-141), H4135 [21JN]

Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1348) (H. Rept. 105-204), H5825 [25JY]

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 681), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1479) (H. Rept. 105-227), H6702 [31JY]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1371), S11863 [6NO]

Dept. of Justice Identification of Criminal and Illegal Aliens in Local Prisons: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1493) (H. Rept. 105-338), H9500 [23OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Entrance Into Enhanced-Use Leases for Certain Property and Renaming of Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 105-47), H1390 [9AP]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1022) (S. Rept. 105-48), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 105-405), H10953 [13NO]

Distribution of Judgment Funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian Tribes: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 976) (H. Rept. 105-242), H6797 [3SE]

Division, Use, and Distribution of Certain Judgment Funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1604) (H. Rept. 105-352), H9613 [28OC]

Federal Tort Claims Act Application to Members and Personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1901) (H. Rept. 105-145), H4221 [23JN]

Grounds for Civil Actions Relative to Suffering or Injury Resulting From Violations or Noncompliance With the Endangered Species Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 752) (H. Rept. 105-42), H1287 [21MR]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 833), S6496 [26JN]

Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 824) (H. Rept. 105-211), H5916 [28JY]

Increase Criminal Penalties for Assaulting or Threatening Federal Judges, Their Family Members, and Other Public Servants: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1189), S10787 [9OC]

Investment in Education Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1149), S10787 [9OC]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 715), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1484) (H. Rept. 105-226), H6702 [31JY]

James L. Foreman U.S. Courthouse, Benton, IL: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1502) (H. Rept. 105-225), H6702 [31JY]

Jurisdiction for Lawsuits Against Terrorist States: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1225) (H. Rept. 105-48), H1437 [10AP]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 568), S3348 [17AP]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 105-155), H4833 [26JN]

Law Enforcement Authorization Process To Use Clone Pagers: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 170), S9636 [18SE]

Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1043), S8090 [24JY]

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Relative to Criminal Use of Guns: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 105-344), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 191), S11863 [6NO]

Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 819), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1851) (H. Rept. 105-212), H5916 [28JY]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime and Violence: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 105-86), H2154 [1MY]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]

Nomination of A. Richard Caputo To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Alan S. Gold To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Algenon L. Marbley To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Anita M. Josey To Be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Ann L. Aiken To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Anthony W. Ishii To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7210 [10JY]

Nomination of Barry G. Silverman To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Bruce C. Kauffman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Carlos R. Moreno To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Charles J. Siragusa To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Charles R. Breyer To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Christina A. Snyder To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9636 [18SE]

Nomination of Christopher Droney To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Colleen Kollar-Kotelly To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of Dale A. Kimball To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Eric L. Clay To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Frank C. Damrell, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Fred M. Hull To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of G. Douglas Jones To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of G. Patrick Murphy To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Henry H. Kennedy, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7210 [10JY]

Nomination of James C. Hall To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of James S. Gwin To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of James W. Blagg To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Jerome B. Friedman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of John M. Campbell To Be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Joseph F. Bataillon To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Katharine Sweeney Hayden To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7210 [10JY]

Nomination of Lynn S. Adelman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Margaret M. Morrow To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5595 [12JN]

Nomination of Marjorie O. Rendell To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9636 [18SE]

Nomination of Martin J. Jenkins To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Mary Ann Cohen To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Mary Ann Gooden Terrell To Be Associate Judge for the District of Columbia Superior Court: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of Michael P. McCuskey To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Norman K. Moon To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Richard A. Lazzara To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9636 [18SE]

Nomination of Richard C. Casey To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Richard T. White to Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of Richard W. Story To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Robert C. Chambers To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Robert S. Warshaw To Be Associate Director for National Drug Control Policy: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Rodney W. Sippel To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Ronald L. Gilman To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Seth Waxman To Be Solicitor General of the U.S.: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Sophia H. Hall to State Justice Institute: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Stanley Marcus To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Thomas W. Thrash, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of William P. Greene, Jr., To Be Court of Veterans Appeals Judge: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Notification of Interstate Relocation of Witnesses by States Engaging in That Relocation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2181) (H. Rept. 105-258), H7599 [18SE]

Payment of Federal Employee Life Insurance Benefits Relative to Order of Precedence: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1316) (H. Rept. 105-134), H3923 [18JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1316), S11862 [6NO]

Penalties for Theft and Malicious Vandalism at National Cemeteries: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 105-142), H4135 [21JN]

Prevent Federal Agencies From Pursuing Policies of Unjustifiable Nonacquiescence and Relitigation of Precedents Established in Federal Judicial Circuits: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1544) (H. Rept. 105-395), H10418 [8NO]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1534) (H. Rept. 105-323), H8927 [21OC]

Product Liability Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 648) (S. Rept. 105-32), S5999 [19JN]

Regulations Relative to Certain Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 105-156), S12574 [13NO]

Require Annual Report to Congress on Diplomatic Immunity: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 759), S11667 [4NO]

Revise, Codify, and Enact Without Substantive Change Certain General and Permanent Laws Relative to Patriotic Societies and Observances: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1085) (H. Rept. 105-326), H8927 [21OC]

Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 628), S5341 [5JN]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1000), S8090 [24JY]

Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 81) (H. Rept. 105-235), H6703 [31JY]

State Requirements To Address the Problem of Violent Crimes Committed by Repeat Offenders: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Con. Res. 75) (H. Rept. 105-157), H4834 [26JN]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 548) (H. Rept. 105-234), H6703 [31JY]

Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1847), S10787 [9OC]

Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 10) (S. Rept. 105-108), S10787 [9OC]

Volunteer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 911) (H. Rept. 105-101), H2882 [19MY]

W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 962) (H. Rept. 105-229), H6702 [31JY]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 478), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 595) (H. Rept. 105-233), H6703 [31JY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Reforming the Independent Counsel Law, E233 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Courthouse construction and expansion projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6719 [3SE]

Impeachment of Federal Judges Relative to Judicial Activism: U.S. Conference of Mayors, E1552 [29JY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement establishment: Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police, S9982 [25SE]

Salary Adjustments for Federal Judges: U.S. Conference of Mayors, E1552 [29JY]

Use of Filtering Software in Libraries: American Library Association, S12153 [8NO]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders, S11165 [23OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7854, H7872 [25SE], H8015 [26SE]

Statements

Auto Choice Reform Act: Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor of New York, NY, S3433 [22AP]

———Russell J. Verney, Reform Party, S3434 [22AP]

Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Into Two Circuits: Executive Office of the President, S8060 [24JY]

Drug Sentencing Policies: Rand Drug Policy Research Center, E1235-E1237 [17JN]

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Sam J. Ervin III, S2527 [19MR]

Separating Myth From Fact Regarding the Communications Workers of America v. Beck Supreme Court Decision, H1092 [18MR]

Volunteer Protection Act: OMB, S3816 [30AP]

Studies

Personal Bankruptcy Crisis, 1997: SMR Research Corp., H5850-H5854 [28JY]

Subpoena Notices

Canton, OH, Municipal Court, H3197 [22MY]

Circuit Court of Hardy County, WV, H4083 [19JN]

Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial District, Manatee County, FL, H3717 [11JN]

District Court for the Parish of Orleans, LA, H4843 [8JY]

Municipal Court of California, County of San Mateo, South San Francisco Branch, H72 [7JA], H85 [9JA]

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, H9567 [28OC]

Third Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Michigan, H6721 [3SE]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, H6720 [3SE]

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H703 [3MR], H3577 [7JN], H3756, H3757 [12JN], H4309 [24JN], H5181 [14JY], H5288 [15JY]

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, H71 [7JA], H84 [9JA], H6720, H6721 [3SE]

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, H72 [7JA], H85 [9JA]

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, H3205 [27MY]

U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California and the District of Columbia, H8060, H8115, H8121 [29SE]

U.S. Supreme Court of New York, H8271 [1OC]

Summaries

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

Criminal Copyright Improvement Act (S. 1044), S7774 [21JY]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act (S. 399), S1986 [5MR]

Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act (S. 353), S1568 [25FE]

Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act (S. 718), S4223 [8MY]

Managed Care Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 337), E47 [7JA]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Attorney fees awarded to environmentalist organizations for filing endangered species lawsuits, H8952 [22OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8074 [24JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7772-H7780 [24SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10919-H10929 [13NO]

Federal revenues from tobacco industry liability settlement, S9005 [9SE]

Ninth circuit court vacancies, S9166 [11SE]

Public housing eviction grievance procedures, H2193 [6MY]

State due process hearings for special education disciplinary problems, S4358 [13MY]

Testimonies

Volunteer Protection Act: John H. Graham IV, S3765 [29AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 31, display of the Ten Commandments in public places, H716 [4MR]

H. Con. Res. 75, require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders, H5860 [28JY]

H. Con. Res. 123, transfer the catafalque from the Capitol to the Supreme Court for memorial services honoring William J. Brennan, Jr., H5806 [25JY]

H. Con. Res. 137, support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes, H10870 [13NO]

H. Res. 143, consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2313 [7MY]

H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8253 [30SE]

H. Res. 253, consideration of H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8244 [30SE]

H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8939 [22OC]

H. Res. 319, consideration of S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, H10588 [12NO]

H. Res. 330, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H10909 [13NO]

H.J. Res. 25, technical corrections to omnibus consolidated appropriations legislation, H76 [9JA]

H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2356-H2360 [8MY]

H.R. 117, Independent Counsel Accountability and Reform Act, E25 [7JA]

H.R. 548, Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY, H8091 [29SE]

H.R. 595, William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA, H8095 [29SE]

H.R. 643, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH, H7632 [23SE]

H.R. 691, court determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts, E209 [11FE]

H.R. 748, Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act, H4864 [8JY]

H.R. 764, technical corrections to bankruptcy laws, H10660 [12NO]

H.R. 824, Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Washington, DC, H7635 [23SE]

H.R. 908, Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals, H3223 [3JN]

H.R. 911, Volunteer Protection Act, H3096 [21MY]

H.R. 924, Victim Rights Clarification Act, H1048 [18MR]

H.R. 976, Mississippi Sioux Indian Tribes Judgement Fund Distribution Act, H6967 [8SE]

H.R. 1086, codify certain transportation laws without substantive change, H4860-H4864 [8JY]

H.R. 1092, Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System, H1568-H1570 [16AP]

H.R. 1225, jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States, H1472 [15AP]

H.R. 1316, order of precedence to be applied in the payment of Federal employee life insurance benefits, H4232 [24JN]

H.R. 1348, Expanded War Crimes Act, H5865 [28JY]

H.R. 1479, David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL, H9578 [28OC]

H.R. 1484, J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA, H9576 [28OC]

H.R. 1532, Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act, H4142 [23JN]

H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8954 [22OC]

H.R. 1581, arbitration programs' reauthorization, H4146 [23JN]

H.R. 1596, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, H5848 [28JY]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

H.R. 1818, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, H5195-H5203 [15JY]

H.R. 1847, Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act, H4869 [8JY]

H.R. 1901, Federal Tort Claims Act application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission, H4140 [23JN]

H.R. 1902, Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act, H4141 [23JN]

H.R. 2005, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, H5843 [28JY]

H.R. 2440, technical amendments to U.S. Code relative to vacation of arbitration awards, H10663 [12NO]

H.R. 2487, Child Support Incentive Act, H8082-H8084 [29SE]

S. 3, Omnibus Crime Control Act, S191-S221 [21JA]

S. 5, Product Liability Reform Act, S226-S232 [21JA]

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 10, Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act, S266-S277 [21JA]

S. 15, Youth Violence, Crime, and Drug Abuse Control Act, S324-S338 [21JA]

S. 18, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S347-S351 [21JA]

S. 54, Federal Gang Violence Act, S421 [21JA]

S. 78, Multiple Punitive Damages Fairness Act, S454 [21JA]

S. 97, Uniform Child Support Enforcement Act, S476 [21JA]

S. 191, mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns, S12712 [13NO]

S. 213, repeal Telecommunications Act amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities, S743 [28JA]

S. 225, Sunshine in Litigation Act, S757 [28JA]

S. 226, Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act, S757 [28JA]

S. 230, Freedom From Union Violence Act, S814 [29JA]

S. 248, Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals, S1113 [6FE]

S. 250, Edward Huggins Johnstone U.S. Courthouse, Paducah, KY, S890 [30JA]

S. 254, Class Action Fairness Act, S898 [30JA]

S. 262, prospective applicability of domestic violence-related weapons possession prohibitions, S967 [4FE]

S. 289, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH, S5644 [12JN]

S. 353, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1560-S1568 [25FE]

S. 364, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S1673-S1675 [26FE]

S. 369, repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets relative to Medicaid, S1736 [27FE]

S. 373, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1738-S1747 [27FE]

S. 382, residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals, S1797 [28FE]

S. 391, Mississippi Sioux Tribes Judgment Fund Distribution Act, S1925 [4MR]

S. 394, adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges, S1982 [5MR]

S. 399, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act, S10824 [9OC]

S. 431, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, S2211 [12MR]

S. 447, Victims' Rights Clarification Act, S2330 [14MR]

S. 454, Stop Allowing Violent Felons Early Release (SAFER) Act, S2374 [17MR]

S. 455, 100 Percent Truth-in-Sentencing Act, S2374 [17MR]

S. 467, Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act, S2445 [18MR]

S. 478, William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA, S5644 [12JN]

S. 495, Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Act, S2658-S2665 [20MR], S3327-S3334 [17AP]

S. 511, Safe Adoptions and Family Environments Act, S2701-S2706 [20MR]

S. 514, Liability Reform for Volunteer Services Act, S2789 [7AP]

S. 516, Equal Remedies Act, S2791 [7AP]

S. 518, Victim Restitution Enforcement Act, S2839-S2841 [8AP]

S. 543, Volunteer Protection Act, S4915 [21MY], H3118-H3120 [21MY]

S. 544, Volunteer Protection Act, S2927-S2929 [9AP]

S. 563, liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 564, liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 565, liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations, S3118 [14AP]

S. 566, liability of businesses providing facility tours, S3119 [14AP]

S. 568, jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States, S3197 [15AP]

S. 569, regulations relative to certain Native American adoption and child custody proceedings, S3120-S3122 [14AP]

S. 581, limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels, S3213 [15AP]

S. 625, Auto Choice Reform Act, S3430-S3433 [22AP]

S. 628, Reynaldo G. Garza U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX, S5644 [12JN]

S. 648, Product Liability Reform Act, S3676-S3682 [24AP]

S. 658, Gun Kingpin Penalty Act, S3733 [25AP]

S. 666, reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States, S3802 [29AP]

S. 681, David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL, S5644 [12JN]

S. 709, Private Property Rights Act, S4107 [7MY]

S. 715, J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA, S5645 [12JN]

S. 718, Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act, S4218-S4223 [8MY]

S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, S4480-S4485 [14MY], H10894-H10899 [13NO]

S. 754, Indian Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Improvement Act, S4603 [15MY]

S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Act technical amendments, S4660 [16MY]

S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Act technical corrections, S12692 [13NO]

S. 796, Gun Kingpin Death Penalty Act, S5014 [22MY]

S. 813, Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act, S11704 [4NO], H10372 [8NO]

S. 819, Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Alexandria, VA, S5645 [12JN], H8090 [29SE]

S. 833, Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH, S5345 [5JN], S8158 [25JY], H8091 [29SE]

S. 836, Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act, S5347 [5JN]

S. 900, Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act, S5618-S5620 [12JN]

S. 943, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, S6041 [20JN]

S. 953, Private Property Owners' Bill of Rights, S6188 [24JN]

S. 960, direct portion of NRC civil penalties to local communities, S6364 [25JN]

S. 966, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S6499-S6502 [26JN]

S. 988, provide for a staggered judicial retirement option for the Court of Veterans Appeals to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, S6912-S6914 [7JY]

S. 989, Safer Schools Act, S6918 [7JY]

S. 992, increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms, S6993 [8JY]

S. 996, arbitration programs reauthorization, S7012 [8JY]

S. 996, court arbitration programs reauthorization, S8528 [31JY], H7622 [23SE]

S. 997, establish alternative dispute resolutions systems, S7012 [8JY]

S. 1000, Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS, S7211 [10JY], S8159 [25JY], H7636 [23SE]

S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8228-S8248 [29JY]

S. 1043, Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV, S8159 [25JY]

S. 1044, Criminal Copyright Improvement Act, S7773 [21JY]

S. 1074, Child Support Reform Act, S8187-S8189 [28JY]

S. 1075, Child Support Assurance Act, S8189 [28JY]

S. 1081, Crime Victims Assistance Act, S8270-S8275 [29JY]

S. 1113, extend certain temporary district court judgeships, S8576 [31JY]

S. 1119, increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities, S8582 [31JY]

S. 1121, WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaty Implementation Act, S8583-S8585 [31JY]

S. 1135, Trade and Professional Association Free Flow of Information Act, S8599 [31JY]

S. 1136, Employee Health Insurance Accountability Act, S8602 [31JY]

S. 1146, Digital Copyright Clarification and Technology Education Act, S8730-S8732 [3SE]

S. 1148, require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices, S8827 [4SE]

S. 1149, Investment in Education Act, S8828 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

S. 1166, Federal Agency Compliance Act, S9212 [11SE]

S. 1188, Court Consistency in Communications Act, S9520 [17SE]

S. 1204, Property Owners Access to Justice Act, S9789 [23SE]

S. 1222, Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act, S10095-S10097 [26SE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, S10475 [7OC]

S. 1293, Child Support Performance Improvement Act, S10804-S10807 [9OC]

S. 1301, Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act, S10885-S10890 [21OC]

S. 1307, Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act, S10955 [22OC]

S. 1332, State Environmental Audit Protection Act, S11348-S11350 [29OC]

S. 1346, penalties for certain criminal offenses where the victim is a child, S11456 [30OC]

S. 1352, restore stenographic preference for depositions in Federal courts, S11546 [31OC]

S. 1355, Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT, S11547 [31OC]

S. 1357, Fairness and Incarceration Responsibility (FAIR) Act, S11549 [31OC]

S. 1361, appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin, S11684 [4NO]

S. 1371, Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act, S12668 [13NO]

S. 1395, establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, S11878 [6NO]

S. 1523, investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S12508 [12NO]

S. 1554, Fairness in Punitive Damage Awards Act, S12598 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 13, display of the Ten Commandments in public places, S2570 [19MR]

S. Con. Res. 62, printing of revised edition of ``How Our Laws Are Made'', S11779, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 66, corrections in enrollment of S. 399, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act, S12180, S12204 [8NO]

S. Res. 21, Senate Legal Counsel representation for the Senate in Senator Byrd v. Franklin D. Raines, S619, S653 [22JA]

S. Res. 77, Senate Legal Counsel representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S3457, S3466 [22AP]

S. Res. 101, Senate Legal Counsel representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al., S5878, S5890 [17JN]

S. Res. 104, tax status of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement, S6763 [27JN]

S. Res. 107, production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook, S7119, S7129 [9JY]

S. Res. 124, prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide in Cambodia, S9897 [24SE]

S. Res. 130, authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson, S10433, S10445 [6OC]

S. Res. 137, testimony of James E. LePire, Billy R. Smith, and Kristine D. Brown in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney, S10899, S10906 [21OC]

S. Res. 143, printing of revised edition of Senate Election Law Guidebook, S11780, S11792 [5NO]

S. Res. 162, testimony and representation of Brent Baglien in U.S. v. Blackley, S12617, S12706 [13NO]

S.J. Res. 6, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S561 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 22, appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2499 [19MR]

COUSTEAU, JACQUES-YVES

Bills and resolutions

Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve at Mullica River-Great Bay: designate (see H.R. 2630), H8633 [7OC]

Letters

International Dolphin Conservation Program, S790 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1323 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6777 [27JN]

COUSTEAU SOCIETY

Letters

International Dolphin Conservation Program, S790 [29JA]

COUTU, NANCY J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5426 [9JN]

COVENTRY, RI

Remarks in Senate

Western Coventry School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S11211 [24OC]

COVERDELL, PAUL (a Senator from Georgia)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025 [6MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6473, S6533, S6544 [26JN], S6683, S6766 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4834, S4840, S4871, S4873, S4874, S4903, S4904, S4907, S4908, S4909 [21MY], S5028, S5032, S5034, S5141, S5142 [23MY]

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S6198 [24JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6026, S6045 [20JN], S6950, S6952 [7JY], S7013, S7014 [8JY], S7123 [9JY], S7219 [10JY], S7268 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5704 [16JN], S5882 [17JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7661, S7699, S7734, S7735 [17JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8071, S8102 [24JY], S8213, S8278 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8908, S8910, S8927, S8928 [8SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9899 [24SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S3058 [10AP]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3180, S3226 [15AP]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3875, S3914 [1MY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Conferee: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY]

Articles and editorials

Comp Time's Time Has Come, Chuck Alston, Wall Street Journal, S4514 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627), S3736 [25AP]

Agriculture: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see S. 277), S1017 [5FE]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 33), S6727 [27JN]

Apalachiocola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 32), S6727 [27JN]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11550 [31OC]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (see S. 1149), S8823 [4SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see S. 800), S5265 [3JN]

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S6191 [24JN]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1083, 1164), S8367 [30JY], S9197 [11SE]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see S. Con. Res. 13), S3561 [23AP]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S163 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3348 [17AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see S. 1256), S10428 [6OC]

———liability of businesses providing facility tours (see S. 566), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of facilities to nonprofit organizations (see S. 564), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses providing use of motor vehicles or aircraft to nonprofit organizations (see S. 565), S3117 [14AP]

———liability of businesses relative to donation of equipment to nonprofit organizations (see S. 563), S3117 [14AP]

———product liability reform (see S. 5), S158 [21JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see S. 260), S7965 [23JY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S2792 [7AP]

———enhance punishment for telemarketing fraud (see S. 489), S6918 [7JY]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S2646 [20MR]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see S. Res. 83, 84), S3998 [6MY]

``Dedication and Unveiling of the Statue of Richard Brevard Russell, Jr.'': authorize printing (see S. Res. 90), S5109 [23MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224), S5935 [18JN]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S9019 [9SE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S4116 [7MY]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see S. 847), S5342 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S158 [21JA]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see S. 299), S1226 [11FE]

Education: Federal funding relative to voluntary school prayer (see S. 185), S2707 [20MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 1180), S10233 [30SE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see S. 323), S1382 [13FE]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY]

Federal employees: use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S768 [28JA]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see S. 1379), S11764 [5NO]

Georgia: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see S. 884), S6191 [24JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S2857 [8AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S1480 [24FE]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364), S9976 [25SE]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S5425 [9JN]

Hong Kong: U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 105), S6728 [27JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 717), S4395 [13MY]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (see S. 932), S8203 [28JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

IRS: congressional review of regulations increasing Federal revenue (see S. 831), S5341 [5JN]

———restructure (see S. 1096), S10332 [3OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3803 [29AP]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S1926 [4MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10433 [6OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see S. 731), S5265 [3JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4396 [13MY]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S6005 [19JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9020 [9SE]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see S. 772), S4879 [21MY]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S158 [21JA]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3736 [25AP]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 781), S9337 [15SE]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

Schools: limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S8926 [8SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Small business: protection from litigation excesses (see S. 836), S5341 [5JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———capital gains rates (see S. 72), S1681 [26FE]

———change date for filing of Federal income tax returns (see S. 583), S3456 [22AP]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S4611 [15MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3967 [5MY]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432), S3560 [23AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S1681 [26FE]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1520), S12615 [13NO]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S768 [28JA]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (see S. 76), S1681 [26FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see S. 1116), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 883), S5622 [12JN]

———treatment of small businesses (see S. 74), S1681 [26FE]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see S. 859), S11880 [6NO]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see S. 594), S3269 [16AP]

Tobacco products: provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11465 [30OC]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335), S1382 [13FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see S. 278), S1017 [5FE]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222), S12615 [13NO]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S4322 [12MY]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S10808 [9OC]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4490 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (see S. 921), S5790 [17JN]

Courts: treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S9785 [23SE]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see S. 759), S4658 [16MY]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see S. 365), S1659 [26FE]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 521, 522), S2837 [8AP]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see S. 338), S1382 [13FE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (see S. 715), S4106 [7MY]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (see S. 669), S3844 [30AP]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 497), S2646 [20MR]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see S. Con. Res. 37), S6990 [8JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S.J. Res. 19, 20), S1828 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S1828 [3MR]

Postal Service: eliminate the double postage rule under which competitors of the Postal Service are required to charge above market prices (see S. 1107), S8532 [31JY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see S. 1297), S10859 [20OC]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to prohibit retroactive taxation (see S.J. Res. 17), S1659 [26FE]

———prohibit retroactive taxation (see S. 366), S1659 [26FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see S. 543, 544), S2901 [9AP]

William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see S. 478), S2552 [19MR]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (see S. 925), S5790 [17JN]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11331 [29OC], S11512 [31OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10473 [7OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY], S5174 [2JN], S5290 [4JN]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512 [31OC], S11632 [4NO]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3748 [28AP], S3782, S3797 [29AP], S3818 [30AP]

Letters

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement: Large & Gilbert (accounting firm), S3402 [22AP]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: President Clinton, S4647 [16MY]

Moody AFB, GA, HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding: by, S11418 [30OC]

National Women's Business Council funding: Carolyn Stradley, C&S Paving, Inc., S8974 [9SE]

Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award: by, S9510 [17SE]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries: by, S7568 [16JY]

Volunteer Protection Act: Gordon Banks, American Industrial Association, S3764 [29AP]

———Stephen D. Keener, National Little League Baseball, Inc., S3764 [29AP]

Lists

Georgia Agri-Leaders Forum class, S2641 [20MR]

Motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC]

Remarks

American Legion: tribute to medical college scholarships for students in Georgia, S10902 [21OC]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S5405, S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3825 [30AP]

Atlanta, GA: funding for construction of commuter runway at Hartsfield International Airport, S8253, S8254 [29JY]

———tribute to Lauren's Run fundraiser for Lauren Zagoria Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship at City of Hope National Medical Center, S4389 [13MY]

Budget: balance, S6030, S6033 [20JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1252 [12FE], S1904 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S7887 [23JY], S8175 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8442 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S8175 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6683, S6684 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4871, S4873 [21MY], S5032 [23MY]

Centers for Disease Control: suicide prevention initiative funding, S9113 [11SE]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (S. 921), S5809 [17JN]

Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park: highway relocation funding, S9621 [18SE]

Children and youth: funding for school transfers for victims of violent crime, S5032 [23MY]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3316 [17AP], S3402, S3403, S3404 [22AP]

Cohen, Brad: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9510 [17SE]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 54), S1418 [13FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (S. 606), S3318, S3320 [17AP]

Courts: treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (S. 1204), S9789 [23SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7084 [9JY]

———recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5906 [18JN], S5980 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S11837 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5906 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5980, S5981 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S7084 [9JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11837 [6NO]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11837 [6NO]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S11419 [30OC]

Dept. of Education: provide training and assistance to protect victims of and witnesses to violence at elementary and secondary schools, S8911 [8SE]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9059, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

Dept. of State: counternarcotics activities, S5762 [17JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5762 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9621 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8253, S8254 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8908, S8911 [8SE], S9058, S9059, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109, S9113 [11SE]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, S3789 [29AP]

———assistance to South Dakota, S3789 [29AP]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10317 [3OC]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S163 [21JA], S9713, S9720 [19SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4514, S4515 [15MY], S4628, S4629, S4630 [16MY], S5406, S5407, S5408, S5409, S5411, S5412 [9JN]

Esperna, Jeanine: privilege of the floor, S3320 [17AP]

Families and domestic relations: parental involvement in prevention of drug use by children, S4873 [21MY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE]

———suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7573 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7573, S7578 [16JY]

Foreign policy: suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7578 [16JY]

Georgia: anti-drug efforts, S9510 [17SE]

———tribute to Georgia Agri-Leaders Forum, S2641 [20MR]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S3825 [30AP]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, S3827 [30AP]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9992, S9994 [26SE]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 521), S2844 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3180, S3184 [15AP]

———improve operations and governance, S10311, S10312, S10314 [3OC]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 785), S3065 [10AP]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (S. 497), S2669 [20MR]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2581, S2586, S2587, S2590, S2597, S2598, S2604 [20MR], S4647 [16MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), unanimous-consent agreement, S2598 [20MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 19), S1818, S1840, S1841 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 20), S1840, S1841 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (S.J. Res. 21), S1840, S1841 [3MR]

Moody AFB, GA: HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding, S11419 [30OC]

National Agriculture Day: observance, S2641 [20MR]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (S. Res. 78), S3813, S3814 [30AP]

National Women's Business Council: funding, S8974 [9SE]

Parliamentary inquiry, S5405 [9JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10317 [3OC], S10721 [9OC]

Postal Service: eliminate the double postage rule under which competitors of the Postal Service are required to charge above market prices (S. 1107), S8571 [31JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of diplomatic nominees, S8147 [25JY]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Southside Savannah Raiders baseball team, S10227 [30SE]

SBA: reauthorize programs (S. 1139), S8974 [9SE]

Senate: legislative program, S1252 [12FE], S1423 [13FE], S3748, S3759 [28AP], S3808 [29AP], S3831 [30AP], S3861 [1MY], S4661, S4662 [16MY], S6670 [27JN], S10338 [3OC], S11503 [31OC]

Small business: protection from litigation excesses (S. 836), S5350 [5JN]

Stephens, David: privilege of the floor, S3320 [17AP]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to prohibit retroactive taxation (S.J. Res. 17), S1676-S1678 [26FE]

———prohibit retroactive taxation, S4871 [21MY]

———rates, S3076 [14AP], S6030, S6033 [20JN], S7887 [23JY], S8175 [28JY], S8442 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses, S6683, S6684 [27JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11503, S11504, S11505, S11506, S11509, S11510 [31OC], S11625 [4NO]

———treatment of education savings accounts, S9713, S9720 [19SE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3747 [28AP], S3763, S3768, S3769, S3772, S3780, S3783, S3784, S3789, S3791, S3792, S3796, S3797 [29AP], S3810, S3815, S3818, S3819, S3826, S3827-S3831, S3833, S3835 [30AP], S3861, S3866, S3871, S3872, S3874, S3876, S3879, S3880 [1MY], S4917 [21MY]

———grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 544), S2927 [9AP]

Votes: correction, S7185 [10JY]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (S. 925), S5870 [17JN]

Testimonies

Volunteer Protection Act: John H. Graham IV, S3765 [29AP]

Texts of

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 544, Volunteer Protection Act, S2927-S2929 [9AP]

S. 1204, Property Owners Access to Justice Act, S9789 [23SE]

Tributes

Blitch, Pierce, Jr., S2016 [6MR]

Oldfield, John H., Jr., S11786 [5NO]

Robinson, Jackie, S3230 [15AP]

Thurmond, Senator, S5438 [10JN]

Williams, Owen, S3926 [1MY]

COVINA (CA) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE

Articles and editorials

Tribute to Al Totter, E1060 [23MY]

COWPARTHWALT, RICHARD

Articles and editorials

St. Albans Celebrates 100 Years, S7317 [11JY]

COWSICK, SHYAMULA B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2200 [7NO]

COWSIK, SHYAMALA B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2072 [23OC], E2079 [24OC], E2154, E2155, E2157 [31OC], E2245 [8NO]

COX, ARTHUR H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2191 [7NO]

COX, CHRISTOPHER (a Representative from California)

Addresses

Freedom and Democracy in Taiwan: Lee Teng-hui, President of the Republic of China, E883 [8MY]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5301 [15JY], H5689 [24JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5298 [15JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Articles and editorials

China and Nuclear Trafficking, E2128 [30OC]

Face the Failure of Racial Preferences, Speaker Gingrich and Ward Connerly, New York (NY) Times, E1221 [17JN]

IRS Is Found To Have Retaliated Over an Insult, Margaret Katz, Associated Press (news service), E1224 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H5401 [16JY]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 638), H392 [6FE]

Armed Forces: maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H1795 [23AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1909 [28AP]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H9502 [23OC]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H10768 [12NO]

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3720 [11JN]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

China, People's Republic of: cease practice of harvesting and transplanting organs for profit from executed prisoners (see H. Con. Res. 180), H9729 [29OC]

———clarify U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China (see H. Res. 252), H8160 [29SE]

———condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (see H.R. 2570), H8160 [29SE]

———ensure that commercial activities of any Chinese military company are not extended normal tariff treatment (see H.R. 2188, 2580, 2647), H5486 [17JY], H8264 [30SE], H8832 [9OC]

———improve monitoring of human rights situation (see H.R. 2358), H6705 [31JY]

———increase international broadcasting activities (see H.R. 2232), H6798 [3SE]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H5486 [17JY]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 79), H3274 [3JN]

———oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 2196), H5486 [17JY]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H802 [6MR]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (see H.R. 2190), H5486 [17JY]

———treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5665 [23JY]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (see H.R. 2386), H6797 [3SE]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 56), H1288 [21MR]

———U.S. policy (see H. Res. 225), H7118 [9SE]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H6918 [4SE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: limit Federal and State regulation of the Internet and interactive computer services (see H.R. 2372), H6705 [31JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H3070 [20MY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H7365 [16SE]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H3865 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2089 [30AP]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1339 [8AP]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5778 [24JY]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H7730 [23SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9502 [23OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H669 [26FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622, 1005), H6798 [3SE], H6918 [4SE], H7008 [8SE]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H9800 [30OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H5487 [17JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1040 [17MR]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H585 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H1706 [17AP]

Insurance: provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (see H.R. 2021), H4338 [24JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9501 [23OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see H. Res. 188), H5487 [17JY]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8633 [7OC]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H8300 [1OC]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (see H. Con. Res. 197), H10955 [13NO]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1612 [16AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H5664 [23JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2590 [13MY]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (see H.R. 1431, 1758), H1890 [24AP], H3273 [3JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1707 [17AP]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H5022 [9JY], H8727 [8OC]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H145 [9JA]

———privatization (see H.R. 1717), H7119 [9SE]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9039 [22OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (see H.R. 1991), H4086 [19JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7601 [18SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1261 [20MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H5778 [24JY]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 62), H1441 [10AP]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see H.R. 1443), H2590 [13MY]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H2679 [14MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 525), H7600 [18SE]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 802), H7830 [24SE]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H144 [9JA]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2680 [14MY]

Telecommunications: increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1707 [17AP]

———promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H7281 [15SE]

Tobacco products: limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 2740), H9558 [24OC]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 190), H5487 [17JY]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1017 [13MR]

Taxation: repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 869), H700 [27FE]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see H.R. 1841), H3659 [10JN]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10168 [6NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5689 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5660 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3542 [5JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2969, H3015 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10165, H10166 [6NO]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10155 [6NO]

———political reform, E883 [8MY]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, E1221 [17JN]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4101 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4098, H4101 [20JN]

Dept. of State: Office of Inspector General investigative functions, H3331, H3332, H3333 [4JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3331, H3332, H3333 [4JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6401 [30JY]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H8257 [30SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8248 [30SE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: limit aid to food assistance distributed by the U.N. or other certified organizations, H5689 [24JY]

———third-party inspection of nuclear program, H6401 [30JY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, H569 [13FE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H986 [13MR]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3715 [11JN]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H871, H873, H874 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1496 [15AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (H.R. 902), H869, H870, H874 [11MR]

Votes: position on missed, H4168, H4169, H4189, H4198, H4201 [23JN]

Wei Jingsheng: tribute to book of letters written while in prison in People's Republic of China, H2497 [13MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4219 [23JN], H4644 [25JN]

Tables

Growth in annual Federal spending—10-year comparison reflecting Clinton-Congress 1997 budget agreement, H3015 [20MY]

COX, DAVID L.

Letters

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan, S7552 [16JY]

COX, DORIS

Letters

Subpoena of LiPing Chen Hudson's telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation, H9610 [28OC]

COX, FLORENCE BARRETT

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 742), H524 [12FE]

COX, MINNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1201 [12JN]

COX, WILLIAM J.

Letters

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S3259 [16AP]

COYNE, JOHN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1965 [8OC], E2050 [22OC]

COYNE, WILLIAM J. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Appointments

National Commission on Restructuring the IRS, H250 [4FE]

Articles and editorials

Insuring Children, Stewart Auerback, Washington (DC) Post, E635 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H1611 [16AP]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1440 [10AP]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6963 [5SE]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H2157 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6707 [31JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1542 [15AP]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H2254 [6MY]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba (see H.R. 285), H768 [5MR]

———allow news bureau exchanges between U.S. and Cuba (see H.R. 287), H768 [5MR]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H4222 [23JN]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H3924 [18JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H3865 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———classification of surplus military material (see H.R. 2602), H8929 [21OC]

Dept. of Energy: consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1707 [17AP]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H8161 [29SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1019 [13MR]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H589 [13FE]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H1018 [13MR]

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1289 [21MR]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4913 [8JY]

Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 1181), H1893 [24AP]

———eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H10956 [13NO]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

H. John Heinz III Dept. of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center, Aspinwall, PA: designate (see H.R. 714), H1262 [20MR]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211), H146 [9JA]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H6918 [4SE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———establish medical education trust fund (see H.R. 881), H4132 [20JN]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H8633 [7OC]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H6962 [5SE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3660 [10JN]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6918 [4SE]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H9866 [31OC]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H10956 [13NO]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H10421 [8NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1262 [20MR]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H245 [21JA]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1892 [24AP]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H3477 [4JN]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H286 [4FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see H.R. 1226), H1338 [8AP]

———improve operations and governance (see H.R. 2428), H7008 [8SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Law enforcement officers: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H804 [6MR]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1392 [9AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1261 [20MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417), H889 [11MR]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H2783 [15MY]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———payments and charges for outpatient services (see H.R. 582), H285 [4FE]

———payments to Medicare+Choice organizations amounts attributable to disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 2701), H10768 [12NO]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H2156 [1MY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 685, 2211), H629 [25FE], H10768 [12NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6716 [1AU]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H10956 [13NO]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H590 [13FE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility, Pottsville, PA: designate (see H.R. 2564), H8054 [26SE]

Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Con. Res. 128), H5916 [28JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777), H346 [5FE], H9800 [30OC]

———require disclosure of certain phone bank communications (see H.R. 498), H629 [25FE]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H1262 [20MR]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H6707 [31JY]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H2785 [15MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H6707 [31JY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H10421 [8NO]

Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H7599 [18SE]

———allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H283 [4FE]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H282 [4FE]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1187 [19MR]

———extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1729), H3202 [22MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H950 [12MR]

———provide that overpayments shall be reduced by the amount of past-due enforceable State tax obligations (see H.R. 1730), H3202 [22MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1611 [16AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H1262 [20MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H949 [12MR]

———treatment of school-based health insurance programs (see H.R. 1698), H6963 [5SE]

———treatment of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 937), H2446 [8MY]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see H.R. 1509), H2155 [1MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H7729 [23SE]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H670 [26FE]

Tourist trade: protection of the constitutional right to travel (see H.R. 286), H768 [5MR]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H245 [21JA]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H6798 [3SE]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H.R. 483), H2351 [7MY]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 299), H1892 [24AP]

United Kingdom: limit the sale or export of plastic bullets (see H.R. 1075), H7830 [24SE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H6798 [3SE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H5664 [23JY]

World War II: tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 17), H156 [9JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Pharmaceuticals: reporting requirements of deaths resulting from the prescribing, dispensing, and the administration of drugs (see H.R. 524), H283 [4FE]

Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites and use tax-exempt redevelopment bonds for such cleanup (see H.R. 523), H283 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the economic development of distressed communities (see H.R. 522), H283 [4FE]

Letters

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464 [15AP], E598 [8AP]

Memorandums

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464, H1465 [15AP]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1221 [20MR]

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, H521 [12FE]

Black History Month: observance, H429 [11FE]

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipients, E759 [28AP]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6657 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), E1361 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, E1600 [1AU]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3014 [20MY]

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipients, E1673 [5SE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4285 [24JN]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H5469 [17JY]

———U.S. policy, H5469 [17JY]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1088 [18MR]

Hall, Harold G.: Engineer's Society of Western Pennsylvania Metcalf Award recipient, E241 [12FE]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), H1462, H1464 [15AP], E598 [8AP]

———improve operations and governance (H.R. 2428), H6999 [8SE]

Medicare: payments and charges for outpatient services (H.R. 582), E151 [4FE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to participants in ``Walk To Beat Diabetes'' between Pittsburgh and Erie, E1951 [7OC]

———tribute to Western Pennsylvania Caring Program for Children, E635 [10AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to YMCA East End Youth Outreach Program, E857 [7MY]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4698 [26JN]

———rates, H6657 [31JY], E1600 [1AU]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H4698 [26JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H7005 [8SE]

Tributes

Harris, George D., E86 [9JA]

Mandera, Robert, E1951 [7OC]

Washington, Thomas, E857 [7MY]

COZZA, CARM L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2150 [11MR]

COZZA, CARMEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E407 [6MR]

CRAIG, JENNIFER A.

Remarks in Senate

New Mexico: tribute to small business advocates of the year award recipients, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

CRAIG, LARRY E. (a Senator from Idaho)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7936, S7945, S7967, S7968 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4118, S4119, S4120 [7MY], S4173, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6157, S6255 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6473, S6544 [26JN], S6675, S6683, S6762, S6764, S6766 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6926 [7JY], S7017 [8JY], S7109 [9JY], S7268, S7304 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9526 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8711, S8712 [3SE], S8805, S8832, S8833 [4SE], S8903, S8912, S8927 [8SE], S9002, S9007, S9012, S9025 [9SE], S9087 [10SE], S9507 [17SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S12183 [8NO]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5584 [12JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11043 [23OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN]

———H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7823 [22JY]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S8216 [29JY]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Balanced-Budget Blather, Investors Business Daily (publication), S1123 [7FE]

Fund-Raising Fiasco—The Democrats' Problem, Washington (DC) Post, S1929 [4MR]

Here Come the Spies, Wall Street Journal, S3510 [23AP]

Irate Clinton Blasts Moves for Counsel, David Rogers, Wall Street Journal, S1790 [28FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see S. 485), S2646 [20MR]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617), S3349 [17AP]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S8608 [31JY]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S11880 [6NO]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1017 [5FE]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 547), S3011 [10AP]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (see S. 1080), S8262 [29JY]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S5015 [22MY]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see S. 1359), S11677 [4NO]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

China, People's Republic of: visit by President to the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 57), S11236 [27OC]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S11300 [28OC]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S163 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3348 [17AP]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S3455 [22AP]

Correctional institutions: eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (see S. 455), S2356 [17MR]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 431), S2206 [12MR]

———product liability reform (see S. 5), S158 [21JA]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S9785 [23SE]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S2792 [7AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (see S. 454), S2356 [17MR]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see S. 845), S5342 [5JN]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards (see S. 1215), S10433 [6OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 714), S5465 [10JN]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S4011 [6MY]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S4683 [19MY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S158 [21JA]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see S. 323), S1382 [13FE]

FAA: reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (see S. 842), S5341 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 1195), S9636 [18SE]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see S. 837), S5341 [5JN]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S4611 [15MY]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S10809 [9OC]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314), S1300 [12FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S2707 [20MR]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: management (see S. 357), S1553 [25FE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1574 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S161 [21JA]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (see S. 578), S3199 [15AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S5622 [12JN]

Hong Kong: U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 105), S6728 [27JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see S. 458), S2415 [18MR]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see S. 1563), S12575 [13NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see S. 365), S3224 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 522), S3224 [15AP]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 837), S5341 [5JN]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S1383 [13FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10809 [9OC]

———change payment system for HMO's and competitive medical plans (see S. 359), S2145 [11MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S161 [21JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S3269 [16AP]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S1734 [27FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4396 [13MY]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3456 [22AP]

National Environmental Policy Act: identification of State, local, and county agencies as cooperating agencies (see S. 1176), S9332 [15SE]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3803 [29AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (see S. 1134), S8533 [31JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 765, 1237), S4748 [20MY], S10229 [30SE]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S158 [21JA]

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S8668 [2SE]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (see S. 751), S4588 [15MY]

———reform management (see S. 691), S4011 [6MY]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S8202 [28JY]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 781), S5001 [22MY]

Roads and highways: provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see S. 331), S1382 [13FE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1998 [5MR]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———business meal and entertainment expense deductions (see S. 114), S2569 [19MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 293), S5621 [12JN]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 579), S3294 [16AP]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (see S. 1040), S7767 [21JY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3456 [22AP]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (see S. 50), S160 [21JA]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S2569 [19MR]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (see S. 1247), S10433 [6OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S2552 [19MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits (see S. 1233), S11300 [28OC]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see S. 872), S5444 [10JN]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S2900 [9AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S3349 [17AP]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (see S. 730), S4217 [8MY]

———recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see S. Con. Res. 32), S5596 [12JN]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4490 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042), S7767 [21JY]

Arrington, Pyonghui Gonion: relief (see S. 946), S6040 [20JN]

Banfro, Benjamin M.: relief (see S. 60), S160 [21JA]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (see S. 774), S4879 [21MY]

Dept. of the Interior: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (see S. 1489), S12119 [8NO]

———management of multiple use public lands (see S. 1253), S10319 [3OC]

———transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see S. 538), S2901 [9AP]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (see S. 259), S945 [4FE]

Families and domestic relations: establish a National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry (see S. 1487), S12119 [8NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 827), S5253 [3JN]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see S. 816), S5109 [23MY]

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: management of river craft (see S. 360), S1659 [26FE]

Immigration: reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see S. 169), S163 [21JA]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S4106 [7MY]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 816), S5109 [23MY]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (see S. 1102), S8532 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see S. 62), S160 [21JA]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317), S1300 [12FE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S5342 [5JN]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 35), S7768 [21JY]

Political parties: authorize printing of the history manuscripts of the Republican and Democratic Policy Committees (see S. Res. 67), S2646 [20MR]

Public lands: allow States, or other parties, to seek management responsibilities for certain Federal lands (see S. 1254), S10319 [3OC]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see S. 472), S2552 [19MR]

Reclamation projects: cooperation between Federal and non-Federal entities (see S. 1230), S10055 [26SE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: disapproval of line-item veto of provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (see S. 1157), S9018 [9SE]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10473 [7OC]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512 [31OC], S11632 [4NO]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2629 [20MR], S2786 [7AP], S2899 [9AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284 [11JY], S7414 [14JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10466 [7OC], S10731 [9OC]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S10947 [22OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC], S11173, S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3748 [28AP], S3782, S3797 [29AP], S3818 [30AP]

Descriptions

Federal Lands Management Adjustment Act (S. 1254), S10330-S10332 [3OC]

Public Lands Management Improvement Act (S. 1253), S10325-S10330 [3OC]

Eulogies

Washington, George, S1410 [13FE]

Factsheets

Capital Spending Exemption—Not a Capital Idea for the Constitution: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1624 [26FE], S1865 [4MR]

Letters

CNN coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings: by, S8087 [24JY]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: American Legislative Exchange Council, S1908 [4MR]

———Balanced Budget Amendment Coalition, S1863 [4MR]

———several economists, S1907 [4MR]

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures: Daniel G. Chadwick, Idaho Association of Counties, S4179 [8MY]

———Dean R. Kleckner, American Farm Bureau Federation, S4179 [8MY]

———George M. Currier, Benewah, ID, County Civil Defense, S4179 [8MY]

———James A. McClure and Glenn English, National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition, S4178 [8MY]

———John M. Turner, Endangered Species Coordinating Council, S4178 [8MY]

———Merle E. Dinning, Murreleen Skeen and Kevin Lederhos, Boundary County, ID, Commissioners, S4179 [8MY]

———Thomas R. Kuhn, Edison Electric Institute, S4179 [8MY]

Lists

Endangered Species Coordinating Council, S4179 [8MY]

Labeling requirements abroad for produce, S7771 [21JY]

Top ten reasons to support the balanced budget amendment: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1864 [4MR]

Memorandums

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: David Koitz and Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, S1906 [4MR]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6675 [27JN]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10317 [3OC]

Papers

BBCA, Super-Majorities, and the Federalist—Madison and Hamilton Supported Super-Majorities: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Constitution and BBCA's Super-Majorities: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Gimmick Even the President Won't Embrace—Clinton's Remarks Undercut BBCA Opponents: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1873 [4MR]

Overlooked Effects of Excluding Social Security From BBCA: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S1872 [4MR]

Petitions and memorials

Idaho: constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S1908 [4MR]

Press releases

Treatment of Social Security Under Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget, S1865, S1906 [4MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (S. 617), S3365 [17AP]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1042), S7771 [21JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7945 [23JY]

AID: Communal Areas Management Program for Indigenous Resources funding, S7547 [16JY]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), S12204 [8NO]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 547), S3020 [10AP]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3824, S3825, S3826 [30AP], S3991 [6MY], S4177, S4178 [8MY]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8269 [29JY]

BLM: Wild Horse and Burro Management Program funding, S11270 [28OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2779, S2781 [7AP]

———balance, S2779, S2781 [7AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S554 [21JA], S1010 [5FE], S1122, S1123 [7FE], S1179, S1180 [10FE], S1221 [11FE], S1282 [12FE], S1514 [25FE], S1624 [26FE], S1692, S1695, S1716 [27FE], S1863, S1872, S1905, S1907, S1908, S1909 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S1223 [11FE]

———prohibit payment of mandatory spending increases through tax increases, S6675 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S8178 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S8178 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8349, S8350, S8351 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6157 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6345 [25JN], S6395 [26JN], S6675 [27JN]

———requirements to increase debt limit in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1692, S1695 [27FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4745 [20MY], S4804, S4826 [21MY]

———treatment of any future unified budget surpluses (S. Res. 142), S11600 [3NO]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of economic emergencies, S1179, S1180 [10FE]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of war, threat to national security, or economic emergency, S1624 [26FE]

Carlsbad, NM: certification of Nuclear Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, S11022 [23OC]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3505, S3507, S3510 [23AP]

Children and youth: exempt budget outlays impacting education, nutrition, and health care programs from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1010 [5FE]

Cleveland, OH: land conveyance relative to airport expansion (S. 1347), S12209 [8NO]

Climate: global warming, S11008 [23OC]

CNN: coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings, S8087 [24JY]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (S. 774), S4888 [21MY]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish, S8050 [24JY]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 10), correction, S1247 [11FE]

Congress: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1716 [27FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (S. 606), S3319 [17AP]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8050 [24JY]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S11002 [23OC]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S3337 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: inspection and certification of agricultural processing equipment, S7945 [23JY]

Dept. of Education: certification of funds used for students and educators, S8912 [8SE]

———national testing standards (S. 1215), S10995 [22OC]

Dept. of Energy: disposal of excess weapons usable plutonium, S7538 [16JY]

———Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory funding, S3096 [14AP]

Dept. of the Interior: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (S. 1489), S12160 [8NO]

———Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7475, S7476 [15JY]

———forest resources conservation and relief programs funding, S9499 [17SE]

———management of multiple use public lands (S. 1253), S10323-S10325 [3OC]

———transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (S. 538), S2926 [9AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9395 [16SE], S9454, S9499 [17SE], S9578, S9579, S9611, S9619 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11270 [28OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (S. 1193), S12207 [8NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8050 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, S12557 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8720 [3SE], S8777, S8806 [4SE], S8903, S8912 [8SE], S8963, S9003 [9SE], S9071 [10SE]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Disasters: assistance to Idaho, S3824 [30AP]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9935, S9937 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9935, S9937 [25SE]

Dole, Bob: awarding of Medal of Freedom, S801 [29JA]

Education: direct funding to local educational agencies, S9071 [10SE]

———special education funding limits, S4317 [12MY]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S8903 [8SE], S8963 [9SE]

———application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (S. 259), S960 [4FE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S5171 [2JN]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S3991 [6MY], S4177, S4178 [8MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7475, S7476, S7479 [15JY]

Eximbank: reauthorization (S. 1026), conference report, S12206 [8NO]

Families and domestic relations: establish a National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry (S. 1487), S12202 [8NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S12198, S12202 [8NO], S12673 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (S. 1195), S9652 [18SE]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (S. 816), S5132 [23MY]

Floods: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, S6102 [23JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7538, S7547 [16JY]

Forest Service: road construction funding, S9454 [17SE]

Forest Service Organic Act: anniversary, S5300 [5JN]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S3705 [25AP], S3824, S3825 [30AP]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (H.R. 497), S12204, S12205 [8NO]

Hazardous substances: designate alternative nuclear waste disposal site if Yucca Mountain, NV, proves to be unusable, S3111 [14AP]

———designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, S2781 [7AP]

———interim nuclear waste storage relative to Savannah River and Barnwell County, SC, sites, S2957, S2961 [10AP]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S484 [21JA], S2732 [20MR], S2781 [7AP], S2828 [8AP], S2957, S2961, S2988 [10AP], S3096, S3111 [14AP], S3138, S3153 [15AP]

———regulation of interstate transportation of nuclear waste to interim storage sites, S2957, S2961 [10AP]

Health: human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S8777 [4SE]

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: management of river craft (S. 360), S1660 [26FE]

Immigration: reform the temporary agricultural workers program (S. 169), S547 [21JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4317 [12MY]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, S8806 [4SE]

IRS: restructure, S11594 [3NO]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (S. 716), S4114 [7MY]

Lake, Anthony: withdrawal of nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S2513 [19MR]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (S. 816), S5132 [23MY]

McGregor, Belinda: relief (S. 1304), S12203 [8NO]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (S. 597), S3288 [16AP]

———reform, S3704 [25AP]

Memorial Day: observance, S5149 [23MY]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands, S9578, S9579 [18SE]

———provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (S. 1102), S8558 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (S. 62), S437 [21JA]

National Academy of Sciences: study medical nutrition therapy services, S6157 [24JN]

National Family Week: designate (S. Res. 93), S12207 [8NO]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 317), S1315 [12FE]

National Park Service: improve system, S3235 [16AP]

National parks and recreation areas: improve quality of visitor services relative to incentive-based recreation fees, S9619 [18SE]

National security: simplify conditions for a declaration of an imminent and serious threat in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1282 [12FE]

Native Americans: contamination of ground water on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho, S9611 [18SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding, S9395 [16SE]

Nielsen, Janice: privilege of the floor, S11795 [6NO]

Nuclear energy: research funding, S7479 [15JY]

Oklahoma City, OK: verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S5173 [2JN]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (S.J. Res. 35), S7775 [21JY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S1790 [28FE], S1929 [4MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2513 [19MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10416 [6OC], S10521 [8OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10416 [6OC]

Political parties: authorize printing of the history manuscripts of the Republican and Democratic Policy Committees (S. Res. 67), S2735 [20MR]

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (S. 1141), S8669 [2SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S12209 [8NO]

President's Day: observance, S1410 [13FE]

Public lands: allow States, or other parties, to seek management responsibilities for certain Federal lands (S. 1254), S10323-S10325 [3OC]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (S. 472), S2556 [19MR]

Reclamation projects: cooperation between Federal and non-Federal entities (S. 1230), S10062 [26SE]

Rossotti, Charles: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S11594 [3NO]

Russia: protection of religious rights (S. Con. Res. 58), S12205 [8NO]

Senate: legislative program, S1247 [11FE], S1251 [12FE], S4324, S4325 [12MY], S5194 [2JN], S12073, S12210 [8NO]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S3704 [25AP]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1010 [5FE], S1514 [25FE], S1905 [4MR]

Svinicki, Kristine: privilege of the floor, S2784 [7AP], S7475 [15JY]

Taxation: rates, S3195 [15AP], S8178 [28JY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6345 [25JN], S6395 [26JN]

Taxpayer Relief Act: disapproval of line-item veto of provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (S. 1157), S9019 [9SE]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4804, S4826 [21MY]

———limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9003 [9SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

Transportation: codify certain laws without substantive change (H.R. 1086), S12206 [8NO]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S5624 [12JN], S8136 [25JY], S11008 [23OC]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), star print, S5945 [18JN]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: establish (S. 399), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 66), S12204 [8NO]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (S. 1258), S12207, S12208 [8NO]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3824, S3825 [30AP], S3863 [1MY]

Weapons: importation of surplus military weapons, S12557 [13NO]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (S. 730), S4244 [8MY]

Reports

Mining and the American Economy, Everything Begins With Mining: George F. Lerning, S8559 [31JY]

Statements

Chemical Weapons Convention: several chemical company executives, S3507-S3510 [23AP]

Medal of Freedom Award: Bob Dole, S801 [29JA]

Summaries

Agricultural Work Force Stability and Protection Act (S. 169), S548 [21JA]

Highlights of Testimony of the First Two Weeks of Hearings by the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Into 1996 Campaign Finance Abuses, S8088 [24JY]

Tables

Effects of balanced budget constitutional amendment on Social Security, S1874, S1905 [4MR]

Texts of

S. 259, application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S961 [4FE]

S. 716, Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef, S4115 [7MY]

S. 816, allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns, S5133 [23MY]

S. 1157, disapproval of line-item veto of Taxpayer Relief Act provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives, S9019 [9SE]

S.J. Res. 35, congressional consent to Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement, S7775 [21JY]

Tributes

Arseneault, Norman G., S5149 [23MY]

Czartoryski, Riley A., S4715 [20MY]

Harris, Ann M., S11002 [23OC]

Kleffner, Flip, S6554 [26JN]

Lott, Senator, S5149 [23MY]

Thurmond, Senator, S5304 [5JN]

Yoder, Chris, S8357 [30JY]

CRAMER, ROBERT

Letters

Nomination of Bill L. Lee to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S11532 [31OC]

CRAMER, ROBERT E. (BUD), JR. (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1834 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H10172 [6NO]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5826 [25JY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Children and youth: facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H768 [5MR]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 2328), H6703 [31JY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 16), H5778 [24JY]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 1748), H5570 [22JY]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H348 [5FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H6716 [1AU]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1261 [20MR]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (see H.R. 2796), H10768 [12NO]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H6963 [5SE]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H8633 [7OC]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H8929 [21OC]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H2590 [13MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H9730 [29OC]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H7008 [8SE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H4133 [20JN], H4836 [26JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2590 [13MY]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2253 [6MY]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1112 [18MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2091 [30AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H3169 [21MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H3924 [18JN]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H10172 [6NO]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1392 [9AP]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (see H.R. 2840), H10170 [6NO]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H9559 [24OC]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H3170 [21MY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H3865 [17JN]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H725 [4MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3797 [12JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H285 [4FE]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H10956 [13NO]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1795 [23AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H7008 [8SE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8439 [6OC]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8929 [21OC]

Law enforcement: require better reporting of unidentified persons (see H.R. 2850), H10171 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H286 [4FE], H3924 [18JN]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Medal of Honor: issue commemorative postage stamp in recognition of recipients (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10955 [13NO]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H3069 [20MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H3865 [17JN]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H4836 [26JN]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H4647 [25JN]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1892 [24AP]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H5132 [10JY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H4132 [20JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H1112 [18MR]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H2254 [6MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1392 [9AP]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1275), H1715 [21AP]

———tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5021 [9JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN], H3660 [10JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 1505), H2090 [30AP]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H4087 [19JN]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H890 [11MR]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H1892 [24AP]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 255), H1018 [13MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 1366, 2777), H346 [5FE], H1704 [17AP], H9800 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H8438 [6OC]

Privacy: regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H4087 [19JN]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H7263 [11SE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H286 [4FE]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H1909 [28AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H1542 [15AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1795 [23AP]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H8929 [21OC]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H5826 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H2784 [15MY]

Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see H.R. 1702), H3201 [22MY]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3865 [17JN]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H3796 [12JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H348 [5FE]

———deposit portion of motor fuel excise taxes into Highway Trust Fund and Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 644), H393 [6FE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H7008 [8SE]

———inapplicability of the look-back method on construction contracts requiring the percentage of completion accounting method (see H.R. 1593), H2678 [14MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H950 [12MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 1285), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 1968), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 656), H407 [10FE]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1543 [15AP]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1795 [23AP]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H285 [4FE]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H4645 [25JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4339 [24JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H285, H286 [4FE], H3797 [12JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1795 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

John McKinley Federal Building, Florence, AL: designate (see H.R. 1804), H3566 [5JN]

Remarks

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1819, H1825, H1834, H1837, H1845, H1846, H1847, H1848 [24AP]

———International Space University funding, H1846 [24AP]

———minority university research and education programs funding, H1848 [24AP]

———treatment of employees relative to agency funding, H1847 [24AP]

Space policy: Russian participation in space station program, H1845 [24AP]

———space station program funding, H1819, H1837 [24AP]

Resignations

Committee on Science (House), H10794 [13NO]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10794 [13NO]

CRAMPTON, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1792 [18SE]

CRANBURY, NJ

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H642 [26FE]

Cranbury Lions Club: anniversary, E693 [17AP]

CRANE, PHILIP M. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6799 [3SE], H7207 [11SE]

Appointments

Committee on Taxation (Joint), H395 [10FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H5048 [10JY]

Official Advisors for International Conference Meetings and Negotiation Sessions on Trade Agreements, H395 [10FE]

Articles and editorials

Backlash From NAFTA Batters Economies of the Caribbean, Larry Rohter, New York (NY) Times, E288 [13FE]

Caribbean Nations Find Little Profit in Aiding U.S. Drug War, Larry Rohter, New York (NY) Times, E288 [13FE]

China and the Trade Warriors, Robert A. Sirico, Wall Street Journal, E1285 [20JN]

Liberals Are Mighty Generous With Definition of ``The Rich'', Thomas Sowell, Chicago (IL) Sun-Times, H6656 [31JY]

Low Bridge for the Fast Track Flap, Donald Lambro, Washington (DC) Times, E2363 [13NO]

Sanctions Would Undermine the Market Reforms That Have Initiated Positive Change, Representative Dreier, Insight (publication), E1061 [23MY]

Smoking Gun in the Medicaid Mystery, Phyllis Schlafly, Washington (DC) Times, E310 [25FE]

Social Security Privatization Is Here, E.J. Myers, Wall Street Journal, E517 [19MR]

U.S. Exporters to Latin America Need Fast-Track, Robert Mosbacher, Wall Street Journal, E1835 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 7), H154 [9JA], H805 [6MR]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (see H.R. 2644), H8832 [9OC]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H7263 [11SE]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H725 [4MR]

———outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H7263 [11SE]

Collective bargaining: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5778 [24JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7830 [24SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H2785 [15MY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H3924 [18JN]

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9866 [31OC]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8833 [9OC]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3567 [5JN]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622), H285 [4FE], H524 [12FE]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H702 [27FE]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H5297 [15JY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Firearms: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H10957 [13NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

Foreign trade: extend trade authorities procedures relative to reciprocal trade agreements (see H.R. 2621), H8632 [7OC]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Health: application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1040 [17MR]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6918 [4SE]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H585 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1019 [13MR]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H7911 [25SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 36), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National Park System: private ownership and use of lands (see H.R. 104), H142 [9JA]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H1392 [9AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H1542 [15AP]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 28), H393 [6FE]

Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 650), H1392 [9AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H1892 [24AP]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7601 [18SE]

———application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 160), H669 [26FE]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 1783), H3476 [4JN]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H2784 [15MY]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———eliminate marriage penalty relative to one-time exclusion of gain on the sale of a principle residence (see H.R. 242), H286 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 1740), H3202 [22MY]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see H.R. 1443), H1890 [24AP]

———provide deduction for capital gains, index the basis of certain capital assets, provide familiy credits, and phase-out estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1584), H2589 [13MY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 162), H669 [26FE]

———repeal cap on outstanding tax-exempt bonds for certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 197), H2254 [6MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1068), H2446 [8MY]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H948 [12MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H7119 [9SE]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H283 [4FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 1285), H2590 [13MY]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H169 [20JA]

———treatment of distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1205), H1260 [20MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H10421 [8NO]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H7365 [16SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1150), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H3204 [22MY]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see H.R. 1509), H2155 [1MY]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1288 [21MR]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H1262 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: repeal statutory authority (see H.R. 121), H142 [9JA]

Customs Service: modify overtime and premium pay rates of customs officers (see H.R. 2262), H5825 [25JY]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1463), H1908 [28AP]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H. Con. Res. 28), H701 [27FE]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———extend Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 1660), H2882 [19MY]

———make certain changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 2622), H8632 [7OC]

Laos: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 2132), H5131 [10JY]

Medicare: remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H724 [4MR]

Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 2133), H5131 [10JY]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H142 [9JA]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H142 [9JA]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 170), H8833 [9OC]

Postal Service: privatization (see H.R. 1717), H3201 [22MY]

Tariff: Mexican peanut butter (see H.R. 1875), H3796 [12JN]

Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H7599 [18SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 1124), H1186 [19MR]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (see H.R. 2329), H6703 [31JY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 525), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (see H.R. 707), H522 [12FE]

———treatment of religious schools relative to Federal unemployment tax (see H.R. 124), H143 [9JA]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H143 [9JA]

Remarks

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7057 [9SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4696 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6655 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), motion to instruct conferees, H5042, H5044, H5045, H5046, H5047 [10JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3006 [20MY]

Burns, Philip: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, E1061 [23MY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4234, H4274 [24JN], E1285 [20JN]

———religious persecution of Christian minorities, E1285 [20JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H8895 [21OC]

———relocation of Lake Michigan helicopter rescue unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI, H8895 [21OC]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H7207 [11SE]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (H.R. 3034), H10890 [13NO]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1463), H2181 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5139 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9539 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5057 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7873 [25SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7057 [9SE], H7207 [11SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5755 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8181 [30SE]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (H. Con. Res. 28), E346 [27FE]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), E751 [24AP]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (H.R. 2708), E2070 [23OC]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (H.R. 2316), E1597 [1AU]

———decision by World Trade Organization relative to European Union banana policy, E1067 [30MY]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, E1835 [24SE]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), E2363 [13NO]

G.L. Technology (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), H823 [11MR]

Illinois: Des Plaines River Wetlands Demonstration Project funding, H5755 [24JY], H8181 [30SE]

———Fox River Floodgate Installation Project funding, H5755 [24JY], H8181 [30SE]

International Customs Day: observance, E70 [7JA]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3124 [21MY]

Meadows Funeral Home (business): Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Medicaid: funding, E309 [25FE]

Medicare: remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (H.R. 916), E369 [4MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H485 [12FE]

Mexico: imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (S. Con. Res. 43), H6680 [31JY]

NAFTA: effect on Caribbean Basin Initiative, E288 [13FE]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5057 [10JY], H5139 [11JY], H9539 [24OC]

Office of U.S. Trade Representative: increase funding to research and study laws affected by trade negotiations, H7873 [25SE]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 170), E1997 [9OC]

Point of order, H5139 [11JY]

Postal Service: privatization (H.R. 1717), E1051 [23MY]

Sawusch, Daniel: Rolling Meadows, IL, Chamber of Commerce award recipient, E887 [8MY]

Social Security: privatization, E517 [19MR]

Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (H.R. 2499), E1795 [18SE]

———alternative minimum tax, H4696 [26JN]

———child tax credit, H4696 [26JN]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (H.R. 2329), E2225 [8NO]

———qualification and eligibility requirements for S corporations and shareholders (H.R. 2884), E2227 [8NO]

———rates, H5042, H5044, H5045, H5046, H5047 [10JY], H6655 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9066 [23OC]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (H.R. 707), E223 [12FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H5046 [10JY]

———treatment of printed wiring boards and printed wiring assembly equipment (H.R. 2817), E2199 [7NO]

———treatment of religious schools relative to Federal unemployment tax (H.R. 124), E55 [7JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: restore and modify provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (H.R. 2513), H10406 [8NO]

Votes: position on missed, E1334 [26JN], E1341 [27JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1702 [17AP]

Reports

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823-H826 [11MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823 [11MR]

Statements

Calling World Leaders to Action To Address the New Roles and Responsibilities of the Multinational Corporation in the New Century: Tadahiro Sekimoto, E2314 [10NO]

Tributes

Sekimoto, Tadahiro, E2314 [10NO]

CRAPO, MICHAEL D. (a Representative from Idaho)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2255 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5217 [15JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H490 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H523 [12FE]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H5132 [10JY]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H10172 [6NO]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 7), H154 [9JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H1186 [19MR]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (see H.R. 1691), H3169 [21MY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4647 [25JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H725 [4MR]

Consumers: require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 2019), H7263 [11SE]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H3070 [20MY]

———duration of protection (see H.R. 604), H2874 [16MY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6707 [31JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H2169 [5MY]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see H.R. 2631), H9502 [23OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H3568 [5JN]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H2254 [6MY]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9730 [29OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

Education: distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H9615 [28OC]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H7119 [9SE]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5778 [24JY]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H1794 [23AP]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H5020 [9JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

Firearms: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H10957 [13NO]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H1892 [24AP]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H244 [21JA]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H8438 [6OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H3569 [5JN]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H8265 [30SE]

———promote economic opportunities for families (see H.R. 1040), H1440 [10AP]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H804 [6MR]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H5177 [11JY]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H5570 [22JY]

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: management of river craft (see H.R. 838), H668 [26FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 741), H2680 [14MY]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5916 [28JY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8633 [7OC]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H950 [12MR]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H2254 [6MY]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H8055 [26SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H9865 [31OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1186 [19MR]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1261 [20MR]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 414), H8833 [9OC]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H2254 [6MY]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H7830 [24SE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see H.R. 1127), H1440 [10AP]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 597), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 596), H346 [5FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H5570 [22JY]

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance (see H.R. 2186), H10956 [13NO]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3797 [12JN], H8727 [8OC]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1707 [17AP]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H2254 [6MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H8633 [7OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Public lands: designate certain lands as wilderness areas (see H.R. 1567), H2444 [8MY]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H3924 [18JN]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H725 [4MR]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H3204 [22MY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H4133 [20JN]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H1016 [13MR]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H3201 [22MY]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1339 [8AP]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H1707 [17AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1988 [29AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H1262 [20MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3476 [4JN]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195), H4221 [23JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H950 [12MR]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7911 [25SE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H10768 [12NO]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9865 [31OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H2156 [1MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6715 [1AU]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H725 [4MR]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see H.R. 1752), H3213 [30MY]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H10956 [13NO]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1440 [10AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H7008 [8SE]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H2784 [15MY]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H6918 [4SE]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H1262 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see H.R. 1282), H1438 [10AP]

Drugs: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see H. Res. 151), H2784 [15MY]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (see H.R. 526), H283 [4FE]

———make overtime exemption available to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables apply to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of sugar beets (see H.R. 917), H724 [4MR]

Water: State sovereignty over water within borders (see H.R. 128), H143 [9JA]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Goff, Brittany, E1750 [15SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5704, H5706 [24JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5704, H5706 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4211 [23JN]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10378 [8NO]

Dept. of Energy: Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior: require allocation of spending reductions to deficit reduction, H5218 [15JY]

———transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (H.R. 1282), E633 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5109 [10JY], H5218 [15JY]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (H.R. 526), E157 [4FE]

———make the overtime exemption available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of sugar beets (H.R. 917), E367 [4MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5769 [24JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), H8086 [29SE]

EPA: radiation protection standards, H9701 [29OC]

FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa (H.R. 2165), H8087 [29SE]

Floods: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, H4224 [24JN]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5109 [10JY]

Hazardous substances: emergency response personnel requirements relative to transportation of nuclear fuel and waste, H9698 [29OC]

———liability of contractors transporting nuclear waste material, H9770 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H1409 [10AP], H9661, H9695, H9698, H9701 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), motion to recommit, H9770 [30OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H490 [12FE]

Nuclear energy: pyroprocessing technology research funding, H5769 [24JY]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: require risk assessment study and cost benefit analysis, H9695 [29OC]

Votes: position on missed, H297 [5FE]

Water: State sovereignty over water within borders (H.R. 128), E8 [7JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1434 [10AP], H8831 [9OC]

Tributes

Gorsuch, George and Jane, H8808 [9OC]

Gorsuch, Tyler A., H8808 [9OC]

Stall, Mark, E1896 [2OC]

CRAWFORD, CHARLES H.

Letters

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals, S1748 [27FE]

CRAWFORD, DOUGLAS C.

Remarks in Senate

American Nuclear Society: tribute to award recipients from Argonne National Laboratory-West, S5465 [10JN]

CRAWFORD, R. VINCENT

Remarks in Senate

Sioux Falls, SD: tribute to VA Medical and Regional Office Center on receiving the DAV Large Employer of the Year Award, S7618 [16JY]

CRAYNON, PAIGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1047 [18MR]

CREAMER, J. FLETCHER, SR.

Remarks in House

New Jersey Construction Industry Hall of Fame: inductee, E1698 [9SE]

CREATING IMPROVED DELIVERY OF CHILD CARE—AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1037), S7710 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1037), S7719-S7732 [17JY], S7875 [22JY], S12447 [10NO]

Texts of

S. 1037, provisions, S7722-S7731 [17JY]

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS DANCE STUDIO (dance group)

Remarks in Senate

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipient, S773 [28JA], S820 [29JA]

CREATIVE OPTICS, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Small Business Innovative Research Model of Excellence Tibbetts Award: recipient, S10444 [6OC]

CREBER, JOHN C.

Letters

Congratulations on John C. Creber's learning to read: Jim Rice, E130 [4FE]

CREDIT related term(s) Consumers

Amendments

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 714), S11791 [5NO], S12488 [10NO]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), H7306 [16SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12619, S12681 [13NO]

Analyses

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act (S. 559), S3052-S3056 [10AP]

Housing Programs Extension Act (S. 562), H7307 [16SE]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Extension (S. 1027), S7711 [17JY]

Responsible Borrower Protection Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 2500), E1801 [18SE]

Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act (S. 986), S6909 [7JY]

Articles and editorials

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

Education Department Suspends Program for Restructuring Student Loans, S10808 [9OC]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Bankruptcy: consumer protection (see S. 1301), S10882 [21OC]

———limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see S. 530), S2900 [9AP]

———reform system to become a needs-based system (see H.R. 2500), H7599 [18SE]

Business and industry: end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

Colleges and universities: participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (see H.R. 1307), H1439 [10AP]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 2554), H7910 [25SE]

Consumers: prevent credit card issuers from advertising and offering one type of credit card and then issuing another type (see H.R. 2662), H8832 [9OC]

———prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (see S. 1163; H.R. 2053), S9197 [11SE], H4646 [25JN]

———protection from unreasonable credit card fees or interest rates (see H.R. 1975), H4085 [19JN]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 2019, 3060), H4338 [24JN], H10954 [13NO]

———require notice before changing the interest rate applicable on any credit card account or before changing the index used to determine such rate (see H.R. 3066), H10954 [13NO]

Credit cards: require additional disclosures of account information (see H.R. 274), H148 [9JA]

Crime: identity fraud (see S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

———require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (see S. 1148), S8823 [4SE]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S3727 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see S. 1534; H.R. 877), S12575 [13NO], H700 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (see H.R. 2330), H6703 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 714; H.R. 2317), S4106 [7MY], H6703 [31JY]

———offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (see S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow consolidation of direct student loans (see S. 1294; H.R. 2535), S10787 [9OC], H7830 [24SE]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H283 [4FE]

———extend and make uniform student loan repayment plans (see H.R. 2391), H6797 [3SE]

———improve student financial aid programs (see H.R. 2536), H7830 [24SE]

———student financial aid programs (see S. 559, 560), S3011 [10AP]

———student loan reform (see S. 680), S3901 [1MY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: improve administration (see H.R. 837), H668 [26FE]

———reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H1017 [13MR]

Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform (see H.R. 31), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see S. 1154, 1203; H.R. 2234, 2319), S9018 [9SE], S9785 [23SE], H5664 [23JY], H6703 [31JY]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (see S. 298), S1226 [11FE]

———require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (see S. 1560), S12575 [13NO]

———strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (see H.R. 229), H146 [9JA]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see S. 1036), S7710 [17JY]

———allow certain small, nonprofit banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see H.R. 2311), H6406 [30JY]

Housing: provide for private servicing of rural housing loans (see H.R. 460), H243 [21JA]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (see S. Res. 88; H. Res. 158), S4879 [21MY], H3203 [22MY]

OPIC: authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

Public works: provide for tax-exempt financing of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see S. 275), S1017 [5FE]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3348 [17AP]

———extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 329), H10955 [13NO]

———prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see H.R. 1474), H1988 [29AP]

———prohibit funding of excessive costs to obtain home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 1297), H1438 [10AP]

San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 134), H143 [9JA]

SBA: establish commission to examine small business credit needs (see H. Con. Res. 85), H3169 [21MY]

———extend certified development company loan guarantee program (see H.R. 1734), H3202 [22MY]

Taxation: permit loans from individual retirement accounts for housing, education, and medical emergencies (see H.R. 1123), H1186 [19MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of interest on student loans (see S. 573; H.R. 1465), S3199 [15AP], H1908 [28AP]

———treatment of loans under the Rural Electrification Act (see H.R. 1441), H1890 [24AP]

———treatment of student loans (see H.R. 724), H523 [12FE]

Transportation: establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (see S. 963), S6358 [25JN]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318; H.R. 607), S1300 [12FE], H347 [5FE]

———simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H700 [27FE]

Veterans: extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1111 [18MR]

———improve housing loan programs (see S. 986), S6907 [7JY]

Cost Estimates

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318): CBO, S11789 [5NO]

Descriptions

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 963), S6369 [25JN]

Factsheets

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (H. Res. 158), E1024-E1026 [22MY]

Letters

Availability of credit in disaster areas: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S3942 [5MY]

———John D. Hawke, Jr., Dept. of the Treasury, S3942 [5MY]

———Norman E. D'Amours, National Credit Union Administration, S3988 [6MY]

———Ricki Helfer, FDIC, S3942 [5MY]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S11535 [31OC]

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education and Robert Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S3051 [10AP]

Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S6910 [7JY]

Proposals

Credit Union Growth and Improvement Act, E2299 [10NO]

Rural Housing Loan Servicing Privatization Act, E39 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Bankruptcy: reform system to become a needs-based system (H.R. 2500), E1800 [18SE], E1824 [23SE]

Colleges and universities: participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (H.R. 1307), E624 [10AP]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (H.R. 2554), E1863 [25SE]

Consumers: effect of credit card debt on economy, H7736 [24SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve collection of outstanding loans, H5723 [24JY]

———reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5708-H5714 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation: make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (H.R. 2330), E1617 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2317), E2380 [13NO]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8845-H8850 [21OC], H9065 [23OC], E1836 [24SE], E1856 [25SE], E2114 [29OC]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (H.R. 529), E141 [4FE]

———improve student financial aid programs (H.R. 2536), E1834 [24SE], E1852 [25SE]

———student financial aid programs, H598 [25FE], H2060-H2063, H2065, H2066 [30AP]

———student loan programs, H2083 [30AP], H3166, H3167 [21MY], H8058 [29SE], H9493 [23OC]

———tribute to TRIO programs, E254 [13FE]

Federal Family Education Loan Program: financial institutions' performance of audits on their student loan portfolios, H7083 [9SE]

Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform (H.R. 31), E65 [7JA]

Financial institutions: credit union growth and improvement, E2295, E2299 [10NO]

———strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (H.R. 229), E72 [7JA]

Housing: provide for private servicing of rural housing loans, E39 [7JA]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (H. Res. 158), E1024 [22MY]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, H5928 [29JY]

———treatment of Bucheit International (business) relative to dealings in Gaza Strip, H6359 [30JY]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), H7302-H7309 [16SE]

———extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), Senate amendment (H. Res. 329), H10884-H10886 [13NO]

———prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (H.R. 1474), E785 [29AP]

SBA: extend certified development company loan guarantee program (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

———loan guarantee programs, E1004 [21MY]

Taxation: treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans, H6658 [31JY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1557-H1566 [16AP], E699 [17AP]

———simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (H.R. 883), E351 [27FE]

Veterans: extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1568-H1571 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Bankruptcy: consumer protection (S. 1301), S10884-S10891 [21OC]

———limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (S. 530), S2903 [9AP]

Consumers: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (S. 1163), S9198 [11SE]

Crime: identity fraud (S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

———require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (S. 1148), S8827 [4SE]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S3941-S3945 [5MY], S3988, S3989 [6MY], S4093, S4094 [7MY]

———availability of credit in disaster areas (S. 652), S3727-S3729 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (S. 1534), S12592 [13NO]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Education to use for student financial aid programs, S6968, S6969 [8JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 714), S4114 [7MY], S11790 [5NO], S12488-S12495 [10NO]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow consolidation of direct student loans (S. 1294), S10807, S10808 [9OC], S11534 [31OC]

———student financial aid programs, S4977-S4980 [22MY]

———student financial aid programs (S. 559), S3035-S3057 [10AP]

———student financial aid programs (S. 560), S3035 [10AP]

———student loan forgiveness relative to community service careers, S6471 [26JN]

———student loan programs, S4860 [21MY], S5033, S5034, S5035 [23MY], S6306-S6308 [25JN]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (S. 1203), S9786, S9788 [23SE]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (S. 298), S1226-S1228, S1231 [11FE]

———require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (S. 1560), S12604 [13NO]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (S. 1036), S7718 [17JY]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (S. Res. 88), S4899 [21MY]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, S7547-S7549, S7577, S7578 [16JY]

Public works: provide for tax-exempt financing of private sector highway infrastructure construction (S. 275), S1025 [5FE]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), S3057 [10AP], S3712-S3717, S3721 [25AP], S3808 [29AP]

———extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), unanimous-consent agreement, S3697 [24AP]

Rural areas: credit opportunities for nonagricultural businesses, S7023 [8JY]

Taxation: treatment of interest on student loans (S. 573), S3199-S3201 [15AP], S3299 [16AP], S3463 [22AP]

Transportation: establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (S. 963), S6366-S6372 [25JN]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12681 [13NO]

———require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S1315 [12FE], S1683 [26FE], S2514 [19MR], S11789 [5NO]

Veterans: improve housing loan programs (S. 986), S6908 [7JY]

Reports filed

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 105-322), H8927 [21OC]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1294) (S. Rept. 105-122), S11341 [29OC]

Homeowners Insurance Protection Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 607) (H. Rept. 105-55), H1610 [16AP]

Homeowners Protection Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 318) (S. Rept. 105-129), S11544 [31OC]

Make the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Permanent: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 105-123), S11446 [30OC]

Olivenhain Water Storage Project Loan Guarantees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 134) (H. Rept. 105-327), H8927 [21OC]

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

Statements

Higher Education Student Financial Aid Programs: Curtis White, E1243 [18JN]

———Evan Pappas, E1243 [18JN]

———Jessa Black, E1243 [18JN]

Student Financial Aid Programs: Mark Olson, E1126 [5JN]

Truth Behind Private Mortgage Insurance: Representative Hansen, H1560 [16AP]

Summaries

Availability of Credit in Disaster Areas, S3941 [5MY]

Certified Development Company Enhancement and Improvement Act (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

Depository Institution Disaster Relief Act (S. 652), S3728 [25AP]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector (S. 298), S1228-S1231 [11FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 158, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, E1024 [22MY]

H. Res. 329, Senate amendment to S. 652, Senior Citizen Home Equity Protection Act, H10884 [13NO]

H.R. 607, Homeowners Insurance Protection Act, H1557 [16AP]

H.R. 1092, Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System, H1568-H1570 [16AP]

H.R. 2535, Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act, H8845 [21OC]

S. 318, Homeowners Protection Act, S1316 [12FE]

S. 530, Bankruptcy Abuse Reform Act, S2904 [9AP]

S. 559, Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act, S3035-S3051 [10AP]

S. 562, Housing Programs Extension Act, H7302-H7304 [16SE]

S. 562, Senior Citizen Home Equity Protection Act, S3057 [10AP], S3714 [25AP], S12457-S12460 [10NO]

S. 714, make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program, S11791 [5NO]

S. 714, make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4114 [7MY]

S. 963, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, S6367-S6369 [25JN]

S. 986, Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act, S6908 [7JY]

S. 1027, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program extension, S7711 [17JY]

S. 1148, require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices, S8827 [4SE]

S. 1203, Debit Card Consumer Protection Act, S9787 [23SE]

S. 1301, Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act, S10885-S10890 [21OC]

S. 1534, repayment of student loans by students called to active military duty, S12592 [13NO]

S. Res. 88, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, S4898 [21MY]

CREDIT CARDS see Credit

CREDIT UNIONS see Financial Institutions

CREIGHTON, JOANNE

Letters

Women in Military Service for America Memorial dedication, E2045 [22OC]

CRENSHAW, ALBERT B.

Articles and editorials

Retiring? Don't Assume Health Benefits Are Forever, E75 [9JA]

CRESSWELL, WILLIAM E.

Appointments

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Board of Trustees, S922 [4FE]

CREVE COEUR, MO

Remarks in House

Murphy, James M.: Creve Coeur-Olivette, MO, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Businessperson of the Year award recipient, E125 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

St. Monica Catholic Church: anniversary, S9906 [24SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to James M. Murphy: Creve Coeur-Olivette, MO, Chamber of Commerce, E125 [4FE]

CREW, RUDOLPH F.

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2532 [13MY]

CREWS, CLYDE W., JR.

Articles and editorials

Passing the Budget Buck, S5429 [9JN]

CRIME related term(s) Espionage; Sexual Harassment; Terrorism

Addresses

Business Crime Goes International: Dick Thornburgh, S5575-S5577 [12JN]

Holocaust Days of Remembrance Commemoration: Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court Justice, E924 [14MY]

———Benjamin Meed, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E890 [8MY]

———Miles Lerman, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E900 [13MY]

Impact of Gambling on Communities: Representative Wolf, E1280 [20JN]

Juvenile Crime—Sound Policies vs. Sound Bite Issues Forum: Robert B. Turner, Indianapolis, IN, Police Dept., E1780 [17SE]

Prohibit Imports Produced by Child Labor: Paul R. Charron, Liz Claiborne Corp., S4399 [13MY]

Removing Drugs From Our Neighborhoods and Schools: Rudolph Giuliani, Mayor of New York, NY, E2111-E2113 [29OC]

Advertisements

Guess Which One Receives a War Victims Pension From the German Government: American Jewish Committee, E1005 [21MY]

Negative campaign advertisements: Citizens for Reform (organization), S10129 [29SE]

Amendments

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S12682 [13NO]

Children and youth: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2360, H2373, H2374, H2377, H2379, H2382, H2383, H2385 [8MY]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Foreign countries: interpret the term ``kidnapping'' in extradition treaties to which the U.S. is a party (S. 1266), S11161, S11168 [23OC]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8245 [30SE]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3180, S3226 [15AP]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (S. Con. Res. 50), S9236, S9239 [11SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR], H961, H983 [13MR]

Telephones: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (S. 493), S9978 [25SE], S12479, S12485, S12486 [10NO]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5922, S5936 [18JN], S12488 [10NO], H9837 [31OC]

Analyses

Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Act (S. 495), S3341 [17AP]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 226), S758 [28JA]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

Digital Era Copyright Enhancement Act (H.R. 3048), E2353 [13NO]

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1669 [26FE]

Appointments

Coordinating Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S2335 [14MR]

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S1776 [27FE]

U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S6386 [25JN]

Articles and editorials

Abroad at Home—Clinton's Sorriest Record, S487 [21JA]

Air Force Inquiry Clears General in Saudi Bombing That Killed 19, S6903 [7JY]

Alcohol Sales to Minors Targeted—170 of 294 Businesses Sold to Teen Testers, S8083 [24JY]

Alleged Kingpin of Sonora Cartel Untouched by Law, S2045 [10MR]

Another Mexican General Is Arrested and Charged With Links to Drug Cartel, S2587 [20MR]

Army Probe To Focus on Top Levels—Inquiry To Examine Leaders' Responsibility in Sexual Misconduct, H5971 [29JY]

Asian-American Connection—The Campaign Contributions Fiasco and Racial Stereotyping, S2622 [20MR]

Attack Culture, E445 [12MR]

Baltimore Cites Success With Alternative to 911, S10442 [6OC]

Bosnia Tolerates War Criminals, S5117 [23MY]

Bosnia's War Criminals Enjoy Peacetime Power, S5118 [23MY]

Burned Again, E401 [6MR]

Business of Pornography, S12150-S12153 [8NO]

Busted Flush, H403 [10FE]

Call to Arms Against Youth Drug Abuse, H982 [13MR]

Campaign Finance Overkill, S10281 [1OC]

Celebrating Independence—From Austin to Waco, Texas Is Well Covered as Sundance Film Festival Kicks Off, E452 [12MR]

Connecting Line, E1468 [22JY]

Don't Make Gore the Fall Guy, S10281 [1OC]

Double-Standard Spying, E918 [14MY]

Drug Trade Climbs Aboard Shipments of Goods From Mexico, H971 [13MR]

Drugs—Interdicting the Flow, S7564 [16JY]

Erotic Allure of Home Schooling—Web Porn Sites, S12154 [8NO]

FBI Role in Impeachment Probed, S1651 [26FE]

Find Better Ways To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Fine Line for Mexico, S2593 [20MR]

First in Damage to Constitutional Liberties, S487 [21JA]

Florida Couple To Plead Guilty to Taping GOP Leaders' Cell Phone Call, H1986 [29AP]

For Their Targets, Mystery Groups' Ads Hit Like Attacks From Nowhere, S2060 [10MR]

Foreign Bribery Should Be a Crime, E810 [1MY]

Fund-Raising Fiasco—The Democrats' Problem, S1929 [4MR]

Gambling Payoff?, H403 [10FE]

Good Advice From Mr. Freeh, E905 [13MY]

Good Step on Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Impeachment Is Cure for Judicial Activism, H1588 [16AP]

Independent Counsel Issue, S2344 [17MR]

INS Halts Investigation at California Organization, E63 [7JA]

Irate Clinton Blasts Moves for Counsel, S1790 [28FE]

IRS Audit Reveals More Tax Browsing, S3187 [15AP]

Janet Reno—Wrong Again, E708 [17AP]

Juvenile Crime—Don't Wait for Kids To Stray, H5209 [15JY]

Kids Cruise On-Line Porn in Library—Students' `Right' Backed as Angry Parents Lash Out, S12153 [8NO]

Latin Drugs Flow North Via Pacific—Traffickers' Ships Hard To Intercept, S2602 [20MR]

Law According to Gore, E401 [6MR]

Lessons You Didn't Mean To Teach Us, S4621 [15MY]

Love Conquers What Ails Teens, Study Finds, S12545 [13NO]

Medicare Abuses Spark Cry for Anti-Fraud Law, E1978 [8OC]

Mexico Let Suspected Drug Trafficker Move $168 Million Out of Several Banks, S2587 [20MR]

Mexico Without Illusions, H959 [13MR]

Ms. Maloney and Mr. Waldheim, S536 [21JA]

Not Whom You Tell, But How You Know, E255 [13FE]

Now, That's a Resolution, S7565 [16JY]

Officials Say China Illegally Sent U.S. Equipment to Military Plant, E772 [29AP]

Parents Must Lead Drug War, E1186 [11JN]

Partial Hospitalization Coverage, E1979 [8OC]

Probe Not Taken—Congress Should Take a Look at OPIC's Taxpayer-Backed Sweetheart Deals, We Did, H8823-H8825 [9OC]

Prosecutor Game, H7908 [25SE]

Rebuilding Every Burned Black Church, S3917 [1MY]

Reno's Burden, S10281 [1OC]

Republicans Warn Reno on Independent Counsel, S3131 [14AP], S3177 [15AP]

Rethinking Drug Certification, S7564 [16JY]

Save the Kids, Not the Mom, S1432 [24FE]

Second Mexican General Faces Drug Charges, S2587 [20MR]

Secretary Cohen's Call, S6904 [7JY]

Seven Slain in District in 36 Hours of Violence, S5351 [5JN]

Slanted—Racial Prejudice Is Part of What Fuels the Clinton Campaign Scandal, S2623 [20MR]

State Should Give Prisoners Special Education, U.S. Says, S4004 [6MY]

Stop the Gun Invasion, S9692 [18SE]

Suitcases Packing Heroin, E1983 [9OC]

Surplus Gun Invasion, S9691 [18SE]

Surplus Weapons, Surplus Danger, S9692 [18SE]

Tale of Two Spies, E918 [14MY]

U.S. Failed To Get Mexico To Reshape War on Drugs, H981 [13MR]

U.S. To Press for Pol Pot Trial, S8380 [30JY]

Was John Huang Debriefed?, E1451 [17JY]

Web Site Ratings—Shame on Most of US, S12153 [8NO]

Who Abandoned Dornan? Republican Voters, H9470 [23OC]

Who Needs an Independent Counsel?, S10281 [1OC]

Will the Rule of Law Survive Clinton?, E821 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1119), S8532 [31JY]

Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H392 [6FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 995; H.R. 1202), S6990 [8JY], H1260 [20MR]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see S. Con. Res. 20; H. Con. Res. 50), S3011 [10AP], H1018 [13MR]

Armed Forces: establish sentencing guidelines relative to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole (see H.R. 517), H282 [4FE]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (see S. 172), S163 [21JA]

———provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 1915), H3864 [17JN]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see S. 723; H.R. 1570), S4217 [8MY], H2444 [8MY]

Bankruptcy: debts relative to death or injury caused by debtor's operation of watercraft or aircraft while intoxicated (see H.R. 30), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

BATF: regulation of firearms, ammunition, and certain firearm products (see H.R. 788), H587 [13FE]

Bias crimes: establish Federal, State, and local programs on the reporting and preventing of bias crimes (see H.R. 188), H145 [9JA]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia, and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H156 [9JA]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (see S. 476; H.R. 1753), S2552 [19MR], H3213 [30MY]

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (see S. 152), S162 [21JA]

Cambodia: prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide (see S. Res. 124), S9886 [24SE]

———terrorist attack at political rally (see S. Res. 69; H. Res. 121), S2901 [9AP], H1706 [17AP]

Capital punishment: clarify method of execution for Federal prisoners (see H.R. 1087), H1039 [17MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 66), H1891 [24AP]

Children and youth: clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (see S. 178), S163 [21JA]

———distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H148 [9JA]

———encourage State and local governments to enact laws to protect the safety of young people (see H. Con. Res. 70), H2156 [1MY]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1461), S12118 [8NO]

———extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (see S. 1378), S11764 [5NO]

———facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours (see S. 882), S5507 [11JN]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H6917 [4SE]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see S. 1346; H.R. 2122), S11448 [30OC], H5020 [9JY]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (see S. 900), S5596 [12JN]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15, 362; H.R. 810), S159 [21JA], S1659 [26FE], H627 [25FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10, 718; H.R. 3, 1699), S158 [21JA], S4217 [8MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA], H3169 [21MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H2253 [6MY]

———prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 2648), H8832 [9OC]

———prohibit taking a child hostage while evading arrest or warrants with the threat or use of force against Federal agents (see S. 601), S3348 [17AP]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (see S. 825), S5253 [3JN]

———reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 278), H148 [9JA]

———require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H700 [27FE]

———require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (see H.R. 2173), H5400 [16JY]

China, People's Republic of: treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5296 [15JY]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

CIA: establish select committee to investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 34, 70), H244 [21JA], H589 [13FE]

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (see H. Res. 41), H348 [5FE]

Civil disorders: prohibit certain conduct (see H.R. 2353), H6704 [31JY]

Civil liberties: protection from personal intrusion (see H.R. 2448), H7199 [10SE]

———secure voting rights for formerly incarcerated felons (see H.R. 568), H284 [4FE]

Civil rights: protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 1332), H1541 [15AP]

Collective bargaining: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of criminal incidents relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability (see H.R. 3043), H10953 [13NO]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]

Colombia: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.R. 1034), H948 [12MR]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H1541 [15AP]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 276, 287, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 315), H9464 [23OC], H9638 [29OC], H9771, H9773, H9774, H9775, H9776, H9777, H9778, H9779 [30OC], H10420 [8NO]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (see S. Res. 91), S5109 [23MY]

Computers: prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see S. 1482), S12119 [8NO]

———prohibit Internet service providers from providing accounts to sexually violent predators (see S. 1356; H.R. 2791), S11545 [31OC], H9865 [31OC]

———transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H5825 [25JY]

Congress: punish false statements made during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 425), H153 [9JA]

Constitutional amendments: implement protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1541 [15AP]

———prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H1186 [19MR]

———protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6; H.J. Res. 71), S163 [21JA], H1542 [15AP]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see S. 554; H.R. 1301), S3011 [10AP], H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (see S. 868), S5444 [10JN]

Copyrights: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see S. 1044; H.R. 2265), S7768 [21JY], H5825 [25JY]

Correctional institutions: bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H5131 [10JY]

———eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (see S. 455), S2356 [17MR]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

———penalties for the rape of juveniles in prison (see H.R. 1837, 1898), H3659 [10JN], H3804 [16JN]

———prevent Federal prisoners from engaging in activities to increase their strength or fighting abilities (see H.R. 792), H587 [13FE]

———prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H144 [9JA]

———prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H627 [25FE]

———provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (see S. 596), S3269 [16AP]

———require inmate work and education duties in States receiving construction grants (see S. 561), S3348 [17AP]

———test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections personnel (see H.R. 2070), H4646 [25JN]

———treatment of juvenile offenders (see S. 704), S3998 [6MY]

Courts: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (see S. 1302), S10882 [21OC]

———allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (see S. 447; H.R. 924), S2320 [14MR], H765 [5MR]

———continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———denial of certain Federal benefits upon conviction of certain drug offenses (see H.R. 313), H149 [9JA]

———determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (see H.R. 691), H453 [11FE]

———establish or expand existing community prosecution programs (see H.R. 863), H699 [27FE]

———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (see H.R. 1965), H4085 [19JN]

———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (see S. 1189), S9515 [17SE]

———increase penalties for bringing in and harboring certain aliens (see H.R. 3075), H10955 [13NO]

———independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 117, 139), H142, H143 [9JA]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (see S. 568; H.R. 1225), S3117 [14AP], H1338 [8AP]

———limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (see S. 581), S3199 [15AP]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (see S. 602), S3348 [17AP]

———mandatory victim restitution (see S. 518), S2837 [8AP]

———minimum mandatory sentencing (see H.R. 424), H153 [9JA]

———modify death penalty sentencing guidelines for drug kingpins (see H.R. 314), H149 [9JA]

———penalties for persons who teach or distribute materials encouraging the use of torture (see H.R. 1417), H1794 [23AP]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———penalties relative to criminal attempt (see S. 171), S163 [21JA]

———protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 428), H153 [9JA]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H149 [9JA]

———provide civil claim for victims of bias crimes (see H.R. 2959), H10420 [8NO]

———provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 845), H669 [26FE]

———provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 702), H522 [12FE]

———reduce size of grand juries (see H.R. 1536), H2253 [6MY]

———reform asset forfeiture laws (see H.R. 1745), H3202 [22MY]

———reform habeas corpus procedures (see S. 105), S161 [21JA]

———reform habeas corpus procedures relative to retrial of an accused (see S. 1110; H.R. 2392), S8532 [31JY], H6797 [3SE]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

———sentencing for crimes against child or elderly victims (see H.R. 454), H242 [21JA]

———suspension without pay of justices or judges convicted of felonies (see S. 33), S159 [21JA]

———treatment of juvenile offenses relative to ``three strikes'' life sentence for certain violent or drug-related convictions (see H.R. 2361), H6705 [31JY]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see S. 209, 260, 1162; H.R. 332, 2229), S725 [28JA], S945 [4FE], S9197 [11SE], H150 [9JA], H5664 [23JY]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (see S. 454), S2356 [17MR]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 361), H151 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: conversion of certain military installations into correctional facilities for youthful offenders (see H.R. 592), H346 [5FE]

———establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1017 [13MR]

———increase whistleblower protections for members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1482), H1988 [29AP]

Dept. of HUD: disclosure of income information to local housing agencies for determination of public housing eligibility (see H.R. 214), H146 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (see H.R. 692), H453 [11FE]

———establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 2588), H8265 [30SE]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2089 [30AP]

———report certain information relative to prisoners (see H.R. 2214), H5569 [22JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see S. 1003; H.R. 1756), S7210 [10JY], H3273 [3JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

Diplomats: notification relative to crimes committed by diplomats (see H.R. 1547), H2350 [7MY]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see S. 759; H.R. 1236, 1622), S4658 [16MY], H1338 [8AP], H2783 [15MY]

———waiver of diplomatic immunity in cases involving serious criminal offenses (see H. Con. Res. 42), H889 [11MR]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (see S. 214), S726 [28JA]

Diseases: criminal penalties relative to intentional transmission of AIDS (see H.R. 518), H283 [4FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see S. 503; H.R. 1062, 1219), S2646 [20MR], H1017 [13MR], H1288 [21MR]

District of Columbia: enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (see H.R. 1538), H2253 [6MY]

———Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer (see S. 294; H.R. 727), S1191 [10FE], H523 [12FE]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H8833 [9OC]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1259 [20MR]

———deny Federal benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses relative to medicinal use of marijuana (see H.R. 1265), H1391 [9AP]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

———encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (see S.J. Res. 34), S6727 [27JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536; H.R. 956), S2901 [9AP], H767 [5MR]

———penalties relative to gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride (see H.R. 1530), H2168 [5MY]

———provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

———treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride relative to the Controlled Substances Act (see H.R. 1821), H3567 [5JN]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1782), H3476 [4JN]

Drunken driving: national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (see S. 708), S3998 [6MY]

———national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H803 [6MR]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412; H.R. 981), S2078 [10MR], H803 [6MR]

Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 277), H148 [9JA]

Education: establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1111), S8532 [31JY]

———establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 269), H148 [9JA]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

———release of student records to State and county prosecutors (see H.R. 503), H282 [4FE]

———require expulsion of students convicted of violent crimes in schools receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 329), H149 [9JA]

———suspend Federal benefits to individuals convicted of drug offenses (see H.R. 88), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Electronics: require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (see S. 1148), S8823 [4SE]

Employment: improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (see S. 361), S1659 [26FE]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (see H.R. 1142), H1258 [20MR]

Explosives: enhanced penalties for follow-on bombings (see S. 352), S1553 [25FE]

———regulation (see S. 642; H.R. 85), S3662 [24AP], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H283 [4FE]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419, 1823), H1794 [23AP], H3567 [5JN]

———denial of passports to noncustodial parents relative to nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 389), H151 [9JA]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 1371; H.R. 2503), S11763 [5NO], H7599 [18SE]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 226), S726 [28JA]

———grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims of domestic violence (see S. 1129; H.R. 2779), S8532 [31JY], H9800 [30OC]

———issues relative to child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 182), H9800 [30OC]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see S. 367; H.R. 851), S1659 [26FE], H669 [26FE]

FBI: provide for telephone access to the database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1252), H1391 [9AP]

———restore stenographic preference for depositions (see S. 1352), S11545 [31OC]

Financial institutions: amend certain banking laws (see H.R. 1722), H3201 [22MY]

———clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see S. 1154, 1203; H.R. 2234, 2319), S9018 [9SE], S9785 [23SE], H5664 [23JY], H6703 [31JY]

———require enhanced security measures relative to surveillance pictures which can be used as evidence in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 2507), H7600 [18SE]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see S. 816, 837; H.R. 339), S5109 [23MY], S5341 [5JN], H150 [9JA]

———applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 1250), H1339 [8AP]

———ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S161 [21JA]

———collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution resulting from bullet-related violence (see S. 135), S162 [21JA]

———death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (see S. 796), S5002 [22MY]

———ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2769, 2935), H9729 [29OC], H10419 [8NO]

———establish a national instant criminal background check system for firearm transfers (see H.R. 102), H142 [9JA]

———exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 2255), H5777 [24JY]

———exclude Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 445), H153 [9JA]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (see S. 992), S6990 [8JY]

———licensing of ammunition manufacturers (see S. 134), S162 [21JA]

———mandatory registration of handguns (see H.R. 186), H145 [9JA]

———minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 43, 191), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 2722), H9501 [23OC]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———prohibit carrying of handguns with exceptions for certain individuals (see S. 707), S3998 [6MY]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (see S. 658; H.R. 1264), S3727 [25AP], H1391 [9AP]

———prohibit possession by minors (see H.R. 1473), H1988 [29AP]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see S. 380; H.R. 844, 949), S1734 [27FE], H668 [26FE], H767 [5MR]

———prohibit possession of nonsporting firearms by nonimmigrants and prevent possession for certain period by permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 1096), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 1999), H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit sale, import, and manufacture of certain ammunition (see S. 136, 137), S162 [21JA]

———prohibit sale, import, manufacture, export, purchase, transfer, receipt, possession or transportation of certain handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 787), H587 [13FE]

———prohibit sale to intoxicated individuals (see S. 959; H.R. 115), S6358 [25JN], H142 [9JA]

———prohibit the use of certain ammunition (see S. 132), S162 [21JA]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see S. 262), S945 [4FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27; H. Con. Res. 28), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H701 [27FE]

———reduce gun trafficking by prohibiting bulk purchases of handguns (see S. 466), S2416 [18MR]

———regulate sale, import, and manufacture of handgun ammunition (see S. 553; H.R. 1349), S3011 [10AP], H1611 [16AP]

———regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 1996), H4086 [19JN]

———require check for domestic abuse restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H9799 [30OC]

———require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 1997), H4086 [19JN]

———require registration and permits for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1998), H4086 [19JN]

———restrict sale to persons placed under a court order of protection (see H.R. 1084), H1039 [17MR]

———taxation of the transfer or sale of certain ammunition (see S. 133), S162 [21JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (see H.J. Res. 80, 82), H3660 [10JN], H3797 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10, 54), H154 [9JA], H588 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (see H. Res. 163), H3658 [10JN]

———protect (see S. 982), S6727 [27JN]

Florida: provide for a study of the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (see S. 1025), S7603 [16JY]

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (see S. 388, 413; H.R. 1000), S1828 [3MR], S2078 [10MR], H812 [10MR]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (see S. 457), S2415 [18MR]

Foreign countries: interpret the term ``kidnapping'' in extradition treaties to which the U.S. is a party (see S. 1266), S10475 [7OC]

Fraud: consumer protection (see H.R. 474, 1847), H243 [21JA], H3659 [10JN]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see S. 150, 1379; H.R. 235), S162 [21JA], S11764 [5NO], H147 [9JA]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see S. 1098; H.R. 1624), S8531 [31JY], H2783 [15MY]

Hate crimes: enhance Federal enforcement (see S. 1529; H.R. 3081), S12575 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Health: combat fraud relative to payments for health care services (see H.R. 2584), H8264 [30SE]

———prevention of fraud relative to provision of or receipt of payment for health care services (see H.R. 362), H151 [9JA]

Health care professionals: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (see S. 1122; H.R. 2953), S8532 [31JY], H10420 [8NO]

———provide Federal sanctions for practitioners who administer, dispense, or recommend the use of marijuana (see S. 40), S159 [21JA]

———training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see S. 101; H.R. 884), S161 [21JA], H700 [27FE]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (see H. Res. 244), H7911 [25SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (see H. Res. 253), H8160 [29SE]

High Level Commission on International Narcotics Control: establish (see H.R. 1317), H1456 [14AP]

House of Representatives: use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (see H. Res. 61), H588 [13FE]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see S. 1128; H.R. 871), S8532 [31JY], H700 [27FE]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (see H.R. 2964), H10420 [8NO]

Identification: fraud (see S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1205, 1212, 1360; H.R. 2481, 2955), S9785 [23SE], S9886 [24SE], S11678 [4NO], H7364 [16SE], H10420 [8NO]

———clarify eligibility for relief from removal and deportation for certain aliens (see H.R. 2533), H7830 [24SE]

———clarify that forced slave labor by withholding immigration documents or by threatening to involve immigration officials is a criminal violation (see H.R. 2312), H6406 [30JY]

———improve efforts to curtail illegal immigration (see S. 103), S161 [21JA]

———reform naturalization process and clarify procedures for investigating criminal background of applicants relative to certain benefits (see H.R. 2837), H10170 [6NO]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (see S. 1382), S11863 [6NO]

———regulations relative to certain foreign students (see H.R. 1723, 1724, 2172), H3202 [22MY], H5400 [16JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (see S. 702), S3998 [6MY]

Information services: establish effective criminal records on serious and violent juvenile offenders, and adult members of violent gangs (see S. 867), S5444 [10JN]

INS: pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. 1258), H1391 [9AP]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see S. 467; H.R. 1117), S2416 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5020 [9JY]

International law: judicial remedies for U.S. persons injured as a result of foreign violations of arbitral obligations (see H.R. 2141), H5131 [10JY]

———provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H1611 [16AP]

———support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes (see H. Con. Res. 137), H6705 [31JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 59), S2901 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (see H.R. 624), H392 [6FE]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 521, 522, 523; H.R. 1226), S2837 [8AP], H1338 [8AP]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50; H. Con. Res. 145, 146), S8823 [4SE], H6917 [4SE], H6962 [5SE]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see S. Con. Res. 46; H. Con. Res. 133), S8361 [30JY], H6406 [30JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1818), H3567 [5JN]

Labor unions: redefine extortion relative to union violence (see S. 230), S804 [29JA]

Law enforcement: authorization process to use clone pagers (see S. 170), S163 [21JA]

———evaluate neighborhood and community security programs (see H.R. 266), H148 [9JA]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

———require better reporting of unidentified persons (see H.R. 2850), H10171 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H150 [9JA]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 816, 837; H.R. 218, 339), S5109 [23MY], S5341 [5JN], H146, H150 [9JA]

———funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 804), H588 [13FE]

———motor vehicle pursuit policy (see S. 1236), S10153 [29SE]

———penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal officer (see H.R. 826), H628 [25FE]

———protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (see S. 1031), S7710 [17JY]

———recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (see S. 558), S3011 [10AP]

Lebanon: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medicaid: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 945), S6040 [20JN]

———repeal criminal penalties for counseling or assisting an individual with the disposition of assets (see H.R. 2396), H6916 [4SE]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see S. 369; H.R. 216), S1734 [27FE], H146 [9JA]

Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see S. 865; H.R. 1761), S5444 [10JN], H3273 [3JN]

———combat fraud and abuse (see H.R. 2301), H6406 [30JY]

———combat fraud and abuse relative to partial hospitalization services (see H.R. 2640), H8727 [8OC]

———combat fraud by hospitals (see H.R. 2417), H6962 [5SE]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 264), S1017 [5FE]

———require surety bonds and disclosure of certain ownership information for suppliers of durable medical equipment, home health agencies, and other health care providers (see H.R. 1457), H1891 [24AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 1770, 2632), H3273 [3JN], H8633 [7OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment relative to liability associated with the making of false statements (see H.J. Res. 29), H155 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Mental health: allow clinical social workers to conduct required psychiatric examinations of offenders for mental defects (see S. 164), S162 [21JA]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2274 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S.J. Res. 19, 20; S. Con. Res. 10; H.J. Res. 58), S1828 [3MR], S2274 [13MR], H709 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (see H. Res. 95), H948 [12MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S1828 [3MR]

———make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 958), H767 [5MR]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration of veterans' memorials (see H.R. 2346), H6704 [31JY]

Motor vehicles: establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 501), H282 [4FE]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852; H.R. 1839), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of theft of air bag modules (see H.R. 2683), H8928 [21OC]

———use of bar encoding to facilitate identification and recovery of stolen vehicles (see H.R. 1471), H1987 [29AP]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (see H.R. 1885), H3796 [12JN]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see S. 813; H.R. 1532), S5109 [23MY], H2253 [6MY]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 657, 1524), H407 [10FE], H2155 [1MY]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2416 [18MR]

National Guard: drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (see S. 682), S3901 [1MY]

National objectives: national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (see H. Con. Res. 29), H701 [27FE]

———policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3, 168, 488), S158, S163 [21JA], S2646 [20MR]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S5342 [5JN]

Native Americans: provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (see S. 754), S4588 [15MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8438 [6OC]

———qualification standards for position of Deputy Director of Demand Reduction (see S. 149), S162 [21JA]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2295, 2407), H6405 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see S. 772; H.R. 1685, 2431), S4879 [21MY], H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (see S. 871; H.R. 1849), S5444 [10JN], H3659 [10JN]

Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see S. 692), S3960 [5MY]

Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant parts (see H.R. 1197), H1260 [20MR]

Pol Pot: prosecution for crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 205), H6406 [30JY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see S.J. Res. 22; H. Con. Res. 183), S1924 [4MR], H9865 [31OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (see S.J. Res. 23), S2416 [18MR]

———prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S. citizens (see H.R. 34, 354), H67 [7JA], H139, H150 [9JA]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (see H.R. 1780), H3475 [4JN]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act: extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (see S. 844; H.R. 1553), S5341 [5JN], H2444 [8MY]

Presidential appointments: constitutional amendment to suspend without pay any appointees convicted of felonies (see S.J. Res. 4), S163 [21JA]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Private security officers: permit review of criminal records of applicants for employment (see H.R. 2184), H5485 [17JY]

Public welfare programs: clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (see S. 671; H.R. 1950), S3844 [30AP], H3923 [18JN]

Religion: protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 208), H145 [9JA]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: application to incarcerated individuals (see S. 206), S725 [28JA]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (see S. 763), S4677 [19MY]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S6907 [7JY]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H453 [11FE]

Sheinbein, Samuel: extradition to the U.S. from Israel (see H. Con. Res. 165), H8300 [1OC]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see S. 438; H.R. 530), S2274 [13MR], H283 [4FE]

Sports: prohibit solicitation for representation and establish requirements for contracts between agents and college athletes (see H.R. 2171), H5400 [16JY]

SSI: denial of benefits to convicted sex offenders while confined (see H.R. 237), H147 [9JA]

States: address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

———clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see S. 767; H.R. 1683), S4748 [20MY], H3069 [20MY]

———ensure that States do not require registration of individuals convicted of an offense that involves consensual sexual activity between adults (see H.R. 2256), H5777 [24JY]

———establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

———expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see S. 173; H.R. 103), S163 [21JA], H142 [9JA]

———funding relative to legislation requiring death penalty in certain cases (see H.R. 91), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———impose a penalty upon States that do not give full faith and credit to the protective orders of other States (see H.R. 935), H766 [5MR]

———legal responsibility for early release of violent criminals (see S. 1357), S11545 [31OC]

———reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States (see S. 666), S3799 [29AP]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see S. 203; H.R. 404), S676 [23JA], H152 [9JA]

Syria: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (see S. 911; H.R. 1529), S5694 [16JN], H2168 [5MY]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1017 [13MR]

———provide tax relief and condemn certain IRS actions (see S. Res. 73), S3199 [15AP]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 869), H700 [27FE]

Telecommunications Act: repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities (see S. 213), S726 [28JA]

Telemarketing fraud: enhance punishment (see S. 489), S2646 [20MR]

Telephones: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (see S. 493; H.R. 2460), S2646 [20MR], H7262 [11SE]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 166), H3797 [12JN]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see S. 363; H.R. 910), S1659 [26FE], H724 [4MR]

Terrorism: establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (see S. 873; H.R. 748), S5444 [10JN], H585 [13FE]

———improve efforts to combat domestic terrorism (see H.R. 275), H148 [9JA]

———prevention of violence by paramilitary organizations (see H.R. 2362), H6705 [31JY]

Tobacco products: treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (see S. 201), S676 [23JA]

Transportation: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 1501), H2090 [30AP]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H6406 [30JY]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: investigation of capital punishment in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 199), H10955 [13NO]

Urban areas: promote an urban agenda (see S. 23), S159 [21JA]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see S. 917, 923; H.R. 1908, 1955, 1990), S5790 [17JN], H3864 [17JN], H3923 [18JN], H4086 [19JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

Victims: enhance rights and protections (see S. 1081), S8262 [29JY]

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: applicability of mandatory minimum penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 1237), H1338 [8AP]

Weapons: mandatory prison term for use of firearms or destructive devices during a violent or drug-related Federal crime (see H.R. 2340), H6704 [31JY]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (see S. 495), S2646 [20MR]

———restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H767 [5MR]

Witnesses: notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 747, 2181), H585 [13FE], H5485 [17JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5826 [25JY]

Briefs

Janet Reno, Attorney General v. ACLU relative to restriction of transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1356 [13FE]

Definitions

Torture: U.N., E1305 [24JN]

Descriptions

Lippo Group—An Overview, S3170 [15AP]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act (H.R. 748), H4866 [8JY]

Excerpts

International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: Dept. of State, S7570 [16JY]

IRS Internal Audit of Employee Misuse of Taxpayer Information: Electronic Audit Research Log Executive Steering Committee, S3188 [15AP]

Medicare fraud and abuse relative to partial hospitalization services: Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, Inc., E1979 [8OC]

Facsimiles

Prevent allocation of foreign aid to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations: Robin Kirk, Human Rights Watch (organization), H6396 [30JY]

Factsheets

Drug Usage in U.S. Schools: National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse, H7479 [17SE]

Letters

Allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime: several State Attorneys General, H1049 [18MR]

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2301, S2306 [14MR]

———Janet Reno, Attorney General, S3175-S3177 [15AP], S8705-S8707 [3SE]

———Senator McCain, S8703 [3SE]

———several Senators, S8704 [3SE]

———several current and former Members of Congress, S8703 [3SE]

Arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems: Alan K. Simpson and Representative Lamar S. Smith, S10251 [1OC]

———Raymond Chretien, Ambassador of Canada, S10251 [1OC]

Ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition: Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S493 [21JA]

———James A. Rhinebarger, Law Enforcement Steering Committee, S687 [23JA]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding: Robbie Calloway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S4578 [15MY]

Child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding: John A. Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon, H6888 [4SE]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5620 [12JN]

Clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program: Representative Shaw, S12092 [8NO]

———Representatives Shaw and Archer, S12092 [8NO]

CNN coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings: Senator Craig, S8087 [24JY]

Colombian National Police anniversary: several Representatives, E2170 [4NO]

Deportation of illegal immigrants: Michael D. Carter, Center for Health and Human Services, Inc., H7012 [9SE]

———Representative Frank, H7012 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense funding for reporting requirements of crime statistics: Judith A. Miller, Dept. of Defense, H5969-H5971 [29JY]

Donation of surplus furniture and other property of closed Army chapels to religious organizations that suffered damage from arson or terrorism: Brenda Stevenson, New Outreach Christian Center, S6977 [8JY]

Eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine: Representative Rangel, E1312 [24JN]

FBI investigation of Haitian assassinations: Richard J. Giannotti, FBI, S5684 [16JN]

FBI treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of crime lab: Louis J. Freeh, FBI, S2351 [17MR]

———Michael B. Bromwich, Dept. of Justice, S2350 [17MR]

———Stephen M. Kohn, Michael D. Kohn, and David K. Colapinto, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (law firm), S2352 [17MR]

Foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts by Syria and Lebanon: Senator Grassley and Representative Watts, S12551 [13NO]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona and Daniel E. Lungren, Attorney General of California, E428 [11MR]

———President Clinton, S4647, S4649 [16MY]

———Senator Feinstein, S1512 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1842 [3MR]

Fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S1412 [13FE]

———Senator Wyden, S1412 [13FE]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, E1760 [16SE]

———several human rights organizations, E1758 [16SE]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: President Clinton, H403 [10FE]

Habeas corpus procedures: Benjamin R. Civiletti, Edward H. Levi, Nicholas D. Katzenbach, and Elliot L. Richardson, S485 [21JA]

Human rights violations in Ecuador: James G. Wiliams, H2673 [14MY]

———Mel Earley, Committee for the Release of Mel Souter, E940 [15MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia capture of indicted war criminals: President Clinton, S7314 [11JY]

———Senator Feinstein, S7313 [11JY]

———several Senators, S7313 [11JY]

Juvenile Crime Control Act: William T. Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, H2328 [7MY], H2396 [8MY]

Mail fraud: Representative Stark, E2097 [28OC]

Medicare waste, fraud, and abuse: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S1018 [5FE]

———Thair Phillips, Seniors Coalition, S1019 [5FE]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S12691 [13NO]

Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, E2123 [29OC]

Prohibit imports of certain firearms and ammunition: several organizations, S9692 [18SE]

Prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S5457 [10JN]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, H4866 [8JY]

Protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement: D. James Baker, Dept. of Commerce, S4915 [21MY]

Protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks: Lansford E. Trapp, Jr., Air Force, S6903 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903, S6904 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S6904 [7JY]

———Senators Specter and Kerrey, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903 [7JY]

Regulations relative to printing of Thomas A. Constatine's statement on foreign aid certification of Mexico's drug enforcement efforts in the Congressional Record: Charles C. Cook, Sr., GPO, S2045 [10MR]

State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H7378 [17SE]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, S7575 [16JY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7575 [16JY]

———several Senators, S7568 [16JY]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464 [15AP], E598 [8AP]

Treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of FBI crime lab: Senator Grassley, S1653 [26FE]

———Weldon L. Kennedy, FBI, S1548 [25FE]

U.S. policy toward Haiti: Strobe Talbott, Dept. of State, S2008 [6MR]

Victim Restitution Enforcement Act: David Beatty, National Victim Center, S2841 [8AP]

———Kathleen Hagenian, Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, S2841 [8AP]

War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act: several international human rights organizations, S5119 [23MY]

Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding: Timothy C. Lake, BIA, S9618 [18SE]

Lists

Alleged Bosnian war criminals in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, S5119 [23MY]

Criteria for exceptions to housing of juveniles with adults in correctional institutions, H5205 [15JY]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) subpoena timeline, H8254 [30SE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5116 [23MY]

Oklahoma City National Memorial Board of Directors, S8411 [31JY], S9913 [25SE]

Supporters of Janet Reno v. ACLU brief, restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2309 [14MR]

Top 10 Democrat myths about the Juvenile Crime Control Act (H.R. 3) and the juvenile justice system, H2322 [7MY]

Memorandums

Alteration of FBI Laboratory Reports, S2609 [20MR]

———David Glendinning, Dept. of Justice, S2609 [20MR]

———Frederic Whitehurst, FBI, S2608 [20MR]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: President Clinton, S2046 [10MR]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464, H1465 [15AP]

Treatment of Allegations Relative to Mismanagement of FBI Crime Lab: William A. Tobin, S1652 [26FE]

Messages

Extradition Treaty With Argentina: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Extradition Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8523 [31JY]

Extradition Treaty With Cyprus: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Extradition Treaty With France: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With India: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Extradition Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With Spain: President Clinton, S7225 [10JY]

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Extradition Treaty With Trinidad and Tobago: President Clinton, S8523 [31JY]

Immigration Reform Transition Act: President Clinton, H5775 [24JY]

Inter-American Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Australia: President Clinton, S9633 [18SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Trinidad and Tobago: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, S1550 [25FE], H619 [25FE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Surrender of Fugitive Offenders Treaty With Hong Kong: President Clinton, S1846 [3MR], S4038 [6MY]

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S1658 [26FE], H651 [26FE]

Tax Convention With South Africa: President Clinton, S6667 [26JN]

Tax Convention With Switzerland: President Clinton, S6385 [25JN]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Motions

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), H10874 [13NO]

Children and youth: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2393 [8MY]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9639 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9772 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H989 [13MR]

Papers

President Clinton's Failing War on Drugs: Republican Party, S12545 [13NO]

Poems

``All Cried Out'', H2369 [8MY]

``Family Matters,'' Representative Poshard, H3750 [12JN]

``Gang Violence,'' Christina Drake, E2159 [31OC]

``Keep the Glory for Old Glory,'' Harry E. Dearen, E475 [13MR]

``Lamentation,'' Virginia L. Doris, S4911 [21MY]

Press releases

FBI Treatment of Allegations Relative to Mismanagement of Crime Lab: Louis J. Freeh, FBI, S2610 [20MR]

Jesuit Priests and Mayan Indians Detained by Mexican Police: Society of Jesus in Mexico, H973 [13MR]

Yakima Indian Nation Astonished by Gorton Floor Statement Wherein He Made Analogy of Tribal Police Officer Acting Within Her Scope of Duty and New York Cops Who Brutalized a Haitian Immigrant: Yakima Indian Nation, S9027 [9SE]

Proposals

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2307 [14MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9805, H9806, H9807, H9808, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC]

Independent counsel appointment to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S8141 [25JY]

Questions and answers

Defense Incident-Based Reporting System, H5972 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Ameritech (business): tribute to Ameritech Awards of Excellence in Crime Prevention, H8568 [7OC]

Argentina: anniversary of Buenos Aires Jewish Community Center terrorist attack, E1450 [17JY], E1487 [23JY]

———investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 50), E486 [17MR]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4116 [20JN], H4382 [25JN], H4920 [9JY], H6892-H6898 [4SE], H6923 [5SE], E1671, E1672 [5SE]

———enforcement of regulation prohibiting adultery, H3481 [5JN]

———withdrawal of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6300 [30JY]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (H.R. 1570), H7471 [17SE]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping relative to campaign fundraising investigations, H4845 [8JY]

BATF: Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative funding, H7466 [17SE]

Battered Women's Alternative (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2086 [24OC]

Bipartisan Task Force on Reform of the Ethics Process: establish, H456 [12FE]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (H.R. 1753), H10794-H10800 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), H10873 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), insert language of H.R. 1753 in lieu, H10874 [13NO]

Cambodia: terrorist attack at political rally (H. Res. 121), H3103-H3105 [21MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 66), H2548 [13MY]

Carlson, Margot: Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E732 [23AP]

Children and youth: encourage State and local governments to enact laws to protect the safety of young people (H. Con. Res. 70), E811 [1MY]

———extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (S. 1378), H10641, H10642 [12NO]

———funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

———funding for crime prevention programs for at-risk juveniles, H2379-H2381 [8MY]

———funding for programs that identify sources of firearms sold to juveniles, H2382 [8MY]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (H.R. 2122), H4922 [9JY]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding, H7906 [25SE]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811-H7815 [24SE]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1781-H1786 [23AP]

———national policy on preventing child abuse, H1799 [24AP]

———national policy to combat child abuse, H252 [4FE], H458 [12FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, H1912, H1916 [29AP], H7788 [24SE], H8452 [7OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2096 [1MY], H2257, H2258, H2259, H2260, H2261, H2323-H2333, H2338-H2343 [7MY], H2355, H2356-H2398, H2431 [8MY], H3840-H3846 [17JN], H5189, H5193, H5203, H5207 [15JY], E884 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2313-H2323 [7MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H2395, H2396 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with drug offenses, H2373, H2374 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with violent offenses, H2375 [8MY]

———protections against abduction, H3174, H3175 [22MY], H5194 [15JY]

———require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected child abuse (H.R. 2173), E1436 [16JY]

China, People's Republic of: treatment of religious prisoners in Tibet, H10134 [6NO]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (H.R. 1721), E1026 [22MY]

CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras, H1042, H1103-H1108 [18MR], H4952, H4953, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (H. Res. 41), E168 [5FE]

Civil liberties: protection from personal intrusion (H.R. 2448), E1709 [10SE]

———role of Federal Government in police activities and private property rights, H795-H801 [6MR]

Clandestine Drug Study Commission: establish, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Coleman, Tyree: Ameritech Award for Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2375 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 715), E230 [12FE]

Colombia: anniversary of Colombian National Police, E2170 [4NO]

———tribute to Colombian National Police, E192 [10FE]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement: funding, H2762 [15MY]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5787-H5792 [25JY], H5874-H5879 [28JY], H5996-H6003 [29JY], H6301 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6684 [31JY], H6923 [5SE], H7735, H7737, H7738, H7739 [24SE], H7835, H7836, H7838 [25SE], H8166, H8167, H8168, H8169 [30SE], H8302, H8310 [2OC], H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], H9805, H9806, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC], H10109, H10110, H10111, H10115-H10119 [6NO], E62 [7JA], E2137 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9464-H9473, H9487-H9491 [23OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9638 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9581 [28OC], H9771 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: implementation, H10939 [13NO]

Community Schools Youth Services and Supervision Program: funding, H7080-H7082 [9SE]

Coney, Chloe: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2001 [9OC]

Constitutional amendments: prevent early release of violent criminals (H.J. Res. 64), H1161 [19MR]

———protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 71), H1785 [23AP]

Contracts: prohibit awarding of Federal contracts relative to fraud investigations, H7390, H7391 [17SE]

Copyrights: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), E1527, E1529 [25JY]

Correctional institutions: housing of juveniles with adults, H2386 [8MY], H5205, H5206, H5210 [15JY]

Cosby, Camille: statement on effects of violent crime, E783 [29AP]

Costa Rica: extradition of Terry Dantzler to the U.S. for alleged kidnapping of daughter, H5450 [17JY]

Courts: allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (H.R. 924), H1048-H1052 [18MR]

———amend U.S. Code relative to the ``three strikes'' life sentence (H.R. 2361), E1581 [1AU]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (H.R. 41), E1983 [9OC]

———determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (H.R. 691), E209 [11FE]

———establish three member panel of U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to determine validity of cases relative to breach of secret Government contracts, H4958, H4959 [9JY]

———independent counsel law reform (H.R. 117), E24 [7JA]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (H.R. 1225), H1472 [15AP]

———minimum mandatory sentencing (H.R. 424), E80 [9JA]

———protection from sexual predators (H.R. 305), E16 [7JA]

———provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (H.R. 845), H643 [26FE]

———reduce size of grand juries (H.R. 1536), E847 [6MY]

Dept. of Defense: drug interdiction and counterdrug activities, H4378, H4609 [25JN]

———funding for reporting requirements of crime statistics, H5969-H5972 [29JY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H7376-H7379 [17SE], E1870 [25SE]

Dept. of HUD: disclosure of income information to local housing agencies for determination of public housing eligibility (H.R. 214), E17 [7JA]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (H.R. 692), E204 [11FE]

———crime prevention, drug treatment, and family resource service programs funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7805-H7807 [24SE]

———Drug Courts Program funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7807-H7810 [24SE]

———establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (H.R. 2588), H8164 [30SE]

———funding for studies on pornography on the Internet, H7810 [24SE]

———funding to investigate Nazi war criminals living in the U.S., H7796 [24SE]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (H.R. 1493), E819 [1MY], E825 [5MY]

———independent counsel investigation of conduct in handling of criminal cases, H1190 [20MR]

———investigation of interception of cellular phone conversations between Members of Congress, H1396 [10AP], H1984 [29AP]

———investigations relative to the appointment of an independent counsel, H7018 [9SE]

———launching of formal inquiries and prosecutions relative to illegal trafficking of human organs, H9479 [23OC]

———Local Initiative Support Corp. funding, H7789 [24SE]

———tribute to Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, E1771 [17SE], E1846 [24SE]

———tribute to U.S. Border Patrol, H6923 [5SE]

———Victims of Child Abuse Program funding, H8394 [6OC]

Dept. of State: maintain records on criminal incidents committed by foreign diplomats in the U.S., H3326, H3327 [4JN]

———withhold certain funding pending designation of certain foreign terrorist organizations, H7899 [25SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (H.R. 1756), H3280 [4JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (H.R. 2253), E1517 [24JY]

———investigation of sexual harassment allegations, H1585 [16AP]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws, H5261 [15JY]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity, H3296 [4JN]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (H.R. 1236), E728 [23AP]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (H.R. 1219), H1960 [29AP], E551 [21MR]

District of Columbia: enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (H.R. 1538), H2172 [6MY], E853 [6MY]

———tribute to Crime Stoppers Club, E1239 [17JN]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H9840 [31OC], E2163 [31OC]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H787 [6MR], H1799, H1872-H1878 [24AP], H2599 [14MY], H3174 [22MY], H8215 [30SE], H8995-H9004 [22OC], E1186 [11JN], E1235 [17JN], E1954 [7OC], E2111 [29OC], E2277 [9NO]

———national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (H. Res. 267), H8997 [22OC]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (H.R. 1175), E535 [20MR]

———deny Federal benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses relative to medicinal use of marijuana (H.R. 1265), E607 [9AP]

———drug-free community grants funding, H7479 [17SE]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (H.R. 2031), E1312 [24JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H729 [5MR], H3140 [21MY], H3176-H3187 [22MY], E375, E381 [5MR], E1035 [22MY]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), unanimous-consent agreement, H3082 [21MY]

———increase in teen drug use, H5409 [17JY]

———international narcotics control funding, E1653 [4SE]

———prohibit funding for studies on the legalization or medicinal use of certain controlled substances, H8022, H8023 [26SE]

———provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (H.R. 2363), H8997 [22OC]

Education: high-risk youth programs funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7130-H7134 [10SE]

———national policy to improve system, H633 [26FE]

———notification of enrollment of juvenile sex offenders in elementary or secondary schools, H2259 [7MY], H2383-H2385, H2388 [8MY]

———require background checks prior to hiring of school personnel, H3154 [21MY]

Employment: improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (H.R. 231), E55 [7JA]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (H.R. 1142), E611 [9AP]

Erlanger, KY: tribute to Lloyd High School on draft of crime legislation, E785 [29AP]

Escondido, CA: tribute to Saint Claire's Home, E610 [9AP]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H6401 [30JY]

Eureka, CA: use of pepper spray by police to remove protesters from Representative Riggs' district office, H9840 [31OC]

Executive Office of the President: release of video tapes relative to campaign fundraising activities, E1988 [9OC]

Explosives: regulation (H.R. 85), H300 [5FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Mason District Neighborhood Watch Program participants, E1919 [2OC]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 3013), E2313 [10NO]

———child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding, H6888, H6889 [4SE]

———criminal record checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents and group care staff, H2032, H2033 [30AP]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (H.R. 2503), H7591 [18SE]

———impact on national agenda, H1165-H1172 [19MR]

———implement programs to prevent domestic violence, H8693 [8OC]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (H.R. 2381), E1642 [3SE]

FBI: provide for telephone access to the database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (H.R. 2194), H6697 [31JY]

———treatment of crime suspects, H6620 [31JY]

Federal aid programs: extend deadline for States relative to child support enforcement system automation program, H7379, H7380 [17SE]

Federal Bureau of Prisons: funding, H7789 [24SE]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration, H1412 [10AP], H1588-H1591 [16AP]

———improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), H1411, H1413 [10AP], E616 [9AP]

Firearms: exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (H.R. 2255), E1517 [24JY]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (H.R. 1228), H1292, H1297 [8AP]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (H.R. 1264), H4920 [9JY]

———prohibit possession by minors, H772 [6MR], H1396 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H2317 [7MY]

———prohibit possession by minors (H.R. 1473), H2097 [1MY]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (H.R. 949), H743 [5MR]

———prohibit sale to intoxicated individuals (H.R. 115), E1 [7JA]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (H. Con. Res. 28), E346 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags, H3729, H3733 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (H.J. Res. 80), H3638 [10JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, H10586 [12NO]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 10), E44 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3580 [10JN], H3722, H3723, H3730-H3756 [12JN], E276, E290 [13FE], E801 [30AP], E1218 [16JN], E1228 [17JN], E2378 [13NO]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (H. Res. 163), H3726, H3730 [12JN]

———desecration, E475 [13MR]

Flinn, Kelly: criminal charges and court martial relative to allegations of adultery, H3080 [21MY]

Florida: designation of central Florida as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, H7479 [17SE]

———release of prisoners relative to Supreme Court decision on prison overcrowding, H952 [13MR], H1161 [19MR]

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, E1917 [2OC]

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), H1302, H1303 [8AP]

Foreign aid: allow foreign military sales and international military education and training funding to countries decertified for drug enforcement efforts, H3591-H3593 [10JN]

France: U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Fraud: consumer protection (H.R. 1847), H4868-H4872 [8JY]

Friendswood, TX: arrest of suspect in Laura K. Smither murder case, H8838 [21OC]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: appointment of certain individuals, H401-H403 [10FE], H1915 [29AP]

Germany: investigation into receipt of pensions by Nazi war criminals residing in U.S., E169 [5FE], E1004 [21MY]

———U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Glendale, NY: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary crime prevention program, E2055 [23OC]

Government: law enforcement limitations on Federal agencies, H7482 [17SE]

Guam: tribute to Family Violence Task Force, E1957 [7OC]

Harris, Jamesetta J.: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2019 [21OC]

Health: combat fraud relative to payments for health care services (H.R. 2584), E1920 [2OC]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (H.R. 884), H1961 [29AP]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H7869, H7870 [25SE], H8253-H8262 [30SE], H8640 [8OC], E1936 [6OC]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8244-H8253 [30SE]

Hoffman, Gail A.: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1997 [9OC]

Holocaust: remembrance, E890 [8MY]

Hosanna Industries, Inc.: tribute, E323 [26FE]

House of Representatives: use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (H. Res. 61), E258, E269 [13FE]

House Rules: require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff, H21, H24, H25 [7JA]

Housing: prohibit violent sexual predators from receiving public housing assistance, H2190, H2191 [6MY]

———require agreements with private housing project owners to allow law enforcement officers to enter certain areas, H2191 [6MY]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (H.R. 2964), E2381 [13NO]

Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security, H9478 [23OC]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 2481), E1765 [16SE], E2275 [9NO]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 2955), E2275 [9NO]

———deportation of illegal immigrants, E1439 [16JY], E1524 [25JY]

———eliminate illegal alien amnesty program, H9478 [23OC]

———improve efforts to curtail illegal immigration, H1414 [10AP]

———Senate Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding, H7801 [24SE]

———treatment of aliens relative to delinquent child support payments (H.R. 2985), E2303 [10NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, H2539 [13MY]

INS: delay implementation of fingerprint processing system relative to background checks, H7802, H7803 [24SE]

———evaluation of naturalization process, E723 [23AP]

———granting of citizenship relative to criminal history, H2097 [1MY]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons, H2617 [14MY]

———pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (H.R. 1258), E607 [9AP]

———prohibit funding to deport certain crime victims, H8015, H8016 [26SE]

———provide additional personnel to the Omaha, NE, district office to establish an alien antismuggling unit, H7756 [24SE], H8019 [26SE]

———refund of fees to certain organizations contracted to assist in fingerprinting operation, H8021 [26SE]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1117), H1961 [29AP], E509 [18MR]

International law: judicial remedies for U.S. persons injured as a result of foreign violations of arbitral obligations (H.R. 2141), E1438 [16JY]

———provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (H.R. 1348), H1854 [24AP], H5865-H5868 [28JY]

———support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes (H. Con. Res. 137), H10870-H10873 [13NO], E1591 [1AU]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (H. Con. Res. 59), E617 [9AP]

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (H.R. 624), H634-H636 [26FE], E185 [6FE]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (H.R. 1227), E588 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information, H4378 [25JN]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), H1410 [10AP], H1461-H1467, H1490, H1510 [15AP], E598 [8AP], E693 [17AP]

———requirements relative to printing of Social Security numbers on certain mailings, H7475, H7476 [17SE]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem, E1739 [11SE]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 145), E1654 [4SE]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 146), H6921, H6949-H6954 [5SE]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market, E1602, E1612 [1AU]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (H. Con. Res. 133), H6300, H6302, H6342-H6346, H6353 [30JY]

Jordan, Charlotte Austin: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1996 [9OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5195-H5213, H5245 [15JY], H5384 [16JY], E1434 [16JY], E1448 [17JY]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, E1319 [25JN]

Kaufman County, TX: tribute to Red Ribbon Drug Abuse Awareness campaign essay contest winners, E2275 [9NO]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (H.R. 2829), E2195, E2196 [7NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (H.R. 218), E31 [7JA]

———funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (H.R. 804), E249 [13FE]

———tribute to individuals involved in investigation and prosecution of Paul E. Lowe, E1210 [12JN]

Lawyers and attorneys: enlist help of prosecutors in neighborhood crime prevention, H528 [13FE], H632 [26FE]

Lopez, Christine: Dept. of Justice Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E682 [16AP]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1076), E475 [13MR]

———eligibility for services in cases of domestic violence, H8240 [30SE]

Lyon County, MN: construction of juvenile detention center, H5211 [15JY]

Maryland: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, H7837 [25SE]

Medicare: combat fraud and abuse relative to partial hospitalization services (H.R. 2640), E1978 [8OC]

———payment of certain venipuncture services and prevention of potential fraud and abuse (H.R. 2912), E2216 [7NO]

———require surety bonds and disclosure of certain ownership information for suppliers of durable medical equipment, home health agencies, and other health care providers (H.R. 1457), E741 [24AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 1770), E1082 [3JN]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 2632), E1952 [7OC]

Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment: tribute, E418 [10MR]

Mercer Island, WA: bombing of Jewish Community Center, E475 [13MR]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, H3174 [22MY]

———corruption within drug enforcement agencies, H7532 [18SE], E2200 [7NO]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H852 [11MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H816 [11MR], H924, H933 [12MR], H953, H963-H989 [13MR], H1113 [19MR], E428 [11MR], E499 [18MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (H. Res. 95), H954-H963 [13MR]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H631, H632 [26FE], H728 [5MR]

Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: support and join, H6721 [3SE]

———tribute, H5194 [15JY], H8838 [21OC], E1042 [22MY]

Motion pictures: review of ``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'', E452 [12MR]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (H.R. 1885), E1208 [12JN]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (H.R. 1532), H2097 [1MY], H4142-H4145, H4212 [23JN], E1314 [24JN], E2378 [13NO]

———penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), H10372-H10374 [8NO]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations, H5209, H5210 [15JY]

———funding, H7760, H7766, H7767 [24SE]

———tribute, H3079 [21MY], H8811 [9OC]

National City, CA: tribute to Retired Senior Volunteer Program, E1203 [12JN]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: observance, E654 [15AP], E737 [24AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H8447 [7OC], E1999 [9OC]

National Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week: observance, H8059 [29SE]

National objectives: national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (H. Con. Res. 29), E1095 [3JN]

———policy to control crime and reform court procedures, H292 [5FE], E2081 [24OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E929 [14MY], E938, E942 [15MY], E949 [16MY], E953, E956, E965 [19MY], E984 [20MY]

National Police Week: observance, E1072 [30MY]

National Red Ribbon Week: observance, E2076 [24OC]

NIST: improve computer security (H.R. 1903), H7293-H7298, H7321 [16SE], E1797 [18SE]

Northern Mariana Islands: enforcement of labor and immigration laws, H8414 [6OC], E1897 [2OC], E2185 [7NO]

———Federal Victims' Assistance Program funding, H7796-H7801 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1877 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1897 [2OC]

———investigation of child labor law violations relative to allegations in Reader's Digest (publication), E2383 [13NO]

Nu-Way Youth and Social Services (organization): tribute, E1597 [1AU]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8874-H8882 [21OC], E2122 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2407), E2122 [29OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 1685), H3434 [4JN], H5129 [10JY], E996 [21MY]

———establish (H.R. 2431), H9628 [29OC], E1755, E1757, E1760 [16SE]

Ohio: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, E1834 [24SE], E1853 [25SE]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, E699 [17AP], E723 [23AP]

———verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H3218 [3JN]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (H.R. 1849), E1173 [10JN]

———establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (S. 871), H7642-H7646 [23SE]

Pakistan: terrorist attack on U.S. citizens relative to conviction of Mir Aimal Kasi, H10775 [13NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to YMCA East End Youth Outreach Program, E857 [7MY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H1292 [8AP], H1506 [15AP], H1548 [16AP], H1623 [17AP], H7534 [18SE], H7908 [25SE], H8040-H8043 [26SE], H8057 [29SE], H8302-H8309 [2OC], H8362 [6OC], H8451, H8453, H8568 [7OC], H8635, H8639 [8OC], H9046 [23OC], H9504 [24OC], H10353 [8NO], E400 [6MR], E707 [17AP], E905 [13MY], E1988 [9OC]

———ethical fundraising practices, E429 [11MR]

———influence and legality of foreign contributions, H818 [11MR], H1114 [19MR], H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP], H4844 [8JY], H5562 [22JY], H7532 [18SE], H8817-H8825 [9OC], H10585 [12NO], H10775 [13NO], E772 [29AP], E985 [20MY], E1468 [22JY]

———investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H8130-H8137 [29SE], H8166, H8167, H8168 [30SE], H9566 [28OC], H10773 [13NO]

———prohibit foreign contributions, E46 [7JA]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (H.R. 1780), E1112 [4JN]

Pollard, Jonathan: request for release of prisoner, E917 [14MY]

Postal Service: mail fraud, E2097 [28OC]

Prairie View A&M University: Juvenile Prevention Center funding, H8241 [30SE]

Prarie View A&M University: tribute to center for the study and prevention of juvenile crime and delinquency, H5208 [15JY]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act: extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (H.R. 1553), H4149, H4150 [23JN], E876 [8MY]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (H. Res. 219), H6803, H6806, H6898-H6902 [4SE], E1667 [5SE], E1701 [9SE]

———death in car accident in Paris, H6721 [3SE], H7015 [9SE], E1647 [3SE], E1689 [8SE]

Public housing: grievance procedures for evictions except those that are a threat to the tenants' safety or for drug-related activities, H2192-H2195, H2211 [6MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1717 [23AP]

Rocco, Therese: Mom's House (organization) Courageous Woman honoree, E2087 [24OC]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to ``A Safe Place'' domestic violence shelter, E2011 [9OC]

Sex offenses: penalties for offenses against children, E1042 [22MY]

Simi Valley, CA: tribute, E1196 [12JN]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (H.R. 530), E151 [4FE]

Spears, Sherman: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1947 [7OC]

Spokane County, WA: tribute to Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Effort, E2139 [30OC]

States: address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (H. Con. Res. 75), H5860-H5864 [28JY]

———clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), H7626-H7632 [23SE], E1901 [2OC]

———establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (H. Con. Res. 125), H8840 [21OC]

———expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (H.R. 103), H5857-H5860 [28JY]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (H.R. 1529), H2160 [5MY], E1203 [12JN]

Telephones: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (H.R. 2460), E1733 [11SE]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (H. Res. 166), E1195 [12JN]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (H.R. 910), E365, E368 [4MR], E378 [5MR]

Terrorism: establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), H4864-H4868, H4870, H4871 [8JY]

Texas: protection of individuals from Mexican drug lords, H818 [11MR]

Timmendequas, Jesse: sentencing for the murder of Megan Kanka, H3928 [19JN]

Transportation: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (H.R. 1501), E792 [30AP]

Trenton, NJ: tribute to Anchor Connection Program, E488 [17MR]

Turner, Michael: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2048 [22OC]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (H.J. Res. 89), E1567 [31JY]

U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture: funding, E1305 [24JN]

Ventura County, CA: tribute, E1196 [12JN]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits, H4156 [23JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (H.R. 1955), H3894 [18JN], H3931 [19JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), H9837-H9839 [31OC], E1410 [11JY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, H4155 [23JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (H.R. 2040), E1410 [11JY]

Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (H.R. 959), H946 [12MR]

Whitley County, KY: tribute for efforts to combat drug abuse, E845 [6MY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Zedillo, Ernesto (President, Mexico): remarks relative to drug interdiction efforts, H10772 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: violence at abortion and family planning clinics, S584 [22JA]

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders: ratification, S11165-S11167 [23OC]

Agriculture: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1119), S8582 [31JY]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (S. 995), S7010 [8JY]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (S. Con. Res. 20), S3064 [10AP]

Armed Forces: investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, S11825 [6NO]

———maintain effective sexual harassment and assault allegations reporting procedures, S7203 [10JY]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (S. 172), S550 [21JA]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (S. 723), S4234-S4236 [8MY], S9691 [18SE]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping of ethnic groups relative to campaign fundraising investigations, S2619-S2622 [20MR]

BIA: funding to combat gang violence through rescissions in Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding, S9563-S9571 [18SE]

Billings, MT: tribute for work on youth offenders, S12660 [13NO]

———tribute to efforts against antisemitism, S3077 [14AP]

Bloomington-Normal, IL: tribute to ``Not in Our Town'' Program, S6383 [25JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: efforts relative to prosecution of indicted war criminals, S7442 [15JY]

———investigation of war crimes, S720 [28JA]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S2562 [19MR], S4576-S4579 [15MY], S12681, S12682 [13NO]

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (S. 152), S537 [21JA]

Business and industry: efforts to combat international business crime, S5574 [12JN]

Cambodia: prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide (S. Res. 124), S9898 [24SE]

———terrorist attack at political rally (S. Res. 69), S2933 [9AP], S3300 [16AP]

Camden, NJ: Cooper Hospital Trauma Reduction Initiative funding, S8077 [24JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 66), S4418 [14MY]

Chicago, IL: observance of Family Peace Day, S3938 [5MY]

Children and youth: clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (S. 178), S551 [21JA], S1431 [24FE], S12668 [13NO]

———enforcement of State laws regarding access to alcohol, S8082 [24JY]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1461), S12123-S12128 [8NO]

———extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (S. 1378), S11792 [5NO]

———funding for school transfers for victims of violent crime, S5032 [23MY]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours (S. 882), S5527 [11JN]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (S. 1346), S11456 [30OC]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), S5617 [12JN]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), unanimous-consent request, S12712 [13NO]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S2701-S2706, S2728 [20MR], S3841 [30AP]

———national drug control policy, S4620 [15MY], S7745 [21JY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S128, S134, S323, S338-S340 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1670 [26FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2164-S2166 [12MR], S2341 [17MR], S3972 [5MY], S4307, S4309, S4315 [12MY], S12663, S12664 [13NO]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S125, S135, S145, S265 [21JA], S974 [4FE], S5662-S5664 [16JN], S5893-S5900 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 718), S4217-S4226 [8MY]

———national policy to improve condition, S10247 [1OC]

———prohibit taking a child hostage while evading arrest or warrants with the threat or use of force against Federal agents (S. 601), S3349 [17AP]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (S. 825), S5254-S5256 [3JN]

CNN: coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings, S8087 [24JY]

Colombia: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of foreign contributions to political campaigns, S716-S719 [28JA], S838 [30JA], S2062 [10MR]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (S. Res. 91), S5106 [23MY]

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: funding, S8081 [24JY]

Computers: prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (S. 1482), S12146-S12154 [8NO]

———prohibit Internet service providers from providing accounts to sexually violent predators (S. 1356), S11547 [31OC]

———restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S1355, S1356 [13FE], S2308 [14MR], S2511 [19MR]

Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 6), S560 [21JA]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (S. 554), S3028-S3030 [10AP], S9631 [18SE]

———prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (S. 868), S5456 [10JN]

Copyrights: protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), S12689-S12692 [13NO]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (S. 1044), S7772 [21JY]

Correctional institutions: eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (S. 455), S2374 [17MR]

———provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (S. 596), S3286 [16AP]

———treatment of juvenile offenders (S. 704), S4005 [6MY]

Courts: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (S. 1302), S10891, S10892 [21OC]

———allow prosecution of war criminals located in the U.S., S7589 [16JY]

———allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (H.R. 924), S2507-S2509 [19MR]

———allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (S. 447), S2330, S2334 [14MR], S5886 [17JN]

———evaluation of President Clinton's judicial appointments, S848, S849 [30JA]

———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (S. 1189), S9521 [17SE], S10301 [1OC]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (H.R. 1225), S3697 [24AP]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (S. 568), S3197 [15AP]

———limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (S. 581), S3212-S3214 [15AP]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (S. 602), S3349 [17AP]

———mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 191), S12711 [13NO]

———mandatory victim restitution (S. 518), S2838 [8AP]

———penalties relative to criminal attempt (S. 171), S549 [21JA]

———reform habeas corpus procedures relative to retrial of an accused (S. 1110), S8572 [31JY]

———reform habeas corpus procedures (S. 105), S485 [21JA]

———suspension without pay of justices or judges convicted of felonies (S. 33), S390 [21JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 1162), S9198 [11SE]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 209), S734 [28JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 260), S961 [4FE]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders, S2317-S2319 [14MR]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (S. 454), S2374 [17MR]

Dept. of Defense: donate surplus furniture and other property of closed Army chapels to religious organizations that suffered damage from arson or terrorism, S6977 [8JY]

———report on policies and procedures relative to protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks, S6900-S6902 [7JY]

Dept. of Education: provide training and assistance to protect victims of and witnesses to violence at elementary and secondary schools, S8911 [8SE]

Dept. of Energy: property, equipment, and assets management, S794 [29JA]

Dept. of HHS: Community Schools Program funding, S9114 [11SE]

Dept. of HUD: Drug Elimination Grant Program funding, S7849 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (H.R. 1493), S12711 [13NO]

———require States to create a board of experts on sexual predators, S8219, S8220 [29JY]

———tribute to Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, S10442 [6OC]

———U.S. Border Patrol funding, S8019 [24JY]

———Violence Institute funding, S8081 [24JY]

Dept. of State: addition of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to list of terrorist organizations, S7591 [16JY]

———counternarcotics activities, S5762 [17JN]

———withholding of ambassadorial and Foreign Servie nominations relative to submission of list of countries cooperating on drugs, S11631 [4NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (S. 1003), S7212-S7214 [10JY]

Deschutes County, OR: policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2341 [17MR]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (S. 214), S744 [28JA]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (S. 503), S2675 [20MR]

District of Columbia: Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer (S. 294), S1192 [10FE]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S1792, S1793 [28FE], S2001 [5MR], S2019 [6MR], S7699 [17JY], S10292 [1OC]

Drug Free Iowa Month: observance, S10922 [22OC]

Drugs: encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (S.J. Res. 34), S6760, S6761 [27JN], S7113 [9JY]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5945-S5947 [18JN], S5960 [19JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2920-S2925 [9AP], S3314 [17AP]

———methamphetamine control initiative funding, S8076, S8077 [24JY]

Drunken driving: national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (S. 708), S4009 [6MY]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (S. 412), S2078, S2079 [10MR], S2153 [11MR]

Education: establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1111), S8572 [31JY]

———expulsion of students involved in violent crimes in schools, S10761 [9OC]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S123, S137, S163 [21JA], S589 [22JA], S971 [4FE], S2753 [21MR], S4401 [14MY], S4860 [21MY], S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE]

Electronics: require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (S. 1148), S8827 [4SE]

Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), S1660 [26FE]

Explosives: enhanced penalties for follow-on bombings (S. 352), S1558 [25FE]

———regulation (S. 642), S3663 [24AP]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (S. 226), S757 [28JA], S1357 [13FE]

———grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims of domestic violence (S. 1129), S8593 [31JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (S. 367), S1678 [26FE]

FBI: evaluation of investigations and activities, S2222 [13MR]

———treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of crime lab, S1547 [25FE], S1651 [26FE], S2008-S2010 [6MR], S2222 [13MR], S2350-S2354 [17MR], S2607-S2610 [20MR], S6387 [25JN]

Federal courts: restore stenographic preference for depositions (S. 1352), S11545 [31OC]

Federal employees: treatment following conviction of bribery and drug-related crimes, S7765 [21JY]

FEMA: tribute to Target Arson Program, S4131 [7MY]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (S. 1203), S9786, S9788 [23SE]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (S. 816), S5132 [23MY]

———allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (S. 837), S5350, S5351 [5JN]

———ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (S. 112), S492 [21JA], S687 [23JA]

———collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution resulting from bullet-related violence (S. 135), S515 [21JA]

———death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (S. 796), S5013 [22MY]

———import ban on assault weapons, S9963-S9965 [25SE]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (S. 992), S6993 [8JY]

———licensing of ammunition manufacturers (S. 134), S515 [21JA]

———minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 43), S405 [21JA]

———prohibit carrying of handguns with exceptions for certain individuals (S. 707), S4008 [6MY]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (S. 658), S3732, S3733 [25AP]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (S. 380), S1759-S1761 [27FE]

———prohibit sale, import, and manufacture of certain ammunition (S. 136), S515-S516 [21JA]

———prohibit sale to intoxicated individuals (S. 959), S6363 [25JN]

———prohibit the use of certain ammunition (S. 132), S514 [21JA]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (S. 262), S966 [4FE]

———reduce gun trafficking by prohibiting bulk purchases of handguns (S. 466), S2443 [18MR]

———regulate sale, import, and manufacture of handgun ammunition (S. 553), S3027 [10AP]

———taxation of the transfer or sale of certain ammunition (S. 133), S514 [21JA]

Fish and fishing: protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement, S4199, S4200 [8MY], S4914 [21MY]

Flinn, Kelly: criminal charges and court martial relative to allegations of adultery, S4081 [7MY], S5087 [23MY]

Florida: provide for a study of the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (S. 1025), S7608 [16JY]

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, S10301 [1OC]

Food stamps: prevent receipt by prisoners, S6148 [24JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), S5430 [9JN], S5431 [10JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (S. 388), S1837 [3MR]

Foreign aid: certification procedures for drug enforcement efforts, S4621 [15MY], S4778 [20MY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (S. 457), S2425-S2427 [18MR]

———suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7563-S7575, S7578 [16JY]

Foreign countries: interpret the term ``kidnapping'' in extradition treaties to which the U.S. is a party (S. 1266), S11168 [23OC]

Foreign policy: deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, S5683-S5685 [16JN], S5733 [17JN]

———withhold foreign aid to countries harboring Rwandan war criminals, S7516 [16JY]

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor, S4399 [13MY]

Fraud: consumer protection (H.R. 1847), S12480 [10NO]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (S. 1379), S11772-S11775 [5NO]

———require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (S. 150), S536 [21JA]

Georgia: anti-drug efforts, S9510 [17SE]

Georgia, Republic of: waiving of diplomatic immunity relative to diplomat's alleged drunk driving accident, S1785 [28FE]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (S. 1098), S8550 [31JY]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, S7582 [16JY]

Hate crimes: enhance Federal enforcement (S. 1529), S12576, S12577 [13NO]

Health care professionals: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (S. 1122), S8586 [31JY]

———training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (S. 101), S481 [21JA], S2333 [14MR]

Hendrix, Jason: American Police Hall of Fame Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S4617 [15MY]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (S. 1128), S8592 [31JY]

Identification: fraud (S. 512), S2741 [21MR]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S10251, S10252 [1OC]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1205), S9790 [23SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1212), S9888 [24SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1360), S11678-S11683 [4NO]

———deportation of criminal aliens, S10937 [22OC]

———improve efforts to curtail illegal immigration (S. 103), S704 [28JA]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (S. 1382), S11864 [6NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4375, S4376 [13MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (S. 702), S4004 [6MY]

INS: reform fingerprint processing system relative to background checks, S8218 [29JY]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (S. 467), S2444-S2446 [18MR]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (S. 804), S5112-S5119 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance to countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution, S7311 [11JY]

International Paper Co.: response to acts of arson against churches, S3917 [1MY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (S. Con. Res. 19), S2932 [9AP], S7314 [11JY]

International Reserve Law Officers Conference: tribute, S8739 [3SE]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), S3387 [17AP], S7983 [23JY]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 521), S2844 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S2862 [8AP], S2865 [9AP], S3180-S3190, S3227 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), unanimous-consent agreement, S3168, S3169, S3179 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 523), S2844-S2846 [8AP]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem, S9088 [10SE]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (S. Con. Res. 50), S8832 [4SE], S9239 [11SE]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market, S8383 [30JY], S8492 [31JY]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (S. Con. Res. 46), S8367 [30JY], S8485 [31JY]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, S5921 [18JN]

Labor unions: redefine extortion relative to union violence (S. 230), S814 [29JA]

Law enforcement: authorization process to use clone pagers (S. 170), S549 [21JA]

———Community Policing To Combat Domestic Violence Program funding, S8064-S8066 [24JY]

———investigation of Federal law enforcement actions at Ruby Ridge, ID, S8641-S8643 [2SE]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (S. 54), S130, S420 [21JA], S581-S584 [22JA]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (S. 816), S5132 [23MY]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (S. 837), S5350, S5351 [5JN]

———motor vehicle pursuit policy (S. 1236), S10175 [29SE]

———protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (S. 1031), S7717, S7718 [17JY]

———recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (S. 558), S3033-S3035 [10AP]

Lebanon: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S12550 [13NO]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence, S8217 [29JY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Association for Nonviolence: tribute, S5271 [3JN]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (S. 369), S1734, S1736 [27FE]

Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (S. 865), S5455 [10JN]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, S6075-S6077 [23JN], S6291, S6326 [25JN], S8174 [28JY], S8915 [8SE]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse (S. 264), S1018 [5FE]

Mental health: allow clinical social workers to conduct required psychiatric examinations of offenders for mental defects (S. 164), S545 [21JA]

Mexico: corruption within drug enforcement agencies, S2038, S2039 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S2234-S2236 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2376 [17MR], S2377 [18MR], S2577-S2605 [20MR], S4647-S4649 [16MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), unanimous-consent agreement, S2580, S2581, S2598 [20MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S. Con. Res. 10), S2287 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 19), S1818, S1840-S1843 [3MR], S1932, S1933 [4MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 20), S1840-S1843 [3MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (S.J. Res. 21), S1840-S1843 [3MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE], S1512, S1581 [25FE], S1789, S1791 [28FE]

———operation of Amado Carrillo-Fuentes drug cartel relative to drug enforcement efforts, S2036 [10MR]

Missouri: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S4497 [14MY]

Montana: destruction of Eye of the Needle Arch, S7511 [16JY]

Morality and ethics: assessment of society, S130 [21JA]

———impact on national agenda, S3895 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (S. 852), S5414 [9JN]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (S. 813), S5131 [23MY], S10779 [9OC], S11613 [3NO], S11703 [4NO]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (H.R. 1524), S9982 [25SE]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (S. Res. 141), S11365 [29OC], S11572 [31OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (S. Res. 64), S2481 [18MR], S3930 [1MY]

National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community Program funding, S8218, S8219 [29JY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, S10815 [9OC]

National Guard: drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (S. 682), S3905 [1MY]

National objectives: condition of society, S7113 [9JY]

———policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S2870 [9AP], S4278 [9MY], S11001-S11004 [23OC]

———policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 168), S546 [21JA]

———policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), S124, S190 [21JA]

———policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), star print, S723 [28JA]

———policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 488), S2651 [20MR]

National Safe Kids Week: observance, S4250 [8MY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 96), S8089 [24JY]

Native Americans: provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (S. 754), S4602 [15MY]

———repeal tribal sovereign immunity laws, S8721 [3SE]

———Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding, S9617 [18SE]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of massacre of civil rights marchers, S2375 [17MR]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: qualification standards for position of Deputy Director of Demand Reduction (S. 149), S535 [21JA]

———reauthorize (S. 1053), S7868 [22JY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (S. 772), S4882 [21MY]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S4911 [21MY]

———verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S5173 [2JN], S5302 [5JN]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (S. 871), S5463 [10JN], S8410-S8415 [31JY], S9911-S9914 [25SE]

Oliver, Bob: Washington State D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year award recipient, S6010 [19JN]

Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (S. 692), S3962 [5MY]

Paterson, NJ: tribute to Straight and Narrow (organization), S12667 [13NO]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S1790 [28FE], S1929 [4MR], S2116 [11MR], S3131 [14AP], S3169-S3174, S3175, S3195 [15AP], S8694, S8703-S8707 [3SE], S9385 [16SE], S10277-S10280 [1OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S1933 [4MR], S1936 [5MR], S2299-S2308, S2311-S2315, S2316 [14MR], S2344-S2350, S2354 [17MR], S2397-S2411, S2488 [18MR], S2491-S2499, S2512-S2514 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), unanimous-consent agreement, S2296 [13MR], S2394 [18MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S7888-S7892 [23JY], S8020-S8024 [24JY], S8141 [25JY]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2488 [18MR], S2492-S2495, S2498-S2501 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S2411 [18MR]

———investigate fundraising practices in congressional election campaign, S1728 [27FE]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act: extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (H.R. 1553), S6385 [25JN]

———extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board (S. 844), S5250 [3JN]

Public welfare programs: allow States to waive work and educational requirements for victims of domestic violence, S4832 [21MY]

———clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S9051-S9053, S9062 [10SE], S12091 [8NO]

———clarify regulations relative to domestic violence, S6297 [25JN]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S8392 [31JY]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (S. 671), S3846 [30AP]

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: tribute, S4661 [16MY]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: application to incarcerated individuals (S. 206), S729 [28JA]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126 [21JA]

Rural areas: law enforcement on national forest lands funding, S9601 [18SE]

Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces, S793 [29JA]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (S. 763), S4677-S4679 [19MY]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (S. 989), S6917 [7JY], S7021 [8JY]

Securities: fraud prevention, S5086 [23MY]

———impose additional fraud detection and disclosure obligations on auditors of public companies, S1412 [13FE]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (S. 438), S2279 [13MR], S3315 [17AP]

South Dakota: Division of Criminal Investigation funding, S8219 [29JY]

States: expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (S. 173), S550 [21JA]

———legal responsibility for early release of violent criminals (S. 1357), S11548 [31OC]

———reduce certain assistance relative to continuation of health benefits to public safety officers injured in the line of duty, S8067 [24JY]

———reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States (S. 666), S3802 [29AP]

Supreme Court: decision on background checks for purchase of firearms, S6781 [27JN]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (S. 203), S681 [23JA], S1045 [5FE]

Syria: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S12550 [13NO]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (S. 911), S5702 [16JN]

———provide tax relief and condemn certain IRS actions (S. Res. 73), S3190, S3191 [15AP]

Telecommunications Act: repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities (S. 213), S742-S744 [28JA]

Telemarketing fraud: enhance punishment (S. 489), S2652 [20MR], S2862 [8AP]

Telephones: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (S. 493), S2655 [20MR], S12484-S12487 [10NO]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (S. 363), S1670 [26FE]

Terrorism: establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), S7878 [22JY]

———establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (S. 873), S5463 [10JN], S5735 [17JN]

———prohibit distribution of information relative to explosive materials, S5989-S5991, S5995-S5997 [19JN]

———prohibit U.S. companies from dealing with countries known to support international terrorism, S697 [28JA]

Texas: protection of individuals from Mexican drug lords, S2600 [20MR]

Tobacco products: treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (S. 201), S678-S680 [23JA]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S7027 [8JY], S7128 [9JY], S7225 [10JY], S8284 [29JY], S8382 [30JY], S8744 [3SE], S9633 [18SE], S9806 [23SE]

Troy, MI: tribute to Court in the Schools/Critical Life Choices Program, S4617 [15MY]

U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture: funding, S5925 [18JN]

Uganda: abduction of children by rebel groups, S10821 [9OC]

Urban areas: promote an urban agenda (S. 23), S368-S371 [21JA]

Vermont: anniversary of State Police, S7779 [21JY]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 917), S5792 [17JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5810 [17JN], S5921-S5924 [18JN], S12488 [10NO]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, S6886 [7JY]

Victims: enhance rights and protections (S. 1081), S8269, S8275 [29JY]

Violent Crime Control Trust Fund: funding, S4990 [22MY]

Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: funding, S6441 [26JN], S6673 [27JN], S8215 [29JY]

Weapons: provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S2658 [20MR], S3240 [16AP], S3312, S3313, S3315, S3320-S3343 [17AP], S3480 [23AP]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), unanimous-consent agreement, S3324 [17AP]

West Virginia: observance of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, S10093 [26SE]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

Reports

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Dept. of State, S2046 [10MR]

Interstate Gunrunning: BATF, S3734 [25AP]

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin-Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., S2603 [20MR]

New Study Finds Americans Intolerant of Sweatshops in Garment Industry: Marymount University Center for Ethical Concerns, S3032 [10AP]

Principles for Practical Drug Policies: Federation of American Scientists, E1954 [7OC]

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, H651-H660 [26FE]

Reports filed

Allow Victims To Attend and Observe the Trials of Those Accused of the Crime: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 924) (H. Rept. 105-28), H1039 [17MR]

Assassination Records Review Board Extension: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1553) (H. Rept. 105-138), H4085 [19JN]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1753) (H. Rept. 105-368), H9864 [31OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 476), S3900 [1MY]

Cellular Telephone Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 493), S9636 [18SE]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 900), S10787 [9OC]

Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 105-89), S9968 [25SE]

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Consideration of H. Res. 244, Filing of Criminal Charges by U.S. Attorney in California Against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional Relative to Contested Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 105-280), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 58, Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 105-20), H948 [12MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res 54, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 163) (H. Rept. 105-126), H3658 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 143) (H. Rept. 105-89), H2253 [6MY]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 54) (H. Rept. 105-121), H3566 [5JN]

Consumer Fraud Protection: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1847) (H. Rept. 105-158), H4834 [26JN]

Court Procedures for Federal Civil Forfeitures: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 105-358), H9799 [30OC]

Criminal Penalties Relative to Financial Transactions With Terrorists: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 748) (H. Rept. 105-141), H4135 [21JN]

Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1348) (H. Rept. 105-204), H5825 [25JY]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1371), S11863 [6NO]

Dept. of Justice Identification of Criminal and Illegal Aliens in Local Prisons: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1493) (H. Rept. 105-338), H9500 [23OC]

Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.J. Res. 58) (H. Rept. 105-10), H812 [10MR]

Drug-Free Communities Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 105-105), H3068 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 536), S4214 [8MY]

Establish Oklahoma City National Memorial as a Unit of the National Park System and Create Oklahoma City Memorial Trust: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 871), S8358 [30JY]

Establish Oklahoma City National Memorial as a Unit of the National Park System and Create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 871) (S. Rept. 105-71), S8668 [2SE]

Expand Range of Criminal Offenses Resulting in Forfeiture of Veterans Benefits: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (S. 923) (H. Rept. 105-319), H8832 [9OC]

Expedite State Reviews of Criminal Records of Applicants for Private Security Officer Employment: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 103) (H. Rept. 105-161), H4834 [26JN]

Increase Criminal Penalties for Assaulting or Threatening Federal Judges, Their Family Members, and Other Public Servants: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1189), S10787 [9OC]

Interpret the Term ``Kidnapping'' in Extradition Treaties Between the U.S. and Foreign Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 105-101), S10474 [7OC]

Jurisdiction for Lawsuits Against Terrorist States: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1225) (H. Rept. 105-48), H1437 [10AP]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 568), S3348 [17AP]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 105-155), H4833 [26JN]

Law Enforcement Authorization Process To Use Clone Pagers: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 170), S9636 [18SE]

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Relative to Criminal Use of Guns: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 105-344), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 191), S11863 [6NO]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime and Violence: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 105-86), H2154 [1MY]

National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1839) (H. Rept. 105-285), H8264 [30SE]

NIST Computer Security Improvements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1903) (H. Rept. 105-243), H6797 [3SE]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]

Nomination of David J. Scheffer To Be Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Notification of Interstate Relocation of Witnesses by States Engaging in That Relocation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2181) (H. Rept. 105-258), H7599 [18SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Responsibilities and Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2610), S11862 [6NO]

Oklahoma City National Memorial Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1849) (H. Rept. 105-316), H8727 [8OC]

Penalties for the Rape of Minors in Federal Prison: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1898) (H. Rept. 105-159), H4834 [26JN]

Penalties for Theft and Malicious Vandalism at National Cemeteries: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 105-142), H4135 [21JN]

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act Assassination Records Review Board Extension: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1553) (H. Rept. 105-138), H4085 [19JN]

Printing Pictures of Missing Children on Senate Mail: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-34), S6185 [24JN]

Require Annual Report to Congress on Diplomatic Immunity: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 759), S11667 [4NO]

State Prevention of Receipt of Food Stamps by Prisoners: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 105-43), H1337 [8AP]

State Requirements To Address the Problem of Violent Crimes Committed by Repeat Offenders: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Con. Res. 75) (H. Rept. 105-157), H4834 [26JN]

State Standards for Sex Offender Registration Programs Clarification: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1683) (H. Rept. 105-256), H7599 [18SE]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1226) (H. Rept. 105-51), H1456 [14AP]

Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1847), S10787 [9OC]

U.S.-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-2), S8668 [2SE]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 66) (H. Rept. 105-91), H2349 [7MY]

Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 10) (S. Rept. 105-108), S10787 [9OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Child Abuse, E1924 [2OC]

———Death Penalty, E1717 [10SE]

———Drugs in America—A Report Card, E605 [9AP]

———Supreme Court Decisions, E1381 [9JY]

Resolutions by organizations

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement establishment: Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police, S9982 [25SE]

Use of Filtering Software in Libraries: American Library Association, S12153 [8NO]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders, S11165 [23OC]

U.S.-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty, S8668 [2SE]

Statements

Child Abuse: Danielle Inkel, E1129 [5JN]

———Karen Rice, E1129 [5JN]

Clarify Family Violence Option Under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program: Children's Defense Fund (organization), S9051 [10SE]

Drug Sentencing Policies: Rand Drug Policy Research Center, E1235-E1237 [17JN]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Ed Ladd, California Narcotics Officers Association, S2046 [10MR]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: John Shattuck, Dept. of State, E1755 [16SE]

Gun Control: Daniel Luzor, E1249 [18JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: OMB, E2123 [29OC]

Teenage Drug Use: Danielle DuPuis, E1187 [11JN]

———Philip Bidwell, E1187 [11JN]

Torture: Inge Genefke, E1305 [24JN]

U.S. Drug Policy: Kevin Belanger, E1109 [4JN]

———Tom Douthat, E1109 [4JN]

Violent Crime: Camille Cosby, E783 [29AP]

Studies

Mentoring—A Proven Delinquency Prevention Strategy: Jean Baldwin Grossman and Eileen M. Garry, Dept. of Justice, S12125-S12127 [8NO]

Summaries

Bombmaking Information Availability and Distribution: Dept. of Justice, S5991 [19JN]

Combat Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid (H.R. 1770), E1083 [3JN]

Criminal Copyright Improvement Act (S. 1044), S7774 [21JY]

Highlights of Testimony of the First Two Weeks of Hearings by the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Into 1996 Campaign Finance Abuses, S8088 [24JY]

Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act (S. 718), S4223 [8MY]

New Urban Agenda Act (S. 23), S371 [21JA]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring (H.R. 1685), H5129 [10JY]

Patient Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1122), S8588 [31JY]

Unauthorized Inspection of Tax Return Information by Employees of the IRS: GAO, S3184 [15AP]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Adjustments to H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Durations of substantive House of Representatives contested election cases, 1922-1996, H9471 [23OC]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5115 [23MY]

Public housing eviction grievance procedures, H2193 [6MY]

Testimonies

Attack on Peacekeeping Forces at Khobor Towers in Saudi Arabia: Senator Specter and Wayne A. Downing, Dept. of Defense, S6902 [7JY]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Representative Solomon, E801 [30AP]

Forfeiture of Benefits to Veterans Convicted of Capital Crimes: Rick Surratt, DAV, E1410 [11JY]

Mexico and the Southwest Border Initiative: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, S2041-S2045 [10MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 50, investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, E487 [17MR]

H. Con. Res. 59, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, E618 [9AP]

H. Con. Res. 66, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H2548 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 75, require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders, H5860 [28JY]

H. Con. Res. 133, terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market, H6345 [30JY]

H. Con. Res. 137, support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes, H10870 [13NO]

H. Con. Res. 146, condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem, H6950 [5SE]

H. Res. 95, consideration of H.J. Res. 58, disapprove foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts, H954 [13MR]

H. Res. 121, terrorist attact at political rally in Cambodia, H3103 [21MY]

H. Res. 143, consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2313 [7MY]

H. Res. 163, consideration of H.J. Res. 54, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag, H3726 [12JN]

H. Res. 219, condolences on death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in car accident in Paris, France, H6898 [4SE]

H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8253 [30SE]

H. Res. 253, consideration of H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8244 [30SE]

H. Res. 276, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9464 [23OC]

H. Res. 287, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9638 [29OC]

H. Res. 290, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9581 [28OC], H9772 [30OC]

H. Res. 291, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

H. Res. 292, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

H. Res. 293, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

H. Res. 294, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

H. Res. 295, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

H. Res. 296, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

H. Res. 297, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

H. Res. 315, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H10409 [8NO]

H.J. Res. 54, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H3730 [12JN]

H.J. Res. 58, disapprove foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts, H982 [13MR]

H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2356-H2360 [8MY]

H.R. 103, Private Security Officer Quality Assurance Act, H5857 [28JY]

H.R. 117, Independent Counsel Accountability and Reform Act, E25 [7JA]

H.R. 624, clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members, H634 [26FE]

H.R. 691, court determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts, E209 [11FE]

H.R. 692, appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain Dept. of Justice internal criminal allegations, E205 [11FE]

H.R. 748, Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act, H4864 [8JY]

H.R. 924, Victim Rights Clarification Act, H1048 [18MR]

H.R. 956, Drug-Free Communities Act, H3176-H3178 [22MY]

H.R. 1000, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, H1302 [8AP]

H.R. 1225, jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States, H1472 [15AP]

H.R. 1226, Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, H1462 [15AP]

H.R. 1348, Expanded War Crimes Act, H5865 [28JY]

H.R. 1532, Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act, H4142 [23JN]

H.R. 1553, extend authorization of the Assassination Records Review Board under the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act, H4149 [23JN]

H.R. 1683, Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offenders Registration Improvements Act, H7626-H7628 [23SE]

H.R. 1753, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, H10794 [13NO]

H.R. 1818, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, H5195-H5203 [15JY]

H.R. 1847, Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act, H4869 [8JY]

H.R. 1903, Computer Security Enhancement Act, H7293 [16SE]

H.R. 2481, arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, E1765 [16SE]

H.R. 2610, expand responsibilities and extend authorization of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, H8874-H8877 [21OC]

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 3, Omnibus Crime Control Act, S191-S221 [21JA]

S. 10, Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act, S266-S277 [21JA]

S. 15, Youth Violence, Crime, and Drug Abuse Control Act, S324-S338 [21JA]

S. 23, New Urban Agenda Act, S372-S376 [21JA]

S. 54, Federal Gang Violence Act, S421 [21JA]

S. 101, Domestic Violence Identification and Referral Act, S481 [21JA]

S. 103, U.S. Worker Protection and Illegal Immigration Deterrence Act, S705-S709 [28JA]

S. 164, allow clinical social workers to conduct required psychiatric examinations of offenders for mental defects, S545 [21JA]

S. 191, mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns, S12712 [13NO]

S. 201, Tobacco Products Control Act, S679 [23JA]

S. 203, transfer certain surplus Government property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes, S681 [23JA]

S. 213, repeal Telecommunications Act amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities, S743 [28JA]

S. 226, Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act, S757 [28JA]

S. 230, Freedom From Union Violence Act, S814 [29JA]

S. 262, prospective applicability of domestic violence-related weapons possession prohibitions, S967 [4FE]

S. 363, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1671 [26FE]

S. 367, Battered Women's Employment Protection Act, S1679-S1681 [26FE]

S. 369, repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets relative to Medicaid, S1736 [27FE]

S. 388, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, S1837 [3MR]

S. 412, Safe and Sober Streets Act, S2153 [11MR]

S. 447, Victims' Rights Clarification Act, S2330 [14MR]

S. 454, Stop Allowing Violent Felons Early Release (SAFER) Act, S2374 [17MR]

S. 455, 100 Percent Truth-in-Sentencing Act, S2374 [17MR]

S. 457, provide alternative foreign aid certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S2427 [18MR]

S. 466, Anti-Gun Trafficking Act, S2444 [18MR]

S. 467, Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act, S2445 [18MR]

S. 476, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, S4579 [15MY], H10874 [13NO]

S. 493, Cellular Telephone Protection Act, S2656 [20MR]

S. 493, Wireless Telephone Protection Act, S12486 [10NO]

S. 495, Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Act, S2658-S2665 [20MR], S3327-S3334 [17AP]

S. 503, HIV Prevention Act, S2676 [20MR]

S. 511, Safe Adoptions and Family Environments Act, S2701-S2706 [20MR]

S. 518, Victim Restitution Enforcement Act, S2839-S2841 [8AP]

S. 522, Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, S3189 [15AP]

S. 536, Drug-Free Communities Act, S2921-S2923 [9AP]

S. 553, Ammunition Safety Act, S3028 [10AP]

S. 554, Child Labor Free Consumer Information Act, S3030-S3032 [10AP]

S. 558, Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Strategy Act, S3034 [10AP]

S. 568, jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States, S3197 [15AP]

S. 581, limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels, S3213 [15AP]

S. 596, Juvenile Corrections Act, S3287 [16AP]

S. 642, Explosives Protection Act, S3663 [24AP]

S. 658, Gun Kingpin Penalty Act, S3733 [25AP]

S. 666, reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States, S3802 [29AP]

S. 671, clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S3847 [30AP]

S. 702, State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 702, State requirements under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 707, Concealed Weapons Prohibition Act, S4008 [6MY]

S. 708, Deadly Driver Reduction and Matthew P. Hammell Memorial Act, S4010 [6MY]

S. 718, Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act, S4218-S4223 [8MY]

S. 723, Anti-Gun Invasion Act, S4236 [8MY]

S. 754, Indian Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Improvement Act, S4603 [15MY]

S. 763, expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs, S4679 [19MY]

S. 772, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act, S4882-S4887 [21MY]

S. 796, Gun Kingpin Death Penalty Act, S5014 [22MY]

S. 804, War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act, S5114 [23MY]

S. 813, Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act, S11704 [4NO], H10372 [8NO]

S. 816, allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns, S5133 [23MY]

S. 837, Law Enforcement Protection Act, S5351 [5JN]

S. 852, National Motor Vehicle Safety, Anti-Theft, Title Reform, and Consumer Protection Act, S5414-S5417 [9JN]

S. 871, establish Oklahoma City National Memorial as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust, S8413 [31JY]

S. 871, Oklahoma City National Memorial Act, S9911-S9913 [25SE], H7642 [23SE]

S. 882, After School Education and Safety Act, S5528 [11JN]

S. 900, Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act, S5618-S5620 [12JN]

S. 911, Taking Back Our Neighborhoods Crime Fighting Act, S5702 [16JN]

S. 923, expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of veterans benefits, H9837 [31OC]

S. 923, expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of veterans' benefits, S5924 [18JN]

S. 959, prohibit sale of firearms to intoxicated individuals, S6364 [25JN]

S. 989, Safer Schools Act, S6918 [7JY]

S. 992, increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms, S6993 [8JY]

S. 995, Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act, S7011 [8JY]

S. 1003, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act, S7212-S7214 [10JY]

S. 1044, Criminal Copyright Improvement Act, S7773 [21JY]

S. 1081, Crime Victims Assistance Act, S8270-S8275 [29JY]

S. 1098, Federal Procurement and Assistance Integrity Act, S8551 [31JY]

S. 1111, JUMP Ahead Act, S8573 [31JY]

S. 1119, increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities, S8582 [31JY]

S. 1121, WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaty Implementation Act, S8583-S8585 [31JY]

S. 1122, Patient Abuse Prevention Act, S8587 [31JY]

S. 1128, Domestic Violence Victims Housing Act, S8593 [31JY]

S. 1129, Safe Havens for Children Act, S8594 [31JY]

S. 1148, require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices, S8827 [4SE]

S. 1203, Debit Card Consumer Protection Act, S9787 [23SE]

S. 1212, arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S9888 [24SE]

S. 1236, National Police Pursuit Policy Act, S10176 [29SE]

S. 1346, penalties for certain criminal offenses where the victim is a child, S11456 [30OC]

S. 1352, restore stenographic preference for depositions in Federal courts, S11546 [31OC]

S. 1357, Fairness and Incarceration Responsibility (FAIR) Act, S11549 [31OC]

S. 1360, Border Improvement and Immigration Act, S11680 [4NO]

S. 1371, Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act, S12668 [13NO]

S. 1378, extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

S. 1379, Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act, S11773 [5NO]

S. 1382, Naturalization Reform Act, S11865-S11867 [6NO]

S. 1461, JUMP Ahead Act, S12124 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 9, cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, S2286 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 10, disapprove Mexican foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S2287 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 19, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, S2932 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 20, investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, S3058, S3064 [10AP]

S. Con. Res. 46, terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market, S8367 [30JY]

S. Con. Res. 50, condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem, S8832 [4SE], S9239 [11SE]

S. Res. 64, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, S2481 [18MR], S3931 [1MY]

S. Res. 69, terrorist attack at political rally in Cambodia, S2933 [9AP], S3300 [16AP]

S. Res. 73, provide tax relief and condemn certain IRS actions, S3225 [15AP]

S. Res. 91, production of records by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras, S5106, S5140 [23MY]

S. Res. 96, National Safe Place Week, S5371 [5JN]

S. Res. 124, prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide in Cambodia, S9897 [24SE]

S. Res. 141, National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day, S11365 [29OC], S11573 [31OC]

S.J. Res. 6, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S561 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 22, appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2499 [19MR]

S.J. Res. 34, encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs, S6760 [27JN]

CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1081), S8262 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1081), S8269, S8275 [29JY]

Texts of

S. 1081, provisions, S8270-S8275 [29JY]

CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENDERS REGISTRATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1683), H7626-H7632 [23SE], E1901 [2OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1683, provisions, H7626-H7628 [23SE]

CRIMINAL COPYRIGHT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1044), S7768 [21JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1044), S7772 [21JY]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1044), S7774 [21JY]

Texts of

S. 1044, provisions, S7773 [21JY]

CRINCOLI, ANNA

Remarks in House

Italian Tribune News (publication): Mother of the Year award recipient, E1072 [30MY]

CRISENBERY, LARRY

Letters

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I-71 corridor project funding, H5636 [23JY]

CRISPE, SPENCER

Statements

Vermont Property Tax Reform Relative to School District Funding, E1114 [4JN]

CROATIA

Addresses

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia, and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H156 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Foreign aid: allocation, H6729 [3SE]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170, E1068 [30MY]

Remarks in Senate

Bosnia and Herzegovina: elections, S9407 [16SE]

———peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces, S720-S722 [28JA]

———U.S. policy, S10994 [22OC]

Foreign aid: allocation, S6492 [26JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of James W. Pardew, Jr., To Be U.S. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of William D. Montgomery To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

CROATIAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Croatian Fraternal Union of America: tribute to Zumberak Lodge No. 859, E1899 [2OC]

CROATIAN FRATERNAL UNION

Remarks in House

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170, E1068 [30MY]

CROATIAN FRATERNAL UNION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Zumberak Lodge No. 859, E1899 [2OC]

CROCKETT, GEORGE W., JR. (a former Representative from Michigan)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H7017, H7020 [9SE], H7126 [10SE], E1704 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S9028 [9SE]

CROGHAN, JACK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E730 [23AP]

CRONIN, DONNA J.

Remarks in Senate

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching: award recipient, S5710 [16JN]

CRONIN, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1159 [10JN]

CROOKSTON BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E858 [7MY]

CROPPER, CAROL M.

Articles and editorials

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

CROSKEY, H. WALTER

Letters

Nomination of Margaret Morrow to be district judge, S4422 [14MY]

CROSS, BILL

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: tribute to Hammer Award recipients, E1629 [3SE]

CROSS, JORDAN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S1008 [5FE]

CROSSAN, JOYCE

Remarks in House

INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, E925 [14MY], E936 [15MY]

CROSSAN, KEVIN

Remarks in House

INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, E925, E927, E928, E931 [14MY], E936 [15MY]

CROUCH, ROBERT P., JR.

Eulogies

Spong, William B., Jr., S12561 [13NO]

CROUSHORE, LINDA L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E744 [24AP]

CROWELL, WILLIAM P.

Articles and editorials

National Security Official Retires—Helped Refocus Agency's Aims, S10996 [22OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10996 [22OC]

CRUZ, CELIA

Remarks in House

Smithsonian Institution: Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Music recipient, E1987 [9OC]

CRUZ, MARIANO C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2382 [13NO]

C&S PAVING, INC.

Letters

National Women's Business Council funding, S8974 [9SE]

CSX TRANSPORTATION (railroad company)

Articles and editorials

Jury Awards $3.4 Billion in 1987 Rail Blast, S10054 [26SE]

Louisiana Jackpot, S10053 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

New Orleans, LA: punitive damage award against CSX Transportation, S9804 [23SE], S10053, S10054 [26SE]

CUBA, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

Castro's Cuba Is a Cruel and Full-Blown Purgatory, S9965 [25SE]

Havana and Helms-Burton, E2160 [31OC]

Key Dissidents Arrested in Cuba, H5906 [28JY]

Return to a Forbidden Island—In Impoverished Cuba, Nothing, and Everything Has Changed, H2930 [20MY], H3146 [21MY]

U.S. Sanctions Are Crippling Health Care—People, Not Castro, Feel Effects, E1864 [25SE]

Year 39 and Counting, E1467 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Caribbean nations: withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

Cuban Democracy Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 1566), H2444 [8MY]

———repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

———require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 2289), H6026 [29JY]

Foreign policy: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba (see H.R. 285), H148 [9JA]

———allow news bureau exchanges between U.S. and Cuba (see H.R. 287), H148 [9JA]

———grant waiver to allow Cuban nationals to play professional baseball in the U.S. (see H.R. 9), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Foreign trade: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391; H.R. 1951), S11863 [6NO], H3923 [18JN]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (see S. 1073; H.R. 2092), S8186 [28JY], H4835 [26JN]

Nuclear weapons: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Factsheets

Cuba—Urgent Action Appeal: Amnesty International, H5906 [28JY]

Letters

Filing of trade grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: several Members of Congress, H647 [26FE]

Lists

Passengers killed aboard Cuban tugboat in Havana Harbor, July 13, 1994, H5908 [28JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, S1732 [27FE], H675 [27FE]

Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, S9079 [10SE], H7182 [10SE]

Press releases

Two Cuban Lawyers Named Winners of Presitigious ABA Litigation Section International Human Rights Award: ABA, H5907 [28JY]

Remarks in House

Confraternidad Guinera Veintiocho de Enero (organization): anniversary, E2007 [9OC]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: anniversary, H851 [11MR], H894, H929, H932 [12MR]

———filing of grievance by World Trade Organization relative to trade policies, H632, H645-H650 [26FE]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (H.R. 2179), E1439 [16JY]

Dept. of State: require report on official complaints by Cuban Government, H3427 [4JN], H3684, H3685 [11JN]

Foreign policy: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, E305 [25FE]

Foreign trade: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (H.R. 1951), E1864 [25SE]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars, H3594 [10JN]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars after cerain democratic reforms are implemented, H3595-H3598 [10JN]

Human rights: anniversary of ``13th of March'' massacre, E1436 [16JY]

———violations, H5781 [25JY], H5904-H5909 [28JY], E1436 [16JY], E2291 [9NO]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H10678-H10681, H10759, H10763 [12NO], H10775, H10910, H10911, H10914 [13NO]

Independence: anniversary, H3081 [21MY], E938 [15MY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba, H6398, H6399 [30JY]

Miami, FL: anniversary of La Progresiva Presbyterian School, E515 [19MR]

Miami, FL; anniversary of La Progresiva Presbyterian School, E589 [8AP]

Orquesta Aragon (musical group): tribute, E1825 [23SE]

TV Marti: funding, H3314-H3321 [4JN]

U.S. policy, H37 [7JA], H2928, H2930 [20MY], H3146 [21MY], H3294, H3295 [4JN], H3496, H3497, H3498 [5JN], H6762 [3SE], H10108 [6NO], E315 [26FE], E960 [19MY], E1467 [22JY], E2160 [31OC]

University of Miami: tribute to Otto G. Richer Library Cuban Collection, E586 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Castro, Fidel: conditions under military government, S9965 [25SE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification relative to ratification by countries with offensive chemical weapons programs, S3583-S3596 [24AP]

———ratification relative to the exclusion of inspectors who are representatives of terrorist States, S3621-S3623 [24AP]

Dept. of Energy: policies relative to nuclear weapons testing, stockpiles, and national security issues, S2201 [12MR]

Foreign policy: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba and compassionate travel, S7535 [16JY], S7623, S7624 [17JY]

———restore visiting rights to U.S. citizens and residents, S7534 [16JY]

Foreign trade: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (S. 1391), S11876, S11877 [6NO]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (S. 1073), S8186 [28JY]

Major League Baseball: transmission of radio and television broadcasts of World Series games, S11022 [23OC]

U.S. policy, S1485 [24FE]

Reports

Policy Recommendations Toward Cuba: Association of Former Members of Congress, E315 [26FE]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: New Policy Needed For Cuba, E960 [19MY]

Texts of

S. 1391, Cuban Women and Children Humanitarian Relief Act, S11877 [6NO]

CUBAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

ANPESIL Distributors, Inc.: anniversary, E1809 [18SE]

Orquesta Aragon (musical group): tribute, E1825 [23SE]

CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Aliens: amend relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 1566), H2444 [8MY]

———require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Foreign trade: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

Repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

Letters

Filing of trade grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: several Members of Congress, H647 [26FE]

Messages

Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, S9079 [10SE], H7182 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H851 [11MR], H894, H929, H932 [12MR]

Foreign trade: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (H.R. 2179), E1439 [16JY]

World Trade Organization: filing of grievance relative to trade policies, H632, H645-H650 [26FE]

CUBAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN HUMANITARIAN RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1391), S11863 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1391), S11876, S11877 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 1391, provisions, S11877 [6NO]

CUBIN, BARBARA (a Representative from Wyoming)

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, H2333 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H2157 [1MY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H4647 [25JN]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1795 [23AP]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

BLM: transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (see H.R. 1917), H5132 [10JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H9615 [28OC]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H1794 [23AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4221 [23JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7365 [16SE]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10957 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H2785 [15MY]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H286 [4FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H949 [12MR]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H244 [21JA]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H525 [12FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H8054 [26SE]

Executive Office of the President: failure to faithfully execute laws (see H. Res. 220), H6917 [4SE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H1440 [10AP]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H1542 [15AP]

Federal employees: establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H9039 [22OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H524 [12FE]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H1339 [8AP]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H5569 [22JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food: inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see H.R. 2103), H7119 [9SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H5297 [15JY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H3476 [4JN]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1795 [23AP]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1707 [17AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H590 [13FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H2157 [1MY]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Immigration: moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H524 [12FE]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H5826 [25JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H4836 [26JN]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2351 [7MY]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see H.R. 1226), H1441 [10AP]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H1440 [10AP]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7118 [9SE]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 339), H524 [12FE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H4087 [19JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H804 [6MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H2254 [6MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H1706 [17AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H5570 [22JY]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H3659 [10JN]

———manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (see H. Con. Res. 151), H7199 [10SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6026 [29JY]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685), H6707 [31JY]

Pakistan: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H5826 [25JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H1612 [16AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Roads and highways: funding for States to maintain roads to and across Federal lands (see H.R. 1700), H3169 [21MY]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see H.R. 1701), H3169 [21MY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H8054 [26SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H2156 [1MY]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H5297 [15JY]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5022 [9JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (see H.R. 2462), H7262 [11SE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H4339 [24JN]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1542 [15AP]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 1740), H3202 [22MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8834 [9OC]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10769 [12NO]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H285 [4FE]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 2760), H9729 [29OC]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H5569 [22JY]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Devils Tower National Monument: retain name of mountain (see H.R. 129), H143 [9JA]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (see H.R. 708), H522 [12FE]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 709), H522 [12FE]

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance (see H.R. 2186), H5486 [17JY]

Park County, WY: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 1718), H3201 [22MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1217 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5087 [10JY]

Devils Tower National Monument: retain name of mountain (H.R. 129), E43 [7JA]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H540 [13FE]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), H8861 [21OC], E239 [12FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H8411 [6OC]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 709), H833, H834 [11MR]

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance (H.R. 2186), E1455 [17JY]

Park County, WY: conveyance of certain lands (H.R. 1718), E1015 [22MY]

Votes: position on missed, H5545 [22JY]

Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful wastewater treatment facility funding, H5087 [10JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H9727 [29OC]

CUCCINELLO, DELMA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E582 [8AP]

CUDDY, D.L.

Commentaries

Background of `School-to-Work' Concept, E945 [16MY]

CUESTA COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Volunteer workers: tribute, E1304 [24JN]

CULLEN, JONNA L.

Letters

Tribute to Jonna L. Cullen: Senators Lott and Cochran and Representatives Upton and Nancy Johnson, H3806 [17JN]

Obituaries

Washington (DC) Post, H3806 [17JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2867-H2869 [16MY], H3806 [17JN], E974 [19MY], E1146 [5JN], E1281 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5091-S5093 [23MY]

CULLEN, RICHARD

Protocol

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana, S6482 [26JN]

CULPEPER COUNTY, VA

Letters

Library of Congress' acquisition of certain real property: Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10639 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Library of Congress: authorize acquisition of certain real property (H.R. 2979), H10638-H10640 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Library of Congress: authorize acquisition of certain real property (H.R. 2979), S12694, S12695 [13NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2979, Library of Congress' acquisition of certain real property, H10638 [12NO]

CULPEPPER, VA

Bills and resolutions

Library of Congress: acquire certain real property for storage of motion picture, recorded sound, television, and radio collections (see S. 1486), S12119 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

Library of Congress: acquire certain real property for storage of motion picture, recorded sound, television, and radio collections (S. 1486), S12159 [8NO]

CUMBERLAND, RI

Remarks in Senate

Mercymount Country Day School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S5379 [5JN]

CUMMINGS, ELIJAH E. (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5827 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H453 [11FE]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H524 [12FE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia, and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H156 [9JA]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H3568 [5JN]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H10172 [6NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

———include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H5132 [10JY]

Children and youth: increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H8727 [8OC]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H5487 [17JY]

Crime: penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H4836 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6707 [31JY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H3865 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H3568 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1989 [29AP]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H3797 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1823), H7365 [16SE]

———improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H8727 [8OC]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H8727 [8OC]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H4086 [19JN]

———computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H285 [4FE]

———establish formula for calculation of Federal contributions to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1848), H3659 [10JN]

———review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H7118 [9SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H5132 [10JY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H9559 [24OC]

Firearms: prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6798 [3SE]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H10172 [6NO]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 497), H282 [4FE]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7911 [25SE]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 1069), H3070 [20MY]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H1289 [21MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H286 [4FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H7008 [8SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H453 [11FE]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5177 [11JY]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H589 [13FE]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H9866 [31OC]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H1611 [16AP]

House Rules: require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H524 [12FE]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6707 [31JY]

Immigration: naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 662), H1262 [20MR]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H890 [11MR]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6962 [5SE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H3203 [22MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H6707 [31JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3204 [22MY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H5487 [17JY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1186 [19MR]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H1795 [23AP]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H348 [5FE]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

———impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H6407 [30JY]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H7365 [16SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2407), H6917 [4SE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

OPM: submit proposed legislation under which group universal life insurance and group variable universal life insurance would be available (see H.R. 2675), H8927 [21OC]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H7528 [17SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777), H7911 [25SE], H9800 [30OC]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H3070 [20MY]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H3274 [3JN]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H3274 [3JN]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2680 [14MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1339 [8AP]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H3567 [5JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1795 [23AP]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H10421 [8NO]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1262 [20MR]

States: require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 1234), H8727 [8OC]

Taxation: eliminate the marriage penalty, establish a commission to simplify the tax code, and require the IRS to use alternative dispute resolution (see H.R. 3059), H10954 [13NO]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———establish a credit for the purchase of a principal residence located within an empowerment zone or enterprise community by a first-time homebuyer (see H.R. 2826), H10768 [12NO]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7729 [23SE]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H3568 [5JN]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1031), H6799 [3SE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see H.R. 878), H700 [27FE]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H8727 [8OC]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2390), H7601 [18SE]

Transportation: Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects (see H.R. 2341), H7008 [8SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H7008 [8SE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H3797 [12JN]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H7528 [17SE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish program relative to exchange of sterile hypodermic needles (see H.R. 2212), H5569 [22JY]

Education: establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

Executive departments: require review of agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 2712), H9501 [23OC]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

———increase leave time relative to services as an organ donor (see H.R. 2943), H10419 [8NO]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against unfit providers (see H.R. 1971), H4085 [19JN]

Parren J. Mitchell Veterans Medical Center, Baltimore, MD: designate (see H.R. 3051), H10954 [13NO]

Social Security: treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see H.R. 2944), H10419 [8NO]

Poems

``All Cried Out'', H2369 [8MY]

Remarks

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 56), H3822, H3823, H3824 [17JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2935 [20MY]

Colleges and universities: funding for historically black colleges and universities, H6864 [4SE]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4098 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4098 [20JN]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), H1276 [21MR]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2369 [8MY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3347 [4JN], E1148 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), E1411 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5061 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7907 [25SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6864 [4SE]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H3182 [22MY]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H3347 [4JN], E1148 [7JN]

Executive departments: require review of agency spending on service contracts (H.R. 2712), E2068 [23OC]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (H. Con. Res. 71), H2428 [8MY]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.: amend Federal charter (H.R. 3025), H10869 [13NO]

———repeal Federal charter (H.R. 497), H638 [26FE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9662 [29OC]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H2935 [20MY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2048 [30AP], H2131, H2145, H2146 [1MY]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4233, H4234 [24JN]

John N. Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1254), H7288 [16SE]

LSC: funding, H7907 [25SE]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5061 [10JY], E1411 [11JY]

NetDay96: tribute (H. Res. 38), H324 [5FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8879 [21OC]

Public housing: exemption from community work requirements for certain primary caregivers, H2145, H2146 [1MY]

———prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2131 [1MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, H2428 [8MY]

Robinson, Jackie: tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), H1577, H1578, H1579 [16AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (H. Con. Res. 109), H7292 [16SE]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (H. Con. Res. 95), H7289 [16SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2440 [8MY]

Tributes

Howard, Charles P., Jr., E139 [4FE]

Sturdivant, John N., E2154 [31OC]

CUMMINGS, ELIZABETH

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S10840 [20OC]

CUMMINGS, JANET

Remarks in Senate

University of Connecticut: tribute to University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

CUMMINGS, SURMEL D.

Remarks in Senate

American Automobile Association: tribute to Lifesaving Medal recipient, S5248 [3JN]

CUMMINGS, WILLIAM D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1522 [25JY]

CUNNINGHAM, DANIEL R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1837 [24SE]

CUNNINGHAM, RANDY ``DUKE'' (a Representative from California)

Analyses

21st Century Classrooms Act for Private Technology Investment (H.R. 1153), E556 [21MR]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H6758 [3SE]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H6761 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Call to Arms Against Youth Drug Abuse, by, San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune, H982 [13MR]

``Coach'' Disney, 62, Dies After Collapsing, L. Erik Bratt, Escondido (CA) North County Times, E112 [21JA]

Potomac—An Endangered River? Charles C. Verharen, E890 [8MY]

U.S. Failed To Get Mexico To Reshape War on Drugs, Marcus Stern, San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune, H981 [13MR]

Woman Gets $12,000 in Housing Aid Despite Undocumented Status, Lola Sherman, San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune, H4850 [8JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H1187 [19MR]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8834 [9OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1612 [16AP]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H2785 [15MY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H8161 [29SE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H2590 [13MY]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H8265 [30SE]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H2445 [8MY]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H408 [10FE]

———anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1341 [8AP]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H10172 [6NO]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1592), H3797 [12JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H1988 [29AP]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H8054 [26SE]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H2091 [30AP]

Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 335), H5491 [21JY]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1542 [15AP]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H4836 [26JN]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H3865 [17JN]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H8727 [8OC]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H524 [12FE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———include certain beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program (see H.R. 1773), H3661 [10JN]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (see H.R. 2796), H10957 [13NO]

Dept. of Education: suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6919 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2089 [30AP]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H286 [4FE]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H3274 [3JN]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H2445 [8MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H1706 [17AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1893 [24AP]

Ecology and environment: comprehensive management strategy to save the tundra from depredation by the mid-continent lesser snow goose (see H. Con. Res. 175), H9558 [24OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H7199 [10SE]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H6799 [3SE]

Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 2357), H6705 [31JY]

———determination of tip credits relative to State and local laws (see H.R. 1485), H1988 [29AP]

———improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

———prevent service performed by a person committed to a penal institution from being treated as employment for unemployment compensation purposes (see H.R. 562), H284 [4FE]

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see H. Res. 191), H5570 [22JY]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H346 [5FE]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H4836 [26JN]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H9559 [24OC]

Federal employees: establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H6406 [30JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

———coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2699), H9502 [23OC]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1259 [20MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H6798 [3SE]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Firearms: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H1795 [23AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 975), H803 [6MR]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H590 [13FE]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H5177 [11JY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H804 [6MR]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1892 [24AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8054 [26SE]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1289 [21MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H10421 [8NO]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H7600 [18SE]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see H.R. 2311), H6406 [30JY]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H5401 [16JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H1440 [10AP]

Immigration: provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 890), H1262 [20MR]

India: suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1802), H9801 [30OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H9502 [23OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H152 [9JA]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2446 [8MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

Iraq: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H2254 [6MY]

———restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8320 [2OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H1262 [20MR]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1988 [29AP]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H6707 [31JY]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10421 [8NO]

Law enforcement officers: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Libya: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138, 2715), H1257 [20MR], H9501 [23OC]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Medicaid: expand county-operated health insurance organizations authorized to enroll beneficiaries (see H.R. 3014), H10769 [12NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8929 [21OC]

———bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1795 [23AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1018 [13MR]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H889 [11MR]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3797 [12JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

———remove certain limitations on participation in Medicare+Choice medical savings account plans (see H.R. 2668), H9730 [29OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H7728 [23SE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H5022 [9JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226, 227), H7262, H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H8265 [30SE]

———treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2590 [13MY]

National Day of Unity: designate (see H. Res. 170), H4086 [19JN]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (see H. Con. Res. 151), H7199 [10SE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8300 [1OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 511, 1420), H282 [4FE], H1794 [23AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H8300 [1OC]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7911 [25SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 2579), H10421 [8NO]

———establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 2661), H8832 [9OC]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1707 [17AP]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H1892 [24AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: acceptance of change-of-address orders from commercial mail receiving agencies (see H.R. 447), H154 [9JA]

———limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H145 [9JA]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H4913 [8JY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Refuse disposal: provide conditional exemption relative to discharges of dredged or fill materials for maintenance of certain flood control projects (see H.R. 2741), H9558 [24OC]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H6798 [3SE]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H1440 [10AP]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1794 [23AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H804 [6MR]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H3169 [21MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H6962 [5SE]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H1289 [21MR]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 1683), H3069 [20MY]

Syria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H1339 [8AP]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H169 [20JA]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H2157 [1MY]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H1338 [8AP]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H522 [12FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H8633 [7OC]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H453 [11FE]

———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 64), H725 [4MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H1262 [20MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 869), H3274 [3JN]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H8055 [26SE], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1026), H1795 [23AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of dependency exemptions for adoptions (see H.R. 1741), H3274 [3JN]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 1434), H3477 [4JN]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2156 [1MY]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H7119 [9SE]

———protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H245 [21JA]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see H.R. 849), H669 [26FE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: ensure the equitable treatment of graduates (see H.R. 2567), H8054 [26SE]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H7601 [18SE]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1289 [21MR]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4836 [26JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H1339 [8AP]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 24), H812 [10MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

———establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

Weapons: mandatory prison term for use of firearms or destructive devices during a violent or drug-related Federal crime (see H.R. 2340), H6704 [31JY]

Year of the Ocean: observance (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7263 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air pollution: reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 130), H143 [9JA]

California: moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 133), H143 [9JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (see H.R. 131), H143 [9JA]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H146 [9JA]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (see H.R. 132), H143 [9JA]

San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 134), H143 [9JA]

Tariff: golf clubs and golf club components (see H.R. 2583), H8264 [30SE]

Taxation: treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153), H1258 [20MR]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 2760), H9729 [29OC]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3201 [22MY]

Essays

Juneteenth Independence Day: National Christian Juneteenth Leadership Council, H3826 [17JN]

Histories

St. Clare's Home, Escondido, CA, E152 [4FE]

Lists

Countries with advanced air-to-air missiles in 2005, H5947 [29JY]

Countries with advanced surface-to-air missiles in 2005, H5947 [29JY]

Memorandums

Awarding of Federal Contracts Relative to Union Status of Contractors: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E661-E663 [15AP]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1224 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1194 [20MR]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 56), H3826 [17JN]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 39), H1745 [23AP]

Air pollution: reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (H.R. 130), E27 [7JA]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), H8865 [21OC]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), H8100 [29SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (H. Res. 269), H8936 [22OC]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2720 [15MY]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4117 [20JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4307 [24JN]

Budget: balance, H1547 [16AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, H750, H751 [5MR]

———deficit, H750, H751 [5MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4694 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6660 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3010 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), motion to instruct conferees, H3245 [3JN]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 90), H902 [12MR]

California: alleged intimidation of Hispanic Americans at voter polls, H10115 [6NO]

———moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 133), E25 [7JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 66), H2548 [13MY]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8232 [30SE], H10913, H10914 [13NO]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4279 [24JN]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10154 [6NO]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, E661 [15AP]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5874 [28JY]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9491 [23OC]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1271 [21MR]

Crime: funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2377 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2377, H2384 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2319 [7MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4194 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3957 [19JN], H4117 [20JN], H4181, H4194, H4199 [23JN], H4307 [24JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 278), H9598 [28OC]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H4181 [23JN], H5947, H5948, H5949 [29JY]

———F-22 fighter aircraft funding, H5954 [29JY]

———foreign sales of F-22 fighter aircraft, H5967 [29JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H4885 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5947, H5948, H5949, H5954, H5967, H5973, H5974 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, H7847 [25SE]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H9496 [23OC]

Dept. of HHS: State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, H7047 [9SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3606 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5162 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5057 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7763 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation: Railroad Loan Guarantee Program funding, H5647, H5648 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5647, H5648 [23JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8232 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10913, H10914 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6936, H6941 [5SE], H7047 [9SE], H7165 [10SE]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, H10678 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8755, H8782 [9OC], H10762 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration (H. Res. 264), H8731, H8732, H8735, H8736 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 324), H10678 [12NO]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H10678 [12NO]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8782 [9OC], H10678 [12NO]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, H1696 [17AP]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8849 [21OC]

———literacy programs funding, H1547 [16AP], H9491 [23OC]

———national policy to improve system, H750, H751 [5MR], H7165 [10SE], H9491, H9492, H9493, H9494, H9496, H9497, H9498 [23OC], E22 [7JA]

———notification of enrollment of juvenile sex offenders in elementary or secondary schools, H2384 [8MY]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H. Res. 139), H9573 [28OC]

———student loan programs, H9493 [23OC]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2808 [16MY]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1136 [19MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123), E36 [7JA]

Escondido, CA: tribute to St. Clare's Home, E152 [4FE]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (H.R. 131), E29 [7JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3747 [12JN]

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor, H1696 [17AP]

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1700, H1701 [17AP]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to District of Columbia public schools, H5885 [28JY]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10115 [6NO]

Immigration: extend program allowing immigrants to renew status based on family relationship or employment opportunity while remaining in the country, H8100 [29SE]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H8936 [22OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6936 [5SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2538, H2540 [13MY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3128, H3130 [21MY], H6676 [31JY]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3114 [21MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H10658 [12NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (H.R. 218), E31 [7JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5874, H5885 [28JY]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (H. Con. Res 197), H10906 [13NO]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country, H9598 [28OC]

———prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (H.R. 1138), H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7763 [24SE]

Merchant marine industry: revise maritime strategy, E1803 [18SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H981 [13MR]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, H3606 [10JN]

Miramar Naval Air Station: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopters, H5973, H5974 [29JY]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (H.R. 132), E26 [7JA]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5057 [10JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5162 [11JY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3882 [18JN]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), H3232 [3JN]

Older Americans Act: funding, H6941 [5SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H8026 [26SE]

———influence and legality of foreign contributions, H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, H8026 [26SE]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (H.R. 447), E19 [7JA]

Potomac River: pollution cleanup, E890 [8MY]

Public welfare programs: reform, E1684 [8SE]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid relative to sale of arms to People's Republic of China, H4199 [23JN]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Postal Service employees, E1320 [25JN]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (H. Res. 183), H6669, H6677 [31JY]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), H7631 [23SE]

Tariff: golf clubs and golf club components (H.R. 2583), E1904 [2OC]

Taxation: incentives for businesses providing technological assistance to schools, E22 [7JA]

———rates, H752 [5MR], H1547 [16AP], H3892 [18JN], H6660 [31JY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, H4694 [26JN], H6660 [31JY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 1153), E556 [21MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9063 [23OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration (H. Res. 274), H9052, H9055 [23OC]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (H.R. 849), H4850 [8JY]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (H.R. 2760), E2115 [29OC]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (H. Res. 231), H10877 [13NO]

Votes: correction, H2313 [7MY]

WIC: funding, H2720 [15MY]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (H.R. 1719), E1020 [22MY]

Wilson, David F. (Bud): election as president of Independent Insurance Agents of America (organization), E1616 [1AU]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2676 [14MY], H8052 [26SE], H9499 [23OC]

Tributes

Disney, Richard, E112 [21JA]

Frawley, Clare, E152 [4FE]

Tejeda, Frank, H305 [5FE]

CUNNINGHAM, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E493 [18MR]

CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1167 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5304 [5JN]

CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM T.

Remarks in Senate

Hartford Optimists Club of Detroit: Optimist of the Year award recipient, S2150 [11MR]

CUNNINGHAME, DONNA HOLT

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Chief Financial Officer of the Corp. for National and Community Service: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2413 [18MR]

CUOMO, ANDREW M. related term(s) Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Andrew M. Cuomo)

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HUD: nomination to be Sec. of HUD, unanimous-consent agreement, S722 [28JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S725 [28JA]

CURBEAM, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9044 [23OC]

CURIEL, CAROLYN

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S11674 [4NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

CURL, ROBERT F.

Remarks in House

Nobel Prize: recogniton for chemistry, E382 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Nobel Prize: recognition for chemistry, S2273 [13MR]

CURRAN, ARTHUR

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 36), S907 [30JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 36, tribute, S899, S908 [30JA]

CURRAN, BRIAN D.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S9881 [24SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

CURRAN, VERONICA

Essays

Comming From Afar, S11013 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

American Immigration Lawyers Association: ``Celebrate America'' essay contest winner, S11013 [23OC]

CURRENCY see Money

CURRIDEN, NANCY

Memorandums

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4599 [15MY]

CURRIE, ALICIA

Remarks in House

Memphis, TN: tribute to African-American Knowledge Bowl award recipients, E751 [24AP]

CURRIE, LISA G.

Articles and editorials

Festival Honors Zirkle, Irvin for Dedication to Town, E1857 [25SE]

CURRIE, PAUL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2412 [18MR]

CURRIER, GEORGE M.

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4179 [8MY]

CURRY, VICTOR T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1907, E1916 [2OC]

CURT FLOOD ACT see Major League Baseball

CURTIS, CHARLES B.

Appointments

Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, S4131 [7MY]

Letters

Energy Policy and Conservation Act programs extension, S2087 [10MR]

CURTIS, PATRICK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10714 [8OC]

CUSTOMS SERVICE

Bills and resolutions

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1463), H1908 [28AP]

Dept. of Defense: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H588 [13FE]

Florida: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Income: modify overtime and premium pay rates of customs officers (see H.R. 2262), H5825 [25JY]

Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: designate (see H.R. 994), H803 [6MR]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see S. 397; H.R. 1215), S1979 [5MR], H1288 [21MR]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

NAFTA: parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1261 [20MR]

New Mexico: establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (see S. 1039), S7767 [21JY]

Tariff: provide that certain goods may be reimported into the U.S. without additional duty (see S. 1477), S12118 [8NO]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646; H.R. 1504), S3662 [24AP], H2090 [30AP]

Letters

New Mexico commercial zone on border of Mexico: Albert C. Zapanta, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, S7770 [21JY]

———Gary D. Bratcher, New Mexico Economic Development Dept., S7769 [21JY]

———Mary Alice Garay, M.A. & Sons, Chile Products (business), S7769 [21JY]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4116 [20JN], H4382 [25JN], H4920 [9JY], H6892-H6898 [4SE], H6923 [5SE], E1671, E1672 [5SE]

———withdrawal of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6300 [30JY]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1463), H2181-H2183 [6MY]

Dept. of Defense: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions, H9504 [24OC], H9597 [28OC]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (H.R. 2922), E2272 [9NO]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (H.R. 805), E251 [13FE], E2272 [9NO]

Florida: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers (H.R. 3034), H10889-H10891 [13NO]

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor, H7476 [17SE]

International Customs Day: observance, E70 [7JA]

Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: designate (H.R. 994), H7286 [16SE], H7639, H7640 [23SE], E398 [6MR]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (H.R. 1215), H1852 [24AP], H2647 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Florida: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers (H.R. 3034), S12711 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (S. 397), S1984 [5MR]

New Mexico: establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (S. 1039), S7769 [21JY]

Tariff: provide that certain goods may be reimported into the U.S. without additional duty (S. 1477), S12144 [8NO]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (S. 646), S3937 [5MY]

Reports filed

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1463) (H. Rept. 105-85), H2154 [1MY]

Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 994) (H. Rept. 105-228), H6702 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 994, Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX, H7639 [23SE]

H.R. 1463, Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative appropriations, H2181 [6MY]

H.R. 3034, allow the use of Customs Service user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida, H10889 [13NO]

CUTBIRTH, ROY

Articles and editorials

Salute to Roy Cutbirth, E307 [25FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E307 [25FE]

CUTCHOGUE, NY

Remarks in House

First Baptist Church of Cutchogue: tribute, E2154 [31OC]

CUTLER, RALPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1238 [17JN]

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award: tribute to recipients, E206 [11FE]

CUYAHOGA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

CUYAHOGA COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

CYPRUS, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

International relations: dispute resolution (see S. Con. Res. 41), S7710 [17JY]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9729 [29OC]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11864 [6NO]

———occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H2784 [15MY]

———restrict foreign and military assistance conditional to situation in Cyprus and obligations under international law (see H.R. 388), H151 [9JA]

Letters

Turkish occupation of Cyprus: several Representatives, H5467 [17JY]

Messages

Extradition Treaty With Cyprus: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Turkey: occupation, H4844 [8JY], H5458-H5472 [17JY], E1538 [28JY]

———occupation (H. Con. Res. 81), H5507-H5511 [22JY], E955 [19MY], E997 [21MY], E1477 [22JY], E1480, E1486 [23JY], E1510 [24JY]

U.S. policy, H5458-H5472 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

International relations: dispute resolution (S. Con. Res. 41), S7984, S7985 [23JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S8284 [29JY]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (S. Con. Res. 65), S11882 [6NO]

Reports filed

Cyprus Dispute Resolution: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 41), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Thomas J. Miller To Be Special Coordinator for Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Statements

Cyprus Problem—U.S. Foreign Policy and the Role of Congress: John Brademas, E1538-E1540 [28JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 81, Turkish occupation of Cyprus, H5507 [22JY], E955 [19MY], E997 [21MY]

S. Con. Res. 41, Cyprus dispute resolution, S7733 [17JY], S7984 [23JY]

S. Con. Res. 65, end Turkish restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus, S11881 [6NO]

CZARTORYSKI, RILEY A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4715 [20MY]

CZECH REPUBLIC

Addresses

Moment of Celebration and of Dedication: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1594 [1AU]

Articles and editorials

Diktat From Washington, S7024 [8JY]

NATO Expansion Needs Public Debate, E2091 [24OC]

Bills and resolutions

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1018 [5FE]

Communiques

North Atlantic Council Ministerial Meeting, S1029-S1032 [5FE]

Letters

NATO membership of Central and East European countries: Senator Lugar, S4625 [16MY]

Papers

NATO in the 21st Century: Representative Bliley, E2026 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Democracy: efforts, E1191 [11JN]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, E1091 [3JN], E1594, E1626 [1AU], E2025 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Havel, Vaclav: visit to Senate by President of Czech Republic, S4382 [13MY]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S4625-S4628 [16MY], S5590-S5594 [12JN], S7024 [8JY], S7274 [11JY], S7413 [14JY], S7592 [16JY], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S10782 [9OC], S10882 [21OC], S11787 [5NO]

———membership of Central and East European countries (S. Con. Res. 5), S1028-S1034 [5FE]

Statements

NATO Membership Expansion to Central and East European Countries: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10783-S10786 [9OC]

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Senator Lugar, S4626 [16MY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 5, membership of Central and East European countries in NATO, S1027 [5FE]

D.M.E. CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Pena, Federico: court decision relative to Coast Guard contract with D.M.E. Corp., S2162, S2163 [12MR]

DABNEY-SMITH, LOIS

Remarks in House

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipient, E1673 [5SE]

DADE COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Community service: tribute to ``Love Your Neighbor'' campaign, E109 [21JA], E214 [11FE]

Eddie T. Pearson Day: observance, E304 [25FE]

Florida International University: anniversary, E1695 [9SE]

Miami, FL: tribute to Catholic Hospice, E1826 [23SE]

Pinecrest, FL: anniversary, E1134 [5JN]

Ransom Everglades Middle School: tribute to Science Center, E1655 [4SE]

Rotary Club: tribute to Greater Miami Urban Peace Conference, E103 [21JA]

Working Capital Florida (organization): Presidential Award recipient, E335 [26FE]

D'AGOSTINO, ROBERT J.

Articles and editorials

Congress Should Throw the Bums Out, H2654 [14MY]

DAILY FORWARD (publication)

Articles and editorials

New Voices for a New Century—Newspaper of an Exodus Speaks a Language Its Children No Longer Hear, but Reaches Out in Others, S8381 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S8380 [30JY]

DAILY RACING FORM (publication)

Articles and editorials

Captain Bodgit Gave This Owner Thrill of a Lifetime, E1174 [10JN]

DAIRY PRODUCT EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 56), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 56), S416 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 56, provisions, S418 [21JA]

DAIRY PRODUCTION STABILIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H5131 [10JY]

DAKIDES, CHRISTOS

Remarks in House

Chian Federation (nonprofit organization): tribute to honorees, E2234 [8NO]

DAKOTA WATER RESOURCES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1515), S12461 [10NO]

Letters

Provisions: Arden Haner, North Dakota Water Resource, S12474 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———Ben Varnson, Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board, S12467 [10NO]

———Bruce W. Furness, Mayor of Fargo, ND, S12468 [10NO], E2321 [10NO]

———Charles W. Murphy, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, S12468 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———Dale O. Anderson, Greater North Dakota Association, S12474 [10NO]

———David K. Martin, Fargo Chamber of Commerce, S12473 [10NO]

———E. Ward Koeser, Mayor of Williston, ND, S12474 [10NO]

———Fred S. Gengler, Mayor of Dickinson, ND, S12474 [10NO]

———Joseph A. Westby, North Dakota Education Association, S12467 [10NO]

———Myra Pearson, Spirit Lake Tribe, S12473 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———Orlin W. Backes, Mayor of Minot, ND, S12467 [10NO]

———Patricia A. Owens, Mayor of Grand Forks, ND, E2321 [10NO]

———Pinkie Evans-Curry, Southwest Water Authority, S12467 [10NO]

———Raphael J. DeCoteau, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, S12468 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———Russell D. Mason, Sr., Fort Berthold Indian, S12473 [10NO]

———several North Dakota elected officials, S12466 [10NO]

———Thomas C. Rolfstad, Industrial Development Association of North Dakota, S12468 [10NO]

———Warren L. Jamison, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, E2321 [10NO]

Memorandums

Dakota Water Resources Act: Alfred Underdahl, West River Joint Board, S12474 [10NO]

Provisions: Alfred Underdahl, West River Joint Board, S12474 [10NO]

———Dennis Hill, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, S12467 [10NO]

———Glenn Wunderlich, Souris River Joint Board, S12474 [10NO]

———Mike Dwyer and Jack Olin, North Dakota Water Users Association, S12467 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———William B. Bicknell, North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society, S12472 [10NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3012), E2320 [10NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1515), S12462-S12475 [10NO]

Statements

Provisions: North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society, S12466, S12472 [10NO]

———Wildlife Society, E2321 [10NO]

Texts of

S. 1515, provisions, S12468-S12470 [10NO]

DAKOTAS RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Letters

Exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4599 [15MY]

DALAI LAMA

Articles and editorials

Albright To Name Special Aide on U.S. Policy Toward Tibet, S8380 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: visit to U.S. (see H. Res. 124), H1794 [23AP]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: visit to U.S. (H. Res. 124), E730 [23AP]

Statements

Tibetan National Uprising Anniversary, E419 [10MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 124, visit to U.S., E731 [23AP]

DALE, HAROLD E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1928 [2OC]

DALE, MARK

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

DALE, REGINALD

Articles and editorials

Foreign Bribery Should Be a Crime, E810 [1MY]

DALE CITY, VA

Remarks in House

Dale City Civic Association: tribute to award recipients, E136 [4FE]

D'ALESANDRO, THOMAS, JR.

Remarks in House

Pica, John A., Sr.: Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., Good Citizen Award recipient, E633 [10AP]

DALEY, WILLIAM M. related term(s) Secretary of Commerce (William M. Daley)

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Commerce: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, unanimous-consent agreement, S821 [29JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S803 [29JA]

DALLAS, DONALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2280 [9NO]

DALLAS, GA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H2496 [13MY]

DALLAS, GEORGE MIFFLIN (a former Vice President of the United States)

Remarks in House relative to

Dallas, GA: anniversary, H2496 [13MY]

DALLAS, TX

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport (see S. 313), S1300 [12FE]

Remarks in House

Aviation: safety improvements at Love Field, H8748, H8751 [9OC]

Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind (organization): tribute, E2004 [9OC]

Meadows, Curtis, W., Jr.: Southern Methodist University Jonsson Ethics Award recipient, E169 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport (S. 313), S1309 [12FE]

North Dallas High School: designation as the First International School of America, S3382 [17AP]

Thomas Bros. Grass, Ltd.: Dallas Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S8205 [28JY]

Texts of

S. 313, remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport, S1310 [12FE]

DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL

Remarks in Senate

Thomas Bros. Grass, Ltd.: Dallas Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S8205 [28JY]

DALLAS COWBOYS (football team)

Remarks in House

Smith, Emmitt: Freedom Works Award recipient, H597 [25FE]

DALLAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2004 [9OC]

DALLAS (TX) MORNING NEWS

Articles and editorials

Foul Fishing—U.S. Should Act To Make Tuna Truly ``Dolphin Safe'', S400 [21JA]

DALTON, GA

Remarks in House

Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings (business): Georgia Dept. of Labor Success Track Outstanding Employer Award recipient, E2235 [8NO]

DALTON, REX

Articles and editorials

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

DALTON, SEAN F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2077 [24OC]

DALY, THOMAS J., SR.

Remarks in House

Law enforcement officers: tribute to individuals involved in investigation and prosecution of Paul E. Lowe, E1210 [12JN]

DALY CITY, CA

Remarks in House

Law enforcement officers: California Highway Patrol and California State Automobile Association 10851 Award recipients, E529 [20MR]

DALY (U.S.S.)

Remarks in House

Crew: tribute, E2132 [30OC]

DAMADIAN, RAYMOND

Remarks in House

Courts: resolution of legal case relative to MRI patent, H786 [6MR]

D'AMATO, ALFONSE (a Senator from New York)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7966 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4027, S4029, S4030, S4031 [6MY], S4046, S4048, S4096, S4116, S4124 [7MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6152, S6173, S6178, S6252, S6254, S6263, S6267 [24JN], S6372 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6473, S6532, S6543, S6552 [26JN], S6687, S6762, S6766, S6770, S6771 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4833, S4861, S4869, S4903, S4907 [21MY], S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6880, S6921, S6932, S6940 [7JY], S6961, S7013 [8JY], S7109, S7121 [9JY], S7218 [10JY], S7236, S7271, S7276, S7306, S7308 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5669, S5704, S5705 [16JN], S5880 [17JN]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8183, S8203 [28JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8711, S8712, S8734, S8735 [3SE], S8785, S8786, S8833 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7834, S7870, S7871 [22JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9236 [11SE]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), S5628, S5637 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7588, S7592, S7610, S7611, S7613, S7615 [16JY]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3226 [15AP]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12619, S12681 [13NO]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S1336 [12FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN]

———S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S11574 [31OC]

Articles and editorials

Diktat From Washington, Jim Hoagland, Washington (DC) Post, S7024 [8JY]

Minister Gives Backing To U.S. Free Trade Bill for North, Jim Fitzpatrick, Irish News (publication), S12144 [8NO]

Palestinian Security Official Detained in Israel—Colonel Tirawi Ordered Land Dealers Murders, Eitan Rabin and Amira Hass, Ha'aretz (Israeli publication), S5371 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627), S3914 [1MY]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S5622 [12JN]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1017 [5FE]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S8098 [24JY]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943), S7869 [22JY]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see S. 1144), S8723 [3SE]

Belarus: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 18), S2647 [20MR]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (see S. 476), S4611 [15MY]

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (see S. 152), S162 [21JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S11599 [3NO]

Cancer Research Trust Fund: establish relative to biomedical research (see S. 728), S4217 [8MY]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see S. Con. Res. 12), S8156 [25JY]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S7777 [21JY]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19), S1926 [4MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (see S. 1097), S8531 [31JY]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S10055 [26SE]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see S. 505), S2646 [20MR]

Courts: jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (see S. 568), S3117 [14AP]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S3225 [15AP]

———Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see S. 294), S4395 [13MY]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S2025 [6MR]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S3967 [5MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119), S9018 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see S. 1003), S7210 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801), S10484 [7OC]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 714), S10484 [7OC]

———specify the frequency of screening mammograms provided to women veterans (see S. 999), S12478 [10NO]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———increase funding for breast cancer research (see S. 67), S9897 [24SE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S4217 [8MY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Education: improve and expand charter schools (see S. 1380), S11764 [5NO]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S1479 [24FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 951), S12614 [13NO]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (see S. 1227), S10055 [26SE]

Eximbank: reauthorization (see S. 1026), S7710 [17JY]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2932 [9AP]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S4247 [8MY]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747), S4588 [15MY]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see S.J. Res. 29), S3901 [1MY]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see S. 150, 1379), S162 [21JA], S11764 [5NO]

FRS: implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611), S3348 [17AP]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 39), S8156 [25JY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S5464 [10JN]

Grant's Tomb National Monument: designate (see S. 155), S162 [21JA]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Health: biomedical research funding (see S. Res. 15), S163 [21JA]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 38), S7424 [14JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1360), S11678 [4NO]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (see S. 1198), S9637 [18SE]

Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see S. 874), S5703 [16JN]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S7303 [11JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 89), S7965 [23JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1519), S12461 [10NO]

———reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (see S. 1073), S8608 [31JY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82), S3960 [5MY]

Irish American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S1553 [25FE]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 522), S3224 [15AP]

———restructure (see S. 1096), S10962 [22OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50), S8926 [8SE]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (see S. Res. 131), S10428 [6OC]

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (see S. Res. 53), S1226 [11FE]

Law enforcement officers: protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (see S. 1031), S7710 [17JY]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

———increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see S. 125), S161 [21JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S11880 [6NO]

———bone mass measurements (see S. 649), S3662 [24AP]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see S. 701), S3998 [6MY]

———provide beneficiaries with additional information to select health care plans (see S. 789), S5001 [22MY]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see S. 146), S2374 [17MR]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S3455 [22AP]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see S. 371), S3456 [22AP]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4683 [19MY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S.J. Res. 19, 20), S2569 [19MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S2569 [19MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see S. 86), S899 [30JA]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see S. 813), S10861 [20OC]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2708 [20MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2792 [7AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S6005 [19JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 111), S8670 [2SE]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5265 [3JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see S. 887), S9800 [23SE]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S11779 [5NO]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorize (see S. 927), S6005 [19JN]

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (see S. Res. 163), S12576 [13NO]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. Con. Res. 29), S5265 [3JN]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see S. 546), S3011 [10AP]

Orchard Beach, NY: repair waterfront parkland (see S. 154), S162 [21JA]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism (see S. Res. 121), S9427 [16SE]

Pensions: improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (see S. 957), S6358 [25JN]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513), S2741 [21MR]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (see S. 462), S2416 [18MR]

Public welfare programs: SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (see S. 615), S3349 [17AP]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see S. 472), S2552 [19MR]

Roads and highways: designate Interstate 86 from New York to Pennsylvania (see S. 958), S6358 [25JN]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 1108), S8532 [31JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S8533 [31JY]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S4011 [6MY]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S5425 [9JN]

Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see S. 202), S1763 [27FE]

———treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see S. 1370), S11763 [5NO]

Taxation: allow credit for construction and renovation of commercial buildings in distressed areas (see S. 411), S2021 [6MR]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285, 1314), S10787 [9OC], S11550 [31OC]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (see S. 843), S5875 [17JN]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66, 501), S2145 [11MR], S2646 [20MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 293), S2374 [17MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S5425 [9JN]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235), S855 [30JA]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see S. 436), S3687 [24AP]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (see S. 775), S4879 [21MY]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see S. 499), S4490 [14MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3117 [14AP]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622), S3419 [22AP]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———provide flexibility in the use of unused volume cap for tax-exempt and increase limit on small issue bonds (see S. 614), S3349 [17AP]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (see S. 724), S4217 [8MY]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S3802 [29AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S2375 [17MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 711), S4106 [7MY]

———treatment of draft cider (see S. 475), S2552 [19MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S10233 [30SE]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of family-held forest lands (see S. 552), S3757 [28AP]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see S. 194), S818 [29JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see S. 898), S5596 [12JN]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see S. 594), S3269 [16AP]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see S. 872), S5444 [10JN]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (see S. 121), S1480 [24FE]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see S. 1123), S8532 [31JY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see S. 1142), S8723 [3SE]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (see S. 897), S5596 [12JN]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see S. 623), S10809 [9OC]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see S. 464), S11880 [6NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222), S9969 [25SE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: increase research and education on the drug DES (see S. 834), S10332 [3OC]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to commemorate the anniversary of the First Women's Rights Convention (see S. Con. Res. 35), S6728 [27JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S967 [4FE]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S10961 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Brookhaven, NY: prohibit reactivation of the High Flux Beam Reactor at Brookhaven National Laboratory (see S. 1140), S8668 [2SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S8091 [24JY]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 28), S726 [28JA]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

Crime: require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (see S. 1148), S8823 [4SE]

Dept. of Defense: extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see S. 735), S4320 [12MY]

Dept. of HUD: establish procedures for requesting visa waivers on behalf of international health care professionals willing to practice in underserved areas (see S. 944), S6040 [20JN]

———facilitate effective and efficient management of homeless assistance programs (see S. 1071), S8153 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: mass transit systems funding (see S. 1271), S10631 [8OC]

Disasters: National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (see S. 1179), S9411 [16SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8091 [24JY]

Eximbank: reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 70), S12576 [13NO]

FEMA: reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (see S. 383), S1796 [28FE]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see S. 1203), S9785 [23SE]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (see S. 298), S1226 [11FE]

Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (see S. 1476), S12118 [8NO]

Health: standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see S. 644), S3662 [24AP]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (see S. 784), S5001 [22MY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249), S856 [30JA]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19), S2901 [9AP]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see S. 969), S6496 [26JN]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (see S. Res. 88), S4879 [21MY]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see S. 1553), S12575 [13NO]

Meili, Davide: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (see S. Con. Res. 31), S5342 [5JN]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (see S. 410), S2021 [6MR]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see S. 184), S633 [22JA]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (see S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing reform (see S. 853), S5413 [9JN]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Public welfare programs: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see S. 640), S3550 [23AP]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits (see S. 906), S5694 [16JN]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3348 [17AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Tariff: costumes (see S. 1012), S7423 [14JY]

———provide that certain goods may be reimported into the U.S. without additional duty (see S. 1477), S12118 [8NO]

———shadow mask steel (see S. 1558), S12575 [13NO]

———viscose rayon yarn (see S. 1474, 1475, 1478, 1479), S12118 [8NO]

Taxation: increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amount for inflation (see S. 1252), S10319 [3OC]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251), S10319 [3OC]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see S. 907), S5694 [16JN]

———treatment of qualified historic properties relative to estate taxes (see S. 693), S3960 [5MY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318), S1300 [12FE]

Turkey: hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (see S. Con. Res. 59), S11545 [31OC]

World War II: provide redress for inadequate restitution of assets seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the Holocaust (see S. 1390, 1564), S11863 [6NO], S12575 [13NO]

Cloture motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9878 [24SE], S10195 [30SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Cost Estimates

Fifty States Commemorative Coin Program Act (S. 1228): CBO, S11701-S11703 [4NO]

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318): CBO, S11789 [5NO]

Letters

Agreement to develop Iranian oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies: by, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10916 [22OC]

Assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II: by, S3831 [30AP]

———George F. Krayer and J.P. Chapuis, Swiss Bankers Association, S3831 [30AP]

———Thomas G. Borer, Ambassador of Switzerland, S3831 [30AP]

Encourage and expedite NATO integration of Romania: by, and Representative Christopher Smith, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H3630 [10JN]

Extend effective date of National Securities Markets Improvement Act regulations relative to investment advisers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S2023 [6MR]

Human rights violations in Turkey: by, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S11552 [31OC], E2134 [30OC]

Redress to individuals for inadequate restitution of assets seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the Holocaust: Howard P. Berkowitz and Abraham H. Foxman, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, S11876 [6NO]

———Stuart A. Eizenstat, Dept. of State, S11876 [6NO]

Relief of Michel Christopher Meili: by, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5219 [3JN]

Return by France of art works confiscated from Jews during Holocaust: by, S3891 [1MY]

Lists

Honors given to and charities supported by Francis A. Sinatra, S1306 [12FE]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6293 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9552 [18SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898 [23JY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9552 [18SE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3989 [6MY], S4046, S4047, S4048, S4067 [7MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S3693 [24AP]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (S. 1144), S8726, S8727 [3SE]

Benjamin, Lehn: privilege of the floor, S3712 [25AP]

Brooklyn, NY: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. funding, S7853 [22JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8459, S8470 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8395 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6153, S6155 [24JN], S6293 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6687 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4863 [21MY]

Center for Advanced Simulation and Technology: funding, S11444 [30OC]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tibetan massacre, S2091 [10MR]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4380 [13MY]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (S. 1097), S8550 [31JY]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', S1547 [25FE]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (S. 1228), S10061 [26SE]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): tribute to individuals assisting investigation into Holocaust assets held in Switzerland, S6010 [19JN]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S7142 [10JY]

Congressional Research Service: tribute to language services section for efforts relative to investigation of assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S5548 [11JN]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (S. 885), S5531 [11JN]

Courts: evaluation of President Clinton's judicial appointments, S849 [30JA]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (S. 568), S3197 [15AP]

Crime: require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (S. 1148), S8827 [4SE]

Cuomo, Andrew M.: nomination to be Sec. of HUD, S779 [29JA]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S3989 [6MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Housing Service funding, S7898 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7142 [10JY], S7271 [11JY]

———extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (S. 735), S4321 [12MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7821 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S10240 [30SE]

Dept. of HHS: State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, S9114, S9115 [11SE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program funding, S7848 [22JY]

———Drug Elimination Grant Program funding, S7849 [22JY]

———establish procedures for requesting visa waivers on behalf of international health care professionals willing to practice in underserved areas (S. 944), S6042 [20JN]

———facilitate effective and efficient management of homeless assistance programs (S. 1071), S8156 [25JY]

———low-income housing preservation funding, S7852, S7853 [22JY]

———self-help homeownership program funding, S7850 [22JY]

———Youthbuild Program funding, S7853 [22JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9552, S9625 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (S. 1003), S7214 [10JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), S8311 [30JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation System and Veterans Integrated Services Network allocation of resources, S7834, S7836 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8785, S8792, S8793 [4SE], S8951, S8967 [9SE], S9073, S9074, S9075 [10SE], S9114, S9115 [11SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10736, S10737, S10738 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7834, S7836, S7848, S7849, S7850, S7852, S7853 [22JY]

Disasters: National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (S. 1179), S9411 [16SE], S10305 [1OC]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), S8040, S8041 [24JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9939 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9939 [25SE]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2924 [9AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2248), S9907 [24SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1062), S8091 [24JY]

Education: direct funding to local educational agencies, S9073, S9074, S9075 [10SE]

———expulsion of students involved in violent crimes in schools, S10761 [9OC]

———lifetime tenure for principals and teachers, S11512 [31OC]

European Union: granting of waivers under the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act, S3130 [14AP]

FEMA: reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (S. 383), S1797 [28FE]

Fennel, Melody: privilege of the floor, S779 [29JA]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), S5637 [12JN]

———clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (S. 1203), S9786 [23SE]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (S. 298), S1226-S1228 [11FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7592 [16JY]

Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (S. 1476), S12144 [8NO]

Fort Drum, NY: aerial gunnery range and training and education center funding, S7821 [22JY]

France: natural gas agreement with Iran, S10761 [9OC]

———return of art works confiscated from Jews during Holocaust, S3890, S3891 [1MY]

Hardiman, David: privilege of the floor, S779 [29JA]

Health: standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (S. 644), S3665 [24AP]

Hong Kong: decline of stock market, S11019 [23OC]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (S. 784), S5006 [22MY]

———Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Conservation Program funding, S9625 [18SE]

IMF: congressional review of new arrangements for borrowing, S7592 [16JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1360), S11680 [4NO]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (S. 249), S884 [30JA]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (S. Con. Res. 19), S2932 [9AP]

Iran: agreement to develop oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies, S10915-S10917 [22OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (S. Con. Res. 21), S5499 [11JN]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (S. 969), S6504 [26JN]

Italian Historical Society: anniversary, S12633 [13NO]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (S. Res. 88), S4899 [21MY]

Law enforcement officers: protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (S. 1031), S7718 [17JY]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (S. 1553), S12597 [13NO]

Medicare: colorectal screening, S8395 [31JY]

———eliminate incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents, S8951, S8967 [9SE]

Meili, Davide: relief (S. 768), S4752 [20MY], S5219 [3JN], S7485 [15JY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (S. 768), S4752 [20MY], S5219 [3JN], S7485 [15JY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (S. 768), S4752 [20MY], S5219 [3JN], S7485 [15JY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (S. 768), S4752 [20MY], S5219 [3JN], S7485 [15JY]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (S. Con. Res. 31), S5371 [5JN]

Middletown, NY: tribute to Middletown High School football team, S10488 [7OC]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), S4918 [21MY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (S. 887), S9905 [24SE]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (S. 410), S2023 [6MR]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, S4763 [20MY], S7024 [8JY]

New York, NY: study on the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority transit fares, S8311 [30JY]

———tribute to Montefiore Medical Center, S12642 [13NO]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4863 [21MY]

———establish National Fund for Health Research, S6153, S6155 [24JN], S6293 [25JN], S6687 [27JN]

———funding for studies on breast cancer relative to environmental factors, S3717 [25AP]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (S. 184), S642 [22JA]

Older Americans Act: funding, S8785, S8792, S8793 [4SE]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Public housing: fair market rent system reform, S10737 [9OC]

———increase community controls relative to participating administrative entities, S10736 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, S10736 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (S. 513), S2752 [21MR]

———multifamily rental assisted housing reform (S. 853), S5417 [9JN]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S2440 [18MR], S10046 [26SE]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Public welfare programs: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (S. 640), S3559 [23AP]

———SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (S. 615), S3363 [17AP]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits, S8470 [31JY]

———provide wage-based tax credits (S. 906), S5695 [16JN]

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: tribute, S4661 [16MY]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), S3057 [10AP], S3712, S3713, S3714, S3715 [25AP]

Riverhead Corp.: tribute, S7850 [22JY]

Senate: legislative program, S1251 [12FE], S4255 [9MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 305), S1305 [12FE], S1686 [26FE]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, S3464-S3466 [22AP]

———political reform, S10178 [29SE]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4067 [7MY]

Switzerland: assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S3831 [30AP], S4255-S4257 [9MY]

Syracuse, NY: convey certain Air Force land, S7271 [11JY]

Tariff: provide that certain goods may be reimported into the U.S. without additional duty (S. 1477), S12144 [8NO]

———shadow mask steel (S. 1558), S12604 [13NO]

Taxation: encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 235), S860 [30JA]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation (S. 1252), S10322 [3OC]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (S. 1251), S10321 [3OC]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (S. 907), S5698 [16JN]

———rates, S8459, S8470 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11507 [31OC]

———treatment of qualified historic properties relative to estate taxes (S. 693), S3963 [5MY]

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund: revoke tax-exempt status of pension operation, S8459 [31JY]

Terrorism: condemn attacks relative to Middle East peace agreements, S8782, S8783, S8784 [4SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S1315 [12FE], S11789 [5NO]

Turkey: hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (S. Con. Res. 59), S11551 [31OC]

Women: issue commemorative postage stamp to commemorate the anniversary of the First Women's Rights Convention (S. Con. Res. 35), S6763 [27JN]

World War II: provide redress for inadequate restitution of assets seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the Holocaust (S. 1390), S11874 [6NO]

Yellen, Janet L.: nomination to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, S1423 [13FE]

Reports filed

Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1026) (S. Rept. 105-76), S9080 [10SE]

Expenditures: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 28), S725 [28JA]

Federal Transit Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1271) (S. Rept. 105-103), S10625 [8OC]

50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1228) (S. Rept. 105-130), S11544 [31OC]

Homeowners Protection Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 318) (S. Rept. 105-129), S11544 [31OC]

Nomination of Andrew M. Cuomo To Be Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S725 [28JA]

Nomination of Charles A. Tueli to the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

Nomination of David L. Aaron To Be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Dennis Dollar to the National Credit Union Administration Board: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Edward M. Gramlich to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Ellen Seidman To Be Director of the OTS: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Eva M. Plaza To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of F. Amanda DeBush To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Gail W. Laster To Be Dept. of HUD General Counsel: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Jackie M. Clegg To Be Vice President of the Eximbank: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of James A. Harmon To Be President of the Eximbank: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of Janet L. Yellen to the Council of Economic Advisors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S1299 [12FE]

Nomination of Jeffrey A. Frankel to the Council of Economic Advisers: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

Nomination of Jo Ann Jay Howard To Be FEMA Federal Insurance Administrator: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Kevin E. Marchman To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Laura S. Unger to the SEC: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Paul R. Carey to the SEC: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of R. Roger Majak To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard F. Keevey To Be Dept. of HUD Chief Financial Officer: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Roger W. Ferguson to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Susan R. Baron to the National Corp. for Housing Partnerships: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

Nomination of Yolanda Townsend Wheat to the National Credit Union Administration Board: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

Public Housing Reform and Responsibility Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 462) (S. Rept. 105-21), S5108 [23MY]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

Rules

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S1329-S1331 [12FE]

Summaries

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector (S. 298), S1228-S1231 [11FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1140, Long Island Drinking Water Protection Act, S8668 [2SE]

S. 184, Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices and Principles of Economic Justice Act, S643 [22JA]

S. 249, Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act, S886-S889 [30JA]

S. 305, award Congressional Gold Medal to Francis A. Sinatra, S1306 [12FE]

S. 318, Homeowners Protection Act, S1316 [12FE]

S. 383, reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800, S1798 [28FE]

S. 410, extend effective date of National Securities Markets Improvement Act regulations relative to investment advisers, S2023 [6MR]

S. 562, Senior Citizen Home Equity Protection Act, S3057 [10AP]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. 644, Patient Access to Responsible Care Act, S3666-S3670 [24AP]

S. 693, treatment of qualified historic properties relative to estate taxes, S3963 [5MY]

S. 733, Acid Deposition and Ozone Control Act, S4286 [9MY]

S. 735, Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program extension, S4321 [12MY]

S. 768, relief of Michel Christopher Meili, Giuseppina Meili, Mirjam N. Meili, and Davide Meili, S4753 [20MY]

S. 885, Fair ATM Fees for Consumers Act, S5531 [11JN]

S. 906, Puerto Rico Economic Activity Credit Improvement Act, S5696 [16JN]

S. 907, permanent extension of the transition tax rule for certain publicly traded partnerships, S5698 [16JN]

S. 944, Community Health Care Access Act, S6043 [20JN]

S. 1062, award Congressional Gold Medal to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, S8092 [24JY]

S. 1148, require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices, S8827 [4SE]

S. 1203, Debit Card Consumer Protection Act, S9787 [23SE]

S. 1390, Holocaust Victims Redress Act, S11875 [6NO]

S. 1553, Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act, S12597 [13NO]

S. Res. 88, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, S4898 [21MY]

Tributes

D'Amato, Armand, Sr., S4130 [7MY]

DePierro, John J., S5885 [17JN]

Domenici, Senator, S4068 [7MY]

Emory, Alan, S5301 [5JN]

Fish, Hamilton, Jr., S7972 [23JY]

Gandolfo, John G. and Carmella S., S6285 [24JN]

Harris, Hattie A., S2723 [20MR]

Jofre, Ernesto, S12633 [13NO]

Lewis Galindo, Gabriel, S821 [29JA]

Schmeltzer, David, S9803 [23SE]

Spagnuolo, Mario, S12633 [13NO]

Wise, Samuel G., Jr., S1114 [6FE]

Zuccarelli, Vincent, S12633 [13NO]

D'AMATO, ARMAND, SR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4130 [7MY]

D'AMATO, CHARLES

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3567 [24AP]

D'AMICO, STEPHANIE

Letters

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding, S8907 [8SE]

DAMIEN, MARY

Remarks in House

Guam: anniversary of Religious Sisters of Mercy, E1569 [31JY]

DAMMANN, JULIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7857 [22JY]

D'AMOURS, NORMAN E.

Letters

Safeguarding confidential banking and credit union information, E2312 [10NO]

D'AMOURS, NORMAN E. (a former Representative from New Hampshire)

Letters

Availability of credit in disaster areas: by, S3988 [6MY]

DAMRELL, FRANK C., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: confirmation as district judge, S12643 [13NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

DAMS

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness (see H.R. 1663), H3069 [20MY]

Native Americans: establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (see S. 156), S162 [21JA]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (see S. 1099), S8531 [31JY]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 302), H149 [9JA]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (see S. 895; H.R. 63), S5596 [12JN], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Factsheets

Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act (H.R. 302), E6 [7JA]

Remarks in House

California: repair of levee relative to environmental protection, H2862 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness (H.R. 1663), H5504, H5505 [22JY]

Dept. of Energy: tribute to Hammer Award recipients, E1629 [3SE]

Indiana: dedication of John T. Myers Locks and Dam, E748 [24AP]

Los Angeles County, CA: flood control projects funding, E1525 [25JY]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (H.R. 302), E5 [7JA]

Sacramento, CA: flood control projects funding, H5755 [24JY]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (H.R. 63), H830, H831 [11MR], E441 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Native Americans: establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (S. 156), S539 [21JA], S4915 [21MY]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (S. 1099), S8551 [31JY]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (H.R. 63), S9435 [16SE]

———designate reservoir (S. 895), S5608 [12JN]

Reports filed

Emigrant Wilderness Concrete Dams and Weirs Maintenance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R.. 1663) (H. Rept. 105-192), H5491 [21JY]

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 105-146), S12118 [8NO]

Trinity Lake Reservoir: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 412) (H. Rept. 105-9), H812 [10MR]

Trinity Lake Reservoir Designation: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 63) (S. Rept. 105-70), S8668 [2SE]

Texts of

H.R. 63, designate reservoir as Trinity Lake, H830 [11MR]

H.R. 1663, maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness by Dept. of Agriculture, H5504 [22JY]

S. 156, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act, S540 [21JA]

S. 1099, Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant, Pierre, SD, S8552 [31JY]

DANBURY, CT

Articles and editorials

Invasion of the Robots, S4323 [12MY]

Remarks in House

Hughes Danbury Optical Systems, Inc.: tribute, H1687 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

HelpMate Robotics, Inc.: tribute, S4323 [12MY], S5144 [23MY]

DANFORTH, JOHN C. (a former Senator from Missouri)

Letters

Social Security reform: by, S6384 [25JN]

DANIELIAN, ANI

Remarks in Senate

Japan-U.S. Senate Youth Exchange Scholarship: recipient, S6285 [24JN]

DANIELS, ED

Remarks in Senate

Missouri: tribute to law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty, S4497 [14MY]

DANIELS, MARIO J.

Remarks in Senate

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipient, S773 [28JA], S820 [29JA]

DANIELS, ROBERT

Letters

Selection process for donation of U.S.S. Missouri, S7086 [9JY]

DANNER, DAN

Letters

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements, S7112 [9JY]

Freedom From Government Competition Act, S2338 [17MR]

Health insurance cost deductions of self-employed individuals relative to tax increases on tobacco products, S6451 [26JN]

Health Insurance Tax Equity for Self-Employed Act, S3202 [15AP]

Small Business Lawsuit Abuse Protection Act, S5349 [5JN]

DANNER, PAT (a Representative from Missouri)

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H7201 [11SE]

Articles and editorials

South Nodaway First Grade Students Learn Public Speaking Early, Nodaway (MO) News Leader, E1291 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H1542 [15AP]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H9614 [28OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (see H.R. 1664), H3069 [20MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6799 [3SE]

CERCLA: amend (see H.R. 3000), H10957 [13NO]

Children and youth: support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H3204 [22MY]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H10957 [13NO]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H2157 [1MY]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H6706 [31JY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H3797 [12JN]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H6963 [5SE]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H2254 [6MY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H2157 [1MY]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H7263 [11SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: improve the reading and literacy skills of children and families (see H.R. 2614), H9559 [24OC]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H7730 [23SE]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H2680 [14MY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H589 [13FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H4222 [23JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H804 [6MR]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H2254 [6MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5826 [25JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4132 [20JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (see H.R. 1000), H1340 [8AP]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H9559 [24OC]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H1340 [8AP]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1892 [24AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1262 [20MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H286 [4FE]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 866), H2254 [6MY]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5132 [10JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481), H8834 [9OC]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H3274 [3JN]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8054 [26SE]

John N. Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1254), H1391 [9AP]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1339 [8AP]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H9502 [23OC]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1340 [8AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H9865 [31OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1186 [19MR]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 414), H1339 [8AP]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction (see H.R. 343), H150 [9JA]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H590 [13FE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4087 [19JN]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H890 [11MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H8438 [6OC]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 28), H7601 [18SE]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H2157 [1MY]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1261 [20MR]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H1262 [20MR]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8929 [21OC]

Rivers: Corps of Engineers project to protect fish and wildlife habitat of the Missouri River and the middle Mississippi River (see H.R. 2949), H10419 [8NO]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H8161 [29SE]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1542 [15AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H10956 [13NO]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336), H286 [4FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H10421 [8NO]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H2680 [14MY]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5022 [9JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H8929 [21OC]

———allowable credits and deductions in determining alternative minimum tax liability (see H.R. 2524), H9730 [29OC]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H2784 [15MY]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 62), H1441 [10AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3660 [10JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H2351 [7MY]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H3476 [4JN]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H2351 [7MY]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1262 [20MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H890 [11MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9801 [30OC]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1391), H3924 [18JN]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H1262 [20MR]

———promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

Tobacco products: strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H7601 [18SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H7600 [18SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H10172 [6NO]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7601 [18SE]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H5487 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: assist States in adopting nationwide emergency telephone number for cellular telephone users (see H.R. 1011), H888 [11MR]

Medicare: combat fraud and abuse (see H.R. 2301), H6406 [30JY]

Proposals

Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9808 [31OC]

Remarks

Barnard, MO: tribute to American Legion Post No. 102, E1291 [23JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4305 [24JN]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9808 [31OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4151 [23JN], H4305 [24JN]

NATO: ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H4151 [23JN]

St. Joseph, MO: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, H3667 [11JN]

Votes: position on missed, H9764 [30OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H666 [26FE], H1538 [15AP]

Tributes

Harper, Marvin, E1291 [23JN]

DANNER, PETER

Remarks in House

International Institute of Flint: Golden Door Award recipient, E1979 [8OC]

DANTZLER, HOLLY

Remarks in House

Costa Rica: extradition of Terry Dantzler to the U.S. for alleged kidnapping of daughter, H5450 [17JY]

DANTZLER, TERRY

Remarks in House

Costa Rica: extradition of Terry Dantzler to the U.S. for alleged kidnapping of daughter, H5450 [17JY]

DARIS, FRED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1627 [1AU]

DARLING, ARTHUR P. (PETE)

Biographies

Personal, E999 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E998 [21MY]

DASCHLE, SEBASTIAN (DASH)

Remarks in Senate

Daschle, Senator: condolences on death of father, S5651, S5652 [16JN], S5893, S5894 [18JN]

Tribute, S5651, S5652 [16JN]

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. (a Senator from South Dakota)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4537, S4614 [15MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7968 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3969 [5MY], S4014, S4018, S4027, S4028, S4030 [6MY], S4080 [7MY], S4198, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1628, S1682 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6152, S6254 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6348, S6374 [25JN], S6473, S6509, S6510, S6532, S6553 [26JN], S6682, S6765, S6766 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4830, S4871, S4872, S4875, S4901, S4907, S4908, S4909 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6880, S6932 [7JY], S7013 [8JY], S7069, S7093, S7123, S7124 [9JY], S7151, S7218, S7219 [10JY], S7283, S7304, S7311 [11JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7669, S7691, S7735 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8250, S8280 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8071, S8084, S8102, S8103 [24JY], S8213, S8279 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8911, S8917, S8928, S8930 [8SE], S9058 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7830, S7871 [22JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7484, S7505, S7506 [15JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9338 [15SE], S9428 [16SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7562, S7612 [16JY]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11474 [30OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11550 [31OC]

Analyses

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act (S. 559), S3052-S3056 [10AP]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S574 [21JA]

Articles and editorials

By Proud Toil, Stone Is Hewn Into History, Peter Finn, Washington (DC) Post, S4211 [8MY]

CEO Who Counseled the Dying Faces His Own Death With Faith, Steve Young, Sioux City (SD) Argus Leader, S1056 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617), S3349 [17AP]

American Legion: eligibility for membership relative to starting date for Vietnamese Conflict (see S. 1377), S11764 [5NO]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1195 [10FE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 851), S5413 [9JN]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (see S. 1080), S8262 [29JY]

Armed Forces: treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see S. 1359), S11677 [4NO]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Baglien, Brent: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Blackley (see S. Res. 162), S12576 [13NO]

Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (see S. 1024), S7603 [16JY]

Brown, Kristine D.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Budget: commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (see S. Res. 74), S3199 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 12), S726 [28JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S3224 [15AP]

Burns, Senator: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (see S. Res. 130), S10428 [6OC]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S12510 [12NO]

Children and youth: protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (see S. 19), S159 [21JA]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S2838 [8AP]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S10296 [1OC]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 4), S634 [22JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (see S. Res. 91), S5109 [23MY]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorize production of records to law enforcement officials relative to contested Senate election in Louisiana (see S. Res. 135), S10788 [9OC]

Computers: establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S9897 [24SE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 766), S10233 [30SE]

Correctional institutions: treatment of juvenile offenders (see S. 704), S11880 [6NO]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S5137 [23MY]

Curran, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S4011 [6MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see S. 845), S5342 [5JN]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S9019 [9SE]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119), S9800 [23SE]

———expand School Breakfast Program (see S. 1396), S12615 [13NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11192 [24OC]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 714), S4106 [7MY]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S2707 [20MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (see S. 769), S4898 [21MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8669 [2SE]

Education: establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (see S. 664), S3799 [29AP]

———provide for teacher technology training (see S. 351), S2791 [7AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

EPA: implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (see S. 1348), S11448 [30OC]

Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (see S. 744), S4479 [14MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280), S1017 [5FE]

———extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (see S. 1354), S11545 [31OC]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264), S10475 [7OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14), S945 [4FE]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220), S726 [28JA]

Frumin, Alan S.: designate as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate (see S. Res. 23), S676 [23JA]

Gibbons, Richard: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Gore, Vice President: tribute (see S. Res. 157), S12576 [13NO]

Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see S. 1115), S8532 [31JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S3348 [17AP]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see S. 1114), S8532 [31JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11239 [27OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S5370 [5JN]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207), S9785 [23SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S.J. Res. 11), S676 [23JA]

Larson, Donn: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

LePire, James E.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S1383 [13FE]

Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, Inc.: authorize construction and assistance (see S. 777), S4879 [21MY]

MacKay, Dwight: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (see S. Res. 130), S10428 [6OC]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

Medicare: colorectal screening (see S. 690), S3901 [1MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S10898 [21OC]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see S. 302), S3057 [10AP]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S3455 [22AP]

———reimbursement for telehealth services (see S. 385), S5424 [9JN]

Mother Teresa: tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S9897 [24SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (see S. Res. 118), S8723 [3SE]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3803 [29AP]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (see S. 391), S1924 [4MR]

———improve Indian reservation roads and related transportation services (see S. 437), S10809 [9OC]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see S. 507), S8277 [29JY]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see S.J. Res. 2), S163 [21JA]

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S8733 [3SE]

Roads and highways: provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see S. 331), S1382 [13FE]

Senate: establish consultant position for President pro tempore (see S. 1120), S8532 [31JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al. (see S. Res. 101), S5791 [17JN]

———authorizing representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices (see S. Res. 77), S3419 [22AP]

Small business: capital gains tax rates (see S. 745), S4588 [15MY]

Smith, Billy R.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Taxation: allocation of alcohol fuels credit to patrons of ethanol-producing cooperatives (see S. 1066), S8091 [24JY]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235), S855 [30JA]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (see S. 775), S4879 [21MY]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (see S. 1247), S10433 [6OC]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S5935 [18JN]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see S. 1393), S11863 [6NO]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see S. 585), S3199 [15AP]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (see S. 121), S5935 [18JN]

Thurmond, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 158), S12576 [13NO]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see S. 1090), S8361 [30JY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S2900 [9AP]

Tsongas, Paul E.: tribute (see S. Res. 22), S634 [22JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

West Virginia: production of records by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller relative to West Virginia v. Brenda S. Cook (see S. Res. 107), S7117 [9JY]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S5595 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see S. 71; S. Res. 70), S160 [21JA], S3011 [10AP]

Byrd, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 7), S100 [7JA]

Cleland, Senator: floor privileges for staff (see S. Res. 8), S100 [7JA]

Coins: mint coins in commemoration of Thurgood Marshall (see S. 1485), S12119 [8NO]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11, 12), S112 [9JA]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15), S159 [21JA]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

———student financial aid programs (see S. 559, 560), S3011 [10AP]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 17), S159 [21JA]

———enhance and protect retirement savings (see S. 14), S159 [21JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see S. 1045), S7862 [22JY]

ERISA: amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (see S. 1307), S10950 [22OC]

FDA: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see S. Res. 99), S5596 [12JN]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S726 [28JA]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (see S. 578), S3199 [15AP]

———national policy to provide health insurance to children and pregnant women (see S. 13), S159 [21JA]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148), S162 [21JA]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143), S162 [21JA]

Insurance: make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see S. 1384), S11863 [6NO]

Lott, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 160), S12576 [13NO]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (see S. 147), S162 [21JA]

———coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists (see S. 1326), S11290 [28OC]

Medicare: remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see S. 524), S2837 [8AP]

Native Americans: establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (see S. 156), S162 [21JA]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (see S. 1099), S8531 [31JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 11), S158 [21JA]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 1160), S9080 [10SE]

Small business: defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (see S. 740), S4479 [14MY]

South Dakota: provide for mitigation of terrestrial wildlife habitats lost as a result of the construction and operation of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program (see S. 1341), S11343 [29OC]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (see S. 790), S5001 [22MY]

———special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland (see S. 792), S5001 [22MY]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (see S. 20), S159 [21JA]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (see S. 791), S5001 [22MY]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S855 [30JA]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 657), S3727 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Tribute (see S. Res. 159), S12576 [13NO]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Descriptions

Revenue Reconciliation Act (S. 949): Daschle Amendment on Intercity Passenger Rail Fund for Non-Amtrak States, S6553 [26JN]

Factsheets

Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9084 [10SE]

Letters

Arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China: by, S2056 [10MR]

Automatic system for continuing appropriations: several Democratic Senators, S4165 [8MY]

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act: several Senators, S9160 [11SE]

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: President Clinton, S9769 [23SE]

Disaster assistance to South Dakota: Brenda S. Barger, Mayor of Watertown, SD, S5322 [5JN]

———Nolan L. Seim, S5323 [5JN]

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education and Robert Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S3051 [10AP]

Nomination of Henry H. Shelton to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Senator Wyden, S9192 [11SE]

Partial-birth abortions: Ralph W. Hale, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4573 [15MY]

Senate Rules relative to privilege of the floor for employees of Senators and committees: by, S1377 [13FE]

Tax rates: Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S6404 [26JN]

Withdrawal of nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence: Anthony Lake, S2487 [18MR]

Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding: Timothy C. Lake, BIA, S9618 [18SE]

Lists

1997 Spring Senate Pages, S5590 [12JN]

Scotland, SD, VFW Post 2966 ladies auxiliary members, S11862 [6NO]

Remarks

Aberdeen, SD: anniversary of Foster Grandparents Program, S12479 [10NO]

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1655 [26FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4538, S4539, S4543, S4544, S4545, S4546, S4557, S4573, S4575 [15MY], S4715 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), unanimous-consent agreement, S4557 [15MY]

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11374 [29OC]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (S. 26), S129 [21JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7925 [23JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S615, S628 [22JA]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S4164, S4165 [8MY], S4478 [14MY], S5323 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5477 [10JN], S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S5097 [23MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5282 [4JN], S5321, S5322, S5323 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5470 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5574, S5583 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4039, S4040 [6MY], S4088, S4093, S4094, S4097 [7MY], S4164, S4165, S4203 [8MY], S4478 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, unanimous-consent request, S5502, S5503 [11JN]

BIA: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4097 [7MY]

———Marty Indian School funding, S9616 [18SE]

Blizzards: disaster assistance to northern Great Plains States, S1130 [7FE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4088 [7MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2779, S2780 [7AP]

———amend process rules, S6681 [27JN]

———balance, S2780 [7AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1129 [7FE], S1814 [3MR], S1913 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S1516 [25FE], S1728 [27FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 12), S766 [28JA]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8329 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6129, S6143 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6402, S6434 [26JN], S6681, S6684, S6700 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S5065 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4737 [20MY], S4809 [21MY], S5053, S5065 [23MY]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (S. 71), S129, S449 [21JA]

———ensure economic equity for women (S. Res. 70), S3059 [10AP]

Byrd, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 7), S14 [7JA]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S673 [23JA], S5589 [12JN]

Carrasco, Michael: privilege of the floor, S1913 [4MR]

Centers for Disease Control: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funding, S9111 [11SE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, S2779 [7AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3636 [24AP]

Children and youth: increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4737 [20MY]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (S. 19), S129 [21JA]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S2644 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4380 [13MY]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S623, S628 [22JA]

Committee on Finance (Senate): tribute, S8480 [31JY]

———tribute to staff, S8480 [31JY]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2109, S2116, S2123 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2109, S2116, S2123 [11MR]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): tribute, S126 [21JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): ratio changes, S111 [9JA]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): tribute, S8480 [31JY]

Committees of the Senate: permission to meet while the Senate is in session, S5476 [10JN], S5502, S5503 [11JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification, S10268 [1OC]

Cone, Richard and Janet: South Dakota Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, S5398 [9JN]

Congress: adjournment (S. Con. Res. 3), S12, S13 [7JA]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S128 [21JA]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), S3322, S3325, S3326, S3327, S3334, S3337 [17AP]

———provide penalties for the acquisition or use of chemical or biological weapons and reduce acts of terrorism using such weapons (S. 495), unanimous-consent agreement, S3324 [17AP]

Curran, Arthur: tribute (S. Res. 36), S908 [30JA]

Daley, William M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S827 [30JA]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7080 [9JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S127 [21JA]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S4094 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: assess dependence on foreign sources of certain resistors and capacitors, S7283 [11JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7080 [9JY], S7204 [10JY], S7277, S7283 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S11323 [29OC]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S7204 [10JY]

———implementation of temporary safety stand down of U.S. military aircraft, S9775 [23SE]

———study cost savings and need for base closures, S7080 [9JY]

———tribute to military personnel who died during military flight training exercises, S9776 [23SE]

Dept. of Energy: Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research funding, S7478 [15JY]

———Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program funding, S7204 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9610, S9611, S9616, S9617 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7691 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (S. 1320), S11204 [24OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8214, S8219 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S9000, S9001 [9SE], S9044, S9064 [10SE], S9110, S9111 [11SE]

Dial, Joseph: nomination to be Commissioner of the CFTC, unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Disasters: tribute to relief efforts in South Dakota, S3545 [23AP]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10193 [30SE], S10467, S10470, S10471 [7OC], S12116 [8NO]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S10193 [30SE]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5945 [18JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S3314 [17AP]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129 [21JA]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S129 [21JA]

Education: children's literacy programs funding, S9064 [10SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards, S9064 [10SE]

———national policy to improve system (S. 12), S127 [21JA]

———student financial aid programs (S. 559), S3035 [10AP]

———student financial aid programs (S. 560), S3035 [10AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2377 [18MR]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 17), S343 [21JA]

———enhance and protect retirement savings (S. 14), S128 [21JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (S. 1045), S7863 [22JY]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S5282 [4JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7478 [15JY]

ERISA: amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (S. 1307), S10954 [22OC]

Families and domestic relations: policies to improve quality of life, S3545 [23AP]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S12564, S12675 [13NO]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (S. 1354), S12568 [13NO]

FDA: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (S. Res. 99), S5626 [12JN]

———modernize (S. 830), S9762 [23SE]

Finch, Linda: re-creation of flight of Amelia Earhart, S2343 [17MR]

Floods: disaster assistance to South Dakota, S5322, S5323 [5JN]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (S. 1264), S10482 [7OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1519 [25FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S926 [4FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7579 [16JY]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (S. 219), S749-S751 [28JA]

Frumin, Alan S.: designate as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate (S. Res. 23), S672 [23JA]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2537 [19MR]

Gettysburg, SD: connect drinking water system to Mid-Dakota Rural Water System, S4203 [8MY]

Gibbons, Richard: tribute (S. Res. 36), S908 [30JA]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1969 [5MR]

Hamre, John J.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S8108 [24JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2778 [7AP], S3153 [15AP]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (S. 578), S3208 [15AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5469, S5477 [10JN], S5502 [11JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S1052 [6FE]

———national policy to provide health insurance to children and pregnant women (S. 13), S128 [21JA], S1052 [6FE]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (S. 148), S530, S534 [21JA]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (S. 143), S517 [21JA]

———water fluoridation funding, S9110 [11SE]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, S3836, S3840 [30AP]

Higgins, Kathryn O'Leary: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S6788 [27JN]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S10782 [9OC]

Insurance: make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (S. 1384), S11868 [6NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S8305 [30JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (S. 1311), S11276 [28OC]

IRS: clarify field support reorganization relative to Aberdeen, SD, office, S7691 [17JY]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), unanimous-consent agreement, S3168, S3169, S3179 [15AP]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (S. Con. Res. 21), S5554 [12JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (S.J. Res. 11), S682 [23JA], S3065 [10AP]

Lake, Anthony: withdrawal of nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence, S2487 [18MR]

Landrieu, Senator: seating relative to election contest, S5, S24 [7JA]

Larson, Donn: tribute (S. Res. 36), S908 [30JA]

Lott, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 160), S12677 [13NO]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (S. 147), S530, S534 [21JA]

———coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists (S. 1326), S11294 [28OC]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6129 [24JN]

———reform, S128 [21JA]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (S. 524), S2846 [8AP]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2579, S2596 [20MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), unanimous-consent agreement, S2580, S2581 [20MR]

Milbank, SD: quarrying of granite for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, S4210 [8MY]

Moler, Elizabeth A.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Energy, S5384 [5JN]

Mother Teresa: tribute (S. Res. 120), S8955 [9SE]

National Cancer Institute: increase funding for breast cancer research, S9110 [11SE]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (S. Res. 118), S8743 [3SE]

Native Americans: adoption and foster care programs funding, S12564, S12565 [13NO]

———establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (S. 156), S539 [21JA]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to tribal welfare programs, S9610, S9611 [18SE]

———Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding, S9617 [18SE]

Niedringhaus, Mary: Brandon Valley, SD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5096 [23MY]

NIH: establish National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, S9762 [23SE]

———osteoporosis prevention and treatment programs funding, S9111 [11SE]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, S7277 [11JY]

Pena, Federico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S2163 [12MR]

Peterson, Douglas ``Pete'': nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S3006 [10AP]

Pierre, SD: anniversary of Pierre Area Senior Citizens (organization), S7705 [17JY]

———Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (S. 1099), S8551 [31JY]

Point of order, S6320 [25JN]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2116 [11MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2488 [18MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2488 [18MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, S12, S13 [7JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 11), S127 [21JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S9159, S9160, S9161 [11SE], S9718, S9719 [19SE], S9997 [26SE], S10204 [30SE], S10378 [6OC], S10450, S10465, S10467, S10470, S10471 [7OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), unanimous-consent agreement, S9769 [23SE], S11421 [30OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10450, S10470 [7OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8516 [31JY]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2537 [19MR]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Rapid City, SD: destruction of historic Sweeney Building in downtown fire, S4668 [19MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, S126 [21JA]

Roberts County, SD: emergency services 911 equipment funding, S8219 [29JY]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 1160), S9081 [10SE]

Scotland, SD: tribute to VFW Post 2966 ladies auxiliary, S11862 [6NO]

Senate: date for introduction of legislation, S11 [7JA]

———goals of the 105th Congress, S19 [7JA]

———legislative program, S19 [7JA], S109 [9JA], S627 [22JA], S2221, S2222 [13MR], S2377 [18MR], S3001, S3002 [10AP], S3322 [17AP], S5385 [5JN], S5475, S5476, S5477 [10JN], S8791 [4SE], S9537 [18SE], S9956 [25SE], S10465 [7OC], S11018 [23OC], S12096 [8NO], S12678 [13NO]

———reinstatement of point of order relative to legislation on appropriations bills, S10 [7JA]

———tribute to staff, S12680 [13NO]

———unanimous-consent agreements relative to day-to-day activities, S9 [7JA]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 72), S3154 [15AP]

Slater, Rodney E.: nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, S1078 [6FE]

Small business: defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (S. 740), S4485 [14MY]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1129 [7FE], S1913 [4MR]

South Dakota: Division of Criminal Investigation funding, S8219 [29JY]

———provide for mitigation of terrestrial wildlife habitats lost as a result of the construction and operation of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program (S. 1341), S11352-S11354 [29OC]

South Dakota Community Foundation: anniversary, S11861 [6NO]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: rural drug abuse prevention programs funding, S9110 [11SE]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (S. 790), S5009 [22MY]

———aviation excise tax formula, S6700 [27JN]

———rates, S6402, S6434 [26JN]

———special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland (S. 792), S5010 [22MY]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (S. 20), S354 [21JA]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (S. 181), S639 [22JA]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (S. 791), S5009 [22MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses, S6684 [27JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321, S11322 [29OC], S11511 [31OC]

———treatment of ethanol fuel, S4579 [15MY]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (S. 585), S3216 [15AP]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (S. 239), S874 [30JA]

Telecommunications: allocation of revenues from universal service fund to balance Federal budget, S8214 [29JY]

Thurmond, Senator: election to be President pro tempore of the Senate (S. Res. 4), S7 [7JA]

———tribute (S. Res. 158), S12676 [13NO]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4809 [21MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10623 [8OC], S10776 [9OC], S11251 [28OC]

Treaties and agreements: congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1969 [5MR]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4475 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4475 [14MY]

Tribute: appreciation, S11851 [6NO]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (S. 657), S3731 [25AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3816 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate: condolences on death of father, S5651, S5652 [16JN], S5893, S5894 [18JN]

Tribute, S134 [21JA], S8480, S8481 [31JY], S11850 [6NO], S12679, S12680 [13NO]

Tribute (S. Res. 159), S12677 [13NO]

Reports

Congressional Delegation Visit to Vietnam, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Republic of China: several Senators, S4209 [8MY]

Partial-Birth Abortions: AMA, S4574 [15MY]

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortions: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4573 [15MY]

Texts of

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 17, Working Americans Opportunity Act, S343-S346 [21JA]

S. 20, Targeted Investment Incentive and Economic Growth Act, S354-S361 [21JA]

S. 26, Agricultural Safety Net Act, S388 [21JA]

S. 71, Paycheck Fairness Act, S449 [21JA]

S. 143, Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act, S518 [21JA]

S. 147, Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act, S531-S533 [21JA]

S. 148, Comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act, S533 [21JA]

S. 156, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act, S540 [21JA]

S. 219, Value-Added Agricultural Products Market Access Act, S751 [28JA]

S. 239, tax treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, S875 [30JA]

S. 524, remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of Medicare coverage of chiropractic services, S2846 [8AP]

S. 559, Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act, S3035-S3051 [10AP]

S. 578, Access to Medical Treatment Act, S3209 [15AP]

S. 657, Military Retirement Equity Act, S3731 [25AP]

S. 740, defer imposition of penalties on small businesses relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes, S4485 [14MY]

S. 790, allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory, S5009 [22MY]

S. 791, tax treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies, S5010 [22MY]

S. 792, special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland, S5011 [22MY]

S. 1045, Genetic Justice Act, S7863 [22JY]

S. 1099, Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant, Pierre, SD, S8552 [31JY]

S. 1160, Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9082-S9084 [10SE]

S. 1307, Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act, S10955 [22OC]

S. 1326, Medicaid coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, S11294 [28OC]

S. 1341, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, and State of South Dakota Terrestrial Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Act, S11354-S11358 [29OC]

S. 1384, Accessible Health Coverage Act, S11869 [6NO]

S. Res. 159, tribute, S12617, S12677 [13NO]

Tributes

Biller, Moe, S4136 [8MY]

Brennan, William J., Jr., S8149 [25JY]

Byrd, Senator, S19 [7JA], S628 [22JA]

Carlson, Robert, S10837 [20OC]

Ford, Senator, S2319 [14MR], S12680 [13NO]

Glenn, Senator, S1655 [26FE]

Gonzalez, Representative, S10782 [9OC]

Gore, Vice President, S9251 [12SE]

Harriman, Pamela, S1046 [5FE]

Harrison, Larry, S5081 [23MY]

Jerstad, Mark, S1056 [6FE]

Johnson, Richard, S10833 [20OC]

Johnson, Senator, S1814 [3MR]

Kennedy, Senator, S11858 [6NO]

Lacovara, Mark, S7857 [22JY]

Mother Teresa, S8869 [5SE]

Oursler, Lenny, S10777 [9OC]

Roosevelt, Franklin D., S4210 [8MY]

Shalikashvili, John M., S10267 [1OC]

Thurmond, Senator, S5096 [23MY], S5205 [3JN]

Tsongas, Paul E., S672 [23JA]

Ziolkowski, Korczak, S3899 [1MY]

DATA see Information Services

DAUBENDIEK, BERTHA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E697 [17AP]

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E845 [6MY]

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Essays

Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci—Men and Their Discoveries: Crissia A. Reay, E1974 [8OC]

DAUGHTRY, KAREN S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2250 [8NO]

D'AULAIRE, EMILY

Articles and editorials

Good Beginning, E1138 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1137 [5JN]

DAUSTER, BILL

Addresses

Minimum Wage Level, E2223 [8NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2223 [8NO]

DAUSTER, WILLIAM G.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1922 [4MR]

DAVIDOW, JEFFREY

Reports filed

Nomination to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

DAVIDSON, ROGER

Appointments

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, H6721 [3SE]

DAVIDSON, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

New York, NY: dedication of William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education, E409 [6MR]

Tribute, E26 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11598 [3NO]

DAVIES, BECKY

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3938 [5MY], S5310 [5JN]

DAVIES, REBECCA

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7893 [23JY]

DAVILA, MANUEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1697 [27FE]

DAVILA, MARYHELEN

Letters

Parkinson's disease research programs, S2917 [9AP]

DAVIS, DANNY K. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5404 [16JY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2561 [13MY]

Analyses

43 Million People Lack Access to Primary Health Care: Bureau of Primary Health Care (organization), H9723 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H1440 [10AP]

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery: designate (see H.R. 740), H523 [12FE]

African Americans: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H2680 [14MY]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H8438 [6OC]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H2157 [1MY]

Alcoholic beverages: FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H8300 [1OC]

———prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1187 [19MR]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H1019 [13MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H6962 [5SE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H1262 [20MR]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5665 [23JY]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1570), H5778 [24JY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1262 [20MR]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5570 [22JY]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1592), H3797 [12JN]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census (see H.R. 1178), H6798 [3SE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H3660 [10JN]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H5487 [17JY]

———provide for health, safety, and education (see H.R. 1726), H4087 [19JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see H.R. 1363), H5916 [28JY]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H1289 [21MR]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H5665 [23JY]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H6798 [3SE]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H5664 [23JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6798 [3SE]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 2554), H9865 [31OC]

Consumer Price Index: reduction (see H. Res. 132), H2255 [6MY]

Consumers: prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H1018 [13MR]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H8633 [7OC]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H286 [4FE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H949 [12MR]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———establish or expand existing community prosecution programs (see H.R. 863), H1988 [29AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H5487 [17JY]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H5021 [9JY]

Crime: establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 501), H1340 [8AP]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———permit Federal prisoners to engage in community service projects (see H.R. 925), H1612 [16AP]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H5132 [10JY]

———grant waiver to allow Cuban nationals to play professional baseball in the U.S. (see H.R. 9), H2156 [1MY]

Cuban Democracy Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H2156 [1MY]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H2156 [1MY]

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9866 [31OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6707 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: classification of surplus military material (see H.R. 2602), H10768 [12NO]

———establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H8438 [6OC]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H1019 [13MR]

———treatment of Boeing Co. defense contracts relative to restructuring costs from its purchase of McDonnell Douglas Corp. (see H.R. 648), H1611 [16AP]

Dept. of Education: provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H4132 [20JN]

Dept. of HUD: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (see H.R. 895), H1707 [17AP]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H949 [12MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2317), H7730 [23SE]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H725 [4MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H10956 [13NO]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H4087 [19JN]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1289 [21MR]

———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H1289 [21MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H1456 [14AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H1440 [10AP]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H7008 [8SE]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H8834 [9OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H7730 [23SE]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H5778 [24JY]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1262 [20MR]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1909 [28AP]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H3865 [17JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1542 [15AP]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8300 [1OC]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3661 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H1392 [9AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1823), H8633 [7OC]

———improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H3660 [10JN]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see H.R. 851), H10172 [6NO]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H2680 [14MY]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H3660 [10JN]

FCC: establish Ethnic and Minority Affairs Section (see H.R. 147), H1456 [14AP]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H5664 [23JY]

———computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1543 [15AP]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H5177 [11JY]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047, 1074), H949 [12MR], H1187 [19MR]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10768 [12NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4132 [20JN]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (see H.R. 2475), H7281 [15SE]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H3865 [17JN]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H804 [6MR]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see H.R. 1481), H1988 [29AP]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 444), H2785 [15MY]

———combat fraud relative to payments for health care services (see H.R. 2584), H8439 [6OC]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see H.R. 847, 2006), H3274 [3JN], H4132 [20JN]

———establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 735), H6962 [5SE]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H4836 [26JN]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protect the public from hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (see H.R. 1771), H7604 [22SE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H1707 [17AP]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1854), H6407 [30JY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H7119 [9SE]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H2351 [7MY]

———research and education programs on menopause and related conditions (see H.R. 832), H1289 [21MR]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5665 [23JY]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H5401 [16JY]

———protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H1794 [23AP]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H1440 [10AP]

———authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H950 [12MR]

———transition for new Members (see H.R. 3053), H10954 [13NO]

Housing: public housing construction and revitalization (see H.R. 973), H1019 [13MR]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H5487 [17JY]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (see H.R. 1042), H1112 [18MR]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H768 [5MR]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 662), H812 [10MR]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (see H.R. 793), H804 [6MR]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H1262 [20MR]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H702 [27FE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H1988 [29AP]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 1807), H8727 [8OC]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H286 [4FE]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H3865 [17JN]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1018 [13MR]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10957 [13NO]

IRS: improve operations and governance (see H.R. 2428), H8300 [1OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5916 [28JY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (see H. Res. 281), H9558 [24OC]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9730 [29OC]

Long Island Sound: improve water quality (see H.R. 455), H2156 [1MY]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1440 [10AP]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 148), H949 [12MR]

Medicare: accreditation requirements relative to public representation and meetings (see H.R. 800), H1262 [20MR]

———bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H812 [10MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H804 [6MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H286 [4FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 566), H1542 [15AP]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H889 [11MR]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H5401 [16JY]

———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 1201), H1707 [17AP]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H4647 [25JN]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H5401 [16JY]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H6026 [29JY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H4132 [20JN]

Members of Congress: require comparable treatment with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 342), H1289 [21MR]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 685, 2211), H1112 [18MR], H6707 [31JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712), H3660 [10JN]

National Institute for the Environment: establish (see H.R. 2914), H10769 [12NO]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H4086 [19JN]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H4836 [26JN]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H1456 [14AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H2351 [7MY]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1989 [29AP]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2199), H9614 [28OC]

———require disclosure of certain phone bank communications (see H.R. 498), H768 [5MR]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8834 [9OC]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H6918 [4SE]

Public welfare programs: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Religion: permit revocation by members of the clergy of their exemption from Social Security coverage (see H.R. 939), H1289 [21MR]

Roads and highways: funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (see H.R. 1657), H2874 [16MY]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H4132 [20JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

SBA: reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 1495), H2090 [30AP]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2680 [14MY]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1018 [13MR]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H3865 [17JN]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H725 [4MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: benefit reductions (see H. Res. 132), H2255 [6MY]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 577), H1018 [13MR]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (see H.R. 590), H2156 [1MY]

———extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2874 [16MY]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H812 [10MR]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H3274 [3JN]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H6962 [5SE]

———allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H1018 [13MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H4339 [24JN]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 1791), H7365 [16SE]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H1018 [13MR]

———dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2553), H7910 [25SE]

———eliminate the marriage penalty, establish a commission to simplify the tax code, and require the IRS to use alternative dispute resolution (see H.R. 3059), H10954 [13NO]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H1040 [17MR]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 69, 1792), H1440 [10AP], H7365 [16SE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10956 [13NO]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H2445 [8MY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H4222 [23JN]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H3660 [10JN]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H348 [5FE]

Telephones: prevent splitting of local communities into multiple telephone area codes (see H.R. 1216), H1707 [17AP]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1364), H5916 [28JY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H8633 [7OC]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H2351 [7MY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H1892 [24AP]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1340 [8AP]

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H804 [6MR]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H1795 [23AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H5487 [17JY]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4836 [26JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H5664 [23JY]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H349 [5FE]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H5177 [11JY]

———rename Court of Veterans Appeals as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1456 [14AP]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1040 [17MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1542 [15AP]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1707 [17AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H4136 [21JN]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H5488 [17JY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H6707 [31JY]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 2084), H4834 [26JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Sharma, Sanjay, E1154 [10JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7915 [26SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5560 [22JY]

Ameritech (business): tribute to Ameritech Awards of Excellence in Crime Prevention, H8568 [7OC]

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3153 [21MY]

Aviation: bilateral aviation agreement with Japan relative to market and airline access restrictions, H7496 [17SE]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7062 [9SE]

Black History Month: observance, H422 [11FE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4650 [26JN], H5012 [9JY], H5670 [24JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6648 [31JY]

———Republican proposal, H729 [5MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3028 [20MY]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9621 [29OC]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8222 [30SE], H10910 [13NO]

Chicago, IL: Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church anniversary, H8116 [29SE]

———tribute to Haymarket Center, E1636 [3SE]

———tribute to John Milton Gregory Elementary School, E2226 [8NO]

———tribute to Whitney M. Young High School Academic Decathlon team, H2778 [15MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8886 [21OC]

———relocation of Lake Michigan helicopter rescue unit from Glenview, IL, to Muskegon, MI, H8886 [21OC]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4097 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4097 [20JN]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5999 [29JY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7339 [16SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5149, H5166 [11JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5358 [16JY]

Dept. of Transportation: mass transit systems funding, H5636 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5636 [23JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7855, H7885 [25SE], H8222 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10910 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9652 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7022, H7062 [9SE], H7339 [16SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5358 [16JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8800 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8800 [9OC]

Economic Development Administration: funding, H7885 [25SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H634 [26FE]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H7022 [9SE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5418, H5437 [17JY]

———vocational education programs for women, girls, and gender equity, H5437 [17JY]

Employment: labor and trade policies, H3266, H3267, H3269 [3JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6366 [30JY], H6753 [3SE]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), H998 [13MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H853 [11MR]

———role of community health centers, H9713, H9714, H9715, H9716 [29OC]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2229, H2230 [6MY], H2407 [8MY], H2561 [13MY]

———funding for choice based rental housing and homeownership assistance, H2407 [8MY]

———revise income and occupancy levels for public housing developments, H2229, H2230 [6MY]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9652 [29OC]

———reform policies, H787-H789 [6MR]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6753 [3SE]

———human rights violations, H6753 [3SE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorization, H787-H789 [6MR]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Central High School, H8268 [1OC]

LSC: funding, H7855 [25SE]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (H.R. 2020), H10774 [13NO]

Minimum wage: level, H3267 [3JN]

Mother Teresa: condolences on death (H. Res. 227), H7252 [11SE]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H5003 [9JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5149 [11JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5166 [11JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8878 [21OC]

OPIC: funding, H6366 [30JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H1378 [9AP]

Public housing: allow local housing authorities flexibility in implementing certain requirements, H2561 [13MY]

Public welfare programs: reform, H3266 [3JN]

Robinson, Jackie: tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), H1577 [16AP]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H5670 [24JY]

———rates, H4650 [26JN], H5012 [9JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9064 [23OC]

Votes: position on missed, E1196 [12JN]

WIC: funding, H1958 [29AP], H5560 [22JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1986 [29AP], H2676 [14MY], H2782 [15MY], H3168 [21MY], H3269 [3JN], H3922 [18JN], H4083 [19JN], H4337 [24JN], H4644 [25JN], H5019 [9JY], H5295 [15JY], H6783 [3SE], H7724 [23SE], H7829 [24SE], H8158 [29SE], H8631 [7OC], H8726 [8OC]

Reports

American Health Care Revolution and the Critical Role of Health Centers, H9716-H9719 [29OC]

Community, Migrant, and Homeless Health Centers, H9720-H9723 [29OC]

Health Centers Are Unique in Structure and Mission, H9719 [29OC]

Tributes

Brennan, William J., Jr., H6013 [29JY]

Brooks, Gwendolyn, E1366 [8JY]

Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H4626 [25JN]

Brunson, Milton, E743 [24AP]

Grenda, George, E1519 [25JY]

Hayes, Charles A., H1604 [16AP]

Jagan, Cheddi, E2231 [8NO]

Mankarious, Jewel Lafontant, H4609 [25JN]

Manley, Michael, E2231 [8NO]

Randolph, Artensa, H6763 [3SE]

Rawlings, Eugene, E770 [29AP]

Sengstacke, John H., H3248 [3JN]

Shabazz, Betty, H4309 [24JN]

Sharma, Sanjay, E1154 [10JN]

Thurman, Dorrie, E797 [30AP]

Weaver, Robert, E1696 [9SE]

DAVIS, DARRELL

Remarks in House

Baytown, TX: Fire Fighter of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

DAVIS, DARWIN

Remarks in Senate

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipient, S773 [28JA], S820 [29JA]

DAVIS, DOROTHY

Remarks in House

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipient, E1673 [5SE]

DAVIS, EDNA P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8696 [8OC]

DAVIS, GERALD AND BILLIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5939 [18JN]

DAVIS, HUBERT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5142 [23MY]

DAVIS, JENNIFER

Letters

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: Representatives Ewing and Hyde and Senator Durbin, H7716 [23SE]

———Richardo V. Luna, Embassy of Peru, H7716 [23SE]

Remarks in House

Peru: prisoner rights, H6381 [30JY], H7715 [23SE], H7835 [25SE]

DAVIS, JIM (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H5297 [15JY]

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (see H. Res. 273), H9502 [23OC]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Budget: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (see H.R. 1321), H2091 [30AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5570 [22JY]

CERCLA: moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 1878), H3796 [12JN]

Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H3720 [11JN]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H5132 [10JY]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1989 [29AP]

Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 136), H1339 [8AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1392 [9AP]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see H.R. 1989), H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H1339 [8AP]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 2629), H8633 [7OC]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1892 [24AP]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5665 [23JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H3660 [10JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1818), H4836 [26JN]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H4087 [19JN]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 136), H1339 [8AP]

Medicaid: treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2938), H10419 [8NO]

Medicare: require surety bonds and disclosure of certain ownership information for suppliers of durable medical equipment, home health agencies, and other health care providers (see H.R. 1457), H1891 [24AP]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5021 [9JY]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3865 [17JN]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1441 [10AP]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183), H5485 [17JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H10768 [12NO]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3804 [16JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H8834 [9OC]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2156 [1MY]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H9614 [28OC]

Year of the Ocean: observance (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7263 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 1761), H3273 [3JN]

Remarks

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6893 [4SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6657 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4566 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6326 [30JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5612 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2970 [20MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H913 [12MR]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9621 [29OC]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4263 [24JN]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10132, H10135, H10137 [6NO]

Coney, Chloe: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2001 [9OC]

Congress: tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E1300 [23JN]

Conservation of energy: programs funding, H5097 [10JY]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (H. Con. Res. 75), H5864 [28JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H6893 [4SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3613 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5097 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7140, H7141 [10SE]

Education: charter schools funding through rescissions in Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Program funding, H7140, H7141 [10SE]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9827 [31OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9827 [31OC]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H10108 [6NO]

Gabriele, Charles: tribute for premier performance of ``National Guardian's March'', E1402 [11JY]

Indonesia: human rights violations in East Timor, H3613 [10JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5212 [15JY]

National Guard: tribute, E1389 [10JY]

Taxation: child tax credit, H6657 [31JY]

———rates, H6657 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9066 [23OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H6657 [31JY]

Votes: position on missed, H3517 [5JN]

Tributes

Capps, Walter H., H9786 [30OC]

DAVIS, JOHN

Bills and resolutions

Estate: relief (see H.R. 2106), H4835 [26JN]

DAVIS, JOHN W.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 584), H285 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (H.R. 584), S8527 [31JY]

Reports filed

Relief: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 584) (H. Rept. 105-87), H2168 [5MY]

Texts of

H.R. 584, relief, H5192 [15JY]

DAVIS, KENT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1327 [12FE]

DAVIS, LYDIA

Letters

National Fund for Health Research, S6330 [25JN]

DAVIS, MARA

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7650 [17JY]

DAVIS, MARJORIE

Articles and editorials

Building Bridges Between Communities, E664 [15AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E664 [15AP]

DAVIS, MARK

Articles and editorials

Area Real Estate Developer Dies, H740 [5MR]

DAVIS, MICHELLE

Remarks in Senate

YWCA: `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipient, S5378 [5JN]

DAVIS, NATHAN

Bills and resolutions

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S5109 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

AMA: anniversary (S. Res. 94), S5141 [23MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 94, anniversary of AMA, S5141 [23MY]

DAVIS, ROYCE E.

Remarks in House

Woodland Hills, CA: Paramedic of the Year award recipient, E880 [8MY]

DAVIS, SAMMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E869 [7MY]

DAVIS, THOMAS L.

Letters

Marriage Tax Elimination Act, H8583 [7OC]

DAVIS, THOMAS M. (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2591 [13MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5884 [28JY]

Articles and editorials

In Honor of Norman M. Cole, Jr., Washington (DC) Post, E565 [21MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 638), H392 [6FE]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H4836 [26JN]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1795 [23AP]

———restrict awarding of Purple Heart to members (see H.R. 1407), H1793 [23AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2680 [14MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H7119 [9SE]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H5132 [10JY]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 335), H1392 [9AP]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

———allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H9502 [23OC]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H2590 [13MY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1989 [29AP]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (see H.R. 1503), H2351 [7MY]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H588 [13FE]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H2254 [6MY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H629 [25FE]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H286 [4FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062, 1219), H1017 [13MR], H1707 [17AP]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H3566 [5JN]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1340 [8AP]

———provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H7263 [11SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 1572), H2445 [8MY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H4836 [26JN]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H669 [26FE]

Executive Office of the President: appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (see H.R. 1962), H4085 [19JN]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 1271), H1715 [21AP]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H2446 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H8161 [29SE]

———grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 2779), H9800 [30OC]

———issues relative to child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 182), H9800 [30OC]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2443), H7118 [9SE]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7199 [10SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H285 [4FE]

———establish formula for calculation of Federal contributions to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1848), H3659 [10JN]

———expand definition of ``special Government employees'' (see H.R. 1966), H4085 [19JN]

———extend authority under which comparability allowances may be paid to Government physicians (see H.R. 2541), H7830 [24SE]

———make percentage limitations on contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan comparable to dollar amount limitations on elective deferrals (see H.R. 2526), H7729 [23SE]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of travel expenses (see H.R. 930), H890 [11MR]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2699), H9038 [22OC]

———improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H6798 [3SE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1259 [20MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H4836 [26JN]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see H.R. 949), H1340 [8AP]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H1340 [8AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4647 [25JN]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H1040 [17MR]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H3476 [4JN]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2198), H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 337), H453 [11FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H10956 [13NO]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2351 [7MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H4133 [20JN]

———official mail allowance (see H.R. 2439), H9801 [30OC]

House Rules: postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (see H. Res. 123), H1706 [17AP]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H7730 [23SE]

———establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 203), H7199 [10SE]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2540), H7830 [24SE]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H589 [13FE]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3660 [10JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8633 [7OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5297 [15JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3660 [10JN]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H9730 [29OC]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9730 [29OC]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H709 [3MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H10421 [8NO]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H812 [10MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H767 [5MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H2157 [1MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H243 [21JA]

Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7528 [17SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1274), H1715 [21AP]

———improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H3864 [17JN]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7528 [17SE]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 946), H766 [5MR]

———exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H669 [26FE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H8054 [26SE]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H2091 [30AP]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2767), H9729 [29OC]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H2254 [6MY]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 3037), H10953 [13NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9730 [29OC]

Securities: create uniform standards relative to federally-regulated securities (see H.R. 1653), H7199 [10SE]

———limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H4133 [20JN]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H7263 [11SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H589 [13FE]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see H.R. 2429), H7008 [8SE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H7119 [9SE]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H3274 [3JN]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H2784 [15MY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1340 [8AP]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7729 [23SE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 876), H1892 [24AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H3274 [3JN]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1186 [19MR]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of trusts established for the benefit of individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 2335), H6704 [31JY]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H669 [26FE]

Truth in Lending Act: simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H700 [27FE]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H245 [21JA]

U.S. Masters Swimming, Inc.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 155), H7729 [23SE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H3568 [5JN]

———eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H9865 [31OC]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4133 [20JN]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H589 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H589 [13FE], H8833 [9OC]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H147 [9JA]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H1440 [10AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 1912), H3864 [17JN]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H392 [6FE]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 513), H282 [4FE]

———permit the waiver of residency requirements for certain employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 514), H282 [4FE]

———realign functional responsibilities with Federal Government (see H.R. 1963), H4085 [19JN]

Gamble, Lloyd B.: relief (see H.R. 998), H804 [6MR]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.: amend Federal charter (see H.R. 3025), H10767 [12NO]

———repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 497), H282 [4FE]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Money: require continued availability of $1 Federal Reserve notes for circulation (see H.R. 1098), H1111 [18MR]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 96), H8833 [9OC]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3207 [30MY], H6710 [1AU]

Letters

Cooperative purchasing authority for State and local governments: Vice President Gore, H8213 [30SE]

Memorandums

District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H775 [6MR]

Obituaries

Sturdivant, John N., E2137 [30OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3207 [30MY]

Questions and answers

Repeal Federal charter for Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. (H.R. 497), H637 [26FE]

Remarks

Annandale, VA: anniversary of Annandale Christian Community for Action, E1378 [9JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H2736 [15MY], E897 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2736 [15MY], E897 [13MY]

Bolivia: independence anniversary, E1565 [31JY]

Bolivian Folk Theater Festival: tribute, E1565 [31JY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H5306 [16JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, E1569 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3066 [20MY]

Capitol Pages: tribute, H3546 [5JN]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1267 [21MR]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E136 [4FE]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7227 [11SE]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (H.R. 633), E180 [6FE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8212, H8213 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7227 [11SE]

District of Columbia: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (H.R. 513), H774 [6MR]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8756 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration (H. Res. 264), H8733, H8736 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 324), H10677 [12NO]

———permit the waiver of residency requirements for certain employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (H.R. 514), H1056, H1057 [18MR]

———realign functional responsibilities with Federal Government, E1569 [31JY]

———reform contracting practices, E2379 [13NO]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8756 [9OC]

Fairfax, VA: tribute to efforts by Distributive Education Clubs of America Chapter at Robinson Secondary School, E28 [7JA]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, E1711 [10SE]

———tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

———tribute to Mason District Neighborhood Watch Program participants, E1919 [2OC]

Gamble, Lloyd B.: relief (H.R. 998), H779 [6MR]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.: amend Federal charter (H.R. 3025), H10868 [13NO]

———repeal Federal charter (H.R. 497), H636, H637, H639 [26FE]

GSA: cooperative purchasing authority for State and local governments, H8213 [30SE]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H3066 [20MY]

Hospice of Northern Virginia (organization): anniversary, E1592 [1AU]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to District of Columbia public schools, H5884, H5885 [28JY]

Journal: question of approval, H639 [26FE], H776 [6MR], H1626 [17AP]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5884, H5885 [28JY]

Medicare: medical savings accounts, H5306 [16JY]

———reform, H5306 [16JY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (H.R. 1519), E828 [5MY]

Monuments and memorials: authorize the establishment of a Cold War memorial (H.R. 2885), E2248 [8NO]

NIST: improve computer security (H.R. 1903), H7296 [16SE]

Point of order, H7467 [17SE]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E589 [8AP]

Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E591 [8AP], E742 [24AP], E1334 [26JN]

———tribute to Little League baseball team, E1635 [3SE]

Springfield, VA: tribute to West Springfield High School girls' basketball team, E1331 [26JN]

Taxation: rates, H5306 [16JY]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (H. Res. 231), H10878 [13NO]

Waldrop, Thomas E.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Founder's Award recipient, E1709 [10SE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (H.J. Res. 96), H10666 [12NO]

WMZQ-Radio (Washington, DC): anniversary, E1340 [27JN], E1372 [8JY]

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction, H3066 [20MY]

Tributes

Cacciapaglia, Frank and Kitty, E1102 [4JN]

Cleveland, James, E1131 [5JN]

Cole, Norman M., Jr., E565 [21MR]

Eaton, Gordon P., E2099 [28OC]

Lynch, David, E1106 [4JN]

Pearson, Matthew J., E1163 [10JN]

Pilson, Harry J., E1711 [10SE]

Reeder, Joe R., E1859 [25SE]

Richardson, Evans, III, E30 [7JA]

Shuman, Irene V., E1992 [9OC]

Sturdivant, John N., E2137 [30OC]

Weingold, Allan B., E1179 [11JN]

Weisgerber, Nancy J., E1069 [30MY]

White, Juanita, E737 [24AP]

DAVIS-BACON ACT related term(s) Contracts

Bills and resolutions

Repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Remarks in House

Repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

DAWSON, PATRICK

Articles and editorials

Very Human, Very Stubborn Glitch in the Yellowstone Gold-Mining Deal, H7254 [11SE]

DAWSON, SHANTHINI

Letters

Asian Elephant Conservation Act, E1137 [5JN]

DAY, DOROTHY

Articles and editorials

Appetite for God, S12707-S12710 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (see S. Res. 163), S12576 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (S. Res. 163), S12707 [13NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 163, National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served, S12617, S12710 [13NO]

DAY, ROBERT W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8671 [2SE]

DAY CARE see Children and Youth

DAY OF CONSCIENCE TO END CHILD LABOR AND SWEATSHOP ABUSES

Remarks in House

Observance, E1918 [2OC]

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME see Time

DAYTON, OH

Remarks in Senate

Air Force Museum: exchange of B-17 aircraft for other historical property with the Planes of Fame Museum, S7270 [11JY]

de CASTRO, KIMBERLY

Remarks in Senate

SBA: New Mexico Exporter of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

de KLERK, F.W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1736 [11SE]

DE LA CRUZ, ANGEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4312 [24JN]

de la GARZA, E (a former Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: designate (see H.R. 994), H803 [6MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: designate (H.R. 994), H7286 [16SE], H7639, H7640 [23SE], E398 [6MR]

Reports filed

Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 994) (H. Rept. 105-228), H6702 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 994, Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX, H7639 [23SE]

de la GARZA, KIKA (a former Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center, Weslaco, TX: designate (see H.R. 2737), H9558 [24OC]

DE LA PAZ, ARMANDO

Remarks in Senate

SBA: New Mexico Prime Contractor of the Year award recipient, S5102 [23MY], S5427 [9JN]

De LEON, ALICIA PONCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1704 [9SE]

de los COBOS, MARIO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1272 [19JN]

de MINON, MIGUEL HERRERO

Articles and editorials

Fortunate Ambassador, S8491 [31JY], E1566 [31JY]

de ONATE, DON JUAN

Bills and resolutions

New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see S. Res. 148), S12119 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (S. Res. 148), S12181 [8NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 148, designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement in New Mexico, S12180 [8NO]

DEA, STANLEY

Addresses

Tribute to Ward Connerly, E272 [13FE]

DEADBEAT PARENTS PUNISHMENT ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 226), S758 [28JA]

Provisions (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 226), S726 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 226), S757 [28JA], S1357 [13FE]

Enact (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

Reports filed

Provisions (S. 1371): Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1371), S11863 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 226, provisions, S757 [28JA]

S. 1371, provisions, S12668 [13NO]

DEADLY DRIVER REDUCTION AND MATTHEW P. HAMMELL MEMORIAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 708), S3998 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 708), S4009 [6MY]

Texts of

S. 708, provisions, S4010 [6MY]

DEAF see Disabled

DEAL, NATHAN (a Representative from Georgia)

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H2590 [13MY]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1612 [16AP]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H587 [13FE]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H2091 [30AP]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H6707 [31JY]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

CERCLA: limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1542 [15AP]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H6919 [4SE]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H2156 [1MY]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H5177 [11JY]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H5401 [16JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5778 [24JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1765), H3273 [3JN]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H2255 [6MY]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H7008 [8SE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H1440 [10AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5826 [25JY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H156 [9JA]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1893 [24AP]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H5664 [23JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1340 [8AP], H3720 [11JN]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2169 [5MY]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H4087 [19JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H3213 [30MY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

———suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H5826 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1543 [15AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1262 [20MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H3274 [3JN]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7119 [9SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H768 [5MR]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see H.R. 2535), H8300 [1OC]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———increase student options for the consolidation of their student loan obligations (see H.R. 2518), H8265 [30SE]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3274 [3JN]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H7008 [8SE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6707 [31JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H3213 [30MY]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2253 [6MY]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H1793 [23AP]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3274 [3JN]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H2254 [6MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H348 [5FE]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H4087 [19JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H8834 [9OC]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1611 [16AP]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Health: application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H702 [27FE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H6798 [3SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80, 866), H285 [4FE], H5826 [25JY]

Immigration: moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H245 [21JA]

———reform naturalization process and clarify procedures for investigating criminal background of applicants relative to certain benefits (see H.R. 2837), H10170 [6NO]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see H.R. 471), H590 [13FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H5021 [9JY]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 785), H587 [13FE]

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: designate (see H.R. 1484), H1988 [29AP]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot (see H.R. 1714), H8727 [8OC]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H1262 [20MR]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H10956 [13NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8320 [2OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H243 [21JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish an Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 251), H147 [9JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H1392 [9AP]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1392 [9AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H3659 [10JN]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H767 [5MR]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H6798 [3SE]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (see H.R. 2369), H8633 [7OC]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1707 [17AP]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H709 [3MR]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see H.R. 613), H347 [5FE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3660 [10JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H6918 [4SE]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H2784 [15MY]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336, 857), H286 [4FE], H3203 [22MY]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H5297 [15JY]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 1683), H3069 [20MY]

———constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (see H.J. Res. 84), H4338 [24JN]

———establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1033), H1391 [9AP], H1440 [10AP]

———child tax credit (see H.R. 1327), H1707 [17AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1340 [8AP]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H7911 [25SE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 802), H1340 [8AP]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1068), H3568 [5JN]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H8300 [1OC], H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 200), H1706 [17AP]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H169 [20JA]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373), H6963 [5SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 228, 446), H702 [27FE], H1339 [8AP]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H3204 [22MY]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10769 [12NO]

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H3204 [22MY]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H8633 [7OC]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H147 [9JA]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H2156 [1MY]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Richardson, Adam, E442 [12MR]

Remarks

Children and youth: national policy to combat child abuse, H252 [4FE]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 145), H2545 [13MY]

Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings (business): Georgia Dept. of Labor Success Track Outstanding Employer Award recipient, E2235 [8NO]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7329 [16SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9644 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7329 [16SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H2071 [30AP]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9644 [29OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2537 [13MY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish, H2545 [13MY]

Television: tribute to ``Taking Charge of Your TV'' video, E311 [25FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2440 [8MY]

DEAN, EVA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1717 [10SE]

DEAN, RONQUILLO

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

DEAN, SIDNEY W.

Obituaries

New York (NY) Times, S1684 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1684 [26FE]

DEAN, WARREN L.

Articles and editorials

Dissecting the Jones Act, S2795 [7AP]

DEARBORN, MI

Remarks in House

Henry Ford Community College: anniversary, E1710 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Henry Ford Community College: anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

DEAREN, HARRY E.

Poems

``Keep the Glory for Old Glory'', E475 [13MR]

DEATH AND DYING

Amendments

Assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing: prohibit Federal funding (S. 304), S1323 [12FE]

Articles and editorials

Brief Life That Changed Our Lives Forever, S6791 [27JN]

Drunk Driving Makes a Comeback, H2572 [13MY]

Just How Sick Was Rebecca Badger? Jack Kevorkian Helped End Her Life, and That's When the Questions Began, S3254 [16AP]

Terminal Illness Absent in Kevorkian Suicide, S3255 [16AP]

Wishes Do Come True for Kids, S7296 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing: prohibit Federal funding (see S. 304; H.R. 1003), S1299 [12FE], H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Justice: treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary (see H.R. 1961), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 2694), H9038 [22OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assign health care professionals to facilities in States in which they are licensed and follow State death certificate filing requirements (see H.R. 2338), H6704 [31JY]

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H949 [12MR]

Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see S. 110; H.R. 749), S161 [21JA], H585 [13FE]

Law enforcement officers: provide death benefits to retired public safety officers (see H.R. 1862), H3720 [11JN]

Medicare: provide for standard forms for medical necessity and terminal illness certifications (see H.R. 2633), H8633 [7OC]

Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 868), H700 [27FE]

Mother Teresa: condolences on death (see H. Res. 226, 227), H7199 [10SE], H7262 [11SE]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see S. 636; H.R. 1505), S3550 [23AP], H2090 [30AP]

Pharmaceuticals: reporting requirements of deaths resulting from the prescribing, dispensing, and the administration of drugs (see H.R. 524), H283 [4FE]

Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 482), H243 [21JA]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1261 [20MR]

Social Security: treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see S. 1370; H.R. 2944), S11763 [5NO], H10419 [8NO]

SSA: require time limitation for the provision of death certificates by State and local governments to the Commissioner (see H.R. 2371), H6705 [31JY]

Suicide: recognize as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 921), H724 [4MR]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105; H.R. 2231), S8532 [31JY], H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of employee death benefits (see H.R. 1514), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see S. 849; H.R. 1841, 1845), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of funeral trusts (see H.R. 479, 684), H243 [21JA], H452 [11FE]

Veterans: extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1111 [18MR]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S160 [21JA]

Factsheets

Alcohol-Related Crash Deaths—General Population, E952 [19MY]

Letters

Analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse: Katharine G. Abraham, BLS, S9782 [23SE]

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S3265 [16AP]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S3258 [16AP]

———P. John Seward, AMA, S1303 [12FE], S3250 [16AP]

———Richard M. Doerflinger, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, S3250 [16AP]

———William J. Cox, Catholic Health Association, S3259 [16AP]

Remarks in House

Assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing: prohibit Federal funding (H.R. 1003), H1397-H1405 [10AP], E431 [11MR], E647 [14AP], E657 [15AP], E683 [16AP]

Children and youth: suicide rate, H952 [13MR]

Dept. of Justice: treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary (H.R. 1961), E1265 [19JN]

Drunken driving: statistics relative to alcohol-related deaths on U.S. highways, H2570-H2576 [13MY], E952, E966 [19MY]

Families and domestic relations: designation of guardians for children in advance of parents death, H2033, H2034 [30AP]

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (H. Con. Res. 47), H2780 [15MY]

Health: include organ donation forms and information in individual income tax refund payments, H7082, H7083 [9SE]

———organ donation awareness programs funding, H7143 [10SE]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Montgomery Academy Forensics Team for receipt of Alabama Forensic Educators Association State Tournament award, E848 [6MY]

Mother Teresa: condolences on death (H. Res. 227), H7248-H7253 [11SE]

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week: observance, E757 [24AP]

Organ donors: encourage, H5027 [10JY]

———establish congressional commemorative medal (H.R. 1505), E727 [23AP], E804 [30AP]

Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases, E2388 [13NO]

Roads and highways: fatalities due to increased speed limits, E1486 [23JY]

Suicide: recognize as a national problem (H. Res. 212), E1600 [1AU]

Taxation: exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 921), H2648 [14MY], E368 [4MR]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, H3219 [3JN], H3666 [11JN], H3724, H3725 [12JN], H3909-H3916 [18JN], H4699 [26JN], H4845, H4891 [8JY], H6640 [31JY], E1394 [10JY], E1466 [22JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (H.R. 1845), E1174 [10JN]

———treatment of funeral trusts (H.R. 684), E224 [12FE]

Veterans: extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1568-H1571 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing: prohibit Federal funding (H.R. 1003), S3249-S3266 [16AP]

———prohibit Federal funding (S. 304), S1300-S1305 [12FE], S1729 [27FE]

BLS: analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, S9782 [23SE]

Centers for Disease Control: suicide prevention initiative funding, S9113 [11SE]

Diseases: funding for affordable drug program for the terminally ill, S7849 [22JY]

Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (S. 110), S491 [21JA]

Kids, Inc.: tribute, S7296 [11JY]

Missouri: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S4497 [14MY]

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week: observance, S3399 [22AP]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (S. 636), S3557 [23AP]

Social Security: treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (S. 1370), S11764 [5NO]

Taxation: exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S6703 [27JN]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (S. 1105), S8566, S8567 [31JY], S10487 [7OC]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S5900 [18JN], S6050 [23JN], S6470 [26JN], S8454 [31JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (S. 849), S5413 [9JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (S. 61), S437 [21JA]

Reports filed

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Entrance Into Enhanced-Use Leases for Certain Property and Renaming of Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 105-47), H1390 [9AP]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, or Mercy Killing: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1003) (H. Rept. 105-46), H1337 [8AP]

Statements

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act (H.R. 1003): OMB, S3264 [16AP]

Philosophy About Death: Dale Johnson, E1713 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 227, condolences on death of Mother Teresa, H7248 [11SE]

H.R. 1003, Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, H1397-H1399 [10AP]

H.R. 1092, Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System, H1568-H1570 [16AP]

H.R. 1505, establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors, E728 [23AP]

H.R. 1961, treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary, E1266 [19JN]

S. 110, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act amendments, S491 [21JA]

S. 304, Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S1301 [12FE]

DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943; H.R. 2005), S6040 [20JN], H4132 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 2005), H5843-H5845 [28JY], E1282 [20JN], E1552, E1558 [29JY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans, H6965 [8SE]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (S. 943), S6041 [20JN]

Reports filed

Allow Families of International Airline Disaster Victims a Fair Jury Trial To Receive Just Compensation for Their Loss: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2005) (H. Rept. 105-201), H5777 [24JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2005, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, H5843 [28JY]

S. 943, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, S6041 [20JN]

DEATH PENALTY see Capital Punishment

DeBIASE, ANTHONY (DUKE)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3130 [14AP]

DEBIT CARD CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1203), S9785 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1203), S9786, S9788 [23SE]

Texts of

S. 1203, provisions, S9787 [23SE]

DeBOARD, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

DeBUSH, F. AMANDA

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

DECATUR, IL

Remarks in Senate

Baby Talk Program: tribute, S3386 [17AP]

DECKER, IVA MAE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3133 [14AP]

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Remarks in Senate

Carl F. Booth & Co., Inc.: tribute to employees for constructing cases for the Declaration of Independence and Gettysburg Address, S8737 [3SE]

DECOTEAU, RAPHAEL J.

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12468 [10NO]

DeCOTEAU, RAPHAEL J.

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act, E2322 [10NO]

DEDERICH, CHARLES, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E635 [10AP]

DEDHAM, MA

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to James Joyce Ramble 10K Race, E736 [24AP]

DEER PARK, TX

Remarks in House

Occidental Chemical Corp.: tribute to Houston chemical complex for receipt of Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award, E2020 [21OC]

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

Remarks in House

Deerfield Beach High School: tribute to Concert and Jazz Band, E1087 [3JN]

DEES, MORRIS

Letters

Volunteer Protection Act, S3816 [30AP]

DeFANT, GERALDINE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2795 [7AP]

DeFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2905 [19MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5827 [25JY], H5918 [28JY], H5939 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5917 [28JY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H7912 [25SE]

Articles and editorials

U.S. Should Slow Down and Think Before Racing Ahead on Fast Track, Charles W. McMillon, Washington (DC) Times, E1719 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H453 [11FE]

African Americans: official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3865 [17JN]

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H8320 [2OC]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H1542 [15AP]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H1707 [17AP]

Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H408 [10FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H702 [27FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Armed Forces: provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 1915), H5487 [17JY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3274 [3JN]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H702 [27FE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H7911 [25SE]

Aviation: criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (see H.R. 2405), H7365 [16SE]

———prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H725 [4MR]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H7831 [24SE]

Baraga, Frederic: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 45), H5487 [17JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon (see H.R. 1400), H1706 [17AP]

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H1707 [17AP]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3924 [18JN]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H10956 [13NO]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 79), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5665 [23JY]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Colleges and universities: make information regarding men's and women's athletic programs available to prospective students (see H.R. 1987), H9614 [28OC]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H3204 [22MY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H1112 [18MR]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1543 [15AP]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H1018 [13MR]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H9730 [29OC]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H524 [12FE]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H8727 [8OC]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H6798 [3SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1339 [8AP]

———establish pilot projects to test various best business practices for defense inventory management (see H.R. 1850), H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H2446 [8MY]

———treatment of Boeing Co. defense contracts relative to restructuring costs from its purchase of McDonnell Douglas Corp. (see H.R. 648), H1611 [16AP]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H524 [12FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drugs: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see H. Res. 151), H3924 [18JN]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H709 [3MR]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H9614 [28OC]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H8438 [6OC]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H8265 [30SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 1732), H3865 [17JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1392 [9AP]

Employment: improve quality of Social Security card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2253 [6MY]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H10172 [6NO]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H525 [12FE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H948 [12MR]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve enforcement and compliance programs (see H.R. 1453), H1891 [24AP]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H7601 [18SE]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H3204 [22MY]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 444), H153 [9JA]

———biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 83), H767 [5MR]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H2254 [6MY]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815, 2198), H3798 [12JN], H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit discrimination in employer health benefit plans relative to neurobiological disorders (see H.R. 2110), H8265 [30SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 1749), H3203 [22MY]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H1258 [20MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H1706 [17AP]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H700 [27FE]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see H.R. 2635), H9615 [28OC]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H2254 [6MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1611 [16AP]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H7600 [18SE]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

———treatment of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1525), H3204 [22MY]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H6798 [3SE]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6963 [5SE]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see H.R. 2345), H6704 [31JY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H6707 [31JY]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1612 [16AP]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H948 [12MR]

———coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H1612 [16AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H2351 [7MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H286 [4FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H888 [11MR]

———payments and charges for outpatient services (see H.R. 582), H768 [5MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H767 [5MR]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H4222 [23JN]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H3203 [22MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H393 [6FE]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H243 [21JA]

Mining and mineral resources: locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 253), H2156 [1MY]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Motor vehicles: install switches to deactivate air bags (see H.R. 1022), H888 [11MR]

———length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H2874 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H8055 [26SE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H3797 [12JN]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation: establish (see H.R. 756), H1018 [13MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H1440 [10AP]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H2875 [16MY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H9801 [30OC]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3578 [7JN]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H151 [9JA]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H767 [5MR]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H7730 [23SE]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H9615 [28OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2199, 2777; H. Res. 236), H346 [5FE], H5486 [17JY], H7600 [18SE], H9800 [30OC]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H1893 [24AP]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H3204 [22MY]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H7730 [23SE]

———reform the safety practices of the railroad industry (see H.R. 2455), H7261 [11SE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H803 [6MR]

Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 1586), H8833 [9OC]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1795 [23AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H1261 [20MR]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H6707 [31JY]

———protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2446 [8MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1018 [13MR]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H3476 [4JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1795 [23AP]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

SSA: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 591), H346 [5FE]

States: prohibit release of Presidential election results prior to closing of polls in all States within the continental U.S. (see H.R. 2805), H10172 [6NO]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5778 [24JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (see H.R. 173), H949 [12MR]

Taxation: allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H346 [5FE]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H2680 [14MY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3274 [3JN]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H2446 [8MY]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the public debt (see H.R. 1353), H1611 [16AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H1338 [8AP]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H1890 [24AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H4087 [19JN]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4133 [20JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3569 [5JN]

———treatment of funeral trusts (see H.R. 479), H1892 [24AP]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H9730 [29OC]

———treatment of tax payments from certain religious individuals relative to nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2660), H8832 [9OC]

Telephones: increase the forfeiture penalty for telephone service slamming and require providers of such service to report slamming incidents (see H.R. 2112), H4912 [8JY]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H724 [4MR]

———promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5487 [17JY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387, 2390), H6797 [3SE], H7601 [18SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H10769 [12NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H2680 [14MY]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3804 [16JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1908), H6798 [3SE]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H243 [21JA]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H589 [13FE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H5183 [14JY]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H2156 [1MY]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7601 [18SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H9502 [23OC]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H5488 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems and restrict air fares charged to children under 3 years of age (see H.R. 1141), H1258 [20MR]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H585 [13FE]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

FCC: establish moratorium on increases in cable television rates and require study on rates and competition (see H.R. 2757), H9729 [29OC]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

Insurance: require insurers to disclose an applicant's medical test results to the applicant and to otherwise restrict the disclosure of such results (see H.R. 2590), H8299 [1OC]

Members of Congress: deny salary adjustments relative to budget deficit (see H.R. 1906), H3864 [17JN]

NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (see H.R. 1359), H1703 [17AP]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 2120), H5020 [9JY]

Letters

Child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding: John A. Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon, H6888 [4SE]

Federal land timber exports: Douglas J. McCarron, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, H9509 [24OC]

———several environmental groups, H9509 [24OC]

Medicare reimbursement for home oxygen therapy: Laurie Keiper, E1541 [28JY]

Motions

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7877 [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1459 [15AP]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4379 [25JN], H4657 [26JN], H5136 [11JY], H5928 [29JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6306 [30JY], H6634 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6627 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4557 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6306 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 202), H6317 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2935 [20MY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4935, H4943 [9JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4254 [24JN]

———U.S. policy, H9733 [30OC]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (H.R. 2222), E1479 [23JY]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), consideration (H. Res. 176), H4657 [26JN]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8950 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4030 [19JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 228), H7312 [16SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5939, H5940 [29JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5793 [25JY], H8180 [30SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5105 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9532 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 277), H9508, H9514 [24OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7871, H7874 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9653 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6883, H6888 [4SE]

Economy: increase in inflation rates, H730 [5MR]

Education: national policy to improve system, H6883 [4SE]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (H.R. 2651), E2004 [9OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5793 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8180 [30SE]

Eximbank: preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8201 [30SE]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), conference report, H8201 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding, H6888 [4SE]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H8932 [22OC], H9567 [28OC], H9733 [30OC], H10585 [12NO]

———extend Presidential fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements, H1593, H1595, H1596, H1597 [16AP]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5105 [10JY]

Health: Dept. of Defense/Dept. of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Medical Research Program funding, H5939, H5940 [29JY]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H7369 [17SE], H10639, H10640 [12NO]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 201), H6306 [30JY]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9653 [29OC]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4963, H4964 [9JY]

Library of Congress: authorize acquisition of certain real property (H.R. 2979), H10639, H10640 [12NO]

Lumber industry: export of timber from Federal lands, H9508, H9514, H9532 [24OC]

Medicare: reform, H4379 [25JN], E1541 [28JY]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H1593, H1595, H1596, H1597 [16AP], E1719 [10SE]

Office of U.S. Trade Representative: increase funding to research and study laws affected by trade negotiations, H7871, H7874 [25SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H7206 [11SE], H7312 [16SE], H7614 [23SE]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (H.R. 1359), E693 [17AP]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1460, H1496 [15AP]

———rates, H1396 [10AP], H4379 [25JN], H5928 [29JY], H6627, H6634 [31JY]

———treatment of income for graduate students, H5136 [11JY]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (H.R. 910), E365 [4MR]

Union Pacific Railroad: shipment delays, H9043 [23OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H6403 [30JY]

Statements

Federal Land Timber Exports: Rebecca Batts, Dept. of Agriculture, H9510 [24OC]

DeFEN, BETTY

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H7148 [10SE]

DEFEND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 64), S440 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 64), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 64), S440 [21JA]

DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION

Articles and editorials

Apples-to-Apples Comparison, S5306 [5JN]

Ensuring the Strength of Our Future—The QDR and the Future of the Guard and Reserve, S5307 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

Army: clarify the definition of depot-level maintenance and repair (see H.R. 2193), H5486 [17JY]

Castle AFB, CA: provide for the operation of a combined post exchange and commissary store (see H.R. 50), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (see H.R. 1243, 1300), H1338 [8AP], H1438 [10AP]

———reject the need for an additional round or rounds of military base closures (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2589 [13MY]

Letters

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7057, S7082 [9JY]

———several military leaders, S7057, S7061 [9JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance: Industry Depot Coalition, S11823 [6NO]

———S. Lee Kling, S5913 [18JN]

———Wendi L. Steele, Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, S5912 [18JN]

Memorandums

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Recommendations: Eleanor Hill, Dept. of Defense, S7082 [9JY]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: funding for additional rounds, E1409 [11JY]

Army: clarify the definition of depot-level maintenance and repair (H.R. 2193), E1446 [17JY]

Bayonne, NJ: relocation of Military Sealift Command relative to closure of Military Ocean Terminal, H4884 [8JY]

Clinton, President: decision making process, H2686 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H3953 [19JN], H4189-H4198 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1243), E597 [8AP]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1300), E629 [10AP]

———rescind certain funds from Air Force procurement accounts and direct monies to debts incurred at inefficient Air Force bases, H2771 [15MY]

Miramar Naval Air Station: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopters, H5972-H5974 [29JY]

Recommendations, H5186 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: National Guard and Reserve components funding, S5305-S5309 [5JN], S11809, S11836 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5904-S5918, S5920 [18JN], S5980 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S7044-S7048, S7074-S7078 [9JY], S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802, S11808, S11810-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———study cost savings and need for base closures, S7067-S7083, S7088-S7090 [9JY]

———utilization of savings relative to base closure process, S7277 [11JY]

Recommendations, S6893 [7JY], S7038, S7044-S7049, S7056-S7083, S7084, S7088-S7090 [9JY], S7252 [11JY], S7445 [15JY], S11317-S11321 [29OC]

DEFENSE COMMISSARY COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: reduction of number of commissary stores, H1583 [16AP]

DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY

Letters

Dept. of Defense limit on compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts, S7173 [10JY]

DEFENSE INDUSTRY INITIATIVE ON BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (organization)

Lists

Members, E1381 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1381 [9JY]

DEFENSE NEWS (publication)

Articles and editorials

Time To Pause on B-2, S9056 [10SE]

DEFENSE WEEK (publication)

Articles and editorials

B-2's Stealthy Skins Need Tender, Lengthy Care, H4187 [23JN]

Senate Rejects Maverick Measure, S7744 [21JY]

DEFICIT see Public Debt

DeFOE, ADAM

Essays

Voice of Democracy, E1006 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1006 [21MY]

DeGENNARO, RALPH

Letters

Transfer of USIA international broadcasting services, S5744 [17JN]

DeGEORGE, FRANCIS D.

Letters

Use of sampling in conducting the 2000 decennial census, S4075 [7MY]

DeGEORGE, FRANK

Letters

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions: several Inspectors General, H3330 [4JN]

DeGETTE, DIANA (a Representative from Colorado)

Amendments

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H1989 [29AP], H2189 [6MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H804 [6MR]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H1262 [20MR]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H3476 [4JN]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H2254 [6MY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H5132 [10JY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1340 [8AP]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3274 [3JN]

CERCLA: ensure Federal compliance (see H.R. 1195), H5569 [22JY]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H9801 [30OC]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H4647 [25JN]

———provide for health, safety, and education (see H.R. 1726), H3202 [22MY]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H9559 [24OC]

China, People's Republic of: political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H2590 [13MY]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H950 [12MR]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H6918 [4SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H2681 [14MY]

Courts: reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1339 [8AP]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H453 [11FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H2446 [8MY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H2254 [6MY]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H9614 [28OC]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H767 [5MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1340 [8AP]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3202 [22MY]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H1340 [8AP]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H5022 [9JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1340 [8AP]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3203 [22MY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2156 [1MY]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H4647 [25JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H4647 [25JN]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1112 [18MR]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H2446 [8MY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H949 [12MR]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H3204 [22MY]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H5022 [9JY]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see H.R. 556, 2006), H3274 [3JN], H4132 [20JN]

———improve regulation of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2298), H6405 [30JY], H6797 [3SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H8300 [1OC]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6407 [30JY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H1438 [10AP]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see H.R. 2311), H6406 [30JY]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]

———prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8929 [21OC]

House Rules: amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H1112 [18MR]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H5022 [9JY]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H1112 [18MR]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1340 [8AP]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H768 [5MR]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H5569 [22JY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H10768 [12NO]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medicaid: coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists (see H.R. 1354), H2255 [6MY]

———expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H2089 [30AP]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H4913 [8JY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H725 [4MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H1795 [23AP]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H3476 [4JN]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1988 [29AP]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H2156 [1MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H3797 [12JN]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H1440 [10AP]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

NIH: establish a comprehensive plan relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1315), H3660 [10JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H629 [25FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183), H5485 [17JY]

Public buildings: prohibit smoking in Federal buildings (see H.R. 2118), H7365 [16SE]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of SSI benefits for disabled children (see H.R. 1455), H1891 [24AP]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H3924 [18JN]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 302), H149 [9JA]

———prohibit commercial air tours (see H.R. 2859), H10171 [6NO]

San Isabel National Forest: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 1196), H1260 [20MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H8728 [8OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H804 [6MR]

Small business: increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H5778 [24JY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1262 [20MR]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H3213 [30MY]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H5177 [11JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H6706 [31JY]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H3568 [5JN]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H5177 [11JY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H628 [25FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H3274 [3JN]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H5487 [17JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H890 [11MR]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H4647 [25JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1261 [20MR]

———treatment of tobacco products (see H.R. 3027), H10957 [13NO]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 2120), H5020 [9JY]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5131 [10JY]

———prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (see H.R. 3028), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H6797 [3SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H6917 [4SE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

United Kingdom: limit the sale or export of plastic bullets (see H.R. 1075), H1017 [13MR]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4836 [26JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H7830 [24SE]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H5183 [14JY]

Water pollution: Federal facilities pollution control (see H.R. 1194), H5569 [22JY]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1715 [21AP]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H2590 [13MY]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H8834 [9OC]

———research health risks posed by the presence of certain additives and synthetic fibers in tampons and similar products (see H.R. 2900), H10957 [13NO]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

Federal employees: authorize the use of clinical social workers to conduct evaluations to determine work-related emotional and mental illnesses (see H.R. 1520), H2155 [1MY]

Health: increase the legal smoking age (see H.R. 2519), H7729 [23SE]

Medicaid: permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 1564), H2444 [8MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H8652 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1211 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8652 [8OC]

Agriculture: Federal crop insurance program reform, H5673 [24JY]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5561 [22JY], H5692 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5561 [22JY], H5673, H5692 [24JY]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7067 [9SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4691 [26JN]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9619 [29OC]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H676 [27FE]

Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues: anniversary, H8844 [21OC]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2384, H2388 [8MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1401 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: brownfields redevelopment program funding, H5341 [16JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3489 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5771, H5772 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5103 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8010 [26SE], H8239 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7041, H7067 [9SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5341 [16JY]

Education: national policy to improve system, H291 [5FE]

———notification of enrollment of juvenile sex offenders in elementary or secondary schools, H2384, H2388 [8MY]

———We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program funding, H7041 [9SE]

EEOC: funding, H8239 [30SE]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2287 [7MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5771, H5772 [24JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3489 [5JN], H6836 [4SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6836 [4SE]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5103 [10JY]

Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H9663, H9664 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9663, H9664 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), consideration (H. Res. 283), H9635 [29OC]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2203, H2204 [6MY]

IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), E2212 [7NO]

NetDay96: tribute (H. Res. 38), E180 [6FE]

Public housing: allow local housing authorities to use operating funds for child care services for residents, H2203, H2204 [6MY]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4691 [26JN]

Tobacco products: prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8010 [26SE]

Votes: position on missed, E749 [24AP]

WIC: funding, H5673 [24JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2872 [16MY], H4083 [19JN]

Tributes

Friedman, Abe, E1378 [9JY]

Villano, Salvatore, Jr., E2106 [28OC]

DeGIACOMO, PAULA J.

Remarks in House

Law enforcement officers: tribute to individuals involved in investigation and prosecution of Paul E. Lowe, E1210 [12JN]

DeGRAFF, RICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1792 [18SE]

DeGRANDIS, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E737 [24AP]

DEGUCH, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1674 [5SE]

DEIBLER, TONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1378 [9JY]

DEKA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Kamen, Dean: National Academy of Engineers inductee, S10997 [22OC]

del OLMO, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E230 [12FE], E286 [13FE]

DeLaCRUZ, ESTELLA M.

Remarks in House

National Association of Cuban American Women: award recipients, E468 [13MR]

DELAHUNT, WILLIAM D. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Articles and editorials

Resurrecting the Heart and Soul of New Guinea, Don Costanzo, Nantucket (MA) Beacon, H440 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H7199 [10SE]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H9039 [22OC]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H8265 [30SE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H3660 [10JN]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H2445 [8MY]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1658), H3660 [10JN]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 2094), H6707 [31JY]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H700 [27FE]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H3865 [17JN]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2156 [1MY]

Consumers: prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H3274 [3JN]

———protection from unreasonable credit card fees or interest rates (see H.R. 1975), H6707 [31JY]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 2589), H8299 [1OC]

———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see H.R. 2265), H7365 [16SE]

Courts: establish or expand existing community prosecution programs (see H.R. 863), H1988 [29AP]

———photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H1438 [10AP]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H1187 [19MR]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H5022 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H4836 [26JN]

Dept. of Transportation: study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H3797 [12JN]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H8929 [21OC]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see H.R. 2749), H9866 [31OC]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1611 [16AP]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8633 [7OC]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H3477 [4JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3274 [3JN]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2761), H9729 [29OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2699), H9038 [22OC]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1612 [16AP]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H2157 [1MY]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H670 [26FE]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (see H.R. 1855), H3659 [10JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H1340 [8AP]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4913 [8JY]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H7730 [23SE]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H10956 [13NO]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H6716 [1AU]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H1262 [20MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H245 [21JA]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H6798 [3SE]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H9730 [29OC]

House Rules: amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H1112 [18MR]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H7730 [23SE]

———immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (see H.R. 2464), H7262 [11SE]

———modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program (see H.R. 1880), H6918 [4SE]

———treatment of petitions for employment visas for highly skilled workers (see H.R. 2285), H6026 [29JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H7830 [24SE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H1892 [24AP]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H2254 [6MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H286 [4FE]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1707 [17AP]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H4913 [8JY]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H286 [4FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10957 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H4087 [19JN]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H804 [6MR]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417), H589 [13FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H1542 [15AP]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H1259 [20MR]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2211), H10768 [12NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H7830 [24SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H3797 [12JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7730 [23SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H767 [5MR]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H1112 [18MR]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H802 [6MR]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see H.R. 178), H589 [13FE]

———sectarian violence relative to marches at Portadown (see H. Res. 182), H5178 [11JY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H889 [11MR]

———extend surcharges on patent fees (see H.R. 673), H709 [3MR]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H10421 [8NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2183, 2199; H. Res. 236), H346 [5FE], H5485, H5486 [17JY], H8834 [9OC]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H8633 [7OC]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H1440 [10AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H6918 [4SE]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H1261 [20MR]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1289 [21MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2351 [7MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1261 [20MR]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1456 [14AP]

Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1110), H1111 [18MR]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 1904), H3864 [17JN]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H1340 [8AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1262 [20MR]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 2026), H4338 [24JN]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of dependency exemptions for adoptions (see H.R. 1741), H3797 [12JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H804 [6MR]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H702 [27FE]

———treatment of tobacco products (see H.R. 3027), H10957 [13NO]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H9502 [23OC]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H1612 [16AP]

———prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (see H.R. 3028), H10767 [12NO]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385, 2387), H6797 [3SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1706 [17AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H.R. 483), H1715 [21AP]

———participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H6406 [30JY]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H6798 [3SE]

———extend benefits to merchant mariners who served during a period of war (see H.R. 2946), H10419 [8NO]

Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6917 [4SE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H724 [4MR]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cadigan, James L.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2494), H7600 [18SE]

Cape Cod National Seashore: provide for a land exchange and extend the authority of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission (see H.R. 2411), H6962 [5SE]

Chalot, John A.: relief (see H.R. 2732), H9558 [24OC]

Immigration: waiver of vaccination requirements for certain adopted children (see H.R. 2430), H7008 [8SE]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for counseling or assisting an individual with the disposition of assets (see H.R. 2396), H6916 [4SE]

Moser, Roy D.: relief (see H.R. 2731), H9558 [24OC]

Descriptions

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act (H.R. 748), H4866 [8JY]

Letters

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, H4866 [8JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1210 [20MR]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4860 [8JY]

Black History Month: observance, H429, H440 [11FE]

Children and youth: proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (H. Res. 154), H4872 [8JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4259 [24JN], E1350 [27JN]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (H. Con. Res. 31), E391 [5MR]

Courts: allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (H.R. 924), H1052 [18MR]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8958 [22OC]

Crime: consumer fraud (H.R. 1847), H4869 [8JY]

———establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), H4865 [8JY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2339, H2340, H2342 [7MY], H2365 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2318, H2319 [7MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7867, H7895 [25SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6946 [5SE]

Eastham, MA: tribute to Chatham High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E2138 [30OC]

Education: Impact Aid Program funding, H6946 [5SE]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (H.R. 1855), H5833 [28JY], H7895 [25SE]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), H8870 [21OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), E1608 [1AU]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5206 [15JY]

Law enforcement: provide an exception to the prohibition on the advertising of certain electronic devices (H.R. 1840), H4868 [8JY]

LSC: funding, H7867 [25SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), H7647 [23SE]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7895 [25SE]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1546 [16AP], H1640 [17AP], H1720 [23AP]

———limit the defense to patent infringement based on prior domestic use, to the actual quantity, volume, and scope of the prior use, H1720 [23AP]

Provincetown, MA: tribute to Portuguese Festival, E1289 [21JN]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1488 [15AP]

Transportation: codify certain laws without substantive change (H.R. 1086), H4864 [8JY]

Votes: position on missed, H2313 [7MY]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (H.R. 1019), H3233 [3JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5400 [16JY]

Tributes

Monteiro, Sheila, E532 [20MR]

DeLAURO, ROSA L. (a Representative from Connecticut)

Announcements

House of Representatives official objectors for the Private Calendar, H3800 [16JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

———H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H7654 [23SE]

Articles and editorials

Gingrich Defends Tobacco Tax Break—$50 Billion Credit Is Part of Fair Overall Deal, Speaker Says, H7375 [17SE]

Smoking May Have Killed Thousands, CEO Agrees, Washington (DC) Post, H7375 [17SE]

Tax Trash, Washington (DC) Post, H5383 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7729 [23SE]

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H2351 [7MY]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H9502 [23OC]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H8265 [30SE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H9614 [28OC]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H9800 [30OC]

Armed Forces: alternative financing mechanism for TRICARE health care program (see H.R. 1246), H1795 [23AP]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1570), H3170 [21MY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H702 [27FE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

———installation of emergency locator transmitters on aircraft (see H.R. 664), H407 [10FE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H2681 [14MY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6799 [3SE]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H1543 [15AP]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

Civil rights: prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H2091 [30AP]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H5183 [14JY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H6026 [29JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H2680 [14MY]

———notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 264), H1288 [21MR]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H8265 [30SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]

Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H7528 [17SE]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H3568 [5JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H6963 [5SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H6798 [3SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6798 [3SE]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H700 [27FE]

Dept. of HUD: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (see H.R. 895), H1019 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit expenditures on mid-Atlantic coast offshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 2555), H7910 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical centers to retain funds collected for the provision of health services (see H.R. 1125), H1542 [15AP]

———improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H725 [4MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H8633 [7OC]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H9730 [29OC]

———penalties relative to gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride (see H.R. 1530), H2168 [5MY]

Drunken driving: national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H4836 [26JN]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H5487 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1049), H1262 [20MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H7008 [8SE]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H8265 [30SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H10956 [13NO]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2275), H10421 [8NO]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H9801 [30OC]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7199 [10SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1289 [21MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2091 [30AP]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H3804 [16JN]

Flag—U.S.: express respect and affection (see H. Con. Res. 23), H890 [11MR]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 3070), H10954 [13NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H5177 [11JY]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H1988 [29AP]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H7830 [24SE]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211), H146 [9JA]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H8300 [1OC]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see H.R. 2006), H5297 [15JY]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H9730 [29OC]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H151 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H2157 [1MY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8300 [1OC]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]

House Rules: limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7528 [17SE]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program (see H.R. 1880), H6918 [4SE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H725 [4MR]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H144 [9JA]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H6707 [31JY]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H1892 [24AP]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H8833 [9OC]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H9801 [30OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see H. Con. Res. 133), H6406 [30JY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H4834 [26JN]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3660 [10JN]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H8439 [6OC]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Medicare: coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H1612 [16AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H812 [10MR], H1018 [13MR]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H2783 [15MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H8928 [21OC]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H7365 [16SE]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1893 [24AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H3797 [12JN]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H2254 [6MY]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 778), H2785 [15MY]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 780), H2785 [15MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H8054 [26SE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H7200 [10SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3865 [17JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 2), H155 [9JA]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H2157 [1MY]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H724 [4MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H5021 [9JY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H6918 [4SE]

OPM: submit proposed legislation under which group universal life insurance and group variable universal life insurance would be available (see H.R. 2675), H9866 [31OC]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 9, 47), H407 [10FE], H629 [25FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2183, 2199, 2777; H. Res. 236), H346 [5FE], H5486 [17JY], H7600 [18SE], H9502 [23OC], H9800 [30OC]

———prohibit use of soft money in Federal elections (see H.R. 1025), H7911 [25SE]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H5401 [16JY]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H1893 [24AP]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H6918 [4SE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H3865 [17JN]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 950), H1543 [15AP]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H8438 [6OC]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H2446 [8MY]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H10768 [12NO]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3798 [12JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H148 [9JA]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H4087 [19JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5022 [9JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H2091 [30AP]

———allowable credits and deductions in determining alternative minimum tax liability (see H.R. 2524), H9502 [23OC]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1340 [8AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3924 [18JN]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H10768 [12NO]

———determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (see H.R. 2642), H9502 [23OC]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H1340 [8AP]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H3204 [22MY]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H5021 [9JY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see H.R. 779), H2785 [15MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9502 [23OC]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4133 [20JN]

———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 1323), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of benefits given to former police and firefighters for heart and hypertension conditions (see H.R. 202), H1339 [8AP]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H169 [20JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H2445 [8MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8300 [1OC]

———repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2527), H9730 [29OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H804 [6MR]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H10956 [13NO]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5487 [17JY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H6963 [5SE]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H8929 [21OC]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H3797 [12JN]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 1008), H1715 [21AP]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4339 [24JN]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H2254 [6MY]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H6798 [3SE]

———rename Court of Veterans Appeals as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1340 [8AP]

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (see H. Con. Res. 161), H8265 [30SE]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see H.R. 2374), H6715 [1AU]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4339 [24JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 766), H950 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H2590 [13MY]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H7729 [23SE]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H9502 [23OC]

Civil rights: provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H4338 [24JN]

Dept. of Defense: treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 463), H243 [21JA]

Dept. of Transportation: make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (see H.R. 2330), H6703 [31JY]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373, 2713), H1704 [17AP], H9501 [23OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

Health: combat fraud relative to payments for health care services (see H.R. 2584), H8264 [30SE]

———prohibit discrimination in employer health benefit plans relative to neurobiological disorders (see H.R. 2110), H4912 [8JY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

Medicare: coverage of paramedic intercept ambulance support services (see H.R. 2153), H5177 [11JY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712, 713), H522 [12FE]

Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: designate (see H.R. 2787), H9865 [31OC]

Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 710), H522 [12FE]

Taxation: treatment of distributions from qualified retirement plans investing in public benefit bonds (see H.R. 711), H522 [12FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

———treatment of tobacco products (see H.R. 3027), H10767 [12NO]

Tobacco products: prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (see H.R. 3028), H10767 [12NO]

Letters

Partial-birth abortions, H1218 [20MR]

Motions

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8215 [30SE]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8203 [30SE]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H7371 [17SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7733 [24SE]

Proposals

Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9807 [31OC]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, H4059 [19JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1218 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8643 [8OC]

Agriculture: Federal crop insurance program reform, H5674 [24JY]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5695 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5375 [16JY], H5555 [22JY], H5674, H5695 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5657 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), motion to instruct conferees, H6759 [3SE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H3667 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2720 [15MY], H3080 [21MY], H3218 [3JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3290 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3638 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3724 [12JN]

Armed Forces: investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, H7488 [17SE]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5233 [15JY]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7073 [9SE]

Budget: balance, H1048 [18MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4653, H4654 [26JN], H4845 [8JY], H4924, H5010 [9JY], H5030 [10JY], H5135 [11JY], H5308, H5382, H5394, H5395, H5396 [16JY], H5583 [23JY], H5669 [24JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6302 [30JY], H6622, H6653 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4557, H4559, H4561, H4564, H4565 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6302 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5033 [10JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2999 [20MY], H3080 [21MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H916 [12MR]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8231, H8237 [30SE]

Children and youth: increase certain funding under Head Start Program (H.R. 1373), H8711, H8712, H8714 [8OC]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, H676 [27FE], H715 [4MR], H729 [5MR], H772 [6MR], H819 [11MR], H953 [13MR], H4557, H4564 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4249, H4284 [24JN]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', H633 [26FE]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H1191 [20MR], H1382 [9AP]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5876 [28JY], H5998, H6000, H6001, H6002 [29JY], H8168 [30SE], H9805, H9807 [31OC], H10109 [6NO]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), H1276 [21MR]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), consideration (H. Res. 176), H4653, H4654 [26JN]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H7207, H7209, H7210 [11SE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1346 [9AP], H2779 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4059 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7389 [17SE]

———national testing standards, H7328 [16SE]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7223 [11SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3494 [5JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3290 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8276 [1OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5144, H5168 [11JY], H5233 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7471 [17SE]

Dept. of Transportation: make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (H.R. 2330), E1617 [1AU]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7798 [24SE], H7866 [25SE], H8010 [26SE], H8231, H8237 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6863, H6886, H6887 [4SE], H6938 [5SE], H6988 [8SE], H7073 [9SE], H7124, H7167 [10SE], H7205, H7207, H7209, H7210, H7223 [11SE], H7328 [16SE], H7371, H7375, H7389 [17SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8452 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration (H. Res. 264), H8735 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8452 [7OC], H8638 [8OC], H9733 [30OC]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7534 [18SE]

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E1682 [8SE]

Education: direct funding to local educational agencies, H7371 [17SE]

———national policy to improve system, H290 [5FE], H458 [12FE], H3173 [22MY], H6804 [4SE], H6924 [5SE], H7124, H7167 [10SE], H7205 [11SE], H7493, H7494, H7495 [17SE], H8638 [8OC]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, H8638 [8OC]

———special education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6988 [8SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H10773 [13NO]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1148 [19MR]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1120 [19MR]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protection, H3904 [18JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8178 [30SE]

Fair Haven, CT: anniversary of Atwater Senior Center, E411 [6MR]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (H.R. 1373), H8711, H8712, H8714 [8OC]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), H2022 [30AP]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5657 [23JY], H6759 [3SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, H7471 [17SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H534 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3494 [5JN], H6838 [4SE], H8504 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6838 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8504 [7OC]

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1623 [17AP]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H993 [13MR]

Grazioso, Frank: Sons of Italy Citizen of the Year award recipient, E397 [6MR]

Health: combat fraud relative to payments for health care services (H.R. 2584), E1920 [2OC]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (H.R. 135), H8981 [22OC], E43 [7JA]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H8257 [30SE]

House Rules: consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1351 [9AP]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 112), H1553 [16AP]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2047 [30AP], H2131 [1MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6938 [5SE]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (H.R. 164), H8981 [22OC]

Iovanne, E. William: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Journal: question of approval, H2095 [1MY], H2356 [8MY]

Latino Youth Development, Inc.: anniversary, E2370 [13NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5876 [28JY]

Lorusso, Ann M.: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

LSC: funding, H7866 [25SE]

McNamara, Julia: New Haven Colony Historical Society Seal of the City Award recipient, E1686 [8SE]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, H5033 [10JY]

———reform, H1394 [10AP], H4559, H4561 [25JN]

Milford, CT: Point Beach Project funding, H8178 [30SE]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8981 [22OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5144 [11JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5168 [11JY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (H.R. 712), H513 [12FE]

———establish (H.R. 713), H513 [12FE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (H.R. 1635), E962 [19MY]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3290 [4JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: Federal Victims' Assistance Program funding, H7798 [24SE]

Orange, CT: anniversary, E1278 [20JN]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8276 [1OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H993 [13MR], H1080, H1081, H1082 [18MR], H1114 [19MR], H1351, H1382 [9AP], H7613 [23SE], H7737 [24SE], H7839 [25SE], H8027 [26SE], H10773 [13NO]

Political ethics: campaign contributions by tobacco interests, H6723 [3SE]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (H. Res. 219), H6902 [4SE]

Public housing: prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2131 [1MY]

Public welfare programs: reform, H6886, H6887 [4SE]

Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: designate (H.R. 2787), E2161 [31OC]

Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (H.R. 710), H513 [12FE]

Sage Services (organization): anniversary, E403 [6MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (H.R. 1104), H7001, H7002, H7003, H7004 [8SE]

Taxation: alternative minimum tax, H3870 [18JN]

———capital gains rates, H1394 [10AP], H1547 [16AP], H2796 [16MY]

———child tax credit, H5135 [11JY], H5193 [15JY], H6622 [31JY]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), consideration (H. Res. 113), H1478 [15AP]

———definition of income levels impacted by proposed tax cuts, H5583 [23JY]

———promote construction and rehabilitation of public schools by increasing the volume cap on certain bonds, H9072 [23OC]

———rates, H2796 [16MY], H2999 [20MY], H3809, H3836, H3837, H3838, H3839, H3840 [17JN], H3870, H3893, H3904 [18JN], H3933 [19JN], H4090 [20JN], H4226, H4229, H4315, H4316, H4319 [24JN], H4653 [26JN], H4845 [8JY], H4924, H5010 [9JY], H5030 [10JY], H5193 [15JY], H5308, H5382, H5394, H5395, H5396 [16JY], H5583 [23JY], H5669 [24JY], H6653 [31JY]

———repeal estate tax, H1547 [16AP]

———treatment of distributions from qualified retirement plans investing in public benefit bonds (H.R. 711), H513 [12FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9072 [23OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H6622 [31JY]

Tirozzi, Gerald N.: Farnam Neighborhood House Community Service Award recipient, E847 [6MY]

Tobacco products: prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (H.R. 3028), E2376 [13NO]

———prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8010 [26SE]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, H7375 [17SE]

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America: anniversary of Local 210, E1684 [8SE]

WIC: funding, H2009 [30AP], H2098 [1MY], H2260 [7MY], H2355 [8MY], H2496 [13MY], H2685, H2720, H2779 [15MY], H3080 [21MY], H5555 [22JY], H5674 [24JY], E854 [6MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H521 [12FE], H1986 [29AP], H2782 [15MY], H3922 [18JN], H7526 [17SE], H9035 [22OC], H9728 [29OC]

Tributes

Argento, Pasquale and Theresa, E1633 [3SE]

Brown, Ronald H., E561 [21MR]

Carroll, Frank J., E1345 [27JN]

Cozza, Carmen, E407 [6MR]

DeMarco, Vito S., E2180 [4NO]

DiLieto, Biagio, E2362 [13NO]

Handley, Jean, E399 [6MR]

Kingston, John, E437 [11MR]

McKinney, Stewart B., H2335 [7MY]

Shriver, Timothy, E399, E405 [6MR]

Walsh-Cuasano, Anna, E411 [6MR]

DELAWARE

Articles and editorials

Black Leaders Try To Deny Thomas Status as Role Model, S1255 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]

Certificates of election

Senate: Joseph R. Biden, Jr., S1 [7JA]

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank: Thomas R. Carper, Governor of Delaware, H3092 [21MY]

External audits of managed health care plans: Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Inc., E1494 [23JY]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Tom Carper, Governor of Delaware, and Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, S8855 [5SE]

Remarks in House

Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association: anniversary, E1854 [25SE]

———anniversary of Ladies Auxiliary, E1852 [25SE]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

Job Corps: open satellite office in Delaware, H7233, H7234 [11SE]

St. Georges, DE: demolition of St. Georges Bridge, H5751 [24JY]

Tressler Adoption Services (organization): anniversary, E2188 [7NO], E2296 [10NO]

Remarks in Senate

Delaware River Basin Commission: compensation for Federal representative, S4079 [7MY]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]

Job Corps: open satellite office in Delaware, S8722 [3SE]

Susquehanna River Basin Commission: compensation for Federal representative, S4079 [7MY]

Thomas, Clarence: invitation to attend Festival of Youth in Delaware, S1254 [12FE]

Reports filed

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Texts of

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

Tributes

Roth, Senator, S8481 [31JY]

DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NAVIGATION CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ACT

Analyses

Reauthorize (S. 1462), S12129 [8NO]

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize (see S. 1462; H.R. 2958), S12118 [8NO], H10420 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

Reauthorize (S. 1462), S12128 [8NO]

Texts of

S. 1462, reauthorize, S12129 [8NO]

DELAWARE COUNTY, NY

Remarks in Senate

On and Under the Delaware River Cleanup Project: tribute, S7970 [23JY]

DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1854 [25SE]

Ladies Auxiliary: tribute, E1852 [25SE]

DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize (see S. 1175; H.R. 1894), S9332 [15SE], H3797 [12JN]

DeLAY, TOM (a Representative from Texas)

Addresses

International Trade—Working Hard To Stay Ahead of the Game: J. Lawrence Wilson, Rohm and Haas Co., E1090 [3JN]

Amendments

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H1989 [29AP]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H5048 [10JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H6725 [3SE]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H6725 [3SE]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Articles and editorials

Forging an Alliance for Deregulation—Rep. Delay Makes Companies Full Partners in the Movement, Michael Weisskopf and David Maraniss, Washington (DC) Post, H1356-H1358 [9AP]

Impeachment Is Cure for Judicial Activism, Thomas L. Jipping, Hill (publication), H1588 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H7263 [11SE]

Amtrak: timely closure and realignment of routes with low economic performance (see H.R. 1210), H1260 [20MR]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H8929 [21OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H287 [4FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H5177 [11JY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H1018 [13MR]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

———create a Judicial Conduct Board and a Court of Judicial Discipline to investigate and make determinations relative to judicial complaints (see H.R. 2739), H9730 [29OC]

———photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H1438 [10AP]

Dallas, TX: designate the museum to be known as ``The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future'' as a Millennium Project for the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 187), H10957 [13NO]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see H.R. 1577), H2445 [8MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1339 [8AP]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1989 [29AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H1262 [20MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H1794 [23AP]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1892 [24AP]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H8929 [21OC]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (see H.R. 2840), H10170 [6NO]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H950 [12MR]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5296 [15JY]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8633 [7OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H4836 [26JN]

———Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (see H. Res. 67), H589 [13FE]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H9039 [22OC]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7601 [18SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H768 [5MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National Council on the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1988 [29AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1988 [29AP]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685), H5022 [9JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H802 [6MR]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H3568 [5JN]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8634 [7OC]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1018 [13MR]

Taxation: allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (see H.R. 2462), H8055 [26SE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7601 [18SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1112 [18MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3274 [3JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H950 [12MR]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H7911 [25SE]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see H.R. 2231), H10172 [6NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1810), H3567 [5JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 891), H701 [27FE]

———treatment of oil and gas produced from recovered inactive wells (see H.R. 2072), H7730 [23SE]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H3274 [3JN]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (see H. Res. 268), H9039 [22OC]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1262 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 1230), H1338 [8AP]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1041 [18MR]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, H2663, H2665 [14MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4805 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6649 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6330 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2967 [20MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 90), H900, H901 [12MR]

Chemistry and Technology Forum: presentation relative to international trade and the chemical industry, E1090 [3JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4264 [24JN]

———U.S. policy, H9627 [29OC]

———visit by President to the U.S., H9627, H9711 [29OC]

Climate: global warming, H8699 [8OC]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: severance pay to White House chef, H7122 [10SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (H.R. 695), E2243 [8NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4184 [23JN]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H4184 [23JN], H5952 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5952 [29JY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7337 [16SE]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5775 [24JY], H5794 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7766 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7168 [10SE], H7337 [16SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8781, H8791 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8791 [9OC], H9482 [23OC]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8781 [9OC]

Education: national policy to improve system, H7168 [10SE], H9482 [23OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5775 [24JY], H5794 [25JY]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration, H1588 [16AP]

———improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), H1411 [10AP]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H6837, H6838 [4SE], H8505 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6837, H6838 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8505 [7OC]

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1621 [17AP]

———resolution of ethics charges (H. Res. 31), H195 [21JA]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8699 [8OC]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (H. Con. Res. 102), H4147 [23JN]

Hershey, PA: bipartisan congressional conference, H892 [12MR]

House of Representatives: decorum on the floor, H681, H682 [27FE]

———legislative program, H9474 [23OC]

House Rules: consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1352, H1353, H1355 [9AP]

Medicare: reform, H2663 [14MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H480 [12FE]

———deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7766 [24SE]

Northern Marianas Islands: economic reform, E513 [19MR]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1353 [9AP], H9758 [30OC]

Paul, Representative: remarks relative to Government treatment of Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H681, H682 [27FE]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (H.R. 1048), H1932 [29AP]

Point of order, H1353 [9AP]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H8635 [8OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, H1352, H1353, H1355 [9AP], H7835 [25SE], H8167 [30SE]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1501 [15AP]

———rates, H2663, H2665 [14MY], H4805 [26JN], H6649 [31JY]

———rates (H. Res. 109), H1471 [15AP]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2648 [14MY]

Xu Yongze: treatment by Chinese officials relative to activities as a Christian pastor, H8812 [9OC]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: acknowledgement as majority whip, H7 [7JA]

Special order: granted, H697 [27FE], H1434 [10AP], H2440 [8MY], H3718 [11JN], H8726 [8OC], H8831 [9OC], H9728 [29OC]

Tributes

Malone, Sam, E470 [13MR]

Mother Teresa, H6949 [5SE]

DELEON, RUDY

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

deLEON, RUDY

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

DELGADO, MARTIN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S9184 [11SE]

DELGADO, VALDEMAR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E284 [13FE]

DELL, IRENE

Remarks in House

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E136 [4FE]

DELLUMS, RONALD V. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4170 [23JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

Articles and editorials

Is a Bigger NATO Also Better? by, Washington (DC) Times, H4154 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

African Americans: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H285 [4FE]

Agriculture: humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H7199 [10SE]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H2446 [8MY]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H242 [21JA]

———provide for the accreditation of associations of agricultural producers and promote good faith bargaining between such associations (see H.R. 2738), H9558 [24OC]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H3924 [18JN]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H3169 [21MY]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H6918 [4SE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Alcoholic beverages: establish voluntary broadcasting code for advertising (see H.R. 1292), H1893 [24AP]

———FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1017 [13MR]

America Recycles Day: designate (see H. Res. 251), H10769 [12NO]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H524 [12FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H670 [26FE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1989 [29AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1795 [23AP]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1570), H3170 [21MY]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Aviation: installation of emergency locator transmitters on aircraft (see H.R. 664), H1340 [8AP]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H7831 [24SE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (see H.R. 2359), H6705 [31JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H287 [4FE]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5022 [9JY]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H590 [13FE]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3720 [11JN]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

———use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census (see H.R. 1178), H5569 [22JY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H1440 [10AP]

———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see H.R. 1363), H5916 [28JY]

———require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H1392 [9AP]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H3204 [22MY]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H9559 [24OC]

China, People's Republic of: treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5296 [15JY]

Chinese Student Protection Act: extend provisions to certain aliens who entered the U.S. without inspection (see H.R. 2728), H9502 [23OC]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H524 [12FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H9039 [22OC]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H3797 [12JN]

Committee on National Security (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 57), H588 [13FE]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H6919 [4SE]

Consumer Price Index: reduction (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H1340 [8AP]

———labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H4647 [25JN]

———protection from unreasonable credit card fees or interest rates (see H.R. 1975), H6707 [31JY]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H245 [21JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H2681 [14MY]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H1438 [10AP]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1795 [23AP]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 3081), H10955 [13NO]

———establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 501), H1340 [8AP]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H1440 [10AP]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba (see H.R. 285), H1261 [20MR]

———allow news bureau exchanges between U.S. and Cuba (see H.R. 287), H1261 [20MR]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H4222 [23JN]

Cuban Democracy Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H348 [5FE]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H348 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6963 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 1119), H1185 [19MR]

———reform (see H.R. 1778), H3475 [4JN]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H1019 [13MR]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 304), H1339 [8AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see H.R. 1377), H2680 [14MY]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H1340 [8AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40), H670 [26FE]

———ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (see H.R. 738), H670 [26FE]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H629 [25FE]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H524 [12FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 1311), H3924 [18JN]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H5297 [15JY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H6707 [31JY]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H3070 [20MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H629 [25FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1893 [24AP]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H950 [12MR]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H3568 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1893 [24AP]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1049), H1340 [8AP]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H1340 [8AP]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H7119 [9SE]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see H.R. 2451), H7601 [18SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 1732), H4133 [20JN]

———strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H5570 [22JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H5401 [16JY]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H3204 [22MY]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1392 [9AP], H1611 [16AP]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

———provide administrative support and information to establish State prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 855), H1112 [18MR]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 1572), H2680 [14MY]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1909 [28AP]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H2445 [8MY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1340 [8AP]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H157 [9JA]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3203 [22MY]

Eximbank: ensure that assistance for exports to the People's Republic of China is conditional on responsible conduct (see H.R. 2085), H6798 [3SE]

———give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H7730 [23SE]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H3660 [10JN]

———require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H3720 [11JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H702 [27FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1289 [21MR]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H286 [4FE]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

FCC: establish Ethnic and Minority Affairs Section (see H.R. 147), H589 [13FE]

FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1179), H1259 [20MR]

Federal Election Law Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 419), H768 [5MR]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H2445 [8MY]

———computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H4339 [24JN]

———eligibility of certain appointees for competitive status for purposes of transfer or reassignment (see H.R. 1874), H4913 [8JY]

———make certain temporary Federal service creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1873), H6798 [3SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H948 [12MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2874 [16MY]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047, 1074), H1707 [17AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H243 [21JA]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10768 [12NO]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H7601 [18SE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2351 [7MY]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign countries: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 564), H524 [12FE]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H1040 [17MR]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H6707 [31JY]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H3274 [3JN]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H7830 [24SE]

Guam: establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (see H.R. 2200), H6407 [30JY]

Hazardous substances: storage of nuclear waste on any territory or possession of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 32), H1543 [15AP]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H2351 [7MY]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211, 444), H153 [9JA], H6798 [3SE]

———combat fraud relative to payments for health care services (see H.R. 2584), H8264 [30SE]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7730 [23SE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 735), H6962 [5SE]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H4836 [26JN]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815, 2198), H3567 [5JN], H7365 [16SE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H1260 [20MR]

———national policy to provide health care coverage of mental illnesses (see H.R. 621), H1795 [23AP]

———prohibit discrimination in employer health benefit plans relative to neurobiological disorders (see H.R. 2110), H4912 [8JY]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 337, 1749), H453 [11FE], H3203 [22MY]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H453 [11FE]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159, 1854), H5297 [15JY], H5916 [28JY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H157 [9JA]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H151 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

———studies and programs relative to traumatic brain injuries (see H.R. 1245), H1795 [23AP]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H453 [11FE]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H589 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3170 [21MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]

———prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8054 [26SE]

House Rules: require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H1795 [23AP]

Housing: authorize public housing agencies to establish rental amounts that do not discourage assisted families from obtaining employment (see H.R. 1014), H1340 [8AP]

———provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H1456 [14AP]

———public housing construction and revitalization (see H.R. 839, 973), H668 [26FE], H803 [6MR]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see H.R. 2635), H9615 [28OC]

———trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H6707 [31JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1441 [10AP]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H1715 [21AP]

———establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 203), H5132 [10JY]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 662), H1262 [20MR]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (see H.R. 793), H1340 [8AP]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 890), H1262 [20MR]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2540), H7830 [24SE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H629 [25FE]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1612 [16AP]

———support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Res. 45), H950 [12MR]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H284 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H725 [4MR]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H950 [12MR]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 1807), H7119 [9SE]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H3865 [17JN]

———require insurers to disclose an applicant's medical test results to the applicant and to otherwise restrict the disclosure of such results (see H.R. 2590), H8299 [1OC]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H1262 [20MR]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H1186 [19MR]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5401 [16JY]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10957 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3204 [22MY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H3566 [5JN]

———reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H5132 [10JY]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1440 [10AP]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1456 [14AP]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H3204 [22MY]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H1339 [8AP]

Medicare: accreditation requirements relative to public representation and meetings (see H.R. 800), H768 [5MR]

———bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1795 [23AP]

———colorectal screening (see H.R. 1128), H3070 [20MY]

———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H948 [12MR]

———coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H2680 [14MY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H628 [25FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H2446 [8MY]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H2351 [7MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H245 [21JA], H286 [4FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 566, 625), H392 [6FE], H1892 [24AP]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H1795 [23AP]

———hospital treatment of noncontiguous facilities as outpatient departments (see H.R. 2559), H8633 [7OC]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 676), H452 [11FE]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H1989 [29AP]

———payments and charges for outpatient services (see H.R. 582, 2558), H768 [5MR], H8633 [7OC]

———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 1201, 1218), H1288 [21MR], H1707 [17AP]

———prohibit payments to nonprofit hospitals that convert to for-profit status without proper disclosure (see H.R. 443), H453 [11FE]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H767 [5MR]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H1259 [20MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H5021 [9JY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1440 [10AP]

———require surety bonds and disclosure of certain ownership information for suppliers of durable medical equipment, home health agencies, and other health care providers (see H.R. 1457), H7008 [8SE]

———require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care facilities (see H.R. 2754), H9614 [28OC]

Medicare/Medicaid: referral information requirements of hospitals relative to post-hospital services (see H.R. 734), H768 [5MR]

———require health care facilities and services to fund annual financial and compliance audits (see H.R. 2543), H7830 [24SE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Middle East Peace Facilitation Act: extend authorities (see H.R. 2251), H6798 [3SE]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 2421), H8633 [7OC]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H5570 [22JY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 685), H452 [11FE]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 778), H3213 [30MY]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 780), H3213 [30MY]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H4914 [8JY]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H670 [26FE]

———length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H2091 [30AP]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H5826 [25JY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

———impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 1697), H8834 [9OC]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H244 [21JA]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H524 [12FE]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712), H6962 [5SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1456 [14AP]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H1440 [10AP]

Native Americans: provide remedies for sovereign tribal governments relative to gaming compacts and gaming participation laws (see H.R. 452), H524 [12FE]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H1440 [10AP]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

New York: relief of certain aliens (see H.R. 2210), H7119 [9SE]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H6407 [30JY]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H9038 [22OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace (see H. Res. 45), H950 [12MR]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H702 [27FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H1891 [24AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 1505), H2090 [30AP]

Parks and recreation areas: require camps to report on incidents of injuries and illnesses to Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 298), H3865 [17JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H1112 [18MR]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H3797 [12JN]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H3274 [3JN]

Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H1111 [18MR]

———settlement of U.S. royalty claims (see H.R. 1106), H1111 [18MR]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H7263 [11SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 600, 2199), H346 [5FE], H1340 [8AP], H9614 [28OC]

———public financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 794), H2091 [30AP]

———require disclosure of certain phone bank communications (see H.R. 498), H408 [10FE]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H285 [4FE]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8834 [9OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H3797 [12JN]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H4647 [25JN]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 481), H702 [27FE]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of SSI benefits for disabled children (see H.R. 1455), H2590 [13MY]

———exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667, 1360), H1289 [21MR], H1795 [23AP]

———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for legal aliens applying for naturalization (see H.R. 1416), H4136 [21JN]

———extend disqualification transition period for certain aliens (see H.R. 761), H3274 [3JN]

———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 456), H242 [21JA]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see H.R. 1474), H1988 [29AP]

Religion: protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 208), H5021 [9JY]

Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 710), H950 [12MR]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1795 [23AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H949 [12MR]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (see H.R. 882), H700 [27FE]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H3204 [22MY]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Select Commission To Advise on Reforming Elections: establish (see H.R. 141), H628 [25FE]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H4834 [26JN]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H6707 [31JY]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1794 [23AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H148 [9JA]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 168), H1040 [17MR]

———install devices to improve safety at convenience stores (see H.R. 1444), H1891 [24AP]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: benefit reductions (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

———computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 45), H6918 [4SE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H670 [26FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 577), H1262 [20MR]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H3924 [18JN]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H6707 [31JY]

SSA: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 591), H346 [5FE]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1909 [28AP]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 166), H1040 [17MR]

———require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 1234), H8833 [9OC]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H348 [5FE]

Taxation: benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H346 [5FE]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H2157 [1MY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1340 [8AP]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1340 [8AP]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H283 [4FE]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H725 [4MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H282 [4FE]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H3568 [5JN]

———exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 921), H4647 [25JN]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 1763), H5022 [9JY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 69), H169 [20JA]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (see H.R. 1449), H1891 [24AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1795 [23AP]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 615), H347 [5FE]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 2026), H4338 [24JN]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see H.R. 779), H3213 [30MY]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 1323), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H4222 [23JN]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see H.R. 878), H700 [27FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 382, 553), H1187 [19MR], H1440 [10AP]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of school-based health insurance programs (see H.R. 1698), H3660 [10JN]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of tax payments from certain religious individuals relative to nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2660), H8832 [9OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H670 [26FE]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H348 [5FE]

Television: establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 1017), H888 [11MR]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H1892 [24AP]

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5131 [10JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263, 1364), H1612 [16AP], H5916 [28JY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385), H6963 [5SE]

Tourist trade: protection of the constitutional right to travel (see H.R. 286), H1261 [20MR]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 969), H4836 [26JN]

———prohibit smoking in any federally funded transportation facility (see H.R. 1351), H1611 [16AP]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H702 [27FE]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H245 [21JA]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1988 [29AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1340 [8AP]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 299), H149 [9JA]

———participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H7528 [17SE]

———promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 1293), H1438 [10AP]

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H1715 [21AP]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 1008), H2169 [5MY]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3070 [20MY]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H243 [21JA]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2874 [16MY]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H1040 [17MR]

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (see H. Con. Res. 161), H8265 [30SE]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1260 [20MR]

———establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 806), H3797 [12JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 766), H1340 [8AP]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1715 [21AP]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H724 [4MR]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H4087 [19JN]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H8265 [30SE]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H5488 [17JY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H3660 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Education: permit certain nonimmigrant aliens to study in publicly funded adult education programs (see H.R. 1543), H2349 [7MY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1374), H1704 [17AP]

Letters

NATO expansion: by, Committee on National Security (House), H4152-H4154 [23JN]

Require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities: by, H4972 [9JY]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H5798 [25JY]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, H4057 [19JN]

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, H520 [12FE]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6894 [4SE]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Center for Independent Living, E2114 [29OC]

Bissell, Mina: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E673 [16AP]

Black History Month: observance, E229 [12FE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4294, H4295, H4297, H4299, H4301, H4304, H4306, H4307 [24JN]

———U.S. military intervention, H9585 [28OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3030 [20MY]

Chang-Lin Tien: National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium American Courage Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, H4052, H4054 [19JN], H9599 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3947-H3949, H3959, H4029, H4040, H4045, H4052, H4054, H4057 [19JN], H4103, H4107, H4108, H4111 [20JN], H4151, H4155, H4156, H4165, H4170, H4181, H4185, H4200 [23JN], H4294, H4295, H4297, H4299, H4301, H4304, H4306, H4307 [24JN], H4382 [25JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9600, H9602, H9605, H9606, H9609 [28OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3937 [19JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 278), H9585, H9586, H9599 [28OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H5798, H5799, H5802 [25JY], H6894 [4SE]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections (S. 1507), H10642 [12NO]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H4170, H4181, H4185 [23JN], H5945, H5946, H5950 [29JY]

———environmental cleanup of Presidio facilities, H9585, H9586 [28OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5945, H5946, H5950, H5980, H5981 [29JY]

———reform, H4045 [19JN]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), H10893, H10894 [13NO]

———Trident D-5 submarine launched ballistic missile funding, H4107, H4108 [20JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3624 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5164 [11JY]

Foreign aid: requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3624 [10JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 1374), E700 [17AP]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H4120 [20JN]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5164 [11JY]

NATO: ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H4151 [23JN]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H5798, H5799, H5802 [25JY]

Nuclear weapons: Presidential certification relative to detargeting of Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles, H4111 [20JN]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of CitiCentre Dance Theatre, E2049 [22OC]

Omega Boys Club: Freedom Works Award recipient, H1190 [20MR]

Parliamentary inquiry, H4199 [23JN]

Point of order, H5981 [29JY]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid relative to sale of arms to People's Republic of China, H4200 [23JN], H4382 [25JN]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to ``A Safe Place'' domestic violence shelter, E2011 [9OC]

Spears, Sherman: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1947 [7OC]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits, H4156 [23JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), E1274 [19JN]

———priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, H4165 [23JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H7116 [9SE]

Tribute, E509 [18MR]

Statements

Envisioning a New National Security Strategy: by, E472-E474 [13MR]

Tributes

Aronson, Arnold, E425 [11MR]

Brooks, Gwendolyn, E232 [12FE]

Dederich, Charles, Sr., E635 [10AP]

Gross, Bertram, E812 [1MY]

Hamburg, Alice S., E304 [25FE]

Henry, Warren E., E1764 [16SE]

Kahn, Ephrain, E1807 [18SE]

Ko, Kathy L., E1463 [22JY]

Martinez, Arabella, E1232 [17JN]

Robinson, Jackie, E713 [21AP]

Scornaienchi, August F., E2249 [8NO]

Seaborg, Glenn T., E1949 [7OC]

Spears, Sherman, E1975 [8OC]

DELMARVA FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL CARE, INC.

Letters

External audits of managed health care plans, E1494 [23JY]

DELSON, SALLY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1262 [19JN]

DELTA SIGMA THETA (fraternal organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1262 [19JN]

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY (organization)

Remarks in House

Founders Day: observance, E643 [14AP]

DEMALINE, GREGORY R.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1958 [7OC]

DeMARCO, VITO S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2180 [4NO]

DEMAREST, RUDY

Remarks in House

Old Timers Athletic Association: Lou Costello Athletic Memorial Award recipient, E2123 [29OC]

DeMARS, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E141 [4FE]

DEMARS, ROBERT A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S771 [28JA]

DEMING, W. EDWARDS

Bills and resolutions

W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: designate (see H.R. 962), H767 [5MR]

Reports filed

W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 962) (H. Rept. 105-229), H6702 [31JY]

DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Freedom and Democracy in Taiwan: Lee Teng-hui, President of the Republic of China, E852 [6MY], E883 [8MY]

Israel and the Middle East—A View From Capitol Hill: Representative Forbes, E1283 [20JN]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Eduardo Frei, President of Chile, H672-H674 [27FE]

Polish Independence Anniversary: Representative Gilman, E1094 [3JN]

Reflections on the Congress and the Country: Representative Hamilton, S11896 [6NO], E1937-E1939 [6OC]

South Africa at Year Three: James A. Joseph, Ambassador to South Africa, E1661-E1663 [4SE]

U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong: Speaker Gingrich, E677-E679 [16AP]

U.S.-China Policy—Seeking a Balance: Sam Nunn, S833-S835 [30JA]

We, The Republic of China on Taiwan, Shall Rise Up Again: John Chang, S5396-S5398 [9JN], E1204-E1206 [12JN]

Amendments

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1686 [17AP]

Articles and editorials

Aging Maoists of Beijing, S11189 [24OC]

Bay Area's Big Stake in Hong Kong—Economic, Cultural Ties at Risk Under China Rule, E447 [12MR]

Before Turkey Joins Europe, E2252 [8NO]

Best Way To Influence China, Through Open Relations, Trade, E1439 [16JY]

Calling a Coup a Coup, S7193 [10JY]

China and Nuclear Trafficking, E2128 [30OC]

China and the Trade Warriors, E1212 [12JN], E1285 [20JN]

China's Persecution of Underground Christian Churches Continues To Intensify as Authorities Seek Their Eradication Finds Human Rights Mission, H4242 [24JN]

Clinton and the American Experience in China—Arming the Enemy, E1355-E1357 [27JN]

Dealing With China, H4280 [24JN]

Hong Kong's Market Stops Believing in Miracles, E2130 [30OC]

It's Wrong To Demonize China, E1641 [3SE]

Jiang Zemin Conquers America, E2116 [29OC]

Leader Asserts Taiwan Is ``Independent, Sovereign'', E2365 [13NO]

Letters From a Chinese Jail—The Blunt Demands of Wei Jingsheng, S4381 [13MY]

Man Who Won't Give Up, E1693 [9SE]

Mexico's Bloodless Revolution, S7051 [9JY]

Mises Rediscovered in Unlikely Setting, H740 [5MR]

National Endowment for Democracy, S8025 [24JY]

New China Lobby Is Big Business, H2881 [19MY]

Obligation of Equality, H3580 [10JN]

On China, Weak Admonitions Are Better Than No Talks At All, E2350 [13NO]

Opportunities Being Lost, E207 [11FE]

Poll Numbers on China—61-29 Against, H1758 [23AP]

Prison Term in Tibet, S568 [21JA]

Promise Kept—Hong Kong Reverts to China—Reason for Pride in What Has Been Achieved, E1366 [8JY]

Representative Wolf's Trip to Tibet, E1693 [9SE]

Sanctions Would Undermine the Market Reforms That Have Initiated Positive Change, E1061 [23MY]

Skyscraper and the Bookstore, S5263 [3JN]

Taiwan Yields Model for a Free Hong Kong, E1408 [11JY], E1477 [22JY], E1523 [25JY]

Why I Changed My Mind on MFN, H4270 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions

Albania: civil war (see H. Res. 104), H1261 [20MR]

———elections (see H. Con. Res. 104, 105), H4221 [23JN], H4338 [24JN]

———promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

Belarus: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 18; H. Con. Res. 54), S2647 [20MR], H1288 [21MR]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (see H. Res. 195), H5664 [23JY]

China, People's Republic of: clarify U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China (see H. Res. 252), H8160 [29SE]

———congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H4221 [23JN]

———increase international broadcasting activities (see H.R. 2232, 2531), H5664 [23JY], H7729 [23SE]

———most-favored-nation status (see S. 737; S.J. Res. 31; H.J. Res. 79), S4393 [13MY], S5253 [3JN], H3274 [3JN]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

———political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1083, 1164, 1303), S8262 [29JY], S9197 [11SE], S10882 [21OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 57; S. Res. 127, 149), S9969 [25SE], S11236 [27OC], S12119 [8NO]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 114; H. Con. Res. 100, 178), S8533 [31JY], H3923 [18JN], H9614 [28OC]

———U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 132), H6026 [29JY]

———U.S. policy (see H. Res. 225), H7118 [9SE]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 44), S163 [21JA], H889 [11MR]

Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 289), H9729 [29OC]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (see S. Res. 112; H. Res. 175), S8533 [31JY], H4646 [25JN]

Cuban Democracy Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 1566), H2444 [8MY]

———repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

———require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

El Salvador: elections (see H. Con. Res. 88), H3203 [22MY]

Elections: reform voter registration procedures (see H.R. 224), H146 [9JA]

Foreign policy: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 1344), S11448 [30OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Guatemala: implementation of peace accords (see H. Con. Res. 166), H8320 [2OC]

———tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (see H. Con. Res. 17), H407 [10FE]

Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region elections (see S. Con. Res. 51), S8925 [8SE]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see S. 1086; S. Con. Res. 38; H.R. 750), S7210 [10JY], S8262 [29JY], H585 [13FE]

———U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 105), S6728 [27JN]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22, 157), H156 [9JA], H3203 [22MY]

———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H767 [5MR]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 102), S5927 [18JN]

Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 130), H6026 [29JY]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1988 [29AP]

Liberia: elections (see H. Con. Res. 135), H6406 [30JY]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S8091 [24JY]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H453 [11FE]

———tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see S. Con. Res. 40), S7710 [17JY]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

Pakistan: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H3203 [22MY]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9729 [29OC]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11864 [6NO]

———hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (see S. Con. Res. 59; H. Con. Res. 179), S11545 [31OC], H9614 [28OC]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 44), H889 [11MR]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (see H. Res. 231), H7527 [17SE]

Voting: constitutional amendment allowing the proposal and enactment of laws by popular vote of the people (see H.J. Res. 21), H155 [9JA]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H7911 [25SE]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 115), H1611 [16AP]

Cost Estimates

Hong Kong Reversion Act (H.R. 750): CBO, H846 [11MR]

Declarations

Press Freedoms: Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, E1286 [20JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Buse, Michael, E1986 [9OC]

Factsheets

Chinese Government's Violations of Human Rights, H4240 [24JN]

Letters

Allocation of foreign aid to India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, H6808 [4SE]

Arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China: several Senators, S2056 [10MR]

Condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia: Representative Porter, H5843 [28JY]

Director of the tragedy of Tibet—1992: Wei Jingsheng, E911 [14MY]

Eximbank assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments: James A. Harmon, Eximbank, H8378 [6OC]

FBI investigation of Haitian assassinations: Richard J. Giannotti, FBI, S5684 [16JN]

Filing of trade grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: several Members of Congress, H647 [26FE]

Foreign aid requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers: European Union, H3622 [10JN]

Hong Kong Reversion Act: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H845 [11MR]

———Representative Gilman, Committee on International Relations (House), H845 [11MR]

Human rights in Belarus: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, E634 [10AP]

Human rights violations in Ecuador: Francisco Baquerizo Villao and Robert Vera, Comite de Internos, H3497 [5JN]

———Franklin Ayala Gomez, H3497 [5JN]

Human rights violations in India: Ram Narayan Kumar, E386 [5MR]

Human rights violations in Turkey: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S11552 [31OC], E2134 [30OC]

———Representative Christopher Smith and Senator D'Amato, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S11552 [31OC], E2134 [30OC]

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China: Billy Graham, H4123 [20JN]

———Business Coalition for U.S.-China Trade, H4281-H4284 [24JN]

———Christopher W. Hansen, Boeing Co., H4288 [24JN]

———Lodi G. Gyari, International Campaign for Tibet (organization), H4241 [24JN]

———Xing Zheng, Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars, H4241 [24JN]

National Endowment for Democracy funding: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S8028 [24JY]

———Senator Graham, S8029 [24JY]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: Senators Hutchinson and Feingold, S5955 [19JN]

———several Christian and family organizations and leaders, H4240 [24JN], E1296 [23JN]

Public support for U.S. military and veterans: Peter Tarasoff, E2305 [10NO]

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan: David L. Cox, Hycarbex, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———James B. Taylor, Occidental Oil and Gas Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———John B. Hawkins, Hawkins Oil & Gas, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S7551 [16JY]

———Mark Esherick, MCI Communications Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———Paul G. Smith, Tenaska International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Peter Carroll, Solar Turbines (business), S7551 [16JY]

———Reese H. Howle, Alpha-Gamma Technologies, Inc., S7551 [16JY]

———Robert F. Hemphill, Jr., AES Corp., S7552 [16JY]

———Thomas G. Boren, Southern Electric International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Todd Hasselbeck, Boston Technology, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———W.M. Krips, Union Texas Petroleum (business), S7552 [16JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7550 [16JY]

U.S. policy on Indonesia: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, E225 [12FE]

———Representative Hamilton, E224 [12FE]

U.S. policy towards India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, E1469 [22JY]

U.S. policy towards the Republic of China: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10815 [9OC]

———several Senators, S10815 [9OC]

Visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S.: George Allen, Governor of Virginia, H9629 [29OC]

Lists

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, E969 [19MY]

British Labour Party arms trade policies, H3622 [10JN]

Memorandums

Haitian Economic and Political Problems: Karen L. Bucknell, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1624 [1AU]

Political Reform in Haiti: Vince Morelli, David Adams, and Denis McDonough, Committee on International Relations (House), E593-E595 [8AP]

Messages

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, S5174 [2JN], H3208 [30MY]

National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, S2837 [8AP], H1305 [8AP]

Prohibit New Investment in Burma: President Clinton, S4746 [20MY], H3065 [20MY]

Papers

Non-Renewal of MFN for China—A Proportionate Response to Beijing's Emerging Trade-Subsidized Strategic Threat: Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy, E1171-E1173 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Albania: allocation of foreign aid, E382 [5MR]

———civil war, H1094 [18MR]

———democracy efforts, H4090 [20JN], E1306 [24JN]

———elections (H. Con. Res. 105), H4816, H4817 [26JN]

———human rights violations, H8061 [29SE], H8241 [30SE]

———support civil war peace initiatives, H3426, H3427 [4JN], H3632 [10JN]

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, H519-H521 [12FE]

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, E1063-E1066 [23MY]

Azerbaijan: human rights violations, H5922 [29JY]

Beaver, Joan: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2116 [29OC]

Belarus: human rights violations, E634 [10AP]

———U.S. policy, H3348 [4JN]

Bell, Alvin R.: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1968 [8OC]

Bolivia: independence anniversary, E1565 [31JY]

Burma: human rights violations, H3140 [21MY], E730 [23AP]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (H. Res. 195), H5840-H5843 [28JY], H6353 [30JY], E1516 [24JY], E1651 [4SE]

———democracy efforts, E695 [17AP]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, H760 [5MR], E1641 [3SE]

———human rights violations in Tibet, H6957-H6959 [5SE]

———most-favored-nation status, H1414 [10AP], H1758 [23AP], H1798 [24AP], H2163 [5MY], H2596, H2599, H2612 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H2877-H2881 [19MY], H2934 [20MY], H3249, H3256-H3263 [3JN], H3280, H3349 [4JN], H3550 [5JN], H3585 [10JN], H3668 [11JN], E1061 [23MY], E1171 [10JN], E1212 [12JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H3217 [3JN], H3870, H3898 [18JN], H4070 [19JN], H4122 [20JN], H4137, H4140, H4166, H4167, H4217 [23JN], H4227, H4229, H4234-H4290, H4312 [24JN], H4614 [25JN], E1245 [18JN], E1264 [19JN], E1285 [20JN], E1295 [23JN], E1316 [24JN], E1317 [25JN], E1350, E1351, E1355 [27JN], E1367, E1371 [8JY], E1391 [10JY], E1439 [16JY], E1619 [1AU]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 941), E385 [5MR]

———policy towards Hong Kong relative to transition to Chinese sovereignty, E631 [10AP]

———political reform (H.R. 2095), E1334 [26JN]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, H2611, H2612 [14MY], E901, E905 [13MY], E911, E916, E921, E926 [14MY], E959 [19MY]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, H3216 [3JN], H3281 [4JN], E1107, E1120 [4JN]

———treatment of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, H4821, H4822 [26JN]

———U.S. policy, H5669 [24JY], H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], E587 [8AP], E983 [20MY], E1063 [23MY], E2127, E2130 [30OC], E2304, E2306 [10NO]

———visit by President to the U.S., H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629, H9711 [29OC], H9732 [30OC], E2116 [29OC], E2127, E2135 [30OC], E2350, E2365 [13NO]

China, Republic of: anniversary of Presidential elections, H2937 [20MY], E970 [19MY], E979, E985, E986 [20MY]

———democracy efforts, E345 [27FE], E1204 [12JN]

———observance of National Day, E1844 [24SE], E1933 [2OC], E1945, E1954, E1958 [7OC], E1985, E1988, E1995, E1998, E2006 [9OC]

———observance of Peace Day, E307 [25FE]

———political reform, E861, E864 [7MY], E873, E883 [8MY], E898 [13MY]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, H10153 [6NO]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China, H3629, H3630 [10JN]

Coalition of Indian Organizations of New Jersey: tribute, E1589 [1AU]

Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (H. Res. 289), E2114 [29OC]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: lift ban on humanitarian assistance, H3607 [10JN]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (H. Res. 175), H5513-H5515 [22JY], H5847, H5848 [28JY]

Constitution: original intent, H6710-H6713 [1AU]

Costa Rica: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government: declaration on freedom of the press, E1286 [20JN]

Cuba: anniversary of ``13th of March'' massacre, E1436 [16JY]

———human rights violations, H5781 [25JY], E1436 [16JY]

———independence anniversary, H3081 [21MY], E938 [15MY]

———TV Marti funding, H3314-H3321 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, H2928, H2930 [20MY], H3146 [21MY], H3294, H3295 [4JN], H3496, H3497, H3498 [5JN]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: anniversary, H851 [11MR], H894, H929, H932 [12MR]

———filing of grievance by World Trade Organization relative to trade policies, H632, H645-H650 [26FE]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (H.R. 2179), E1439 [16JY]

Czech Republic: democracy efforts, E1191 [11JN]

Desrosiers, Roger: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2025 [21OC]

District of Columbia: anniversary of emancipation of slaves, E864 [7MY]

Ecuador: human rights violations, H2669-H2674 [14MY], H3497 [5JN], E940 [15MY]

El Salvador: elections (H. Con. Res. 88), H5511-H5513 [22JY]

———independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H3347 [4JN], H6401 [30JY], E1148 [7JN]

Eximbank: prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8377-H8380 [6OC]

Foreign aid: requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3619-H3626 [10JN]

Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, E967 [19MY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, H6356 [30JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

Foundation for Democracy in Africa (nonprofit organization): tribute, E2388 [13NO]

Georgia, Republic of: independence anniversary, E610 [9AP]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1083-H1090 [18MR], E515, E516 [19MR], E545 [21MR], E631 [10AP]

Guatemala: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

———tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (H. Con. Res. 17), H730-H732 [5MR], E192 [10FE], E404 [6MR]

Guyana: independence anniversary, E1003 [21MY]

Haiti: elections, H1410 [10AP], E1624 [1AU]

———human rights violations, H1689 [17AP]

———political reform, E593 [8AP]

———restoration of democratic government, H3584 [10JN], H3809 [17JN]

Honduras: independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Hong Kong: status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E1408 [11JY], E1477 [22JY], E1522 [25JY]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 750), H568 [13FE], H841-H846 [11MR], E447 [12MR]

Hungary: democracy efforts, E1129 [5JN], E1191 [11JN]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6751-H6755 [3SE], H6808-H6822 [4SE]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E1964, E1965 [8OC]

———human rights violations, H6751-H6755 [3SE], E385 [5MR], E2161 [31OC]

———independence anniversary, H6924 [5SE], E1389 [10JY], E1659 [4SE], E1716 [10SE]

———independence anniversary (H. Res. 157), H6679, H6686 [31JY], E1589, E1591 [1AU]

———U.S. policy, H5819 [25JY]

International trade: influence of trade policy on democracy, H4846 [8JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (H.J. Res. 102), E2245 [8NO]

———U.S. policy, E1283 [20JN]

Jamaica: independence anniversary, E1601 [1AU]

Kenya: human rights and political situation (H. Con. Res. 130), H10880-H10882 [13NO]

Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, E522 [19MR]

Kurdistan: recognize Kurds right to self-determination to stop exploitation by external forces, H2152, H2153 [1MY]

Latin America: human rights violations, H2674 [14MY]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (H. Con. Res. 68), E777 [29AP]

Lee, Martin: National Endowment for Democracy Democracy Award recipient, E631 [10AP]

Lithuania: democracy efforts, E1192 [11JN]

———independence anniversary, H568, H569 [13FE], E277 [13FE], E306 [25FE], E581 [8AP]

Mexico: elections, H4903 [8JY], E1374 [8JY]

Mises, Ludwig von: discovery of manuscripts of Austrian economist, H740 [5MR]

Mongolia: U.S. policy (H. Con. Res. 172), H10878-H10880 [13NO]

Morris, Ron: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1907 [2OC]

Nicaragua: book on recent Sandinista activities, E254 [13FE]

———independence anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

———tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (H. Con. Res. 18), H728, H732-H735 [5MR], E215 [11FE], E405 [6MR]

Pakistan: human rights violations, E345 [27FE]

———independence anniversary, E1613 [1AU]

———independence anniversary (H. Res. 157), H6679 [31JY]

———resume trade and democracy programs, H5818 [25JY]

Phillips, Doug: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1975 [8OC]

Poland: democracy efforts, E1192 [11JN]

———independence anniversary, E827 [5MY]

Romania: democracy efforts, E1129 [5JN], E1191 [11JN]

Russia: observance of Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism, E2183 [7NO]

———U.S. policy, H1108 [18MR]

Serbia: human rights violations, E1998 [9OC]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, E1191 [11JN], E1433 [16JY]

———human rights violations, E680 [16AP]

South Africa: democracy efforts, E1661 [4SE]

Sudan: sanctions relative to religious freedom and terrorism, H3424-H3426 [4JN], H3498, H3499, H3518 [5JN], H3598 [10JN]

Tajikistan: democracy efforts, E1426 [15JY]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E655 [15AP]

Turkey: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants, E2251 [8NO]

———hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 179), E2134 [30OC]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, E1341 [27JN], E1772, E1774, E1775, E1779 [17SE]

Veterans Day: observance, E2305, E2308, E2320 [10NO]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H7369 [17SE]

———support democracy and religious and economic freedom (H. Res. 231), H10876-H10878 [13NO]

Wei Jingsheng: tribute to book of letters written while in prison in People's Republic of China, H2497 [13MY]

Wolf, Representative: visit to People's Republic of China to observe human rights violations in Tibet, E1693 [9SE]

Yemen: elections, E897 [13MY]

Yi-Hui Lee: Santa Barbara League of Women Voters scholarship award recipient, E926 [14MY]

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1684-H1687 [17AP]

———U.S. policy, E873 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Armenia: independence anniversary, S9694 [18SE], S9803 [23SE]

Belarus: independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 18), S2718 [20MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: elections, S9407 [16SE], S9440 [17SE]

Burma: human rights violations, S3464 [22AP]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, S7575-S7577 [16JY]

———condemn violence and restore democracy, S7041 [9JY], S7190-S7194, S7205 [10JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S4501 [14MY], S4581 [15MY], S5491 [11JN], S5652 [16JN], S5954-S5956 [19JN], S6072-S6075 [23JN], S6876 [7JY], S7559-S7562, S7620 [16JY], S7624-S7632 [17JY], S7750 [21JY], S7812, S7877 [22JY], S8140 [25JY], S8171 [28JY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), S6185 [24JN], S6299, S6301 [25JN]

———most-favored-nation status (S. 737), S4394 [13MY]

———most-favored-nation status (S.J. Res. 31), S5260-S5264 [3JN], S5293-S5296 [5JN]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4376-S4383 [13MY], S4501 [14MY]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, S5279 [4JN], S5375 [5JN]

———U.S. policy, S3564-S3566 [23AP], S5396 [9JN], S5552 [12JN], S7812 [22JY], S9437-S9440 [17SE], S10832 [20OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11331, S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———U.S. policy (S. 1083), S8275 [29JY]

———U.S. policy (S. 1164), S9199-S9210 [11SE]

———U.S. policy (S. 1303), S10892-S10894 [21OC]

———visit by President to the U.S., S10832 [20OC], S10921 [22OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 57), S11237, S11238 [27OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 127), S9977 [25SE]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 149), S12183 [8NO]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 114), S8611 [31JY]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China, S11339 [29OC]

———arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 19), S567, S568 [21JA], S2055, S2056 [10MR], S2153-S2155 [11MR]

Clinton, President: State of the Union Message, S928 [4FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: status of Rwandan refugees, S6383 [25JN]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (S. Res. 112), S8610 [31JY]

Dept. of State: addition of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to list of terrorist organizations, S7591 [16JY]

Foreign policy: deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, S5683-S5685 [16JN], S5733 [17JN]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, S7544 [16JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

Georgia, Republic of: independence anniversary, S2948 [9AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 56), S2334 [14MR], S2482 [18MR], S2572 [19MR], S2721 [20MR]

Guyana: independence anniversary, S7023 [8JY], S9027 [9SE]

Haiti: U.S. policy, S4260, S4280 [9MY]

Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region elections (S. Con. Res. 51), S8919 [8SE]

———status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S6722 [27JN], S7813 [22JY], S8627 [31JY]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (S. Con. Res. 38), S7218 [10JY]

———U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 105), S6790 [27JN]

Hungary: independence anniversary, S10816 [9OC]

Independence Day: observance, S6782, S6784 [27JN]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 102), S5936 [18JN], S8527, S8623 [31JY]

Indonesia: elections, S5280 [4JN]

Lebanon: independence anniversary, S11895 [6NO]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, S1931 [4MR], S2232-S2234 [13MR]

Mexico: elections, S7050, S7051, S7088 [9JY]

Micronesia: U.S. policy, S4130 [7MY]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (S. 1067), S8096 [24JY], S8150 [25JY]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S8025-S8039 [24JY]

Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (S. Con. Res. 40), S7984 [23JY]

Pakistan: independence anniversary, S8379 [30JY]

———resume trade and democracy programs, S7550-S7558 [16JY]

Serbia: elections, S20 [7JA]

Sierra Leone: democracy efforts, S9196 [11SE]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, S3464-S3466 [22AP]

———political reform, S10178 [29SE]

Sudan: economic sanctions relative to terrorist activities and human rights violations, S11698 [4NO]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (S. Con. Res. 65), S11882 [6NO]

———hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (S. Con. Res. 59), S11551 [31OC]

———human rights violations, S1325 [12FE]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, S9352 [15SE]

Wyoming History Day: tribute to educational programs promoting history and democracy, S7873 [22JY]

Zaire: peace negotiations, S3858 [30AP]

Reports

Achieving a Civil Society in the United States, E221 [12FE]

Codes of Conduct on Arms Transfers—An Opportunity for the U.S. and Its European Allies To Work Together, H3623 [10JN]

Reports filed

Condemn Outbreak of Violence and Threat to Scheduled Elections and Constitutional Government in the Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 112), S10625 [8OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 56), S2078 [10MR]

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 51), S9880 [24SE]

International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS Activities in Nicaragua: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 40), S7709 [17JY]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 105-140), H4131 [20JN]

Ngawang Choephel's Arrest and Treatment in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 19), S1979 [5MR]

Radio Free Asia Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2232) (H. Rept. 105-303), H8437 [6OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Direct Democracy, E1715 [10SE]

———State of the Union Address, E227 [12FE]

———U.S. and China—The Case for Engagement, E1215-E1217 [16JN]

———Why I Support Normal Trade Relations for China, E1369 [8JY]

Representative Democracy, E1776 [17SE]

Statements

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century, E967 [19MY]

Censorship and Education: Patrick E. Houle, E1153 [10JN]

Civil Liberties Violations Against Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo: Alush A. Gashi, E522-E524 [19MR]

If My Son Were Alive: Ding Zilin, E1120 [4JN]

Inspiration of American Revolution to Greek Independence: Petros Mavromichalis, E545 [21MR]

Jamaican Independence Anniversary: P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica, E1601 [1AU]

———Richard L. Bernal, E1601 [1AU]

Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism: Congress of Russian Americans, E2183 [7NO]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: John Carr, U.S. Catholic Conference, H4241 [24JN]

People's Republic of China Persecution of Christians: Daniel B. Su, E1295 [23JN]

Tibetan National Uprising Anniversary: Dalai Lama, E419 [10MR]

U.S.-China Relations and Human Rights: Representative Lantos, E2136 [30OC]

Summaries

China Policy Act (S. 1164), S9208 [11SE]

Surveys

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Wall Street Journal, H4239 [24JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 17, tribute to Guatemala for the success of recent peace negotiations, H730 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 18, tribute to Nicaragua on the occasion of democratic elections, H732 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 88, elections in El Salvador, H5512 [22JY]

H. Con. Res. 105, elections in Albania, H4817 [26JN]

H. Con. Res. 130, Kenyan human rights and political situation, H10880 [13NO]

H. Con. Res 172, U.S. policy towards Mongolia, H10878 [13NO]

H. Res. 115, democracy efforts in Zaire, H1686 [17AP]

H. Res. 157, India and Pakistan independence anniversaries, H6679 [31JY]

H. Res. 175, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, H5513 [22JY], H5847 [28JY]

H. Res. 195, condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia, H5840 [28JY], E1516 [24JY]

H. Res. 231, support democracy and religious and economic freedom in Vietnam, H10876 [13NO]

H.J. Res. 79, most-favored nation status for the People's Republic of China, H4234 [24JN]

H.J. Res. 102, independence anniversary for Israel, E2245 [8NO]

H.R. 750, Hong Kong Reversion Act, H841 [11MR]

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

S. 1067, Code of Conduct on Arms Transfers Act, S8097 [24JY]

S. 1164, China Policy Act, S9200-S9208 [11SE]

S. 1303, U.S.-China Relations Act, S10894-S10897 [21OC]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

S. Con. Res. 18, Belarus independence anniversary, S2718 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 38, support autonomous governance for Hong Kong after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S7218 [10JY]

S. Con. Res. 40, tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS in Nicaragua, S7732 [17JY], S7984 [23JY]

S. Con. Res. 51, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region elections, S8919, S8926 [8SE]

S. Con. Res. 57, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S11237 [27OC]

S. Con. Res. 59, hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit in Turkey relative to human rights violations, S11550 [31OC]

S. Con. Res. 65, end Turkish restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus, S11881 [6NO]

S. Res. 19, arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China, S567 [21JA], S2155 [11MR]

S. Res. 56, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S1407 [13FE], S2334 [14MR]

S. Res. 102, Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy, S5936 [18JN], S8527 [31JY]

S. Res. 105, U.S. wishes of good fortune to Hong Kong upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China, S6763, S6790 [27JN]

S. Res. 112, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, S8610 [31JY]

S. Res. 114, status of Republic of China after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, S8611 [31JY]

S. Res. 127, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S9977 [25SE]

S. Res. 149, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S12181 [8NO]

Tributes

Patten, Christopher F., S6722 [27JN], S7052 [9JY]

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Addresses

Bipartisan Congressional Retreat: David McCullough, H1160 [19MR], E460 [13MR]

Analyses

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

Articles and editorials

Attack Culture, E445 [12MR]

Budget Week, H6333 [30JY]

Burned Again, E401 [6MR]

Campaign Finance Overkill, S10281 [1OC]

Clinton and Wife Reportedly Knew of Suspect Funds, S8646 [2SE]

Deceptive Budget Deal, S4689 [19MY]

Don't Make Gore the Fall Guy, S10281 [1OC]

FBI Inquiry on Funding Is Widening, S1977 [5MR]

Florida Couple To Plead Guilty to Taping GOP Leaders' Cell Phone Call, H1986 [29AP]

Fund-Raising Fiasco—The Democrats' Problem, S1929 [4MR]

GOP Contract With America Has Been a Blueprint for Action, E1630 [3SE]

``Hummon'', S3413 [22AP]

Inquiry Into Gifts to Democrats Widens, S1976 [5MR]

Law According to Gore, E401 [6MR]

Low Bridge for the Fast Track Flap, E2363 [13NO]

Mr. Huang's Briefings, E822 [5MY]

Pattern of Stonewalling, E834 [5MY]

Reagan Boom, E1640 [3SE]

Reno's Burden, S10281 [1OC]

Republicans Warn Reno on Independent Counsel, S3131 [14AP]

Tales of the Tapes—The White House Strains Credulity in Its Latest Attempt To Explain Why Videos of Coffees Were Late To Surface, E1989 [9OC]

Then There's Plan B, H5128 [10JY]

Tossing Gore, E1744 [11SE]

Trade Trip Firms Netted $5.5B in Aid—Donated $2.3M to Democrats, S2877 [9AP]

Who Needs an Independent Counsel?, S10281 [1OC]

Will the Rule of Law Survive Clinton?, E821 [5MY]

Work Unfinished—More To Be Done Regarding Budgets—Voters Themselves Must Do Reminding, E1634 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (see H.R. 2037), H4645 [25JN]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 221), H6962 [5SE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see S. Res. 61), S1924 [4MR]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 250), H8160 [29SE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 13, 33, 36, 42, 44, 58, 84, 120, 208, 328), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H348 [5FE], H393 [6FE], H407 [10FE], H588 [13FE], H804 [6MR], H1706 [17AP], H6705 [31JY], H10955 [13NO]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 11, 12), S112 [9JA]

Elections: requirements for candidates receiving Federal campaign financing relative to participation in multicandidate forums (see H.R. 2478), H7364 [16SE]

FEC: expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 2074), H4834 [26JN]

———require electronically filed congressional candidate reports and make them available through the Internet (see H.R. 2433), H7008 [8SE]

———require electronically filed reports and to make such reports available to the public within 24 hours of receipt (see H.R. 2109), H4912 [8JY]

———require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 355), H150 [9JA]

———require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 6), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see S. 919), S5790 [17JN]

Political campaigns: ban soft money in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 110, 458), H142 [9JA], H243 [21JA]

———prohibit use of soft money and require written authorization for use of salary withholdings for political activities (see H.R. 2147), H5131 [10JY]

———prohibit use of soft money in Federal elections (see H.R. 1025), H888 [11MR]

Political parties: authorize printing of the history manuscripts of the Republican and Democratic Policy Committees (see S. Res. 67), S2646 [20MR]

Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 223), H146 [9JA]

Senate: authorizing minority and majority leaders to make appointments during adjournment (see S. Res. 156), S12576 [13NO]

Senate Rules: amend relative to committee ratios (see S. Res. 9), S112 [9JA]

States: requirements relative to access to election ballots for certain parties (see H.R. 2477), H7364 [16SE]

Chronologies

White House Document/Subpoena Requests, 1996-97: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H1914 [29AP]

Comparisons

Family taxable income under the Republican tax plan and the Democratic tax plan, H4685 [26JN]

Iran-Contra, October Surprise, and Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) subpoena authority, H4094 [20JN]

Descriptions

History of Congressional Consideration of Budget Resolutions Under Democratic Majority, H1480 [15AP]

Letters

Automatic system for continuing appropriations: several Democratic Senators, S4165 [8MY]

Bipartisan budget agreement relative to tax cuts: Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S4981 [22MY]

House Rules relative to minority party views: Representative Gephardt, E102 [21JA]

———Representative Solomon, E102 [21JA]

———Speaker Gingrich, E102 [21JA]

Military spending reductions: several Representatives, E800 [30AP]

Lists

Capitol Pages, S673 [23JA]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) minority staff, S6059 [23JN]

Democratic amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Democratic National Committee trustee events and membership requirements, S10129 [29SE]

Memorandums

Republican National Committee Donations to Nonprofit Organizations: Cindy Finnegan, John Grotta Co., S12446 [10NO]

———Jo-Anne L. Coe, S12446 [10NO]

Republican National Committee Donations to Nonprofit Organziations: Jo-Anne L. Coe, S12446 [10NO]

Motions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H299 [5FE]

Press releases

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Citizen Action (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Reform Party, H1381 [9AP]

———U.S. Public Interest Research Group, H1380 [9AP]

President Clinton Delivers the First Balanced Budget in a Generation—Historic Agreement Promotes the Country's Priorities, H2177 [6MY]

Remarks in House

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, H519-H521 [12FE], E280 [13FE], E307 [25FE], E319 [26FE], E346 [27FE]

Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior: actions relative to decision on Native American casino applications, H10350 [8NO]

Bipartisan Task Force on Reform of the Ethics Process: establish, H456 [12FE]

Budget: balance, H3585 [10JN]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H566 [13FE], H705 [3MR]

———ensure that the budget proposal concurs with the provisions of the bipartisan budget agreement (H.R. 2037), H4576 [25JN], H5602 [23JY]

CIA: release of information to Democratic National Committee relative to Latvian citizen, H1293, H1296 [8AP]

Clinton, President: State of the Union Message, H290 [5FE], E222 [12FE]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 118), H1603 [16AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 221), H6949 [5SE]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H1114 [19MR], H1191 [20MR], H1375-H1383 [9AP], H1913 [29AP], H2687, H2779 [15MY], H3791 [12JN], H4092-H4103 [20JN], H5135 [11JY], H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H5927 [29JY], H7836 [25SE], H8047-H8051 [26SE], H8586, H8587 [7OC], H8716-H8723 [8OC], E834 [5MY], E1451 [17JY]

———potential discrimination against Asian Americans relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, E1953 [7OC]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H5304 [16JY], H5500 [22JY], H6301 [30JY], H6921, H6922, H6923 [5SE], H7016, H7021 [9SE], H7123, H7125 [10SE], E1744 [11SE]

Committee on Rules (House): consideration of minority amendments to appropriations legislation, H5560, H5563 [22JY]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 120), H1687 [17AP]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 13), H30 [7JA], H83 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 208), H6678 [31JY]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10918 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H298 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 42), H351 [6FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 44), H396 [10FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 58), H565 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 84), H774 [6MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 105th Congress, H6696-H6701 [31JY]

———bipartisan accomplishments, H10774 [13NO]

———national agenda, H1382 [9AP], H2011 [30AP]

Dept. of Justice: investigation of interception of cellular phone conversations between Members of Congress, H1396 [10AP], H1984 [29AP]

Domestic policy: national agenda, H1343, H1344, H1345, H1346 [9AP], H1415-H1419 [10AP], H2779, H2781 [15MY], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, E1640 [3SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H3162-H3168 [21MY]

Executive Office of the President: employee responses to inquiries regarding investigations, H7612 [23SE]

———release of video tapes relative to campaign fundraising activities, E1988 [9OC]

FEC: expedite availability of reports (H.R. 2074), E1342 [27JN]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H2694, H2757 [15MY]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), H2606, H2614 [14MY], H2691 [15MY]

———require reports on certain election expenditures (H.R. 1705), E1044 [22MY]

Friends of Ireland (organization): St. Patrick's Day statement, E485 [17MR]

Government: define role and scope, H2866 [16MY]

Hershey, PA: bipartisan congressional conference, H892, H893, H895, H931 [12MR], H951 [13MR], H1042 [18MR], H1157, H1158, H1159-H1161, H1162, H1163 [19MR], E455 [12MR], E460 [13MR]

Hirshberg, Judith and Arthur: Action Democrats of the San Fernando Valley Annual Achievement Award recipients, E1644 [3SE]

House of Representatives: delay in adjourning for Jewish holiday, H8303, H8304 [2OC]

———elimination of bipartisan task force on ethics, H3867, H3869 [18JN]

———goals of the 105th Congress, H35 [7JA]

———impact of partisanship, E465 [13MR]

———Women's Caucus news conference on tax rates, H4079 [19JN]

Native Americans: political contributions of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, E540 [20MR]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H7534 [18SE], H8040-H8043 [26SE], H8057 [29SE], H9504 [24OC], H10353 [8NO]

———ethical fundraising practices, E429 [11MR]

———investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H8130-H8137 [29SE], H8166, H8167, H8168 [30SE], H9566 [28OC], H10773 [13NO]

———prohibit use of soft money in Federal elections (H.R. 1025), E495 [18MR]

Political parties: partisan use of issues, H3868 [18JN]

Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (H.R. 223), E4 [7JA]

Republican Party: switching of political party affiliation by elected Democratic officials, E2018 [21OC]

Ricardi, Nello: Westfield, MA, Democratic Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1847 [24SE]

Taxation: comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H5005 [9JY]

———rates, H3904 [18JN], H4224, H4225, H4226, H4228, H4229, H4230, H4313-H4334 [24JN], H4802-H4813 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: allocation of funds, S4688 [19MY]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, S2054 [10MR], S2169 [12MR]

———comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals relative to Medicare, S3397 [22AP]

———ensure budget proposal concurs with the bipartisan budget agreement to restrict tax cuts over a ten year period, S4981, S4982 [22MY]

Clinton, President: State of the Union Message, S928, S935 [4FE], S997, S1006 [5FE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2057-S2078 [10MR], S2096-S2109, S2113-S2125 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), S1928 [4MR]

———investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S7035-S7040 [9JY], S7512 [16JY], S7823 [22JY], S8284 [29JY]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): ratios changes, S111 [9JA]

Congress: legislative priorities of 105th Congress, S134 [21JA]

Domestic policy: national agenda, S127-S130, S134 [21JA]

Friends of Ireland (organization): St. Patrick's Day statement, S2343 [17MR]

Government: bipartisan cooperation, S580 [22JA]

Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (S. 919), S5807, S5808 [17JN]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S10277-S10280 [1OC]

———participation of tax-exempt organizations in partisan activities in violation of Federal election campaign laws, S2404, S2408 [18MR], S2493 [19MR], S12442-S12446 [10NO]

Political parties: authorize printing of the history manuscripts of the Republican and Democratic Policy Committees (S. Res. 67), S2735 [20MR]

Senate: authorizing minority and majority leaders to make appointments during adjournment (S. Res. 156), S12676 [13NO]

———goals of the 105th Congress, S17-S19 [7JA]

———interruption of committee meetings on prostate cancer and IRS activities, S9754 [23SE]

Senate Rules: amend relative to committee ratios (S. Res. 9), S109 [9JA]

Statements

House Committee and Floor Procedures for the 103d Congress: Representative Moakley, E99 [21JA]

House Minority Rights To File Views on Legislation: Representative Dingell, E99 [21JA]

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Ann McBride, Common Cause (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Becky Cain, League of Women Voters, H1379 [9AP]

———Joan Claybrook, Public Citizen (organization), H1381 [9AP]

———Thomas H. Andrews, Citizen Action (organization), H1379 [9AP]

Some Reflections Upon the Occasion of Changing My Political Party Affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party: Salvatore A. Caruso, E202-E204 [11FE]

St. Patrick's Day Call for a Cease-Fire in Northern Ireland: Friends of Ireland (organization), S2343 [17MR], E485 [17MR]

Summaries

Highlights of Testimony of the First Two Weeks of Hearings by the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Into 1996 Campaign Finance Abuses, S8088 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 6, compensation of certain minority employees of the House, H27 [7JA]

H. Res. 13, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H30 [7JA], H83 [9JA]

H. Res. 33, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H235 [21JA]

H. Res. 36, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H298 [5FE]

H. Res. 42, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H351 [6FE]

H. Res. 44, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H396 [10FE]

H. Res. 49, tribute to Pamela Harriman, H565 [13FE]

H. Res. 58, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H565 [13FE]

H. Res. 84, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H774 [6MR]

H. Res. 118, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) minority party appointments, H1603 [16AP]

H. Res. 120, minority party appointments, H1687 [17AP]

H. Res. 148, Committee on Small Business (House) and Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) minority party appointments, H2609 [14MY]

H. Res. 208, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H6678 [31JY]

H. Res. 221, minority party appointments to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House), H6949 [5SE]

H. Res. 249, majority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H8114 [29SE]

H. Res. 250, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H8114 [29SE]

H.R. 1705, Campaigns in the Sunshine Act, E1044 [22MY]

S. Res. 9, amend Senate Rules relative to committee ratios, S109, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 11, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S112 [9JA]

S. Res. 12, minority party appointments to the committees of the Senate, S110, S113 [9JA]

S. Res. 61, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S1927 [4MR]

S. Res. 67, printing of the history manuscripts of the Republican and Democratic Policy Committees, S2719, S2736 [20MR]

S. Res. 156, authorizing Senate minority and majority leaders to make appointments during adjournment, S12676 [13NO]

DEMONSTRATIONS see Public Demonstrations

DeMOTTE, IN

Remarks in House

Demotte Christian School: anniversary, E1589 [1AU]

DeMOURA, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1366 [8JY]

DEMPSEY, JOHN

Articles and editorials

Sorry, Jake, Just Grin and Bear It, E981 [20MY]

DENEWITH, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals: Macomb County, MI, Principal of the Year award recipient, E846 [6MY]

DENMARK, KINGDOM OF

Bills and resolutions

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (see H. Con. Res. 161), H8265 [30SE]

Remarks in House

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies, H7820 [24SE]

———anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (H. Con. Res. 161), E1919 [2OC]

DENNEY, JOHN E.A.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2315), H6406 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Relief (H.R. 2315), E1565 [31JY]

DENTISTS see Health Care Professionals

DENVER, CO

Articles and editorials

Micro-Loans Aid Denver Poor, S6058 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions

International relations: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (see S. Res. 81), S3844 [30AP]

Letters

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Denver, CO, City Council, H8949 [22OC]

Remarks in House

Denver International Airport: runway construction funding, H8749 [9OC]

East High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Oklahoma City, OK: verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H3218 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Community Entrepreneurial Program: tribute, S6058 [23JN]

International relations: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (S. Res. 81), S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

Oklahoma City, OK: verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S5173 [2JN], S5302 [5JN]

Reports

Denver, CO, HMO Bidding Demonstration: Managed Medicare & Medicaid News (publication), E1888 [29SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 81, importance of the Denver, CO, Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado, S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

DENVER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2043 [21OC]

DENVER (CO) POST

Articles and editorials

Benson Builds Legacy, E2156 [31OC]

Double-Crossing the Utes, S7475 [15JY]

Just Say No to Platte Plan, S9538 [18SE]

Mr. Pena and a Pair of Probes, S2163 [12MR]

DENVER (CO) ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS

Articles and editorials

Micro-Loans Aid Denver Poor, S6058 [23JN]

Utes' Generous Offer, S7475 [15JY]

DEPARLE, NANCY-ANN M.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration: Committee on Finance (Senate), S9197 [11SE]

DePARLE, NANCY-ANN MIN

Remarks in Senate

Health Care Financing Administration: nomination to be Administrator, S11444 [30OC]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE related term(s) Agriculture; Forest Service

Amendments

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11366 [29OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651, S8671 [2SE], H5301 [15JY], H5404, H5405 [16JY], H5445, H5447, H5488 [17JY], H5491 [21JY], H5553, H5577, H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5677, H5683, H5688, H5689, H5691, H5699, H5708, H5717, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5660, H5662 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7899, S7901, S7902, S7908, S7912, S7916, S7918, S7925, S7936, S7937, S7945, S7946, S7966, S7967, S7968, S7969 [23JY], S7989, S7990, S7994, S8099 [24JY]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8833 [4SE]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4914, H4915 [8JY], H4936, H4939, H4944 [9JY]

Colorado: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (S. 588), S10780 [9OC]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9615, H9616 [28OC], H9730 [29OC], H9745, H9748, H9749, H9750, H9751, H9758, H9761 [30OC]

Analyses

Census of Agriculture Act (S. 845), S5361 [5JN]

Rural Multifamily Rental Housing Loan Guarantee Extensions Act (H.R. 28), H1302 [8AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Agricultural Nightmare—Infestations of Scab Provide Area Farmers Lots of Pains in and Out of the Fields, S11490 [30OC]

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

Big Hamburger Recall and USDA Inspections, E1639 [3SE]

Cargo Preference, S495 [21JA]

Farmers Get More Freedom, Which Will Benefit Everyone, E1396 [10JY]

When the Government Hires the Government, S5391 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agricultural Market Transition Act: reduce the amounts allocated for payments pursuant to production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 2111), H4912 [8JY]

Agriculture: combine the Consolidated Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ensure equitable treatment of certain farmers, ranchers, and Federal employees (see H.R. 2692), H9038 [22OC]

———conduct census (see S. 845; H.R. 2366), S5342 [5JN], H6705 [31JY]

———consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds (see S. 83), S160 [21JA]

———control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

———crop insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (see H.R. 781), H587 [13FE]

———ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (see S. 1150), S8870 [5SE]

———exempt actions undertaken to administer a marketing order issued under the Agricultural Adjustment Act from antitrust laws (see H.R. 2735), H9558 [24OC]

———Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see S. 605), S3348 [17AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

———improve honey research, promotion, and consumer information programs (see S. 1538), S12575 [13NO]

———include in a special use permit relative to Humboldt Nursery a provision allowing the permittee to use Government-owned farming and related equipment at the nursery (see H.R. 2126), H5021 [9JY]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see S. 485; H.R. 725), S2646 [20MR], H523 [12FE]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see S. 850; H.R. 453), S5413 [9JN], H242 [21JA]

———provide for the accreditation of associations of agricultural producers and promote good faith bargaining between such associations (see H.R. 2738), H9558 [24OC]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (see H.R. 2534), H7830 [24SE]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

———repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 1958), H3923 [18JN]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see S. 277; H.R. 786), S1017 [5FE], H587 [13FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1033; H.R. 2160), S7710 [17JY], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (see H. Res. 193), H5569 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 232), H7599 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8438 [6OC]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (see S. 1080), S8262 [29JY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see S. 1028; H.R. 858), S7710 [17JY], H699 [27FE]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (see H. Res. 180), H4912 [8JY]

Colorado: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (see S. 588; H.R. 985), S3269 [16AP], H803 [6MR]

Conservation Reserve Program: extend contracts (see H.R. 246, 247, 427, 1342), H147, H153 [9JA], H1610 [16AP]

———extension of conservation reserve contracts relative to rejection of reenrollment bids (see H.R. 861), H699 [27FE]

Consolidated Farm Service Agency: disregard debt forgiveness relative to loan and loan servicing limitations (see H.R. 1969), H4085 [19JN]

Consumers: establish equitable service for customers (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dairy Indemnity Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 1789), H3476 [4JN]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see S. 893; H.R. 111), S5596 [12JN], H142 [9JA]

Emigrant Wilderness: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs (see H.R. 1663), H3069 [20MY]

Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 913), H724 [4MR]

Federal aid programs: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

———repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period (see S. 782), S5001 [22MY]

Federal employees: establish equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264; H.R. 3070), S10475 [7OC], H10954 [13NO]

Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program: continuation to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Food industry: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (see S. 603), S3348 [17AP]

———ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H5131 [10JY]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (see S. 115), S161 [21JA]

Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see S. 1210), S9886 [24SE]

———assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 61), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———eliminate below-cost timber sales (see H.R. 1827), H3576 [6JN]

———grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (see H.R. 3087), H10955 [13NO]

———reduce costs and improve efficiency by contracting out certain tasks related to the planning and implementation of National Forest System programs and projects (see H.R. 2127), H5021 [9JY]

———remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 975), H803 [6MR]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see S. 1526, 1562; H.R. 3057), S12574, S12575 [13NO], H10954 [13NO]

Government: Federal assessment of whether Federal regulations could result in the taking of private property (see H.R. 95), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]

Housing: extend loan guarantee program for multifamily rental housing in rural areas (see H.R. 28), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Information services: reform information technology systems (see S. 805), S5109 [23MY]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (see S. 932), S5927 [18JN]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S4106 [7MY]

Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest: designate (see H.R. 2680), H8928 [21OC]

Loans: authorize guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans (see H.R. 2145), H5131 [10JY]

Mark Twain National Forest: boundary adjustment (see S. 1109; H.R. 1779), S8532 [31JY], H3475 [4JN]

Market Access Program: eliminate (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H4645 [25JN]

Milk: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119; H. Res. 224), S9018 [9SE], H7118 [9SE]

———increase marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2388), H6797 [3SE]

———require estimates of production costs relative to milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2482), H7364 [16SE]

———study effects of basing milk marketing orders' basic formula price on costs of production (see H.R. 1190), H1260 [20MR]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 52), S160 [21JA]

———use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 604), S3348 [17AP]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (see S. 256; H.R. 645), S945 [4FE], H393 [6FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. 258; S. Res. 52, 55; H.R. 618, 646), S945 [4FE], S1226 [11FE], S1382 [13FE], H347 [5FE], H393 [6FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (see S. 81), S160 [21JA]

———payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (see S. 56), S160 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (see S. 55), S160 [21JA]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (see H.R. 2458), H7261 [11SE]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), consideration (see H. Res. 284), H9613 [28OC]

Rural areas: provide assistance to rural cooperatives (see S. 1522), S12506 [12NO]

School Breakfast Program: expand (see S. 1396), S11863 [6NO]

———expand and provide greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs (see H.R. 3086), H10955 [13NO]

Tahoe National Forest: land sale to Placer County, CA (see H.R. 1439), H1890 [24AP]

Taxation: treatment of certain water, waste, and essential community facilities loans (see H.R. 731), H523 [12FE]

Tobacco products: increase deficit reduction assessments for participants in Federal price support programs (see H.R. 1826), H3576 [6JN]

———provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (see S. 1313), S11191 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11034 [23OC]

Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 822), H628 [25FE]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2160), H7509-H7526 [17SE]

Court decisions

Milk Industry Foundation v. Sec. of Agriculture and Northeast Dairy Compact Commission: Paul L. Friedman, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, S1389 [13FE]

Descriptions

Promoting Missouri Exports and Protecting Jobs—Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program, H5719 [24JY]

Letters

AmeriCorps/Dept. of Agriculture projects: Rob Manes, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, H5285 [15JY]

Conservation Reserve Program: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, H2747 [15MY]

———several Senators, S4105 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture authority to sell food stamps to States relative to Federal cost reimbursement: Senators Kennedy and Kerry, S4183 [8MY]

Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program funding: Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Domestic Sugar Program: Eugene Moos, Dept. of Agriculture, H5701 [24JY]

Eagles Nest Wilderness expansion within Arapaho and White River National Forests: Gary M. Lindstrom, Summit County, CO, Board of County Commissioners, S3271 [16AP]

FAA awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture: Senator Thomas and Representative Duncan, S5392 [9JN]

Farm subsidies (parody), E2066 [23OC]

Federal land timber exports: Douglas J. McCarron, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, H9509 [24OC]

———several environmental groups, H9509 [24OC]

Forest Service road construction funding: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S9453 [17SE]

Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding: Representative Skeen, H5378 [16JY]

Tobacco coverage by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S7908 [23JY]

———John E. Sheely, American Association of Crop Insurers, S7907 [23JY]

Transfer of funds from the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S7083 [9JY]

———Edward Cooney and Ellen Teller, Food Research & Action Center, S7083 [9JY]

———Lynette Engelhardt, Bread for the World (organization), S7083 [9JY]

Lists

Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7932-S7934 [23JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Memorandums

Forage Improvement Act: William G. Myers, E2257 [8NO]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5441, H5443 [17JY], H5707, H5714, H5728, H5730, H5731 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7910, S7923, S7924, S7929 [23JY], S7988 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: conduct census (H.R. 2366), H8869 [21OC]

———crop insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (H.R. 781), E275 [13FE]

———ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), H10384, H10385 [8NO]

———farm subsidies, E2066 [23OC]

———Federal assistance for farm worker housing destroyed by floods, H2746 [15MY]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

———Federal crop insurance program reform, H5672-H5677, H5727 [24JY]

———impact of legislative reforms on farm policy, E1396 [10JY]

———price supports for sugar, H1777 [23AP]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5561, H5564 [22JY], H5658 [23JY], H5691-H5699, H5727 [24JY], H5813 [25JY]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10354-H10371, H10384 [8NO], E2287 [9NO]

———understand and control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium graminearum and related fungi (H.R. 2168), E1429 [15JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5305, H5371-H5382 [16JY], H5408, H5410, H5441-H5448 [17JY], H5551-H5562, H5564 [22JY], H5672-H5732 [24JY], H5813 [25JY], E1474 [22JY], E1491, E1499 [23JY], E1514-E1516 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, H8385-H8394 [6OC], E1978 [8OC], E2043 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5650-H5663 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 232), H8383-H8385 [6OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), motion to instruct conferees, H6758-H6760 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, H5688 [24JY]

Agriculture Research Service: conveyance of Pecan Genetics and Improvement Research Laboratory to Texas A&M University, H5445, H5446 [17JY]

Animal Damage Control Program: limit funding for livestock protection services, E1514-E1516 [24JY]

BLM: clarification of definitions relative to use of previously collected data and the leasing or subleasing of grazing permits, H9748-H9750 [30OC], E2164 [31OC]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4928-H4945 [9JY], H5170 [11JY], E1427 [15JY]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (H. Res. 180), H4924-H4928 [9JY]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), corrections in engrossment, H4945 [9JY]

Children's National Research Center: funding, H5727 [24JY]

Civil rights division: funding, H5689 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

Colorado: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (H.R. 985), H3819, H3820 [17JN]

Conservation Reserve Program: extend contracts (H.R. 1342), H1935-H1938 [29AP], E839 [5MY]

———extension of conservation reserve contracts relative to rejection of reenrollment bids (H.R. 861), E403 [6MR]

———funding, H715 [4MR]

———reduction of land included, H2710, H2743, H2744, H2746 [15MY]

———regulations, H1003 [13MR], E530 [20MR]

Consumers: establish equitable service for customers (H.R. 2185), H5497 [22JY], H5896 [28JY], H7610 [23SE]

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: Agricultural Development in the American Pacific project and Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Program funding, H5562 [22JY]

———Agricultural Development in the American Pacific project and Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Programs funding, H5447 [17JY]

———agricultural research project funding at Auburn University dealing with forestry and water quality, H5447 [17JY]

———Food Innovation Center funding, H5447 [17JY]

Dairy Indemnity Program: reauthorization, H8868 [21OC]

Discrimination: allegations of discriminatory practices, H3909 [18JN]

Discriminatory practices: allegations, H1857 [24AP]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), H1580, H1581 [16AP]

Emigrant Wilderness: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs (H.R. 1663), H5504, H5505 [22JY]

Farm Service Agency: Office of Deputy and Assistant Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs funding, H5688, H5689 [24JY]

Farm Services Agency: funding, H5378 [16JY]

Federal aid programs: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5652 [23JY], H5700-H5707, H5726 [24JY]

Federal employees: establish equal opportunity for employees (H.R. 2185), H5497 [22JY], H5896 [28JY], H7610 [23SE]

Food: authority to recall tainted food, E1638 [3SE]

Forest Service: grant easement to Chugach Alaska Corp. (H.R. 3087), E2383 [13NO]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (H.R. 3057), E2361 [13NO]

Griffin, GA: relocation of Dept. of Agriculture experiment station, H5374 [16JY]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

Housing: extend loan guarantee program for multifamily rental housing in rural areas (H.R. 28), H1299-H1302 [8AP], E14 [7JA]

Loans: authorize guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans (H.R. 2145), E1404 [11JY]

———improve collection of outstanding loans, H5723 [24JY]

Los Angeles County 4-H Club: Dept. of Agriculture Honor Award recipient, E1234 [17JN]

Lumber industry: export of timber from Federal lands, H9508-H9514, H9532 [24OC]

Mark Twain National Forest: boundary adjustment (H.R. 1779), H8867, H8868 [21OC]

Market Access Program: eliminate (H.R. 972), H818 [11MR]

———funding, H5717-H5722 [24JY]

Meals on Wheels Program: funding, H5684, H5685, H5726 [24JY]

Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance: funding, H5378 [16JY]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers, H5564 [22JY]

National Farmers' Market Month: observance, E1665 [4SE]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2067 [23OC]

National Youth Sports Program: tribute, H4892 [8JY]

Natural Resources Conservation Service: funding, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7892-H7896 [25SE]

Peanuts: reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5708-H5714 [24JY]

Price support programs: sugar, H5376 [16JY]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (H.R. 2458), E1737 [11SE]

———establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9758-H9761 [30OC]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9735-H9764 [30OC], E2164 [31OC], E2256 [8NO]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), consideration (H. Res. 284), H9706-H9708 [29OC]

Tahoe National Forest: land sale to Placer County, CA (H.R. 1439), H3234 [3JN]

Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (H.R. 822), H4853 [8JY]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to National Forest System lands within Summit County, CO (H.R. 1020), H3233, H3234 [3JN]

———boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (H.R. 1019), H3232, H3233 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: conduct census (H.R. 2366), S12495 [10NO]

———conduct census (S. 845), S5360 [5JN]

———consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds (S. 83), S462 [21JA]

———court ruling on current milk marketing order system, S12087 [8NO]

———dairy and livestock research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11373-S11376 [29OC], S11489, S11490, S11493 [30OC]

———Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (S. 605), S3351 [17AP]

———food, animal, and plant genome research strategy, S11374, S11375 [29OC]

———improve honey research, promotion, and consumer information programs (S. 1538), S12596 [13NO]

———improve operation of certain programs, S787 [29JA]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (S. 485), S2649 [20MR]

———limitation of Federal crop insurance to family farmers, S7908-S7911 [23JY]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2619 [20MR]

———precision agriculture research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7902-S7911, S7920, S7925 [23JY]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (S. 850), S5413 [9JN]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (S. 277), S1025 [5FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: corrections to Senate report, S7896 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651-S8655 [2SE], S8677-S8682 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S10817 [9OC], S11335-S11339 [29OC], S11398, S11494 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 167), S11335 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, S8482 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7893-S7896, S7898-S7946 [23JY], S7987-S8004 [24JY], S8623 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), unanimous-consent agreement, S7924, S7934 [23JY]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8266, S8269 [29JY]

Business and industry: inspection and certification of agricultural processing equipment, S7945 [23JY]

———treatment of wild rice producers, S7945 [23JY], S11398 [30OC]

Business and Industry Program: funding, S7942, S7943 [23JY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (S. 1028), S7711-S7714 [17JY]

CCC: funding for computers, S8654, S8655 [2SE]

Colorado: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (S. 588), S3269 [16AP], S10779 [9OC]

Conservation Reserve Program: extend contracts (H.R. 1342), S4105 [7MY]

———reform, S1809 [3MR]

Cooperative State Research, Extension, and Education Service: buildings and facilities account funding, S7944 [23JY]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S4093, S4094 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: transfer of funds to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S6968 [8JY], S7054-S7056, S7083-S7085 [9JY]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), S9806 [23SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (S. 893), S5608 [12JN]

Extension Service: training project funding, S7992 [24JY]

FAA: awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture, S5392 [9JN]

Federal aid programs: repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period (S. 782), S5006 [22MY]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (S. 1264), S10480-S10483 [7OC]

Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program: continuation to promote food safety (S. 1153), S8925 [8SE], S9301 [12SE]

Food industry: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S4090 [7MY], S4197 [8MY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (S. 603), S3350, S3351 [17AP]

Food stamp nutrition education program: funding, S6322 [25JN]

Food stamps: authority to sell food stamps to States relative to Federal cost reimbursement, S4183 [8MY]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (S. 115), S494 [21JA]

Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (S. 1210), S9887 [24SE]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (S. 1526), S12576 [13NO]

———land exchange (S. 1562), S12607 [13NO]

Haiti: Orphan Feeding Program funding, S7946 [23JY]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]

Information services: reform information technology systems (S. 805), S5119 [23MY]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (S. 932), S5929 [18JN]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (S. 716), S4114 [7MY]

Karnal bunt: quarantine, S7943 [23JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: priority land acquisitions and exchanges funding, S11260 [28OC]

Loans: direct operating loan program, S4192 [8MY]

Louisiana: tribute to Macon Ridge enterprise community for reciept of American Association of Enterprise Zones Community Empowerment Award, S1764 [27FE]

Market Access Program: funding, S7925-S7929 [23JY]

Mexico: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

Milk: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (S. Res. 119), S9020, S9022 [9SE]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 52), S416 [21JA]

———use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 604), S3350 [17AP]

Minnesota: tribute to efforts by Soil and Water Conservation Districts employees relative to Dept. of Agriculture Conservation Reserve Program, S11369 [29OC]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (S. 256), S949 [4FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. 258), S958 [4FE], S1151 [10FE], S3351 [17AP]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1210, S1211 [11FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 55), S1366, S1367 [13FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (S. 81), S459 [21JA]

———payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (S. 56), S416 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (S. 55), S416 [21JA]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: require OMB study on economic impact, S7935-S7937, S7941 [23JY], S7993 [24JY], S11398 [30OC]

Outreach Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers: funding relative to civil rights investigative unit, S7988-S7991 [24JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8516 [31JY]

Public lands: prepare list of land acquisitions and exchanges relative to agency funding increases, S9596 [18SE]

Research: funding for fusarium head blight and vomitoxin research, S11398 [30OC]

———programs funding, S7934 [23JY]

Resource Conservation and Development Council: funding, S11339 [29OC]

Risk Management Agency: funding relative to administration of crop insurance program, S7899-S7901 [23JY]

Rural areas: provide assistance to rural cooperatives (S. 1522), S12507 [12NO]

Rural Housing Service: funding, S7898, S7899 [23JY]

Scher, Peter L.: nomination to be Special Trade Ambassador for Agriculture, S9985 [25SE]

School Breakfast Program: expand (S. 1396), S11879 [6NO]

———funding, S7938-S7941 [23JY], S7987, S7988 [24JY]

Tobacco products: provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (S. 1313), S11193 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (S. 1310), S11034-S11037 [23OC]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-252), H7527 [17SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-178), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1033) (S. Rept. 105-51), S7708 [17JY]

Census of Agriculture Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2366) (H. Rept. 105-296), H8320 [2OC]

Conduct Pilot Projects in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests in California To Demonstrate Resource Management Activity Effectiveness: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 858) (H. Rept. 105-136), H3923 [18JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 232) (H. Rept. 105-255), H7599 [18SE]

Consideration of H.R. 858, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 105-173), H4912 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 105-197), H5569 [22JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-355), H9613 [28OC]

Conveyance of Certain Dos Palos, CA, Lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 111) (H. Rept. 105-34), H1257 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture Contracts Under the Conservation Reserve Program: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1342) (H. Rept. 105-105), H1987 [29AP]

Dept. of Agriculture Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1789) (H. Rept. 105-294), H8320 [2OC]

Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion Within Arapaho and White River National Forests in Colorado: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 985) (H. Rept. 105-111), H3272 [3JN]

Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion Within Arapaho and White River National Forests: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 588) (S. Rept. 105-97), S10427 [6OC]

Emigrant Wilderness Concrete Dams and Weirs Maintenance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R.. 1663) (H. Rept. 105-192), H5491 [21JY]

Ensure That Federally Funded Agriculture Research and Education Programs Address High-Priority Concerns With National Multistate Significance: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 105-73), S8870 [5SE]

Forage Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11676 [4NO]

Mark Twain National Forest Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1779) (H. Rept. 105-295), H8320 [2OC]

Nomination of August Schumacher, Jr., To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Catherine E. Woteki To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of I. Miley Gonzalez To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Sally Thompson To Be Dept. of Agriculture Chief Financial Officer: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S11545 [31OC]

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 858) (S. Rept. 105-138), S11667 [4NO]

Tahoe National Forest Land Sale to Placer County, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1439) (H. Rept. 105-114), H3272 [3JN]

Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 822) (H. Rept. 105-168), H4912 [8JY]

White River National Forest Boundary Adjustment Relative to National Forest System Lands Within Summit County, CO: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1020) (H. Rept. 105-113), H3272 [3JN]

White River National Forest Boundary Adjustment Relative to Raggeds Wilderness: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1019) (H. Rept. 105-112), H3272 [3JN]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Is Your Supper Safe? U.S. Food Safety Policy, E1839 [24SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Tobacco Industry Settlement: Chicago, IL, City Council, E2191 [7NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5687, H5688 [24JY]

Statements

Federal Land Timber Exports, H9510 [24OC]

Market Adviser—Scab Losses Severe: George Flaskerud, North Dakota State University, S11490 [30OC]

Summaries

Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act (S. 258), S960 [4FE]

National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act (S. 256), S951 [4FE]

National Dairy Promotion Reform Act (S. 81), S460 [21JA]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8386-H8392 [6OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2160, Dept. of Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7942 [23JY]

Testimonies

Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization: Calvin Buchanan, Associated Milk Producers, H8868 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 167, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8385 [6OC]

H. Res. 180, consideration of H.R. 858, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act, H4924 [9JY]

H. Res. 193, consideration of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H5650 [23JY]

H. Res. 232, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8383 [6OC]

H. Res. 284, consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act, H9706 [29OC]

H.R. 28, Rural Multifamily Rental Housing Loan Guarantee Extensions Act, H1299 [8AP]

H.R. 111, conveyance of certain lands to Dos Palos Ag Boosters, H1580 [16AP]

H.R. 822, Wenatchee National Forest land exchange with Chelan County, WA, H4853 [8JY]

H.R. 985, Eagles Nest Wilderness expansion within Arapaho and White River National Forests, H3819 [17JN]

H.R. 1019, White River National Forest boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness, H3232 [3JN]

H.R. 1020, White River National Forest boundary adjustment relative to National Forest System lands within Summit County, CO, H3233 [3JN]

H.R. 1342, extend Dept. of Agriculture contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program, H1935 [29AP]

H.R. 1439, Tahoe National Forest land sale to Placer County, CA, H3234 [3JN]

H.R. 1663, maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness by Dept. of Agriculture, H5504 [22JY]

H.R. 1779, Mark Twain National Forest boundary adjustment, H8867 [21OC]

H.R. 1789, Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization, H8868 [21OC]

H.R. 2145, guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans authorization, E1405 [11JY]

H.R. 2366, Census of Agriculture Act, H8869 [21OC]

H.R. 2534, reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs, H10354-H10366 [8NO]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 52, use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk, S417 [21JA]

S. 55, prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives relative to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, S418 [21JA]

S. 56, Dairy Product Equity Act, S418 [21JA]

S. 81, National Dairy Promotion Reform Act, S460 [21JA]

S. 83, Plant Protection Act, S463-S467 [21JA]

S. 115, U.S. cargo preference policy, S495 [21JA]

S. 256, National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act, S950 [4FE]

S. 258, Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act, S959 [4FE]

S. 588, Eagles Nest Wilderness expansion within Arapaho and White River National Forests, S3270 [16AP]

S. 588, expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests, S10780 [9OC]

S. 603, collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S3350 [17AP]

S. 604, use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk, S3351 [17AP]

S. 716, Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef, S4115 [7MY]

S. 782, repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period, S5006 [22MY]

S. 805, Dept. of Agriculture Information Technology Reform Act, S5120-S5122 [23MY]

S. 845, Census of Agriculture Act, S5361 [5JN]

S. 850, Downed Animal Protection Act, S5414 [9JN]

S. 1028, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act, S7712 [17JY]

S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7995-S8003 [24JY]

S. 1080, National Aquaculture Development, Research, and Promotion Act, S8267 [29JY]

S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, S11376-S11388 [29OC]

S. 1153, continuation of Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety, S8926 [8SE]

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

S. 1264, Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act, S10480-S10482 [7OC]

S. 1313, Tobacco Transition Act, S11193-S11197 [24OC]

S. 1396, Meals for Achievement Act, S11879 [6NO]

S. 1562, Gallatin National Forest land exchange, S12607 [13NO]

S. Res. 52, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1240 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1368, S1407 [13FE]

S. Res. 119, establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices, S9020 [9SE]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 805), S5109 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 805), S5119 [23MY]

Texts of

S. 805, provisions, S5120-S5122 [23MY]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE related term(s) National Institute of Standards and Technology

Agreements

Mutual Understanding Between the Japanese Patent Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Wataru Asou, Japanese Patent Office, and Bruce A. Lehman, Dept. of Commerce, H595, H624 [25FE]

Mutual understanding between the Japanese patent office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Wataru Asou and Bruce A. Lehman, H1449 [14AP], H1726 [23AP]

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8010, S8011, S8025, S8026, S8037, S8039, S8061, S8064, S8068, S8069, S8071, S8072, S8082, S8083, S8084, S8085, S8086, S8099, S8100, S8101, S8102, S8103, S8104, S8105 [24JY], S8213, S8215, S8217, S8218, S8227, S8278, S8279, S8280 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5827 [25JY], H6027 [29JY], H6708 [31JY], H7008, H7009 [8SE], H7119, H7120 [9SE], H7200 [10SE], H7264 [11SE], H7365 [16SE], H7528, H7529 [17SE], H7604 [22SE], H7730, H7731 [23SE], H7791, H7795, H7796, H7801, H7802, H7803, H7805, H7807, H7810, H7811, H7815, H7831 [24SE], H7853, H7870, H7878, H7886, H7893, H7899, H7900, H7912, H7913 [25SE], H8005, H8009, H8013, H8014, H8015, H8017, H8019, H8021, H8022, H8051 [26SE], H8217, H8243 [30SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3883, H3884, H3886, H3887 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), S12617 [13NO]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H1806 [24AP]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1612, H1614, H1615 [16AP], H1645, H1655, H1669 [17AP], H1719, H1723, H1731, H1737 [23AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H8395 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

Bad Patent Bill, S12640 [13NO]

How Patent Lawsuits Make a Quiet Engineer Rich and Controversial, H1586 [16AP]

Huang's Security Status Raises New Questions, E1254 [18JN]

U.S. Restrictions on Exports Aid German Software Maker, E2289 [9NO]

Bills and resolutions

Abolish (see S. 1226, 1316; H.R. 1319, 2667), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC], H1456 [14AP], H8833 [9OC]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: establish (see S. 144), S162 [21JA]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376; H.R. 695), S1734 [27FE], H521 [12FE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H284 [4FE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1022), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2267), H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H7729 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 330), H10953 [13NO]

Education: establish loan guarantee program for telecommunications satellites dedicated to instructional programming (see H.R. 2320), H6703 [31JY]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747; H.R. 2002, 2022), S4588 [15MY], H4132 [20JN], H4338 [24JN]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

National Environmental Technology Achievement Award: establish (see S. 1152), S8925 [8SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927), S5790 [17JN]

National Weather Service: evaluate impact of closing or relocating field offices (see S. 271), S1017 [5FE]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1274), H1438 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (see H. Res. 127), H1793 [23AP]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1278), H1438 [10AP]

———disestablish the Corps of Commissioned Officers (see S. 877), S5507 [11JN]

OPIC: activities (see H.R. 1681), H3069 [20MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation (see S. 421), S2129 [11MR]

———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see S. 507; H.R. 400), S2646 [20MR], H152 [9JA]

———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), consideration (see H. Res. 116), H1610 [16AP]

———extend surcharges on patent fees (see H.R. 673), H452 [11FE]

———improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (see H.R. 812), H627 [25FE]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Poverty: corrections in data relative to cost-of-living statistics (see S. 131), S162 [21JA]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 1108; H.R. 29), S8532 [31JY], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Tariff: clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (see S. 1167), S9198 [11SE]

Technology Administration: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1325), S11290 [28OC]

Telecommunications: require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

Comparisons

Japanese, European, and U.S. patent laws, H1729 [23AP]

Conference reports

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267), H10809-H10864 [13NO]

Declarations

Toward enhanced ocean security into the third millenium, H3885 [18JN]

Explanations

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267): Mollohan Amendment on LSC Funding, H7854 [25SE]

Letters

Advanced Technology Program: Christopher G. Caine, IBM, H7812 [24SE]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: several former Chairmen of the Council of Economic Advisers, S524 [21JA]

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions: several Inspectors General, H3330 [4JN]

Export control policy for supercomputers: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7137 [10JY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S7137 [10JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7137 [10JY]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: Albert C. Eisenberg, National Parks and Conservation Association, S9592 [18SE]

———Edward M. Norton, Jr., National Trust for Historic Preservation, S9592 [18SE]

———William R. Irvin, Center for Marine Conservation, S9592 [18SE]

Ocean Act, S12701 [13NO]

Omnibus Patent Act: H. Ross Perot, Reform Party of the U.S., S12640 [13NO]

———several Nobel Laureates, H7259 [11SE]

———several Nobel laureates, S12639 [13NO]

Patent and Trademark Office conversion to a Government corporation, improvement of application process, and protection of U.S. inventors: Michael Kantor, Sec. of Commerce, E77 [9JA]

Patent and Trademark Office fees: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1632 [17AP]

Protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement, S4915 [21MY]

21st Century Patent System Improvement Act: Bruce A. Lehman, Patent and Trademark Office, H1721 [23AP]

———Richard W. Velde, Unique Specialty Products (business), H1585 [16AP]

———Robert M. Tobias, National Treasury Employees Union, H1675 [17AP]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

———several law enforcement associations, H6911 [4SE]

Use of sampling in conducting the 2000 decennial census: Francis D. DeGeorge, Dept. of Commerce, S4075 [7MY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S4076 [7MY]

Zebra mussel infestation research funding: Committee on Science (House), H3874 [18JN]

Lists

Democratic amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Federal statistical agencies, S521 [21JA]

Objectionable programs in S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8075 [24JY]

Republican amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Motions

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8038 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7862, H7868, H7877, H7879 [25SE], H8022 [26SE], H8243 [30SE], H8394 [6OC], H9580 [28OC], H9642 [29OC], H10939 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Buy American Act: compliance, H3879, H3886 [18JN]

Charleston, SC: tribute to Small Business Resource Center, E1779 [17SE]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, H4050-H4056 [19JN], H9596, H9597, H9598, H9603 [28OC]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, E2289 [9NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (H.R. 695), H6909-H6914 [4SE], E245 [12FE], E2108 [28OC], E2243 [8NO], E2370 [13NO]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (H.R. 563), E134 [4FE]

Crime: juvenile justice block grants programs funding, H7906 [25SE]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811-H7815 [24SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5897 [28JY], H7770-H7818 [24SE], H7849-H7907 [25SE], H8003-H8023 [26SE], H8216-H8244 [30SE], H9580 [28OC], H10798 [13NO]-H80232 [26SE], E1858 [25SE], E1873, E1874, E1876, E1879 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1943 [7OC], E2142, E2148 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10918 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—motion to recommit, H10939 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7755-H7759 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10909 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9642-H9655, H9671, H9727 [29OC], E2149 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), unanimous-consent agreement, H7790 [24SE]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (H.R. 2316), E1597 [1AU]

———export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

Great Lakes: zebra mussel infestation research funding, H3875, H3876, H3878-H3880 [18JN]

Health: research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.R. 1259), E614 [9AP]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3872-H3889 [18JN], E1266, E1269 [19JN]

———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (H. Res. 164), H3871, H3872 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), H10794 [13NO]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7789 [24SE], H7886-H7889, H7907 [25SE], E1877 [26SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H1804-H1808 [24AP], E625 [10AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (H. Res. 127), H1801 [24AP]

NOAA: anniversary of Commissioned Corps, E1731 [11SE]

OPIC: activities (H.R. 1681), E992 [21MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H268-H272 [4FE], H445-H450 [11FE], H595, H622-H624 [25FE], H682 [27FE], H742 [5MR], H790 [6MR], H1047 [18MR], H1178 [19MR], H1295, H1326-H1331 [8AP], H1371-H1374 [9AP], H1406 [10AP], H1444-H1449 [14AP], H1461, H1511, H1512 [15AP], H1546, H1585, H1587 [16AP], H1636-H1684 [17AP], H1718, H1719-H1742, H1758 [23AP], H7107-H7112 [9SE], H8837 [21OC], E76 [9JA], E201 [11FE], E730 [23AP], E746 [24AP]

———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), consideration (H. Res. 116), H1629-H1636 [17AP]

———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (S. 507), H7255-H7259 [11SE]

———exempt independent inventors, small businesses and universities from publication of patent application information until patent is granted, H1731-H1737 [23AP]

———improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (H.R. 812), H742 [5MR], H790 [6MR], H1371-H1374 [9AP], H1444-H1449 [14AP]

———limit publication of all patent applications until two substantive actions have been filed, H1723-H1731 [23AP]

———limit the defense to patent infringement based on prior domestic use, to the actual quantity, volume, and scope of the prior use, H1719-H1723 [23AP]

———limit user fees, H10938 [13NO]

———patent examiner employment and training requirements, H1737, H1738 [23AP]

Patents: disclosure through publication, H1406 [10AP]

———restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (H.R. 811), H595, H620-H624 [25FE], H682 [27FE], H742 [5MR], H790 [6MR], H1371-H1374 [9AP], H1444-H1449 [14AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 29), H7640-H7642 [23SE], E44 [7JA]

Saudi Arabia: resolution of commercial disputes with U.S. firms, H4309 [24JN], H9609 [28OC]

Sea Grant International Program: funding, H3884, H3886 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abolish (S. 1226), S10058-S10060 [26SE]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, S4069-S4076 [7MY], S4194 [8MY]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: establish (S. 144), S521 [21JA]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary staff, S8248 [29JY]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S6021-S6024, S6026 [20JN], S6894-S6900 [7JY], S7098-S7103 [9JY], S7132-S7143 [10JY], S11396 [30OC]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, S10879-S10881 [21OC], S12480 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (S. 376), S1749 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

Daley, William M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S823-S829 [30JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, unanimous-consent agreement, S821 [29JA]

Dept. of Commerce: People's Lodge project funding, S12192 [8NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8007-S8087 [24JY], S8157 [25JY], S8211, S8213-S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8628 [31JY], S10305 [1OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), unanimous-consent agreement, S8066, S8067 [24JY], S8207 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), S10265 [1OC], S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, S12554-S12559, S12662-S12667 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12662 [13NO]

Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Technology: funding, S8220 [29JY]

Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (S. 1404), S12190 [8NO]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (S. 747), S4581, S4592, S4593 [15MY]

Management: implementation of reforms, S938 [4FE]

National Environmental Technology Achievement Award: establish (S. 1152), S8925 [8SE]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: establish, S9591-S9596 [18SE], S9805 [23SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927), S5872-S5874 [17JN], S12516-S12519 [13NO]

National Weather Service: consolidation of offices, S5582 [12JN]

———evaluate impact of closing or relocating field offices (S. 271), S1022 [5FE]

NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, S8011-S8019, S8021, S8024 [24JY]

———wind research funding, S8078 [24JY]

NOAA: disestablish the Corps of Commissioned Officers (S. 877), S5510 [11JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (S. 507), S2678-S2682 [20MR], S7860 [22JY], S12637-S12639 [13NO]

———convert to Government corporation (S. 421), S2132 [11MR]

———funding, S8220 [29JY]

People's Lodge project: funding, S12192 [8NO]

Poverty: corrections in data relative to cost-of-living statistics (S. 131), S513 [21JA]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5107 [23MY], S8516 [31JY], S11901 [6NO], S12209 [8NO]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (S. 1108), S8571 [31JY]

Tariff: clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (S. 1167), S9212 [11SE]

Technology Administration: authorizing appropriations (S. 1325), S11292-S11294 [28OC]

Telecommunications: require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

Reports

Social Statistics and the City: David M. Heer, S4195 [8MY]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S11667 [4NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 105-406), H10953 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 400, 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 116) (H. Rept. 105-56), H1610 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 105-72), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 105-264), H7728 [23SE]

Convert Patent and Trademark Office to a Government Corporation, Improve Application Process, and Protect U.S. Inventors: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 400) (H. Rept. 105-39), H1257 [20MR]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1022) (S. Rept. 105-48), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 105-405), H10953 [13NO]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S854 [30JA]

NIST Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 105-64), H1714 [21AP]

NOAA Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1278) (H. Rept.105-66), H4131 [20JN]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1278) (H. Rept. 105-66), H1793 [23AP]

Nomination of Andrew J. Pincus To Be General Counsel of the Dept. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of David L. Aaron To Be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

———Committee on Finance (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of F. Amanda DeBush To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of R. Roger Majak To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Robert L. Mallett To Be Deputy Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9783 [23SE]

Nomination of Robert S. LaRussa To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Finance (Senate), S5253 [3JN]

Nomination of Terry D. Garcia To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S11667 [4NO]

Nomination of W. Scott Gould To Be Assistant Sec. and Chief Financial Officer of the Dept. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9783 [23SE]

Nomination of William M. Daley To Be Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S803 [29JA]

Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 927) (S. Rept. 105-150), S12118 [8NO]

Omnibus Patent Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 507), S5108 [23MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 507) (S. Rept. 105-42), S6907 [7JY]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 29) (H. Rept. 105-210), H5916 [28JY]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7364 [16SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7281 [15SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]

Substitute Term ``Normal Trade Relations'' in Lieu of ``Most-Favored-Nation Treatment'': Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 747) (S. Rept. 105-82), S9332 [15SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7854, H7872 [25SE], H8015 [26SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3888 [18JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1734 [23AP]

Statements

Export Control for Supercomputers: Senator Grams, S11398 [30OC]

Patent Disclosure Through Publication: Representative Coble, Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property (House), H1407 [10AP]

Use of Sampling in Conducting the 2000 Decennial Census: Senator Hollings, S4074 [7MY]

Summaries

Abolish (S. 1226), S10059 [26SE]

Encrypted Communications Privacy Act (S. 376), S1753-S1755 [27FE]

Omnibus Patent Act (S. 507), S2699 [20MR]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8074 [24JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7772-H7780 [24SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10919-H10929 [13NO]

High performance computer exports, S6898 [7JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 116, consideration of H.R. 400, 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act, H1629 [17AP]

H. Res. 127, consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST appropriations, H1801 [24AP]

H. Res. 164, consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program reauthorization, H3871 [18JN]

H. Res. 239, consideration of H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H7755 [24SE]

H. Res. 330, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H10909 [13NO]

H.R. 29, Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY, H7641 [23SE]

H.R. 400, 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act, H1645-H1655 [17AP]

H.R. 563, establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise, E134 [4FE]

H.R. 695, Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act, E246 [12FE]

H.R. 1681, OPIC activities, E992 [21MY]

S. 144, Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System, S522-S524 [21JA]

S. 376, Encrypted Communications Privacy Act, S1750-S1753 [27FE]

S. 421, Patent and Trademark Office Reform Act, S2133-S2140 [11MR]

S. 507, Omnibus Patent Act, S2687-S2699 [20MR]

S. 927, Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act, S5872 [17JN]

S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8228-S8248 [29JY]

S. 1108, Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY, S8572 [31JY]

S. 1167, clarification of Dept. of Commerce authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases, S9212 [11SE]

S. 1222, Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act, S10095-S10097 [26SE]

Tributes

Brown, Ronald H., E561 [21MR]

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National Guard; National Security

Addresses

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

Building a Maritime Team: John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, E1202 [12JN]

Defense Industry Consolidation—Where Do We Go From Here? Bernard L. Schwartz, E2060-E2062 [23OC]

Defining a Conservative Approach To Defending the West: Senator Kyl, S10298 [1OC]

Establish Position for Chief of National Guard on Joint Chiefs of Staff: Senator Stevens, S10093 [26SE]

International Security Leadership Award Presentation to Sec. of the Navy John H. Dalton: Representative Gephardt, E1201 [12JN]

Naming Ceremony for U.S.S. Iwo Jima: John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, S5714 [16JN]

———Senator Bob Smith, S5713 [16JN]

Retirement as Sec. of Defense: William J. Perry, S1037 [5FE], E212 [11FE]

Retirement of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff John M. Shalikashvili: President Clinton, S11288 [28OC]

———William Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S11288 [28OC]

Richard E. Byrd Statue Dedication in Winchester, VA: Bolling Byrd Clarke, E1551 [29JY]

———John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, E1550 [29JY]

U.S. Military Academy Commencement Address: President Clinton, E1104-E1106 [4JN]

U.S. Military Strategy: George C. Marshall, H1899 [28AP]

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5936 [18JN]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5985, S5988, S5989, S5991, S6005, S6006 [19JN], S6022, S6026, S6045, S6046 [20JN], S6880, S6884, S6885, S6886, S6887, S6888, S6889, S6890, S6919, S6920, S6921, S6922, S6923, S6924, S6925, S6926, S6927, S6928, S6929, S6931, S6932, S6933, S6934, S6938, S6939, S6940, S6941, S6943, S6944, S6945, S6946, S6947, S6949, S6950, S6951, S6952 [7JY], S6961, S6962, S6963, S6964, S6967, S6968, S6976, S6977, S6978, S6980, S6981, S6985, S6986, S6987, S6988, S7014, S7015, S7016, S7017, S7018, S7019, S7020 [8JY], S7050, S7052, S7069, S7088, S7091, S7093, S7097, S7103, S7104, S7105, S7106, S7108, S7109, S7110, S7119, S7120, S7121, S7122, S7123, S7124, S7125, S7126 [9JY], S7150, S7151, S7153, S7160, S7169, S7180, S7185, S7186, S7187, S7188, S7191, S7194, S7195, S7196, S7219, S7220, S7221 [10JY], S7228, S7234, S7236, S7244, S7248, S7250, S7261, S7262, S7263, S7265, S7266, S7267, S7268, S7269, S7270, S7271, S7272, S7273, S7274, S7275, S7276, S7277, S7278, S7279, S7280, S7281, S7282, S7283, S7304, S7305, S7306, S7307, S7308, S7309, S7310, S7311 [11JY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3865 [17JN], H3962, H4028, H4033, H4049, H4056, H4063, H4087 [19JN], H4103, H4108, H4110, H4116 [20JN], H4151, H4155, H4156, H4157, H4160, H4170, H4189, H4198, H4201 [23JN], H4298, H4301 [24JN], H4382 [25JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11323, S11366 [29OC]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3943 [19JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2255 [6MY], H2446, H2447 [8MY], H2591, H2592 [13MY], H2681 [14MY], H2715, H2722, H2725, H2726, H2728, H2729, H2732, H2738, H2744, H2745, H2750, H2751, H2753, H2756, H2758, H2762, H2767, H2770, H2771, H2773 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2694 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3940, S3945, S3969, S3970 [5MY], S3979, S3980, S3981, S3988, S3990, S3992, S3993, S4013, S4014, S4015, S4016, S4017, S4018, S4019, S4020, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030, S4031, S4033 [6MY], S4043, S4045, S4046, S4048, S4050, S4069, S4077, S4078, S4079, S4080, S4081, S4089, S4090, S4091, S4096, S4097, S4104, S4117, S4118, S4119, S4120, S4121, S4122, S4123, S4124, S4126, S4127, S4128 [7MY], S4137, S4173, S4180, S4182, S4184, S4198, S4199, S4200, S4201, S4202, S4203, S4205, S4248 [8MY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7818, S7870 [22JY], H4888 [8JY]

———making (H.R. 2266), H5827 [25JY], H5918, H5919 [28JY], H5939, H5940, H5942, H5953, H5964, H5966, H5968, H5969, H5972, H5974, H6027 [29JY]

———making (S. 1005), S7404, S7405, S7406, S7413, S7417, S7425, S7426 [14JY], S7436, S7437, S7438, S7440, S7441, S7442, S7444, S7504, S7505 [15JY]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10149, H10151 [6NO]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S5628, S5639, S5641 [12JN]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4459, S4496 [14MY]

Analyses

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Shipbuilding Trade Agreement (S. 1216), S12650 [13NO]

Defend the United States of America Act (S. 64), S440 [21JA]

Reform, H4040-H4045 [19JN]

Appointments

Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, S4131 [7MY]

Conferees: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7284 [11JY], H5803 [25JY], H5895 [28JY]

———H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7823 [22JY], H6724 [3SE]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8248 [29JY], H6761 [3SE]

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S4131 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

Administration Drops Plan To Find Substitute for Antipersonnel Mine, S11530 [31OC]

Air Force Inquiry Clears General in Saudi Bombing That Killed 19, S6903 [7JY]

Air Force Leaders Lose Pilots' Faith—Pentagon Memo Details Low Morale, Shoddy Work, S8225 [29JY]

Apples-to-Apples Comparison, S5306 [5JN]

Army Probe To Focus on Top Levels—Inquiry To Examine Leaders' Responsibility in Sexual Misconduct, H5971 [29JY]

Army vs. the National Guard, S5308 [5JN]

Art of the Balanced Budget Deal, H2348 [7MY]

Avoiding Adjournment Blunders, S12555 [13NO]

Bipartisan Opposition, H10382 [8NO]

Bosnia Mission Devoid of Vision, S4077 [7MY]

Bosnia Muslims Said To Intensify Efforts To Rearm in Secret, E2144 [30OC]

B-2's Stealthy Skins Need Tender, Lengthy Care, H4187 [23JN]

Calling a Coup a Coup, S7193 [10JY]

Cargo Preference, S495 [21JA]

Case for a Much Smaller Military, E1157 [10JN]

Chance To Shrink the Pentagon, E824 [5MY]

China's Dangerous Computer Diversion, S6899 [7JY]

Clinton Directive on Mines—New Form, Old Function, S9984 [25SE], S10316 [3OC]

Clinton's Stumble, S10317 [3OC]

Cohen Says Iran Testing Missile, S5719 [17JN]

Col. John R. Boyd Is Dead at 70—Advanced Air Combat Tactics, S2611 [20MR]

Defending America, a Great Airman's Final Flight, S2613 [20MR]

Defense Spending and Burden Sharing, E1102 [4JN]

Diana's Legacy—She Reached Out to Land Mine Victims, E1667 [5SE]

Double-Standard Spying, E918 [14MY]

Ensuring the Strength of Our Future—The QDR and the Future of the Guard and Reserve, S5307 [5JN]

Few Good Truths, S12524 [13NO]

Friendly Finish Looms on Spending, H8679 [8OC]

Getting to the Point, S1241 [11FE]

Guns—And the M-1 Boomerang, S12555 [13NO]

Hawaii's Exceptionally Strong Patriotism, S12483 [10NO]

He Lit Nuclear Fire—Now He Would Douse It, S5888 [17JN]

Hill Alert—A Bad Old Gun Bill, S12554 [13NO]

Japan Hesitant About U.S. Antimissile Project, H839 [11MR]

Limits to What the U.S. Can Do in Bosnia, S9950 [25SE]

Military Forces Are Near ``Breaking Point'' GOP Report Charges, H1350 [9AP]

Missing NATO Debate, H5800 [25JY]

Needless Risk for U.S. Troops, S3239 [16AP], E191 [10FE]

North Korean Missile Could Reach U.S. Intelligence Warns, S236 [21JA]

Official in Line for No. 2 Defense Post Rebuked, S5440 [10JN]

Offutt Families Struggle With Housing, S1781 [28FE]

Opening of Dept. of Defense Schools in Guam, H5188 [15JY]

Pentagon Lopping Off Military Muscle in Favor of Pork, S7441 [15JY]

Pentagon or Bust, E535 [20MR]

Priceless Original, S2612 [20MR]

Secretary Cohen's Call, S6904 [7JY]

Sen. Grassley Looks for Missing $50 Billion at Dept. of Defense, S6389 [25JN]

Senate Rejects Maverick Measure, S7744 [21JY]

South Korea—U.S. Reportedly Within New North Missile Range, S236 [21JA]

Still No Exit Strategy on Bosnia, S9947 [25SE]

Surplus Gun Invasion, S12555 [13NO]

Surplus Weapons, Surplus Danger, S12555 [13NO]

Tale of Two Spies, E918 [14MY]

Ten Years Bold, E706 [17AP]

Time To Pause on B-2, S9056 [10SE]

Top Army Woman—Marine ``Extremist'', H10908 [13NO]

U.S. Defense Budget—Walking the Tightrope Without a Net, H1349 [9AP]

U.S. Extends Its Leading Effort To Remove World's Land Mines, E2180 [4NO]

Unequal Partners—National Guard's Combat Divisions Remain Hidden Beneath Mantle of Benign Neglect, S5308 [5JN]

Will an American `Tommy' Please Stand?, E400 [6MR]

Wrong Place for the Air Force Memorial, E2198 [7NO]

Bills and resolutions

A. James Dyess Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Augusta, GA: designate (see H.R. 2218), H5569 [22JY]

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Air Force: conduct a study to identify property suitable for exchange to acquire land authorized for addition to Shaw AFB, SC (see H.R. 1675), H3069 [20MY]

American Samoa: eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC (see H.R. 905), H709 [3MR]

Appropriations: authorizing certain construction at military installations (see H.R. 909), H724 [4MR]

———authorizing for ballistic missile defense systems (see S. 1387; H.R. 2786), S11863 [6NO], H9864 [31OC]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 924, 936), S5790 [17JN], S5927 [18JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 450; H.R. 1119), S2356 [17MR], H1185 [19MR]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 169), H3923 [18JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 278), H9501 [23OC]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 64), S11864 [6NO]

———authorizing for military construction (see S. 451), S2356 [17MR]

———authorizing for military construction and increased pay and improved health care for members of the uniformed services (see S. 1339; H.R. 2858), S11343 [29OC], H10171 [6NO]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292; H.R. 2624, 2631), S10787 [9OC], H8632, H8633 [7OC]

———making (see S. 1005; H.R. 2266), S7210 [10JY], H5825 [25JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 672, 851; H.R. 1469, 1755, 1796, 1871), S3844 [30AP], S5413 [9JN], H1987 [29AP], H3273 [3JN], H3566 [5JN], H3796 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (see H. Res. 146, 149), H2589 [13MY], H2678 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 162), H3566 [5JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 2016), H4338 [24JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration (see H. Res. 178), H4833 [26JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 228), H7261 [11SE]

———making (H.R. 2266), consideration (see H. Res. 198), H5916 [28JY]

———making (H.R. 2266), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 242), H7830 [24SE]

———making interim emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 1707, 1708), H3201 [22MY]

Armed Forces: alternative financing mechanism for TRICARE health care program (see H.R. 1246), H1338 [8AP]

———award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S. 823; H.R. 665), S5253 [3JN], H407 [10FE]

———ensure continuation of gender-integrated training (see S. 760), S4658 [16MY]

———establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H3273 [3JN]

———establish sentencing guidelines relative to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole (see H.R. 517), H282 [4FE]

———feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

———improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H1891 [24AP]

———increase whistleblower protections (see H.R. 1482), H1988 [29AP]

———investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations (see S. 762), S4658 [16MY]

———issue medal to persons exposed to nuclear radiation (see H.R. 432), H153 [9JA]

———maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H1261 [20MR]

———payment of certain health care expenses under CHAMPUS that are not payable under Medicare (see S. 166), S162 [21JA]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H1611 [16AP]

———permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retired members and their dependents (see H.R. 2128), H5021 [9JY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755; H.R. 409), S4588 [15MY], H152 [9JA]

———prohibit a reduction in the overseas locality allowance for a member of the uniformed services on duty outside the continental U.S. (see H.R. 1221), H1288 [21MR]

———provide recipients of investigational drugs information on possible side effects (see H.R. 1294), H1438 [10AP]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 1915), H3864 [17JN]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

———restrict awarding of Purple Heart to members (see H.R. 1407), H1793 [23AP]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 2537), H7830 [24SE]

———strengthen limitation on participation in foreign air shows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment (see H.R. 3084), H10955 [13NO]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see S. 1359; H.R. 2550), S11677 [4NO], H7910 [25SE]

———use of military health care system and commissary stores by unremarried former spouses of members (see H.R. 575), H284 [4FE]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 827), H628 [25FE]

Army: clarify the definition of depot-level maintenance and repair (see H.R. 2193), H5486 [17JY]

———close School of the Americas (see S. 980; H.R. 611), S6727 [27JN], H347 [5FE]

Aviation: costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (see S. Res. 80), S3844 [30AP]

———grant recognition for meritorious service to aviators who meet the qualification standards of the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society (see H. Res. 50), H453 [11FE]

———prohibit exhibition of B-2 and F-117 aircraft in certain public air shows (see S. 1177), S9332 [15SE]

———terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program (see S. 520), S2837 [8AP]

Bangor, ME: conveyance of unused military family housing (see H.R. 658), H407 [10FE]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 98), H9614 [28OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1259 [20MR]

Budget: require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending (see H.R. 2860), H10171 [6NO]

———terminate certain Dept. of Defense programs and reduce funding and scope of Dept. of Energy Stockpile Stewardship Program (see H.R. 1832), H3576 [6JN]

Bunker Hill, IN: use of data from an application for Impact Aid payments for the Maconaquah School Corp. to determine certain Dept. of Defense assistance program payments (see H.R. 2636), H8727 [8OC]

Business and industry: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

Cadigan, James L.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2494), H7600 [18SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope (see S. Con. Res. 56), S10950 [22OC]

Castle AFB, CA: provide for the operation of a combined post exchange and commissary store (see H.R. 50), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

CERCLA: require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (see H.R. 1157), H1258 [20MR]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (see H.R. 2386), H6797 [3SE]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 335), H150 [9JA]

Construction industry: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 1186), H1259 [20MR]

Contracts: establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 2279), H5916 [28JY]

———prohibit reimbursement of defense contractors for environmental response costs (see H.R. 236), H147 [9JA]

———treatment of Boeing Co. defense contracts relative to restructuring costs from its purchase of McDonnell Douglas Corp. (see H.R. 648), H393 [6FE]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 227), H146 [9JA]

Correctional institutions: conversion of certain military installations into facilities for youthful offenders (see H.R. 592), H346 [5FE]

Crime: prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (see S. 172), S163 [21JA]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: reject the need for an additional round or rounds of military base closures (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2589 [13MY]

Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program: extend (see S. 735), S4320 [12MY]

———improve (see H.R. 974), H803 [6MR]

Dept. of Energy: provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 1397), H1706 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (see S. 309), S1300 [12FE]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Ecology and environment: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (see H.R. 374), H151 [9JA]

Economic Development Administration: establish Office of Economic Development Information (see H.R. 2688), H8928 [21OC]

Education: distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H7199 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program technical corrections (see S. 582; H.R. 1312), S3199 [15AP], H1439 [10AP]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see S. 1534; H.R. 877), S12575 [13NO], H700 [27FE]

Federal employees: military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 2331), H6703 [31JY]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S2900 [9AP]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (see S. 115), S161 [21JA]

Government: establish pilot projects to test various best business practices for defense inventory management (see H.R. 1850), H3659 [10JN]

Health: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224; H.R. 76, 1631), S726 [28JA], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H2783 [15MY]

———allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and to establish medical savings accounts (see H.R. 2100), H4835 [26JN]

———ensure that enrollees in TRICARE Prime retain coverage in any TRICARE region (see H.R. 2104), H4835 [26JN]

Health care professionals: increase the grade provided for the heads of the nurse corps of the Armed Forces (see S. 123), S161 [21JA]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 64), H1706 [17AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36; H.J. Res. 75), S8186 [28JY], H2090 [30AP]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 165), H3719 [11JN]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220; H.R. 2635), S9969 [25SE], H8727 [8OC]

Immigration: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H588 [13FE]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10768 [12NO]

La Junta, CO: conveyance of unused Air Force housing (see S. 1552), S12575 [13NO]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (see H. Con. Res. 197), H10955 [13NO]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see S. 1306; H.R. 2715), S10950 [22OC], H9501 [23OC]

Macedonia: condemn deployment of U.S. military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 158), H7911 [25SE]

Medicare: demonstration project to provide reimbursement to certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1357), H1611 [16AP]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

———waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents who live near certain military hospitals (see H.R. 1738), H3202 [22MY]

Military installations: reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (see H.R. 1243, 1300), H1338 [8AP], H1438 [10AP]

Military justice system: establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1017 [13MR]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 2421), H6962 [5SE]

Miramar, CA: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopter aircraft to Naval Air Station (see S. 824; H.R. 1808), S5253 [3JN], H3567 [5JN]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (see H.R. 1885), H3796 [12JN]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 95), S5191 [2JN]

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day: designate (see S. Res. 68), S2647 [20MR]

National Guard: allow members to perform honor guard functions at veterans' funerals (see S. 324; H.R. 1601), S1382 [13FE], H2679 [14MY]

National Mail Order Pharmacy Program: include certain beneficiaries (see S. 1273; H.R. 1773), S10631 [8OC], H3273 [3JN]

National Military Museum Foundation: establish (see S. 686), S3901 [1MY]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7, 64), S158, S160 [21JA]

Naval Armed Guard Service: appreciation to veterans for service during World War I and World War II (see H.J. Res. 99), H10171 [6NO]

Navy: eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (see S. 59; H.R. 1446), S160 [21JA], H1891 [24AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

NOAA: disestablish the Corps of Commissioned Officers (see S. 877), S5507 [11JN]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (see S. 629, 1216), S3419 [22AP], S9886 [24SE]

Osage County, OK: convey certain lands acquired for Candy Lake project (see S. 1381; H.R. 2299), S11764 [5NO], H6405 [30JY]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 7, 170), H155 [9JA], H8833 [9OC]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (see S. 1099), S8531 [31JY]

Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Con. Res. 128), H5916 [28JY]

Postal Service: regulation of solicitation of contributions by veterans' organizations on postal property (see H.R. 37), H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see S. 129), S162 [21JA]

Real property: provide for the competitive selection of lessees when a military department leases certain nonexcess personal property and to ensure fair market value for the property (see H.R. 1676), H3069 [20MY]

Reform (see H.R. 1778), H3475 [4JN]

Remy, France: tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Schools: notification requirements relative to the establishment of domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1339), H1541 [15AP]

Sequoyah County, OK: convey certain lands acquired for Sallisaw Creek project (see H.R. 2300), H6405 [30JY]

Service academies: increase service obligation for military service academies, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (see H.R. 2582), H8264 [30SE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1794 [23AP]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 2035), H4645 [25JN]

Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see S. 912; H.R. 451, 598), S5694 [16JN], H169 [20JA], H346 [5FE]

Stratford Army Engine Plant: treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities (see H.R. 463), H243 [21JA]

Surplus Government property: classification of surplus military material (see H.R. 2602), H8299 [1OC]

———provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H948 [12MR]

Taxation: allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (see S. 272), S1017 [5FE]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (see S. 273), S1017 [5FE]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H948 [12MR]

———treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (see S. 1247), S10293 [1OC]

———treatment of tax payments from certain religious individuals relative to nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2660), H8832 [9OC]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (see S. 210), S725 [28JA]

Thomas M. Foglietta Support Site, Gricignano d'Aversa, Italy: designate (see H.R. 2931), H10418 [8NO]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (see S. Res. 58; H. Res. 68), S1383 [13FE], H589 [13FE]

U.N.: U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (see S. 696), S3960 [5MY]

U.S. Naval Academy: repeal requirement to maintain a dairy farm (see S. 942), S6040 [20JN]

U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet: appreciation to veterans for service (see H.J. Res. 100), H10171 [6NO]

U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 30), S3998 [6MY]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: ensure the equitable treatment of graduates (see H.R. 2567), H8054 [26SE]

———terminate (see S. 37), S159 [21JA]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see S. 1351; H.R. 2760), S11448 [30OC], H9729 [29OC]

———allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 162), S162 [21JA]

———authorize certain disabled veterans to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see H.R. 2050), H4645 [25JN]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see S. 623; H.R. 836), S3419 [22AP], H668 [26FE]

———computation of retirement pay credit for military reservists who are retained in active service (see H.R. 542), H283 [4FE]

———extend commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain dependents (see H.R. 2224), H5664 [23JY]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1111 [18MR]

———minimum survivor annuities for surviving spouses who remain unmarried (see H.R. 38), H140 [9JA]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H68 [7JA]

———payment of special annuities to surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces who are ineligible for a survivor annuity under transition laws (see S. 350), S1553 [25FE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H144 [9JA]

———treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 1399, 1426), H1706 [17AP], H1794 [23AP]

———verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility (see S. 96), S161 [21JA]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to former South Vietnamese commandos for their heroism, sacrifice, and service (see H. Res. 316), H10420 [8NO]

Vincent, Strong: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 157), H144 [9JA]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see S. 278, 1566; H.R. 699), S1017 [5FE], S12576 [13NO], H522 [12FE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

———production of Trident II missiles (see H.R. 1814), H3567 [5JN]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (see S. 730; H.R. 1649), S4217 [8MY], H2784 [15MY]

Youngstown, OH: authorize certain military construction projects for the 910th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 2974), H10420 [8NO]

Citations

Abshire, David M.: U.S. Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award, S5429 [9JN]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11331 [29OC], S11512 [31OC]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119), H9076-H9464 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2016), H7084-H7106 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2266), H7656-H7710 [23SE]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469), H3442-H3474 [4JN]

Cost Estimates

Amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210): CBO, S5467 [10JN]

Descriptions

Dept. of Defense Medium Tactical Vehicles Multiyear Procurement Contracts, S7276 [11JY]

Documents

Dept. of Defense Matching Disbursements Public Laws, S3984 [6MY]

Eulogies

Collins, Patrick G.: by William M. Keys, E1612 [1AU]

Excerpts

Bosnia and Herzegovina Statement: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S9951 [25SE]

Federal agency participation in conservation programs with public utilities: Dept of Defense appropriations legislation (1993), S7748 [21JY]

Histories

U.S. Marine Corps Heritage, E2193 [7NO]

Letters

Apology for remarks about Marine Corps: Sara E. Lister, Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower anf Reserve Affairs, H10904 [13NO]

Army light infantry division reductions: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E155 [4FE]

———Representative McHugh, E154 [4FE]

B-2 stealth bomber development: Sam Nunn, S3692 [24AP]

B-2 stealth bomber funding: Brent Scowcroft, H4176 [23JN]

Charleston, SC, Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion Training Center relocation funding: David R. Warren, GAO, H4889 [8JY]

———Robert E. Bayer, Dept. of Defense, H4890 [8JY]

Chemical Weapons Convention, S2812 [8AP]

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: several Representatives, H9607 [28OC]

Competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements, S7747 [21JY], S7787 [22JY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program, and International Nuclear Safety Program funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, S6882 [7JY]

———Madeleline Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S6883 [7JY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S6884 [7JY]

Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding: Benjamin J. Cayetano, Governor of Hawaii, S9952 [25SE]

———John W. Douglass, Dept. of the Navy, S9952 [25SE]

———several maritime industry representatives, S9953 [25SE]

———Thomas H. Moorer and Robert H. Spiro, Jr., National Security Caucus Foundation, S9952 [25SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7057, S7082 [9JY]

———several military leaders, S7057, S7061 [9JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance: Industry Depot Coalition, S11823 [6NO]

———S. Lee Kling, S5913 [18JN]

———Wendi L. Steele, Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, S5912 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense accounting and internal controls reform, S1265, S1266 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11317 [29OC]

———Military Coalition, S11800 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing and base realignment and closure: Senator McCain, S9446 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense Distribution of Contract Financing Payments, S11899 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense distribution of contract financing payments: Council of Defense and Space Industry Association, S11216 [27OC]

———Senators Levin and Thurmond, S11899 [6NO]

———several defense industry contractors, S11217 [27OC]

Dept. of Defense funding for reporting requirements of crime statistics: Judith A. Miller, Dept. of Defense, H5969-H5971 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense limit on compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts: Lawrence P. Uhlfelder, Defense Contract Audit Agency, S7173 [10JY]

———Senator Grassley, S7173 [10JY]

———Senators Grassley and Boxer, S7171 [10JY]

Dept. of Energy recovery of cleanup costs under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program: Alvin L. Alm, Dept. of Energy, S5989 [19JN]

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions: several Inspectors General, H3330 [4JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care programs: David W. Gorman, DAV, S7144 [10JY]

———George C. Duggins, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., S7144 [10JY]

———Gordon H. Mansfield, Paralyzed Veterans of America, S7144 [10JY]

Disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11183 [24OC]

Donation of surplus furniture and other property of closed Army chapels to religious organizations that suffered damage from arson or terrorism: Brenda Stevenson, New Outreach Christian Center, S6977 [8JY]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations: Dennis J. Reimer, Dept. of the Army, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, H3533 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Bosnia and Herzegovina: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff and William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7245 [11JY]

Export control policy for supercomputers: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7137 [10JY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S7137 [10JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7137 [10JY]

Foreign aid requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers: European Union, H3622 [10JN]

Fort Bragg, NC, conveyance of land to Harnett County, NC: John M. Keane, Dept. of Defense, S7265 [11JY]

———Robert M. Walker, Dept. of Defense, S7265 [11JY]

Importation of surplus military weapons: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S12554 [13NO]

———several organizations, S12556 [13NO]

Investigation of contested Senate election in Louisiana: Senator Warner, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S6483, S6485 [26JN]

Joint Chiefs of Staff Position for National Guard Chief: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7239 [11JY]

Military housing funding: Senator Hagel, S1780, S1781 [28FE]

Military spending reductions: several Representatives, E800 [30AP]

Military Voting Rights Act: Doyle E. Larson, Air Force Association, S1027 [5FE]

———J.C. Pennington, National Association for Uniformed Services, S1026 [5FE]

———Joseph E. Caouctte, Jr., American Legion, S1026 [5FE]

———Paul W. Arcari, Retired Officers Association, S1026 [5FE]

Moody AFB, GA, HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding: Senators Cleland and Coverdell, S11418 [30OC]

NATO expansion: Representatives Spence and Dellums, Committee on National Security (House), H4152-H4154 [23JN]

Nomination of Henry H. Shelton to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Senator Wyden, S9192 [11SE]

Nomination of John J. Hamre to be Deputy Sec. of Defense: Clifford H. Bernhath, Dept. of Defense, S6388 [25JN]

———Eleanor Hill, Dept. of Defense, S8110, S8111 [24JY]

———Kenneth H. Bacon, Dept. of Defense, S6388 [25JN]

———Senator Grassley, S5440 [10JN], S6390 [25JN], S8110 [24JY]

———Senator Thurmond, S8110 [24JY]

Nuclear weapons reduction: Hans A. Bethe, Federation of American Scientists, S5889 [17JN]

———President Clinton, S5889 [17JN]

Opening of Dept. of Defense schools in Guam: Antonio R. Unpingco, H5187 [15JY]

People's Republic of China's nonproliferation compliance: John Hilly, Executive Office of the President, H10155 [6NO]

Protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks: Lansford E. Trapp, Jr., Air Force, S6903 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903, S6904 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S6904 [7JY]

———Senators Specter and Kerrey, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903 [7JY]

Public support for U.S. military and veterans: Peter Tarasoff, E2305 [10NO]

Rebuilding of levees in Devils Lake, ND: J.M. Wonsik, Corps of Engineers, S5943 [18JN]

Repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving veterans' spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset, H3572 [6JN]

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Alexander R. Jansen, Corps of Engineers, E1532 [25JY]

———Dept. of the Army, E1530 [25JY]

———Duane A. Kowalski, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, E1530, E1533 [25JY]

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan, S7550 [16JY]

School of the Armericas funding: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, H6741 [3SE]

Selection process for donation of U.S.S. Missouri: Herman Smith, Navy League of the U.S., S7086 [9JY]

———J. Walsh Hanley, Navy League of the U.S., S7086 [9JY]

———James S. Whitfield, Missouri State American Legion, S7086 [9JY]

———John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, S6984 [8JY]

———Robert Daniels and Steven Rupp, Iowa Class Preservation Association, S7086 [9JY]

Transfer of funds from the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S7083 [9JY]

———Edward Cooney and Ellen Teller, Food Research & Action Center, S7083 [9JY]

———Lynette Engelhardt, Bread for the World (organization), S7083 [9JY]

Tribute to John R. Boyd: C.C. Krulak, S2612 [20MR]

Trident D-5 submarine launched ballistic missile funding: Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H4105 [20JN]

U.S. broadcast of radio and television to counter disinformation campaign by Bosnian Serb-controlled media: Senator Levin, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8356 [30JY]

U.S. policy on Indonesia: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, E225 [12FE]

———Representative Hamilton, E224 [12FE]

U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines: several Nobel laureates, S9781 [23SE]

Unfunded Dept. of Defense program priorities: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S3267 [16AP]

———Senator Levin, S3266 [16AP]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3266 [16AP]

White Sands Missile Range, NM, launch complex revitalization program funding, S11425 [30OC]

Lists

Cosponsors of Stevens amendment to S. 936, Dept. of Defense authorization, establish position for the National Guard Chief on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7402 [14JY]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (organization) members, E1381 [9JY]

Dept. of Energy Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program sites and locations, S5987 [19JN]

Objectionable programs in H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7261 [11JY]

Objectionable programs in H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report, S9948 [25SE]

Objectionable programs in S. 936, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7260 [11JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1005, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S7415 [14JY]

Objectionable provisions in S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4092 [7MY]

Statements by President Clinton and Presidential advisers on the detargeting of Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles, H4112-H4115 [20JN]

U.S. service academy nominees for 1996—11th congressional district, New Jersey, E163 [5FE]

Unfunded Dept. of Defense program priorities, S3267 [16AP]

Memorandums

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Recommendations: Eleanor Hill, Dept. of Defense, S7082 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense Distribution of Contract Financing Payments: Eleanor Hill, Dept. of Defense, S11899 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense Limit on Compensation for Corporate Executives Reimbursed Under Defense Contracts: Pat Ayers, Congressional Research Service, S7176 [10JY]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: OMB, S11411 [30OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Ronald R. Fogleman, Dept. of the Air Force, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Release of Udrigovo Television Tower in Bosnia and Herzegovina: David Grange, Drago Vukovic, and General Kansik, Dept. of the Army, S9029 [9SE]

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River Divisions: Joe N. Ballard, Dept. of Defense, E1531 [25JY]

Messages

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10427 [6OC], H8398 [6OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

National Security Strategy: President Clinton, S4588 [15MY], H2697 [15MY]

Policy Functions and Operational Roles of Federal Agencies To Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S151 [21JA], H236 [21JA]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy of the Flank Document of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: President Clinton, S2799 [7AP]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: President Clinton, S4587 [15MY], H2697 [15MY]

Veto of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: President Clinton, H3633 [10JN]

Motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7163, S7185 [10JY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H5798, H5804 [25JY], H6891 [4SE]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11323 [29OC]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2860 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3634 [10JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H6724 [3SE]

———making (H.R. 2266), H6760, H6761 [3SE]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10157 [6NO]

Orders

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Otis Williams, Corps of Engineers, E1530 [25JY]

Papers

Cruise Ship Pilot Program Funding Relative to Creation of Monopolies: Senator Inouye, S9954 [25SE]

Poems

``Air Force Fiftieth Anniversary,'' Maggie Vaughn, E1804 [18SE]

Press releases

NATO Stabilization Force Actions Toward Violent Acts Resulting From Media Reports, S9029 [9SE]

Proposals

Corrections in enrollment of conference report on H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S11570 [31OC]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

Chemical Weapons Convention: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S1376 [13FE]

Defense Incident-Based Reporting System, H5972 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, H4056-H4063 [19JN]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (H.R. 411), E82 [9JA]

Advanced Self Protection Jammer system: funding, H5969 [29JY]

Air Force: anniversary, E1802, E1804 [18SE], E2385 [13NO]

———location of memorial relative to Marine Corps Iwo Jima Monument, E2197 [7NO]

———rescind certain funds from procurement accounts and direct monies to debts incurred at inefficient Air Force bases, H2771 [15MY]

———tribute to Air National Guard 146th Airlift Wing, E1802 [18SE]

Alabama: tribute to Aviation Hall of Fame inductees, E965 [19MY]

American Samoa: eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC, H4209 [23JN]

———eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC (H.R. 905), E356 [3MR]

Anderson AFB, GU: fuel pipeline relocation funding, H7319 [16SE]

Appropriations: authorizing for ballistic missile defense systems (H.R. 2786), H9857-H9860 [31OC]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, E509 [18MR]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3479 [5JN], H3756 [12JN], H3895, H3898-H3904 [18JN], H3945-H4069 [19JN], H4103-H4121 [20JN], H4138, H4150-H4212, H4216 [23JN], H4291-H4309 [24JN], H4380, H4381-H4384 [25JN], H5798-H5805 [25JY], H6721 [3SE], E1310, E1313, E1314 [24JN], E1317, E1318, E1320 [25JN], E1393 [10JY], E1593 [1AU]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9504 [24OC], H9600-H9610 [28OC], E2170 [4NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3934-H3945 [19JN], E1308 [24JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 278), H9579-H9581, H9584-H9586, H9595-H9600 [28OC]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), corrections in engrossment, H4384 [25JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H5798-H5803 [25JY], H6891-H6898 [4SE], H6948 [5SE], E1670, E1672 [5SE]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections (S. 1507), H10642 [12NO]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H8453, H8454 [7OC], H8811 [9OC], H9561 [28OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10374 [8NO], E2300 [10NO], E2366 [13NO]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H3533 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H3667, H3668, H3669, H3700 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2428, H2429 [8MY], H2612, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2697-H2775 [15MY], H2860-H2862 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H3173, H3192-H3195 [22MY], H3218, H3248, H3250 [3JN], E897 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3277, H3279, H3280, H3281, H3289, H3290 [4JN], H3480, H3481, H3520-H3544, H3549, H3552 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 146), H2600-H2609 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2687-H2696 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), corrections in engrossment, H2775 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), permission to file conference report, H3291 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3634-H3637 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3583, H3584, H3638, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3649 [10JN], H3665, H3667, H3668 [11JN], H3725 [12JN], H3800-H3803 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1755), H3246 [3JN], H3284 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3722, H3723, H3724, H3725, H3757-H3789, H3792, H3793 [12JN], H4614 [25JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H4879-H4891 [8JY], E1409 [11JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report, H7316-H7320 [16SE]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration (H. Res. 178), H4874-H4876 [8JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 228), H7309-H7316 [16SE]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), motion to instruct conferees, H6724 [3SE]

———making (H.R. 2266), H5932-H5983 [29JY], E1613 [1AU]

———making (H.R. 2266), conference report, H7842-H7849 [25SE], H9565 [28OC]

———making (H.R. 2266), consideration (H. Res. 198), H5929-H5932 [29JY]

———making (H.R. 2266), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 242), H7840-H7842 [25SE]

———making (H.R. 2266), corrections in engrossment, H5983 [29JY]

———making (H.R. 2266), motion to instruct conferees, H6760, H6761 [3SE]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4116 [20JN], H4382 [25JN], H4920 [9JY], H6892-H6898 [4SE], H6923 [5SE], E1671, E1672 [5SE]

———award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9599 [28OC]

———enforcement of regulation prohibiting adultery, H3481 [5JN]

———grant health benefits for life upon retirement, E1308 [24JN]

———investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, H7485, H7486, H7488 [17SE], H9597 [28OC], E1815 [22SE]

———issue medal to persons exposed to nuclear radiation (H.R. 432), E74 [9JA]

———maintenance of military strength, H9709-H9711 [29OC]

———military family housing, H3955 [19JN]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members, H4158-H4160 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (H.R. 409), E76 [9JA]

———provide recipients of investigational drugs information on possible side effects (H.R. 1294), E637 [10AP]

———reimburse National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H5964 [29JY]

———reimbursement of National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9565, H9597 [28OC]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), H10892-H10894 [13NO]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (H.R. 2537), E1844 [24SE]

———strengthen limitation on participation in foreign air shows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment (H.R. 3084), E2389 [13NO]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (H.R. 2550), E1856 [25SE]

———tribute to Buffalo Soldiers, H8987 [22OC]

———U.S. military strategy, H1897-H1899 [28AP]

———U.S. military strategy relative to projected defense budgets, H2160-H2163 [5MY], H2477-H2481 [12MY]

———use in foreign countries to guard rainforests and endangered species, H4211 [23JN], E1313 [24JN]

———use of high resolution flat panel display technology in combat, H4209 [23JN]

———withdrawal of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6300 [30JY]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 827), E312 [25FE]

Army: anniversary, E1174-E1176 [10JN]

———clarify the definition of depot-level maintenance and repair (H.R. 2193), E1446 [17JY]

———light infantry division reductions, E154 [4FE]

———M-113 armored personnel carrier funding, H9605 [28OC]

———Manpower and Personnel Integration Program funding, H8269-H8271 [1OC]

———response to sexual harassment and assault allegations, H252 [4FE], H290 [5FE], E167 [5FE]

———School of the Americas funding, H6739-H6749 [3SE], H6802 [4SE], E1657, E1658, E1660 [4SE], E1678 [5SE]

Bayonne, NJ: relocation of Military Sealift Command relative to closure of Military Ocean Terminal, H4884 [8JY]

B-52 bomber: funding, H5965 [29JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4291-H4309 [24JN]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (H.R. 1172), H1896 [28AP], H2059 [30AP]

———U.S. military intervention, H3533, H3550 [5JN], H4138 [23JN], H5188 [15JY], H6803 [4SE], H6955 [5SE], H7487 [17SE], H7848 [25SE], H8445 [7OC], H9585, H9598, H9608 [28OC]

———U.S. military intervention relative to upgrading Bosnian Federation army equipment and training, E2144 [30OC]

———U.S. military withdrawl, H2713 [15MY]

———withdrawal of U.S. military forces, H8697 [8OC]

B-2 stealth bomber: funding, H3895 [18JN], H3933, H3956, H3960 [19JN], H4138, H4170-H4189 [23JN], H5936, H5943-H5952 [29JY], H7846, H7848 [25SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2160 [5MY], H2343-H2348 [7MY], H2496, H2497 [13MY], H2597, H2598, H2599 [14MY], E800 [30AP]

———treatment relative to balanced budget, E824 [5MY]

Business and industry: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (H.R. 925), E376 [5MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2728 [15MY], H7846 [25SE]

California: environmental cleanup of Presidio facilities, H9585, H9586 [28OC]

Camp Pendleton, CA: Dept. of Defense Environmental Security Award recipient, E744 [24AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope (S. Con. Res. 56), H9046 [23OC]

CERCLA: require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (H.R. 1157), E533 [20MR]

Charleston, SC: Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion Training Center relocation funding, H4888-H4890 [8JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, H893 [12MR], H1344 [9AP]

———purchase of boots, H1048 [18MR]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10149-H10158 [6NO]

Clean Air Act: sale of emission reduction credits by military facilities, H9607 [28OC]

Clinton, President: commencement address at U.S. Military Academy, E1104 [4JN]

Comanche Helicopter Program: funding, H4212 [23JN]

Commissary stores: reduction of number, H1583 [16AP]

Committee on National Security (House): investigation of sexual misconduct in the military, E481 [13MR]

———Special Oversight Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation recommendations, H3955 [19JN]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, H4050-H4056 [19JN], H9596, H9597, H9598, H9603 [28OC]

Contraceptives: funding for studies relative to condoms, H2258 [7MY]

Contracts: competitive procurement and contract practices, H9586, H9595, H9604 [28OC]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (H.R. 227), E71 [7JA]

———congressional review of permit programs, E232 [12FE]

———Environmental Management Program funding, H5753 [24JY]

———Missouri River Water Release Program funding, H5770 [24JY]

———Ramapo River at Oakland Flood Project funding, H5796 [25JY], H8182 [30SE]

———restructuring of Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions, H5754 [24JY], E1530 [25JY]

———Sediment Remediation Technology Program funding, H5754 [24JY]

———shore protection and beach nourishment projects funding, H5735, H5736, H5739, H5757 [24JY]

Crime: drug interdiction and counterdrug activities, H4378, H4609 [25JN]

———funding for reporting requirements of crime statistics, H5969-H5972 [29JY]

Dalton, John H.: Dept. of Defense International Security Leadership Award recipient, E1201 [12JN]

Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office: funding, H7846 [25SE], H9606 [28OC]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: decision making process, H2686 [15MY]

———funding for additional rounds, E1409 [11JY]

———recommendations, H5186 [15JY]

———recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H3953 [19JN], H4189-H4198 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, H9605 [28OC]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (organization): tribute, E1381 [9JY]

Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program: improve (H.R. 974), H772 [6MR], E408 [6MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish guidelines for transfer of surplus Government property, E1320 [25JN]

———Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

———provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 1397), E708 [17AP]

———strengthen provisions relative to environmental cleanup programs, E1318 [25JN]

Diseases: breast cancer research funding, H5937, H5949, H5950 [29JY], H7848 [25SE]

Dragonfly Helicopter Program: funding, E1639 [3SE]

DRAGONFLY Program: funding, H5953 [29JY]

Ecology and environment: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military land, H4381 [25JN]

———improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (H.R. 374), E17 [7JA]

Economic Development Administration: establish Office of Economic Development Information (H.R. 2688), E2022 [21OC]

Education: Impact Aid Program funding, H6946 [5SE], H7016 [9SE], H7204 [11SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7168-H7177 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program technical corrections, H2543-H2547 [13MY]

Essexville, MI: anniversary of AMVETS Post 22, E136 [4FE]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag at Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers, H4210 [23JN]

Flinn, Kelly: criminal charges and court martial relative to allegations of adultery, H3080 [21MY]

Floods: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, H4224 [24JN]

Foreign aid: requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3619-H3626 [10JN]

Foreign countries: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations, H3960, H4063-H4067 [19JN], E1102 [4JN], E1157 [10JN]

Fort Benning, GA: Commander in Chief's Award for Army Community of Excellence recipient, H2492 [13MY]

———Presidential Award for Quality recipient, E1828 [23SE]

Fort Indiantown Gap, PA: completion of military barracks complex, H4210 [23JN]

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: restroration, H5076 [10JY]

F-22 fighter aircraft: foreign sales, H5966-H5968 [29JY], H6760, H6761 [3SE]

———funding, H5953-H5956 [29JY]

Funding, H678 [27FE], H2936 [20MY], H8422 [6OC]

Gabriele, Charles: tribute for premier performance of ``National Guardian's March'', E1402 [11JY]

GAO: release of report relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, H3811 [17JN]

———study on chemical warfare policies and adverse health effects, H4161 [23JN]

Geer, Hal: Military Order of the World Wars award recipient, E1033 [22MY]

Genetics: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information, H5968, H5969 [29JY]

George Washington (U.S.S.): tribute to crew, E2400 [13NO]

Gibbons, Representative: Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E179 [6FE]

Government: define role and scope, H2866 [16MY]

Government regulations: contractor reporting requirements relative to hiring of veterans, H5770 [24JY], H5966 [29JY]

Guam: opening of Dept. of Defense schools, H4885 [8JY], H5187 [15JY]

———tribute to Navy Recruiting Processing Station, E578 [8AP]

Haiti: presence of U.S. Armed Forces, H1410 [10AP], H3582 [10JN], H6301 [30JY], H8445 [7OC]

Health: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (H.R. 1631), E956 [19MY]

———allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (H.R. 76), E65 [7JA]

———allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and to establish medical savings accounts (H.R. 2100), E1347 [27JN]

———Dept. of Defense/Dept. of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Medical Research Program funding, H5939, H5940 [29JY]

Hill, Nathan L.: Dept. of Defense Civilian Service Award recipient, E2133 [30OC]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (H. Con. Res. 64), E703 [17AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (H.J. Res. 75), H3221, H3222 [3JN]

Hopewell, PA: anniversary of VFW Post 8805, E78 [9JA]

Houston, TX: Sims Bayou Project funding, H5756 [24JY], H8182 [30SE]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (H.R. 2635), E1983 [9OC]

Immigration: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions, H9504 [24OC], H9597 [28OC]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (H.R. 2922), E2272 [9NO]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (H.R. 805), E251 [13FE], E2272 [9NO]

INS: granting of citizenship relative to criminal history, H2097 [1MY]

Institute for Environmental and Human Health: funding, H7848 [25SE]

Jones, James: tribute to dedication of Eternity Hall at Schofield Barracks, HI, in memory of his book ``From Here to Eternity'', H2432-H2434 [8MY]

Jones, Robert: Navy Cross recipient, E804 [30AP]

Kenya: U.S. policy, E416 [10MR]

Korean War: tribute to 50th Army Battalion, E1739 [11SE]

Liberty (U.S.S.): tribute to crew, E1253 [18JN]

Lister, Sara: request resignation as Army's Assistant Sec. for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps, H10774, H10776 [13NO]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (H. Con. Res 197), H10903-H10909 [13NO]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, H1157, H1158 [19MR]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country, H3898 [18JN], H9580, H9598, H9606 [28OC]

———prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (H.R. 1138), H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

———tribute to Long Beach Naval Shipyard employees and surrounding community, E1664 [4SE]

Marine Corps: anniversary, E2193 [7NO]

Maryland (U.S.S.): tribute to crew, E2400 [13NO]

Mayer, Brian: Marine Corps Silver Star Medal recipient, E834 [5MY]

McDonnell Douglas Corp.: tribute to employees involved with production of night vision/targeting systems, E1499 [23JY]

Medicare: reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (H.R. 1362), H8668 [8OC], E697 [17AP]

Merchant marine industry: revise maritime strategy, E1803 [18SE]

Michigan: anniversary of Linwood-Kawkawlin VFW Post 6950, E1697 [9SE]

Michigan Government Officials Day: observance, E1459 [21JY]

Milford, CT: Point Beach Project funding, H8178 [30SE]

Military installations: reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1243), E597 [8AP]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1300), E629 [10AP]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (H.R. 2421), E1667 [5SE]

Miramar Naval Air Station: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopters, H5972-H5974 [29JY]

Monitor (U.S.S.): tribute, E392 [5MR]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 926th Engineer Group, U.S. Army Reserve, E1397 [10JY]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to 1215th Army Garrison Support Unit, H8904 [21OC]

Monuments and memorials: authorize the establishment of a Cold War memorial (H.R. 2885), E2248 [8NO]

Motor vehicles: development of dependable, high powered, and economical engines for use in military vehicles, H4210 [23JN]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (H.R. 1885), E1208 [12JN]

National Guard: Child Outreach Program funding, H5940 [29JY]

———military leave policy, H2936 [20MY]

———reduction of personnel, H9605 [28OC]

———submit report on conversion of active guard reserve personnel to dual-status technicians, E1314 [24JN]

National Mail Order Pharmacy Program: include certain beneficiaries (H.R. 1773), H3958 [19JN]

National objectives: improve civil-military relations, H6694-H6696 [31JY]

National POW/MIA Recogntion Day: observance, H7611 [23SE], E1799, E1808 [18SE]

National security: impact of defense spending cuts, H1976-H1982 [29AP]

———personnel levels and military preparedness, E1511 [24JY]

NATO: ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H4151, H4167 [23JN]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H5026 [10JY], H5306 [16JY], H5798-H5803 [25JY], H5964 [29JY], H6400 [30JY], H6749, H6750 [3SE], H9603 [28OC], E1593 [1AU]

Naval Petroleum Oil Shale Reserve: exploration, development, and production, H4109 [20JN], E1310 [24JN]

Naval Station Ingelside, Corpus Christi, TX: Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award recipient, E781 [29AP]

Navy: authority to enter into long-term charter leases for auxiliary and naval support vessels built in U.S. shipyards, H4046, H4047, H4048 [19JN]

———tribute to all who served with the Asiatic Fleet throughout the Far East from 1910 to 1942 (H. Con. Res. 186), E2214 [7NO], E2247 [8NO]

———tribute to submarine veterans, E718 [23AP]

New Jersey: tribute to U.S. service academy nominees from 11th congressional district, E162 [5FE]

New York: tribute to Air National Guard 106th Rescue Group, E1258 [19JN]

Nuclear weapons: Presidential certification relative to detargeting of Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles, H4110-H4116 [20JN]

———safety and management of stockpile, H9604 [28OC]

Odessa, TX: tribute to Confederate Air Force Desert Squadron, E530 [20MR]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 170), E1997 [9OC]

Panama Canal Commission: resignation of chairman, E1944 [7OC]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of American Legion John Raad Post 438, E1070 [30MY]

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard: Impact Pilot Program report, H7846 [25SE]

Peoria, AZ: tribute to VFW Post 2135 on receipt of VFW Youth Activities Award, E1796 [18SE]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8164 [30SE], H8268, H8271-H8278 [1OC]

———release of information by CIA relative to Iraqi nerve gas storage, H1394 [10AP]

Plano, IL: anniversary of American Legion Leon Burson Post 395, E2301 [10NO]

Pollard, Jonathan: request for release of prisoner, E917 [14MY]

Power resources: conduct pilot program to determine if hydrocarbon fuels can be tagged for analysis and identification, H5940 [29JY]

Ralston, Joseph W.: nomination to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, H3481 [5JN]

Reform, H1406 [10AP], H4040-H4049 [19JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR]

Reserve Officers Association: anniversary, E2163 [31OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (H.R. 2263), H5495 [22JY]

Russia: explain purposes and allow inspection of Yamantau Mountain project, H4209 [23JN]

Sangalis, C. Dean: Navy Award recipient, E1382 [9JY]

Saudi Arabia: resolution of commercial disputes with U.S. firms, H4309 [24JN], H9609 [28OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H5938 [29JY]

Selfridge, MI: tribute to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, E1459 [21JY]

Shelton, Henry H.: nomination to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, E1744 [11SE]

Ships and vessels: regulations relative to double-hulled oil tankers, H4211 [23JN], E1393 [10JY]

———support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, H5450 [17JY]

———support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (H. Con. Res. 65), E724 [23AP], E1345 [27JN]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 2035), H5213, H5214, H5246 [15JY]

Submarines: proposal to transfer Advanced Sensor Application Program to the Navy, H4985 [9JY]

Surplus Government property: classification of surplus military material (H.R. 2602), E1921 [2OC]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Supply Platoon of the 1019th Quartermaster Co., E386 [5MR]

Taxation: repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (H.R. 1037), E443-E445 [12MR]

THAAD Program: funding, H2770 [15MY]

Thomas M. Foglietta Support Site, Gricignano d'Aversa, Italy: designate (H.R. 2931), E2364 [13NO]

Travis AFB, CA: Travis VA Hospital funding, H8683 [8OC]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (H. Res. 68), H838-H841 [11MR], E254 [13FE]

Tulare County, CA: anniversary of Rankin Airfield, E992 [21MY]

———anniversary of Sequoia Airfield, E992 [21MY]

U.S. Army Research Laboratory: tribute to Science and Technology Academic Recognition System fellowship recipients, E1853 [25SE]

U.S. Cavalry: anniversary, E45 [7JA]

U.S. Special Operations Command: anniversary, E702, E706 [17AP]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1793 [18SE]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (H.R. 2760), E2115 [29OC]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (H.R. 836), H781 [6MR], H3151 [21MY], H3830 [17JN], H4312 [24JN], E317 [26FE]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1568-H1571 [16AP]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation, H9608 [28OC]

———priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, H4161-H4166 [23JN], H4894 [8JY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (H.R. 165), H79 [9JA], H3571 [6JN]

———treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (H.R. 1399), E701 [17AP]

———treatment of lump sum payments to U.S. trained Vietnamese commandos relative to eligibility for certain welfare benefits, H7122 [10SE]

Vietnamese Conflict: provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed, H1548 [16AP]

———provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed by the U.S., H3279 [4JN]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (H.R. 699), H815 [11MR]

V-22 Osprey aircraft: development, H5937 [29JY]

Weapons: A-6 Intruder attack aircraft retirement, H681 [27FE]

———demining programs funding, H6352, H6353 [30JY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H3806 [17JN], H5135 [11JY], H8169 [30SE], E1667 [5SE]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, E2180 [4NO]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (H.R. 2459), E1809 [18SE]

———Trident D-5 submarine launched ballistic missile funding, H4103-H4108 [20JN]

———U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, H7838 [25SE]

Winchester, VA: dedication of Richard E. Byrd statue, E1550 [29JY]

World War II: tribute to members of 78th Medical Battalion Company ``B'', E1350 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, S7153-S7160 [10JY]

Abshire, David M.: U.S. Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, S5429 [9JN]

Accounting and internal controls: reform, S695 [28JA], S1265-S1267 [12FE]

Africa Crisis Response Initiative: funding, S7633 [17JY]

Air Force: anniversary, S9239 [11SE]

———funding for passenger safety modifications, S7442 [15JY]

———notification of families of victims of military air crashes and crash investigation procedures reform, S7243 [11JY]

Air Force Museum: exchange of B-17 aircraft for other historical property with the Planes of Fame Museum, S7270 [11JY]

Air Force Reentry Vehicle Applications Program: funding, S7202, S7203 [10JY]

Air Force Sergeants Association: grant Federal charter, S7097 [9JY]

Air Force War Memorial: location, S12448 [10NO]

Anniversary, S9730 [19SE]

Appropriations: authorizing for ballistic missile defense systems (S. 1387), S11872 [6NO]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1673), S4429 [14MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5811 [17JN], S5903-S5921 [18JN], S5979 [19JN]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5935 [18JN], S5956-S5959, S5978 [19JN], S6019-S6024, S6026, S6027 [20JN], S6786 [27JN], S6877-S6906, S6925 [7JY], S6960-S6970, S6974-S6989 [8JY], S7038, S7042-S7052, S7054-S7113, S7127 [9JY], S7131-S7205 [10JY], S7227-S7284 [11JY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), correct errors in engrossment, S7428 [14JY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), unanimous-consent agreement, S7160, S7183, S7184, S7189 [10JY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), S7431 [15JY], S7739 [17JY], S7744 [21JY], S7946, S7947 [23JY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11317-S11321, S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11396, S11495 [30OC], S11511, S11512, S11542 [31OC], S11612 [3NO], S11799-S11844, S11846 [6NO], S12532 [13NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report—corrections in enrollment, S11570 [31OC]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S11322 [29OC]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), insert language of S. 936 in lieu, S7283 [11JY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections (S. 1507), S12480 [10NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 64), S11844 [6NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 450), S2358 [17MR]

———authorizing for military construction (S. 451), S2358 [17MR]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S10777, S10800-S10804 [9OC], S11024-S11027 [23OC], S11183, S11213 [24OC], S11410-S11434 [30OC], S12693 [13NO]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5470-S5480 [10JN], S5486-S5491, S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4652-S4654 [16MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095, S5097, S5100 [23MY], S5172 [2JN], S5225-S5231, S5236-S5244 [3JN], S5712 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5282 [4JN], S5297-S5300, S5309-S5325, S5384 [5JN], S5387-S5390, S5399-S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5296 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), insert language of S. 672 in lieu, S4633 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5431, S5443, S5470 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5555-S5574, S5577-S5584 [12JN], S5942 [18JN], S7317 [11JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3773 [29AP], S3819-S3831 [30AP], S3871, S3880, S3881 [1MY], S3938-S3946 [5MY], S3979-S3981, S3983-S3993, S4038-S4040 [6MY], S4043-S4104 [7MY], S4137-S4204-S4205, S4253 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4323 [12MY], S4413-S4417, S4478 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), unanimous-consent agreement, S3880 [1MY], S3985, S3995 [6MY], S4043, S4103 [7MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5403-S5405 [9JN], S5431-S5433 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), unanimous-consent request, S5403 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, unanimous-consent request, S5502, S5503 [11JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7814-S7823 [22JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report, S9443-S9447 [17SE]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9433 [16SE]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), unanimous-consent agreement, S7808 [22JY]

———making (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9940-S9957, S9963 [25SE], S10240 [30SE], S10759-S10761 [9OC]

———making (H.R. 2266), conference report, unanimous-consent agreement, S9925 [25SE]

———making (S. 1005), S7401-S7413, S7415-S7420 [14JY], S7436-S7459, S7485 [15JY]

———making (S. 1005), unanimous-consent agreement, S7420 [14JY]

———strike certain non-emergency items in emergency supplemental appropriations, S4091-S4093 [7MY]

———unfunded priorities lists of the military services, S3266 [16AP]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (S. 1334), S11350 [29OC], S11699 [4NO]

———grant health benefits for life upon retirement, S6965, S6980 [8JY]

———increase number of years of active commission service provided for mandatory retirement of generals and admirals, S6889 [7JY]

———initiate use of Multitechnology Automated Reader Card, S6904-S6906 [7JY]

———investigation into sexual harassment and assault allegations, S4724 [20MY], S9240 [11SE], S11808, S11825 [6NO]

———maintain certain Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units at current force structure level, S6886 [7JY]

———maintain effective sexual harassment and assault allegations reporting procedures, S7203 [10JY]

———National Guard and Reserve components funding, S5305-S5309 [5JN], S11809, S11836 [6NO]

———nominations, S11342 [29OC]

———payment of certain health care expenses under CHAMPUS that are not payable under Medicare (S. 166), S545 [21JA]

———policy regarding military service by homosexuals, S1653 [26FE], S8144-S8146 [25JY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members, S11813 [6NO]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (S. 755), S4604 [15MY]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), S12711 [13NO]

———report on education and support programs relative to tobacco and alcohol use, S7127 [9JY]

———review of policies relative to gender relations, S4081 [7MY], S4724 [20MY], S5087 [23MY], S9240 [11SE]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (S. 1359), S11678 [4NO]

———tribute to 440th Airlift Wing, S2946 [9AP]

———use of Tricare System under the military health care system, S11808 [6NO]

Army: anniversary, S5690 [16JN]

———close School of the Americas (S. 980), S6741, S6742 [27JN]

Aviation: costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (S. Res. 80), S3852 [30AP]

———implementation of temporary safety stand down of U.S. military aircraft, S9775 [23SE]

———prohibit exhibition of B-2 and F-117 aircraft in certain public air shows (S. 1177), S9333 [15SE]

———tactical fighter aircraft programs funding, S7228-S7231, S7233, S7254 [11JY]

———terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program (S. 520), S2841-S2844 [8AP]

———tribute to military personnel who died during military flight training exercises, S9776 [23SE], S9874 [24SE]

Aviation Officer Retention Bonus Program: funding, S11807 [6NO]

Babbitt, George T., Jr.: nomination to be Air Force general, S4428-S4430 [14MY]

Bedford, VA: dedication of National D-Day Memorial, S12660 [13NO]

Bermuda: environmental impact study relative to U.S. military presence, S7445 [15JY]

B-52 bomber: funding, S9945 [25SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: agreement to stop media reports contradicting the intent of peace agreements or endangering NATO forces, S9028 [9SE]

———encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7196-S7201 [10JY], S7240-S7243, S7245-S7248 [11JY]

———NATO seizure of radio transmitters, S10262 [1OC]

———peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces, S720-S722 [28JA]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4077-S4079, S4082-S4089 [7MY], S7194-S7201 [10JY], S9940-S9942, S9945-S9947, S9949-S9952 [25SE]

———U.S. broadcast of radio and television to counter disinformation campaign by Bosnian Serb-controlled media, S8355 [30JY], S9028 [9SE]

———U.S. military intervention, S630 [22JA], S2722 [20MR], S5325 [5JN], S5956-S5959 [19JN], S6885 [7JY], S7408-S7413 [14JY], S7619 [16JY], S8682-S8685, S8739-S8743 [3SE], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S11621-S11623 [4NO], S11801, S11814 [6NO], S12536 [13NO]

———U.S. policy, S8682-S8685 [3SE], S10994 [22OC]

Brillant Antitank Munition: funding, S11816 [6NO]

B-2 stealth bomber: development, S3128-S3130 [14AP], S3692 [24AP]

———funding, S9057 [10SE], S11802 [6NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, S3867-S3870 [1MY], S4669 [19MY]

———matching disbursements, S3983, S3984 [6MY], S5947 [18JN]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending, S5033, S5089-S5091 [23MY]

Burlington County, NJ: conveyance of certain lands from Fort Dix, S7251 [11JY]

Business and industry: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (H.R. 3433), S7417-S7420 [14JY]

———tribute to Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct, S11890 [6NO]

Buy American Act: compliance, S7282 [11JY]

———waive relative to procurement of certain defense items, S7440, S7441 [15JY]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy, S7041 [9JY], S7190-S7194, S7205 [10JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope (S. Con. Res. 56), S10999 [22OC]

Cavalier, ND: tribute to Cavalier Air Station for flood relief efforts in North Dakota, S6285 [24JN]

Chemical weapons: require study of alternative disposal methods, S6985, S6986 [8JY], S7431 [15JY]

Children and youth: provide incentive grants to States to model their child care programs after the military child care programs, S3245 [16AP]

Chiropractic Health Care Demonstration Project: extension, S6976 [8JY], S7254 [11JY]

Churches and synagogues: donate surplus furniture and other property of closed Army chapels to religious organizations that suffered damage from arson or terrorism, S6977 [8JY]

Classified information: clarify protections for whistleblowers or contract employees relative to disclosure of classified material, S6886 [7JY]

Coast Guard: extend Reserve affiliation agreement bonus, S6888, S6889 [7JY]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S619-S627, S628-S631 [22JA]

Colleges and universities: status of senior military colleges, S11320 [29OC], S11803 [6NO]

Commerce City, CO: land transfer from Rocky Mountain Arsenal, S6887 [7JY]

Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative: funding, S4193, S4194 [8MY]

Commission on Gender Integration in the Military: establish, S7203 [10JY]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S5992-S5995 [19JN], S6021-S6024, S6026 [20JN], S6894-S6900 [7JY], S7098-S7103 [9JY], S7132-S7143 [10JY], S11396 [30OC]

Congressional Medal of Honor: retroactive entitlement of certain recipients to a special pension, S7169 [10JY]

Contracted Training Flight Services Program: funding, S7270 [11JY]

Contracts: application of certain accounting rules for contractors relative to employee stock ownership plans, S7251, S7252 [11JY]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11320, S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———distribution of contract financing payments, S11216, S11217 [27OC], S11899 [6NO]

———estabilish policy on long term viability of carbonizable rayon fiber suppliers, S7203 [10JY]

———limit compensation for corporate executives reimbursed under defense contracts, S7169-S7179, S7184, S7185 [10JY], S7744 [21JY]

———matching of disbursements to particular obligations, S7407 [14JY]

Cooperative Research Program: funding, S7273 [11JY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: funding, S6877-S6885, S6891-S6893 [7JY], S6965-S6967, S6974, S6987 [8JY], S7110 [9JY], S7204 [10JY], S7250 [11JY], S7404 [14JY]

Corps of Engineers: diversion of ground water from Great Lakes Basin, S7584 [16JY]

Crime: prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (S. 172), S550 [21JA]

CVN-77 nuclear aircraft carrier: funding, S7249, S7250 [11JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S6893 [7JY], S7038, S7044-S7049, S7056-S7083, S7084, S7088-S7090 [9JY], S7252 [11JY], S7445 [15JY], S11317-S11321 [29OC]

———recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5904-S5918, S5920 [18JN], S5980 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S7044-S7048, S7074-S7078 [9JY], S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802, S11808, S11810-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———utilization of savings relative to base closure process, S7277 [11JY]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, S7446 [15JY]

Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program: extend (S. 735), S4321 [12MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: transfer of funds to use for the School Breakfast Program, S6968 [8JY], S7054-S7056, S7083-S7085 [9JY]

Dept. of Education: transfer of funds use for student financial aid programs, S6968, S6969 [8JY]

Dept. of Energy: community assistance payments to Los Alamos County, NM, S7234-S7236 [11JY]

———disposal of excess weapons usable plutonium, S7538 [16JY]

———environmental restoration projects funding, S7281 [11JY]

———Hispanic Outreach Initiative participation in national security activities, S7187 [10JY]

———policies relative to nuclear weapons testing, stockpiles, and national security issues, S2201 [12MR]

———recovery of cleanup costs under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, S5985-S5989 [19JN]

———Technology Development Program funding, S11816 [6NO]

Dept. of State: tribute to Corps of Foreign Attaches, S7970 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization, S11813 [6NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding for National Cemetery at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK, S12519 [13NO]

———prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (S. 309), S1309 [12FE]

———transfer of funds for veterans' health care programs, S6964 [8JY], S7144-S7145, S7160-S7163, S7182 [10JY]

Donnelly, Michael: testimony before Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Subcommittee on Human Resources relative to Persian Gulf Conflict, S3758 [28AP]

Dual-Use Applications Program: funding, S4193 [8MY]

Ecology and environment: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, S7107, S7108 [9JY], S11816 [6NO]

Education: extend requirement to reform development and implementation standards of certain acquisition workforce training program requirements, S6980 [8JY]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (S. 1534), S12592 [13NO]

Elections: voting rights of military personnel relative to declaration of legal residence, S830-S832 [30JA]

Electric power: conveyance of electric utility assets at military installations, S11815, S11816 [6NO]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: anniversary of 28th Bomb Wing, S10240 [30SE]

Explosive Demilitarization Technology Program: funding, S7267 [11JY], S7406 [14JY]

FAA: Federal Automated Surface Observing System funding, S8250 [29JY]

Facial Recognition Technology Program: funding, S7276 [11JY]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations, S6890 [7JY], S11813 [6NO]

———mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (S. 528), S2901 [9AP]

Flinn, Kelly: criminal charges and court martial relative to allegations of adultery, S4081 [7MY], S5087 [23MY]

Floods: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, S6102 [23JN]

Foreign countries: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations, S7188 [10JY]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (S. 115), S494 [21JA]

Forest Glen, MD: repair of Walter Reed Army Medical Center Annex, S7446 [15JY]

Fort Bragg, NC: conveyance of land to Harnett County, NC, S7264, S7265 [11JY]

Fort Campbell, KY: tactical equipment shop funding, S11421 [30OC]

Fort Drum, NY: aerial gunnery range and training and education center funding, S7821 [22JY]

Fort Irwin, CA: Army Task Force XXI warfighting experiment, S3114-S3116 [14AP]

Fort Knox, KY: qualification range funding, S11421 [30OC]

F-22 fighter: funding, S7244 [11JY]

———funding, S9942-S9944 [25SE]

Funding, S4777 [20MY]

GAO: audit guidelines, S6925 [7JY], S7279 [11JY]

———study on chemical warfare policies and adverse health effects, S6039 [20JN]

Gold Star Mothers (organization): tribute, S655 [22JA]

Government: require analysis of POW/MIA issues, S7250 [11JY]

Government regulations: streamline procurement procedures relative to the purchase of computer equipment, S6979 [8JY]

Grand Forks AFB, ND: authorize payment of claims by personnel for lost personal property due to Red River Basin flooding, S7152-S7153 [10JY], S7437 [15JY], S9945 [25SE]

GSA: require screening of real property to be conveyed by the Dept. of Defense, S7273 [11JY]

Haiti: presence of U.S. Armed Forces, S1942 [5MR]

Hale County, AL: land conveyance from the Army Reserve Center, Greensboro, AL, S6889 [7JY]

Hall, Keith R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force, S2486 [18MR]

Hamre, John J.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S5439 [10JN], S6388-S6391 [25JN], S8108-S8111 [24JY]

Health: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (S. 224), S755 [28JA], S7128 [9JY]

———bioassay testing of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service, S6962 [8JY]

———uniformed services treatment facilities reform, S6961 [8JY]

Health care facilities: Holloman AFB/Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital funding, S9955 [25SE]

Health care professionals: increase the grade provided for the heads of the nurse corps of the Armed Forces (S. 123), S508 [21JA]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (H.J. Res. 75), S9030 [9SE], S9089 [10SE]

———confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (S.J. Res. 36), S8202 [28JY]

Housing: military housing funding, S1779-S1782 [28FE]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (S. 1220), S9970 [25SE]

Huntsville, AL: anniversary of Army Space and Missile Defense team, S4765 [20MY]

Hydrocarbon Fuel Tagging Program: funding, S7443 [15JY]

Indonesia: prevent sale or transfer of military equipment for use in East Timor, S7584 [16JY], S7631 [17JY]

Iraq: eviction of U.S. members of U.N. weapons inspection teams and threats to surveillance planes, S12103-S12105 [8NO], S12537, S12538 [13NO]

———U.S. policy, S12537, S12538 [13NO]

Iwo Jima (U.S.S.): tribute to naming of LHD-7 Warship, S5713 [16JN]

Jacksonville, FL: pier improvement project funding at Mayport Naval Station, S11426 [30OC]

Japan: guidelines for defense cooperation, S10333 [3OC]

Kentucky: tribute to Air National Guard, S3658 [24AP]

Kirkland AFB, NM: theater air command control and simulation facility funding, S11424 [30OC]

Korean War: anniversary, S12480 [10NO]

La Junta, CO: conveyance of unused Air Force housing (S. 1552), S12596 [13NO]

Lister, Sara: request resignation as Army's Assistant Sec. for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps, S12533, S12539 [13NO]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: introduction of the F-22 aircraft, S2721 [20MR]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Wild Blue Thunder air show performance at Air Force anniversary celebration, S3415 [22AP]

Management: reform depot operations, inventory controls, and financial management systems, S6978, S6979 [8JY]

Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co.: tribute, S5020 [22MY]

Marine Corps: anniversary, S12448 [10NO], S12523 [13NO]

Maritime Technology Program: funding, S7438-S7440 [15JY]

Medicare: subvention test programs relative to retired military personnel, S6322 [25JN]

Medium tactical vehicles: multiyear procurement contracts, S7275 [11JY]

Military installations: study cost savings and need for base closures, S7067-S7083, S7088-S7090 [9JY]

Missouri (U.S.S.): selection process for donation, S6981-S6985 [8JY], S7085-S7088 [9JY]

Montana: land conveyance of Havre Air Force Station, MT, and Havre Training Site, MT, to Bear Paw Development Corp., S7272 [11JY]

Moody AFB, GA: HH-60 OPS/pararescue project funding, S11418, S11419 [30OC]

Multitechnology Integration in Mixed-Mode Electronics Project: funding, S7275 [11JY]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 95), S5193 [2JN]

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day: designate (S. Res. 68), S2719, S2736 [20MR]

National Guard: allow members to perform honor guard functions at veterans' funerals (S. 324), S1392 [13FE]

———Civilian Youth Opportunity Program funding, S6975 [8JY]

———establish position for Chief on Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7236-S7240 [11JY], S7402 [14JY], S10092 [26SE]

———obtain firefighting demonstrator kits for UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, S7442 [15JY]

———promotion regulations relative to outside employment, S7258 [11JY]

———troop strength reduction and role revision, S11819 [6NO]

National Mail Order Pharmacy Program: include certain beneficiaries (S. 1273), S10648 [8OC]

National Military Museum Foundation: establish (S. 686), S3906 [1MY]

National POW/MIA Recogntion Day: observance, S9734 [19SE]

National security: defense system state of readiness, S8224 [29JY]

———national missile defense system (S. 7), S124, S235 [21JA], S685 [23JA]

———national missile defense system (S. 64), S440 [21JA]

———simplify conditions for a declaration of an imminent and serious threat in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1222 [11FE], S1271-S1284, S1295 [12FE]

NATO: criteria for expansion relative to mutual security and conditions for continued membership, S11389 [29OC]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, S7443 [15JY], S8489-S8491 [31JY]

Navy: eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (S. 59), S437 [21JA]

———retirement of Los Angeles class submarines, S11805 [6NO]

New Hampshire: 368th Engineer Battalion anniversary, S7021 [8JY]

New Jersey: military bases funding, S9446 [17SE]

NOAA: disestablish the Corps of Commissioned Officers (S. 877), S5510 [11JN]

Nuclear weapons: ensure that the President and Congress receive unencumbered advice relative to the safety, security, and reliability of stockpile, S6989 [8JY]

Oak Ridge, TN: designate Y-12 Plant as National Prototype Center, S7266 [11JY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 1216), S12572, S12649 [13NO]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 629), S3438 [22AP], S4999, S5000 [22MY], S8375 [30JY]

Osage County, OK: convey certain lands acquired for Candy Lake project (S. 1381), S11778 [5NO]

Pacific Command: anniversary, S685 [23JA]

Picatinny Arsenal: software engineering center funding, S7821 [22JY]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (S. 1099), S8551 [31JY]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (S. 129), S513 [21JA]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S909 [30JA], S2033 [6MR], S3931 [1MY], S4772 [20MY], S4919 [21MY], S5107 [23MY], S6787 [27JN], S7091 [9JY], S8107 [24JY], S8516 [31JY], S9806 [23SE], S9907 [24SE], S10050 [26SE], S11499 [30OC], S11570 [31OC], S11792 [5NO], S12209 [8NO], S12677 [13NO]

Quadrennial Defense Review: report, S4672-S4676 [19MY]

Raton Technology Research (business): tribute to participation in Federal public-private partnership programs, S9527 [17SE]

Recycling: procurement of recycled copier paper, S6978 [8JY]

Research: federally funded research and development centers funding, S12532 [13NO]

———joint service core research program to develop a prototype hybrid integrated sensor array for chemical and biological point detection, S7405 [14JY]

Reserve Officers Association: anniversary, S3113 [14AP]

Safety: eye safety requirements at small arms firing ranges, S6887, S6888 [7JY]

Santa Rosa, FL: runway improvement funding at Whiting Field, S11426 [30OC]

Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces, S793 [29JA]

———U.S. policy, S836 [30JA]

School of the Americas: funding, S7533, S7590 [16JY]

Shelton, Henry H.: nomination to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, S9376, S9377 [16SE]

———nomination to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, unanimous-consent agreement, S9377 [16SE]

Ships and vessels: Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding, S9952-S9955 [25SE]

———discovery of Revolutionary War gunboat in Lake Champlain, S7445 [15JY]

Smith, Wilson K.: tribute to for efforts relative to African-American Medal of Honor monument, S1999 [5MR]

Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (S. 912), S5702 [16JN]

Strategic materials: increase amount required to be derived from sales in the National Defense Stockpile, S6885 [7JY]

Submarines: development and manufacturing funding, S9942, S9955 [25SE]

Syracuse, NY: convey certain Air Force land, S7271 [11JY]

Taxation: allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (S. 272), S1022 [5FE]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (S. 273), S1022 [5FE]

———treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (S. 1247), S10295 [1OC]

Technology: assess dependence on foreign sources of certain resistors and capacitors, S7283 [11JY]

———research and development programs funding, S7446 [15JY]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S734-S736 [28JA], S5639 [12JN]

Terrorism: prohibit distribution of information relative to explosive materials, S5989-S5991, S5995-S5997 [19JN]

———report on policies and procedures relative to protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks, S6900-S6902 [7JY]

Treaties and agreements: Antiballistic Missile Treaty, S10758 [9OC]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (S. Res. 58), S1409 [13FE], S4776 [20MY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4451-S4469, S4473-S4475 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4451 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, unanimous-consent agreement, S4417 [14MY]

———require compliance report on Armenia and other countries in the Caucasus region, S4459, S4468 [14MY]

U.N.: U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (S. 696), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

U.S. Cavalry: anniversary, S103 [7JA], S1578 [25FE]

U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day: designate (S.J. Res. 30), S4010 [6MY]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, S9801 [23SE], S10302 [1OC]

———funding, S7252 [11JY]

———terminate (S. 37), S394 [21JA]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Services: tribute, S1433 [24FE]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (S. 1351), S11464 [30OC]

———allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (S. 162), S544 [21JA]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (S. 623), S3424 [22AP]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, S6886 [7JY]

———funding of bioassay testing for those exposed to ionizing radiation during military service, S7103 [9JY]

———payment of special annuities to surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces who are ineligible for a survivor annuity under transition laws (S. 350), S1557 [25FE]

———priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, S7049, S7050 [9JY], S7253 [11JY], S7447 [15JY]

———treatment of lump sum payments to U.S. trained Vietnamese commandos relative to eligibility for certain welfare benefits, S8902 [8SE]

———verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility (S. 96), S474 [21JA]

Veterans Day: observance, S12483 [10NO]

VFW: tribute to Operation Uplink for distribution of free long-distance calling time to hospitalized veterans and overseas troops, S8374 [30JY]

Vietnam: exchange of Naval Attaches, S7970 [23JY]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (S. 1566), S12713 [13NO]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (S. 278), S1026, S1045 [5FE]

Weapons: A-6 Intruder attack aircraft retirement, S1801 [28FE]

———chemical and biological weapons research funding, S7739 [17JY]

———C-17 Airlifter program, S9955 [25SE]

———development and deployment of technology to remove antipersonnel landmines, S7091 [9JY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, S10315-S10317 [3OC], S11529-S11531 [31OC]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5609, S5610 [12JN], S5689 [16JN], S5717-S5719, S5721, S5722 [17JN], S5941 [18JN]

———importation of surplus military weapons, S12554-S12559 [13NO]

———increase Navy and Air Force flying hours funding through reductions in Space-Based Laser Program funding, S7179-S7182, S7186-S7189 [10JY], S7231-S7233 [11JY]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, S9984 [25SE]

———U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, S9631 [18SE], S9722 [19SE], S9778-S9781 [23SE]

White Sands Missile Range, NM: launch complex revitalization program funding, S11424 [30OC]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients, S11808 [6NO]

———compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (S. 730), S3971 [5MY], S4244, S4245 [8MY]

———tribute to veterans of Exercise Tiger training mission, S4399 [13MY], S5146 [23MY]

Reports

Codes of Conduct on Arms Transfers—An Opportunity for the U.S. and Its European Allies To Work Together, H3623 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S4430 [14MY]

Impact of Legislative Compensation Caps on Dept. of Defense Contracts: GAO, S7172 [10JY]

Independent Bomber Force Review, H4176-H4181 [23JN]

National Defense Contractual Actions, H1242-H1253 [20MR]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S7950 [23JY], S8090 [24JY]

———Committee on Armed Services, S852 [30JA]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1923 [4MR], S3661, S3662 [24AP], S4216 [8MY], S4878 [21MY], S6357 [25JN], S9636 [18SE], S9969 [25SE], S11341, S11342 [29OC]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S7950 [23JY], S8090 [24JY]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S852 [30JA], S1923 [4MR], S3661, S3662 [24AP], S4216 [8MY], S4878 [21MY], S6357, S6358 [25JN], S9968, S9969 [25SE], S11342 [29OC]

Confer Honorary Armed Forces Veteran Status to Bob Hope: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.J. Res. 75) (H. Rept. 105-109), H3272 [3JN]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (H.J. Res. 75), S8823 [4SE]

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-154), S12461 [10NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 278) (H. Rept. 105-343), H9501 [23OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 228) (H. Rept. 105-248), H7261 [11SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 242) (H. Rept. 105-267), H7830 [24SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 169) (H. Rept. 105-137), H3923 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 105-96), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 149) (H. Rept. 105-97), H2678 [14MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 105-156), H4833 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 198) (H. Rept. 105-213), H5916 [28JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 105-265), H7728 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 105-206), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 105-45), S7210 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 924) (S. Rept. 105-29), S5790 [17JN]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 936), S5926 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 105-340), H9500 [23OC]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 105-132), H3804 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2016) (H. Rept. 105-247), H7118 [9SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2016) (H. Rept. 105-150), H4338 [24JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2016) (S. Rept. 105-52), S7708 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense Reform: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 105-133), H3863 [17JN]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Dept. of Defense Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1292), S11033 [23OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-119), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-83), H1987 [29AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 672) (S. Rept. 105-16), S3843 [30AP]

Guarantee Rights of All Active Duty Military Personnel, Merchant Mariners, and Their Dependents To Vote in Federal, State, and Local Elections: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 699) (H. Rept. 105-183), H5296 [15JY]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S852 [30JA], S1923 [4MR], S3661, S3662 [24AP], S4878 [21MY], S6358 [25JN], S9636 [18SE], S9968, S9969 [25SE], S11342 [29OC]

Medicare Reimbursement for Services Provided to Eligible Veterans by Certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs Facilities: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 105-186), H5400 [16JY]

National Missile Defense Act: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 7) (S. Rept. 105-15), S3843 [30AP]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S7950 [23JY], S8090 [24JY]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S852 [30JA], S1923 [4MR], S3661, S3662 [24AP], S4216 [8MY], S4878 [21MY], S9636 [18SE], S9968, S9969 [25SE], S11342 [29OC], S12118 [8NO]

Nomination of Anthony C. Zinni To Be a General in the Marine Corps: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7116 [9JY]

Nomination of David J. Kelley To Be Lieutenant General in the Army: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6496 [26JN]

Nomination of Henry G. Ulrich III, To Be Rear Admiral of the Navy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Henry H. Shelton To Be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

Nomination of Jacques Gansler To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisition and Technology: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of John E. Mansfield to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of John J. Hamre To Be Deputy Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of John M. Pickler To Be Lieutenant General in the Army: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Keith R. Hall To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2129 [11MR]

Nomination of Michael J. Byron To Be Lieutenant General in the Marine Corps: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Randolph W. House To Be Lieutenant General in the Army: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6496 [26JN]

Nomination of Robert H. Foglesong To Be Lieutenant General in the Air Force: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Rudy deLeon To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Wesley K. Clark To Be a General in the Army: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7116 [9JY]

Nomination of William J. Lynn III, To Be Under Sec. of Defense and Comptroller: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of William S. Cohen To Be Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S633 [22JA]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Approval and Implementation: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-84), S9880 [24SE]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 58), S4214 [8MY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Exec. Rept. 105-1), S4282 [9MY]

U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States Legislation Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 210) (S. Rept. 105-22), S5191 [2JN]

U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Defense Cooperation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2386) (H. Rept. 105-308), H8437 [6OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Government Secrecy, E514 [19MR]

———Women in the Military, E1188 [11JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers projects review: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3197-H3199 [22MY], H6719 [3SE]

Resolutions of ratification

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4282 [9MY], S4476-S4478 [14MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2744, H2745, H2749, H2757, H2760 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3536 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4203 [8MY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H4890 [8JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 228), H7310 [16SE]

Schedules

National D-Day Memorial dedication, S12661 [13NO]

Statements

Day That Will Live in Infamy—25th Anniversary of the ABM Treaty's Ratification Should Be It's Last: Center for Security Policy, S10759 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices: Senator Gramm, S11325 [29OC]

Envisioning a New National Security Strategy: Representative Dellums, E472-E474 [13MR]

Export Control for Supercomputers: Senator Grams, S11398 [30OC]

National D-Day Memorial Dedication: George Allen, Governor of Virginia, S12661 [13NO]

———Robert A. Doughty, S12661 [13NO]

———William A. McIntosh, S12661 [13NO]

Persian Gulf Conflict: Michael Donnelly, S3758 [28AP]

Tribute to John M. Shalikashvili: Senator Cleland, E1908 [2OC]

Wrong Place for the Air Force Memorial: James H. Webb, Jr., S12448 [10NO]

Summaries

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119): Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices Provisions, S11330 [29OC]

Tables

Allocation of compensation to top five McDonnell Douglas Corp. executives, S7745 [21JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9447 [17SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, base realignment and closure, S7822 [22JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report, S9944 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S9444-S9446 [17SE], H7317 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5933-H5935 [29JY], H7843-H7845 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (S. 1005): spending comparisons, S7443 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense compensation caps provided in law, S7171 [10JY]

Effect of S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11426 [30OC]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2699-H2705 [15MY], H3522-H3532 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3774-H3784 [12JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4188 [8MY]

High performance computer exports, S6898 [7JY]

McDonnell Douglas Corp. compensation for top five executives (1995): GAO, S7175 [10JY]

Military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure appropriations (H.R. 2016), H4881 [8JY]

Priority list items not in the Future Years Defense Program, S3267 [16AP]

Recent examples of excess Federal agency real property screened by GSA and subsequently transferred to other Federal agencies for continued Federal use, S7273 [11JY]

Senate add-ons to H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7819, S7820 [22JY]

Testimonies

Attack on Peacekeeping Forces at Khobor Towers in Saudi Arabia: Senator Specter and Wayne A. Downing, Dept. of Defense, S6902 [7JY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., S3239 [16AP]

———H. Norman Schwarzkopf, S2810 [8AP], S3239 [16AP]

———John N. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S3238 [16AP]

———William J. Perry, S3239 [16AP]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3238, S3239 [16AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 65, support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, E724 [23AP]

H. Con. Res. 197, request resignation of Sara E. Lister as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps, H10903 [13NO]

H. Res. 68, support Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan, H838 [11MR]

H. Res. 146, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2600 [14MY]

H. Res. 149, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2687 [15MY]

H. Res. 169, consideration of H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H3934 [19JN]

H. Res. 178, consideration of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H4874 [8JY]

H. Res. 198, consideration of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5929 [29JY]

H. Res. 228, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H7309 [16SE]

H. Res. 242, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H7840 [25SE]

H. Res. 278, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H9579 [28OC]

H.J. Res. 75, confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status to Bob Hope, H3221 [3JN]

H.R. 836, Filipino Veterans Equity Act, E317 [26FE]

H.R. 905, eligibility of U.S. nationals from American Samoa for the ROTC, E356 [3MR]

H.R. 1092, Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System, H1568-H1570 [16AP]

H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H3962-H4028 [19JN]

H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4633-S4645 [16MY]

H.R. 1871, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5558-S5574 [12JN], H3757-H3773 [12JN]

H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7814-S7817 [22JY]

H.R. 2035, transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries, H5213 [15JY]

H.R. 2386, U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Defense Cooperation Act, H10149 [6NO]

H.R. 2631, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H10375 [8NO]

H.R. 2635, Human Rights Information Act, E1984 [9OC]

H.R. 2796, Army Reserve-National Guard Equity Reimbursement Act, H10892 [13NO]

S. 7, National Missile Defense Act, S235 [21JA]

S. 37, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences termination, S394 [21JA]

S. 59, Extremely Low Frequency Communication System Termination and Deficit Reduction Act, S437 [21JA]

S. 96, verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility, S475 [21JA]

S. 115, U.S. cargo preference policy, S495 [21JA]

S. 123, increase the grade provided for the heads of the nurse corps of the Armed Forces, S508 [21JA]

S. 129, authorize certain disabled former POW to us Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges, S513 [21JA]

S. 162, allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, S544 [21JA]

S. 166, Armed Forces: payment of certain health care expenses under CHAMPUS that are not payable under Medicare, S545 [21JA]

S. 210, amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States, S736-S738 [28JA], S5641-S5644 [12JN]

S. 278, Military Voting Rights Act, S1026 [5FE]

S. 450, military activities appropriations and personnel strengths, S2358-S2368 [17MR]

S. 451, military construction appropriations, S2368-S2372 [17MR]

S. 520, terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program, S2844 [8AP]

S. 528, National POW/MIA Recognition Act, S2902 [9AP]

S. 623, Filipino Veterans Equity Act, S3424 [22AP]

S. 629, congressional approval and implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development shipbuilding trade agreement, S3439-S3454 [22AP]

S. 696, International Peacekeeping Reform Act, S3967 [5MY]

S. 735, Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program extension, S4321 [12MY]

S. 755, Missing Persons Authorities Improvement Act, S4604-S4606 [15MY]

S. 924, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S5811-S5870 [17JN]

S. 936, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7319-S7400 [11JY]

S. 1005, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S7447-S7459 [15JY]

S. 1099, Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant, Pierre, SD, S8552 [31JY]

S. 1220, Human Rights Information Act, S9971 [25SE]

S. 1273, include certain Dept. of Defense beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program, S10649 [8OC]

S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in Dept. of Defense military construction appropriations legislation, S10777, S10802 [9OC]

S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11434 [30OC]

S. 1381, convey certain lands acquired for Candy Lake project to Osage County, OK, S11778 [5NO]

S. 1507, technical correction to H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H10642 [12NO]

S. 1534, repayment of student loans by students called to active military duty, S12592 [13NO]

S. 1566, Military Voting Rights Act, S12713 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 56, use of the Capitol rotunda to confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status on Bob Hope, S10962, S10999 [22OC], H9047 [23OC]

S. Con. Res. 64, technical corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S11844, S11881 [6NO]

S. Res. 58, Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan, S1409 [13FE], S4776 [20MY]

S. Res. 68, National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, S2719, S2736 [20MR]

S. Res. 80, costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently, S3852 [30AP]

S. Res. 95, National Airborne Day, S5193 [2JN]

S.J. Res. 36, confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status to Bob Hope, S8202 [28JY]

Transcripts

Detargeting of Russian Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles: ``60 Minutes'' (CBS television program), H4115 [20JN]

Tributes

Inhofe, Senator, S7038 [9JY]

Perry, William J., S1037 [5FE], E211 [11FE]

Shalikashvili, John M., S10179 [29SE], S10267 [1OC], E1908 [2OC]

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5917, H5918 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6407 [30JY], H6668, H6669, H6708 [31JY], H6799 [3SE], H6866, H6885, H6887, H6919, H6920 [4SE], H6925, H6940, H6941, H6963 [5SE], H6986, H6998 [8SE], H7029, H7031, H7033, H7036, H7040, H7044, H7052, H7053, H7080, H7119 [9SE], H7129, H7130, H7134, H7146, H7168, H7178, H7179, H7200 [10SE], H7207, H7209, H7217, H7229, H7235, H7237, H7238, H7239 [11SE], H7324, H7347, H7365 [16SE], H7373, H7376, H7381, H7382, H7383, H7390 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8646, S8670, S8671 [2SE], S8690, S8695, S8697, S8701, S8702, S8711, S8712, S8715, S8719, S8733, S8734, S8735, S8736 [3SE], S8785, S8786, S8788, S8789, S8805, S8833 [4SE], S8850, S8851, S8872, S8874 [5SE], S8898, S8899, S8900, S8901, S8902, S8903, S8904, S8905, S8908, S8910, S8911, S8912, S8913, S8914, S8915, S8916, S8917, S8918, S8919, S8920, S8921, S8923, S8927, S8928, S8929, S8930, S8931 [8SE], S8946, S8965, S9002, S9007, S9011, S9012, S9023, S9025 [9SE], S9044, S9047, S9053, S9058, S9067, S9075, S9078, S9088 [10SE], S9105 [11SE], S9505, S9507, S9508, S9509 [17SE], H7143 [10SE]

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8373, S8383 [30JY], H6969 [8SE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5533, H5534, H5538 [22JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4301, S4322 [12MY], S4355, S4368, S4396, S4397 [13MY]

Analyses

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act (S. 559), S3052-S3056 [10AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H7654 [23SE]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

Education Department Needs To Be Dismantled, E103 [21JA]

Education Department Suspends Program for Restructuring Student Loans, S10808 [9OC]

Tyranny of Tests, E2381 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3567 [5JN]

Adult education: grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs (see H.R. 1336), H1541 [15AP]

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (see H.J. Res. 25), H155 [9JA]

Children and youth: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (see H.R. 1307), H1439 [10AP]

———student loan default rate limitations relative to Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 281), H148 [9JA]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1061; H.R. 2264), S8091 [24JY], H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), consideration (see H. Res. 199), H5916 [28JY]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see S. 1294; H.R. 2535), S10787 [9OC], H7830 [24SE]

———development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

———distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H7199 [10SE]

———eligibility standards for short-term educational programs (see H.R. 675), H452 [11FE]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1111), S8532 [31JY]

———establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 269), H148 [9JA]

———establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (see S. 664), S3799 [29AP]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H283 [4FE]

———extend and make uniform student loan repayment plans (see H.R. 2391), H6797 [3SE]

———grants to create partnerships between post-secondary and elementary or secondary schools to instruct teachers (see H.R. 3085), H10955 [13NO]

———Impact Aid Program technical corrections (see S. 582; H.R. 1312), S3199 [15AP], H1439 [10AP]

———improve adult education and literacy (see S. 994), S6990 [8JY]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (see S. 993), S6990 [8JY]

———improve student financial aid programs (see H.R. 2536), H7830 [24SE]

———improve teacher quality (see S. 1484), S12119 [8NO]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

———national testing standards (see S. 1215, 1263), S9886 [24SE], S10475 [7OC]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 2065, 2131), H4646 [25JN], H5021 [9JY]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H2156 [1MY]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

———student financial aid programs (see S. 559, 560), S3011 [10AP]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (see H.R. 1866), H3720 [11JN]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (see S. 1261), S10475 [7OC]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see S. 1036), S7710 [17JY]

———allow certain small, nonprofit banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see H.R. 2311), H6406 [30JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 216), S726 [28JA]

———reauthorize (see S. 717; H.R. 5), S4106 [7MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

Information services: provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H1890 [24AP]

Local governments: allow certain counties flexibility in spending funds (see H.R. 149), H144 [9JA]

National objectives: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

———suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (see S. 939; H.R. 2192), S6000 [19JN], H5486 [17JY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2088), H4834 [26JN]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525; H.R. 2755, 3046), S12506 [12NO], H9614 [28OC], H10953 [13NO]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 456, 1160; H.R. 1104), S2415 [18MR], S9080 [10SE], H1111 [18MR]

———high school dropout prevention programs development (see S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

Taxation: treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (see H.R. 1512), H2155 [1MY]

Commentaries

Background of `School-to-Work' Concept: D.L. Cuddy, E945 [16MY]

Factsheets

Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9084 [10SE]

Impact of Inadequate School Facilities on Student Learning, S2422 [18MR]

Letters

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S11535 [31OC]

Federal educational programs, H9573 [28OC]

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education and Robert Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S3051 [10AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization: Bruce Hunter, American Association of School Administrators, H2531 [13MY]

———David W. Hornbeck, Philadelphia, PA, School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Elizabeth Goodwin, National Down Syndrome Society, H2533 [13MY]

———Kevin P. Dwyer, National Association of School Psychologists, H2533 [13MY]

———Madeleine C. Will, H2533 [13MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Paul Vallas, Chicago, IL, Public Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Quincy Abbot, Arc of the U.S. (organization), H2533 [13MY]

———Raymond D. Fowler, American Psychological Association, H2533 [13MY]

———Robert D. Evans, American Bar Association, H2534 [13MY]

———Ronald Prescott, Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Rudolph F. Crew, New York, NY, Board of Education, H2532 [13MY]

———Sally N. McConnell, National Association of Elementary School Principals, H2532 [13MY]

———several organizations, H2534 [13MY]

———Thomas W. Payzant, Boston, MA, Public Schools, H2533 [13MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization relative to State set-aside funding formula: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, H2540 [13MY]

National testing standards: Marc F. Bernstein, North Merrick, NY, Schools, E2380 [13NO]

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H7378 [17SE]

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S8906 [8SE]

———Stephanie D'Amico, S8907 [8SE]

Lists

Groups that support the Goodling amendment to H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, to review the national testing proposal, H2745 [15MY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations, S8969-S8971 [9SE]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7032 [9SE], H7141 [10SE], H7221 [11SE], H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8968 [9SE], S9063 [10SE]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5541 [22JY]

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Abolish, E103 [21JA]

Adult education: grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs, H2803 [16MY]

Albertson, NY: Herricks Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2171 [4NO]

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), H75, H76 [9JA]

———national reading and mathematics testing funding, H2744 [15MY]

———programs and funding, H1030-H1034 [17MR]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1403 [11JY]

Beaver, Joan: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2116 [29OC]

Bell, Alvin R.: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1968 [8OC]

Bethesda, MD: Washington Episcopal School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E795 [30AP]

California: Barcelona Hills Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

———George L. White Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

———Philip J. Reilly School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

Colleges and universities: participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (H.R. 1307), E624 [10AP]

———prohibit sanctions of public educational institutions relative to enforcement of preference or affirmative action admissions plans, H7378, H7379, H7382, H7383 [17SE]

Computers: website expansion funding, H7179, H7180 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5897 [28JY], H6849-H6890 [4SE], H6924, H6925-H6948 [5SE], H6977-H6999 [8SE], H7016, H7021, H7022, H7023-H7084 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7129-H7182 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206-H7247 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7324-H7351 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7372-H7452 [17SE], H7611 [23SE], H7735, H7736, H7737, H7738 [24SE], E1677 [5SE], E1711, E1723, E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1793, E1795, E1808, E1813 [18SE], E1870 [25SE], E2279 [9NO], E2380, E2392 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), motion to instruct conferees, H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), unanimous-consent agreement, H6667, H6668, H6669 [31JY]

Desrosiers, Roger: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2025 [21OC]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8845-H8850 [21OC], H9065 [23OC], E1836 [24SE], E1856 [25SE], E2114 [29OC]

———allow local areas to develop elementary and secondary education programs that meet their needs (H.R. 2992), E2312 [10NO]

———charter schools funding through rescissions in Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Program funding, H7134-H7141 [10SE]

———direct funding to local educational agencies, H7371 [17SE], H7737 [24SE]

———establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7383-H7390 [17SE]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (H.R. 529), E141 [4FE]

———funding to local educational agencies relative to per pupil expenditures, H7239 [11SE]

———Head Start Program: funding, H6868 [4SE]

———Head Start Program funding, H2063 [30AP]

———high-risk youth programs funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7130-H7134 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding, H6946 [5SE], H7016 [9SE], H7204 [11SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7168-H7177 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program technical corrections, H2543-H2547 [13MY]

———improve student financial aid programs (H.R. 2536), E1834 [24SE], E1852 [25SE]

———national policy to improve system, H1030-H1034 [17MR], H2068-H2081 [30AP], H7266-H7273 [15SE]

———national testing standards, H7020 [9SE], H7206 [11SE], H7287, H7324-H7347 [16SE], H7613 [23SE], H7739 [24SE], H8129, H8136 [29SE], H8420-H8421, H8430-H8435 [6OC], H8722 [8OC], H8909-H8916 [21OC], H9492-H9498 [23OC], H9731, H9732, H9781 [30OC], H9803, H9853 [31OC], E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1813 [18SE], E2380 [13NO]

———provide for teacher technology training (H.R. 2065), H4230 [24JN], H4379 [25JN], E1317 [25JN]

———special education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6986-H6997 [8SE]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H. Res. 139), H8933 [22OC], H9483 [23OC], H9567-H9575 [28OC], H9630 [29OC], E818 [1MY]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (H. Res. 299), E2164 [31OC]

———student financial aid programs, H598 [25FE], H2060-H2063, H2065, H2066 [30AP]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), H4145, H4146 [23JN], H6969, H6970 [8SE]

———tribute to TRIO programs, E254 [13FE]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6941-H6946 [5SE], H6977-H6986 [8SE], H7022 [9SE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5496, H5526-H5544 [22JY], E1505 [24JY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), motion to recommit, H5541 [22JY]

———vocational education funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7129, H7130 [10SE]

———We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program funding, H7040-H7043 [9SE]

———whole-school reform, H7021 [9SE]

Elizabeth, NJ: William F. Halloran Alternative School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2210 [7NO]

Federal Family Education Loan Program: financial institutions' performance of audits on their student loan portfolios, H7083 [9SE]

Greenlawn, NY: Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2153 [31OC]

Higher Education Act: financial responsibility for refunds during provisional certification and change of ownership of propietary institutions (H.R. 2981), E2301 [10NO]

———TRIO Upward Bound Program funding, H594 [25FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, H6885 [4SE]

———funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7143-H7145 [10SE]

———funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6926-H6940 [5SE]

———prohibit State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners, H7376-H7379 [17SE], E1870 [25SE]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, H2539 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2498-H2541 [13MY], E60, E61 [7JA], E951, E972 [19MY]

Jackson Heights, NY: St. Joan of Arc Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1720 [10SE]

Key Largo, FL: Key Largo Elementary and Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1108 [4JN]

Lawton, OK: Almor West Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1389 [10JY]

———Pioneer Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1389 [10JY]

Loan consolidation program: report, E2279 [9NO]

Maple Heights, OH: St. Martin of Tours School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1154 [10JN]

Maywood, NJ: Memorial School of Maywood recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2143 [30OC]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Hamilton Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E760 [28AP]

Milam, TX: tribute to Milam Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E853 [6MY]

Morris, Ron: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1907 [2OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5142-H5156 [11JY]

Nebraska: implementation of education standards in the visual and performing arts, E454 [12MR]

Paramount, CA: tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E1013 [22MY]

———tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E722 [23AP]

Phillips, Doug: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1975 [8OC]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 2088), E1354 [27JN]

Reform, H1100-H1103 [18MR]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities, H7214-H7216 [11SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (H.R. 1104), H7000-H7005 [8SE], H7013, H7014, H7022 [9SE], E501, E507 [18MR]

St. Louis, MO: Shepard Accelerated School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1229 [17JN]

States: award grant to State educational agency to defray costs of land exchange involving school trust lands and national monument lands, H8811 [9OC]

Student loans: programs, H2083 [30AP], H3166, H3167 [21MY], H8058 [29SE], H9493 [23OC]

Taxation: treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Thousand Oaks, CA: Meadows Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1103 [4JN]

University Heights, OH: Gesu Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1157 [10JN]

We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program: funding, E1791 [18SE]

Yorba Linda, CA: Linda Vista Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1031 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Activities: coordinate to commemorate the second millennium, S8914 [8SE], S12092, S12093 [8NO]

Appropriations: certification of funds used for students and educators, S8912 [8SE]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), S574 [21JA]

Bristol, CT: Ellen P. Hubble School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Cheshire, CT: Highland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Children and youth: funding for school transfers for victims of violent crime, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Head Start Program, child nutrition programs, and school construction projects, S4973, S4975-S4977 [22MY], S5031, S5032 [23MY]

Coventry, RI: Western Coventry School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11211 [24OC]

Cumberland, RI: Mercymount Country Day School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5379 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: transfer of funds to the Dept. of Education to use for student financial aid programs, S6968, S6969 [8JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), S9781 [23SE], S10282 [1OC], S11246 [28OC], S11370 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12082-S12095 [8NO], S12630 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12074 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8632-S8640, S8643, S8646-S8648, S8650, S8655 [2SE], S8685 [3SE], S8772, S8785-S8790, S8792-S8819 [4SE], S8898-S8924 [8SE], S8942-S8952, S8958-S8971, S8989-S9013 [9SE], S9033-S9059, S9062-S9078 [10SE], S9097-S9133, S9195 [11SE], S9244 [12SE], S9450, S9503, S9529 [17SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S8850 [5SE], S9043, S9071, S9072 [10SE], S9507 [17SE]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (S. 1294), S10807, S10808 [9OC], S11534 [31OC]

———charter schools funding, S8786-S8788 [4SE]

———clarify obligation to provide free educational services to children with disabilities under a certain age, S4301 [12MY]

———direct funding to local educational agencies, S8920-S8923 [8SE], S8946-S8950, S8994, S9012 [9SE], S9067-S9078 [10SE], S9105-S9107, S9108, S9115, S9116 [11SE], S9244 [12SE], S9625 [18SE], S9716 [19SE], S9781 [23SE], S10282 [1OC], S11370 [29OC], S12086 [8NO], S12630 [13NO]

———distribution of funds between non-impact aid school districts and impact aid school districts, S4081 [7MY]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1111), S8572 [31JY]

———establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (S. 664), S3800 [29AP]

———Head Start Program funding, S9053-S9058, S9063 [10SE]

———improve adult education and literacy (S. 994), S6993 [8JY]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (S. 993), S6993 [8JY]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1484), S12155-S12159 [8NO]

———national testing standards, S8697-S8701 [3SE], S8779, S8793 [4SE], S8916 [8SE], S8942-S8945, S8995 [9SE], S9101-S9105, S9107 [11SE], S10930-S10937 [22OC], S11246 [28OC], S11852-S11854 [6NO], S12089 [8NO]

———national testing standards (S. 1215), S9894 [24SE], S10995 [22OC]

———national testing standards (S. 1263), S10479 [7OC]

———special education funding limits, S4301-S4319 [12MY], S4401, S4402, S4406 [14MY]

———student financial aid programs, S4977-S4980 [22MY]

———student financial aid programs (S. 559), S3035-S3057 [10AP]

———student financial aid programs (S. 560), S3035 [10AP]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8383 [30JY]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (S. 1261), S10477 [7OC]

Farmington, CT: East Farms School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Grantsville, WV: Pleasant Hill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7508 [15JY]

Harrisville, WV: Harrisville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7427 [14JY]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (S. 1036), S7718 [17JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 216), S702, S746 [28JA]

———funding, S8924 [8SE]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, S4371 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), S4409-S4413, S4479 [14MY], S4582 [15MY]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4115 [7MY], S4295-S4319 [12MY], S4354-S4376 [13MY], S4401-S4413 [14MY], S5281 [4JN]

———require courts making awards to consider the impact on the education of all children in that State or locality, S4368-S4371 [13MY], S4404, S4405 [14MY]

Litchfield, CT: Center School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Massachusetts: tribute to schools nominated for Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1112 [6FE]

Michigan: tribute to recipients of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5548 [11JN]

Music and dance: Model Youth Concert Program operation and evaluation, S9115 [11SE]

———music education funding, S9112 [11SE]

National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (S. 939), S6002 [19JN]

Office of Tribal Colleges and Universities: funding, S9113 [11SE]

Orange, CT: Peck Place School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5107 [23MY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 1160), S9081, S9085 [10SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 456), S2416-S2425 [18MR]

———high school dropout prevention programs development (S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

———provide training and assistance to protect victims of and witnesses to violence at elementary and secondary schools, S8911 [8SE]

———study on secondary school students enrollment and class sizes in elementary schools, S8913 [8SE]

State Student Incentive Grant Program: funding, S8905-S8908 [8SE]

States: award grant to State educational agency to defray costs of land exchange involving school trust lands and national monument lands, S8964 [9SE]

Student loans: programs, S4860 [21MY], S5033, S5034, S5035 [23MY], S6306-S6308 [25JN]

Unionville, CT: West District School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 105-214), H5916 [28JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2264) (H. Rept. 105-205), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1061) (S. Rept. 105-58), S8090 [24JY]

Education Spending Relative to a Greater Percentage of Federal Tax Dollars on Children's Classrooms: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Res. 139) (H. Rept. 105-349), H9613 [28OC]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 105-322), H8927 [21OC]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1294) (S. Rept. 105-122), S11341 [29OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 105-95), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 717) (S. Rept. 105-17), S4282 [9MY]

Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1866) (H. Rept. 105-144), H4221 [23JN]

Nomination of Donald Rappaport To Be Chief Financial Officer of the Dept. of Education: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Gerald N. Tirozzi To Be Assistant Secretary of Education: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S4106 [7MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7040, H7043 [9SE], H7390 [17SE]

Statements

Moving Dollars to the Classroom: Representative Pitts, H9568-H9570 [28OC]

Student Financial Aid Programs: Mark Olson, E1126 [5JN]

Summaries

Education Opportunities Tax Act (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7391-H7451 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (S. 1061): spending comparisons, S8639 [2SE], S8794 [4SE]

State due process hearings for special education disciplinary problems, S4358 [13MY]

Testimonies

Reading Development and Disorders Research: Duane Alexander, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, S6003 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 139, spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms, H9567 [28OC]

H.J. Res. 25, technical corrections to omnibus consolidated appropriations legislation, H76 [9JA]

H.R. 5, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2498-H2531 [13MY]

H.R. 1866, Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act, H4145 [23JN]

H.R. 2535, Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act, H8845 [21OC]

S. 456, Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act, S2418-S2422 [18MR]

S. 559, Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act, S3035-S3051 [10AP]

S. 939, Successful Reading Research and Instruction Act, S6002 [19JN]

S. 993, Career Preparation Education Reform Act, S6994-S7005 [8JY]

S. 994, Adult Basic Education and Literacy for the Twenty-First Century Act, S7005-S7010 [8JY]

S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9116-S9132 [11SE]

S. 1111, JUMP Ahead Act, S8573 [31JY]

S. 1160, Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9082-S9084 [10SE]

S. 1215, national testing standards, S9895 [24SE]

S. 1361, establish Education Scholars Block Grant Program, S10478 [7OC]

S. 1484, Quality Teacher in Every Classroom Act, S12157-S12159 [8NO]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Advertisements

Thanks to Nuclear Energy, the Air in Maine and New Hampshire Is Cleaner: National Journal, H7607 [23SE]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5936 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5985, S5988, S5989, S5991, S6005, S6006 [19JN], S6022, S6026, S6045, S6046 [20JN], S6880, S6884, S6885, S6886, S6887, S6888, S6889, S6890, S6919, S6920, S6921, S6922, S6923, S6924, S6925, S6926, S6927, S6928, S6929, S6931, S6932, S6933, S6934, S6938, S6939, S6940, S6941, S6943, S6944, S6945, S6946, S6947, S6949, S6950, S6951, S6952 [7JY], S6961, S6962, S6963, S6964, S6967, S6968, S6976, S6977, S6978, S6980, S6981, S6985, S6986, S6987, S6988, S7014, S7015, S7016, S7017, S7018, S7019, S7020 [8JY], S7050, S7052, S7069, S7088, S7091, S7093, S7097, S7103, S7104, S7105, S7106, S7108, S7109, S7110, S7119, S7120, S7121, S7122, S7123, S7124, S7125, S7126 [9JY], S7150, S7151, S7153, S7160, S7169, S7180, S7185, S7186, S7187, S7188, S7191, S7194, S7195, S7196, S7219, S7220, S7221 [10JY], S7228, S7234, S7236, S7244, S7248, S7250, S7261, S7262, S7263, S7265, S7266, S7267, S7268, S7269, S7270, S7271, S7272, S7273, S7274, S7275, S7276, S7277, S7278, S7279, S7280, S7281, S7282, S7283, S7304, S7305, S7306, S7307, S7308, S7309, S7310, S7311 [11JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5762, H5765, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5779 [24JY], H5794, H5795, H5796 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7466, S7471, S7484, S7505, S7506 [15JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9657, H9671, H9690, H9691, H9692, H9693, H9696, H9698, H9700, H9703, H9705 [29OC], H9765, H9766, H9767, H9768 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2893, S2933, S2945 [9AP], S2952, S2954, S2975, S2977, S2989, S2990, S2992, S2996, S3059, S3060, S3061, S3062 [10AP], S3078, S3082, S3084, S3086, S3127 [14AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY], S8383 [30JY], H6726 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Friendly Finish Looms on Spending, H8679 [8OC]

Lesser of Two Evils, S2732 [20MR]

Let State Nuke Office Do Its Job, H5741 [24JY]

Lockheed Martin Utility Services, S11540 [31OC]

Mr. Pena and a Pair of Probes, S2163 [12MR]

Nagging Nuclear-Waste Problem, S3140 [15AP]

Waste Vote in the Senate, S3100 [14AP]

Bills and resolutions

Abolish (see S. 236; H.R. 1577), S855 [30JA], H2445 [8MY]

Appropriations: authorizing for civilian research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 1277), H1438 [10AP]

Budget: terminate certain Dept. of Defense programs and reduce funding and scope of Dept. of Energy Stockpile Stewardship Program (see H.R. 1832), H3576 [6JN]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 924, 936), S5790 [17JN], S5927 [18JN]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see S. 1322; H.R. 2749), S11289 [28OC], H9614 [28OC]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research Program: extension (see H.R. 363), H151 [9JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1004; H.R. 2203), S7210 [10JY], H5491 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (see H. Res. 194), H5664 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 254), H8160 [29SE]

Federal employees: provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 1397), H1706 [17AP]

Federal Power Marketing Administration: privatization (see H.R. 296), H148 [9JA]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104; H.R. 1270), S161 [21JA], H1437 [10AP]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), consideration (see H. Res. 280, 283), H9557 [24OC], H9613 [28OC]

Hydrogen Future Act: extend authorization (see S. 965), S6496 [26JN]

National Energy Laboratories Reorganization Commission: establish (see H.R. 1295), H1438 [10AP]

Nuclear energy: receipt of credits by commercial nuclear utilities to offset the cost of storing spent fuel (see S. 296), S1226 [11FE]

Office of Fossil Energy: consolidate with Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

Petroleum: lease lands within Naval Oil Shale Reserves to private entities for the development of oil and natural gas (see H.R. 1163), H1258 [20MR]

Power resources: amend certain sections of the Dept. of Energy Organization Act and Federal Energy Administration Act (see H.R. 649), H393 [6FE]

———store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (see S. 698), S3998 [6MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: submit a national energy policy plan to Congress (see H. Con. Res. 34), H724 [4MR]

Public Information Dissemination Program: extension (see H.R. 363), H151 [9JA]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (see S. 687; H.R. 1359), S3901 [1MY], H1703 [17AP]

Seaborg, Glenn T.: declassification of Atomic Energy Commission journal (see S. 1232), S10055 [26SE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2629 [20MR], S2786 [7AP], S2899 [9AP]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2203), H7917-H8003 [26SE]

Cost Estimates

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363): CBO, S5689 [16JN]

Nuclear waste disposal (S. 104): CBO, S2797-S2799 [7AP]

Excerpts

Federal agency participation in conservation programs with public utilities: Energy Policy Act (1992), S7748 [21JY]

Letters

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program, and International Nuclear Safety Program funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, S6882 [7JY]

———Madeleline Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S6883 [7JY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S6884 [7JY]

Dept. of Energy recovery of cleanup costs under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program: Alvin L. Alm, Dept. of Energy, S5989 [19JN]

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions, H3331 [4JN]

Designation of Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site: Erskine B. Bowles, Executive Office of the President, H9667 [29OC]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H9667 [29OC]

Energy conservation programs funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, H5098 [10JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act programs extension, S2087 [10MR]

Export control policy for supercomputers: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7137 [10JY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S7137 [10JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7137 [10JY]

Nuclear waste disposal: Arne H. Carlson, Governor of Minnesota, S3108 [14AP]

———Erskine B. Bowles, Executive Office of the President, S2161 [12MR]

———Federico Pena, S2015 [6MR], S2112 [11MR]

———Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, S3101 [14AP]

———J.J. Barry, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, S2159 [12MR]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Council on Environmental Quality, S3102 [14AP]

———Kris Sanda, Minnesota Dept. of Public Service, S3108 [14AP]

———Louis Zeller, Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League, S3104 [14AP]

———Michael Mariotte, S2897 [9AP]

———National Environmental Coalition of Native Americans, S3103 [14AP]

———Robert A. Georgine, AFL-CIO, S2160 [12MR]

———Robert M. Jefferson, S2983 [10AP]

———Senator Grams, S2015, S2016 [6MR], S2112 [11MR]

———Women's Action for New Directions (organization), S3102 [14AP]

Training of emergency response personnel relative to shipping routes for disposal of nuclear fuel and waste: Alfred K. Whitehead, International Association of Fire Fighters, S3079 [14AP]

W.R. Grace & Co. liability at Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site: James M. Owendoff, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

———Thomas P. Grumbly, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

Lists

Environmental and citizen groups against H.R. 104, nuclear waste disposal, S2820 [8AP]

Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program sites and locations, S5987 [19JN]

Objectionable programs in S. 936, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7260 [11JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S10219 [30SE]

Unrequested earmarks in S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7481 [15JY]

Messages

Dept. of Energy Budgetary Resources Rescission: President Clinton, S2552 [19MR], H1156 [19MR]

Dept. of Energy Report: President Clinton, S81 [7JA], H34 [7JA]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7163, S7185 [10JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7473 [15JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9769 [30OC]

Petitions and memorials

Oregon: Hanford Nuclear Reservation cleanup, H5743 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Arms control: nonproliferation and arms control programs funding, H6725 [3SE]

Automotive Fuel Cell Research and Development Program: funding, H5076 [10JY]

Bissell, Mina: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E673 [16AP]

BLM: transfer funding from the Public Domain Forestry Program to the Dept. of Energy's urban energy conservation program, H5086, H5087 [10JY]

Clean Coal Technology Program: funding, H5119-H5123 [10JY]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (H.R. 2222), E1479 [23JY]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, H4050-H4056 [19JN], H9596, H9597, H9598, H9603 [28OC]

Conservation of energy: programs funding, H5097, H5098 [10JY]

Contracts: competitive contract procurement requirements, H5751, H5752 [24JY]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (H.R. 2749), E2119 [29OC]

———strengthen provisions relative to environmental cleanup programs, E1318 [25JN]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research Program and Public Information Dissemination: extension (H.R. 363), H1943-H1946 [29AP]

Electric power: aluminum matrix composites technology in electrical cables funding, H5797 [25JY]

Elkind, Mortimer: Dept. of Energy Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1528 [25JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5745-H5775 [24JY], H5793-H5798, H5811 [25JY], E1525, E1528, E1530 [25JY], E1565 [31JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8173-H8184 [30SE], H8267 [1OC], E2385 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5732-H5744 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 254), H8171, H8172 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), motion to instruct conferees, H6725, H6726 [3SE]

EPA: radiation protection standards, H9700-H9703 [29OC]

Fast Flux Test Facility: funding, H5743 [24JY]

Federal employees: provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 1397), E708 [17AP]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H9655, H9656 [29OC]

FERC: processing of hydroelectric licenses, H5797 [25JY]

Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program: transfer of program to Corps of Engineers, H5735, H5740, H5742, H5744, H5755 [24JY], H8178 [30SE]

Funding, E2385 [13NO]

Government: require report relative to impact of downsizing, E1317 [25JN]

Government regulations: standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), H828 [11MR]

Hammer Award: tribute to recipients, E1629 [3SE]

Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H2009 [30AP], H2354 [8MY], H3278 [4JN], H5740, H5741 [24JY], H9658-H9671 [29OC], H9763 [30OC]

———emergency response personnel requirements relative to transportation of nuclear fuel and waste, H9696-H9700 [29OC]

———investigation into lawsuit over nuclear waste disposal, H3666 [11JN]

———liability of contractors transporting nuclear waste material, H9769, H9770 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal, H8168 [30SE]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H1408, H1409 [10AP], H2178 [6MY], H2258 [7MY], H2491 [13MY], H2796 [16MY], H3172 [22MY], H3278 [4JN], H3666 [11JN], H3869 [18JN], H4650 [26JN], H5027 [10JY], H6722 [3SE], H7019, H7021 [9SE], H7286 [16SE], H7607 [23SE], H7838 [25SE], H8166 [30SE], H8362 [6OC], H8844 [21OC], H8932, H8934 [22OC], H9041 [23OC], H9549-H9552 [24OC], H9564, H9566 [28OC], H9629, H9655-H9706 [29OC], H9732, H9763-H9771 [30OC], E1590 [1AU], E1826 [23SE], E2131 [30OC], E2205 [7NO]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), consideration (H. Res. 283), H9630-H9638 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), corrections in engrossment, H9771 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), motion to recommit, H9769-H9771 [30OC]

———transportation of nuclear waste, H1911 [29AP]

Murtha, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Native Americans: clarify definition of ``affected Indian tribe'' relative to Nuclear Waste Policy Act, H9691 [29OC]

Naval Petroleum Oil Shale Reserve: exploration, development, and production, H4109 [20JN], E1310 [24JN]

Nuclear energy: assess fees on certain reactors relative to operating costs, H9703-H9705 [29OC]

———pyroprocessing technology research funding, H5766-H5770 [24JY]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: require risk assessment study and cost benefit analysis, H9693-H9696 [29OC]

———require that only U.S. produced nuclear waste can be stored in certain repositories, H9692 [29OC]

Nuclear weapons: Rocky Flats nuclear weapons site cleanup funding, H5751 [24JY]

———worker and community transition programs funding, H5762 [24JY]

Office for Worker and Community Transition: funding, H4211 [23JN]

Office of Fossil Energy: consolidate with Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (H.R. 1806), E1132 [5JN]

Ohio: cleanup of brownfield sites, H5757 [24JY]

Power resources: fossil energy research and development funding, H5123-H5126 [10JY]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (H.R. 1359), E693 [17AP]

Regula, Representative: American Iron & Steel Institute award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Severance payments, H8178 [30SE]

Solar energy: research and technology funding, E1565 [31JY]

Surplus Government property: establish guidelines for transfer, E1320 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abolish (S. 236), S862 [30JA]

Appropriations: solar and renewable energy funding, S7478 [15JY]

Carlsbad, NM: certification of Nuclear Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, S11022 [23OC]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S6021-S6024, S6026 [20JN], S6894-S6900 [7JY], S7098-S7103 [9JY], S7132-S7143 [10JY], S11396 [30OC]

Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research: funding, S7478 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5811 [17JN], S5903-S5921 [18JN], S5979 [19JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5935 [18JN], S5956-S5959, S5978 [19JN], S6019-S6024, S6026, S6027 [20JN], S6786 [27JN], S6877-S6906, S6925 [7JY], S6960-S6970, S6974-S6989 [8JY], S7038, S7042-S7052, S7054-S7113, S7127 [9JY], S7131-S7205 [10JY], S7227-S7284 [11JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), correct errors in engrossment, S7428 [14JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), unanimous-consent agreement, S7160, S7183, S7184, S7189 [10JY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6877-S6885, S6891-S6893 [7JY], S6965-S6967, S6974, S6987 [8JY], S7110 [9JY], S7204 [10JY], S7250 [11JY], S7404 [14JY]

Dept. of HHS: radioactive iodine-133 related thyroid cancer study funding, S9110 [11SE]

Ecology and environment: environmental restoration projects funding, S7281 [11JY]

———establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (S. 1322), S11290 [28OC]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program: extension (H.R. 363), S5689 [16JN], S6048 [20JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, S10181 [29SE], S10217-S10222 [30SE], S10301 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10214 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), insert language of S. 1004 in lieu, S8175 [28JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7459-S7485 [15JY], S7537-S7539, S7584 [16JY], S7738 [17JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), unanimous-consent agreement, S7476, S7480 [15JY], S7532 [16JY]

Executive departments: property, equipment, and assets management, S794 [29JA]

Fast Flux Test Facility: funding, S7097 [9JY]

Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program: transfer to Corps of Engineers, S10301 [1OC]

Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program: recovery of cleanup costs, S5985-S5989 [19JN]

Government regulations: regulation of appliance energy efficiency standards, S2295 [13MR]

———standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), S6790 [27JN]

Hanford Tank Waste Remediation System Project: privatization funding, S6959 [8JY], S7252 [11JY]

Hazardous substances: authorize Dept. of Energy to collect nuclear waste offsetting fees, S2976, S2977 [10AP]

———cap on fee paid by consumers of nuclear energy to nuclear waste disposal fund, S3084-S3086, S3091 [14AP], S3136 [15AP]

———designate alternative nuclear waste disposal site if Yucca Mountain, NV, proves to be unusable, S3086-S3090, S3092-S3113 [14AP]

———designate certain interim nuclear waste sites, S2992-S2995 [10AP]

———designate Hanford Nuclear Reservation, WA, as nuclear waste disposal site, S3110 [14AP]

———designate Oak Ridge Reservation, TN, as nuclear waste interim storage site, S2978-S2980 [10AP]

———designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, S2768-S2779, S2781-S2786 [7AP], S2821, S2833-S2836 [8AP], S2895 [9AP], S2985-S2987, S2992 [10AP], S3135, S3136 [15AP], S10265 [1OC]

———exempt W.R. Grace & Co. from liability at the Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site, S5918-S5920 [18JN], S5985, S5988 [19JN]

———interim nuclear waste storage relative to Savannah River and Barnwell County, SC, sites, S2893 [9AP], S2952-S2963 [10AP]

———nuclear waste disposal, S2111-S2113 [11MR], S10265 [1OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), S11536 [31OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S482-S485 [21JA], S667 [22JA], S1354, S1355 [13FE], S1883 [4MR], S2015, S2016 [6MR], S2157-S2162 [12MR], S2331 [14MR], S2629, S2630, S2731, S2732 [20MR], S2766-S2779, S2781-S2786, S2797 [7AP], S2820-S2836 [8AP], S2892-S2900 [9AP], S2951-S2963, S2971-S2996 [10AP], S3077-S3113 [14AP], S3135-S3153 [15AP], S4037 [6MY], S4875 [21MY], S5884 [17JN], S11857 [6NO]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), unanimous-consent agreement, S2171 [12MR], S2739 [20MR], S2762 [7AP], S2828 [8AP], S2995 [10AP]

———prevent double counting when calculating annual fee for nuclear waste collection, S2990 [10AP]

———regulation of interstate transportation of nuclear waste to interim storage sites, S2952-S2963 [10AP]

———training of emergency response personnel relative to shipping routes for disposal of nuclear fuel and waste, S3078-S3082 [14AP]

Hispanic Outreach Initiative: participation in national security activities, S7187 [10JY]

Hydrogen Future Act: extend authorization (S. 965), S6498 [26JN], S9435 [16SE]

Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: funding, S3096 [14AP]

Los Alamos County, NM: community assistance payments, S7234-S7236 [11JY]

Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program: funding, S6892 [7JY], S7110 [9JY], S7204 [10JY]

Mining and mineral resources: coal mine methane program funding, S9611, S9612 [18SE]

Moler, Elizabeth A.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Energy, S5384 [5JN]

New York: West Valley vitrification project funding, S7477 [15JY]

NRC: regulation of Dept. of Energy nuclear reactors, S7483 [15JY]

Nuclear energy: decommissioning of Southwest experimental fast oxide reactor, S7480 [15JY]

———liability relative to failure to comply with the contractual deadline to dispose of nuclear waste, S2990-S2992 [10AP]

———research funding, S7479 [15JY]

Nuclear weapons: policies relative to testing, stockpiles, and national security issues, S2201 [12MR]

———stockpile management funding, S7466-S7471 [15JY]

Office of General Counsel: staffing levels, S7478 [15JY]

Pena, Federico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S1883 [4MR], S2014, S2016 [6MR], S2113 [11MR], S2157-S2163, S2171-S2173, S2201 [12MR], S2296 [13MR]

———nomination to be Sec. of Energy, unanimous-consent agreement, S2116 [11MR]

Pena, Fedrico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S1380 [13FE]

Power resources: gas utilization projects funding, S9609, S9610 [18SE]

———store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (S. 698), S3999 [6MY]

———use of certain Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities, S6293, S6294 [25JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5384 [5JN], S11302 [28OC]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (S. 687), S3908 [1MY]

Raton Technology Research (business): tribute to participation in Federal public-private partnership programs, S9527 [17SE]

Seaborg, Glenn T.: declassification of Atomic Energy Commission journal (S. 1232), S10065 [26SE]

St. Louis, MO: cleanup of hazardous substances, S10221 [30SE]

Technology Development Program: funding, S11816 [6NO]

Weapons: disposal of excess weapons usable plutonium, S7538 [16JY]

West Valley, NY: tribute to development of vitrification process for storage of nuclear waste, S5467 [10JN]

Reports

Lost and Still Missing.....Managing Property, Equipment and Assets at the Dept. of Energy: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Minority Staff, S795-S801 [29JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 254) (H. Rept. 105-281), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 280) (H. Rept. 105-345), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 283) (H. Rept. 105-354), H9613 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 194) (H. Rept. 105-198), H5664 [23JY]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Civilian Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H3658 [10JN]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H1793 [23AP]

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 649) (S. Rept. 105-26), S5507 [11JN]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 363) (S. Rept. 105-27), S5595 [12JN]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-271), H8053 [26SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-190), H5491 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1004) (S. Rept. 105-44), S7210 [10JY]

Hydrogen Future Act Authorization Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 965) (S. Rept. 105-69), S8668 [2SE]

Nomination of Dan Reicher To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Elizabeth A. Moler To Be Deputy Sec. of Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S4479 [14MY]

Nomination of Ernest J. Moniz To Be Under Sec. of Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Federico Pena To Be Sec. of Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of John C. Angell To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Mary Anne Sullivan To Be General Counsel of the Dept. of Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Michael Telson To Be Chief Financial Officer of the Dept. of Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S9880 [24SE]

Nomination of Robert W. Gee To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Policy, Planning, and Program Evaluation: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S9880 [24SE]

Nuclear Waste Disposal: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1270) (H. Rept. 105-290), H8299 [1OC]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 104), S2320 [14MR]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1270) (H. Rept. 105-290), H8927 [21OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5771 [24JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9655 [29OC]

Statements

Designation of Yucca Mountain, NV, as Nuclear Waste Disposal Site: Executive Office of the President, H9664, H9667 [29OC]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5734 [24JY]

Export Control for Supercomputers: Senator Grams, S11398 [30OC]

Nuclear Waste Disposal: Executive Office of the President, S3101 [14AP]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7483 [15JY]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5747 [24JY], H8175 [30SE]

High performance computer exports, S6898 [7JY]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act comparisons between House and Senate versions, H9665 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 194, consideration of H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H5732 [24JY]

H. Res. 254, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H8171 [30SE]

H. Res. 283, consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act, H9630 [29OC]

H.R. 363, Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program extension, H1943 [29AP]

H.R. 649, Dept. of Energy Standardization Act, H828 [11MR]

S. 104, nuclear waste disposal, S2881-S2892 [9AP], S3140-S3153 [15AP]

S. 687, Electric System Public Benefits Act, S3909-S3912 [1MY]

S. 698, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act, S3999 [6MY]

S. 924, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S5811-S5870 [17JN]

S. 936, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7319-S7400 [11JY]

S. 965, Hydrogen Future Act authorization extension, S9435 [16SE]

S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7539-S7544 [16JY]

S. 1232, declassification of Atomic Energy Commission journal of Glenn T. Seaborg, S10066 [26SE]

S. 1322, establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges, S11291 [28OC]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ORGANIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Power resources: amend certain sections of the Dept. of Energy Organization Act and Federal Energy Administration Act (see H.R. 649), H393 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), H828 [11MR]

Reports filed

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 649) (S. Rept. 105-26), S5507 [11JN]

Texts of

H.R. 649, Dept. of Energy Standardization Act, H828 [11MR]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY STANDARDIZATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 649), S6790 [27JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 649) (S. Rept. 105-26), S5507 [11JN]

Texts of

H.R. 649, provisions, H828 [11MR]

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES related term(s) Surgeon General

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5917, H5918 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6407 [30JY], H6668, H6669, H6708 [31JY], H6799 [3SE], H6866, H6885, H6887, H6919, H6920 [4SE], H6925, H6940, H6941, H6963 [5SE], H6986, H6998 [8SE], H7029, H7031, H7033, H7036, H7040, H7044, H7052, H7053, H7080, H7119 [9SE], H7129, H7130, H7134, H7146, H7168, H7178, H7179, H7200 [10SE], H7207, H7209, H7217, H7229, H7235, H7237, H7238, H7239 [11SE], H7324, H7347, H7365 [16SE], H7373, H7376, H7381, H7382, H7383, H7390 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8646, S8670, S8671 [2SE], S8690, S8695, S8697, S8701, S8702, S8711, S8712, S8715, S8719, S8733, S8734, S8735, S8736 [3SE], S8785, S8786, S8788, S8789, S8805, S8833 [4SE], S8850, S8851, S8872, S8874 [5SE], S8898, S8899, S8900, S8901, S8902, S8903, S8904, S8905, S8908, S8910, S8911, S8912, S8913, S8914, S8915, S8916, S8917, S8918, S8919, S8920, S8921, S8923, S8927, S8928, S8929, S8930, S8931 [8SE], S8946, S8965, S9002, S9007, S9011, S9012, S9023, S9025 [9SE], S9044, S9047, S9053, S9058, S9067, S9075, S9078, S9088 [10SE], S9105 [11SE], S9505, S9507, S9508, S9509 [17SE], H7143 [10SE]

Analyses

Native American Programs Appropriations (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H7654 [23SE]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Federal Foolishness and Marijuana, E194 [10FE]

HMO Fines Angering Physicans—State Regulators Examine Harris Prescription Policy, E2179 [4NO]

Life and Death With Dignity, S11456 [30OC]

Turning to a Specialist To Curb Rising Health Care Costs, E2069 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions

Alcoholic beverages: require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 1976), H4085 [19JN]

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (see H.J. Res. 25), H155 [9JA]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (see S. 793), S5001 [22MY]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 435, 525; H.R. 1363), S2274 [13MR], S2838 [8AP], H1703 [17AP]

Consumers: prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (see S. 868), S5444 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: demonstration project to provide Medicare reimbursement to certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1357), H1611 [16AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish procedures for requesting visa waivers on behalf of international health care professionals willing to practice in underserved areas (see S. 944), S6040 [20JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1061; H.R. 2264), S8091 [24JY], H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), consideration (see H. Res. 199), H5916 [28JY]

Drugs: establish program relative to exchange of sterile hypodermic needles (see H.R. 2212), H5569 [22JY]

———prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 183), H145 [9JA]

———revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (see S. 794), S5001 [22MY]

Employment: opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 304), H149 [9JA]

Families and domestic relations: county grants to carry out State programs to provide training to parents on early childhood development and child care (see H.R. 2452), H7199 [10SE]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (see S. 1075), S8186 [28JY]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2968), H10420 [8NO]

Federal aid programs: public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 385), H151 [9JA]

Federal employees: use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S162 [21JA]

Government: make certain information available to the Dept. of the Treasury for the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government (see H.R. 2063), H4646 [25JN]

Health: adolescent health demonstration projects (see H.R. 357), H151 [9JA]

———clinical trial on digital mammography funding (see S. 1229), S10055 [26SE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (see H.R. 177), H144 [9JA]

———establish code of fair information practices (see H.R. 52), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans (see H.R. 2967), H10420 [8NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 353, 373; H.R. 337, 820, 1222, 1749), S1553 [25FE], S1734 [27FE], H150 [9JA], H628 [25FE], H1288 [21MR], H3203 [22MY]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537; H.R. 1289), S2901 [9AP], H1438 [10AP]

Health care facilities: dissemination of information about nursing homes (see H.R. 2423), H6962 [5SE]

———waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 1692), H3169 [21MY]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (see S. 637; H.R. 689), S3550 [23AP], H452 [11FE]

Health care professionals: prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Immigration: refugee and entrant assistance funding (see S. 1161), S9080 [10SE]

Medicaid: Federal funding of certain abortions relative to State law (see H.R. 137), H143 [9JA]

Medicare: contracting with certain hospitals to provide certain surgical procedures and related services (see H.R. 2726), H9501 [23OC]

———establish a continuous quality improvement program for providers that furnish services to individuals with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 2972), H10420 [8NO]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

———secondary payer rules for individuals with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 2577), H8160 [29SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: expand and clarify requirements regarding advance directives to ensure that an individual's health care decisions are observed (see S. 1345), S11448 [30OC]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (see S. 780), S5001 [22MY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 307), H149 [9JA]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see S. 459), S2415 [18MR]

———enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (see H.R. 1833), H3578 [7JN]

NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]

———establish National Fund for Health Research (see S. 441), S2274 [13MR]

Nuclear weapons: conduct an ongoing study of the health consequences of nuclear weapons tests (see S. 1524), S12506 [12NO]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide for Federal-State performance partnerships, consolidate nutrition programs, and extend authorizations of appropriations (see H.R. 1671), H3069 [20MY]

Parks and recreation areas: require camps to report on incidents of injuries and illnesses to Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 298), H148 [9JA]

Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Research: provide protections to human subjects of research (see S. 193), S633 [22JA]

Social Security: application for waiver of certain demonstration projects (see H.R. 1192), H1260 [20MR]

———provide free information on employee benefit plans to interested parties of such plans (see H.R. 1603), H2679 [14MY]

States: establish demonstration projects to develop kinship care programs and require notification of adult relative caregivers (see H.R. 1452), H1891 [24AP]

———require report on performance in protecting children placed for adoption in foster care, or with a guardian (see S. 920), S5790 [17JN]

Tobacco products: increase excise tax to fund a Public Health and Education Resource Trust Fund (see S. 1343; H.R. 2764), S11343 [29OC], H9729 [29OC]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526; H.R. 1263, 1364), S2838 [8AP], H1391 [9AP], H1704 [17AP]

———prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

Women: employment opportunities for women scientists (see S. 487), S2646 [20MR]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see S. 91; H.R. 920), S161 [21JA], H724 [4MR]

Descriptions

Enhance Tribal Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities (H.R. 1833), E1147 [7JN]

Factsheets

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act (S. 1343), S11363 [29OC]

Letters

Accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women: Senator Specter, S2226 [13MR]

Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act: Douglas L. Wood, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, S5607 [12JN]

———Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S5607 [12JN]

Centers for Disease Control notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV, H7376 [17SE]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S9817 [24SE]

Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, S12654-S12656 [13NO]

Geriatric health care training legislation: Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S5003 [22MY]

———Dennis Jahnigen, American Geriatrics Society, S5003 [22MY]

Incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents relative to rural areas: Darin E. Johnson, National Rural Health Association, H7237 [11SE]

Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, E132 [4FE]

National Fund for Health Research: Albert H. Owens, Jr., National Coalition for Cancer Research, S6329 [25JN]

———Christopher Reeve, S2947 [9AP]

———Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S6329 [25JN]

———Donald S. Coffey, American Association for Cancer Research, Inc., S6328 [25JN]

———Herbert Pardes, Columbia University, S6329 [25JN]

———Ivan Diamond, Research Society on Alcoholism, S6329 [25JN]

———Joan I. Samuelson, Parkinson's Action Network, S6328 [25JN]

———Lydia Lewis, Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, S6330 [25JN]

———Robert L. Balster, College on Problems of Drug Dependence, Inc., S6329 [25JN]

———Sandra H. Kownacki, Autism Society of America, S6330 [25JN]

Nomination of David Satcher to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec. of HHS: Harry R. Jacobson, Vanderbilt University, S9250 [12SE]

———R. Benton Adkins, Tennessee Medical Association, S9250 [12SE]

———Samuel H. Howard, Phoenix Healthcare Corp., S9250 [12SE]

Prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S5457 [10JN]

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act: Effective National Action To Control Tobacco Coalition, S11363 [29OC]

———Fran DuMelle, American Lung Association, S11364 [29OC]

———Randy Johnson, National Association of Counties, S11364 [29OC]

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S4789 [21MY]

Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S7913, S7915 [23JY]

Lists

Objectionable programs in S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations, S8969-S8971 [9SE]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Witnesses testifying on abstinence education before the Committee on Appropriations' (Senate) Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, S5934 [18JN]

Memorandums

Health Insurance for Uninsured Children: Jean P. Hearn, Congressional Research Service, S8990 [9SE]

Messages

Dept. of HHS Report Relative to Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act: President Clinton, S2837 [8AP], H1305 [8AP]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7032 [9SE], H7141 [10SE], H7221 [11SE], H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8968 [9SE], S9063 [10SE]

Opinion polls

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children: Wall Street Journal/NBC, S4105 [7MY], S4272 [9MY], S4784 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), H75, H76 [9JA]

Bushwick Geographic Targeting Task Force: tribute to substance abuse prevention programs, E469 [13MR]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: compliance with funding match requirements, H7179 [10SE]

Centers for Disease Control: food safety initiative funding, H7033 [9SE]

———notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV, H7376 [17SE]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H3148 [21MY], H4557, H4564, H4566, H4570, H4572, H4575, H4576-H4581, H4603-H4605 [25JN], H4921 [9JY], H5038 [10JY], H5897, H5898 [28JY], H6323, H6339 [30JY], H6620 [31JY]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (H.R. 1363), E1322 [25JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Meals on Wheels Program funding, H5684, H5685, H5726 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7022 [9SE], H7205, H7218-H7229 [11SE], H7285 [16SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5897 [28JY], H6849-H6890 [4SE], H6924, H6925-H6948 [5SE], H6977-H6999 [8SE], H7016, H7021, H7022, H7023-H7084 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7129-H7182 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206-H7247 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7324-H7351 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7372-H7452 [17SE], H7611 [23SE], H7735, H7736, H7737, H7738 [24SE], E1677 [5SE], E1711, E1723, E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1793, E1795, E1808, E1813 [18SE], E1870 [25SE], E2279 [9NO], E2380, E2392 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), motion to instruct conferees, H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), unanimous-consent agreement, H6667, H6668, H6669 [31JY]

Drug Needle Exchange Program: funding, H7022 [9SE], H7205, H7218-H7229 [11SE], H7285 [16SE]

Education: national policy to improve system, H7266-H7273 [15SE]

FDA: approval of Leadcare in Office Test System, E1988 [9OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2968), E2283 [9NO]

Food: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (H.R. 1679), H2929 [20MY]

———establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (H.R. 177), E20 [7JA]

———establish code of fair information practices (H.R. 52), E30 [7JA]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, H10774 [13NO], E2179 [4NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1222), E564 [21MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1749), E1036 [22MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 337), E46 [7JA], E89 [9JA], E1352 [27JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 820), E313 [25FE]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (H.R. 1289), H1964, H1966 [29AP]

Health care facilities: dissemination of information about nursing homes (H.R. 2423), E1637 [3SE], E1677 [5SE]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (H.R. 689), E210 [11FE]

Heart disease: clinical practice guidelines, E494 [18MR]

Immigration: refugee and entrant assistance funding (S. 1161), H8061, H8062 [29SE], H8291 [1OC]

Medicare: contracting with certain hospitals to provide certain surgical procedures and related services (H.R. 2726), E2069 [23OC]

———ensure that incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents do not adversely affect rural areas, H7237 [11SE]

———payment of certain venipuncture services and prevention of potential fraud and abuse (H.R. 2912), E2216 [7NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: expand and clarify requirements regarding advance directives to ensure that an individual's health care decisions are observed (H.R. 2999), E2318 [10NO]

National Library of Medicine: funding, H7036 [9SE]

National Youth Sports Program: tribute, H4892 [8JY]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (S. 459), H9780 [30OC]

———enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (H.R. 1833), E1147 [7JN]

NIH: establish National Fund for Health Research, H4695 [26JN]

———funding, H6864 [4SE]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide for Federal-State performance partnerships, consolidate nutrition programs, and extend authorizations of appropriations (H.R. 1671), E986 [20MY]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, H2772, H2773 [15MY]

Senior Citizen Meal Program: increase funding through rescissions in certain family planning programs, H7034, H7035 [9SE]

State AIDS drug assistance programs: funding, H7031, H7032, H7037, H7044-H7050 [9SE]

States: establish demonstration projects to develop kinship care programs and require notification of adult relative caregivers (H.R. 1452), E745 [24AP]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: funding formula for States, H6986 [8SE]

Territories: participation in State Children's Health Insurance Program, H7238 [11SE]

Texas: Medicaid block grant process, H2599 [14MY]

———reform of public welfare programs, H1913 [29AP], H2491 [13MY]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, H5831 [28JY], H6340 [30JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (H.R. 1364), E1322 [25JN]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

Trenton, NJ: tribute to Anchor Connection Program, E488 [17MR]

University of Mississippi: Dept. of HHS administration of GED Exam Program, H5408 [17JY]

Veterans: funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, H7202 [11SE]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (H.R. 920), E365 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), S574 [21JA]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (S. 793), S5011 [22MY]

Centers for Disease Control: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funding, S9111 [11SE]

Children and youth: ensure mental health parity in block grants to States providing health insurance for uninsured children, S6150, S6151 [24JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6165-S6167 [24JN], S6293, S6317, S6318, S6350 [25JN], S6434-S6437, S6455 [26JN], S7223 [10JY], S8329, S8341 [30JY], S8389, S8392, S8402, S8469 [31JY], S8923 [8SE], S8951, S8990-S8993 [9SE]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 435), S2223-S2225 [13MR]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3063 [10AP], S3410 [22AP]

———set standards for benefits and deductibles/copayments for block grants to provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6149, S6150 [24JN]

Community Schools Program: funding, S9114 [11SE]

Consumers: prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (S. 868), S5456 [10JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish procedures for requesting visa waivers on behalf of international health care professionals willing to practice in underserved areas (S. 944), S6042 [20JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), S9781 [23SE], S10282 [1OC], S11246 [28OC], S11370 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12082-S12095 [8NO], S12630 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12074 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8632-S8640, S8643, S8646-S8648, S8650, S8655 [2SE], S8685 [3SE], S8772, S8785-S8790, S8792-S8819 [4SE], S8898-S8924 [8SE], S8942-S8952, S8958-S8971, S8989-S9013 [9SE], S9033-S9059, S9062-S9078 [10SE], S9097-S9133, S9195 [11SE], S9244 [12SE], S9450, S9503, S9529 [17SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S8850 [5SE], S9043, S9071, S9072 [10SE], S9507 [17SE]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women, S2225, S2226 [13MR]

———radioactive iodine-133 related thyroid cancer study funding, S9110 [11SE]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, S9109, S9114, S9115 [11SE]

Drugs: revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (S. 794), S5011 [22MY]

Families and domestic relations: adoption opportunities programs funding, S8904 [8SE], S9011 [9SE]

———establish a National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry (S. 1487), S12202 [8NO]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (S. 1075), S8187 [28JY]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (S. 934), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

Food: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

Health: clinical trial on digital mammography funding (S. 1229), S10062 [26SE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 353), S1559 [25FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 373), S1738 [27FE]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (S. 892), S5605-S5608 [12JN]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (S. 537), S2925 [9AP], S5884 [17JN], S12484 [10NO], S12562, S12563 [13NO]

———water fluoridation funding, S9110 [11SE]

Health care facilities: improve organ and tissue donor policies, S8962 [9SE]

———survey of hospitals relative to organ donation and procurement programs, S8961, S8962 [9SE]

Health Care Financing Administration: competitive pricing demonstration program for Medicare, S4194 [8MY]

———graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (S. 637), S3558 [23AP]

Immigration: refugee and entrant assistance funding, S8915, S8916 [8SE]

———refugee and entrant assistance funding (S. 1161), S9091 [10SE]

Medicare: eliminate incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents, S8901, S8902 [8SE], S8950, S8951, S8959-S8961, S8965-S8968, S8994 [9SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: expand and clarify requirements regarding advance directives to ensure that an individual's health care decisions are observed (S. 1345), S11451-S11453, S11455 [30OC], S11627, S11628 [4NO]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (S. 780), S5002, S5003 [22MY]

National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer's research funding, S9112 [11SE]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

———diabetes research funding, S12090, S12091 [8NO]

NIH: child abuse and neglect report, S8627 [31JY]

———conduct study relative to effects of perchlorate on humans, S8903, S8909 [8SE]

———establish National Fund for Health Research, S6153-S6155 [24JN], S6293, S6328 [25JN], S6687, S6688 [27JN]

———establish National Fund for Health Research (S. 441), S2282 [13MR], S2947 [9AP], S4964 [22MY]

———establish research and training programs for Parkinson's disease, S8711-S8720 [3SE], S9013 [9SE]

———funding, S8693 [3SE]

———infectious diseases research funding, S12093 [8NO]

———osteoporosis prevention and treatment programs funding, S9111, S9112 [11SE]

———require congressional report on research policies, S8715-S8717 [3SE]

Nuclear weapons: conduct an ongoing study of the health consequences of nuclear weapons tests (S. 1524), S12508 [12NO]

Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6787 [27JN], S11165 [23OC], S11901 [6NO], S12209 [8NO]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, S6177-S6180 [24JN], S6308 [25JN]

Research: provide protections to human subjects of research (S. 193), S645-S648 [22JA]

Rural Health Transition Grant Program: funding, S9109 [11SE]

Satcher, David: nomination to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec. of HHS, S9249-S9252 [12SE], S12635 [13NO]

States: require report on performance in protecting children placed for adoption in foster care, or with a guardian (S. 920), S5808 [17JN]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: rural drug abuse prevention programs funding, S9110 [11SE]

Texas: reform of public welfare programs, S3781, S3783 [29AP], S4203 [8MY]

Tobacco products: increase excise tax to fund a Public Health and Education Resource Trust Fund (S. 1343), S11358-S11360 [29OC]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4782-S4828 [21MY], S5097 [23MY], S6428, S6432, S6435-S6437 [26JN], S6682, S6704 [27JN], S8447 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (S. 526), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3703 [25AP], S4104 [7MY], S4272 [9MY]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

Women: employment opportunities for women scientists (S. 487), S2651 [20MR]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (S. 91), S470 [21JA]

Reports

Accurate Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening for Certain Women: Senator Specter, S2226-S2230 [13MR]

Centers of Excellence Demonstration, E2069 [23OC]

Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment, E132 [4FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 105-214), H5916 [28JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2264) (H. Rept. 105-205), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1061) (S. Rept. 105-58), S8090 [24JY]

Native American Programs Appropriations: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 459) (S. Rept. 105-20), S4878 [21MY]

Nomination of David Satcher To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS and Surgeon General: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Jeanette C. Takamura To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Aging: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Kevin L. Thurm To Be Deputy Sec. of HHS: Committee on Finance (Senate), S5926 [18JN]

Nomination of Margaret A. Hamburg To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS: Committee on Finance (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Nancy-Ann M. Deparle To Be Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration: Committee on Finance (Senate), S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Olivia A. Golden To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS: Committee on Finance (Senate), S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Richard J. Tarplin To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS: Committee on Finance (Senate), S5926 [18JN]

Nominations: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2414, S2415 [18MR]

Public Health Service Nominations: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S9880 [24SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7040, H7043 [9SE], H7390 [17SE]

Summaries

Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act (S. 1345), S11454 [30OC]

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation, E494 [18MR]

Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act (S. 353), S1568 [25FE]

Importance of Substance Abuse Treatment: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, S8824 [4SE]

Increase Tobacco Excise Taxes To Fund Health Insurance for Uninsured Children, S8448 [31JY]

Managed Care Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 337), E47 [7JA]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Comparison of benefits offered under Medicaid and Blue Cross, S6149 [24JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7391-H7451 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (S. 1061): spending comparisons, S8639 [2SE], S8794 [4SE]

Reduction in youth smoking and increase in lives saved under S. 1343, Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11364 [29OC]

Texts of

H.J. Res. 25, technical corrections to omnibus consolidated appropriations legislation, H76 [9JA]

H.R. 2423, Nursing Home Public Information Act, E1637 [3SE]

S. 353, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1560-S1568 [25FE]

S. 373, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1738-S1747 [27FE]

S. 459, Native American programs appropriations, S2428 [18MR], S10183 [29SE]

S. 793, Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents Act, S5012 [22MY]

S. 794, revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers, S5012 [22MY]

S. 892, Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act, S5606 [12JN]

S. 920, Adoption Report Card Act, S5808 [17JN]

S. 934, Adolescent Family Life and Abstinence Education Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 944, Community Health Care Access Act, S6043 [20JN]

S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9116-S9132 [11SE]

S. 1075, Child Support Assurance Act, S8189 [28JY]

S. 1161, refugee and entrant assistance funding, S9091 [10SE], H8061 [29SE]

S. 1343, Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11360-S11363 [29OC]

S. 1345, Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act, S11453 [30OC]

S. 1487, National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry, S12202 [8NO]

S. 1524, require the Dept. of HHS to conduct an ongoing study of the health consequences of nuclear weapons tests, S12508 [12NO]

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5178 [11JY], H5183 [14JY], H5273, H5277, H5297, H5298 [15JY], H5309, H5310, H5318, H5319, H5322, H5336, H5339, H5343, H5345, H5362, H5404 [16JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7804, S7825, S7826, S7827, S7828, S7830, S7834, S7841, S7843, S7844, S7845, S7870, S7871, S7872 [22JY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H1989, H1990, H2004, H2005, H2006 [29AP], H2092, H2093, H2094 [30AP], H2113, H2122, H2124, H2133, H2135, H2157, H2158 [1MY], H2169 [5MY], H2188, H2189, H2190, H2192, H2195, H2204, H2211, H2224, H2233, H2235, H2241, H2242 [6MY], H2265, H2266, H2267, H2271, H2352 [7MY], H2399, H2405, H2410, H2412, H2446 [8MY], H2488 [12MY], H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2560, H2561, H2590 [13MY], H2619 [14MY]

Public housing: reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S9664 [18SE], S10069 [26SE]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (H.R. 849), H4847 [8JY]

———prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (S. 1258), S12188, S12207 [8NO]

Analyses

Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act (H.R. 217), E51 [7JA]

Reform and Consolidate Federal Public Housing Programs and Redirect Primary Responsibility to States and Localities (S. 462), S2439 [18MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY], H6725 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Blair Scolds British Workless Class in Outline of Welfare Plan, E1355 [27JN]

Woman Gets $12,000 in Housing Aid Despite Undocumented Status, H4850 [8JY]

Working-Class Ethic Made Public Housing Proud—It Could Again, E1270 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see S. 300; H.R. 671), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1034; H.R. 2158), S7710 [17JY], H5177 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (see H. Res. 184), H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 261), H8632 [7OC]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1049), H949 [12MR]

Health care facilities: grant partial payment of claims authority relative to construction insurance program (see S. 334), S1382 [13FE]

Health care professionals: establish procedures for requesting visa waivers on behalf of international doctors willing to practice in underserved areas (see S. 944), S6040 [20JN]

Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 217), H146 [9JA]

———facilitate effective and efficient management of assistance programs (see S. 1071; H.R. 2307), S8153 [25JY], H6406 [30JY]

———reform the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use by the homeless (see H.R. 1798), H3566 [5JN]

———terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use by the homeless (see H.R. 32), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Housing: authorize public housing agencies to establish rental amounts that do not discourage assisted families from obtaining employment (see H.R. 1014), H888 [11MR]

———demonstration program to determine the effectiveness of establishing fair market rentals (see H.R. 2932), H10419 [8NO]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (see H.R. 1447), H1891 [24AP]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (see S. 784; H.R. 2), S5001 [22MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 133), H1987 [29AP]

———disposition of unoccupied and substandard multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 263), H147 [9JA]

———prohibit assistance to organizations that promote prejudice or bias based on race, religion, or ethnicity (see H.R. 207), H145 [9JA]

———promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (see H.R. 896), H701 [27FE]

———provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see S. 1128; H.R. 871), S8532 [31JY], H700 [27FE]

———public housing construction and revitalization (see H.R. 839, 973), H668 [26FE], H803 [6MR]

———reauthorize certain rural housing assistance programs (see H.R. 2274), H5826 [25JY]

———reform multifamily housing programs (see H.R. 1433, 2447), H1890 [24AP], H7199 [10SE]

———rental assistance payments for certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 468), H243 [21JA]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (see H.R. 2964), H10420 [8NO]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see S. 458; H.R. 1108), S2415 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

———temporary extension of certain public housing programs (see H.R. 2406), H6917 [4SE]

———use of public housing operating funds for rental assistance voucher program (see S. 1094), S8531 [31JY]

———verification of citizenship or immigration status of housing assistance applicants (see H.R. 171), H144 [9JA]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see S. 1280), S10787 [9OC]

Public buildings: community use of public facilities acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (see H.R. 257), H147 [9JA]

Public housing: disclosure of income information to local housing agencies for determination of public housing eligibility (see H.R. 214), H146 [9JA]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513; H.R. 1508), S2741 [21MR], H2154 [1MY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing reform (see S. 853), S5413 [9JN]

———notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 212), H146 [9JA]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (see S. 462), S2416 [18MR]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see H.R. 1474), H1988 [29AP]

Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2375), H6715 [1AU]

Taxation: provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432; H.R. 1031), S2206 [12MR], H948 [12MR]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see S. 1258; H.R. 849), S10428 [6OC], H669 [26FE]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Veterans: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (see H.R. 895), H701 [27FE]

Conference reports

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158), H8323-H8361 [6OC]

Cost Estimates

Prohibit relocation assistance to illegal aliens under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (S. 1258): CBO, S12208 [8NO]

Letters

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2158, Dept. of HUD, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Mark Schwartz, National League of Cities, H2411 [8MY]

Multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform: Representative Lazio, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House), H8685 [8OC]

Lists

Objectionable programs in S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7810 [22JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10749, S10750 [9OC]

Messages

Dept. of HUD Report: President Clinton, S81 [7JA], H34 [7JA]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5369 [16JY], H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7841 [22JY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2645 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: eliminate forward funding for FEMA, restore Dept. of HUD rental assisted housing funding, and make other nondefense rescissions, H2729-H2732 [15MY]

Colleges and universities: prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund: funding, E1512 [24JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund contracting practices, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5096 [10JY], H5181 [14JY], H5251-H5266, H5272-H5290 [15JY], H5309-H5371 [16JY], E1457, E1458 [17JY], E1512 [24JY], E1522 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8669-H8686 [8OC], E1996 [9OC], E2037 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (H. Res. 184), H5247-H5251 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8666-H8669 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to instruct conferees, H6724, H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to recommit, H5369 [16JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

Economy: empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, H6637 [31JY]

Edmonds Group (business): tribute, E1391 [10JY]

Employment: require public housing authorities and contractors to try to hire public housing residents, H2241, H2242 [6MY]

Federal aid programs: allocation of unspent housing assistance funds, H2752, H2753 [15MY]

Federal Housing Initiatives Program: funding, H8676 [8OC]

Floods: community development block grant funding to flood States, H2693, H2706, H2708, H2711, H2726-H2728 [15MY]

Fremont, CA: opening of Pickering Place housing development, E1228 [17JN]

Hazardous substances: brownfields redevelopment program funding, H5341 [16JY]

Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (H.R. 217), E50 [7JA]

———terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use by the homeless (H.R. 32), E18 [7JA]

Housing: allow public housing agencies to comply with family self-sufficiency agreement requirements, H2204-H2210 [6MY]

———allow public housing agencies to establish residency limits, H2271-H2275 [7MY]

———assistance for low-income families desiring homeownership, H2124 [1MY]

———assistance programs, H5181 [14JY], H8680, H8683 [8OC]

———cap on rent for public and subsidized housing relative to income, H2233-H2235 [6MY]

———capital and operating grants funding, H2235-H2241 [6MY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H1547 [16AP], H2038-H2052 [30AP], H2107-H2151 [1MY], H2188-H2243 [6MY], H2265-H2281 [7MY], H2399-H2426 [8MY], H2553-H2567 [13MY], H2619-H2647 [14MY], E58 [7JA], E863, E864 [7MY], E1269 [19JN], E1355 [27JN]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 133), H2035-H2038 [30AP]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H2645, H2646 [14MY]

———eliminate block grant program giving local municipalities flexibility in administering Federal housing assistance, H2410-H2412 [8MY]

———establish a public housing replacement requirement in areas with public housing shortages, H2242, H2243 [6MY]

———establish occupancy preferences for certain families, H2266 [7MY]

———expand homeownership opportunities, H1777 [23AP]

———funding for choice based rental housing and homeownership assistance, H2406-H2408, H2412 [8MY]

———limit family income for choice based housing assistance, H2399-H2405 [8MY]

———low-income housing preservation funding, E1522 [25JY]

———prohibit violent sexual predators from receiving public housing assistance, H2190, H2191 [6MY]

———promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (H.R. 896), E343 [27FE]

———reduce minimum rental amounts and contributions relative to public housing, H2267-H2271 [7MY]

———require agreements with private housing project owners to allow law enforcement officers to enter certain areas, H2191 [6MY]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (H.R. 2964), E2381 [13NO]

———revise income and occupancy levels for public housing developments, H2224-H2232 [6MY]

———set award criteria for economic development initiative grants to include the extent of regional cooperation demonstrated by the proposed plan, H2192 [6MY]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (H.R. 1108), E508 [18MR]

———verification of citizenship or immigration status of housing assistance applicants (H.R. 171), E38 [7JA]

Houston, TX: upgrade housing programs, H8669 [8OC]

———upgrade programs, H5335, H5336 [16JY]

Low Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Program: funding, H5264 [15JY], H5367 [16JY]

Manufactured Housing Program: staffing levels, H2557, H2558 [13MY]

Menorah Housing Foundation: anniversary, E1118 [4JN]

Minneapolis, MN: tribute to the Minneapolis Community Development Agency and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, E2186 [7NO]

New York, NY: transfer of surplus property to nonprofit organization for low- and moderate-income housing, H2557 [13MY]

Public buildings: community use of public facilities acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (H.R. 257), E23 [7JA]

Public housing: allow local housing authorities flexibility in implementing certain requirements, H2561 [13MY]

———allow local housing authorities to use operating funds for child care services for residents, H2203, H2204 [6MY]

———disclosure of income information to local housing agencies for determination of public housing eligibility (H.R. 214), E17 [7JA]

———exemption from community work requirements for certain primary caregivers, H2133-H2146, H2149, H2151 [1MY]

———grievance procedures for evictions except those that are a threat to the tenants' safety or for drug-related activities, H2192-H2195, H2211 [6MY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, H2559 [13MY], H8684 [8OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (H.R. 1508), E826 [5MY]

———notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects, H2243 [6MY]

———prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2124-H2133, H2149 [1MY]

———provide for a study on the evaluation and performance of public housing agencies, H2417-H2420 [8MY]

———require certain owners to comply with community work requirements applicable to residents, H2555, H2556 [13MY]

———require housing agencies to conduct an assessment to identify pest control problems and effectiveness in eradicating or controlling such problems, H2558 [13MY]

———require payment of minimum wage relative to community work requirements, H2195-H2203 [6MY]

———tenant-based assistance funding relative to replacement of demolished units, H5326-H5328 [16JY]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (H.R. 1474), E785 [29AP]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (H.R. 849), H676 [27FE], H4846-H4851 [8JY], E385 [5MR], E1404 [11JY]

Veterans: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling, H2192 [6MY]

———include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (H.R. 895), E353 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Brooklyn, NY: Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. funding, S7853 [22JY]

Business and industry: use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (S. 300), S1233 [11FE], S1327 [12FE]

Community Development Block Grant Program: funding, S7853, S7854 [22JY]

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund: funding, S7854 [22JY]

Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program: funding, S7848, S7849 [22JY]

Cuomo, Andrew M.: nomination to be Sec. of HUD, S779-S784 [29JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of HUD, unanimous-consent agreement, S722 [28JA]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: administration of EPA State and tribal assistance grant accounts, S3993 [6MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), S7856, S7857 [22JY], S7970, S7972 [23JY], S8106 [24JY], S10267 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10733-S10751 [9OC], S12519 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10733 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), insert language of S. 1034 in lieu, S7856 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7752-S7763, S7765 [21JY], S7803-S7812, S7823-S7857 [22JY]

Drug Elimination Grant Program: funding, S7849 [22JY]

Economy: empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY]

Federal aid programs: economic development intiative grants, S10745 [9OC]

Health care facilities: grant partial payment of claims authority relative to construction insurance program (S. 334), S1403 [13FE]

Health care professionals: establish procedures for requesting visa waivers on behalf of international doctors willing to practice in underserved areas (S. 944), S6042 [20JN]

Homeless: facilitate effective and efficient management of assistance programs (S. 1071), S8156 [25JY]

Housing: assistance programs, S7826, S7827 [22JY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs, S3986 [6MY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (S. 784), S5006 [22MY]

———Federal assistance relative to mobile homes, S10049, S10050 [26SE]

———increase number of units available for FHA insurance under the HUD/State Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing Program, S4096 [7MY]

———low-income housing preservation funding, S7852, S7853 [22JY]

———provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (S. 1128), S8592 [31JY]

———self-help homeownership program funding, S7850 [22JY]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards, S10048 [26SE]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (S. 458), S2427 [18MR]

———use of public housing operating funds for rental assistance voucher program (S. 1094), S8533 [31JY]

Indianapolis, IN: Federal housing assistance programs funding, S10049 [26SE]

Jackson, MS: economic development intiative grants, S10740 [9OC]

Lehigh County, PA: economic development intiative grants, S10739, S10740 [9OC]

Management: implementation of reforms, S925 [4FE]

Mark-to-Market Program: reform, S10738, S10744, S10745, S10746, S10748 [9OC]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (S. 1280), S10789 [9OC]

Native American Housing Block Grant Program: oversight, S10735 [9OC]

Native American Housing Block Grants Program: oversight, S7844 [22JY]

Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: regulatory authority over property insurance, S10741, S10743 [9OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S11792 [5NO], S12209 [8NO], S12677 [13NO]

Public housing: ensure acceptable basic housing conditions, S10049 [26SE]

———fair market rent system reform, S10737 [9OC]

———increase community controls relative to participating administrative entities, S10736, S10738, S10739 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, S10736, S10740, S10742 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (S. 513), S2742-S2753 [21MR], S7847, S7848 [22JY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing reform (S. 853), S5417 [9JN]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S2438-S2441 [18MR], S10028-S10050 [26SE]

———relocation requirements, S10050 [26SE]

———renewal of certain contracts, S10739 [9OC]

Riverhead Corp.: tribute, S7850 [22JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (S. 432), S2212, S2214 [12MR]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (S. 1258), S12207, S12208 [8NO]

Youthbuild Program: funding, S7853 [22JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 105-311), H8632 [7OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 133) (H. Rept. 105-81), H1987 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 184) (H. Rept. 105-180), H5183 [14JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-297), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-175), H5177 [11JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 105-76), H1908 [28AP], H1987 [29AP]

Illegal Alien Assistance Prohibitions Under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: Committee on Transportation on Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 849) (H. Rept. 105-147), H4221 [23JN]

Nomination of Andrew M. Cuomo To Be Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S725 [28JA]

Nomination of Eva M. Plaza To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Gail W. Laster To Be Dept. of HUD General Counsel: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Kevin E. Marchman To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard F. Keevey To Be Dept. of HUD Chief Financial Officer: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Public Housing Reform and Responsibility Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 462) (S. Rept. 105-21), S5108 [23MY]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1258), S11667 [4NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5343, H5347, H5348, H5363 [16JY]

Summaries

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act (H.R. 2), E58-E60 [7JA]

Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act (S. 513), S2750 [21MR]

Tax Incentives for Investments in Renewal Communities (S. 432), S2213 [12MR]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5182 [14JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5253-H5257 [15JY], H8671-H8675 [8OC]

Public housing eviction grievance procedures, H2193 [6MY]

Spending comparisons of S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7855 [22JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 133, consideration of H.R. 2, Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act, H2035 [30AP]

H. Res. 184, consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5247 [15JY]

H. Res. 261, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H8666 [8OC]

H.R. 849, prohibit assistance to illegal aliens under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, H4847 [8JY]

H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7973-S7983 [23JY]

S. 300, use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities, S1234 [11FE]

S. 334, grant partial payment of claims authority relative to health care facilities construction insurance program, S1403 [13FE]

S. 462, Public Housing Reform and Responsibility Act, S10028-S10044 [26SE]

S. 513, Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act, S2743-S2750 [21MR]

S. 944, Community Health Care Access Act, S6043 [20JN]

S. 1128, Domestic Violence Victims Housing Act, S8593 [31JY]

S. 1258, prohibit relocation assistance to illegal aliens under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, S12208 [8NO]

S. 1280, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act technical corrections, S10790 [9OC]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Addresses

Preparing for Competition in a Deregulated Telecommunications Market: Joel I. Klein, S7675 [17JY]

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8010, S8011, S8025, S8026, S8037, S8039, S8061, S8064, S8068, S8069, S8071, S8072, S8082, S8083, S8084, S8085, S8086, S8099, S8100, S8101, S8102, S8103, S8104, S8105 [24JY], S8213, S8215, S8217, S8218, S8227, S8278, S8279, S8280 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5827 [25JY], H6027 [29JY], H6708 [31JY], H7008, H7009 [8SE], H7119, H7120 [9SE], H7200 [10SE], H7264 [11SE], H7365 [16SE], H7528, H7529 [17SE], H7604 [22SE], H7730, H7731 [23SE], H7791, H7795, H7796, H7801, H7802, H7803, H7805, H7807, H7810, H7811, H7815, H7831 [24SE], H7853, H7870, H7878, H7886, H7893, H7899, H7900, H7912, H7913 [25SE], H8005, H8009, H8013, H8014, H8015, H8017, H8019, H8021, H8022, H8051 [26SE], H8217, H8243 [30SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H8395 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

Affirmative Action in Play, S11797 [6NO]

Baltimore Cites Success With Alternative to 911, S10442 [6OC]

Burned Again, E401 [6MR], E1880 [26SE]

Campaign Finance Overkill, S10281 [1OC]

Celebrating Independence—From Austin to Waco, Texas Is Well Covered as Sundance Film Festival Kicks Off, E452 [12MR]

Chief for Civil Rights, S11532 [31OC]

Don't Make Gore the Fall Guy, S10281 [1OC]

FBI Inquiry on Funding Is Widening, S1977 [5MR]

Fine Choice for U.S. Rights Post—L.A. Attorney Should be Confirmed by the Senate Without Delay, S11532 [31OC]

Florida Couple To Plead Guilty to Taping GOP Leaders' Cell Phone Call, H1986 [29AP]

Fund-Raising Fiasco—The Democrats' Problem, S1929 [4MR]

Good Advice From Mr. Freeh, E905 [13MY]

Hundreds of Non-Citizens Here Legally Face Aid Loss, S2127 [11MR]

Impeachment Is Cure for Judicial Activism, H1588 [16AP]

Independent Counsel Issue, S2344 [17MR]

Inquiry Into Gifts to Democrats Widens, S1976 [5MR]

Irate Clinton Blasts Moves for Counsel, S1790 [28FE]

Janet Reno—Wrong Again, E708 [17AP]

Justice for Bill Lann Lee, S11532 [31OC]

Law According to Gore, E401 [6MR]

Lee Nomination, S11532 [31OC], S11798 [6NO]

On Their Own—Elderly, Ailing Noncitizens Face Loss of Federal Benefits, S2126 [11MR]

Politics of the Partisan Kill—Hatch Plays the Executioner in Bill Lee Confirmation Process, S11797 [6NO]

Prosecutor Game, H7908 [25SE]

Reno's Burden, S10281 [1OC]

Republicans Warn Reno on Independent Counsel, S3131 [14AP], S3177 [15AP]

Tales of the Tapes—The White House Strains Credulity in Its Latest Attempt To Explain Why Videos of Coffees Were Late To Surface, E1989 [9OC]

Tax Agency's Layered Look, S11587 [3NO]

Tossing Gore, E1744 [11SE]

Waco—The Rules of Engagement, E1888 [29SE]

Weak Antitrust Nominee, S7286 [11JY], S7682 [17JY]

Welfare Reform Starts Hitting Home, S2126 [11MR]

Who Needs an Independent Counsel?, S10281 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

Children and youth: establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1461), S12118 [8NO]

Correctional institutions: closure of Lorton Correctional Complex (see S. 418), S2078 [10MR]

———provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (see S. 596), S3269 [16AP]

———report certain information relative to prisoners (see H.R. 2214), H5569 [22JY]

Courts: improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (see H.R. 1965), H4085 [19JN]

———provide notification of class action lawsuit certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys general (see S. 254), S856 [30JA]

Crime: allow clinical social workers to conduct required psychiatric examinations of offenders for mental defects (see S. 164), S162 [21JA]

———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (see S. 1189), S9515 [17SE]

———penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 826), H628 [25FE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1022), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2267), H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H7729 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 330), H10953 [13NO]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1252), H1391 [9AP]

———restore stenographic preference for depositions (see S. 1352), S11545 [31OC]

Firearms: require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 1997), H4086 [19JN]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see S. 1379), S11764 [5NO]

Health care professionals: admission requirements for nonimmigrant nurses willing to practice in underserved areas (see H.R. 2759), H9729 [29OC]

———revoke medical license of practitioners who recommend the use of marijuana (see H.R. 1310), H1439 [10AP]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H628 [25FE]

———extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 2578), H8264 [30SE]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H2089 [30AP]

———improve efforts to curtail illegal immigration (see S. 103), S161 [21JA]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language and other general knowledge requirements (see H.R. 1223), H1288 [21MR]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 602, 662), H346 [5FE], H407 [10FE]

———reduce period of exclusive authority for courts to administer oath of allegiance to naturalization applicants (see H.R. 1238), H1338 [8AP]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (see S. 1382), S11863 [6NO]

———treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 2694), H9038 [22OC]

———treatment of certain petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary (see H.R. 1961), H4085 [19JN]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (see H.R. 1239), H1338 [8AP]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for certain adopted children (see H.R. 2430), H7008 [8SE]

Independent counsel: appointment to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (see H.R. 692), H453 [11FE]

INS: pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. 1258), H1391 [9AP]

———standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H284 [4FE]

Inspector general: clarify authority (see H.R. 2182), H5485 [17JY]

National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (see S. 534), S2900 [9AP]

Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs: establish (see H.R. 2588), H8265 [30SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8438 [6OC]

———reauthorize (see S. 1053; H.R. 2295, 2407), S7863 [22JY], H6405 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see S.J. Res. 22; H. Con. Res. 183), S1924 [4MR], H9865 [31OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (see S.J. Res. 23), S2416 [18MR]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (see H.R. 1780), H3475 [4JN]

Prosecutors: establish ethics standards (see H.R. 232), H146 [9JA]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

States: reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States (see S. 666), S3799 [29AP]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (see S. 954), S6186 [24JN]

———consolidate appeals of FCC decisions and State commission decisions in the District of Columbia Federal courts (see S. 1188), S9515 [17SE]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals by the Attorney General (see H.R. 927), H766 [5MR]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

Cloture motions

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284 [11JY], S7414 [14JY]

Conference reports

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267), H10809-H10864 [13NO]

Descriptions

Lippo Group—An Overview, S3170 [15AP]

Explanations

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267): Mollohan Amendment on LSC Funding, H7854 [25SE]

Letters

Additional Federal judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin, S11685 [4NO]

Allow Bell Operating Cos. entry into long distance service: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), S7289 [11JY], S7681 [17JY]

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H10592 [12NO]

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2301, S2306 [14MR]

———Janet Reno, Attorney General, S3175-S3177 [15AP], S8705-S8707 [3SE]

———Senator McCain, S8703 [3SE]

———several Senators, S8704 [3SE]

———several current and former Members of Congress, S8703 [3SE]

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S3265 [16AP]

Deportation of illegal immigrants: Michael D. Carter, Center for Health and Human Services, Inc., H7012 [9SE]

———Representative Frank, H7012 [9SE]

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions: several Inspectors General, H3330 [4JN]

FBI treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of crime lab, S2350 [17MR]

———Louis J. Freeh, FBI, S2351 [17MR]

———Stephen M. Kohn, Michael D. Kohn, and David K. Colapinto, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (law firm), S2352 [17MR]

FEC definitions of ``express advocacy'': Janet Reno, Attorney General, S8022 [24JY], S8644 [2SE]

———John W. McGarry, FEC, S8022 [24JY]

———Mark M. Richard, Dept. of Justice, S8645 [2SE]

———Senator Specter, S8023 [24JY], S8644 [2SE]

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements: Brad Miller, Competition in Contracting Act Coalition, S7164-S7166 [10JY]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S7112 [9JY]

———David Beatty, National Victim Center, S7167 [10JY]

———James P. Carty, National Association of Manufacturers, S7112 [9JY]

———Phil Glover, Council of Prison Locals, American Federation of Government Employees, S7095 [9JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7112 [9JY]

———Sharon Krell, Access Products, Inc., S7112 [9JY]

———Steve Schwalb, Dept. of Justice, S7147 [10JY]

Investigation of College Bowl Alliance antitrust violations: several Senators, S2615-S2617 [20MR]

Investigation of contested Senate election in Louisiana: Senators Warner and Ford, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S6484 [26JN]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act, S12691 [13NO]

Nomination of Bill L. Lee to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Robert Cramer, S11532 [31OC]

———Susan Au Allen, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, S11621 [4NO]

———Ward Connerly, American Civil Rights Coalition, S11621 [4NO]

———several Representatives, S11621 [4NO]

———several Senators, S11894 [6NO]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: James F. Rill and John H. Shenefield, S7670 [17JY]

———Janet Reno, Attorney General, S7683 [17JY]

———Joel I. Klein, Dept. of Justice, S7287-S7289 [11JY]

———Senator Burns, S7678 [17JY]

———Senator Dorgan, S7687 [17JY]

———Senator Kerrey, S7682 [17JY]

———Senators Hollings and Dorgan, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7683 [17JY]

———several college professors, S7685 [17JY]

———several lawyers, academics, and former Government officials, S7684 [17JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, E2123 [29OC]

Prior knowledge of terrorist attacks by Yasser Arafat, S7580 [16JY], S8941 [9SE]

Reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, H819 [11MR]

Telecommunications policies regulating competition: Howard M. Metzenbaum, Gene Kimmelman, and Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S7682 [17JY]

———President Clinton, S7290 [11JY], S7674 [17JY]

Treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of FBI crime lab: Senator Grassley, S1653 [26FE]

———Weldon L. Kennedy, FBI, S1548 [25FE]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

Voter Eligibility Verification Act: Bill Jones, California Sec. of State, H1855 [24AP]

Lists

Cosponsors of H.R. 1428, Voter Eligibility Verification Act, H1855 [24AP]

Democratic amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8075 [24JY]

Republican amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Supporters of Janet Reno v. ACLU brief, restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer, S2309 [14MR]

Memorandums

Alteration of FBI Laboratory Reports, S2609 [20MR]

———Frederic Whitehurst, FBI, S2608 [20MR]

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana, S6484 [26JN]

Nomination of Bill L. Lee To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S11621 [4NO]

Treatment of Allegations Relative to Mismanagement of FBI Crime Lab: William A. Tobin, S1652 [26FE]

Motions

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8038 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7862, H7868, H7877, H7879 [25SE], H8022 [26SE], H8243 [30SE], H8394 [6OC], H9580 [28OC], H9642 [29OC], H10939 [13NO]

Press releases

Asylum Eroding in More Countries, Report Finds; Refugees' Lives, Protection Principles Endangered: U.S. Committee for Refugees, S4876 [21MY]

FBI Treatment of Allegations Relative to Mismanagement of Crime Lab: Louis J. Freeh, FBI, S2610 [20MR]

Proposals

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2307 [14MR]

Independent counsel appointment to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S8141 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: crime prevention, drug treatment, and family resource service programs funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7805-H7807 [24SE]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4116 [20JN], H4382 [25JN], H4920 [9JY], H6892-H6898 [4SE], H6923 [5SE], E1671, E1672 [5SE]

———withdrawal of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6300 [30JY]

Burton, Representative: serving of Dept. of Justice subpoena relative to political campaign records, H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H6688 [31JY]

Carlson, Margot: Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E732 [23AP]

Clandestine Drug Study Commission: establish, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Computers: funding for studies on pornography on the Internet, H7810 [24SE]

Courts: allow prevailing defendant in Federal prosecution an opportunity to recover attorney fees, H7791-H7794 [24SE], E1943 [7OC]

Crime: investigations relative to the appointment of an independent counsel, H7018 [9SE]

———launching of formal inquiries and prosecutions relative to illegal trafficking of human organs, H9479 [23OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5897 [28JY], H7770-H7818 [24SE], H7849-H7907 [25SE], H8003-H8023 [26SE], H8216-H8244 [30SE], H9580 [28OC], H10798 [13NO]-H80232 [26SE], E1858 [25SE], E1873, E1874, E1876, E1879 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1943 [7OC], E2142, E2148 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10918 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—motion to recommit, H10939 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7755-H7759 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10909 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9642-H9655, H9671, H9727 [29OC], E2149 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), unanimous-consent agreement, H7790 [24SE]

Drug Courts Program: funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7807-H7810 [24SE]

Executive Office of the President: release of video tapes relative to campaign fundraising activities, E1988 [9OC]

Federal Bureau of Prisons: funding, H7789 [24SE]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration, H1412 [10AP], H1588-H1591 [16AP]

———improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), H1411, H1413 [10AP], E616 [9AP]

Health care professionals: revoke medical license of practitioners who recommend the use of marijuana (H.R. 1310), E629 [10AP]

House of Representatives: investigation of interception of cellular phone conversations between Members of Congress, H1396 [10AP], H1984 [29AP]

Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security, H9478 [23OC]

———deportation of illegal immigrants, E1439 [16JY], E1524 [25JY]

———eliminate illegal alien amnesty program, H9478 [23OC]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (H.R. 1493), E819 [1MY], E825 [5MY]

———improve efforts to curtail illegal immigration, H1414 [10AP]

———treatment of certain petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary (H.R. 1961), E1265 [19JN]

Independent counsel: appointment to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (H.R. 692), E204 [11FE]

INS: delay implementation of fingerprint processing system relative to background checks, H7802, H7803 [24SE]

———deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, H2595, H2596, H2597, H2598 [14MY], E925, E927, E928, E931, E932 [14MY], E936 [15MY]

———evaluation of naturalization process, E723 [23AP]

———performance evaluation, H771 [6MR]

———pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (H.R. 1258), E607 [9AP]

———provide additional personnel to the Omaha, NE, district office to establish an alien antismuggling unit, H7756 [24SE], H8019 [26SE]

———refund of fees to certain organizations contracted to assist in fingerprinting operation, H8021 [26SE]

Law enforcement: independent counsel investigation of conduct in handling of criminal cases, H1190 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: require review of the movie ``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'', E1888 [29SE]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, H9734 [30OC]

Local Initiative Support Corp.: funding, H7789 [24SE]

Lopez, Christine: Dept. of Justice Crime Victim Service Award recipient, E682 [16AP]

Motion pictures: review of ``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'', E452 [12MR]

National Law Day: observance, E812 [1MY]

Nazi Party: funding to investigate war criminals living in the U.S., H7796 [24SE]

Northern Mariana Islands: enforcement of labor and immigration laws, H8414 [6OC], E1897 [2OC], E2185 [7NO]

———Federal Victims' Assistance Program funding, H7796-H7801 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1877 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1897 [2OC]

Nu-Way Youth and Social Services (organization): tribute, E1597 [1AU]

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services: tribute, E1771 [17SE], E1846 [24SE]

Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs: establish (H.R. 2588), H8164 [30SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8874-H8882 [21OC], E2122 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2407), E2122 [29OC]

Paul, Representative: remarks relative to Government treatment of Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H677, H680, H681, H682 [27FE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H1292 [8AP], H1506 [15AP], H1548 [16AP], H1623 [17AP], H7534 [18SE], H7908 [25SE], H8040-H8043 [26SE], H8057 [29SE], H8302-H8309 [2OC], H8362 [6OC], H8451, H8453, H8568 [7OC], H8635, H8639 [8OC], H9046 [23OC], H9504 [24OC], H10353 [8NO], E400 [6MR], E707 [17AP], E905 [13MY], E1988 [9OC]

———investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H8130-H8137 [29SE], H8166, H8167, H8168 [30SE], H9566 [28OC], H10773 [13NO]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (H.R. 1780), E1112 [4JN]

U.S. Border Patrol: tribute, H6923 [5SE]

U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals by the Attorney General (H.R. 927), H1053 [18MR]

Victims of Child Abuse Program: funding, H8394 [6OC]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (H.R. 1428), H1854, H1855 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

Camden, NJ: Cooper Hospital Trauma Reduction Initiative funding, S8077 [24JY]

Children and youth: establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1461), S12123-S12128 [8NO]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary staff, S8248 [29JY]

Correctional institutions: closure of Lorton Correctional Complex (S. 418), S2087 [10MR]

———payment of special masters for civil actions concerning prison conditions, S8226, S8227 [29JY]

———provide grants to State and local governments for secure facilities for violent and chronic juvenile offenders (S. 596), S3286 [16AP]

Courts: provide notification of class action lawsuit certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys general (S. 254), S897 [30JA]

Crime: allow clinical social workers to conduct required psychiatric examinations of offenders for mental defects (S. 164), S545 [21JA]

———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (S. 1189), S9521 [17SE], S10301 [1OC]

Dept. of Defense: clarify protections for whistleblowers or contract employees relative to disclosure of classified material, S6886 [7JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8007-S8087 [24JY], S8157 [25JY], S8211, S8213-S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8628 [31JY], S10305 [1OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), unanimous-consent agreement, S8066, S8067 [24JY], S8207 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), S10265 [1OC], S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, S12554-S12559, S12662-S12667 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12662 [13NO]

District of Columbia: realign functional responsibilities with Federal Government, S8388 [31JY]

Drugs: methamphetamine control initiative funding, S8076, S8077 [24JY]

FBI: evaluation of investigations and activities, S2222 [13MR]

———treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of crime lab, S1547 [25FE], S1651 [26FE], S2008-S2010 [6MR], S2222 [13MR], S2350-S2354 [17MR], S2607-S2610 [20MR], S6387 [25JN]

FCC: requirements for proposed merger of Bell Atlantic and NYNEX (business), S7886 [23JY]

Federal courts: restore stenographic preference for depositions (S. 1352), S11545 [31OC]

Federal employees: treatment following conviction of bribery and drug-related crimes, S7765 [21JY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirements to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts, S7094-S7097, S7111, S7112 [9JY], S7145, S7163-S7168, S7183 [10JY]

Fisher, Raymond C.: nomination to be Associate Attorney General, S12117 [8NO]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (S. 1379), S11772-S11775 [5NO]

Holder, Eric H., Jr.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S7206 [10JY], S7296 [11JY], S7688, S7689 [17JY]

Immigration: grant permanent residence to Central American and Eastern European nationals, S12511 [12NO]

———identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (H.R. 1493), S12711 [13NO]

———improve efforts to curtail illegal immigration (S. 103), S704 [28JA]

———international asylum reform, S4876 [21MY]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (S. 1382), S11864 [6NO]

———treatment of legal immigrants relative to public welfare programs, S846-S848 [30JA], S2126 [11MR]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for children, S8085 [24JY], S8157 [25JY]

INS: reform fingerprint processing system relative to background checks, S8218 [29JY]

Jefferson Parish, LA: law enforcement communication system funding, S8079 [24JY]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7284-S7295 [11JY], S7413, S7414 [14JY], S7669-S7688 [17JY]

Law enforcement: investigation of Federal law enforcement actions at Ruby Ridge, ID, S8641-S8643 [2SE]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S10239 [30SE], S11443 [30OC], S11531 [31OC], S11617-S11621 [4NO], S11754-S11758 [5NO], S11796-S11798, S11894, S11895 [6NO], S12680 [13NO]

National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community Program funding, S8218, S8219 [29JY]

National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (S. 534), S2916 [9AP]

Nonprofit organizations: registration with Dept. of Justice relative to foreign contributions, S8082 [24JY]

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services: tribute, S10442 [6OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1053), S7868 [22JY]

Owego, NY: local law enforcement block grant funding, S8221 [29JY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S1790 [28FE], S1929 [4MR], S2116 [11MR], S3131 [14AP], S3169-S3174, S3175, S3195 [15AP], S8694, S8703-S8707 [3SE], S9385 [16SE], S10277-S10280 [1OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S1933 [4MR], S1936 [5MR], S2299-S2308, S2311-S2315, S2316 [14MR], S2344-S2350, S2354 [17MR], S2397-S2411, S2488 [18MR], S2491-S2499, S2512-S2514 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), unanimous-consent agreement, S2296 [13MR], S2394 [18MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S7888-S7892 [23JY], S8020-S8024 [24JY], S8141 [25JY]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2488 [18MR], S2492-S2495, S2498-S2501 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S2411 [18MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2632 [20MR], S8516 [31JY], S9167 [11SE], S9435 [16SE], S10825 [9OC], S11242 [27OC], S11499 [30OC], S12209 [8NO], S12677 [13NO]

Sports: investigation of antitrust violations by the College Bowl Alliance, S2613-S2618 [20MR]

States: reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States (S. 666), S3802 [29AP]

———require creation of a board of experts on sexual predators, S8219, S8220 [29JY]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (S. 954), S6190 [24JN]

———consolidate appeals of FCC decisions and State commission decisions in the District of Columbia Federal courts (S. 1188), S9520 [17SE]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

U.S. Border Patrol: funding, S8019 [24JY]

Violence Institute: funding, S8081 [24JY]

Reports

Allow Bell Operating Cos. Entry Into Long Distance Service, S7679-S7681 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice, INS, Naturalization Quality Procedures Implementation Review: KPMG Peat Marwick (business), E1879 [26SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 105-406), H10953 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 105-264), H7728 [23SE]

Court Procedures for Federal Civil Forfeitures: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 105-358), H9799 [30OC]

Dept. of Justice Identification of Criminal and Illegal Aliens in Local Prisons: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1493) (H. Rept. 105-338), H9500 [23OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1022) (S. Rept. 105-48), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 105-405), H10953 [13NO]

Increase Criminal Penalties for Assaulting or Threatening Federal Judges, Their Family Members, and Other Public Servants: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1189), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Calvin D. Buchanan To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of Charles V. Serio To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11034 [23OC]

Nomination of Eric B. Holder To Be Deputy Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6186 [24JN]

Nomination of James A. Hurd, Jr., To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Joaquin L.G. Salas To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11034 [23OC]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein To Be Assistant Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of John D. Trasvina To Be Dept. of Justice Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5595 [12JN]

Nomination of Jose G. Troncoso To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11034 [23OC]

Nomination of Kenneth R. McFerran To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11034 [23OC]

Nomination of Lyle W. Swenson To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of Raymond C. Fisher To Be Associate Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of Seth Waxman To Be Solicitor General of the U.S.: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Sharon J. Zealy To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Nomination of Thomas E. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Responsibilities and Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2610), S11862 [6NO]

U.S. Marshals Service Appointments by the Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 105-27), H1039 [17MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7854, H7872 [25SE], H8015 [26SE]

Statements

Nomination of Joel I. Klein To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Senator Hatch, S7670 [17JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: OMB, E2123 [29OC]

Studies

Mentoring—A Proven Delinquency Prevention Strategy: Jean Baldwin Grossman and Eileen M. Garry, Dept. of Justice, S12125-S12127 [8NO]

Summaries

Bombmaking Information Availability and Distribution, S5991 [19JN]

Voter Eligibility Verification Act (H.R. 1428), H1855 [24AP]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8074 [24JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7772-H7780 [24SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10919-H10929 [13NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 330, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H10909 [13NO]

H.R. 692, appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain Dept. of Justice internal criminal allegations, E205 [11FE]

H.R. 927, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act, H1052 [18MR]

H.R. 1428, Voter Eligibility Verification Act, H1855 [24AP]

H.R. 1961, treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary, E1266 [19JN]

H.R. 2610, expand responsibilities and extend authorization of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, H8874-H8877 [21OC]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 103, U.S. Worker Protection and Illegal Immigration Deterrence Act, S705-S709 [28JA]

S. 164, allow clinical social workers to conduct required psychiatric examinations of offenders for mental defects, S545 [21JA]

S. 254, Class Action Fairness Act, S898 [30JA]

S. 534, Handgun Safety Act, S2916 [9AP]

S. 596, Juvenile Corrections Act, S3287 [16AP]

S. 666, reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States, S3802 [29AP]

S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8228-S8248 [29JY]

S. 1188, Court Consistency in Communications Act, S9520 [17SE]

S. 1222, Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act, S10095-S10097 [26SE]

S. 1352, restore stenographic preference for depositions in Federal courts, S11546 [31OC]

S. 1379, Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act, S11773 [5NO]

S. 1382, Naturalization Reform Act, S11865-S11867 [6NO]

S. 1461, JUMP Ahead Act, S12124 [8NO]

S.J. Res. 22, appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2499 [19MR]

Transcripts

``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'' Review: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, ``At the Movies'' (television program), E1889 [29SE]

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR related term(s) Bureau of Labor Statistics; Bureau of Mines; Bureau of Reclamation

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5917, H5918 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6407 [30JY], H6668, H6669, H6708 [31JY], H6799 [3SE], H6866, H6885, H6887, H6919, H6920 [4SE], H6925, H6940, H6941, H6963 [5SE], H6986, H6998 [8SE], H7029, H7031, H7033, H7036, H7040, H7044, H7052, H7053, H7080, H7119 [9SE], H7129, H7130, H7134, H7146, H7168, H7178, H7179, H7200 [10SE], H7207, H7209, H7217, H7229, H7235, H7237, H7238, H7239 [11SE], H7324, H7347, H7365 [16SE], H7373, H7376, H7381, H7382, H7383, H7390 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8646, S8670, S8671 [2SE], S8690, S8695, S8697, S8701, S8702, S8711, S8712, S8715, S8719, S8733, S8734, S8735, S8736 [3SE], S8785, S8786, S8788, S8789, S8805, S8833 [4SE], S8850, S8851, S8872, S8874 [5SE], S8898, S8899, S8900, S8901, S8902, S8903, S8904, S8905, S8908, S8910, S8911, S8912, S8913, S8914, S8915, S8916, S8917, S8918, S8919, S8920, S8921, S8923, S8927, S8928, S8929, S8930, S8931 [8SE], S8946, S8965, S9002, S9007, S9011, S9012, S9023, S9025 [9SE], S9044, S9047, S9053, S9058, S9067, S9075, S9078, S9088 [10SE], S9105 [11SE], S9505, S9507, S9508, S9509 [17SE], H7143 [10SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H7654 [23SE]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Alexis Herman for Secretary of Labor of the United States, E400 [6MR]

Breaking the Law—Business as Usual, E236 [12FE]

Dishonest Labor, H1508-H1510 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (see H.J. Res. 25), H155 [9JA]

Black Lung Benefits Act: pneumoconiosis claims (see H.R. 252), H147 [9JA]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see S. 626; H.R. 23), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: establish (see S. 144), S162 [21JA]

Copeland Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1061; H.R. 2264), S8091 [24JY], H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), consideration (see H. Res. 199), H5916 [28JY]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328; H.R. 758), S1382 [13FE], H586 [13FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (see H.R. 2710), H9501 [23OC]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (see S. 656), S3727 [25AP]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see S. 1563; H.R. 2377), S12575 [13NO], H6715 [1AU]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

———increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (see H.R. 470, 2548), H243 [21JA], H7910 [25SE]

———prohibit counting of work experience while an unauthorized alien for purposes of admission as an employment-based immigrant or a nonimmigrant (see H.R. 471), H243 [21JA]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see S. 169), S163 [21JA]

———reform the temporary employment program (see H.R. 119), H142 [9JA]

Income: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see S. 757; H.R. 1377), S4658 [16MY], H1705 [17AP]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (see S. 461), S2416 [18MR]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 481), H243 [21JA]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (see S. 897), S5596 [12JN]

Letters

Analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse: Katharine G. Abraham, BLS, S9782 [23SE]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: several former Chairmen of the Council of Economic Advisers, S524 [21JA]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy, H2579 [13MY]

Lists

Federal statistical agencies, S521 [21JA]

Objectionable programs in S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations, S8969-S8971 [9SE]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10749, S10750 [9OC]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7032 [9SE], H7141 [10SE], H7221 [11SE], H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8968 [9SE], S9063 [10SE]

Remarks in House

AFL-CIO: Dept. of Labor investigation of summer internship job programs, H5027 [10JY]

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), H75, H76 [9JA]

Black Lung Benefits Act: pneumoconiosis claims (H.R. 252), E20 [7JA]

Black Lung Benefits Program: proposed changes, E1741 [11SE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 23), E71 [7JA]

Committee on House Oversight (House): funding to conduct investigation into labor unions and practices, H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308 [16JY], H5784, H5786, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5791 [25JY], H5879 [28JY]

Copeland Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1415-H1419 [10AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5897 [28JY], H6849-H6890 [4SE], H6924, H6925-H6948 [5SE], H6977-H6999 [8SE], H7016, H7021, H7022, H7023-H7084 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7129-H7182 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206-H7247 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7324-H7351 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7372-H7452 [17SE], H7611 [23SE], H7735, H7736, H7737, H7738 [24SE], E1677 [5SE], E1711, E1723, E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1793, E1795, E1808, E1813 [18SE], E1870 [25SE], E2279 [9NO], E2380, E2392 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), motion to instruct conferees, H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), unanimous-consent agreement, H6667, H6668, H6669 [31JY]

Education: Impact Aid Program funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7168-H7177 [10SE]

———vocational training funding for Amish children, H6886, H6887 [4SE]

Employment: national labor policy, H6692-H6694 [31JY]

———protect employer rights (H.R. 758), E252 [13FE]

———summer youth jobs program, H3247 [3JN]

———training for former welfare recipients, H5898 [28JY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (H.R. 2710), E2071 [23OC]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, H1041, H1042, H1046, H1072, H1075, H1076, H1077 [18MR], H1508 [15AP], E400 [6MR], E507 [18MR]

Immigration: increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (H.R. 2548), E1861 [25SE]

———reform the temporary employment program (H.R. 119), E7 [7JA]

Income: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (H.R. 1377), H3080, H3082-H3088 [21MY], E702 [17AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6926-H6940 [5SE]

Job Corps: compensation of employees, H7029, H7030 [9SE]

———open satellite office in Delaware, H7233, H7234 [11SE]

Occupational safety and health: establish advisory panels (H.R. 2871), E2244 [8NO]

OSHA: allow employers to use alternative means of meeting safety and health rules (H.R. 2875), E2247 [8NO]

———clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites (H.R. 2879), E2232 [8NO]

———consultation with State officials by employers relative to compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864), E2226 [8NO]

———exempt voluntary self assessments and audits from being used to identify safety and health violations by employers (H.R. 2869), E2219 [7NO], E2224 [8NO]

———waiver or abatement of penalties for small businesses if violations are corrected in a specified time (H.R. 2881), E2234 [8NO]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (H.R. 481), E128 [4FE]

Reform, H2796 [16MY]

San Francisco, CA: labor law violations by Sprint Corp. relative to shutdown of subsidiary, E236 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

Abraham, Katherine G.: nomination to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, S10826 [9OC]

Appropriations: making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), S574 [21JA]

BLS: analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, S9782 [23SE]

———funding, S9108, S9109 [11SE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (S. 626), S3436 [22AP]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: establish (S. 144), S521 [21JA]

Community Employment Alliance: funding request, S9115 [11SE], S12091 [8NO]

Connecticut: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the honor roll of the Women's Bureau of the Dept. of Labor, S12629 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), S9781 [23SE], S10282 [1OC], S11246 [28OC], S11370 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12082-S12095 [8NO], S12630 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12074 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8632-S8640, S8643, S8646-S8648, S8650, S8655 [2SE], S8685 [3SE], S8772, S8785-S8790, S8792-S8819 [4SE], S8898-S8924 [8SE], S8942-S8952, S8958-S8971, S8989-S9013 [9SE], S9033-S9059, S9062-S9078 [10SE], S9097-S9133, S9195 [11SE], S9244 [12SE], S9450, S9503, S9529 [17SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S8850 [5SE], S9043, S9071, S9072 [10SE], S9507 [17SE]

Education: student loan programs, S4860 [21MY]

Employment: protect employer rights (S. 328), S1396 [13FE]

———telephone-access job search system funding, S9113 [11SE]

Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (S. 1404), S12190 [8NO]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (S. 656), S3730 [25AP]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, S1270, S1271 [12FE], S2411 [18MR], S3396, S3398, S3409 [22AP], S3701 [25AP], S3776-S3778, S3783 [29AP], S3826, S3827, S3836-S3841 [30AP]

Higgins, Kathryn O'Leary: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S6788 [27JN]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (S. 1563), S12608 [13NO]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (S. 169), S547 [21JA]

Income: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (S. 757), S4658 [16MY], S11859 [6NO]

Job Corps: open satellite office in Delaware, S8722 [3SE]

Mine Safety and Health Administration: measure coal mine dust levels to determine threat to miners' health, S8899 [8SE]

OSHA: application of the process of safety management to distilleries, S8920 [8SE]

———reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (S. 461), S2434 [18MR]

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.: Dept. of Labor Opportunity 2000 Award recipient, S9089 [10SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6787 [27JN], S10825 [9OC], S11499 [30OC], S11792 [5NO], S11901 [6NO]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (S. 897), S5610 [12JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 105-214), H5916 [28JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2264) (H. Rept. 105-205), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1061) (S. Rept. 105-58), S8090 [24JY]

Nomination of Alexis M. Herman To Be Sec. of Labor: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S3117 [14AP]

Nomination of Charles N. Jeffress To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Espiridion A. Borrego To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

———Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Kathryn O'Leary Higgins To Be Deputy Sec. of Labor: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S5507 [11JN]

Nomination of Patricia Watkins Lattimore To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Susan Robinson King To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1377) (H. Rept. 105-104), H3068 [20MY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: International Labor Standards, E322 [26FE]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7040, H7043 [9SE], H7390 [17SE]

Statements

Child Labor: Maryann Schrupp, E1247 [18JN]

Summaries

Agricultural Work Force Stability and Protection Act (S. 169), S548 [21JA]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7391-H7451 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (S. 1061): spending comparisons, S8639 [2SE], S8794 [4SE]

Texts of

H.J. Res. 25, technical corrections to omnibus consolidated appropriations legislation, H76 [9JA]

H.R. 1377, Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act, H3082 [21MY]

S. 144, Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System, S522-S524 [21JA]

S. 328, Truth in Employment Act, S1397 [13FE]

S. 461, Occupational Safety and Health Reform Act, S2435-S2438 [18MR]

S. 626, Stop Sweatshops Act, S3437 [22AP]

S. 656, Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Worker Act, S3731 [25AP]

S. 897, self-employment assistance programs reauthorization, S5611 [12JN]

S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9116-S9132 [11SE]

S. 1563, Temporary Agricultural Worker Act, S12609-S12614 [13NO]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE related term(s) Diplomats; Foreign Service

Addresses

Harvard University Commencement Address: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1183-E1185 [11JN]

Marshall Plan Anniversary: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1186 [11JN]

Moment of Celebration and of Dedication: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1594 [1AU]

Amendments

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2449 [8MY], H2592, H2593 [13MY], H2681 [14MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3275 [3JN], H3300, H3313, H3314, H3321, H3325, H3326, H3327, H3329, H3335, H3340, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3348, H3349, H3351, H3353, H3356, H3357, H3424, H3426, H3427, H3428, H3429, H3430, H3431, H3432, H3433, H3477 [4JN], H3482, H3495, H3497 [5JN], H3591, H3593, H3594, H3595, H3598, H3599, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3607, H3608, H3609, H3615, H3617, H3618, H3626, H3627, H3628, H3630, H3662 [10JN], H3670, H3671, H3680, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3696, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700, H3701, H3702, H3703, H3704, H3705 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5670, S5671, S5672, S5682, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5732, S5737, S5738, S5739, S5740, S5742, S5749, S5750, S5756, S5758, S5759, S5760, S5761, S5762, S5763, S5878, S5879, S5880, S5881, S5882 [17JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8010, S8011, S8025, S8026, S8037, S8039, S8061, S8064, S8068, S8069, S8071, S8072, S8082, S8083, S8084, S8085, S8086, S8099, S8100, S8101, S8102, S8103, S8104, S8105 [24JY], S8213, S8215, S8217, S8218, S8227, S8278, S8279, S8280 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5827 [25JY], H6027 [29JY], H6708 [31JY], H7008, H7009 [8SE], H7119, H7120 [9SE], H7200 [10SE], H7264 [11SE], H7365 [16SE], H7528, H7529 [17SE], H7604 [22SE], H7730, H7731 [23SE], H7791, H7795, H7796, H7801, H7802, H7803, H7805, H7807, H7810, H7811, H7815, H7831 [24SE], H7853, H7870, H7878, H7886, H7893, H7899, H7900, H7912, H7913 [25SE], H8005, H8009, H8013, H8014, H8015, H8017, H8019, H8021, H8022, H8051 [26SE], H8217, H8243 [30SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY], H5298, H5299, H5300 [15JY], H5404 [16JY], H5488 [17JY], H5576, H5577 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5750, H5778, H5779 [24JY], H5827 [25JY], H5917 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6362, H6370, H6389, H6392, H6396, H6398, H6400, H6407 [30JY], H6726, H6729, H6730, H6731, H6734, H6739, H6749, H6750 [3SE], H6823, H6824, H6825, H6826, H6830, H6831, H6844 [4SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7515, S7516, S7518, S7519, S7522, S7527, S7534, S7535, S7536, S7544, S7545, S7546, S7547, S7550, S7559, S7562, S7576, S7579, S7580, S7582, S7587, S7588, S7589, S7590, S7591, S7592, S7609, S7610, S7611, S7612, S7613, S7614, S7615 [16JY], S7632 [17JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY], H5868 [28JY]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE], H7321 [16SE]

———H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H8395 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

Albright To Name Special Aide on U.S. Policy Toward Tibet, S8380 [30JY]

Albright View of Land Mines, S581 [22JA]

Arrivederci—Tom Foglietta Has Earned His New Job—Let's Hope His Successor Serves the Region as Well as He Did, E1160 [10JN]

Diktat From Washington, S7024 [8JY]

Fortunate Ambassador, S8491 [31JY], E1566 [31JY]

Marshall's Inheritor, E1096 [3JN]

NATO Expansion Needs Public Debate, E2091 [24OC]

Opportunities Being Lost, E207 [11FE]

Pamela Harriman's Last Mission, S1124 [7FE]

Statecraft—After Madeleine Albright Skates to Confirmation, It'll Be Performance, Not Rhetoric, That Counts, S603 [22JA]

Who's Soaking Whom?, S1218 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions

Albright, Sec. of State: Middle East visit (see H. Con. Res. 149), H7199 [10SE]

Bureau of Diplomatic Security: calculation of agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H392 [6FE]

Business and industry: require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see S. 1200), S9726 [19SE]

Children and youth: include information relative to human rights of working children in annual human rights report (see H.R. 1405), H1715 [21AP]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 4), S634 [22JA]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1486), H1988 [29AP]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1253), H1391 [9AP]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (see S. 903; H.R. 1757), S5694 [16JN], H3273 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1022), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2267), H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H7729 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 330), H10953 [13NO]

Families and domestic relations: denial of passports to noncustodial parents relative to nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 389), H151 [9JA]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 955; H.R. 2159), S6186 [24JN], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration (see H. Res. 185), H5296 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 323), H10767 [12NO]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (see S. 856), S5413 [9JN]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747; H.R. 2002, 2022), S4588 [15MY], H4132 [20JN], H4338 [24JN]

Immigration: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (see S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H348 [5FE]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Lebanon: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Passports: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H244 [21JA]

———record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H1438 [10AP]

———require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see S. 692), S3960 [5MY]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see S. 1374; H.R. 3037), S11763 [5NO], H10953 [13NO]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H3566 [5JN]

Syria: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Biographies

Albright, Madeleine Korbel, S593 [22JA]

Richardson, Representative, S1214 [11FE]

Conference reports

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267), H10809-H10864 [13NO]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159), H10602-H10629 [12NO]

Cost Estimates

Foreign Policy Reform Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H2486 [12MY]

Descriptions

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (S. 903): OAS Reform, S5751 [17JN]

Excerpts

International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, S7570 [16JY]

Explanations

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267): Mollohan Amendment on LSC Funding, H7854 [25SE]

Letters

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: Michael C. McGowan, H3684 [11JN]

———several former Secs. of State and National Security Advisers, H3295 [4JN]

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions: Frederick P. Hitz, CIA, H3330 [4JN]

———John C. Layton, Dept. of Energy, H3331 [4JN]

———several Inspectors General, H3330 [4JN]

Export control policy for supercomputers: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7137 [10JY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S7137 [10JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7137 [10JY]

Human rights violations in Turkey: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S11552 [31OC], E2134 [30OC]

———Representative Christopher Smith and Senator D'Amato, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S11552 [31OC], E2134 [30OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H3123 [21MY]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

International Fund for Ireland disbursements relative to compliance with the MacBride Principles: Irish National Caucus, Inc., H3616 [10JN]

Migration and refugee assistance appropriations: American Council for Voluntary International Action, H3672 [11JN]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: Senators Hutchinson and Feingold, S5955 [19JN]

Prisoner rights in Peru: several Senators, S5687 [16JN]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act, H4866 [8JY]

Redress to individuals for inadequate restitution of assets seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the Holocaust: Stuart A. Eizenstat, Dept. of State, S11876 [6NO]

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan: David L. Cox, Hycarbex, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———James B. Taylor, Occidental Oil and Gas Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———John B. Hawkins, Hawkins Oil & Gas, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S7551 [16JY]

———Mark Esherick, MCI Communications Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———Paul G. Smith, Tenaska International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Peter Carroll, Solar Turbines (business), S7551 [16JY]

———Reese H. Howle, Alpha-Gamma Technologies, Inc., S7551 [16JY]

———Robert F. Hemphill, Jr., AES Corp., S7552 [16JY]

———Thomas G. Boren, Southern Electric International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Todd Hasselbeck, Boston Technology, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———W.M. Krips, Union Texas Petroleum (business), S7552 [16JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7550 [16JY]

Transfer of USIA international broadcasting services: David W. Burke, U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, S5746 [17JN]

———Ralph DeGennaro, Taxpayers For Common Sense (organization), S5744 [17JN]

Treatment of Belinda McGregor by the National Visa Center: Brian M. McNamara, National Visa Center, S10952 [22OC]

———Josefina L. Papendick, National Visa Center, S10952 [22OC]

———Patricia First, S10951 [22OC]

———Rosalinda Burton, S10951 [22OC]

———Senator Kennedy, S10951 [22OC]

U.S. interests in the Caspian Sea region relative to development and shipment of oil, S4208 [8MY]

U.S. policy on Indonesia: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, E225 [12FE]

———Representative Hamilton, E224 [12FE]

U.S. policy toward Haiti, S2008 [6MR]

U.S. policy towards the Republic of China: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10815 [9OC]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA: Joseph J. Frank, American Legion, S3009 [10AP]

Lists

Clinton administration diplomatic nominations status, S8148 [25JY]

Democratic amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7531 [16JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8075 [24JY]

Republican amendments to S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8066 [24JY]

Secretaries of State 1789-1997, S609 [22JA]

Unratified treaties and agreements with the Ukraine, S4462 [14MY]

Memorandums

Confirmation That Huizhou Corp. of the Overseas Labor Services Is an Agency of the Chinese Government, S8556 [31JY]

Messages

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: President Clinton, S9806-S9808 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Argentina: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Extradition Treaty With Cyprus: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Extradition Treaty With France: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With India: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Extradition Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Inter-American Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Australia: President Clinton, S9633 [18SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Trinidad and Tobago: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention Between U.S. and Canada: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Conventional Weapons Convention: President Clinton, S103 [7JA]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Surrender of Fugitive Offenders Treaty With Hong Kong: President Clinton, S1846 [3MR], S4038 [6MY]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Taxation Treaty With Thailand: President Clinton, S723 [28JA]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy of the Flank Document of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: President Clinton, S2799 [7AP]

Tax Convention Between U.S. and Ireland: President Clinton, S9906 [24SE]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Motions

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8114 [29SE], H8262 [30SE], H8271 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686 [8OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8038 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7862, H7868, H7877, H7879 [25SE], H8022 [26SE], H8243 [30SE], H8394 [6OC], H9580 [28OC], H9642 [29OC], H10939 [13NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H7320 [16SE], H8394 [6OC], H8502 [7OC]

Remarks in House

AID: Sustainable Desert Development Program funding, H6358, H6359 [30JY]

Albright, Sec. of State: Middle East visit (H. Con. Res. 149), E1734 [11SE]

Appropriations: authorize (H.R. 1253), E728 [23AP]

———limit, H3671-H3680 [11JN]

———passport and visa fees, H3313 [4JN]

Bucheit International (business): require return of certain holdings from Burgan Bank S.A.K (business), E2235 [8NO]

Bureau of Diplomatic Security: calculation of agents' retirement annuities (H.R. 633), E180 [6FE]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (S. Con. Res. 4), H735, H736 [5MR], E408 [6MR]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, H6848 [4SE]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, H4050-H4056 [19JN], H9596, H9597, H9598, H9603 [28OC]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: lift ban on humanitarian assistance, H3607 [10JN]

Cuba: require Dept. of State report on official complaints by Cuban Government, H3427 [4JN], H3684, H3685 [11JN]

———TV Marti funding, H3314-H3321 [4JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1253), E828 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2426 [8MY], H2486 [12MY], H3175 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3291-H3358, H3424-H3433 [4JN], H3480, H3481-H3499, H3516-H3520 [5JN], H3591-H3632 [10JN], H3669, H3670-H3706, H3717 [11JN], H5868 [28JY], E1096 [3JN], E1148 [7JN], E1170 [10JN], E1258 [19JN], E1609 [1AU]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8262 [30SE], H8271-H8278 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H5897 [28JY], H7770-H7818 [24SE], H7849-H7907 [25SE], H8003-H8023 [26SE], H8216-H8244 [30SE], H9580 [28OC], H10798 [13NO]-H80232 [26SE], E1858 [25SE], E1873, E1874, E1876, E1879 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1943 [7OC], E2142, E2148 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10918 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—motion to recommit, H10939 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7755-H7759 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10909 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9642-H9655, H9671, H9727 [29OC], E2149 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), unanimous-consent agreement, H7790 [24SE]

Diplomats: maintain records on criminal incidents committed by foreign diplomats in the U.S., H3326, H3327 [4JN]

Eizenstat, Stuart: accusations of conflict of interest relative to Dept. of State's involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

Employment: adjudication of visas relative to U.S. citizen employees, H3632 [10JN]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H3347 [4JN], E1148 [7JN]

Foglietta, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to Italy, E1160 [10JN]

Foglietta, Thomas M.: nomination to be Ambassador to Italy, H8891 [21OC]

Foreign aid: prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6376, H6377, H6395, H6396 [30JY]

———require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

Foreign countries: science and technology agreements, H7896 [25SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5096 [10JY], H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6346-H6402 [30JY], H6678 [31JY], H6726-H6755 [3SE], H6802, H6806, H6808-H6848 [4SE], H7320, H7321 [16SE], H8573 [7OC], H8636 [8OC], E1582 [1AU], E1656, E1657, E1658, E1659, E1660 [4SE], E1674, E1675, E1678 [5SE], E1700 [9SE], E1722 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10668-H10676, H10763 [12NO], E2348 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 323), H10667, H10668 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), corrections in engrossment, H6848 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8502-H8512 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), unanimous-consent agreement, H5750, H5751 [24JY]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (H.R. 2316), E1597 [1AU]

Immigration: extend program allowing immigrants to renew status based on family relationship or employment opportunity while remaining in the country, H7915-H7917 [26SE], H8099, H8100 [29SE], E1866 [25SE]

———waive nonimmigrant visa fees for children arriving for pre-arranged medical care, H8241 [30SE]

Indonesia: human rights violations in East Timor, H3608-H3613 [10JN]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles, H3615-H3617 [10JN]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 14), E162 [5FE]

Laos: study treatment of repatriated Hmong and Laotian refugees, H3346 [4JN]

Mexico: corruption within drug enforcement agencies, H7532 [18SE], E2200 [7NO]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, H3602-H3607 [10JN]

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in territorial dispute negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H3357 [4JN], H4079 [19JN], H5820 [25JY], H5992 [29JY]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, E1594, E1626 [1AU]

Office of Inspector General: investigative functions, H3329-H3333 [4JN]

Pakistan: resume trade and democracy programs, H5818 [25JY]

Palestine Broadcasting Corp.: funding, H8014, H8015 [26SE]

Passports: charging information fees, H8019-H8021 [26SE]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8164 [30SE], H8268, H8271-H8278 [1OC]

Radio Free Asia: funding, H3322 [4JN]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (H.R. 3037), H10891, H10892 [13NO]

Saudi Arabia: resolution of commercial disputes with U.S. firms, H4309 [24JN], H9609 [28OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY], H5938, H5968 [29JY], H6827-H6829 [4SE]

Surplus Government property: list overseas sales and use amounts received for deficit reduction, H3325 [4JN]

Terrorism: withhold certain funding pending designation of certain foreign terrorist organizations, H7899 [25SE]

U.N.: management and budget reform, H3340, H3341 [4JN]

———withdraw U.S. membership, H3336-H3340 [4JN]

———withhold payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities, H7900-H7904 [25SE], E1879 [26SE]

———World Heritage Program funding, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY]

USIA: provide scholarships to certain Tibetan and Burmese students active in preserving culture, religion, and language, H3594 [10JN]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H9046 [23OC]

Weld, William F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Mexico, H7265 [15SE]

Remarks in Senate

Africa Crisis Response Initiative: funding, S7633 [17JY]

AID: Communal Areas Management Program for Indigenous Resources funding, S7546 [16JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S581, S590-S617, S627, S628, S630 [22JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of State, unanimous-consent agreement, S574 [21JA]

American Foreign Service Association: participation of certain management officials in collective bargaining negotiations, S5671, S5672 [16JN]

Asia Foundation: support efforts to combat child labor abuses in Pakistan, S8078 [24JY]

Board for International Broadcasting: establish office of Inspector General, S5761 [17JN]

Capital investment and infrastructure: funding, S8034, S8035 [24JY]

Children and youth: visa restrictions relative to international child abductions, S5763 [17JN]

China, People's Republic of: diplomatic facilities funding, S5760 [17JN]

———most-favored-nation status, S8140 [25JY]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (S. Con. Res. 4), S669 [22JA]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary staff, S8248 [29JY]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S6021-S6024, S6026 [20JN], S6894-S6900 [7JY], S7098-S7103 [9JY], S7132-S7143 [10JY], S11396 [30OC]

Coordinator of Taiwan Affairs: establish position, S5755, S5756, S5764 [17JN]

Corps of Foreign Attaches: tribute, S7970 [23JY]

Cuba: restore visiting rights to U.S. citizens and residents, S7534 [16JY]

———transmission of radio and television broadcasts of Major League Baseball World Series games, S11022 [23OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5924, S5925, S5937, S5939, S5944 [18JN], S8222 [29JY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), insert language of S. 903 in lieu, S5765 [17JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5655-S5662, S5666-S5688 [16JN], S5722-S5789 [17JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8007-S8087 [24JY], S8157 [25JY], S8211, S8213-S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8628 [31JY], S10305 [1OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), unanimous-consent agreement, S8066, S8067 [24JY], S8207 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), S10265 [1OC], S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, S12554-S12559, S12662-S12667 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12662 [13NO]

Diplomats: tribute to South Asia Bureau, S6287 [24JN]

Drugs: counternarcotics activities, S5762 [17JN]

Foley, Thomas S.: nomination to be Ambassador to Japan, S11234 [27OC]

Foreign aid: provide that countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (S. 1200), S9727 [19SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), S9690 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, S12527-S12533, S12546, S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12520 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), insert language of S. 955 in lieu, S8869 [5SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7311 [11JY], S7515-S7537, S7544-S7593, S7620 [16JY], S7623-S7650 [17JY], S8618 [31JY], S8869 [5SE], S9914 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), unanimous-consent agreement, S7575, S7579 [16JY]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (S. 856), S5420 [9JN]

———deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, S5683-S5685 [16JN], S5733 [17JN]

———monitoring of human rights abuses and religious freedoms, S7545 [16JY]

Foreign Service: limit remedial authority of Grievance Board, S5670 [16JN]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (S. 747), S4581, S4592, S4593 [15MY]

Funding, S1053 [6FE], S4911-S4913 [21MY]

Gnehm, Edward W., Jr.: nomination to be Director General of the Foreign Service, S8522 [31JY]

Immigration: humanitarian exceptions for unmarried adult children of former Vietnamese re-education camp detainees, S5762 [17JN]

———waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

International relations: withdrawal from certain international organizations relative to assessment levels, S8061, S8062 [24JY]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S10833 [20OC], S10881 [21OC], S11233 [27OC]

———commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (S. Res. 140), S11174, S11205 [24OC], S11242 [27OC]

Lebanon: revise U.S. travel policy, S5691 [16JN]

———travel restrictions, S8511 [31JY]

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam: addition to list of terrorist organizations, S7591 [16JY]

Maisto, John F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Venezuela, S1132 [7FE]

Mexico: corruption within drug enforcement agencies, S2038, S2039 [10MR]

———operation of Amado Carrillo-Fuentes drug cartel relative to drug enforcement efforts, S2036 [10MR]

Middle East: Palestinian criticism of U.S. diplomats based on religious affiliation, S4745 [20MY]

Nagorno-Karabagh: allocation of foreign aid, S7583, S7584 [16JY]

NATO: establish dispute resolution process, S5753 [17JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, S5687 [16JN], S7024 [8JY], S7274 [11JY], S7413 [14JY], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S10782 [9OC], S11787 [5NO]

Pakistan: resume trade and democracy programs, S7550-S7558 [16JY]

Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (S. 692), S3962 [5MY]

Peru: prisoner rights, S5687 [16JN]

Peterson, Douglas ``Pete'': nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S2627-S2629 [20MR], S3002-S3010 [10AP], S3380 [17AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1117 [6FE], S2335 [14MR], S5107 [23MY], S8107 [24JY], S8516 [31JY], S9435 [16SE], S10825 [9OC], S10905 [21OC], S11165 [23OC], S11388 [29OC], S11792 [5NO], S11901 [6NO], S12497 [10NO]

———Senate process for confirmation of diplomatic nominees, S8147-S8149 [25JY]

———withholding of ambassadorial and Foreign Servie nominations relative to submission of list of countries cooperating on drugs, S11631 [4NO]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (S. 1374), S11768 [5NO]

Richardson, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., S1213-S1219 [11FE]

———nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., unanimous-consent agreement, S1212 [11FE]

Science: authorize U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, S9615 [18SE]

Sudan: economic sanctions relative to terrorist activities and human rights violations, S11698 [4NO]

Tibet: U.S. policy, S8379 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S103 [7JA], S723 [28JA], S1846 [3MR], S2799 [7AP], S6385 [25JN], S6667 [26JN], S7027 [8JY], S7128 [9JY], S7225 [10JY], S8284 [29JY], S8382 [30JY], S8744 [3SE], S9352 [15SE], S9633 [18SE], S9806 [23SE], S9906 [24SE]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, S5685 [16JN]

———withdraw U.S. membership, S5738 [17JN]

United Nations: funding, S12660 [13NO]

USIA: transfer of international broadcasting services, S5742-S5748 [17JN]

Vietnam: exchange of Naval Attaches, S7970 [23JY]

Reports

Caspian Sea Region Energy Development, S4208 [8MY]

Financing American Leadership—Protecting American Interests and Promoting American Values: Brookings Institution and Council on Foreign Relations, S1053-S1056 [6FE]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts, S2046 [10MR]

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S7709 [17JY], S8358, S8359, S8360 [30JY], S9881-S9885 [24SE], S10626 [8OC], S11668-S11675 [4NO]

Travel Report for Iraq, S5691 [16JN]

Travel Report for Somalia, S5691 [16JN]

U.S. Aid Policies and Pakistan's Bomb—What Were We Trying To Accomplish?, S7556 [16JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 323) (H. Rept. 105-402), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 105-406), H10953 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 185) (H. Rept. 105-184), H5296 [15JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 105-264), H7728 [23SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1022) (S. Rept. 105-48), S7603 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 105-405), H10953 [13NO]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-401), H10767 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-176), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 955) (S. Rept. 105-35), S6185 [24JN]

Foreign Policy Reform Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 105-94), H2488 [12MY]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S854 [30JA], S1924 [4MR], S4214 [8MY], S7709 [17JY], S9885 [24SE], S11676 [4NO]

Nomination of A. Peter Burleigh To Be Deputy Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY], S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Alexander R. Vershbow To Be Ambassador to NATO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Alphonse F. La Porta To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Amelia E. Shippy To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9885 [24SE]

Nomination of Amy L. Bondurant To Be Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Anne Marie Sigmund To Be Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Anne Woods Patterson To Be Ambassador to El Salvador: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Arma J. Karaer To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of B. Lynn Pascoe To Be Special Negotiator for Nagorno-Karabakh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Barbara K. Bodine To Be Ambassador to Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Betty E. King To Be Alternate Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Betty E. King to the U.N. Economic and Social Council: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Bill Richardson To Be Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Bonnie R. Cohen To Be Under Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Brenda Brown Schoonover to Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Brian D. Curran To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Carl Spielvogel to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Carolyn Curiel To Be Ambassador to Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Cheryl F. Halpern to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Christopher C. Ashby To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Curtis W. Kamman To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Daniel C. Kurtzer To Be Ambassador to Egypt: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Daniel Fried To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Daniel V. Speckhard To Be Ambassador to Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of David Andrews To Be Dept. of State Legal Advisor: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of David B. Hermelin To Be Ambassador to Norway: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11672 [4NO]

Nomination of David J. Scheffer To Be Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of David T. Johnson to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Dennis K. Hays To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Donna J. Hrinak To Be Ambassador to Bolivia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Douglas ``Pete'' Peterson To Be Ambassador to Vietnam: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1924 [4MR]

Nomination of Edward E. Shumaker, III, To Be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9885 [24SE]

Nomination of Edward M. Gabriel To Be Ambassador to Morocco: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Edward S. Walker, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Felix G. Rohatyn To Be Ambassador to France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of Frank D. Yturria to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Genta Hawkins Holmes To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of George E. Moose To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Office in Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Gerald S. McGowan To Be Ambassador to Portugal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Gordon D. Giffin To Be Ambassador to Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Hank Brown to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Harriet C. Babbitt To Be Deputy Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of James A. Larocco To Be Ambassador to Kuwait: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of James C. Hormel To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of James C. Rosapepe To Be Ambassador to Romania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of James F. Collins To Be Ambassador to Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of James F. Mack To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of James P. Rubin To Be Assistant Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of James W. Pardew, Jr., To Be U.S. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of John C. Holzman To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of John C. Kornblum To Be Ambassador to Germany: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of John F. Maisto To Be Ambassador to Venezuela: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of John S. Wolf To Be U.S. Coordinator for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Johnny Young To Be Ambassador to Bahrain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Joseph A. Presel To Be Ambassador to Uzebekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Julia Taft To Be Assistant Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Karl F. Inderfurth To Be Assistant Sec. of State for South Asian Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Kathryn L. Haycock Proffitt To Be Ambassador to Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Kathryn Walt Hall To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11673 [4NO]

Nomination of Keith C. Smith To Be Ambassador to Lithuania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Lange Schermerhorn To Be Ambassador to Djibouti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Linda J. Zack Tarr-Whelan to the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council of the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Lindy Boggs To Be Ambassador to the Holy See: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9883 [24SE]

Nomination of Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Sweden: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Madeleine Korbel Albright To Be Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S158 [21JA]

Nomination of Madeleine M. Kunin To Be Ambassador to Liechtenstein: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Marc Grossman To Be Assistant Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Mark Erwin to the OPIC: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Mark R. Parris To Be Ambassador to Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Martin S. Indyk To Be Assistant Sec. of State, S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Mary Mel French To Be Dept. of State Chief of Protocol: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Nancy H. Rubin to the U.N. Human Rights Commission: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Penne Percy Korth to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Peter F. Tufo To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Philip Lader To Be Ambassador to the United Kingdom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of Phyllis E. Oakley To Be Assistant Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11676 [4NO]

Nomination of Princeton N. Lyman To Be an Assistant Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1924 [4MR]

Nomination of R. Nicholas Burns To Be Ambassador to Greece: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Nepal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Richard D. Kauzlarich To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Richard F. Celeste To Be Ambassador to India: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard Sklar To Be Alternate Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard Sklar To Be the U.S. Representative to the U.N. for U.N. Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Robin L. Raphel To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Shaun E. Donnelly To Be Ambassador to the Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Stanley L. McLelland To Be Ambassador to Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Stanley O. Roth To Be Assistant Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Stanley T. Escudero To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Stephen R. Sestanovic To Be Special Adviser to the Sec. of State for the New Independent States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Stephen W. Bosworth To Be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Steven J. Green To Be Ambassador to Singapore: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11673 [4NO]

Nomination of Steven K. Pifer To Be Ambassador to Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Stuart E. Eizenstat To Be Under Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Susan E. Rice To Be Assistant Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Terrence J. Brown To Be Assistant Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas H. Fox To Be Assistant Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas J. Dodd To Be Ambassador to Costa Rica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Thomas J. Miller To Be Special Coordinator for Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas M. Foglietta To Be Ambassador to Italy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Thomas R. Pickering To Be Under Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Thomas S. Foley To Be Ambassador to Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Timberlake Foster To Be Ambassador to Mauritania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9883 [24SE]

Nomination of Timothy M. Carney To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Tom McDonald To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Victor Marrero To Be U.S. Representative to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Wendy R. Sherman To Be Counselor of the Dept. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of William D. Montgomery To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of William H. Twaddell To Be Ambassador to Nigeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Wyche Fowler, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Require Annual Report to Congress on Diplomatic Immunity: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 759), S11667 [4NO]

Substitute Term ``Normal Trade Relations'' in Lieu of ``Most-Favored-Nation Treatment'': Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 747) (S. Rept. 105-82), S9332 [15SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7854, H7872 [25SE], H8015 [26SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6372, H6377 [30JY], H6731 [3SE]

Statements

Background on the Clinton Administration's Promotion of Abortion Through the Dept. of State and the Foreign Aid Program for Population Assistance: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S1580 [25FE]

Export Control for Supercomputers: Senator Grams, S11398 [30OC]

Foreign Policy Objectives and Issues: Madeleine Korbel Albright, S594-S598 [22JA]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act, E1755 [16SE]

NATO Membership Expansion to Central and East European Countries: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10783-S10786 [9OC]

People's Republic of China Intelligence Services, E1454 [17JY]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7584 [16JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8074 [24JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7772-H7780 [24SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10919-H10929 [13NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6348-H6350 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10670-H10672 [12NO]

High performance computer exports, S6898 [7JY]

Testimonies

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the U.N.: Representative Richardson, S1214-S1216 [11FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 149, Sec. of State Albright's Middle East visit, E1734 [11SE]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H. Res. 323, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10667 [12NO]

H. Res. 330, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H10909 [13NO]

H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, S5765-S5789 [17JN]

H.R. 3037, Justice for Victims of Communism Act, H10891 [13NO]

S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7634-S7650 [17JY]

S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8228-S8248 [29JY]

S. 1200, International Anti-Corruption Act, S9728 [19SE]

S. 1222, Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act, S10095-S10097 [26SE]

S. 1374, treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S., S11769 [5NO]

S. Con. Res. 4, tribute to Warren Christopher, S652, S669 [22JA], H735 [5MR]

S. Res. 140, commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S11205 [24OC], S11242 [27OC]

Tributes

Gallagher, Dermot A., S7041 [9JY]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR related term(s) Bureau of Indian Affairs; Bureau of Land Management; Geological Survey

Amendments

Bureau of Reclamation: settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (H.R. 412), H1063 [18MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9192, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9325, S9345, S9347, S9348, S9350 [15SE], S9389, S9397, S9401, S9402, S9403, S9405, S9429, S9430 [16SE], S9448, S9450, S9484, S9485, S9486, S9525, S9526, S9527 [17SE], S9532, S9536, S9550, S9555, S9561, S9563, S9572, S9573, S9576, S9588, S9590, S9593, S9596, S9597, S9598, S9600, S9601, S9602, S9603, S9605, S9660, S9661, S9662, S9663, S9686, S9687, S9688, S9689 [18SE], H4918 [8JY], H5022, H5023 [9JY], H5077, H5083, H5086, H5089, H5097, H5098, H5100, H5119, H5123, H5132 [10JY], H5137, H5138, H5139, H5156 [11JY], H5215, H5217, H5219, H5220, H5233, H5234, H5235, H5244, H5266 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5049 [10JY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S8526, S8614 [31JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5762, H5765, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5779 [24JY], H5794, H5795, H5796 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7466, S7471, S7484, S7505, S7506 [15JY]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (S. 308), S9434 [16SE]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (S. 587), S10779 [9OC]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9615, H9616 [28OC], H9730 [29OC], H9745, H9748, H9749, H9750, H9751, H9758, H9761 [30OC]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (S. 589), S10780 [9OC]

Analyses

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Conference Report, S11254-S11256 [28OC]

Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act Technical Corrections (S. 991), S6992 [8JY]

Public Land Management Participation Act (S. 691), S3962 [5MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE], H7653 [23SE]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY], S8383 [30JY], H6726 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Blame Slag Heap, S9578 [18SE]

Controls on Habitat Urged—Park Overgrazed by Excessive Numbers of Animals, E507 [18MR]

Double-Crossing the Utes, S7475 [15JY]

First Principles Interior, Do Right in Land Dispute, S11267 [28OC]

House Cut Would Kill Woodrow Wilson's Living Memorial, S9564 [18SE]

Quiet Roads Bringing Thundering Protests—Congress To Battle Over Who Pays To Get to National Forest Trees, H5104 [10JY]

Rider to Flood-Relief Bill Enrages Environmentalists—Alaska Senator Seeks To Pave Way for U.S. Park Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Timber! Let Subsidies Fall, H5105 [10JY]

Two Bucks for a Birthright, H5774 [24JY]

Tyranny of the Minority, S6973 [8JY]

Ugly Kind of Politics, S4060 [7MY]

Utes' Generous Offer, S7475 [15JY]

Very Human, Very Stubborn Glitch in the Yellowstone Gold-Mining Deal, H7254 [11SE]

Western Senators Win First Round in Road Right-of-Way Disputes, S4416 [14MY]

Westerners Eke Out Senate Win on Rural Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Why Waste Money on Logging Roads?, H5105 [10JY]

Yellowstone National Park Regulation and Management of Buffalo Herd, E708 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (see S. 1488), S12119 [8NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Huna Totem Corp. (see S. 1158; H.R. 3088), S9080 [10SE], H10955 [13NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (see S. 1159; H.R. 2756), S9080 [10SE], H9614 [28OC]

———conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska (see S. 660), S3750 [28AP]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see S. 1069; H.R. 588), S8153 [25JY], H346 [5FE]

Animals: disapprove a rule affecting polar bear trophies from Canada (see H.J. Res. 59), H724 [4MR]

BIA: reorganization (see S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Big Horn County, WY: conveyance of certain lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe (see S. 814), S5109 [23MY]

———conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (see S. 799), S5108 [23MY]

BLM: transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (see H.R. 1917), H3864 [17JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon (see S. 908; H.R. 1400), S5694 [16JN], H1706 [17AP]

———settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (see S. 402; H.R. 412), S1979 [5MR], H152 [9JA]

———settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (H.R. 412), consideration (see H. Res. 94), H948 [12MR]

Burley Irrigation District: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project (see S. 538; H.R. 1282), S2901 [9AP], H1438 [10AP]

Carlsbad Irrigation District: convey certain real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico (see S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 60), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (see S. 619; H.R. 1579), S3349 [17AP], H2589 [13MY]

Claude Harris National Aquacultural Research Center: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 608), H347 [5FE]

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (see S. 1104; H.R. 796, 2304, 2401), S8532 [31JY], H587 [13FE], H6406 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

Colorado: convey the Collbran Reclamation Project to certain water conservancy districts (see H.R. 2506), H7599 [18SE]

———convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (see S. 725), S4217 [8MY]

Columbia River: designate certain segment as recreation area (see S. 200), S676 [23JA]

———designate Hanford Reach area as component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1477), H1988 [29AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4912 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (see H. Res. 181), H5020 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 277), H9500 [23OC]

District of Columbia: convey certain lands for use for single-family homes for low- and moderate-income families (see H.R. 2700), H9038 [22OC]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 910; H.R. 2249), S5694 [16JN], H5777 [24JY]

Ecology and environment: enhance fish and wildlife conservation and natural resources management programs (see S. 1363), S11678 [4NO]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1004; H.R. 2203), S7210 [10JY], H5491 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (see H. Res. 194), H5664 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 254), H8160 [29SE]

Flathead Irrigation Project: transfer maintenance and operation to local control (see H.R. 3056), H10954 [13NO]

Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 190, 1476, 3055), H145 [9JA], H1988 [29AP], H10954 [13NO]

———settle certain land takings claims of the Miccosukee Tribe (see S. 1047), S7862 [22JY]

Forest Service: transfer of certain rights and property in exchange for payment to the occupant of such property (see H.R. 2416), H6962 [5SE]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (see S. 1079; H.R. 2309), S8262 [29JY], H6406 [30JY]

Fort King, FL: historical and cultural study relative to the Second Seminole War (see H.R. 833), H628 [25FE]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see S.J. Res. 29; H.J. Res. 76), S3901 [1MY], H2156 [1MY]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see S. 1526, 1562; H.R. 3057), S12574, S12575 [13NO], H10954 [13NO]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (see S. 308; H.R. 708), S1300 [12FE], H522 [12FE]

Grants Pass, OR: convey certain land (see H.R. 1198), H1260 [20MR]

———convey certain lands (see S. 785), S5001 [22MY]

Hawaii: establishment of new National Park System units (see H.R. 576), H285 [4FE]

Hinsdale, CO: land exchange (see H.R. 951), H767 [5MR]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (see S. 587), S3269 [16AP]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (see H.R. 1042), H948 [12MR]

Lighthouses: establish a national historic lighthouse preservation program (see H.R. 2970), H10420 [8NO]

Marion National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 608), H347 [5FE]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see S. 327; H.R. 778), S1382 [13FE], H587 [13FE]

———provide for claim maintenance fees and royalties on hardrock mining claims (see H.R. 1830), H3576 [6JN]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see S. 326; H.R. 780), S1382 [13FE], H587 [13FE]

Mount McKinley: retain name (see H.R. 256), H147 [9JA]

National discovery trails: establish (see S. 1069; H.R. 588), S8153 [25JY], H346 [5FE]

National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see S. 1467), S12118 [8NO]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317; H.R. 709), S1300 [12FE], H522 [12FE]

National grasslands: management policies (see S. 749), S4588 [15MY]

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance (see H.R. 2186), H5486 [17JY]

National Park Service: honor agreements relative to acquisition of Santa Rosa Island, CA (see H.R. 1696), H3169 [21MY]

———reform concessions policies (see S. 624), S3419 [22AP]

National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see S. 268, 291), S1017 [5FE], S1132 [7FE]

———set aside fees into a National Park Capital Improvement Fund and secure bonds for certain capital improvements (see H.R. 2853), H10171 [6NO]

National parks and recreation areas: authorize entrance fees to secure bonds for capital improvements (see S. 301; H.R. 682), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

———enhance park system (see H.R. 433), H153 [9JA]

———review management and reform application process for National Park System (see H.R. 1728), H3202 [22MY]

National wildlife refuges: conduct a volunteer pilot project at one national wildlife refuge in each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service region (see H.R. 1856), H3659 [10JN]

———land or water acquisitions relative to revenue sharing payments (see H.R. 439), H153 [9JA]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 2663), H8832 [9OC]

Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 1154), H1258 [20MR]

———distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (see S. 391; H.R. 976), S1924 [4MR], H803 [6MR]

———establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (see S. 156), S162 [21JA]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see S. 1279, 1281), S10787 [9OC]

Nevada: validate conveyance of certain lands relative to right-of-way granted to Central Pacific Railway Co. (see S. 739; H.R. 1918), S4479 [14MY], H3864 [17JN]

New Mexico: Dept. of the Interior agreement with the Arch Hurley Conservancy District on prepayment of water reclamation repayment contracts (see H.R. 488), H244 [21JA]

———land conveyance to Carlsbad Irrigation District (see H.R. 1943), H3865 [17JN]

New York: exchange National Park Service land in the Fire Island National Seashore for land in Suffolk County (see H.R. 1256), H1391 [9AP]

North Carolina: approval process for oil and gas leasing, exploration, or development activity off the coast (see S. 1257; H.R. 2615), S10428 [6OC], H8438 [6OC]

———transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (see S. 234), S804 [29JA]

Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see S. 991), S6990 [8JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: moratorium on oil and gas on development on certain portions (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency: implement basin management plan to eliminate groundwater overdraft and seawater intrusion (see H.R. 870), H700 [27FE]

Palmetto Bend Project: transfer (see H.R. 2161), H5296 [15JY]

Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H1111 [18MR]

———settlement of U.S. royalty claims (see H.R. 1106), H1111 [18MR]

Power resources: prohibit expenditures on mid-Atlantic coast offshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 2555), H7910 [25SE]

Public lands: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (see S. 1489), S12119 [8NO]

———allow States, or other parties, to seek management responsibilities for certain Federal lands (see S. 1254), S10319 [3OC]

———designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

———disposal of helium (see H.R. 2178), H5401 [16JY]

———domestic livestock grazing fees (see H.R. 547, 1829), H284 [4FE], H3576 [6JN]

———eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (see H.R. 2458), H7261 [11SE]

———management of multiple use public lands (see S. 1253), S10319 [3OC]

———reform management (see S. 691), S3960 [5MY]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), consideration (see H. Res. 284), H9613 [28OC]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2767), H9729 [29OC]

Routt National Forest: land exchange (see S. 590; H.R. 1021), S3269 [16AP], H888 [11MR]

San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 134), H143 [9JA]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H3566 [5JN]

Stanislaus County, CA: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 112), H142 [9JA]

Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 469; H.R. 1110), S2416 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Texas: use of Canadian River reclamation project distribution system to transport water from sources other than the project (see S. 1367; H.R. 2007), S11678 [4NO], H4132 [20JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (see H.R. 2291), H6026 [29JY]

Walker River Basin: assist in litigation settlement and conserve and stabilize water quantity and quality for fish habitat and recreation (see S. 1527; H.R. 2947), S12575 [13NO], H10419 [8NO]

Ward Valley, CA: conveyance of land for construction of a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility (see S. 964), S6496 [26JN]

Water: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see S. 440; H.R. 745), S2274 [13MR], H585 [13FE]

Western States: improve management of water-related facilities (see H.R. 2402), H6917 [4SE]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to National Forest System lands within Summit County, CO (see H.R. 1020), H888 [11MR]

———boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (see S. 589; H.R. 1019), S3269 [16AP], H888 [11MR]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (see S. 500; H.R. 528), S2646 [20MR], H283 [4FE]

Conference reports

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), H9004-H9034 [22OC]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2203), H7917-H8003 [26SE]

Descriptions

Federal Lands Management Adjustment Act (S. 1254), S10330-S10332 [3OC]

Public Lands Management Improvement Act (S. 1253), S10325-S10330 [3OC]

Explanations

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Bingaman Amendment on Strategic Petroleum Reserve Alternative Funding, S9589 [18SE]

Histories

University of Alaska Land Grant, S3752 [28AP]

Letters

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: several Representatives, H3435 [4JN]

Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding: Judy K. Frank and Clement Frost, S7474 [15JY]

Bureau of Reclamation settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District: Eluid L. Martinez, Bureau of Reclamation, S1988 [5MR]

Clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, NV: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, H5215 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations: Robert P. Murphy, GAO, E1681 [8SE]

———several Republican Members of Congress, E1681 [8SE]

Entrance fees at national parks relative to capital improvements: C.W. Buchholtz, Rocky Mountain National Park Association, Inc., S1235 [11FE]

———Edward M. Norton, Jr., National Trust for Historic Preservation, S1235 [11FE]

———Eugene P. Polk and Robert W. Koons, Grand Canyon Fund, Inc., S1235 [11FE]

———Geoffrey S. Barnard, Grand Canyon Trust, S1236 [11FE]

———Heidi A. Beal, Friends of Acadia, S1235 [11FE]

———James B. Martin, Environmental Defense Fund (organization), S1236 [11FE]

———Jim Maddy, National Park Foundation, S1236 [11FE]

———Kim M. Evans, Mount Ranier, North Cascades & Olympic Fund, S1236 [11FE]

Federal acquisition of Headwaters Forest: Representative Riggs, H3015 [20MY]

Forest Service purchase of Warren Lakes property in Pitkin County, CO: William Fales, Open Space and Trails (organization), S3271 [16AP]

Forest Service road construction funding: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S9453 [17SE]

———Randy Johnson, National Association of Counties, S9464 [17SE]

———Representatives Don Young and Chenoweth, Committee on Resources (House), S9188 [11SE]

Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange: James Lewis, Hinsdale County, CO, Board of County Commissioners, S3271 [16AP]

Import of polar bear trophies from Canada: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H3122 [21MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund State-Side Grant Program funding: R. Dean Tice, National Recreation and Park Association, S9608 [18SE]

National Endowment for the Arts funding: James Drusso, Minnesota State Arts Board, S9370 [16SE]

———Jonathan Katz, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, S9534 [18SE]

———Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas, S9311 [15SE]

———Richard J. Franke, Americans United To Save the Arts and Humanities (organization), S9534 [18SE]

———U.S. Conference of Mayors, S9535 [18SE]

National Monument Fairness Act, H8413 [6OC]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: Albert C. Eisenberg, National Parks and Conservation Association, S9592 [18SE]

———Edward M. Norton, Jr., National Trust for Historic Preservation, S9592 [18SE]

———William R. Irvin, Center for Marine Conservation, S9592 [18SE]

Native American tribal priority allocations funding: Senators Gorton and Stevens, S9393 [16SE]

Northern Mariana Islands covenant modifications relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements, S10655 [8OC]

Oklahoma Tribal and State Tobacco Tax Compact: Kathryn Bass, Oklahoma Tax Commission, H5230 [15JY]

Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act technical corrections: Jane Lyder, Dept. of the Interior, S6992 [8JY]

Preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas: Bruce Babbit, Sec. of the Interior, S4063 [7MY]

———Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, S4065 [7MY]

Public land exchange with Montana relative to New World Mine project: Greater Yellowstone Coalition, H9513 [24OC]

Salton Sea region, CA, environmental restoration: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11220 [27OC]

———Senator Feinstein, S11220, S11221 [27OC]

Selection of lands by certain Veitnam veterans and the Elim Native Corp., E2221 [7NO]

Tribal-State gambling compact approval limitations: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, S9560 [18SE]

Use of Canadian River reclamation project distribution system, H8069 [29SE]

Validate certain conveyances made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. in Tulare, CA, H4856 [8JY]

Ward Valley, CA, low-level radioactive waste disposal facility: Shirley Ann Jackson, NRC, S10908 [21OC]

Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding: Timothy C. Lake, BIA, S9618 [18SE]

Lists

Amendments to H.R. 412, Bureau of Reclamation settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District, S1988 [5MR]

Criminal incidents at Canaveral National Seashore, E1496 [23JY]

Objectionable programs in H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9613-S9615 [18SE]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11272 [28OC]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S10219 [30SE]

Unrequested earmarks in S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7481 [15JY]

Memorandums

Forage Improvement Act: William G. Myers, E2257 [8NO]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2264-E2272 [9NO]

Messages

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9552 [18SE], H7651 [23SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7473 [15JY]

Proclamations

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2264 [9NO]

Proposals

Legislation relative to import of polar bear trophies from Canada: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H3122 [21MY]

Public Lands Funding Initiative: several special interest groups, E505-E507 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (H.R. 2756), E2108 [28OC]

———restructuring of Native American health care delivery systems, H5233 [15JY]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: recognition of certain Native American communities (H.R. 2812), E2173 [4NO]

Appropriations: require allocation of spending reductions to deficit reduction, H5218, H5219 [15JY]

Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior: actions relative to decision on Native American casino applications, H10350 [8NO]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5220-H5233 [15JY], E1435 [16JY]

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: construction and maintenance funding, H5077 [10JY]

BLM: authority relative to law enforcement regulations, H1367 [9AP], H2596, H2615 [14MY]

———clarification of definitions relative to use of previously collected data and the leasing or subleasing of grazing permits, H9748-H9750 [30OC], E2164 [31OC]

———transfer funding from the Public Domain Forestry Program to the Dept. of Energy's urban energy conservation program, H5086, H5087 [10JY]

———transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (H.R. 1917), H4843 [8JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: require Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District to pay fair market value for property and facilities as determined by a panel, H1063-H1066 [18MR]

———settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (H.R. 412), H1058-H1067 [18MR]

———settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (H.R. 412), consideration (H. Res. 94), H1057, H1058 [18MR]

Burley Irrigation District: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project (H.R. 1282), E633 [10AP]

Canaveral National Seashore: prohibit designation as a clothing-optional area, H5244, H5245 [15JY], E1496 [23JY]

———renovation of Seminole Rest, H5082, H5083 [10JY]

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (H.R. 60), E34 [7JA]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (H.R. 1579), E905, E907 [13MY]

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (H.R. 796), E274 [13FE]

Colorado: preservation of forests, E2182 [4NO]

Columbia River: designate Hanford Reach area as component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 1477), E786 [29AP]

Congressional Mining Caucus: membership, H5304 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5062-H5128 [10JY], H5137-H5168 [11JY], H5193, H5214-H5245, H5266-H5272 [15JY], H7592 [18SE], H7717 [23SE], E1404, E1409, E1411 [11JY], E1431 [15JY], E1435, E1440 [16JY], E1457 [17JY], E1472 [22JY], E1496 [23JY], E1681 [8SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9529-H9541 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5049-H5062 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 277), H9506-H9515 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), motion to instruct conferees, H7651-H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), unanimous-consent agreement, H5101 [10JY]

District of Columbia: convey certain lands for use for single-family homes for low- and moderate-income families (H.R. 2700), E2045 [22OC]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2249), E1514 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 910), H7298-H7301 [16SE], E1815 [22SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5745-H5775 [24JY], H5793-H5798, H5811 [25JY], E1525, E1528, E1530 [25JY], E1565 [31JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8173-H8184 [30SE], H8267 [1OC], E2385 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5732-H5744 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 254), H8171, H8172 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), motion to instruct conferees, H6725, H6726 [3SE]

Flathead Irrigation Project: transfer maintenance and operation to local control (H.R. 3056), E2355 [13NO]

Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (H.R. 1476), H8069, H8070 [29SE], H8296 [1OC]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5069, H5070, H5073, H5098-H5117 [10JY], E1877 [26SE]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (S. 1079), H10643-H10646 [12NO]

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: restroration, H5076 [10JY]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), H4851-H4853 [8JY], E1429 [15JY]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (H.R. 3057), E2361 [13NO]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: legality of creation, E2259 [9NO]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), H8860, H8861 [21OC], E239 [12FE]

Grants Pass, OR: convey certain land (H.R. 1198), H4857 [8JY]

Hawaii: acquisition of Kai Malino Ranch for the Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge, H5271 [15JY]

Headwaters Forest: Federal acquisition of lands, H3015 [20MY], H5117, H5118 [10JY], H9532, H9533, H9534 [24OC]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (H.R. 951), H4853, H4854 [8JY]

Idaho: breaching of dams along Snake and Columbia Rivers, E1592 [1AU]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (H.R. 1042), E520 [19MR]

Independence National Historical Park: restoration, H5072 [10JY]

Indian Health Service: diabetes research funding, H9531 [24OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: land acquisition funding, H5074, H5083-H5085 [10JY]

Lewis and Clark Trail Interpretive Center: funding, H5166 [11JY]

Lighthouses: establish a national historic lighthouse preservation program (H.R. 2970), E2278 [9NO]

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Corridor: funding, E2089 [24OC]

Milford, CT: Point Beach Project funding, H8178 [30SE]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (H.R. 778), E254 [13FE]

Montana: mining of Federal coal reserves, H9512 [24OC]

———public land exchange relative to New World Mine project, H7253 [11SE], H7592 [18SE], H7717 [23SE], H9512, H9532, H9533 [24OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H7651-H7653 [23SE]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 709), H833-H836 [11MR]

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance (H.R. 2186), E145 [17JY]

National Park Service: restroom facility construction funding, H8932 [22OC]

National Park System: set aside fees into a National Park Capital Improvement Fund and secure bonds for certain capital improvements (H.R. 2853), E2210 [7NO]

National Wildlife Refuge System: reauthorization, E19 [7JA]

National wildlife refuges: conduct a volunteer pilot project at one national wildlife refuge in each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service region (H.R. 1856), E2193 [7NO]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (H.R. 2663), H9845 [31OC]

Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (H.R. 1154), E536 [20MR]

———distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (H.R. 976), H6967, H6968 [8SE]

Naval Petroleum Oil Shale Reserve: exploration, development, and production, H4109 [20JN], E1310 [24JN]

Nevada: clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, H5215 [15JY]

New Jersey: Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge funding, E1440 [16JY]

New York, NY: restoration of Ellis Island buildings, H5075 [10JY]

Oklahoma: qualifications for lands to be considered within a judicial area of an Oklahoma Indian tribe, H6645 [31JY]

Palisades Interstate Park Commission: acquisition of lands along the New York-New Jersey border for the Sterling Forest, H5087 [10JY], E1440 [16JY]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees, H9530 [24OC], H9737-H9745, H9750-H9757, H9761, H9762 [30OC]

———eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (H.R. 2458), E1737 [11SE]

———establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9758-H9761 [30OC]

———funding for protection and restoration, E505 [18MR]

———preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, H3540 [5JN]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9735-H9764 [30OC], E2164 [31OC], E2256 [8NO]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), consideration (H. Res. 284), H9706-H9708 [29OC]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (H.R. 2767), E2120 [29OC]

Purchaser Road Credit Program: funding, H9539 [24OC]

Rochester, NY: Susan B. Anthony House restoration funding, H5089, H5090 [10JY]

San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: extend, H2752, H2754 [15MY], H3541 [5JN]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY], H5938, H5968 [29JY], H6827-H6829 [4SE]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: permit certain persons to continue to use and occupy certain areas, H5234, H5235 [15JY], H9540 [24OC]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (H. Con. Res. 119), E1485 [23JY]

Texas: use of Canadian River reclamation project distribution system to transport water from sources other than the project (H.R. 2007), H8067-H8069 [29SE], H8295 [1OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: division of Pacific regional office, H9529, H9530 [24OC]

———import of polar bear trophies from Canada, H3121 [21MY]

———utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (H.R. 2291), E1553 [29JY]

U.S. Man and Biosphere Program: congressional oversight, H8549-H8551 [7OC]

Virgin Islands: land acquisition funding for Salt River National Park and Virgin Islands National Park, H9531 [24OC]

Water: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5771-H5775 [24JY], H8180 [30SE]

Western States: improve management of water-related facilities (H.R. 2402), E1659 [4SE]

Yellowstone National Park: environmental regulations, H715 [4MR]

———Old Faithful wastewater treatment facility funding, H5087, H5088 [10JY]

———regulation and management of buffalo herd, E708 [17AP]

———regulation and management of natural habitat, E507 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the Aleut Corp. (S. 1488), S12160 [8NO]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Huna Totem Corp. (S. 1158), S9080 [10SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Kake Tribal Corp. (S. 1159), S9081 [10SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska (S. 660), S3750 [28AP], S8616 [31JY]

———public land exchange relative to Denali National Park, S11263, S11270 [28OC]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region, S11267, S11268 [28OC]

Allegheny National Forest: projects funding, S9619 [18SE]

American Discovery Trail: designate (S. 1069), S8153 [25JY]

BIA: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4097 [7MY]

———funding, S9330 [15SE]

———funding to combat gang violence through rescissions in Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding, S9563-S9571 [18SE]

———reorganization (S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Big Horn County, WY: conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (S. 799), S5109 [23MY]

BLM: Wild Horse and Burro Management Program funding, S11270 [28OC]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon (S. 908), S5699 [16JN]

———settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (H.R. 412), S2862, S2863 [8AP]

———settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (S. 402), S1988 [5MR]

Burley Irrigation District: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project (S. 538), S2926 [9AP]

Business and industry: underestimation by oil companies of royalties owed to the Federal Government from crude oil pumped from Dept. of the Interior controlled lands, S830 [30JA]

California: environmental restoration for the Salton Sea region, S9622 [18SE], S11218-S11221 [27OC]

———public land exchange relative to Headwaters Forest project, S9367-S9368 [16SE], S9606 [18SE], S11253, S11262, S11264, S11273 [28OC]

Carlsbad Irrigation District: convey certain real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico (S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (S. 619), S3365-S3367 [17AP]

Clark, Jamie Rappaport: nomination to be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director, S8522 [31JY]

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (S. 1104), S8565, S8566 [31JY]

Colorado: convey the Collbran reclamation project to the appropriate water conservancy districts (S. 725), S4238 [8MY]

Columbia River: designate certain segment as recreation area (S. 200), S677 [23JA], S5953 [19JN]

Delaware River Basin Commission: compensation for Federal representative, S4079 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior: Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program funding, S12628 [13NO]

———transfer of Ward Valley, CA, low-level radioactive waste disposal facility, S10907-S10909 [21OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9167-S9192 [11SE], S9248 [12SE], S9303-S9332 [15SE], S9363-S9375, S9385-S9406 [16SE], S9440-S9443, S9448-S9501 [17SE], S9532-S9627 [18SE], S9731-S9734 [19SE], S9802, S9805 [23SE], S9847 [24SE], S10822 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11253-S11275 [28OC], S11569 [31OC], S11788 [5NO], S12628, S12651 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11234 [27OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), unanimous-consent agreement, S9441, S9479 [17SE]

———reallocation of appropriations for Federal land acquisitions and exchanges, S11268 [28OC]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S5701 [16JN], S8524-S8526 [31JY]

Elwha River, WA: acquisition and removal of dams, S9303-S9306 [15SE]

Endangered Species: Blue Pike Study funding, S9617 [18SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, S10181 [29SE], S10217-S10222 [30SE], S10301 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10214 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), insert language of S. 1004 in lieu, S8175 [28JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7459-S7485 [15JY], S7537-S7539, S7584 [16JY], S7738 [17JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), unanimous-consent agreement, S7476, S7480 [15JY], S7532 [16JY]

Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe, S11269, S11270 [28OC], S11569 [31OC]

———settle certain land takings claims of the Miccosukee Tribe (S. 1047), S7865 [22JY]

Forest Service: forest resources conservation and relief programs funding, S9499 [17SE]

———regulations on sale of forest products outside the U.S., S9498 [17SE]

———road construction funding, S9188 [11SE], S9450-S9465, S9483, S9498 [17SE], S9623 [18SE], S11266 [28OC]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (S. 1079), S8265, S8266 [29JY]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), S3930 [1MY]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange, S12533 [13NO]

———land exchange (S. 1526), S12576 [13NO]

———land exchange (S. 1562), S12607 [13NO]

Government regulations: set criteria to prioritize additional land acquisitions, S9608 [18SE]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: mining of Kaiparowits Plateau coal reserves, S9599 [18SE]

———planning, management, and operations funding, S9598 [18SE]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), S11706 [4NO]

———domestic livestock grazing (S. 308), S1308 [12FE], S9433 [16SE]

Grants Pass, OR: convey certain land (H.R. 1198), S8526 [31JY]

———convey certain lands (S. 785), S5006 [22MY]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (S. 587), S3269 [16AP], S10779 [9OC]

Indian Health Service: prevent contracts with Native American health care clinics in Ketchikan, AK, S11259 [28OC]

Juneau, AK: Forest Service regional office funding, S9509 [17SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S9613 [18SE], S11270 [28OC]

———Pacific Northwest land acquisition funding, S9499 [17SE]

———priority land acquisitions and exchanges funding, S11260 [28OC]

———State-Side Grant Program funding, S9605-S9607 [18SE], S11261 [28OC]

Medicine Creek Tribal College: funding, S11699 [4NO]

Minerals Management Service: changes in exploration rules under the Outer Continental Shelf program, S9731, S9732 [19SE]

———regulations for valuation of crude oil from Federal leases, S11263 [28OC]

Mining and mineral resources: coal mine methane program funding, S9611, S9612 [18SE]

———ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands, S9577-S9587 [18SE], S9847 [24SE]

———ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (S. 327), S1393 [13FE], S4293-S4295 [12MY]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (S. 326), S1393 [13FE]

Montana: buy-out of Crown Butte mine, S9554 [18SE]

———Gallatin land exchange, S9248 [12SE]

———public land exchange relative to New World Mine project, S9248 [12SE], S9367-S9368 [16SE], S9553, S9575, S9606, S9624 [18SE], S11253, S11262, S11264 [28OC]

Montezuma Creek, UT: health clinic renovation funding, S9499 [17SE], S9621, S9622 [18SE]

National discovery trails: establish (S. 1069), S8153 [25JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S6973 [8JY], S9248 [12SE], S9303, S9306 [15SE], S9363-S9367, S9368-S9375, S9385, S9386, S9399, S9403-S9405 [16SE], S9441-S9443, S9449, S9465-S9483, S9486-S9496 [17SE], S9532-S9537 [18SE], S11253 [28OC]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, S9625 [18SE]

National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (S. 1467), S12134 [8NO]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 709), S7983 [23JY]

———reauthorize and amend (S. 317), S1315 [12FE]

National grasslands: management policies (S. 749), S4596 [15MY]

National Park Service: reform concessions policies, S7650 [17JY]

———reform concessions policies (S. 624), S3424 [22AP]

———Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program funding, S9617 [18SE]

National Park System: funding and management reform, S12074 [8NO]

———regulation of airspace over park lands (S. 268), S1021 [5FE]

———regulation of airspace over park lands (S. 291), S1133 [7FE]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: establish, S9591-S9596 [18SE], S9805 [23SE]

National parks and recreation areas: authorize entrance fees to secure bonds for capital improvements (S. 301), S1234 [11FE]

———improve quality of visitor services relative to incentive-based recreation fees, S9619 [18SE]

Native Americans: contamination of ground water on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho, S9611 [18SE]

———distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (S. 391), S1925 [4MR]

———establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (S. 156), S539 [21JA], S4915 [21MY]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (S. Res. 100), S5877 [17JN], S5944 [18JN], S6012 [19JN]

———Indian Health Service facility construction funding, S9613 [18SE]

———limitations on the approval on new tribal-State gambling compacts, S9555-S9563 [18SE], S9733 [19SE]

———movement of Eastern Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma into Missouri to establish a gambling casino, S9187 [11SE]

———preserve tribal Indian land as a cemetery and burial ground in Kansas City, KS, S9448, S9496, S9497 [17SE]

———repeal tribal sovereign immunity laws, S8721 [3SE]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1279), S10788 [9OC]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1281), S10791 [9OC]

———tribal priority allocations funding, S9388-S9397 [16SE], S9497 [17SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to tribal welfare programs, S9610, S9611 [18SE]

———Yankton Sioux Reservation law enforcement services funding, S9617 [18SE]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (S. 234), S817 [29JA]

Oklahoma: qualifications for lands to be considered within the jurisdiction of an Oklahoma Indian tribe, S8469 [31JY]

Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (S. 991), S6990 [8JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program: funding, S12628 [13NO]

Power resources: gas utilization projects funding, S9609, S9610 [18SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8516 [31JY], S11302 [28OC]

Public lands: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (S. 1489), S12160 [8NO]

———allow States, or other parties, to seek management responsibilities for certain Federal lands (S. 1254), S10323-S10325 [3OC]

———domestic livestock grazing rights, S11265 [28OC]

———grazing guidelines implementation, S9600 [18SE]

———management of multiple use public lands (S. 1253), S10323-S10325 [3OC]

———management of multiple use public lands (S. 1253), unanimous-consent agreement, S11792 [5NO]

———prepare list of land acquisitions and exchanges relative to agency funding increases, S9596 [18SE]

———preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4044, S4050-S4067, S4068, S4069 [7MY], S4413-S4417 [14MY], S5337 [5JN]

———prohibit budget scoring of sales of certain Federal lands, S6674 [27JN]

———reform management (S. 691), S3960 [5MY]

Radioactive substances: transfer of Ward Valley, CA, low-level radioactive waste disposal facility, S10907-S10909 [21OC]

Research: electrochromic research funding, S9612 [18SE]

Routt National Forest: land exchange (S. 590), S3269 [16AP], S10446 [6OC]

Rural areas: law enforcement on national forest lands funding, S9601 [18SE]

Science: authorize U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, S9615 [18SE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: pricing practices, S11260 [28OC]

———provide alternative funding for facility development, operations, and program management activities, S9588-S9590 [18SE]

Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 469), S2478 [18MR]

Susquehanna River Basin Commission: compensation for Federal representative, S4079 [7MY]

Texas: use of Canadian River reclamation project distribution system to transport water from sources other than the project (S. 1367), S11689 [4NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: funding to pay private landowners for voluntary use of land to store water in restored wetlands, S4080 [7MY]

University of Alaska: make restitution payments relative to destruction of private property, S9603 [18SE]

University of Utah: technical corrections to miner's hospital land grants, S9622 [18SE]

Ward Valley, CA: conveyance of land for construction of a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility (S. 964), S6496-S6498 [26JN]

Wasatch-Cache National Forest: road engineering and design funding, S9572 [18SE]

Water: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7471-S7477 [15JY]

———deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (S. 440), S2280-S2282 [13MR]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (S. 589), S3269 [16AP], S10779, S10780 [9OC]

Yellowstone National Park: regulation and management of buffalo herd, S3110 [14AP]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (S. 500), S2672 [20MR]

Reports

Behind Closed Doors—Abuse of Trust and Discretion in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House), E2259-E2264 [9NO]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S9191 [11SE]

Reports filed

Arches National Park Boundaries Expansion: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 2283) (H. Rept. 105-385), H10170 [6NO]

Clarification of Florida Miccosukee Tribe Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1476) (H. Rept. 105-278), H8160 [29SE]

Conduct Volunteer Pilot Projects at Certain National Wildlife Refuges in Each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1856) (H. Rept. 105-329), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 277) (H. Rept. 105-342), H9500 [23OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 254) (H. Rept. 105-281), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 412, Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and Conveyance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 94.) (H. Rept. 105-19), H948 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 105-174), H5020 [9JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2203, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 194) (H. Rept. 105-198), H5664 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-355), H9613 [28OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe of Big Horn County, WY: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 814) (S. Rept. 105-126), S11446 [30OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the Estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, WY: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 799) (S. Rept. 105-125), S11446 [30OC]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the University of Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 660) (S. Rept. 105-106), S10786 [9OC]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 105-337), H9038 [22OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 105-163), H4912 [8JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2107) (S. Rept. 105-56), S7862 [22JY]

Dept. of the Interior Transfer of Certain Facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 538) (S. Rept. 105-131), S11599 [3NO]

Distribution of Judgment Funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian Tribes: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 976) (H. Rept. 105-242), H6797 [3SE]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 105-59), S8358 [30JY]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2249) (H. Rept. 105-238), H6714 [1AU]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-271), H8053 [26SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2203) (H. Rept. 105-190), H5491 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1004) (S. Rept. 105-44), S7210 [10JY]

Forage Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

Fort Berthold Reservation Approval Process for Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Specific Allotted Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1079) (S. Rept. 105-139), S11763 [5NO]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Permanent Addition Design and Construction: Committee on Resources (House) (S.J. Res. 29) (H. Rept. 105-167), H4912 [8JY]

Grand Teton National Pard Domestic Livestock Grazing: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 308) (S. Rept. 105-64), S8668 [2SE]

Grand Teton National Park Domestic Livestock Grazing: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 708) (H. Rept. 105-300), H8437 [6OC]

Grants Pass, OR, Land Conveyance: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1198), S8358 [30JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1198) (H. Rept. 105-166), H4912 [8JY]

Grounds for Civil Actions Relative to Suffering or Injury Resulting From Violations or Noncompliance With the Endangered Species Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 752) (H. Rept. 105-42), H1287 [21MR]

Hinsdale County, CO, Land Exchange: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 587) (S. Rept. 105-96), S10427 [6OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 951) (H. Rept. 105-170), H4912 [8JY]

Huna Totem Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1158) (S. Rept. 105-93), S10229 [30SE]

Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1159) (S. Rept. 105-100), S10474 [7OC]

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 105-146), S12118 [8NO]

Management of Water-Related Facilities in Western States: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2402) (H. Rept. 105-353), H9613 [28OC]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 709) (H. Rept. 105-17), H887 [11MR]

Nomination of Jamie Rappaport Clark To Be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

Nomination of Kathleen M. Karpan To Be Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Director: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Kevin Gover To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of M. John Berry To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Patrick A. Shea To Be BLM Director: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Robert G. Stanton To Be National Park Service Director: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Olivenhain Water Storage Project Loan Guarantees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 134) (H. Rept. 105-327), H8927 [21OC]

Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and Conveyance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 412) (H. Rept. 105-8), H811 [10MR]

Routt National Forest Land Exchange: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 590) (S. Rept. 105-79), S9197 [11SE]

Use of Canadian River Reclamation Project Water Distribution System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2007) (H. Rept. 105-279), H8160 [29SE]

White River National Forest Boundary Adjustment Relative to Raggeds Wilderness: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 589) (S. Rept. 105-98), S10428 [6OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Arts, Humanities, and Museums Funding: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S9535 [18SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund State-Side Grant Program funding: National Governors Association, S9607 [18SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5085, H5098 [10JY], H5139 [11JY], H5220 [15JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5771 [24JY]

Statements

Does the Interior Appropriations Bill Give Away $10 Million of Federal Coal? Greater Yellowstone Coalition, H9513 [24OC]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5734 [24JY]

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Jane Alexander, National Endowment for the Arts, S9310 [15SE]

Preservation of Colorado Forests: Rob Nanfelt, E2182 [4NO]

Prohibit BIA Recognition of New Indian Trust Lands Until Binding Agreements Are Reached by Tribes on State and Local Sales Taxes: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1435 [16JY]

Protection of Public Lands: Theodore Roosevelt IV, E505 [18MR]

Summaries

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12651 [13NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9623 [18SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7483 [15JY]

Conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3753 [28AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations conference report (H.R. 2107), H9535-H9538 [24OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5065-H5068 [10JY]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5747 [24JY], H8175 [30SE]

Environmental Reserve Fund spending, S9368 [16SE]

Priority spending on Federal land acquistions and exchanges, S9368 [16SE]

Revised allocation of appropriations for the Dept. of the Interior and related agencies conference report (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

State land grant rankings, S3753 [28AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 94, consideration of H.R. 412, Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and Conveyance Act, H1057 [18MR]

H. Res. 181, consideration of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H5049 [10JY]

H. Res. 194, consideration of H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H5732 [24JY]

H. Res. 254, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H8171 [30SE]

H. Res. 277, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9506 [24OC]

H. Res. 284, consideration of H.R. 2493, Forage Improvement Act, H9706 [29OC]

H.R. 708, Grand Teton National Park domestic livestock grazing, H8860 [21OC]

H.R. 709, National Geologic Mapping Act reauthorization and amendments, H833 [11MR]

H.R. 951, Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange (H.R. 951), H4853 [8JY]

H.R. 976, Mississippi Sioux Indian Tribes Judgement Fund Distribution Act, H6967 [8SE]

H.R. 1198, Grants Pass, OR, land conveyance, H4857 [8JY]

H.R. 1476, Miccosukee Settlement Act, H8069 [29SE]

H.R. 1579, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act, E908 [13MY]

H.R. 2007, use of Canadian River reclamation project distribution system to transport water from sources other than the project, H8067 [29SE]

H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9167-S9184 [11SE]

S. 156, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act, S540 [21JA]

S. 326, Abandoned Hardrock Mines Reclamation Act, S1394 [13FE]

S. 327, Hardrock Mining Royalty Act, S1395 [13FE]

S. 391, Mississippi Sioux Tribes Judgment Fund Distribution Act, S1925 [4MR]

S. 440, deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes, S2282 [13MR]

S. 500, Yosemite Emergency Restoration and Construction Act, S2673 [20MR]

S. 545, Bureau of Indian Affairs Reorganization Act, S3012-S3017 [10AP]

S. 587, Hinsdale County, CO, land exchange, S3270 [16AP], S10779 [9OC]

S. 589, White River National Forest boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness, S3270 [16AP], S10780 [9OC]

S. 590, Miles Land Exchange Act, S3270 [16AP], S10446 [6OC]

S. 619, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act, S3368 [17AP]

S. 624, National Park Service Concession Policy Reform Act, S3425-S3428 [22AP]

S. 660, conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3751 [28AP]

S. 691, Public Land Management Participation Act, S3961 [5MY]

S. 725, Collbran Project Unit Conveyance Act, S4239 [8MY]

S. 736, Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Transfer Act, S4393 [13MY]

S. 785, Grants Pass, OR, land conveyance, S5007 [22MY]

S. 799, conveyance of certain lands in Big Horn County, WY, to the estate of Fred Steffens, S5110 [23MY]

S. 908, Bureau of Reclamation participation in a water conservation project with the Tumalo Irrigation District in Oregon, S5699 [16JN]

S. 910, Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act appropriations, S5701 [16JN], S8524 [31JY], S8672 [2SE], H7298 [16SE]

S. 991, Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act technical corrections, S6990-S6992 [8JY]

S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7539-S7544 [16JY]

S. 1069, National Discovery Trails Act, S8154 [25JY]

S. 1079, approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands in Fort Berthold Reservation, S8266 [29JY]

S. 1079, approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands within the Fort Berthold Reservation, H10643 [12NO]

S. 1279, transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations, S10788 [9OC]

S. 1467, Forest Recovery and Protection Act, S12135-S12138 [8NO]

S. 1562, Gallatin National Forest land exchange, S12607 [13NO]

S. Res. 100, increase equality in educational opportunities for Native Americans, S5876 [17JN]

S.J. Res. 29, design and construct a permanent addition to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, S3930 [1MY], H4851 [8JY]

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY related term(s) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Customs Service; Secret Service

Amendments

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7120 [9SE], H7200 [10SE], H7365 [16SE], H7466, H7469, H7475, H7476, H7529 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7653, S7654, S7659, S7660, S7661, S7666, S7668, S7669, S7691, S7692, S7694, S7695, S7698, S7699, S7703, S7704, S7733, S7734, S7735, S7736 [17JY], S7764, S7765 [21JY]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3180, S3226 [15AP]

Analyses

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

U.S. $1 Coin Act (S. 1300), S10884 [21OC]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9633 [18SE], H7769 [24SE]

———S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

IRS Audit Reveals More Tax Browsing, S3187 [15AP]

Senator Seeks Probe of Treasury Official—At Issue Is No-Bid Contract Awarded to Longtime Acquaintance, S7693 [17JY]

Tax on Wealthy Is Boosting U.S. Revenue, S5099 [23MY]

Treasury Ethics Watchdog Gave No-Bid Contract To Associate, S7692 [17JY]

Treasury IG Worked for Democrats, S7694 [17JY]

Treasury Memo Cautioned Rubin on Lau's Problems, S7693 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (see S. 922; H.R. 2359), S5790 [17JN], H6705 [31JY]

———regulation of firearms, ammunition, and certain firearm products (see H.R. 788), H587 [13FE]

Business and industry: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1339 [8AP]

Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division (see H.R. 2862), H10171 [6NO]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228; H.R. 2414), S10055 [26SE], H6962 [5SE]

———issue one dollar coin (see S. 1038, 1300; H.R. 1174, 2637), S7767 [21JY], S10882 [21OC], H1259 [20MR], H8727 [8OC]

———mint coins in commemoration of Thurgood Marshall (see S. 1485), S12119 [8NO]

Crime: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see S. 1003; H.R. 1756), S7210 [10JY], H3273 [3JN]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

———modify overtime and premium pay rates of customs officers (see H.R. 2262), H5825 [25JY]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1463), H1908 [28AP]

Dept. of HHS: make certain information available to the Dept. of the Treasury for the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government (see H.R. 2063), H4646 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior: set aside fees from the National Park System into a National Park Capital Improvement Fund and secure bonds for certain capital improvements (see H.R. 2853), H10171 [6NO]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1023; H.R. 2378), S7603 [16JY], H6796 [3SE]

Disabled: incorporate certain features in the redesign of the U.S. currency to make it readily accessible to the visually impaired (see H.R. 2067), H4646 [25JN]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see S. 299; H.R. 678), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

Firearms: ban import of firearms that have been cosmetically altered to avoid the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons (see H.R. 2702), H9038 [22OC]

———licensing of ammunition manufacturers (see S. 134), S162 [21JA]

———require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 1997), H4086 [19JN]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (see S. 856), S5413 [9JN]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 866), H700 [27FE]

House Rules: repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 23, 30), H156 [9JA]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H146 [9JA]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (see S. 1458), S12118 [8NO]

International financial institutions: encourage compliance with certain fair labor laws (see H. Res. 334), H10955 [13NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see S. 365; H.R. 1227), S1659 [26FE], H1338 [8AP]

———conduct independent audit (see H.R. 2587), H8265 [30SE]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 521, 522, 523; H.R. 1226), S2837 [8AP], H1338 [8AP]

———improve access and increase equity for taxpayers (see H.R. 2598), H8299 [1OC]

———improve operations and governance (see S. 1174; H.R. 2428), S9252 [12SE], H7008 [8SE]

———selection process and length of term of service for the Commissioner of Internal Revenue (see H.R. 1224), H1288 [21MR]

Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H2444 [8MY]

Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see S. 683), S3901 [1MY]

Money: require continued availability of $1 Federal Reserve notes for circulation (see H.R. 1098), H1111 [18MR]

———use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H1706 [17AP]

Native Americans: mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (see S. 1112), S8532 [31JY]

Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H1111 [18MR]

Postal Service: provide authority to deposit funds in private sector institutions, invest in the open market, and borrow from private credit markets (see S. 1296), S10859 [20OC]

Secret Service: simplify and consolidate pay system for Uniformed Division (see S. 998), S7116 [9JY]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (see S. 509), S2646 [20MR]

Taxation: require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367, 631), H151 [9JA], H392 [6FE]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in cases involving treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 163), H144 [9JA]

———require IRS to provide postage paid envelopes in income tax booklets (see H.R. 1412), H1793 [23AP]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1520), S12461 [10NO]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732; H.R. 2461), S4217 [8MY], H7262 [11SE]

Conference reports

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2378), H8137-H8158 [29SE]

Cost Estimates

Fifty States Commemorative Coin Program Act (S. 1228): CBO, S11701-S11703 [4NO]

Excerpts

IRS Internal Audit of Employee Misuse of Taxpayer Information: Electronic Audit Research Log Executive Steering Committee, S3188 [15AP]

Letters

Availability of credit in disaster areas, S3942 [5MY]

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: Albert C. Eisenberg, National Parks and Conservation Association, S9592 [18SE]

———Edward M. Norton, Jr., National Trust for Historic Preservation, S9592 [18SE]

———William R. Irvin, Center for Marine Conservation, S9592 [18SE]

Nomination of Charles Rossotti to be IRS Commissioner: Charles Rossotti, S11587 [3NO]

———Senator Grassley, S11593 [3NO]

Safeguarding confidential banking and credit union information: several Federal banking regulators, E2312 [10NO]

Tax rates: Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S6404 [26JN]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464 [15AP], E598 [8AP]

Lists

Objectionable programs in S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7660 [17JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S10249 [1OC]

Memorandums

Estimate of the Budgetary Impact of Non-Defense Supplementals in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Priscilla Aycock, CBO, S4181 [8MY]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464, H1465 [15AP]

Messages

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Motions

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7760 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8215 [30SE]

Remarks in House

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 864), H1386-H1388 [9AP], E344 [27FE]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4116 [20JN], H4382 [25JN], H4920 [9JY], H6892-H6898 [4SE], H6923 [5SE], E1671, E1672 [5SE]

———withdrawal of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6300 [30JY]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers, H7477 [17SE]

———Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative funding, H7466 [17SE]

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: rejection of new currency with printing errors, H9804 [31OC]

———subsidies to companies providing currency paper, H2608, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2692-H2695 [15MY]

Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division (H.R. 2862), E2204 [7NO]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (H.R. 2453), E1740 [11SE]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (H.R. 2414), H7617-H7622 [23SE]

———establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (S. 1228), H10800-H10803 [13NO]

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund: contracting practices, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

———program funding, H5347-H5362 [16JY]

Crime: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (H.R. 1756), H3280 [4JN]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (H.R. 3034), H10889-H10891 [13NO]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1463), H2181-H2183 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: set aside fees from the National Park System into a National Park Capital Improvement Fund and secure bonds for certain capital improvements (H.R. 2853), E2210 [7NO]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7456-H7480 [17SE], H7753 [24SE], E1710 [10SE], E1831 [24SE], E1865 [25SE], E1876, E1878 [26SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8207-H8216 [30SE], H8698 [8OC], E1914 [2OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7760-H7769 [24SE]

District of Columbia: tribute to Dept. of the Treasury efforts relative to public schools, E557 [21MR]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (H.R. 678), H411 [11FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, H7469-H7471 [17SE]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of IRS service center, E452 [12MR]

Health: inclusion of organ donor information with tax refund checks, E407 [6MR]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction, H5891 [28JY]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (H.R. 219), E66 [7JA]

IRS: abolish, E1863 [25SE]

———accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (H.R. 1227), E588 [8AP]

———audit of Paula Corbin Jones, H7286 [16SE]

———funding, H8214, H8215 [30SE]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information, H4378 [25JN]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), H1410 [10AP], H1461-H1467, H1490, H1510 [15AP], E598 [8AP], E693 [17AP]

———improve access and increase equity for taxpayers (H.R. 2598), H8700 [8OC], E2233 [8NO]

———improve operations and governance (H.R. 2428), H6999 [8SE]

———selection process and length of term of service for the Commissioner of Internal Revenue (H.R. 1224), E566 [21MR]

Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (H.R. 1560), E2280 [9NO]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (H. Res. 122), H10371, H10372 [8NO], E709 [17AP]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8164 [30SE], H8268, H8271-H8278 [1OC]

Taxation: definition of income levels impacted by proposed tax cuts, H4844, H4845, H4846 [8JY], H5004, H5005 [9JY], H5029 [10JY], H5304, H5307, H5308, H5387, H5388 [16JY], H5581, H5583 [23JY], H6639 [31JY]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (H.R. 367), H2010 [30AP], H3278 [4JN], H5134 [11JY], H6803 [4SE], H7202 [11SE], H7612 [23SE], H8059 [29SE], H8166 [30SE], H8361 [6OC], H8844 [21OC], E86 [9JA]

———treatment of residents in areas affected by disasters, H4808 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (S. 922), S5809 [17JN]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (S. 1228), S10060, S10061 [26SE], S12512 [12NO]

———issue one dollar coin (S. 1038), S7768 [21JY]

———issue one dollar coin (S. 1300), S10884 [21OC]

Contracts: prohibit inspector general from awarding contracts for consulting services, S7692-S7694 [17JY]

Crime: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (S. 1003), S7212-S7214 [10JY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (H.R. 3034), S12711 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S10245-S10253, S10292 [1OC], S10490 [7OC], S11369 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), unanimous-consent agreement, S10243 [30SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7652-S7669, S7689 [17JY], S7746, S7747, S7763-S7765 [21JY], S7785-S7803 [22JY], S7969 [23JY], S9691 [18SE]

Disasters: assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4181, S4182, S4184-S4190 [8MY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (S. 299), S1232 [11FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, S7787 [22JY]

Firearms: licensing of ammunition manufacturers (S. 134), S515 [21JA]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (S. 856), S5420 [9JN]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (S. 1458), S12121 [8NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (S. 365), S2724 [20MR]

———clarify field support reorganization relative to Aberdeen, SD, office, S7691 [17JY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9991-S9994 [26SE]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), S3387 [17AP], S7983 [23JY]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 521), S2844 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S2862 [8AP], S2865 [9AP], S3180-S3190, S3227 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), unanimous-consent agreement, S3168, S3169, S3179 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 523), S2844-S2846 [8AP]

———improve operations, S3163, S3165, S3227 [15AP]

———improve operations and governance, S10311-S10315 [3OC]

Lau, Valerie: ethical conduct of the Dept. of the Treasury Inspector General, S12551 [13NO]

———investigation of Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury, S11613 [3NO]

Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (S. 683), S3905 [1MY]

Line Item Veto Act: Presidential authority relative to the Federal employee retirement provision of the Dept. of Treasury and general Government appropriations legislation, S12570-S12572 [13NO]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: establish, S9591-S9596 [18SE], S9805 [23SE]

Native Americans: mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (S. 1112), S8574 [31JY]

Postal Service: provide authority to deposit funds in private sector institutions, invest in the open market, and borrow from private credit markets (S. 1296), S10860 [20OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9632 [18SE], S9735 [19SE], S11165 [23OC], S11499 [30OC], S11792 [5NO]

Public debt: ceiling, S3159 [15AP]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4137-S4151, S4190 [8MY]

Rossotti, Charles: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S11584, S11588, S11591-S11597 [3NO]

———nomination to be IRS Commissioner, unanimous-consent agreement, S11570 [31OC]

Senate: tribute to staff assisting in passage of S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7803 [22JY]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (S. 509), S2700 [20MR]

Taxation: require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases, S11538 [31OC]

———treatment of residents in areas affected by disasters, S6337 [25JN]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (S. 732), S4245 [8MY]

Reports filed

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1463) (H. Rept. 105-85), H2154 [1MY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 105-284), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 105-240), H6796, H6797 [3SE], H7261 [11SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 105-49), S7603 [16JY]

50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1228) (S. Rept. 105-130), S11544 [31OC]

Nomination of Charles Rossotti To Be IRS Commissioner: Committee on Finance (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of David A. Lipton To Be Under Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of David W. Wilcox To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Edward M. Gramlich to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Ellen Seidman To Be Director of the OTS: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Gary Gensler To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Nancy Killefer To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S11677 [4NO]

Nomination of Nancy Killefer To Be Chief Financial Officer of the Dept. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S9197 [11SE]

Nomination of Roger W. Ferguson to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Timothy F. Geithner To Be Deputy Under Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S9197 [11SE]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1226) (H. Rept. 105-51), H1456 [14AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7465, H7467, H7472 [17SE]

Studies

Treasury's Distribution Tables Don't Add Up: Bruce Bartlett, S6422 [26JN]

Summaries

Efficient Currency Act, (S. 1038), S7768 [21JY]

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

Unauthorized Inspection of Tax Return Information by Employees of the IRS: GAO, S3184 [15AP]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President and independent agencies appropriations conference report, S10490 [7OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2378), H8209-H8211 [30SE], E1810-E1812 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (S. 1023): spending comparisons, S7764 [21JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 122, use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired, H10371 [8NO]

H.R. 1226, Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, H1462 [15AP]

H.R. 1463, Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative appropriations, H2181 [6MY]

H.R. 2414, 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act, H7617 [23SE]

H.R. 3034, allow the use of Customs Service user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida, H10889 [13NO]

S. 299, Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, S1232 [11FE]

S. 522, Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, S3189 [15AP]

S. 732, First Flight Commemorative Coin Act, S4246 [8MY]

S. 922, Gun Shop Safety Act, S5810 [17JN]

S. 1003, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act, S7212-S7214 [10JY]

S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7791-S7803 [22JY]

S. 1038, Efficient Currency Act, S7768 [21JY]

S. 1112, U.S. Buffalo Nickel Act, S8574 [31JY]

S. 1228, 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act, S10061 [26SE], H10800 [13NO]

S. 1296, Postal Financing Reform Act, S10860 [20OC]

S. 1300, U.S. $1 Coin Act, S10884 [21OC]

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Coast Guard; Maritime Administration; Surface Transportation Board

Amendments

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9520, H9524 [24OC]

Aviation Insurance Program: authorization (S. 1193), S12207 [8NO]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H7365 [16SE], H8896, H8898, H8900, H8902 [21OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8889 [21OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5639, H5646 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1048), S8183, S8203 [28JY], S8249, S8250, S8280 [29JY]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11566 [31OC], S12625, S12693 [13NO], H1795, H1796 [23AP], H1950 [29AP]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8287 [1OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10621, S10622, S10661, S10704 [8OC], S10962, S10963, S10964, S10965, S10966, S10967, S10968, S10972, S10973, S10974, S10987, S10988, S10989, S10991, S10992, S10993 [22OC], S11044, S11045, S11046, S11047, S11049, S11050, S11067, S11068, S11069, S11071, S11073, S11075, S11096, S11159, S11160, S11161 [23OC]

———improve safety (S. 1234), S10811 [9OC]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (S. 1267), S10811 [9OC]

Analyses

National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 468), S2447-S2478 [18MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8312, S8383 [30JY], H6725 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Airlines To Install Cargo Area Fire Suppression Systems, H2776 [15MY]

Banned Oxygen Canisters Hauled on Continental Flight, H2776 [15MY]

CAFE Society, S2219 [12MR]

Cargo Preference, S495 [21JA]

Freedom & Safety, E987 [20MY]

Michigan Is Getting Shortchanged, E1425 [15JY]

Mr. Pena and a Pair of Probes, S2163 [12MR]

Snail's Pace in Airliner Safety, H2775 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (see S. 401; H.R. 1448), S1979 [5MR], H1891 [24AP]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see S. 398; H.R. 754), S1979 [5MR], H585 [13FE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems and restrict air fares charged to children under 3 years of age (see H.R. 1141), H1258 [20MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: improve and expand transportation accessibility (see S. 1041), S7767 [21JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 961; H.R. 2066, 2205, 2247), S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (see H. Res. 270), H8927 [21OC]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (see S.J. Res. 37), S11192 [24OC]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding (see S. 182), S633 [22JA]

Appropriations: authorizing for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 1343), H1610 [16AP]

———authorizing for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 860), H699 [27FE]

Arcella (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 1272), S10631 [8OC]

Aviation: criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (see H.R. 2405), H6917 [4SE]

———enhance domestic competition through the auctioning of slots at slot-controlled airports (see S. 1331), S11343 [29OC]

———prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 1587), H2589 [13MY]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (see S. 1353; H.R. 2748), S11545 [31OC], H9613 [28OC]

———remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport (see S. 313), S1300 [12FE]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see S. 1196; H.R. 2476), S9636 [18SE], H7281 [15SE]

———restrict operation of certain foreign air carriers (see H.R. 2282), H6025 [29JY]

Aviation Insurance Program: authorization (see S. 1193; H.R. 2036), S9636 [18SE], H4645 [25JN]

Barefoot Contessa (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1750), H3203 [22MY]

Blue Hawaii (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1552), H2351 [7MY]

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (see S. 975), S6727 [27JN]

Budget: treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 404), S1979 [5MR]

Cargo transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]

Cleveland, OH: land conveyance relative to airport expansion (see S. 1347), S11448 [30OC]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1259; H.R. 1838, 2204), S10428 [6OC], H3659 [10JN], H5491 [21JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (see H. Res. 265), H8832 [9OC]

Computers: assure the integrity of information, transportation and telecommunications upon the arrival of the year 2000 (see S. 1218), S9886 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1048; H.R. 2169), S7862 [22JY], H5400 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration (see H. Res. 189), H5485 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 263), H8727 [8OC]

Dularge (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2690), H8928 [21OC]

Dusken IV (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 880), S5507 [11JN]

Elmo (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2395), H6797 [3SE]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see S. 1358; H.R. 1271), S11599 [3NO], H1437 [10AP]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (see H. Res. 125), H1793 [23AP]

———foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089; H.R. 145), S8361 [30JY], H143 [9JA]

———reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (see S. 842; H.R. 1846), S5341 [5JN], H3659 [10JN]

Far Horizons (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 542), S2901 [9AP]

Fierce Contender (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2793), H9865 [31OC]

Fjording (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2619), H8438 [6OC]

Flame (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2706), H9502 [23OC]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (see S. 115), S161 [21JA]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056; H.R. 1619), S7950 [23JY], H2783 [15MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1383, 1519; H.R. 2516), S11863 [6NO], S12461 [10NO], H7728 [23SE]

———reauthorize (see S. 586; H.R. 1609), S3199 [15AP], H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Keewaydin (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1314), H1440 [10AP]

Manawanui (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2277), H5826 [25JY]

Mar Y Paz (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2008), H4132 [20JN]

Mass transit: systems funding (see S. 764, 1271), S4677 [19MY], S10631 [8OC]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H627 [25FE]

Mighty John III (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1825), H3568 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286; H.R. 880), S1102 [6FE], H700 [27FE]

———improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (see S. 1312), S11034 [23OC]

———improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H587 [13FE]

———length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H284 [4FE]

M/V Bahama Pride (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2471), H7263 [11SE]

M/V Sand Island (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2643), H8727 [8OC]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: reauthorization (see H.R. 2691), H9038 [22OC]

Nawnsense (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1618), H2680 [14MY]

Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 153), H144 [9JA]

Ocracoke, NC: convey Coast Guard Station to North Carolina (see S. 1262), S10475 [7OC]

Old Joe (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2512), H7600 [18SE]

OR 766 YE (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 1235), S10153 [29SE]

Pacific Monarch (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2620), H8438 [6OC]

Precious Metal (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1589), H2590 [13MY]

Prince Nova (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 1349; H.R. 2674), S11448 [30OC], H8833 [9OC]

Railroads: modernize and improve Federal railroad infrastructure financing programs (see H.R. 1939), H3864 [17JN]

———reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 1499), H2090 [30AP]

Roads and highways: designate Interstate 86 from New York to Pennsylvania (see S. 958; H.R. 2054), S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN]

———funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (see S. 1055; H.R. 1657), S7950 [23JY], H2874 [16MY]

———funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (see H.R. 1131), H1186 [19MR]

———funding for States to maintain roads to and across Federal lands (see H.R. 1700), H3169 [21MY]

———make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (see H.R. 2330), H6703 [31JY]

———make grants to States for the construction and maintenance of highways and direct the FCC to conduct spectrum auctions to provide funding for the grants (see H.R. 918), H724 [4MR]

———make safety a priority of the Federal-aid highway program (see S. 1155), S9018 [9SE]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see S. 752; H.R. 907), S4588 [15MY], H709 [3MR]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see S. 1297), S10859 [20OC]

Ronald Reagan-Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H8632 [7OC]

Safety: make nonmilitary Government aircraft subject to safety regulations (see H.R. 1483), H1988 [29AP]

Samakee (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2033), H4338 [24JN]

Seagull (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1899), H3804 [16JN]

Ships and vessels: allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade (see S. 661), S3750 [28AP]

———certificate of documentation for hopper barge (see H.R. 999), H804 [6MR]

———permit the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports by certain foreign-flag vessels and encourage U.S.-flag vessels to participate in such transportation (see S. 803; H.R. 2420), S5108 [23MY], H6962 [5SE]

———prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (see S. 1221), S9969 [25SE]

———study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H2783 [15MY]

Southern Star (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1528), H2156 [1MY]

Southland (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2486), H7364 [16SE]

Summer Breeze (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 1248), S10319 [3OC]

Taurus (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2794), H9865 [31OC]

Taxation: deposit portion of motor fuel excise taxes into Highway Trust Fund and Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 644), H393 [6FE]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (see H.R. 1449), H1891 [24AP]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see S. 243, 279; H.R. 668, 1389), S855 [30JA], S1017 [5FE], H451 [11FE], H1705 [17AP]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund excise taxes (see H.R. 823), H628 [25FE]

Telephones: assist States in adopting nationwide emergency telephone number for cellular telephone users (see H.R. 1011), H888 [11MR]

Territories: participation in State Infrastructure Bank Program and use of surface transportation program funds for road construction (see H.R. 1561), H2444 [8MY]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see S. 1090), S8361 [30JY]

———discretionary bridge program funding (see S. 1125), S8532 [31JY]

———establish national growth programs relative to metropolitan regional projects (see H.R. 1725), H3202 [22MY]

———establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (see S. 963), S6358 [25JN]

———Federal funding for highways and transportation improvements (see H.R. 2337), H6704 [31JY]

———Federal role in developing a national intermodal surface transportation system (see H.R. 1268), H1437 [10AP]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173; H.R. 2400), S9252 [12SE], H6916 [4SE]

———improve safety (see S. 1234; H.R. 1720), S10153 [29SE], H3201 [22MY]

———increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 970), H802 [6MR]

———promote the use of marine ferry and high-speed marine ferry services (see S. 941), S6000 [19JN]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (see S. 1267), S10631 [8OC]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335, 468, 532; H.R. 674), S1382 [13FE], S2416 [18MR], S2900 [9AP], H452 [11FE]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see S. 667; H.R. 1470, 3045), S3843 [30AP], H1987 [29AP], H10953 [13NO]

VORTICE (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 662), S3799 [29AP]

W.G. Jackson (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1030), H889 [11MR]

Windwisp (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2470), H7263 [11SE]

Cloture motions

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S10947 [22OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC], S11173, S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Comparisons

State distribution of highway obligation authority in fiscal years 1997 and 1998, S8180 [28JY]

Conference reports

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2169), H8587-H8631 [7OC]

Cost Estimates

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 1173): CBO, S10840-S10842 [20OC]

Decisions

Dept. of Treasury Correction to the Federal Highway Trust Fund Relative to Excise Tax Receipts: Charles A. Bowsher, GAO, S4148 [8MY]

Descriptions

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 963), S6369 [25JN]

Explanations

Intermodal Transportation Act (S. 1173): Roth Amendment on Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes and Provisions, S10707-S10711 [8OC]

Letters

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act: Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H601 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1774 [27FE]

Allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade: Amy J. Taylor, National Association of Charterboat Operators, S3755 [28AP]

———John R. Groundwater, Passenger Vessel Association, S3755 [28AP]

———Robert J. Alario, Offshore Marine Service Association, S3755 [28AP]

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, H10591 [12NO]

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I-71 corridor project funding: Larry Crisenbery and Bernard J. Moorman, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, H5636 [23JY]

Commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles: several agricultural organizations, S8363 [30JY]

FAA emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders: several aviation associations, S5357 [5JN]

FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization: Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on Science (House), H1947 [29AP]

———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1947 [29AP]

Highway construction and surface transportation funding: Beth O'Laughlin, Association of Indiana Counties, Inc., H2650 [14MY]

———Dave Heath, Mayor of Lafayette, IN, H2650 [14MY]

———Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization, H2650 [14MY]

———Rose M. Zigenfus, Evansville, IN, Urban Transportation Study, H2650 [14MY]

———Stephen Goldsmith, Mayor of Indianapolis, IN, H2649 [14MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: National Governors Association, S11630 [4NO]

———Paul Van de Water, CBO, S10840 [20OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension: Representative Archer, H8289 [1OC]

———Representative Shuster, H8289 [1OC]

Mass transit systems funding: Armando V. Greco, Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority, S4682 [19MY]

———Paul P. Skoutelas, Port Authority of Allegheny County, PA, S4682 [19MY]

———Sonny Hall, Transport Workers Union of America, S4682 [19MY]

———William W. Millar, American Public Transit Association, S4682 [19MY]

Minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S10842 [20OC]

Lists

First-degree amendments in order to S. 1048, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8185 [28JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1048, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8255-S8257 [29JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations conference report, S10755-S10757 [9OC]

Memorandums

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: William Buechner, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S11533 [31OC]

Messages

Biennial Report on Hazardous Materials Transportation: President Clinton, S81 [7JA], H34 [7JA]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Dept. of Transportation Report: President Clinton, S2837 [8AP], H1305 [8AP]

Motions

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H6725 [3SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10622 [8OC]

Press releases

Allow Certain Vessels To Commercially Operate in Coastwise Trade: Committee for Private Offshore Rescue and Towing, S3755 [28AP]

Remarks in House

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (H.R. 1448), E753 [24AP]

Airport and Airway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2759, H2760 [15MY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H5630, H5635, H5637, H5638 [23JY], H8698 [8OC], H8748 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8972-H8978 [22OC], H9515-H9528 [24OC], E2079 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (H. Res. 270), H8964-H8972 [22OC]

———labor disputes, H8698 [8OC]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding, H8751 [9OC]

Appropriations: authorizing for surface transportation research and development (H.R. 860), E343 [27FE]

Aviation: criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (H.R. 2405), E1653 [4SE]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (H.R. 2748), H9733 [30OC]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans, H6965 [8SE]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), H7266 [15SE]

———safety improvements at Dallas, TX, Love Field, H8748, H8751 [9OC]

Aviation Insurance Program: authorization (H.R. 2036), H8092-H8094 [29SE]

Boston, MA: Boston Urban Ring transportation project funding, E2023 [21OC]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), H8892-H8903 [21OC]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8882-H8890 [21OC]

———funding for the operation and maintenance of the Mackinaw (ice-breaking cutter), H8893 [21OC]

———operation and maintenance of foghorns along Lake Michigan, H8900, H8901 [21OC]

———Ports and Waterways Safety System Program funding, H8895 [21OC]

Computers: distribution of surplus parts and materials through electronic redistribution center, H5633 [23JY]

Denver, CO: Denver International Airport runway construction funding, H8749 [9OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5624-H5649 [23JY], H6620 [31JY], E1529 [25JY], E1550 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, H8741-H8752 [9OC], E2023 [21OC], E2064 [23OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration (H. Res. 189), H5622-H5624 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 263), H8737-H8740 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), motion to instruct conferees, H6725 [3SE]

District of Columbia: dedication of new terminal at Washington National Airport, E1547 [29JY]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), H1946 [29AP], E623 [10AP]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (H. Res. 125), H1803, H1804 [24AP]

———eligibility of historically black colleges and universities and hispanic service institutions for FAA Research Grants Program, H1950 [29AP]

———reform management and financial operations and improve air transportation system, H807-H809 [10MR]

———regulations on smoke detectors, fire suppression systems, and fuel tanks of passenger aircraft, H2775 [15MY]

General Aviation Revitalization Act: tribute, E769 [29AP]

Highway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2760 [15MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8285-H8290 [1OC]

———extend (S. 1454), H10586 [12NO]

———extend (S. 1519), H10633-H10638 [12NO]

———reauthorization, H705 [3MR], H787-H789 [6MR], E90 [9JA], E562 [21MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1609), H7453 [17SE], E974 [19MY], E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY], E1610 [1AU]

———tribute to bicyclists for support of bicycle and pedestrian provisions, E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY]

Mass transit systems: funding, H5636 [23JY]

Memphis, TN: reconstruction and extension of runway at Memphis International Airport, H8749 [9OC]

Merchant marine industry: revise maritime strategy, E1803 [18SE]

Michigan: amounts of Federal benefits received, E1425 [15JY]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (H.R. 784), E273, E280 [13FE]

Noise pollution: funding for noise abatement programs for certain communities affected by air traffic, H5636 [23JY]

North Kingstown, RI: Quonset Point-Davisville Project funding, E1529 [25JY]

Railroad Loan Guarantee Program: funding, H5646 [23JY]

Railroads: increase in train traffic due to mergers, H8810 [9OC]

———reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (H.R. 1499), E793 [30AP]

Roads and highways: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I-71 corridor project funding, H5636 [23JY]

———establish toll facilities on interstate highways, H952 [13MR]

———expansion of Interstate 69 from Indiana to Texas, E865 [7MY]

———fatalities due to increased speed limits, E1486 [23JY]

———funding for repairs to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, H8748 [9OC]

———funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (H.R. 1657), E957 [19MY]

———funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (H.R. 1131), E515 [19MR]

———funding for States to maintain roads to and across Federal lands (H.R. 1700), E994 [21MY]

———make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (H.R. 2330), E1617 [1AU]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, H8751 [9OC], H10637 [12NO]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H2258, H2260, H2261 [7MY], H2706 [15MY], H3176 [22MY], H5635 [23JY], E861 [7MY]

Safety: make nonmilitary Government aircraft subject to safety regulations (H.R. 1483), E785 [29AP]

Ships and vessels: revitalize U.S.-flag merchant marine, E710 [17AP]

———study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (H.R. 1630), E954 [19MY]

Solar energy: encourage use by Coast Guard and Dept. of Transportation, H5630 [23JY]

Taxation: deposit portion of motor fuel excise taxes into Highway Trust Fund and Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 644), E197 [10FE]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (H.R. 1449), E752 [24AP]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 1389), E691 [17AP]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), H593, H594, H598-H605 [25FE], H634 [26FE], E341 [27FE]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund excise taxes (H.R. 823), H594 [25FE]

Territories: participation in State Infrastructure Bank Program and use of surface transportation program funds for road construction (H.R. 1561), E885 [8MY]

Transit Formula Grants Program: funding, H6725 [3SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H7354 [16SE], H7607 [23SE], E1905 [2OC]

———improve safety (H.R. 1720), E1054 [23MY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2648-H2652, H2656 [14MY]

Wichita, KS: increase in train traffic due to proposed merger of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads, H5630, H5631 [23JY], H8750 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (S. 401), S1988 [5MR]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (S. 398), S1984 [5MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: improve and expand transportation accessibility (S. 1041), S7770 [21JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S10754, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), S11898 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 961), S7739 [17JY]

———labor disputes, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (S.J. Res. 37), S11212 [24OC], S11215 [27OC]

Appalachian Development Highway System: funding, S10772 [9OC]

———funding (S. 182), S640 [22JA]

Atlanta, GA: funding for construction of commuter runway at Hartsfield International Airport, S8253, S8254 [29JY]

Aviation: alternatives to excise tax system, S5037 [23MY]

———enhance domestic competition through the auctioning of slots at slot-controlled airports (S. 1331), S11345, S11346 [29OC]

———remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport (S. 313), S1309 [12FE]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), S12704, S12705 [13NO]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (S. 1196), S9653, S9654 [18SE]

Aviation Insurance Program: authorization, S11813 [6NO]

———authorization (S. 1193), S9801 [23SE], S12207 [8NO]

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (S. 975), S6728 [27JN]

Budget: treatment of tax revenues deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (S. 404), S1990, S1991 [5MR]

Cleveland, OH: land conveyance relative to airport expansion (S. 1347), S11457 [30OC], S12209 [8NO]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1259), S10429 [6OC]

———extend Reserve affiliation agreement bonus, S6888, S6889 [7JY]

Computers: assure the integrity of information, transportation and telecommunications upon the arrival of the year 2000 (S. 1218), S9896 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), S8311, S8312 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, S10751-S10758 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1048), S8180-S8185 [28JY], S8223, S8249-S8258 [29JY]

District of Columbia: dedication of new terminal at Washington National Airport, S8378 [30JY]

Everett, WA: funding for terminal automated radar display and information system for Paine Field Airport, S8257 [29JY]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11567 [31OC], S12693, S12694 [13NO]

———foreign repair station rules (S. 1089), S8362 [30JY]

———reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (S. 842), S5356, S5357 [5JN]

Federal Highway Administration: assist Michigan with advanced carbon and glass composites as reinforcements for concrete project, S8254 [29JY]

Florida: settlement of certain Miccosukee Indian land claims, S9598 [18SE]

Foreign trade: U.S. cargo preference policy (S. 115), S494 [21JA]

Frederick, MD: Interstate 70 upgrade funding, S8253 [29JY]

Hawaii: repayment of certain funds to Airport Revenue Fund, S8258 [29JY]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (S. 1056), S7951 [23JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (S. 1383), S11867 [6NO]

———extend (S. 1454), S12194 [8NO], S12438 [10NO]

———extend (S. 1519), S12450-S12456, S12499 [10NO], S12636 [13NO]

———reauthorization, S836, S840 [30JA]

———reauthorize (S. 586), S3216-S3224 [15AP], S3380 [17AP]

———tribute to Members' and congressional and support services staff efforts, S12499 [10NO]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S10833 [20OC], S10881 [21OC], S11233 [27OC]

———commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (S. Res. 140), S11174, S11205 [24OC], S11242 [27OC]

Mass transit: systems funding (S. 764), S4680 [19MY], S4771 [20MY]

Mass transit systems: funding, S8252 [29JY]

Motor carrier regulatory relief and safety demonstration project: implementation, S11539 [31OC]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (S. 286), S1107 [6FE], S1482 [24FE], S2219 [12MR]

———improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (S. 1312), S11041 [23OC]

New York, NY: study on the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority transit fares, S8311 [30JY]

Ocracoke, NC: convey Coast Guard Station to North Carolina (S. 1262), S10478 [7OC]

Pena, Federico: court decision relative to Coast Guard contract with D.M.E. Corp., S2162, S2163 [12MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5107 [23MY], S8516 [31JY], S11499 [30OC]

Prince Nova (vessel): certificate of documentation (S. 1349), S11462 [30OC], S12483 [10NO], S12519 [13NO]

Roads and highways: designate Interstate 86 from New York to Pennsylvania (S. 958), S6362 [25JN]

———distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4137-S4151, S4190 [8MY]

———funding for highway demonstration projects, S5026-S5028 [23MY]

———funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (S. 1055), S7951 [23JY]

———make safety a priority of the Federal-aid highway program (S. 1155), S9018 [9SE]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, S10523-S10535 [8OC], S10839, S10842 [20OC], S11029-S11032 [23OC]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, S8250, S8252 [29JY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (S. 752), S4600 [15MY]

———modify repayment policy of Appalachian Development Highway System Program, S8257 [29JY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate, S11897 [6NO]

Ships and vessels: allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade (S. 661), S3754 [28AP]

———permit the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports by certain foreign-flag vessels and encourage U.S.-flag vessels to participate in such transportation (S. 803), S5110-S5112 [23MY]

———prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (S. 1221), S9972-S9974 [25SE], S10299 [1OC]

———revitalize U.S.-flag merchant marine, S843 [30JA], S2795 [7AP]

Slater, Rodney E.: nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, S1073-S1078 [6FE]

———nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, unanimous-consent agreement, S1044 [5FE]

Taxation: reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), S1771-S1775 [27FE], S1803 [28FE]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (S. 243), S877, S878 [30JA], S1036 [5FE]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (S. 1090), S8363 [30JY]

———discretionary bridge program funding (S. 1125), S8592 [31JY]

———establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (S. 963), S6366-S6372 [25JN]

———Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects, S10844, S10845 [20OC]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S9253-S9297 [12SE], S9431 [16SE], S9985 [25SE], S10522-S10624 [8OC], S10762-S10777 [9OC], S10837-S10846 [20OC], S10877-S10879 [21OC], S10938-S10948 [22OC], S11029-S11032, S11169-S11171 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11245, S11248, S11251, S11275, S11277-S11283 [28OC], S11313-S11317, S11331 [29OC], S11533 [31OC], S11629, S11630, S11631 [4NO], S11845, S11846, S11847 [6NO]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), motion to recommit, S10622 [8OC]

———funding for highway improvements, S5336, S5337 [5JN]

———funding for infrastructure improvements, S1357 [13FE]

———improve safety (S. 1234), S10153 [29SE]

———promote the use of marine ferry and high-speed marine ferry services (S. 941), S6004 [19JN]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (S. 1267), S10632 [8OC]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 335), S1403 [13FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 468), S2446, S2478 [18MR], S2863 [8AP]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 532), S2905-S2915 [9AP]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (S. 667), S3844 [30AP]

Trucking industry: apply Federal weight regulations to Maine and New Hampshire, S8252 [29JY]

Wichita, KS: increase in train traffic due to proposed merger of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads, S8254 [29JY]

Wykle, Kenneth R.: nomination to be Federal Highway Administration Administrator, S11500 [30OC]

Reports

Declaration of Policy—Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (1991), S10844 [20OC]

Reports filed

Allow Certain Vessels To Commercially Operate in Coastwise Trade: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 661) (S. Rept. 105-121), S11341 [29OC]

Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 105-244), H6916 [4SE]

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2204) (H. Rept. 105-236), H6703 [31JY]

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S803 [29JA], S3900 [1MY], S5999 [19JN], S9784 [23SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-314), H8727 [8OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 125) (H. Rept. 105-70), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 105-189), H5485 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-317), H8832 [9OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2169) (H. Rept. 105-313), H8632 [7OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2169) (H. Rept. 105-188), H5400 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1048) (S. Rept. 105-55), S7862 [22JY]

Dept. of Transportation Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1193) (S. Rept. 105-140), S11862 [6NO]

Disaster Assistance Plans by Foreign Air Carriers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 105-371), H9864 [31OC]

Dusken IV (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 880) (S. Rept. 105-67), S8668 [2SE]

FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1271) (H. Rept. 105-61), H1714 [21AP]

Far Horizons (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 542) (S. Rept. 105-64), S8668 [2SE]

Federal Transit Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1271) (S. Rept. 105-103), S10625 [8OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2516) (H. Rept. 105-270), H7910 [25SE]

Intermodal Transportation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1173) (S. Rept. 105-95), S10293 [1OC]

Nomination of James C. Card To Be Commander, Pacific Area, Coast Guard: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Jane Garvey To Be FAA Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Kenneth M. Mead To Be Inspector General of the Dept. of Transportation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Kenneth R. Wykle To Be Federal Highway Administration Administrator: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

Nomination of Rodney E. Slater To Be Sec. of Transportation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1017 [5FE]

Nomination of Roger T. Rufe To Be Commander, Atlantic Area, Coast Guard: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Triruvarur R. Lakshmanan To Be Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Reinstate Aviation Excise Taxes Relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund Expenditures: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 279) (S. Rept. 105-4), S1017 [5FE]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 668) (H. Rept. 105-5), H585 [13FE]

Vortice (vessel) Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 662) (S. Rept. 105-66), S8668 [2SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Expansion of Interstate 69 from Indiana to Texas: Vanderburgh County, IN, Board of Commissioners, E865 [7MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5638, H5639, H5646 [23JY]

Statements

Transportation Project Evaluation Criteria: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E90 [9JA]

Summaries

Budget Treatment of Tax Revenues Deposited in the Highway Trust Fund (S. 404), S1990 [5MR]

Highway Trust Fund Spending Levels, 1998-2002, E974 [19MY]

Mass Transit Systems Funding (S. 764), S4682 [19MY]

Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act (S. 532), S2912 [9AP]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations conference report, S10754 [9OC]

Deficient bridges in U.S., S10941 [22OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5626-H5629 [23JY], H8744-H8747 [9OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (S. 1048): spending comparisons, S8251 [29JY]

Federal highway pavement miles in poor to fair condition, S10941 [22OC]

Fiscal year 1998 State distribution of appropriated transit formula and discretionary program funds, S10752 [9OC]

Highway Trust Fund allocations to States, 1999-2003, S10767, S10771 [9OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: Byrd/Gramm amendment on gas tax honesty program, S10942 [22OC]

State allocation of Federal highway funds under Warner amendment to S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4140, S4145 [8MY]

Testimonies

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Reauthorization: Representative Lantos, E562 [21MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 125, consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1803 [24AP]

H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H5622 [23JY]

H. Res. 263, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H8737 [9OC]

H. Res. 265, consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard appropriations, H8882 [21OC]

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H8964 [22OC]

H.R. 668, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act, H598 [25FE]

H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1949 [29AP]

H.R. 2036, Aviation Insurance Program authorization, H8092 [29SE]

H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H9515-H9519 [24OC]

H.R. 2516, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension, H8285-H8287 [1OC]

S. 115, U.S. cargo preference policy, S495 [21JA]

S. 182, Appalachian Development Highway System Completion Act, S641 [22JA]

S. 286, average fuel economy standards for automobiles, S1108 [6FE]

S. 313, remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport, S1310 [12FE]

S. 398, require airlines to use child safety restraint systems, S1985 [5MR]

S. 532, Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act, S2906-S2912 [9AP]

S. 542, Far Horizons (vessel) certificate of documentation, S9906 [24SE]

S. 586, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act reauthorization, S3217-S3221 [15AP]

S. 662, VORTICE (vessel) certificate of documentation, S9907 [24SE]

S. 752, modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, S4600 [15MY]

S. 803, U.S. Cruise Tourism Act, S5110 [23MY]

S. 880, Dusken IV (vessel) certificate of documentation, S5526 [11JN], S9907 [24SE]

S. 958, designate Interstate 86 from New York to Pennsylvania, S6363 [25JN]

S. 963, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, S6367-S6369 [25JN]

S. 975, Safe Bridges Act, S6728 [27JN]

S. 1155, Highway Safety Priority Act, S9018 [9SE]

S. 1173, Intermodal Transportation Act, S9255-S9294 [12SE], S10536-S10621 [8OC]

S. 1218, Millennium Act, S9896 [24SE]

S. 1234, Highway and Surface Transportation Safety Act, S10154-S10175 [29SE]

S. 1259, Coast Guard appropriations, S10429-S10432 [6OC]

S. 1262, convey Ocracoke, NC, Coast Guard Station to North Carolina, S10479 [7OC]

S. 1267, Intermodal Transportation Safety Act, S10633-S10648 [8OC]

S. 1312, Child Passenger Protection Act, S11041 [23OC]

S. 1347, land conveyance relative to airport expansion in Cleveland, OH, S12209 [8NO]

S. 1349, certificate of documentation for Prince Nova (vessel), S11462 [30OC]

S. 1349, certificate of documentation for the Prince Nova (vessel), S12519 [13NO]

S. 1519, Surface Transportation Extension Act, S12450-S12452 [10NO], H10633-H10636 [12NO]

S. Res. 140, commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S11205 [24OC], S11242 [27OC]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS related term(s) Veterans

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5178 [11JY], H5183 [14JY], H5273, H5277, H5297, H5298 [15JY], H5309, H5310, H5318, H5319, H5322, H5336, H5339, H5343, H5345, H5362, H5404 [16JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7804, S7825, S7826, S7827, S7828, S7830, S7834, S7841, S7843, S7844, S7845, S7870, S7871, S7872 [22JY]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: make permanent (S. 714), S11791 [5NO], S12488 [10NO]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5922, S5936 [18JN], S12488 [10NO], H9837 [31OC]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), H9835 [31OC]

Analyses

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Extension (S. 1027), S7711 [17JY]

Provide for a Staggered Judicial Retirement Option for the Court of Veterans Appeals To Avoid Large Case Backlogs and Rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (S. 988), S6914-S6916 [7JY]

Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act (S. 986), S6909 [7JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY], H6725 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Civics 101—Making a Difference, E539 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery: designate (see S. 319; H.R. 740), S1300 [12FE], H523 [12FE]

Armed Forces: improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H1891 [24AP]

———permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retired members and their dependents (see H.R. 2128), H5021 [9JY]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see S. 1359; H.R. 2550), S11677 [4NO], H7910 [25SE]

Benefits: extend to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see S. 1018), S7486 [15JY]

Brookhaven, NY: establish Dept. of Veterans Affairs ambulatory care facility (see H.R. 56), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Cemeteries and funerals: furnish headstones or markers for the marked graves of certain individuals (see H.R. 2504), H7599 [18SE]

Civil rights: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 335), H150 [9JA]

Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see S. 988), S6907 [7JY]

———rename as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1110 [18MR]

Dept. of HUD: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (see H.R. 895), H701 [27FE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1034; H.R. 2158), S7710 [17JY], H5177 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (see H. Res. 184), H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 261), H8632 [7OC]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H149 [9JA]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

———provide information relative to prostate cancer screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (see S. 902), S5620 [12JN], S5694 [16JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H7261 [11SE]

Health: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11192 [24OC]

———develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1077), H1018 [13MR]

———funding for medical care programs (see H.R. 1156), H1258 [20MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1580), H2589 [13MY]

Health care facilities: authorize medical centers to retain funds collected for the provision of health services (see H.R. 1125), H1186 [19MR]

———authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 2571), H8160 [29SE]

———prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (see S. 309), S1300 [12FE]

Homeless: improve veterans programs (see H.R. 2206), H5569 [22JY]

Housing: guarantee loans to provide multifamily transitional housing for homeless veterans (see H.R. 3039), H10953 [13NO]

———offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (see H.R. 1291), H1438 [10AP]

Immigration: exempt certain aliens from the requirement that they work only in areas designated as having a shortage of health care professionals (see S. 970), S6496 [26JN]

Medicaid: equitable treatment of certain benefits received by veterans in State and privately owned nursing homes (see S. 502), S2646 [20MR]

———post-eligibility treatment of certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs pension or compensation payments (see H.R. 1269), H1437 [10AP]

Medicare: reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: extend (see S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

———make permanent (see S. 714; H.R. 2317), S4106 [7MY], H6703 [31JY]

Parren J. Mitchell Veterans Medical Center, Baltimore, MD: designate (see H.R. 3051), H10954 [13NO]

States: assign health care professionals to facilities in States in which they are licensed and follow State death certificate filing requirements (see H.R. 2338), H6704 [31JY]

Taxation: treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (see S. 1247), S10293 [1OC]

Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 1008), H887 [11MR]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see S. 623; H.R. 836), S3419 [22AP], H668 [26FE]

———computation of retirement pay credit for military reservists who are retained in active service (see H.R. 542), H283 [4FE]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126, 2062), H1186 [19MR], H4646 [25JN]

———eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see S. 374; H.R. 2397), S1734 [27FE], H6916 [4SE]

———expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see S. 1385), S11863 [6NO]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see S. 917, 923; H.R. 1908, 1955, 1990), S5790 [17JN], H3864 [17JN], H3923 [18JN], H4086 [19JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

———expand workstudy opportunities (see H.R. 1877), H3796 [12JN]

———extend benefits to merchant mariners who served during a period of war (see H.R. 2946), H10419 [8NO]

———extend dependency and indemnity compensation benefits to surviving spouses whose subsequent marriages have terminated (see H.R. 2142), H5131 [10JY]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1111 [18MR]

———extend the duration of the pilot program providing for interest buy down authority (see H.R. 1064), H1017 [13MR]

———improve housing loan programs (see S. 986), S6907 [7JY]

———improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see S. 987; H.R. 2367), S6907 [7JY], H6705 [31JY]

———limit attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 2572), H8160 [29SE]

———minimum survivor annuities for surviving spouses who remain unmarried (see H.R. 38), H140 [9JA]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H68 [7JA]

———payment of special annuities to surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces who are ineligible for a survivor annuity under transition laws (see S. 350), S1553 [25FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 657; H.R. 44, 65, 303), S3727 [25AP], H68, H69 [7JA], H140, H141, H149 [9JA]

———presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 1540), H2254 [6MY]

———presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program (see S. 1017), S7486 [15JY]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H147 [9JA]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004, 2220), H4132 [20JN], H5569 [22JY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H144 [9JA]

———restoration of the grave marker allowance (see H.R. 1602), H2679 [14MY]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see S. 464; H.R. 1090), S2416 [18MR], H1110 [18MR]

———treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 1399, 1426), H1706 [17AP], H1794 [23AP]

Veterans Health Administration: provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists be considered basic pay for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1687), H3169 [21MY]

———recruitment and retention of clinical and counseling psychologists (see S. 161), S162 [21JA]

Women: specify the frequency of screening mammograms provided to women veterans (see S. 999), S7116 [9JY]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S160 [21JA]

———provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 2585), H8265 [30SE]

Conference reports

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158), H8323-H8361 [6OC]

Letters

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2158, Dept. of HUD, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care programs: David W. Gorman, DAV, S7144 [10JY]

———George C. Duggins, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., S7144 [10JY]

———Gordon H. Mansfield, Paralyzed Veterans of America, S7144 [10JY]

Extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S7487 [15JY]

Medical Collections Fund: Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, H5311 [16JY]

Presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S7486 [15JY]

Provide for a Staggered Judicial Retirement Option for the Court of Veterans Appeals To Avoid Large Case Backlogs and Rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: Frank Q. Nebeker, Court of Veterans Appeals, S6916 [7JY]

Repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving veterans' spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset, H3572 [6JN]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S6911 [7JY]

Veterans health care programs funding: Michael A. Nelson, Retired Officers Association, H4617 [25JN]

Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S6910 [7JY]

Lists

Extraneous items added to emergency supplemental appropriations legislation, S5470 [10JN]

Objectionable programs in S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7810 [22JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10749, S10750 [9OC]

Messages

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5369 [16JY], H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7841 [22JY]

Remarks in House

Arlington National Cemetery: maintenance funding, H5261 [15JY]

Armed Forces: grant health benefits for life upon retirement, E1308 [24JN]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (H.R. 2550), E1856 [25SE]

Brevard County, FL: veterans health care facility funding, H8684 [8OC]

Brown, Thomas R.: VA Olin E. Teague Award recipient, H8810 [9OC], E1936 [6OC]

Civil rights: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

Colleges and universities: prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

———tribute to internship program for Hispanic Americans at VA health care facilities, E2088 [24OC]

Dept. of HUD: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling, H2192 [6MY]

———include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (H.R. 895), E353 [27FE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5096 [10JY], H5181 [14JY], H5251-H5266, H5272-H5290 [15JY], H5309-H5371 [16JY], E1457, E1458 [17JY], E1512 [24JY], E1522 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8669-H8686 [8OC], E1996 [9OC], E2037 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (H. Res. 184), H5247-H5251 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8666-H8669 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to instruct conferees, H6724, H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to recommit, H5369 [16JY]

Employment: tribute to Chapter 31 Program for vocational rehabilitation in assisting service-disabled veterans find and maintain employment, H3921 [18JN]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag at Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers, H4210 [23JN]

Funding, H5607 [23JY], H6336 [30JY]

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: construction funding, H5363 [16JY]

Government regulations: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws, H5261 [15JY]

Health: announcement of toll-free telephone number to assist Persian Gulf veterans relative to health care examinations, H931 [12MR]

———Dept. of Defense/Dept. of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Medical Research Program funding, H5939, H5940 [29JY]

———develop plan for allocation of health care resources (H.R. 1077), E483 [17MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources (H.R. 1580), E915 [14MY]

———medical, prosthetic, and Gulf War Syndrome research funding, H5277-H5290 [15JY]

Health care facilities: authorize medical facility projects and leases (H.R. 2571), H8368 [6OC]

Homeless: improve veterans programs (H.R. 2206), H6966 [8SE], H8271 [1OC], H8362-H8368, H8397 [6OC]

Housing: revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (H.R. 1291), E627 [10AP]

Medicaid: post-eligibility treatment of certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs pension or compensation payments (H.R. 1269), H1393 [10AP]

Medical Collections Fund: establish, H5310-H5313 [16JY]

Medicare: reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (H.R. 1362), H8668 [8OC], E697 [17AP]

National cemeteries: construction funding, H5309 [16JY]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: make permanent (H.R. 2317), E2380 [13NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: University Drive VA Medical Center funding, H8683 [8OC]

Sexual harassment: investigation of allegations, H1585 [16AP]

Somerset, MA: anniversary of AMVETS Louis A. Colon Post 72, E1947 [7OC]

Travis AFB, CA: Travis VA Hospital funding, H8683 [8OC]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (H.R. 836), H781 [6MR], H3151 [21MY], H3830 [17JN], H4312 [24JN], E317 [26FE]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits, H4156 [23JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (H.R. 1955), H3894 [18JN], H3931 [19JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), H9837-H9839 [31OC], E1410 [11JY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, H4155 [23JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (H.R. 2040), E1410 [11JY]

———expand workstudy opportunities (H.R. 1877), E1249 [18JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1568-H1571 [16AP]

———health care programs funding, H4573, H4616 [25JN], H5273-H5277 [15JY], H5366, H5367 [16JY], E1614 [1AU]

———improve health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, H8365, H8366 [6OC]

———improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma (H.R. 2253), E1517 [24JY]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), H9835-H9837 [31OC], E2212 [7NO]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation, H9608 [28OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), E1274 [19JN]

———priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, H713 [4MR], H4161-H4166 [23JN], H4894 [8JY]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (H.R. 250), E3 [7JA]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (H.R. 2220), E1476 [22JY], E1507 [24JY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (H.R. 165), H79 [9JA], H3571 [6JN]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (H.R. 1090), H1566-H1568 [16AP], E738 [24AP]

———treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (H.R. 1399), E701 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery: designate (S. 319), S1316 [12FE]

Armed Forces: grant health benefits for life upon retirement, S6965, S6980 [8JY]

———treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (S. 1359), S11678 [4NO]

Bedford, VA: dedication of National D-Day Memorial, S12660 [13NO]

Benefits: extend to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (S. 1018), S7486 [15JY]

California: funding for VA hospitals and clinics in Northern California, S10747 [9OC]

Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (S. 988), S6912 [7JY]

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Research Program funding, S7273 [11JY]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for veterans' health care programs, S6964 [8JY], S7144-S7145, S7160-S7163, S7182 [10JY]

———uniformed services treatment facilities reform, S6961 [8JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: administration of EPA State and tribal assistance grant accounts, S3993 [6MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), S7856, S7857 [22JY], S7970, S7972 [23JY], S8106 [24JY], S10267 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10733-S10751 [9OC], S12519 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10733 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), insert language of S. 1034 in lieu, S7856 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7752-S7763, S7765 [21JY], S7803-S7812, S7823-S7857 [22JY]

Diseases: additions to list of radiogenic diseases, S7828-S7830 [22JY]

———provide information relative to prostate cancer screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (S. 902), S5620 [12JN]

Diversified Intergenerational Care, Inc.: tribute, S2218 [12MR]

Donnelly, Michael: testimony before Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Subcommittee on Human Resources relative to Persian Gulf Conflict, S3758 [28AP]

Funding, S7827 [22JY], S8106 [24JY]

Health: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (S. 1320), S11200-S11205 [24OC]

———establishment of breast cancer detection programs, S12494 [10NO]

Health care facilities: medical facility projects funding, S12494 [10NO]

———prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (S. 309), S1309 [12FE]

Health care professionals: waiver of home residency requirement for certain VA hospital doctors, S7843 [22JY]

Health Professional Scholarship Program: funding, S12494 [10NO]

Income: prohibit locality pay increases for employees transferred for committing sexual harassment, S7844 [22JY]

Lyons, NJ: VA Medical Center funding, S7846 [22JY]

Medicaid: equitable treatment of certain benefits received by veterans in State and privately owned nursing homes (S. 502), S2674 [20MR]

National cemetery: funding for cemetery at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK, S12519 [13NO]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: extend (S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

———make permanent (S. 714), S4114 [7MY], S11790 [5NO], S12488-S12495 [10NO]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S11792 [5NO]

Sioux Falls, SD: tribute to VA Medical and Regional Office Center on receiving the DAV Large Employer of the Year Award, S7618 [16JY]

Spina bifida: clarify eligibility for benefits to children of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, S12494 [10NO]

Taxation: treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (S. 1247), S10295 [1OC]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (S. 623), S3424 [22AP]

———eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (S. 374), S1747 [27FE]

———establishment of employment discrimination complaint system, S12494 [10NO]

———expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (S. 1385), S11869 [6NO]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 917), S5792 [17JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5810 [17JN], S5921-S5924 [18JN], S12488 [10NO]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, S6886 [7JY]

———funding for health care programs, S4993 [22MY]

———improve health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, S11808 [6NO]

———improve housing loan programs (S. 986), S6908 [7JY]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), S11790 [5NO]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (S. 987), S6910 [7JY]

———participation of mortgage industry in interest rate reduction refinancing loan program, S8737 [3SE]

———payment of special annuities to surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces who are ineligible for a survivor annuity under transition laws (S. 350), S1557 [25FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (S. 657), S3731, S3732 [25AP]

———presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program (S. 1017), S7486 [15JY]

———priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, S7049, S7050 [9JY], S7253 [11JY], S7447 [15JY]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (H.R. 1090), S12487 [10NO]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (S. 464), S2441 [18MR]

Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation System and Veterans Integrated Services Network: allocation of resources, S7834-S7836 [22JY]

Veterans Health Administration: recruitment and retention of clinical and counseling psychologists (S. 161), S543 [21JA]

West Haven, CT: tribute to Diversified Intergenerational Care, Inc., S2001 [5MR]

Women: specify the frequency of screening mammograms provided to women veterans (S. 999), S7117 [9JY]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (S. 61), S437 [21JA]

Reports

Impact of the President's Fiscal Year 1998 Budget Request for a $28 Million Cut in VA Research, H5281 [15JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 105-311), H8632 [7OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Entrance Into Enhanced-Use Leases for Certain Property and Renaming of Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 105-47), H1390 [9AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorizations: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2571) (H. Rept. 105-291), H8319 [2OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-297), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-175), H5177 [11JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Expand Range of Criminal Offenses Resulting in Forfeiture of Veterans Benefits: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (S. 923) (H. Rept. 105-319), H8832 [9OC]

Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2367) (H. Rept. 105-320), H8832 [9OC]

Make the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Permanent: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 105-123), S11446 [30OC]

Medicare Reimbursement for Services Provided to Eligible Veterans by Certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs Facilities: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 105-186), H5400 [16JY]

Nomination of Espiridion A. Borrego To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Joseph Thompson To Be Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Benefits: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard J. Griffin To Be Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inspector General: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Revision of Veterans Benefits Decisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1090) (H. Rept. 105-52), H1456 [14AP]

Revisions of Veterans Benefits Decisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) (S. 464) (S. Rept. 105-156), S12574 [13NO]

Specify the Frequency of Screening Mammograms Provided To Women Veterans: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) (S. 999) (S. Rept. 105-158), S12574 [13NO]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 987) (S. Rept. 105-120), S11446 [30OC]

Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) (S. 986) (S. Rept. 105-153), S12461 [10NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5343, H5347, H5348, H5363 [16JY]

Schedules

National D-Day Memorial dedication, S12661 [13NO]

Statements

Castle Point VA Medical Facility: Joseph R. Farina, Catholic War Veterans (organization), E1672 [5SE]

National D-Day Memorial Dedication: George Allen, Governor of Virginia, S12661 [13NO]

———Robert A. Doughty, S12661 [13NO]

———William A. McIntosh, S12661 [13NO]

Persian Gulf Conflict: Michael Donnelly, S3758 [28AP]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5182 [14JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5253-H5257 [15JY], H8671-H8675 [8OC]

Spending comparisons of S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7855 [22JY]

Testimonies

Forfeiture of Benefits to Veterans Convicted of Capital Crimes: Rick Surratt, DAV, E1410 [11JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 184, consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5247 [15JY]

H. Res. 261, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H8666 [8OC]

H.R., 2571, Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility projects and leases, H8368 [6OC]

H.R. 836, Filipino Veterans Equity Act, E317 [26FE]

H.R. 1077, development of plan for allocation of health care resources, E483 [17MR]

H.R. 1090, revisions of veterans benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error, H1566 [16AP]

H.R. 1092, Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System, H1568-H1570 [16AP]

H.R. 1580, improve allocation of health care resources for veterans, E916 [14MY]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7973-S7983 [23JY]

H.R. 2367, increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors, H9835 [31OC]

S. 161, recruitment and retention of clinical and counseling psychologists in the Veterans Health Administration, S544 [21JA]

S. 319, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, S1317 [12FE]

S. 374, eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart, S1747 [27FE]

S. 623, Filipino Veterans Equity Act, S3424 [22AP]

S. 657, Military Retirement Equity Act, S3731 [25AP]

S. 714, make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program, S4114 [7MY]

S. 902, Prostate Testing Full Information Act, S5621 [12JN]

S. 917, National Cemeteries Sanctity Act, S5792 [17JN]

S. 923, expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of veterans benefits, H9837 [31OC]

S. 923, expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of veterans' benefits, S5924 [18JN]

S. 986, Veterans' Housing Loan Improvements Act, S6908 [7JY]

S. 987, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act, S6910 [7JY]

S. 988, provide for a staggered judicial retirement option for the Court of Veterans Appeals to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, S6912-S6914 [7JY]

S. 1017, presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program, S7486 [15JY]

S. 1018, extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, S7487 [15JY]

S. 1027, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program extension, S7711 [17JY]

S. 1320, Persian Gulf War Veterans Act, S11201-S11204 [24OC]

S. 1385, Justice for Atomic Veterans Act, S11871 [6NO]

Tributes

Brown, Jesse, E1580 [1AU]

Gober, Hershel, E2357 [13NO]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION RESOLUTION AND ADJUDICATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E2011 [9OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1703, provisions, H8369 [6OC]

DEPENDENT CARE CONNECTION, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the honor roll of the Women's Bureau of the Dept. of Labor, S12629 [13NO]

DePHILLIPS, BENJAMIN AND VERONICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E982 [20MY]

DePIERRO, JOHN J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5885 [17JN]

DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION DISASTER RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 652), S3727 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 652), S3727-S3729 [25AP]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 652), S3728 [25AP]

DEPRESSIVE AND MANIC-DEPRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

Letters

National Fund for Health Research, S6330 [25JN]

DERBY, CT

Remarks in House

Catholic War Veterans (organization): anniversary of St. Michael's Post 1562, E1931 [2OC]

DERIA, JAMILLA

Remarks in Senate

YWCA: `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipient, S5378 [5JN]

DES MOINES, IA

Articles and editorials

Schools Turn to Income Tax—Most Districts Already Charge an Income Surtax, Should Des Moines Join Them?, S8829 [4SE]

DES MOINES (IA) REGISTER

Articles and editorials

Overwhelmed by Overhaul, S2236 [13MR]

DES MOINES (IL) REGISTER

Articles and editorials

Be It a Medal or a Friend, Dan Piper Pushes Limits To Win, S4310 [12MY]

DES PLAINES, IL

Essays

What I Can Do For My Country: Marta Kuersten, E2246 [8NO]

DeSANTIS, JEANNETTE

Articles and editorials

Widow's Troubles Multiply, S2700 [20MR]

DESCENDANTS' DAY

Remarks in Senate

Trust for the Future (organization): declaration to the Senate, S5883 [17JN]

DESCHUTES COUNTY, OR

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2341 [17MR]

DeSEMONE, ARLENE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2756 [21MR]

DESMOND, ANN

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H7148 [10SE]

DESMOND, EDWARD W.

Articles and editorials

Erotic Allure of Home Schooling—Web Porn Sites, S12154 [8NO]

DESROSIERS, ROGER

Remarks in House

Center for Civic Education: tribute for participation in CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2025 [21OC]

DETROIT, MI

Remarks in House

Arts and humanities: dedication of Wyland Whaling Wall, E2010 [9OC]

Cornerstone Schools: Freedom Works Award recipient, H2684 [15MY]

Detroit Red Wings (hockey team): tribute, H3582 [10JN], E1225 [17JN]

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', E1621 [1AU]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', E1999 [9OC]

Gordon, Patricia: Professional Secretaries International (organization) Secretary of the Year award recipient, E643 [14AP]

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: dedication of remodeled union facility, E816 [1MY]

Newspapers: contract negotiations relative to strike, H3890 [18JN], H4069 [19JN], H4223 [24JN], H4607 [25JN]

P.I.M.E. Missionaries (organization): tribute, E1906 [2OC]

Perrotta, Augustine: Italian-American Study Group Italian-American of the Year award recipient, E680 [16AP], E765 [29AP]

UAW: anniversary of Local 314, E641 [14AP]

Walsh College: anniversary, E2162 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Archer, Dennis: Hartford Optimists Club of Detroit Optimist of the Year award recipient, S2146 [11MR]

Association of Chinese Americans, Inc.: anniversary, S3459 [22AP]

Berman, Mandell (Bill): Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table Human Relations Award recipient, S12646 [13NO]

Clay, Eric: investiture as circuit judge, S11174 [24OC]

Cunningham, William T.: Hartford Optimists Club of Detroit Optimist of the Year award recipient, S2150 [11MR]

Detroit Red Wings (hockey team): tribute, S5394 [9JN], S5886 [17JN]

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', S8486 [31JY]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', S10490 [7OC]

Gleaners Community Food Bank: anniversary, S2028 [6MR]

Islamic & Arab Business Investment Conference: convene, S9025 [9SE]

Karmanos, Peter, Jr.: Detroit B'nai B'rith Foundation Great American Tradition Award recipient, S10819 [9OC]

Lebanese-American Club of Detroit: tribute, S11895 [6NO]

Museum of African-American History: opening, S2796 [7AP], S3064 [10AP]

Trotman, Alex: Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table Human Relations Award recipient, S12646 [13NO]

DETROIT B'NAI B'RITH FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Karmanos, Peter, Jr.: Great American Tradition Award recipient, S10819 [9OC]

DETROIT (MI) FREE PRESS

Articles and editorials

Damon Keith—Award Recognizes His Gifts of Justice, Service, S4618 [15MY]

Hardy Farmers Weather the Storm—Despite Damage, They're Rebounding, S7433 [15JY]

Remarks in House

Detroit, MI: contract negotiations relative to newspapers' strike, H3890 [18JN], H4069 [19JN], H4223 [24JN], H4607 [25JN]

DETROIT (MI) NEWS

Articles and editorials

CAFE Society, S2219 [12MR]

In Detroit—Maida, Other Cardinals Urge Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions, S2203 [12MR]

Michigan Is Getting Shortchanged, E1425 [15JY]

Remarks in House

Detroit, MI: contract negotiations relative to newspapers' strike, H3890 [18JN], H4069 [19JN], H4223 [24JN], H4607 [25JN]

DETROIT RED WINGS (hockey team)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3582 [10JN], E1225 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5394 [9JN], S5886 [17JN]

DEUTSCH, PETER (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H5021 [9JY]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1989 [29AP]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H7528 [17SE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H10956 [13NO]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H8928 [21OC]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H5021 [9JY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1018 [13MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H287 [4FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H7911 [25SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Caribbean nations: withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H10957 [13NO]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Res. 93), H1893 [24AP]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H348 [5FE]

Crime: constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H3569 [5JN]

———distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H702 [27FE]

———notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 747), H585 [13FE]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H702 [27FE]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H8633 [7OC]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer screening benefits (see H.R. 2639), H9039 [22OC]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 2233; H. Con. Res. 8), H629 [25FE], H7263 [11SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H3660 [10JN]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H10956 [13NO]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1892 [24AP]

Federal Election Law Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 419), H768 [5MR]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1989 [29AP]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H5916 [28JY]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see H.R. 1989), H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H245 [21JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 2289), H6026 [29JY]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H348 [5FE]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H7528 [17SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H6798 [3SE]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H5664 [23JY]

———improve regulation of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2298), H6405 [30JY], H6797 [3SE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2091 [30AP]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8054 [26SE]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H6716 [1AU]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H6406 [30JY]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (see H.R. 2092), H4835 [26JN]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5570 [22JY]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3169 [21MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9501 [23OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

———independence anniversary (see H.J. Res. 102), H10957 [13NO]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see H. Con. Res. 133), H6406 [30JY]

Law enforcement: require better reporting of unidentified persons (see H.R. 2850), H10957 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H6716 [1AU]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H9039 [22OC]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H3204 [22MY]

———increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 835), H628 [25FE]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H3865 [17JN]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———provide for an increase in update for certain hospitals with a high proportion of Medicare patients (see H.R. 1673), H3865 [17JN]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H10421 [8NO]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1706, H1707 [17AP]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1542 [15AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Motion pictures: tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5297 [15JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8834 [9OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H1542 [15AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183), H7263 [11SE]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H5778 [24JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3070 [20MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H7008 [8SE]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3660 [10JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (see H.R. 2213), H5569 [22JY]

———provide a checkoff on Federal income tax returns for a breast and prostate cancer research fund (see H.R. 209), H5778 [24JY]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3865 [17JN]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H5487 [17JY]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H285 [4FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H702 [27FE]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H10957 [13NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H6962 [5SE]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H1542 [15AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5177 [11JY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H3213 [30MY]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H3865 [17JN]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H3924 [18JN]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H2157 [1MY]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H3660 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100, 178), H3923 [18JN], H9614 [28OC]

Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (see H.R. 2401), H6917 [4SE]

Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 136), H143 [9JA]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 136), H143 [9JA]

Proclamations

Race Unity Day: Lawton Chiles, Governor of Florida, E1111 [4JN]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4586 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4265 [24JN]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10153 [6NO]

———democracy efforts, E345 [27FE]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, H10153 [6NO]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, E305 [25FE]

———TV Marti funding, H3318 [4JN]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (H.R. 3034), H10890 [13NO]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3318 [4JN], H3604 [10JN]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8479 [7OC]

Florida: observance of Race Unity Day, E1111 [4JN]

———tribute to Plantation Key School for receipt of `Odyssey of the Mind' science competition award, E1278 [20JN]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute, E2102 [28OC], E2118 [29OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6810 [4SE]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6810 [4SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3130 [21MY]

Key Largo, FL: Key Largo Elementary and Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1108 [4JN]

Maison Louis Latour (business): anniversary, E1087 [3JN]

Medicare: reform, H4586 [25JN]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, H3604 [10JN]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (H. Con. Res. 18), H734 [5MR]

Orlando, FL: tribute to Horace O'Bryant Middle School Concert Choir and Serenaders, E1319 [25JN]

Votes: position on missed, H3829 [17JN], H4120 [20JN], H8806 [9OC], E1928 [2OC], E2131, E2148 [30OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1786 [23AP], H3199 [22MY], H9863 [31OC]

Tributes

Cochran, Ron, E1702 [9SE]

Douglas, Marjory Stoneman, E599 [8AP]

Katzberg, William, E403 [6MR]

Morse, Philip, E302 [25FE]

Rice, Terry L., E1903 [2OC]

DEUTSCHE PRESS-AGENTUR (news agency)

Articles and editorials

Pakistan Confirms Test Firing Rocket But Gives No Details, S7557 [16JY]

DEVANEY, BOB

Articles and editorials

Bob Devaney, Builder of Pride, S4501 [14MY], E973 [19MY]

Bob Devaney Taught Us All To Reach for Best That's in Us, E973 [19MY]

Devaney an `Inspiration' to State, S4500 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2595 [14MY], E973 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4500 [14MY]

DEVANTERY, ROBERT J.

Remarks in Senate

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching: award recipient, S5710 [16JN]

DEVEAUX, JON

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2413 [18MR]

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Addresses

Challenge of Inclusion: James D. Wolfensohn, S10912-S10915 [22OC]

Climate Treaty—The Right Answer to the Wrong Question: J. Kenneth Blackwell, E2359 [13NO]

Global Warming: President Clinton, S11019-S11021 [23OC]

Amendments

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8101 [24JY]

Appointments

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

. . . Not Scientific Consensus, S8114 [25JY]

Abolish the IMF, E2075 [24OC]

He Lit Nuclear Fire—Now He Would Douse It, S5888 [17JN]

Needless Risk for U.S. Troops, E191 [10FE]

Treaty Built on Hot Air. . ., S8114 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (see H. Con. Res. 16), H393 [6FE]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98; H. Res. 211), S5596 [12JN], H6706 [31JY]

Letters

Nuclear weapons reduction: Hans A. Bethe, Federation of American Scientists, S5889 [17JN]

———President Clinton, S5889 [17JN]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: several agricultural associations, S8121 [25JY]

Messages

General System of Preferences Relative to Cambodia: President Clinton, S5176 [2JN], H3219 [3JN]

Remarks in House

AID: funding, H6376 [30JY]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (H. Con. Res. 16), H836, H838 [11MR]

Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), E2217, E2219 [7NO]

Foreign aid: development assistance for Latin America and Asia, H3433 [4JN]

———require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

———tribute to Trickle Up Program, E666 [15AP]

Foundation for Democracy in Africa (nonprofit organization): tribute, E2388 [13NO]

IMF: abolish, E2075 [24OC]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, E2347, E2359 [13NO]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (H. Res. 211), E1608 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

AID: use of the International Fund for Agricultural Development to implement microenterprise assistance, S7634 [17JY]

International Development Association: funding, S7583 [16JY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S5623-S5626 [12JN], S5887 [17JN], S6056, S6084 [23JN], S8113-S8139 [25JY], S8482 [31JY], S10871-S10876 [21OC], S11004-S11011, S11019-S11022 [23OC], S11189 [24OC]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), star print, S5945 [18JN]

Reports

Trickle Up Program Annual Report, E666 [15AP]

Reports filed

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 98) (S. Rept. 105-54), S7767 [21JY]

Statements

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: James B. Edwards, S5887 [17JN]

Tables

Total Government taxes and spending for selected Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1611 [26FE]

Testimonies

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Representative Dingell, S6057 [23JN]

———Senator Byrd, S6056 [23JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 16, improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin, H836 [11MR]

S. Res. 98, conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S5622 [12JN], S8138 [25JY]

DEVILS LAKE, ND

Letters

Rebuilding of levees in Devils Lake, ND: J.M. Wonsik, Corps of Engineers, S5943 [18JN]

DEVIL'S SLIDE TUNNEL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 333), S1382 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 333), S1402 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 333, provisions, S1402 [13FE]

DEVLIN, JOSEPH

Articles and editorials

Father of Roselle—Joseph Devlin Wears Many Hats While Serving Others, E1759 [16SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1759 [16SE]

DEWHIRST, JAMES E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1909 [2OC]

DeWINE, MIKE (a Senator from Ohio)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7946, S7969 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4025, S4027, S4030 [6MY], S4046, S4048 [7MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6100 [23JN], S6182 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6766 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4833, S4861, S4869, S4903, S4907 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7121 [9JY], S7236, S7270, S7305 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5682, S5704 [16JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9298 [12SE], S9429 [16SE], S9572, S9662 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7694, S7735 [17JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8085, S8104 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8832 [4SE], S9020 [9SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10296 [1OC]

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8373, S8383 [30JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9298 [12SE], S9767 [23SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7582, S7613, S7615 [16JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10972, S10973, S10993 [22OC], S11049 [23OC]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S9352 [15SE]

Conferee: S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S11018 [23OC]

Articles and editorials

Save the Kids, Not the Mom, Mary McGrory, Washington (DC) Post, S1432 [24FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Agriculture: price supports for peanuts (see S. 1535), S12575 [13NO]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 738), S6044 [20JN]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1017 [5FE]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

Cambodia: prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide (see S. Res. 124), S10234 [30SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S8733 [3SE]

Caribbean nations: promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (see S. 984), S6727 [27JN]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2356 [17MR]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (see S. 921), S5790 [17JN]

Children and youth: modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S5109 [23MY]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1164), S9197 [11SE]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S6918 [7JY]

Citizenship: treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (see S. 670), S3844 [30AP]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 1124), S11549 [31OC]

Cleveland, OH: land conveyance relative to airport expansion (see S. 1347), S11880 [6NO]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3456 [22AP]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see S. 505), S3560 [23AP]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S5935 [18JN]

———extend certain temporary district court judgeships (see S. 1113), S8532 [31JY]

———product liability reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S6100 [23JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S2792 [7AP]

———improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (see S. 493), S2931 [9AP]

———increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (see S. 900), S5596 [12JN]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of HHS: require report on States performance in protecting children placed for adoption in foster care, or with a guardian (see S. 920), S8099 [24JY]

Dept. of State: waive nonimmigrant visa fees for aliens engaging in certain charitable activities (see S. 1184), S9515 [17SE]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S4011 [6MY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412), S2078 [10MR]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S158 [21JA]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8733 [3SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see S. 299), S1226 [11FE]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S11206 [24OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084), S10962 [22OC]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 1371), S11763 [5NO]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 226), S726 [28JA]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 1195), S9636 [18SE]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S11206 [24OC]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 117), S8668 [2SE]

Firearms: minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 43, 191), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S3294 [16AP]

Flag—U.S.: protect (see S. 982), S7870 [22JY]

Freedom of speech: protect (see S. 982), S7870 [22JY]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 863), S6761 [27JN]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see S. 659), S3727 [25AP]

Health: biomedical research funding (see S. Res. 15), S769 [28JA]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see S. 833), S5341 [5JN]

Immigration: make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (see S. 1198), S9637 [18SE]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 102), S8277 [29JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 717), S4106 [7MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S10961 [22OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11465 [30OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82), S5138 [23MY]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see S. 365), S3224 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 521, 522), S3224 [15AP]

———restructure (see S. 1096), S10660 [8OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50), S8926 [8SE]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (see S. Res. 131), S10428 [6OC]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S1191 [10FE]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see S. 985), S7503 [15JY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10433 [6OC]

Meili, Davide: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4683 [19MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286), S1102 [6FE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4396 [13MY]

National Child Care Professional's Day: designate (see S. Res. 139), S11034 [23OC]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11550 [31OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3456 [22AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S6005 [19JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see S. 887), S5508 [11JN]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9020 [9SE]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S8367 [30JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 551, 765, 1237), S5370 [5JN], S6372 [25JN], S10229 [30SE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see S. 772), S5265 [3JN]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see S. 636), S3550 [23AP]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism (see S. Res. 121), S9427 [16SE]

Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Presidential appointments: appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive departments (see S. Res. 128), S10055 [26SE]

Public welfare programs: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see S. 640), S3550 [23AP]

———SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (see S. 615), S3349 [17AP]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1998 [5MR]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2708 [20MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375), S1734 [27FE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66), S1763 [27FE]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S4760 [20MY]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see S. 436), S2274 [13MR]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3117 [14AP]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amount for inflation (see S. 1252), S12615 [13NO]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2, 98), S158 [21JA], S1407 [13FE]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432), S2206 [12MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S2569 [19MR]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S6761 [27JN]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see S. 285), S1102 [6FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S5368 [5JN]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S2931 [9AP]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see S. 1008), S9729 [19SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see S. 594), S3269 [16AP]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (see S. 471), S2552 [19MR]

———treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see S. 539), S2901 [9AP]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183), S9515 [17SE]

Transportation: transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see S. 667), S3843 [30AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S3349 [17AP]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4217 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see S. 289), S1102 [6FE]

Children and youth: clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (see S. 178), S163 [21JA]

Courts: penalties relative to criminal attempt (see S. 171), S163 [21JA]

Crime: establish effective criminal records on serious and violent juvenile offenders, and adult members of violent gangs (see S. 867), S5444 [10JN]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 168), S163 [21JA]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (see S. 172), S163 [21JA]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S1659 [26FE]

Education: provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (see S. 1029), S7710 [17JY]

Employment: improve and consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 1186), S9515 [17SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 742), S4479 [14MY]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see S. 1379), S11764 [5NO]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (see S. 637), S3550 [23AP]

Law enforcement: authorization process to use clone pagers (see S. 170), S163 [21JA]

Medicare: eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see S. 1481), S12119 [8NO]

Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see S. 174), S163 [21JA]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see S. Con. Res. 54), S10882 [21OC]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (see S. 484), S2646 [20MR]

States: expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see S. 173), S163 [21JA]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10473 [7OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S10947 [22OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC], S11173, S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3748 [28AP], S3782 [29AP], S3818 [30AP]

Letters

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign: by, S8704 [3SE]

FBI investigation of Haitian assassinations: Richard J. Giannotti, FBI, S5684 [16JN]

U.S. policy toward Haiti: Strobe Talbott, Dept. of State, S2008 [6MR]

Motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC]

Proclamations

POW/MIA Recognition Day: George V. Voinovich, Governor of Ohio, S11222 [27OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1813 [3MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4436 [14MY], S4545, S4572, S4585 [15MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7946 [23JY]

Air Force Museum: exchange of B-17 aircraft for other historical property with the Planes of Fame Museum, S7270 [11JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4048 [7MY], S4143, S4190 [8MY]

Black Career Women (organization): anniversary, S10179 [29SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S986 [5FE], S1904 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8429 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4868 [21MY], S4961 [22MY]

Burrus, Jan: privilege of the floor, S9823 [24SE]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (S. 289), S1131 [7FE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3640 [24AP]

Children and youth: clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (S. 178), S551 [21JA], S1431 [24FE], S12668 [13NO]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S3841 [30AP]

———reform reunification policies relative to foster care, S3947 [5MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S7620 [16JY]

———seek return of child abducted in custody case, S11176 [24OC]

Cincinnati, OH: investigation of child abuse cases, S11175 [24OC]

Courts: penalties relative to criminal attempt (S. 171), S549 [21JA]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 168), S546 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S5898, S5899 [18JN]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (S. 172), S550 [21JA]

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: funding, S9316 [15SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7270 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: survey of hospitals relative to organ donation and procurement programs, S8962 [9SE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S7853, S7854 [22JY]

———low-income housing preservation funding, S7853 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: require States to create a board of experts on sexual predators, S8219, S8220 [29JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5684 [16JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9316 [15SE], S9533 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7787 [22JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8250 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8086 [24JY], S8219, S8220 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8693 [3SE], S8962 [9SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7853, S7854 [22JY]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (S. 358), S1659 [26FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (S. 1189), S11283 [28OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10258 [1OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5946 [18JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2923 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (S. 412), S2079 [10MR]

Education: provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (S. 1029), S7714 [17JY]

Employment: improve and consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 1186), S9517 [17SE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S3887, S3889 [1MY], S4274-S4276 [9MY], S4353 [13MY], S5288 [4JN], S5410 [9JN]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S11176 [24OC]

FAA: Federal Automated Surface Observing System funding, S8250 [29JY]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S3898 [1MY], S12668 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (S. 1195), S10262 [1OC], S11175 [24OC]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S11176 [24OC]

———modernize (S. 830), S9823 [24SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, S7787 [22JY]

Floods: disaster assistance to Ohio, S1813 [3MR], S1942 [5MR], S2053 [10MR], S4190 [8MY]

———tribute to relief efforts relative to Ohio River flood victims, S2005 [6MR]

Foreign aid: child survival and disease programs funding, S7586 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7582, S7586, S7620 [16JY]

Foreign policy: deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, S5683, S5684 [16JN], S5733 [17JN]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (S. 1379), S11772 [5NO]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, S7582 [16JY]

———Orphan Feeding Program funding, S7946 [23JY]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces, S1942 [5MR]

———U.S. policy, S1942 [5MR], S2006 [6MR], S4260, S4280 [9MY], S8086 [24JY]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (S. 637), S3558 [23AP]

Health care professionals: extend term of appointment of certain members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission (H.R. 1001), S3859 [30AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S9409 [16SE]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S10258 [1OC]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 858), S5973 [19JN]

———require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, S5973 [19JN]

Kennard, William E.: nomination to the FCC, unanimous-consent agreement, S11302 [28OC]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7290 [11JY]

Law enforcement: authorization process to use clone pagers (S. 170), S549 [21JA]

Maisto, John F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Venezuela, S1132 [7FE]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments funding, S4961 [22MY]

Medicare: eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (S. 1481), S12146 [8NO]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2594 [20MR]

Mother's Day: observance, S4274 [9MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9533 [18SE]

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week: observance, S3399 [22AP]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4868 [21MY]

———funding, S8693 [3SE]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (H.R. 968), S3858, S3859 [30AP]

Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (S. 174), S550 [21JA]

Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4281 [9MY]

POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S11222 [27OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S11302 [28OC]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (S. 484), S2648 [20MR]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4143 [8MY]

Selig, Wendy: privilege of the floor, S11283 [28OC]

Senate: legislative program, S1132 [7FE], S1430 [24FE], S3841, S3859 [30AP], S3895 [1MY], S3947 [5MY], S4289 [9MY], S7621 [16JY], S10831 [20OC], S11302 [28OC]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, S4048 [7MY]

States: expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (S. 173), S550 [21JA]

Taxation: rates, S8429 [31JY]

Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition, S7290 [11JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3895 [1MY]

World Trade Organization: actions relative to European Union banana policy, S3974 [5MY]

Texts of

S. 1029, Quality Child Care Loan Forgiveness Act, S7714 [17JY]

S. 1379, Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act, S11773 [5NO]

Tributes

Bradley, Russell A., S4259 [9MY]

Doby, Larry, S7295 [11JY]

Glenn, Senator, S1430 [24FE]

Riffe, Vernal G., Jr., S8483 [31JY]

Shipley, Charles D., S4281 [9MY]

Shriver, Phillip R., S1139 [7FE]

DeWITT, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1636 [3SE]

DeWITT, NY

Remarks in House

Christian Brother's Academy: tribute to boys' basketball team, E765 [29AP]

deWITT, PIET

Letters

Validate certain conveyances made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. in Tulare, CA, H4856 [8JY]

DHARTE, CHARLES G., JR.

Remarks in House

March of Dimes (organization): Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1631 [3SE]

Remarks in Senate

March of Dimes (organization): Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

DHILLON, BALBIR S.

Remarks in House

India: arrest and treatment, E78 [9JA]

DIAL, JOSEPH

Remarks in Senate

CFTC: nomination to be Commissioner, unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

DIAL, JOSEPH B.

Reports filed

Nomination to the CFTC: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S11545 [31OC]

DIAMOND, IVAN

Letters

National Fund for Health Research, S6329 [25JN]

DIAMOND, STEVE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S10125 [29SE]

DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES see Princess Diana (Wales)

DIAS, ANDREA M.

Essays

How I Can Use My Education To Make a Better America, E1090 [3JN]

DIAZ, DEREK D.

Remarks in House

Citizens' Choice Award: recipient, E2036 [21OC]

DIAZ, LYDIA M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E280 [13FE]

DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2738 [15MY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3314 [4JN], H3595 [10JN]

Appointments

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Office of Fair Employment Practices Review Panel, H596 [25FE], H651 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

Key Dissidents Arrested in Cuba, Washington (DC) Post, H5906 [28JY]

Return to a Forbidden Island—In Impoverished Cuba, Nothing, and Everything Has Changed, Elinor L. Horwitz, Washington (DC) Post, H2930 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 40), H285 [4FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H950 [12MR]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1338 [8AP]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H2254 [6MY]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H4132 [20JN]

Budget: reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H4836 [26JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Caribbean nations: withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Children and youth: tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H10957 [13NO]

China, People's Republic of: participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H4087 [19JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H3203 [22MY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H8320 [2OC]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1542 [15AP]

Crime: provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

Cuba: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

———require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H2254 [6MY]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9730 [29OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 136), H1018 [13MR]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H5297 [15JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H2254 [6MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see H.R. 1989), H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H1288 [21MR]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H9559 [24OC]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 2289), H6026 [29JY]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H10172 [6NO]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H2590 [13MY]

High Level Commission on International Narcotics Control: establish (see H.R. 1317), H1456 [14AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain Haitian nationals who were provided refuge status (see H.R. 3049), H10953 [13NO]

India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H5177 [11JY]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1802), H4913 [8JY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (see H.R. 2092), H4835 [26JN]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H3476 [4JN]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3169 [21MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H5569 [22JY]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 136), H1018 [13MR]

Medicare: reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H4132 [20JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 414), H1892 [24AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H8055 [26SE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5021 [9JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3797 [12JN], H8727 [8OC]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H889 [11MR]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for legal aliens applying for naturalization (see H.R. 1416), H2680 [14MY]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see H.R. 1418), H1794 [23AP]

———modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 666), H451 [11FE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H5778 [24JY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9502 [23OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H9730 [29OC]

Russia: requirements relative to economic assistance (see H.R. 331), H349 [5FE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2590 [13MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2874 [16MY]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1262 [20MR]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 1683), H3069 [20MY]

———establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5177 [11JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H5401 [16JY]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H5401 [16JY]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H1988 [29AP]

Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H7365 [16SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2254 [6MY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H3213 [30MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (see H. Res. 265), H8832 [9OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 1476), H1988 [29AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration (see H. Res. 185), H5296 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 323), H10767 [12NO]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H6406 [30JY]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3041), H10953 [13NO]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (see H. Res. 127), H1793 [23AP]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), consideration (see H. Res. 126), H1793 [23AP]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667, 1360), H451 [11FE], H1703 [17AP]

Explanations

Previous question vote—what it means, H8888 [21OC]

Factsheets

Cuba—Urgent Action Appeal: Amnesty International, H5906 [28JY]

Letters

Filing of trade grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: several Members of Congress, H647 [26FE]

Lists

Passengers killed aboard Cuban tugboat in Havana Harbor, July 13, 1994, H5908 [28JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5781 [25JY]

Press releases

Indian Regime Murders 3-Year-Old—Labels Toddler `Terrorist': Council of Khalistan, E656 [15AP]

Two Cuban Lawyers Named Winners of Presitigious ABA Litigation Section International Human Rights Award: ABA, H5907 [28JY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5685 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2739, H2740, H2742 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2690 [15MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), consideration (H. Res. 265), H8882, H8884, H8887, H8888 [21OC]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4093 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4093 [20JN]

Cuba: human rights violations, H5781 [25JY], H5904-H5909 [28JY]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars after cerain democratic reforms are implemented, H3595 [10JN]

———require Dept. of State report on official complaints by Cuban Government, H3685 [11JN]

———TV Marti funding, H3314, H3315 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, H2930 [20MY], H3295 [4JN], H3496 [5JN]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: anniversary, H932 [12MR]

———filing of grievance by World Trade Organization relative to trade policies, H645, H649, H650 [26FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Meals on Wheels Program funding, H5685 [24JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3295, H3314, H3315 [4JN], H3496 [5JN], H3595 [10JN], H3685 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281, H3285, H3289 [4JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9644 [29OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 324), H10679 [12NO]

Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (H.R. 1476), H8070 [29SE]

Florida International University: anniversary, E1721 [10SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 323), H10667, H10668 [12NO]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8245 [30SE]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (H.R. 2302), H7352 [16SE]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9644 [29OC], H10679 [12NO]

India: civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E656 [15AP]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (H. Res. 95), H957 [13MR]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281, H3285, H3289 [4JN]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), consideration (H. Res. 127), H1801 [24AP]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), consideration (H. Res. 126), H1802 [24AP]

Parliamentary inquiry, H2738 [15MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H8888 [21OC]

Republican Party: effect of economic policies on Dow Jones Industrial Average, H5904 [28JY]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, H2690, H2739, H2740, H2742 [15MY]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), H7631 [23SE]

Tejeda, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 35), H256 [4FE]

Votes: correction, E2205 [7NO]

———position on missed, H3516, H3517, H3518, H3544 [5JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2440 [8MY], H3564 [5JN]

Special order: granted, H886 [11MR], H6959 [5SE], H7276 [15SE], H7724 [23SE], H7829 [24SE], H7909 [25SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of a Joint Resolution Waiving Enrollment Requirements for H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, and H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 203) (H. Rept. 105-219), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 323) (H. Rept. 105-402), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1273, NSF Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 126) (H. Rept. 105-71), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1274, NIST Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 127) (H. Rept. 105-72), H1793 [23AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 185) (H. Rept. 105-184), H5296 [15JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-317), H8832 [9OC]

Tributes

Wentlandt, Rick, E150 [4FE]

DIBBLE, WALT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8621 [31JY]

DICKERSON, CLARA B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1099 [3JN]

DICKEY, BRETT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E956 [19MY]

DICKEY, JAY (a Representative from Arkansas)

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H6726 [3SE]

———H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H7654 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H3804 [16JN]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5570 [22JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3569 [5JN]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

China, People's Republic of: political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H5664 [23JY]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H768 [5MR]

———outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H9559 [24OC]

Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 980), H3070 [20MY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H629 [25FE]

———treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1765), H3273 [3JN]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H8928 [21OC]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10957 [13NO]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H6798 [3SE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H3204 [22MY]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9502 [23OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H4133 [20JN]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H6026 [29JY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 622), H5021 [9JY]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6798 [3SE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H1440 [10AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (see H.R. 2710), H10768 [12NO]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H2091 [30AP]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H803 [6MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H6798 [3SE]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H9039 [22OC]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H1893 [24AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H4836 [26JN]

Health: application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H1707 [17AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H2157 [1MY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1415), H8834 [9OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H285 [4FE]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5296 [15JY]

Immigration: provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 890), H701 [27FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H725 [4MR]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2351 [7MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H1262 [20MR]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H766 [5MR]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H6707 [31JY]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7118 [9SE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H5132 [10JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H725 [4MR]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H3476 [4JN]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 1248), H1339 [8AP]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H244 [21JA]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3204 [22MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2, 3, 49), H154 [9JA], H453 [11FE]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H1440 [10AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H3169 [21MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3204 [22MY]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H3568 [5JN]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H4836 [26JN]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H151 [9JA]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H1187 [19MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965, 2183), H1795 [23AP], H6707 [31JY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H1440 [10AP]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H4647 [25JN]

Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade shipping laws (see H.R. 1991), H5570 [22JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H2156 [1MY]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H4132 [20JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7601 [18SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1391 [9AP]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 62), H1441 [10AP]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3070 [20MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H4087 [19JN]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H1262 [20MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H8438 [6OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H7730 [23SE]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H2157 [1MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H702 [27FE]

Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 2921), H10957 [13NO]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see H.R. 1588), H2589 [13MY]

———prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H3203 [22MY]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1339 [8AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H3660 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Corporate Welfare Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 1235), H1338 [8AP]

Courts: independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 139), H143 [9JA]

Lawrence Blackwell Memorial Bridge: designate (see H.R. 2010), H4221 [23JN]

Medicaid: Federal funding of certain abortions relative to State law (see H.R. 137), H143 [9JA]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 527), H283 [4FE]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by nonparty multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 138), H143 [9JA]

Sawyer, Wallace B., Jr.: relief (see H.R. 376), H156 [9JA]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas (see H.R. 1012), H888 [11MR]

Letters

Mexican imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports: Maureen R. Smith, American Forest & Paper Association, E2158 [31OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1195 [20MR]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2717, H2718 [15MY]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7072 [9SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7072 [9SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8758 [9OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H534 [13FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H486 [12FE], E212 [11FE]

Mexico: imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports, E2158 [31OC]

WIC: funding, H2717, H2718 [15MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5775 [24JY]

Tributes

Branton, Wiley, H7838 [25SE]

Rogers, Tom, H5806 [25JY]

DICKINSON, ND

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12474 [10NO]

DICKINSON, REMMEL T.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1815 [3MR]

DICKINSON, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1529 [25JY]

DICKS, NORMAN D. (a Representative from Washington)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5100 [10JY]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2301 [7MY]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H396 [10FE]

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H6724 [3SE]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H7653 [23SE]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H6761 [3SE]

———S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, H596 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Boeing Responds to European Commission Recommendations, H5453 [17JY]

Current Status of European Commission Negotiations, H5452 [17JY]

Not Whom You Tell, But How You Know, Victor A. Kovner, National Law Journal, E255 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 1032), H1187 [19MR]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H9730 [29OC]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H9614 [28OC]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H9800 [30OC]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6798 [3SE]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H3568 [5JN]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5917 [28JY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7365 [16SE]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H3568 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1261 [20MR]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Transportation: study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H2783 [15MY]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H4647 [25JN]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H1340 [8AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H7199 [10SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see H. Con. Res. 117; H. Res. 191), H5487 [17JY], H5491 [21JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H5487 [17JY]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H629 [25FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1612 [16AP]

Firearms: possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H1340 [8AP]

Health: revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H7199 [10SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H5570 [22JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H4836 [26JN]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H702 [27FE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H1542 [15AP]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H3204 [22MY]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H804 [6MR]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H949 [12MR]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H1112 [18MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion of acquisition of private mineral interests (see H.R. 1659), H2874 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H5570 [22JY]

Oregon: prohibit taxation of compensation of Washington residents for services as Federal employees at a Columbia River hydroelectric facility (see H.R. 874), H700 [27FE]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H1261 [20MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777), H590 [13FE], H9800 [30OC]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1989 [29AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H670 [26FE]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H2156 [1MY]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H6962 [5SE]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1909 [28AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H767, H768 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Columbia River: designate Hanford Reach area as component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1477), H1988 [29AP]

Crime: use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Letters

B-2 stealth bomber funding: Brent Scowcroft, H4176 [23JN]

Remarks

Alaska: restructuring of Native American health care delivery systems, H5234 [15JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members, H4159 [23JN]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5232 [15JY]

BLM: transfer funding from the Public Domain Forestry Program to the Dept. of Energy's urban energy conservation program, H5086, H5087 [10JY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H4956, H4960 [9JY]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (H. Con. Res. 124), H5837 [28JY]

China, People's Republic of: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S., H4961 [9JY]

CIA: investigate use of chemical weapons in Persian Gulf Conflict, H4993, H4994 [9JY]

Columbia River: designate Hanford Reach area as component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 1477), E786 [29AP]

Courts: establish three member panel of U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to determine validity of cases relative to breach of secret Government contracts, H4959 [9JY]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, E2081 [24OC]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (H.R. 2381), E1642 [3SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4104, H4105, H4107 [20JN], H4138, H4156, H4159, H4162, H4163, H4164, H4165, H4175, H4183, H4188 [23JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9606 [28OC]

———B-52 bomber funding, H5965 [29JY]

———breast cancer research funding, H5950 [29JY]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H4138, H4175, H4183, H4188 [23JN], H5936, H5943, H5946, H5948, H5949, H5950, H5951 [29JY]

———Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office funding, H7846 [25SE], H9606 [28OC]

———F-22 fighter aircraft funding, H5955 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5936, H5943, H5946, H5948, H5949, H5950, H5951, H5955, H5964, H5965, H5976, H5978, H5979 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, H7846 [25SE]

———Trident D-5 submarine launched ballistic missile funding, H4104, H4105, H4107 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5069, H5070, H5084, H5086, H5087, H5100, H5101, H5115, H5125 [10JY], H5143 [11JY], H5215, H5232, H5234, H5237, H5238, H5241, H5242 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9532 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5057 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 277), H9512 [24OC]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2285, H2290, H2301, H2304, H2305, H2307, H2309 [7MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8177 [30SE]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5518, H5520 [22JY]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5069, H5070, H5100, H5101, H5115 [10JY]

Headwaters Forest: Federal acquisition of lands, H9532 [24OC]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H5096 [10JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4950, H4951, H4954, H4956, H4959, H4960, H4961, H4964, H4968, H4969, H4973, H4974, H4977, H4983, H4988, H4989, H4993, H4994 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), consideration (H. Res. 179), H4947 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), unanimous-consent agreement, H4985 [9JY]

———require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, H4973, H4974, H4977, H4983 [9JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: land acquisition funding, H5084 [10JY]

Lumber industry: export of timber from Federal lands, H9532 [24OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5057 [10JY], H9512 [24OC]

———replace funding with block grants to States, H5143 [11JY]

NATO: ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H4167 [23JN]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H5964 [29JY]

Nevada: clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, H5215 [15JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H2308 [7MY], H4990 [9JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1664 [17AP], E730 [23AP]

Power resources: fossil energy research and development funding, H5125 [10JY]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H5237, H5238, H5241, H5242 [15JY]

Seattle, WA: extension of dock at Port of Seattle, H8177 [30SE]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: permit certain persons to continue to use and occupy certain areas, H5234 [15JY]

U.N.: World Heritage Program funding, H5237, H5238, H5241, H5242 [15JY]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits, H4156 [23JN]

———priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, H4162, H4163, H4164, H4165 [23JN]

Votes: position on missed, E730 [23AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8051 [26SE]

Special order: granted, H4083 [19JN]

Reports

Independent Bomber Force Review, H4176-H4181 [23JN]

Tributes

Harris, Ann M., E2081 [24OC]

Pritchard, Joel, E2042 [21OC]

DICKSON, ALFRED (JERRY) AND ROSA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E947 [16MY], E995 [21MY]

DICKSON, ALISON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2235 [8NO]

DICKSON, ALLISON

Essays

Living with Muscular Dystrophy, E2235 [8NO]

DIETHYLSTILBESTROL see Drugs

DiFIORE, KATHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2105 [28OC]

DiGIACCOBE, MARILYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E886 [8MY]

DiGIACOMO, NICK

Remarks in House

Bloomfield, PA: Bloomfield Citizens Council Award recipient, E759 [28AP]

DIGITAL COPYRIGHT CLARIFICATION AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1146), S8723 [3SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1146), S8728-S8730 [3SE]

Texts of

S. 1146, provisions, S8730-S8732 [3SE]

DIGITAL ERA COPYRIGHT ENHANCEMENT ACT

Analyses

Provisions (H.R. 3048), E2353 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

DiLIETO, BIAGIO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2362 [13NO]

DILLARD, GEORGE S., III

Prayers

House of Representatives, H7121 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7121 [10SE]

DILLAVOU, LINDA

Remarks in Senate

Aberdeen, SD: anniversary of Foster Grandparents Program, S12479 [10NO]

DILLENBECK, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2007 [9OC]

DILLTOWN, PA

Remarks in House

Memorial Baptist Church: anniversary, E1921 [2OC]

DiLORENZO, KRISTEN

Remarks in House

American Legion: selection as ``Girls State'' representative for New York, E1464 [22JY]

Tribute, E1464 [22JY]

DiMARIO, MICHAEL F. (Public Printer) related term(s) Government Printing Office

Letters

Inventory reduction procedures relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'', S7595 [16JY]

———Michael F. DiMario, GPO, S7595 [16JY]

———Senator Byrd, S7595 [16JY]

Memorandums

Inventory Reduction Procedures Relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'': Dick Baker, Office of the Secretary of the Senate, S7595 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

GPO: inventory reduction procedures relative to ``The Senate, 1789-1989'', S7594 [16JY]

DiMASO, GENNARO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1725 [10SE]

DiMEO, TISBE F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E627 [10AP]

DiNATALE, JOSEPH H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1637 [3SE]

DINE, THOMAS A.

Letters

Natural gas assistance to Armenia, E958 [19MY]

DINGELL, JOHN D. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2725 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, H8978 [22OC]

Articles and editorials

In Stocks and Social Security, a Free Lunch Is Pure Fantasy, Allan Sloan, Washington (DC) Post, E129 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H10172 [6NO]

Aviation: require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H9039 [22OC]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H2784 [15MY]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H767 [5MR]

Children and youth: support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H5570 [22JY]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1258 [20MR]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H5570 [22JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40), H590 [13FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H629 [25FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]

Education: State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5177 [11JY]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 536), H1611 [16AP]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H8265 [30SE]

FCC: clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 1324), H1541 [15AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Flag—U.S.: express respect and affection (see H. Con. Res. 23), H702 [27FE]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see H.R. 1481), H1988 [29AP]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H2351 [7MY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H890 [11MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H1438 [10AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 2863), H10171 [6NO]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481), H8929 [21OC]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (see H.R. 793), H1018 [13MR]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (see H.R. 2551), H9865 [31OC]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6406 [30JY]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H1339 [8AP]

Law enforcement officers: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1988 [29AP]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H3566 [5JN]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Medicaid: permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 1564), H2444 [8MY]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H700 [27FE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 511, 1420), H282 [4FE], H1794 [23AP]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H9038 [22OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H1891 [24AP]

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 351), H9865 [31OC]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H4086 [19JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777), H346 [5FE], H9800 [30OC]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H9558 [24OC]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H8161 [29SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H9730 [29OC]

SEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1262), H1391 [9AP]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H4087 [19JN]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H1610 [16AP]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H629 [25FE]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H1018 [13MR]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H286 [4FE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H1612 [16AP]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4133 [20JN]

Water pollution: establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 806), H10172 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 16), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H628 [25FE]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H2089 [30AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 8), H154 [9JA]

Middle East Peace Facilitation Act: extend authorities (see H.R. 2251), H5777 [24JY]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H6797 [3SE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 9), H154 [9JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 140), H143 [9JA]

Select Commission To Advise on Reforming Elections: establish (see H.R. 141), H143 [9JA]

Telecommunications: Government treatment of universal service support payments (see H. Res. 200), H5916 [28JY]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 3050), H10954 [13NO]

Transportation: improve safety (see H.R. 1720), H3201 [22MY]

Letters

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: by, H9607 [28OC]

Maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label: by, S11445 [30OC]

State regulation of insurance products sold through banks: Bill Schroeder and Myra Jones, E982 [20MY]

———several Representatives, E983 [20MY]

Oaths of office

Gingrich, Representative: Speaker of the House, H6 [7JA]

Press releases

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: by, H8691 [8OC]

Remarks

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2725 [15MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4698 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6660 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4568 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6338 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3007 [20MY]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H6339 [30JY], H6620 [31JY]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4099 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4099 [20JN]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8944 [22OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), E1170 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5155 [11JY]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2302, H2311 [7MY]

———reauthorize, H8691 [8OC]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3560 [5JN]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H6339 [30JY]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8475, H8479 [7OC]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), E982 [20MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3747 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6383, H6392 [30JY]

Guam: allow for election of the Delegate by a means other than separate ballot (H.R. 1460), H7650 [23SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9660 [29OC]

Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 820), E313 [25FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (H.R. 135), H8983 [22OC], E53 [7JA]

Henry Ford Community College: anniversary, E1710 [10SE]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8250 [30SE]

House of Representatives: report on trip to Asia by congressional delegation, H1424, H1425 [10AP]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H24 [7JA]

———repeal exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media (H. Res. 301), H10631 [12NO]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (H.R. 164), H8983 [22OC]

Medicaid: reform, H6339 [30JY]

———State expansion of health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (H.R. 1491), E803 [30AP]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (H.R. 58), E56 [7JA]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (H.R. 625), E186 [6FE]

———reform, H6339 [30JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H504, H505, H507, H508 [12FE]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, E1170 [10JN]

Middle East Peace Facilitation Act: extend authorities (H.R. 2251), E1521 [25JY]

Monroe County, MI: funding for costs associated with Comair plane crash, H2725 [15MY]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8983 [22OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5155 [11JY]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (S. 410), H1069 [18MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), H3229 [3JN]

Palestinian Authority: suspend foreign aid, H6392 [30JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H504 [12FE]

Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (H.R. 2382), E1647 [3SE]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act: reauthorize, H8475 [7OC]

Social Security: privatization, E129 [4FE]

Taxation: rates, H6660 [31JY]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors, H4698 [26JN]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (H.R. 3050), E2362 [13NO]

Transportation: improve safety (H.R. 1720), E1054 [23MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H9035 [22OC]

Statements

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: by, H8691 [8OC]

House Committee and Floor Procedures for the 103d Congress: Representative Moakley, E99 [21JA]

House Minority Rights To File Views on Legislation: by, E99 [21JA]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, H6720 [3SE]

U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California and the District of Columbia, H8115 [29SE]

Testimonies

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: by, S6057 [23JN]

Tributes

DeMars, Bob, E141 [4FE]

Huard, James L., E823 [5MY]

Indritz, Phineas, H8978 [22OC]

DINGLER, CARLA

Remarks in Senate

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S6007 [19JN]

DINNING, MERLE E.

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4179 [8MY]

DINUBA, CA

Remarks in House

Rotary International: anniversary of Dinuba Rotary Club, E971 [19MY]

DION, GERALYN

Remarks in House

Massachusetts: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E868 [7MY]

DIONNE, E.J., JR.

Articles and editorials

Reno's Burden, S10281 [1OC]

DIPLOMATS related term(s) Department of State

Amendments

Congress: require report relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2449 [8MY], H2592, H2593 [13MY], H2681 [14MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3275 [3JN], H3300, H3313, H3314, H3321, H3325, H3326, H3327, H3329, H3335, H3340, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3348, H3349, H3351, H3353, H3356, H3357, H3424, H3426, H3427, H3428, H3429, H3430, H3431, H3432, H3433, H3477 [4JN], H3482, H3495, H3497 [5JN], H3591, H3593, H3594, H3595, H3598, H3599, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3607, H3608, H3609, H3615, H3617, H3618, H3626, H3627, H3628, H3630, H3662 [10JN], H3670, H3671, H3680, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3696, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700, H3701, H3702, H3703, H3704, H3705 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5670, S5671, S5672, S5682, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5732, S5737, S5738, S5739, S5740, S5742, S5749, S5750, S5756, S5758, S5759, S5760, S5761, S5762, S5763, S5878, S5879, S5880, S5881, S5882 [17JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY], H5298, H5299, H5300 [15JY], H5404 [16JY], H5488 [17JY], H5576, H5577 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5750, H5778, H5779 [24JY], H5827 [25JY], H5917 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6362, H6370, H6389, H6392, H6396, H6398, H6400, H6407 [30JY], H6726, H6729, H6730, H6731, H6734, H6739, H6749, H6750 [3SE], H6823, H6824, H6825, H6826, H6830, H6831, H6844 [4SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7515, S7516, S7518, S7519, S7522, S7527, S7534, S7535, S7536, S7544, S7545, S7546, S7547, S7550, S7559, S7562, S7576, S7579, S7580, S7582, S7587, S7588, S7589, S7590, S7591, S7592, S7609, S7610, S7611, S7612, S7613, S7614, S7615 [16JY], S7632 [17JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY], H5868 [28JY]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE], H7321 [16SE]

Articles and editorials

Arrivederci—Tom Foglietta Has Earned His New Job—Let's Hope His Successor Serves the Region as Well as He Did, E1160 [10JN]

Clinton's New U.N. Ambassador Seen as Unorthodox Diplomat, E104 [21JA]

Fortunate Ambassador, S8491 [31JY], E1566 [31JY]

Marshall's Inheritor, E1096 [3JN]

Pamela Harriman's Last Mission, S1124 [7FE]

Who's Soaking Whom?, S1218 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions

Congress: require report relative to diplomatic immunity (see S. 759; H.R. 1622), S4658 [16MY], H2783 [15MY]

Crime: notification relative to crimes committed by diplomats (see H.R. 1547), H2350 [7MY]

———waiver of diplomatic immunity in cases involving serious criminal offenses (see H. Con. Res. 42), H889 [11MR]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (see S. Res. 81), S3844 [30AP]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H392 [6FE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1253), H1391 [9AP]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (see S. 903; H.R. 1757), S5694 [16JN], H3273 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see H.R. 1236), H1338 [8AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 955; H.R. 2159), S6186 [24JN], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration (see H. Res. 185), H5296 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 323), H10767 [12NO]

Harriman, Pamela: tribute (see H. Res. 49), H453 [11FE]

International relations: normalization of relations between India and Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 162), H8265 [30SE]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Biographies

Richardson, Representative, S1214 [11FE]

Conference reports

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159), H10602-H10629 [12NO]

Cost Estimates

Foreign Policy Reform Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H2486 [12MY]

Letters

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: Michael C. McGowan, H3684 [11JN]

———several former Secs. of State and National Security Advisers, H3295 [4JN]

Tribute to Eissa Omer: Thomas B. Evans, Jr., E1181 [11JN]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA: Joseph J. Frank, American Legion, S3009 [10AP]

Lists

Clinton administration diplomatic nominations status, S8148 [25JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7531 [16JY]

Unratified treaties and agreements with the Ukraine, S4462 [14MY]

Motions

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8114 [29SE], H8262 [30SE], H8271 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686 [8OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H7320 [16SE], H8394 [6OC], H8502 [7OC]

Remarks in House

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, H6848 [4SE]

Congress: require report relative to diplomatic immunity, H3296 [4JN]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (H.R. 633), E180 [6FE]

———limit appropriations, H3671-H3680 [11JN]

———maintain records on criminal incidents committed by foreign diplomats in the U.S., H3326, H3327 [4JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorize appropriations (H.R. 1253), E728 [23AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1253), E828 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2426 [8MY], H2486 [12MY], H3175 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3291-H3358, H3424-H3433 [4JN], H3480, H3481-H3499, H3516-H3520 [5JN], H3591-H3632 [10JN], H3669, H3670-H3706, H3717 [11JN], H5868 [28JY], E1096 [3JN], E1148 [7JN], E1170 [10JN], E1258 [19JN], E1609 [1AU]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8262 [30SE], H8271-H8278 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (H.R. 1236), E728 [23AP]

Foglietta, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to Italy, E1160 [10JN]

Foglietta, Thomas M.: nomination to be Ambassador to Italy, H8891 [21OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5096 [10JY], H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6346-H6402 [30JY], H6678 [31JY], H6726-H6755 [3SE], H6802, H6806, H6808-H6848 [4SE], H7320, H7321 [16SE], H8573 [7OC], H8636 [8OC], E1582 [1AU], E1656, E1657, E1658, E1659, E1660 [4SE], E1674, E1675, E1678 [5SE], E1700 [9SE], E1722 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10668-H10676, H10763 [12NO], E2348 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 323), H10667, H10668 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), corrections in engrossment, H6848 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8502-H8512 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), unanimous-consent agreement, H5750, H5751 [24JY]

Harriman, Pamela: tribute (H. Res. 49), H564 [13FE]

U.N.: withdraw U.S. membership, H3336-H3340 [4JN]

Weld, William F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Mexico, H7265 [15SE]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: require report relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Cuba: restore visiting rights to U.S. citizens and residents, S7534 [16JY]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (S. Res. 81), S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

Dept. of State: diplomatic facilities funding in the People's Republic of China, S5760 [17JN]

———funding, S4911-S4913 [21MY]

———tribute to South Asia Bureau diplomats, S6287 [24JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5924, S5925, S5937, S5939, S5944 [18JN], S8222 [29JY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), insert language of S. 903 in lieu, S5765 [17JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5655-S5662, S5666-S5688 [16JN], S5722-S5789 [17JN]

Foley, Thomas S.: nomination to be Ambassador to Japan, S11234 [27OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), S9690 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, S12527-S12533, S12546, S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12520 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), insert language of S. 955 in lieu, S8869 [5SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7311 [11JY], S7515-S7537, S7544-S7593, S7620 [16JY], S7623-S7650 [17JY], S8618 [31JY], S8869 [5SE], S9914 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), unanimous-consent agreement, S7575, S7579 [16JY]

Fowler, Wyche: confirmation as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, S11287 [28OC]

Georgia, Republic of: waiving of diplomatic immunity relative to diplomat's alleged drunk driving accident, S1785 [28FE]

Gnehm, Edward W., Jr.: nomination to be Director General of the Foreign Service, S8522 [31JY]

Lader, Philip: nomination to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom, S8521 [31JY]

Maisto, John F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Venezuela, S1132 [7FE]

Middle East: Palestinian criticism of U.S. diplomats based on religious affiliation, S4745 [20MY]

Peterson, Douglas ``Pete'': nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S2627-S2629 [20MR], S3002-S3010 [10AP], S3380 [17AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of diplomatic nominees, S8147-S8149 [25JY]

Richardson, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., S1213-S1219 [11FE]

———nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., unanimous-consent agreement, S1212 [11FE]

Rohatyn, Felix G.: nomination to be Ambassador to France, S8521 [31JY]

U.N.: withdraw U.S. membership, S5738 [17JN]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S7709 [17JY], S8358, S8359, S8360 [30JY], S9881-S9885 [24SE], S10626 [8OC], S11668-S11675 [4NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 323) (H. Rept. 105-402), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 185) (H. Rept. 105-184), H5296 [15JY]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-401), H10767 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-176), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 955) (S. Rept. 105-35), S6185 [24JN]

Foreign Policy Reform Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 105-94), H2488 [12MY]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S854 [30JA], S4214 [8MY], S9885 [24SE], S11676 [4NO]

Nomination of A. Peter Burleigh To Be Deputy Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY], S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Alexander R. Vershbow To Be Ambassador to NATO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Amelia E. Shippy To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9885 [24SE]

Nomination of Amy L. Bondurant To Be Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Anne Marie Sigmund To Be Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Anne Woods Patterson To Be Ambassador to El Salvador: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Arma J. Karaer To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of B. Lynn Pascoe To Be Special Negotiator for Nagorno-Karabakh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Barbara K. Bodine To Be Ambassador to Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Betty E. King To Be Alternate Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Betty E. King to the U.N. Economic and Social Council: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11863 [6NO]

Nomination of Bill Richardson To Be Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Brenda Brown Schoonover to Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Brian D. Curran To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Carl Spielvogel to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Carolyn Curiel To Be Ambassador to Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Cheryl F. Halpern to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Christopher C. Ashby To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Curtis W. Kamman To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Daniel C. Kurtzer To Be Ambassador to Egypt: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Daniel Fried To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Daniel V. Speckhard To Be Ambassador to Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of David B. Hermelin To Be Ambassador to Norway: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11672 [4NO]

Nomination of David J. Scheffer To Be Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of David T. Johnson to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Dennis K. Hays To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Donna J. Hrinak To Be Ambassador to Bolivia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Edward E. Shumaker, III, To Be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9885 [24SE]

Nomination of Edward M. Gabriel To Be Ambassador to Morocco: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Edward S. Walker, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., To Be Director General of the Foreign Service: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Felix G. Rohatyn To Be Ambassador to France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of Frank D. Yturria to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Genta Hawkins Holmes To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of George E. Moose To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Office in Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Gerald S. McGowan To Be Ambassador to Portugal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Gordon D. Giffin To Be Ambassador to Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Hank Brown to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Harriet C. Babbitt To Be Deputy Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of James A. Larocco To Be Ambassador to Kuwait: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of James C. Hormel To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of James C. Rosapepe To Be Ambassador to Romania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of James F. Collins To Be Ambassador to Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of James F. Mack To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of James W. Pardew, Jr., To Be U.S. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of John C. Holzman To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of John C. Kornblum To Be Ambassador to Germany: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of John F. Maisto To Be Ambassador to Venezuela: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Johnny Young To Be Ambassador to Bahrain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Joseph A. Presel To Be Ambassador to Uzebekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Julia Taft To Be Assistant Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Karl F. Inderfurth To Be Assistant Sec. of State for South Asian Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Kathryn L. Haycock Proffitt To Be Ambassador to Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Kathryn Walt Hall To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11673 [4NO]

Nomination of Keith C. Smith To Be Ambassador to Lithuania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Lange Schermerhorn To Be Ambassador to Djibouti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Linda J. Zack Tarr-Whelan to the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council of the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Lindy Boggs To Be Ambassador to the Holy See: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9883 [24SE]

Nomination of Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Sweden: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Madeleine M. Kunin To Be Ambassador to Liechtenstein: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Nomination of Mark Erwin to the OPIC: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Mark R. Parris To Be Ambassador to Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Mary Mel French To Be Dept. of State Chief of Protocol: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Maura Harty To Be Ambassador to Paraguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Nancy H. Rubin to the U.N. Human Rights Commission: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Penne Percy Korth to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Peter F. Tufo To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Philip Lader To Be Ambassador to the United Kingdom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of R. Nicholas Burns To Be Ambassador to Greece: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Nepal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Representative Richardson To Be Ambassador to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1225 [11FE]

Nomination of Richard D. Kauzlarich To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Richard F. Celeste To Be Ambassador to India: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard Sklar To Be Alternate Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Richard Sklar To Be the U.S. Representative to the U.N. for U.N. Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Robin L. Raphel To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

Nomination of Shaun E. Donnelly To Be Ambassador to the Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Stanley L. McLelland To Be Ambassador to Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Stanley T. Escudero To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of Stephen R. Sestanovic To Be Special Adviser to the Sec. of State for the New Independent States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Steven J. Green To Be Ambassador to Singapore: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11673 [4NO]

Nomination of Steven K. Pifer To Be Ambassador to Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

Nomination of Terrence J. Brown To Be Assistant Administrator of AID: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas J. Dodd To Be Ambassador to Costa Rica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Thomas J. Miller To Be Special Coordinator for Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Thomas M. Foglietta To Be Ambassador to Italy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Timberlake Foster To Be Ambassador to Mauritania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9883 [24SE]

Nomination of Timothy M. Carney To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

Nomination of Tom McDonald To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

Nomination of Victor Marrero To Be U.S. Representative to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of William D. Montgomery To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of William H. Twaddell To Be Ambassador to Nigeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Require Annual Report to Congress on Diplomatic Immunity: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 759), S11667 [4NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6372, H6377 [30JY], H6731 [3SE]

Statements

Jamaican Independence Anniversary: P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica, E1601 [1AU]

———Richard L. Bernal, E1601 [1AU]

Nomination of Felix G. Rohatyn to be Ambassador to France: Felix G. Rohatyn, S8522 [31JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7584 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6348-H6350 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10670-H10672 [12NO]

Testimonies

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the U.N.: Representative Richardson, S1214-S1216 [11FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 49, tribute to Pamela Harriman, H565 [13FE]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H. Res. 323, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10667 [12NO]

H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, S5765-S5789 [17JN]

S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7634-S7650 [17JY]

S. Res. 81, importance of the Denver, CO, Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado, S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

Tributes

Chen, Stephen, E2298 [10NO]

Cowsik, Shyamala B., E2072 [23OC], E2079 [24OC], E2154, E2155, E2157 [31OC]

Gallagher, Dermot A., S7041 [9JY]

Harriman, Pamela, S993, S1046 [5FE]

DISABLED related term(s) Americans With Disabilities Act; Social Security

Amendments

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5584, S5628 [12JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4301, S4322 [12MY], S4355, S4368, S4396, S4397 [13MY]

Veterans: increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), H9835 [31OC]

Appointments

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H411 [11FE]

Articles and editorials

After Decades, Uncle Sam Tells Elderly Noncitizens We Won't Help You Anymore—Uncle Sam Rolling Up Welcome Mat, S2638 [20MR]

Be It a Medal or a Friend, Dan Piper Pushes Limits To Win, S4310 [12MY]

Catastrophe Awaits, S2637 [20MR]

Ennis Cosby Knew Worth of a Helping Hand, E159 [5FE]

Few Women Take Folic Acid To Prepare for Pregnancy, S5587 [12JN]

More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, S5586 [12JN]

More Women Know Vitamin Can Prevent Serious Birth Defects, But Few Are Taking It, March of Dimes Survey Finds, S5586 [12JN]

One Woman's War, E262-E266 [13FE]

State Should Give Prisoners Special Education, U.S. Says, S4004 [6MY]

Bills and resolutions

Americans With Disabilities Act: improve and expand transportation accessibility (see S. 1041), S7767 [21JY]

Armed Forces: treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see S. 1359; H.R. 2550), S11677 [4NO], H7910 [25SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 67), H1891 [24AP]

Coal: disability benefit eligibility for certain miners (see H.R. 1600), H2679 [14MY]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of criminal incidents relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability (see H.R. 3043), H10953 [13NO]

Courts: provide civil claim for victims of bias crimes (see H.R. 2959), H10420 [8NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: incorporate certain features in the redesign of the U.S. currency to make it readily accessible to the visually impaired (see H.R. 2067), H4646 [25JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11192 [24OC]

Education: use of disciplinary measures against students with disabilities (see S. 706), S3998 [6MY]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

Federal employees: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for employees with disabilities (see S. 761; H.R. 1255), S4658 [16MY], H1391 [9AP]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see S.J. Res. 29; H.J. Res. 76), S3901 [1MY], H2156 [1MY]

Guam: SSI benefits (see H.R. 1403), H1706 [17AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419; H.R. 1114), S2129 [11MR], H1111 [18MR]

———home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities (see S. 879), S5507 [11JN]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148), S162 [21JA]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Immigration: waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (see H.R. 1239), H1338 [8AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 216), S726 [28JA]

———reauthorize (see S. 717; H.R. 5), S4106 [7MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (see S. 702), S3998 [6MY]

Kuwait: provide funding to veterans for research, diagnosis, treatment, and compensation for illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Res. 310), H10171 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: establish counseling programs for disabled and retired police officers (see H.R. 2434), H7008 [8SE]

Medicare: protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H1706 [17AP]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see S. 129), S162 [21JA]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525; H.R. 2755, 3046), S12506 [12NO], H9614 [28OC], H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of SSI benefits for disabled children (see H.R. 1455), H1891 [24AP]

———exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667, 1360), H451 [11FE], H1703 [17AP]

———provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see S. 392), S1979 [5MR]

———provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for mentally disabled aliens (see H.R. 1133), H1186 [19MR]

———repeal restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see S. 480), S2552 [19MR]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 72, 110), S3117 [14AP], S3199 [15AP], S8361 [30JY]

Social Security: benefit reductions (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375, 1054; H.R. 612), S1734 [27FE], S7950 [23JY], H347 [5FE]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H283 [4FE]

———exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 156), H144 [9JA]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see S. 438; H.R. 530), S2274 [13MR], H283 [4FE]

———require annual statement of accrued liability of the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 2780), H9800 [30OC]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to certain individuals (see H.R. 2549), H7910 [25SE]

———use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 464), H243 [21JA]

Social Security Disability Insurance Program: funding for SSI presumptive disability benefit programs (see H.R. 2422), H6962 [5SE]

Taxation: statute of limitations exclusion for certain military disability benefits (see H.R. 1408), H1793 [23AP]

———treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (see S. 1247), S10293 [1OC]

———treatment of trusts established for the benefit of individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 2335), H6704 [31JY]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see S. 1351; H.R. 2760), S11448 [30OC], H9729 [29OC]

———allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 162), S162 [21JA]

———authorize certain disabled veterans to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see H.R. 2050), H4645 [25JN]

———extend commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain dependents (see H.R. 2224), H5664 [23JY]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see S. 987; H.R. 2367), S6907 [7JY], H6705 [31JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 657; H.R. 44, 65, 303), S3727 [25AP], H68, H69 [7JA], H140, H141, H149 [9JA]

———presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 1540), H2254 [6MY]

———presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program (see S. 1017), S7486 [15JY]

Virgin Islands: SSI benefits (see H.R. 1403), H1706 [17AP]

Biographies

Lor Vang, H1934 [29AP]

Pao Doua Vang, H1934 [29AP]

Waxao Xiong, H1934 [29AP]

Descriptions

Transition to Work Program for Individuals Entitled to Disability Benefits (H.R. 534), E142 [4FE]

Essays

Living with Muscular Dystrophy: Allison Dickson, E2235 [8NO]

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization: Bruce Hunter, American Association of School Administrators, H2531 [13MY]

———David W. Hornbeck, Philadelphia, PA, School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Elizabeth Goodwin, National Down Syndrome Society, H2533 [13MY]

———Kevin P. Dwyer, National Association of School Psychologists, H2533 [13MY]

———Madeleine C. Will, H2533 [13MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Paul Vallas, Chicago, IL, Public Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Quincy Abbot, Arc of the U.S. (organization), H2533 [13MY]

———Raymond D. Fowler, American Psychological Association, H2533 [13MY]

———Robert D. Evans, American Bar Association, H2534 [13MY]

———Ronald Prescott, Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Rudolph F. Crew, New York, NY, Board of Education, H2532 [13MY]

———Sally N. McConnell, National Association of Elementary School Principals, H2532 [13MY]

———several organizations, H2534 [13MY]

———Thomas W. Payzant, Boston, MA, Public Schools, H2533 [13MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization relative to State set-aside funding formula: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, H2540 [13MY]

Medicaid coverage of attendant services for the disabled: Senator Specter, Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S8702 [3SE]

Presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S7486 [15JY]

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals: Charles H. Crawford, National Council of State Agencies for the Blind, Inc., S1748 [27FE]

———Curtis Chong, Rehabilitation Advisory Council for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Harvey Heagy, National Federation of the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———James Gashel, National Federation of the Blind, S1749 [27FE]

———Joanne Wilson, Louisiana Center for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Judith D. Moore, National Industries for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Julie H. Carroll, American Council of the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Paula A. Krauss, Connecticut Community Advocates (organization), S1749 [27FE]

State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H7378 [17SE]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S6911 [7JY]

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: adoption of regulations relative to Americans With Disabilities Act and public services and accommodations, S30-S61 [7JA]

Poems

``Memorial,'' Shirley Klein, E1165 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (H.R. 2550), E1856 [25SE]

Arthritis Awareness Month: observance, E1032 [22MY]

Association for Retarded Citizens of Bergen-Passaic Counties, Inc.: anniversary, E323 [26FE]

Association for the Help of Retarded Children: tribute, E1187 [11JN]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Lions Club, E261 [13FE]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Center for Independent Living, E2114 [29OC]

Bone, Joel: National Downs Syndrome Congress Outstanding Cititzen Award recipient, E1759 [16SE]

Brown, Thomas R.: VA Olin E. Teague Award recipient, H8810 [9OC], E1936 [6OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 67), H2548, H2549 [13MY], E936 [15MY]

Children and youth: requirements for State individualized education plans, H2801 [16MY]

Clardy, Mary: National Industries for the Blind Peter J. Salmon National Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E2036 [21OC]

Cranbury, NJ: anniversary of Cranbury Lions Club, E693 [17AP]

Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind (organization): tribute, E2004 [9OC]

Dept. of Education: prohibit State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H7376-H7379 [17SE], E1870 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: medical, prosthetic, and Gulf War Syndrome research funding, H5277-H5290 [15JY]

———tribute to Chapter 31 Program for vocational rehabilitation in assisting service-disabled veterans find and maintain employment, H3921 [18JN]

Federal employees: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for employees with disabilities, H2802 [16MY]

———enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for employees with disabilities (H.R. 1255), E616 [9AP]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), H4851-H4853 [8JY], E1429 [15JY]

Fresno, CA: tribute to Fresno Chamber of Commerce ArcWork of Fresno project, E991 [21MY]

Gallaudet University: tribute to participants in congressional basketball game, H8451 [7OC], H8813 [9OC]

Health: Dept. of Defense/Dept. of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Medical Research Program funding, H5939, H5940 [29JY]

Health care facilities: eliminate Veteran's Canteen Service authority to operate and maintain vending machine services at veteran's medical facilities, H8367 [6OC]

Housing: allow public housing agencies to establish residency limits, H2271-H2275 [7MY]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (H.R. 2964), E2381 [13NO]

Indian Health Service: diabetes research funding, H9531 [24OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, H6885 [4SE]

———funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7143-H7145 [10SE]

———funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6926-H6940 [5SE]

———include teaching of braille, E1844 [24SE]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, H2539 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2498-H2541 [13MY], E60, E61 [7JA], E951, E972 [19MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, H2539 [13MY]

J.C. Penney Co.: tribute, E1974 [8OC]

Levinson, Geraldine and Francisco F.: Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award recipients, E1189 [11JN]

Marshall, Searchy: National Industries for the Blind Peter J. Salmon National Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E445 [12MR]

Medicare: claim status for permanently disabled, H6940 [5SE]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (H. Res. 122), H10371, H10372 [8NO], E709 [17AP]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to Montgomery County Employment Group, H8904 [21OC]

National Dystonia Awareness Week: observance, E1943 [7OC]

National Rehabilitation Awareness Week: observance, H7371 [17SE]

New Jersey: observance of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day, H3639 [10JN]

New Orleans, LA: anniversary of Southern Eye Bank, E1176 [10JN]

New York: tribute to Warren/Washington Counties ARC, E1309 [24JN]

O'Donnell, Elizabeth: Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association HEROES Award recipient, E782 [29AP]

Oklahoma: tribute to Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Milestone Payment System Program, E1660 [4SE]

Opportunity, Inc.: tribute to the Welfare to Work Program for the disabled, E1774 [17SE]

Public housing: limit pet ownership to the elderly and disabled, H2560, H2561 [13MY]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of Hmong refugees for SSI benefits, H1934 [29AP]

———exceptions to SSI naturalization requirements for blind legal aliens, H2053 [30AP]

———repeal restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens, H3277 [4JN]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, H1717, H1718 [23AP], H2096 [1MY]

San Juan Capistrano, CA: tribute to Fran Joswick Therapeutic Riding Center, E610 [9AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (H.R. 612), E165 [5FE]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (H.R. 534), E142 [4FE]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (H.R. 530), E151 [4FE]

Social Security Disability Insurance Program: funding for SSI presumptive disability benefit programs (H.R. 2422), E1670 [5SE]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of Springfield Lions Club, E436 [11MR]

SSI: eligibility of children for benefits, E839 [5MY]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, H2605 [14MY], H2690, H2694, H2709, H2711, H2739-H2743 [15MY]

Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Concern For Independent Living (organization), E1710 [10SE]

Totten, Tony C.: Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E1375 [8JY]

University of Texas at Arlington: tribute to men's wheelchair basketball team, E429 [11MR]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (H.R. 2760), E2115 [29OC]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), H9835-H9837 [31OC], E2212 [7NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), E1274 [19JN]

White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: convene, H1621 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

American Association of Mental Retardation: tribute to Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S10488 [7OC]

Americans With Disabilities Act: improve and expand transportation accessibility (S. 1041), S7770 [21JY]

Armed Forces: treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (S. 1359), S11678 [4NO]

Blum, Marie: National Industries for the Blind Private Sector Employee of the Year award recipient, S8834 [4SE]

Boy Scouts: tribute to Brandon, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

———tribute to Sioux Falls, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 67), S4919 [21MY]

Children and youth: programs for special needs of disabled children, S3245 [16AP]

———provide health care to children with special needs, S6318 [25JN]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S4307, S4309, S4315 [12MY]

Dept. of Labor: telephone-access job search system funding, S9113 [11SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (S. 1320), S11200-S11205 [24OC]

———funding, S7827 [22JY]

Education: clarify obligation to provide free educational services to children with disabilities under a certain age, S4301 [12MY]

———special education funding limits, S4301-S4319 [12MY], S4401, S4402, S4406 [14MY]

———use of disciplinary measures against students with disabilities (S. 706), S4007 [6MY]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (S. 516), S2791 [7AP]

Federal employees: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for employees with disabilities (S. 761), S4660 [16MY]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: dedication, S3927 [1MY], S4683 [19MY]

———design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), S3930 [1MY]

Grand Rapids, MI: tribute to HEAT'S ON Day activities, S9801 [23SE]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S2129-S2131 [11MR], S5468, S5469, S5472, S5477-S5480 [10JN], S5502, S5546 [11JN], S5584-S5589 [12JN], S10870 [21OC]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities (S. 879), S5511-S5514 [11JN]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (S. 148), S530, S534 [21JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 216), S702, S746 [28JA]

———funding, S8924 [8SE]

———include teaching of braille, S9301 [12SE]

———permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies, S4355-S4368, S4372 [13MY], S4402-S4404 [14MY]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, S4371 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), S4409-S4413, S4479 [14MY], S4582 [15MY]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4115 [7MY], S4295-S4319 [12MY], S4354-S4376 [13MY], S4401-S4413 [14MY], S5281 [4JN]

———require courts making awards to consider the impact on the education of all children in that State or locality, S4368-S4371 [13MY], S4404, S4405 [14MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4375, S4376 [13MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (S. 702), S4004 [6MY]

Kim Young Sam (President, Republic of Korea): World Committee on Disability FDR International Disability Award recipient, S7618 [16JY]

March of Dimes (organization): observance of Campaign for Healthier Babies Month, S10870 [21OC]

Medicaid: allow certain recipients to reside in alternative housing instead of nursing homes, S6030 [20JN]

———coverage of attendant services for the disabled, S8702 [3SE]

———eligibility of certain disabled children, S6295, S6296 [25JN]

———limitations on payments to institutions for mental diseases, S6303 [25JN]

National Federation of the Blind: anniversary of Kentucky chapter, S8483 [31JY]

O'Donnell, Elizabeth: Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association HEROES Award winner, S3916 [1MY]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (S. 129), S513 [21JA]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Public welfare programs: provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (S. 392), S1980 [5MR]

———repeal restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (S. 480), S2568 [19MR]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, S6294 [25JN]

———treatment of elderly and disabled legal immigrants, S3082-S3084 [14AP], S5331 [5JN]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Candyland Daycare and Preschool, S5711 [16JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122 [21JA]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 110), S8512, S8527 [31JY]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 71), S3126 [14AP]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 72), S3154, S3167 [15AP], S3383 [17AP]

Shea, Moira: privilege of the floor accompanied by guide dog, S3083 [14AP], S3167, S3168 [15AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (S. 1054), S8379 [30JY]

———earnings test for blind individuals (S. 375), S1747-S1749 [27FE]

———establish demonstration project to assist persons with the loss of a limb to return to work, S8913 [8SE]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (S. 438), S2279 [13MR], S3315 [17AP]

———termination of benefits for mentally disabled legal immigrants, S2637 [20MR]

South Dakota: tribute to rural letter carriers, S5712 [16JN]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, S4869, S4870 [21MY]

Taxation: treatment of certain disabled veterans relative to special separation benefits program (S. 1247), S10295 [1OC]

University of Utah: technical corrections to miner's hospital land grants, S9622 [18SE]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (S. 1351), S11464 [30OC]

———allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (S. 162), S544 [21JA]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), S11790 [5NO]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (S. 987), S6910 [7JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (S. 657), S3731, S3732 [25AP]

———presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program (S. 1017), S7486 [15JY]

Weiner, AR: tribute to `Rice Paddy Kids' speech therapy project, S6554 [26JN]

White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: convene, S3243 [16AP]

Reports filed

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Permanent Addition Design and Construction: Committee on Resources (House) (S.J. Res. 29) (H. Rept. 105-167), H4912 [8JY]

Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2367) (H. Rept. 105-320), H8832 [9OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 105-95), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 717) (S. Rept. 105-17), S4282 [9MY]

Nomination of Bonnie O'Day to National Council on Disability: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Nomination of Ela Yazzie-King to the National Council on Disability: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Gina McDonald to National Council on Disability: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Permit Disabled Employees With the Privilege of the Senate Floor To Use Supporting Services on the Floor: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 110), S8531 [31JY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 67) (H. Rept. 105-92), H2349 [7MY]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 987) (S. Rept. 105-120), S11446 [30OC]

Summaries

Long-Term Care Reform and Deficit Reduction Act (S. 879), S5526 [11JN]

Tables

Aliens receiving SSI payments, S4870 [21MY]

Number of aliens receiving SSI payments by legal status and State, S1981 [5MR]

State due process hearings for special education disciplinary problems, S4358 [13MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 67, use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay, H2548 [13MY]

H. Res. 122, use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired, H10371 [8NO]

H.R. 5, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2498-H2531 [13MY]

H.R. 2367, increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors, H9835 [31OC]

S. 129, authorize certain disabled former POW to us Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges, S513 [21JA]

S. 148, Comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act, S533 [21JA]

S. 162, allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, S544 [21JA]

S. 392, provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens, S1980 [5MR]

S. 419, Birth Defects Prevention Act, S2131 [11MR]

S. 480, repeal restrictions on eligibility for public welfare benefits for certain aliens, S2568 [19MR]

S. 516, Equal Remedies Act, S2791 [7AP]

S. 657, Military Retirement Equity Act, S3731 [25AP]

S. 702, State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 702, State requirements under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 879, Long-Term Care Reform and Deficit Reduction Act, S5514-S5526 [11JN]

S. 987, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act, S6910 [7JY]

S. 1017, presumption of total disability for certain individuals relative to nonservice-connected disability pension program, S7486 [15JY]

S. 1320, Persian Gulf War Veterans Act, S11201-S11204 [24OC]

S. Res. 71, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S3126 [14AP]

S. Res. 72, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S3225 [15AP]

S. Res. 110, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S8368 [30JY], S8527 [31JY]

S.J. Res. 29, design and construct a permanent addition to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, S3930 [1MY], H4851 [8JY]

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Addresses

Grateful Nation Remembers Veterans: Greg Reed, S785 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions

Courts: allow DAV to sue or be sued in Federal court (see H.R. 1406), H1793 [23AP]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care programs, S7144 [10JY]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA, S3009 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding, H5607 [23JY], H6336 [30JY]

Health: Dept. of Defense/Dept. of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Medical Research Program funding, H5939, H5940 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Sioux Falls, SD: tribute to VA Medical and Regional Office Center on receiving the DAV Large Employer of the Year Award, S7618 [16JY]

Testimonies

Forfeiture of Benefits to Veterans Convicted of Capital Crimes, E1410 [11JY]

DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see H.R. 2446), H7199 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Disasters: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (H.R. 2446), E1726 [10SE]

DISASTER STREAMLINING AND COSTS REDUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1007), S7210 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1007), S7215 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 1007, provisions, S7215-S7217 [10JY]

DISASTERS related term(s) Earthquakes; Famines; Floods; Hunger; Hurricanes; Tornadoes

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2255 [6MY], H2446, H2447 [8MY], H2591, H2592 [13MY], H2681 [14MY], H2715, H2722, H2725, H2726, H2728, H2729, H2732, H2738, H2744, H2745, H2750, H2751, H2753, H2756, H2758, H2762, H2767, H2770, H2771, H2773 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2694 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3940, S3945, S3969, S3970 [5MY], S3979, S3980, S3981, S3988, S3990, S3992, S3993, S4013, S4014, S4015, S4016, S4017, S4018, S4019, S4020, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030, S4031, S4033 [6MY], S4043, S4045, S4046, S4048, S4050, S4069, S4077, S4078, S4079, S4080, S4081, S4089, S4090, S4091, S4096, S4097, S4104, S4117, S4118, S4119, S4120, S4121, S4122, S4123, S4124, S4126, S4127, S4128 [7MY], S4137, S4173, S4180, S4182, S4184, S4198, S4199, S4200, S4201, S4202, S4203, S4205, S4248 [8MY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S8526, S8614 [31JY]

Analyses

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

Articles and editorials

Canceling Flights Is the Wrong Response to Guam Korean Air Crash, H6955 [5SE]

Congress Should Throw the Bums Out, H2654 [14MY]

Flooding in Breckenridge, MN, S5239 [3JN]

Hardy Farmers Weather the Storm—Despite Damage, They're Rebounding, S7433 [15JY]

Red River Forces Evacuation of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, MN, S5237 [3JN]

Stains of Pain, S5229 [3JN]

Storm Warning—Bigger Hurricanes and More of Them, E1166 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 790), H587 [13FE]

———Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see S. 605), S3348 [17AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———removal of tobacco from crop disaster assistance programs (see S. 643), S3662 [24AP]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 672, 851; H.R. 1469, 1755, 1796, 1871), S3844 [30AP], S5413 [9JN], H1987 [29AP], H3273 [3JN], H3566 [5JN], H3796 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (see H. Res. 146, 149), H2589 [13MY], H2678 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 162), H3566 [5JN]

———making interim emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 1707, 1708), H3201 [22MY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943; H.R. 2005), S6040 [20JN], H4132 [20JN]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see S. 1196; H.R. 2476), S9636 [18SE], H7281 [15SE]

Budget: establish a budget reserve account for emergencies (see H.R. 457), H243 [21JA]

Congress: limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (see S. 647, 1182), S3662 [24AP], S9411 [16SE]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 227), H146 [9JA]

Crime: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (see S. 214), S726 [28JA]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S3727 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period (see S. 782), S5001 [22MY]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S726 [28JA]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 910; H.R. 2249), S5694 [16JN], H5777 [24JY]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (see H.R. 1155), H1258 [20MR]

Federal aid programs: establish insurance programs against the risks of catastrophic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes (see H.R. 579), H285 [4FE]

Federal employees: leave transfer authority for those adversely affected by disasters or emergencies (see H.R. 1388), H1705 [17AP]

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (see S. 1523), S12506 [12NO]

FEMA: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see S. 1007), S7210 [10JY]

———reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (see S. 383; H.R. 772), S1796 [28FE], H586 [13FE]

Floods: authorize further appropriations for the stabilization and repair of damages to the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge in California (see H.R. 936), H766 [5MR]

———facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators (see H.R. 1461), H1891 [24AP]

Government: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 165), H3719 [11JN]

Housing: make modifications to the temporary housing assistance program (see H.R. 2257), H5777 [24JY]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H146 [9JA]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

National Flood Insurance Program: reauthorization (see S. 1179), S9411 [16SE]

National flood insurance program: reauthorize (see H.R. 2227), H5664 [23JY]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (see S. 871; H.R. 1849), S5444 [10JN], H3659 [10JN]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 35), S7768 [21JY]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (see H.R. 2458), H7261 [11SE]

Relief: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see H.R. 2446), H7199 [10SE]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (see H.R. 1103), H1111 [18MR]

Simi Valley, CA: prohibit Federal assistance for earthquake-related repairs of Bottle Village (see H.R. 175), H144 [9JA]

Taxation: treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 494), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see S. 585; H.R. 1434), S3199 [15AP], H1890 [24AP]

———treatment of personal property damage relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see S. 1366), S11678 [4NO]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas (see H.R. 1012), H888 [11MR]

Water: establish an advisory commission to prepare for and respond to serious drought emergencies, H10767 [12NO]

West Virginia: develop a flood control strategy for the Greenbrier River Basin (see H.R. 254), H147 [9JA]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Commentaries

We Understand: Baxter Black, National Public Radio, S4686 [19MY]

Conference reports

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469), H3442-H3474 [4JN]

Factsheets

Leave Transfer Program To Assist Federal Employees Adversely Affected by Disasters, H2771 [15MY]

Letters

Availability of credit in disaster areas: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S3942 [5MY]

———John D. Hawke, Jr., Dept. of the Treasury, S3942 [5MY]

———Norman E. D'Amours, National Credit Union Administration, S3988 [6MY]

———Ricki Helfer, FDIC, S3942 [5MY]

Disaster assistance to Minnesota: Lynn Stauss, Mayor of East Grand Forks, MN, S5226 [3JN]

Disaster assistance to South Dakota: Brenda S. Barger, Mayor of Watertown, SD, S5322 [5JN]

———Nolan L. Seim, S5323 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations: Dennis J. Reimer, Dept. of the Army, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, H3533 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding: Representative Skeen, H5378 [16JY]

Rebuilding of levees in Devils Lake, ND: J.M. Wonsik, Corps of Engineers, S5943 [18JN]

Rescue efforts relative to crash of Korean Air Lines Flight 801 in Guam: Carl T.C. Gutierrez, Governor of Guam, H6955 [5SE]

Tobacco coverage by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S7908 [23JY]

———John E. Sheely, American Association of Crop Insurers, S7907 [23JY]

Tribute to victims of Korean Air Lines Flight 801: Delegate Underwood and Carl T.C. Gutierrez, Governor of Guam, H6954 [5SE]

Lists

Citizens assisting Kentucky tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

Disaster assistance to California in S. 672, emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4157 [8MY]

Objectionable provisions in S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4092 [7MY]

Oklahoma City National Memorial Board of Directors, S8411 [31JY], S9913 [25SE]

Students assisting Arkansas tornado victims, E905 [13MY]

Students assisting Kentucky flood victims, E901 [13MY]

Students assisting Ohio flood victims, E913 [14MY]

Students assisting Wisconsin flood victims, E914 [14MY]

Memorandums

Automatic System For Continuing Appropriations Relative to Disaster Relief Legislation: OMB, S4168, S4170 [8MY]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Ronald R. Fogleman, Dept. of the Air Force, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Estimate of the Budgetary Impact of Non-Defense Supplementals in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Priscilla Aycock, CBO, S4181 [8MY]

Messages

Veto of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: President Clinton, H3633 [10JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2860 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3634 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas, H5408, H5410 [17JY]

———availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas (H.R. 790), E277 [13FE]

———Federal assistance for farm worker housing destroyed by floods, H2746 [15MY]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

———Federal crop insurance program reform, H5672-H5677, H5727 [24JY]

American Red Cross: anniversary of Hanover, PA, chapter, E1967 [8OC]

Appropriations: eliminate forward funding for FEMA, restore Dept. of HUD rental assisted housing funding, and make other nondefense rescissions, H2729-H2732 [15MY]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H3533, H3542 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H3667, H3668, H3669, H3700 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2428, H2429 [8MY], H2612, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2697-H2775 [15MY], H2860-H2862 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H3173, H3192-H3195 [22MY], H3218, H3248, H3250 [3JN], E897 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3277, H3279, H3280, H3281, H3289, H3290 [4JN], H3480, H3481, H3520-H3544, H3549, H3552 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 146), H2600-H2609 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2687-H2696 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), corrections in engrossment, H2775 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), permission to file conference report, H3291 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3634-H3637 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3583, H3584, H3638, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3649 [10JN], H3665, H3667, H3668 [11JN], H3725 [12JN], H3800-H3803 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1755), H3246 [3JN], H3284 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3722, H3723, H3724, H3725, H3757-H3789, H3792, H3793 [12JN], H4614 [25JN]

Arkansas: tribute to students for assisting tornado victims, E904 [13MY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 2005), H5843-H5845 [28JY], E1282 [20JN], E1552, E1558 [29JY]

———anniversary of ValuJet crash in Florida, H2775 [15MY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans, H6965 [8SE]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), H7266 [15SE]

———tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York, E1447 [17JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.N. helicopter crash, E1813 [18SE]

Brevard County, FL: Brevard County Storm Damage Prevention Project funding, H8182 [30SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2728 [15MY]

Cassini (space probe): use of plutonium power source on mission to Saturn, H8916 [21OC], E2035 [21OC]

Coast Guard: tribute to ``Spill of National Significance'' seminar on oil spills, E2001 [9OC]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (H.R. 227), E71 [7JA]

———funding, E752 [24AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding, H5378 [16JY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2249), E1514 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 910), H7298-H7301 [16SE], E1815 [22SE]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (H. Con. Res. 12), E155 [4FE]

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', E1621 [1AU]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (H.R. 1155), E553 [21MR]

EPA: transfer funds from Environmental Programs and Management Fund to Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, H5336-H5339 [16JY]

Federal employees: leave transfer authority for those adversely affected by disasters or emergencies (H.R. 1388), E694 [17AP]

———leave transfer program to assist Federal employees adversely affected by disasters, H2771 [15MY]

———tribute to Bureau of Reclamation employees killed in plane crash, E2020 [21OC]

FEMA: funding, H2762-H2766 [15MY]

———reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (H.R. 772), E274 [13FE]

———windstorm simulation center funding, H5318 [16JY]

Floods: community development block grant funding to flood States, H2693, H2706, H2708, H2711, H2726-H2728 [15MY]

———disaster assistance to Arizona, H2755 [15MY]

———disaster assistance to Kentucky, E571 [21MR]

———disaster assistance to Minnesota, H1318, H1319 [8AP], H1862, H1863, H1869 [24AP], H2707 [15MY]

———disaster assistance to North Dakota, E1301 [23JN]

———disaster assistance to Ohio, H729 [5MR]

———disaster assistance to Poland, E1522 [25JY]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia, H773, H782 [6MR]

———disaster assistance to Wisconsin, E1318 [25JN]

———facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators, H2768, H2769 [15MY]

———tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, H4224 [24JN]

———tribute to anonymous donor who provided disaster assistance to flood victims in Minnesota and North Dakota, E1513 [24JY]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', E1999 [9OC]

Government: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (H.R. 230), H2654 [14MY], E69 [7JA], E1166 [10JN]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (H. Con. Res. 159), E1860 [25SE]

Guam: tribute to victims of Korean Air Lines Flight 801, H6722 [3SE], H6954 [5SE]

Haiti: sinking of ferry, H7106 [9SE], E1694 [9SE]

Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Lattimer Mine Massacre, E1714 [10SE]

Houston, TX: Sims Bayou Project funding, H5756 [24JY], H8182 [30SE]

Hurricanes: damage assessment of past hurricanes, E1166 [10JN]

Illinois: Fox River Floodgate Installation Project funding, H5755 [24JY], H8181 [30SE]

———Stoney Creek and Tinley Creek flood control projects funding, H8181 [30SE]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (H.R. 219), E66 [7JA]

———flood insurance policies relative to hurricane season, H2934 [20MY]

Ireland: Irish famine anniversary, E2360 [13NO]

Jackson, Phil: tribute to efforts relative to floods in North Dakota, E1300 [23JN]

Kentucky: tribute to citizens for assisting tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

———tribute to students for assisting flood victims, E900 [13MY]

Los Angeles County, CA: flood control projects funding, E1525 [25JY]

Monroe County, MI: funding for costs associated with Comair plane crash, H2725, H2726 [15MY]

Montana: tribute to One Good Cow Project, E1279 [20JN]

National flood insurance program: reauthorize (H.R. 2227), H9041 [23OC]

National Weather Service: funding, H8239 [30SE]

Norm Thompson (business): tribute for flood relief efforts, H5171 [11JY]

North Carolina: Emergency Watershed Program funding, H2712 [15MY]

North Dakota: assistance, H1863, H1865-H1870 [24AP], H2616 [14MY]

———tribute to relief efforts, H1867 [24AP], H1957 [29AP]

Ohio: tribute to students for assisting flood victims, E913 [14MY]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, E699 [17AP], E723 [23AP]

———verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H3218 [3JN]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (H.R. 1849), E1173 [10JN]

———establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (S. 871), H7642-H7646 [23SE]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (H.R. 2458), E1737 [11SE]

Rainsville, AL: funding for rebuilding municipal buildings destroyed by tornado, H2769 [15MY]

Relief: reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (H.R. 2446), E1726 [10SE]

Rest Haven Christian Services (organization): anniversary, E2255 [8NO]

Riverhead, NY: tribute to Lions Club, E936 [15MY]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H2706 [15MY]

Sacramento, CA: flood control projects funding, H5755 [24JY]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (H.R. 1103), E498 [18MR]

San Mateo County, CA: repair or reconstruction of Highway 1 at Devil's Slide, H2713 [15MY]

SBA: disaster relief assistance funding, E1951 [7OC]

Ships and vessels: regulations relative to double-hulled oil tankers, H4211 [23JN], E1393 [10JY]

South Dakota: assistance, H1309 [8AP], H1863, H1868 [24AP], H2428 [8MY]

Sterling Heights, MI: tribute to Lions Club, E866 [7MY]

Taxation: treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (H.R. 1434), E750 [24AP]

———treatment of residents in areas affected by disasters, H4808 [26JN]

Terrorism: allow families of victims of terrorist acts a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, E1599 [1AU]

Thousand Oaks, CA: tribute to Sister City Committee, E2038 [21OC]

Weather: El Nino research funding, H7891 [25SE]

Wisconsin: tribute to students for assisting tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: direct operating loan funds to low-income and minority farmers, S5318 [5JN]

———Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (S. 605), S3351 [17AP]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7902-S7911, S7920, S7925 [23JY]

———removal of tobacco from crop disaster assistance programs (S. 643), S3664 [24AP]

Alvin, IL: replacement of Gaumer Bridge, S4182 [8MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5470-S5480 [10JN], S5486-S5491, S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4652-S4654 [16MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095, S5097, S5100 [23MY], S5172 [2JN], S5225-S5231, S5236-S5244 [3JN], S5712 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5282 [4JN], S5297-S5300, S5309-S5325, S5384 [5JN], S5387-S5390, S5399-S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5296 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), insert language of S. 672 in lieu, S4633 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5431, S5443, S5470 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5555-S5574, S5577-S5584 [12JN], S5942 [18JN], S7317 [11JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3773 [29AP], S3819-S3831 [30AP], S3871, S3880, S3881 [1MY], S3938-S3946 [5MY], S3979-S3981, S3983-S3993, S4038-S4040 [6MY], S4043-S4104 [7MY], S4137-S4204-S4205, S4253 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4323 [12MY], S4413-S4417, S4478 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), unanimous-consent agreement, S3880 [1MY], S3985, S3995 [6MY], S4043, S4103 [7MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5403-S5405 [9JN], S5431-S5433 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), unanimous-consent request, S5403 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, unanimous-consent request, S5502, S5503 [11JN]

———strike certain non-emergency items in emergency supplemental appropriations, S4091-S4093 [7MY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (S. 943), S6041 [20JN]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), S12704, S12705 [13NO]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (S. 1196), S9653, S9654 [18SE]

———tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York, S7740 [17JY]

BIA: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4097 [7MY]

Blizzards: disaster assistance to northern Great Plains States, S149 [21JA], S688 [23JA], S1130 [7FE]

———tribute to those helping in northern Great Plains States, S688 [23JA]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.N. helicopter crash, S9501 [17SE]

Budget: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4847 [21MY]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of emergencies due to officially-declared natural disasters, S1644-S1649 [26FE], S1891 [4MR]

Cavalier, ND: tribute to Cavalier Air Station for flood relief efforts in North Dakota, S6285 [24JN]

Centralia, IL: anniversary of coal mine disaster, S2724 [20MR]

Congress: limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 1182), S9426 [16SE]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 647), S3675 [24AP]

Corps of Engineers: repair and restoration work on James River, S4080, S4085 [7MY]

———repair and restoration work on San Joaquin River, S4095 [7MY]

Crime: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (S. 214), S744 [28JA]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S3941-S3945 [5MY], S3988, S3989 [6MY], S4093, S4094 [7MY]

———availability of credit in disaster areas (S. 652), S3727-S3729 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Extension Service training project funding, S7992 [24JY]

———repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period (S. 782), S5006 [22MY]

———Risk Management Agency funding relative to administration of crop insurance program, S7899-S7901 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: implementation of temporary safety stand down of U.S. military aircraft, S9775 [23SE]

———tribute to military personnel who died during military flight training exercises, S9776 [23SE], S9874 [24SE]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (S. 222), S754 [28JA], S12498 [10NO]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S5701 [16JN], S8524-S8526 [31JY]

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', S8486 [31JY]

Federal aid programs: assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4181, S4182, S4184-S4190 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (S. 1523), S12507 [12NO]

FEMA: allocation of funds for flood relief, S5471, S5472 [10JN]

———Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program funding, S4201 [8MY]

———funding, S3986 [6MY]

———Predisaster Mitigation Program funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY]

———reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (S. 1007), S7215 [10JY]

———reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (S. 383), S1797 [28FE]

———tribute, S1788 [28FE]

Floods: disaster assistance to California, S4156 [8MY], S5314 [5JN]

———disaster assistance to Minnesota, S2872, S2875, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3235, S3236 [16AP], S3818 [30AP], S3881 [1MY], S4094 [7MY], S4192, S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———disaster assistance to New York, S684 [23JA]

———disaster assistance to North Dakota, S3773 [29AP], S5172 [2JN], S5297-S5300, S5310, S5320 [5JN], S5399-S5405 [9JN], S5554-S5557 [12JN], S5942 [18JN]

———disaster assistance to Ohio, S1813 [3MR], S1942 [5MR], S2053 [10MR], S4190 [8MY]

———disaster assistance to South Dakota, S5322, S5323 [5JN]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia, S3545 [23AP]

———tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts in Idaho, S6102 [23JN]

———tribute to National Guard for efforts in Minnesota, S3818 [30AP]

———tribute to National Guard for efforts in West Virginia, S2551 [19MR]

———tribute to relief efforts relative to Ohio River flood victims, S2005 [6MR]

Focus—HOPE (organization): tribute to ``Walk 1997'', S10490 [7OC]

Government: development of catastrophic natural disaster relief programs, S7825 [22JY]

Grand Forks AFB, ND: authorize payment of claims by personnel for lost personal property due to Red River Basin flooding, S7152-S7153 [10JY], S7437 [15JY], S9945 [25SE]

Idaho: assistance, S3824 [30AP]

KEVN-TV (Rapid City, SD): tribute, S5545 [11JN]

KOTA-Radio (Rapid City, SD): tribute, S5546 [11JN]

LIHEAP: funding, S3979, S3980 [6MY]

McCook County, SD: tribute to Search and Rescue Unit, S5632 [12JN]

Minnesota: assistance, S3794 [29AP]

———extension of tax filing deadline for individuals living in disaster area, S2875 [9AP]

Mississippi River: Yazoo Basin and tributaries projects funding, S7480, S7481 [15JY]

National Flood Insurance Program: reauthorization (S. 1179), S9411 [16SE], S10305 [1OC]

New Hampshire: 368th Engineer Battalion anniversary, S7021 [8JY]

NIST: wind research funding, S8078 [24JY]

North Dakota: assistance, S2808, S2817 [8AP], S2871, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3068, S3069 [14AP], S3702, S3718-S3721 [25AP], S3787-S3789 [29AP], S3880, S3881 [1MY], S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———tribute to relief efforts, S3722 [25AP]

———tribute to residents relative to actions during flood disaster, S12191 [8NO]

North Sioux City, SD: tribute to Gateway 2000 (business), S5545 [11JN]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S4911 [21MY]

———verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S5173 [2JN], S5302 [5JN]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (S. 871), S5463 [10JN], S8410-S8415 [31JY], S9911-S9914 [25SE]

Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement: congressional consent (S.J. Res. 35), S7775 [21JY]

Rapid City, SD: destruction of historic Sweeney Building in downtown fire, S4668 [19MY]

———tribute to Beta Sigma Phi (fraternal organization) chapter, S5546 [11JN]

———tribute to Butler Machinery (business), S5633 [12JN]

———tribute to United Way chapter, S5632 [12JN]

Rockingham County, NH: jail reimbursement funding, S7845 [22JY]

Russell, Garrett: tribute to efforts relative to floods in North Dakota, S6781 [27JN]

Senate: tribute to staff members assisting in passage of disaster relief legislation, S7317 [11JY]

South Dakota: assistance, S2808, S2818 [8AP], S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3236 [16AP], S3787-S3789 [29AP], S4164, S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY]

———tribute to relief efforts, S3545 [23AP]

———tribute to Sioux Valley Hospital nurses for disaster relief activities, S7316 [11JY]

Taxation: treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (S. 585), S3215, S3216 [15AP]

———treatment of personal property damage relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (S. 1366), S11689 [4NO]

———treatment of residents in areas affected by disasters, S6337 [25JN]

Texas City, TX: anniversary of industrial accident, S3296 [16AP], S3313 [17AP]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas, S1807 [3MR]

———disaster assistance to Michigan, S6971 [8JY], S7433 [15JY]

Vermont: tribute to flood relief efforts, S7659 [17JY]

Washington: disaster assistance to communities affected by floods and landslides, S4197 [8MY]

Reports filed

Allow Families of International Airline Disaster Victims a Fair Jury Trial To Receive Just Compensation for Their Loss: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2005) (H. Rept. 105-201), H5777 [24JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 105-96), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 149) (H. Rept. 105-97), H2678 [14MY]

Disaster Assistance Plans by Foreign Air Carriers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 105-371), H9864 [31OC]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 105-59), S8358 [30JY]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2249) (H. Rept. 105-238), H6714 [1AU]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-119), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-83), H1987 [29AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 672) (S. Rept. 105-16), S3843 [30AP]

Establish Oklahoma City National Memorial as a Unit of the National Park System and Create Oklahoma City Memorial Trust: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 871), S8358 [30JY]

Establish Oklahoma City National Memorial as a Unit of the National Park System and Create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 871) (S. Rept. 105-71), S8668 [2SE]

Nomination of Jo Ann Jay Howard To Be FEMA Federal Insurance Administrator: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Oklahoma City National Memorial Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1849) (H. Rept. 105-316), H8727 [8OC]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2744, H2745, H2749, H2757, H2760 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3536 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4203 [8MY]

Summaries

Availability of Credit in Disaster Areas, S3941 [5MY]

Depository Institution Disaster Relief Act (S. 652), S3728 [25AP]

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

Tables

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2699-H2705 [15MY], H3522-H3532 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3774-H3784 [12JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4188 [8MY]

Testimonies

San Pedro Creek Wetlands Restoration and Flood Control Project: Representative Lantos, E752 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 146, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2600 [14MY]

H. Res. 149, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2687 [15MY]

H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4633-S4645 [16MY]

H.R. 1871, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5558-S5574 [12JN], H3757-H3773 [12JN]

H.R. 2005, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, H5843 [28JY]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 222, National Drought Policy Act, S12498 [10NO]

S. 383, reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800, S1798 [28FE]

S. 643, Tobacco Subsidy Reduction Act, S3664 [24AP]

S. 647, Emergency Spending Control Act, S3676 [24AP]

S. 782, repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period, S5006 [22MY]

S. 871, establish Oklahoma City National Memorial as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust, S8413 [31JY]

S. 871, Oklahoma City National Memorial Act, S9911-S9913 [25SE], H7642 [23SE]

S. 910, Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act appropriations, S5701 [16JN], S8524 [31JY], S8672 [2SE], H7298 [16SE]

S. 943, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, S6041 [20JN]

S. 1007, Disaster Streamlining and Costs Reduction Act, S7215-S7217 [10JY]

S. 1179, National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization, S10306 [1OC]

S. 1231, U.S. Fire Administration appropriations, S10063 [26SE]

S. 1366, tax treatment of personal property damage relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas, S11689 [4NO]

S. 1523, investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S12508 [12NO]

S.J. Res. 35, congressional consent to Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement, S7775 [21JY]

DISCRIMINATION

Amendments

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 952), S6195 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

How We Got Quotas—Color Code, S408-S413 [21JA]

Melding in America, E2016 [21OC]

When Baseball Mattered, S3228 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S6186 [24JN]

———establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 232; H.R. 1302), S804 [29JA], H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950; H.R. 1909), S6097 [23JN], H3864 [17JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs receiving Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 2522), H7729 [23SE]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963, 2078), H802 [6MR], H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H4338 [24JN]

Colleges and universities: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see S. 153), S162 [21JA]

———disclosure of criminal incidents relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability (see H.R. 3043), H10953 [13NO]

Courts: provide civil claim for victims of bias crimes (see H.R. 2959), H10420 [8NO]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see S. 1529; H.R. 3081), S12575 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: establish a commission to investigate the military justice system, including policies relative to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination (see H.R. 1072), H1017 [13MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

———implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869; H.R. 1858), S5444 [10JN], H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see S. 1045; H.R. 2215, 2275), S7862 [22JY], H5569 [22JY], H5826 [25JY]

———prohibit preferential treatment (see S. 46, 188), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (see S. 63), S160 [21JA]

Ethnic groups: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see H. Con. Res. 191), H10420 [8NO]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see S. 142; H.R. 589), S162 [21JA], H346 [5FE]

———local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (see H.R. 2297), H6405 [30JY]

FCC: establish Ethnic and Minority Affairs Section (see H.R. 147), H144 [9JA]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S7603 [16JY]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H147 [9JA]

———review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H7118 [9SE]

Financial institutions: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (see H.R. 229), H146 [9JA]

Forest Service: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 61), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious groups (see H. Con. Res. 22), H588 [13FE]

Health: prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

Health care professionals: prohibit dental licensing discrimination by States on the basis of nonresidency (see H.R. 541), H283 [4FE]

Insurance: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2216), H5569 [22JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 89; H.R. 306, 328), S161 [21JA], H149 [9JA]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1147; H.R. 2409), S8823 [4SE], H6917 [4SE]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 118), H142 [9JA]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H7008 [8SE]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H1541 [15AP]

———tribute (see S. Con. Res. 23; H. Con. Res. 61), S3662 [24AP], H1542 [15AP]

Taxation: treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 2792), H9865 [31OC]

———treatment of social clubs found to be practicing prohibited discrimination (see H.R. 2928), H10418 [8NO]

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H804 [6MR]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: ensure the equitable treatment of graduates (see H.R. 2567), H8054 [26SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

Letters

Awarding of Federal contracts relative to union status of contractors: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) majority membership, S3345 [17AP]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, E1760 [16SE]

———several human rights organizations, E1758 [16SE]

Hispanic American national policy priorities: Familias Latinas en los Estados Unidos (organization), H7283 [16SE]

Memorandums

Awarding of Federal Contracts Relative to Union Status of Contractors: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E661-E663 [15AP]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1302), H1394 [10AP], H4090 [20JN], E628 [10AP], E642 [14AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (H.R. 1909), H3809 [17JN], E1223 [17JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): potential discrimination against Asian Americans relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, E1953 [7OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: allegations of discriminatory practices, H3909 [18JN]

Dept. of HUD: Federal Housing Initiatives Program funding, H8676 [8OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

EEOC: funding, H8239 [30SE], H10914 [13NO]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (H.R. 1858), E1176 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2275), E2106 [28OC]

Ethnic groups: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (H. Con. Res. 191), E2292 [9NO]

Fair Housing Act: local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (H.R. 2297), E1567 [31JY]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), H1296 [8AP], H1349, H1359-H1366 [9AP], E626, E631 [10AP], E692 [17AP]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), unanimous-consent request, H1294 [8AP]

Financial institutions: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (H.R. 229), E72 [7JA]

Government: prohibit preferential treatment relative to Federal employment, contracting, and programs, H1043 [18MR]

Health: prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (H.R. 1506), H2011 [30AP]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 306), H1961, H1964 [29AP], E12 [7JA]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (H.R. 2409), E1657 [4SE]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (H.R. 118), E10 [7JA]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431), H9628 [29OC], E1755, E1757, E1760 [16SE]

OMB: addition of ``multiracial'' as a racial category on census forms, E2016 [21OC]

Racial relations: differing perceptions of the judicial system, discrimination, media, and the entertainment industry, H576-H580 [13FE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1335), E778 [29AP]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), H1576-H1580 [16AP]

Santa Barbara, CA: opening of ``Anne Frank in the World'' exhibit, E1701 [9SE]

Taxation: treatment of social clubs found to be practicing prohibited discrimination (H.R. 2928), H10353 [8NO]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H9045 [23OC]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (H. Con. Res. 103), H4140, H4212, H4217-H4219 [23JN], E1346 [27JN]

———Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, H1718 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: review of policies relative to gender relations, S4081 [7MY]

Billings, MT: tribute to efforts against antisemitism, S3077 [14AP]

Civil liberties: tolerance of racial, ethnic and religious groups, S5953 [19JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 232), S816 [29JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 950), S6097-S6099, S6103 [23JN], S6105 [24JN], S6356 [25JN]

Colleges and universities: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (S. 153), S538 [21JA]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (S. 1529), S12576, S12577 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Outreach Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers funding relative to civil rights investigative unit, S7988-S7991 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regulatory authority over property insurance, S10741, S10743 [9OC]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (S. 516), S2791 [7AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 869), S5457-S5460 [10JN], S5547 [11JN], S5630 [12JN], S11163 [23OC]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (S. 1045), S7863 [22JY]

———prohibit preferential treatment (S. 46), S407 [21JA]

———submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (S. 63), S438 [21JA]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (S. 1021), S7603, S7607 [16JY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums, S8619 [31JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 89), S470 [21JA], S4915 [21MY]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (S. 1147), S8823 [4SE]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of massacre of civil rights marchers, S2375 [17MR]

Robinson, Jackie: tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), S3929 [1MY]

———tribute (S. Con. Res. 23), S3688 [24AP]

South Carolina: statement demeaning Buddhists and Muslims made by member of State Board of Education, S5953 [19JN]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, S8106 [24JY]

———Supreme Court ruling on Brown University's compliance with Title IX provisions on equity in women's athletic programs, S3742 [28AP]

Reports

Applicability to the Legislative Branch of Federal Law Relative to Terms and Conditions of Employment and Access to Public Services and Accommodations: Congressional Office of Compliance, S70-S81 [7JA]

Reports filed

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Prevent Employment Discrimination Against Preference Eligibles Applying for Certain Government Positions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 240) (H. Rept. 105-40), H1257 [20MR]

Statements

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: John Shattuck, Dept. of State, E1755 [16SE]

Summaries

Civil Rights Act (S. 950), S6099 [23JN]

Importance of Substance Abuse Treatment: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, S8824 [4SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 22, German discrimination against members of minority religious groups, E2286 [9NO]

H. Con. Res. 61, tribute to Jackie Robinson, H1576 [16AP]

H. Con. Res. 103, celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H4219 [23JN]

H.R. 240, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, H1359-H1362 [9AP]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

S. 63, Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act, S438 [21JA]

S. 516, Equal Remedies Act, S2791 [7AP]

S. 869, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, S5458-S5460 [10JN]

S. 950, Civil Rights Act, S6098 [23JN]

S. 1021, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, S7604-S7607 [16JY]

S. 1045, Genetic Justice Act, S7863 [22JY]

S. 1147, Substance Abuse Treatment Parity Act, S8824-S8827 [4SE]

S. Con. Res. 23, tribute to Jackie Robinson, S3687 [24AP]

Tributes

Farmer, James, H1870-H1872 [24AP]

Robinson, Jackie, S2950 [9AP], S3178, S3179, S3228, S3229, S3230 [15AP], S3385 [17AP], H1460, H1516-H1520 [15AP], H1547 [16AP], E675 [16AP], E691 [17AP], E713 [21AP], E759 [28AP], E846 [6MY]

Robinson, Rachel, S3385 [17AP]

DISEASES related term(s) Centers for Disease Control; Health

Addresses

``If Not Now....'': Mary Fisher, Family AIDS Network, E879 [8MY]

Analyses

43 Million People Lack Access to Primary Health Care: Bureau of Primary Health Care (organization), H9723 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

Blacks Need Better Access to Screening Tests for Cancer, E988 [20MY]

Few Women Take Folic Acid To Prepare for Pregnancy, S5587 [12JN]

Finding Cancer Without Biopsies, E1508 [24JY]

Hardship Only Deepens a Mom's Love, E1127 [5JN]

Just How Sick Was Rebecca Badger? Jack Kevorkian Helped End Her Life, and That's When the Questions Began, S3254 [16AP]

Kirsten, S6782 [27JN]

More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, S5586 [12JN]

More Women Know Vitamin Can Prevent Serious Birth Defects, But Few Are Taking It, March of Dimes Survey Finds, S5586 [12JN]

Study Finds Secondhand Smoke Doubles Heart Disease, S5257 [3JN]

Terminal Illness Absent in Kevorkian Suicide, S3255 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

———crop insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (see H.R. 781), H587 [13FE]

AIDS: criminal penalties relative to intentional transmission (see H.R. 518), H283 [4FE]

Alcoholic beverages: alcohol abuse prevention program funding (see H.R. 1982), H4085 [19JN]

———increase taxes and provide funding for alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 2028), H4338 [24JN]

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Medicare coverage and research funding (see H.R. 2009), H4221 [23JN]

Arachnoiditis: ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to prevention (see H.R. 738), H523 [12FE]

Black Lung Benefits Act: improve (see H.R. 609), H347 [5FE]

———pneumoconiosis claims (see H.R. 252), H147 [9JA]

Breast cancer: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. 90; S. Res. 47; H. Res. 40, 48), S161 [21JA], S945 [4FE], H348 [5FE], H453 [11FE]

———increase funding for research (see S. 67), S160 [21JA]

———support of affected individuals (see S. Res. 85), S4106 [7MY]

Cancer Research Trust Fund: establish relative to biomedical research (see S. 728), S4217 [8MY]

Claims: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358; H.R. 1023), S1659 [26FE], H888 [11MR]

Coal: disability benefit eligibility for certain miners (see H.R. 1600), H2679 [14MY]

Correctional institutions: test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections personnel (see H.R. 2070), H4646 [25JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of HHS: conduct an ongoing study of the health consequences of nuclear weapons tests (see S. 1524), S12506 [12NO]

———establish program relative to exchange of sterile hypodermic needles (see H.R. 2212), H5569 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S11192 [24OC]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see S. 1018), S7486 [15JY]

———specify the frequency of screening mammograms provided to women veterans (see S. 999), S7116 [9JY]

Dover Township, NJ: study cancer rate among children (see S. 453; H.R. 1080), S2356 [17MR], H1018 [13MR]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299; H.R. 2627), S10882 [21OC], H8633 [7OC]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S10882 [21OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221, 2968; H. Con. Res. 113), H5021 [9JY], H5569 [22JY], H10420 [8NO]

Federal aid programs: public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 385), H151 [9JA]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see S. 1335; H.R. 2699), S11343 [29OC], H9038 [22OC]

Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center: authorize relocation and transfer current site to Louisiana (see H.R. 1558), H2444 [8MY]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Hazardous substances: compensation for individuals who develop stomach cancer due to exposure from radioactive substances (see H.R. 573), H284 [4FE]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H802 [6MR]

———alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (see S. 578), S3199 [15AP]

———clinical trial on digital mammography funding (see S. 1229), S10055 [26SE]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 2152), H5177 [11JY]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see S. 697; H.R. 847, 2006), S3998 [6MY], H669 [26FE], H4132 [20JN]

———establish code of fair information practices (see H.R. 52), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 1311), H1439 [10AP]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H1111 [18MR]

———expand research relative to environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (see H.R. 1413), H1793 [23AP]

———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (see S. 631), S3550 [23AP]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see S. 88; H.R. 1069), S161 [21JA], H1017 [13MR]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148; H.R. 259), S162 [21JA], H147 [9JA]

———prohibit discrimination in employer health benefit plans relative to neurobiological disorders (see H.R. 2110), H4912 [8JY]

———protect the public from hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (see S. 826; H.R. 1771), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143; H.R. 135), S162 [21JA], H143 [9JA]

———require health plans to provide coverage for screening mammography and pap smears (see H.R. 760), H586 [13FE]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and expand Federal research programs on osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see S. 1536), S12575 [13NO]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Health care facilities: waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 1692), H3169 [21MY]

Health care professionals: provide Federal sanctions for practitioners who administer, dispense, or recommend the use of marijuana (see S. 40), S159 [21JA]

———revoke medical license of practitioners who recommend the use of marijuana (see H.R. 1310), H1439 [10AP]

HIV: efforts to prevent transmission (see S. 503; H.R. 1062, 1219), S2646 [20MR], H1017 [13MR], H1288 [21MR]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (see H.R. 2464), H7262 [11SE]

———waiver of vaccination requirement for orphan children (see H.R. 2473), H7281 [15SE]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for certain adopted children (see H.R. 2430), H7008 [8SE]

Information services: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases, S161 [21JA]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249; H.R. 616), S856 [30JA], H347 [5FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H144 [9JA]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S3348 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see S. 727; H.R. 617), S4217 [8MY], H347 [5FE]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2216), H5569 [22JY]

———make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see S. 1384), S11863 [6NO]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 89; H.R. 306, 328), S161 [21JA], H149 [9JA]

Kuwait: provide funding to veterans for research, diagnosis, treatment, and compensation for illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Res. 310), H10171 [6NO]

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: research programs (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (see S. 147), S162 [21JA]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 421), H153 [9JA]

———coverage of screening mammography and screening pap smears (see H.R. 184, 359), H145, H151 [9JA]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see S. 649; H.R. 1002), S3662 [24AP], H812 [10MR]

———colorectal screening (see S. 690; H.R. 1128), S3901 [1MY], H1186 [19MR]

———coverage of certain prostate cancer detection procedures and drug treatment services (see H.R. 448), H154 [9JA]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102; H.R. 58), S161 [21JA], H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H1541 [15AP]

———coverage of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (see H.R. 1762), H3273 [3JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (see S. 540; H.R. 417, 418), S2901 [9AP], H152 [9JA]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381; H.R. 1628), S1734 [27FE], H2783 [15MY]

———establish a continuous quality improvement program for providers that furnish services to individuals with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 2972), H10420 [8NO]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H888 [11MR]

———require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care facilities (see H.R. 2754), H9614 [28OC]

———secondary payer rules for individuals with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 2577), H8160 [29SE]

Motion pictures: discourage use of tobacco products among minors by motion picture industry (see H. Con. Res. 184), H10171 [6NO]

National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see S. 86; H.R. 1352), S160 [21JA], H1611 [16AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

———expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases (see S. 349), S1553 [25FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 307), H149 [9JA]

NIH: establish a comprehensive plan relative to diabetes-related activities (see H.R. 1315), H1456 [14AP]

———establish National Fund for Health Research (see S. 441), S2274 [13MR]

———expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H9038 [22OC]

Ovarian cancer: research programs (see H.R. 953), H767 [5MR]

Parkinson's disease: research programs (see S. 535; H.R. 1260, 1398), S2900 [9AP], H1391 [9AP], H1706 [17AP]

Parks and recreation areas: require camps to report on incidents of injuries and illnesses to Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 298), H148 [9JA]

Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Postage stamps: issue special stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726; H.R. 407, 1585), S4217 [8MY], H152 [9JA], H2589 [13MY]

———issue special stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see S. 1389; H.R. 2545), S11863 [6NO], H7910 [25SE]

Prostate cancer: coverage of screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H149 [9JA]

———coverage of screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

———provide information relative to screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (see S. 902), S5620 [12JN], S5694 [16JN]

———research programs (see H.R. 297), H148 [9JA]

———screening benefits (see H.R. 2639), H8727 [8OC]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H1017 [13MR]

Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 482), H243 [21JA]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic science and medical research (see S. 124), S161 [21JA]

———increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see S. 1305), S10950 [22OC]

———osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and related bone disorders information clearinghouse funding (see H.R. 2704), H9038 [22OC]

Social Security: treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 577), H285 [4FE]

Tariff: anticancer drug production (see H.R. 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2049), H4645 [25JN]

———anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production (see H.R. 2047, 2048), H4645 [25JN]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 293; H.R. 1169), S1191 [10FE], H1259 [20MR]

———deductions for home health care, day care, and respite care for households with an Alzheimer's disease patient (see S. 653), S3727 [25AP]

———provide a checkoff on Federal income tax returns for a breast and prostate cancer research fund (see H.R. 209), H145 [9JA]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (see S. 828; H.R. 1772), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

Veterans: add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of service-connected diseases (see H.R. 559), H284 [4FE]

———expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see S. 1385), S11863 [6NO]

———presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 1540), H2254 [6MY]

Women: increase research and education on the drug DES (see S. 834; H.R. 1788), S5341 [5JN], H3476 [4JN]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

Chronologies

Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation device application process, S9752 [23SE]

Essays

Living with Muscular Dystrophy: Allison Dickson, E2235 [8NO]

Factsheets

Jaw Joints—TMJ Awareness Month: Jaw Joints & Allied Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Foundation, Inc., E1900 [2OC]

Letters

Accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women: Senator Specter, S2226 [13MR]

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S3265 [16AP]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S3258 [16AP]

———P. John Seward, AMA, S3250 [16AP]

———Richard M. Doerflinger, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, S3250 [16AP]

———William J. Cox, Catholic Health Association, S3259 [16AP]

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: Jere W. Glover, SBA, E1742 [11SE]

———Jerome J. Shestack, ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Centers for Disease Control notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV: Richard J. Tarplin, Dept. of HHS, H7376 [17SE]

Extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S7487 [15JY]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S9817 [24SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims: George N. Hatsopoulos, Thermo Electron (business), S9749 [23SE]

———Monica Morrow, S9746 [23SE]

Human fetal tissue transplantation research practices relative to Parkinson's Disease research: Joan I. Samuelson, Parkinson's Action Network, S8774, S8777 [4SE]

Issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research: Marvin T. Runyon, Jr., Postmaster General, S7666 [17JY]

Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips: Ronald L. Ziegler and Calvin N. Anthony, Community Retail Pharmacy Coalition, E65 [7JA]

Medicare preventive care benefits: Morris L. Shearin, NAACP, E989 [20MY]

National Cancer Institute position on guidelines for breast cancer screening of certain women: Senator Boxer, S933 [4FE]

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S9761 [23SE]

———several health care professionals and organizations, S9761 [23SE]

National Fund for Health Research: Albert H. Owens, Jr., National Coalition for Cancer Research, S6329 [25JN]

———Christopher Reeve, S2947 [9AP]

———Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S6329 [25JN]

———Donald S. Coffey, American Association for Cancer Research, Inc., S6328 [25JN]

———Herbert Pardes, Columbia University, S6329 [25JN]

———Ivan Diamond, Research Society on Alcoholism, S6329 [25JN]

———Joan I. Samuelson, Parkinson's Action Network, S6328 [25JN]

———Lydia Lewis, Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, S6330 [25JN]

———Robert L. Balster, College on Problems of Drug Dependence, Inc., S6329 [25JN]

———Sandra H. Kownacki, Autism Society of America, S6330 [25JN]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funding: B. Waine Kong, Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., S8696 [3SE]

———Charles Christmas, Mended Heart, Inc., S8696 [3SE]

———Martha Hill, American Heart Association, S8696 [3SE]

———Renee Smith, National Coalition for Heart and Stroke Research, S8696 [3SE]

NIH clinical research programs: Jeffrey Kern, American Federation for Medical Research, E2318 [10NO]

———several health organizations, E2317 [10NO]

Parkinson's disease research programs: A. Dale Severance, S2918 [9AP]

———Barbara Blake-Krebs, S2918 [9AP]

———Barbara Schirloff, S2919 [9AP]

———Elizabeth Southwood, S2919 [9AP]

———Erwin B. Montgomery, Jr., and Cynthia A. Holmes, University of Arizona, S2920 [9AP]

———J. William Langston, Parkinson's Institute, S2919 [9AP]

———Margaret Tuchman, S2920 [9AP]

———Maryhelen Davila, S2917 [9AP]

———Nancy Martone, S2918 [9AP]

———Paul M. Carvey, S2919 [9AP]

———Stephen Tobriner, S2918 [9AP]

———Sue N. Elkind, S2918 [9AP]

Tribute to Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher: William D. Smith, E316 [26FE]

Lists

Cosponsors of H.R. 407, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4242 [8MY]

Supporters of S. 726, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4242 [8MY]

Proclamations

Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: Senate, S5275 [3JN]

International Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: Representative McHale, E893 [12MY]

Remarks in House

African Americans: Presidential apology for Tuskegee syphilis study participants, E961 [19MY]

Agriculture: crop insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (H.R. 781), E275 [13FE]

AIDS: research funding, H2755, H2756 [15MY]

AIDS Drug Assistance Program: support, E879 [8MY]

Alcoholic beverages: increase taxes and provide funding for alcohol abuse prevention programs (H.R. 2028), E1306 [24JN]

American Cancer Fund for Children: tribute, E275 [13FE]

American Cancer Fund for Children (organization): tribute, E497 [18MR]

American Heart Month: observance, E325 [26FE]

American Society of Clinical Pathology: anniversary, E105 [21JA]

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Medicare coverage and research funding (H.R. 2009), H4228 [24JN], E1298 [23JN]

Arachnoiditis: ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to prevention (H.R. 738), E226 [12FE]

Arthritis Awareness Month: observance, E1032 [22MY]

Autism: research funding, E1123 [5JN]

Baylor College of Medicine: anniversary of Women's Health Initiative, E1991 [9OC]

Bissell, Mina: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E673 [16AP]

Black Lung Benefits Act: pneumoconiosis claims (H.R. 252), E20 [7JA]

Breast cancer: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (H. Res. 40), E214, E216 [11FE]

Cancer Institute of New Jersey: designation as National Cancer Institute clinical cancer center, E596 [8AP]

Castro Valley, CA: tribute to William S. (Billy) Graham Foundation, Inc., E949 [16MY]

Centers for Disease Control: notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV, H7376 [17SE]

———pfiesteria research funding, H7235-H7237 [11SE]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: observance, E275, E276 [13FE]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: observance, E497 [18MR]

Children and youth: indoor causes of asthma attacks, H3172 [22MY]

City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA: tribute, E2372 [13NO]

Claims: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products, H529 [13FE]

College of American Pathologists (organization): anniversary, E105 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1397-H1405 [10AP], E647 [14AP], E657 [15AP], E683 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: breast cancer research funding, H5937, H5949, H5950 [29JY], H7848 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7218-H7229 [11SE]

———funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

———heart disease clinical practice guidelines, E494 [18MR]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, H7031, H7032, H7037, H7044-H7050 [9SE]

Dept. of Labor: Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes, E1741 [11SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: announcement of toll-free telephone number to assist Persian Gulf veterans relative to health care examinations, H931 [12MR]

Diabetes: research funding, H6862 [4SE]

Drugs: manufacturers' patent exclusivity, E2120 [29OC]

———therapeutic use of marijuana, E194 [10FE]

Elkind, Mortimer: Dept. of Energy Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1528 [25JY]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (H.R. 2627), H8695 [8OC], H8809 [9OC]

ERA Real Estate (business): tribute to efforts with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, E2384 [13NO]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (H.R. 2480), H7022 [9SE], H7368 [17SE]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential, H8481 [7OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H. Con. Res. 113), H4839 [8JY], E1387 [10JY]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2221), H8838 [21OC], E1574 [31JY], E1766 [16SE], E2213 [7NO]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2968), E2283 [9NO]

Federal employees: prohibit funding for training sessions relative to condom use, sexual activities, and drug use, E1831 [24SE]

Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism: establish, H593 [25FE]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (H.R. 1549), H2571 [13MY]

Health: Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund funding, H7320, H7321 [16SE]

———Dept. of Defense/Dept. of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Medical Research Program funding, H5939, H5940 [29JY]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (H.R. 1679), H2929 [20MY]

———establish code of fair information practices (H.R. 52), E30 [7JA]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (H.R. 1111), H1963 [29AP], H8453 [7OC], E2100 [28OC]

———expand research relative to environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (H.R. 1413), E721 [23AP]

———improve health care services for women, H1960-H1968 [29AP], E806 [30AP]

———osteoporosis public education campaign funding, H7035 [9SE]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (H.R. 259), E23 [7JA]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (H.R. 135), H8451 [7OC], H8812 [9OC], H8981-H8990 [22OC], H9783 [30OC], E43, E53 [7JA]

———role of community health centers, H9713-H9724 [29OC], E2180 [4NO]

Health care professionals: revoke medical license of practitioners who recommend the use of marijuana (H.R. 1310), E629 [10AP]

HIV: efforts to prevent transmission (H.R. 1219), H1960 [29AP], E551 [21MR]

Hospice of Northern Virginia (organization): anniversary, E1592 [1AU]

Houston, TX: tribute to Center for AIDS, E274 [13FE]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), H8870-H8872, H8890 [21OC], E2035 [21OC]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (H.R. 616), H1962 [29AP], H8693 [8OC], E159 [5FE], E2103 [28OC]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (H.R. 616), designation of primary sponsor, H9056 [23OC]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (H.R. 164), H8451 [7OC], H8812 [9OC], H8981-H8990 [22OC], E1 [7JA]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (S. 609), E831 [5MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 306), H1961, H1964 [29AP], E12 [7JA]

International Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, H2569, H2570 [13MY], H2617 [14MY], E893 [12MY]

Lacy, Phillip W.: AIDS Action Foundation honoree, E1643 [3SE]

Lawrence County, PA: tribute to Lawrence County Cancer Society, E1372 [8JY]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (H.R. 1002), H1960 [29AP], H4585 [25JN], E417 [10MR]

———colorectal screening, H6330 [30JY], E325 [26FE], E1587 [1AU]

———colorectal screening (H.R. 1128), E520 [19MR], E988 [20MY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips, H6325, H6337 [30JY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (H.R. 58), E40, E56, E63 [7JA]

———coverage of screening mammography, E854 [6MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (H.R. 417), E85 [9JA]

———improve quality of dialysis centers, E2282 [9NO]

———reimbursement for use of certain medical products by diabetics with traumatic foot ulcerations, H5895 [28JY]

———require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care facilities (H.R. 2754), E2101 [28OC]

Medlin, Ray: Arthritis Foundation Northwest Ohio Chapter Humanitarian Award recipient, E300 [25FE]

Members of Congress: diabetes screening tests, H1077 [18MR], H1118 [19MR]

Methodist Hospital of Houston: AIDS Action Foundation honoree, E1643 [3SE]

Miami, FL: tribute to Catholic Hospice, E1826 [23SE]

National Bone Marrow Donor Program: tribute, H6710 [1AU]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8981-H8990 [22OC], H9782, H9783 [30OC], H9840, H9842 [31OC], E1924 [2OC], E2015 [21OC], E2103, E2106, E2108, E2110 [28OC], E2162 [31OC], E2183 [7NO]

National Cancer Institute: proton beam facility funding, H6997, H6998 [8SE]

National Child Health Day: observance, H7285 [16SE]

National Dystonia Awareness Week: observance, E1943 [7OC]

National Eye Donor Month: observance, H1003 [13MR], E378 [5MR]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases, H1967 [29AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of Hebrew Hospital Home, E870 [7MY]

———anniversary of the National Institute for Electromedical Education, E545 [21MR]

NIH: establish National Fund for Health Research, H4695 [26JN]

———improve and expand clinical research programs (H.R. 3001), E2317, E2319 [10NO]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7892-H7896 [25SE]

———pfiesteria piscicida research funding, H7790 [24SE], H7892-H7896 [25SE], E1876 [26SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Stanley B. Prusiner for medicine, E1987 [9OC]

Ohio: workers' compensation system referendum, H9627 [29OC], H9781 [30OC], E2121 [29OC]

Orange County, CA: tribute to American Cancer Society `Relay for Life', E1155 [10JN]

Organ donors: encourage, H5027 [10JY]

Ovarian cancer: research programs (H.R. 953), E390 [5MR]

Pardini, Jim: Muscular Dystrophy Association Fresno County, CA, Harvest of Hope Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1930 [2OC]

Parkinson's disease: research programs (H.R. 1260), E616 [9AP]

———research programs (H.R. 1398), E711 [17AP]

Pennsylvania: tribute to participants in ``Walk To Beat Diabetes'' between Pittsburgh and Erie, E1951 [7OC]

Poinsatte Motors (business): tribute for efforts against breast cancer, E1613 [1AU]

Postage stamps: issue special stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), H5521-H5526, H5565 [22JY], E1482, E1501 [23JY]

———issue special stamps to fund prostate cancer research (H.R. 2545), E1854 [25SE]

Prostate cancer: research funding, E1568 [31JY]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (H.R. 1070), E2106 [28OC]

Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases, E2388 [13NO]

RADX Technology (business): donation of mammography screening system, E2298 [10NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR]

Riverhead, NY: tribute to Lions Club, E936 [15MY]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of San Diego Hospice, E270 [13FE]

Social Security: treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (H.R. 577), E156 [4FE]

St. Mary's County, MD: tribute to Well Child Outreach Program, E2390 [13NO]

Sterling Heights, MI: tribute to Lions Club, E866 [7MY]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure 5K walk/run, E894 [12MY]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (H.R. 1169), E550 [21MR]

TMJ Awareness Month: observance, E1899 [2OC]

University of California at San Diego: tribute to Black Beauticians Health Promotion Program, E359 [3MR]

Ventura County, CA: observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Week, E655 [15AP]

———tribute to Stand Down Program, E1380 [9JY]

Weizmann Institute for Science: tribute, E1508 [24JY]

Women: increase research and education on the drug DES (H.R. 1788), E1117 [4JN]

———research health risks posed by the presence of certain additives and synthetic fibers in tampons and similar products (H.R. 2900), E2236 [8NO]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (H.R. 1571), E873 [8MY]

———temporomandibular jaw disorder research and treatment funding, H1967 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

AID: Gorgas Memorial Institute tuberculosis initiative funding, S7583 [16JY]

Barr, Pat: tribute to efforts relative to breast cancer research, S10816 [9OC]

Brain Tumor Awareness Week: observance, S11163 [23OC]

Breast cancer: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women, S2225, S2226 [13MR]

———accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. 90), S470 [21JA]

———accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. Res. 47), S928-S934, S936 [4FE], S1016 [5FE]

———accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. Res. 47), unanimous-consent agreement, S921 [4FE]

———increase funding for research (S. 67), S447 [21JA]

———support of affected individuals (S. Res. 85), S4116 [7MY], S9986 [25SE]

Cancer Research Trust Fund: establish relative to biomedical research (S. 728), S4243 [8MY]

Centers for Disease Control: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funding, S9111 [11SE]

Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, S5274 [3JN]

Claims: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (S. 358), S1659 [26FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (S. 1189), S11283-S11287 [28OC]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3249-S3266 [16AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

———funding for fusarium head blight and vomitoxin research, S11398 [30OC]

———Karnal bunt quarantine, S7943 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: bioassay testing of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service, S6962 [8JY]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

———radioactive iodine-133 related thyroid cancer study funding, S9110 [11SE]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, S9109, S9114, S9115 [11SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: additions to list of radiogenic diseases, S7828-S7830 [22JY]

———clarify eligibility for spina bifida benefits to children of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, S12494 [10NO]

———determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (S. 1320), S11200-S11205 [24OC]

———establishment of breast cancer detection programs, S12494 [10NO]

———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (S. 1018), S7486 [15JY]

———specify the frequency of screening mammograms provided to women veterans (S. 999), S7117 [9JY]

District of Columbia: tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure 5K walk/run, S5379 [5JN]

Donnelly, Michael: testimony before Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Subcommittee on Human Resources relative to Persian Gulf Conflict, S3758 [28AP]

Dover Township, NJ: study cancer rate among children (S. 453), S2373 [17MR]

Drugs: funding for affordable drug program for the terminally ill, S7849 [22JY]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———proposal to designate use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S7944 [23JY]

———revise drug approval process, S7992 [24JY], S8205 [28JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (S. 1335), S11351 [29OC]

Food: safety of imported fruits and vegetables, S10289 [1OC]

Foreign aid: child survival and disease programs funding, S7586 [16JY]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (S. 578), S3208 [15AP]

———clinical trial on digital mammography funding (S. 1229), S10062 [26SE]

———diabetes prevention and research programs funding, S11700 [4NO]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (S. 697), S3998 [6MY]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]

———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer, S4191 [8MY]

———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (S. 631), S3550 [23AP]

———human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S8717-S8720 [3SE], S8772-S8778, S8780, S8781 [4SE]

———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (S. 88), S470 [21JA]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (S. 148), S530, S534 [21JA]

———protect the public from hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (S. 826), S5256 [3JN]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (S. 143), S517-S521 [21JA], S589 [22JA]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and expand Federal research programs on osteoporosis and related bone diseases (S. 1536), S12593 [13NO]

———tuberculosis prevention progrms funding, S7532 [16JY]

———water fluoridation funding, S9110 [11SE]

Hispanos Unidos Contra El Sida-AIDS, Inc.: anniversary, S10445 [6OC]

HIV: efforts to prevent transmission (S. 503), S2675 [20MR]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), S11630, S11703 [4NO]

———treatment of legal immigrants relative to public welfare programs, S846-S848 [30JA]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for children, S8085 [24JY], S8157 [25JY]

Information services: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (S. 87), S470, S471 [21JA]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (S. 249), S820 [29JA], S884-S890 [30JA], S5884 [17JN]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (S. 609), S3354 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (S. 727), S4242 [8MY]

———make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (S. 1384), S11868 [6NO]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums, S8619 [31JY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 89), S470 [21JA], S4915 [21MY]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (S. 147), S530, S534 [21JA]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (S. 649), S3682, S3683 [24AP]

———colorectal screening, S8395 [31JY]

———colorectal screening (S. 690), S3912 [1MY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips, S8399 [31JY]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (S. 102), S482 [21JA]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs, S6162 [24JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (S. 540), S2926 [9AP]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (S. 381), S1761, S1762 [27FE], S2295 [13MR]

Michigan: anniversary of osteopathic medicine, S3460 [22AP]

Mine Safety and Health Administration: measure coal mine dust levels to determine threat to miners' health, S8899 [8SE]

Montezuma Creek, UT: health clinic renovation funding, S9499 [17SE], S9621, S9622 [18SE]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S10816 [9OC]

National Cancer Institute: increase funding for breast cancer research, S9110, S9111 [11SE]

———increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (S. 86), S470 [21JA]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases (S. 349), S1556 [25FE]

———funding, S8695-S8697 [3SE]

National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer's research funding, S9112 [11SE]

National Mammography Day: designate (S. Res. 136), S10827 [9OC]

Native Americans: diabetes research funding, S12090, S12091 [8NO]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4861-S4868 [21MY], S4962-S4968, S4993 [22MY], S5035, S5036 [23MY]

———establish National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, S9759-S9762 [23SE]

———establish National Fund for Health Research, S6153-S6155 [24JN], S6293, S6328 [25JN], S6687, S6688 [27JN]

———establish National Fund for Health Research (S. 441), S2282 [13MR], S2947 [9AP], S4964 [22MY]

———establish research and training programs for Parkinson's disease, S8711-S8720 [3SE], S9013 [9SE]

———funding for studies on breast cancer relative to environmental factors, S3717 [25AP]

———infectious diseases research funding, S12093 [8NO]

———osteoporosis prevention and treatment programs funding, S9111, S9112 [11SE]

Ocean County, NJ: funding for research relative to childhood cancer, S4202 [8MY]

Parkinson's disease: research programs (S. 535), S2917 [9AP]

Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]

Postage stamps: issue special stamps to fund breast cancer research, S7661-S7666 [17JY]

———issue special stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), S7969 [23JY], S8040, S8041 [24JY]

———issue special stamps to fund breast cancer research (S. 726), S4241 [8MY]

———issue special stamps to fund prostate cancer research (S. 1389), S11874 [6NO]

Prostate cancer: provide information relative to screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (S. 902), S5620 [12JN]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs, S4191 [8MY]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic science and medical research (S. 124), S509 [21JA], S686 [23JA]

———increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (S. 1305), S10952-S10954 [22OC]

Russell, George and Jane: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Award recipients, S4914 [21MY]

Senate: interruption of committee meetings on prostate cancer and IRS activities, S9754 [23SE]

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: tribute to Race for the Cure 5K Walk/Run, S5884 [17JN]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (S. 293), S1191 [10FE]

———deductions for home health care, day care, and respite care for households with an Alzheimer's disease patient (S. 653), S3729 [25AP]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (S. 828), S5258 [3JN]

Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (S. 1385), S11869 [6NO]

Women: increase research and education on the drug DES (S. 834), S5345 [5JN]

Reports

Accurate Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening for Certain Women: Senator Specter, S2226-S2230 [13MR]

American Health Care Revolution and the Critical Role of Health Centers, H9716-H9719 [29OC]

Community, Migrant, and Homeless Health Centers, H9720-H9723 [29OC]

Health Centers Are Unique in Structure and Mission, H9719 [29OC]

Reports filed

Immunization Requirements for Certain Internationally Adopted Children: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 105-289), H8299 [1OC]

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, or Mercy Killing: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1003) (H. Rept. 105-46), H1337 [8AP]

Specify the Frequency of Screening Mammograms Provided To Women Veterans: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) (S. 999) (S. Rept. 105-158), S12574 [13NO]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Progress in the War on Cancer, E235 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Ohio workers' compensation system referendum: Parma, OH, City Council, H9781 [30OC]

Statements

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act (H.R. 1003): OMB, S3264 [16AP]

Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services and Blood-Testing Strips: American Association of Diabetes Educators, E64 [7JA]

———American Diabetes Association, E63 [7JA]

———American Dietetic Association, E64 [7JA]

———Eli Lilly and Co., E65 [7JA]

———Juvenille Diabetes Foundation International, E64 [7JA]

———P. Michael Conn, Endocrine Society, E64 [7JA]

Mission Statement: Jaw Joints & Allied Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Foundation, Inc., E1900 [2OC]

Persian Gulf Conflict: Michael Donnelly, S3758 [28AP]

Summaries

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Dept. of HHS, E494 [18MR]

Medicare Cancer Clinical Trial Coverage Act (S. 381), S1762 [27FE]

No Tobacco for Kids Act (S. 828), S5259 [3JN]

Testimonies

Biomedical Research Funding Relative to Market Exclusivity: Scott Hallquist, Immunex Corp., E2120 [29OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1003, Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, H1397-H1399 [10AP]

H.R. 1585, Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act, H5521 [22JY]

H.R. 2464, immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children, H8870 [21OC]

S. 124, National Research Investment Act, S686 [23JA]

S. 143, Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act, S518 [21JA]

S. 147, Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act, S531-S533 [21JA]

S. 148, Comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act, S533 [21JA]

S. 249, Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act, S886-S889 [30JA]

S. 293, tax credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions, S1192 [10FE]

S. 349, Women's Cardiovascular Diseases Research and Prevention Act, S1557 [25FE]

S. 381, Medicare Cancer Clinical Trial Coverage Act, S1761 [27FE]

S. 453, Childhood Cancer Research Act, S2373 [17MR]

S. 503, HIV Prevention Act, S2676 [20MR]

S. 578, Access to Medical Treatment Act, S3209 [15AP]

S. 631, New Jersey Women's Environmental Health Act, S3551 [23AP]

S. 690, Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, S3913 [1MY]

S. 726, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4241 [8MY]

S. 826, Smoke-Free Environment Act, S5256 [3JN]

S. 828, No Tobacco for Kids Act, S5258 [3JN]

S. 834, increase research and education on the drug DES, S5346 [5JN]

S. 902, Prostate Testing Full Information Act, S5621 [12JN]

S. 1018, extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, S7487 [15JY]

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

S. 1299, Asthma Inhaler Regulatory Relief Act, S10883 [21OC]

S. 1320, Persian Gulf War Veterans Act, S11201-S11204 [24OC]

S. 1384, Accessible Health Coverage Act, S11869 [6NO]

S. 1385, Justice for Atomic Veterans Act, S11871 [6NO]

S. 1536, Early Detection and Prevention of Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Act, S12593-S12595 [13NO]

S. Res. 47, accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening of certain women, S937, S970 [4FE]

S. Res. 85, support of individuals affected by breast cancer, S4116 [7MY], S9986 [25SE]

S. Res. 136, National Mammography Day, S10811, S10827 [9OC]

DiSILVESTRO, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3567 [24AP]

DISNEY, RICHARD

Articles and editorials

``Coach'' Disney, 62, Dies After Collapsing, E112 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E112 [21JA]

DISTILLED SPIRITS TAX PAYMENT SIMPLIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 395, 711), S1979 [5MR], S4106 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 395), S1982 [5MR]

Enact (S. 711), S4108 [7MY]

Texts of

S. 395, S1982 [5MR]

S. 711, provisions, S4108-S4110 [7MY]

DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Fairfax, VA: tribute to efforts by Distributive Education Clubs of America Chapter at Robinson Secondary School, E28 [7JA]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Amendments

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2607), S12514 [13NO], H8780, H8783 [9OC], H10681 [12NO]

———making (S. 1156), S9871, S9872, S9898, S9899, S9902 [24SE], S9925, S9960, S9961, S9978, S9979 [25SE], S10196, S10212, S10214, S10215, S10234, S10238 [30SE], S10261, S10262, S10296, S10297 [1OC]

Appointments

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H411 [11FE]

Articles and editorials

Back to Work for Schools, S10152 [29SE]

Battle Over Boilers Leaves D.C. Students Out in Cold, S11334 [29OC]

Charles A. Horsky, 87, Dies—Left Imprint on U.S. Capital, S8875 [5SE]

Fixing a Flat, E1221 [17JN]

Mr. Archer's Plan for the District, E1300 [23JN]

Neglected But Not Forgotten, Korean War Memorial Gets Help, S7616 [16JY]

Potomac—An Endangered River?, E890 [8MY]

Save the Kids, Not the Mom, S1432 [24FE]

Sidwell Liberals, E1971 [8OC]

Voucher Fund Gets $6 Million, H9474 [23OC]

Voucher Opponents Send Own Children to Private Schools, E1971 [8OC]

What a Difference Having a Chance Makes, H9474 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making (see S. 1156; H.R. 2607), S9018 [9SE], H8437 [6OC]

———making (H.R. 2607), consideration (see H. Res. 264), H8727 [8OC]

———making (H.R. 2607), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 324), H10767 [12NO]

Architect of the Capitol: eliminate and modify certain parking areas to improve Capitol Grounds (see S. 510), S2646 [20MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1018 [13MR]

———establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Contracts: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 513), H282 [4FE]

Correctional institutions: closure of Lorton Correctional Complex (see S. 418), S2078 [10MR]

Crime: Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see S. 294; H.R. 727), S1191 [10FE], H523 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands to the District of Columbia for use for single-family homes for low- and moderate-income families (see H.R. 2700), H9038 [22OC]

Education: impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (see S. 928, 1070), S5790 [17JN], S8153 [25JY]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see S. 847; H.R. 1797), S5342 [5JN], H3566 [5JN]

Employment: permit the waiver of residency requirements for certain employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 514), H282 [4FE]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building: designate (see H.R. 2443), H7118 [9SE]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see S.J. Res. 29; H.J. Res. 76), S3901 [1MY], H2156 [1MY]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 863; H.R. 1390), S5444 [10JN], H1705 [17AP]

Government: realign functional responsibilities (see H.R. 1963), H4085 [19JN]

Howard T. Markey National Courts Building: designate (see S. 878; H.R. 824), S5507 [11JN], H628 [25FE]

Law enforcement: enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (see H.R. 1538), H2253 [6MY]

Maryland: retrocession (see H.R. 831), H628 [25FE]

Medicaid: temporarily waive enrollment composition rule for the D.C. Health Cooperative (see H.R. 2093), H4835 [26JN]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see S. 731; H.R. 1497), S4217 [8MY], H2090 [30AP]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2767), H9729 [29OC]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Robert C. Weaver Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 2375), H6715 [1AU]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see S. 1297), S10859 [20OC]

Ronald Reagan-Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H8632 [7OC]

Southeastern University: amend charter relative to board of trustees eligibility (see H.R. 2753), H9614 [28OC]

Taxation: repeal congressionally imposed tax exemptions provided to certain entities (see H.R. 889), H701 [27FE]

———treatment of District of Columbia residents (see S. 753; H.R. 549), S4588 [15MY], H284 [4FE]

Telecommunications: consolidate appeals of FCC decisions and State commission decisions in the District of Columbia Federal courts (see S. 1188), S9515 [17SE]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H2679 [14MY]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see S.J. Res. 38; H.J. Res. 96), S12461 [10NO], H8833 [9OC]

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (see S. 483), S2646 [20MR]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making (S. 1156), S9878 [24SE], S10195 [30SE], S10473 [7OC]

Court decisions

Milk Industry Foundation v. Sec. of Agriculture and Northeast Dairy Compact Commission: Paul L. Friedman, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, S1389 [13FE]

Letters

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444, H8445 [7OC]

———Representative Christian-Green, H8445 [7OC]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be circuit judge: Benjamin R. Civiletti, S2519 [19MR]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S2534 [19MR]

———Carolyn B. Lamm, ABA, S2520 [19MR]

———Charles J. Cooper, S2520 [19MR]

———Dan K. Webb, S2520 [19MR]

———Donald B. Ayer, S2519 [19MR]

———Frank Keating, Governor of Oklahoma, S2519 [19MR]

———George J. Terwilliger III, S2519 [19MR]

———Jay B. Stephens, S2520 [19MR]

———Robert S. Mueller III, S2520 [19MR]

———Terry E. Branstad, Governor of Iowa, S2519 [19MR]

———William T. Coleman, Jr., S2519 [19MR]

Selection of Rainbow Pool site for World War II memorial: Richard Longstreth, Society of Architectural Historians, S6284 [24JN]

———Senator Kerrey, S7616 [16JY]

Southeastern University charter amendment relative to board of trustees eligibility: Charlene Drew Jarvis, Southeastern University, E2107 [28OC]

———Elizabeth Lisboa-Farrow, Southeastern University, E2107 [28OC]

Use of Smithsonian Institution facilities by Boy Scouts for awards ceremony: I. Michael Heyman, Smithsonian Institution, S9725 [19SE]

———Senator Abraham, S9725 [19SE]

Lists

Filings and appeals on docket per circuit judge, S2534 [19MR]

Memorandums

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444 [7OC]

District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H775 [6MR]

Messages

District of Columbia Budget Request: President Clinton, S7298 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Motions

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2607), H8804, H8805 [9OC], H10758 [12NO]

———making (S. 1156), S10318 [3OC], S10467 [7OC]

Obituaries

NASA Mourns Dr. Jurgen H. Rahe—Solar System Exploration Science Program Director, E1509 [24JY]

Press releases

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444 [7OC]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2607), H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8752-H8806 [9OC], H10110 [6NO], H10585, H10681 [12NO], H10775 [13NO], E2028 [21OC], E2081, E2087 [24OC], E2390 [13NO]

———making (H.R. 2607), consideration (H. Res. 264), H8729-H8737, H8740 [9OC]

———making (H.R. 2607), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 324), H10676-H10681 [12NO]

———making (S. 1156), E1886 [29SE], E1971 [8OC]

Architect of the Capitol: feasibility study for the installation of shower and locker facilities for congressional staff, H5879 [28JY]

Asbury United Methodist Church: tribute to annual homecoming, E1761 [16SE]

Bolivian Folk Theater Festival: tribute, E1565 [31JY]

Canada: visit of St. Michael's Boy's Choir to Washington, DC, E2249 [8NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 49), H2547 [13MY]

Cardozo Senior High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1369 [8JY]

Commission for Women: tribute, E534 [20MR]

Congressional Cemetery: preservation, H9045 [23OC]

Congressional High School Intern Program: tribute, H8443 [7OC]

Contracts: exempt certain contracts entered into by the government of the District of Columbia from review by the Council of the District of Columbia (H.R. 513), H774-H776 [6MR]

———reform contracting practices, E2379 [13NO]

Courts: establish three member panel of U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to determine validity of cases relative to breach of secret Government contracts, H4958, H4959 [9JY]

———limits on punitive damages in medical malpractice suits, E2087 [24OC]

Crime Stoppers Club: tribute, E1239 [17JN]

Davis-Bacon Act: waive requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8780-H8783, H8803, H8804 [9OC], H10678 [12NO], E2087 [24OC]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands to the District of Columbia for use for single-family homes for low- and moderate-income families (H.R. 2700), E2045 [22OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: tribute to efforts relative to public schools, E557 [21MR]

District of Columbia: waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8803, H8804 [9OC]

Education: charter schools funding, H10678 [12NO]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (H.R. 1797), H3278 [4JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8426 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8638, H8639 [8OC], H8756, H8759-H8761, H8790-H8806, H8825-H8828 [9OC], H9474, H9482 [23OC], H9732, H9733, H9734 [30OC], H10678 [12NO], E1886 [29SE], E1971 [8OC], E2028 [21OC], E2081, E2087 [24OC]

Employment: permit the waiver of residency requirements for certain employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (H.R. 514), H1056, H1057 [18MR]

EPA: restoration of urban watersheds and community environments in the Anacostia River (H.R. 2823), E2189 [7NO]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building: designate (H.R. 2443), H7579 [18SE], E1703 [9SE]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), H4851-H4853 [8JY], E1429 [15JY]

Government: realign functional responsibilities, E1569 [31JY]

History: anniversary of emancipation of slaves, E668 [15AP], E864 [7MY]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to District of Columbia public schools, H5884, H5885 [28JY]

Howard T. Markey National Courts Building: designate (H.R. 824), H7635, H7636 [23SE]

International Clown Week: observance, E1568 [31JY]

Kapitol Klowns Alley (organization): tribute, E1568 [31JY]

Law enforcement: enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (H.R. 1538), H2172 [6MY], E853 [6MY]

Matriot's Dream—Health Care for All: tribute to exhibit, E779 [29AP]

McKissack, Deryl: District of Columbia Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E999 [21MY]

Monuments and memorials: extend authority for construction of National Peace Garden memorial (S. 731), H10806, H10807 [13NO]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations, H5209, H5210 [15JY]

National Homeownership Week: observance, H2493, H2494 [13MY]

New Bethel Baptist Church: anniversary, E2208 [7NO]

Pine Bush, NY: visit of Crispell Middle School to Washington, DC, E1042 [22MY]

Potomac River: pollution cleanup, E890 [8MY]

Promise Keepers (organization): court decision relative to clean-up of certain schools, H8452 [7OC]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (H.R. 2767), E2120 [29OC]

Revitalize, H567 [13FE]

Roads and highways: funding for repairs to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, H8748 [9OC]

Roebuck, Roland: District of Columbia Superior Court and Court of Appeals Community, Outreach, Recognition, and Opportunity Award recipient, E2077 [24OC]

Soroptimist International of Washington (organization): anniversary, E2066 [23OC]

Southeastern University: amend charter relative to board of trustees eligibility (H.R. 2753), E2107 [28OC]

Taxation: repeal congressionally imposed tax exemptions provided to certain entities (H.R. 889), E353 [27FE]

———treatment of District of Columbia residents, E1221 [17JN], E1300 [23JN]

———treatment of District of Columbia residents (H.R. 549), H272 [4FE], H301 [5FE], E152 [4FE]

Trinity College: anniversary, E1901 [2OC]

Turner, Michael: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2048 [22OC]

University of the District of Columbia: law school funding, H8790 [9OC]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (H.J. Res. 96), H10665-H10667 [12NO]

Washington National Airport: dedication of new terminal, E1547 [29JY]

Washington Scholarship Fund (organization): tribute to contributions to assist low-income students, H9474 [23OC]

White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic, H2936 [20MY]

WMZQ-Radio (Washington, DC): anniversary, E1340 [27JN], E1372 [8JY]

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction, H3066 [20MY]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: violence at abortion and family planning clinics, S584 [22JA]

Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising in certain areas, increase taxation and provide more inspectors to restrict sale to minors, S10215 [30SE]

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2607), S12511 [12NO], S12514, S12658 [13NO]

———making (S. 1156), S9868-S9874, S9877 [24SE], S9914-S9940, S9960-S9962 [25SE], S10151, S10152 [29SE], S10185-S10204, S10208, S10211-S10216, S10222-S10225 [30SE], S10257-S10264, S10272-S10274 [1OC], S10317 [3OC], S10467-S10474, S10490 [7OC], S12103, S12116 [8NO]

———making (S. 1156), unanimous-consent agreement, S9877 [24SE], S10216 [30SE]

Architect of the Capitol: eliminate and modify certain parking areas to improve Capitol Grounds (S. 510), S2700 [20MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 49), S4773 [20MY]

Correctional institutions: closure of Lorton Correctional Complex (S. 418), S2087 [10MR]

Crime: Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (S. 294), S1192 [10FE]

Education: charter schools funding, S10261 [1OC]

———condition of school facilities, S11333 [29OC], S11854 [6NO]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities, S10212-S10214 [30SE]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (S. 1070), S8155 [25JY], S11333 [29OC], S11854 [6NO]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (S. 928), S5874 [17JN]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (S. 847), S5362-S5367 [5JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9716, S9717 [19SE], S9869, S9871 [24SE], S9914-S9940, S9962 [25SE], S10151, S10152 [29SE], S10185-S10195 [30SE], S10259 [1OC]

———tribute to ``Jeopardy'' (television program), S11569 [31OC]

Employment: permit the waiver of residency requirements for certain employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (H.R. 514), S2736 [20MR]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building: designate (H.R. 2443), S9908 [24SE]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), S3930 [1MY]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 863), S5444 [10JN]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2491, S2515-S2538 [19MR], S2728 [20MR]

Government: realign functional responsibilities, S8388, S8406 [31JY]

Health: use of local revenues to fund full reproductive health services for women, S12511 [12NO]

Kennedy, Henry H., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S8819 [4SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8818 [4SE]

Kollar-Kotelly, Colleen: nomination to be circuit judge, S2631, S2632 [20MR]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (S. 731), S7318 [11JY]

Roma Restaurant: closing, S8622 [31JY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate, S11897 [6NO]

Schools: establish trust fund for renovations, S6352 [25JN]

Smithsonian Institution: use of facilities by Boy Scouts for awards ceremony, S9725 [19SE]

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: tribute to Race for the Cure 5K walk/run, S5379 [5JN]

Taxation: treatment of District of Columbia residents, S6336 [25JN]

———treatment of District of Columbia residents (S. 753), S4601, S4602 [15MY], S4767 [20MY]

Telecommunications: consolidate appeals of FCC decisions and State commission decisions in the District of Columbia Federal courts (S. 1188), S9520 [17SE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (H.J. Res. 96), S12683 [13NO]

Washington National Airport: dedication of new terminal, S8378 [30JY]

Washington Scholarship Fund (organization): tribute to contributions to assist low-income students, S10997 [22OC]

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (S. 483), S2648 [20MR]

World War II: selection of Rainbow Pool site for memorial, S6284 [24JN], S7616 [16JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 264) (H. Rept. 105-315), H8727 [8OC]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 324) (H. Rept. 105-403), H10767 [12NO]

District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2607) (H. Rept. 105-298), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1156) (S. Rept. 105-75), S9018 [9SE]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2443), S9880 [24SE]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Permanent Addition Design and Construction: Committee on Resources (House) (S.J. Res. 29) (H. Rept. 105-167), H4912 [8JY]

Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 824) (H. Rept. 105-211), H5916 [28JY]

National Peace Garden Memorial Construction Authority Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 731) (H. Rept. 105-362), H9864 [31OC]

National Peace Garden Monument: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 731) (S. Rept. 105-40), S6496 [26JN]

Nomination of Anita M. Josey To Be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Colleen Kollar-Kotelly To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2021 [6MR]

Nomination of John M. Campbell To Be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Mary Ann Gooden Terrell To Be Associate Judge for the District of Columbia Superior Court: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Merrick B. Garland To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2021 [6MR]

Permit the Waiver of Residency Requirements for Certain Employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 514) (H. Rept. 105-29), H1039 [17MR]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 49) (H. Rept. 105-90), H2349 [7MY]

Schedules

George McGovern's 75th Birthday Symposium: National Archives Theater, Washington, DC, E791 [30AP]

Statements

District of Columbia Appropriations Authorization (H.R. 2607), S12658-S12660 [13NO]

District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2607): OMB, H8757 [9OC]

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Sam J. Ervin III, S2527 [19MR]

Studies

District of Columbia Appropriations Bill Davis-Bacon Act Provisions: Peter Phillips, H8781 [9OC]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H703 [3MR]

U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California and the District of Columbia, H8060, H8115, H8121 [29SE]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1156, District of Columbia appropriations, S9871 [24SE]

District of Columbia appropriations (H.R. 2607), H10760 [12NO]

District of Columbia tax reduction comparisons, E153 [4FE]

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions: Bobby Todd, Eagle Printing Co., E1333 [26JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 49, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H2547 [13MY]

H. Res. 264, consideration of H.R. 2607, District of Columbia appropriations, H8729 [9OC]

H. Res. 324, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 2607, District of Columbia appropriations, H10676 [12NO]

H.J. Res. 96, congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact, H10665 [12NO]

H.R. 513, District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act, H774 [6MR]

H.R. 514, District of Columbia Inspector General Improvement Act, H1056 [18MR]

H.R. 824, Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, Washington, DC, H7635 [23SE]

H.R. 2443, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC, H7580 [18SE]

H.R. 2607, appropriations, S12514 [13NO], H10681-H10757 [12NO]

H.R. 2607, District of Columbia appropriations, H8761-H8780 [9OC]

S. 483, Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge Full Funding Act, S2648 [20MR]

S. 731, establish National Peace Garden Monument, S7318 [11JY]

S. 731, extend authority for construction of National Peace Garden memorial, H10806 [13NO]

S. 753, District of Columbia Economic Recovery Act, S4767-S4770 [20MY]

S. 847, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act, S5363-S5366 [5JN]

S. 1188, Court Consistency in Communications Act, S9520 [17SE]

S.J. Res. 29, design and construct a permanent addition to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, S3930 [1MY], H4851 [8JY]

Transcripts

Inauguration of President Clinton and Vice President Gore, S119-S122 [21JA]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL CONTRACT REVIEW REFORM ACT

Memorandums

Provisions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H775 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 513), H774-H776 [6MR]

Texts of

H.R. 513, provisions, H774 [6MR]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 753), S4767 [20MY]

Texts of

S. 753, provisions, S4767-S4770 [20MY]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INSPECTOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 514), H1056, H1057 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 514), S2736 [20MR]

Texts of

H.R. 514, provisions, H1056 [18MR]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 847), S5342 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 847), S5362-S5367 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 847, provisions, S5363-S5366 [5JN]

DIVERSIFIED INTERGENERATIONAL CARE, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2218 [12MR]

DIVORCE see Families and Domestic Relations

DIX, RONALD W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E604 [9AP], E843 [6MY]

DIXON, ALAN J. (a former Senator from Illinois)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S993 [5FE]

DIXON, JEANNE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S793 [29JA]

DIXON, JULIAN C. (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H396 [10FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H6761 [3SE]

———H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H8395 [6OC]

———S. 858, intelligence services appropriations, H5413 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H453 [11FE]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H8438 [6OC]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H3274 [3JN]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H6918 [4SE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H1611 [16AP]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H1707 [17AP]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H6962 [5SE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H9800 [30OC]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H8439 [6OC]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 2094), H7263 [11SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H1988 [29AP]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H1438 [10AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1542 [15AP]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1340 [8AP]

Crime: penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1340 [8AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H3660 [10JN]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H6798 [3SE]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1893 [24AP]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H7601 [18SE]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H3660 [10JN]

Families and domestic relations: State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1392 [9AP]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1074), H1707 [17AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H7528 [17SE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4913 [8JY]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H2883 [19MY]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2789), H9865 [31OC]

Health: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3797 [12JN]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5132 [10JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1893 [24AP]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6962 [5SE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H6798 [3SE]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H4913 [8JY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5401 [16JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1795 [23AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H407 [10FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H4087 [19JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H2680 [14MY]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H7008 [8SE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777), H7911 [25SE], H9800 [30OC]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H2488 [12MY]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H4132 [20JN]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H949 [12MR]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H4647 [25JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H4647 [25JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5022 [9JY]

Taxation: increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H9039 [22OC]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

Telecommunications: require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (see H.R. 1626), H2783 [15MY]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5297 [15JY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3213 [30MY]

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (see H. Con. Res. 161), H8265 [30SE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

Remarks

Black History Month: observance, H433 [11FE]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H10931 [13NO]

CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras, H4952, H4953, H4996, H4997, H4998 [9JY]

Clandestine Drug Study Commission: establish, H4996, H4997, H4998 [9JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7783 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10931 [13NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8758, H8796 [9OC], E2028 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration (H. Res. 264), H8735, H8736 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8796 [9OC], E2028 [21OC]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4952, H4953, H4996, H4997, H4998 [9JY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Knox Presbyterian Church, E252 [13FE]

———tribute to Wilfandel Club, E126 [4FE]

Warschaw, Carmen: Cedars Sinai Medical Center Heart of Gold Honoree award recipient, E2047 [22OC]

Tributes

Givens, William A., E124 [4FE]

Newcombe, Don, E669 [15AP]

Nourmand, Stephan S., E2115 [29OC]

Smith, O.C., E551 [21MR]

Sohikian, Arthur, E1110 [4JN]

Stein, Marcia, H1190 [20MR], E597 [8AP]

Thompson, Sidney A., E567 [21MR]

DIXON, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E496 [18MR]

DJIBOUTI, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Lange Schermerhorn To Be Ambassador to Djibouti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11669 [4NO]

DOAN, NATHAN T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1331 [26JN]

DOBBERFUHL, GAIL

Remarks in House

Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E591 [8AP], E742 [24AP]

DOBBS, SALLY ELLIS

Remarks in House

Smith County, TX: Law Day honoree, E1584 [1AU]

DOBMEIER, DOUG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E624 [10AP]

DOBRIANSKY, PAULA

Reports filed

Nomination to the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

DOBSON, JAMES

Appointments

National Gambling Impact Study Commission, S24 [7JA]

DOBY, LARRY

Amendments

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (S. 985), S10778, S10812 [9OC]

Bills and resolutions

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see S. 985; H.R. 2116), S6727 [27JN], H4913 [8JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1365 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (S. 985), S6759 [27JN], S10778 [9OC]

Tribute, S3299 [16AP], S4771 [20MY], S7295, S7315 [11JY]

Texts of

S. 985, Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ, S6759 [27JN], S10778 [9OC]

DOCTORS see Health Care Professionals

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. (a Senator from Connecticut)

Addresses

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4031 [6MY], S4124 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1222, S1240 [11FE], S1295 [12FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6100 [23JN], S6172, S6173, S6174, S6262, S6263, S6264 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6471, S6473, S6510, S6544, S6551, S6552 [26JN], S6775 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4731, S4736, S4737, S4762 [20MY], S4847, S4852, S4906 [21MY], S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6920 [7JY], S7050, S7052, S7069, S7120, S7121, S7122, S7123 [9JY], S7220 [10JY], S7262, S7269 [11JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7405, S7425 [14JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5732 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9536, S9660 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8025, S8026, S8037, S8064, S8100, S8101 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8905, S8927 [8SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4496 [14MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7562, S7590, S7612, S7614 [16JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10438 [6OC]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11609 [3NO]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Chilean President Eduardo Frei Into the House Chamber, H671 [27FE]

Conferee: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S11018 [23OC]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1423 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Ann Petry's Storied Life—Author Left Indelible Mark, David Streitfeld, Washington (DC) Post, S4277 [9MY]

Casey Miller, 77, a Promoter of Using Nonsexist Language, S1125 [7FE]

Drugs—Interdicting the Flow, Washington (DC) Post, S7564 [16JY]

Find Better Ways To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs, Melville (NY) Newsday, S7564 [16JY]

Good Step on Drugs, Christian Science Monitor, S7564 [16JY]

Immigrants Bring Prosperty, Spencer Abraham, Wall Street Journal, S12657 [13NO]

Invasion of the Robots, Otis Port, Business Week (publication), S4323 [12MY]

Mexico's Bloodless Revolution, Hartford (CT) Courant, S7051 [9JY]

Nagging Nuclear-Waste Problem, New London (CT) Day, S3140 [15AP]

Now, That's a Resolution, Miami (FL) Herald, S7565 [16JY]

Pamela Harriman's Last Mission, Richard Holbrooke, Washington (DC) Post, S1124 [7FE]

Rethinking Drug Certification, Chicago (IL) Tribune, S7564 [16JY]

Stonington Is Sued by Trash Firm—Company Seeks To Block Town Garbage Collection, Joe Wojtas, New London (CT) News, S5617 [12JN]

Taking on ``Mankind'', S1125 [7FE]

Use Copyright Extension To Endow Creativity, Lewis Hyde, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S9491 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943), S11042 [23OC]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S11599 [3NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S8608 [31JY]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (see S. 921), S5790 [17JN]

Children and youth: modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S2838 [8AP]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19), S163 [21JA]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 4), S634 [22JA]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S11300 [28OC]

Computers: establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S7776 [21JY]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S7608 [16JY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 766), S8367 [30JY]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S5935 [18JN]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15), S159 [21JA]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S4683 [19MY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412), S10861 [20OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8607 [31JY]

Education: establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (see S. 664), S3799 [29AP]

———improve adult education and literacy (see S. 994), S6990 [8JY]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (see S. 993), S6990 [8JY]

———improve teacher quality (see S. 1209), S9785 [23SE]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S2480 [18MR]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 17), S159 [21JA]

———equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see S. Con. Res. 28), S5002 [22MY]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (see S. 1227), S10055 [26SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280), S1017 [5FE]

FDA: modernize (see S. 830), S6508 [26JN]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see S. 1154, 1203), S9785, S9800 [23SE]

Firearms: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S2374 [17MR]

———improve safety of handguns (see S. 428), S2931 [9AP]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see S. 150, 1379), S162 [21JA], S11764 [5NO]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 39), S7486 [15JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S5465 [10JN]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364), S8732 [3SE]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see S. 422), S2129 [11MR]

———national policy to provide health insurance to children and pregnant women (see S. 13), S159 [21JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region elections (see S. Con. Res. 51), S9897 [24SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Immigration: reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see S. 1178), S9977 [25SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 717), S4106 [7MY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249), S856 [30JA]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S3348 [17AP]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see S. 1114), S8532 [31JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11365 [29OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82), S3960 [5MY]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S10962 [22OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S3844 [30AP]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see S. 369), S1734 [27FE]

Meili, Davide: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4490 [14MY]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2274 [13MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2274 [13MR]

National Child Care Professional's Day: designate (see S. Res. 139), S11034 [23OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (see S. Res. 118), S8723 [3SE]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 111), S8670 [2SE]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5542 [11JN]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see S. 887), S11779 [5NO]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9020 [9SE]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (see S. 410), S2021 [6MR]

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (see S. Res. 163), S12576 [13NO]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see S. 184), S1681 [26FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S159 [21JA]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (see S. 484), S8156 [25JY]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3348 [17AP]

Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: designate (see S. 1355), S11545 [31OC]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 456), S2415 [18MR]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S10474 [7OC]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S4011 [6MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375), S1734 [27FE]

———permit members of the clergy to revoke their exemption from coverage (see S. 567), S10861 [20OC]

Taxation: encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235), S2331 [14MR]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S5264 [3JN]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (see S. 1037), S7710 [17JY]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S3371 [17AP]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S5935 [18JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (see S. 444), S2320 [14MR]

Tires: encourage the recycling of waste tires and reduce tire dumps and stockpiles (see S. 445), S2320 [14MR]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526), S2838 [8AP]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318), S1574 [25FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222), S9969 [25SE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24), S2646 [20MR]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S10808 [9OC]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4217 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see S. Con. Res. 6), S1133 [7FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (see S. Con. Res. 33), S5791 [17JN]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (see S. 793), S5001 [22MY]

Children and youth: protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (see S. 19), S159 [21JA]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391), S11863 [6NO]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (see S. 761), S4658 [16MY]

Drugs: encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (see S.J. Res. 34), S6727 [27JN]

———revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (see S. 794), S5001 [22MY]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (see S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———prevent and reduce truancy (see S. 1369), S11678 [4NO]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see S. 1151), S8870 [5SE]

Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see S. 1074), S8186 [28JY]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (see S. 1075), S8186 [28JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

FEC: improve enforcement capabilities (see S. 446), S2320 [14MR]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220), S9969 [25SE]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see S. 983), S6727 [27JN]

National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (see S. 534), S2900 [9AP]

NRC: direct portion of civil penalties to local communities (see S. 960), S6358 [25JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (see S. 1265), S10475 [7OC]

Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Prince Nova (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 1349), S11448 [30OC]

Solid waste: State and local government control over transportation of municipal solid waste (see S. 899), S5596 [12JN]

Taxation: treatment of certain disability benefits received by former police officers or firefighters (see S. 393), S1979 [5MR]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Factsheets

Afghanistan: Amnesty International, S1137 [7FE]

Letters

Bipartisan budget agreement relative to tax cuts: Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S4981 [22MY]

Budget 1998-2002: Senator Roth and Representative Archer, S5332 [5JN]

FEC funding: by, S7700 [17JY]

Latin American Arms Control Act: Jimmy Carter, S6754 [27JN]

Prisoner rights in Peru: several Senators, S5687 [16JN]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, S7575 [16JY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7575 [16JY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6296, S6308 [25JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4565 [15MY]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (S. Con. Res. 6), S1137 [7FE], S4774 [20MY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S605 [22JA]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9539, S9541, S9545, S9551 [18SE]

Ansonia, CT: anniversary of Webster Hose Volunteer Fire Co., S9089 [10SE]

Bermuda: environmental impact study relative to U.S. military presence, S7445 [15JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.S. policy, S10994 [22OC]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of L'Ambiance Plaza accident, S3410 [22AP]

Bristol, CT: Ellen P. Hubble School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1140-S1143 [7FE], S1222 [11FE], S1271, S1277, S1279, S1280, S1281, S1283, S1295 [12FE], S1869 [4MR], S2168 [12MR]

———deficit, S3881 [1MY]

———ensure budget proposal concurs with the bipartisan budget agreement to restrict tax cuts over a ten year period, S4981, S4982 [22MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S6784 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8398, S8404 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6144 [24JN], S6295, S6296, S6297, S6307 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6423, S6468, S6471, S6474, S6475, S6479 [26JN], S6699 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5332 [5JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4723, S4729, S4730, S4732, S4735, S4736, S4737, S4738 [20MY], S4932, S4981, S4982 [22MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (S. Con. Res. 33), S5876 [17JN]

Cavanaugh, Marianne Roche: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S12640 [13NO]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (S. 793), S5011 [22MY]

Charities: clarify antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities (S. 921), S5809 [17JN]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 75), S3539 [23AP], S3577, S3578 [24AP]

Cheshire, CT: Highland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Children and youth: early childhood development, S3410 [22AP]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4732, S4735, S4736, S4737, S4738 [20MY]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S2728 [20MR]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (S. 19), S352 [21JA], S3410 [22AP]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), S2852 [8AP], S3410 [22AP]

China, People's Republic of: request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4379 [13MY]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (S. Con. Res. 4), S669 [22JA]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3409 [22AP]

Connecticut: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the honor roll of the Women's Bureau of the Dept. of Labor, S12629 [13NO]

Construction industries: health and safety requirements relative to construction sites, S3410 [22AP]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (S. 1391), S11876 [6NO]

Cummings, Janet: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Cuomo, Andrew M.: nomination to be Sec. of HUD, S781 [29JA]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7048 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7048, S7049, S7050, S7051, S7052, S7088 [9JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11821 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9946 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7445, S7447 [15JY]

———School of the Americas funding, S7590 [16JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5687 [16JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9489, S9490, S9491, S9492 [17SE], S9537, S9539, S9541, S9545, S9551 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11274 [28OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7700 [17JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8030, S8065 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12093 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S9115 [11SE]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (S. 761), S4660 [16MY]

District of Columbia: closing of Roma Restaurant, S8622 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), S10191 [30SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S10191 [30SE]

Donnelly, Michael: testimony before Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Subcommittee on Human Resources relative to Persian Gulf Conflict, S3758 [28AP]

Droney, Christopher F.: nomination to be district judge, S9162 [11SE]

Drugs: encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (S.J. Res. 34), S6760 [27JN]

———revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (S. 794), S5011 [22MY]

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———direct funding to local educational agencies, S9115 [11SE]

———prevent and reduce truancy (S. 1369), S11691 [4NO]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4932 [22MY]

———student loan forgiveness relative to community service careers, S6471 [26JN]

———student loan programs, S6307 [25JN]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (S. 1151), S8870 [5SE]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2311, S2315 [14MR]

Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (S. 1074), S8187 [28JY]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (S. 1075), S8187 [28JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: extend coverage (S. 183), S641 [22JA]

Farmington, CT: East Farms School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8839 [5SE], S9156 [11SE], S9378 [16SE], S9741, S9748, S9749, S9750, S9752, S9753, S9758 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims, S9741, S9748, S9749, S9750, S9752, S9753, S9758 [23SE]

FEC: funding, S7700 [17JY]

———improve enforcement capabilities (S. 446), S2314, S2315 [14MR]

Financial institutions: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (S. 1203), S9788 [23SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1929 [4MR]

———suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7563, S7565, S7566, S7574, S7578 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7563, S7565, S7566, S7574, S7578, S7590 [16JY]

Foreign policy: deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, S5733 [17JN]

Goldblatt, Michael: Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year recipient, S3300 [16AP]

Good, Peter: tribute to University of Connecticut University Medal recipient, S3298 [16AP]

Hall, Janet C.: nomination to be district judge, S9162, S9166 [11SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S3139 [15AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5588 [12JN]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (S. 422), S2140 [11MR]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (S. 537), S2925 [9AP], S5884 [17JN]

Health care facilities: cost regulations relative to patient tranfers, S6297 [25JN]

HelpMate Robotics, Inc.: tribute, S4323 [12MY]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, S1271 [12FE], S3409 [22AP], S3777 [29AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S10821 [9OC]

Hong Kong: status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S6722 [27JN]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (S. 1220), S9970 [25SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4374 [13MY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (S. 249), S5884 [17JN]

IRS: restructure, S11596 [3NO]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (S. 983), S6752 [27JN]

Law enforcement: Community Policing To Combat Domestic Violence Program funding, S8065 [24JY]

Litchfield, CT: Center School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Medicaid: eligibility of certain disabled children, S6295, S6296 [25JN]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6784 [27JN]

———postpone effective date of means-testing premium increase, S6144 [24JN]

———reform, S6784 [27JN], S8404 [31JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2596, S2597 [20MR]

———elections, S7050, S7051, S7088 [9JY]

Mother's Day: observance, S4276 [9MY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 63), S2292 [13MR]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S8030 [24JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9489, S9490, S9491, S9492 [17SE], S9537 [18SE]

National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (S. 534), S2916 [9AP]

National security: simplify conditions for a declaration of an imminent and serious threat in balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1222 [11FE], S1271, S1277, S1279, S1280, S1281, S1283, S1295 [12FE]

Norwich, CT: anniversary of Yantic Fire Engine Company, S3297 [16AP]

NRC: direct portion of civil penalties to local communities (S. 960), S6364 [25JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (S. 1265), S10483 [7OC]

O'Neill, William F.: Connecticut Rivers Council Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, S2219 [12MR]

Orange, CT: Peck Place School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S7050 [9JY]

Peru: prisoner rights, S5687 [16JN]

Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276 [9MY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2307, S2311, S2315 [14MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S9162 [11SE], S10727 [9OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S9164 [11SE]

Prince Nova (vessel): certificate of documentation (S. 1349), S11462 [30OC]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), S3713 [25AP]

Rossotti, Charles: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S11596 [3NO]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), S10476 [7OC]

Senate: legislative program, S2166 [12MR]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 72), S3383 [17AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (S. 375), S1749 [27FE]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1869 [4MR]

Solid waste: State and local government control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 899), S5614 [12JN]

Stamford, CT: tribute to Children's Environmental Index ``kid-friendly'' city ranking, S9528 [17SE]

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: tribute to Race for the Cure 5K Walk/Run, S5884 [17JN]

Taxation: child tax credit, S6468, S6474, S6475 [26JN]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (S. 1037), S7731 [17JY]

———rates, S2168 [12MR], S5332 [5JN], S6423 [26JN]

———treatment of certain disability benefits received by former police officers or firefighters (S. 393), S1981 [5MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11623 [4NO]

———treatment of heart and hypertension benefits relative to firefighters and police officers, S6479 [26JN]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (S. 444), S2325 [14MR]

Tires: encourage the recycling of waste tires and reduce tire dumps and stockpiles (S. 445), S2325 [14MR]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (S. 526), S2852 [8AP]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4468 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4468 [14MY]

———require compliance report on Armenia and other countries in the Caucasus region, S4468 [14MY]

Trumbull, CT: anniversary, S9804 [23SE]

———tribute to Trumbull High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S8625 [31JY]

U.S. Cavalry: anniversary, S1578 [25FE]

Unionville, CT: West District School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, S7049 [9JY], S7447 [15JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3779 [29AP]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5941 [18JN]

YWCA: tribute to `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipients, S5378 [5JN]

Statements

Persian Gulf Conflict: Michael Donnelly, S3758 [28AP]

Summaries

Important Changes to the American Heritage Rivers Initiative as a Result of Public Comment, S9545 [18SE]

Texts of

S. 19, Working Families Child Care Act, S353 [21JA]

S. 393, tax treatment of certain disability benefits received by former police officers or firefighters, S1981 [5MR]

S. 534, Handgun Safety Act, S2916 [9AP]

S. 793, Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents Act, S5012 [22MY]

S. 794, revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers, S5012 [22MY]

S. 899, Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Act, S5615-S5617 [12JN]

S. 960, direct portion of NRC civil penalties to local communities, S6364 [25JN]

S. 983, Latin American Arms Control Act, S6753 [27JN]

S. 1074, Child Support Reform Act, S8187-S8189 [28JY]

S. 1075, Child Support Assurance Act, S8189 [28JY]

S. 1151, Child Care Access Means Parents in School Act, S8871 [5SE]

S. 1220, Human Rights Information Act, S9971 [25SE]

S. 1265, Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act, S10483 [7OC]

S. 1349, certificate of documentation for Prince Nova (vessel), S11462 [30OC]

S.J. Res. 34, encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs, S6760 [27JN]

Tributes

Alexander, Jane, S10901 [21OC]

Aliano, Ron D., S6014 [19JN]

Byrd, Senator, S4276 [9MY]

Cini, David L., S8625 [31JY]

Dibble, Walt, S8621 [31JY]

Ford, Senator, S2311 [14MR]

Galindo, Gabriel L., S1200 [10FE]

Gallagher, Dermot A., S7041 [9JY]

Harriman, Pamela, S1124 [7FE]

Hepburn, Katharine, S4277 [9MY]

Jopling, Michael, S5309 [5JN]

McCaffrey, Barry R., S7650 [17JY]

McCall, Richard B., S8932 [8SE]

Miller, Casey, S1125 [7FE]

Moore, William D., S12656 [13NO]

Neville, Bernard, S2794 [7AP]

Ocampo, Raul E.G., S9432 [16SE]

Patten, Christopher F., S6722 [27JN], S7052 [9JY]

Petry, Ann, S4277, S4278 [9MY]

Robinson, Jackie, S3385 [17AP]

Robinson, Rachel, S3385 [17AP]

Sullivan, John J., S7874 [22JY]

Thompson, Richard L., Sr., S5018 [22MY]

Thurmond, Senator, S5214 [3JN]

Tsongas, Paul E., S699 [28JA]

DODD, QUINN

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

DODD, THOMAS J.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S9884 [24SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Costa Rica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

DOERFLINGER, RICHARD M.

Letters

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S3250 [16AP]

DOFFYN, DANIEL J.

Bills and resolutions

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9799 [30OC]

DOGGETT, LLOYD (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2908 [19MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2956 [20MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H6027 [29JY], H8009 [26SE]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8528 [7OC]

Appointments

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Dallas, TX: designate the museum to be known as ``The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future'' as a Millennium Project for the U.S., cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Con. Res. 187), H10957 [13NO]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

———expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2697), H10957 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Government: require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (see H.R. 1913), H3864 [17JN]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5131 [10JY]

Motions

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8114 [29SE], H8262 [30SE], H8271 [1OC]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H7023 [9SE], H7535 [18SE], H7740 [24SE], H10148 [6NO]

Lewis, Representative John: allow to proceed in order, H1625 [17AP]

Remarks

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5696 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5696 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3481 [5JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4656, H4802 [26JN], H5026 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6308 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4391 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4557, H4570 [25JN], H4921 [9JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6308 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4391 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5593 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2950 [20MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H906 [12MR]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H4921 [9JY]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 101), H1235 [20MR]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1268 [21MR]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), consideration (H. Res. 176), H4656 [26JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1345 [9AP]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8262 [30SE], H8271, H8272, H8273, H8275, H8276, H8277 [1OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5112 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8009, H8011 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7374 [17SE]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5112 [10JY]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (H.R. 499), H295 [5FE]

Gingrich, Representative: reelection as Speaker of the House, H22 [7JA]

———reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1622 [17AP]

———resolution of ethics charges, H22 [7JA]

Government: require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (H.R. 1913), H3805 [17JN]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H992 [13MR]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H22 [7JA]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1351, H1356 [9AP]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 112), H1552 [16AP]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 201), H6308 [30JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3115 [21MY]

Journal: question of approval, H7531 [18SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 238), H7742 [24SE]

Lewis, Representative John: striking of words from Record, H1624 [17AP], H1709 [21AP]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1810 [24AP]

Parliamentary inquiry, H26 [7JA], H8009 [26SE]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8164 [30SE], H8268, H8271, H8272, H8273, H8275, H8276, H8277 [1OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H992 [13MR], H1351, H1356 [9AP], H3115 [21MY], H6803 [4SE], H6922 [5SE], H7284 [16SE], H7612 [23SE], H7735, H7742 [24SE], H7836 [25SE], H8023 [26SE], H8167 [30SE], H9503 [24OC], H10773 [13NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H8118 [29SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), unanimous-consent agreement, H8003 [26SE]

Political ethics: campaign contributions by tobacco interests, H7021 [9SE]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H4802 [26JN]

———child tax credit, H4802 [26JN]

———rates, H4802 [26JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9045 [23OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H4802 [26JN], H5026 [10JY]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8518, H8528, H8529, H8530, H8531 [7OC]

———consent (H.R. 629), consideration (H. Res. 258), H8514 [7OC]

———ensure radioactive waste is brought only from Maine or Vermont, H8528, H8529, H8530, H8531 [7OC]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales, H4841 [8JY]

———prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8011 [26SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H7533 [18SE]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, H7203 [11SE], H7374 [17SE]

University of Texas: statement by professor on campus diversity, H7481 [17SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H7526 [17SE], H8052 [26SE], H8158 [29SE]

Resignations

Committee on Science (House), H1684 [17AP]

DOLAN, CATHERINE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S8442 [31JY]

DOLCE, CARLA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1526 [25JY]

DOLE, BOB (a former Senator from Kansas)

Articles and editorials

Get Back to the Fast Track on Trade, S11579 [3NO]

Medicare—Let's Fix It, S1727 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (see S. 1000; S. 2177), S7210 [10JY], H5401 [16JY]

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention: by, S3485 [23AP]

U.N. reform, S5680 [16JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Foreign trade: efforts relative to Chilean salmon farmers, H9804 [31OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H7610 [23SE]

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1621, H1622, H1623, H1624, H1627-H1629, H1699-H1702 [17AP]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (S. 1000), H7636-H7639 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Medal of Freedom: awarding, S801, S802 [29JA]

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: designate (S. 1000), S7210, S7211 [10JY], S8158 [25JY]

Reports filed

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1000), S8090 [24JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1624 [17AP], H1709 [21AP]

Statements

Chemical Weapons Convention: by, S3501 [23AP]

Medal of Freedom Award: by, S801 [29JA]

Texts of

S. 1000, Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse, Kansas City, KS, S7211 [10JY], S8159 [25JY], H7636 [23SE]

DOLEZAL, WILBUR F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E533 [20MR]

DOLLAR, DENNIS

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Credit Union Administration Board: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

DOLLAR, JACKIE O'CONNOR

Remarks in House

Head Start-Johnson & Johnson Excellence in Management Award: recipient, E1387 [10JY]

DOLLOPH, NICOLE

Ceremonies

Girl Scout American Flag Ceremony, E1106 [4JN]

DOLMA, TSULTRIM

Testimonies

Religious Persecution in the People's Republic of China, H9544 [24OC]

DOLS, FRANCIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E625 [10AP]

DOMANTAY, MARGARITO

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 375), H156 [9JA]

DOMBALIS, CONSTANTINE N.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H8842 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8843 [21OC]

DOMBECK, MIKE

Remarks in Senate

Forest Service: management, S937 [4FE]

DOMENICI, PETE V. (a Senator from New Mexico)

Addresses

Tri-State College Commencement Address: Wendy Gramm, S5941 [18JN]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4026, S4031 [6MY], S4079, S4080, S4081, S4124, S4127 [7MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6150, S6176, S6254, S6266 [24JN], S6308, S6319, S6372 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6460, S6533, S6543 [26JN], S6777 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4810, S4833, S4869, S4901, S4903, S4907 [21MY], S5036, S5142 [23MY]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), S3295 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6880, S6926, S6932, S6940, S6950 [7JY], S7069, S7105, S7119, S7120, S7121, S7123, S7124 [9JY], S7234, S7236, S7268, S7304 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9598, S9600, S9687, S9688 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8069, S8101 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8921, S8927, S8931 [8SE], S8946, S9020 [9SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7465, S7505 [15JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7562, S7589, S7612, S7614 [16JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2989, S2996, S3060, S3061, S3062 [10AP]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S8506, S8613 [31JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10962, S10963, S10987, S10992, S10993 [22OC], S11068, S11069, S11161 [23OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5235 [3JN]

———H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6786 [27JN]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8312 [30JY]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8249 [29JY]

Articles and editorials

Make It a Two-Year Budget, by, Washington (DC) Post, S964 [4FE]

Sun, Wind, Rain Crumble Ruins, Preservation Efforts Hindered by Lack of Funds, Peter Eichstaedt, New Mexico Journal, S9401 [16SE]

Surge in Diabetes Tied to Unhealthy Lifestyles—Doctors Call for Federal Research Funds, Joyce Howard Pryce, Washington (DC) Times, S11701 [4NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

BIA: reorganization (see S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S11300 [28OC]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S2856 [8AP]

Courts: product liability reform (see S. 5), S158 [21JA]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S158 [21JA]

Education: Impact Aid Program technical corrections (see S. 582), S3199 [15AP]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

FRS: implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611), S3348 [17AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095), S8531 [31JY]

Health: revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S3560 [23AP]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (see S. 439), S2274 [13MR]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249), S856 [30JA]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S12615 [13NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10809 [9OC]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S5015 [22MY]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2274 [13MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S7608 [16JY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (see S. 231), S5875 [17JN]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2792 [7AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3803 [29AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5542 [11JN]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S10962 [22OC]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see S. 459), S2415 [18MR]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (see S. 754), S4588 [15MY]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see S. 569), S3117 [14AP]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S158 [21JA]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513), S5935 [18JN]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3736 [25AP]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see S. 1305), S10950 [22OC]

Roads and highways: maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 1091), S8361 [30JY]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see S. 331), S1382 [13FE]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S10474 [7OC]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1998 [5MR]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095), S8531 [31JY]

Taxation: modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622), S3419 [22AP]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1520), S12461 [10NO]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 711), S5138 [23MY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5935 [18JN]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318), S1574 [25FE]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4217 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see S. 947), S6041 [20JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (see S. Con. Res. 16, 17, 27), S2647 [20MR], S4677 [19MY]

Carlsbad Irrigation District: convey certain real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico (see S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 44), S945 [4FE]

Courts: disclosure of court appointed attorneys' fees (see S. 598), S3269 [16AP]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 718), S4217 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 64), S11864 [6NO]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S726 [28JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1004), S7210 [10JY]

Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see S. 422), S2129 [11MR]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (see S. Res. 131), S10428 [6OC]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2274 [13MR]

Native Americans: improve Indian reservation roads and related transportation services (see S. 437), S2274 [13MR]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see S. Res. 148), S12119 [8NO]

———establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (see S. 1039), S7767 [21JY]

———provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (see S. 430), S2206 [12MR]

Petroglyph National Monument: modify boundaries (see S. 633), S3550 [23AP]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S5595 [12JN]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6786 [27JN], S6974, S6989 [8JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512 [31OC], S11632 [4NO]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2899 [9AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3797 [29AP]

Commentaries

Tax Rates: David Brinkley, ABC, S6116 [24JN]

Conference reports

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84): Errata Sheet, S5886 [17JN]

Cost Estimates

SBA programs reauthorization (S. 1139): CBO, S8975-S8977 [9SE]

Descriptions

Establish 2-Year Congressional Budget Cycle and Reform Oversight Process (S. 261), S962-S964 [4FE]

Vanishing Treasures Initiative, S9400 [16SE]

Letters

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: by, S762 [28JA]

New Mexico commercial zone on border of Mexico: Albert C. Zapanta, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, S7770 [21JY]

———Gary D. Bratcher, New Mexico Economic Development Dept., S7769 [21JY]

———Mary Alice Garay, M.A. & Sons, Chile Products (business), S7769 [21JY]

Provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds: several New Mexico State officials, S2210 [12MR]

Treatment of Social Security under balanced budget constitutional amendment: Johnny H. Killian, Congressional Research Service, S1294 [12FE]

———by, S1364 [13FE]

White Sands Missile Range, NM, launch complex revitalization program funding: Terry L. Lewis, Dept. of the Army, S11425 [30OC]

Lists

Births at Albuquerque, NM, hospitals, S6415 [26JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) majority staff, S4716 [20MY], S6059 [23JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) minority staff, S6059 [23JN]

Extraneous material in S. 949, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6718 [27JN]

Memorandums

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: William Buechner, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S11533 [31OC]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6303, S6318 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5029 [23MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4704 [20MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8654 [2SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S11337 [29OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7942 [23JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S608 [22JA]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S4984 [22MY]

———funding, S6692 [27JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4081 [7MY], S4142, S4185 [8MY]

Aviation: alternatives to excise tax system, S5037 [23MY]

Barshefsky, Charlene: nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative, S1972 [5MR]

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (S. 750), S10446 [6OC]

Budget: amend process rules, S6438, S6439 [26JN], S6680, S6681 [27JN]

———balance, S3162 [15AP], S6031, S6033 [20JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, S135 [21JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1008 [5FE], S1294 [12FE], S1372, S1373, S1374 [13FE], S1538 [25FE], S1859, S1860, S1911, S1913 [4MR]

———decrease discretionary spending in proportion to revenue shortfall if projected revenues are not met, S4739 [20MY]

———eliminate tax cuts and spending increases to achieve balanced budget, S4744 [20MY], S4935 [22MY]

———eliminate tax cuts to achieve balanced budget, S4957, S4959, S4985 [22MY]

———ensure budget proposal concurs with the bipartisan budget agreement to restrict tax cuts over a ten year period, S4982 [22MY]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (S. 261), S961 [4FE], S12547-S12549 [13NO]

———guarantee balanced Federal budget and expand tax relief, S6673 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8438, S8469 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8316, S8318, S8324, S8325, S8328, S8336, S8338, S8340, S8341, S8348, S8351 [30JY], S8386, S8387, S8399, S8406, S8409, S8410 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8352 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6059, S6062, S6065, S6067, S6082 [23JN], S6107, S6115, S6116, S6121, S6130, S6131, S6140, S6141, S6142, S6143, S6145, S6146, S6148, S6150, S6151, S6152, S6154, S6155, S6156, S6165, S6166, S6167, S6176 [24JN], S6291, S6292, S6293, S6294, S6295, S6296, S6297, S6302, S6303, S6304, S6305, S6306, S6308, S6311, S6312, S6313, S6314, S6315, S6318, S6319, S6321, S6331, S6332 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6413, S6416, S6430, S6438, S6439 [26JN], S6672, S6673, S6674, S6678, S6680, S6681, S6682, S6692, S6718 [27JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), motion to recommit, S6400 [26JN]

———require 60-vote supermajority to increase public debt and require President to submit balanced budgets, S6678 [27JN]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending, S5033 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S5065 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5336, S5337, S5338 [5JN], S6785 [27JN], S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 17), S2716, S2718 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4716, S4717, S4723, S4737, S4738, S4739, S4744 [20MY], S4782, S4786, S4787, S4789, S4806, S4810, S4815, S4822, S4825, S4827, S4840, S4868, S4875 [21MY], S4933, S4934, S4935, S4937, S4938, S4943, S4945, S4946, S4948, S4949, S4951, S4956, S4957, S4959, S4961, S4962, S4963, S4965, S4968, S4979, S4982, S4984, S4985, S4986, S4987, S4989 [22MY], S5026, S5027, S5028, S5033, S5034, S5036, S5037, S5065 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), amendments withdrawn en bloc, S4989 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S4873, S4875 [21MY]

———status report, S655 [22JA], S1932 [4MR], S3231 [15AP], S4770 [20MY], S6286 [24JN], S8382 [30JY], S9528 [17SE], S9694 [18SE], S10303 [1OC], S11371 [29OC]

Burnison, Scott: privilege of the floor, S7481 [15JY]

Burns, Senator: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (S. Res. 130), S10445 [6OC]

California: public land exchange relative to Headwaters Forest project, S9367, S9368 [16SE]

Carlsbad Irrigation District: convey certain real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico (S. 736), S4393 [13MY]

CCC: funding for computers, S8654 [2SE]

Character Counts Week: observance, S9802 [23SE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation (S. 610), S5080 [23MY]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3579 [24AP]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs, S5036 [23MY]

———ensure mental health parity in block grants to States providing health insurance for uninsured children, S6151 [24JN]

———increase funding for Head Start Program, child nutrition programs, and school construction projects, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4737, S4738 [20MY]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6166, S6167 [24JN], S6293, S6318 [25JN]

———set standards for benefits and deductibles/copayments for block grants to provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6150 [24JN]

Christiansen, Mary Jean and Andrew: New Mexico Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5427 [9JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 950), S6105 [24JN]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S622 [22JA]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), S3301 [16AP]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): privilege of the floor for majority staff, S4716 [20MY]

———privilege of the floor for staff, S6059 [23JN]

Committees of the Senate: authorize printing of rules for special investigatory committees (S. Res. 132), S10446 [6OC]

Congressional Record: correction, S5886 [17JN], S7971 [23JY]

Courts: allow victims to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime (S. 447), S2334 [14MR]

———disclosure of court appointed attorneys' fees, S8069 [24JY]

———disclosure of court appointed attorneys' fees (S. 598), S3289 [16AP]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S135 [21JA], S5897 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 718), S4217 [8MY]

Cuomo, Andrew M.: nomination to be Sec. of HUD, S783 [29JA]

Daley, William M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S827 [30JA]

de Castro, Kimberly: New Mexico Exporter of the Year award recipient, S5427 [9JN]

De La Paz, Armando: New Mexico Prime Contractor of the Year award recipient, S5427 [9JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3262 [16AP]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7078 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6891, S6892 [7JY], S7078, S7084 [9JY], S7234, S7268 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 64), S11844 [6NO]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6891-S6893 [7JY]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S11424, S11425 [30OC]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7822 [22JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report, S9447 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9944, S9955 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7443 [15JY]

———study cost savings and need for base closures, S7078 [9JY]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S7084 [9JY]

Dept. of Energy: community assistance payments to Los Alamos County, NM, S7234 [11JY]

———Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research funding, S7478 [15JY]

———Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program funding, S6892 [7JY]

———nuclear weapons stockpile management funding, S7467, S7468, S7469 [15JY]

———Office of General Counsel staffing levels, S7478 [15JY]

———solar and renewable energy funding, S7478 [15JY]

Dept. of Labor: telephone-access job search system funding, S9113 [11SE]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7476, S7477 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9366, S9367, S9368, S9385, S9393, S9400 [16SE], S9562, S9573, S9600, S9623 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11265, S11268, S11269 [28OC], S12651 [13NO]

———reallocation of appropriations for Federal land acquisitions and exchanges, S11268 [28OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S10490 [7OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7764 [21JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, S10754 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1048), S8251 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8069, S8074, S8080 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12090, S12091, S12094 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8793 [4SE], S8920, S8922 [8SE], S8966, S8968 [9SE], S9057, S9063 [10SE], S9113 [11SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10742 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7854 [22JY]

Disasters: assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4185 [8MY]

Diseases: diabetes prevention and research programs funding, S11700 [4NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9871 [24SE]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (S. 222), S754 [28JA], S12498 [10NO]

Earth Day: observance, S3561 [23AP]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S3561 [23AP]

Education: direct funding to local educational agencies, S8920, S8922 [8SE]

———distribution of funds between non-impact aid school districts and impact aid school districts, S4081 [7MY]

———Head Start Program funding, S9057, S9063 [10SE]

———national policy to improve system, S135 [21JA]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4933, S4934, S4937 [22MY]

———student financial aid programs, S4979 [22MY]

———student loan programs, S5034 [23MY], S6308 [25JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2245, S2246, S2248, S2249 [13MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S5287 [4JN], S5408 [9JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, S10217, S10221, S10222 [30SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7460, S7463, S7464, S7465, S7467, S7468, S7469, S7476, S7477, S7478, S7479, S7480, S7481, S7483 [15JY], S7537 [16JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), unanimous-consent agreement, S7476 [15JY]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S12674 [13NO]

Farmington, NM: tribute to Navajo Preparatory School, S9802 [23SE]

FCC: treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5026 [23MY], S6293, S6308, S6311 [25JN]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9840 [24SE]

———prescription drug user fee reauthorization, S9840 [24SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S8654 [2SE]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), S4925 [22MY]

Food stamps: eligibility of children of legal immigrants, S6152 [24JN], S6292 [25JN]

———funding, S5337 [5JN]

———prevent receipt by prisoners, S6148 [24JN]

Foreign aid: suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7573 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7573, S7584 [16JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 56), S2334 [14MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2161 [12MR], S2990 [10AP], S3090 [14AP], S3137 [15AP], S4875 [21MY]

———prevent double counting when calculating annual fee for nuclear waste collection, S2990 [10AP]

Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (S. 422), S2140, S2141 [11MR]

Health care facilities: Holloman AFB/Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital funding, S9955 [25SE]

Highway Trust Fund: allocation of funds, S4989 [22MY], S5037 [23MY], S10773, S10774 [9OC]

———deposit all Federal gasoline tax revenues, S4963, S4987 [22MY]

Hispanic Cultural Center: Performing Arts Center funding, S8507 [31JY]

Intel Corp.: tribute, S9432 [16SE]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 59), S2334 [14MR]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (S. Res. 131), S10409, S10445 [6OC]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorize the design and construction of parking garage additions and certain site improvements (S. 797), S8507 [31JY]

Kirkland AFB, NM: theater air command control and simulation facility funding, S11424 [30OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report, S9876 [24SE]

Line Item Veto Act: Presidential authority relative to the Federal employee retirement provision of the Dept. of Treasury and general Government appropriations legislation, S12571, S12572 [13NO]

Los Alamos, NM: assistance payments to school district relative to attracting staff to Los Alamos National Laboratory, S7268 [11JY]

Lyons, Peter: privilege of the floor, S3528 [23AP]

MacKay, Dwight: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Delyla D. Wilson (S. Res. 130), S10445 [6OC]

Medicaid: allow participation of Amerasian children of U.S. military personnel who served in Vietnam, S6295 [25JN]

———continuation of certain State waivers, S6294 [25JN]

———disproportionate share hospital payments, S6315 [25JN]

———disproportionate share hospital payments funding, S4961, S4962, S4986 [22MY]

———eligibility of certain disabled children, S6296 [25JN]

———provide beneficiaries with certain information relative to managed care plans, S6156 [24JN]

———reimbursement rates for nursing homes, S6305, S6306 [25JN]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6121, S6130, S6131 [24JN]

———classification of Stanly Memorial Hospital relative to reimbursement regulations, S6294 [25JN]

———copayment for home health patients, S6082 [23JN]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips, S8399 [31JY]

———eliminate incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents, S8966, S8968 [9SE]

———eliminate means-testing requirements for premiums, S6142 [24JN]

———funding, S4957, S4959, S4984 [22MY]

———improve health services to rural areas, S8348 [30JY]

———provide greater flexibility and choice, S6107 [24JN], S6304 [25JN]

———reform, S6146, S6165, S6166, S6167 [24JN], S6291 [25JN], S8324 [30JY]

———require managed care organizations to provide annual data to enrollees relative to non-health expenditures, S6156 [24JN]

———subsidize low-income beneficiaries through Medicaid, S6303 [25JN]

Memorial Day: observance, S5148 [23MY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2589 [20MR]

Mississippi River: Yazoo Basin and tributaries projects funding, S7481 [15JY]

Moler, Elizabeth A.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Energy, S5384 [5JN]

Montana: public land exchange relative to New World Mine project, S9367, S9368 [16SE]

Mother Teresa: tribute (S. Res. 120), S8957 [9SE]

———tribute (S. Res. 120), unanimous-consent agreement, S8958 [9SE]

National Academy of Sciences: study medical nutrition therapy services, S6156 [24JN]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 63), S2289 [13MR]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9366 [16SE]

National Federation of Independent Business: sponsorship of national petition to abolish current IRS income tax code, S9776 [23SE]

National Indian Gaming Commission: classification of gambling devices, S9573 [18SE]

National Park Service: funding, S11265 [28OC]

———Vanishing Treasures prehistoric and historic structures preservation programs funding, S9400 [16SE]

National Stroke Awareness Month: observance, S5145 [23MY]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

———diabetes research funding, S12090, S12091 [8NO]

———improve Indian reservation roads and related transportation services (S. 437), S2275, S2277 [13MR]

———increase equality in educational opportunities (S. Res. 100), S5877 [17JN]

———limitations on the approval on new tribal-State gambling compacts, S9562 [18SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding, S9393 [16SE]

New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (S. Res. 148), S12181 [8NO]

———establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (S. 1039), S7769 [21JY]

———provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), S2210 [12MR]

———tribute to small business advocates of the year award recipients, S5427 [9JN]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4868 [21MY], S4965, S4968 [22MY]

———establish National Fund for Health Research, S6154, S6155 [24JN], S6293 [25JN]

Nuclear energy: decommissioning of Southwest experimental fast oxide reactor, S7480 [15JY]

———research funding, S7479 [15JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S716 [28JA], S3265 [16AP], S4811 [21MY], S4932, S4964 [22MY], S5029 [23MY], S6074 [23JN], S6105, S6133, S6142, S6146 [24JN], S6301, S6303 [25JN], S6891 [7JY]

Pena, Federico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S2161, S2173 [12MR]

Petroglyph National Monument: modify boundaries (S. 633), S3552 [23AP]

Point of order, S6141, S6146 [24JN], S6292, S6293, S6296, S6298, S6302, S6306, S6308, S6316 [25JN], S6437 [26JN], S6671, S6674, S6682 [27JN], S8968 [9SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10424 [6OC]

Power resources: demonstration project to replace diesel engines with modern fuel cell technology at snow production facilities, S7479 [15JY]

———status of enhanced oil recovery projects, S9351 [15SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2335 [14MR]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing rights, S11265 [28OC]

———grazing guidelines implementation, S9600 [18SE]

———prohibit budget scoring of sales of certain Federal lands, S6674 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, S6308 [25JN]

———correct penalty schedule for failure to meet work requirements and allow waiver for disasters or regional recessions, S6145 [24JN]

———exception to limited SSI eligibility for severely disabled aliens, S6302 [25JN]

———extension of certain welfare benefits for legal aliens, S6294 [25JN]

Raton Technology Research (business): tribute to participation in Federal public-private partnership programs, S9527 [17SE]

Reasner, Dennis A.: New Mexico Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, S5427 [9JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, S134 [21JA]

Richardson, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., S1218 [11FE]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4142 [8MY]

———funding for highway demonstration projects, S5027, S5028 [23MY]

Routt National Forest: land exchange (S. 590), S10446 [6OC]

SBA: reauthorize programs (S. 1139), S8975 [9SE], S11529 [31OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), S10712 [8OC]

Senate: appreciation for tribute, S4068 [7MY]

———legislative program, S1045 [5FE], S2319, S2335 [14MR], S4925, S5021 [22MY], S5023, S5024 [23MY], S5551 [12JN], S5734 [17JN], S6116 [24JN], S6292, S6293, S6295 [25JN], S7485, S7508 [15JY], S8386 [31JY], S10448 [6OC], S12103 [8NO]

Slater, Rodney E.: nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, S1075 [6FE]

———nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, unanimous-consent agreement, S1044 [5FE]

Small Business Advocacy Council: tribute, S9690 [18SE]

Social Security: funding of entitlement programs, S5028 [23MY]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1294 [12FE], S1372, S1373, S1374 [13FE], S1538 [25FE]

St. Louis, MO: cleanup of hazardous substances, S10221 [30SE]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (S. 203), S1045 [5FE]

Taxation: child tax credit, S6430 [26JN]

———rates, S3162 [15AP], S6031, S6033 [20JN], S6115, S6116 [24JN], S6413, S6416, S6430 [26JN], S8438, S8469 [31JY]

———reform laws and filing procedures, S3162 [15AP]

———treatment of certain services provided by inmates, S8387 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S8438 [31JY]

Telecommunications: allocation of revenues from universal service fund to balance Federal budget, S8336, S8341 [30JY]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4786, S4787, S4789, S4806, S4810, S4815, S4822, S4825, S4827 [21MY], S6682 [27JN]

Transportation: ensure that transportation-related tax revenues are used solely for such programs, S4945, S4946, S4948, S4949 [22MY]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10773, S10774 [9OC]

———funding for highway improvements, S5336, S5337 [5JN]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S1683 [26FE]

Unemployment: insurance benefits funding, S6321 [25JN]

Western Hemisphere International Law Enforcement Academy: establish, S7589 [16JY]

White Sands Missile Range, NM: launch complex revitalization program funding, S11424 [30OC]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women, S8080 [24JY], S11529 [31OC]

———assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (S. 888), S5596, S5599 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S4068 [7MY]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S655 [22JA], S1932 [4MR], S3231 [15AP], S4770 [20MY], S6286 [24JN], S8382 [30JY], S9529 [17SE], S9694 [18SE], S10304 [1OC], S11372 [29OC]

Reports filed

Balanced Budget Act: Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. 947), S6040 [20JN]

Expenditures: Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Res. 44), S945 [4FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Navajo Preparatory School Character Counts Program: Navajo Preparatory School Board of Trustees, S9802 [23SE]

Rules

Committee on the Budget (Senate), S974 [4FE]

Statements

Social Security Trust Funds: by, S761 [28JA], S1361 [13FE], S1507 [25FE]

Summaries

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

Improve Indian Reservation Roads and Related Transportation Services (S. 437), S2277 [13MR]

Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act (S. 718), S4223 [8MY]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12651 [13NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9447 [17SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, base realignment and closure, S7822 [22JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9623 [18SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2160, Dept. of Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations conference report, S10754 [9OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations conference report, S9876 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report, S9944 [25SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President and independent agencies appropriations conference report, S10490 [7OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7584 [16JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1004, energy and water development appropriations, S7483 [15JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1022, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, S8074 [24JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7942 [23JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1156, District of Columbia appropriations, S9871 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (S. 1005): spending comparisons, S7443 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (S. 1023): spending comparisons, S7764 [21JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (S. 1048): spending comparisons, S8251 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (S. 1061): spending comparisons, S8794 [4SE]

Effect of S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11426 [30OC]

Environmental Reserve Fund spending, S9368 [16SE]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, S8470 [31JY]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8407 [31JY]

Indian reservation road program, design and construction, S2276 [13MR]

Indian reservation roads program allocation plan, S2277 [13MR]

Medicare eligibility age, S6130 [24JN]

Priority spending on Federal land acquistions and exchanges, S9368 [16SE]

Revised allocation of appropriations for the Dept. of the Interior and related agencies conference report (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

Revisions to Federal budget for 1998-2002, S12094 [8NO]

Revisions to non-defense discretionary spending levels, S6785 [27JN]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC]

Spending comparisons of S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7855 [22JY]

Texts of

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, S2210 [12MR]

S. 633, Petroglyph National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act, S3553 [23AP]

S. 718, Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act, S4218-S4223 [8MY]

S. 736, Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Transfer Act, S4393 [13MY]

S. 888, Women's Business Centers Act, S5598 [12JN]

S. Res. 56, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S2334 [14MR]

S. Res. 59, Irish-American Heritage Month, S2334 [14MR]

S. Res. 148, designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement in New Mexico, S12180 [8NO]

Tributes

Gentry, Charles, S5734 [17JN]

Gramm, Wendy, S5941 [18JN]

Hoagland, Bill, S8480 [31JY]

Thurmond, Senator, S5206 [3JN]

DOMESTIC OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AND RECOVERY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 770), S4748 [20MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 770), S4759 [20MY]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 770), S4759 [20MY]

DOMESTIC POLICY related term(s) Economy

Addresses

Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Annual Dinner: Timothy J. Russert, S11583 [3NO]

Race Relations in America: Speaker Gingrich, E1358-E1360 [27JN]

Reflections on the Congress and the Country: Representative Hamilton, S11896 [6NO], E1937-E1939 [6OC]

Removing Drugs From Our Neighborhoods and Schools: Rudolph Giuliani, Mayor of New York, NY, E2111-E2113 [29OC]

State of the Union: President Clinton, S939-S943 [4FE], H273-H278 [4FE]

Amendments

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8833 [4SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2360, H2373, H2374, H2377, H2379, H2382, H2383, H2385 [8MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10621, S10622, S10661, S10704 [8OC], S10962, S10963, S10964, S10965, S10966, S10967, S10968, S10972, S10973, S10974, S10987, S10988, S10989, S10991, S10992, S10993 [22OC], S11044, S11045, S11046, S11047, S11049, S11050, S11067, S11068, S11069, S11071, S11073, S11075, S11096, S11159, S11160, S11161 [23OC]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (S. 1267), S10811 [9OC]

Analyses

43 Million People Lack Access to Primary Health Care: Bureau of Primary Health Care (organization), H9723 [29OC]

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1669 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

Art of the Balanced Budget Deal, H2348 [7MY]

Beneath the Seamless Model's Hood, E334 [26FE]

Congress Should Embrace Investment in Arts, Culture, S9493 [17SE]

Deceptive Budget Deal, S4689 [19MY]

Farmers Get More Freedom, Which Will Benefit Everyone, E1396 [10JY]

Harvest of Rage—How the Rural Crisis Fuels Anti-Government Movement, H5714-H5717 [24JY], E1496-E1499 [23JY]

``Hummon'', S3413 [22AP]

Lessons You Didn't Mean To Teach Us, S4621 [15MY]

Liberals Work From the Vital Center, E372 [4MR]

Made in the USA, E370-E372 [4MR]

Parents Must Lead Drug War, E1186 [11JN]

Reagan Boom, E1640 [3SE], E1698 [9SE]

Retiring? Don't Assume Health Benefits Are Forever, E75 [9JA]

Schools Promote Regardless of Merit—Teachers Federation Calls for Standards, S9069 [10SE]

Sham Balancing Act Hides True Scope of the Deficit, S3985 [6MY]

Take Daughters to Work? Union Offers Another Idea, E757 [24AP]

That So-Called Pythagoras, S5394 [9JN]

Tyranny of Tests, E2381 [13NO]

Use Copyright Extension To Endow Creativity, S9491 [17SE]

Wages of Welfare Reform, H3268 [3JN]

Wrong Move on Education, H7273 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (see S. 1080), S8262 [29JY]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 827), H628 [25FE]

Budget: commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (see S. Res. 74), S3199 [15AP]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

Citizenship: elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad (see H.R. 1109), H1111 [18MR]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Courts: minimum mandatory sentencing (see H.R. 424), H153 [9JA]

Crime: mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (see S. 602), S3348 [17AP]

———mandatory victim restitution (see S. 518), S2837 [8AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3, 168, 488), S158, S163 [21JA], S2646 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15, 362; H.R. 810), S159 [21JA], S1659 [26FE], H627 [25FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10, 718; H.R. 3, 1699), S158 [21JA], S4217 [8MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA], H3169 [21MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H2253 [6MY]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (see H. Con. Res. 29), H701 [27FE]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

———reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 278), H148 [9JA]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards (see S. 1215, 1263), S9886 [24SE], S10475 [7OC]

———prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

———suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (see H.R. 177), H144 [9JA]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H8833 [9OC]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1209, 1404), H1260 [20MR], H1706 [17AP]

Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see S. 688), S3901 [1MY]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

———provide low-income children educational opportunities (see H.R. 2561), H7911 [25SE]

Families and domestic relations: develop, promote, and implement policies to stabilize U.S. population growth (see H. Con. Res. 154), H7600 [18SE]

Firearms: minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 43, 191), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———prohibit possession by minors (see H.R. 1473), H1988 [29AP]

Foreign aid: reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 141), S162 [21JA]

FRS: promote accountability and the public interest in operations (see H.R. 1160), H1258 [20MR]

———stabilization of the currency and public scrutiny of operations (see H.R. 703), H522 [12FE]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211, 444), H146, H153 [9JA]

———establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 735), H523 [12FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 24; H.R. 16, 1200, 1374), S159 [21JA], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H1260 [20MR], H1704 [17AP]

———national policy to provide health care coverage of mental illnesses (see H.R. 621), H348 [5FE]

———national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 560, 1229), H284 [4FE], H1338 [8AP]

———national policy to provide health insurance to children and pregnant women (see S. 13), S159 [21JA]

———reform the health care liability system and establish quality assurance programs (see S. 886), S5508 [11JN]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159, 1854), H1258 [20MR], H3659 [10JN]

House Rules: reduce number of programs covered by certain appropriations bills (see H. Res. 24), H156 [9JA]

Housing: reform multifamily housing programs (see H.R. 1433, 2447), H1890 [24AP], H7199 [10SE]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 401), H152 [9JA]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674; H.R. 1491), S3844 [30AP], H2089 [30AP]

Members of Congress: require comparable treatment with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 342), H150 [9JA]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National objectives: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Roads and highways: make safety a priority of the Federal-aid highway program (see S. 1155), S9018 [9SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 456, 1160; H.R. 1104), S2415 [18MR], S9080 [10SE], H1111 [18MR]

Taxation: incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (see S. 273), S1017 [5FE]

———treatment of expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 1816), H3567 [5JN]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 166), H3797 [12JN]

———establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 1017), H888 [11MR]

Terrorism: improve efforts to combat domestic terrorism (see H.R. 275), H148 [9JA]

Transportation: Federal funding for highways and transportation improvements (see H.R. 2337), H6704 [31JY]

———Federal role in developing a national intermodal surface transportation system (see H.R. 1268), H1437 [10AP]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173; H.R. 2400), S9252 [12SE], H6916 [4SE]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (see S. 1267), S10631 [8OC]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H587 [13FE]

Urban areas: promote an urban agenda (see S. 23), S159 [21JA]

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: applicability of mandatory minimum penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 1237), H1338 [8AP]

Case Studies

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Broward County, FL, S2423 [18MR]

———Fort Lauderdale, FL, S2423 [18MR]

———Los Angeles, CA, S2423 [18MR]

———Maine, S2424 [18MR]

———Maryland, S2424 [18MR]

———New York, NY, S2424 [18MR]

———Philadelphia, PA, S2424 [18MR]

———Santa Ana, CA, S2425 [18MR]

Whole School Reform Initiative, H6857-H6859 [4SE]

Cloture motions

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S10947 [22OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC], S11173, S11187 [24OC], S11250 [28OC]

Cost Estimates

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 1173): CBO, S10840-S10842 [20OC]

Essays

Why I Want To Watch the State of the Union Address: Matthew Arundale, E237 [12FE]

Explanations

Intermodal Transportation Act (S. 1173): Roth Amendment on Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes and Provisions, S10707-S10711 [8OC]

Factsheets

Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9084 [10SE]

Impact of Inadequate School Facilities on Student Learning: Dept. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

Forms

Requests for advances or reimbursements from the National Endowment for the Arts, S9482 [17SE]

Letters

Advanced Technology Program: Christopher G. Caine, IBM, H7812 [24SE]

Deportation of illegal immigrants: Michael D. Carter, Center for Health and Human Services, Inc., H7012 [9SE]

———Representative Frank, H7012 [9SE]

Educational reform initiatives: Carnie C. Hayes and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, H6857 [4SE]

———Darlene Maloney, Indiana PTA, H7148, H7149 [10SE]

———David T. Kearns and John L. Anderson, New American Schools (organization), H6855 [4SE]

———Gerald D. Morris, American Federation of Teachers, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Gerald E. Sroufe, Howard Silver, David Johnson, Karen Anderson, and Richard Hershman, American Educational Research Association, H6855 [4SE]

———Gordon M. Ambach, Council of Chief State School Officers, H6855 [4SE]

———Jeffrey A. Simering, Council of the Great City Schools, H6854 [4SE]

———Liz Parker, Oklahoma PTA, H7148 [10SE]

———Mary Elizabeth Teasley, National Education Association, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, H6856 [4SE]

———Richard Long, National Association of State Title I Directors, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Rosaline Turnbull, Ann Desmond, and Betty DeFen, California Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students, Inc., H7148 [10SE]

———Sharon Solomon, Kentucky PTA, H7149 [10SE]

———Shirley Igo, National PTA, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Timothy J. Dyer, National Association of Secondary School Principals, H6856 [4SE]

———William B. Ingram and Anne L. Bryant, National School Boards Association, H6854, H6855 [4SE]

External audits of managed health care plans: Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Inc., E1494 [23JY]

Federal educational programs: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H9573 [28OC]

Hispanic American national policy priorities: Familias Latinas en los Estados Unidos (organization), H7283 [16SE]

Impact of partisanship in the House of Representatives: Representative Millender-McDonald, E465 [13MR]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: National Governors Association, S11630 [4NO]

———Paul Van de Water, CBO, S10840 [20OC]

Juvenile Crime Control Act: William T. Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, H2328 [7MY], H2396 [8MY]

National Endowment for the Arts funding: James Drusso, Minnesota State Arts Board, S9370 [16SE]

———Jonathan Katz, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, S9534 [18SE]

———Karen Christensen, National Endowment for the Arts, S9470 [17SE]

———Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas, S9311 [15SE]

———Richard J. Franke, Americans United To Save the Arts and Humanities (organization), S9534 [18SE]

———U.S. Conference of Mayors, S9535 [18SE]

National policy to improve education system: Jan Horan, H2355 [8MY]

National testing standards: Marc F. Bernstein, North Merrick, NY, Schools, E2380 [13NO]

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, S4856 [21MY]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund, S4855 [21MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, S4855 [21MY]

———Raj Barr-Kumar, American Institute of Architects, S4856 [21MY]

School construction funding: M.B. Donaldson, Aldine, TX, Independent School District, H8429 [6OC]

Victim Restitution Enforcement Act: David Beatty, National Victim Center, S2841 [8AP]

———Kathleen Hagenian, Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, S2841 [8AP]

Lists

Top 10 Democrat myths about the Juvenile Crime Control Act (H.R. 3) and the juvenile justice system, H2322 [7MY]

Memorandums

External Audits of Managed Health Care Plans: Claudia Schlosberg, National Health Law Program, E1494-E1496 [23JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: William Buechner, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S11533 [31OC]

Messages

Aeronautics and Space Achievements: President Clinton, S11340 [29OC], H9706 [29OC]

Budget of the U.S. Government, Fiscal Year 1998: President Clinton, S1099-S1101 [6FE], H352-H355 [6FE]

Economic Report: President Clinton, S1189 [10FE], H396 [10FE]

Environmental Quality Report: President Clinton, S2552 [19MR], H1156 [19MR]

National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, S1550 [25FE], H619 [25FE]

Policy on Protection of National Information Infrastructure Against Strategic Attack: President Clinton, S8186 [28JY], H5895 [28JY]

Motions

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2393 [8MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10622 [8OC]

Papers

President Clinton's Failing War on Drugs: Republican Party, S12545 [13NO]

Poems

``Indispensable Nation,'' Representative Owens, H382 [6FE], E144 [4FE]

``Matriot,'' Helen Vandevere, E779 [29AP]

Press releases

President Clinton Delivers the First Balanced Budget in a Generation—Historic Agreement Promotes the Country's Priorities, H2177 [6MY]

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

Remarks in House

African Americans: impact of historical injustices on current socioeconomic conditions, H759-H764 [5MR]

Agriculture: effect of national farm policy on farmers, H5714 [24JY], E1496 [23JY]

———impact of legislative reforms on farm policy, E1396 [10JY]

American Legion: support of educational standards initiative, H3929 [19JN]

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, E280 [13FE], E307 [25FE], E319 [26FE], E346 [27FE], E370 [4MR]

Appropriations: eliminate forward funding for FEMA, restore Dept. of HUD rental assisted housing funding, and make other nondefense rescissions, H2729-H2732 [15MY]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 827), E312 [25FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H729 [5MR], H933-H939 [12MR], H1395 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H1914, H1915 [29AP], H2160 [5MY], H2176, H2177 [6MY], H2343-H2348 [7MY], H2434-H2440 [8MY], H2496, H2497 [13MY], H2597, H2598, H2599, H2618, H2662-H2669, H2674-H2676 [14MY], H2684, H2685, H2686, H2781 [15MY], H8024 [26SE], E800 [30AP]

———Republican proposal, H729, H730 [5MR]

Children and youth: national policy on preventing child abuse, H1799 [24AP]

———national policy to combat child abuse, H252 [4FE], H458 [12FE]

Citizenship: elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad (H.R. 1109), H5864 [28JY], E496 [18MR]

Clinton, President: proclamation and welcome for Gay and Lesbian Pride Celebration in New York, NY, H4842 [8JY]

Congress: national agenda, H1382 [9AP], H2011 [30AP]

Courts: minimum mandatory sentencing (H.R. 424), E80 [9JA]

Crime: funding for programs that identify sources of firearms sold to juveniles, H2382 [8MY]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding, H7906 [25SE]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811-H7815 [24SE]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1781-H1786 [23AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, H292 [5FE], E2081 [24OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, H1912, H1916 [29AP], H7788 [24SE], H8452 [7OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2096 [1MY], H2257, H2258, H2259, H2260, H2261, H2323-H2333, H2338-H2343 [7MY], H2355, H2356-H2398, H2431 [8MY], H3840-H3846 [17JN], H5189, H5193, H5203, H5207 [15JY], E884 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2313-H2323 [7MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H2395, H2396 [8MY]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (H. Con. Res. 29), E1095 [3JN]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with drug offenses, H2373, H2374 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with violent offenses, H2375 [8MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: decision making process, H2686 [15MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1343, H1344, H1345, H1346 [9AP], H1415-H1419 [10AP], H2779, H2781 [15MY], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve civil-military relations, H6694-H6696 [31JY]

Dept. of Education: establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7383-H7390 [17SE]

———national testing standards, H7020 [9SE], H7206 [11SE], H7287, H7324-H7347 [16SE], H7613 [23SE], H7739 [24SE], H8129, H8136 [29SE], H8420-H8421, H8430-H8435 [6OC], H8722 [8OC], H8909-H8916 [21OC], H9492-H9498 [23OC], H9731, H9732, H9781 [30OC], H9803, H9853 [31OC], E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1813 [18SE], E2380 [13NO]

———programs and funding, H1030-H1034 [17MR]

———whole-school reform, H7021 [9SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (H.R. 177), E20 [7JA]

District of Columbia: revitalize, H567 [13FE]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H787 [6MR], H1799, H1872-H1878 [24AP], H2599 [14MY], H3174 [22MY], H8215 [30SE], H8995-H9004 [22OC], E1186 [11JN], E1235 [17JN], E1954 [7OC], E2111 [29OC], E2277 [9NO]

———national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (H. Res. 267), H8997 [22OC]

Drugs: increase in teen drug use, H5409 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (H.R. 2351), E1595 [1AU]

———national objectives priority assignments, H894 [12MR], H1113 [19MR], H1696 [17AP], E434 [11MR], E1536 [28JY], E2357 [13NO]

———national objectives priority assignments (H.R. 1209), E558 [21MR]

Economy: expansion, E1698 [9SE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H612-H616 [25FE], H1093-H1096 [18MR], H1778, H1779, H1780 [23AP], H1858-H1865 [24AP], H3174 [22MY], H3584, H3646, H3651-H3653 [10JN], H4125, H4130 [20JN], H4139 [23JN], H4320-H4334 [24JN], H4631-H4637 [25JN], H7483 [17SE], E941 [15MY], E1640 [3SE]

Education: allow local areas to develop elementary and secondary education programs that meet their needs (H.R. 2992), E2312 [10NO]

———direct funding to local educational agencies, H7371 [17SE], H7737 [24SE]

———distribution of funds, H1396 [10AP]

———funding to local educational agencies relative to per pupil expenditures, H7239 [11SE]

———national policy to improve system, H78 [9JA], H248 [4FE], H290, H291, H292, H303, H313, H334-H336 [5FE], H375-H382 [6FE], H412, H414-H417 [11FE], H457, H458, H515-H518 [12FE], H591, H597, H605-H612 [25FE], H633, H634 [26FE], H691-H693 [27FE], H729, H750-H752 [5MR], H1030-H1034 [17MR], H1076 [18MR], H1179-H1184 [19MR], H1322 [8AP], H1622 [17AP], H1798 [24AP], H2012, H2060-H2067, H2068-H2081 [30AP], H2247 [6MY], H2259 [7MY], H2353, H2354, H2355 [8MY], H2996, H3010 [20MY], H3162-H3168 [21MY], H3172, H3173, H3174 [22MY], H3480, H3551, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3666 [11JN], H5472-H5478 [17JY], H6638, H6689-H6694 [31JY], H6721, H6722 [3SE], H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6850, H6867-H6885, H6904-H6909 [4SE], H6922, H6923, H6924 [5SE], H6967 [8SE], H7019 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7126, H7146-H7168, H7193-H7198 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7286, H7287 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7488-H7496 [17SE], H7534 [18SE], H7737, H7738 [24SE], H8128, H8129 [29SE], H8314-H8316 [2OC], H8420-H8421, H8423-H8435 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8636, H8637, H8638, H8639, H8640, H8706, H8716 [8OC], H8825-H8828 [9OC], H8844 [21OC], H8931, H8933, H8990-H8995 [22OC], H9041, H9042, H9043, H9044, H9045, H9477, H9480-H9487, H9491-H9499 [23OC], H9567 [28OC], H9628 [29OC], H9734 [30OC], H9847-H9853 [31OC], H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E22 [7JA], E144 [4FE], E317, E334 [26FE], E1677 [5SE], E2071 [23OC]

———vocational and technical training, E1062 [23MY]

Employment: labor and trade policies, H3263-H3269 [3JN]

———national labor policy, H6692-H6694 [31JY]

Families and domestic relations: impact on national agenda, H1165-H1172 [19MR]

Firearms: prohibit possession by minors, H772 [6MR], H1396 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H2317 [7MY]

———prohibit possession by minors (H.R. 1473), H2097 [1MY]

Government: decrease in public trust, H9804 [31OC]

———define role and scope, H2866 [16MY]

———reduce Federal bureaucracy and increase community empowerment, E2152 [31OC]

———shutdown relative to budget process, H3665 [11JN], H3792 [12JN], H5409 [17JY]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (H.R. 211), E56 [7JA]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (H.R. 444), E74 [9JA]

———establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (H.R. 735), E241-E243 [12FE]

———external audits of managed care plans, E1494 [23JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H853 [11MR], H3174 [22MY], H3437-H3440 [4JN], H6623 [31JY], E85 [9JA], E357 [3MR], E2178 [4NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 1200), E548 [21MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 1374), E700 [17AP]

———national policy to provide health care coverage of mental illnesses (H.R. 621), E172 [5FE]

———national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (H.R. 560), H1007 [13MR], E128 [4FE]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children, H3215 [3JN]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (H.R. 1159), H2658 [14MY]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (H.R. 1854), E1160 [10JN]

———role of community health centers, H9713-H9724 [29OC], E2180 [4NO]

Immigration: deportation of illegal immigrants, E1439 [16JY], E1524 [25JY]

———reform policies, H787-H789 [6MR], E348 [27FE]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 401), E90 [9JA]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children, H2568 [13MY], H2657-H2662 [14MY]

———State expansion of health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (H.R. 1491), E796, E803 [30AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H7651-H7653 [23SE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (H. Res. 235), H7532 [18SE], E2015 [21OC]

National objectives: priority assignments, E311 [25FE]

———role of Government relative to nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, and businesses, H933-H939 [12MR]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Drug Courts Program, H8163 [30SE]

Political parties: partisan use of issues, H3868 [18JN]

Poverty: national policy to improve conditions, H2686 [15MY]

Prospective Payment Assessment Commission: release of report on Medicare and the U.S. health care system, E1308 [24JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H729, H730 [5MR], H856-H859 [11MR], H1023-H1030 [17MR], H1096-H1103 [18MR], H1281 [21MR], H1584 [16AP], H1717 [23AP], H1917 [29AP], H2082-H2088 [30AP], H2097 [1MY], H4075 [19JN], H5170 [11JY], H5580 [23JY], H5921 [29JY], H6765-H6772 [3SE], H9784 [30OC]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities, H7214-H7216 [11SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (H.R. 1104), H7000-H7005 [8SE], H7013, H7014, H7022 [9SE], E501, E507 [18MR]

Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, E757 [24AP]

Taxation: treatment of expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education (H.R. 1816), H9065 [23OC], E1142 [5JN]

Television: broadcast of violent programming (H. Res. 166), E1195 [12JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H7354 [16SE], H7607 [23SE], E1905 [2OC]

———inclusion of welfare-to-work provisions in public works legislation, E1905 [2OC]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (H.R. 777), E1489 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: national objectives priority assignments, S2619 [20MR]

Airport Improvement Program: funding, S1243 [11FE]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8266, S8269 [29JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S985 [5FE], S1050 [6FE], S1145-S1147 [10FE], S2779-S2781 [7AP], S2808, S2818 [8AP], S3867-S3870 [1MY], S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3977, S3981, S3982, S3985 [6MY], S4278 [9MY], S4655 [16MY], S4669, S4688 [19MY]

———commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (S. Res. 74), S3190, S3191 [15AP]

Children and youth: national drug control policy, S4620 [15MY], S7745 [21JY]

———national policy on education and nutritional programs, S5331 [5JN]

———national policy to improve condition, S10247 [1OC]

Congress: funding for program of studies relative to science and technology issues, S7593 [16JY]

Courts: mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 191), S12711 [13NO]

Crime: mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (S. 602), S3349 [17AP]

———mandatory victim restitution (S. 518), S2838 [8AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S2870 [9AP], S4278 [9MY], S11001-S11004 [23OC]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 168), S546 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), S124, S190 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 488), S2651 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S128, S134, S323, S338-S340 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1670 [26FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2164-S2166 [12MR], S2341 [17MR], S3972 [5MY], S4307, S4309, S4315 [12MY], S12663, S12664 [13NO]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S125, S135, S145, S265 [21JA], S974 [4FE], S5662-S5664 [16JN], S5893-S5900 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 718), S4217-S4226 [8MY]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (S. 54), S130, S420 [21JA], S581-S584 [22JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S127-S130, S134 [21JA]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, S8697-S8701 [3SE], S8779, S8793 [4SE], S8916 [8SE], S8942-S8945, S8995 [9SE], S9101-S9105, S9107 [11SE], S10930-S10937 [22OC], S11246 [28OC], S11852-S11854 [6NO], S12089 [8NO]

———national testing standards (S. 1215), S9894 [24SE], S10995 [22OC]

———national testing standards (S. 1263), S10479 [7OC]

———study on secondary school students enrollment and class sizes in elementary schools, S8913 [8SE]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S1792, S1793 [28FE], S2001 [5MR], S2019 [6MR], S7699 [17JY], S10292 [1OC]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S934 [4FE], S3392 [22AP], S3561 [23AP]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S129 [21JA], S1937-S1939, S1941 [5MR], S3946 [5MY]

Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (S. 688), S3912 [1MY]

———direct funding to local educational agencies, S8920-S8923 [8SE], S8946-S8950, S8994, S9012 [9SE], S9067-S9078 [10SE], S9105-S9107, S9108, S9115, S9116 [11SE], S9244 [12SE], S9625 [18SE], S9716 [19SE], S9781 [23SE], S10282 [1OC], S11370 [29OC], S12086 [8NO], S12630 [13NO]

———lifetime tenure for principals and teachers, S11512 [31OC]

———national policy to improve system, S135 [21JA], S703 [28JA], S983-S985, S991-S993 [5FE], S1346-S1349 [13FE], S1816 [3MR], S2863 [8AP], S5045 [23MY], S5335 [5JN], S5393 [9JN], S8634, S8637 [2SE], S8995 [9SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC], S11492 [30OC]

———national policy to improve system (S. 12), S127, S131, S134, S295, S574 [21JA], S666 [22JA], S6009 [19JN]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S123, S137, S163 [21JA], S589 [22JA], S971 [4FE], S2753 [21MR], S4401 [14MY], S4860 [21MY], S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE]

FAA: funding, S1243 [11FE]

Families and domestic relations: policies to improve quality of life, S3545 [23AP]

Firearms: minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 43), S405 [21JA]

Government: national agenda, S1588-S1591 [25FE]

———shutdown relative to budget process, S3154, S3155 [15AP], S3699-S3701, S3705 [25AP], S3819-S3823, S3824 [30AP]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S132-S134 [21JA], S1052 [6FE], S8634, S8638 [2SE], S11229 [27OC]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 24), S376-S383 [21JA]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 24), star print, S1201 [10FE], S2219 [12MR]

———national policy to provide health care coverage of mental illnesses, S3263 [16AP]

———national policy to provide health insurance to children and pregnant women (S. 13), S128, S131, S134, S144, S304, S305, S576 [21JA], S1052 [6FE]

———reform the health care liability system and establish quality assurance programs (S. 886), S5533 [11JN]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children, S5336 [5JN]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (S. 674), S3849-S3851 [30AP], S3918, S3926 [1MY], S4801 [21MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9248 [12SE], S9303, S9306 [15SE], S9363-S9367, S9368-S9375, S9385, S9386, S9399, S9403-S9405 [16SE], S9441-S9443, S9449, S9465-S9483, S9486-S9496 [17SE], S9532-S9537 [18SE], S11253 [28OC]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, S9625 [18SE]

Public welfare programs: nutrition programs funding, S10246 [1OC]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126, S134 [21JA], S674-S676 [23JA], S2575-S2577 [20MR]

Roads and highways: make safety a priority of the Federal-aid highway program (S. 1155), S9018 [9SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 1160), S9081, S9085 [10SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 456), S2416-S2425 [18MR]

———funding for construction and infrastructure improvements, S1357 [13FE]

Science: Federal research initiatives, S2729 [20MR]

Taxation: incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (S. 273), S1022 [5FE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S9253-S9297 [12SE], S9431 [16SE], S9985 [25SE], S10522-S10624 [8OC], S10762-S10777 [9OC], S10837-S10846 [20OC], S10877-S10879 [21OC], S10938-S10948 [22OC], S11029-S11032, S11169-S11171 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11245, S11248, S11251, S11275, S11277-S11283 [28OC], S11313-S11317, S11331 [29OC], S11533 [31OC], S11629, S11630, S11631 [4NO], S11845, S11846, S11847 [6NO]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), motion to recommit, S10622 [8OC]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (S. 1267), S10632 [8OC]

Urban areas: promote an urban agenda (S. 23), S368-S371 [21JA]

White House Conference on Child Care: objectives, S11027 [23OC]

Reports

American Health Care Revolution and the Critical Role of Health Centers, H9716-H9719 [29OC]

Community, Migrant, and Homeless Health Centers, H9720-H9723 [29OC]

Declaration of Policy—Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (1991), S10844 [20OC]

Educational Reform: Representatives Obey and Porter, H6851-H6854 [4SE]

Evidence of the Results of Whole School Reform, H6859 [4SE]

Health Centers Are Unique in Structure and Mission, H9719 [29OC]

Medicare and the American Health Care System: Prospective Payment Assessment Commission, E1308 [24JN]

Principles for Practical Drug Policies: Federation of American Scientists, E1954 [7OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 143) (H. Rept. 105-89), H2253 [6MY]

Intermodal Transportation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1173) (S. Rept. 105-95), S10293 [1OC]

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Relative to Criminal Use of Guns: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 105-344), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 191), S11863 [6NO]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime and Violence: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 105-86), H2154 [1MY]

Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 10) (S. Rept. 105-108), S10787 [9OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Drugs in America—A Report Card, E605 [9AP]

———National Dialogue on Race Relations, E1500 [23JY]

———President Clinton's Inaugural Address, E238 [12FE]

———State of Economy, E446 [12MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Arts, Humanities, and Museums Funding: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S9535 [18SE]

Statements

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Jane Alexander, National Endowment for the Arts, S9310 [15SE]

School Construction and Infrastructure Improvements Funding: Associated General Contractors, S4856 [21MY]

21st Century America: Jonathan LaFarge, E1240 [17JN]

———Tison Campbell, E1240 [17JN]

Summaries

Health Care Liability Reform and Quality Assurance Act (S. 886), S5539 [11JN]

Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act (S. 718), S4223 [8MY]

National Policy To Provide Health Care And Reform Insurance Procedures (S. 24), S383 [21JA]

National Policy To Provide Health Care Coverage of Mental Illnesses (H.R. 621), E173 [5FE]

New Urban Agenda Act (S. 23), S371 [21JA]

Tables

Deficient bridges in U.S., S10941 [22OC]

Federal education programs funding, S9076 [10SE]

Federal highway pavement miles in poor to fair condition, S10941 [22OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: Byrd/Gramm amendment on gas tax honesty program, S10942 [22OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 143, consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2313 [7MY]

H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2356-H2360 [8MY]

H.R. 1109, elimination of certain requirements relative to the issuance of citizenship certificates for children born abroad, H5864 [28JY]

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 3, Omnibus Crime Control Act, S191-S221 [21JA]

S. 10, Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act, S266-S277 [21JA]

S. 12, Education for the 21st Century Act, S296-S304 [21JA]

S. 13, Children's Health Coverage Act, S305-S309 [21JA]

S. 15, Youth Violence, Crime, and Drug Abuse Control Act, S324-S338 [21JA]

S. 23, New Urban Agenda Act, S372-S376 [21JA]

S. 54, Federal Gang Violence Act, S421 [21JA]

S. 191, mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns, S12712 [13NO]

S. 456, Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act, S2418-S2422 [18MR]

S. 518, Victim Restitution Enforcement Act, S2839-S2841 [8AP]

S. 674, Children's Health Insurance Provides Security (CHIPS) Act, S3926 [1MY]

S. 718, Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act, S4218-S4223 [8MY]

S. 886, Health Care Liability Reform and Quality Assurance Act, S5533-S5539 [11JN]

S. 1080, National Aquaculture Development, Research, and Promotion Act, S8267 [29JY]

S. 1155, Highway Safety Priority Act, S9018 [9SE]

S. 1160, Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9082-S9084 [10SE]

S. 1173, Intermodal Transportation Act, S9255-S9294 [12SE], S10536-S10621 [8OC]

S. 1215, Dept. of Education national testing standards, S9895 [24SE]

S. 1267, Intermodal Transportation Safety Act, S10633-S10648 [8OC]

S. Res. 74, commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution, S3225 [15AP]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE see Families and Domestic Relations

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, H9840 [31OC], E2163 [31OC]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 101), S161 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 101), S481 [21JA], S2333 [14MR]

Texts of

S. 101, provisions, S481 [21JA]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS HOUSING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1128), S8532 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1128), S8592 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1128, provisions, S8593 [31JY]

DOMINICA, COMMONWEALTH OF

Messages

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S8382 [30JY], S8744 [3SE]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Remarks in House

New York, NY: tribute to Great Dominican Parade and Carnival of the Bronx, E1451 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Medical Mission Team: tribute to New Hampshire volunteers, S2794 [7AP]

DOMINICK, MARTHA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2079 [24OC]

DONAHUE, KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

Nanjemoy, MD: tribute to teachers at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, H2426 [8MY]

DONALDSON, M.B.

Letters

School construction funding: Aldine, TX, Independent School District, H8429 [6OC]

DONDERO, THALIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E431 [11MR]

DONLAN, THOMAS G.

Articles and editorials

Appearance of Conflict, E299 [25FE]

DONLIN, MARILYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2303 [10NO]

DONN, JEFF

Articles and editorials

With Howell in Shrine, Celtics Keep Winning, S10291 [1OC]

DONNELLY, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): testimony before Subcommittee on Human Resources relative to Persian Gulf Conflict, S3758 [28AP]

Statements

Persian Gulf Conflict, S3758 [28AP]

DONNELLY, SHAUN E.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S11674 [4NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

DONOSO, LARRY A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8656 [2SE]

DOOGAN, MIKE

Articles and editorials

Andrews-Mee Leaves Them Laughing and Grateful After 35 Years, S4921 [21MY]

DOOLEY, CALVIN M. (a Representative from California)

Advertisements

Negative campaign advertisements: Citizens for Reform (organization), S10129 [29SE]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5301 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 1032), H948 [12MR], H1019 [13MR]

Agriculture: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8929 [21OC]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (see H.R. 2534), H7830 [24SE]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H1795 [23AP]

———anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5022 [9JY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H4086 [19JN]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6963 [5SE]

Budget: balance (see H.R. 898), H725 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4339 [24JN]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2883 [19MY]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3203 [22MY]

CERCLA: amend (see H.R. 2750), H9614 [28OC]

China, People's Republic of: political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H768 [5MR]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H8929 [21OC]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2874 [16MY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H4913 [8JY]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H1112 [18MR]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H7119 [9SE]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H6407 [30JY]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H2590 [13MY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5297 [15JY]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H6918 [4SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8265 [30SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (see H.R. 1155), H1258 [20MR]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H4133 [20JN]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H7830 [24SE]

FEC: require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1262 [20MR]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1040 [17MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5487 [17JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 2022), H4338 [24JN]

Forests: payments to States relative to timber sales (see H.R. 2844), H10171 [6NO]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H2680 [14MY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3070 [20MY]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H6407 [30JY]

Immigration: clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H8834 [9OC]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H5022 [9JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H8833 [9OC]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H1892 [24AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H3865 [17JN]

———provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (see H.R. 2021), H7730 [23SE]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H392 [6FE]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

———require better reporting of unidentified persons (see H.R. 2850), H10171 [6NO]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H8929 [21OC]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9039 [22OC]

Medicare: hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H5569 [22JY]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H5401 [16JY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H669 [26FE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10768 [12NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Naval Armed Guard Service: appreciation to veterans for service during World War I and World War II (see H.J. Res. 99), H10171 [6NO]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H4339 [24JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 2579), H8264 [30SE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H4086 [19JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2777), H9800 [30OC]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Public welfare programs: provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see H.R. 931), H1289 [21MR]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H6707 [31JY]

Securities: create uniform standards relative to federally-regulated securities (see H.R. 1653), H2874 [16MY]

———limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (see H.R. 590), H5401 [16JY]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H4647 [25JN]

———transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H5177 [11JY]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H2784 [15MY]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H3204 [22MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1795 [23AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1018 [13MR]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see H.R. 1845), H5401 [16JY]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3865 [17JN]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Truth in Lending Act: simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H3720 [11JN]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1795 [23AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: exempt actions undertaken to administer a marketing order issued under the Agricultural Adjustment Act from antitrust laws (see H.R. 2735), H9558 [24OC]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 297), H9779 [30OC]

Biographies

Lor Vang, H1934 [29AP]

Pao Doua Vang, H1934 [29AP]

Waxao Xiong, H1934 [29AP]

Remarks

Agriculture: reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10367 [8NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5721 [24JY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1771 [23AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2177 [6MY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5609 [23JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: require Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District to pay fair market value for property and facilities as determined by a panel, H1064 [18MR]

———settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (H.R. 412), H1064 [18MR]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9626 [29OC]

China, People's Republic of: importation of U.S. agricultural products, H4252 [24JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4252 [24JN]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8953 [22OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, H5721 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7339 [16SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5113 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9649 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7339 [16SE]

Education: improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9827 [31OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9827 [31OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1132 [19MR]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2287 [7MY]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5113 [10JY]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of IRS service center, E452 [12MR]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9649 [29OC]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1681 [17AP]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (H.R. 1048), H1934 [29AP]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9741 [30OC]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of Hmong refugees for SSI benefits, H1934 [29AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 297, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC]

Tributes

Childress, L.D. (Deak), E1846 [24SE]

Jones, C. William, E1669 [5SE]

DOOLITTLE, JOHN T. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2886 [19MY], H3032 [20MY]

Appointments

Committee on Economics (Joint), H675 [27FE]

Articles and editorials

Saving the Mother? Nonsense, Charles Krauthammer, Washington (DC) Post, H1222 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H9615 [28OC]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H5132 [10JY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H3659 [10JN]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 987), H803 [6MR]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5022 [9JY]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H10421 [8NO]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H8834 [9OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3274 [3JN]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H155 [9JA]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7365 [16SE]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H2254 [6MY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: prohibit use of Selective Service System information for recruitment purposes (see H.R. 2029), H4338 [24JN]

Correctional institutions: prevent Federal prisoners from engaging in activities to increase their strength or fighting abilities (see H.R. 792), H1440 [10AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1989 [29AP]

Crime: penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 826), H1289 [21MR]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H3720 [11JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8929 [21OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1339 [8AP]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see H.R. 1577), H2445 [8MY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H3476 [4JN]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Endangered Species Act: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H889 [11MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6707 [31JY]

Executive Office of the President: failure to faithfully execute laws (see H. Res. 220), H6917 [4SE]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H3660 [10JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H3865 [17JN]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H3865 [17JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H1019 [13MR]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1542 [15AP]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H804 [6MR]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H3924 [18JN]

Health: standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H2351 [7MY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5296 [15JY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H6715 [1AU]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H5177 [11JY]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1802), H5132 [10JY]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2351 [7MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H244 [21JA]

Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest: designate (see H.R. 2680), H8928 [21OC]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7601 [18SE]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H1288 [21MR], H3865 [17JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H2784 [15MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H285 [4FE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 414), H1339 [8AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 597), H346 [5FE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 596), H346 [5FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H5021 [9JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Endowment for the Arts: abolish (see H.R. 122), H1892 [24AP]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (see H. Con. Res. 151), H7199 [10SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H5022 [9JY], H8727 [8OC]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Presidential appointments: require the appointment of the Chief of the Forest Service by the President (see H.R. 817), H627 [25FE]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (see H.R. 2458), H7601 [18SE]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H8834 [9OC]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H4913 [8JY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2680 [14MY]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H5487 [17JY]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H4086 [19JN]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H348 [5FE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H286 [4FE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H3720 [11JN]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H1439 [10AP]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1340 [8AP]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H950 [12MR]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H286 [4FE]

———rates (see H. Res. 109), H1391 [9AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9801 [30OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H7911 [25SE], H8300 [1OC]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H3203 [22MY]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

———U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 1146), H3568 [5JN]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H3924 [18JN]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness (see H.R. 1663), H3069 [20MY]

English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 37), H285 [4FE]

Floods: authorize further appropriations for the stabilization and repair of damages to the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge in California (see H.R. 936), H766 [5MR]

Native Americans: restrict certain gaming and land use on United Auburn Indian Community lands (see H.R. 1805), H3567 [5JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H802 [6MR]

Tahoe National Forest: land sale to Placer County, CA (see H.R. 1439), H1890 [24AP]

Western States: improve management of water-related facilities (see H.R. 2402), H6917 [4SE]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (see H.R. 528), H283 [4FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1222 [20MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3037, H3039 [20MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: require Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District to pay fair market value for property and facilities as determined by a panel, H1063, H1064, H1065 [18MR]

———settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (H.R. 412), H1058, H1060, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1064, H1065 [18MR]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4941 [9JY]

Citrus Heights, CA: tribute, E1325 [25JN]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1270 [21MR]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4192 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4192 [23JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7860, H7861 [25SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6929 [5SE]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2305 [7MY]

Federal employees: tribute to Bureau of Reclamation employees killed in plane crash, E2020 [21OC]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (H.J. Res. 32), H831, H832 [11MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6929 [5SE]

LSC: funding, H7860, H7861 [25SE]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, E667 [15AP]

Roseville, CA: opening of Sutter Roseville Medical Center, E1168 [10JN]

Taxation: rates, H3037, H3039 [20MY]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (H.R. 63), H830, H831 [11MR]

Western States: improve management of water-related facilities (H.R. 2402), E1659 [4SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H8316 [2OC]

Testimonies

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Patrick A. Trueman, American Family Association, E667 [15AP]

Tributes

Cox, Arthur H., E2191 [7NO]

DORCY, JIM

Letters

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9646 [29OC]

DORENKOTT, ERIC

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E858 [7MY]

DORGAN, BYRON L. (a Senator from North Dakota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7968 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4018, S4022, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029 [6MY], S4104, S4117, S4128 [7MY], S4198, S4202, S4248 [8MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1628, S1682 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6337, S6338, S6348, S6373, S6374 [25JN], S6472, S6551 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4830, S4833, S4852, S4861, S4871, S4901, S4903, S4906, S4907 [21MY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1323 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6922 [7JY], S7014 [8JY], S7069, S7123 [9JY], S7151, S7219, S7220 [10JY], S7304 [11JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7425 [14JY], S7437, S7504 [15JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8071, S8083, S8102, S8103 [24JY], S8213, S8279 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8695, S8733, S8734 [3SE], S8833 [4SE], S8905, S8927 [8SE], S9020 [9SE], S9218 [11SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7484, S7506 [15JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11883, S11885, S11887, S11888 [6NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC], S11073 [23OC]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, S8175 [28JY]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S8216 [29JY]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8249 [29JY]

Articles and editorials

Consolidation Yea or Nay, Chris McConnell, Broadcasting & Cable (publication), S2052 [10MR]

New American Politics, Thomas L. Friedman, New York (NY) Times, S12522 [13NO]

Trading Market Explodes—1996 Spending Tops $48 Billion, Donna Petrozzello, Broadcasting & Cable (publication), S2051 [10MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see S. 605), S3348 [17AP]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980), S10332 [3OC]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

BIA: reorganization (see S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Children and youth: modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2857 [8AP]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19), S2089 [10MR]

Christopher, Warren: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 4), S634 [22JA]

Computers: establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S6044 [20JN]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

Courts: treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S9785 [23SE]

Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (see S. 493), S5369 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119), S9218 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224), S6761 [27JN]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S7503 [15JY]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S7013 [8JY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S3756 [28AP]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 17), S159 [21JA]

ERISA: amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (see S. 1307), S12180 [8NO]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 1195), S10484 [7OC]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (see S. 1354), S11545 [31OC]

FDA: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see S. Res. 99), S6918 [7JY]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7), S4490 [14MY]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S7603 [16JY]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S11364 [29OC]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (see S. 332, 340), S1382 [13FE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S5464 [10JN]

Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see S. 1115), S9897 [24SE]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see S. 422), S6508 [26JN], S7013 [8JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1360), S11678 [4NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S2707 [20MR]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see S. 467), S2416 [18MR]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11239 [27OC]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207), S9785 [23SE]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see S. 369), S2375 [17MR]

Medicare: colorectal screening (see S. 690), S3901 [1MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S3269 [16AP]

———hospice care reform (see S. 734), S4320 [12MY]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S2088 [10MR]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see S. 371), S2088 [10MR]

———reimbursement for telehealth services (see S. 385), S8732 [3SE]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see S. 524), S2837 [8AP]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S8091 [24JY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S10433 [6OC]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2274 [13MR]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2792 [7AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases (see S. 349), S7303 [11JY]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5370 [5JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

Native Americans: increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see S. 569), S3117 [14AP]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (see S. 1515), S12461 [10NO]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S1382 [13FE]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see S. 636), S3550 [23AP]

Political campaigns: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S8831 [4SE]

———consideration of ethics reform and contribution limits legislation (see S. Res. 65), S2416 [18MR]

———constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see S.J. Res. 2), S163 [21JA]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S4011 [6MY]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2569 [19MR]

Taxation: extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

———special estate tax valuation relative to cash rentals of farmland (see S. 792), S5001 [22MY]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (see S. 20), S159 [21JA]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105), S10484 [7OC]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain income received by cooperative telephone companies (see S. 791), S5001 [22MY]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S5425 [9JN]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see S. 1008), S10484 [7OC]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 239), S855 [30JA]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see S. 872), S6372 [25JN]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see S. 363), S1659 [26FE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see S. 1173), S9252 [12SE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S2900 [9AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 657), S5265 [3JN]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 851), S5413 [9JN]

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (see S. 750), S4588 [15MY]

Budget: commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (see S. Res. 74), S3199 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 12), S726 [28JA]

Correctional institutions: eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (see S. 455), S2356 [17MR]

Crime: truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (see S. 454), S2356 [17MR]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see S. 465), S2416 [18MR]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (see S. 1079), S8262 [29JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1212), S9886 [24SE]

Law enforcement officers: motor vehicle pursuit policy (see S. 1236), S10153 [29SE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see S. Res. 57), S1383 [13FE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

National grasslands: management policies (see S. 749), S4588 [15MY]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (see S. 391), S1924 [4MR]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (see S. 452), S2356 [17MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 95), S161 [21JA]

Roads and highways: provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see S. 331), S1382 [13FE]

Schools: limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S6907 [7JY]

States: legal responsibility for early release of violent criminals (see S. 1357), S11545 [31OC]

Taxation: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see S. 420), S2129 [11MR]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see S. 1393), S11863 [6NO]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see S. 288), S1102 [6FE]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see S. 585), S3199 [15AP]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China: by, S2056 [10MR]

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S3265 [16AP]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: by, S763 [28JA]

Dakota Water Resources Act: Arden Haner, North Dakota Water Resource Districts Association, S12474 [10NO]

———Dale O. Anderson, Greater North Dakota Association, S12474 [10NO]

———David K. Martin, Fargo Chamber of Commerce, S12473 [10NO]

———E. Ward Koeser, Mayor of Williston, ND, S12474 [10NO]

———Fred S. Gengler, Mayor of Dickinson, ND, S12474 [10NO]

———Myra Pearson, Spirit Lake Tribe, S12473 [10NO]

———Russell D. Mason, Sr., Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, S12473 [10NO]

Exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND: Edward T. Schafer, Governor of North Dakota, S4598 [15MY]

———Marc Trimmer, Dakotas Resource Advisory Council, S4599 [15MY]

———Sierra Club, S4599 [15MY]

FEC funding: by, S7700 [17JY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funding: B. Waine Kong, Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., S8696 [3SE]

———Charles Christmas, Mended Heart, Inc., S8696 [3SE]

———Martha Hill, American Heart Association, S8696 [3SE]

———Renee Smith, National Coalition for Heart and Stroke Research, S8696 [3SE]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: by, S7687 [17JY]

———by, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7683 [17JY]

Rebuilding of levees in Devils Lake, ND: J.M. Wonsik, Corps of Engineers, S5943 [18JN]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Kevin L. Kearns, U.S. Business and Industrial Council, S11751 [5NO]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) subcommittee assignments, S840 [30JA]

Supporters of S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4599 [15MY]

Memorandums

Dakota Water Resources Act: Alfred Underdahl, West River Joint Board, S12474 [10NO]

———Glenn Wunderlich, Souris River Joint Board, S12474 [10NO]

———William B. Bicknell, North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society, S12472 [10NO]

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Steven L. Reinert, Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., and Nancy Curriden, Forest Service, S4599 [15MY]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6337 [25JN], S6400 [26JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4715 [20MY]

Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs, S787 [29JA]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S787 [29JA]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (S. 26), S788 [29JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7944 [23JY]

AID: use of the International Fund for Agricultural Development to implement microenterprise assistance, S7634 [17JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S4161 [8MY], S4652-S4654 [16MY], S5475, S5480 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5470, S5471, S5474, S5475, S5480 [10JN], S5486, S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4652-S4654 [16MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY], S5172 [2JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5297-S5300, S5314, S5320 [5JN], S5399, S5404 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5431 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5555-S5557, S5579, S5584 [12JN], S5942 [18JN], S7317 [11JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3773 [29AP], S3819, S3823, S3826 [30AP], S3880 [1MY], S4094 [7MY], S4161 [8MY], S4278 [9MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5403, S5404 [9JN], S5431, S5432 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), unanimous-consent request, S5403 [9JN]

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (S. 750), S4597 [15MY]

Bismarck, ND: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, S5939 [18JN]

Blizzards: disaster assistance to northern Great Plains States, S149 [21JA], S688 [23JA]

———tribute to those helping in northern Great Plains States, S688 [23JA]

Braeger, Jessica: privilege of the floor, S4528 [15MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2808 [8AP], S4278 [9MY], S4655 [16MY]

———balance, S3155, S3156, S3158, S3159 [15AP]

———commend deficit reduction and tax relief efforts and encourage submission of budget resolution (S. Res. 74), S3190, S3191 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, S585 [22JA], S839 [30JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S988 [5FE], S1066, S1067, S1070, S1071 [6FE], S1268, S1269, S1331, S1332, S1333, S1334, S1335 [12FE], S1374 [13FE], S1498, S1543 [25FE], S1629, S1630, S1633, S1634, S1636, S1641, S1642, S1643 [26FE], S1915 [4MR], S2166 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 12), S758, S759 [28JA]

———deficit, S1067, S1070, S1071 [6FE], S5333 [5JN]

———eliminate tax cuts and spending increases to achieve balanced budget, S4875 [21MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), S7513-S7515 [16JY], S7879 [23JY], S8172 [28JY], S8208 [29JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8429 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S6778 [27JN], S8172 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8208 [29JY], S8333, S8339, S8340 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6325 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6336, S6337, S6338 [25JN], S6397, S6398, S6399, S6417, S6449 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), motion to recommit, S6336 [25JN], S6399, S6400 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5333 [5JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4875 [21MY], S4950, S4974, S4975 [22MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, S2503 [19MR], S2808 [8AP], S3237 [16AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3573 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S6876 [7JY], S7750 [21JY], S7877 [22JY]

———U.S. policy, S11331 [29OC]

Climate: global warming, S8283 [29JY]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2118 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2118 [11MR]

———investigation of foreign contributions to political campaigns, S838 [30JA]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), S6725 [27JN]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, S12480 [10NO]

Congress: legislative priorities of 105th Congress, S134 [21JA]

Cooperative State Research, Extension, and Education Service: buildings and facilities account funding, S7944 [23JY]

Correctional institutions: eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (S. 455), S2374 [17MR]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S4278 [9MY]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders, S2317-S2319 [14MR]

———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (S. 454), S2374 [17MR]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3252, S3256, S3257, S3259 [16AP]

———prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1300 [12FE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7067, S7080, S7089, S7090 [9JY]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S4094 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6965 [8JY], S7067, S7069, S7080, S7089, S7090 [9JY], S7231 [11JY]

———B-52 bomber funding, S9945 [25SE]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6965 [8JY]

———increase Navy and Air Force flying hours funding through reductions in Space-Based Laser Program funding, S7231 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9945 [25SE]

———study cost savings and need for base closures, S7067, S7080, S7089, S7090 [9JY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, S8698 [3SE], S8942, S8944, S8945 [9SE], S9104 [11SE]

———Office of Tribal Colleges and Universities funding, S9113 [11SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9188, S9191, S9192 [11SE], S9620 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S11369 [29OC]

Dept. of Transportation: motor carrier regulatory relief and safety demonstration project implementation, S11539 [31OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8036, S8068 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8695, S8696, S8698 [3SE], S8942, S8944, S8945 [9SE], S9104, S9113 [11SE]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, S2808 [8AP], S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3236 [16AP], S3718 [25AP], S3787 [29AP], S3880 [1MY], S4278 [9MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———assistance to South Dakota, S2808 [8AP], S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3236 [16AP], S3787 [29AP]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S10470 [7OC]

Education: national policy to improve system, S991, S992 [5FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2199 [12MR]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish, S585 [22JA], S12105, S12108, S12109, S12110 [8NO]

———establish (S. 465), S2442 [18MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4651, S4652 [16MY]

Ferguson, Roger W.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S11437, S11438 [30OC]

Fleischer, Ruth: privilege of the floor, S12439 [10NO]

Floods: disaster assistance to Minnesota, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3236 [16AP], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———disaster assistance to North Dakota, S3773 [29AP], S5172 [2JN], S5297-S5300, S5320 [5JN], S5399 [9JN], S5555-S5557 [12JN], S5942 [18JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7634 [17JY]

Foreign trade: Canadian wheat import quota, S6876 [7JY]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S8648-S8650 [2SE], S9157-S9159 [11SE], S10100 [26SE], S10834-S10837 [20OC], S11331-S11333 [29OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512, S11513, S11514, S11515 [31OC], S11638 [4NO], S11711, S11723, S11732, S11735, S11736, S11737, S11750, S11751 [5NO], S11849 [6NO], S12105, S12108, S12109, S12110 [8NO], S12520, S12522 [13NO]

———U.S. deficit, S1940, S1942 [5MR], S11331 [29OC], S11849 [6NO]

———use of fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S4654 [16MY], S7748-S7752 [21JY], S8173 [28JY]

Fort Berthold Reservation: approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands (S. 1079), S8265 [29JY]

FRS: impact of interest rates on economic conditions, S3257 [16AP], S11437, S11438 [30OC]

Gold Star Mothers (organization): tribute, S655 [22JA]

Goldenberg, Matthew: privilege of the floor, S7532 [16JY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S3819, S3823 [30AP]

Gramlich, Edward M.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S11437, S11438 [30OC]

Grand Forks AFB, ND: authorize payment of claims by personnel for lost personal property due to Red River Basin flooding, S7437 [15JY], S9945 [25SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2331 [14MR]

Hoffman, Jeff: privilege of the floor, S8695 [3SE]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1212), S9888 [24SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1360), S11682 [4NO]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 858), conference report, S11845 [6NO]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorization, S840 [30JA]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, S1940 [5MR]

Johnson, Jeremy: privilege of the floor, S4528 [15MY]

Kaldahl, Petrea: privilege of the floor, S4528 [15MY]

Kennard, William E.: nomination to the FCC, S11307 [29OC]

Klein, Joel I.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7291 [11JY], S7686, S7687 [17JY]

Law enforcement officers: motor vehicle pursuit policy (S. 1236), S10175 [29SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report, S9875 [24SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1019), S7594 [16JY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (S. Res. 57), S1408 [13FE], S5105 [23MY]

Lince, Danette: privilege of the floor, S7532 [16JY]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6325 [25JN], S6778 [27JN]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, S8174 [28JY]

———reform, S6778 [27JN]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, S11369 [29OC]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (S. 1067), S8150 [25JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

———impact on employment and the economy, S7750 [21JY], S11331 [29OC]

———implementation, S1940 [5MR], S6876 [7JY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 63), S2333 [14MR]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S8036 [24JY]

National grasslands: management policies (S. 749), S4596 [15MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: funding, S8695, S8696 [3SE]

Native Americans: adoption and foster care programs funding, S12565 [13NO]

———distribution of judgment funds to Mississippi Sioux Indian tribes (S. 391), S1925 [4MR]

———tribal colleges funding, S9188, S9191, S9192 [11SE]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (S. 1515), S12464, S12465, S12466, S12470 [10NO]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S11240 [27OC]

———tribute to residents relative to actions during flood disaster, S12191 [8NO]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (S. 452), S2372 [17MR]

Nygren, Andrea: privilege of the floor, S3718 [25AP], S12439 [10NO]

Oklahoma City, OK: verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S5173 [2JN]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2402, S2410 [18MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, S838 [30JA], S2505 [19MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S8933 [8SE], S9160 [11SE], S10097-S10100 [26SE], S10136, S10137 [29SE], S10450, S10470, S10471 [7OC], S10520 [8OC], S10877, S10878, S10879 [21OC], S11012, S11013 [23OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 95), S473 [21JA]

Regent, ND: tribute to Regent High School boys' basketball team, S2332 [14MR]

Roads and highways: provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (S. 331), S1398 [13FE]

Ruth, Katherine: privilege of the floor, S7532 [16JY]

Schools: limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (S. 989), S6917 [7JY]

Senate: condemn criticism of Members for reversing their stand on issues contrary to previously stated positions, S1940 [5MR]

———investigation of contested election in Louisiana, S8766, S8767 [4SE]

———legislative program, S2166 [12MR], S5475, S5476 [10JN], S6449 [26JN], S6875 [7JY], S8766, S8767 [4SE], S11015 [23OC], S11753, S11754 [5NO], S11845 [6NO], S12095, S12096, S12097, S12103 [8NO]

———tribute to staff members assisting in passage of disaster relief legislation, S7317 [11JY]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S989 [5FE], S1069 [6FE], S1331, S1332, S1333, S1334, S1335 [12FE], S1374 [13FE], S1498, S1543 [25FE], S1630, S1633, S1634, S1641, S1642, S1643 [26FE]

Spellman, Joshua: privilege of the floor, S7532 [16JY]

States: legal responsibility for early release of violent criminals (S. 1357), S11548 [31OC]

Taxation: capital gains rates, S3156 [15AP], S6338 [25JN], S6397, S6398, S6399 [26JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (S. 420), S2132 [11MR]

———provide tax relief and condemn certain IRS actions (S. Res. 73), S3190, S3191 [15AP]

———rates, S2808 [8AP], S3155, S3156 [15AP], S5962 [19JN], S6417 [26JN], S7513-S7515 [16JY], S7879 [23JY], S8429 [31JY]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (S. 1105), S10487 [7OC]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (S. 181), S636 [22JA], S696 [28JA]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 479), S5548 [11JN]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (S. 1393), S11877 [6NO]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 288), S1108 [6FE]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (S. 585), S3215 [15AP]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (S. 239), S875 [30JA]

———treatment of residents in areas affected by disasters, S6337 [25JN]

Telecommunications: allocation of revenues from universal service fund to balance Federal budget, S8068 [24JY], S8172 [28JY], S8339, S8340 [30JY]

———reform policies regulating competition, S2048, S2052 [10MR], S7291 [11JY]

———universal service regulations, S11307 [29OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10877, S10878, S10879 [21OC], S11331 [29OC], S11847 [6NO]

———national policy for infrastructure, S12436 [10NO]

Underdahl, Brian: privilege of the floor, S4528 [15MY]

University of North Dakota: tribute to hockey team, S2861 [8AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team, S2860 [8AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3787 [29AP], S3819 [30AP]

Wallevand, Kevin: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award recipient for documentary on landmines, S11190 [24OC]

Webb, Susan: privilege of the floor, S4528 [15MY]

Reports

Balanced Budget Amendment and Social Security: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, S1069 [6FE]

Statements

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act (H.R. 1003): OMB, S3264 [16AP]

Dakota Water Resources Act: North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society, S12472 [10NO]

Summaries

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND (S. 750), S4598 [15MY]

Texts of

S. 304, Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S1301 [12FE]

S. 331, Rural States Highway Preservation Act, S1400 [13FE]

S. 391, Mississippi Sioux Tribes Judgment Fund Distribution Act, S1925 [4MR]

S. 452, nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs, S2373 [17MR]

S. 454, Stop Allowing Violent Felons Early Release (SAFER) Act, S2374 [17MR]

S. 455, 100 Percent Truth-in-Sentencing Act, S2374 [17MR]

S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4597 [15MY]

S. 989, Safer Schools Act, S6918 [7JY]

S. 1079, approval process for oil and gas leasing agreements for specific allotted lands in Fort Berthold Reservation, S8266 [29JY]

S. 1212, arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S9888 [24SE]

S.J. Res. 12, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S759 [28JA]

Transcripts

Capital Gains Taxation Rates: Kevin Phillips, National Public Radio, S3156 [15AP]

Tributes

Cullen, Jonna L., S5093 [23MY]

Dowhower, Kay S., S2152 [11MR]

Halvorson, Don, S688 [23JA]

Jones, Proctor, S772 [28JA]

Thurmond, Senator, S5200 [3JN]

DORIS, VIRGINIA L.

Poems

``Lamentation'', S4911 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S4911 [21MY]

DORN, NANCY

Reports filed

Nomination to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9881 [24SE]

DORNAN, ROBERT K. (a former Representative from California)

Articles and editorials

St. Patrick's Day Message, E570 [21MR]

Who Abandoned Dornan? Republican Voters, H9470 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 276, 287, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 315), H9464 [23OC], H9638 [29OC], H9771, H9773, H9774, H9775, H9776, H9777, H9778, H9779 [30OC], H10420 [8NO]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (see H. Res. 244), H7911 [25SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (see H. Res. 253), H8160 [29SE]

House of Representatives: limit admission to House floor and rooms (see H. Res. 233), H7600 [18SE]

Lists

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) subpoena timeline, H8254 [30SE]

Motions

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9639 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9772 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

House of Representatives: limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7573 [18SE]

Proposals

Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9805, H9806, H9807, H9808, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC]

Limit admission to House floor and rooms, H7452 [17SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5787-H5792 [25JY], H5874-H5879 [28JY], H5996-H6003 [29JY], H6301 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6684 [31JY], H6923 [5SE], H7735, H7737, H7738, H7739 [24SE], H7835, H7836, H7838 [25SE], H8166, H8167, H8168, H8169 [30SE], H8302, H8310 [2OC], H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9805, H9806, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC], H10109, H10110, H10111, H10115-H10119 [6NO], E2137 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9464-H9473, H9487-H9491 [23OC], H9733 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9638 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9581 [28OC], H9771 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H7869, H7870 [25SE], H8253-H8262 [30SE], H8640 [8OC], E1936 [6OC]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8244-H8253 [30SE]

House of Representatives: limit admission to House floor and rooms, H7372, H7452 [17SE]

———limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7532, H7533, H7534, H7535, H7573-H7578, H7580, H7593 [18SE]

St. Patrick's Day: observance, E570 [21MR]

Tribute, H1773 [23AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 244, Filing of Criminal Charges by U.S. Attorney in California Against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional Relative to Contested Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 105-280), H8160 [29SE]

Tables

Durations of substantive House of Representatives contested election cases, 1922-1996, H9471 [23OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 233, limit admission to House floor and rooms, H7573 [18SE]

H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8253 [30SE]

H. Res. 253, consideration of H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8244 [30SE]

H. Res. 276, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9464 [23OC]

H. Res. 287, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9638 [29OC]

H. Res. 290, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9581 [28OC], H9772 [30OC]

H. Res. 291, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

H. Res. 292, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

H. Res. 293, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

H. Res. 294, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

H. Res. 295, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

H. Res. 296, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

H. Res. 297, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

H. Res. 315, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H10409 [8NO]

DORNAN, ROBERT K (a former Representative from California)

Articles and editorials

INS Halts Investigation at California Organization, E63 [7JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, E62 [7JA]

DORSEY, TOM

Articles and editorials

WAVE's Nakdimen Is Retiring After 3 Decades, S8516 [31JY]

DOS PALOS, CA

Bills and resolutions

Dos Palos Ag Boosters: conveyance of certain lands (see S. 893; H.R. 111), S5596 [12JN], H142 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Dos Palos Ag Boosters: conveyance of certain lands (H.R. 111), H1580, H1581 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dos Palos Ag Boosters: conveyance of certain lands (H.R. 111), S9806 [23SE]

———conveyance of certain lands (S. 893), S5608 [12JN]

Reports filed

Conveyance of Certain Dos Palos, CA, Lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 111) (H. Rept. 105-34), H1257 [20MR]

Texts of

H.R. 111, conveyance of certain lands to Dos Palos Ag Boosters, H1580 [16AP]

DOTSON, SCOTTIE

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

DOUGHERTY, DONNA K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5006 [9JY]

DOUGHERTY, JAMES D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E583 [8AP]

DOUGHERTY, JULIA RAVENEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7858 [22JY]

DOUGHERTY, KEITH

Remarks in House

Baytown, TX: Police Officer of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

DOUGHTY, ROBERT A.

Statements

National D-Day Memorial Dedication, S12661 [13NO]

DOUGLAS, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1390 [10JY]

DOUGLAS, MARJORY STONEMAN

Bills and resolutions

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see S. 931; H.R. 136), S5927 [18JN], H143 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (S. 931), E2193 [7NO]

Tribute, E599 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (S. 931), S5928 [18JN], S9434 [16SE]

Reports filed

Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center in the Everglades National Park and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 136) (H. Rept. 105-328), H8927 [21OC]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 931) (S. Rept. 105-68), S8668 [2SE]

Texts of

S. 931, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act, S5929 [18JN], S9434 [16SE]

DOUGLASS, JOHN W.

Letters

Cruise Ship Pilot Program funding, S9952 [25SE]

DOULIN, JOHN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E167 [5FE]

DOUTHAT, TOM

Statements

U.S. Drug Policy, E1109 [4JN]

DOUTY, MARTHA M.

Remarks in House

Massachusetts: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E868 [7MY]

DOVER, DE

Remarks in House

ILC Dover (business): tribute for contributions to the Mars Pathfinder Mission, E1414 [11JY]

DOVER, NH

Remarks in Senate

Frank, Stephanie A.: White House Presidential Scholars Program award recipient, S7618 [16JY]

Goren, Steve and Loraine: Dover, NH, Citizens of the Year award recipients, S972 [4FE]

DOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: study cancer rate (see S. 453; H.R. 1080), S2356 [17MR], H1018 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: study cancer rate (S. 453), S2373 [17MR]

Texts of

S. 453, Childhood Cancer Research Act, S2373 [17MR]

DOW, TROY

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S994 [5FE]

DOW CHEMICAL CO.

Articles and editorials

Dow Chemical Co. Anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

Dow Honors Jennison Partnership, E1023 [22MY]

Midland Is Grateful for the Giant That Stuck Around, E1023 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

DOWHOWER, KAY S.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2152 [11MR]

DOWLING, CRAIG

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

DOWLING, STERLING

Remarks in House

Boys' Nation (organization): election as president, E1602 [1AU]

DOWNED ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 850), S5413 [9JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 850), S5413 [9JN]

Texts of

S. 850, provisions, S5414 [9JN]

DOWNEY, CA

Remarks in House

Calvary Community Church: anniversary, E1916 [2OC]

DOWNING, JIM

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S702 [28JA], S4295 [12MY]

DOWNING, WAYNE A.

Articles and editorials

Air Force Inquiry Clears General in Saudi Bombing That Killed 19, S6903 [7JY]

Testimonies

Attack on Peacekeeping Forces at Khobor Towers in Saudi Arabia, S6902 [7JY]

DOWNING, WILLIAM C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2377 [13NO]

DOWNS, HUGH

Transcripts

BATF's in the Belfry, H2864 [16MY]

DOYLE, BERTRAM F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2189 [7NO]

DOYLE, DAN

Remarks in Senate

National Rural Health Association: Practitioner of the Year award recipient, S6554 [26JN]

DOYLE, MICHAEL F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: eliminate National Sheep Industry Improvement Center and apply savings to deficit reduction (see H.R. 1475), H3204 [22MY]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H2590 [13MY]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H7830 [24SE]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H3720 [11JN]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Armed Forces: provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H2091 [30AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1612 [16AP]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4339 [24JN]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3569 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

CERCLA: limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H8633 [7OC]

China, People's Republic of: treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H7730 [23SE]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H2157 [1MY]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H702 [27FE]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H8438 [6OC]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H9800 [30OC]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: grant recognition for meritorious service to aviators who meet the qualification standards of the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society (see H. Res. 50), H4914 [8JY]

Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 212), H146 [9JA]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H949 [12MR]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H585 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical centers to retain funds collected for the provision of health services (see H.R. 1125), H1542 [15AP]

———develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1077), H2157 [1MY]

———improve homeless veterans programs (see H.R. 2206), H7365 [16SE]

———improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1703), H8320 [2OC]

———improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H7199 [10SE]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H3274 [3JN]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 990), H803 [6MR]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (see H.R. 873), H812 [10MR]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H4133 [20JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H702 [27FE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1019 [13MR]

———military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 2331), H6703 [31JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H4222 [23JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 1181), H4913 [8JY]

———eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H9502 [23OC]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H3274 [3JN]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H348 [5FE]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H4913 [8JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H890 [11MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2351 [7MY]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H244 [21JA]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H3924 [18JN]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 1807), H10956 [13NO]

———require the provision of information sufficient for homeowners to insure themselves against loss from subsidence resulting from underground coal or clay mines (see H.R. 3062), H10954 [13NO]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H3477 [4JN]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H144 [9JA]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H5022 [9JY]

Law enforcement officers: establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H349 [5FE]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H10957 [13NO]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H7008 [8SE]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H393 [6FE]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H2157 [1MY]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H5401 [16JY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H6026 [29JY]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7528 [17SE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 78), H285 [4FE]

———impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 1697), H8834 [9OC]

NASA: selection of abandoned and underutilized facilities relative to agency needs (see H.R. 897), H2254 [6MY]

———tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5297 [15JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H4086 [19JN]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H5778 [24JY]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H812 [10MR]

Northern Ireland: sectarian violence relative to marches at Portadown (see H. Res. 182), H5297 [15JY]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H3170 [21MY]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H1186 [19MR]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H3204 [22MY]

Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility, Pottsville, PA: designate (see H.R. 2564), H8054 [26SE]

Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Con. Res. 128), H5916 [28JY]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H4132 [20JN]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H2157 [1MY]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1261 [20MR]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H8438 [6OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

———protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7528 [17SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1018 [13MR]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H628 [25FE]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5297 [15JY]

Taxation: encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H5132 [10JY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H4087 [19JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H889 [11MR]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8834 [9OC]

Telephones: increase the forfeiture penalty for telephone service slamming and require providers of such service to report slamming incidents (see H.R. 2112), H7365 [16SE]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2446 [8MY]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H8929 [21OC]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H10769 [12NO]

———protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H245 [21JA]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (see H.R. 603), H10768 [12NO]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1289 [21MR]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H5022 [9JY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H5297 [15JY]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H349 [5FE]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H7365 [16SE]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H147 [9JA]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1040 [17MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor for service during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 20), H524 [12FE]

———relief (see H.R. 743), H524 [12FE]

Dept. of Energy: consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

H. John Heinz III Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aspinwall, PA: designate (see H.R. 2775), H9800 [30OC]

H. John Heinz III Dept. of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center, Aspinwall, PA: designate (see H.R. 714), H522 [12FE]

Madar, Etela: relief (see H.R. 2410), H6917 [4SE]

Madar, Jozef R.: relief (see H.R. 2410), H6917 [4SE]

Madar, Jozef T.: relief (see H.R. 2410), H6917 [4SE]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4691, H4811 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6660 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6340 [30JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5602 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3046 [20MY]

Congress: tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E899 [13MY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H5471 [17JY]

———U.S. policy, H5471 [17JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1403 [10AP]

Dept. of Energy: Clean Coal Technology Program funding, H5120 [10JY]

———consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (H.R. 1806), E1132 [5JN]

Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects, H2243 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5079, H5120, H5124 [10JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5328 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8683 [8OC]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (H.R. 688), H1752 [23AP]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3668 [11JN], H5328 [16JY]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (H.R. 1984), H4638, H4639, H4640, H4641, H4642, H4643 [25JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3755 [12JN]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1088 [18MR]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2243 [6MY]

Madar, Etela: relief (H.R. 2410), E1666 [4SE]

Madar, Jozef R.: relief (H.R. 2410), E1666 [4SE]

Madar, Jozef T.: relief (H.R. 2410), E1666 [4SE]

Medicare: reform, H6340 [30JY]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (H.R. 680), H1942 [29AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: University Drive VA Medical Center funding, H8683 [8OC]

Power resources: fossil energy research and development funding, H5124 [10JY]

Public lands: Payment In Lieu of Taxes Program funding, H5079 [10JY]

Rocco, Therese: Mom's House (organization) Courageous Woman honoree, E2087 [24OC]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H4811 [26JN]

———child tax credit, H4811 [26JN]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), E697 [17AP]

———rates, H4691, H4811 [26JN], H6660 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H4811 [26JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), H3103 [21MY]

Tributes

Croushore, Linda L., E744 [24AP]

Garlitz, Holly L., E1616 [1AU]

McFarland, James F., E1281 [20JN]

DOYLE, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1158 [10JN]

DOZORETZ, LEO

Remarks in House

United Jewish Fund: David Ben Gurion Award recipient, E884 [8MY]

DRACUT, MA

Remarks in Senate

Henlin, Alex: American Legion National Oratorical Contest award recipient, S4686 [19MY]

DRAGER, WILLIAM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7022 [8JY]

DRAKE, CHARLES L.

Articles and editorials

Charles L. Drake, 72, Dinosaur-Theory Combatant, E1409 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1409 [11JY]

DRAKE, CHRISTINA

Poems

``Gang Violence'', E2159 [31OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2159 [31OC]

DRAPER, SHARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2179 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

National Teacher of the Year: award recipient, S3562 [23AP]

DRAYTON, JOYCE G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E674 [16AP]

DRAYTON, WILLIAM

Articles and editorials

Hidden Jobless, E941 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E941 [15MY]

DREIER, DAVID (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6629 [31JY]

Appointments

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H2775 [15MY]

Articles and editorials

Marshall's Inheritor, David Warsh, Boston (MA) Globe, E1096 [3JN]

Sanctions Would Undermine the Market Reforms That Have Initiated Positive Change, by, Insight (publication), E1061 [23MY]

Tribute to Al Totter, Covina (CA) San Gabriel Valley Tribune, E1060 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H2874 [16MY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H7365 [16SE]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H3204 [22MY]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H9615 [28OC]

Bankruptcy: declare that donations made from a sense of religious obligation be considered to have been made in exchange for a reasonably equivalent value (see H.R. 2611), H10768 [12NO]

Budget: reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H4087 [19JN]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H1456 [14AP]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H10172 [6NO]

China, People's Republic of: political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H8054 [26SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1542 [15AP]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2785 [15MY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H5401 [16JY]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H3204 [22MY]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H3797 [12JN]

Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H6963 [5SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9730 [29OC]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H3476 [4JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1612 [16AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H2680 [14MY]

Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (see H.R. 2937), H10419 [8NO]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8300 [1OC]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see H. Res. 191), H5491 [21JY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H7730 [23SE]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H346 [5FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5826 [25JY]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (see H.R. 669), H451 [11FE]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———extend Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 1660), H3213 [30MY]

———extend trade authorities procedures relative to reciprocal trade agreements (see H.R. 2621), H8632 [7OC]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 2022), H4338 [24JN]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H5826 [25JY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H3274 [3JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H9039 [22OC]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H585 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5132 [10JY]

———use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (see H. Res. 61), H588 [13FE]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H6715 [1AU]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 890), H701 [27FE]

———treatment of petitions for employment visas for highly skilled workers (see H.R. 2285), H6026 [29JY]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H524 [12FE]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (see H. Con. Res. 197), H10955 [13NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8633 [7OC]

Mongolia: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 172), H9038 [22OC]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H5183 [14JY]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5665 [23JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National forests: exempt prescribed burning from regulations under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 2601), H8299 [1OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685), H3797 [12JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H1542 [15AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1892 [24AP]

Refuse disposal: provide conditional exemption relative to discharges of dredged or fill materials for maintenance of certain flood control projects (see H.R. 2741), H9558 [24OC]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7528 [17SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H5826 [25JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H948 [12MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9865 [31OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H1892 [24AP]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 1470), H1987 [29AP]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5297 [15JY]

Voting: eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H10421 [8NO]

———establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H8834 [9OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (see H. Res. 269), H8927 [21OC]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 162), H3566 [5JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 206), H6702 [31JY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (see H. Res. 180), H4912 [8JY]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): increase number of subcommittees (see H. Res. 326), H10767 [12NO]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (see H. Res. 101, 105), H1185 [19MR], H1257 [20MR]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H7729 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), consideration (see H. Res. 199), H5916 [28JY]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see H.R. 1236, 1622), H1338 [8AP], H2783 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration (see H. Res. 264), H8727 [8OC]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H8160 [29SE]

Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (see H.R. 2940), H10419 [8NO]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H10170 [6NO]

House Rules: consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (see H. Res. 107, 112), H1337 [8AP], H1456 [14AP]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 133), H1987 [29AP]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (see H. Res. 158), H3203 [22MY]

Political campaigns: require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (see H.R. 1780), H3475 [4JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: repeal constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 51), H523 [12FE]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———reduce employer and employee Social Security taxes to the extent there is a Federal budget surplus (see H.R. 2933), H10419 [8NO]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H159 [20JA]

Explanations

Previous question vote—what it means, H1556 [16AP]

Factsheets

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (H. Res. 158), E1024-E1026 [22MY]

Letters

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China: Billy Graham, H4123 [20JN]

Tax treatment of rental income, H2165 [5MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (H. Res. 269), H8934, H8935, H8936 [22OC]

Arcadia, CA: tribute to Arcadia High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E835 [5MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1771 [23AP]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4659, H4682 [26JN], H4924 [9JY], H5494 [22JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6308 [30JY], H6622, H6623, H6630 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6623, H6624, H6626, H6629, H6630 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6308 [30JY], H6622 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 202), H6319 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2951 [20MY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), consideration (H. Res. 180), H4924, H4927, H4928 [9JY]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9618 [29OC]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, H3249 [3JN], H3280 [4JN], H3550 [5JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4122 [20JN], H4217 [23JN], H4271 [24JN]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10135 [6NO]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5789 [25JY], H10117 [6NO]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 101), H1231, H1240 [20MR]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1264, H1272 [21MR]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, E2276 [9NO]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 108), consideration (H. Res. 176), H4659 [26JN]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary, H7371 [17SE]

Cuba: TV Marti funding, H3316, H3317 [4JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (H.R. 2786), H9859 [31OC]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorize appropriations (H.R. 1253), E728 [23AP]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3316, H3317 [4JN], E1096 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3286, H3288 [4JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5051 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7876 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7755 [24SE]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (H.R. 1236), E728 [23AP]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), consideration (H. Res. 264), H8730, H8732, H8735, H8737 [9OC]

Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (H.R. 2937), E2316 [10NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5768 [24JY]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (H. Res. 255), H8184, H8188 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), consideration (H. Res. 134), H2014 [30AP]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H9860-H9862 [31OC], H10109 [6NO]

Gingrich, Representative: reelection as Speaker of the House, H36 [7JA]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H8934 [22OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (H.J. Res. 75), H3222 [3JN]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), consideration (H. Res. 230), H7538 [18SE]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H10598 [12NO]

———use of independent panel and factfinders to assist in investigations of ethics violations (H. Res. 61), E269 [13FE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H24 [7JA]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 107), H1347, H1348, H1351, H1352, H1354, H1358 [9AP]

———consideration of motions to suspend the rules and pass certain legislation (H. Res. 112), H1549, H1551, H1552, H1554, H1555, H1556 [16AP]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 201), H6308, H6310 [30JY]

———same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 305), H10117 [6NO]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 133), H2035, H2036, H2038 [30AP]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H8934, H8935, H8936 [22OC]

International trade: influence of trade policy on democracy, H4846 [8JY]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (H. Res. 158), E1024 [22MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5789 [25JY]

McDonnell Douglas Corp.: tribute to employees involved with production of night vision/targeting systems, E1499 [23JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 47), H466 [12FE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (H. Res. 95), H959 [13MR]

Morris, Ron: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1907 [2OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5051 [10JY]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3286, H3288 [4JN]

Nuclear energy: pyroprocessing technology research funding, H5768 [24JY]

Office of U.S. Trade Representative: increase funding to research and study laws affected by trade negotiations, H7876 [25SE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1237 [20MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H1348, H1351, H1352, H1354 [9AP]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (H.R. 1780), E1112 [4JN]

San Gabriel, CA: anniversary of Webb School of California, E1968 [8OC]

Sonalyst Studios Ship Analysis and Technologies Co.: use of former defense facility for movie industry project, H1800 [24AP]

Sports: tribute to Silver Charm for victory in Kentucky Derby, H3219 [3JN]

———tribute to Silver Charm for victory in Preakness Stakes, H3219 [3JN]

Taxation: capital gains rates, H3726 [12JN], H4083 [19JN], H4682 [26JN], H5494 [22JY]

———capital gains rates (H.R. 14), H24, H37 [7JA], H1347, H1369 [9AP], H1548 [16AP], H1801 [24AP], H2012 [30AP], H2164-H2166 [5MY], H2599 [14MY]

———rates, H1352 [9AP], H4659 [26JN], H4924 [9JY], H6622, H6623, H6624, H6626, H6629, H6630 [31JY]

———reduce employer and employee Social Security taxes to the extent there is a Federal budget surplus (H.R. 2933), E2284 [9NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H764 [5MR]

Special order: granted, H38 [7JA], H1389 [9AP], H2585 [13MY], H3474 [4JN], H4083 [19JN], H4130 [20JN], H4219 [23JN], H4337 [24JN]

Reports filed

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Subcommittee Increase: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 105-404), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 105-221), H6702 [31JY]

Consideration of H. Res. 91, Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 101) (H. Rept. 105-33), H1185 [19MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 105) (H. Rept. 105-41), H1257 [20MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 97, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 105-333), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 133) (H. Rept. 105-81), H1987 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 858, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 105-173), H4912 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-282), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 105-214), H5916 [28JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 105-264), H7728 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 264) (H. Rept. 105-315), H8727 [8OC]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend the House Rules and Pass Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 107) (H. Rept. 105-45), H1337 [8AP]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 112) (H. Rept. 105-53), H1456 [14AP]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 105-386), H10170 [6NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 158, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, E1024 [22MY]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8184 [30SE]

Tributes

Brock, Margaret Martin, H2495 [13MY]

Huisking, Peter V., E1165 [10JN]

Lewis, Bob and Beverly, H2160 [5MY]

Salvatori, Henry, H5497 [22JY]

Totter, Al, E1060 [23MY]

DREIER, H. EDWARD

Articles and editorials

Area Real Estate Developer Dies, H740 [5MR]

Obituaries

Kansas City (MO) Star, H740 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H739 [5MR]

DREW, CHRISTOPHER

Articles and editorials

Inquiry Into Gifts to Democrats Widens, S1976 [5MR]

DREW, NH

Remarks in Senate

St. Thomas Aquinas School: tribute for receiving the President's Challenge on Physical Fitness State Champion Award, S10489 [7OC]

DRINAN, ROBERT F. (a former Representative from Massachusetts)

Articles and editorials

Partial-Birth Abortions, by, New York (NY) Times, E1190 [11JN], E1195 [12JN]

DRISCOLL, RICHARD M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1281 [20JN]

DRONEY, CHRISTOPHER F.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S9162, S9163 [11SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9133 [11SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S9163 [11SE]

DROSTE, AMBER

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute for participation in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E1354 [27JN]

DROUGHTS see Disasters

DRUG ABUSE see Drugs

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE TREATMENT CHOICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1466), S12132 [8NO]

Texts of

S. 1466, provisions, S12133 [8NO]

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Justice

Bills and resolutions

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8438 [6OC]

———reauthorize (see S. 1053; H.R. 2295, 2407), S7863 [22JY], H6405 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

Suicide: recognize as a national problem (see S. Res. 83, 84), S3998 [6MY]

Descriptions

Recovery Network (cable television network), E868 [7MY]

Letters

National Red Ribbon Week, E2076 [24OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, E2123 [29OC]

Recognize suicide as a national problem: Alan L. Berman, American Association of Suicidology, S3997 [6MY]

———Raymond D. Fowler, American Psychological Association, S3996 [6MY]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Colombia: tribute to Colombian National Police, E1871 [26SE]

Mexico: corruption within drug enforcement agencies, H7532 [18SE], E2200 [7NO]

National Red Ribbon Week: observance, E2076 [24OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8874-H8882 [21OC], E2122 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2407), E2122 [29OC]

Recovery Network (cable television network): tribute, E867 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Drugs: methamphetamine control initiative funding, S8076, S8077 [24JY]

Mexico: corruption within drug enforcement agencies, S2038, S2039 [10MR]

———operation of Amado Carrillo-Fuentes drug cartel relative to drug enforcement efforts, S2036 [10MR]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1053), S7868 [22JY]

Suicide: recognize as a national problem (S. Res. 83), S4012 [6MY]

———recognize as a national problem (S. Res. 84), S3995, S4037 [6MY]

Reports filed

Office of National Drug Control Policy Responsibilities and Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2610), S11862 [6NO]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Drugs in America—A Report Card, E605 [9AP]

Statements

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: OMB, E2123 [29OC]

Testimonies

Mexico and the Southwest Border Initiative, S2041-S2045 [10MR]

Texts of

H.R. 2610, expand responsibilities and extend authorization of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, H8874-H8877 [21OC]

S. Res. 83, recognize suicide as a national problem, S4012 [6MY]

S. Res. 84, recognize suicide as a national problem, S4013, S4038 [6MY]

Transcripts

BATF's in the Belfry: Hugh Downs, H2864 [16MY]

DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 956), H3176 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 956), S5945-S5947 [18JN], S5960 [19JN]

Enact (S. 536), S2920-S2925 [9AP], S3314 [17AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 105-105), H3068 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 536), S4214 [8MY]

Texts of

H.R. 956, provisions, H3176-H3178 [22MY]

S. 536, provisions, S2921-S2923 [9AP]

DRUGS related term(s) Crime; Pharmaceuticals

Addresses

``If Not Now....'': Mary Fisher, Family AIDS Network, E879 [8MY]

Removing Drugs From Our Neighborhoods and Schools: Rudolph Giuliani, Mayor of New York, NY, E2111-E2113 [29OC]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651, S8671 [2SE], H5301 [15JY], H5404, H5405 [16JY], H5445, H5447, H5488 [17JY], H5491 [21JY], H5553, H5577, H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5677, H5683, H5688, H5689, H5691, H5699, H5708, H5717, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5660, H5662 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7899, S7901, S7902, S7908, S7912, S7916, S7918, S7925, S7936, S7937, S7945, S7946, S7966, S7967, S7968, S7969 [23JY], S7989, S7990, S7994, S8099 [24JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S12682 [13NO]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9219, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9338, S9340, S9341, S9342, S9343, S9344, S9345, S9346, S9350 [15SE], S9428 [16SE], S9705, S9707 [19SE], S9739, S9763, S9766, S9767 [23SE], S9849 [24SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR], H961, H983 [13MR]

Analyses

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1669 [26FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S11018 [23OC], H8978 [22OC]

U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S6386 [25JN]

Articles and editorials

Alleged Kingpin of Sonora Cartel Untouched by Law, S2045 [10MR]

Another Mexican General Is Arrested and Charged With Links to Drug Cartel, S2587 [20MR]

Call to Arms Against Youth Drug Abuse, H982 [13MR]

Caribbean Nations Find Little Profit in Aiding U.S. Drug War, E288 [13FE]

Drug Trade Climbs Aboard Shipments of Goods From Mexico, H971 [13MR]

Drugs—Interdicting the Flow, S7564 [16JY]

Federal Foolishness and Marijuana, E194 [10FE]

Find Better Ways To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Fine Line for Mexico, S2593 [20MR]

Good Beginning, E1138 [5JN]

Good Step on Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

HMO Fines Angering Physicans—State Regulators Examine Harris Prescription Policy, E2179 [4NO]

Inappropriate Drug Prescriptions for Elderly Residents of Board and Care Facilities, E810 [1MY]

Latin Drugs Flow North Via Pacific—Traffickers' Ships Hard To Intercept, S2602 [20MR]

Lessons You Didn't Mean To Teach Us, S4621 [15MY]

Love Conquers What Ails Teens, Study Finds, S12545 [13NO]

Mexico Let Suspected Drug Trafficker Move $168 Million Out of Several Banks, S2587 [20MR]

Mexico Without Illusions, H959 [13MR]

Now, That's a Resolution, S7565 [16JY]

Parents Must Lead Drug War, E1186 [11JN]

Rethinking Drug Certification, S7564 [16JY]

Save the Kids, Not the Mom, S1432 [24FE]

Second Mexican General Faces Drug Charges, S2587 [20MR]

Smoking Vote in the Senate, S8678 [3SE]

Suitcases Packing Heroin, E1983 [9OC]

U.S. Failed To Get Mexico To Reshape War on Drugs, H981 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1033; H.R. 2160), S7710 [17JY], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (see H. Res. 193), H5569 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 232), H7599 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8438 [6OC]

Armed Forces: provide recipients of investigational drugs information on possible side effects (see H.R. 1294), H1438 [10AP]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (see S. 476; H.R. 1753), S2552 [19MR], H3213 [30MY]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (see S. 793), S5001 [22MY]

Children and youth: clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (see S. 178), S163 [21JA]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536; H.R. 956), S2901 [9AP], H767 [5MR]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

———revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (see S. 794), S5001 [22MY]

CIA: establish select committee to investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 34, 70), H244 [21JA], H589 [13FE]

Colombia: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.R. 1034), H948 [12MR]

———renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 289), H9729 [29OC]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (see S. Res. 91), S5109 [23MY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 743, 766; H.R. 2174), S4479 [14MY], S4748 [20MY], H5401 [16JY]

Controlled Substances Act: rescheduling of flunitrazepam into schedule I (see S. 1568), S12576 [13NO]

———treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride (see H.R. 1821), H3567 [5JN]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———denial of certain Federal benefits upon conviction of certain drug offenses (see H.R. 313), H149 [9JA]

———modify death penalty sentencing guidelines for drug kingpins (see H.R. 314), H149 [9JA]

———notification to employers of convicted persons relative to drug offenses (see H.R. 333), H150 [9JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see S. 209, 260, 1162; H.R. 332, 2229), S725 [28JA], S945 [4FE], S9197 [11SE], H150 [9JA], H5664 [23JY]

Crack cocaine: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

Crime: deny Federal benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses relative to medicinal use of marijuana (see H.R. 1265), H1391 [9AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3, 168, 488), S158, S163 [21JA], S2646 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15, 362; H.R. 810), S159 [21JA], S1659 [26FE], H627 [25FE]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (see H. Con. Res. 29), H701 [27FE]

———penalties relative to gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride (see H.R. 1530), H2168 [5MY]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (see S. 825), S5253 [3JN]

———provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

———provide for a study of the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (see S. 1025), S7603 [16JY]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

———treatment of juvenile offenses relative to ``three strikes'' life sentence for certain violent or drug-related convictions (see H.R. 2361), H6705 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: include certain beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program (see S. 1273; H.R. 1773), S10631 [8OC], H3273 [3JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish program relative to exchange of sterile hypodermic needles (see H.R. 2212), H5569 [22JY]

———prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 183), H145 [9JA]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H149 [9JA]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see S. 503; H.R. 1062, 1219), S2646 [20MR], H1017 [13MR], H1288 [21MR]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H4221 [23JN]

———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H148 [9JA]

———provide information relative to prostate cancer screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (see S. 902), S5620 [12JN], S5694 [16JN]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H8833 [9OC]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

———suspend Federal benefits to individuals convicted of drug offenses (see H.R. 88), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Executive departments: random drug testing of employees (see H.R. 90), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H1793 [23AP]

———defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3202 [22MY]

———encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see S. Res. 99), S5596 [12JN]

———modernize (see S. 830), S5341 [5JN]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 69), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal aid programs: public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 385), H151 [9JA]

Federal employees: encourage the use of generic drugs in health insurance plans (see H.R. 1073), H1017 [13MR]

———require preemployment drug testing (see H.R. 89), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (see S. 457), S2415 [18MR]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Health: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———improve regulation of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2298), H6405 [30JY], H6797 [3SE]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1782), H3476 [4JN]

Health care professionals: provide Federal sanctions for practitioners who administer, dispense, or recommend the use of marijuana (see S. 40), S159 [21JA]

———revoke medical license of practitioners who recommend the use of marijuana (see H.R. 1310), H1439 [10AP]

High Level Commission on International Narcotics Control: establish (see H.R. 1317), H1456 [14AP]

Housing: assure the power of States and localities to limit group homes for recovering drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 2308), H6406 [30JY]

Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1147; H.R. 2409), S8823 [4SE], H6917 [4SE]

———treatment of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1525), H2155 [1MY]

International relations: encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (see S.J. Res. 34), S6727 [27JN]

Judicial branch of the Government: random drug testing of officers and employees (see H.R. 92), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Law enforcement: evaluate neighborhood and community security programs (see H.R. 266), H148 [9JA]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (see S. 558), S3011 [10AP]

Lebanon: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: require random drug testing of Members, officers, and employees (see H.R. 310), H149 [9JA]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (see S. 147), S162 [21JA]

———eligibility for payment for administration of pediatric vaccines (see H.R. 912), H724 [4MR]

Medicare: coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H1541 [15AP]

———coverage of nursing facilities, in-home services, and outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 405), H152 [9JA]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see S. 1481; H.R. 1061), S12119 [8NO], H1017 [13MR]

———limit payments for drugs or biological products (see H.R. 2851), H10171 [6NO]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H888 [11MR]

———payments for certain drugs relative to hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2687), H8928 [21OC]

———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 1201, 1218), H1260 [20MR], H1288 [21MR]

Methamphetamine: authorize funds to control (see H.R. 1175), H1259 [20MR]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2274 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S.J. Res. 19, 20; S. Con. Res. 10; H.J. Res. 58), S1828 [3MR], S2274 [13MR], H709 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (see H. Res. 95), H948 [12MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S1828 [3MR]

———make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 958), H767 [5MR]

National Guard: drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (see S. 682), S3901 [1MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8438 [6OC]

———increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

———qualification standards for position of Deputy Director of Demand Reduction (see S. 149), S162 [21JA]

———reauthorize (see S. 1053; H.R. 2295, 2407), S7863 [22JY], H6405 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

Pharmaceuticals: improve the regulation of drugs (see H.R. 1094), H1111 [18MR]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

———reporting requirements of deaths resulting from the prescribing, dispensing, and the administration of drugs (see H.R. 524), H283 [4FE]

———specify the entities eligible to purchase pharmaceutical products from the Federal Supply Schedule (see H.R. 2197), H5486 [17JY]

Pharmacists: encourage consultation relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see H. Res. 151), H2784 [15MY]

Research: prohibit federally sponsored research pertaining to the legalization of drugs (see H.R. 309), H149 [9JA]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (see S. 763), S4677 [19MY]

Senior citizens: establish a program of pharmacy assistance fee for elderly persons who have no health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2681), H8928 [21OC]

States: permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to parental consent (see H.R. 2941), H10419 [8NO]

Syria: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Tariff: anticancer drug production (see H.R. 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2049), H4645 [25JN]

———anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production (see H.R. 2047, 2048), H4645 [25JN]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 293; H.R. 1169), S1191 [10FE], H1259 [20MR]

Tobacco products: establish Federal authority to regulate tobacco and other products containing nicotine (see H.R. 516), H282 [4FE]

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: applicability of mandatory minimum penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 1237), H1338 [8AP]

Weapons: mandatory prison term for use of firearms or destructive devices during a violent or drug-related Federal crime (see H.R. 2340), H6704 [31JY]

Women: increase research and education on the drug DES (see S. 834; H.R. 1788), S5341 [5JN], H3476 [4JN]

Cloture motions

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2160), H7509-H7526 [17SE]

Descriptions

Recovery Network (cable television network), E868 [7MY]

Essays

Drug Abuse Resistance and Education: Kimberly Tranel, H8567 [7OC]

Excerpts

International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: Dept. of State, S7570 [16JY]

Facsimiles

Prevent allocation of foreign aid to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations: Robin Kirk, Human Rights Watch (organization), H6396 [30JY]

Factsheets

Adverse Health Effects of Feminine Hygiene Products, S9149 [11SE]

Drug Usage in U.S. Schools: National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse, H7479 [17SE]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act and Preemption of Cosmetic Regulations by the States, S9149 [11SE]

Hazards of Skin Care Products Containing Alpha-Hydroxy, S9149 [11SE]

Talc May Pose a Risk of Ovarian Cancer, S9150 [11SE]

Letters

Analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse: Katharine G. Abraham, BLS, S9782 [23SE]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding: Robbie Calloway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S4578 [15MY]

Colombian National Police anniversary: several Representatives, E2170 [4NO]

Deportation of illegal immigrants: Michael D. Carter, Center for Health and Human Services, Inc., H7012 [9SE]

———Representative Frank, H7012 [9SE]

Eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine: Representative Rangel, E1312 [24JN]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Daniel E. Lungren and Theodora Berger, S8867 [5SE]

———Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S8843 [5SE]

———Tom Carper, Governor of Delaware, and Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, S8855 [5SE]

FDA treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S9765 [23SE]

FDA Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Vice President Gore, S8652 [2SE]

———several State attorneys general, S8653 [2SE]

Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S12654-S12656 [13NO]

Foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts by Syria and Lebanon: Senator Grassley and Representative Watts, S12551 [13NO]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona and Daniel E. Lungren, Attorney General of California, E428 [11MR]

———President Clinton, S4647, S4649 [16MY]

———Senator Feinstein, S1512 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1842 [3MR]

Human rights violations in Ecuador: James G. Wiliams, H2673 [14MY]

———Mel Earley, Committee for the Release of Mel Souter, E940 [15MY]

Issuance of State warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs: James D. Cope, Nonprescription Drug Manufactures Association, S9845 [24SE]

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S9761 [23SE]

———several health care professionals and organizations, S9761 [23SE]

National Red Ribbon Week: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, E2076 [24OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, E2123 [29OC]

Pharmaceutical and biological prescription drug industries user fees: Donna E. Shalala, Dept. of HHS, H10887 [13NO]

Regulations relative to printing of Thomas A. Constatine's statement on foreign aid certification of Mexico's drug enforcement efforts in the Congressional Record: Charles C. Cook, Sr., GPO, S2045 [10MR]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, S7575 [16JY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7575 [16JY]

———several Senators, S7568 [16JY]

Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S7913, S7915 [23JY]

———Mike Moore, Attorney General of Mississippi, S7915 [23JY]

———several State attorneys general, S7914 [23JY]

Lists

Objectionable programs in S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7932-S7934 [23JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Memorandums

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: President Clinton, S2046 [10MR]

Messages

National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, S1550 [25FE], H619 [25FE]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5441, H5443 [17JY], H5707, H5714, H5728, H5730, H5731 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7910, S7923, S7924, S7929 [23JY], S7988 [24JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), H10874 [13NO]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), H8500 [7OC]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H989 [13MR]

Papers

President Clinton's Failing War on Drugs: Republican Party, S12545 [13NO]

Poems

``Hugs, Not Drugs,'' James B. Coker, S2001 [5MR]

Press releases

Jesuit Priests and Mayan Indians Detained by Mexican Police: Society of Jesus in Mexico, H973 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Abbot Laboratories: Intellectual Property Law Association and National Intellectual Property Owners Association Inventors of the Year award recipient, E1397 [10JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5305, H5371-H5382 [16JY], H5408, H5410, H5441-H5448 [17JY], H5551-H5562, H5564 [22JY], H5672-H5732 [24JY], H5813 [25JY], E1474 [22JY], E1491, E1499 [23JY], E1514-E1516 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, H8385-H8394 [6OC], E1978 [8OC], E2043 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5650-H5663 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 232), H8383-H8385 [6OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), motion to instruct conferees, H6758-H6760 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, H5688 [24JY]

AIDS Drug Assistance Program: support, E879 [8MY]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H4116 [20JN], H4382 [25JN], H4920 [9JY], H6892-H6898 [4SE], H6923 [5SE], E1671, E1672 [5SE]

———provide recipients of investigational drugs information on possible side effects (H.R. 1294), E637 [10AP]

———withdrawal of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6300 [30JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (H.R. 1753), H10794-H10800 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), H10873 [13NO]

———funding (S. 476), insert language of H.R. 1753 in lieu, H10874 [13NO]

Bushwick Geographic Targeting Task Force: tribute to substance abuse prevention programs, E469 [13MR]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: compliance with funding match requirements, H7179 [10SE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Haymarket Center, E1636 [3SE]

Children and youth: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H729 [5MR], H3140 [21MY], H3176-H3187 [22MY], E375, E381 [5MR], E1035 [22MY]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), unanimous-consent agreement, H3082 [21MY]

———increase in teen drug use, H5409 [17JY]

———national policy on preventing child abuse, H1799 [24AP]

CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras, H1042, H1103-H1108 [18MR], H4952, H4953, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Civil liberties: role of Federal Government in police activities and private property rights, H795-H801 [6MR]

Clandestine Drug Study Commission: establish, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Coast Guard: funding, H5639 [23JY]

Colombia: anniversary of Colombian National Police, E2170 [4NO]

———renew efforts to end guerrilla war (H. Res. 289), E2114 [29OC]

———tribute to Colombian National Police, E192 [10FE], E1871 [26SE]

Committee on International Relations (House): goals of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, E110 [21JA]

Courts: death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (H.R. 41), E1983 [9OC]

Crack cocaine: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for offenses (H.R. 2031), E1312 [24JN]

Crime: deny Federal benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses relative to medicinal use of marijuana (H.R. 1265), E607 [9AP]

———international narcotics control funding, E1653 [4SE]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1781-H1786 [23AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, H292 [5FE], E2081 [24OC]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (H. Con. Res. 29), E1095 [3JN]

———provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (H.R. 2363), H8997 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: drug interdiction and counterdrug activities, H4378, H4609 [25JN]

———include certain beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program (H.R. 1773), H3958 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7022 [9SE], H7205, H7218-H7229 [11SE], H7285 [16SE]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, H7031, H7032, H7037, H7044-H7050 [9SE]

Dept. of Justice: crime prevention, drug treatment, and family resource service programs funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7805-H7807 [24SE]

———Drug Courts Program funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7807-H7810 [24SE]

Diseases: AIDS research funding, H2755, H2756 [15MY]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (H.R. 1219), H1960 [29AP], E551 [21MR]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (H.R. 2009), H4228 [24JN], E1298 [23JN]

———prostate cancer research funding, E1568 [31JY]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H787 [6MR], H1799, H1872-H1878 [24AP], H2599 [14MY], H3174 [22MY], H8215 [30SE], H8995-H9004 [22OC], E1186 [11JN], E1235 [17JN], E1954 [7OC], E2111 [29OC], E2277 [9NO]

———national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (H. Res. 267), H8997 [22OC]

Drug-free community grants: funding, H7479 [17SE]

El Centro de Amistad (organization): tribute, E927 [14MY]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8454, H8455-H8500 [7OC], H8694 [8OC], E2009 [9OC]

———defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (H.R. 1727), E1093 [3JN]

———modernize (S. 830), H8482-H8500 [7OC], H8807 [9OC]

———modernize (S. 830), conference report, E2388 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 196), H10886-H10889 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), insert language of H.R. 1411 in lieu, H8500 [7OC]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5561 [22JY], H5656-H5658 [23JY], H5677-H5680, H5725 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

Federal employees: prohibit funding for training sessions relative to condom use, sexual activities, and drug use, E1831 [24SE]

Florida: designation of central Florida as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, H7479 [17SE]

Foreign aid: allow foreign military sales and international military education and training funding to countries decertified for drug enforcement efforts, H3591-H3593 [10JN]

———prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6376, H6377, H6395, H6396 [30JY]

Glatfelter, Arthur J.: Stepping Stone Counseling and Education Services, Inc., Shield and Dove Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Glendale, NY: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary crime prevention program, E2055 [23OC]

Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism: establish, H593 [25FE]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (H.R. 1549), H2571 [13MY]

Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, H10774 [13NO], E2179 [4NO]

———therapeutic use of marijuana, E194 [10FE]

Health care facilities: requirements relative to purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical devices at discounted prices, H8366 [6OC]

Health care professionals: revoke medical license of practitioners who recommend the use of marijuana (H.R. 1310), E629 [10AP]

House Rules: require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff, H21, H24, H25 [7JA]

Houston, TX: tribute to Center for AIDS, E274 [13FE]

Immigration: improve efforts to curtail illegal immigration, H1414 [10AP]

Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (H.R. 2409), E1657 [4SE]

———treatment of prescription drugs (H.R. 1525), E855 [6MY]

Kaufman County, TX: tribute to Red Ribbon Drug Abuse Awareness campaign essay contest winners, E2275 [9NO]

Lake Orion, MI: tribute to Youth to Youth/Pride Program, E2092 [24OC]

Marijuana: prohibit study for legalization of medicianl use, H2773, H2774 [15MY]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.R. 1259), E614 [9AP]

Medicare: payments for certain drugs relative to hospital outpatient department services (H.R. 2687), E2033 [21OC]

———pharmaceutical care services (H.R. 1201), E547 [21MR], E810 [1MY]

———reimbursement for use of certain medical products by diabetics with traumatic foot ulcerations, H5895 [28JY]

Methamphetamine: authorize funds to control (H.R. 1175), E535 [20MR]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, H3174 [22MY]

———corruption within drug enforcement agencies, H7532 [18SE], E2200 [7NO]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H852 [11MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H816 [11MR], H924, H933 [12MR], H953, H963-H989 [13MR], H1113 [19MR], E428 [11MR], E499 [18MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (H. Res. 95), H954-H963 [13MR]

———drug control efforts, H455 [12FE]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H631, H632 [26FE], H728 [5MR]

National Red Ribbon Week: observance, E2076 [24OC]

Nu-Way Youth and Social Services (organization): tribute, E1597 [1AU]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8874-H8882 [21OC], E2122 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2407), E2122 [29OC]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Drug Courts Program, H8163 [30SE]

Patents: manufacturers'exclusivity, E2120 [29OC]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act: reauthorize, H8475-H8482 [7OC]

Public housing: grievance procedures for evictions except those that are a threat to the tenants' safety or for drug-related activities, H2192-H2195, H2211 [6MY]

Recovery Network (cable television network): tribute, E867 [7MY]

Redwater, TX: tribute to Redwater High School Dads Against Drugs in School Program, E971 [19MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR], H1717 [23AP]

Research: prohibit funding for studies on the legalization or medicinal use of certain controlled substances, H8022, H8023 [26SE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: funding formula for States, H6986 [8SE]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (H.R. 1169), E550 [21MR]

Texas: protection of individuals from Mexican drug lords, H818 [11MR]

Tilles, Peter: Pedersen-Krag Center Humanitarian Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

Tobacco products: regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, E2191 [7NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

Tranel, Kimberly: Jo Daviess County, IL, D.A.R.E. essay contest winner, H8567 [7OC]

Trenton, NJ: tribute to Anchor Connection Program, E488 [17MR]

Union City, NJ: tribute to Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, E529 [20MR]

Ventura County, CA: tribute to Devil Pups Program, E617 [9AP]

Whitley County, KY: tribute for efforts to combat drug abuse, E845 [6MY]

Women: increase research and education on the drug DES (H.R. 1788), E1117 [4JN]

Zedillo, Ernesto (President, Mexico): remarks relative to drug interdiction efforts, H10772 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: corrections to Senate report, S7896 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651-S8655 [2SE], S8677-S8682 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S10817 [9OC], S11335-S11339 [29OC], S11398, S11494 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 167), S11335 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, S8482 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7893-S7896, S7898-S7946 [23JY], S7987-S8004 [24JY], S8623 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), unanimous-consent agreement, S7924, S7934 [23JY]

BLS: analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, S9782 [23SE]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding (S. 476), S2562 [19MR], S4576-S4579 [15MY], S12681, S12682 [13NO]

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: carry out treatment programs for adolescents (S. 793), S5011 [22MY]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute for efforts to reduce promotion of smokeless tobacco products, S4035 [6MY]

Children and youth: clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (S. 178), S551 [21JA], S1431 [24FE], S12668 [13NO]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5945-S5947 [18JN], S5960 [19JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2920-S2925 [9AP], S3314 [17AP]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S2701-S2706, S2728 [20MR], S3841 [30AP]

———national drug control policy, S4620 [15MY], S7745 [21JY]

———revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (S. 794), S5011 [22MY]

Colombia: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (S. Res. 91), S5106 [23MY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (S. 743), S4487, S4488 [14MY]

Courts: treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 1162), S9198 [11SE]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 209), S734 [28JA]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (S. 260), S961 [4FE]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S2870 [9AP], S4278 [9MY], S11001-S11004 [23OC]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 168), S546 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), S124, S190 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 488), S2651 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S128, S134, S323, S338-S340 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1670 [26FE]

———prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (S. 825), S5254-S5256 [3JN]

———provide for a study of the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (S. 1025), S7608 [16JY]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (S. 54), S130, S420 [21JA], S581-S584 [22JA]

DEA: methamphetamine control initiative funding, S8076, S8077 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: include certain beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program (S. 1273), S10648 [8OC]

Dept. of HHS: Community Schools Program funding, S9114 [11SE]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, S9109, S9114, S9115 [11SE]

Dept. of HUD: Drug Elimination Grant Program funding, S7849 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: U.S. Border Patrol funding, S8019 [24JY]

Dept. of State: counternarcotics activities, S5762 [17JN]

———withholding of ambassadorial and Foreign Servie nominations relative to submission of list of countries cooperating on drugs, S11631 [4NO]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (S. 503), S2675 [20MR]

———funding for affordable drug program for the terminally ill, S7849 [22JY]

———provide information relative to prostate cancer screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (S. 902), S5620 [12JN]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S1792, S1793 [28FE], S2001 [5MR], S2019 [6MR], S7699 [17JY], S10292 [1OC]

Drug Free Iowa Month: observance, S10922 [22OC]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S123, S137, S163 [21JA], S589 [22JA], S971 [4FE], S2753 [21MR], S4401 [14MY], S4860 [21MY], S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE]

Families and domestic relations: parental involvement in prevention of drug use by children, S4873 [21MY]

FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products, S2762-S2764 [7AP]

———drug manufacturing and pharmacy compounding regulations, S9839, S9840, S9849 [24SE]

———encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (S. Res. 99), S5626 [12JN]

———Federal requirements for labeling of nonprescription drugs, S9768, S9769 [23SE]

———modernize (S. 830), S5342 [5JN], S8162-S8170, S8205 [28JY], S8482 [31JY], S8721 [3SE], S8815 [4SE], S8837-S8869 [5SE], S8878-S8898 [8SE], S9133-S9157 [11SE], S9360-S9363, S9378-S9385 [16SE], S9553, S9694-S9697 [18SE], S9701-S9713, S9721 [19SE], S9737-S9754, S9755-S9759-S9769, S9771-S9775, S9781 [23SE], S9811-S9868 [24SE], S10469 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), conference report, S12482 [10NO], S12653 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 69), S12710 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S9362, S9378 [16SE], S9600, S9626 [18SE], S9754, S9759, S9760, S9769 [23SE], S10777 [9OC]

———modify mission statement, S9764 [23SE]

———prescription drug user fee reauthorization, S7942 [23JY], S8854-S8855, S8860 [5SE], S9838, S9840, S9842, S9844 [24SE]

———regulation of tobacco products, S9766, S9767 [23SE]

———revise drug approval process, S7992 [24JY], S8205 [28JY]

———treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information, S9764, S9765 [23SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7912-S7924, S7929, S7930 [23JY], S8652 [2SE], S8678-S8682, S8720 [3SE]

Federal employees: treatment following conviction of bribery and drug-related crimes, S7765 [21JY]

Foreign aid: certification procedures for drug enforcement efforts, S4621 [15MY], S4778 [20MY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (S. 457), S2425-S2427 [18MR]

———suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7563-S7575, S7578 [16JY]

Georgia: anti-drug efforts, S9510 [17SE]

Health: provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (S. 1466), S12132 [8NO]

Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (S. 1147), S8823 [4SE]

International relations: encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (S.J. Res. 34), S6760, S6761 [27JN], S7113 [9JY]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (S. 558), S3033-S3035 [10AP]

Lebanon: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S12550 [13NO]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (S. 147), S530, S534 [21JA]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs, S6162 [24JN]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (S. 1481), S12146 [8NO]

Mexico: corruption within drug enforcement agencies, S2038, S2039 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S2234-S2236 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2376 [17MR], S2377 [18MR], S2577-S2605 [20MR], S4647-S4649 [16MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), unanimous-consent agreement, S2580, S2581, S2598 [20MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S. Con. Res. 10), S2287 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 19), S1818, S1840-S1843 [3MR], S1932, S1933 [4MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 20), S1840-S1843 [3MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (S.J. Res. 21), S1840-S1843 [3MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE], S1512, S1581 [25FE], S1789, S1791 [28FE]

———operation of Amado Carrillo-Fuentes drug cartel relative to drug enforcement efforts, S2036 [10MR]

Morality and ethics: assessment of society, S130 [21JA]

National Guard: drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (S. 682), S3905 [1MY]

NIH: establish National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, S9759-S9762 [23SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: qualification standards for position of Deputy Director of Demand Reduction (S. 149), S535 [21JA]

———reauthorize (S. 1053), S7868 [22JY]

Oliver, Bob: Washington State D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year award recipient, S6010 [19JN]

Paterson, NJ: tribute to Straight and Narrow (organization), S12667 [13NO]

Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (S. 763), S4677-S4679 [19MY]

States: issuance of warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9844, S9845 [24SE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: rural drug abuse prevention programs funding, S9110 [11SE]

Syria: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S12550 [13NO]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (S. 293), S1191 [10FE]

Texas: protection of individuals from Mexican drug lords, S2600 [20MR]

Tobacco products: regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, S1800 [28FE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

Treaties and agreements: extension of application of patent terms on prescription drugs relative to GATT implementation, S3979, S3987, S3989, S3990 [6MY]

Women: increase research and education on the drug DES (S. 834), S5345 [5JN]

Reports

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Dept. of State, S2046 [10MR]

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., H3124 [21MY]

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin-Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., S2603 [20MR]

Principles for Practical Drug Policies: Federation of American Scientists, E1954 [7OC]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-252), H7527 [17SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-178), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1033) (S. Rept. 105-51), S7708 [17JY]

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1753) (H. Rept. 105-368), H9864 [31OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 476), S3900 [1MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 232) (H. Rept. 105-255), H7599 [18SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 58, Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 105-20), H948 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 105-197), H5569 [22JY]

Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.J. Res. 58) (H. Rept. 105-10), H812 [10MR]

Drug-Free Communities Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 105-105), H3068 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 536), S4214 [8MY]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 830) (S. Rept. 105-43), S6907 [7JY]

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Responsibilities and Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2610), S11862 [6NO]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Drugs in America—A Report Card, E605 [9AP]

———Finishing the Job of Reform in Latin America, E2140 [30OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Tobacco Industry Settlement: Chicago, IL, City Council, E2191 [7NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5687, H5688 [24JY]

Statements

Drug Sentencing Policies: Rand Drug Policy Research Center, E1235-E1237 [17JN]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act (S. 830): Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S9835-S9838 [24SE]

———OMB, S9848, S9849 [24SE]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Ed Ladd, California Narcotics Officers Association, S2046 [10MR]

Industrial Hemp: Evan Paul, E1185 [11JN]

———Luc Fillion, E1185 [11JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: OMB, E2123 [29OC]

Regulation of Cosmetic Industry in Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: David Wallinga, Natural Resources Defense Council, S9148 [11SE]

Teenage Drug Use: Danielle DuPuis, E1187 [11JN]

———Philip Bidwell, E1187 [11JN]

U.S. Drug Policy: Kevin Belanger, E1109 [4JN]

———Tom Douthat, E1109 [4JN]

Summaries

Importance of Substance Abuse Treatment: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, S8824 [4SE]

Medicare Pharmaceutical Care Services (H.R. 1201), E547 [21MR]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures, H10887-H10889 [13NO]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8386-H8392 [6OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2160, Dept. of Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7942 [23JY]

Public housing eviction grievance procedures, H2193 [6MY]

Testimonies

Biomedical Research Funding Relative to Market Exclusivity: Scott Hallquist, Immunex Corp., E2120 [29OC]

Mexico and the Southwest Border Initiative: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, S2041-S2045 [10MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 167, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8385 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 196, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, H10886 [13NO]

H. Res. 95, consideration of H.J. Res. 58, disapprove foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts, H954 [13MR]

H. Res. 193, consideration of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H5650 [23JY]

H. Res. 232, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8383 [6OC]

H.J. Res. 58, disapprove foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts, H982 [13MR]

H.R. 956, Drug-Free Communities Act, H3176-H3178 [22MY]

H.R. 1411, FDA Regulatory Modernization Act, H8455-H8474 [7OC]

H.R. 1753, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, H10794 [13NO]

H.R. 2610, expand responsibilities and extend authorization of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, H8874-H8877 [21OC]

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 3, Omnibus Crime Control Act, S191-S221 [21JA]

S. 15, Youth Violence, Crime, and Drug Abuse Control Act, S324-S338 [21JA]

S. 54, Federal Gang Violence Act, S421 [21JA]

S. 147, Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act, S531-S533 [21JA]

S. 293, tax credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions, S1192 [10FE]

S. 457, provide alternative foreign aid certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S2427 [18MR]

S. 476, Boys and Girls Clubs of America funding, S4579 [15MY], H10874 [13NO]

S. 503, HIV Prevention Act, S2676 [20MR]

S. 511, Safe Adoptions and Family Environments Act, S2701-S2706 [20MR]

S. 536, Drug-Free Communities Act, S2921-S2923 [9AP]

S. 558, Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Strategy Act, S3034 [10AP]

S. 763, expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs, S4679 [19MY]

S. 793, Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents Act, S5012 [22MY]

S. 794, revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers, S5012 [22MY]

S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S9133-S9145 [11SE], S9850-S9867 [24SE], H8482-H8500 [7OC]

S. 834, increase research and education on the drug DES, S5346 [5JN]

S. 902, Prostate Testing Full Information Act, S5621 [12JN]

S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7995-S8003 [24JY]

S. 1147, Substance Abuse Treatment Parity Act, S8824-S8827 [4SE]

S. 1273, include certain Dept. of Defense beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program, S10649 [8OC]

S. 1466, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Choice Act, S12133 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 9, cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, S2286 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 10, disapprove Mexican foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S2287 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 69, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, S12616, S12710 [13NO]

S. Res. 91, production of records by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras, S5106, S5140 [23MY]

S. Res. 99, encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products, S5626 [12JN]

S.J. Res. 34, encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs, S6760 [27JN]

DRUNKEN DRIVING

Amendments

Transportation: improve safety (S. 1234), S10811 [9OC]

Articles and editorials

Drunk Driving Makes a Comeback, H2572 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions

Bankruptcy: debts relative to death or injury caused by debtor's operation of watercraft or aircraft while intoxicated (see H.R. 30), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Courts: national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (see S. 708), S3998 [6MY]

———national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H803 [6MR]

Federal-State relations: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H142 [9JA]

Safety: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412; H.R. 981), S2078 [10MR], H803 [6MR]

Transportation: improve safety (see S. 1234), S10153 [29SE]

Factsheets

Alcohol-Related Crash Deaths—General Population, E952 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Death and dying: statistics relative to alcohol-related deaths on U.S. highways, H2570-H2576 [13MY], E952, E966 [19MY]

Federal-State relations: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (H.R. 108), E69 [7JA]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to youth summit, E910 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (S. 708), S4009 [6MY]

Safety: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (S. 412), S2078, S2079 [10MR], S2153 [11MR]

Transportation: improve safety (S. 1234), S10153 [29SE]

Texts of

S. 412, Safe and Sober Streets Act, S2153 [11MR]

S. 708, Deadly Driver Reduction and Matthew P. Hammell Memorial Act, S4010 [6MY]

S. 1234, Highway and Surface Transportation Safety Act, S10154-S10175 [29SE]

DRUSSO, JAMES

Letters

National Endowment for the Arts funding, S9370 [16SE]

DU PONT, PIERRE S. (PETE) (a former Representative from Delaware)

Articles and editorials

Price Controls on Democracy, E1910 [2OC]

DUARTE, CA

Remarks in House

City of Hope National Medical Center: tribute, E2372 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Lauren's Run fundraiser for Lauren Zagoria Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship at City of Hope National Medical Center, S4389 [13MY]

DUBIN, ETHELINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1902 [2OC]

DUBLIN, GA

Bills and resolutions

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse: designate (see S. 715; H.R. 1484), S4106 [7MY], H1988 [29AP]

Remarks in House

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse: designate (H.R. 1484), H1957 [29AP], H9565, H9576-H9578 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse: designate (S. 715), S5644 [12JN]

Reports filed

J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 715), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1484) (H. Rept. 105-226), H6702 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1484, J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA, H9576 [28OC]

S. 715, J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse, Dublin, GA, S5645 [12JN]

DuBOIS, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E844 [6MY]

DUBROW, EVELYN

Articles and editorials

Made in the USA, E370-E372 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E287 [13FE]

DUCKS UNLIMITED (organization)

Remarks in House

Travis, Tim and Charlotte: Ducks Unlimited (organization) Colorado Sports Couple of the Year award recipients, E1794 [18SE]

DUDLEY, BARBARA

Statements

Dolphin-Safe Label That Really Means It, S402 [21JA]

DUDLEY, JOE L., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E874 [8MY]

DUFF, CHRISTINA

Articles and editorials

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in April, as Gap With China Continued To Grow, H4197 [23JN]

DUFFEY, JOHN H.

Articles and editorials

John Duffey—A Mandolin for All Seasons, E93 [9JA]

Musician John Duffey Dies—Led the Group Seldom Scene, E93 [9JA]

Obituaries

Bluegrass Unlimited (publication), E94 [9JA]

Sing Out (publication), E95 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E93 [9JA]

DUGGAN, THOMAS J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4389 [13MY]

DUGGER, CELIA W.

Articles and editorials

Immigrant Study Finds Many Below New Income Limit, S2639 [20MR]

DUGGINS, GEORGE C.

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care programs, S7144 [10JY]

DUKAKIS, MICHAEL S.

Articles and editorials

I Raised Money From My Office, So?, E1926 [2OC]

Letters

Auto Choice Reform Act, S3434 [22AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1926 [2OC]

DUKES, DAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8515 [31JY]

DUKES, HAZEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1343 [27JN]

DULARGE (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2690), H8928 [21OC]

DUMBAUGH, PEG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2233 [8NO]

DuMELLE, FRAN

Letters

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11364 [29OC]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act, S7960 [23JY]

DUNAGAN, KATHLYN

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts of America: tribute to Women of Distinction Award recipients, E1126 [5JN]

DUNBAR, BONNIE

Remarks in Senate

Outlook, WA: tribute to Outlook Elementary School project, S3970 [5MY]

DUNBAR, YALTA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1527 [25JY]

DUNCAN, JOHN J., JR. (a Representative from Tennessee)

Articles and editorials

Chargerettes Won Through Hard Work, Athens (TN) Post-Athenian, E718 [23AP]

Commission Honors Reporter, Historian for Service to Public, Tammy Stanford, Maryville (TN) Daily Times, E1949 [7OC]

Dishonest Labor, Jonathan Chait, New Republic (publication), H1508-H1510 [15AP]

Knoxville Girl Captures a National Title, Miss Teen USA Contest, Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel, E1685 [8SE]

Murphy's Contribution Should Be Recognized, Cleveland (TN) Banner, E2243 [8NO]

New Miss Teen USA Wants To Use Title To Be Strong Role Model, Nicole Pascoe, Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel, E1685 [8SE]

Tribute to East Tennessee, John M. Hancock, Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel, E2195 [7NO]

WGAP Proud of Its Sports Heritage, Walker Johnson, Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel, E1643 [3SE]

Worthy of Recognition, Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel, E2300 [10NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H2351 [7MY]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H10956 [13NO]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2680 [14MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5487 [17JY]

Aviation: require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H7281 [15SE]

———restrict operation of certain foreign air carriers (see H.R. 2282), H6025 [29JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1893 [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3274 [3JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 95), H9039 [22OC]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

China, Republic of: status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 100), H6963 [5SE]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7200 [10SE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5177 [11JY]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H286 [4FE]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H7730 [23SE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H348 [5FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

———independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 139), H143 [9JA]

———provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 702), H522 [12FE]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H5570 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see H.R. 2036), H4645 [25JN]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see H.R. 1622), H2783 [15MY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H6707 [31JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H8727 [8OC]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H3797 [12JN]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5916 [28JY]

Employment: provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H10768 [12NO]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H2680 [14MY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622), H142 [9JA], H1392 [9AP]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6407 [30JY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H7528 [17SE]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2253 [6MY]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1340 [8AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1989 [29AP]

———establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5487 [17JY]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H1542 [15AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: require reciprocal responses to foreign acts, policies, and practices that deny national treatment to U.S. investment (see H.R. 1654), H2874 [16MY]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure and the office of Attorney General (see H.R. 2370), H10421 [8NO]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H2590 [13MY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H3865 [17JN]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2198), H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1112 [18MR]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2680 [14MY]

Immigration: reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see H.R. 471), H408 [10FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H7119 [9SE]

———protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H2874 [16MY]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H10956 [13NO]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H8265 [30SE]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H10956 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H1259 [20MR]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H349 [5FE]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H286 [4FE]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see H.R. 1138), H1340 [8AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H4913 [8JY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H3170 [21MY]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1706 [17AP]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1261 [20MR]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H10956 [13NO]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H1340 [8AP]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see H.R. 1127), H3924 [18JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H6707 [31JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H2874 [16MY]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (see H.R. 132), H286 [4FE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6026 [29JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1162), H2157 [1MY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H8054 [26SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 1776, 1777, 2183), H244 [21JA], H3475 [4JN], H8265 [30SE]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H1261 [20MR]

Privacy: regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 1287), H3660 [10JN]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3274 [3JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H2784 [15MY]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 1333), H2157 [1MY]

———eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 961), H5569 [22JY]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H3274 [3JN]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H2351 [7MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H1392 [9AP]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 876), H700 [27FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H3070 [20MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H151 [9JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H8055 [26SE]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H349 [5FE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1988 [29AP]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H2156 [1MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H2874 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (see H.R. 2748), H9613 [28OC]

Cherokee National Forest: conveyance of a parcel of real property to the church occupying such property (see H.R. 2501), H7599 [18SE]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]

———waiver of diplomatic immunity in cases involving serious criminal offenses (see H. Con. Res. 42), H889 [11MR]

Ecology and environment: establish a Community Recreation and Conservation Endowment with certain oil and gas revenues (see H.R. 2945), H10419 [8NO]

FAA: reevaluate medical equipment and make a decision relative to automatic external defibrillators on aircraft (see H.R. 2843), H10170 [6NO]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H522 [12FE]

Health: establish waivers in State medical licensing laws relative to health care for indigent individuals (see H. Con. Res. 69), H2091 [30AP]

Kuwait: provide funding to veterans for research, diagnosis, treatment, and compensation for illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Res. 310), H10171 [6NO]

National parks and recreation areas: allow units that cannot charge entrance fees to retain other fees and charges (see H.R. 2502), H7599 [18SE]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H8633 [7OC]

Sports: prohibit solicitation for representation and establish requirements for contracts between agents and college athletes (see H.R. 2171), H5400 [16JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H586 [13FE]

———require IRS to provide postage paid envelopes in income tax booklets (see H.R. 1412), H1793 [23AP]

Letters

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations: Bob Affel, Sun Electric Co., E879 [8MY]

FAA awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture: by, S5392 [9JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H9731 [30OC]

Remarks

ACLU: efforts against single-sex public schools, H9784 [30OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H4614 [25JN]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 2005), H5843, H5844 [28JY]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (H.R. 2748), H9733 [30OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. military forces, H8697 [8OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2598 [14MY]

———balance, H8123 [29SE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), E341 [27FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4700 [26JN], H5384 [16JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (H.R. 2191), H8123 [29SE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3064 [20MY]

Burton, Representative: serving of Dept. of Justice subpoena relative to political campaign records, H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4614 [25JN]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10131 [6NO]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, E878 [8MY]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 715), E230 [12FE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3296 [4JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8698 [8OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (H.R. 2036), H8094 [29SE]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity, H3296 [4JN]

Ecology and environment: establish a Community Recreation and Conservation Endowment with certain oil and gas revenues (H.R. 2945), E2283 [9NO]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (H.R. 716), H925 [12MR]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: designate certain lands, H1958 [29AP]

Health: establish waivers in State medical licensing laws relative to health care for indigent individuals (H. Con. Res. 69), E1006 [21MY]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, H1508 [15AP]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H3064 [20MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, H2539 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2539 [13MY]

IRS: funding, H8698 [8OC]

———restructure, H8120 [29SE]

Knoxville, TN: YWCA Tribute to Women Program honorees, E2300 [10NO]

McMinn County, TN: tribute to McMinn Central High School girls' basketball team, E718 [23AP]

Medicare: reimbursement for use of certain medical products by diabetics with traumatic foot ulcerations, H5895 [28JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H420 [11FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H8405 [6OC]

Moore, Shelly: Miss Teen USA pageant winner, E1685 [8SE]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1839 [24AP]

National parks and recreation areas: allow units that cannot charge entrance fees to retain other fees and charges (H.R. 2502), E1799 [18SE]

NATO: proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H5306 [16JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H8123 [29SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8545, H8547 [7OC]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens, H5450 [17JY]

Space policy: space station program funding, H1839 [24AP]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (H.R. 755), E280 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1482 [15AP]

———deductions for airline costs to implement FAA mandated safety regulations, H4700 [26JN]

———rates, H2598 [14MY], H5384 [16JY], H8698 [8OC]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), H602 [25FE]

Tennessee: tribute to eastern region, E2195 [7NO]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2650 [14MY]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8545, H8547 [7OC]

Walt Disney Co.: boycott by Southern Baptists, H4614 [25JN]

WGAP-Radio (Maryville, TN): tribute, E1643 [3SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H278 [4FE], H946 [12MR], H1538 [15AP], H1986 [29AP], H2440 [8MY], H4644 [25JN], H4909 [8JY], H5019 [9JY], H5400 [16JY], H5485 [17JY], H5566 [22JY], H5913 [28JY], H8158 [29SE], H8631 [7OC], H9798 [30OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Knoxville, TN, City Council, E341 [27FE]

Texts of

H.R. 2005, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, H5843 [28JY]

Tributes

Griffitts, Bob, E598 [8AP]

Hudson, Jacob G., E1796 [18SE]

Jones, Michael D., E966 [19MY]

McKenzie, Adele, E1949 [7OC]

Murphy, Earle, E2242 [8NO]

Smith, Loy, H267 [4FE]

DUNCAN, RICHARD A.

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank, H3091 [21MY]

DUNCAN, TIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H651 [26FE]

DUNCANVILLE, TX

Remarks in House

Duncanville High School: tribute for winning `American Set-a-Good Example' competition, E881 [8MY]

———tribute to girls' basketball team, E429 [11MR]

DUNLOP-GATES, PAMELA

Remarks in House

Fort Worth, TX: Commission on the Status of Women Outstanding Women Award recipient, E539 [20MR]

DUNN, CORY

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E605 [9AP]

DUNN, JENNIFER (a Representative from Washington)

Amendments

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2383 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1340 [8AP]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H4132 [20JN]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H5177 [11JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H408 [10FE]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H9039 [22OC]

———facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H5177 [11JY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

———political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H8054 [26SE]

Columbia River: preserve and protect Hanford Reach area (see H.R. 1811), H3567 [5JN]

Computers: examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H8832 [9OC]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H3476 [4JN]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H3476 [4JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H670 [26FE]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H768 [5MR]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6918 [4SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1989 [29AP]

Crime: Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 727), H5183 [14JY]

———increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see H.R. 2122), H5020 [9JY]

———treatment of juvenile offenses relative to ``three strikes'' life sentence for certain violent or drug-related convictions (see H.R. 2361), H6705 [31JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H8929 [21OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1339 [8AP]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1017 [13MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H6918 [4SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3274 [3JN]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

Elections: provide candidates for Federal office free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 653), H393 [6FE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see H. Con. Res. 117; H. Res. 191), H5487 [17JY], H5491 [21JY]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 589), H2156 [1MY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5826 [25JY]

FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (see H.R. 651, 652), H629 [25FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H768 [5MR]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H4914 [8JY]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1543 [15AP]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H9730 [29OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H1543 [15AP]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 2481), H8834 [9OC]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H1392 [9AP]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———provide consumers choice of auto insurance relative to compensation for economic and non-economic losses (see H.R. 2021), H8438 [6OC]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H8833 [9OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see H.R. 1226), H1338 [8AP]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1707 [17AP]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H8055 [26SE]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H8929 [21OC]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H812 [10MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H3660 [10JN]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see H.R. 1127), H1440 [10AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H3659 [10JN]

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: expeditious completion of acquisition of private mineral interests (see H.R. 1659), H2874 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Oregon: prohibit taxation of compensation of Washington residents for services as Federal employees at a Columbia River hydroelectric facility (see H.R. 874), H700 [27FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H1892 [24AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Public lands: designate certain lands as wilderness areas (see H.R. 1567), H2444 [8MY]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H9558 [24OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9039 [22OC]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2351 [7MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Social Security: prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H283 [4FE]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 1683), H3069 [20MY]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H5778 [24JY]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H2446 [8MY]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 1333), H1541 [15AP]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H4132 [20JN]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements sold to government entities or conservation groups (see H.R. 2101), H5132 [10JY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H950 [12MR]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 1401), H1706 [17AP]

———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 64), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see H.R. 1443), H1890 [24AP]

———repeal cap on outstanding tax-exempt bonds for certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 197), H2254 [6MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 525, 902), H890 [11MR], H1262 [20MR]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H948 [12MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see H.R. 2231), H8265 [30SE]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H349 [5FE]

———treatment of draft cider (see H.R. 159), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (see H.R. 707), H522 [12FE]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H8438 [6OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1810), H3567 [5JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1150), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 693), H521 [12FE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: restore and modify provisions relative to tax relief for agricultural production facilities sold to farmer cooperatives (see H.R. 2513), H7728 [23SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H5778 [24JY]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4913 [8JY]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H589 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 1426), H10768 [12NO]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6917 [4SE]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H2090 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H453 [11FE]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8054 [26SE]

National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit a separate appropriations request to ensure priority funding (see H.R. 142), H143 [9JA]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 1033), H948 [12MR]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or property to transfer assets to charitable organizations (see H.R. 3029), H10767 [12NO]

Remarks

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 56), H3824 [17JN]

Budget: balance, H3218 [3JN], H3810 [17JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, H677 [27FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4677 [26JN], H4845 [8JY], H5136 [11JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6648 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4566 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6323 [30JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3218 [3JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4259 [24JN]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2259 [7MY], H2383, H2384, H2385 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5108 [10JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (H. Res. 40), E214 [11FE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8795 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8795 [9OC]

Education: national policy to improve system, H10353 [8NO]

———notification of enrollment of juvenile sex offenders in elementary or secondary schools, H2259 [7MY], H2383, H2384, H2385 [8MY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5530 [22JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1127 [19MR]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5520 [22JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H547 [13FE]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5108 [10JY]

Gingrich, Representative: reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1623 [17AP]

House of Representatives: report on trip to Asia by congressional delegation, H1428 [10AP]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (H.R. 1227), E588 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), H1463 [15AP]

Mercer Island, WA: bombing of Jewish Community Center, E475 [13MR]

National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit a separate appropriations request to ensure priority funding (H.R. 142), E9 [7JA]

Public welfare programs: reform, H4566 [25JN]

Redmond, WA: tribute to Assistance League of the Eastside, E443 [12MR]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), E1901 [2OC]

Taxation: capital gains rates (H.R. 1033), E453 [12MR]

———rates, H3810 [17JN], H4845 [8JY], H5136 [11JY], H5194 [15JY], H6648 [31JY]

———treatment of computer software exports (H.R. 143), E11 [7JA]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9060 [23OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), H1798 [24AP]

Women: relief in tax cut legislation, H4677 [26JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Republican Conference: membership, H5306 [16JY]

DUNN, LEAKSHA

Remarks in House

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipient, E165 [5FE]

DUNN, NC

Remarks in House

Foundations Bible College and Schools: dedication of Anvil House, E1630 [3SE]

DUNWOODY, GA

Remarks in Senate

Dunwoody High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5280 [4JN]

DuPONT, MARTIN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1267 [19JN]

DuPUIS, DANIELLE

Statements

Teenage Drug Use, E1187 [11JN]

DURAND, DANIEL J.

Remarks in House

Westinghouse Foundation: tribute to Science Talent Search award recipient, E269 [13FE]

DURANGO (CO) HERALD

Articles and editorials

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

DURANT, WILL

Statements

Great Civilizations, H5783 [25JY]

DURBIN, RICHARD J. (a Senator from Illinois)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651, S8671 [2SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7902, S7966 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4116 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1083, S1111 [6FE], S1593, S1681 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6151, S6152, S6172, S6174, S6254, S6262, S6264 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6348, S6374 [25JN], S6510 [26JN], S6762 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4833, S4861, S4875, S4903, S4909 [21MY], S5016 [22MY]

Courts: product liability reform (S. 648), S5629 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5991, S6006 [19JN], S6931, S6933, S6949 [7JY], S6978, S7018 [8JY], S7188 [10JY], S7273, S7307 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705 [16JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7668, S7734 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8249, S8280 [29JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8084, S8103 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8711, S8712, S8735, S8736 [3SE], S8850, S8851, S8874 [5SE], S8917 [8SE], S9047, S9088 [10SE]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9340 [15SE], S9705, S9707 [19SE], S9800 [23SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7522, S7591, S7611, S7614 [16JY]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11467 [30OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11096 [23OC]

Appointments

Senate Arms Control Observer Group, S4131 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

Ethics in Law and Politics, Paul Simon, Loyola University of Chicago Law Journal, S10903 [21OC]

Helms Choke-Hold on Diplomacy, Chicago (IL) Tribune, S2858 [8AP]

Obstructionism Blocking Chemical Weapons Accord, Springfield (IL) State Journal-Register, S2859 [8AP]

Treaty Ought To Be Ratified, Chicago (IL) Tribune, S2859 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

America Recycles Day: designate (see S. Res. 116), S11365 [29OC]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S11880 [6NO]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1998 [5MR]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 995), S10898 [21OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943), S11299 [28OC]

Bankruptcy: consumer protection (see S. 1301), S10882 [21OC]

———make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (see S. 1024), S7603 [16JY]

———prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (see S. 1149), S8823 [4SE]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see S. 71; S. Res. 70), S2931 [9AP], S3011 [10AP]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S12510 [12NO]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see S. Con. Res. 12), S8156 [25JY]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs (see S. 1309), S11880 [6NO]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S6918 [7JY]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 525), S2838 [8AP]

Citizenship: treatment of descendants of the children of certain female U.S. citizens born abroad (see S. 677), S6191 [24JN]

———treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (see S. 670), S3844 [30AP]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see S. 257), S3057 [10AP]

Computers: establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S9297 [12SE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 743, 766), S4479 [14MY], S4748 [20MY]

Courts: extend certain temporary district court judgeships (see S. 1113), S8532 [31JY]

Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (see S. 493), S8831 [4SE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15), S159 [21JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S12615 [13NO]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S3851 [30AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412), S8607 [31JY]

Ecology and environment: expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (see S. 769), S8831 [4SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S9019 [9SE]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Employment: enhance and protect retirement savings (see S. 14), S159 [21JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089), S8361 [30JY]

Families and domestic relations: grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims of domestic violence (see S. 1129), S8532 [31JY]

Federal courts: restore stenographic preference for depositions (see S. 1352), S11545 [31OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see S. 1335), S11880 [6NO]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see S. 492), S3560 [23AP]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see S. 428), S2206 [12MR]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (see S. 658), S3727 [25AP]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see S. 70), S160 [21JA]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (see S. Res. 133), S10787 [9OC]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264), S10661 [8OC]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S9800 [23SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056), S8607 [31JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2285 [13MR]

———national policy to provide health insurance to children and pregnant women (see S. 13), S159 [21JA]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see S. 449), S4011 [6MY]

———protect the public from hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (see S. 826), S5253 [3JN]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143), S4115 [7MY]

———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (see S. 938), S7118 [9JY]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S3560 [23AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220), S10962 [22OC]

Immigration: make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (see S. 1198), S9637 [18SE]

———reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see S. 1178), S9332 [15SE]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 102), S8277 [29JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S4247 [8MY]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S4116 [7MY]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see S. 1114), S10067 [26SE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 89), S5264 [3JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50), S9086 [10SE]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see S. 983), S10962 [22OC]

Law enforcement officers: provide standards and protection for the conduct of internal police investigations (see S. 348), S8277 [29JY]

Medicare: establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see S. 701), S3998 [6MY]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S8156 [25JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S4761 [20MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S9976 [25SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3803 [29AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S6005 [19JN]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5265 [3JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see S. 887), S8733 [3SE]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S10661 [8OC]

National Week of Recognition for Dorothy Day and Those Whom She Served: designate (see S. Res. 163), S12576 [13NO]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. Con. Res. 29), S5265 [3JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 11, 25), S158, S159 [21JA]

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S11365 [29OC]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 110), S4011 [6MY], S8608 [31JY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375), S1734 [27FE]

Taxation: allocation of alcohol fuels credit to patrons of ethanol-producing cooperatives (see S. 1066), S9337 [15SE]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 293), S5424 [9JN]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S6372 [25JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S3371 [17AP]

———increase excise tax on tobacco products (see S. 1491), S12119 [8NO]

———permanently extend research credit (see S. 1464), S12118 [8NO]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (see S. 20), S5541 [11JN]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of certain amounts received as scholarships by an individual under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program (see S. 1286), S11599 [3NO]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S4247 [8MY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S5368 [5JN]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see S. 194), S1997 [5MR]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526), S2838 [8AP]

———prescribe labels for packages and advertising and disclose certain information (see S. 527), S2838 [8AP]

———prevent use by minors, reduce level of addiction, compensate Federal and State governments for tobacco-related illness costs, and enhance biomedical and scientific research (see S. 1492), S12119 [8NO]

———restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (see S. 1060), S7950 [23JY]

Transportation: discretionary bridge program funding (see S. 1125), S8532 [31JY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318), S11238 [27OC]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see S. 1050), S11365 [29OC]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S4660 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: removal of tobacco from crop disaster assistance programs (see S. 643), S3662 [24AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980), S6727 [27JN]

Courts: limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (see S. 581), S3199 [15AP]

Firearms: prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see S. 380), S1734 [27FE]

Flis, Sylvester: relief (see S. 1172), S9252 [12SE]

Food: establish independent agency responsible for safety, labeling, and inspection (see S. 1465), S12118 [8NO]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see S. 1098), S8531 [31JY]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (see S. 1136), S8533 [31JY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (see S. Res. 144), S11863 [6NO]

Political campaigns: consideration of ethics reform and contribution limits legislation (see S. Res. 65), S2416 [18MR]

Roads and highways: funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (see S. 1055), S7950 [23JY]

Shawnee National Forest: prohibit below-cost timber sales (see S. 1058), S7950 [23JY]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S3199 [15AP]

Taxation: treatment of ethanol fuel (see S. 1008), S7302 [11JY]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see S. 1137, 1340), S8533 [31JY], S11343 [29OC]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (see S. 828), S5253 [3JN]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183), S9515 [17SE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 773), S4879 [21MY]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Histories

Tribute to CNA in Celebration of Its Centennial—CNA Stands for Commitment, 1897-1997, S5543 [11JN]

Letters

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance: Elaine Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S9708 [19SE]

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: by, H7716 [23SE]

Social Security reform: several former Senators, S6384 [25JN]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6292 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6454 [26JN]

Poems

``While I Was Walking'', S9048 [10SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4550 [15MY]

Agriculture: limitation of Federal crop insurance to family farmers, S7908, S7909 [23JY]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7902, S7908, S7909, S7920 [23JY]

———removal of tobacco from crop disaster assistance programs (S. 643), S3664 [24AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8679 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7902, S7908, S7909, S7920 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3826 [30AP]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5432 [10JN]

Army: close School of the Americas (S. 980), S6741 [27JN]

Bankruptcy: consumer protection (S. 1301), S10890 [21OC]

Bloomington-Normal, IL: tribute to ``Not in Our Town'' Program, S6383 [25JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S3982 [6MY]

———balance, S3154, S3155 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1083 [6FE], S1170, S1171, S1174, S1177, S1180 [10FE], S1525 [25FE], S1597 [26FE], S1713 [27FE], S2167, S2168 [12MR]

———decrease discretionary spending in proportion to revenue shortfall if projected revenues are not met, S4740 [20MY]

———eliminate tax cuts and spending increases to achieve balanced budget, S4935 [22MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8449 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8449 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6090, S6091, S6092 [23JN], S6118, S6119, S6128, S6131, S6151 [24JN], S6292 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6348 [25JN], S6437, S6448, S6449, S6454, S6461 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4740 [20MY], S4820, S4865, S4866 [21MY], S4934, S4935 [22MY]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of economic emergencies, S1083 [6FE], S1170, S1171, S1174, S1177, S1180 [10FE]

Centralia, IL: anniversary of coal mine disaster, S2724 [20MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 62), S2858 [8AP]

Chicago Bulls (basketball team): tribute, S5736, S5737 [17JN]

Chicago White Sox (baseball team): tribute for efforts to reduce promotion of smokeless tobacco products, S4035 [6MY]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S7628 [17JY]

CNA Insurance Co.: anniversary, S5542 [11JN]

Committee of 200: tribute, S10901 [21OC]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: anniversary, S5433 [10JN]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S5994 [19JN], S6897 [7JY], S7135 [10JY]

Congress: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1713 [27FE]

Courts: limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (S. 581), S3212 [15AP]

Daley, William M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S824 [30JA]

Decatur, IL: tribute to Baby Talk Program, S3386 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, S7188 [10JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5994 [19JN], S6897 [7JY], S7135, S7188 [10JY], S7274 [11JY]

———Cooperative Research Program funding, S7274 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: survey of hospitals relative to organ donation and procurement programs, S8961 [9SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5667, S5669, S5670 [16JN]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1048), S8251 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12087 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8961, S8995, S8999, S9001, S9005, S9006, S9007 [9SE], S9035, S9036, S9039, S9042, S9043, S9044, S9046, S9047, S9048 [10SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), unanimous-consent agreement, S8850 [5SE]

Education: school construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4934 [22MY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8162, S8163 [28JY], S8851, S8853 [5SE], S9379 [16SE], S9705, S9708, S9709 [19SE], S9737, S9738 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process, S8853 [5SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9705 [19SE], S9737 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance, S9708, S9709 [19SE], S9738 [23SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S8679 [3SE]

Firearms: prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (S. 658), S3733 [25AP]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (S. 380), S1759 [27FE]

Flis, Sylvester: relief (S. 1172), S9252 [12SE]

Food: establish independent agency responsible for safety, labeling, and inspection (S. 1465), S12130 [8NO]

Food stamps: eligibility of children of legal immigrants, S6151 [24JN], S6292 [25JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7532 [16JY], S7628 [17JY]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2531 [19MR]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S3154 [15AP]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (S. 1098), S8550 [31JY]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (S. 1136), S8601 [31JY]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, S3826 [30AP]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 102), S8623 [31JY]

International relations: tribute to Poland and Lithuania for hosting the Vilnius Conference, S9238 [11SE]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), unanimous-consent agreement, S3179 [15AP]

Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S11798 [6NO], S12680 [13NO]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, S2232-S2234 [13MR]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, S6090, S6091, S6092 [23JN], S6118, S6119, S6128, S6131 [24JN]

———reform, S8449 [31JY]

Murphy, Anne M.: privilege of the floor, S6090 [23JN], S6348 [25JN]

Murphy, Anne Marie: privilege of the floor, S8163 [28JY]

National Agriculture Day: observance, S2727 [20MR]

NATO: assist integration of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania, S5667, S5669 [16JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, S7532 [16JY], S11787 [5NO]

———recommend integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S5670 [16JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S2232-S2234 [13MR]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4865, S4866 [21MY]

Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corp.: funding for expansion and improvement, S8251 [29JY]

Pakistan: independence anniversary, S8379 [30JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S8451 [31JY]

Peru: prisoner rights, S5667 [16JN]

Peterson, Douglas ``Pete'': nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S2627, S2628 [20MR], S3006 [10AP]

Point of order, S6092 [23JN], S8450 [31JY]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S3172, S3173 [15AP]

———consideration of ethics reform and contribution limits legislation (S. Res. 65), S2481 [18MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, S2504, S2506, S2507 [19MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S9161 [11SE], S10122 [29SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2531 [19MR]

Public welfare programs: reform, S6299 [25JN]

Rawlins, Lamelle: privilege of the floor, S5994 [19JN]

Roads and highways: funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (S. 1055), S7951 [23JY]

Senate: legislative program, S5734 [17JN], S6116 [24JN], S6448, S6449 [26JN]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (S. 575), S3201 [15AP]

Social Security: reform, S6384 [25JN]

———treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1170 [10FE], S1525 [25FE]

Taxation: deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, S6461 [26JN]

———increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals relative to tax increases on tobacco products, S6348 [25JN], S6449, S6454 [26JN]

———rates, S2167, S2168 [12MR], S5962 [19JN], S8449 [31JY]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (S. 1008), S7302 [11JY]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1137), S8602 [31JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1340), S11351 [29OC]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (S. 828), S5258 [3JN]

———credit increase in excise tax to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8450 [31JY]

———disclosure of attorney fees from State agreements relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9047, S9048 [10SE]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4820 [21MY]

———limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9005, S9006, S9007 [9SE], S9035, S9039, S9042, S9043 [10SE]

———prevent use by minors, reduce level of addiction, compensate Federal and State governments for tobacco-related illness costs, and enhance biomedical and scientific research (S. 1492), S12179 [8NO]

———protection of certain State agreements with attorneys relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9044, S9046 [10SE]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8995 [9SE]

———treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9001 [9SE]

U.N.: tribute to World Food Program, S10864 [20OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 773), S4887 [21MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3826 [30AP]

Warren, Ellen: induction into the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame, S3300 [16AP]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5722 [17JN]

Women's Business Development Center: anniversary, S8617 [31JY]

World Food Day: observance, S10864 [20OC]

Reports

Interstate Gunrunning: BATF, S3734 [25AP]

Summaries

No Tobacco for Kids Act (S. 828), S5259 [3JN]

Texts of

S. 575, Health Insurance Tax Equity for Self-Employed Act, S3201 [15AP]

S. 581, limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels, S3213 [15AP]

S. 643, Tobacco Subsidy Reduction Act, S3664 [24AP]

S. 658, Gun Kingpin Penalty Act, S3733 [25AP]

S. 828, No Tobacco for Kids Act, S5258 [3JN]

S. 1098, Federal Procurement and Assistance Integrity Act, S8551 [31JY]

S. 1136, Employee Health Insurance Accountability Act, S8602 [31JY]

S. 1137, Slamming Protection Act, S8603 [31JY]

S. 1172, relief for Sylvester Flis, S9253 [12SE]

S. 1340, Telephone Consumer Fraud Protection Act, S11352 [29OC]

Tributes

Byrd, Senator, S3982 [6MY]

Daschle, Senator, S12680 [13NO]

Pulaski, Casimir, S1764 [27FE]

Simon, Paul, S10903 [21OC]

Tallman, John, S5467 [10JN]

DURCH, WILLIAM

Articles and editorials

Defense Spending and Burden Sharing, E1102 [4JN]

DURENBERGER, GEORGE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2865 [9AP]

DURGIN, LESLIE L.

Letters

Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8948 [22OC]

DURHAM, CT

Remarks in House

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E1682 [8SE]

Remarks in Senate

Durham Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

DURHAM MANUFACTURING CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1682 [8SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

DURSO, JOSEPH

Articles and editorials

Curt Flood Is Dead at 59—Outfielder Defied Baseball, E146 [4FE]

DURST, RANDI

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E1317 [25JN]

DURSTIN, LARRY

Articles and editorials

Developing Community—The Legacy of James Carney Sr., E309 [25FE]

DUSKEN IV (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see S. 880), S5507 [11JN]

Reports filed

Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 880) (S. Rept. 105-67), S8668 [2SE]

Texts of

S. 880, certificate of documentation, S5526 [11JN], S9907 [24SE]

DUTCH JOHN, UT

Bills and resolutions

Local government: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist in the interim delivery of basic services (see S. 890; H.R. 2108), S5595 [12JN], H4912 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Local government: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist in the interim delivery of basic services (S. 890), S5604 [12JN]

DUTTON, EMILY

Remarks in House

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E818 [1MY]

DWORKIN, RONALD

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10001 [26SE], S10104 [29SE]

DWYER, ANNE T.

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S5636 [12JN]

DWYER, KEVIN P.

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2533 [13MY]

DWYER, MIKE

Memorandums

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12467 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

DYE, JEFFERY J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1430 [15JY]

DYE, JEFFREY J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4683 [19MY]

DYER, DAVID W.

Bills and resolutions

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see S. 681; H.R. 1479), S3901 [1MY], H1988 [29AP]

Remarks in House

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (H.R. 1479), H9578 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (S. 681), S3905 [1MY], S5644 [12JN]

Reports filed

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 681), S5341 [5JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1479) (H. Rept. 105-227), H6702 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1479, David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL, H9578 [28OC]

S. 681, David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL, S5644 [12JN]

DYER, DOLORES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1583 [1AU]

DYER, E.D.

Remarks in House

Brentwood, TN: anniversary of Brentwood Early Risers Toastmasters Club, E301 [25FE]

DYER, FRANCIS E., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2351 [13NO]

DYER, JESSE

Remarks in House

FRS: National Fed Challenge award recipient, E874 [8MY]

DYER, JOEL

Articles and editorials

Harvest of Rage—How the Rural Crisis Fuels Anti-Government Movement, H5714-H5717 [24JY], E1496-E1499 [23JY]

DYER, TIMOTHY

Letters

Educational reform initiatives, H6856 [4SE]

DYERSBURG, TN

Bills and resolutions

Jere Cooper Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 2730), H9558 [24OC]

DYESS, A. JAMES

Bills and resolutions

A. James Dyess Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Augusta, GA: designate (see H.R. 2218), H5569 [22JY]

DYESS AFB, TX

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H8454 [7OC]

DYMALLY, MERVYN (a former Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

DZERMEJKO, DAVID F.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5667 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5667 [24JY]

EAGEN, JAMES M., III

Bills and resolutions

House of Representatives: election as Chief Administrative Officer (see H. Res. 207), H6705 [31JY]

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: election as Chief Administrative Officer (H. Res. 207), H6669-H6671 [31JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 207, election as Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, H6669 [31JY]

EAGEN, JAY

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, H6721 [3SE]

EAGER, AZ

Bills and resolutions

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 60), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (H.R. 60), E34 [7JA]

EAGLE HARBOR, MI

Remarks in House

Keweenaw County Historical Society: transfer of Eagle Harbor Light Station, H8902 [21OC]

EAGLE PRINTING CO.

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions, E1333 [26JN]

EAGLEBURGER, LAWRENCE

Letters

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, H3295 [4JN]

EARHART, AMELIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2570 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Finch, Linda: re-creation of flight of Amelia Earhart, S2343 [17MR]

EARLEY, CHARITY ADAMS

Articles and editorials

Six Military Women and Six U.S. Wars—Stories Reach Back Through History of Nation, E2041 [21OC]

EARLEY, MEL

Letters

Human rights violations in Ecuador, E940 [15MY]

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 756, 1309), S4588 [15MY], S10950 [22OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 756), S4501 [14MY], S4606 [15MY]

Enact (S. 1309), S10957-S10961 [22OC], S12447 [10NO]

Texts of

S. 756, provisions, S4607-S4611 [15MY]

S. 1309, provisions, S10958-S10961 [22OC]

EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS AND RELATED BONE DISEASES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1536), S12575 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1536), S12593 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 1536, provisions, S12593-S12595 [13NO]

EARTH DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, H1689-H1692, H1693 [17AP], E676 [16AP], E709 [17AP], E719, E727 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S3392, S3412 [22AP], S3561 [23AP]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Earth Day 1997—Future of Environmental Protection, E719 [23AP]

EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS REDUCTION ACT

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing (S. 910), S8526, S8614 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorizing (see S. 910; H.R. 2249), S5694 [16JN], H5777 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2249), E1514 [24JY]

———authorizing (S. 910), H7298-H7301 [16SE], E1815 [22SE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: authorizing (S. 910), S5701 [16JN], S8524-S8526 [31JY]

Reports filed

Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 105-59), S8358 [30JY]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2249) (H. Rept. 105-238), H6714 [1AU]

Texts of

S. 910, appropriations, S5701 [16JN], S8524 [31JY], S8672 [2SE], H7298 [16SE]

EARTHQUAKES related term(s) Disasters

Amendments

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S8526, S8614 [31JY]

Analyses

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

Articles and editorials

Congress Should Throw the Bums Out, H2654 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: establish Federal insurance programs against the risks of catastrophic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes (see H.R. 579), H285 [4FE]

———prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (see S. 214), S726 [28JA]

———provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 910; H.R. 2249), S5694 [16JN], H5777 [24JY]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H146 [9JA]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (see S. Res. 131), S10428 [6OC]

Simi Valley, CA: prohibit Federal assistance for earthquake-related repairs of Bottle Village (see H.R. 175), H144 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (H.R. 230), H2654 [14MY], E69 [7JA], E1166 [10JN]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2249), E1514 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 910), H7298-H7301 [16SE], E1815 [22SE]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (H.R. 219), E66 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of emergencies due to officially-declared natural disasters, S1644-S1649 [26FE], S1891 [4MR]

Disasters: development of catastrophic natural disaster relief programs, S7825 [22JY]

———prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (S. 214), S744 [28JA]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S5701 [16JN], S8524-S8526 [31JY]

FEMA: Predisaster Mitigation Program funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY]

Italy: restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (S. Res. 131), S10409, S10445 [6OC]

Reports filed

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 105-59), S8358 [30JY]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2249) (H. Rept. 105-238), H6714 [1AU]

Summaries

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

Texts of

S. 910, Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act appropriations, S5701 [16JN], S8524 [31JY], S8672 [2SE], H7298 [16SE]

S. Res. 131, restoration of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, S10433, S10446 [6OC]

EAST, EMELIE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7402 [14JY], S9940 [25SE]

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

Remarks in House

East Brunswick High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

EAST CHICAGO, IN

Remarks in House

Hispanic Americans: Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinating Council award recipients, E579 [8AP]

Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: AFL-CIO Labor Awards and Community Service Banquet recipients, E755 [24AP]

EAST COAST WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2152 [31OC]

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN

Remarks in House

Floods: tribute to anonymous donor who provided disaster assistance to flood victims in Minnesota and North Dakota, E1513 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

KEVN-TV (Rapid City, SD): tribute, S5545 [11JN]

KOTA-Radio (Rapid City, SD): tribute, S5546 [11JN]

EAST HAVEN, CT

Remarks in Senate

Historical Society: tribute, S101 [7JA]

Sons of the American Revolution (organization): tribute, S101 [7JA]

EAST ORANGE, NJ

Remarks in House

Local government: tribute to city employees, E2361 [13NO]

EAST PENN (PA) PRESS

Articles and editorials

Sometimes Patients Should Be Impatient, S384 [21JA]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Remarks in House

Becton Dickinson & Co.: anniversary, E1736 [11SE]

New Jersey: tribute to Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce convention and exhibition, E2085 [24OC]

EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Addresses

Life and Work of Varian Fry: Reynold Levy, E1885 [29SE]

Moment of Celebration and of Dedication: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1594 [1AU]

Polish Independence Anniversary: Representative Gilman, E1094 [3JN]

Amendments

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3717 [11JN]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4459, S4496 [14MY]

Articles and editorials

Bosnia Tolerates War Criminals, S5117 [23MY]

Bosnia's War Criminals Enjoy Peacetime Power, S5118 [23MY]

Bye-Bye NATO, E654 [15AP]

Diktat From Washington, S7024 [8JY]

Is a Bigger NATO Also Better?, H4154 [23JN]

NATO Expansion Needs Public Debate, E2091 [24OC]

Persecution and Redemption, S10180 [29SE]

Bills and resolutions

Albania: civil war (see H. Res. 104), H1261 [20MR]

———promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia, and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H156 [9JA]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 39; H. Con. Res. 112), S7486 [15JY], H5021 [9JY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5020 [9JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 59), S2901 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (see H.R. 1758), H3273 [3JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1018 [5FE]

———recommend integration of Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 101), H4086 [19JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. Con. Res. 29; H. Con. Res. 10), S5109 [23MY], H244 [21JA]

Communiques

North Atlantic Council Ministerial Meeting, S1029-S1032 [5FE]

Letters

Hungarian and Romanian reconciliation efforts: President Clinton, E1129 [5JN]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia capture of indicted war criminals: President Clinton, S7314 [11JY]

———Senator Feinstein, S7313 [11JY]

———several Senators, S7313 [11JY]

NATO expansion: Representatives Spence and Dellums, Committee on National Security (House), H4152-H4154 [23JN]

NATO membership of Central and East European countries: Senator Lugar, S4625 [16MY]

War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act: several international human rights organizations, S5119 [23MY]

Lists

Alleged Bosnian war criminals in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, S5119 [23MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5116 [23MY]

Unratified treaties and agreements with the Ukraine, S4462 [14MY]

Messages

Emigration Laws and Policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Albania, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: President Clinton, S4587 [15MY], H2697 [15MY]

Motions

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3716 [11JN]

Papers

NATO in the 21st Century: Representative Bliley, E2026 [21OC]

Proclamations

Captive Nations Week: several State Governors, E1541 [28JY]

Remarks in House

Albania: civil war, H1094 [18MR]

———democracy efforts, H4090 [20JN], E1306 [24JN]

———human rights violations, H5782 [25JY], H8241 [30SE]

———support civil war peace initiatives, H3426, H3427 [4JN], H3632 [10JN]

Baltic States: interpretation of status under former Soviet rule, E1412 [11JY]

Captive Nations Week: observance, E1540 [28JY]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (H. Con. Res. 112), E1449 [17JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (H. Con. Res. 59), E617 [9AP]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3640 [10JN], H3706-H3717 [11JN], E1159 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H3716, H3717 [11JN], H4151-H4155, H4167 [23JN]

———expansion, E654 [15AP]

———membership of Central and East European countries, E1091 [3JN], E1117 [4JN], E1412 [11JY], E1594, E1626 [1AU], E2025 [21OC]

New York, NY: tribute to March of the Living Program, E1383 [9JY]

Russia: U.S. policy, H1108 [18MR]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, E1433 [16JY]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, H3428, H3429 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Bosnia and Herzegovina: efforts relative to prosecution of indicted war criminals, S7442 [15JY]

———investigation of war crimes, S720 [28JA]

European Union: expansion, S7619 [16JY]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (S. Con. Res. 39), S7504 [15JY], S12695, S12696 [13NO]

Immigration: admission of refugees from the former Soviet Union relative to religious persecution, S10180 [29SE]

———grant permanent residence to Central American and Eastern European nationals, S12511 [12NO]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (S. 804), S5112-S5119 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance to countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution, S7311 [11JY]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (S. Con. Res. 19), S2932 [9AP], S7314 [11JY]

———tribute to Poland and Lithuania for hosting the Vilnius Conference, S9238 [11SE]

NATO: assist integration of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania, S5667-S5669 [16JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, S1975 [5MR], S4625-S4628 [16MY], S4763 [20MY], S5590-S5594 [12JN], S5687 [16JN], S7024 [8JY], S7274 [11JY], S7413 [14JY], S7522, S7523, S7532, S7592 [16JY], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S10782 [9OC], S10882 [21OC], S11787 [5NO]

———membership of Central and East European countries (S. Con. Res. 5), S1028-S1034 [5FE]

———recommend integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S5669 [16JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S2232-S2234 [13MR]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (S. Con. Res. 29), S5138 [23MY], S7314 [11JY]

Serbia: elections, S20 [7JA]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4451-S4469, S4473-S4475 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4451 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, unanimous-consent agreement, S4417 [14MY]

———require compliance report on Armenia and other countries in the Caucasus region, S4459, S4468 [14MY]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, S5317 [5JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Expand German Reparations Criteria and Set Up a Comprehensive Medical Fund for Holocaust Survivors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 39), S8358 [30JY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Exec. Rept. 105-1), S4282 [9MY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: NATO Enlargement, E1535 [28JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4282 [9MY], S4476-S4478 [14MY]

Statements

NATO Membership Expansion to Central and East European Countries: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10783-S10786 [9OC]

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Senator Lugar, S4626 [16MY]

Tables

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5115 [23MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 59, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, E618 [9AP]

H. Con. Res. 112, expand Germany's reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, E1450 [17JY]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3707 [11JN]

S. 804, War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act, S5114 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 5, membership of Central and East European countries in NATO, S1027 [5FE]

S. Con. Res. 19, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, S2932 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 29, recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into NATO, S5138 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 39, expand German reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, S12696 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 39, expand Germany's reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, S7503 [15JY]

Treaties

Nonagression Pact Between Germany and the Soviet Union (1939), E1412 [11JY]

Treaty Between Lithuania and Russia on the Basis for Relations Between States (1991), E1413 [11JY]

EASTHAM, MA

Remarks in House

Chatham High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E2138 [30OC]

EASTMAN, PENNY L.

Letters

Allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade, S3756 [28AP]

EASTMAN KODAK CO.

Articles and editorials

Kodak's Difficulties Reveal Japan's Trade Barriers, E2127 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, E1284 [20JN], E1832 [24SE], E2127 [30OC]

EATCHEL, JEF

Remarks in House

San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council: AFL-CIO Leadership Award recipient, E681 [16AP]

EATON, BLAINE H.

Bills and resolutions

Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building, Taylorsville, MS: designate (see S. 916; H.R. 2146), S5790 [17JN], H5131 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building, Taylorsville, MS: designate (H.R. 2146), E1407 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building, Taylorsville, MS: designate (S. 916), S5791 [17JN], S10777 [9OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2146, Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building, Taylorsville, MS, E1407 [11JY]

S. 916, Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building, Taylorsville, MS, S5792 [17JN], S10777 [9OC]

EATON, GORDON P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2099 [28OC]

EBBESEN, SAMUEL E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S842 [30JA]

EBERSTADT, NICHOLAS N.

Articles and editorials

Daniel Patrick Moynihan—The Senate's Renaissance Man Turns 70, S2625 [20MR]

EBERT, ROGER

Articles and editorials

Waco—The Rules of Engagement, E1888 [29SE]

Transcripts

``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'' Review: ``At the Movies'' (television program), E1889 [29SE]

ECKFORD, ELIZABETH

Bills and resolutions

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283; H.R. 2560), S10787 [9OC], H7911 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Central High School, H7837, H7838 [25SE], H8268 [1OC]

Remarks in Senate

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 1283), S10794 [9OC], S11302 [28OC]

Texts of

S. 1283, award Congressional Gold Medals to the ``Little Rock Nine'', S10795 [9OC]

ECKHOFF, JEFF

Articles and editorials

Be It a Medal or a Friend, Dan Piper Pushes Limits To Win, S4310 [12MY]

ECKLES, LEE

Letters

Tribute to Coast Guard for efforts relative to transportation of injured child, E253 [13FE], E453 [12MR]

ECKSTEIN, YECHIEL

Prayers

Senate, S2803 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2803 [8AP]

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Clean Air Act; Hazardous Substances; Recycled materials; Recycling; Water

Addresses

Climate Change: E. John Browne, E1055-E1058 [23MY]

Climate Treaty—The Right Answer to the Wrong Question: J. Kenneth Blackwell, E2359 [13NO]

Global Warming: President Clinton, S11019-S11021 [23OC]

Impact of Gambling on Communities: Representative Wolf, E1280 [20JN]

International Freshwater Symposium: Representative George Miller, E2051 [22OC]

Advertisements

Thanks to Nuclear Energy, the Air in Maine and New Hampshire Is Cleaner: National Journal, H7607 [23SE]

Agreements

Panama Declaration To Reduce Dolphin Mortality and Conserve Marine Resources, S397 [21JA]

Amendments

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (S. 750), S10447 [6OC]

Business and industry: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S569 [21JA]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), S10238, S10243 [30SE]

———extend certain programs (S. 417), S6788 [27JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9657, H9671, H9690, H9691, H9692, H9693, H9696, H9698, H9700, H9703, H9705 [29OC], H9765, H9766, H9767, H9768 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2893, S2933, S2945 [9AP], S2952, S2954, S2975, S2977, S2989, S2990, S2992, S2996, S3059, S3060, S3061, S3062 [10AP], S3078, S3082, S3084, S3086, S3127 [14AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H2785 [15MY], H3135 [21MY]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3116 [21MY]

———implement (S. 39), S8303, S8368 [30JY]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (H.R. 437), H3661 [10JN]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H8404, H8408, H8410, H8411 [6OC], H8500, H8501 [7OC]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (H. Res. 256), H8285 [1OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3661 [10JN], H3883, H3884, H3886, H3887 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), S12617 [13NO]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S12625 [13NO]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), H8866 [21OC]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8101 [24JY]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: establish (S. 399), S8612 [31JY], S10812, S10823 [9OC]

Analyses

Children's Environmental Protection Act (S. 599), S3291 [16AP]

Encourage Cleanup of Brownfield Sites and Creation of Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (S. 235), S859 [30JA]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension (S. 417), S2087 [10MR]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act (S. 399), S1986 [5MR]

Appointments

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S8482 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

. . . Not Scientific Consensus, S8114 [25JY]

Best Way To Save Dolphins, S400 [21JA]

Carol Browner, Master of Mission Creep, S11005-S11007 [23OC]

Chicken of the Sea?—A ``Dolphin Safe'' Tuna Flap Makes the U.S. Squirm, S790 [29JA]

Clean Air Rules—Taking a Bite Out of All Paychecks?, E1590 [1AU]

Controls on Habitat Urged—Park Overgrazed by Excessive Numbers of Animals, E507 [18MR]

Dolphin Law Has Served Its Purpose; Reform It, S399 [21JA]

Dolphin Safe, S400 [21JA]

``Dolphin Safe'' Claim Is in Danger, S791 [29JA]

Dolphins, Tuna and Trade, S791 [29JA]

8,500 Delphi Workers Strike in Warren, Cite Mexico Threat, H2580 [13MY]

``Environmental Justice'' Kills Jobs for the Poor, E1822 [23SE]

Environmental Promises To Keep, E1537 [28JY]

Foul Fishing—U.S. Should Act To Make Tuna Truly ``Dolphin Safe'', S400 [21JA]

Global Warming and Population Growth, E1311 [24JN]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

Help Save Dolphins, S399 [21JA]

In Honor of Norman M. Cole, Jr., E565 [21MR]

International Cooperation Needed To Protect Dolphins, Other Ocean Life, S399 [21JA]

Just Say No to Platte Plan, S9538 [18SE]

Lesser of Two Evils, S2732 [20MR]

Let State Nuke Office Do Its Job, H5741 [24JY]

Nagging Nuclear-Waste Problem, S3140 [15AP]

New Gasoline Formula Is Fueling Air-Pollution Decline—It Dramatically Cuts Smoggy Day Numbers, E196 [10FE]

Potomac—An Endangered River?, E890 [8MY]

Protected Global Soil?, E2031 [21OC]

Rider to Flood-Relief Bill Enrages Environmentalists—Alaska Senator Seeks To Pave Way for U.S. Park Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Save Most of the Dolphins, S401 [21JA]

Saving Dolphins, S400 [21JA]

Scientist Hailed for Saving Dolphins, H3134 [21MY]

Sheep Come to the Rescue in the West—Grazing Helps Restore Weed-Infested Lands, E1574 [31JY]

Slighting Nature in Chile, H1968 [29AP]

Study Finds Secondhand Smoke Doubles Heart Disease, S5257 [3JN]

Take the Final Step To Protect Dolphins, S399 [21JA]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

This Is CNN?, S10309 [3OC]

Treaty Built on Hot Air. . ., S8114 [25JY]

Ugly Kind of Politics, S4060 [7MY]

Waste Vote in the Senate, S3100 [14AP]

Western Senators Win First Round in Road Right-of-Way Disputes, S4416 [14MY]

Westerners Eke Out Senate Win on Rural Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Yellowstone National Park Regulation and Management of Buffalo Herd, E708 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (see S. 401; H.R. 1448), S1979 [5MR], H1891 [24AP]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627; H.R. 39), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (see S. 1317), S11192 [24OC]

Agriculture: consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds (see S. 83), S160 [21JA]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

———establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (see H.R. 1910), H3864 [17JN]

———reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 130), H143 [9JA]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see S. 557; H.R. 679), S3011 [10AP], H452 [11FE]

Alaska: regulation of wetlands (see S. 49), S160 [21JA]

America Recycles Day: designate (see S. Res. 116; H. Res. 251), S8533 [31JY], H8160 [29SE]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H3659 [10JN]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287; H.R. 1787), S10787 [9OC], H3476 [4JN]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 995; H.R. 1202), S6990 [8JY], H1260 [20MR]

———regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (see S. 1323), S11289 [28OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see S. 971; H.R. 2094), S6496 [26JN], H4835 [26JN]

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (see S. 750; H.R. 2574), S4588 [15MY], H8160 [29SE]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: enhance conservation and protection (see S. 1085; H.R. 2149), S8262 [29JY], H5132 [10JY]

Brunswick County, NC: environmental restoration project at the eastern channel of the Lockwoods Folly River (see H.R. 1905), H3864 [17JN]

Budget: provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 1487), H2089 [30AP]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 706, 1732), H522 [12FE], H3202 [22MY]

Business and industry: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8, 18; H.R. 990, 1049), S158, S159 [21JA], H803 [6MR], H949 [12MR]

California: moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 133), H143 [9JA]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of Grounds for America Recycles Day national kick-off campaign (see S. Con. Res. 49), S8533 [31JY]

CERCLA: amend (see H.R. 2750), H9614 [28OC]

———clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

———ensure Federal compliance (see S. 1224; H.R. 1195), S10055 [26SE], H1260 [20MR]

———limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

———moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 1878), H3796 [12JN]

———require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (see H.R. 1157), H1258 [20MR]

———require polluters to cleanup hazardous substances (see H.R. 2087), H4834 [26JN]

———restrict liability of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1158), H1258 [20MR]

———Superfund Program reauthorization and reform (see H.R. 2727), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H7364 [16SE]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (see S. 618; H.R. 1578), S3349 [17AP], H2589 [13MY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (see S. 619; H.R. 1579), S3349 [17AP], H2589 [13MY]

Children and youth: protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see S. 599; H.R. 2451), S3269 [16AP], H7199 [10SE]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (see S. 85), S160 [21JA]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

———reduce acid deposition (see S. 1097; H.R. 2365), S8531 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (see H. Con. Res. 157), H7830 [24SE]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (see S. 774; H.R. 1691), S4879 [21MY], H3169 [21MY]

Community Recreation and Conservation Endowment: establish with certain oil and gas revenues (see H.R. 2945), H10419 [8NO]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H3720 [11JN]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 227), H146 [9JA]

Courts: protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (see S. 1332), S11343 [29OC]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (see S. 866), S5444 [10JN]

Crime: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 277), H148 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 246, 247, 427, 1342), H147, H153 [9JA], H1610 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (see H.R. 374), H151 [9JA]

Dept. of Energy: provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 1397), H1706 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (see S. 1489), S12119 [8NO]

———moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

———set aside fees from the National Park System into a National Park Capital Improvement Fund and secure bonds for certain capital improvements (see H.R. 2853), H10171 [6NO]

Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 1311), H1439 [10AP]

Education: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see S. 1322; H.R. 2749), S11289 [28OC], H9614 [28OC]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see S. 417; H.R. 2472), S2078 [10MR], H7281 [15SE]

———extend existing authorities and enhance participation in International Energy Agency programs (see S. 416), S2078 [10MR]

EPA: allow cooperative research and development agreements for environmental protection (see H.R. 2961), H10420 [8NO]

———authorizing appropriations for research, development, and demonstration activities (see H.R. 1276), H1438 [10AP]

———certify State voluntary cleanup programs for brownfield sites and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1392), H1705 [17AP]

———design and implement a performance-based measurement system to encourage the development of new environmental monitoring technologies (see H.R. 3065), H10954 [13NO]

———distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see S. 555; H.R. 688), S3011 [10AP], H452 [11FE]

———establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (see S. 1348), S11448 [30OC]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299; H.R. 2627), S10882 [21OC], H8633 [7OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084; H.R. 1863, 1984), S8262 [29JY], H3720 [11JN], H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations (see H.R. 1078), H1018 [13MR]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 951), S6186 [24JN]

———repeal sunset of Office of Ombudsman (see H.R. 2102), H4835 [26JN]

———requirements relative to disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain facilities (see H.R. 1393), H1705 [17AP]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (see H.R. 873, 1206), H700 [27FE], H1260 [20MR]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see S. Con. Res. 28; H. Con. Res. 91), S5002 [22MY], H3203 [22MY]

FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 2856), H10171 [6NO]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S10882 [21OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221, 2968; H. Con. Res. 113), H5021 [9JY], H5569 [22JY], H10420 [8NO]

Federal aid programs: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H1706 [17AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve enforcement and compliance programs (see S. 645; H.R. 1453), S3662 [24AP], H1891 [24AP]

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (see S. 1523), S12506 [12NO]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see S. 937; H.R. 1989), S5999 [19JN], H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H145 [9JA]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1018 [13MR]

Forest Service: eliminate below-cost timber sales (see H.R. 1827), H3576 [6JN]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see S. 977), S6727 [27JN]

———eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2789), H9865 [31OC]

———establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H7728 [23SE]

———payments to States relative to timber sales (see H.R. 2844), H10171 [6NO]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see S. 1526, 1562; H.R. 3057), S12574, S12575 [13NO], H10954 [13NO]

Government regulations: establish limited privileges and immunities for certain information relative to compliance with environmental laws (see H.R. 1884), H3796 [12JN]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: management (see S. 357), S1553 [25FE]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see S. 541; H.R. 1309), S2901 [9AP], H1439 [10AP]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104; H.R. 1270), S161 [21JA], H1437 [10AP]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), consideration (see H. Res. 280, 283), H9557 [24OC], H9613 [28OC]

———protect residents and localities from irresponsibly sited waste facilities (see H.R. 1199), H1260 [20MR]

———storage of nuclear waste on any territory or possession of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 32), H724 [4MR]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]

———expand research relative to environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (see H.R. 1413), H1793 [23AP]

———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (see S. 631), S3550 [23AP]

———protect the public from hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (see S. 826; H.R. 1771), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

———provide grants to stabilize and remove tire piles that are near drinking water sources and sensitive populations (see H.R. 1041), H948 [12MR]

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: management of river craft (see S. 360; H.R. 838), S1659 [26FE], H668 [26FE]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H1611 [16AP]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (see S. 439), S2274 [13MR]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (see H.R. 2162), H5296 [15JY]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (see S. 932), S5927 [18JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see S. 39; H.R. 408), S159 [21JA], H152 [9JA]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (see H. Res. 153), H3068 [20MY]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see S. 338; H.R. 785), S1382 [13FE], H587 [13FE]

Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve at Mullica River-Great Bay: designate (see H.R. 2630), H8633 [7OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: establish State matching grant program with certain oil and gas revenues (see S. 1118), S8532 [31JY]

Long Island Sound: improve water quality (see H.R. 455), H242 [21JA]

———prohibit dumping of dredged material (see S. 1553; H.R. 55), S12575 [13NO], H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H153 [9JA]

———reauthorization of programs (H.R. 437), consideration (see H. Res. 164), H3658 [10JN]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (see S. 1102), S8532 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see S. 477; H.R. 1127), S2552 [19MR], H1186 [19MR]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (see H. Res. 256), H8160 [29SE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see S. 62; H.R. 597), S160 [21JA], H346 [5FE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Washington without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 413), H152 [9JA]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 596), H346 [5FE]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514; H.R. 978), S12461 [10NO], H803 [6MR]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 78), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———impact on employment and the environment (see H.R. 1697), H3169 [21MY]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (see S. 231; H.R. 2098), S804 [29JA], H4835 [26JN]

National Environmental Policy Act: identification of State, local, and county agencies as cooperating agencies (see S. 1176), S9332 [15SE]

National Environmental Technology Achievement Award: establish (see S. 1152), S8925 [8SE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 2376), H6715 [1AU]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

———manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (see H. Con. Res. 151), H7199 [10SE]

———require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see S. 1467), S12118 [8NO]

National grasslands: management policies (see S. 749), S4588 [15MY]

National objectives: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———priority assignments (see H.R. 1209, 1404), H1260 [20MR], H1706 [17AP]

National Park Service: honor agreements relative to acquisition of Santa Rosa Island, CA (see H.R. 1696), H3169 [21MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927; H.R. 437), S5790 [17JN], H153 [9JA]

———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (see H. Res. 164), H3658 [10JN]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

Natural resources: enhance fish and wildlife conservation and natural resources management programs (see S. 1363), S11678 [4NO]

Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see S. 94; H.R. 449), S161 [21JA], H168 [20JA]

New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping off the coast at the Mud Dump Site and other sites within the New York Bight Apex (see H.R. 244), H147 [9JA]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

NOAA: disestablish the Corps of Commissioned Officers (see S. 877), S5507 [11JN]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (see S. 234), S804 [29JA]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see S. 546; H.R. 971), S3011 [10AP], H802 [6MR]

NRC: direct portion of civil penalties to local communities (see S. 960), S6358 [25JN]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213; H.R. 2547), S9886 [24SE], H7910 [25SE]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 2233; H. Con. Res. 8; H. Res. 87), H155 [9JA], H812 [10MR], H5664 [23JY]

Orchard Beach, NY: repair waterfront parkland (see S. 154), S162 [21JA]

Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency: implement basin management plan to eliminate groundwater overdraft and seawater intrusion (see H.R. 870), H700 [27FE]

Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see H.R. 238), H147 [9JA]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (see S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S8668 [2SE]

———take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

Presidential Commission on Nuclear Waste: establish (see S. 297), S1226 [11FE]

Public Health Service: implement national program to reduce health threat from exposure to indoor air contaminants (see H.R. 2952), H10419 [8NO]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (see S. 751), S4588 [15MY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 1430), H1890 [24AP]

Puerto Rico: waiver of EPA secondary treatment requirements for wastewater treatment facilities (see H.R. 2207), H5569 [22JY]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 709, 781, 953; H.R. 992), S4106 [7MY], S5001 [22MY], S6186 [24JN], H803 [6MR]

Recycling: provide refunds for certain beverage containers and resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see S. 215), S726 [28JA]

———require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 1586), H2589 [13MY]

Refuse disposal: continuation of national permit for discharges of dredged or fill materials into headwaters and isolated waters (see H.R. 2155), H5177 [11JY]

———provide conditional exemption relative to discharges of dredged or fill materials for maintenance of certain flood control projects (see H.R. 2741), H9558 [24OC]

———State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see S. 384, 463; H.R. 942, 943), S1796 [28FE], S2416 [18MR], H766 [5MR]

Rivers: Corps of Engineers project to protect fish and wildlife habitat of the Missouri River and the middle Mississippi River (see H.R. 2949), H10419 [8NO]

Roads and highways: environmental improvements (see H.R. 1533), H2253 [6MY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: terminate the applicability of certain provisions in establishing and implementing safe drinking water standards (see H.R. 1308), H1439 [10AP]

Safety: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (see S. 769), S4748 [20MY]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (see H.R. 1103), H1111 [18MR]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (see H.R. 882), H700 [27FE]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (see H.R. 1865), H3720 [11JN]

———extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 1196), H1260 [20MR]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (see S. 333; H.R. 215), S1382 [13FE], H146 [9JA]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H3566 [5JN]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H4834 [26JN]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H3201 [22MY]

Small Business Act: exempt subcontracts for dredging activities from local buy requirements under the business development program (see H.R. 1523), H2155 [1MY]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H1610 [16AP]

———State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 1358), H1703 [17AP]

———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (see S. 443, 448), S2320 [14MR], S2356 [17MR]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites and use tax-exempt redevelopment bonds for such cleanup (see H.R. 523), H283 [4FE]

———allow credit for public transportation expenses (see H.R. 2157), H5177 [11JY]

———allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235; H.R. 505), S855 [30JA], H282 [4FE]

———extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (see S. 1459), S12118 [8NO]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (see H.R. 1449), H1891 [24AP]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———recycling of hazardous wastes tax credit (see H.R. 316), H149 [9JA]

———treatment of agricultural water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 461), H243 [21JA]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (see S. 829), S5253 [3JN]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (see S. 429; H.R. 2166), S2206 [12MR], H5296 [15JY]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (see S. 444), S2320 [14MR]

Tires: encourage the recycling of waste tires and reduce tire dumps and stockpiles (see S. 445), S2320 [14MR]

Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 970), H802 [6MR]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98; H. Res. 211), S5596 [12JN], H6706 [31JY]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H4646 [25JN]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (see H. Res. 268), H8833 [9OC]

Tundra: comprehensive management strategy to save the tundra from depredation by the mid-continent lesser snow goose (see H. Con. Res. 175), H9558 [24OC]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: establish (see S. 399; H.R. 1381, 3042), S1979 [5MR], H1705 [17AP], H10953 [13NO]

———establish (S. 399), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 66), S12119 [8NO]

Walker River Basin: assist in litigation settlement and conserve and stabilize water quantity and quality for fish habitat and recreation (see S. 1527; H.R. 2947), S12575 [13NO], H10419 [8NO]

Washtenaw County, MI: EPA review of decision relative to Ypsilanti Wastewater Treatment Plant construction grant (see S. 316; H.R. 733), S1300 [12FE], H523 [12FE]

Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity testing relative to publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 2138), H5131 [10JY]

———facilitate the remediation of contaminated sediments in U.S. waters (see S. 1386), S11863 [6NO]

Water pollution: establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 806), H588 [13FE]

———establish requirements and provide assistance to prevent nonpoint sources of pollution (see H.R. 550), H284 [4FE]

———estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222, 1321; H.R. 2374, 2670), S9969 [25SE], S11289 [28OC], H6715 [1AU], H8833 [9OC]

———Federal facilities pollution control (see H.R. 1194), H1260 [20MR]

———improve protection of wetlands and watersheds (see H.R. 2762), H9729 [29OC]

Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation and enhancement through establishment of a wetlands mitigation banking program (see H.R. 1290), H1438 [10AP]

Year of the Ocean: observance (see H. Con. Res. 131), H6026 [29JY]

Cloture motions

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2629 [20MR], S2786 [7AP], S2899 [9AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Cost Estimates

Nuclear waste disposal (S. 104): CBO, S2797-S2799 [7AP]

Declarations

Toward enhanced ocean security into the third millenium, H3885 [18JN]

Descriptions

International Dolphin Conservation Program: several environmental organizations, S401 [21JA]

Excerpts

Federal agency participation in conservation programs with public utilities: Dept of Defense appropriations legislation (1993), S7748 [21JY]

———Energy Policy Act (1992), S7748 [21JY]

Executive orders

Federal Support of Community Efforts Along American Heritage Rivers: President Clinton, S9543 [18SE]

Explanations

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Gorton Amendment on Recreation and Wildlife Funding, S9601 [18SE]

Letters

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, E1491 [23JY]

———several Members of Congress, S9501 [17SE]

———several Representatives, H3435 [4JN]

———several Senators, S9500 [17SE]

———Whitty Sanford, Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc., S9548 [18SE]

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Chris Wemmer, Conservation and Research Center, E1137 [5JN]

———Ginett Hemley, World Wildlife Fund, E1136 [5JN]

———Mary C. Pearl, Wildlife Preservation Trust International, Inc., E1137 [5JN]

———Shanthini Dawson, E1137 [5JN]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act: Gary G. Allen, Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

———Parris N. Glendening, Governor of Maryland, S3368 [17AP]

———Russell Pettyjohn, Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

———W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr., Chesapeake Bay Commission, S3368 [17AP]

———William C. Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S3369 [17AP]

———William Rumsey, Jr., Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

Children's Environmental Protection Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S3292 [16AP]

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: several Representatives, H9607 [28OC]

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Conservation Reserve Program: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, H2747 [15MY]

———several Senators, S4105 [7MY]

Dept. of Energy recovery of cleanup costs under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program: Alvin L. Alm, Dept. of Energy, S5989 [19JN]

Designation of Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site: Erskine B. Bowles, Executive Office of the President, H9667 [29OC]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H9667 [29OC]

Energy conservation programs funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, H5098 [10JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act programs extension: Charles B. Curtis, Dept. of Energy, S2087 [10MR]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act: Geoffrey S. Barnard, Grand Canyon Trust, S1987 [5MR]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, S1986 [5MR]

———Paul C. Pritchard, National Parks and Conservation Association, and Brent Blackwelder, Friends of the Earth (organization), S1986 [5MR]

———Steve Moyer, Trout Unlimited (organization), S1986 [5MR]

———Terrence L. Bracy, Morris K. Udall Foundation, S1987 [5MR]

Exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND: Edward T. Schafer, Governor of North Dakota, S4598 [15MY]

———Marc Trimmer, Dakotas Resource Advisory Council, S4599 [15MY]

———Sierra Club, S4599 [15MY]

Federal acquisition of Headwaters Forest: Representative Riggs, H3015 [20MY]

Import of polar bear trophies from Canada: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H3122 [21MY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Cousteau Society, S790 [29JA]

———President Clinton, S398 [21JA]

———several environmental organizations, S401 [21JA]

———Vice President Gore, S398, S403 [21JA]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, H3123 [21MY]

———Gwen Marshall, H3127 [21MY]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, S8302 [30JY]

———President Clinton, S8298 [30JY]

———Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H3123 [21MY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S8139 [25JY]

———several environmental organizations, S8298 [30JY]

———Vice President Gore, H3124 [21MY]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy: Emil Parker, Dept. of Labor, H2579 [13MY]

———John T. Russell, H2579 [13MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, H2579 [13MY]

———President Clinton, H2578, H2579 [13MY]

———Senator Bond, H2578 [13MY]

———Wanda J. Rapier, H2578 [13MY]

National Monument Fairness Act: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, H8413 [6OC]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: Albert C. Eisenberg, National Parks and Conservation Association, S9592 [18SE]

———Edward M. Norton, Jr., National Trust for Historic Preservation, S9592 [18SE]

———William R. Irvin, Center for Marine Conservation, S9592 [18SE]

Northwoods International Biosphere Reserve: Bob Lessard, H8542 [7OC]

Nuclear waste disposal: Arne H. Carlson, Governor of Minnesota, S3108 [14AP]

———Erskine B. Bowles, Executive Office of the President, S2161 [12MR]

———Federico Pena, S2015 [6MR], S2112 [11MR]

———Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, S3101 [14AP]

———J.J. Barry, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, S2159 [12MR]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Council on Environmental Quality, S3102 [14AP]

———Kris Sanda, Minnesota Dept. of Public Service, S3108 [14AP]

———Louis Zeller, Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League, S3104 [14AP]

———Michael Mariotte, S2897 [9AP]

———National Environmental Coalition of Native Americans, S3103 [14AP]

———Robert A. Georgine, AFL-CIO, S2160 [12MR]

———Robert M. Jefferson, S2983 [10AP]

———Senator Grams, S2015, S2016 [6MR], S2112 [11MR]

———Women's Action for New Directions (organization), S3102 [14AP]

Ocean Act: William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S12701 [13NO]

Preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas: Bruce Babbit, Sec. of the Interior, S4063 [7MY]

———Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, S4065 [7MY]

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S4758 [20MY]

———Carolyn Hartmann and Andrea Askowitz, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S4758 [20MY]

———Philip E. Clapp, Environmental Information Center, S4759 [20MY]

Salton Sea region, CA, environmental restoration: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11220 [27OC]

———Senator Feinstein, S11220, S11221 [27OC]

SBA actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements: James F. Hoobler, SBA, S4619 [15MY]

———Senator Bond, Committee on Small Business (Senate), S4619 [15MY]

State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal: several Governors, S8619 [31JY]

Superfund Program funding: Carol M. Browner, EPA, H5250 [15JY]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H5251 [15JY]

———Vice President Gore, H5250 [15JY]

Training of emergency response personnel relative to shipping routes for disposal of nuclear fuel and waste: Alfred K. Whitehead, International Association of Fire Fighters, S3079 [14AP]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: several agricultural associations, S8121 [25JY]

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership: China Strategic Institute, S7587 [16JY]

W.R. Grace & Co. liability at Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site: James M. Owendoff, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

———Thomas P. Grumbly, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

Zebra mussel infestation research funding: Committee on Science (House), H3874 [18JN]

Lists

Dept. of Energy Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program sites and locations, S5987 [19JN]

Environmental and citizen groups against H.R. 104, nuclear waste disposal, S2820 [8AP]

Opponents of H.R. 39, International Dolphin Conservation Program, S790 [29JA]

Supporters of S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4599 [15MY]

Memorandums

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Steven L. Reinert, Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., and Nancy Curriden, Forest Service, S4599 [15MY]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Dept. of the Interior, E2264-E2272 [9NO]

Messages

Environmental Quality Report: President Clinton, S2552 [19MR], H1156 [19MR]

NAFTA Study on Operation and Effect: President Clinton, S7297 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Protocol With Mexico Amending Convention for Protection of Migratory Birds: President Clinton, S9352 [15SE]

Motions

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9769 [30OC]

Notices

Public comment period relative to deletion of Harrisburg International Airport from Superfund list: EPA, E1420 [14JY]

Outlines

National Institute for the Environment establishment (H.R. 2914), E2254 [8NO]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: National Ambient Air Quality Standards, E1651 [4SE]

Kentucky: U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, E2030 [21OC]

Michigan: EPA standards for ozone or particulate matter, S8374 [30JY]

Press releases

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representatives Dingell and Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Proclamations

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2264 [9NO]

Proposals

Legislation relative to import of polar bear trophies from Canada: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H3122 [21MY]

Questions and answers

American Heritage Rivers Initiative, E1491-E1493 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (H.R. 1448), E753 [24AP]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 39), H1744-H1746 [23AP], E15 [7JA]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (H.R. 630), E196 [10FE]

———establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (H.R. 1910), H3809 [17JN]

———reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (H.R. 130), E27 [7JA]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (H.R. 679), E204 [11FE]

America Recycles Day: designate (H. Res. 251), E1833 [24SE], E1877 [26SE]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, H5376, H5377 [16JY], H5752 [24JY], E1491 [23JY]

———terminate further development and implementation (H.R. 1842), H3434 [4JN], H3653-H3656 [10JN]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), H8862-H8866 [21OC], E1135 [5JN]

Architect of the Capitol: waste recycling program improvements, H5873 [28JY]

Armed Forces: use in foreign countries to guard rainforests and endangered species, H4211 [23JN], E1313 [24JN]

Bay City, MI: EPA grants for rehabilitation of the Center for Ecology Research and Training, H2758 [15MY]

Bloomhorst, Kenneth: tribute for creation of the EPA symbol, E2311 [10NO]

Boston, MA: Boston Urban Ring transportation project funding, E2023 [21OC]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: enhance conservation and protection (H.R. 2149), E1399 [11JY]

Brosnan, Pierce: Global Green USA (organization) Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Broward County, FL: beach restoration project funding, H5752, H5753 [24JY]

Brower, David: Global Green USA (organization) Individual Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Brown, David: Las Virgenes Homeowners Association Citizen of the Year award recipient, E804 [30AP]

Budget: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (H.R. 1732), E1041 [22MY]

Business and industry: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 3020), E2311 [10NO]

Buy American Act: compliance, H3879, H3886 [18JN]

California: moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 133), E25 [7JA]

———repair of levee relative to environmental protection, H2862 [16MY]

California Coastal Ranges Biosphere Reserve: designation status, H8556-H8560 [7OC], H8637 [8OC]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (H.R. 1576), E889 [8MY]

Camp Pendleton, CA: Dept. of Defense Environmental Security Award recipient, E744 [24AP]

Central Valley Project Improvement Act: use of tiered pricing relative to water conservation, E1860 [25SE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (H.R. 2733), E2086, E2093 [24OC]

———require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (H.R. 1157), E533 [20MR]

———restrict liability of local educational agencies (H.R. 1158), E533 [20MR]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (H.R. 1578), E905, E907 [13MY]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (H.R. 1579), E905, E907 [13MY]

China, Republic of: storage of nuclear waste in North Korea, H3348 [4JN]

Cinergy Corp.: tribute, H7737 [24SE]

Clean Air Act: amend to allow prescribed burn programs in nonattainment areas, E1918 [2OC]

———reduce acid deposition (H.R. 2365), E1577 [1AU]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (H.R. 2222), E1479 [23JY]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (H. Con. Res. 157), H8857 [21OC]

———global warming, H8446 [7OC], H8638, H8699 [8OC], E1055 [23MY], E1310 [24JN]

Coast Guard: Ports and Waterways Safety System Program funding, H8895 [21OC]

———tribute to ``Spill of National Significance'' seminar on oil spills, E2001 [9OC]

Community Recreation and Conservation Endowment: establish with certain oil and gas revenues (H.R. 2945), E2283 [9NO]

Conference on Oceans and Security: report, H3140-H3144 [21MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 105th Congress, H6696-H6701 [31JY]

———national agenda, H1382 [9AP]

Conservation of energy: programs funding, H5097, H5098 [10JY]

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance: U.S. participation, H8552-H8556 [7OC]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (H.R. 227), E71 [7JA]

———Environmental Management Program funding, H5753 [24JY]

———funding, E752 [24AP]

———Sediment Remediation Technology Program funding, H5754 [24JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H2781 [15MY], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Conservation Reserve Program funding, H715 [4MR]

———Conservation Reserve Program regulations, H1003 [13MR], E530 [20MR]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 1342), H1935-H1938 [29AP], E839 [5MY]

———reduction of land included in the Conservation Reserve Program, H2710, H2743, H2744, H2746 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: environmental cleanup of Presidio facilities, H9585, H9586 [28OC]

———improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, H4381 [25JN]

———improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (H.R. 374), E17 [7JA]

———sale of emission reduction credits by military facilities relative to the Clean Air Act, H9607 [28OC]

Dept. of Energy: assess fees on certain reactors relative to operating costs, H9703-H9705 [29OC]

———Clean Coal Technology Program funding, H5119-H5123 [10JY]

———provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 1397), E708 [17AP]

———Rocky Flats nuclear weapons site cleanup funding, H5751 [24JY]

———strengthen provisions relative to environmental cleanup programs, E1318 [25JN]

———transfer of Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program to Corps of Engineers, H5735, H5740, H5742, H5744, H5755 [24JY], H8178 [30SE]

———worker and community transition programs funding, H5762 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: brownfields redevelopment program funding, H5341 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior: set aside fees from the National Park System into a National Park Capital Improvement Fund and secure bonds for certain capital improvements (H.R. 2853), E2210 [7NO]

Detroit, MI: dedication of Wyland Whaling Wall, E2010 [9OC]

Earth Day: observance, H1689-H1692, H1693 [17AP], E676 [16AP], E709 [17AP], E719, E727 [23AP]

Education: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (H.R. 2749), E2119 [29OC]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize, H8636, H8691 [8OC]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), H8086 [29SE]

EPA: air quality standards, H1345, H1368 [9AP]

———deletion of Harrisburg International Airport from Superfund list, E1419 [14JY]

———distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (H.R. 688), H1750-H1753 [23AP]

———Groundwater Disinfection Program requirements, H5262 [15JY]

———Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund funding, H5363 [16JY]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (H.R. 2627), H8695 [8OC], H8809 [9OC]

———ozone regulations and standards, H676 [27FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3559-H3564 [5JN], H3668, H3669 [11JN], H3916-H3921 [18JN], H4076, H4077 [19JN], H4650, H4822 [26JN], H4907 [8JY], H5025 [10JY], H5328-H5335 [16JY], H5409 [17JY], H7837 [25SE], H8678 [8OC], E1651, E1664 [4SE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (H.R. 1984), H4213 [23JN], H4637-H4644 [25JN], H5006 [9JY], E1286 [20JN], E1590 [1AU], E2122 [29OC]

———prohibit importation of polychlorinated biphenyls, H5343-H5345 [16JY]

———prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations, H8667 [8OC]

———proposed air quality regulations for wood furniture and related industries, H3666 [11JN]

———radiation protection standards, H9700-H9703 [29OC]

———recommended measures relative to air quality standards, H2616 [14MY]

———restoration of urban watersheds and community environments in the Anacostia River (H.R. 2823), E2189 [7NO]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (H.R. 1206), H2173 [6MY]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (H.R. 873), E349 [27FE]

———Superfund funding, H6724 [3SE]

———transfer funds from Environmental Programs and Management Fund to Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, H5336-H5339 [16JY]

Eureka, CA: use of pepper spray by police to remove protesters from Representative Riggs' district office, H9840 [31OC]

Farmland Industries (business): EPA Pollution Prevention Award recipient, E1572 [31JY]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential, H8481 [7OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H. Con. Res. 113), H4839 [8JY], E1387 [10JY]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2221), H8838 [21OC], E1574 [31JY], E1766 [16SE], E2213 [7NO]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2968), E2283 [9NO]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H9655, H9656 [29OC]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases, H9511 [24OC]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf, H9511 [24OC]

Foreign trade: impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. environment and food safety laws, H8033 [26SE]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. food safety laws, H8723-H8726 [8OC]

Forest Service Organic Act: anniversary, H3279 [4JN]

Fresh Air Kids (organization): tribute to anti-smoking efforts, H5498 [22JY]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (H.R. 3057), E2361 [13NO]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: designate certain lands, H1958 [29AP]

———legality of creation, E2259 [9NO]

Great Lakes: zebra mussel infestation research funding, H3875, H3876, H3878-H3880 [18JN]

Hawaii: anniversary of Hawaii Humane Society, E345 [27FE]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (H.R. 659), H2009 [30AP]

———designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H2009 [30AP], H2354 [8MY], H3278 [4JN], H5740, H5741 [24JY], H9658-H9671 [29OC], H9763 [30OC]

———emergency response personnel requirements relative to transportation of nuclear fuel and waste, H9696-H9700 [29OC]

———liability of contractors transporting nuclear waste material, H9769, H9770 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal, H8168 [30SE]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H1408, H1409 [10AP], H2178 [6MY], H2258 [7MY], H2491 [13MY], H2796 [16MY], H3172 [22MY], H3278 [4JN], H3666 [11JN], H3869 [18JN], H4650 [26JN], H5027 [10JY], H6722 [3SE], H7019, H7021 [9SE], H7286 [16SE], H7607 [23SE], H7838 [25SE], H8166 [30SE], H8362 [6OC], H8844 [21OC], H8932, H8934 [22OC], H9041 [23OC], H9549-H9552 [24OC], H9564, H9566 [28OC], H9629, H9655-H9706 [29OC], H9732, H9763-H9771 [30OC], E1590 [1AU], E1826 [23SE], E2131 [30OC], E2205 [7NO]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), consideration (H. Res. 283), H9630-H9638 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), corrections in engrossment, H9771 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), motion to recommit, H9769-H9771 [30OC]

———storage of nuclear waste on any territory or possession of the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 32), E3761 [5MR]

———transportation of nuclear waste, H1911 [29AP]

Headwaters Forest: Federal acquisition of lands, H3015 [20MY], H5117, H5118 [10JY], H9532, H9533, H9534 [24OC]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

———expand research relative to environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (H.R. 1413), E721 [23AP]

———research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]

Hinds, Lou: National Wildlife Refuge Association Refuge Manager of the Year award recipient, H1002 [13MR]

Idaho: prohibit reintroduction of grizzly bears into Bitterroot Ecosystem (H.R. 2162), H5909-H5913 [28JY]

Illinois: Des Plaines River Wetlands Demonstration Project funding, H5755 [24JY], H8181 [30SE]

———Fox River Floodgate Installation Project funding, H8181 [30SE]

Imation Corp.: EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award recipient, E1664 [4SE]

Insects: migration of gypsy moths, E608 [9AP]

Institute for Environmental and Human Health: funding, H7848 [25SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3120-H3140 [21MY], H6671-H6677 [31JY], E1608 [1AU]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3109-H3118 [21MY]

International Whaling Commission: reduction of quota of gray whales allocated for harvesting by Russia, H9476 [23OC]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 785), H570 [13FE], H1304, H1305 [8AP]

Japan: capture of orca whales, H598 [25FE], H4072 [19JN]

Lake Tahoe: preservation, H3928 [19JN], H5831 [28JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: allocation of funds, E729 [23AP]

———land acquisition funding, H5074, H5083-H5085 [10JY]

Loeb, Valeria: tribute to research efforts relative to effects of global warming on Antarctic regions, E1673 [5SE]

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.: tribute to Olathe, CO, facility for efforts relative to environmental compliance requirements, E2252 [8NO]

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Corridor: funding, E2089 [24OC]

Magill, Ron: tribute to Harpy Eagle Project, E1485 [23JY]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.R. 1259), E614 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (H.R. 437), E91 [9JA]

Mexico: joint conference on U.S.-Mexican border, H1461 [15AP]

Miramar Naval Air Station: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopters, H5972-H5974 [29JY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H1284 [21MR], H5451 [17JY], H7533, H7590 [18SE], H7873 [25SE], H8398-H8413 [6OC], H8500-H8502 [7OC]

———prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), consideration (H. Res. 256), H8278, H8279-H8285 [1OC]

NAFTA: evaluation, E1712 [10SE]

———impact on environmental issues, H1968, H1971, H1975 [29AP], H5924 [29JY], H7113-H7116 [9SE], H8035, H8036 [26SE]

NASA: Mission to Planet Earth Program funding, H1823-H1825, H1834 [24AP], E1458 [17JY]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (H.R. 1376), E690, E700 [17AP]

———manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (H. Con. Res. 151), H8857-H8860 [21OC], E1716 [10SE]

National Geographic Society: Global Green USA (organization) International Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

National Institute for the Environment: establish (H.R. 2914), E2254 [8NO]

National Marine Fisheries Service: Conservation Management and Operations Program funding, H7782 [24SE]

National objectives: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (H.R. 2351), E1595 [1AU]

———priority assignments, H894 [12MR], H1113 [19MR], H1696 [17AP], E434 [11MR], E1536 [28JY], E2357 [13NO]

———priority assignments (H.R. 1209), E558 [21MR]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3872-H3889 [18JN], E91 [9JA], E1266, E1269 [19JN]

———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (H. Res. 164), H3871, H3872 [18JN]

———reauthorization (S. 927), H10794 [13NO]

National Wildlife Refuge System: reauthorization, E19 [7JA]

Native Americans: clarify definition of ``affected Indian tribe'' relative to Nuclear Waste Policy Act, H9691 [29OC]

Natural Resource Summit of America: tribute, E1180 [11JN]

Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (H.R. 449), H1746-H1750 [23AP]

New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development: tribute to award recipients, E2024 [21OC]

NOAA: Climate Research Program funding, H7785 [24SE]

———Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere Observing System Program funding, H7785 [24SE], E1874 [26SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: require risk assessment study and cost benefit analysis, H9693-H9696 [29OC]

———require that only U.S. produced nuclear waste can be stored in certain repositories, H9692 [29OC]

Oak Ridge, TN: dedication of Marilyn Lloyd Environmental and Life Sciences Complex, E1948 [7OC]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (H.R. 2547), E1866 [25SE]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), H1742-H1744 [23AP], E86 [9JA], E1118 [4JN]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), Senate amendments, H8866, H8867 [21OC]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Res. 87), E418 [10MR]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H.R. 2233), H8066, H8067 [29SE], H8293 [1OC]

Ohio: cleanup of brownfield sites, H5757 [24JY]

Oregon: tribute to Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, E1271 [19JN]

Palisades Interstate Park Commission: acquisition of lands along the New York-New Jersey border for the Sterling Forest, H5087 [10JY], E1440 [16JY]

Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (H.R. 238), E14 [7JA]

Potomac River: efforts to reduce pollution in West Virginia, H3216 [3JN]

———pollution cleanup, E890 [8MY]

Power resources: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (H.R. 2568), H8025 [26SE], H8267 [1OC], E1909 [2OC]

Public lands: preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, H3540 [5JN]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (H.R. 1430), E735 [24AP]

Puerto Rico: waiver of EPA secondary treatment requirements for wastewater treatment facilities (H.R. 2207), H8088-H8090 [29SE], E1475 [22JY]

Quinn, James: Global Green USA (organization) Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (H.R. 2980), E2303 [10NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR]

Rhode Island Audubon Society: anniversary, E710 [17AP]

Safety: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (H.R. 1103), E498 [18MR]

San Bernardino County, CA: tribute to citizens on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E747 [24AP], E914 [14MY]

San Bruno, CA: tribute to recycling program, E1164 [10JN]

San Carlos Lake: study ways to prevent drying out, H5754, H5755 [24JY]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (H.R. 882), E341 [27FE]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (H.R. 1865), E1181 [11JN]

———extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (H.R. 1196), E527 [20MR]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (H.R. 215), E29 [7JA]

Santa Monica, CA: anniversary of the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy, E555 [21MR]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY], H5938, H5968 [29JY], H6827-H6829 [4SE]

Scott, Doug: Sierra Club John Muir Award recipient, E2360 [13NO]

Sea Grant International Program: funding, H3884, H3886 [18JN]

Simon, Diane Meyer: Global Green USA (organization) Founder's Award recipient, E2050 [22OC]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (H.R. 1711), E1035 [22MY]

Smith, Larry: EPA and Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E863 [7MY]

Superfund Program: funding, H5250, H5262, H5263 [15JY], H5366, H5368 [16JY], E1457 [17JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (H. Con. Res. 119), E1485 [23JY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 997), E412 [6MR]

———apply energy credit to the purchase of small wind turbines (H.R. 2902), E2249 [8NO]

———eliminate payroll taxes and increase taxes on energy and pollutants, E2024 [21OC]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 505), E148 [4FE]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (H.R. 1449), E752 [24AP]

———improve and expand treatment of environmentally distressed buildings and lands, E49 [7JA]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 996), E412 [6MR]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, E2347, E2359 [13NO]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (H. Res. 211), E1608 [1AU]

———effect of global warming treaty on U.S. businesses, H7736 [24SE]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (H. Res. 268), H8697 [8OC]

Tropical forests: facilitate protection through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), E2217, E2219 [7NO]

Trust for Public Land (organization): tribute, E297 [25FE]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8538-H8547, H8563-H8566 [7OC], E2029 [21OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: division of Pacific regional office, H9529, H9530 [24OC]

———import of polar bear trophies from Canada, H3121 [21MY]

U.S. Man and Biosphere Program: congressional oversight, H8549-H8551 [7OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness, H1283, H1284 [21MR]

Valley Forge, PA: tribute to Valley Forge Sewer Authority on receipt of EPA Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award, E1715 [10SE]

Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity testing relative to publicly owned treatment works (H.R. 2138), E1414 [11JY]

Water pollution: establish a national clean water trust fund (H.R. 806), E256 [13FE]

Weather: El Nino research funding, H7891 [25SE]

Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation and enhancement through establishment of a wetlands mitigation banking program (H.R. 1290), H1507 [15AP]

Year of the Ocean: observance (H. Con. Res. 131), H8063-H8066 [29SE], H8293 [1OC]

Yellowstone National Park: environmental regulations, H715 [4MR]

———Old Faithful wastewater treatment facility funding, H5087, H5088 [10JY]

———regulation and management of buffalo herd, E708 [17AP]

———regulation and management of natural habitat, E507 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (S. 401), S1988 [5MR]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 627), S3438 [22AP]

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (S. 1317), S11197 [24OC]

Agriculture: consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds (S. 83), S462 [21JA]

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (S. 557), S3033 [10AP]

Alaska: national energy security relative to oil development on North Slope at Prudhoe Bay, S8141-S8143 [25JY]

———regulation of wetlands (S. 49), S414 [21JA]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9405, S9406 [16SE], S9500 [17SE], S9537-S9553 [18SE], S9802 [23SE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), S12204 [8NO]

———conservation of Asian elephants (S. 1287), S10797 [9OC]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (S. 995), S7010 [8JY]

———regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (S. 1323), S11291 [28OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 531), S2904 [9AP]

Aroostook County, ME: highway corridor project study funding, S8184, S8185 [28JY]

Bay City, MI: EPA grants for rehabilitation of the Center for Ecology Research and Training, S3993 [6MY]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (S. 971), S6505 [26JN]

Bermuda: environmental impact study relative to U.S. military presence, S7445 [15JY]

Billings County, ND: exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (S. 750), S4597 [15MY], S10446 [6OC]

BLM: use of Forest Ecosystems Health and Recovery Revolving Fund receipts, S9402 [16SE]

Boston, MA: Boston Harbor cleanup funding, S10747 [9OC]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: enhance conservation and protection (S. 1085), S8258, S8276 [29JY], S8294 [30JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S4655 [16MY]

Business and industry: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S124, S136, S237-S264 [21JA], S631 [22JA], S5709 [16JN]

California: bus programs funding, S8311, S8312 [30JY]

———environmental restoration for the Salton Sea region, S9622 [18SE], S11218-S11221 [27OC]

California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: U.S. participation, S4992 [22MY]

Carlsbad, NM: certification of Nuclear Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, S11022 [23OC]

CERCLA: ensure Federal compliance (S. 1224), S10057, S10058 [26SE]

Charlotte, NC: Mecklenburg County streambank stabilization and restoration project funding, S7479 [15JY]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (S. 618), S3365-S3367 [17AP]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: establish (S. 619), S3365-S3367 [17AP]

Children and youth: protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (S. 599), S3290 [16AP]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (S. 85), S467 [21JA]

China, People's Republic of: funding for U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership, S7587 [16JY]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (S. 1097), S8547-S8550 [31JY]

———requirements relative to clean up of coal-fired powerplants, S12567 [13NO]

Climate: global warming, S8143 [25JY], S8283 [29JY], S10308-S10311 [3OC], S10871-S10876 [21OC], S10920 [22OC], S11004-S11011 [23OC]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (S. 774), S4888 [21MY]

Colorado School of Mines: compliance with CERCLA, S10057 [26SE]

Corps of Engineers: diversion of ground water from Great Lakes Basin, S7584 [16JY]

Courts: protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (S. 1332), S11347 [29OC], S12535 [13NO]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (S. 866), S5456 [10JN], S5494-S5496 [11JN]

Daniel Boone National Forest: completion of Clear Creek Composite Bridge, S926 [4FE]

Delaware County, NY: tribute to On and Under the Delaware River Cleanup Project, S7970 [23JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 1342), S4105 [7MY]

———reform Conservation Reserve Program, S1809 [3MR]

———Resource Conservation and Development Council funding, S11339 [29OC]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, S7107, S7108 [9JY], S11816 [6NO]

———procurement of recycled copier paper, S6978 [8JY]

Dept. of Energy: environmental restoration projects funding, S7281 [11JY]

———Hanford Tank Waste Remediation System Project privatization funding, S6959 [8JY], S7252 [11JY]

———Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory funding, S3096 [14AP]

———liability relative to failure to comply with the contractual deadline to dispose of nuclear waste, S2990-S2992 [10AP]

———recovery of cleanup costs under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, S5985-S5989 [19JN]

———transfer of Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program to Corps of Engineers, S10301 [1OC]

Dept. of the Interior: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (S. 1489), S12160 [8NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: administration of EPA State and tribal assistance grant accounts, S3993 [6MY]

Earth Day: observance, S3392, S3412 [22AP], S3561 [23AP]

Education: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (S. 1322), S11290 [28OC]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (S. 1180), S9411-S9423 [16SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), S10243 [30SE], S12657 [13NO]

———extend certain programs (S. 417), S2086 [10MR], S6788-S6790 [27JN]

EPA: air quality standards, S838 [30JA]

———airborne particulate matter research funding, S10740, S10741, S10751 [9OC]

———cost of regulations relative to clean air standards, S2624 [20MR]

———distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (S. 555), S3032 [10AP]

———funding, S7851 [22JY]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (S. 1348), S11457-S11459 [30OC]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, S6382 [25JN], S8373 [30JY], S10813 [9OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (S. 1084), S8312-S8314 [30JY], S10876 [21OC]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (S. 951), S6186 [24JN]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (S. Con. Res. 28), S5016 [22MY]

Fairbanks, AK: EPA air quality rating, S8074 [24JY]

FDA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———proposal to designate use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S7944 [23JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve enforcement and compliance programs (S. 645), S3670 [24AP]

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (S. 1523), S12507 [12NO]

Fish and fishing: salmon fishing permit buy-back program, S4201 [8MY]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (S. 937), S6000 [19JN]

———stormwater treatment area land acquisition relative to Everglades restoration, S9401, S9402 [16SE]

Foreign trade: promote adherence to internationally recognized environmental standards in future trade agreements, S12110-S12116 [8NO]

Forest Service: management, S937 [4FE]

Forest Service Organic Act: anniversary, S5296, S5300, S5301 [5JN]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (S. 977), S6729 [27JN]

———eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (H.R. 2789), S11758 [5NO]

Gallatin National Forest: land exchange, S12533 [13NO]

———land exchange (S. 1526), S12576 [13NO]

———land exchange (S. 1562), S12607 [13NO]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: funding, S9331 [15SE]

———management (S. 357), S1571 [25FE]

Great Lakes: anniversary of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada, S12641 [13NO]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (S. 541), S2927 [9AP]

Hazardous substances: authorize Dept. of Energy to collect nuclear waste offsetting fees, S2976, S2977 [10AP]

———cap on fee paid by consumers of nuclear energy to nuclear waste disposal fund, S3084-S3086, S3091 [14AP], S3136 [15AP]

———designate alternative nuclear waste disposal site if Yucca Mountain, NV, proves to be unusable, S3086-S3090, S3092-S3113 [14AP]

———designate certain interim nuclear waste sites, S2992-S2995 [10AP]

———designate Hanford Nuclear Reservation, WA, as nuclear waste disposal site, S3110 [14AP]

———designate Oak Ridge Reservation, TN, as nuclear waste interim storage site, S2978-S2980 [10AP]

———designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, S2768-S2779, S2781-S2786 [7AP], S2821, S2833-S2836 [8AP], S2895 [9AP], S2985-S2987, S2992 [10AP], S3135, S3136 [15AP], S10265 [1OC]

———exempt W.R. Grace & Co. from liability at the Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site, S5918-S5920 [18JN], S5985, S5988 [19JN]

———interim nuclear waste storage relative to Savannah River and Barnwell County, SC, sites, S2893 [9AP], S2952-S2963 [10AP]

———nuclear waste disposal, S2111-S2113 [11MR], S10265 [1OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), S11536 [31OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S482-S485 [21JA], S667 [22JA], S1354, S1355 [13FE], S1883 [4MR], S2015, S2016 [6MR], S2157-S2162 [12MR], S2331 [14MR], S2629, S2630, S2731, S2732 [20MR], S2766-S2779, S2781-S2786, S2797 [7AP], S2820-S2836 [8AP], S2892-S2900 [9AP], S2951-S2963, S2971-S2996 [10AP], S3077-S3113 [14AP], S3135-S3153 [15AP], S4037 [6MY], S4875 [21MY], S5884 [17JN], S11857 [6NO]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), unanimous-consent agreement, S2171 [12MR], S2739 [20MR], S2762 [7AP], S2828 [8AP], S2995 [10AP]

———prevent double counting when calculating annual fee for nuclear waste collection, S2990 [10AP]

———regulation of interstate transportation of nuclear waste to interim storage sites, S2952-S2963 [10AP]

———training of emergency response personnel relative to shipping routes for disposal of nuclear fuel and waste, S3078-S3082 [14AP]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]

———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer, S4191 [8MY]

———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (S. 631), S3550 [23AP]

———protect the public from hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (S. 826), S5256 [3JN]

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: management of river craft (S. 360), S1660 [26FE]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (S. 439), S2279, S2280 [13MR]

Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (S. 932), S5929 [18JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement, S7690 [17JY]

———implement (H.R. 408), insert language of S. 39 in lieu, S8312 [30JY]

———implement (S. 39), S396, S403 [21JA], S789, S792 [29JA], S8139, S8140 [25JY], S8294-S8311 [30JY], S8615 [31JY]

———implement (S. 39), indefinitely postponed, S8674 [2SE]

———implement (S. 39), unanimous-consent agreement, S8139 [25JY]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 785), S3065 [10AP]

Lake Tahoe: preservation, S8207 [29JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: Stateside Matching Grant Program funding, S7429, S7430 [15JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: establish State matching grant program with certain oil and gas revenues (S. 1118), S8581 [31JY]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute to Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant for receipt of Industry Week (publication) ``America's 10 Best Plants'' award, S11539 [31OC]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (S. 1553), S12597 [13NO]

Minerals Management Service: changes in exploration rules under the Outer Continental Shelf program, S9731, S9732 [19SE]

Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (S. 1102), S8558-S8563 [31JY]

Minnesota: tribute to efforts by Soil and Water Conservation Districts employees relative to Dept. of Agriculture Conservation Reserve Program, S11369 [29OC]

Montana: buy-out of Crown Butte mine, S9554 [18SE]

———Gallatin land exchange, S9248 [12SE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (S. 477), S2563 [19MR]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (S. 62), S437 [21JA]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

———implementation, S1940, S1942 [5MR]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (S. 231), S815 [29JA], S7317 [11JY]

National Environmental Policy Act: identification of State, local, and county agencies as cooperating agencies (S. 1176), S9332, S9333 [15SE]

National Environmental Technology Achievement Award: establish (S. 1152), S8925 [8SE]

National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (S. 1467), S12134 [8NO]

National grasslands: management policies (S. 749), S4596 [15MY]

National objectives: priority assignments, S934 [4FE], S3392 [22AP], S3561 [23AP]

National Park Service: funding, S7650-S7652 [17JY], S11265 [28OC]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: establish, S9591-S9596 [18SE], S9805 [23SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927), S5872-S5874 [17JN], S12516-S12519 [13NO]

Natural resources: fish and wildlife habitat protection funding, S12439 [10NO]

NIH: funding for studies on breast cancer relative to environmental factors, S3717 [25AP]

NOAA: disestablish the Corps of Commissioned Officers (S. 877), S5510 [11JN]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (S. 234), S817 [29JA]

NRC: direct portion of civil penalties to local communities (S. 960), S6364 [25JN]

Ocean County, NJ: funding for research relative to childhood cancer, S4202 [8MY]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy, S12516 [13NO]

———develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S9888-S9893 [24SE], S12697-S12704 [13NO]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), S10778, S10779 [9OC]

Orchard Beach, NY: repair waterfront parkland (S. 154), S539 [21JA]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (business): Industry Week (publication) top ten industrial plants, S12643 [13NO]

Perry County, MS: environmental protection of Louisiana quillwort by Forest Service, S2969 [10AP]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Potomac River: efforts to reduce pollution in West Virginia, S5392 [9JN], S7991 [24JY]

Power resources: demonstration project to replace diesel engines with modern fuel cell technology at snow production facilities, S7478, S7479 [15JY]

———designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (S. 1141), S8669 [2SE]

———research and development of hydropower turbine designs, S7538 [16JY]

———status of enhanced oil recovery projects, S9351 [15SE]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (S. 751), S4599 [15MY]

———preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4044, S4050-S4067, S4068, S4069 [7MY], S4413-S4417 [14MY], S5337 [5JN]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, S1684 [26FE]

Real property: private property owner rights (S. 709), S4106 [7MY]

———private property owner rights (S. 781), S5004-S5006 [22MY]

———private property owner rights (S. 953), S6187-S6190 [24JN]

Recycling: provide refunds for certain beverage containers and resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (S. 215), S745 [28JA]

Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal, S8619 [31JY]

———State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (S. 384), S1798 [28FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126 [21JA]

Roads and highways: use of mitigation banking for wetland or natural habitat relative to highway construction, S11032 [23OC]

Rye, NH: Walter B. Jones Memorial Award and NOAA Excellence Award for Coastal and Ocean Resource Management recipient, S10863 [20OC]

Safety: expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (S. 769), S4753 [20MY]

———funding to protect water, sewer, and other environmental systems, S1357 [13FE]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (S. 333), S1402 [13FE]

SBA: actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4618 [15MY]

Science: authorize U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, S9615 [18SE]

Scott, Doug: Sierra Club John Muir Award recipient, S12653 [13NO]

Seattle, WA: Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center funding, S8080 [24JY]

Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 443), S2320 [14MR]

———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 448), S2356 [17MR]

Taxation: encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 235), S856-S862 [30JA]

———extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (S. 1459), S12119-S12121 [8NO]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (S. 829), S5259 [3JN]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (S. 429), S2209 [12MR]

———treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires (S. 444), S2324, S2325 [14MR]

Teaming With Wildlife: initiative funding, S11856 [6NO]

Tires: encourage the recycling of waste tires and reduce tire dumps and stockpiles (S. 445), S2324, S2325 [14MR], S3382 [17AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S5623-S5626 [12JN], S5887 [17JN], S6056, S6084 [23JN], S8113-S8139 [25JY], S8482 [31JY], S10871-S10876 [21OC], S11004-S11011, S11019-S11022 [23OC], S11189 [24OC]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), star print, S5945 [18JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement, S8626 [31JY]

———removal of injunction of secrecy, S9352 [15SE]

U.N.: limit use of U.S. funds relative to conventions on enviromental standards, S5740 [17JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: funding to pay private landowners for voluntary use of land to store water in restored wetlands, S4080 [7MY]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: establish (S. 399), S1985 [5MR], S10823 [9OC]

———establish (S. 399), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 66), S12204 [8NO]

University of Vermont: funding for research work on Lake Champlain environmental issues, S12517 [13NO]

Water: facilitate the remediation of contaminated sediments in U.S. waters (S. 1386), S11871 [6NO]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1222), S9975, S9976 [25SE], S10095 [26SE]

———estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1321), S11290 [28OC]

Yellowstone National Park: regulation and management of buffalo herd, S3110 [14AP]

Reports

Behind Closed Doors—Abuse of Trust and Discretion in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House), E2259-E2264 [9NO]

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., H3124 [21MY]

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. Environmental Compliance Inspection (excerpt): EPA, E2252 [8NO]

Mining and the American Economy, Everything Begins With Mining: George F. Lerning, S8559 [31JY]

World Cooperation on Cleaning Up Oceans and Seas: Conference on Oceans and Security, H3140-H3144 [21MY]

Reports filed

African Elephant Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 39) (H. Rept. 105-59), H1714 [21AP]

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 105-266), H7728 [23SE]

Billings County, ND, Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 750) (S. Rept. 105-92), S10229 [30SE]

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 98) (S. Rept. 105-54), S7767 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 408, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 105-103), H3068 [20MY]

Consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program and Marine Resources Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 164) (H. Rept. 105-127), H3658 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1127, National Monument Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 105-283), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 280) (H. Rept. 105-345), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 283) (H. Rept. 105-354), H9613 [28OC]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2233) (H. Rept. 105-277), H8160 [29SE]

Dept. of Agriculture Contracts Under the Conservation Reserve Program: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1342) (H. Rept. 105-105), H1987 [29AP]

Distribution of Funds to States for EPA Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 688) (H. Rept. 105-58), H1703 [17AP]

Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2472) (H. Rept. 105-275), H8054 [26SE]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 417) (S. Rept. 105-25), S5507 [11JN]

EPA Appropriations for Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H4833 [26JN]

EPA Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H2873 [16MY]

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area River Craft Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 360) (S. Rept. 105-78), S9197 [11SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 39), S7423 [14JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H1890 [24AP]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H2154 [1MY]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 785) (H. Rept. 105-36), H1257 [20MR]

Maintain Health and Stability of Coral Reef Ecosystems: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 8) (S. Rept. 105-94), S10229 [30SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 8) (H. Rept. 105-69), H1793 [23AP]

Management of National Forest Public Domain Lands Relative to Reduction of Carbon Dioxide: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 105-330), H8927 [21OC]

Marine Resources Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 437) (H. Rept. 105-22), H1714 [21AP]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 231) (S. Rept. 105-37), S6496 [26JN]

National Monument Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1127) (H. Rept. 105-191), H5491 [21JY]

National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 437) (H. Rept. 105-22), H1714 [21AP]

Nuclear Waste Disposal: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1270) (H. Rept. 105-290), H8299 [1OC]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 104), S2320 [14MR]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1270) (H. Rept. 105-290), H8927 [21OC]

Ocean Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1213) (S. Rept. 105-151), S12118 [8NO]

Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 927) (S. Rept. 105-150), S12118 [8NO]

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 449) (H. Rept. 105-68), H1793 [23AP]

State Hydroelectric Power Project Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 439) (S. Rept. 105-111), S10858 [20OC]

Waiver of EPA Secondary Treatment Requirements for Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Puerto Rico: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2207) (H. Rept. 105-237), H6714 [1AU]

Year of the Ocean: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 131) (H. Rept. 105-262), H7728 [23SE]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Earth Day 1997—Future of Environmental Protection, E719 [23AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Land and Water Conservation Fund: Conference of Mayors, S7430 [15JY]

———Western Governors' Association, S7430 [15JY]

U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites: Kentucky General Assembly, H8565 [7OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9655 [29OC]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3888 [18JN]

Statements

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Douglas H. Chadwick, H8864 [21OC], E1136 [5JN]

———Raman Sukumar, E1136 [5JN]

Clear-Cutting of Vermont Forests: Amanda Schrocke, E1211 [12JN]

———Ian Gollub, E1211 [12JN]

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: James B. Edwards, S5887 [17JN]

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List: Representative Gekas, E1421 [14JY]

Designation of Yucca Mountain, NV, as Nuclear Waste Disposal Site: Executive Office of the President, H9664, H9667 [29OC]

Dolphin-Safe Label That Really Means It: several environmental and business organizations, S402 [21JA]

Doug Scott Receives the Sierra Club's John Muir Award: Bruce Hamilton, Sierra Club, S12653 [13NO]

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representative Dingell, H8691 [8OC]

———Representative Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: Representative Charles Taylor, E1100 [3JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Executive Office of the President, H3122 [21MY]

Nuclear Waste Disposal: Executive Office of the President, S3101 [14AP]

Some Reflections Upon the Occasion of Changing My Political Party Affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party: Salvatore A. Caruso, E202-E204 [11FE]

21st Century America: Jonathan LaFarge, E1240 [17JN]

———Tison Campbell, E1240 [17JN]

Summaries

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Conservation and Protection (H.R. 2149), E1400 [11JY]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List: Federal Register, E1420 [14JY]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act (S. 399), S1986 [5MR]

Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act (S. 1222), S9975 [25SE]

Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND (S. 750), S4598 [15MY]

Important Changes to the American Heritage Rivers Initiative as a Result of Public Comment, S9545 [18SE]

NAFTA Accession Act (S. 85), S469 [21JA]

State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act (S. 443), S2323 [14MR]

Tax Treatment of the Manufacture and Importation of Tires (S. 444), S2329 [14MR]

Waste Tire Recycling, Abatement, and Disposal Act (S. 445), S2329 [14MR]

Tables

Attorney fees awarded to environmentalist organizations for filing endangered species lawsuits, H8952 [22OC]

Environmental Reserve Fund spending, S9368 [16SE]

Mortality rate of dolphins in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, S8299 [30JY]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act comparisons between House and Senate versions, H9665 [29OC]

Priority spending on Federal land acquistions and exchanges, S9368 [16SE]

Testimonies

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Representative Dingell, S6057 [23JN]

———Senator Byrd, S6056 [23JN]

San Pedro Creek Wetlands Restoration and Flood Control Project: Representative Lantos, E752 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 8, maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems, S10778 [9OC], H1742 [23AP]

H. Con. Res. 131, Year of the Ocean, H8063 [29SE]

H. Con. Res. 151, management of national forest public domain lands relative to reduction of carbon dioxide, H8857 [21OC]

H. Con. Res. 157, effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests, H8858 [21OC]

H. Res. 153, consideration of H.R. 408, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H3109 [21MY]

H. Res. 164, consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program reauthorization, H3871 [18JN]

H. Res. 251, America Recycles Day, E1834 [24SE], E1878 [26SE]

H. Res. 256, consideration of H.R. 1127, National Monument Fairness Act, H8278 [1OC]

H. Res. 283, consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act, H9630 [29OC]

H.R. 39, African Elephant Conservation Act reauthorization, H1744 [23AP]

H.R. 449, Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, H1746-H1748 [23AP]

H.R. 688, distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks, H1750 [23AP]

H.R. 785, J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA, H1304 [8AP]

H.R. 1342, extend Dept. of Agriculture contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program, H1935 [29AP]

H.R. 1578, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, E906 [13MY]

H.R. 1579, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act, E908 [13MY]

H.R. 1787, Asian Elephant Conservation Act, H8862 [21OC]

H.R. 2138, Municipal Biological Monitoring Use Act, E1415 [11JY]

H.R. 2207, Coastal Pollution Reduction Act, H8088 [29SE]

H.R. 2233, Coral Reef Conservation Act, H8066 [29SE]

H.R. 2472, extend certain Energy Policy and Conservation Act programs, H8086 [29SE]

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 18, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S347-S351 [21JA]

S. 39, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, S8294-S8298, S8306-S8311 [30JY]

S. 83, Plant Protection Act, S463-S467 [21JA]

S. 85, NAFTA Accession Act, S469 [21JA]

S. 104, nuclear waste disposal, S2881-S2892 [9AP], S3140-S3153 [15AP]

S. 231, establish National Cave and Karst Research Institute, S7317 [11JY]

S. 235, encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities, S857-S859 [30JA]

S. 333, Devil's Slide Tunnel Act, S1402 [13FE]

S. 357, Grand Staircase-Escalante Resource Protection Act, S1572 [25FE]

S. 384, State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal, S1798 [28FE]

S. 399, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act, S10824 [9OC]

S. 443, State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act, S2321-S2323 [14MR]

S. 444, tax treatment of the manufacture and importation of tires, S2324 [14MR]

S. 445, Waste Tire Recycling, Abatement, and Disposal Act, S2325-S2329 [14MR]

S. 557, regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses, S3033 [10AP]

S. 599, Children's Environmental Protection Act, S3290 [16AP]

S. 618, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, S3367 [17AP]

S. 619, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act, S3368 [17AP]

S. 631, New Jersey Women's Environmental Health Act, S3551 [23AP]

S. 645, Clean Water Enforcement and Compliance Improvement Act, S3671-S3675 [24AP]

S. 709, Private Property Rights Act, S4107 [7MY]

S. 733, Acid Deposition and Ozone Control Act, S4286 [9MY]

S. 750, exchange of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands in Billings County, ND, S4597 [15MY], S10447 [6OC]

S. 769, Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4754-S4758 [20MY]

S. 826, Smoke-Free Environment Act, S5256 [3JN]

S. 829, Clean-Fuel Vehicle Act, S5259 [3JN]

S. 927, Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act, S5872 [17JN]

S. 951, Quiet Communities Act, S6186 [24JN]

S. 953, Private Property Owners' Bill of Rights, S6188 [24JN]

S. 960, direct portion of NRC civil penalties to local communities, S6364 [25JN]

S. 971, Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act, S6505 [26JN]

S. 977, Act To Save America's Forests, S6730-S6740 [27JN]

S. 995, Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act, S7011 [8JY]

S. 1085, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Expansion, Protection, and Access Act, S8276 [29JY]

S. 1097, Acid Deposition Control Act, S8548-S8550 [31JY]

S. 1176, State and Local Government Participation Act, S9333 [15SE]

S. 1180, Endangered Species Recovery Act, S9413-S9421 [16SE]

S. 1213, Ocean Act, S9890-S9892 [24SE], S12697-S12700, S12702-S12704 [13NO]

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

S. 1299, Asthma Inhaler Regulatory Relief Act, S10883 [21OC]

S. 1317, Environmental Health Protection Act, S11198-S11200 [24OC]

S. 1321, estuary conservation and management programs funding, S11290 [28OC]

S. 1322, establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges, S11291 [28OC]

S. 1332, State Environmental Audit Protection Act, S11348-S11350 [29OC]

S. 1348, Innovative Environmental Strategies Act, S11459-S11462 [30OC]

S. 1386, facilitate the remediation of contaminated sediments in U.S. waters, S11872 [6NO]

S. 1459, extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass, S12120 [8NO]

S. 1467, Forest Recovery and Protection Act, S12135-S12138 [8NO]

S. 1523, investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S12508 [12NO]

S. 1553, Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act, S12597 [13NO]

S. 1562, Gallatin National Forest land exchange, S12607 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 28, request EPA take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury, S5016 [22MY]

S. Con. Res. 49, use of Capitol Grounds for America Recycles Day national kick-off campaign, S8610 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 66, corrections in enrollment of S. 399, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act, S12180, S12204 [8NO]

S. Res. 98, conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S5622 [12JN], S8138 [25JY]

S. Res. 116, America Recycles Day, S8612 [31JY]

Tributes

Lloyd, Marilyn, E1948 [7OC]

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Remarks in House

Funding, H7878-H7886 [25SE], E1873 [26SE]

Office of Economic Development Information: establish (see H.R. 2688), H8928 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Ketchikan, AK: eligibility of Ketchikan Ship and Drydock shipyard for Economic Development Administration grants, S8078 [24JY]

ECONOMIC STRATEGY INSTITUTE

Press releases

New ESI Study Finds Causes and Costs of Trade Defeicit More Complex Than Traditional Economic Rhetoric, S11744 [5NO]

ECONOMIST (publication)

Articles and editorials

Busted Flush, H403 [10FE]

Fear of Foreign Cash, S8290 [30JY]

ECONOMY related term(s) Credit; Domestic policy; Homeless; Income; Poverty

Addresses

Azerbaijan Aggression Toward Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh: Representative Pallone, E256-E258 [13FE]

Calling World Leaders To Action To Address the New Roles and Responsibilities of the Global Corporation in the New Century: Tadahiro Sekimoto, NEC Corp., E2196 [7NO]

Defense Industry Consolidation—Where Do We Go From Here? Bernard L. Schwartz, E2060-E2062 [23OC]

Minimum Wage Level: Bill Dauster, E2223 [8NO]

Advertisements

Why the Balanced Budget Amendment Makes Sense, S1465 [24FE]

Amendments

Budget: create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (S. 800), S11206 [24OC]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S569 [21JA]

Analyses

Encourage Cleanup of Brownfield Sites and Creation of Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (S. 235), S859 [30JA]

HUBZone Act (S. 208), S733 [28JA]

Articles and editorials

America's Hong Kong, E1101 [4JN]

Balanced-Budget Blather, S1094 [6FE], S1123 [7FE]

Budgetscare—How To Debase a Cause, S1087 [6FE]

Busted Flush, H403 [10FE]

Commerical Banks Set $52 Billion Profit Record Last Year, FDIC Says, E658 [15AP]

Dangers That Don't Hang in the Balance, S1095 [6FE]

Economic Prosperity Not Fully Shared, S11226 [27OC]

Economic Scene, E660 [15AP]

8,500 Delphi Workers Strike in Warren, Cite Mexico Threat, H2580 [13MY]

El Paso Leads the Nation in NAFTA-Related Job Losses, H3643 [10JN]

``Environmental Justice'' Kills Jobs for the Poor, E1822 [23SE]

Fed Accompli, E660 [15AP]

Federal Reserve's Pointless Quarter-Point—A Preemptive Strike Against a Non-Threat, S11228 [27OC]

Gambling Payoff?, H403 [10FE]

Giving Credit Where Due for Lower Deficit, S1098 [6FE]

GOP's Chicken Littles, E1245 [18JN]

Harvest of Rage—How the Rural Crisis Fuels Anti-Government Movement, H5714-H5717 [24JY], E1496-E1499 [23JY]

Hidden Jobless, E941 [15MY]

Hidden Massachusetts—Behind the Scenic Landscapes, on the Back Roads of Rural Massachusetts, Is a World of Poverty and Abuse, Violence and Desperation, S2635 [20MR]

Hidden Massachusetts—Without Jobs That Pay a Living Wage, Little Will Change for the Struggling Families of Rural Massachusetts, S2636 [20MR]

Impact of Interest Rates on Economic Conditions, E740 [24AP]

Impending CWC Debate, S3614 [24AP]

Invincible Ignorance, S7436 [15JY]

Keeping On Top of Trade, S12441 [10NO]

Misguided Strategy To Trim Debt, S7435 [15JY]

Money To Get America Moving, E1750 [15SE]

NAFTA Cited in Eveready Loss—Toledo Area U.S. Rep. Blames Fremont Plant Closing on Free Trade Pact, H3642 [10JN]

``Open Up in the Name of the.....Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons?'', S3614 [24AP]

Poisons for Peace, S3613 [24AP]

Reagan Boom, E1640 [3SE], E1698 [9SE]

Redesigning the System, E657 [15AP]

Study Reveals Major Impact of Companies Started by MIT Alums, S2149 [11MR]

Those Surpluses—Proceed With Caution, E1958 [7OC]

U.S. Should Slow Down and Think Before Racing Ahead on Fast Track, E1719 [10SE]

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in April, as Gap With China Continued To Grow, H4197 [23JN]

Wage Inflation? Where? (Labor Statistics Lose Predictive Value), S11224 [27OC], S11440 [30OC]

Wages of Welfare Reform, H3268 [3JN]

Who Will Really Pay for Minimum Wage Increase?, E541 [20MR]

Who's Managing the Money, E1464 [22JY]

Why Pay Off the National Debt?, S7435 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions

Albania: promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

American Samoa: multiyear program for economic development and self-sufficiency (see H.R. 757), H586 [13FE]

BLS: development and circulation of a monthly cost-of-living index (see H. Con. Res. 33), H724 [4MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues or a certain percentage of the gross domestic product (see S.J. Res. 8), S163 [21JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see S. 800; H.R. 2496), S5108 [23MY], H7599 [18SE]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending (see H.R. 2860), H10171 [6NO]

———treatment of any future unified budget surpluses (see S. Res. 142), S11599 [3NO]

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 185), H145 [9JA]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (see H.R. 2644), H8832 [9OC]

Caribbean nations: extend preferential treatment to certain products (see S. 1278), S10787 [9OC]

———promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (see S. 984; H.R. 2096), S6727 [27JN], H4835 [26JN]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (see S. 85), S160 [21JA]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: establish (see S. 144), S162 [21JA]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50; H.R. 1052; H. Res. 92, 93), S1017 [5FE], H949 [12MR], H1016 [13MR]

———reduction (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H284 [4FE]

Contracts: provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (see S. 208), S725 [28JA]

———require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182, 370), H145, H151 [9JA]

Cost-of-Living Board: establish (see S. 425), S2129 [11MR]

Courts: repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H588 [13FE]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (see S. Res. 81), S3844 [30AP]

Dept. of Defense: reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (see H.R. 1243, 1300), H1338 [8AP], H1438 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 183), H145 [9JA]

Domestic policy: reduce income tax rates, encourage purchase of domestic products, and extend transportation infrastructure spending (see H.R. 392), H151 [9JA]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H1706 [17AP]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8, 18; H.R. 990, 1049), S158, S159 [21JA], H803 [6MR], H949 [12MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

Economic Development Administration: establish Office of Economic Development Information (see H.R. 2688), H8928 [21OC]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see S. 465; H.R. 2651), S2416 [18MR], H8832 [9OC]

Employment: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 938), H766 [5MR]

EPA: certify State voluntary cleanup programs for brownfield sites and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1392), H1705 [17AP]

———establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

Eximbank: give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H4646 [25JN]

Federal aid programs: improve and expand empowerment and enterprise zone programs (see H.R. 201), H145 [9JA]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7, 8; H. Con. Res. 13), S2274 [13MR], H285 [4FE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments for civilian and military employees (see H. Con. Res. 77), H2445 [8MY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1018 [13MR]

———identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H8299 [1OC]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S726 [28JA]

———provide authority to control exports (see H.R. 1942), H3865 [17JN]

FRS: clarify application of the Government in the Sunshine Act to the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 690), H453 [11FE]

———implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611; H.R. 1396), S3348 [17AP], H1706 [17AP]

———mandate price stability as the primary goal of monetary policy (see H.R. 2360), H6705 [31JY]

———promote accountability and the public interest in operations (see H.R. 1160), H1258 [20MR]

———stabilization of the currency and public scrutiny of operations (see H.R. 703), H522 [12FE]

Government: ensure a balanced Federal budget by fiscal year 2002 and create a tax cut reserve fund to protect certain revenues (see S. 1245, 1394), S10293 [1OC], S11863 [6NO]

———promote economic opportunities for families (see H.R. 1040), H948 [12MR]

———use of new price index to determine cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 2099), H4835 [26JN]

House Rules: repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 23, 30), H156 [9JA]

Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see S. 290; H.R. 203, 627), S1102 [6FE], H145 [9JA], H392 [6FE]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (see S. 1458), S12118 [8NO]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295; H.R. 634), S1191 [10FE], H392 [6FE]

Law enforcement: evaluate neighborhood and community security programs (see H.R. 266), H148 [9JA]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 1009; H.R. 685, 2211, 2278), S7302 [11JY], H452 [11FE], H5569 [22JY], H5916 [28JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514; H.R. 978), S12461 [10NO], H803 [6MR]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 78), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———impact on employment and the environment (see H.R. 1697), H3169 [21MY]

Native American Financial Services Organization: establish (see S. 818), S5109 [23MY]

NRC: direct portion of civil penalties to local communities (see S. 960), S6358 [25JN]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see S. 630, 634; H.R. 255), S3419 [22AP], S3550 [23AP], H147 [9JA]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 2382), H6797 [3SE]

Public debt: prohibit issuance of new obligations (see H.R. 798), H587 [13FE]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Small business: capital gains tax rates (see S. 745), S4588 [15MY]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (see S. 490), S2646 [20MR]

———allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———allow individuals the option of a flat tax rate (see H.R. 2685), H8928 [21OC]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the public debt (see H.R. 1353), H1611 [16AP]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (see H.R. 2329), H6703 [31JY]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235; S. 505), S855 [30JA], H282 [4FE]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (see S. 593, 1040), S3269 [16AP], S7767 [21JY]

———expand the child and dependent care tax credit (see S. 926), S5790 [17JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 355, 405, 1131; H.R. 947), S1553 [25FE], S1979 [5MR], S8532 [31JY], H767 [5MR]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (see S. 273), S1017 [5FE]

———increase dollar limitation on certain exclusions to reflect inflation (see H.R. 1557), H2444 [8MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 1251; H.R. 979), S10319 [3OC], H803 [6MR]

———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 64), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the economic development of distressed communities (see H.R. 522), H283 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———provide incentives for investments in disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises (see S. 635), S3550 [23AP]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (see S. 20), S159 [21JA]

Transportation: establish national growth programs relative to metropolitan regional projects (see H.R. 1725), H3202 [22MY]

TVA 2000 Regional Commission: establish (see H.R. 2082), H4834 [26JN]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (see S. 897), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (see H. Res. 231), H7527 [17SE]

Examples

Individual wage tax form under flat tax proposal, S3275 [16AP]

Excerpts

Balenced Budget Act (H.R. 2015): deficit and public debt, S8346 [30JY]

Histories

Federal Gasoline Excise Taxes Since the Inception of the Highway Trust Fund, S11170 [23OC]

Letters

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: several former Chairmen of the Council of Economic Advisers, S524 [21JA]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: several economists, S1907 [4MR]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: President Clinton, H403 [10FE]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy: Emil Parker, Dept. of Labor, H2579 [13MY]

———John T. Russell, H2579 [13MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, H2579 [13MY]

———President Clinton, H2578, H2579 [13MY]

———Senator Bond, H2578 [13MY]

———Wanda J. Rapier, H2578 [13MY]

Lists

Federal statistical agencies, S521 [21JA]

Messages

Economic Report: President Clinton, S1189 [10FE], H396 [10FE]

Export Expansion and Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: President Clinton, S9409 [16SE], H7351 [16SE]

NAFTA Study on Operation and Effect: President Clinton, S7297 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Papers

Why a Legislated Change in the Use of the CPI Is Necessary, H2185 [6MY]

Poems

``Indispensable Nation,'' Representative Owens, H382 [6FE], E144 [4FE]

Remarks in House

African Americans: impact of historical injustices on current socioeconomic conditions, H759-H764 [5MR]

———presence in money management industries, E1464 [22JY]

Agriculture: effect of national farm policy on farmers, H5714 [24JY]

American Samoa: multiyear program for economic development and self-sufficiency (H.R. 757), E284 [13FE]

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, H519-H521 [12FE]

Armenia: blockade by Azerbaijan, H6847 [4SE], E256-E258 [13FE]

———blockade by Turkey, H1591 [16AP], E705 [17AP], E732 [23AP]

Budget: accuracy of budget and deficit projections by OMB and CBO, H2493 [13MY]

———Consumer Price Index and economic projections relative to allocation of funds, H2985 [20MY]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (H.R. 2496), H7533 [18SE]

———deficit, H694-H696 [27FE], H748-H754 [5MR], H794 [6MR], H1319, H1322-H1326 [8AP], H1800, H1858-H1865 [24AP], H2978 [20MY], H3853-H3859 [17JN], H4125, H4130 [20JN], H4225 [24JN], H4843, H4893, H4895-H4903 [8JY], H5290-H5295 [15JY], H5478 [17JY], H5582 [23JY], H5901 [28JY], H6009 [29JY], H6637, H6654 [31JY], H6972 [8SE], H8418, H8419 [6OC], H8694 [8OC], H9794-H9798 [30OC], E401 [6MR]

Business and industry: relocation to foreign countries, H728 [5MR], H10585 [12NO]

California: agricultural exports, E2018 [21OC]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (H.R. 2644), H9563 [28OC], E2183 [7NO]

Clinton, President: evaluation of administration, H8817-H8825 [9OC], E821, E822 [5MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 105th Congress, H6696-H6701 [31JY]

———national agenda, H1382 [9AP], H2011 [30AP]

Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues: forum on women-owned businesses, H7819 [24SE]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, H816 [11MR], H1429-H1431 [10AP], H2259 [7MY], H4226 [24JN], E852 [6MY]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2179, H2183-H2188 [6MY], H2258, H2337 [7MY]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H.R. 1052), E464 [13MR]

Consumers: effect of credit card debt on economy, H7736 [24SE]

———establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (H.R. 563), E134 [4FE]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (H.R. 370), E5 [7JA]

Credit unions: tribute, E658 [15AP]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1343, H1344, H1345, H1346 [9AP], H1415-H1419 [10AP], H2779, H2781 [15MY], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

Dept. of Defense: impact of defense spending cuts, H1976-H1982 [29AP]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1243), E597 [8AP]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1300), E629 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, H6637 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior: require allocation of spending reductions to deficit reduction, H5218, H5219 [15JY]

District of Columbia: reform contracting practices, E2379 [13NO]

Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, E311 [25FE]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (H.R. 2351), E1595 [1AU]

Economic Development Administration: establish Office of Economic Development Information (H.R. 2688), E2022 [21OC]

———funding, H7878-H7886 [25SE], E1873 [26SE]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (H.R. 2651), E2004 [9OC]

Employment: labor and trade policies, H3263-H3269 [3JN]

———unemployment rate, E1005 [21MY]

Eximbank: financial assistance preference to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (H.R. 2069), E1328 [25JN]

Expansion, E1698 [9SE]

Families and domestic relations: impact on national agenda, H1165-H1172 [19MR]

Federal aid programs: improve and expand empowerment and enterprise zone programs (H.R. 201), E57 [7JA]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (H. Con. Res. 71), H2428 [8MY]

Florida: effect of NAFTA on fruit and vegetable farmers, H1291 [8AP]

Foreign trade: export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

———U.S. deficit, H1284 [21MR], H1369 [9AP], H4255, H4266 [24JN]

Foundation for Democracy in Africa (nonprofit organization): tribute, E2388 [13NO]

FRS: clarify application of the Government in the Sunshine Act to the Federal Open Market Committee (H.R. 690), E201 [11FE]

———impact of interest rates on economic conditions, H1292, H1319 [8AP], H1901-H1906 [28AP], H1911 [29AP], H2481-H2485 [12MY], H2494 [13MY], H2869-H2871 [16MY], E660 [15AP], E740 [24AP]

———investigation of foreign impact on U.S. monetary policy, H2354 [8MY]

———National Fed Challenge award recipients, E874 [8MY]

Gambling: employment of welfare recipients, H3218 [3JN]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: appointment of certain individuals, H401-H403 [10FE], H1915 [29AP]

Government regulations: impact on business and industry, H2864 [16MY]

Guam: U.S. policy, H3572-H3575 [6JN], E1195 [12JN]

Haiti: economic reform, H6374, H6375 [30JY]

Hillside, NJ: tribute to Urban Enterprise Zone Program, E823 [5MY]

Housing: expand homeownership opportunities, H1777 [23AP]

———set award criteria for economic development initiative grants to include the extent of regional cooperation demonstrated by the proposed plan, H2192 [6MY]

Inflation: increase in rates, H730 [5MR]

La Jolla, CA: tribute to La Jolla Business Improvement District, E2377 [13NO]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness, H1091-H1093 [18MR]

———allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (H.R. 634), E187 [6FE]

Minimum wage: level, H3263-H3269 [3JN], E1244 [18JN], E2223 [8NO]

———level (H.R. 685), E541 [20MR]

———level (H.R. 2211), H5581 [23JY]

NAFTA: evaluation, E1712 [10SE]

———impact on employment and the economy, H1175-H1178 [19MR], H1591-H1597 [16AP], H1969-H1976 [29AP], H2248-H2252 [6MY], H2496, H2576-H2584 [13MY], H2708 [15MY], H3256-H3263 [3JN], H3642, H3649-H3651 [10JN], H4311 [24JN], H4903, H4907 [8JY], H5003 [9JY], H5193, H5194 [15JY], H5925 [29JY], H7113-H7116 [9SE], H7184 [10SE], H8029 [26SE], H8809, H8813-H8817 [9OC], E1712, E1719 [10SE], E1948 [7OC]

National objectives: priority assignments, H612-H616 [25FE], H1093-H1096 [18MR], H1778, H1779, H1780 [23AP], H1858-H1865 [24AP], H3174 [22MY], H3584, H3646, H3651-H3653 [10JN], H4125, H4130 [20JN], H4139 [23JN], H4320-H4334 [24JN], H4631-H4637 [25JN], H7483 [17SE], E941 [15MY], E1640 [3SE]

National Tourism Week: observance, H2260 [7MY], E865 [7MY]

National Tourist Appreciation Day: observance, H2260 [7MY], E865 [7MY]

New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development: tribute to award recipients, E2024 [21OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: success of economy, E1101 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, H3572-H3575 [6JN], E1195 [12JN]

Northern Marianas Islands: economic reform, E513 [19MR]

Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (H.R. 255), E18 [7JA]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, H10637 [12NO]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds (H.R. 2382), E1647 [3SE]

Poverty: national policy to improve conditions, H2686 [15MY]

Republican Party: effect of economic policies on Dow Jones Industrial Average, H5904 [28JY]

———national agenda, H729, H730 [5MR], H856-H859 [11MR], H1023-H1030 [17MR], H1096-H1103 [18MR], H1281 [21MR], H1584 [16AP], H1917 [29AP], H2082-H2088 [30AP], H2097 [1MY], H4075 [19JN], H5170 [11JY], H5580 [23JY], H5921 [29JY], H6765-H6772 [3SE], H9784 [30OC]

Roads and highways: utilization of transportation trust funds, E1750 [15SE]

San Mateo County, CA: research, development, and commercialization of bioscience technology industry, E2194 [7NO]

Secrest, Patricia: American Legislative Exchange Council Legislator of the Year award recipient, E1651 [4SE]

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E1837 [24SE]

South Dakota: economic growth, H9712 [29OC]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 997), E412 [6MR]

———eliminate double tax on dividends and allocate corporate income tax revenues to qualified registered voters (H.R. 2329), E2225 [8NO]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 505), E148 [4FE]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses, H783 [6MR]

———extend research and development tax credit (H.R. 947), E380 [5MR]

———increase dollar limitation on certain exclusions to reflect inflation (H.R. 1557), E873 [8MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (H.R. 979), E397 [6MR]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 996), E412 [6MR]

———rates, H4378 [25JN], H6972 [8SE]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (H. Res. 231), H10876-H10878 [13NO]

Women: economic equity, H743-H747 [5MR]

Working Capital Florida (organization): Presidential Award recipient, E335 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Aaron, David L.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade, S9435 [16SE]

Boston (MA) Globe: series of articles on poverty in Massachusetts' rural towns, S2635 [20MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, S4655 [16MY]

———constitutional amendment to provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues nor gross domestic product (S.J. Res. 8), S562 [21JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth, S4988 [22MY], S5030 [23MY]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (S. 800), S10270 [1OC]

———decrease discretionary spending in proportion to revenue shortfall if projected revenues are not met, S4739-S4741 [20MY]

———deficit, S146 [21JA], S633 [22JA], S709 [28JA], S793 [29JA], S850 [30JA], S924 [4FE], S994 [5FE], S1051, S1067, S1070, S1071 [6FE], S1132 [7FE], S1152 [10FE], S1223 [11FE], S1297 [12FE], S1358-S1366, S1378 [13FE], S1548 [25FE], S1658 [26FE], S1732 [27FE], S1796 [28FE], S1826 [3MR], S1922 [4MR], S1974 [5MR], S2020 [6MR], S2078 [10MR], S2128 [11MR], S2201 [12MR], S2238 [13MR], S2319 [14MR], S2344 [17MR], S2412 [18MR], S2550 [19MR], S2641 [20MR], S2787 [7AP], S2836 [8AP], S2875 [9AP], S2970 [10AP], S3114 [14AP], S3159, S3165, S3196 [15AP], S3268 [16AP], S3315 [17AP], S3400-S3402, S3414 [22AP], S3548 [23AP], S3658 [24AP], S3724 [25AP], S3744 [28AP], S3798 [29AP], S3833 [30AP], S3881, S3899 [1MY], S3948 [5MY], S3997 [6MY], S4104 [7MY], S4210 [8MY], S4272 [9MY], S4295 [12MY], S4390 [13MY], S4428 [14MY], S4581 [15MY], S4657 [16MY], S4668 [19MY], S4746 [20MY], S4835, S4876 [21MY], S4940, S5000 [22MY], S5037, S5050, S5101 [23MY], S5249 [3JN], S5305, S5329, S5333 [5JN], S5398 [9JN], S5439 [10JN], S5496 [11JN], S5590 [12JN], S5688 [16JN], S5789 [17JN], S5902 [18JN], S5959 [19JN], S6040 [20JN], S6056 [23JN], S6184 [24JN], S6356 [25JN], S6492 [26JN], S6726 [27JN], S6907 [7JY], S6960 [8JY], S7040 [9JY], S7207 [10JY], S7420 [14JY], S7434 [15JY], S7602 [16JY], S7707 [17JY], S7752 [21JY], S7857 [22JY], S7892 [23JY], S8087 [24JY], S8151 [25JY], S8175 [28JY], S8211-S8213, S8216, S8222 [29JY], S8356 [30JY], S8390, S8474, S8476, S8479, S8484 [31JY], S8656 [2SE], S8722 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8870 [5SE], S8924 [8SE], S9013 [9SE], S9078 [10SE], S9196 [11SE], S9251 [12SE], S9332 [15SE], S9407 [16SE], S9511 [17SE], S9630 [18SE], S9725 [19SE], S9781 [23SE], S9878 [24SE], S9967 [25SE], S10053 [26SE], S10151 [29SE], S10216, S10227 [30SE], S10290 [1OC], S10426 [6OC], S10474 [7OC], S10624 [8OC], S10781 [9OC], S10833 [20OC], S10881 [21OC], S10948 [22OC], S11032 [23OC], S11190 [24OC], S11221 [27OC], S11277 [28OC], S11339 [29OC], S11443 [30OC], S11537, S11541 [31OC], S11579 [3NO], S11630 [4NO], S11759 [5NO], S11860 [6NO], S12457 [10NO], S12504 [12NO], S12565 [13NO]

———guarantee balanced Federal budget and expand tax relief, S6673 [27JN]

———require surplus revenue be used for deficit reduction and tax relief, and cap non-defense discretionary spending, S5033, S5089-S5091 [23MY]

———treatment of any future unified budget surpluses (S. Res. 142), S11600 [3NO]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of economic emergencies, S1083-S1086, S1088, S1093, S1095 [6FE], S1166-S1187 [10FE]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of war, threat to national security, or economic emergency, S1607-S1619, S1622-S1625, S1627, S1628 [26FE]

Caribbean nations: promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (S. 984), S6755 [27JN]

Chemical Weapons Convention: impact on domestic chemical industry, S3590-S3595, S3613, S3644 [24AP]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (S. 85), S467 [21JA]

Clinton, President: evaluation of administration foreign policy, S630 [22JA]

Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System: establish (S. 144), S521 [21JA]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S2309-S2311 [14MR], S4994 [22MY], S10826 [9OC], S11211 [24OC]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (S. Res. 50), S1034, S1035 [5FE]

Contracts: provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities, S8971-S8974, S8977 [9SE]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (S. 208), S730 [28JA]

Cost-of-Living Board: establish (S. 425), S2143-S2145 [11MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S127-S130, S134 [21JA]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (S. Res. 81), S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

Dept. of Commerce: Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Technology funding, S8220 [29JY]

Dept. of HUD: economic development intiative grants, S10745 [9OC]

———empowerment zones and enterprise communities funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S124, S136, S237-S264 [21JA], S631 [22JA], S5709 [16JN]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish, S585 [22JA], S12105-S12110 [8NO]

———establish (S. 465), S2442 [18MR], S2514 [19MR]

Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (S. 1404), S12190 [8NO]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S5333 [5JN]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (S. Con. Res. 7), S2285, S2286 [13MR]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (S. Con. Res. 8), S2286 [13MR]

Ferguson, Roger W.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (S. 219), S749-S751 [28JA], S10901 [21OC]

———impact on employment and the economy, S1941 [5MR]

———U.S. deficit, S825 [30JA], S1940, S1942 [5MR], S11331 [29OC], S11849 [6NO], S12440 [10NO]

FRS: impact of interest rates on economic conditions, S3257 [16AP], S11222-S11229 [27OC], S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Government: national agenda, S1588-S1591 [25FE]

Gramlich, Edward M.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Hackensack, NJ: tribute, S2727 [20MR]

Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (S. 290), S1109 [6FE]

———impact of family immigration on small businesses, S3416 [22AP]

———impact on employment and the economy, S12656 [13NO]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (S. 1458), S12121 [8NO]

Jackson, MS: economic development intiative grants, S10740 [9OC]

Ketchikan, AK: eligibility of Ketchikan Ship and Drydock shipyard for Economic Development Administration grants, S8078 [24JY]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (S. 295), S1192-S1194 [10FE]

Lehigh County, PA: economic development intiative grants, S10739, S10740 [9OC]

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: release of study relative to impact of graduates on U.S. economy, S2149 [11MR]

Minimum wage: level (S. 1009), S7302 [11JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

———impact on employment and the economy, S7750 [21JY], S10460 [7OC], S11331 [29OC], S12456 [10NO]

———implementation, S1940, S1942 [5MR], S6876 [7JY]

National objectives: priority assignments, S129 [21JA], S1937-S1939, S1941 [5MR], S3946 [5MY]

Native American Financial Services Organization: establish (S. 818), S5133 [23MY]

NRC: direct portion of civil penalties to local communities (S. 960), S6364 [25JN]

Petroleum: gasoline tax relative to highway trust fund, S1795 [28FE]

———transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (S. 630), S3454 [22AP]

———transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (S. 634), S3553 [23AP]

———use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to transportation trust funds, S10938-S10947 [22OC], S11170 [23OC], S11277, S11280-S11283 [28OC], S11313-S11317 [29OC]

Republican Party: national agenda, S134 [21JA], S674-S676 [23JA], S2575-S2577 [20MR]

Rural areas: credit opportunities for nonagricultural businesses, S7023 [8JY]

Small business: capital gains tax rates (S. 745), S4588-S4591 [15MY]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (S. 490), S2653 [20MR]

———capital gains rates (S. 66), S150, S442-S446 [21JA]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 235), S856-S862 [30JA]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (S. 1040), S7770 [21JY]

———establish flat tax rates for individuals and businesses (S. 593), S3272-S3277 [16AP]

———expand the child and dependent care tax credit (S. 926), S5871 [17JN]

———extend research and development tax credit, S1801 [28FE]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 1131), S8596 [31JY]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 355), S1569 [25FE]

———extend research and development tax credit (S. 405), S1991-S1993-S1995 [5MR]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (S. 273), S1022 [5FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (S. 1251), S10321, S10322 [3OC]

———provide incentives for investments in disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises (S. 635), S3554 [23AP], S5600 [12JN]

———rates, S2803-S2808 [8AP]

———targeting of investment incentive and economic growth (S. 20), S354 [21JA]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, S9352 [15SE]

Unemployment: reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (S. 897), S5610 [12JN]

University of South Dakota: tribute to Professional Development Center, S1582 [25FE]

Yellen, Janet L.: nomination to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, S1423 [13FE]

Reports

Bioscience in San Mateo County—An Industry Study: Bay Area Bioscience Center and San Mateo County Economic Development Association, E2194 [7NO]

Mining and the American Economy, Everything Begins With Mining: George F. Lerning, S8559 [31JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Rept. 104-875), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Allow Cooperative Efforts Between Management and Labor To Improve Economic Competitiveness: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 295) (S. Rept. 105-12), S2787 [7AP]

American Samoa Multiyear Program for Economic Development and Self-Sufficiency: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 757) (H. Rept. 105-38), H1257 [20MR]

Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-393), H10418 [8NO]

———Committee on Economics (Joint) (S. Rept. 105-2), S633 [22JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey A. Frankel to the Council of Economic Advisers: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1278) (S. Rept. 105-105), S10786 [9OC]

U.S.-Caribbean Trade Partnership Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2644) (H. Rept. 105-365), H9864 [31OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Boosting Southern Indiana's Economy, E1713 [10SE]

———Budget Agreement, E931 [14MY]

———Computer Modernization in the Federal Government, E222 [12FE]

———Fast-Track—What Is at Stake, E1906 [2OC]

———Globalization of the Economy, E2119 [29OC]

———Mood of the Country, E2051 [22OC]

———State of Economy, E446 [12MR]

———State of the Union Address, E227 [12FE]

Statements

Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: several economists, S1856 [4MR]

Separating Myth From Fact Regarding the Communications Workers of America v. Beck Supreme Court Decision, H1092 [18MR]

Some Reflections Upon the Occasion of Changing My Political Party Affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party: Salvatore A. Caruso, E202-E204 [11FE]

Summaries

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

Capital Formation Act (S. 66), S445 [21JA]

NAFTA Accession Act (S. 85), S469 [21JA]

Tables

Consumer Price Index for 1996, S6672 [27JN]

Economic assumptions underlying the mid-session review of President Clinton's fiscal year 1998 budget: SSA, S11211 [24OC]

Examples of flat tax system, S3276 [16AP]

Federal, State/local and total government taxes and spending as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1610 [26FE]

Federal debt as percentage of gross domestic product, H2957 [20MY]

Savings of House adopted amendments reducing budget authority in regular appropriations bills, H5219 [15JY]

Total Government taxes and spending for selected Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1611 [26FE]

Total Government taxes and spending for selected Pacific Rim countries as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1611 [26FE]

Testimonies

Impact of Family Immigration on Small Businesses: Ovidiu Colea, Colbar Art, Inc., S3416 [22AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 93, calculation of Consumer Price Index relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, H2183 [6MY]

H. Res. 231, support democracy and religious and economic freedom in Vietnam, H10876 [13NO]

H.R. 563, establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise, E134 [4FE]

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 18, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S347-S351 [21JA]

S. 20, Targeted Investment Incentive and Economic Growth Act, S354-S361 [21JA]

S. 66, Capital Formation Act, S443-S445 [21JA]

S. 85, NAFTA Accession Act, S469 [21JA]

S. 142, Fair Housing Act, S11599 [3NO]

S. 144, Commission To Study the Federal Statistical System, S522-S524 [21JA]

S. 208, HUBZone Act, S731-S733 [28JA]

S. 219, Value-Added Agricultural Products Market Access Act, S751 [28JA]

S. 235, encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities, S857-S859 [30JA]

S. 405, extend research and development tax credit, S1993 [5MR]

S. 425, Cost-of-Living Board Act, S2143 [11MR]

S. 593, Flat Tax Act, S3277-S3282 [16AP]

S. 634, transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust fund, S3553 [23AP]

S. 635, Minority and Women Capital Formation Act, S3555-S3557 [23AP]

S. 745, Small Business Capital Gains Enhancement Act, S4589 [15MY]

S. 818, Native American Financial Services Organization, S5134-S5137 [23MY]

S. 897, self-employment assistance programs reauthorization, S5611 [12JN]

S. 926, Working Family Child Care Tax Relief Act, S5871 [17JN]

S. 960, direct portion of NRC civil penalties to local communities, S6364 [25JN]

S. 984, U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act, S6756-S6759 [27JN]

S. 1009, American Family Fair Minimum Wage Act, S7303 [11JY]

S. 1251, increase State cap of taxation on private activity bonds, S10321 [3OC]

S. Con. Res. 7, delays in Federal employees retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S2285 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 8, delays in Federal employees retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S2286 [13MR]

S. Res. 50, Consumer Price Index calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S1034 [5FE]

S. Res. 81, importance of the Denver, CO, Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado, S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

S.J. Res. 8, constitutional amendment to provide that expenditures do not exceed revenues nor gross domestic product, S562 [21JA]

ECUADOR, REPUBLIC OF

Letters

Human rights violations in Ecuador: Francisco Baquerizo Villao and Robert Vera, Comite de Internos, H3497 [5JN]

———Franklin Ayala Gomez, H3497 [5JN]

———James G. Wiliams, H2673 [14MY]

———Mel Earley, Committee for the Release of Mel Souter, E940 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Human rights: violations, H2669-H2674 [14MY], H3497 [5JN], E940 [15MY]

ECUMENICAL INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH-CHRISTIAN STUDIES

Remarks in House

Groner, Irwin: Dove Award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Maida, Adam: Dove Award recipient, E769 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

Groner, Irwin: Dove Award recipient, S3807 [29AP]

Maida, Adam: Dove Award recipient, S3807 [29AP]

ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42; H. Con. Res. 120, 134), S8091 [24JY], H5777 [24JY], H6406 [30JY]

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see S. 1062; H.R. 2248), S8091 [24JY], H5777 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (H. Con. Res. 134), H7301, H7302 [16SE], E1821 [23SE]

Congressional Gold Medal: award, H8845 [21OC], E2083 [24OC]

———award (H.R. 2248), H7453 [17SE]

Religion: visit to the U.S., E2091 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (H. Con. Res. 134), S9529 [17SE]

Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 2248), S9907, S9908 [24SE]

———award (S. 1062), S8091, S8092 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 134, use of the Capitol Building rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, H7301 [16SE]

H.R. 2248, award Congressional Gold Medal, H7454 [17SE]

S. 1062, award Congressional Gold Medal, S8092 [24JY]

S. Con. Res. 42, use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, S8099 [24JY]

EDDS, MARGARET

Articles and editorials

Patty Masterson—A Virginia-Made Activist, S3857 [30AP]

EDELMAN, MARIAN WRIGHT

Letters

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4855 [21MY]

Remarks in House

University of Pennsylvania: tribute to Crystal Stair Award recipient, E1069 [30MY]

EDELSON, RON

Remarks in House

Nassau County, NY: Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award recipient, E947 [16MY]

EDELSTEIN, ART

Articles and editorials

Longtime Doctor Named Rotary's Citizen of the Year, S3994 [6MY]

EDINBURG, VA

Articles and editorials

Festival Honors Zirkle, Irvin for Dedication to Town, E1857 [25SE]

EDINBURGH, IN

Remarks in House

IMPACT Youth Center: tribute, E569 [21MR]

EDISON, THOMAS A.

Bills and resolutions

Coins: mint in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see S. 299; H.R. 678), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Coins: mint in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (H.R. 678), H411 [11FE]

Tribute, E232 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

Coins: mint in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (S. 299), S1232 [11FE]

Texts of

S. 299, Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, S1232 [11FE]

EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4179 [8MY]

EDMONDS, JOHN L.

Remarks in House

Edmonds Group (business): tribute, E1391 [10JY]

EDMONDS GROUP (business)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1391 [10JY]

EDNEY, STEVE

Statements

Dolphin-Safe Label That Really Means It, S402 [21JA]

EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Schools

Addresses

Christianity in America Today: Senator Abraham, S11487 [30OC]

Constitution and the American Dream: Jonathan D. Markley, E653 [15AP]

Guidelines for Life: Al Henry, E1406 [11JY]

Joseph Henry—200th Anniversary of Birth: Frederick Seitz, S12196 [8NO]

Making a Case for Diversity in the Sciences: Walter E. Massey, E503-E505 [18MR]

Race Relations in America: Speaker Gingrich, E1358-E1360 [27JN]

Removing Drugs From Our Neighborhoods and Schools: Rudolph Giuliani, Mayor of New York, NY, E2111-E2113 [29OC]

Tri-State College Commencement Address: Wendy Gramm, S5941 [18JN]

University of Maryland Commencement Address: Patricia Ferrone, S6555 [26JN]

Amendments

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11366 [29OC]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S11499 [30OC]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), S3295, S3301 [16AP]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2789, H2792, H2794 [15MY], H2810, H2842, H2843, H2844, H2852, H2858 [16MY]

Federal aid programs: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8373, S8383 [30JY], H6969 [8SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4301, S4322 [12MY], S4355, S4368, S4396, S4397 [13MY]

Schools: improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), H9615 [28OC], H9730 [29OC]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9817 [31OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H9817 [31OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9817 [31OC]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11466, S11467, S11470, S11471, S11472, S11474, S11485 [30OC], S11553 [31OC], S11601, S11602, S11603, S11604, S11605, S11606, S11607, S11608, S11609, S11610, S11611 [3NO], H9056, H9067 [23OC]

Vocational education: funding (H.R. 1853), H5401, H5403 [16JY], H5420, H5428, H5432 [17JY], H5533, H5534, H5538 [22JY]

Analyses

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act (S. 559), S3052-S3056 [10AP]

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1669 [26FE]

21st Century Classrooms Act for Private Technology Investment (H.R. 1153), E556 [21MR]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S10305 [1OC]

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Board of Trustees, S1423 [13FE]

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H411 [11FE]

Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, H411 [11FE]

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Board of Trustees, H3207 [30MY]

Articles and editorials

Agricultural Nightmare—Infestations of Scab Provide Area Farmers Lots of Pains in and Out of the Fields, S11490 [30OC]

Aid Cuts Put College Beyond Reach of Poorest Students, S741 [28JA]

Alternative School Promotes Achievement, E752 [24AP]

Americorps Winning Congress to Its Side, H5334 [16JY]

Are Beer Ads on Beavis and Butt-Head Aimed at Kids?, S6444 [26JN]

Back to Work for Schools, S10152 [29SE]

Battle Over Boilers Leaves D.C. Students Out in Cold, S11334 [29OC]

Be It a Medal or a Friend, Dan Piper Pushes Limits To Win, S4310 [12MY]

Beneath the Seamless Model's Hood, E334 [26FE]

Benson Builds Legacy, E2156 [31OC]

Big Blue Dream Comes True for Town and Talented Teen, S1844-S1846 [3MR]

Black Leaders Try To Deny Thomas Status as Role Model, S1255 [12FE]

Carlson Shares School-Choice Success Story—Minnesota Governor Lost Battle for Vouchers But Won Support for Tax Breaks, S9069 [10SE]

Casey Miller, 77, a Promoter of Using Nonsexist Language, S1125 [7FE]

Cash-Short Schools Need Nike More Than Twain, H924 [12MR]

Cleveland Shatters Myths About School Choice, E1799 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

College Off Limits in Welfare Plan, S6331 [25JN]

Colleges' Failure To Resolve Funding May Bar Millions From Attending Study Finds, S6019 [20JN]

Conservative Case Against School Choice, H9825 [31OC]

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

Education Department Needs To Be Dismantled, E103 [21JA]

Education Department Suspends Program for Restructuring Student Loans, S10808 [9OC]

Ennis Cosby Knew Worth of a Helping Hand, E159 [5FE]

Flimsy Idea in the House, H9072 [23OC]

Forgotten History—The Klan vs. Americans of Hellenic Heritage in an Era of Hate, James S. Scofield, S11892 [6NO]

Getting to the Point, S1241 [11FE]

Good Beginning, E1138 [5JN]

Goodbye, Molly, S6101 [23JN]

GOP Unleashes a Sneak Attack on Teachers' Pensions, H5175 [11JY]

Higher Tuition, More Grade Inflation, S3283 [16AP]

House Cut Would Kill Woodrow Wilson's Living Memorial, S9564 [18SE]

How California Betrayed Its Schools—Starved Them of Cash, Then Fed Them Fads, H610 [25FE]

Immigrants Bring Prosperty, S12657 [13NO]

Jump-Start the Urban Classroom Networks, S5148 [23MY]

Kenneth Khachigian Joins Junior Achievement of Armenia's Board, E814 [1MY]

Kudos to KSU, E1347 [27JN]

Lessons You Didn't Mean To Teach Us, S4621 [15MY]

Lexington High Named Best in State, E665 [15AP]

Lions Club Offers Lesson on Flags, S2484 [18MR]

Marvin H. Pope, 80, Professor and Authority on Ancient Ugarit, S6381 [25JN]

Med School Millionaires, S8959 [9SE]

Money in the Bank—LISD Receives Biggest Back Taxes Payment, S8830 [4SE]

Nebraska's ``Grand Lady of Education'' Dead at 79, E2073 [24OC]

New Charter School Sets Open House, E2231 [8NO]

One Woman's War, E262-E266 [13FE]

Opening of Dept. of Defense Schools in Guam, H5188 [15JY]

Our Creative Diversity—Report of the World Commission on Culture and Development, E963 [19MY]

Parents Must Lead Drug War, E1186 [11JN]

Rising College Costs Imperil the Nation, Blunt Report Says, S6009 [19JN], S6019 [20JN]

School Choice—No Closed Book on Right Flank, H9825 [31OC]

School Voucher Study Finds Satisfaction, E1798 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

Schools Lose When Firms Go Bankrupt, S8829 [4SE]

Schools Promote Regardless of Merit—Teachers Federation Calls for Standards, S9069 [10SE]

Schools Turn to Income Tax—Most Districts Already Charge an Income Surtax, Should Des Moines Join Them?, S8829 [4SE]

Sidwell Liberals, E1971 [8OC]

Smoking Gun in the Medicaid Mystery, E310 [25FE]

South Nodaway First Grade Students Learn Public Speaking Early, E1291 [23JN]

State Should Give Prisoners Special Education, U.S. Says, S4004 [6MY]

Study Reveals Major Impact of Companies Started by MIT Alums, S2149 [11MR]

Taking on ``Mankind'', S1125 [7FE]

10 Things You Can Do To Make Our Schools Better, S3383 [17AP]

That So-Called Pythagoras, S5394 [9JN]

There Is Hope for Children, E612 [9AP]

This Republican Tax-Cut Dog Won't Hunt, H4820 [26JN]

Thomas Campbell Jr., Professor of Law at Northeastern; Dead at 58, E40 [7JA]

Tyranny of Tests, E2381 [13NO]

USC Rankings Showcase S.C., E666 [15AP]

UST—From an Acorn on Montrose to a Splendid University, E168 [5FE]

Value of Service, S5634 [12JN]

Voucher Fund Gets $6 Million, H9474 [23OC]

Voucher Opponents Send Own Children to Private Schools, E1971 [8OC]

Wasteful AmeriCorps Survives Another Year, H1103 [18MR]

What a Difference Having a Chance Makes, H9474 [23OC]

What Al Shanker Taught Us, S1931 [4MR]

Why FAMU's Top Achievements Rate National Press, S9026 [9SE]

Will ISEA Part Ways With the NEA?, S6783 [27JN]

Workfare Rules Cause Enrollment To Fall, CUNY Says, S6331 [25JN]

Wrong Move on Education, H7273 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (see S. 1150), S8870 [5SE]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (see H.R. 2534), H7830 [24SE]

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska (see S. 660), S3750 [28AP]

Appropriations: establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (see H.J. Res. 25), H155 [9JA]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980; H.R. 611), S6727 [27JN], H347 [5FE]

Arts and humanities: encourage participation and increase understanding and appreciation of the cultural heritage of the U.S. (see H.R. 2156), H5177 [11JY]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (see S. 1149), S8823 [4SE]

Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs: establish (see H.R. 3031), H10767 [12NO]

Bunker Hill, IN: use of data from an application for Impact Aid payments for the Maconaquah School Corp. to determine certain Dept. of Defense assistance program payments (see H.R. 2636), H8727 [8OC]

Business and industry: recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 2427), H7008 [8SE], H7118 [9SE]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

CERCLA: restrict liability of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1158), H1258 [20MR]

Children and youth: early childhood development programs (see S. 756, 1309), S4588 [15MY], S10950 [22OC]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (see S. 1111, 1461), S8532 [31JY], S12118 [8NO]

———establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 269), H148 [9JA]

———establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (see S. 664), S3799 [29AP]

———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours (see S. 882), S5507 [11JN]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H6917 [4SE]

———improve the reading and literacy skills of children and families (see H.R. 2614), H8438 [6OC]

———increase participation in advanced placement courses (see S. 748), S4588 [15MY]

———provide for health, safety, and education (see H.R. 1726), H3202 [22MY]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (see S. 1029), S7710 [17JY]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

Civil liberties: release of student records to State and county prosecutors (see H.R. 503), H282 [4FE]

Colleges and universities: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (see S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow employees in classified positions in community colleges to serve in certified or other academic capacities (see H.R. 431), H153 [9JA]

———allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see S. 153), S162 [21JA]

———disclosure of criminal incidents relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability (see H.R. 3043), H10953 [13NO]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435, 2546), H1890 [24AP], H7910 [25SE]

———improve student financial aid programs (see H.R. 2536), H7830 [24SE]

———increase student options for the consolidation of their student loan obligations (see H.R. 2518), H7729 [23SE]

———participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (see H.R. 1307), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit the use of stale cohort default data in the termination of student assistance eligibility (see H.R. 3061), H10954 [13NO]

———protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 980), H803 [6MR]

———provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention and education programs (see H.R. 1980), H4085 [19JN]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H1338 [8AP]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (see H.R. 914), H724 [4MR]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 145), H2589 [13MY]

———student financial aid programs (see S. 559, 560), S3011 [10AP]

———student loan default rate limitations relative to Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 281), H148 [9JA]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see S. 1151), S8870 [5SE]

Colleges and university: exempt certain institutions of higher education serving minorities from default-based ineligibility for student loan programs (see H.R. 717), H522 [12FE]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Commission on the Information Technology Worker Shortage: establish (see S. 798), S5002 [22MY]

Computers: establish learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 63), S11764 [5NO]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (see H.R. 3048), H10953 [13NO]

Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (see H.R. 2652), H8832 [9OC]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15, 362; H.R. 810), S159 [21JA], S1659 [26FE], H627 [25FE]

———reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 278), H148 [9JA]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]

———suspend Federal benefits to individuals convicted of drug offenses (see H.R. 88), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: notification requirements relative to the establishment of domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1339), H1541 [15AP]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see S. 1534; H.R. 877), S12575 [13NO], H700 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3567 [5JN]

———allow certain counties flexibility in spending funds (see H.R. 149), H144 [9JA]

———grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs (see H.R. 1336), H1541 [15AP]

———national testing standards (see S. 1215, 1263), S9886 [24SE], S10475 [7OC]

———prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10171 [6NO]

———provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H1890 [24AP]

———study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]

———suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6715 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: county grants to carry out State programs to provide training to parents on early childhood development and child care (see H.R. 2452), H7199 [10SE]

———prohibit payments to hospitals for reducing the number of residents in graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 2600), H8299 [1OC]

Dept. of HUD: establish procedures for requesting visa waivers on behalf of international health care professionals willing to practice in underserved areas (see S. 944), S6040 [20JN]

Disabled: use of disciplinary measures against students with disabilities (see S. 706), S3998 [6MY]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

District of Columbia: impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (see S. 928, 1070), S5790 [17JN], S8153 [25JY]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see S. 847; H.R. 1797), S5342 [5JN], H3566 [5JN]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see S. 893; H.R. 111), S5596 [12JN], H142 [9JA]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H8833 [9OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536; H.R. 956), S2901 [9AP], H767 [5MR]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see S. 1322; H.R. 2749), S11289 [28OC], H9614 [28OC]

Education: development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (see S. 1261), S10475 [7OC]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 17; H.R. 1385), S159 [21JA], H1705 [17AP]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), consideration (see H. Res. 150), H2783 [15MY]

———establish a training voucher system (see S. 1170), S9198 [11SE]

———improve and consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 1186), S9515 [17SE]

English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 37), H285 [4FE]

———declare as official language of U.S. (see S. 323; H.R. 123, 622, 1005), S1382 [13FE], H142 [9JA], H348 [5FE], H887 [11MR]

———encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H155 [9JA]

EXPO 2000: encourage participation of academic community and private sector (see S. Con. Res. 47; H. Con. Res. 139), S8533 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

Families and domestic relations: reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parent-teacher conferences (see H.R. 2842), H10170 [6NO]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

Federal aid programs: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see S. 1294; H.R. 2535), S10787 [9OC], H7830 [24SE]

———eligibility standards for short-term educational programs (see H.R. 675), H452 [11FE]

———increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (see S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see S. 212; H.R. 744), S726 [28JA], H585 [13FE]

———require expulsion of students convicted of violent crimes in schools receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 329), H149 [9JA]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (see H.R. 1866), H3720 [11JN]

Florida A&M University: design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of Center for Historically Black Heritage (see S. 1559; H.R. 3038), S12575 [13NO], H10953 [13NO]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Grants: provide State and local assistance to improve adult education and family literacy (see H.R. 1562), H2444 [8MY]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095; H.R. 1337), S8531 [31JY], H1541 [15AP]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1438 [10AP]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———establish medical education trust fund (see H.R. 881), H700 [27FE]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 106), H142 [9JA]

———research and education programs on menopause and related conditions (see H.R. 832), H628 [25FE]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (see S. 637; H.R. 689), S3550 [23AP], H452 [11FE]

Health care professionals: establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (see S. 113), S161 [21JA]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (see S. 120), S161 [21JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (see S. 119), S161 [21JA]

———revise and extend certain education programs for physical and occupational therapy (see S. 126), S161 [21JA]

———training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see S. 101; H.R. 884), S161 [21JA], H700 [27FE]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see S. 1036), S7710 [17JY]

———allow certain small, nonprofit banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see H.R. 2311), H6406 [30JY]

———improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 6), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

History: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 283), H148 [9JA]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 62), S11764 [5NO]

Immigration: permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses and children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2664), H8832 [9OC]

———permit certain nonimmigrant aliens to study in publicly funded adult education programs (see H.R. 1543), H2349 [7MY]

———permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 601), H346 [5FE]

———regulations relative to certain foreign students (see H.R. 1723, 1724, 2172), H3202 [22MY], H5400 [16JY]

Impact Aid Program: distribution of funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H7199 [10SE]

———technical corrections (see S. 582; H.R. 1312), S3199 [15AP], H1439 [10AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 216), S726 [28JA]

———reauthorize (see S. 717; H.R. 5), S4106 [7MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (see S. 702), S3998 [6MY]

Investments: prevent Federal student assistance need analysis from penalizing parents for investing in prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 2672), H8833 [9OC]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (see S. Res. 88; H. Res. 158), S4879 [21MY], H3203 [22MY]

Languages: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1260 [20MR]

———Federal funding relative to treatment of Ebonics as a legitimate language (see H. Res. 28), H156 [9JA]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 1283; H.R. 2560), S10787 [9OC], H7911 [25SE]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (see H. Con. Res. 36), H767 [5MR]

Medical Education Trust Fund: establish (see S. 21), S159 [21JA]

Medicare: increase the number of physicians that complete fellowships in geriatric medicine and psychiatry (see S. 779), S5001 [22MY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Minorities: increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

Morality and ethics: role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5916 [28JY]

National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see S. 1030), S7710 [17JY]

National Child Care Professional's Day: designate (see S. Res. 139), S11034 [23OC]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (see S. 780), S5001 [22MY]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5109 [23MY]

National objectives: improve adult education and literacy (see S. 994), S6990 [8JY]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (see S. 993), S6990 [8JY]

———improvement of system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (see S. 939; H.R. 2192), S6000 [19JN], H5486 [17JY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see S. 887; H.R. 1635), S5508 [11JN], H2783 [15MY]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

Native Americans: increase equality in educational opportunities (see S. Res. 100), S5791 [17JN]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51; H. Res. 38), S1132 [7FE], H348 [5FE]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (see S. 430; H.R. 1051), S2206 [12MR], H949 [12MR]

Northeastern University: anniversary (see H. Res. 266), H8833 [9OC]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1046), S7862 [22JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (see S. 1265), S10475 [7OC]

Opportunity-to-learn standards: restore (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

Poverty: provide low-income children educational opportunities (see H.R. 2561), H7911 [25SE]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see S.J. Res. 3, 15; H.J. Res. 12, 20, 55, 68), S163 [21JA], S1102 [6FE], H154, H155 [9JA], H588 [13FE], H1339 [8AP]

———Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (see S. 41), S159 [21JA]

———Federal funding relative to voluntary school prayer (see S. 185), S633 [22JA]

Presidential Honors Scholarships: authorize awarding to certain graduating secondary school students (see S. 688), S3901 [1MY]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 481), H243 [21JA]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2088), H4834 [26JN]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525; H.R. 2755, 3046), S12506 [12NO], H9614 [28OC], H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity (see H.R. 2025), H4338 [24JN]

———make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissible work activity (see H.R. 1616), H2679 [14MY]

Schools: allow children who meet certain criteria to attend schools that receives funds targeted for disadvantaged children (see H.R. 719), H522 [12FE]

———assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 456, 1160; H.R. 1104), S2415 [18MR], S9080 [10SE], H1111 [18MR]

———grants to create partnerships between post-secondary and elementary or secondary schools to instruct teachers (see H.R. 3085), H10955 [13NO]

———high school dropout prevention programs development (see S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

———improve and expand charter schools (see S. 1380; H.R. 2616), S11764 [5NO], H8438 [6OC]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H9728 [29OC]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S6907 [7JY]

———prevent and reduce truancy (see S. 1369), S11678 [4NO]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H2156 [1MY]

———transfer of certain public lands or national forest lands for use as elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 2223), H5664 [23JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H9728 [29OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H3566 [5JN]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (see S. Res. 60), S1924 [4MR]

Service academies: increase service obligation for military service academies, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (see H.R. 2582), H8264 [30SE]

Social Security: eliminate benefit penalties to individuals receiving pensions from noncovered employment (see H.R. 3077), H10955 [13NO]

———modification of certain State agreements relative to certain students (see H.R. 1035), H948 [12MR]

Southeastern University: amend charter relative to board of trustees eligibility (see H.R. 2753), H9614 [28OC]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (see S. 1095; H.R. 1337), S8531 [31JY], H1541 [15AP]

States: adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

———development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

———establish infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———provide administrative support and information to establish prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 855), H669 [26FE]

———require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 828, 1234), H628 [25FE], H1338 [8AP]

Student Loan Marketing Association: treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (see H.R. 2511, 2530), H7600 [18SE], H7729 [23SE]

Student loans: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements (see H.R. 529), H283 [4FE]

———extend and make uniform repayment plans (see H.R. 2391), H6797 [3SE]

———reform (see S. 680), S3901 [1MY]

———substitute educational quality evaluations for cohort default rates in eligibility determinations for student assistance programs (see H.R. 386), H151 [9JA]

Taxation: creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 2695), H9038 [22OC]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H144 [9JA]

———establish lifetime learning accounts for higher education and job training expenses (see H.R. 1819), H3567 [5JN]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income and allow a refundable credit for job training expenses of older long-time employees who are laid off (see H.R. 2492), H7527 [17SE]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 430, 1382), H153 [9JA], H1705 [17AP]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (see S. 1037; H.R. 2213), S7710 [17JY], H5569 [22JY]

———permit loans from individual retirement accounts for housing, education, and medical emergencies (see H.R. 1123), H1186 [19MR]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (see S. 50), S160 [21JA]

———provide income exclusion for work study payments (see H.R. 1296), H1438 [10AP]

———restore the prior law exclusion for scholarships and fellowships and the deduction for interest on education loans (see H.R. 319), H149 [9JA]

———tax credit for education expenses (see H.R. 1633), H2783 [15MY]

———tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see S. 1472), S12118 [8NO]

———treatment of certain education investment accounts (see H.R. 1694), H3169 [21MY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153, 1478), H1258 [20MR], H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see S. 285; H.R. 656), S1102 [6FE], H407 [10FE]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10171 [6NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133; H.R. 2373, 2646), S8532 [31JY], H6715 [1AU], H8832 [9OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H9038 [22OC]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 353), H150 [9JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 1816), H3567 [5JN]

———treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses (see S. 218), S726 [28JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see S. 930, 1116; H.R. 19, 82, 382, 553, 1627, 1774, 1810), S5927 [18JN], S8532 [31JY], H67, H69 [7JA], H139, H141, H151 [9JA], H284 [4FE], H2783 [15MY], H3273 [3JN], H3567 [5JN]

———treatment of interest on student loans (see S. 573; H.R. 1465), S3199 [15AP], H1908 [28AP]

———treatment of religious schools relative to Federal unemployment tax (see H.R. 124), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of scholarships received under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program (see S. 1286; H.R. 2951), S10787 [9OC], H10419 [8NO]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (see S. 99), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see S. 594; H.R. 1355, 1369, 1394), S3269 [16AP], H1611 [16AP], H1704, H1706 [17AP]

———treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (see H.R. 1512), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of student loans (see H.R. 724), H523 [12FE]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (see S. 121), S161 [21JA]

———tuition income tax credit (see H.R. 318), H149 [9JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see S. 1142; H.R. 2527), S8723 [3SE], H7729 [23SE]

Teachers: improve and strengthen recruitment and training (see H.R. 2852), H10171 [6NO]

———improve quality (see S. 1169, 1201, 1209, 1484; H.R. 2228, 2698), S9198 [11SE], S9785 [23SE], S12119 [8NO], H5664 [23JY], H9038 [22OC]

Technology: provide for teacher technology training (see S. 351, 839), S1553 [25FE], S5341 [5JN]

———provide for teacher training (see H.R. 1572, 2065, 2131), H2445 [8MY], H4646 [25JN], H5021 [9JY]

Telecommunications: establish loan guarantee program for satellites dedicated to instructional programming (see H.R. 2320), H6703 [31JY]

———universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H148 [9JA]

Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program: establish (see S. 1395; H.R. 1970), S11863 [6NO], H4085 [19JN]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H587 [13FE]

Veterans: expand workstudy opportunities (see H.R. 1877), H3796 [12JN]

———funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H.R. 759), H586 [13FE]

Vocational education: funding (see H.R. 1853), H3659 [10JN]

———funding (H.R. 1853), consideration (see H. Res. 187), H5400 [16JY]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see S. 834; H.R. 1788), S5341 [5JN], H3476 [4JN]

Youth mentoring program: establish (see H.R. 2963), H10420 [8NO]

Biographies

Achievement Against the Odds Award Recipients, E541-E543 [20MR]

Markey, Howard T., H7635 [23SE]

Case Studies

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Broward County, FL, S2423 [18MR]

———Fort Lauderdale, FL, S2423 [18MR]

———Los Angeles, CA, S2423 [18MR]

———Maine, S2424 [18MR]

———Maryland, S2424 [18MR]

———New York, NY, S2424 [18MR]

———Philadelphia, PA, S2424 [18MR]

———Santa Ana, CA, S2425 [18MR]

Whole School Reform Initiative, H6857-H6859 [4SE]

Cloture motions

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Commentaries

Background of `School-to-Work' Concept: D.L. Cuddy, E945 [16MY]

Qualified Applicants Only: Joseph Sobran, E1209 [12JN]

Cost Estimates

Provide New Mexico with investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430): CBO, S5467 [10JN]

Creeds

National Association of State Approving Agencies creed, E1395 [10JY]

Descriptions

Accomplishments of New American Schools (organization), H7149 [10SE]

American Dream Challenge—A Blueprint: Betsy Corey, E166 [5FE]

Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

Modern Red Schoolhouse on the World Wide Web: Sally B. Kilgore, Hudson Institute, H6871 [4SE], H7163 [10SE]

Yale Child Study Center School Development Program, H6870 [4SE], H7155 [10SE]

Essays

Competitors Should Raise Bar on Ethics: Brian Bokor, S2148 [11MR]

Drug Abuse Resistance and Education: Kimberly Tranel, H8567 [7OC]

Education for Environment: Michelle Prevost, E167 [5FE]

Educational Benefits of Studying Foreign Languages: Daniel McVicker, E1573 [31JY]

———Malgosia Wilczkiewicz, E1573 [31JY]

———Matthew Weber, E1573 [31JY]

Farming the New Frontier: Kyle Roth, S2027 [6MR]

———Shannon McArtor, S2027 [6MR]

Good Starting Point Is Positive Attitude: Meghan Murray, S2148 [11MR]

Helping Children Will Make a Difference in Their Lives, Others: Anne Bryant, St. Jean Baptiste School, E167 [5FE]

How Education Can Help Me Make a Difference: Natalie Moore, E1090 [3JN]

How I Can Use My Education To Make a Better America: Andrea M. Dias, E1090 [3JN]

Making Democracy Work: Yi-Hui Lee, E926 [14MY]

Making Friends With One Another: Rany Say, E167 [5FE]

Professional Athletes Need To Learn Self-Control: Kaycee Roberts, S2148 [11MR]

Pushing To Improve Is Mark of a Winner: Daryl Myer, S2148 [11MR]

Reading Can Open Many Doors: Adam Frankel, E814 [1MY]

Sports' Code—Be Your Best at All Times: Brian Bert, S2147 [11MR]

Towards the Preservation of the Government by the Citizen: Thomas W. Repetto, E2246 [8NO]

What I Can Do For My Country: Marta Kuersten, E2246 [8NO]

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up: Meghan Bissonette, E1090 [3JN]

What My Future Will Be Like: Alicia Fernandes, E1089 [3JN]

Whether They Realize It or Not, National Athletes Are Role Models: Steven E. Sylven, Jr., S2147 [11MR]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Joseph Mathews, E638 [10AP]

Win or Lose, Strong Hearts Never Die: Erin K. Hannon, S2147 [11MR]

Winning Spot in State House Could Help Fight Against Violence: Shauna Williams, E167 [5FE]

Eulogies

Carriveau, Helen L.G.: Robert Abaday, E426 [11MR]

Explanations

Higher Education Bond Parity Act (S. 121), S502 [21JA]

Factsheets

Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9084 [10SE]

Impact of Inadequate School Facilities on Student Learning: Dept. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (H. Res. 158), E1024-E1026 [22MY]

Histories

Marty Indian School, S9616 [18SE]

University of Alaska Land Grant, S3752 [28AP]

Letters

Advanced Technology Program: Christopher G. Caine, IBM, H7812 [24SE]

American Dream Challenge: Susan Lanyon, E166 [5FE]

AmeriCorps/Dept. of Agriculture projects: Rob Manes, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, H5285 [15JY]

Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act: Douglas L. Wood, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, S5607 [12JN]

———Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S5607 [12JN]

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, E1089 [3JN]

———President Clinton, E1089 [3JN]

———Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, E1089 [3JN]

College Affordability and Access Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S5952 [19JN]

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444, H8445 [7OC]

———Representative Christian-Green, H8445 [7OC]

Dream Team Program: Amber Gilmore, E1441 [16JY]

Educational reform initiatives: Carnie C. Hayes and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, H6857 [4SE]

———Darlene Maloney, Indiana PTA, H7148, H7149 [10SE]

———David T. Kearns and John L. Anderson, New American Schools (organization), H6855 [4SE]

———Gerald D. Morris, American Federation of Teachers, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Gerald E. Sroufe, Howard Silver, David Johnson, Karen Anderson, and Richard Hershman, American Educational Research Association, H6855 [4SE]

———Gordon M. Ambach, Council of Chief State School Officers, H6855 [4SE]

———Jeffrey A. Simering, Council of the Great City Schools, H6854 [4SE]

———Liz Parker, Oklahoma PTA, H7148 [10SE]

———Mary Elizabeth Teasley, National Education Association, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, H6856 [4SE]

———Richard Long, National Association of State Title I Directors, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Rosaline Turnbull, Ann Desmond, and Betty DeFen, California Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students, Inc., H7148 [10SE]

———Sharon Solomon, Kentucky PTA, H7149 [10SE]

———Shirley Igo, National PTA, H6854, H6856 [4SE]

———Timothy J. Dyer, National Association of Secondary School Principals, H6856 [4SE]

———William B. Ingram and Anne L. Bryant, National School Boards Association, H6854, H6855 [4SE]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S11535 [31OC]

Federal educational programs: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H9573 [28OC]

Fort Bragg, NC, conveyance of land to Harnett County, NC: John M. Keane, Dept. of Defense, S7265 [11JY]

———Robert M. Walker, Dept. of Defense, S7265 [11JY]

Geriatric health care training legislation: Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S5003 [22MY]

———Dennis Jahnigen, American Geriatrics Society, S5003 [22MY]

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education and Robert Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S3051 [10AP]

Incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents relative to rural areas: Darin E. Johnson, National Rural Health Association, H7237 [11SE]

Increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S9727 [19SE]

Increase Pell Grant awards: Senators Jeffords and Kennedy, S9066 [10SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization: Bruce Hunter, American Association of School Administrators, H2531 [13MY]

———David W. Hornbeck, Philadelphia, PA, School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Elizabeth Goodwin, National Down Syndrome Society, H2533 [13MY]

———Kevin P. Dwyer, National Association of School Psychologists, H2533 [13MY]

———Madeleine C. Will, H2533 [13MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Paul Vallas, Chicago, IL, Public Schools, H2532 [13MY]

———Quincy Abbot, Arc of the U.S. (organization), H2533 [13MY]

———Raymond D. Fowler, American Psychological Association, H2533 [13MY]

———Robert D. Evans, American Bar Association, H2534 [13MY]

———Ronald Prescott, Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, H2532 [13MY]

———Rudolph F. Crew, New York, NY, Board of Education, H2532 [13MY]

———Sally N. McConnell, National Association of Elementary School Principals, H2532 [13MY]

———several organizations, H2534 [13MY]

———Thomas W. Payzant, Boston, MA, Public Schools, H2533 [13MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization relative to State set-aside funding formula: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, H2540 [13MY]

International Space University funding: J. Wayne Littles, NASA, H1846 [24AP]

Investment in Education Act: Bill Ward, Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, S8830 [4SE]

———Kevin R. Appel, Treasurers' Association of Virginia, S8831 [4SE]

———Mary Ellen Sloan, Office of Salt Lake County, UT, County Attorney, S8831 [4SE]

———Michael J. O'Keefe, Office of Polk County, IA, County Attorney, S8829 [4SE]

———Robert R. Hagey, Siuox County, IA, Treasurer, S8828 [4SE]

———Ronald M. Rice, Iowa Association of School Boards, S8828 [4SE]

———Terry A. Henderson and S. Ellis Hankins, North Carolina League of Municipalities, S8830 [4SE]

National Endowment for the Humanities funding: Sheldon Hackney, National Endowment for the Humanities, E1431 [15JY]

National policy to improve education system: Jan Horan, H2355 [8MY]

National Red Ribbon Week: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, E2076 [24OC]

National testing standards: Marc F. Bernstein, North Merrick, NY, Schools, E2380 [13NO]

Opening of Dept. of Defense schools in Guam: Antonio R. Unpingco, H5187 [15JY]

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

Pell Grant education awards: several organizations, H1956 [29AP]

Provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds: several New Mexico State officials, S2210 [12MR]

Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award: Senator Coverdell, S9510 [17SE]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, S4856 [21MY]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund, S4855 [21MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, S4855 [21MY]

———Raj Barr-Kumar, American Institute of Architects, S4856 [21MY]

School construction funding: M.B. Donaldson, Aldine, TX, Independent School District, H8429 [6OC]

School of the Armericas funding: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, H6741 [3SE]

Southeastern University charter amendment relative to board of trustees eligibility: Charlene Drew Jarvis, Southeastern University, E2107 [28OC]

———Elizabeth Lisboa-Farrow, Southeastern University, E2107 [28OC]

State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H7378 [17SE]

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S8906 [8SE]

———Stephanie D'Amico, S8907 [8SE]

Tax rates: Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, E1277 [20JN]

Tax treatment of educational savings accounts: President Clinton, S11504 [31OC]

Tax treatment of graduate student income: several Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate students, H5191 [15JY], E1555 [29JY]

Tax treatment of higher education expenses: Representative McGovern, H5129 [10JY]

Tribute to Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher: William D. Smith, E316 [26FE]

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding rescissions: James H. Billington, Library of Congress, S9569 [18SE]

Lists

California State University at Hayward Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band, S974 [4FE]

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1513 [24JY], E1584 [1AU]

Declaration of Principles for Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO: Randy Everett, E2229 [8NO]

``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest county winners, S2027 [6MR]

``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest district winners, S2027 [6MR]

Groups that support the Goodling amendment to H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, to review the national testing proposal, H2745 [15MY]

Kahuku High School scholastic championships, H1984 [29AP]

National Endowment for the Humanities projects, H5159 [11JY]

Students assisting Russia in improving educational system, E901 [13MY]

Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program winners, E1258 [19JN]

U.S. service academy nominees for 1996—11th congressional district, New Jersey, E163 [5FE]

Witnesses testifying on abstinence education before the Committee on Appropriations' (Senate) Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, S5934 [18JN]

Memorandums

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444 [7OC]

Messages

Progress in Science and Technology: President Clinton, S2900 [9AP], H1366 [9AP]

Motions

Vocational education: funding (H.R. 1853), H5541 [22JY]

Pledges

Pledge of the American Dream Challenge: Citizens Scholarship Foundation, E166 [5FE]

Poems

``I Am an American,'' Bette A. Schroeder, E1283 [20JN]

Press releases

Congressional High School Intern Program: Delegate Norton, H8444 [7OC]

Hudson Institute's Modern Red Schoolhouse To Move to Nashville: Hudson Institute, H6871 [4SE]

Ole Miss Concert Singers Wow Judges—Capture International Competition: University of Mississippi, E1293 [23JN]

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: tribute to Abington Friends School, E798 [30AP]

Ackerman, Hans C.: Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E1173 [10JN]

ACLU: efforts against single-sex public schools, H9784 [30OC]

Adams State College: anniversary of National Youth Sports Program, E1756 [16SE]

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), H10384, H10385 [8NO]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10354-H10371, H10384 [8NO], E2287 [9NO]

Albertson, NY: Herricks Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2171 [4NO]

Aliso Viejo, CA: tribute to Aliso Viejo Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team, E1391 [10JY]

Altus, OK: tribute to Altus High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1207 [12JN]

Alvarez, Doris: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and National Association of Secondary School Principals National Principal of the Year award recipient, E184 [6FE]

American Cancer Fund for Children: tribute, E275 [13FE]

American Legion: support of educational standards initiative, H3929 [19JN]

Appropriations: direct funding to local educational agencies, H7371 [17SE], H7737 [24SE]

———distribution of funds, H1396 [10AP]

———literacy programs funding, H1547 [16AP], H9491 [23OC]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), H75, H76 [9JA]

———special education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6986-H6997 [8SE]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6941-H6946 [5SE], H6977-H6986 [8SE], H7022 [9SE]

Arcadia, CA: tribute to Arcadia High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP], E835 [5MY]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6739-H6749 [3SE], H6802 [4SE], E1657, E1658, E1660 [4SE], E1678 [5SE]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1403 [11JY]

Ayden, NC: tribute to Youth Summit '97, H8839 [21OC]

Bagwell, Clarice C.: recipient of Kennesaw State University honorary doctorate, E1347 [27JN]

Bangor, ME: tribute to Penobscot Job Corps Center, E83 [9JA]

Bauman, Abigail: `Reading is Fundamental' poster contest award recipient, E435 [11MR]

Beaver, Joan: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2116 [29OC]

Bell, Alvin R.: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1968 [8OC]

Benson, Thomasenia J.: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

Bethesda, MD: Washington Episcopal School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E795 [30AP]

BIA: Marty Indian School funding, H9539 [24OC]

Black Archives, History, and Research Foundation of South Florida Inc.: anniversary, E2148 [30OC]

Bridgeville, DE: tribute to Woodbridge High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E959 [19MY]

Bronx Community College: anniversary, E2036 [21OC]

———tribute to Hall of Fame Run, E821 [5MY]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Clara Barton High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP], E1324 [25JN]

———tribute to students who succeed under adverse conditions, E1257 [19JN]

Broward County, FL: tribute to African-American Library, E2048 [22OC]

Bucks County Community College: tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), E761 [28AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2434-H2440 [8MY]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School, E391 [5MR]

———tribute to Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing, E860 [7MY]

Burlingame, CA: reopening of public library, E1840 [24SE]

Bush, George: dedication of George Bush Library and George Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University, E2295 [10NO]

Business and industry: assign job training coordinators to high schools and community colleges to work with local industries to develop curriculum suited to local job market, H2852, H2853 [16MY]

———funds from businesses in exchange for advertising in schools, H924 [12MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2844 [16MY]

Cabrini College: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1835 [24SE]

California: Barcelona Hills Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

———George L. White Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

———Philip J. Reilly School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1227 [17JN]

———tribute to El Camino Real High School Academic Decathlon Team, E727 [23AP]

———tribute to San Pedro/Narbonne Community Adult School graduates, E1282 [20JN]

———tribute to ``Triumph & Tragedy in History'' essay participants, E1226 [17JN]

California Lutheran University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1864 [25SE]

California Maritime Academy: anniversary of enrollment of women, E1764 [16SE]

California State University at Hayward: tribute to Upward Bound Program award recipients, E858 [7MY]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (H.R. 1576), E889 [8MY]

Cantlon, Danise J.: Presidential Award in Mathematics and Science Training recipient, E1230 [17JN]

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipients, E1673 [5SE]

Casa Familiar (organization): anniversary, E1619 [1AU]

Center of Technological Baccalaureates: tribute to graduating class, E1310 [24JN]

CERCLA: restrict liability of local educational agencies (H.R. 1158), E533 [20MR]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to student honorees, E1039 [22MY]

Chang-Lin Tien: National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium American Courage Award recipient, E2098 [28OC]

———Oakland Chinese Community Council award recipient, E588 [8AP]

Charleston, SC: tribute to Small Business Resource Center, E1779 [17SE]

Chau, Annie: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E690 [17AP]

Chew, Erin R.: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Chicago, IL: tribute to John Milton Gregory Elementary School, E2226 [8NO]

———tribute to Madonna High School Family Fest, E1525 [25JY]

———tribute to Whitney M. Young High School Academic Decathlon team, H2778 [15MY]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: observance, E275, E276 [13FE]

Children and youth: funding for TRIO programs for academic counseling and outreach to students from low-income families, H3869 [18JN]

———high-risk youth programs funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7130-H7134 [10SE]

———importance of arts and humanities education programs, H939-H946 [12MR]

———importance of early development education programs, H8639 [8OC]

———importance of music education programs, E539 [20MR]

———improve access to child care and early education programs, H10775 [13NO]

———improve the reading and literacy skills of children and families (H.R. 2614), H10386-H10398 [8NO], E1945 [7OC]

———national policy on preventing child abuse, H1799 [24AP]

———summer youth employment program funding relative to disadvantaged youth programs, H2844-H2851 [16MY]

———support local reading programs for children (H.R. 1516), E814 [1MY], E830 [5MY]

———vocational and technical training, E1062 [23MY]

Chula Vista, CA: tribute to Clear View Charter School, E1028 [22MY]

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America: tribute to American Dream Challenge Award Scholarship Program, E1089 [3JN]

Claremont, CA: Webb School anniversary, E2018 [21OC]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to John Marshall High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E721 [23AP]

———tribute to NASA's Lewis Research Center, E2220 [7NO]

Cleveland State University: anniversary of Thyagaraja Festival, E760 [28AP]

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law: anniversary, E1843 [24SE]

Clifton, NJ: anniversary of Boys' and Girls' Club, E655 [15AP]

Clovis, CA: tribute to Clovis Unified School District Center and Fresno Unified School District for Advanced Research and Technology, E624 [10AP], E811 [1MY]

———tribute to Fancher Creek Elementary School for receipt of California Distinguished School award, E1292 [23JN]

College of San Mateo: anniversary, E74 [9JA]

Colleges and universities: attendance by minority students, H1345 [9AP]

———college president's salaries, H9042 [23OC]

———funding for historically black colleges and universities, H6864 [4SE]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (H.R. 1435), E755 [24AP]

———improve student financial aid programs (H.R. 2536), E1834 [24SE], E1852 [25SE]

———medical school admission practices, E1209 [12JN]

———participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (H.R. 1307), E624 [10AP]

———prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (H.R. 1233), E599 [8AP]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), H846, H847 [11MR], E365 [4MR]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 145), H2541-H2547 [13MY]

———student financial aid programs, H598 [25FE], H2060-H2063, H2065, H2066 [30AP]

———tribute to internship program for Hispanic Americans at VA health care facilities, E2088 [24OC]

———tribute to TRIO programs, E254 [13FE]

Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings (business): Georgia Dept. of Labor Success Track Outstanding Employer Award recipient, E2235 [8NO]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: tribute, E463 [13MR]

Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development: establish (H.R. 3007), E2317 [10NO]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearings at HOPE Central Academy, Cleveland, OH, E1733 [11SE]

Community Education Day: observance, E2157 [31OC]

Comprehensive Regional Assistance Centers: funding, H7178, H7179 [10SE]

Computers: tribute to MassNet Day efforts, E164 [5FE]

Concord College: anniversary, E285 [13FE]

Congress: national agenda, H1382 [9AP], H2011 [30AP]

Congressional Certificate of Merit: award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1513 [24JY], E1584 [1AU]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), H10641 [12NO]

Cook-Kallio, Cheryl: James Madison Fellowship award recipient, E1075 [3JN]

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: agricultural research project funding at Auburn University dealing with forestry and water quality, H5447 [17JY]

Copperas Cove, TX: anniversary of National Exchange Club, E532 [20MR]

Coppola, Joseph: Canisius College LaSalle Medal recipient, E1547 [29JY]

Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance educational opportunities (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (H.R. 2652), E2000 [9OC]

Coral Gables, FL: tribute to Coral Gables Senior High School Rueda Kids, E85 [9JA]

Corona del Mar, CA: tribute to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School students on `Recipe for America' statements, E789 [30AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H1778, H1779 [23AP], H5277-H5290 [15JY], H5333 [16JY]

Court Street School Education Community Center, Inc.: tribute, E1852 [25SE]

Crime: juvenile justice block grants programs funding, H7906 [25SE]

———juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811-H7815 [24SE]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1781-H1786 [23AP]

———notification of enrollment of juvenile sex offenders in elementary or secondary schools, H2259 [7MY], H2383-H2385, H2388 [8MY]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 715), E230 [12FE]

Cuesta College: tribute to volunteers, E1304 [24JN]

Dade County, FL: tribute to Ransom Everglades Middle School Science Center, E1655 [4SE]

Dade County, FL; observance of Eddie T. Pearson Day, E304 [25FE]

Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Deerfield Beach High School Concert and Jazz Band, E1087 [3JN]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (organization): observance of Founders Day, E643 [14AP]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1343, H1344, H1345, H1346 [9AP], H1415-H1419 [10AP], H2779, H2781 [15MY], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

DeMotte, IN: anniversary of Demotte Christian School, E1589 [1AU]

Denewith, Thomas: Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals' Macomb County, MI, Principal of the Year award recipient, E846 [6MY]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Dept. of Education: abolish, E103 [21JA]

———award grant to State educational agency to defray costs of land exchange involving school trust lands and national monument lands, H8811 [9OC]

———establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7383-H7390 [17SE]

———grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs, H2803 [16MY]

———loan consolidation program report, E2279 [9NO]

———national reading and mathematics testing funding, H2744 [15MY]

———national testing standards, H7020 [9SE], H7206 [11SE], H7287, H7324-H7347 [16SE], H7613 [23SE], H7739 [24SE], H8129, H8136 [29SE], H8420-H8421, H8430-H8435 [6OC], H8722 [8OC], H8909-H8916 [21OC], H9492-H9498 [23OC], H9731, H9732, H9781 [30OC], H9803, H9853 [31OC], E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1813 [18SE], E2380 [13NO]

———programs and funding, H1030-H1034 [17MR]

———prohibit sanctions of public educational institutions relative to enforcement of preference or affirmative action admissions plans, H7378, H7379, H7382, H7383 [17SE]

———prohibit State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H7376-H7379 [17SE], E1870 [25SE]

———reform, H1100-H1103 [18MR]

———We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program funding, E1791 [18SE]

———website expansion funding, H7179, H7180 [10SE]

———whole-school reform, H7021 [9SE]

Dept. of Energy: Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

Dept. of Labor: vocational training funding for Amish children, H6886, H6887 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: tribute to Chapter 31 Program for vocational rehabilitation in assisting service-disabled veterans find and maintain employment, H3921 [18JN]

Desrosiers, Roger: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2025 [21OC]

Detroit, MI: Cornerstone Schools Freedom Works Award recipient, H2684 [15MY]

Disabled: requirements for State individualized education plans for children, H2801 [16MY]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, H10678 [12NO]

———court decision relative to clean-up of certain schools by Promise Keepers (organization), H8452 [7OC]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (H.R. 1797), H3278 [4JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8426 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8638, H8639 [8OC], H8756, H8759-H8761, H8790-H8806, H8825-H8828 [9OC], H9474, H9482 [23OC], H9732, H9733, H9734 [30OC], H10678 [12NO], E1886 [29SE], E1971 [8OC], E2028 [21OC], E2081, E2087 [24OC]

———tribute to Cardozo Senior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1369 [8JY]

———tribute to Congressional High School Intern Program, H8443 [7OC]

———tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, H9474 [23OC]

———tribute to Crime Stoppers Club, E1239 [17JN]

———tribute to Dept. of the Treasury efforts relative to public schools, E557 [21MR]

Dollar, Jackie O'Connor: Head Start-Johnson & Johnson Excellence in Management Award recipient, E1387 [10JY]

Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, E311 [25FE]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), H1580, H1581 [16AP]

Dowling, Sterling: election as president of Boys' Nation (organization), E1602 [1AU]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H787 [6MR], H1799, H1872-H1878 [24AP], H2599 [14MY], H3174 [22MY], H8215 [30SE], H8995-H9004 [22OC], E1186 [11JN], E1235 [17JN], E1954 [7OC], E2111 [29OC], E2277 [9NO]

———national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (H. Res. 267), H8997 [22OC]

Drugs: drug-free community grants funding, H7479 [17SE]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H729 [5MR], H3140 [21MY], H3176-H3187 [22MY], E375, E381 [5MR], E1035 [22MY]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), unanimous-consent agreement, H3082 [21MY]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Eastham, MA: tribute to Chatham High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E2138 [30OC]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (H.R. 2749), E2119 [29OC]

Elizabeth, NJ: William F. Halloran Alternative School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2210 [7NO]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2798-H2860 [16MY], E700 [17AP], E945 [16MY], E974 [19MY]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), consideration (H. Res. 150), H2797 [16MY]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), corrections in engrossment, H2860 [16MY]

———national labor policy, H6692-H6694 [31JY]

———provide greater flexibility to States and localities as they work to carry out meaningful job training reform, H2812 [16MY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123), E36 [7JA]

———declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 622), E168 [5FE]

Erlanger, KY: tribute to Lloyd High School on draft of crime legislation, E785 [29AP]

FAA: eligibility of historically black colleges and universities and hispanic service institutions for FAA Research Grants Program, H1950 [29AP]

Fairfax, VA: tribute to efforts by Distributive Education Clubs of America Chapter at Robinson Secondary School, E28 [7JA]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Mount Vernon High School and West Potomac High School Eastern Fairfax All-Stars marching band, E323 [26FE]

Fall River, MA: tribute to Citizens Scholarship Foundation's American Dream Challenge Committee, E166 [5FE]

Families and domestic relations: Communities in Schools Program funding, H8712 [8OC]

———impact on national agenda, H1165-H1172 [19MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

Federal aid programs: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8845-H8850 [21OC], H9065 [23OC], E1836 [24SE], E1856 [25SE], E2114 [29OC]

———increase Pell Grant awards, H457 [12FE], H7452 [17SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (H.R. 744), H1956 [29AP], H2174 [6MY]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), H4145, H4146 [23JN], H6969, H6970 [8SE]

Federal employees: prohibit funding for training sessions relative to condom use, sexual activities, and drug use, E1831 [24SE]

Federal Family Education Loan Program: financial institutions' performance of audits on their student loan portfolios, H7083 [9SE]

Fisher, Christine: South Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1935 [6OC]

Florida: tribute to Plantation Key School for receipt of `Odyssey of the Mind' science competition award, E1278 [20JN]

Florida International University: anniversary, E1695 [9SE], E1721 [10SE]

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, E1917 [2OC]

Foreign countries: allocation of foreign aid relative to education and vocational training for children, E612 [9AP]

Fort Collins, CO: construction of horno ovens by Americorps participants, H2863 [16MY]

———opening of Liberty Common School, E2228-E2231 [8NO]

———tribute to Travelli Elementary School Dream Team Program, E1441 [16JY]

Foundation for Democracy in Africa (nonprofit organization): tribute, E2388 [13NO]

Foundations Bible College and Schools: dedication of Anvil House, E1630 [3SE]

FRS: National Fed Challenge award recipients, E874 [8MY]

Furgal, Lisa-Anne: Prudential Spirit of Community Award recipient, E846 [6MY]

Gamble, James L. and family: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2365 [13NO]

Gary, IN: tribute to Tolleston Junior High School's Indiana State Bowl Championship spelling team, E111 [21JA]

Germany: tribute to Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, E1366 [8JY]

Gewolb, Joshua: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Give Teachers a Break Program: tribute, H598 [25FE]

Glatfelter, Arthur J.: Stepping Stone Counseling and Education Services, Inc., Shield and Dove Award recipient, E1927 [2OC]

Gonzalez, Javier: California Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1910 [2OC]

Government: define role and scope, H2866 [16MY]

Green, Amanda E.: tribute to Miss Tougaloo College, 1997-98, E1433 [16JY]

Greenlawn, NY: Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2153 [31OC]

Gruberger, Risa M.: Conejo Jewish Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1221 [17JN]

Guam: opening of Dept. of Defense schools, H4885 [8JY], H5187 [15JY]

Hamilton, Harriet L.: Private School Recipients Selection Committee National Distinguished Principals award recipient, E1856 [25SE]

Hammond, IN: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) national robotics competition winners, E1666 [4SE]

Hammond Technical Vocation Appreciation Society: tribute, E1875 [26SE]

Hanover County, VA: tribute to public school system for receiving the U.S. Senate Award for Continuing Excellence, E2276 [9NO]

Hardin County, KY: anniversary of Youth Theater, E1506 [24JY]

Haskvitz, Alan P.: National Teacher's Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [27JN]

Hazard, KY: tribute to Hazel High School girls' basketball team, E234 [12FE]

Hazardous substances: emergency response personnel requirements relative to transportation of nuclear fuel and waste, H9696-H9700 [29OC]

Head Start Program: funding, H2063 [30AP], H6868 [4SE]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (H.R. 1281), E633 [10AP]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (H.R. 1679), H2929 [20MY]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund, E1487 [23JY]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (H.R. 106), E50 [7JA]

———osteoporosis public education campaign funding, H7035 [9SE]

———research and education programs on menopause and related conditions (H.R. 832), E300 [25FE]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (H.R. 689), E210 [11FE]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (H.R. 884), H1961 [29AP]

Henry Ford Community College: anniversary, E1710 [10SE]

Hepp, Aloysius: NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal recipient, E1969 [8OC]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (H.R. 53), H728 [5MR], E10 [7JA]

Higher Education Act: financial responsibility for refunds during provisional certification and change of ownership of propietary institutions (H.R. 2981), E2301 [10NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 6), E54 [7JA]

———TRIO Upward Bound Program funding, H594 [25FE]

Hispanic Americans: Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinating Council award recipients, E579 [8AP]

History: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (H. Con. Res. 12), E155 [4FE]

Hoosier Boys' Town (organization): anniversary, E1521 [25JY]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to District of Columbia public schools, H5884, H5885 [28JY]

Houston, TX: anniversary of True Vine Baptist Church, E1040 [22MY]

———tribute to Aldine Independent School District, H6765 [3SE]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), H10641 [12NO]

Hunts Point Multi-Service Center, Inc.: anniversary, E1823 [23SE]

Huston, William T.: National Catholic Education Association Seton Award recipient, E1935 [6OC]

Illinois: tribute to Northern Illinois essay writing contest award recipients, E2246 [8NO]

Impact Aid Program: funding, H6946 [5SE], H7016 [9SE], H7204 [11SE]

———funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7168-H7177 [10SE]

———technical corrections, H2543-H2547 [13MY]

Indian Hill, OH: tribute to Indian Hill Primary School International Peace Museum, E464 [13MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, H6885 [4SE]

———funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7143-H7145 [10SE]

———funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6926-H6940 [5SE]

———include teaching of braille, E1844 [24SE]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, H2539 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), H2498-H2541 [13MY], E60, E61 [7JA], E951, E972 [19MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, H2539 [13MY]

International relations: U.S. membership in UNESCO, E962 [19MY]

Irmo, SC: tribute to Irmo Elementary School, E1159 [10JN]

Ivy Tech State College: tribute, E2204 [7NO]

Jackson Heights, NY: St. Joan of Arc Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1720 [10SE]

Job Corps: compensation of employees, H7029, H7030 [9SE]

———open satellite office in Delaware, H7233, H7234 [11SE]

Job Corps Week: observance, E83 [9JA]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (H. Res. 158), E1024 [22MY]

Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (organization): anniversary, E1272 [19JN]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1349 [27JN]

Kean University: anniversary of Spanish speaking programs, E2083 [24OC]

Kent, WA: tribute to Lake Elementary School, E443 [12MR]

———tribute to Tahoma High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Kentucky: implementation of education reform legislation, H3897 [18JN]

Kentwood, MI: tribute to East Kent High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Key Largo, FL: Key Largo Elementary and Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1108 [4JN]

Keyser, Kay: Ohio Teacher of the Year nominee, E2016 [21OC]

Kurtz, Edward J.: Flint, MI, Chamber of Commerce Charles Stewart Mott Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2005 [9OC]

La Sierra University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1843 [24SE]

Lake Arrowhead, CA: tribute to Lake Arrowhead Elementary School on receiving the California Distinguished School Award, E1636 [3SE]

Lakewood, OH: tribute to Help to Others Program, E893 [12MY]

———tribute to Home Alone Project, E893 [12MY]

Lamon, Carl L.: Association of Science-Technology Centers Honor Roll of Science Teachers award recipient, E804 [30AP]

Lancaster County, PA: tribute to Hempfield High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1154 [10JN]

Languages: encourage study of foreign languages, E1573 [31JY]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (H.R. 1203), E558 [21MR]

LaPorte Education Foundation: tribute to Education Celebration Event, E443 [12MR]

LaPuente, CA: tribute to Thomas Erwin Elementary School for receiving the California Distinguished School Award, E994 [21MY]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to E.W. Clark High School, E1018 [22MY]

Latin American Community Alliance for Support and Assistance of Northwest Indiana, Inc.: tribute, E921 [14MY]

Lawton, OK: Almor West Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1389 [10JY]

———Pioneer Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1389 [10JY]

Lexington, SC: tribute to Lexington High School for reciept of Carolina First Palmetto's Finest award, E665 [15AP]

Libraries: replace outdated books in public school libraries, H5408 [17JY]

Limestone, ME: tribute to Loring Job Corps Center, E83 [9JA]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Central High School, H7837, H7838 [25SE], H8268 [1OC]

Little Wonders of the World, Inc.: tribute, E1224 [17JN]

Long Beach, CA: anniversary of Long Beach Authors Festival, E432 [11MR]

Los Angeles County 4-H Club: Dept. of Agriculture Honor Award recipient, E1234 [17JN]

Los Lobos (musical group): tribute for contributions to the Broadoaks Children's School of Whittier College, E555 [21MR]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Male High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1106 [4JN]

Luzerne County Community College: anniversary, E1795 [18SE]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (H. Con. Res. 36), H5782 [25JY], E377 [5MR]

Macomb County, MI: anniversary of Catholic Services of Macomb, E948 [16MY]

Madera, CA; tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School soil research project, E1272 [19JN]

Madonna University: anniversary, E2305 [10NO]

Maple Heights, OH: St. Martin of Tours School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1154 [10JN]

Marchione, Margherita: Religious Teachers Filippini Humanitarian Award recipient, E1738 [11SE]

Marietta, GA: tribute to Lockheed Elementary School, E1618 [1AU]

Maritime Administration: State maritime academies funding, H8239, H8240 [30SE]

Maulik, Davesh: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Maywood, NJ: Memorial School of Maywood recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2143 [30OC]

McCloud, Linard: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

McGlown, Margaret: tribute on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E803 [30AP]

McNamara, Julia: New Haven Colony Historical Society Seal of the City Award recipient, E1686 [8SE]

McRoberts, Nancy: Kansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2245 [6MY]

Mead Valley, CA: dedication of Manuel Real Elementary School, E2003 [9OC]

Medicare: ensure that incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents do not adversely affect rural areas, H7237 [11SE]

Melver, Jimmy K.: Northeast El Pasoan of the Year award recipient, E2373 [13NO]

Memphis, TN: tribute to African-American Knowledge Bowl award recipients, E751 [24AP]

———tribute to Hamilton Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E760 [28AP]

———tribute to Pyramid Academy, E751 [24AP]

Mexican American Grocers Association Foundation: anniversary, E2310 [10NO]

Miami, FL: anniversary of La Progresiva Presbyterian School, E515 [19MR]

———tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

———tribute to St. Francis Xavier School, E897 [13MY]

Miami, FL; anniversary of La Progresiva Presbyterian School, E589 [8AP]

Milam, TX: tribute to Milam Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E853 [6MY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (H.R. 1519), E828 [5MY]

Mills, W.W. (Bear): Texas Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E2099 [28OC]

Minnechaug, MA: tribute to Minnechaug Regional High School girls' basketball team, E698 [17AP]

Minnesota: tribute to State High School Mathematics League team, E1261 [19JN]

Minnesota State University Student Assocation: anniversary, E2204 [7NO]

Miriam-Webster, Inc.: anniversary of dictionary publication, E1838 [24SE]

Missouri Home Education Week: observance, E749 [24AP]

Mitchell, Linda: Lutheran Schools Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1482 [23JY]

Monsey, NY: tribute to Duryea Farm, E1835 [24SE]

Montclair State University: anniversary of Panzer School of Physical Education and Hygiene, E913 [14MY]

———anniversary of Preparatory Center for the Arts, E1071 [30MY]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Montgomery Academy Forensics Team for receipt of Alabama Forensic Educators Association State Tournament award, E848 [6MY]

Montgomery County, MD: anniversary of Commission for Women, E1180 [11JN]

———tribute to Somerset Elementary School and the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless for efforts with the homeless, E1098 [3JN]

Montgomery County, PA: dedication of Ray and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, H7183 [10SE]

Moody, Ferman B.: National Association of State Directors of Vocational Technical Education Consortium Distinguished Service Award recipient, E765 [29AP]

Morality and ethics: role in character development and teaching of moral values (H. Con. Res. 127), E1535 [28JY]

Morris, Ron: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1907 [2OC]

Muhlenberg College: anniversary, E1573 [31JY]

Museum and Library Services Act: technical corrections (S. 1505), H10865-H10867 [13NO]

Myers, Paula (Polly): Illinois Mother of the Year award recipient, E624 [10AP]

Nanjemoy, MD: tribute to teachers at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, H2426 [8MY]

NASA: International Space University funding, H1845, H1846 [24AP]

National Association of State Approving Agencies: anniversary, E1395 [10JY]

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: anniversary, E2144 [30OC]

National Center for Construction Education and Research: tribute, E2037 [21OC]

National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise: Achievement Against the Odds Award recipients, E541 [20MR]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish, H2543-H2547 [13MY], H2723-H2725 [15MY], E825 [5MY]

National Education Funding Support Day: observance, H9851 [31OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: tribute, E469 [13MR]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5156-H5168 [11JY], E1431 [15JY], E1472 [22JY]

National Guard: Child Outreach Program funding, H5940 [29JY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1792 [18SE], E1872 [26SE]

National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board: permit Federal employees to serve, H2852 [16MY]

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: reading education research funding, H6886 [4SE]

National Medical Librarians Month: observance, E1993 [9OC]

National objectives: improvement of system, H78 [9JA], H248 [4FE], H290, H291, H292, H303, H334-H336 [5FE], H375-H382 [6FE], H412, H414-H417 [11FE], H457, H458, H515-H518 [12FE], H591, H597, H605-H612 [25FE], H633, H634 [26FE], H691-H693 [27FE], H729, H750-H752 [5MR], H1030-H1034 [17MR], H1076 [18MR], H1179-H1184 [19MR], H1322 [8AP], H1622 [17AP], H1798 [24AP], H2012, H2060-H2067, H2068-H2081 [30AP], H2247 [6MY], H2259 [7MY], H2353, H2354, H2355 [8MY], H2996, H3010 [20MY], H3162-H3168 [21MY], H3172, H3173, H3174 [22MY], H3480, H3551, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3666 [11JN], H5472-H5478 [17JY], H6638, H6689-H6694 [31JY], H6721, H6722 [3SE], H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6850, H6867-H6885, H6904-H6909 [4SE], H6922, H6923, H6924 [5SE], H6967 [8SE], H7019 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7126, H7146-H7168, H7193-H7198 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7286, H7287 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7488-H7496 [17SE], H7534 [18SE], H7737, H7738 [24SE], H8128, H8129 [29SE], H8314-H8316 [2OC], H8420-H8421, H8423-H8435 [6OC], H8448, H8452, H8453 [7OC], H8636, H8637, H8638, H8639, H8640, H8706, H8716 [8OC], H8825-H8828 [9OC], H8844 [21OC], H8931, H8933, H8990-H8995 [22OC], H9041, H9042, H9043, H9044, H9045, H9477, H9480-H9487, H9491-H9499 [23OC], H9567 [28OC], H9628 [29OC], H9734 [30OC], H9847-H9853 [31OC], H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E22 [7JA], E144 [4FE], E317, E334 [26FE], E1677 [5SE], E2071 [23OC]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (H.R. 1635), E962 [19MY]

National Red Ribbon Week: observance, E2076 [24OC]

National Save Our Schools Day: observance, H9043 [23OC]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2067 [23OC]

National Service Trust Program: repeal, H4894 [8JY]

———repeal (H.R. 993), H770 [6MR]

National Sportsmanship Day: observance, E365 [4MR], E392 [5MR]

National Storytelling Association: tribute to National Storytelling Festival, E1303 [24JN]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: observance, H2171, H2172, H2173, H2174, H2176, H2179, H2180 [6MY], H2259, H2262 [7MY], E865 [7MY]

Nebraska: implementation of education standards in the visual and performing arts, E454 [12MR]

Net Day: observance, H9851 [31OC]

NetDay96: tribute (H. Res. 38), H321-H328 [5FE], E180 [6FE]

New Jersey: tribute to U.S. service academy nominees from 11th congressional district, E162 [5FE]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: tribute to Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers student chapter College Bowl team, E837 [5MY]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), H5834-H5836 [28JY], E1536 [28JY]

New York, NY: anniversary of Riverdale Neighborhood House, E2045 [22OC]

———anniversary of School of Visual Arts, E1808 [18SE]

———anniversary of the National Institute for Electromedical Education, E545 [21MR]

———dedication of William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education, E409 [6MR]

———observance of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Week, E147 [4FE]

———tribute to 12th Congressional District high school graduates, E1229 [17JN]

———tribute to DeWitt Clinton High School, E1036 [22MY]

———tribute to Public School 208 students, E1226 [17JN]

———tribute to South Bronx Jobs Corps Center, E243 [12FE]

———tribute to St. Leo's School students, E1277 [20JN]

———tribute to St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe School, E1130 [5JN]

Newark, NJ: anniversary of Essex Catholic High School, E2357 [13NO]

Newburgh, IN: tribute to Castle High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Newnan, GA: tribute to Newnan High School academic teams reception, E1406 [11JY]

Newport News, VA: tribute to Achievable Dream Academy, E897 [13MY]

Nickelodeon (cable television network): tribute to Big Help Program, E1852 [25SE]

Norris, Mary M.: Opp, AL, Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1087 [3JN]

Northeastern University: anniversary (H. Res. 266), E1986 [9OC]

Nova Southeastern University: tribute to College of Osteopathic Medicine, E899 [13MY]

NSF: donation of surplus computers and research equipment to elementary and secondary schools, H1818 [24AP]

———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1814-H1818 [24AP]

Oahu, HI: anniversary of Kahuku High School, H1982 [29AP]

Oceanside, CA: tribute to Palmquist Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team, E1391 [10JY]

Ohio: tribute to John Marshall High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E500 [18MR]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Head Start Program, H8446 [7OC]

Orlando, FL: tribute to Horace O'Bryant Middle School Concert Choir and Serenaders, E1319 [25JN]

Oyeshiku, Patricia Worthy: National Council of Negro Women Western Regional Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, H7106 [9SE], E1665 [4SE]

Palos Verdes, CA: tribute to Peninsula High School Academic Decathlon team, E552 [21MR]

Paramount, CA: tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E1013 [22MY]

———tribute to Wesley Gains Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E722 [23AP]

Paramus, NJ: tribute to Buehler Challenger and Science Center, E502 [18MR]

Park Ridge, IL: tribute to Maine South High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

Parkview, OH: tribute to Parkview Elementary School Science Olympiad Team, E947 [16MY]

Parma, OH: anniversary of State Road Elementary School, E655 [15AP]

Patterson, Tricia: Italian American Commercial Club scholarship award recipient, E228 [12FE]

Paulding County, GA: tribute to school system's Youth Apprenticeship Program, H9504 [24OC]

Pennsylvania School Counselors' Association: Counselor of the Year award recipients, E632 [10AP]

Peoria, IL: tribute to Manual High School boys' basketball team, H773 [6MR]

Pepperdine University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1862 [25SE]

Perry County, TN: tribute to Perry County High School boys' basketball team, E628 [10AP]

Petrossian, Alice: Armenian Professional Society Professional of the Year award recipient, E2293 [9NO]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Quba Institute, E181 [6FE]

Phillips, Doug: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1975 [8OC]

Pico Rivera, CA: tribute to North Park Middle School Marching Band, E233 [12FE]

Pine Bush, NY: visit of Crispell Middle School to Washington, DC, E1042 [22MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Pine-Richland Middle School on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E793 [30AP]

Plant City, FL: anniversary of Community Christian School, E528 [20MR]

Polson, MT: tribute to Polson High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E682 [16AP]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, E845 [6MY]

Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc.: anniversary, E2379 [13NO]

Portage, MI: anniversary of Portage School District, E720 [23AP]

Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP], E705 [17AP]

Poverty: national policy to improve conditions, H2686 [15MY]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 12), E36 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 55), E271 [13FE]

Presidential Management Intern Program: anniversary, E1577 [1AU]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (H.R. 481), E128 [4FE]

Project INFO Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2002 [9OC]

PTA: anniversary, H528 [13FE], E164 [5FE]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 2088), E1354 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: expand vocational and higher education opportunities and allow use of college work study to fulfill additional work requirements (H.R. 3002), E2304 [10NO]

———make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissible work activity (H.R. 1616), H2429 [8MY], H3172 [22MY]

———Welfare-To-Work Grant Program funding, H4894 [8JY]

Putman, Misty: Arp High School Horatio Alger Scholarship Award recipient, E833 [5MY]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, E1660 [4SE]

Quentis B. Garth Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E957 [19MY]

Quogue, NY: anniversary of library, E1133 [5JN]

Reay, Crissia A.: National Youth Essay Contest award recipient, E1974 [8OC]

Redlands, CA: tribute to Redlands High School mock trial team, E1169 [10JN]

Redmond, WA: tribute to Assistance League of the Eastside, E443 [12MR]

Redwater, TX: tribute to Redwater High School Dads Against Drugs in School Program, E971 [19MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H729, H730 [5MR], H856-H859 [11MR], H1023-H1030 [17MR], H1281 [21MR], H1917 [29AP], H2082-H2088 [30AP], H2097 [1MY], H4075 [19JN], H5170 [11JY], H5580 [23JY], H5921 [29JY], H6765-H6772 [3SE], H9784 [30OC]

Roark, Charles: Northeast El Pasoan of the Year award recipient, E2357 [13NO]

Roberts, Stan and Jetta: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2361 [13NO]

Rockwall, TX: tribute to Rockwall Academic Booster Club, E1669 [5SE]

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: American Council on Education Theodore Hesburgh Award recipient, H851 [11MR]

Rosemont College: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1844 [24SE]

Rowland, CA: anniversary of Rowland Adult School, E1164 [10JN]

Russia: tribute to students for educational aid efforts, E901 [13MY]

———tribute to students for humanitarian aid efforts, E909 [13MY]

Rutland, MA: tribute to Kindness Police Program, E793 [30AP]

Sag Harbor, NY: tribute to Pierson High School robotics team for participation in National High School Robotics competition, E722 [23AP]

Sage Services (organization): anniversary, E403 [6MR]

Saginaw, MI: tribute to Bethel Educational Center, E2205 [7NO]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Rolling Readers Volunteer Tutoring Program, H8322 [6OC]

———tribute to YMCA's Chilcare Resource Service and KPBS Television, E2200 [7NO]

San Fernando, CA: anniversary of San Fernando High School, E109 [21JA]

San Gabriel, CA: anniversary of Webb School of California, E1968 [8OC]

San Ysidro, CA: anniversary of Smythe Elementary School, E2057 [23OC]

Santa Barbara, CA: opening of ``Anne Frank in the World'' exhibit, E1701 [9SE]

Say Yes to Education Program: anniversary, E1489 [23JY]

Schools: allow local areas to develop elementary and secondary education programs that meet their needs (H.R. 2992), E2312 [10NO]

———assist construction and rehabilitation of public schools through establishment of loan and bond guarantee program (H.R. 2878), E2247 [8NO]

———assist local communities in renewal of public schools (H.R. 1436), E755 [24AP]

———charter schools funding through rescissions in Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Program funding, H7134-H7141 [10SE]

———construction and infrastructure improvements funding, H2997 [20MY], H3174 [22MY], H5472-H5478 [17JY], H8636, H8637, H8638 [8OC]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities, H7214-H7216 [11SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (H.R. 1104), H7000-H7005 [8SE], H7013, H7014, H7022 [9SE], E501, E507 [18MR]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), E2212 [7NO], E2304, E2309 [10NO]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9814-H9832 [31OC]

———require background checks prior to hiring of personnel, H3154 [21MY]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H. Res. 139), H8933 [22OC], H9483 [23OC], H9567-H9575 [28OC], H9630 [29OC], E818 [1MY]

———voluntary participation of home schoolers in literacy programs, emphasize the use of phonics in literacy, and prohibit local workforce boards authority to control curriculum, H2842, H2843 [16MY]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H7287 [16SE], H7495, H7496 [17SE], H7611 [23SE], H7839 [25SE], H8932 [22OC], H9046, H9481-H9487 [23OC], H9503 [24OC], H9628, H9630 [29OC], H9733, H9734, H9781 [30OC], H9804, H9805 [31OC], H10109 [6NO], H10773 [13NO], E1798 [18SE], E1819 [23SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H10774 [13NO], E2210, E2218 [7NO], E2279 [9NO]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9814-H9832 [31OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY], H5938, H5968 [29JY], H6827-H6829 [4SE]

———tribute to participants in the Toshiba Corp./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, E1257 [19JN]

Selden, NY: tribute to Selden Middle School concert band, E970 [19MY]

Shadyside, OH: tribute to Odyssey of the Mind team, E1379 [9JY]

Shepherd College: anniversary, H679 [27FE]

Singer, Leslie: Indiana University-Northwest Chancellor's Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1111 [4JN]

Sinipata, Luisa: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E809 [1MY]

Sinsinawa, WI: anniversary of Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, E1582 [1AU]

Smithtown, NY: tribute to Smithtown Central School District Industry Advisory Board, E898 [13MY]

Social Security: eliminate benefit penalties to individuals receiving pensions from noncovered employment (H.R. 3077), E2370 [13NO]

Solano County, CA: tribute to participants in Partners in Achieving Literacy Program, E519 [19MR]

Solvay, NY: tribute to Solvay High School band and jazz combo for receipt of National American Heritage Music Festival award, E606 [9AP]

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E1837 [24SE]

South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School for participation in the World Student Children's Art exhibition, E2387 [13NO]

Southeastern University: amend charter relative to board of trustees eligibility (H.R. 2753), E2107 [28OC]

Southington, CT: anniversary of Flanders Elementary School, E854 [6MY]

Southwest Missouri State University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, E1825 [23SE]

Spohr, Dick: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and National Association of Secondary School Principals Illinois Principal of the Year award recipient, H8639 [8OC]

St. Clairsville, OH: tribute to Tri-State Christian Day Care and Preschool Center, E983 [20MY]

St. John, IN: anniversary of St. John the Evangelist School, E1395 [10JY]

St. Louis, MO: Shepard Accelerated School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1229 [17JN]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Johnson Senior High School, E740 [24AP]

State Student Incentive Grant Program: funding, H7083 [9SE]

State University of New York: anniversary of the Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center, E2171 [4NO]

States: adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (H. Res. 299), E2164 [31OC]

———establish infrastructure banks for education (H.R. 1822), H3584 [10JN]

———extend eligibility period for certain States to apply for Federal charter school grants, E2304 [10NO]

———funding to local educational agencies relative to per pupil expenditures, H7239 [11SE]

———require vocational education reports, H5534 [22JY]

Student Loan Marketing Association: treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (H.R. 2511), E1794 [18SE]

———treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (H.R. 2530), E1826 [23SE]

Student loans: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements (H.R. 529), E141 [4FE]

———programs, H2083 [30AP], H3166, H3167 [21MY], H8058 [29SE], H9493 [23OC]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E866 [7MY]

Suffolk County Community College: tribute to Eastern Campus, E2140 [30OC]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Porter Magnet School of Technology and Career Exploration, E1159 [10JN]

Tabernacle, NJ: anniversary of Tabernacle Township PTA, Inc., E111 [21JA]

Tarpon Springs, FL: tribute to Sunset Hills Elementary School, H2171 [6MY]

Taxation: creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (H.R. 2695), H9477 [23OC]

———establish lifetime learning accounts for higher education and job training expenses (H.R. 1819), H4073 [19JN]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income and allow a refundable credit for job training expenses of older long-time employees who are laid off (H.R. 2492), E1772 [17SE]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (H.R. 1382), E698 [17AP]

———incentives for businesses providing technological assistance to schools, E22 [7JA]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (H.R. 2213), E1464 [22JY]

———promote construction and rehabilitation of public schools by increasing the volume cap on certain bonds, H9067-H9075 [23OC]

———rates, H8703 [8OC]

———tax credit for education expenses (H.R. 1633), E940 [15MY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, H4694 [26JN], H6660 [31JY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 1153), E556 [21MR]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 1478), E774, E783 [29AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2373), H7288 [16SE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9044, H9045, H9056-H9076 [23OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration (H. Res. 274), H9047-H9056 [23OC]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (H.R. 127), E27 [7JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans, H6658 [31JY]

———treatment of expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education (H.R. 1816), H9065 [23OC], E1142 [5JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H528 [13FE], H3724 [12JN], H3896 [18JN], H4228 [24JN], H4687, H4690, H4691, H4696, H4698, H4700, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H5026, H5027, H5045, H5046, H5129 [10JY], H5134 [11JY], H5304, H5398, H5399 [16JY], H5501 [22JY], H5902 [28JY], H6004 [29JY], H6300 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6639, H6640, H6642-H6644, H6648, H6657 [31JY], H7612 [23SE], H7735, H7736 [24SE], H8127 [29SE], E1555 [29JY], E1676 [5SE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 19), E52 [7JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 553), E150 [4FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 1627), E940 [15MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 1810), H3551 [5JN]

———treatment of income for graduate students, H5129 [10JY], H5136 [11JY], H5190 [15JY], E1555 [29JY]

———treatment of religious schools relative to Federal unemployment tax (H.R. 124), E55 [7JA]

———treatment of scholarships received under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program (H.R. 2951), E2277 [9NO]

———treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (H.R. 2527), E1828 [23SE]

Teachers: improve and strengthen recruitment and training (H.R. 2852), E2203 [7NO]

———improve quality (H.R. 2228), E1500 [23JY], E1507 [24JY]

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund: revoke tax-exempt status of pension operation, H4701 [26JN], H5174 [11JY], H6647 [31JY]

Technology: provide for teacher training (H.R. 1572), E875 [8MY]

———provide for teacher training (H.R. 2065), H4230 [24JN], H4379 [25JN], E1317 [25JN]

Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program: funding, E1795 [18SE]

Telecommunications: tribute to ClassLink Program, E1618 [1AU]

———universal service support for schools and libraries, H8313 [2OC]

Television: tribute to ``Taking Charge of Your TV'' video, E311 [25FE]

Texas: Teacher of the Year award recipients, E1115 [4JN]

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipients, E165 [5FE]

Thousand Oaks, CA: Meadows Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1103 [4JN]

Thresher, Cindy: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E851 [6MY]

Tirozzi, Gerald N.: Farnam Neighborhood House Community Service Award recipient, E847 [6MY]

Tranel, Kimberly: Jo Daviess County, IL, D.A.R.E. essay contest winner, H8567 [7OC]

Tri-City SER (organization): Michigan Works! State Association Community Based Organization of the Year award recipient, E1918 [2OC]

Trucker Buddy International (organization): tribute, E405 [6MR]

Truman State University: tribute, H6903 [4SE]

Tufts University: observance of Tuftonia's Week, E697 [17AP]

Turian, Joseph: USA Today All-USA High School Academic First Team award recipient, E867 [7MY]

Turner, Ray L.: Indiana School Social Worker of the Year award recipient, E1016 [22MY]

Tuskegee University: tribute, E1896 [2OC]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (H.R. 777), E1489 [23JY]

U.N.: World Heritage Program funding, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY]

U.S. Army Research Laboratory: tribute to Science and Technology Academic Recognition System fellowship recipients, E1853 [25SE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, E1793 [18SE]

Union City, NJ: tribute to Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, E529 [20MR]

University Heights, OH: Gesu Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1157 [10JN]

University of California at Santa Barbara: tribute to Ninian Smart Day, E844 [6MY]

University of Miami: tribute to Otto G. Richer Library Cuban Collection, E586 [8AP]

University of Mississippi: Dept. of HHS administration of GED Exam Program, H5408 [17JY]

———tribute to Ole Miss Concert Singers for receipt of International Choral award, E1293 [23JN]

University of Nevada Las Vegas: anniversary, H7370 [17SE]

University of South Carolina: tribute, E666 [15AP]

University of St. Thomas: anniversary, E168 [5FE]

University of Texas: statement by professor on campus diversity, H7352 [16SE], H7481 [17SE]

University of the District of Columbia: law school funding, H8790 [9OC]

University of Toledo: anniversary, E2090 [24OC]

University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee: tribute to Kartar Singh Dhaliwal Professorship of Punjab/Indian Studies, E1440 [16JY]

USIA: provide scholarships to certain Tibetan and Burmese students active in preserving culture, religion, and language, H3594 [10JN]

Valparaiso, IN: tribute to Valparaiso Community School System on receipt of School Match (organization) ``What Parents Want'' award, E2127 [30OC]

Ventura County, CA: tribute to Devil Pups Program, E617 [9AP]

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E1008 [21MY]

Veterans: expand workstudy opportunities (H.R. 1877), E1249 [18JN]

———homeless veterans' reintegration projects funding, H6866, H6868, H6869 [4SE]

Vicksburg, MS: tribute to Vicksburg High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E696 [17AP]

Vocational education: distribution of funding relative to income and population density, H5430-H5432 [17JY]

———funding (H.R. 1853), H5414-H5440 [17JY], H5496, H5526-H5544 [22JY], E1169 [10JN], E1505 [24JY]

———funding (H.R. 1853), consideration (H. Res. 187), H5413 [17JY]

———funding (H.R. 1853), motion to recommit, H5541 [22JY]

———funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7129, H7130 [10SE]

———programs for women, girls, and gender equity, H5432-H5440 [17JY]

———use of on-site workforce coordinators to work with local business communities to determine curriculums, H5534-H5537 [22JY]

Walsh College: anniversary, E2162 [31OC]

Warren County, NJ: tribute to Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, E164 [5FE]

Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E722 [23AP]

Washick, Lindsay: Parade (publication) and Wilkes-Barre (PA) Times-Leader award recipient, E366 [4MR]

Washington: observance of Music in Our Schools Month, E443 [12MR]

Washington University: dedication of Anheuser-Busch Hall, E1879 [26SE]

We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution Program: funding, H7040-H7043 [9SE]

West Chester University: anniversary, E753 [24AP]

West Orange, NJ: anniversary of St. Joseph's School, E182 [6FE]

West Texas A&M University: tribute to women's basketball team, E533 [20MR]

White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: convene, H1621 [17AP]

Whitley County, KY: tribute for efforts to combat drug abuse, E845 [6MY]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H9045 [23OC]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (H. Con. Res. 103), H4140, H4212, H4217-H4219 [23JN], E1346 [27JN]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (H.R. 1788), E1117 [4JN]

Wong, Jason: Congressional Youth Excellence Award recipient, E689 [17AP]

Worcester, MA: tribute to Adams Street East Side Preparatory School, E939 [15MY]

———tribute to University Park Campus School, H8441 [7OC]

Working Capital Florida (organization): Presidential Award recipient, E335 [26FE]

Yi-Hui Lee: Santa Barbara League of Women Voters scholarship award recipient, E926 [14MY]

Yorba Linda, CA: Linda Vista Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1031 [22MY]

Yorktown, NY: tribute to Yorktown High School girls' lacrosse team, E1369 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11373-S11376 [29OC], S11489, S11490, S11493 [30OC]

———precision agriculture research funding, S11375 [29OC]

Alaska: conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska (S. 660), S3750 [28AP], S8616 [31JY]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to West Mesa High School, S2949 [9AP]

Allerton, Sean P.: tribute to efforts relative to distribution of Constitution, S9300 [12SE]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary, S6102 [23JN]

American Legion: tribute to medical college scholarships for students in Georgia, S10902 [21OC]

American ORT (organization): anniversary, S11569 [31OC]

Appropriations: direct funding to local educational agencies, S8920-S8923 [8SE], S8946-S8950, S8994, S9012 [9SE], S9067-S9078 [10SE], S9105-S9107, S9108, S9115, S9116 [11SE], S9244 [12SE], S9625 [18SE], S9716 [19SE], S9781 [23SE], S10282 [1OC], S11370 [29OC], S12086 [8NO], S12630 [13NO]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), S574 [21JA]

Armed Forces: report on education and support programs relative to tobacco and alcohol use, S7127 [9JY]

Army: close School of the Americas (S. 980), S6741, S6742 [27JN]

Bangor, ME: tribute to John Bapst Memorial High School Band, S973 [4FE]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S8827 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

BIA: funding to combat gang violence through rescissions in Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funding, S9563-S9571 [18SE]

———Marty Indian School funding, S9616 [18SE]

Big Timber, MT: tribute to Big Timber Grade School students for winning NASA's Future Aircraft/Spacecraft design competition, S4037 [6MY]

Bristol, CT: Ellen P. Hubble School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S3982 [6MY], S4655 [16MY]

———funding for children's programs, S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3978 [6MY]

Bush, George: dedication of George Bush Library and George Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University, S11855, S11856 [6NO]

Cavanaugh, Marianne Roche: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S12640 [13NO]

Character Counts Week: observance, S9802 [23SE]

Chatham, MA: tribute to Chatham High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7434 [15JY]

Cheshire, CT: Highland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Cheyenne, WY: tribute to Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7873 [22JY]

Children and youth: early childhood development, S3410 [22AP]

———early childhood development programs, S4951-S4955 [22MY], S5036 [23MY]

———early childhood development programs funding, S8778 [4SE]

———early childhood development programs (S. 1309), S10957-S10961 [22OC], S12447 [10NO]

———early childhood development programs (S. 756), S4501 [14MY], S4606 [15MY]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1111), S8572 [31JY]

———establish mentoring programs for at-risk youths (S. 1461), S12123-S12128 [8NO]

———establish tutoring assistance programs to help children learn to read well (S. 664), S3800 [29AP]

———exempt budget outlays impacting education, nutrition, and health care programs from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1008-S1010 [5FE], S1156-S1166 [10FE], S1203-S1210 [11FE], S1296 [12FE]

———funding for school transfers for victims of violent crime, S5032 [23MY]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours (S. 882), S5527 [11JN]

———increase funding for Head Start Program, child nutrition programs, and school construction projects, S4973, S4975-S4977 [22MY], S5031, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4732-S4738 [20MY]

———increase participation in advanced placement courses (S. 748), S4593 [15MY]

———literacy programs funding, S9064-S9066 [10SE]

———national drug control policy, S4620 [15MY], S7745 [21JY]

———national policy on education and nutritional programs, S5331 [5JN]

———national policy to improve condition, S10247 [1OC]

———programs for special needs of disabled children, S3245 [16AP]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (S. 1029), S7714-S7716 [17JY]

———tribute to music education programs, S2092 [10MR]

———tribute to participants in ``Farming the New Frontier'' essay contest, S2027 [6MR]

Cohen, Brad: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9510 [17SE]

Colleges and universities: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (S. 153), S538 [21JA]

———reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), S3301 [16AP]

———student financial aid programs, S4977-S4980 [22MY]

———student financial aid programs (S. 559), S3035-S3057 [10AP]

———student financial aid programs (S. 560), S3035 [10AP]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (S. 1151), S8870-S8872 [5SE]

Colorado School of Mines: compliance with CERCLA, S10057 [26SE]

Commission on the Information Technology Worker Shortage: establish (S. 798), S5014 [22MY]

Computers: ensure high-speed Internet access for university research, S12648 [13NO]

———online chats with schools in home districts, S3857 [30AP]

Concord, NH: tribute to Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band, S973 [4FE]

Concord College: anniversary, S1802 [28FE]

Congress: funding for program of studies relative to science and technology issues, S7593 [16JY]

Connelly, Maureen E.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10242 [30SE], S10443 [6OC]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), S11792 [5NO]

Corlin, Meagan: Prudential Insurance Co. of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, S11612 [3NO]

Corp. for National and Community Service: America Reads initiative funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY], S7970 [23JY]

———funding, S5634 [12JN]

Coventry, RI: Western Coventry School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11211 [24OC]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 15), S128, S134, S323, S338-S340 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1670 [26FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S4307, S4309, S4315 [12MY]

Cronin, Donna J.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching award recipient, S5710 [16JN]

Cumberland, RI: Mercymount Country Day School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5379 [5JN]

Dallas, TX: designation of North Dallas High School as the First International School of America, S3382 [17AP]

Danielian, Ani: Japan-U.S. Senate Youth Exchange Scholarship recipient, S6285 [24JN]

Decatur, IL: tribute to Baby Talk Program, S3386 [17AP]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S127-S130, S134 [21JA]

Dept. of Defense: Contracted Training Flight Services Program funding, S7270 [11JY]

———extend requirement to reform development and implementation standards of certain acquisition workforce training program requirements, S6980 [8JY]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (S. 1534), S12592 [13NO]

———School of the Americas funding, S7533, S7590 [16JY]

———status of senior military colleges, S11320 [29OC], S11803 [6NO]

———Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences funding, S7252 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: award grant to State educational agency to defray costs of land exchange involving school trust lands and national monument lands, S8964 [9SE]

———certification of funds used for students and educators, S8912 [8SE]

———coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium, S8914 [8SE], S12092, S12093 [8NO]

———Model Youth Concert Program operation and evaluation, S9115 [11SE]

———music education funding, S9112 [11SE]

———national testing standards, S8697-S8701 [3SE], S8779, S8793 [4SE], S8916 [8SE], S8942-S8945, S8995 [9SE], S9101-S9105, S9107 [11SE], S10930-S10937 [22OC], S11246 [28OC], S11852-S11854 [6NO], S12089 [8NO]

———national testing standards (S. 1215), S9894 [24SE], S10995 [22OC]

———national testing standards (S. 1263), S10479 [7OC]

———Office of Tribal Colleges and Universities funding, S9113 [11SE]

———provide training and assistance to protect victims of and witnesses to violence at elementary and secondary schools, S8911 [8SE]

———State Student Incentive Grant Program funding, S8905-S8908 [8SE]

———study on secondary school students enrollment and class sizes in elementary schools, S8913 [8SE]

Dept. of Energy: Hispanic Outreach Initiative participation in national security activities, S7187 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: Community Schools Program funding, S9114 [11SE]

Dept. of HUD: Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program funding, S7848, S7849 [22JY]

———establish procedures for requesting visa waivers on behalf of international health care professionals willing to practice in underserved areas (S. 944), S6042 [20JN]

———Youthbuild Program funding, S7853 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Health Professional Scholarship Program funding, S12494 [10NO]

Devantery, Robert J.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching award recipient, S5710 [16JN]

Disabled: use of disciplinary measures against students with disabilities (S. 706), S4007 [6MY]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (S. 684), S3905 [1MY]

District of Columbia: charter schools funding, S10261 [1OC]

———condition of school facilities, S11333 [29OC], S11854 [6NO]

———establish trust fund for school renovations, S6352 [25JN]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities, S10212-S10214 [30SE]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (S. 1070), S8155 [25JY], S11333 [29OC], S11854 [6NO]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (S. 928), S5874 [17JN]

———provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (S. 847), S5362-S5367 [5JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S9716, S9717 [19SE], S9869, S9871 [24SE], S9914-S9940, S9962 [25SE], S10151, S10152 [29SE], S10185-S10195 [30SE], S10259 [1OC]

———tribute to contributions to the Washington Scholarship Fund (organization) to assist low-income students, S10997 [22OC]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), S9806 [23SE]

———conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (S. 893), S5608 [12JN]

Draper, Sharon: National Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3562 [23AP]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S1792, S1793 [28FE], S2001 [5MR], S2019 [6MR], S7699 [17JY], S10292 [1OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5945-S5947 [18JN], S5960 [19JN]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (S. 536), S2920-S2925 [9AP], S3314 [17AP]

Dunwoody, GA: tribute to Dunwoody High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5280 [4JN]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (S. 1322), S11290 [28OC]

Education Scholars Block Grant Program: establish (S. 1261), S10477 [7OC]

Embry-Riddle University: tribute, S786 [29JA]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 17), S343 [21JA]

———establish a training voucher system (S. 1170), S9216-S9218 [11SE]

———improve and consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 1186), S9517-S9519 [17SE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (S. 323), S1391 [13FE]

EXPO 2000: encourage participation of academic community and private sector (S. Con. Res. 47), S8608 [31JY]

Families and domestic relations: reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (S. 934), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

Farmington, CT: East Farms School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Farmington, NM: tribute to Navajo Preparatory School, S9802 [23SE]

FCC: Universal Services Fund implementation, S4082 [7MY], S5147 [23MY]

Federal aid programs: allow consolidation of direct student loans (S. 1294), S10807, S10808 [9OC], S11534 [31OC]

———distribution of funds between non-impact aid school districts and impact aid school districts, S4081 [7MY]

———increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards, S1348 [13FE], S8646-S8648, S8650 [2SE], S8685-S8689, S8693, S8707-S8709 [3SE], S8994 [9SE], S9064-S9066 [10SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (S. 212), S738-S741 [28JA]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8383 [30JY]

Florida A&M University: provide for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage (S. 1559), S12696, S12697 [13NO]

———Time (publication) and Princeton Review (publication) College of the Year award recipient, S9026 [9SE]

Florida International University: anniversary, S10241 [30SE]

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, S10301 [1OC]

Foreign aid: child survival and disease programs funding, S7586 [16JY]

Forest, Keith: Washington World Affairs Council World Educator Award recipient, S12198 [8NO]

Fort Bragg, NC: conveyance of land to Harnett County, NC, S7264, S7265 [11JY]

Fort Drum, NY: aerial gunnery range and training and education center funding, S7821 [22JY]

Frank, Stephanie: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program scholarship recipient, S1804 [28FE]

Frank, Stephanie A.: White House Presidential Scholars Program award recipient, S7618 [16JY]

Freedom of religion: individual rights, S11487 [30OC]

Gagnon, Conrad R., Jr.: Samsung Group (business) American Legion Scholarship Program award recipient, S10242 [30SE], S10443 [6OC]

Georgia: tribute to HOPE Scholarship Program, S4251 [8MY]

Gorham, NH: tribute to Gorham High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3757 [28AP], S5883 [17JN]

Government: national agenda, S1588-S1591 [25FE]

Grantsville, WV: Pleasant Hill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7508 [15JY]

Harrisville, WV: Harrisville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7427 [14JY]

Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of college president (S. 1095), S8534, S8535 [31JY]

Hazardous substances: training of emergency response personnel relative to shipping routes for disposal of nuclear fuel and waste, S3078-S3082 [14AP]

Head Start Program: funding, S9053-S9058, S9063 [10SE]

———initiative for toddlers and infants, S3245 [16AP]

———initiative for toddlers and infants funding, S9112 [11SE]

Health: medical education grants, S6304 [25JN]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (S. 892), S5605-S5608 [12JN]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (S. 637), S3558 [23AP]

Health care professionals: establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (S. 113), S493 [21JA]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (S. 120), S498 [21JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (S. 119), S497 [21JA]

———revise and extend certain education programs for physical and occupational therapy (S. 126), S509 [21JA]

———training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (S. 101), S481 [21JA], S2333 [14MR]

Henlin, Alex: American Legion National Oratorical Contest award recipient, S4686 [19MY]

Henry Ford Community College: anniversary, S8934 [8SE]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (S. 1036), S7718 [17JY]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), S11792 [5NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 216), S702, S746 [28JA]

———funding, S8924 [8SE]

———include teaching of braille, S9301 [12SE]

———permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies, S4355-S4368, S4372 [13MY], S4402-S4404 [14MY]

———provide for reasonable attorneys fees to parents involved in due process or court proceedings, S4371 [13MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5), S4409-S4413, S4479 [14MY], S4582 [15MY]

———reauthorize (S. 717), S4115 [7MY], S4295-S4319 [12MY], S4354-S4376 [13MY], S4401-S4413 [14MY], S5281 [4JN]

———require courts making awards to consider the impact on the education of all children in that State or locality, S4368-S4371 [13MY], S4404, S4405 [14MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4375, S4376 [13MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (S. 702), S4004 [6MY]

Intel Corp.: tribute, S9432 [16SE]

Japanese Language Exchange Program: tribute, S1800 [28FE]

``Jeopardy'' (television program): tribute, S11569 [31OC]

Job Corps: open satellite office in Delaware, S8722 [3SE]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (S. Res. 88), S4899 [21MY]

Landisville, PA: tribute to Hempfield High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7223 [10JY]

Lehigh County, PA: economic development intiative grants, S10739, S10740 [9OC]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to St. Dominic Regional High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3744 [28AP]

Litchfield, CT: Center School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 1283), S10794 [9OC], S11302 [28OC]

Los Alamos, NM: assistance payments to school district relative to attracting staff to Los Alamos National Laboratory, S7268, S7269 [11JY]

Madonna University: anniversary, S11787 [5NO]

Marconi, Vincent, Jr.: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest award recipient, S5377 [5JN]

Marovitz, Abraham L.: American ORT (organization) Diamond Jubilee Award recipient, S11569 [31OC]

Martinez, Reynaldo: National Conference of Christians and Jews Community Hero Award recipient, S978 [4FE]

Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Fine Arts Center and Hospitality Management Training Facility: funding, S8900 [8SE]

Massachusetts: tribute to efforts to wire schools for Internet access, S4390 [13MY]

———tribute to schools nominated for Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1112 [6FE]

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: release of study relative to impact of graduates on U.S. economy, S2149 [11MR]

McCaffery, Jane: Continental Cablevision (business) National Educator Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

Medical Education Trust Fund: establish (S. 21), S361 [21JA]

Medicare: eliminate incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents, S8901, S8902 [8SE], S8950, S8951, S8959-S8961, S8965-S8968, S8994 [9SE]

———increase the number of physicians that complete fellowships in geriatric medicine and psychiatry (S. 779), S5002, S5003 [22MY]

Medicine Creek Tribal College: funding, S11699 [4NO]

Miami, FL: tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4036 [6MY]

Michigan: tribute to recipients of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5548 [11JN]

Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools: anniversary, S10714 [8OC]

Milwaukee, WI: tribute to Milwaukee Vet Center, S7876 [22JY]

Minnesota State University Student Association: anniversary, S11890 [6NO]

Missouri: observance of Home Education Week, S3127 [14AP]

Missouri Home Education Week: observance, S3548 [23AP]

Music in Our Schools Month: observance, S3229 [15AP]

Nashville, TN: Women's Resource Center opening, S10998 [22OC]

National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (S. 1030), S7716 [17JY]

National Child Care Professional's Day: designate (S. Res. 139), S11043, S11044 [23OC]

National Constitution Center: results of poll on the public's knowledge of the Constitution, S9485 [17SE]

National Education Association: proposed merger with American Federation of Teachers, S6783 [27JN]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (S. 780), S5002, S5003 [22MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, S9693 [18SE]

National Library Week: observance, S3298 [16AP]

National Literacy Day: designate (S. Res. 92), S5140 [23MY], S6103 [23JN], S6286 [24JN]

National Literacy Month: observance, S10819 [9OC]

National objectives: improve adult education and literacy (S. 994), S6993 [8JY]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (S. 993), S6993 [8JY]

———improvement of system, S135 [21JA], S703 [28JA], S983-S985, S991-S993 [5FE], S1346-S1349 [13FE], S1816 [3MR], S2863 [8AP], S5045 [23MY], S5335 [5JN], S5393 [9JN], S8634, S8637 [2SE], S8995 [9SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC], S11492 [30OC]

———improvement of system (S. 12), S127, S131, S134, S295, S574 [21JA], S666 [22JA], S6009 [19JN]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S123, S137, S163 [21JA], S589 [22JA], S971 [4FE], S2753 [21MR], S4401 [14MY], S4860 [21MY], S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE]

National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (S. 939), S6002 [19JN]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (S. 887), S5540 [11JN], S9905 [24SE]

National Sportsmanship Day: observance, S2027 [6MR], S2147 [11MR]

National Student-Parent Mock Election: funding, S9112, S9113 [11SE]

Native Americans: increase equality in educational opportunities (S. Res. 100), S5877 [17JN], S5944 [18JN], S6012 [19JN]

———tribal colleges funding, S9188-S9192 [11SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to replacement and repair of schools, S9403 [16SE]

NetDay96: tribute (S. Res. 51), S1138 [7FE], S3458 [22AP]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), S2210 [12MR], S4919 [21MY]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Masonic Order (fraternal organization) Order of the Eastern Star scholarship award recipients, S3462 [22AP]

Niedringhaus, Mary: Brandon Valley, SD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5096 [23MY]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (S. 1046), S7864 [22JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (S. 1265), S10483 [7OC]

Old Town, ME: tribute to Old Town Marching Band, S978 [4FE]

Orange, CT: Peck Place School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

Order of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary, S11892 [6NO]

Oregon State University: tribute to Summer Agricultural Institute, S7427 [14JY]

Outlook, WA: tribute to Outlook Elementary School project, S3970 [5MY]

Overstreet, Ariel: NASA Intergalactic Art Contest award recipient, S4037 [6MY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Northeast Peanut League, S5375 [5JN]

Pickering, Bryce: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program scholarship recipient, S1804 [28FE]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, S3918 [1MY]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (S.J. Res. 15), S1109 [6FE], S3247-S3249 [16AP]

———constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (S.J. Res. 3), S559 [21JA]

———Federal funding for schools relative to voluntary school prayer (S. 41), S404 [21JA]

Presidential Honors Scholarships: authorize awarding to certain graduating secondary school students (S. 688), S3912 [1MY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Public welfare programs: allow States to waive work and educational requirements for victims of domestic violence, S4832 [21MY]

———make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity, S6297, S6298, S6331 [25JN]

———Welfare-To-Work Grant Program funding, S6323 [25JN], S9078 [10SE]

———work requirements for low-income individuals, S3263 [16AP]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, S1684 [26FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126, S134 [21JA], S674-S676 [23JA], S2575-S2577 [20MR]

Rudman, Andrew R.: YMCA Youth Governor award recipient, S5427 [9JN]

Salem, OR: tribute to Capitol Lions Club, S2484 [18MR]

Salem County, NJ: anniversary of Salem County School District, S3464 [22AP]

Samsung Group (business): tribute for donations to Korean War Veterans Memorial and American Legion collegiate educational endowment, S2484 [18MR]

Schools: charter schools funding, S8786-S8788 [4SE]

———construction and infrastructure improvements funding, S4852-S4860 [21MY], S4926-S4938 [22MY], S7663 [17JY]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 1160), S9081, S9085 [10SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 456), S2416-S2425 [18MR]

———expulsion of students involved in violent crimes, S10761 [9OC]

———funding for construction and infrastructure improvements, S1357 [13FE]

———high school dropout prevention programs development (S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

———improve and expand charter schools (S. 1380), S11775-S11778 [5NO]

———lifetime tenure for principals and teachers, S11512 [31OC]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (S. 989), S6917 [7JY], S7021 [8JY]

———prevent and reduce truancy (S. 1369), S11691 [4NO]

———voucher program to provide school choice, S11492 [30OC]

Science: authorize U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, S9615 [18SE]

———Federal research initiatives, S2729 [20MR]

Seattle, WA: Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center funding, S8080 [24JY]

Seitz, Frederick: Smithsonian Institution Joseph Henry Medal recipient, S12196 [8NO]

Senate: tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program (S. Res. 60), S1927 [4MR], S2013 [6MR]

Shepherd College: anniversary, S1794 [28FE]

Social Security: establish demonstration project to assist persons with the loss of a limb to return to work, S8913 [8SE]

Southwest Baptist University: tribute to Leadership Training Institute for Youth, S5959 [19JN]

Southwest Missouri State University: John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges award recipient, S10094 [26SE]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: enhance administrative authority of college president (S. 1095), S8534, S8535 [31JY]

Special education: funding limits, S4301-S4319 [12MY], S4401, S4402, S4406 [14MY]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to Westminister Christian Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3737 [25AP]

Stamford, CT: tribute to Children's Environmental Index ``kid-friendly'' city ranking, S9528 [17SE]

States: clarify obligation to provide free educational services to children with disabilities under a certain age, S4301 [12MY]

Student loans: forgiveness relative to community service careers, S6471 [26JN]

———programs, S4860 [21MY], S5033, S5034, S5035 [23MY], S6306-S6308 [25JN]

Tasty Baking Co.: tribute for providing party for inner-city school, S7020 [8JY]

Taxation: credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction, S6688 [27JN]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (S. 1037), S7719-S7732 [17JY], S7875 [22JY], S12447 [10NO]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college, S4839 [21MY], S8465 [31JY]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (S. 50), S5146 [23MY], S5959 [19JN]

———tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (S. 1472), S12140-S12144 [8NO]

———treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages, S6442-S6447 [26JN]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (S. 285), S1106 [6FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses, S6683, S6684, S6704 [27JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11212 [24OC], S11215 [27OC], S11321, S11322 [29OC], S11406 [30OC], S11503-S11511 [31OC], S11612 [3NO], S11623-S11627 [4NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), waive mandatory quorum, S11621 [4NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (S. 1133), S10055 [26SE]

———treatment of education savings accounts, S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE], S11665 [4NO]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (S. 127), S150, S510-S512 [21JA], S4661 [16MY]

———treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses (S. 218), S747 [28JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S6427 [26JN], S6696, S6720 [27JN], S8438, S8456 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (S. 930), S5951 [19JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses (S. 1116), S8580 [31JY]

———treatment of interest on student loans (S. 573), S3199-S3201 [15AP], S3299 [16AP], S3463 [22AP]

———treatment of postsecondary education expenses, S5034, S5035 [23MY]

———treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools (S. 99), S479 [21JA]

———treatment of State tuition programs, S6697, S6702 [27JN]

———treatment of State tuition programs (S. 594), S3282-S3286 [16AP]

———treatment of State-sponsored savings accounts for college expenses, S7882 [23JY]

———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (S. 121), S499 [21JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (S. 1142), S8723 [3SE], S11241 [27OC]

Teachers: improve quality (S. 1169), S9213 [11SE]

———improve quality (S. 1209), S9795 [23SE]

———improve quality (S. 1484), S12155-S12159 [8NO]

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund: revoke tax-exempt status of pension operation, S8459 [31JY]

Technology: provide for teacher technology training (S. 351), S1558 [25FE]

———provide for teacher technology training (S. 839), S5353 [5JN], S12533-S12535 [13NO]

Telecommunications: implement rates for universal service to education providers, libraries, and health care servers in rural areas, S2949 [9AP]

———universal service regulations, S11305, S11307 [29OC]

Thomas, Clarence: invitation to attend Festival of Youth in Delaware, S1254 [12FE]

Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program: establish (S. 1395), S11878 [6NO]

Treamer, Matthew E.: Presidential Award in Mathematics and Science Training recipient, S5430 [9JN]

Troy, MI: tribute to Court in the Schools/Critical Life Choices Program, S4617 [15MY]

Trumbull, CT: tribute to Trumbull High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5713 [16JN], S8625 [31JY]

Tufts University: observance of Tuftonia's Week, S3417 [22AP]

Underhill Center, VT: tribute to Proctor Maple Research Center, S9432 [16SE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: anniversary, S9801 [23SE], S10302 [1OC]

Unionville, CT: West District School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8624 [31JY]

University of Arkansas: Arkansas communications and education network project funding, S7901, S7902 [23JY]

University of Georgia: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, S2218 [12MR]

University of South Dakota: tribute to Professional Development Center, S1582 [25FE]

University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh: tribute, S114 [9JA]

Vermont Educational Television: anniversary, S10821 [9OC]

Vioritto, Erick N.: White House Presidential Scholars Program award recipient, S7618 [16JY]

Walsh College: anniversary, S11489 [30OC]

Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3458 [22AP]

Weiner, AR: tribute to `Rice Paddy Kids' speech therapy project, S6554 [26JN]

West Virginia: tribute to AmeriCorps projects, S8620 [31JY]

Western Hemisphere International Law Enforcement Academy: establish, S7589 [16JY]

White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: convene, S3243-S3245 [16AP]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, S8106 [24JY]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (S. 834), S5345 [5JN]

Women's Business Development Center: anniversary, S2028 [6MR]

Woodward, Susan M.: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9906 [24SE]

Wyoming History Day: tribute to educational programs promoting history and democracy, S7873 [22JY]

Reports

Educational Reform: Representatives Obey and Porter, H6851-H6854 [4SE]

Evidence of the Results of Whole School Reform, H6859 [4SE]

Principles for Practical Drug Policies: Federation of American Scientists, E1954 [7OC]

Success for All and Roots & Wings Programs: Johns Hopkins University, H6872 [4SE], H7156 [10SE]

———Robert E. Slavin, Nancy A. Madden, and Barbara A. Wasik, H6873-H6880 [4SE], H7157-H7163 [10SE]

Time To End the Troubled AmeriCorps: Kenneth R. Weinstein and August Stofferahn, H5278-H5280 [15JY]

University Park Campus School—The School With a Promise: Donna Rodrigues, H8442 [7OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Rept. 104-875), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Charter Schools Improvement and Expansion: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2616) (H. Rept. 105-321), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 150) (H. Rept. 105-98), H2783 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1853, Vocational Education Funding: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 187) (H. Rept. 105-187), H5400 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2646, Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 105-336), H9038 [22OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2746, Voucher Program To Provide School Choice and H.R. 2616, Improve and Expand Charter Schools: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 105-357), H9728 [29OC]

Conveyance of Certain Dos Palos, CA, Lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 111) (H. Rept. 105-34), H1257 [20MR]

Conveyance of Certain Lands to the University of Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 660) (S. Rept. 105-106), S10786 [9OC]

Drug-Free Communities Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 105-105), H3068 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 536), S4214 [8MY]

Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-332), H8927 [21OC]

Education Spending Relative to a Greater Percentage of Federal Tax Dollars on Children's Classrooms: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Res. 139) (H. Rept. 105-349), H9613 [28OC]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 105-322), H8927 [21OC]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1294) (S. Rept. 105-122), S11341 [29OC]

Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-93), H2444 [8MY]

Ensure That Federally Funded Agriculture Research and Education Programs Address High-Priority Concerns With National Multistate Significance: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 105-73), S8870 [5SE]

Federal Job Training Programs Consolidation and Improvements: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1196) (S. Rept. 105-109), S10858 [20OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 105-95), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 717) (S. Rept. 105-17), S4282 [9MY]

Investment Flexibility of New Mexico's Trust Funds and Modification of the Basis on Which Distributions Are Made From Those Funds: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 430) (S. Rept. 105-18), S4588 [15MY]

Investment in Education Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1149), S10787 [9OC]

National Literacy Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S5595 [12JN]

Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1866) (H. Rept. 105-144), H4221 [23JN]

Nomination of Anthony R. Sarmiento to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Hans M. Mark to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Board of Trustees: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S4106 [7MY]

Nomination of Paul Simon to National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

NSF Appropriations: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1046) (S. Rept. 105-110), S10858 [20OC]

Reading Excellence Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2614) (H. Rept. 105-348), H9558 [24OC]

Reform Methods for Calculating Graduation Rates for Colleges and Universities: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 914) (H. Rept. 105-14), H887 [11MR]

Tribute to Participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 60), S2078 [10MR]

Vocational Education Funding: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-177), H5183 [14JY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Boosting Southern Indiana's Economy, E1713 [10SE]

———Computer Modernization in the Federal Government, E222 [12FE]

———Drugs in America—A Report Card, E605 [9AP]

———Early Childhood Development and Learning, E998 [21MY]

———National Education Standards, E1110 [4JN]

———State of the Union Address, E227 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Navajo Preparatory School Character Counts Program: Navajo Preparatory School Board of Trustees, S9802 [23SE]

Songs

``Kahuku High School Alma Mater'', H1983 [29AP]

Statements

Affirmative Action Policies in Education: Mark George, E1206 [12JN]

———Mary Newman, E1206 [12JN]

Balancing the Federal Budget: Tim Blais, Joseph Bousquet, and Keith McManis, E1107 [4JN]

Censorship and Education: Patrick E. Houle, E1153 [10JN]

Conferral of the LaSalle Medal to Joseph Coppola: Canisius College, E1547 [29JY]

Helping America's Children at Risk: Wintley Phipps, E1578-E1580 [1AU]

Higher Education Student Financial Aid Programs: Curtis White, E1243 [18JN]

———Evan Pappas, E1243 [18JN]

———Jessa Black, E1243 [18JN]

Industrial Hemp: Evan Paul, E1185 [11JN]

———Luc Fillion, E1185 [11JN]

Internet Versus the First Amendment: Alyssa Leach and Sam Herr, E1161 [10JN]

Literacy Programs: Sarah Wachtel, E1233 [17JN]

Market Adviser—Scab Losses Severe: George Flaskerud, North Dakota State University, S11490 [30OC]

Moving Dollars to the Classroom: Representative Pitts, H9568-H9570 [28OC]

Philosophy of Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO: Randy Everett, E2229 [8NO]

Recipe for America: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Corona del Mar, CA, E789-E791 [30AP]

School Choice: Emma Stanley, E1158 [10JN]

———Jamin Whitehead, E1158 [10JN]

———Julie Ludlum, E1158 [10JN]

———Neal Gay, E1200 [12JN]

———Rachel Repstead, E1158 [10JN]

———Robert Burke, E1200 [12JN]

School Construction and Infrastructure Improvements Funding: Associated General Contractors, S4856 [21MY]

Student Financial Aid Programs: Mark Olson, E1126 [5JN]

Student Leadership Skills: Kaileah Christie, E1111 [4JN]

Tax Treatment of Graduate Student Income: Sam Liu, E1556 [29JY]

Teenage Drug Use: Danielle DuPuis, E1187 [11JN]

———Philip Bidwell, E1187 [11JN]

Teenage Smoking: Kelly Jennings, E1182 [11JN]

———Kristy Lavery, E1182 [11JN]

———Taro Bedell, E1182 [11JN]

———Tori Tillatson, E1182 [11JN]

Tribute to Participants in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program: Hans-Ulrich Klose, German Bundestag, E1366 [8JY]

21st Century America: Jonathan LaFarge, E1240 [17JN]

———Tison Campbell, E1240 [17JN]

U.S. Drug Policy: Kevin Belanger, E1109 [4JN]

———Tom Douthat, E1109 [4JN]

Vermont Property Tax Reform Relative to School District Funding: Spencer Crispe, E1114 [4JN]

Studies

Demonstrating Progress—Profiles of Exemplary Schools Using the New American Schools Whole School Designs, H7149-H7153 [10SE]

Mentoring—A Proven Delinquency Prevention Strategy: Jean Baldwin Grossman and Eileen M. Garry, Dept. of Justice, S12125-S12127 [8NO]

Summaries

Academic Program at Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO: Randy Everett, E2230 [8NO]

Assist Local Communities in Renewal of Public Schools (H.R. 1436), E756 [24AP]

Education Opportunities Tax Act (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Improve Access to and Affordability of Higher Education (H.R. 1435), E756 [24AP]

Medical Education Trust Fund Act (S. 21), S366 [21JA]

National Center for Bioengineering Research (S. 1030), S7717 [17JY]

School Repair and Construction Act (S. 1471), S12142 [8NO]

Surveys

Citizen Knowledge of U.S. Constitution: National Constitution Center, S9485 [17SE]

ClassLink Cellular Phone Service for Parent/Teacher Communications, E1257 [19JN]

Tables

Conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3753 [28AP]

Federal education programs funding, S9076 [10SE]

Federal school programs funding, S4936 [22MY]

State administration costs for formula grant programs, H9574 [28OC]

State due process hearings for special education disciplinary problems, S4358 [13MY]

State-by-State students who lost Pell Grant award eligibility, S8647 [2SE]

Testimonies

Reading Development and Disorders Research: Duane Alexander, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, S6003 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, access to higher education in the Albanian language in Macedonia, E377 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 103, celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H4219 [23JN]

H. Res. 139, spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms, H9567 [28OC]

H. Res. 145, concur with Senate amendments to H.R. 914, reform methods for calculating graduation rates of colleges and universities, H2541-H2543 [13MY]

H. Res. 150, consideration of H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, H2797 [16MY]

H. Res. 158, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, E1024 [22MY]

H. Res. 187, consideration of H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, H5413 [17JY]

H. Res. 274, consideration of H.R. 2646, Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools, H9047 [23OC]

H. Res. 288, consideration of H.R. 2746, voucher program to provide school choice, and H.R. 2616, charter schools improvement and expansion, H9814 [31OC]

H.J. Res. 25, technical corrections to omnibus consolidated appropriations legislation, H76 [9JA]

H.R. 5, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2498-H2531 [13MY]

H.R. 111, conveyance of certain lands to Dos Palos Ag Boosters, H1580 [16AP]

H.R. 914, reform methods for calculating graduation rates at colleges and universities, H846 [11MR]

H.R. 956, Drug-Free Communities Act, H3176-H3178 [22MY]

H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, H5420-H5428 [17JY]

H.R. 1866, Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act, H4145 [23JN]

H.R. 2534, reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs, H10354-H10366 [8NO]

H.R. 2535, Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act, H8845 [21OC]

H.R. 2614, Reading Excellence Act, H10386-H10392 [8NO]

H.R. 2646, Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools, H9056 [23OC]

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 12, Education for the 21st Century Act, S296-S304 [21JA]

S. 15, Youth Violence, Crime, and Drug Abuse Control Act, S324-S338 [21JA]

S. 17, Working Americans Opportunity Act, S343-S346 [21JA]

S. 21, Medical Education Trust Fund Act, S362-S366 [21JA]

S. 99, tax treatment of scientific equipment donated to elementary and secondary schools, S479 [21JA]

S. 101, Domestic Violence Identification and Referral Act, S481 [21JA]

S. 113, establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas, S494 [21JA]

S. 119, make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program, S498 [21JA]

S. 120, make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs, S499 [21JA]

S. 121, Higher Education Bond Parity Act, S501 [21JA]

S. 126, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Education Act, S510 [21JA]

S. 127, Employee Educational Assistance Act, S512 [21JA]

S. 212, Affordable Higher Education Through Pell Grants Act, S741 [28JA]

S. 218, tax treatment of higher education costs and savings accounts for college expenses, S747 [28JA]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of New Mexico trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, S4919 [21MY]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, H5834 [28JY]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, S2210 [12MR]

S. 456, Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act, S2418-S2422 [18MR]

S. 536, Drug-Free Communities Act, S2921-S2923 [9AP]

S. 559, Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act, S3035-S3051 [10AP]

S. 594, tax treatment of State tuition programs, S3283 [16AP]

S. 660, conveyance of certain lands to the University of Alaska, S3751 [28AP]

S. 702, State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 702, State requirements under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 748, College Affordability and High Standards Act, S4594-S4596 [15MY]

S. 756, Early Childhood Development Act, S4607-S4611 [15MY]

S. 834, increase research and education on the drug DES, S5346 [5JN]

S. 847, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act, S5363-S5366 [5JN]

S. 882, After School Education and Safety Act, S5528 [11JN]

S. 887, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act, S5540 [11JN]

S. 892, Area Health Education Center Program Extension Act, S5606 [12JN]

S. 934, Adolescent Family Life and Abstinence Education Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 939, Successful Reading Research and Instruction Act, S6002 [19JN]

S. 944, Community Health Care Access Act, S6043 [20JN]

S. 989, Safer Schools Act, S6918 [7JY]

S. 993, Career Preparation Education Reform Act, S6994-S7005 [8JY]

S. 994, Adult Basic Education and Literacy for the Twenty-First Century Act, S7005-S7010 [8JY]

S. 1029, Quality Child Care Loan Forgiveness Act, S7714 [17JY]

S. 1030, National Center for Bioengineering Research, S7717 [17JY]

S. 1037, Creating Improved Delivery of Child Care—Affordable, Reliable, and Educational Act, S7722-S7731 [17JY]

S. 1095, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act, S8534 [31JY]

S. 1111, JUMP Ahead Act, S8573 [31JY]

S. 1142, repeal Taxpayer Relief Act provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund, S8724 [3SE]

S. 1149, Investment in Education Act, S8828 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, S11376-S11388 [29OC]

S. 1151, Child Care Access Means Parents in School Act, S8871 [5SE]

S. 1160, Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9082-S9084 [10SE]

S. 1169, improve teacher quality, S9214-S9216 [11SE]

S. 1209, improve teacher quality, S9796, S9800 [23SE]

S. 1215, Dept. of Education national testing standards, S9895 [24SE]

S. 1265, Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act, S10483 [7OC]

S. 1283, award Congressional Gold Medals to the ``Little Rock Nine'', S10795 [9OC]

S. 1309, Early Childhood Development Act, S10958-S10961 [22OC]

S. 1322, establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges, S11291 [28OC]

S. 1361, establish Education Scholars Block Grant Program, S10478 [7OC]

S. 1369, Prevention of Truancy Act, S11691 [4NO]

S. 1380, Charter School Expansion Act, S11776 [5NO]

S. 1395, establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, S11878 [6NO]

S. 1461, JUMP Ahead Act, S12124 [8NO]

S. 1471, School Repair and Construction Act, S12141 [8NO]

S. 1484, Quality Teacher in Every Classroom Act, S12157-S12159 [8NO]

S. 1505, Museum and Library Services Act technical corrections, H10865 [13NO]

S. 1534, repayment of student loans by students called to active military duty, S12592 [13NO]

S. 1559, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 47, encourage participation of academic community and private sector in EXPO 2000, S8608 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 62, printing of revised edition of ``How Our Laws Are Made'', S11779, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 63, printing of revised edition ``Constitution of the United States of America'', H10641 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 63, printing of revised edition of ``Constitution of the United States of America'', S11779, S11792 [5NO]

S. Res. 51, tribute to NetDay96, S1138 [7FE]

S. Res. 60, tribute to participants in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Senate Youth Program, S1926 [4MR], S2013 [6MR]

S. Res. 88, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, S4898 [21MY]

S. Res. 92, National Literacy Day, S5140 [23MY], S6103 [23JN], S6286 [24JN]

S. Res. 100, increase equality in educational opportunities for Native Americans, S5876 [17JN]

S. Res. 139, National Child Care Professional's Day, S11043 [23OC]

S.J. Res. 15, constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer, S1111 [6FE]

Transcripts

Online Computer Chat Between Granville, VT, Village School Students and Senator Leahy, S3858 [30AP]

EDUCATION FOR THE 21st CENTURY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 12), S127, S131, S134, S295, S574 [21JA], S666 [22JA], S6009 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 12, provisions, S296-S304 [21JA]

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TAX ACT

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2646), S11466, S11467, S11470, S11471, S11472, S11474, S11485 [30OC], S11553 [31OC], S11601, S11602, S11603, S11604, S11605, S11606, S11607, S11608, S11609, S11610, S11611 [3NO], H9056, H9067 [23OC]

Articles and editorials

Flimsy Idea in the House, H9072 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2646): consideration (see H. Res. 274), H9038 [22OC]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Letters

Tax treatment of educational savings accounts: President Clinton, S11504 [31OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2646), H9044, H9045, H9056-H9076 [23OC]

———consideration (H. Res. 274), H9047-H9056 [23OC]

Taxation: promote construction and rehabilitation of public schools by increasing the volume cap on certain bonds, H9067-H9075 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2646), S11212 [24OC], S11215 [27OC], S11321, S11322 [29OC], S11406 [30OC], S11503-S11511 [31OC], S11612 [3NO], S11623-S11627 [4NO]

Enact (H.R. 2646), waive mandatory quorum, S11621 [4NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2646, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 105-336), H9038 [22OC]

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-332), H8927 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 274, consideration of H.R. 2646, provisions, H9047 [23OC]

H.R. 2646, provisions, H9056 [23OC]

EDUCATION WEEK (publication)

Remarks in Senate

Education: national policy to improve system (S. 12), S666 [22JA]

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1160), S9080 [10SE]

Factsheets

Provisions, S9084 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1160), S9081, S9085 [10SE]

Texts of

S. 1160, provisions, S9082-S9084 [10SE]

EDWARDS, CHET (a Representative from Texas)

Addresses

Building a Maritime Team: John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, E1202 [12JN]

International Security Leadership Award Presentation to Sec. of the Navy John H. Dalton: Representative Gephardt, E1201 [12JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H6724 [3SE]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H6726 [3SE]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 1032), H948 [12MR], H1019 [13MR]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H5570 [22JY]

Azerbaijan: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 2284), H9502 [23OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2003), H5665 [23JY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6707 [31JY]

Crime: require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H7911 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H9502 [23OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 2588), H8265 [30SE]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H2351 [7MY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H8633 [7OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7119 [9SE]

Education: distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 150), H7199 [10SE]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H10172 [6NO]

ERISA: clarify State law relative to court actions resulting from failures to provide health benefits under employee welfare benefit plans (see H.R. 2960), H10420 [8NO]

Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 913), H724 [4MR]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1892 [24AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8438 [6OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H8320 [2OC]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3865 [17JN]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8633 [7OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5778 [24JY]

House Rules: limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7262 [11SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H5569 [22JY]

Medicare: reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3070 [20MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1542 [15AP]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7601 [18SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H6716 [1AU]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2777), H9800 [30OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H3924 [18JN]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H6919 [4SE]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H7199 [10SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H6918 [4SE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H949 [12MR]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H948 [12MR]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H2445 [8MY]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H2351 [7MY]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of the commercial activities of Indian tribal organizations relative to unrelated business income tax (see H.R. 1554), H2444 [8MY]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see H.R. 629), H392 [6FE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H8300 [1OC]

Essays

Living with Muscular Dystrophy: Allison Dickson, E2235 [8NO]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1220 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1196 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8642 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), motion to recommit, H1227 [20MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5723 [24JY]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H2735 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2735 [15MY]

Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border patrol and control activities, H6896 [4SE]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7076 [9SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H5582 [23JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6640 [31JY]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): undertake an inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach President Clinton (H. Res. 304), H10109 [6NO]

Copperas Cove, TX: anniversary of National Exchange Club, E532 [20MR]

Dalton, John H.: Dept. of Defense International Security Leadership Award recipient, E1201 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve collection of outstanding loans, H5723 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), motion to instruct conferees, H6896 [4SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3357, H3358 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8272, H8276 [1OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7865 [25SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7076 [9SE], H7173, H7174 [10SE]

Dornan, Robert K.: limit admission to House floor and rooms (H. Res. 233), H7534 [18SE]

Education: Impact Aid Program funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7173, H7174 [10SE]

———national policy to improve system, H7205 [11SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), consideration (H. Res. 194), H5741 [24JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H539 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H6841 [4SE], H8508 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6841 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8508 [7OC]

Graves, Richard G., E2386 [13NO]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H8258 [30SE]

House of Representatives: decorum on the floor, H681 [27FE]

———legislative program, H8262 [30SE]

LSC: funding, H7865 [25SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H477 [12FE]

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in territorial dispute negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H3357, H3358 [4JN]

Paul, Representative: remarks relative to Government treatment of Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H680, H681 [27FE]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8268, H8272, H8276 [1OC]

Taxation: rates, H5582 [23JY]

Tejeda, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 35), H255 [4FE]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), H8519 [7OC]

Votes: position on missed, H2266 [7MY]

YMCA: tribute to Pathfinder Award recipients, E2105 [28OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Families and domestic relations: tribute on birth of son, H4919 [9JY]

Leave of absence: granted, H5018 [9JY]

Special order: granted, H697 [27FE], H3656 [10JN]

Tributes

Clements, Jamie, E2226 [8NO]

Dickson, Alison, E2235 [8NO]

Gonzalez, Representative, H8579 [7OC], E1992 [9OC]

Tejeda, Frank, H306 [5FE]

EDWARDS, DONALD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2550 [19MR]

EDWARDS, GARRISON A.

Remarks in House

Edwards, Representative: tribute on birth of son, H4919 [9JY]

EDWARDS, JAMES B.

Statements

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, S5887 [17JN]

EDWARDS, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute for participation in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E1354 [27JN]

EDWARDS, LEA ANN

Remarks in House

Edwards, Representative: tribute on birth of son, H4919 [9JY]

EDWARDS, LULA

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S10245 [1OC]

———tribute to staff assisting in passage of S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7803 [22JY]

EDWARDS, RICHARD A., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12652 [13NO]

EDWARDS, SETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1391 [10JY]

EDWARDS, TARA LaJUAN

Bills and resolutions

Brown, Kristine D.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

LePire, James E.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Smith, Billy R.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (see S. Res. 137), S10882 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Brown, Kristine D.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (S. Res. 137), S10906 [21OC]

LePire, James E.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (S. Res. 137), S10906 [21OC]

Smith, Billy R.: authorize testimony in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney (S. Res. 137), S10906 [21OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 137, testimony of James E. LePire, Billy R. Smith, and Kristine D. Brown in U.S. v. Tara LaJuan Edwards and U.S. v. Robbin T. Stoney, S10899, S10906 [21OC]

EDWARDS, VENA G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E562 [21MR]

EFFECTIVE NATIONAL ACTION TO CONTROL TOBACCO COALITION

Letters

Public Health and Education Resource (PHAER) Act, S11363 [29OC]

EFFICIENT CURRENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1038), S7767 [21JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1038), S7768 [21JY]

Summaries

Provisions, (S. 1038), S7768 [21JY]

Texts of

S. 1038, provisions, S7768 [21JY]

EGAN, JAY

Appointments

House of Representatives Chief Administrative Officer, H6682 [31JY]

EGERTER, SUSAN

Summaries

California Policy Seminar on Access to Maternity Care in California, E1502 [23JY]

EGYPT, ARAB REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

War of the Cartoons, E488 [17MR]

Communiques

Middle East peace process: Arab Summit, S7524 [16JY]

Letters

Allocation of foreign aid to Egypt and Israel: Ahmed Maher El Saved, S6021 [20JN]

Egyptian policy on sanctions against Libya: Stephanie L. Bernstein, S7632 [17JY]

Middle East peace process: several Senators, S7524 [16JY]

Remarks in House

Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: report on anti-semitic media views, E488 [17MR]

Middle East: actions relative to peace initiatives, H6398 [30JY]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, E469 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign aid: allocation, S6020 [20JN], S7523-S7526 [16JY], S8618 [31JY]

Middle East: actions relative to peace initiatives, S7581, S7585 [16JY]

———role in Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S6020 [20JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Daniel C. Kurtzer To Be Ambassador to Egypt: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

EHLERS, VERNON J. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5139 [11JY]

Appointments

Office of Fair Employment Practices Review Panel, H651 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H1542 [15AP]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 638), H392 [6FE]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H804 [6MR]

Budget: establish a budget reserve account for emergencies (see H.R. 457), H1018 [13MR]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

———ensure Federal compliance (see H.R. 1195), H9559 [24OC]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H8438 [6OC]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 44), H1392 [9AP]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1989 [29AP]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Dept. of Energy: consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H6707 [31JY]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H286 [4FE]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H9614 [28OC]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H10769 [12NO]

Drugs: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see H. Res. 151), H5488 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 990), H803 [6MR]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Res. 87), H812 [10MR]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H4646 [25JN]

———provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 1487), H2157 [1MY]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (see H.R. 873), H4339 [24JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H768 [5MR]

Employment: implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H8438 [6OC]

EPA: authorizing appropriations for research, development, and demonstration activities (see H.R. 1276), H1795 [23AP]

———distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 688), H452 [11FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5297 [15JY]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1984), H5401 [16JY]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3203 [22MY]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 1271), H1715 [21AP]

———foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H804 [6MR]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221), H6918 [4SE]

Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see H.R. 2124), H8929 [21OC]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H3568 [5JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5487 [17JY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve enforcement and compliance programs (see H.R. 1453), H5826 [25JY]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6798 [3SE]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H3477 [4JN]

Grand Haven, MI: designate as ``Coast Guard City, USA'' (see H. Con. Res. 115), H5296 [15JY]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see H.R. 1481), H1988 [29AP]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H4836 [26JN]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H7199 [10SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H4647 [25JN]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

Independent Commission on Medicare: establish (see H.R. 406), H152 [9JA]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H890 [11MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H7118 [9SE]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H6798 [3SE]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2020), H7830 [24SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H524 [12FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1989 [29AP]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H1909 [28AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H590 [13FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 554), H284 [4FE]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H1989 [29AP]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H589 [13FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H949 [12MR]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H243 [21JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H6407 [30JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5665 [23JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H2157 [1MY]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

NIST: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1274), H1715 [21AP]

———improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H3864 [17JN]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1278), H1795 [23AP]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 438), H7199 [10SE]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1273), H1715 [21AP]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 351), H150 [9JA]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H9559 [24OC]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Russia: protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H5778 [24JY]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H2091 [30AP]

Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see H.R. 1702), H3924 [18JN]

St. Helena Island National Scenic Area: establish (see H.R. 1733), H6798 [3SE]

Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H3796 [12JN]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H586 [13FE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H9865 [31OC]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H156 [9JA]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H2156 [1MY]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 1763), H3273 [3JN]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 1401), H1706 [17AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H3204 [22MY]

———provide income exclusion for work study payments (see H.R. 1296), H5664 [23JY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2091 [30AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2646), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H7730 [23SE]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1810), H4836 [26JN]

Telephones: increase the forfeiture penalty for telephone service slamming and require providers of such service to report slamming incidents (see H.R. 2112), H5401 [16JY]

Tobacco products: restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 762), H586 [13FE]

———restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H1440 [10AP]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H6706 [31JY]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 44), H1392 [9AP]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1272), H1715 [21AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Water pollution: Federal facilities pollution control (see H.R. 1194), H9559 [24OC]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation and enhancement through establishment of a wetlands mitigation banking program (see H.R. 1290), H3568 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: debts relative to death or injury caused by debtor's operation of watercraft or aircraft while intoxicated (see H.R. 30), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Science: prohibit cloning of humans (see H.R. 923), H765 [5MR]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 922), H765 [5MR]

Taxation: requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 25), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Telecommunications: State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (see H.R. 2612), H8438 [6OC]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (see H.R. 2383), H6797 [3SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H813 [11MR]

Questions

National Endowment for the Arts: Ehlers amendment on replacing funding with State block grants, H5148 [11JY]

Remarks

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5878 [28JY], H6002, H6003 [29JY]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9468, H9471 [23OC]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 129), H2102 [1MY]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1266 [21MR]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 63), H10641 [12NO]

Courts: technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (H.R. 764), H10662 [12NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5142, H5143, H5144, H5145, H5146, H5148, H5150, H5151 [11JY]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H8255 [30SE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H22 [7JA]

———provide public access to committee documents over the Internet, H22 [7JA]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 62), H10641 [12NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5878 [28JY]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1819 [24AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5142, H5143, H5144, H5145, H5146, H5148, H5150, H5151 [11JY]

National Science and Technology Week: observance, H1718 [23AP]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3879 [18JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of William D. Phillips for physics, H9567 [28OC]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1818, H1819 [24AP]

———donation of surplus computers and research equipment to elementary and secondary schools, H1818 [24AP]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 61), H10641 [12NO]

Sandwell, David: tribute to efforts relative to global mapping, H9567 [28OC]

Science: prohibit cloning of humans (H.R. 923), H713 [4MR]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (H.R. 922), H713 [4MR]

Smith, William H.F.: tribute to efforts relative to global mapping, H9567 [28OC]

Taxation: treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, H3219 [3JN]

Votes: position on missed, H5370 [16JY], H8296 [1OC], E613 [9AP], E1780 [17SE]

Wyoming, MI: anniversary of Grace Reformed Church, E827 [5MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3794 [12JN], H4083 [19JN]

Tables

Durations of substantive House of Representatives contested election cases, 1922-1996, H9471 [23OC]

Tributes

Claytor, Helen J., E626 [10AP]

Keillor, Garrison, E38 [7JA]

EHRLICH, ROBERT L., JR. (a Representative from Maryland)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 679), H4221 [23JN]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H9614 [28OC]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H287 [4FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H1186 [19MR]

China, People's Republic of: impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H4914 [8JY]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———minimum mandatory sentencing (see H.R. 424), H1542 [15AP]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 2667), H8833 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H2157 [1MY]

Drugs: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see H. Res. 151), H5488 [17JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5778 [24JY]

FEC: require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H9614 [28OC]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1259 [20MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H4222 [23JN]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

Firearms: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H10768 [12NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 497), H282 [4FE]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H3476 [4JN]

———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H3924 [18JN]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1392 [9AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1018 [13MR]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2254 [6MY]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H8300 [1OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2351 [7MY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8055 [26SE]

———establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 203), H1288 [21MR]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H1339 [8AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9615 [28OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H1019 [13MR]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H8833 [9OC]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H4087 [19JN]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H244 [21JA]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H8438 [6OC]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 122), H2157 [1MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (see H.R. 1885), H4087 [19JN]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4132 [20JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H4086 [19JN]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1989 [29AP]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H8834 [9OC]

OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H5487 [17JY]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 1505), H2090 [30AP]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1795 [23AP]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8834 [9OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H5021 [9JY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (see H.R. 2625), H9730 [29OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (see H.R. 2462), H8834 [9OC]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 1124), H3204 [22MY]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H2785 [15MY]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H1258 [20MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1707 [17AP]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195), H3720 [11JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H1392 [9AP]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H4835 [26JN]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 1410), H1793 [23AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in cases involving treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 163), H453 [11FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H8055 [26SE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H2156 [1MY]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H349 [5FE]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H628 [25FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1810), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of liquor and beer retailers (see H.R. 1620), H3660 [10JN]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H586 [13FE]

U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65), H669 [26FE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H9614 [28OC]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H2157 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Fort Howard Park, MD: transfer certain lands to Baltimore County, MD (see H.R. 1466), H1908 [28AP]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H1017 [13MR]

National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation: establish (see H.R. 756), H586 [13FE]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 968), H802 [6MR]

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1438 [10AP]

Remarks

Aberdeen, MD: National Civic League All-American City award recipient, E1856 [25SE]

Anne Arundel County, MD: anniversary of Republican Women of Anne Arundel County, E347 [27FE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 2005), E1558 [29JY]

Budget: balance, H868 [11MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4611 [25JN], H5993, H5994, H5995, H5996 [29JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3002, H3039 [20MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H916 [12MR]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H8586, H8587 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6367 [30JY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2047 [30AP], H2132 [1MY]

Joppa, MD: tribute to Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Co., E2360 [13NO]

Medicare: reform, H5995 [29JY]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (H.R. 968), H1298 [8AP]

OPIC: funding, H6367 [30JY]

Public housing: prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2132 [1MY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (H.R. 2456), H8584, H8585, H8586, H8587 [7OC]

———capital gains rates, H871, H872, H873, H874 [11MR]

———rates, H3002, H3039 [20MY], H4611 [25JN], H5993, H5994, H5995, H5996 [29JY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (H.R. 902), H870, H871, H872, H873 [11MR]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code, H8584, H8585, H8586, H8587 [7OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4083 [19JN], H4644 [25JN]

Tributes

Carven, Frank, E1558 [29JY]

Knight, Bryan A., E1908 [2OC]

Lacks, Henrietta, E1109 [4JN]

Reynolds, Lloyd, E952 [19MY]

Sargent, Mark, E759 [28AP]

Swanson, Kent, Jr., E110 [21JA]

Sweeney, Owen E., E1007 [21MY]

EHRMANN, MAX

Poems

``Desiderata'', H3892 [18JN]

EICHENBRENNER, BRIAN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3929 [19JN]

EICHSTAEDT, PETER

Articles and editorials

Sun, Wind, Rain Crumble Ruins, Preservation Efforts Hindered by Lack of Funds, S9401 [16SE]

EID, FREDERICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1037 [22MY]

EINHORN, LAWRENCE H.

Remarks in House

International Center (organization): International Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2372 [13NO]

EISENBERG, ALBERT C.

Letters

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund, S9592 [18SE]

EISENBERG, LEWIS AND JUDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2378 [13NO]

EISENSTADT, BENJAMIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E664 [15AP]

EISNER, MICHAEL

Articles and editorials

Disney Chief May Reap $771 Million From Stock Options, S3206 [15AP]

EISSA, OMER

Letters

Tribute to Eissa Omer: Thomas B. Evans, Jr., E1181 [11JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1180, E1187 [11JN]

EITELJORG, HARRISON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3971 [5MY]

EIZENSTAT, STUART

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: accusations of conflict of interest relative to involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

EIZENSTAT, STUART A.

Letters

Redress to individuals for inadequate restitution of assets seized by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the Holocaust, S11876 [6NO]

EIZENSTAT, STUART E.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

EL CENTRO de AMISTAD (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E927 [14MY]

EL PASO, TX

Articles and editorials

El Paso Leads the Nation in NAFTA-Related Job Losses, H3643 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Gamble, James L. and family: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2365 [13NO]

La Mujer Obrera (organization): tribute, H4311 [24JN]

Melver, Jimmy K.: Northeast El Pasoan of the Year award recipient, E2373 [13NO]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H4311 [24JN]

R.E. Thomason General Hospital: tribute, E498 [18MR]

Roark, Charles: Northeast El Pasoan of the Year award recipient, E2357 [13NO]

Roberts, Stan and Jetta: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2361 [13NO]

EL RITO, NM

Bills and resolutions

New Mexico: conveyance of lands from Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest to the village of El Rito and the town of Jemez Springs, NM (see H.R. 434), H153 [9JA]

———conveyance of lands from Carson National Forest to El Rito, NM (see S. 1469), S12118 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

New Mexico: conveyance of lands from Carson National Forest to El Rito, NM (S. 1469), S12138 [8NO]

Reports filed

Conveyance of Public Lands From Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest to El Rito and Jemez Springs, NM: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 434) (H. Rept. 105-359), H9799 [30OC]

Texts of

S. 1469, conveyance of lands from Carson National Forest to El Rito, NM, S12138 [8NO]

EL SALVADOR, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Elections (see H. Con. Res. 88), H3203 [22MY]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti and eliminate certain rules relative to continuous physical presence (see H.R. 3054), H10954 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Elections (H. Con. Res. 88), H5511-H5513 [22JY]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H10678-H10681, H10759, H10763 [12NO], H10775, H10910, H10911, H10914 [13NO]

Independence: anniversary, E1740 [11SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Anne Woods Patterson To Be Ambassador to El Salvador: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S853 [30JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 88, elections, H5512 [22JY]

ELBERT COUNTY, GA

Bills and resolutions

Georgia: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see S. 884; H.R. 2091), S5508 [11JN], H4834 [26JN]

ELDER, DANALYN

Remarks in Senate

YWCA: `Eliminating Racism' essay contest award recipient, S5378 [5JN]

ELDERLY see Senior Citizens

ELECTIONS related term(s) Fundraising; Political Campaigns; Voting

Addresses

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jerome Kohlberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10508 [8OC]

———Richard Rosenberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

———Thomas S. Murphy, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

Freedom and Democracy in Taiwan: Lee Teng-hui, President of the Republic of China, E852 [6MY], E883 [8MY]

Political Campaign Reform and Contribution Limits: Newton Minow, E774-E776 [29AP]

Promise of Conservatism: Malcolm Wallop, E1115-E1117 [4JN]

South Africa at Year Three: James A. Joseph, Ambassador to South Africa, E1661-E1663 [4SE]

Advertisements

Negative campaign advertisements: Citizens for Reform (organization), S10129 [29SE]

Amendments

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8245 [30SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1190), S9526 [17SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10112, S10113, S10114, S10176, S10177, S10178 [29SE], S10434, S10436, S10438, S10439, S10440, S10442 [6OC], S10485, S10486 [7OC], S10661 [8OC]

Analyses

Clean Money, Clean Elections Act (S. 918), S5802-S5804 [17JN]

Appointments

House of Representatives tellers to count electoral votes, H76 [9JA]

Senate tellers to count electoral votes, S115 [9JA]

Articles and editorials

After the Election—Readjusting and Reconsidering Campaign Finance—Scholars Ask Court To Backtrack, Shutting Floodgates on Political Spending, S559 [21JA]

And the Power of the Ballot, S10507 [8OC]

Another Bad One, S2725 [20MR]

Asian-American Connection—The Campaign Contributions Fiasco and Racial Stereotyping, S2622 [20MR]

Attack Culture, E445 [12MR]

Beltway's Hale-Bopp, S10517 [8OC]

Beware So-Called Fixes, S10343 [6OC]

Burned Again, E401 [6MR]

Campaign Finance Overkill, S10281 [1OC]

Campaign Finance—A ``Poison Pill'', S10390 [6OC]

Campaign Finance—Fix It, S10507 [8OC]

Clinton and Wife Reportedly Knew of Suspect Funds, S8646 [2SE]

Connecting Line, E1468 [22JY]

Don't Make Gore the Fall Guy, S10281 [1OC]

FBI Inquiry on Funding Is Widening, S1977 [5MR]

Fear of Foreign Cash, S8290 [30JY]

First Amendment Is Not a Loophole—Protecting Free Expression in the Election Campaign Context, S10359-S10376 [6OC]

For Their Targets, Mystery Groups' Ads Hit Like Attacks From Nowhere, S2060 [10MR]

Fund-Raising Fiasco—The Democrats' Problem, S1929 [4MR]

Good Advice From Mr. Freeh, E905 [13MY]

GOP Pressures Business Group To Dump Their Dem Lobbyists, S294 [21JA]

GOP To Rebuke Companies for Bipartisan Donations, S293 [21JA]

Government Gag, S2182 [12MR], S2391 [18MR]

Here Come the Speech Police, S10121, S10150 [29SE]

I Raised Money From My Office, So?, E1926 [2OC]

Independent Counsel Issue, S2344 [17MR]

Inquiry Into Gifts to Democrats Widens, S1976 [5MR]

INS Halts Investigation at California Organization, E63 [7JA]

Irate Clinton Blasts Moves for Counsel, S1790 [28FE]

Janet Reno—Wrong Again, E708 [17AP]

Keep Campaign Reform Legal, S10341 [6OC]

Law According to Gore, E401 [6MR]

Leader Lott's Amendment, S10272 [1OC]

Making Pols Into Crooks—Campaign-Finance ``Reform'' Criminalizes Politics and Deepens Public Cynicism, S10503 [8OC]

Media Too Quick To Buy Into Campaign Reform, S10502 [8OC]

Mexico's Bloodless Revolution, S7051 [9JY]

Money Gag, S10342 [6OC]

Money—Hard, Soft and Dirty, S11241 [27OC]

Most Lobbyists Oppose McCain-Feingold Bill, S10379 [6OC]

Mr. Huang's Briefings, E822 [5MY]

Officials Say China Illegally Sent U.S. Equipment to Military Plant, E772 [29AP]

Only a Constitutional Amendment Can Limit Campaign Cash, S2243 [13MR]

Parties' Congressional Campaign Committees Took in Millions in ``Soft Money'' in 1995-96, S2385 [18MR]

Pattern of Stonewalling, E834 [5MY]

Political Campaign Reforms, S10341 [6OC]

Political Money and Freedom of Speech, S10353-S10358 [6OC]

Price Controls on Democracy, E1910 [2OC]

Probe Not Taken—Congress Should Take a Look at OPIC's Taxpayer-Backed Sweetheart Deals, We Did, H8823-H8825 [9OC]

Prosecutor Game, H7908 [25SE]

Reno's Burden, S10281 [1OC]

Republicans Get Some Very Bad News, S10380 [6OC]

Republicans Warn Reno on Independent Counsel, S3131 [14AP], S3177 [15AP]

Save the First Amendment, S2393 [18MR]

Skirting the Real Scandal, S4135 [8MY]

Slanted—Racial Prejudice Is Part of What Fuels the Clinton Campaign Scandal, S2623 [20MR]

So, We Talk Too Much?, S2182 [12MR]

Squabble Over Union Dues a Pretext To Stop Reform, S10390 [6OC]

Swing Senators, S10389 [6OC]

Tales of the Tapes—The White House Strains Credulity in Its Latest Attempt To Explain Why Videos of Coffees Were Late To Surface, E1989 [9OC]

10 Big Lies About Campaign Finance, S10518 [8OC]

Tossing Gore, E1744 [11SE]

Trent Lott's Poison Pill, S10272 [1OC], S10391 [6OC]

TV Time Bank for Candidates, H512 [12FE]

Vote Against McCain, Wait, Can I Say That?, S10504 [8OC]

Was John Huang Debriefed?, E1451 [17JY]

Who Abandoned Dornan? Republican Voters, H9470 [23OC]

Who Needs an Independent Counsel?, S10281 [1OC]

Wrong Way on Campaign Finance, S2181 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions

Albania: elections (see H. Con. Res. 104, 105), H4221 [23JN], H4338 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (see S. Con. Res. 2), S100 [7JA]

Civil liberties: secure voting rights for formerly incarcerated felons (see H.R. 568), H284 [4FE]

Claremont Commission: establish independent Federal election campaign reform commission (see S. 876), S5507 [11JN]

Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 289), H9729 [29OC]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see S. Res. 61), S1924 [4MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 276, 287, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 315), H9464 [23OC], H9638 [29OC], H9771, H9773, H9774, H9775, H9776, H9777, H9778, H9779 [30OC], H10420 [8NO]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): extend (see S. Con. Res. 2), S100 [7JA]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorize production of records to law enforcement officials relative to contested Senate election in Louisiana (see S. Res. 135), S10788 [9OC]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (see S. Res. 112; H. Res. 175), S8533 [31JY], H4646 [25JN]

Congress: compile and make available to the public the names of candidates for election who agree to conduct campaigns in accordance with a Code of Election Ethics (see H. Con. Res. 160), H8054 [26SE]

———require a majority of campaign contributions come from State residents and ensure that employees are informed on use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2573), H8160 [29SE]

Constitutional amendments: give citizens the right to enact and repeal legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. 87), H4646 [25JN]

———give citizens the right to propose constitutional amendments by initiative process (see H.J. Res. 85), H4646 [25JN]

———give citizens the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. 86), H4646 [25JN]

———regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see H. Con. Res. 191), H10420 [8NO]

El Salvador: elections (see H. Con. Res. 88), H3203 [22MY]

FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1179), H1259 [20MR]

———establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (see H.R. 1494), H2090 [30AP]

———expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 2074), H4834 [26JN]

———improve enforcement capabilities (see S. 446), S2320 [14MR]

———require electronically filed congressional candidate reports and make them available through the Internet (see H.R. 2433), H7008 [8SE]

———require electronically filed reports and to make such reports available to the public within 24 hours of receipt (see H.R. 2109), H4912 [8JY]

———require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 355), H150 [9JA]

———require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

———responsibility for investigations relative to campaign fundraising practices (see H. Con. Res. 46), H949 [12MR]

Federal Election Law Reform Commission: establish (see S. 812; H.R. 419), S5109 [23MY], H153 [9JA]

Government: eliminate prohibitions against certain State and local employees seeking elective office (see H.R. 308), H149 [9JA]

Government regulations: requirements for candidates receiving Federal campaign financing relative to participation in multicandidate forums (see H.R. 2478), H7364 [16SE]

Guam: allow for election of the Delegate by a means other than separate ballot (see H.R. 1460), H1891 [24AP]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (see H. Res. 244), H7911 [25SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (see H. Res. 253), H8160 [29SE]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region elections (see S. Con. Res. 51), S8925 [8SE]

House of Representatives: establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 187), H145 [9JA]

———expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 243), H147 [9JA]

———limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 77, 462), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H243 [21JA]

House Rules: prohibit any personal staff member from holding a paid position in the campaign of the employing Member (see H. Res. 177), H4835 [26JN]

Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see S. 919), S5790 [17JN]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Information services: provide candidates for Federal office free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 653), H393 [6FE]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election (see H.R. 2656), H8832 [9OC]

Liberia: elections (see H. Con. Res. 135), H6406 [30JY]

Lobbyists: prohibit certain campaign services and reform disclosure rules (see S. 198), S634 [22JA]

Members of Congress: national advisory referendum on term limits (see H.R. 2056), H4646 [25JN]

———prohibit Federal funding of official travel after elections for Members who fail to be reelected (see H.R. 2276), H5826 [25JY]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H150 [9JA]

———voluntary compliance by States (see H.R. 2115), H4913 [8JY]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H453 [11FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: plebiscite on adherence to U.S. laws or independence (see H. Con. Res. 164), H8300 [1OC]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see S.J. Res. 22; H. Con. Res. 183), S1924 [4MR], H9865 [31OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (see S.J. Res. 23), S2416 [18MR]

———ban soft money in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 110, 458), H142 [9JA], H243 [21JA]

———comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 1422), H1794 [23AP]

———consideration of ethics reform and contribution limits legislation (see S. Res. 65), S2416 [18MR]

———constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see S.J. Res. 2; H.J. Res. 9, 14, 17, 41, 47), S163 [21JA], H154, H155 [9JA], H285 [4FE], H407 [10FE]

———contribution limitations for multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 1081), H1018 [13MR]

———establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 99, 170), H70 [7JA], H142, H144 [9JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 11, 25, 57, 95, 179, 918, 976, 1057, 1117, 1190, 1191, 1197, 1246, 1561; H.R. 140, 179, 181, 493, 600, 767, 965, 1039, 1303, 1366, 1776, 1777, 2051, 2183, 2199, 2777; H. Res. 210, 236), S158, S159, S160, S161 [21JA], S633 [22JA], S5790 [17JN], S6727 [27JN], S7950 [23JY], S8532 [31JY], S9515 [17SE], S9636, S9637 [18SE], S10293 [1OC], S12575 [13NO], H143, H145 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H346 [5FE], H586 [13FE], H802 [6MR], H948 [12MR], H1439 [10AP], H1704 [17AP], H3475 [4JN], H4645 [25JN], H5485, H5486 [17JY], H6706 [31JY], H7600 [18SE], H9800 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259, 272), H8438 [6OC], H8928 [21OC]

———impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 423), H153 [9JA]

———prohibit candidates from accepting unsecured loans from depository institutions regulated under Federal law (see H.R. 783), H587 [13FE]

———prohibit contributions and expenditures by political action committees in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 11), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (see H.R. 610), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit contributions by nonparty multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 70, 138, 472, 473), H69 [7JA], H141, H143 [9JA], H243 [21JA]

———prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S. citizens (see H.R. 34, 354), H67 [7JA], H139, H150 [9JA]

———prohibit fund-raising at the White House (see H.R. 636), H392 [6FE]

———prohibit fundraising at the White House (see H.R. 2073), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9; H.R. 1458), S158 [21JA], H1891 [24AP]

———prohibit use of soft money and require written authorization for use of salary withholdings for political activities (see H.R. 2147), H5131 [10JY]

———prohibit use of soft money in Federal elections (see H.R. 1025), H888 [11MR]

———provide for a voluntary system of public financing for Federal elections (see S. 229), S804 [29JA]

———public financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 506, 794), H282 [4FE], H587 [13FE]

———reduce contributions by nonparty multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 569), H284 [4FE]

———reduce contributions to House of Representatives candidate by multicandidate political committees (see H.R. 797), H587 [13FE]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (see H.R. 1780), H3475 [4JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 248, 2075, 2528, 2529), H147 [9JA], H4834 [26JN], H7729 [23SE]

———require disclosure of certain phone bank communications (see H.R. 498), H282 [4FE]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H2254 [6MY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 28, 43), H155 [9JA], H348 [5FE]

———counting of electoral votes (see S. Con. Res. 1), S100 [7JA]

Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 223), H146 [9JA]

Presidents of the United States: establish uniform poll closing time for elections (see S. 571), S3117 [14AP]

Select Commission To Advise on Reforming Elections: establish (see H.R. 141), H143 [9JA]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Res. 143), S11764 [5NO]

States: allow use of a proportional voting system for multiseat congressional districts (see H.R. 3068), H10954 [13NO]

———clarify procedure for determining population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 1220), H1288 [21MR]

———requirements relative to access to election ballots for certain parties (see H.R. 2477), H7364 [16SE]

Taxation: change date for filing of Federal income tax returns (see S. 584), S3199 [15AP]

———eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 961), H767 [5MR]

———national advisory referendum on a flat income tax rate and the requiring of a national vote to raise taxes (see H.R. 2057), H4646 [25JN]

———treatment of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 2113), H4912 [8JY]

———treatment of certain income relative to principal campaign committees (see H.R. 1112), H1111 [18MR]

Tax-exempt organizations: notify members of use of dues for political and lobbying activities (see S. 65; H.R. 480), S160 [21JA], H243 [21JA]

Voter Turnout Enhancement Study Commission: establish (see S. 68), S160 [21JA]

Voting: change date for regularly scheduled Federal elections and establish polling place hours (see S. 1463), S12118 [8NO]

———constitutional amendment allowing the proposal and enactment of laws by popular vote of the people (see H.J. Res. 21), H155 [9JA]

———eliminate certain bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 2356), H6704 [31JY]

———establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

———give citizens the right to enact and repeal legislation in a national election (see H.R. 2061), H4646 [25JN]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see S. 278, 1566; H.R. 699), S1017 [5FE], S12576 [13NO], H522 [12FE]

———permit use of ``None of the Above'' in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 2055), H4646 [25JN]

———reform voter registration procedures (see H.R. 224), H146 [9JA]

———require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter registration (see H.R. 2076), H4834 [26JN]

———require proof of citizenship to register to vote and permit States to require photographic identification to vote in a Federal election (see H.R. 1139), H1257 [20MR]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H7911 [25SE]

Chronologies

White House Document/Subpoena Requests, 1996-97: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H1914 [29AP]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Comparisons

Iran-Contra, October Surprise, and Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) subpoena authority, H4094 [20JN]

Court documents

States supporting reversal of Supreme Court Buckley v. Valeo decision, S7958 [23JY]

U.S. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters: U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, S8798-S8802 [4SE]

Descriptions

Lippo Group—An Overview, S3170 [15AP]

Excerpts

``American Constitutional Law,'' Laurence H. Tribe, S2249 [13MR]

Forms

Washington (State) political contribution withholding authorization, S10115 [29SE]

Histories

Campaign Finance Reform, 1987-1996, H7314 [16SE]

Interviews

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Jimmy Carter with Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, S11611 [3NO]

Letters

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2301, S2306 [14MR]

———Janet Reno, Attorney General, S3175-S3177 [15AP], S8705-S8707 [3SE]

———Senator McCain, S8703 [3SE]

———several Senators, S8704 [3SE]

———several current and former Members of Congress, S8703 [3SE]

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act: several Senators, S9160 [11SE]

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Bob Chase, National Education Association, S10380 [6OC]

———David Keating, National Taxpayers Union, S10345 [6OC]

———George Bush, S10505 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Gerald R. Ford, S10506 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Heidi H. Stirrup, Christian Coalition, S10344 [6OC]

———Ira Glasser, Laura W. Murphy and Joel Gora, ACLU, S10510-S10512, S10513-S10515 [8OC]

———Jimmy Carter, S10505 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Joel Gora, ACLU, S10516 [8OC]

———Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Walter F. Mondale, S6183 [24JN], E1298-E1300 [23JN]

———Peggy J. Ellis, CATO Institute, S10344 [6OC]

———President Clinton, S9769 [23SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, S10104 [29SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, Brennan Center for Justice, S10001 [26SE]

———several former Members of Congress, S10506 [8OC]

Citizen group independent political expenditures: ACLU, S10023 [26SE]

CNN coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings: Senator Craig, S8087 [24JY]

Constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits: Ann McBride, Common Cause (organization), S2183 [12MR], S2255 [13MR]

———Burt Neuborne, Brennan Center for Justice, S2255-S2257 [13MR]

———Laura W. Murphy, ACLU, S2181 [12MR], S2392 [18MR]

Ethics reform and contribution limits in political campaigns: Representative George Miller, E467 [13MR]

———several Representatives, E467 [13MR]

FEC definitions of ``express advocacy'': Janet Reno, Attorney General, S8022 [24JY], S8644 [2SE]

———John W. McGarry, FEC, S8022 [24JY]

———Mark M. Richard, Dept. of Justice, S8645 [2SE]

———Senator Specter, S8023 [24JY], S8644 [2SE]

FEC funding: several Senators, S7700 [17JY]

Investigation of contested Senate election in Louisiana: Doug Moreau, Baton Rouge, LA, District Attorney, S10256 [1OC]

———Mike Foster, Governor of Louisiana, S10256, S10257 [1OC]

———Senator Warner, S10256 [1OC]

———Senator Warner, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S6481, S6483, S6485 [26JN]

———Senators Warner and Ford, S5081 [23MY]

———Senators Warner and Ford, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S6483, S6484 [26JN]

Military Voting Rights Act: Doyle E. Larson, Air Force Association, S1027 [5FE]

———J.C. Pennington, National Association for Uniformed Services, S1026 [5FE]

———Joseph E. Caouctte, Jr., American Legion, S1026 [5FE]

———Paul W. Arcari, Retired Officers Association, S1026 [5FE]

Subpoena of LiPing Chen Hudson's telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation: Doris Cox, Bell Atlantic Corp., H9610 [28OC]

———Ted Hudson, H9610 [28OC]

Voter Eligibility Verification Act: Bill Jones, California Sec. of State, H1855 [24AP]

Weekly Standard (publication) poll relative to campaign finance reform: Jim Nicholson, Republican National Committee, S10381 [6OC]

Lists

Campaign Reform Project Business Advisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

Cosigners of campaign finance reform letter, E467 [13MR]

Cosponsors of H.R. 1428, Voter Eligibility Verification Act, H1855 [24AP]

Democratic National Committee trustee events and membership requirements, S10129 [29SE]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) subpoena timeline, H8254 [30SE]

Republican National Committee Gala Events Leadership Committee requirements, S10129 [29SE]

Rollcall vote on amending the Constitution relative to regulation or control of expenditures in Federal elections (1993), S2187 [12MR]

Supporters of overturning Buckley v. Valeo—campaign finance reform, S2186 [12MR]

Memorandums

Haitian Economic and Political Problems: Karen L. Bucknell, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1624 [1AU]

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) and Dept. of Justice, S6484 [26JN]

Republican National Committee Donations to Nonprofit Organizations: Cindy Finnegan, John Grotta Co., S12446 [10NO]

———Jo-Anne L. Coe, S12446 [10NO]

Republican National Committee Donations to Nonprofit Organziations: Jo-Anne L. Coe, S12446 [10NO]

Republican Party Campaign Fundraising Prospects: Kevin Kellum, S10129 [29SE]

Motions

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9639 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9772 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Investigation of contested Senate election in Louisiana: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S6481 [26JN], S10255 [1OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10113 [29SE], S10317 [3OC]

Press releases

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jay Linter, United Church of Christ, S10510 [8OC]

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Citizen Action (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Reform Party, H1381 [9AP]

———U.S. Public Interest Research Group, H1380 [9AP]

Reporters More Influential Than Campaign Cash? Most Americans Say Yes! Rasmussen Research (business), S10502 [8OC]

Reversal of Supreme Court Buckley v. Valeo Decision: several State attorneys general, S7958 [23JY]

Proposals

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2307 [14MR]

Campaign finance reform legislation (102d Congress), S10382-S10389 [6OC]

Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9805, H9806, H9807, H9808, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC]

Independent counsel appointment to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S8141 [25JY]

Protocol

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana, S6482 [26JN]

Questions and answers

Issue advocacy: ACLU, S10512 [8OC]

Referendums

Require candidates and elected officials to show support for congressional term limits or have their refusal printed on the ballot: Maine, H462-H465 [12FE]

Remarks in House

Albania: elections (H. Con. Res. 105), H4816, H4817 [26JN]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping relative to campaign fundraising investigations, H4845 [8JY]

Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior: actions relative to decision on Native American casino applications, H10350 [8NO]

Burton, Representative: serving of Dept. of Justice subpoena relative to political campaign records, H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H6688 [31JY]

California: alleged intimidation of Hispanic Americans at voter polls, H10115, H10117 [6NO]

China, Republic of: anniversary of Presidential elections, H2937 [20MY], E970 [19MY], E979, E985, E986 [20MY]

———political reform, E861, E864 [7MY], E873, E883 [8MY], E898 [13MY]

CIA: release of information to Democratic National Committee relative to Latvian citizen, H1293, H1296 [8AP]

Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (H. Res. 289), E2114 [29OC]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H1114 [19MR], H1191 [20MR], H1375-H1383 [9AP], H1913 [29AP], H2687, H2779 [15MY], H3791 [12JN], H4092-H4103 [20JN], H5135 [11JY], H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H5927 [29JY], H7836 [25SE], H8047-H8051 [26SE], H8586, H8587 [7OC], H8716-H8723 [8OC], E834 [5MY], E1451 [17JY]

———potential discrimination against Asian Americans relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, E1953 [7OC]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H5304 [16JY], H5500 [22JY], H6301 [30JY], H6921, H6922, H6923 [5SE], H7016, H7021 [9SE], H7123, H7125 [10SE], E1744 [11SE]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5787-H5792 [25JY], H5874-H5879 [28JY], H5996-H6003 [29JY], H6301 [30JY], H6620, H6621, H6684 [31JY], H6923 [5SE], H7735, H7737, H7738, H7739 [24SE], H7835, H7836, H7838 [25SE], H8166, H8167, H8168, H8169 [30SE], H8302, H8310 [2OC], H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], H9805, H9806, H9809, H9810, H9811, H9812, H9813, H9814, H9816, H9833, H9834 [31OC], H10109, H10110, H10111, H10115-H10119 [6NO], E62 [7JA], E2137 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9464-H9473, H9487-H9491 [23OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 287), H9638 [29OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 290), H9581 [28OC], H9771 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 291), H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 292), H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 293), H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 294), H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 295), H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 296), H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 297), H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 315), H10409 [8NO]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (H. Res. 175), H5513-H5515 [22JY], H5847, H5848 [28JY]

Congress: counting of Presidential electoral votes, H76, H77 [9JA]

Constitutional amendments: give citizens the right to recall elected officials, H690 [27FE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1343, H1344, H1345, H1346 [9AP], H1415-H1419 [10AP]

Dept. of Justice: investigations relative to the appointment of an independent counsel, H7018 [9SE]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (H. Con. Res. 191), E2292 [9NO]

El Salvador: elections (H. Con. Res. 88), H5511-H5513 [22JY]

Executive Office of the President: employee responses to inquiries regarding investigations, H7612 [23SE]

———release of video tapes relative to campaign fundraising activities, E1988 [9OC]

FEC: establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (H.R. 1494), H2052 [30AP], H4819 [26JN]

———expedite availability of reports (H.R. 2074), E1342 [27JN]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H2694, H2757 [15MY]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), H2606, H2614 [14MY], H2691 [15MY]

———require reports on certain election expenditures (H.R. 1705), E1044 [22MY]

Guam: allow for election of the Delegate by a means other than separate ballot (H.R. 1460), H7649-H7651 [23SE]

Haiti: elections, H1410 [10AP], E1624 [1AU]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H7869, H7870 [25SE], H8253-H8262 [30SE], H8640 [8OC], E1936 [6OC]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8244-H8253 [30SE]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (H.R. 74), E37 [7JA]

House Rules: prohibit any personal staff member from holding a paid position in the campaign of the employing Member (H. Res. 177), E1342 [27JN]

Hudson, LiPing Chen: subpoena of telephone records by Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) relative to campaign contributions investigation, H9610 [28OC]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, H7347-H7349 [16SE], H7389 [17SE], H8013, H8014 [26SE], H8134, H8135, H8136 [29SE], E1793 [18SE]

Mexico: elections, H4903 [8JY], E1374 [8JY]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (H.R. 345), E7 [7JA]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (H. Con. Res. 18), H728, H732-H735 [5MR], E215 [11FE], E405 [6MR]

———U.S. policy, H7362-H7364 [16SE]

Ohio: workers' compensation system referendum, H9627 [29OC], H9781 [30OC], E2121 [29OC]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H1292 [8AP], H1506 [15AP], H1548 [16AP], H1623 [17AP], H7534 [18SE], H7908 [25SE], H8040-H8043 [26SE], H8057 [29SE], H8302-H8309 [2OC], H8362 [6OC], H8451, H8453, H8568 [7OC], H8635, H8639 [8OC], H9046 [23OC], H9504 [24OC], H10353 [8NO], E400 [6MR], E707 [17AP], E905 [13MY], E1988 [9OC]

———constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (H.J. Res. 17), E46 [7JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, H22-H24, H36 [7JA], H409, H410, H412 [11FE], H633 [26FE], H728 [5MR], H851 [11MR], H991-H995, H1001 [13MR], H1043, H1044, H1045, H1079-H1083 [18MR], H1114, H1172-H1175 [19MR], H1297 [8AP], H1345, H1347-H1356, H1375-H1383 [9AP], H1546 [16AP], H1624 [17AP], H2100, H2101 [1MY], H3109 [21MY], H3280 [4JN], H4610 [25JN], H5782 [25JY], H6301 [30JY], H6621 [31JY], H6722, H6723, H6724 [3SE], H6803, H6805 [4SE], H6921, H6922, H6924 [5SE], H7013, H7014, H7016, H7019, H7021, H7041 [9SE], H7123, H7124, H7125, H7126, H7198 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206 [11SE], H7284, H7286, H7287, H7309-H7314 [16SE], H7370, H7487 [17SE], H7535 [18SE], H7612, H7613, H7614 [23SE], H7735, H7736, H7737, H7739, H7740, H7742-H7745 [24SE], H7835, H7836, H7837, H7838, H7839 [25SE], H8023-H8029 [26SE], H8057, H8121, H8122, H8123, H8130-H8137 [29SE], H8166, H8167, H8169, H8212 [30SE], H8268 [1OC], H8310 [2OC], H8568, H8571 [7OC], H8637, H8638 [8OC], H8883-H8889 [21OC], H8932 [22OC], H9044 [23OC], H9503, H9504, H9505 [24OC], H9804, H9841 [31OC], H10108 [6NO], H10352 [8NO], H10773, H10775 [13NO], E467 [13MR], E1645 [3SE], E1652 [4SE], E1667 [5SE], E1687 [8SE], E1704 [9SE], E1755 [16SE], E1771 [17SE], E1796 [18SE], E1826 [23SE], E1866 [25SE], E1874 [26SE], E1886 [29SE], E1904, E1920 [2OC], E1944 [7OC], E2001 [9OC], E2040 [21OC], E2065 [23OC], E2082 [24OC], E2105 [28OC], E2135, E2148 [30OC], E2162 [31OC], E2181 [4NO], E2192, E2211 [7NO], E2250 [8NO], E2287 [9NO], E2305 [10NO], E2389 [13NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1303), E632 [10AP]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1776), H8025 [26SE], E1298 [23JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 179), E44 [7JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2051), E1327 [25JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H5986-H5990 [29JY], H7014, H7019, H7020 [9SE], H7123, H7125, H7183-H7193 [10SE], H7613 [23SE], H7820 [24SE], H8117, H8119, H8120 [29SE], H8980 [22OC], E1733 [11SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), unanimous-consent agreement, H8003 [26SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2199), H7483 [17SE], H8027 [26SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 493), E219 [11FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 600), H410 [11FE], H6301 [30JY], H8694, H8695 [8OC], E161 [5FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 767), H567 [13FE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), H8723 [8OC], E1926 [2OC], E1959 [7OC], E1972 [8OC]

———influence and legality of foreign contributions, H818 [11MR], H1114 [19MR], H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP], H4844 [8JY], H5562 [22JY], H7532 [18SE], H8817-H8825 [9OC], H10585 [12NO], H10775 [13NO], E772 [29AP], E985 [20MY], E1468 [22JY]

———investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H8130-H8137 [29SE], H8166, H8167, H8168 [30SE], H9566 [28OC], H10773 [13NO]

———prohibit candidates from accepting unsecured loans from depository institutions regulated under Federal law (H.R. 783), H643 [26FE]

———prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (H.R. 610), E171 [5FE]

———prohibit foreign contributions, E46 [7JA]

———prohibit fundraising at the White House (H.R. 2073), E1342 [27JN]

———prohibit fundraising at the White House (H.R. 636), H677 [27FE]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, H8026 [26SE], H8268 [1OC]

———prohibit use of soft money in Federal elections (H.R. 1025), E495 [18MR]

———public financing of House of Representatives elections (H.R. 794), E261 [13FE]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (H.R. 1780), E1112 [4JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 2075), E1342 [27JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 248), E8 [7JA]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (H.R. 84), H512 [12FE], E21 [7JA]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H8809 [9OC], E2379 [13NO]

Political ethics: campaign contributions by tobacco interests, H5564 [22JY], H6723 [3SE], H7021 [9SE], E1904 [2OC]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (H.J. Res. 28), E81 [9JA]

Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (H.R. 223), E4 [7JA]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR], H5170 [11JY]

South Africa: democracy efforts, E1661 [4SE]

States: prohibit release of Presidential election results prior to closing of polls in all States within the continental U.S. (H.R. 2805), E2177 [4NO]

Supreme Court: decision relative to the use of race in designating congressional districts, H758-H764 [5MR]

Taxation: treatment of certain election officials and workers (H.R. 2113), H4840 [8JY]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (H.R. 1428), H1854, H1855 [24AP]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (H.R. 699), H815 [11MR]

———require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter registration (H.R. 2076), E1342 [27JN]

———voter participation, H3646 [10JN]

Yemen: elections, E897 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping of ethnic groups relative to campaign fundraising investigations, S2619-S2622 [20MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: elections, S9407 [16SE], S9440 [17SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 2), S8 [7JA]

Claremont Commission: establish independent Federal election campaign reform commission (S. 876), S5510 [11JN]

CNN: coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings, S8087 [24JY]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2057-S2078 [10MR], S2096-S2109, S2113-S2125 [11MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (S. Res. 61), S1928 [4MR]

———investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S7035-S7040 [9JY], S7512 [16JY], S7823 [22JY], S8284 [29JY]

———investigation of foreign contributions to political campaigns, S716-S719 [28JA], S838 [30JA], S2062 [10MR]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): extend (S. Con. Res. 2), S8 [7JA]

———tribute, S126, S143 [21JA], S700 [28JA]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorize production of records to law enforcement officials relative to contested Senate election in Louisiana (S. Res. 135), S10780 [9OC]

———hearings on campaign finance reform, S5082 [23MY]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (S. Res. 112), S8610 [31JY]

Constitutional amendments: regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S1776 [27FE], S2173-S2201 [12MR], S2239-S2273 [13MR], S2311-S2315 [14MR], S2340 [17MR], S2377-S2397 [18MR], S9990 [26SE]

———regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, S2268 [13MR], S2394 [18MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S127-S130, S134 [21JA]

FEC: funding, S7700 [17JY]

———improve enforcement capabilities (S. 446), S2314, S2315 [14MR]

Federal Election Law Reform Commission: establish (S. 812), S5129 [23MY]

Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region elections (S. Con. Res. 51), S8919 [8SE]

Independent Bipartisan Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (S. 919), S5807, S5808 [17JN]

Indonesia: elections, S5280 [4JN]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, S8788-S8790, S8794-S8815 [4SE], S9098-S9101, S9107 [11SE]

Lobbyists: prohibit certain campaign services and reform disclosure rules (S. 198), S651 [22JA]

Mexico: elections, S7050, S7051, S7088 [9JY]

National Student-Parent Mock Election: funding, S9112, S9113 [11SE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S1790 [28FE], S1929 [4MR], S2116 [11MR], S3131 [14AP], S3169-S3174, S3175, S3195 [15AP], S8694, S8703-S8707 [3SE], S9385 [16SE], S10277-S10280 [1OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S1933 [4MR], S1936 [5MR], S2299-S2308, S2311-S2315, S2316 [14MR], S2344-S2350, S2354 [17MR], S2397-S2411, S2488 [18MR], S2491-S2499, S2512-S2514 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), unanimous-consent agreement, S2296 [13MR], S2394 [18MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S7888-S7892 [23JY], S8020-S8024 [24JY], S8141 [25JY]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2488 [18MR], S2492-S2495, S2498-S2501 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S2411 [18MR]

———consideration of ethics reform and contribution limits legislation (S. Res. 65), S2481 [18MR]

———constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (S.J. Res. 2), S555-S559 [21JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, S11-S14 [7JA], S138-S140 [21JA], S673 [23JA], S838 [30JA], S1417 [13FE], S2013 [6MR], S2504-S2507, S2509 [19MR], S6183 [24JN], S6955 [8JY], S8290-S8294 [30JY], S8480 [31JY], S8643-S8646 [2SE], S10269 [1OC], S11241 [27OC], S11537 [31OC], S11611 [3NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1057), S7951 [23JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 11), S127, S277-S279, S294 [21JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1117), S8580 [31JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1190), S9521 [17SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1191), S9637-S9640 [18SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1197), S9654 [18SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1561), S12605 [13NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 179), S634 [22JA], S7035 [9JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S384-S387 [21JA], S656 [22JA], S2077 [10MR], S3743 [28AP], S4134-S4136 [8MY], S8933 [8SE], S9159-S9162, S9165 [11SE], S9717-S9720 [19SE], S9990, S9994-S10026, S10097-S10100 [26SE], S10103-S10151 [29SE], S10204, S10208-S10211 [30SE], S10271, S10274-S10277, S10282-S10289 [1OC], S10317 [3OC], S10339-S10426 [6OC], S10450-S10456, S10462-S10473, S10490 [7OC], S10501-S10522 [8OC], S10719-S10733 [9OC], S10877-S10879 [21OC], S11012, S11013, S11171 [23OC], S11275 [28OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), unanimous-consent agreement, S9769-S9771 [23SE], S11421, S11422 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 57), S423 [21JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 918), S5792-S5807 [17JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 95), S473 [21JA]

———investigate fundraising practices in congressional election campaign, S1728 [27FE]

———participation of tax-exempt organizations in partisan activities in violation of Federal election campaign laws, S2404, S2408 [18MR], S2493 [19MR], S12442-S12446 [10NO]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10125 [29SE], S10726 [9OC]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (S. 9), S125, S126, S264 [21JA], S6971 [8JY]

———provide for a voluntary system of public financing for Federal elections (S. 229), S806-S808 [29JA]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10114-S10116, S10121, S10122 [29SE], S10379, S10389-S10395, S10400-S10405, S10407, S10408, S10420 [6OC], S10450-S10454, S10464, S10467-S10473 [7OC], S10519 [8OC], S10724 [9OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10343, S10381, S10395, S10398-S10405, S10408-S10420 [6OC], S10455 [7OC], S10505, S10510 [8OC], S10726, S10729-S10731 [9OC]

President and Vice President: counting of electoral votes (S. Con. Res. 1), S7 [7JA]

Presidents of the United States: establish uniform poll closing time for elections (S. 571), S3125 [14AP]

Senate: investigation of contested election in Louisiana, S4205 [8MY], S5081, S5082 [23MY], S6479-S6489 [26JN], S7858-S7860 [22JY], S8765, S8790, S8821 [4SE], S10253-S10257 [1OC]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (S. Res. 143), S11792 [5NO]

Serbia: elections, S20 [7JA]

Taxation: change date for filing of Federal income tax returns (S. 584), S3215 [15AP]

Tax-exempt organizations: notify members of use of dues for political and lobbying activities (S. 65), S441 [21JA]

Voter Turnout Enhancement Study Commission: establish (S. 68), S447 [21JA]

Voting: change date for regularly scheduled Federal elections and establish polling place hours (S. 1463), S12130 [8NO]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (S. 1566), S12713 [13NO]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (S. 278), S1026, S1045 [5FE]

———rights of military personnel relative to declaration of legal residence, S830-S832 [30JA]

Reports

Campaign Finance ``Reform'' Proposals—A First Amendment Analysis: Lillian R. BeVier, S10345-S10352 [6OC]

History and Procedure of Contested Election Cases: Office of Senate Legal Counsel, S8767-S8772 [4SE]

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana: McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe (law firm), S6485-S6488 [26JN]

Rule Violations in International Brotherhood of Teamsters Leadership Election: Barbara Zack Quindel, S9099 [11SE]

Reports filed

Allow Election of Guam Delegate by a Means Other Than a Separate Ballot: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 105-253), H7599 [18SE]

Condemn Outbreak of Violence and Threat to Scheduled Elections and Constitutional Government in the Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 112), S10625 [8OC]

Consideration of H. Res. 244, Filing of Criminal Charges by U.S. Attorney in California Against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional Relative to Contested Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 105-280), H8160 [29SE]

Guarantee Rights of All Active Duty Military Personnel, Merchant Mariners, and Their Dependents To Vote in Federal, State, and Local Elections: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 699) (H. Rept. 105-183), H5296 [15JY]

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 51), S9880 [24SE]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Reforming the Campaign Finance System, E1722 [10SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Ohio workers' compensation system referendum: Parma, OH, City Council, H9781 [30OC]

Schedules

President Clinton's trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX, S9995 [26SE]

Statements

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Albert M. Pennybacker, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, S10508 [8OC]

———Church Women United (organization), S10510 [8OC]

———Mark Pelavin, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S10510 [8OC]

———NETWORK (organization), S10508 [8OC]

———President Clinton, S8291 [30JY]

———Senator Glenn, S10288 [1OC]

Investigation of Contested Senate Election in Louisiana: Senator Warner, S10253-S10255 [1OC]

Investigation of Federal Election Campaign Fundraising and Expenditure Practices: Ann McBride, Common Cause (organization), H1380 [9AP]

———Becky Cain, League of Women Voters, H1379 [9AP]

———Joan Claybrook, Public Citizen (organization), H1381 [9AP]

———Thomas H. Andrews, Citizen Action (organization), H1379 [9AP]

Reversal of Buckley Versus Valeo: several State Attorneys General, S2187 [12MR]

Studies

Broadcast Issue Advocacy Ads: Annenberg Public Policy Center, S10128 [29SE], S10416 [6OC]

Summaries

Campaigns Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits (S. 1561), S12606 [13NO]

Highlights of Testimony of the First Two Weeks of Hearings by the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Into 1996 Campaign Finance Abuses, S8088 [24JY]

Public Confidence in Campaigns Act (S. 229), S814 [29JA]

Voter Eligibility Verification Act (H.R. 1428), H1855 [24AP]

Tables

Clean Money, Clean Elections Act: formula for calculating spending limits, S5804 [17JN]

———State qualifying contribution threshold and spending limits, S5804 [17JN]

Durations of substantive House of Representatives contested election cases, 1922-1996, H9471 [23OC]

Electoral Vote for the President and Vice President, S113 [9JA], H77 [9JA]

Statewide referendum results in Maine for election held on November 5, 1996, H462 [12FE]

Time spent on debate of S. 25, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S10465 [7OC]

Testimonies

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Curtis Gans, Committee for the Study of the American Electorate, S10135 [29SE]

Paycheck Protection Act: David Stewart, S6971 [8JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 18, tribute to Nicaragua on the occasion of democratic elections, H732 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 88, elections in El Salvador, H5512 [22JY]

H. Con. Res. 105, elections in Albania, H4817 [26JN]

H. Res. 175, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, H5513 [22JY], H5847 [28JY]

H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8253 [30SE]

H. Res. 253, consideration of H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8244 [30SE]

H. Res. 276, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9464 [23OC]

H. Res. 287, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9638 [29OC]

H. Res. 290, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9581 [28OC], H9772 [30OC]

H. Res. 291, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9773 [30OC]

H. Res. 292, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9774 [30OC]

H. Res. 293, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9775 [30OC]

H. Res. 294, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9582 [28OC], H9776 [30OC]

H. Res. 295, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9583 [28OC], H9777 [30OC]

H. Res. 296, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9778 [30OC]

H. Res. 297, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H9584 [28OC], H9779 [30OC]

H. Res. 315, Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H10409 [8NO]

H.R. 1428, Voter Eligibility Verification Act, H1855 [24AP]

H.R. 1460, allow for election of the Delegate from Guam by a means other than separate ballot, H7649 [23SE]

H.R. 1705, Campaigns in the Sunshine Act, E1044 [22MY]

S. 9, Paycheck Protection Act, S265 [21JA]

S. 11, Congressional Election Campaign Spending Limit and Reform Act, S279-S293 [21JA]

S. 25, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S656-S665 [22JA], S10106-S10112 [29SE]

S. 57, Senate Campaign Financing and Spending Reform Act, S423-S435 [21JA]

S. 68, Voter Turnout Enhancement Study Commission, S447 [21JA]

S. 229, Public Confidence in Campaigns Act, S808-S814 [29JA]

S. 278, Military Voting Rights Act, S1026 [5FE]

S. 812, Campaign Finance Reform Commission Act, S5130 [23MY]

S. 875, Electronic Mailbox Protection Act, S5509 [11JN]

S. 918, Clean Money, Clean Elections Act, S5794-S5802 [17JN]

S. 1057, Campaign Spending Control Act, S7952-S7958 [23JY]

S. 1190, Campaign Finance Integrity Act, S9522 [17SE]

S. 1191, Senate Campaign Finance Reform Act, S9640-S9643 [18SE]

S. 1197, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S9655-S9659 [18SE]

S. 1566, Military Voting Rights Act, S12713 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 1, counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President, S7, S100 [7JA], H28 [7JA]

S. Con. Res. 2, use of Capitol rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies and extension of Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), S8, S100 [7JA], H29 [7JA]

S. Con. Res. 51, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region elections, S8919, S8926 [8SE]

S. Res. 61, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S1927 [4MR]

S. Res. 65, consideration of political campaign ethics reform and contribution limits legislation, S2481 [18MR]

S. Res. 135, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) production of records to law enforcement officials relative to contested Senate election in Louisiana, S10780, S10810 [9OC]

S. Res. 143, printing of revised edition of Senate Election Law Guidebook, S11780, S11792 [5NO]

S.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials, S557 [21JA]

S.J. Res. 22, appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2499 [19MR]

Transcripts

President Clinton's Trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX: WTOP-Radio (Washington, DC), S9995 [26SE]

ELECTRIC CONSUMERS PROTECTION ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 237), S869-S871 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 237), S855 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 237), S863-S865 [30JA]

Texts of

S. 237, provisions, S865-S869 [30JA]

ELECTRIC POWER related term(s) Power Resources

Analyses

Electric Consumers Protection Act (S. 237), S869-S871 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (see H.R. 1910), H3864 [17JN]

Dept. of Energy: extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research Program and Public Information Dissemination Program (see H.R. 363), H151 [9JA]

Federal Power Marketing Administration: privatization (see H.R. 296), H148 [9JA]

FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Colorado (see H.R. 2217), H5569 [22JY]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa (see H.R. 2165), H5296 [15JY]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 848), H669 [26FE]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (see H.R. 651, 652, 1183, 1184, 1217), H393 [6FE], H1259 [20MR], H1288 [21MR]

Free enterprise: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see S. 237; H.R. 338, 655, 1230), S855 [30JA], H150 [9JA], H407 [10FE], H1338 [8AP]

Hydroelectric power: extend time required for construction of projects (see H.R. 2841), H10170 [6NO]

———State hydroelectric project management (see S. 439), S2274 [13MR]

Oregon: prohibit taxation of compensation of Washington residents for services as Federal employees at a Columbia River hydroelectric facility (see H.R. 874), H700 [27FE]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (see S. 1099), S8531 [31JY]

Power resources: privatize certain Federal power generation and transmission assets (see H.R. 718), H522 [12FE]

Public buildings: monitor and analyze energy use and conduct continuous commissioning to optimize building energy systems (see H.R. 3040), H10953 [13NO]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (see S. 687; H.R. 1359), S3901 [1MY], H1703 [17AP]

———provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (see S. 1276), S10631 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (see S. 722; H.R. 1960), S4217 [8MY], H4085 [19JN]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Tariff: ferroboron (see S. 1187; H.R. 2334), S9515 [17SE], H6703 [31JY]

Taxation: extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (see S. 1459), S12118 [8NO]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 1401), H1706 [17AP]

———extension of the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source relative to certain uses of biomass fuel sources (see S. 710), S4106 [7MY]

———treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see S. 1483, 1513), S12119 [8NO], S12461 [10NO]

Tennessee Valley Authority Act: modify provisions relative to TVA Board of Directors (see S. 1268), S10631 [8OC]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (see S. 34; H.R. 603, 677), S159 [21JA], H347 [5FE], H452 [11FE]

TVA 2000 Regional Commission: establish (see H.R. 2082), H4834 [26JN]

Cost Estimates

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363): CBO, S5689 [16JN]

Excerpts

Federal agency participation in conservation programs with public utilities: Dept of Defense appropriations legislation (1993), S7748 [21JY]

———Energy Policy Act (1992), S7748 [21JY]

Letters

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, S4856 [21MY]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund, S4855 [21MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, S4855 [21MY]

———Raj Barr-Kumar, American Institute of Architects, S4856 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (H.R. 1910), H3809 [17JN]

Dept. of Energy: aluminum matrix composites technology in electrical cables funding, H5797 [25JY]

———extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363), H1943-H1946 [29AP]

FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa (H.R. 2165), H8087 [29SE]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (H.R. 848), H3585, H3586 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 1184), H3585-H3587 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 1217), H3585, H3587 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 651), H829 [11MR]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 652), H830 [11MR]

Free enterprise: provide for retail competition among suppliers (H.R. 338), E68 [7JA]

Government regulations: operation requirements for certain electric generating facilities (H.R. 2909), E2256 [8NO]

Idaho: breaching of dams along Snake and Columbia Rivers, E1592 [1AU]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (H.R. 1359), E693 [17AP]

Tariff: ferroboron (H.R. 2334), E1614 [1AU]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (H.R. 603), E160 [5FE]

———phase out Federal funding (H.R. 677), E215 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: conveyance of electric utility assets at military installations, S11815, S11816 [6NO]

Dept. of Energy: extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363), S5689 [16JN], S6048 [20JN]

———regulation of appliance energy efficiency standards, S2295 [13MR]

Free enterprise: provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 1401), S12439 [10NO]

———provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 237), S863-S865 [30JA]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (S. 439), S2279, S2280 [13MR]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (S. 1099), S8551 [31JY]

Public utilities: establish programs for electric energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and universal and affordable service (S. 687), S3908 [1MY]

———provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 1276), S10656 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (S. 722), S4233 [8MY]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419-S3422 [22AP], S12078 [8NO]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Tariff: ferroboron (S. 1187), S9519 [17SE]

Taxation: extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (S. 1459), S12119-S12121 [8NO]

———treatment of differences contracts relative to purchase of electricity from a central power pool in the United Kingdom, S8467 [31JY]

———treatment of electric utility industry, S6355, S6356 [25JN]

———treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (S. 1483), S12154 [8NO], S12437 [10NO]

Tennessee Valley Authority Act: modify provisions relative to TVA Board of Directors (S. 1268), S10816 [9OC], S10999 [22OC]

TVA: nonpower programs funding, S10221 [30SE]

———phase out Federal funding (S. 34), S391 [21JA]

Reports filed

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 363) (S. Rept. 105-27), S5595 [12JN]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Iowa: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2165) (H. Rept. 105-273), H8053 [26SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in New York: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 105-122), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 848) (S. Rept. 105-135), S11667 [4NO]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1184) (H. Rept. 105-123), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1217) (H. Rept. 105-124), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 651) (H. Rept. 105-12), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 652) (H. Rept. 105-13), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1184) (S. Rept. 105-136), S11667 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1217) (S. Rept. 105-137), S11667 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 651) (S. Rept. 105-133), S11666 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 652) (S. Rept. 105-134), S11667 [4NO]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

State Hydroelectric Power Project Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 439) (S. Rept. 105-111), S10858 [20OC]

Statements

School Construction and Infrastructure Improvements Funding: Associated General Contractors, S4856 [21MY]

Summaries

Provide for Competition and Efficiency in Electric Power Industry (S. 1276), S10659 [8OC]

Texts of

H.R. 363, Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program extension, H1943 [29AP]

H.R. 651, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H829 [11MR]

H.R. 652, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H830 [11MR]

H.R. 848, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York, H3585 [10JN]

H.R. 1184, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H3586 [10JN]

H.R. 1217, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H3587 [10JN]

H.R. 2165, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa, H8087 [29SE]

S. 34, phase out Federal funding of TVA, S391 [21JA]

S. 237, Electric Consumers Protection Act, S865-S869 [30JA]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. 687, Electric System Public Benefits Act, S3909-S3912 [1MY]

S. 1099, Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant, Pierre, SD, S8552 [31JY]

S. 1187, tariff on ferroboron, S9520 [17SE]

S. 1276, provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry, S10657-S10659 [8OC]

S. 1459, extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass, S12120 [8NO]

S. 1483, treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities, S12155 [8NO]

ELECTRIC SYSTEM PUBLIC BENEFITS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 687), S3901 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 687), S3908 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 687, provisions, S3909-S3912 [1MY]

ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORP.

Articles and editorials

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H587 [13FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H7261 [11SE]

———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H7261 [11SE]

Remarks in House

Consumers: prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (H.R. 795), E266 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (S. 885), S5531-S5533 [11JN]

Texts of

S. 885, Fair ATM Fees for Consumers Act, S5531 [11JN]

ELECTRONIC MAILBOX PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 875), S5507 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

Texts of

S. 875, provisions, S5509 [11JN]

ELECTRONICS

Amendments

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H995 [13MR]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), S11485, S11498 [30OC]

Articles and editorials

Encryption Bill—Federal Exercise in Self-Deception, E1320 [25JN]

U.S. Restrictions on Exports Aid German Software Maker, E2289 [9NO]

Bills and resolutions

Computers: examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H8832 [9OC]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377, 909), S1734 [27FE], S5694 [16JN]

———limit Federal and State regulation of the Internet and interactive computer services (see H.R. 2372), H6705 [31JY]

———promote privacy of interactive computer service users through self-regulation by service providers (see H.R. 2368), H6705 [31JY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see S. 771, 875; H.R. 1748), S4878 [21MY], S5507 [11JN], H3203 [22MY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376; H.R. 695), S1734 [27FE], H521 [12FE]

Conservation of energy: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (see S. 1375), S11763 [5NO]

Crime: require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (see S. 1148), S8823 [4SE]

FEC: require electronically filed congressional candidate reports and make them available through the Internet (see H.R. 2433), H7008 [8SE]

———require electronically filed reports and to make such reports available to the public within 24 hours of receipt (see H.R. 2109), H4912 [8JY]

Food stamps: require States to use electronic benefit transfer systems (see H.R. 273), H148 [9JA]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H669 [26FE]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (see H. Res. 88), H887 [11MR]

Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see S. 874), S5444 [10JN]

Law enforcement: provide an exception to the prohibition on the advertising of certain electronic devices (see S. 1521; H.R. 1840), S12461 [10NO], H3659 [10JN]

Patents: renewal for quotation monitoring unit (see H.R. 381), H156 [9JA]

Political campaigns: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 248, 2075, 2528, 2529), H147 [9JA], H4834 [26JN], H7729 [23SE]

Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (see H.R. 2369), H6705 [31JY]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (see S. 506; H.R. 672), S2646 [20MR], H452 [11FE]

Small business: defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (see S. 740), S4479 [14MY]

Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 156), H144 [9JA]

Taxation: exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (see H.R. 1892), H3797 [12JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387; H.R. 143), S1828 [3MR], H143 [9JA]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 1968), H4085 [19JN]

Telecommunications: increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1439 [10AP]

———State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (see H.R. 2612), H8438 [6OC]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (see S. 608; H.R. 2383), S3348 [17AP], H6797 [3SE]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see S. 363; H.R. 910), S1659 [26FE], H724 [4MR]

Letters

Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments: Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights of the U.S., H1056 [18MR]

School construction and infrastructure improvements funding: Brenda L. Welburn, National Association of State Boards of Education, S4856 [21MY]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund, S4855 [21MY]

———Michael Casserly, Council of the Great City Schools, S4855 [21MY]

———Raj Barr-Kumar, American Institute of Architects, S4856 [21MY]

State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment: Mary T. Hegarty, Grand Rapids, MI, City Commission, S5943 [18JN]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

———several law enforcement associations, H6911 [4SE]

Proposals

Facilitation of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4685 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, E2276 [9NO]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), E1320 [25JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 1748), E1014 [22MY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, E2289 [9NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (H.R. 695), H6909-H6914 [4SE], E245 [12FE], E2108 [28OC], E2243 [8NO], E2370 [13NO]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), H996-H1000 [13MR], E335 [26FE]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H989-H996 [13MR]

Law enforcement: provide an exception to the prohibition on the advertising of certain electronic devices (H.R. 1840), H4868 [8JY]

Political campaigns: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 2075), E1342 [27JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 248), E8 [7JA]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), H1053-H1056 [18MR]

Taxation: exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (H.R. 1892), E1201 [12JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (H.R. 143), E11 [7JA]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (H.R. 1968), E1261 [19JN]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (H.R. 910), E365, E368 [4MR], E378 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4684 [19MY]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 377), S1755 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

———facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (S. 909), S5699 [16JN], S6724-S6726 [27JN], S12195 [8NO]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 771), S4879 [21MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, S10879-S10881 [21OC], S12480 [10NO]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (S. 376), S1749 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

Conservation of energy: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (S. 1375), S11769-S11771 [5NO]

Crime: require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices (S. 1148), S8827 [4SE]

Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (S. 874), S5464 [10JN]

Law enforcement: provide an exception to the prohibition on the advertising of certain electronic devices (H.R. 1840), S12487 [10NO]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Sony Fest '97, S8621 [31JY]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), S11301 [28OC], S11498 [30OC], S11541 [31OC]

———technical amendments (S. 506), S2678-S2682 [20MR]

Small business: defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (S. 740), S4485 [14MY]

Taxation: treatment of computer software exports (S. 387), S1835-S1837 [3MR]

Telecommunications: State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (S. 608), S3352-S3354 [17AP], S5943 [18JN]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (S. 363), S1670 [26FE]

Reports filed

Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 105-89), S9968 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 852, Paperwork Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 88) (H. Rept. 105-15), H887 [11MR]

Copyright Clarifications Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 506), S3348 [17AP]

Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 852) (H. Rept. 105-105), H802 [6MR]

Law Enforcement Exceptions to the Prohibition on the Advertising of Certain Electronic Devices: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1840) (H. Rept. 105-162), H4834 [26JN]

Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Amendments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 672) (H. Rept. 105-25), H1039 [17MR]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7364 [16SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H7281 [15SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]

Statements

School Construction and Infrastructure Improvements Funding: Associated General Contractors, S4856 [21MY]

Summaries

Copyright Clarifications Act (S. 506), S2687 [20MR]

Encrypted Communications Privacy Act (S. 376), S1753-S1755 [27FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 88, consideration of H.R. 852, Paperwork Elimination Act, H990 [13MR]

H.R. 672, Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments, H1053-H1055 [18MR]

H.R. 695, Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act, E246 [12FE]

H.R. 1840, Law Enforcement Technology Advertisement Clarification Act, H4868 [8JY]

S. 363, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1671 [26FE]

S. 376, Encrypted Communications Privacy Act, S1750-S1753 [27FE]

S. 377, Promotion of Commerce On-Line in the Digital Era Act, S1757-S1759 [27FE]

S. 387, Software Export Equity Act, S1835 [3MR]

S. 506, Copyright Clarifications Act, S2685-S2687 [20MR]

S. 608, State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment, S3354 [17AP]

S. 740, defer imposition of penalties on small businesses relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes, S4485 [14MY]

S. 771, Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Choice Act, S4880 [21MY]

S. 1148, require forfeiture of counterfeit access devices, S8827 [4SE]

S. 1375, Federal Energy Bank Act, S11769 [5NO]

ELEFTERAKIS, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1107 [4JN]

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Education: allow children who meet certain criteria to attend schools that receives funds targeted for disadvantaged children (see H.R. 719), H522 [12FE]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1260 [20MR]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (see S. 763), S4677 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Education: assist construction and rehabilitation of public schools through establishment of loan and bond guarantee program (H.R. 2878), E2247 [8NO]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (H.R. 1203), E558 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (S. 763), S4677-S4679 [19MY]

Texts of

S. 763, expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs, S4679 [19MY]

ELGIN, IL

Remarks in House

Money (publication): provision of financial planning seminars to residents, E110 [21JA]

ELGIN, JACK

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Mount Vernon High School and West Potomac High School Eastern Fairfax All-Stars marching band, E323 [26FE]

ELI LILLY AND CO.

Statements

Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services and Blood-Testing Strips, E65 [7JA]

ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE SUBSIDIES FOR THE HARDROCK MINING INDUSTRY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 325), S1382 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 325), S1393 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 325, provisions, S1394 [13FE]

ELIZABETH, NJ

Remarks in House

Elizabeth Waterfront Festival: tribute, E1006 [21MY]

Portuguese Instructive Social Club: anniversary, E479 [13MR]

William F. Halloran Alternative School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E2210 [7NO]

ELIZABETHTOWN, TN

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: estabilish policy on long term viability of carbonizable rayon fiber suppliers, S7203 [10JY]

ELKIND, MORTIMER

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1528 [25JY]

ELKIND, SUE N.

Letters

Parkinson's disease research programs, S2918 [9AP]

ELKOWITZ, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1401 [11JY]

ELLEN, MAGNUS, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E448 [12MR]

ELLIOTT, FRANK W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8986 [22OC]

ELLIOTT, KATE F.

Remarks in House

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipient, E1673 [5SE]

ELLIS, BILL

Articles and editorials

Mom Is Happy Son's Little Heart Went to Such a Big Hearted Man—Mother Meets Recipient of Son's Heart, E1756 [16SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1756 [16SE]

ELLIS, PEGGY J.

Articles and editorials

10 Big Lies About Campaign Finance, S10518 [8OC]

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10344 [6OC]

ELLIS, RUDY J., SR.

Articles and editorials

Ellis, Beloved U of L Team Doctor Dies at 76, S5273 [3JN]

Louisville Has Lost a Doctor to Us All, S5273 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5273 [3JN]

ELLISEN, DENNIS E.

Prayers

Senate, S5551 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5551 [12JN]

ELLISON, NORIG

Testimonies

Partial-Birth Abortions, S4535 [15MY]

ELLSWORTH AFB, SD

Remarks in Senate

28th Bomb Wing: anniversary, S10240 [30SE]

ELLWOOD CITY, PA

Remarks in House

Volunteer and Auxiliary Fire Dept.: tribute, E1038 [22MY]

ELMER, JIM J.

Testimonies

Taxpayer Relief Act Small Business Provisions, E1333 [26JN]

ELMO (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2395), H6797 [3SE]

EMANUEL FOUNDATION FOR HUNGARIAN CULTURE

Remarks in House

Friedman, Phil: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1123 [5JN]

Lauder, Ronald S.: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1125 [5JN]

EMBREY, CELESTE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8515 [31JY]

EMBRY-RIDDLE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S786 [29JA]

EMERGENCY COMMISSION TO END THE TRADE DEFICIT

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 465; H.R. 2651), S2416 [18MR], H8832 [9OC]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 2651), E2004 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

Establish, S585 [22JA], S12105-S12110 [8NO]

Establish (S. 465), S2442 [18MR], S2514 [19MR]

EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL see Health Care Professionals

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EFFICIENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 238), S855 [30JA]

Lists

Supporters of S. 238, S872 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 238), S871 [30JA], S4766 [20MY]

Texts of

S. 238, provisions, S872-S874 [30JA]

EMERGENCY PETROLEUM SUPPLY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 186), S633 [22JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 186), S644 [22JA]

Texts of

S. 186, provisions, S644 [22JA]

EMERGENCY SPENDING CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 647), S3662 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 647), S3675 [24AP]

Texts of

S. 647, provisions, S3676 [24AP]

EMERGENCY STUDENT LOAN CONSOLIDATION ACT

Articles and editorials

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

Letters

Provisions: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S11535 [31OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2535), H8845-H8850 [21OC], H9065 [23OC], E2114 [29OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1294), S11534 [31OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 105-322), H8927 [21OC]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1294) (S. Rept. 105-122), S11341 [29OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2535, provisions, H8845 [21OC]

EMERSON, BILL (a former Representative from Missouri)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs (see H.R. 3031), H10767 [12NO]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (H.R. 1549), H2571 [13MY]

Tribute, H3926-H3928 [19JN]

EMERSON, JO ANN (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6919 [4SE], H7237 [11SE]

Appointments

Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, H411 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H7365 [16SE]

Animals: disapprove a rule affecting polar bear trophies from Canada (see H.J. Res. 59), H2590 [13MY]

Armed Forces: alternative financing mechanism for TRICARE health care program (see H.R. 1246), H3476 [4JN]

———establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H3798 [12JN]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H3476 [4JN]

———permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retired members and their dependents (see H.R. 2128), H5297 [15JY]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H4836 [26JN]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1559), H3585, H3661 [10JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H453 [11FE]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6799 [3SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (see H. Con. Res. 98), H5917 [28JY]

China, People's Republic of: accession to the World Trade Organization and provide a remedy for inadequate trade benefits extended to the U.S. (see H.R. 1712), H5570 [22JY]

———impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H6707 [31JY]

———political reform (see H.R. 2095), H6707 [31JY]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H1441 [10AP]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H1794 [23AP]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H1795 [23AP]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H5401 [16JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H5401 [16JY]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H144 [9JA]

———prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H2590 [13MY]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7730 [23SE]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H5177 [11JY]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H285 [4FE]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (see H.R. 1503), H2090 [30AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 2366), H7365 [16SE]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H8634 [7OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H2254 [6MY]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———demonstration project to provide Medicare reimbursement to certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1357), H3476 [4JN]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H8929 [21OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H2785 [15MY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H453 [11FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1289 [21MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H3660 [10JN]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: provide a mandatory life penalty for certain offenses involving methamphetamine (see H.R. 2363), H6705 [31JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs (see H.R. 3031), H10767 [12NO]

———repeal certain Federal programs (see H.R. 2655), H8832 [9OC]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H5022 [9JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H804 [6MR]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H889 [11MR]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H6798 [3SE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H3720 [11JN], H4836 [26JN]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7199 [10SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3661 [10JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H7365 [16SE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H2091 [30AP]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H1018 [13MR]

———applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H5916 [28JY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H524 [12FE]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H5401 [16JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H7601 [18SE]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H7600 [18SE]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H7728 [23SE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H7008 [8SE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H6707 [31JY]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H804 [6MR]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2350 [7MY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H6026 [29JY]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H5664 [23JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H6918 [4SE]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H1262 [20MR]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H949 [12MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H10421 [8NO]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H5022 [9JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5665 [23JY]

Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 741), H1440 [10AP]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H7281 [15SE]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H1542 [15AP]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———improve access and increase equity for taxpayers (see H.R. 2598), H8834 [9OC]

———restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8439 [6OC]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8834 [9OC]

John N. Griesemer Post Office Building, Springfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1254), H1391 [9AP]

Land use: require local approval of railroad rights-of-way designations for interim use as trails (see H.R. 2438), H7263 [11SE]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H702 [27FE], H1018 [13MR]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H3720 [11JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8161 [29SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1186 [19MR]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1706 [17AP]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H5297 [15JY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1440 [10AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 2517), H8300 [1OC]

Money: require continued availability of $1 Federal Reserve notes for circulation (see H.R. 1098), H1111 [18MR]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (see H.R. 1127), H3924 [18JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226, 227), H7262, H7263 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 880), H5021 [9JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National forests: address funding shortfall relative to exemption of certain users from fees (see H.R. 1843), H3659 [10JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 2579), H8264 [30SE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H8727 [8OC]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H3797 [12JN]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H9039 [22OC]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H1795 [23AP]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H7008 [8SE]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H5401 [16JY]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H2785 [15MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Refuse disposal: provide conditional exemption relative to discharges of dredged or fill materials for maintenance of certain flood control projects (see H.R. 2741), H9558 [24OC]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8929 [21OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1260 [20MR]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

———protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]

Science: prohibit cloning of humans (see H.R. 923), H7365 [16SE]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 922), H7365 [16SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1112 [18MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H1262 [20MR]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H1289 [21MR]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 2942), H10957 [13NO]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5778 [24JY]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 1904), H6407 [30JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H5778 [24JY]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H9865 [31OC]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H348 [5FE]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H1258 [20MR]

———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H2351 [7MY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H522 [12FE]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———increase the maximum amount of contributions to individual retirement accounts and the amounts of adjusted gross income at which the IRA deduction phases out for active participants in pension plans (see H.R. 891), H1456 [14AP]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (see H.R. 1684), H3170 [21MY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———provide income exclusion for work study payments (see H.R. 1296), H4836 [26JN]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367, 631), H1440 [10AP], H5664 [23JY]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in cases involving treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 163), H1542 [15AP]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H10956 [13NO]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP], H6918 [4SE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H9801 [30OC]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H10421 [8NO]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H348 [5FE]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H2157 [1MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 803), H588 [13FE]

———treatment of loans under the Rural Electrification Act (see H.R. 1441), H8833 [9OC]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see H.R. 1752), H3213 [30MY]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H5664 [23JY]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H157 [9JA]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H3568 [5JN]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H2680 [14MY]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H4645 [25JN]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see H. Res. 211), H9559 [24OC]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (see H. Res. 268), H8833 [9OC]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see H. Res. 21), H1262 [20MR]

———prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 312), H349 [5FE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H1542 [15AP]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H5570 [22JY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H2156 [1MY]

Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H7730 [23SE]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H524 [12FE]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3720 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 13), H155 [9JA]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H1611 [16AP]

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (see H.R. 1664), H3069 [20MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 11), H154 [9JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10), H154 [9JA]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 12), H154 [9JA]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 146), H144 [9JA]

Taxation: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 144), H143 [9JA]

Certificates of election

House of Representatives, H71 [7JA], H85 [9JA]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5489 [21JY], H5493 [22JY], H5921 [29JY], H7011 [9SE], H7833 [25SE]

Letters

Incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents relative to rural areas: Darin E. Johnson, National Rural Health Association, H7237 [11SE]

Remarks

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (H.J. Res. 13), E26 [7JA]

———performance at military medical facilities, H4062 [19JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1205 [20MR]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (H.J. Res. 72), E674 [16AP]

Bridges: Bridge Discretionary Program reform (H.R. 1664), E992 [21MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 11), E27 [7JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1404 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4062 [19JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3487 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5115 [10JY], H5240, H5241, H5242 [15JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7237 [11SE]

Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H. Res. 139), H9570 [28OC]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2289, H2309 [7MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 10), E44 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3744 [12JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H548 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3487 [5JN]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H548 [13FE]

Forest Service: road construction funding, H5115 [10JY]

KFMO-Radio (Park Hills, MO): anniversary, E1380 [9JY]

Medicare: ensure that incentives for teaching hospitals to voluntarily reduce the number of medical residents do not adversely affect rural areas, H7237 [11SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), E277 [13FE]

NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H1817 [24AP]

———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1817 [24AP]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 12), E36 [7JA]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees, H9739 [30OC]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9739 [30OC]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, E1660 [4SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8543 [7OC]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H5240, H5241, H5242 [15JY]

Sikeston, MO: tribute to Adopt a Farm Family of America (organization), E268 [13FE]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (H.R. 146), E32 [7JA]

Taxation: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (H.R. 144), E29 [7JA]

Thresher, Cindy: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E851 [6MY]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8543 [7OC]

———World Heritage Program funding, H5240, H5241, H5242 [15JY]

Votes: position on missed, H7715 [23SE]

Wayne County, MO: tribute to Wayne County Health Center, E721 [23AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1109 [18MR]

Tribute, H7324 [16SE]

Tributes

Buchanan, Robert, E671 [16AP]

Emerson, Bill, H3926 [19JN]

Forthman, John, E717 [23AP]

Osborne, Velma, E721 [23AP]

Winchester, Allen, E851 [6MY]

EMERSON, MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1587 [1AU]

EMIGRATION

Messages

Emigration Laws and Policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Mongolia: President Clinton, H5490 [21JY]

Remarks in House

Immigration: reform policies, H787-H789 [6MR], E348 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Immigration: humanitarian exceptions for unmarried adult children of former Vietnamese re-education camp detainees, S5762 [17JN]

EMORY, ALAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5301 [5JN], S5426 [9JN]

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Briefs

Acceptance of new Medicare patients by physicians, E1843 [24SE]

EMPLOYEE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 127), S150, S510-S512 [21JA], S4661 [16MY]

Texts of

S. 127, provisions, S512 [21JA]

EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1136), S8533 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1136), S8601 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1136, provisions, S8602 [31JY]

EMPLOYEE INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

Texts of

S. 1223, provisions, S10056 [26SE]

EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: proposed rulemaking relative to Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act, S9014-S9016 [9SE], S10291 [1OC], S11661-S11664 [4NO], H7276-H7279 [15SE], H8316 [2OC]

EMPLOYEE RELOCATION COUNCIL

Letters

Capital gains taxation on the sale of a principal residence, S5355 [5JN]

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see S. 673; H.R. 1592), S3844 [30AP], H2678 [14MY]

Children and youth: allow victims of abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (see H.R. 1142), H1258 [20MR]

Courts: amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (see S. 1307), S10950 [22OC]

———clarify State law relative to court actions resulting from failures to provide health benefits under employee welfare benefit plans (see H.R. 2960), H10420 [8NO]

Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 509, 1130), H282 [4FE], H1186 [19MR]

Government regulations: improve enforcement of provisions (see H.R. 2290), H6026 [29JY]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 444), H153 [9JA]

———clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (see S. 1136), S8533 [31JY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 2152), H5177 [11JY]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see S. 729), S4217 [8MY]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans (see H.R. 2967), H10420 [8NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 353, 373; H.R. 820, 1222, 1749), S1553 [25FE], S1734 [27FE], H628 [25FE], H1288 [21MR], H3203 [22MY]

———require health plans to pay interest on certain claims (see H.R. 1472), H1987 [29AP]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and expand Federal research programs on osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see S. 1536), S12575 [13NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356; H.R. 815), S1553 [25FE], H627 [25FE]

———coverage of screening mammography (see S. 727), S4217 [8MY]

———expand access to health insurance coverage without pre-existing condition exclusions (see H.R. 2532), H7729 [23SE]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

Investments: clarify treatment of investment managers (see S. 1227; H.R. 2226), S10055 [26SE], H5664 [23JY]

Pensions: joint trusteeship of single-employer plans (see H.R. 2012), H4221 [23JN]

Taxation: modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622; H.R. 1740), S3419 [22AP], H3202 [22MY]

Letters

Clarify ERISA treatment of investment managers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S10300 [1OC]

ERISA treatment of investment managers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, E1481 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (H.R. 1515), E830 [5MY]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 1592), E919 [14MY]

Children and youth: allow victims of abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (H.R. 1142), E611 [9AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (H.R. 1377), H3082-H3088 [21MY]

Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, H10774 [13NO], E2179 [4NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1222), E564 [21MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 1749), E1036 [22MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 820), E313 [25FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (H.R. 815), E310 [25FE]

———expand access to health insurance coverage without pre-existing condition exclusions (H.R. 2532), E1824 [23SE]

Investments: clarify treatment of investment managers (H.R. 2226), E1481 [23JY]

———clarify treatment of investment managers (S. 1227), H9575, H9576 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (S. 673), S3847 [30AP]

Courts: amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (S. 1307), S10954 [22OC]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (S. 1136), S8601 [31JY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (S. 729), S4267-S4269 [9MY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 353), S1559 [25FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 373), S1738 [27FE]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and expand Federal research programs on osteoporosis and related bone diseases (S. 1536), S12593 [13NO]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (S. 356), S1570 [25FE]

———coverage of screening mammography (S. 727), S4242 [8MY]

Investments: clarify treatment of investment managers (S. 1227), S10026 [26SE], S10300 [1OC]

Taxation: modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (S. 622), S3422, S3423 [22AP]

Reports filed

Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1377) (H. Rept. 105-104), H3068 [20MY]

Summaries

Coverage and Treatment of Emergency Services Under Health Plans (H.R. 815), E311 [25FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1377, Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act, H3082 [21MY]

S. 373, Health Insurance Bill of Rights Act, S1738-S1747 [27FE]

S. 622, modify the tax application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans, S3423 [22AP]

S. 673, ESOP Promotion Act, S3848 [30AP]

S. 1136, Employee Health Insurance Accountability Act, S8602 [31JY]

S. 1227, clarify treatment of investment managers, H9575 [28OC]

S. 1227, clarify treatment of investment managers under ERISA, S10026 [26SE]

S. 1307, Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act, S10955 [22OC]

S. 1536, Early Detection and Prevention of Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Act, S12593-S12595 [13NO]

EMPLOYMENT related term(s) Sexual Harassment; Unemployment

Addresses

Making a Case for Diversity in the Sciences: Walter E. Massey, E503-E505 [18MR]

Minimum Wage Level: Bill Dauster, E2223 [8NO]

Prohibit Imports Produced by Child Labor: Paul R. Charron, Liz Claiborne Corp., S4399 [13MY]

Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Bi-Annual Dinner: John T. Hazel, Jr., S5082-S5084 [23MY]

Amendments

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9520, H9524 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S12683 [13NO], H10901 [13NO]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 952), S6195 [24JN]

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5533, H5534, H5538 [22JY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4332, S4396, S4397, S4398 [13MY], S4491, S4492, S4493, S4495, S4496 [14MY], S4613, S4614 [15MY], S5220, S5221, S5247, S5265, S5267, S5268 [3JN], S5278 [4JN]

Government: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2789, H2792, H2794 [15MY], H2810, H2842, H2843, H2844, H2852, H2858 [16MY]

Immigration: make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), S9634, S9689 [18SE], S10305 [1OC]

Income: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1138, H1140, H1141, H1144, H1146 [19MR]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232 [24JN]

Taxation: State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), S10441 [6OC]

Analyses

Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act (S. 1275), S10653 [8OC]

Articles and editorials

Alexis Herman for Secretary of Labor of the United States, E400 [6MR]

Beneath the Seamless Model's Hood, E334 [26FE]

Breaking the Law—Business as Usual, E236 [12FE]

Busted Flush, H403 [10FE]

Campaign Finance—A ``Poison Pill'', S10390 [6OC]

Clinton Promises, E986 [20MY]

College Off Limits in Welfare Plan, S6331 [25JN]

Comp Time's Time Has Come, S4514 [15MY]

Congress Should Act on Northern Marianas, E797 [30AP]

Economic Prosperity Not Fully Shared, S11226 [27OC]

8,500 Delphi Workers Strike in Warren, Cite Mexico Threat, H2580 [13MY]

El Paso Leads the Nation in NAFTA-Related Job Losses, H3643 [10JN]

Exploited in Saipan Sex Bar, Teen Finds Haven Here—Isle Filipino Coalition for Solidarity Is a Godsend for Abused Workers, S8557 [31JY]

Face the Failure of Racial Preferences, E1221 [17JN]

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

Federal Reserve's Pointless Quarter-Point—A Preemptive Strike Against a Non-Threat, S11228 [27OC]

Gambling Payoff?, H403 [10FE]

GOP Welfare Plan Insults the Poor, E1251 [18JN]

GOP's Chicken Littles, E1245 [18JN]

Harried Workers Need Comptime's Flexibility, S5409 [9JN]

Hidden Jobless, E941 [15MY]

Hidden Massachusetts—Behind the Scenic Landscapes, on the Back Roads of Rural Massachusetts, Is a World of Poverty and Abuse, Violence and Desperation, S2635 [20MR]

Hidden Massachusetts—Without Jobs That Pay a Living Wage, Little Will Change for the Struggling Families of Rural Massachusetts, S2636 [20MR]

Housewives Place in Society Minimized by Feminist Movement, E1897 [2OC]

It's Comptime Time, S4647 [16MY]

Military Forces Are Near ``Breaking Point'' GOP Report Charges, H1350 [9AP]

More Illegals Despite Reform—Numbers Much the Same as in 1986 When New Legislation Was Adopted, E348 [27FE]

Mothers of Today Don't Think They're Doing as Good as Own Moms, Poll Says, S4265 [9MY]

NAFTA Cited in Eveready Loss—Toledo Area U.S. Rep. Blames Fremont Plant Closing on Free Trade Pact, H3642 [10JN]

Northern Marianas Hit as Rights Abuser—Natives Take Advantage of Guest Workers, S8556 [31JY]

Off Welfare—Mental Migration, E357 [3MR]

Oklahoma's Poor Get the Message—Opt Out of the Welfare System, E355 [3MR]

Pass Comp Bill, S4647 [16MY]

Plans To Strip Northern Mariana Islands of Labor and Immigration Authority Not Surprising, E909 [13MY]

Retiring? Don't Assume Health Benefits Are Forever, E75 [9JA]

Squabble Over Union Dues a Pretext To Stop Reform, S10390 [6OC]

Swing Senators, S10389 [6OC]

Take Daughters to Work? Union Offers Another Idea, E757 [24AP]

There Is Hope for Children, E612 [9AP]

This Mr. Smith Get His Way in Washington—Federal Express Chief Twists Some Arms, S10723 [9OC]

Threescore Years—Hired Milpitas High-Tech Firm Finds Its Older Workers To Be Loyal and Dependable, E1097 [3JN]

Trent Lott's Poison Pill, S10391 [6OC]

U.S. Defense Budget—Walking the Tightrope Without a Net, H1349 [9AP]

U.S. Inaugurating a Vast Database of All New Hires, S10056 [26SE]

U.S. Should Slow Down and Think Before Racing Ahead on Fast Track, E1719 [10SE]

Wage Inflation? Where? (Labor Statistics Lose Predictive Value), S11224 [27OC], S11440 [30OC]

Who Will Really Pay for Minimum Wage Increase?, E541 [20MR]

Who's Managing the Money, E1464 [22JY]

Will ISEA Part Ways With the NEA?, S6783 [27JN]

Work It Out—Youth Program Is Now Offering Job Experience, E1746 [11SE]

Workfare Rules Cause Enrollment To Fall, CUNY Says, S6331 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H724 [4MR]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 738, 961; H.R. 2066, 2205, 2247), S4479 [14MY], S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (see H. Res. 270), H8927 [21OC]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (see S.J. Res. 37), S11192 [24OC]

Aviation: protect employment rights of workers who provide certain air safety information (see S. 100), S161 [21JA]

BLS: conduct time use surveys and calculate monetary value of unremunerated work (see H.R. 422), H153 [9JA]

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———ensure economic equity for women (see S. 71; S. Res. 70), S160 [21JA], S3011 [10AP]

———establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 185), H145 [9JA]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see S. 673; H.R. 1592), S3844 [30AP], H2678 [14MY]

———require employee notification before termination of health or retirement benefits (see H.R. 1594), H2679 [14MY]

———require employers which are terminating businesses to offer employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1946), H3865 [17JN]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H7262 [11SE]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see S. 300; H.R. 671), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H701 [27FE]

———child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H6703 [31JY]

———establish child retirement accounts (see H.R. 194), H145 [9JA]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (see S. 19), S159 [21JA]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H9502 [23OC]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (see S. 85), S160 [21JA]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 92), S161 [21JA]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S6186 [24JN]

———establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 232; H.R. 1302), S804 [29JA], H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 365), H151 [9JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950; H.R. 1909), S6097 [23JN], H3864 [17JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963, 2078), H802 [6MR], H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit preferential treatment (see S. 46, 188), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H4338 [24JN]

———religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 1124; H.R. 2948), S8532 [31JY], H10419 [8NO]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see S. 626; H.R. 23), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Collective bargaining: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]

Colleges and universities: allow employees in classified positions in community colleges to serve in certified or other academic capacities (see H.R. 431), H153 [9JA]

———allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see S. 153), S162 [21JA]

Commission on Retirement Savings: establish (see H.R. 1695), H3169 [21MY]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Commission on the Information Technology Worker Shortage: establish (see S. 798), S5002 [22MY]

Congress: reform pension plan for Members and employees (see H.R. 729), H523 [12FE]

———treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see S. 820; H.R. 1765), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of regulations relative to labor-management relations (see H. Con. Res. 5; H. Res. 19), H155, H156 [9JA]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50; H.R. 1052; H. Res. 92, 93), S1017 [5FE], H949 [12MR], H1016 [13MR]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see S. 554; H.R. 1301), S3011 [10AP], H1439 [10AP]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (see H.R. 769, 770), H586 [13FE]

———prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606; H.R. 1378), S3348 [17AP], H1705 [17AP]

———prohibit reimbursement of defense contractors for environmental response costs (see H.R. 236), H147 [9JA]

———require that work that requires licensing be performed by a person who is so licensed (see H.R. 571), H284 [4FE]

———require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182, 370), H145, H151 [9JA]

Copeland Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Correctional institutions: prevent service performed by a person committed to a penal institution from being treated as employment for unemployment compensation purposes (see H.R. 562), H284 [4FE]

———test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections personnel (see H.R. 2070), H4646 [25JN]

Corrections Calendar Office: establish (see H. Res. 7), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———lump sum allowance (see H. Res. 130), H1891 [24AP]

Cost-of-Living Board: establish (see S. 425), S2129 [11MR]

Courts: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

———independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 117, 139), H142, H143 [9JA]

———notification to employers of convicted persons relative to drug offenses (see H.R. 333), H150 [9JA]

———provide cost-of-living adjustments for administrative law judges (see H.R. 1240), H1338 [8AP]

Crime: permit review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see H.R. 2184), H5485 [17JY]

———protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 1332), H1541 [15AP]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 1186), H1259 [20MR]

Dept. of Education: grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs (see H.R. 1336), H1541 [15AP]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see S. 487; H.R. 304), S2646 [20MR], H149 [9JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see S. 757; H.R. 1377), S4658 [16MY], H1705 [17AP]

———protect employer rights (see S. 328; H.R. 758), S1382 [13FE], H586 [13FE]

Dept. of State: include information relative to human rights of working children in annual human rights report (see H.R. 1405), H1715 [21AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: encourage international financial institutions compliance with certain fair labor laws (see H. Res. 334), H10955 [13NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869; H.R. 1858), S5444 [10JN], H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit on the basis of genetic information (see S. 1045; H.R. 2215, 2275), S7862 [22JY], H5569 [22JY], H5826 [25JY]

———submission of employee claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (see S. 63), S160 [21JA]

District of Columbia: impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (see S. 928, 1070), S5790 [17JN], S8153 [25JY]

———permit the waiver of residency requirements for certain employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 514), H282 [4FE]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Education: development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

———improve adult education and literacy (see S. 994), S6990 [8JY]

———improve and strengthen recruitment and training of teachers (see H.R. 2852), H10171 [6NO]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (see S. 993), S6990 [8JY]

———increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (see S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (see S. 1029), S7710 [17JY]

Elections: eliminate prohibitions against certain State and local employees seeking elective office (see H.R. 308), H149 [9JA]

———require a majority of campaign contributions come from State residents and ensure that employees are informed on use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2573), H8160 [29SE]

Employment: implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

EPA: establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

ERISA: amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (see S. 1307), S10950 [22OC]

———clarify State law relative to court actions resulting from failures to provide health benefits under employee welfare benefit plans (see H.R. 2960), H10420 [8NO]

———clarify treatment of investment managers (see S. 1227; H.R. 2226), S10055 [26SE], H5664 [23JY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see S. 729), S4217 [8MY]

———improve enforcement of provisions (see H.R. 2290), H6026 [29JY]

———joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 2012), H4221 [23JN]

Eximbank: give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H4646 [25JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (see S. 259; H.R. 526), S945 [4FE], H283 [4FE]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for employees subject to certain leave policies (see H.R. 504), H282 [4FE]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

———reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1113, 1573), H1111 [18MR], H2445 [8MY]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (see S. 1211), S9886 [24SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parent-teacher conferences (see H.R. 2842), H10170 [6NO]

———allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see S. 367; H.R. 851), S1659 [26FE], H669 [26FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

———extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

Federal aid programs: improve and expand empowerment and enterprise zone programs (see H.R. 201), H145 [9JA]

Federal employees: authorize the use of clinical social workers to conduct evaluations to determine work-related emotional and mental illnesses (see S. 175; H.R. 1520), S163 [21JA], H2155 [1MY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7, 8; H. Con. Res. 13), S2274 [13MR], H285 [4FE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments for civilian and military employees (see H. Con. Res. 77), H2445 [8MY]

———eligibility of certain appointees for competitive status for purposes of transfer or reassignment (see H.R. 1874), H3796 [12JN]

———expand definition of ``special Government employees'' (see H.R. 1966), H4085 [19JN]

———funding for pay adjustments and comparability payments through reductions in agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 886), H700 [27FE]

———granting of additional points to the passing grades of welfare recipients' competitive service examinations (see H.R. 1066), H1017 [13MR]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H803 [6MR]

———make certain temporary Federal service creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1873), H3796 [12JN]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S7603 [16JY]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H147 [9JA]

———prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (see H.R. 885), H700 [27FE]

———prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (see H.R. 888), H700 [27FE]

———provide that services performed by air traffic supervisors and managers be creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 728), H523 [12FE]

———require preemployment drug testing (see H.R. 89), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H7118 [9SE]

———use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S162 [21JA]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of medical foods (see H.R. 496), H244 [21JA]

Federal firefighters: make mandatory separation age match requirement for Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 172), H144 [9JA]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 117), S8668 [2SE]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (see S. 656), S3727 [25AP]

Food industry: make overtime exemption available to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables apply to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of sugar beets (see H.R. 917), H724 [4MR]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1018 [13MR]

———impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 2677, 2678), H8928 [21OC]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (see H.R. 2475), H7281 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (see S. 332, 340; H.R. 1328), S1382 [13FE], H1541 [15AP]

FRS: implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611; H.R. 1396), S3348 [17AP], H1706 [17AP]

Government: consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 17; H.R. 1385), S159 [21JA], H1705 [17AP]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), consideration (see H. Res. 150), H2783 [15MY]

———give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (see H.R. 2071), H4646 [25JN]

———improve and consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 1186), S9515 [17SE]

———use of new price index to determine cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 2099), H4835 [26JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389; H.R. 1010), S1828 [3MR], H888 [11MR]

———exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements individuals who volunteer their time for occupational opportunity (see H.R. 71), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see S. 1098; H.R. 1624), S8531 [31JY], H2783 [15MY]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211, 444), H146, H153 [9JA]

———clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (see S. 1136), S8533 [31JY]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815, 2198), H3567 [5JN], H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit discrimination in employer health benefit plans relative to neurobiological disorders (see H.R. 2110), H4912 [8JY]

———require health plans to pay interest on certain claims (see H.R. 1472), H1987 [29AP]

Health care professionals: admission requirements for nonimmigrant nurses willing to practice in underserved areas (see H.R. 2759), H9729 [29OC]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H948 [12MR]

———compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 6), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

House Rules: prohibit any personal staff member from holding a paid position in the campaign of the employing Member (see H. Res. 177), H4835 [26JN]

Housing: authorize public housing agencies to establish rental amounts that do not discourage assisted families from obtaining employment (see H.R. 1014), H888 [11MR]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see S. 1563; H.R. 2377), S12575 [13NO], H6715 [1AU]

———create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation (see H.R. 2595), H8299 [1OC]

———increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (see H.R. 470, 2548), H243 [21JA], H7910 [25SE]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (see S. 1198; H.R. 2491), S9637 [18SE], H7527 [17SE]

———modify certain employment regulations (see H.R. 2412), H6962 [5SE]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H150 [9JA]

———prohibit counting of work experience while an unauthorized alien for purposes of admission as an employment-based immigrant or a nonimmigrant (see H.R. 471), H243 [21JA]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see S. 169), S163 [21JA]

———reform the temporary employment program (see H.R. 119), H142 [9JA]

———treatment of petitions for employment visas for highly skilled workers (see H.R. 2285), H6026 [29JY]

Income: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 2357), H6705 [31JY]

———determination of tip credits relative to State and local laws (see H.R. 1485), H1988 [29AP]

———enhance and protect retirement savings (see S. 14; H.R. 83), S159 [21JA], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 99), H1110 [18MR]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 509, 1130), H282 [4FE], H1186 [19MR]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 647), H393 [6FE]

INS: pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. 1258), H1391 [9AP]

Insurance: benefit eligibility for associates of employees who are not spouses or dependents of such employees (see H.R. 1817), H3567 [5JN]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see S. 1114; H.R. 1807), S8532 [31JY], H3567 [5JN]

———expand access to health insurance coverage without pre-existing condition exclusions (see H.R. 2532), H7729 [23SE]

———order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (see H.R. 1316), H1456 [14AP]

IRS: clarify that quotas and goals shall not be used as a basis for evaluating employees (see H.R. 2736), H9558 [24OC]

———prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (see S. 1274; H.R. 2658), S10631 [8OC], H8832 [9OC]

Kentucky: prohibit taxation of compensation of Tennessee residents for services as Federal employees at Fort Campbell, KY (see S. 613; H.R. 865, 1368), S3348 [17AP], H699 [27FE], H1704 [17AP]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295; H.R. 634), S1191 [10FE], H392 [6FE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H766 [5MR]

———inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

———Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (see S. Res. 53; H. Res. 67), S1226 [11FE], H589 [13FE]

———prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (see S. 223), S726 [28JA]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 497), S2646 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 804), H588 [13FE]

———protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (see S. 1031), S7710 [17JY]

———provide death benefits to retired public safety officers (see H.R. 1862), H3720 [11JN]

Medicare: reform (see H.R. 1165), H1259 [20MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 2466), H7262 [11SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit participation in Federal Employees' Retirement System (see H.R. 47), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H4645 [25JN]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 1009; H.R. 685, 2211, 2278), S7302 [11JY], H452 [11FE], H5569 [22JY], H5916 [28JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514; H.R. 978), S12461 [10NO], H803 [6MR]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 78), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———impact on employment and the environment (see H.R. 1697), H3169 [21MY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712, 713), H522 [12FE]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

National Public Employment Relations Commission: establish (see H.R. 2012), H4221 [23JN]

Native Americans: transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see S. 1279, 1281), S10787 [9OC]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H2679 [14MY]

———jurisdiction in labor disputes on Johnston Atoll (see H.R. 572), H284 [4FE]

———recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7199 [10SE]

———resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (see H.R. 1598), H2679 [14MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100; H.R. 1450), S8532 [31JY], H1891 [24AP]

———modify covenant relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements (see S. 1275), S10631 [8OC]

———plebiscite on adherence to U.S. laws or independence (see H. Con. Res. 164), H8300 [1OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 551, 765, 1237; H.R. 1162, 2579), S3011 [10AP], S4748 [20MY], S10229 [30SE], H1258 [20MR], H8264 [30SE]

———establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 2661), H8832 [9OC]

Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices: temporary and intermittent service by the Director (see S. Res. 48), S945 [4FE]

———temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), amend (see S. Res. 161), S12576 [13NO]

Older Americans Act: establish additional pension counseling demonstration projects and create a toll-free pension counseling telephone number (see S. 948), S6041 [20JN]

———improve provisions relative to pension rights demonstration projects (see H.R. 2167), H5296 [15JY]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (see H.R. 887), H700 [27FE]

Oregon: prohibit taxation of compensation of Washington residents for services as Federal employees at a Columbia River hydroelectric facility (see H.R. 874), H700 [27FE]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see S.J. Res. 25; H.J. Res. 67), S3011 [10AP], H1261 [20MR]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 946), H766 [5MR]

———clarify the computations of certain civil service retirement system annuities based on part-time service (see S. 1270), S10631 [8OC]

———enhance and protect (see S. 889), S5595 [12JN]

———establish a Federal cause of action for failure of State and local governments to fulfill the terms of pension plans (see H.R. 510), H282 [4FE]

———improve access to information on pension plans (see S. 1185), S9515 [17SE]

———improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (see S. 957), S6358 [25JN]

———prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see S. 106; H.R. 818), S161 [21JA], H627 [25FE]

———promote accuracy in the determination of amounts of private pension plan benefits and contributions (see H.R. 2562), H8054 [26SE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (see S. 108; H.R. 819), S161 [21JA], H628 [25FE]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H1456 [14AP]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 1048), H949 [12MR], H1288 [21MR]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H8633 [7OC]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9; H.R. 1458), S158 [21JA], H1891 [24AP]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Poverty: assistance for low-income working families (see H.R. 2399), H6916 [4SE]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 481), H243 [21JA]

Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin for operation of food stamp and medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2030), H4338 [24JN]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (see S. 671; H.R. 1950), S3844 [30AP], H3923 [18JN]

———establish asset-based welfare policies (see S. 1106, 1255; H.R. 2849), S8532 [31JY], S10428 [6OC], H10171 [6NO]

———extend disqualification transition period for certain aliens (see H.R. 761), H586 [13FE]

———make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity (see H.R. 2025), H4338 [24JN]

———make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissible work activity (see H.R. 1616), H2679 [14MY]

———modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 666), H451 [11FE]

———prohibit States from penalizing single parents for not meeting work requirements if the parent cannot find suitable child care (see H.R. 1615), H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see S. 140), S162 [21JA]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits (see S. 906), S5694 [16JN]

Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 456), H242 [21JA]

———modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1261 [20MR]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H803 [6MR]

Retraining: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 938), H766 [5MR]

SBA: establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (see S. 956), S6358 [25JN]

———reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 1495), H2090 [30AP]

Small business: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (see S. 233), S804 [29JA]

———install devices to improve safety at convenience stores (see H.R. 1444), H1891 [24AP]

———provide employees with a simple, secure, and fully portable defined benefit plan (see H.R. 1656), H2874 [16MY]

Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see S. 321; H.R. 2782), S1382 [13FE], H9800 [30OC]

———allow personal retirement savings plans (see H.R. 3082), H10955 [13NO]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375, 1054; H.R. 612), S1734 [27FE], S7950 [23JY], H347 [5FE]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see S. 202), S676 [23JA]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H283 [4FE]

———improve quality of card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (see H.R. 231), H146 [9JA]

———increase earnings limit (see H.R. 326, 349), H149, H150 [9JA]

———modification of certain State agreements relative to certain students (see H.R. 1035), H948 [12MR]

———provide free information on employee benefit plans to interested parties of such plans (see H.R. 1603), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 577), H285 [4FE]

SSA: provide information on Social Security trust funds, personal earnings, and benefit estimates to eligible individuals (see S. 1145; H.R. 2669), S8723 [3SE], H8833 [9OC]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 166), H144 [9JA]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (see S. 490), S2646 [20MR]

———allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (see S. 272), S1017 [5FE]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve (see H.R. 42, 43), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———application of the deferral percentage test in determining the status of restaurant employee arrangements (see H.R. 1065), H1017 [13MR]

———clarify employment status of certain school bus contractors and drivers (see S. 1470; H.R. 605), S12118 [8NO], H347 [5FE]

———clarify exemption from the self-employment tax for termination payments received by former life insurance salesmen (see H.R. 1652), H2874 [16MY]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1017 [13MR]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H283 [4FE]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see S. 832), S5341 [5JN]

———deductibility of employment taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 2966), H10420 [8NO]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460; H.R. 1145), S2416 [18MR], H1258 [20MR]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 579; H.R. 1333), S3199 [15AP], H1541 [15AP]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H452 [11FE]

———dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2553), H7910 [25SE]

———determination of employment status (see H.R. 771), H586 [13FE]

———determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (see H.R. 2642), H8727 [8OC]

———eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 961), H767 [5MR]

———employee option to receive taxable cash compensation in lieu of nontaxable parking benefits (see H.R. 1713), H3201 [22MY]

———employer credit for the hiring of displaced homemakers (see H.R. 402), H152 [9JA]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see S. 82, 548, 978; H.R. 988, 1706, 1809), S160 [21JA], S3011 [10AP], S6727 [27JN], H803 [6MR], H3201 [22MY], H3567 [5JN]

———establish estate tax credit for certain employees of international organizations equivalent to the limited marital deduction (see H.R. 763), H586 [13FE]

———establish lifetime learning accounts for higher education and job training expenses (see H.R. 1819), H3567 [5JN]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income and allow a refundable credit for job training expenses of older long-time employees who are laid off (see H.R. 2492), H7527 [17SE]

———exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (see H.R. 1892), H3797 [12JN]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 430, 1382), H153 [9JA], H1705 [17AP]

———expand the child and dependent care tax credit (see S. 926), S5790 [17JN]

———extend the work opportunity credit (see S. 685; H.R. 1729), S3901 [1MY], H3202 [22MY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see S. 420; H.R. 18, 69, 144, 876, 1792), S2129 [11MR], H67, H69 [7JA], H139, H141, H143 [9JA], H700 [27FE], H3476 [4JN]

———impose a flat tax only on the earned income of individuals and on business taxable income (see H.R. 2971), H10420 [8NO]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (see S. 273), S1017 [5FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the economic development of distressed communities (see H.R. 522), H283 [4FE]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622; H.R. 1740), S3419 [22AP], H3202 [22MY]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (see S. 806), S5109 [23MY]

———promote the granting of incentive stock options to nonhighly compensated employees (see H.R. 2788), H9865 [31OC]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432; H.R. 1031), S2206 [12MR], H948 [12MR]

———provide income exclusion for work study payments (see H.R. 1296), H1438 [10AP]

———provide tax credits for Indian investment and employment (see H.R. 293), H148 [9JA]

———reduce employer and employee Social Security taxes to the extent there is a Federal budget surplus (see H.R. 2933), H10419 [8NO]

———repeal the withholding of income taxes and require individuals to pay estimated taxes on a monthly basis (see H.R. 340), H150 [9JA]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (see S. 473), S2552 [19MR]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (see H.R. 1953), H3923 [18JN]

———treatment of adoption expenses (see S. 935), S5927 [18JN]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (see S. 1105; H.R. 2231), S8532 [31JY], H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 854), H669 [26FE]

———treatment of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 2113), H4912 [8JY]

———treatment of certain personal care services under the unemployment tax (see H.R. 578), H285 [4FE]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1045, 1498), H948 [12MR], H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 2792), H9865 [31OC]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H3796 [12JN]

———treatment of employee death benefits (see H.R. 1514), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see S. 498), S2646 [20MR]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6703 [31JY]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation (see S. 807; H.R. 294), S5109 [23MY], H148 [9JA]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H146 [9JA]

———treatment of overtime hours of small business employees (see H.R. 508), H282 [4FE]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (see S. 529; H.R. 1261), S2900 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

———treatment of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits (see S. 1233), S10153 [29SE]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2723), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see S. 1123; H.R. 841), S8532 [31JY], H668 [26FE]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see S. 1014; H.R. 1509), S7423 [14JY], H2155 [1MY]

Tobacco products: provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (see S. 1313), S11191 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11034 [23OC]

Training voucher system: establish (see S. 1170), S9198 [11SE]

U.S. Fire Administration: convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (see S. 336), S1382 [13FE]

Unemployment: payment of benefits relative to base period of wage earnings (see S. 1126), S8532 [31JY]

———reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (see S. 897), S5596 [12JN]

———reform benefit system (see H.R. 940), H766 [5MR]

Urban areas: promote an urban agenda (see S. 23), S159 [21JA]

Veterans: expand workstudy opportunities (see H.R. 1877), H3796 [12JN]

———Government employment preference for active duty service veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (see H.R. 1006), H887 [11MR]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H144 [9JA]

Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 484), H243 [21JA]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see S. 320, 620; H.R. 766, 1496), S1382 [13FE], S3349 [17AP], H586 [13FE], H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 1105), H1111 [18MR]

Cloture motions

Fair Labor Standards Act: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY], S5174 [2JN], S5290 [4JN]

Commentaries

Background of `School-to-Work' Concept: D.L. Cuddy, E945 [16MY]

Contracts

Translation of Shadow Contract Signed by Alien Workers in the Northern Mariana Islands: Congressional Research Service, S8556 [31JY]

Descriptions

Determination of Employment Status of Individuals as Employees or Independent Contractors Relative to Taxation (H.R. 2642), E1964 [8OC]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act (S. 460), S2432 [18MR]

Provide Employees With a Simple, Secure, and Fully Portable Defined Benefit Plan (H.R. 1656), E965 [19MY]

Transition to Work Program for Individuals Entitled to Disability Benefits (H.R. 534), E142 [4FE]

Documents

Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment Program, S10649 [8OC]

Essays

American Success Story: Sarah Geving, E1684 [8SE]

Making Democracy Work: Yi-Hui Lee, E926 [14MY]

Excerpts

Journals of particpants in Foxboro, MA, Youth Job Placement Program, E1746-E1748 [11SE]

Factsheets

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act (H.R. 1145): Committee on Small Business (House), H3440-H3442 [4JN]

Impact of Amtrak Strike, H8699 [8OC]

Forms

Washington (State) political contribution withholding authorization, S10115 [29SE]

Letters

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H10592 [12NO]

———Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, H10591 [12NO]

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates: Barry S. Cargill, Small Business Association of Michigan, S1839 [3MR]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S1839 [3MR]

———Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

———John J. Motley, National Retail Federation, S1839 [3MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

Awarding of Federal contracts relative to union status of contractors: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) majority membership, S3345 [17AP]

Clarify ERISA treatment of investment managers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, S10300 [1OC]

Clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program: Representative Shaw, S12092 [8NO]

———Representatives Shaw and Archer, S12092 [8NO]

ERISA treatment of investment managers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, E1481 [23JY]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement: Large & Gilbert (accounting firm), S3402 [22AP]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations: Bob Affel, Sun Electric Co., E879 [8MY]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Gary J. Tharnish, S5288 [4JN]

———several women's organizations, S5164 [2JN], S5235 [3JN]

Foxboro, MA, Youth Job Placement Program: Rosanne M. Breen, Foxboro, MA, Human Services Dept., E1746 [11SE]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: President Clinton, H403 [10FE]

Home-Based Business Fairness Act: Representative Talent, Committee on Small Business (House), H3440 [4JN]

Improve access to information on pension plans: Brian H. Graff, American Society of Pension Actuaries, S9516 [17SE]

———Karen W. Ferguson, Pension Rights Center, S9517 [17SE]

Increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S9727 [19SE]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy: Emil Parker, Dept. of Labor, H2579 [13MY]

———John T. Russell, H2579 [13MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, H2579 [13MY]

———President Clinton, H2578, H2579 [13MY]

———Senator Bond, H2578 [13MY]

———Wanda J. Rapier, H2578 [13MY]

Northern Mariana Islands covenant modifications relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements: Allen P. Stayman, Dept. of the Interior, S10655 [8OC]

———Senator Murkowski, S10654 [8OC]

Public welfare programs reform: Shelley Read, H5002 [9JY]

Religious Workers Act: Mother Teresa, Missionaries of Charity, S9634 [18SE]

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals: Charles H. Crawford, National Council of State Agencies for the Blind, Inc., S1748 [27FE]

———Curtis Chong, Rehabilitation Advisory Council for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Harvey Heagy, National Federation of the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———James Gashel, National Federation of the Blind, S1749 [27FE]

———Joanne Wilson, Louisiana Center for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Judith D. Moore, National Industries for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Julie H. Carroll, American Council of the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Paula A. Krauss, Connecticut Community Advocates (organization), S1749 [27FE]

Tax treatment of graduate student income: several Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate students, H5191 [15JY], E1555 [29JY]

Tax treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation: Judy Knight-Frank, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, S5124 [23MY]

———Robert B. Peacock, Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee, S5124 [23MY]

———W. Ron Allen, National Congress of American Indians, S5125 [23MY]

Tax treatment of State-sponsored workers' compensation companies: George W. Bush, Governor of Texas, S6703 [27JN]

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act: Representative Goodling, Committee on Education and Labor (House), H1933 [29AP]

———Representative Stump, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H1933 [29AP]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Sheldon E. Steinbach, American Council on Education, H1127 [19MR]

Workplace Religious Freedom Act: Coalition for Religious Freedom in the Workplace, S8591 [31JY]

Lists

Coalition for Religious Freedom in the Workplace, S8591 [31JY]

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Memorandums

Awarding of Federal Contracts Relative to Union Status of Contractors: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E661-E663 [15AP]

Confirmation That Huizhou Corp. of the Overseas Labor Services Is an Agency of the Chinese Government: Dept. of State, S8556 [31JY]

Messages

Federal Labor Relations Authority Report: President Clinton, S8822 [4SE], H6902 [4SE]

NAFTA Study on Operation and Effect: President Clinton, S7297 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

Motions

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5541 [22JY]

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: proposed rulemaking relative to Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act, S9014-S9016 [9SE], S10291 [1OC], S11661-S11664 [4NO], H7276-H7279 [15SE], H8316 [2OC]

Papers

Why a Legislated Change in the Use of the CPI Is Necessary, H2185 [6MY]

Projections

Welfare Reform Impact, E1168 [10JN]

Remarks in House

AFL-CIO: Dept. of Labor investigation of summer internship job programs, H5027 [10JY]

African Americans: presence in money management industries, E1464 [22JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H5630, H5635, H5637, H5638 [23JY], H8698 [8OC], H8748 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8972-H8978 [22OC], H9515-H9528 [24OC], E2079 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (H. Res. 270), H8964-H8972 [22OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), H10894-H10903 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), consideration (H. Res. 319), H10588-H10594 [12NO]

———labor disputes, H8698 [8OC]

———labor protection and contracting regulations, H9521-H9528 [24OC]

———wage continuation and severance benefits for employees affected by a discontinuance, reduction, or relocation of service, H8972-H8977 [22OC]

Army: response to sexual harassment and assault allegations, H252 [4FE], H290 [5FE], E167 [5FE]

Bangor, ME: tribute to Penobscot Job Corps Center, E83 [9JA]

BLS: conduct time use surveys and calculate monetary value of unremunerated work (H.R. 422), E87 [9JA]

Boston, MA: Boston Urban Ring transportation project funding, E2023 [21OC]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women, H1428 [10AP]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (H.R. 1515), E830 [5MY]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 1592), E919 [14MY]

———relocation to foreign countries, H728 [5MR]

———require employers which are terminating businesses to offer employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 1946), E1240 [17JN]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protection, H3790, H3792 [12JN]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2844 [16MY]

CHARO Community Development Corp.: anniversary, E2008 [9OC]

Children and youth: summer youth employment program funding relative to disadvantaged youth programs, H2844-H2851 [16MY]

———summer youth jobs program, H3247 [3JN]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H1164 [19MR], H1344 [9AP], E1221 [17JN], E1269 [19JN], E1726 [10SE]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1302), H1394 [10AP], H4090 [20JN], E628 [10AP], E642 [14AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (H.R. 1909), H3809 [17JN], E1223 [17JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Clardy, Mary: National Industries for the Blind Peter J. Salmon National Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E2036 [21OC]

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.: anniversary, E1904 [2OC]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, H1797, H1799 [24AP], E661 [15AP], E878 [8MY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 23), E71 [7JA]

Coastal Berry (business): position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings (business): Georgia Dept. of Labor Success Track Outstanding Employer Award recipient, E2235 [8NO]

Colorado: public welfare programs reform legislation, E1273 [19JN]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: tribute, E463 [13MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House): funding to conduct investigation into labor unions and practices, H5304, H5305, H5306, H5307, H5308 [16JY], H5784, H5786, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5791 [25JY], H5879 [28JY]

Congress: national agenda, H1382 [9AP]

———reform pension plan for Members and employees (H.R. 729), E227 [12FE]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, H816 [11MR], H1429-H1431 [10AP], H2259 [7MY], H4226 [24JN], E852 [6MY]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2179, H2183-H2188 [6MY], H2258, H2337 [7MY]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H.R. 1052), E464 [13MR]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 769), E398 [6MR]

———classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 770), E398 [6MR]

———require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (H.R. 370), E5 [7JA]

Copeland Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Correctional institutions: prevent service performed by a person committed to a penal institution from being treated as employment for unemployment compensation purposes (H.R. 562), E157 [4FE]

Corrections Calendar Office: lump sum allowance (H. Res. 130), H1849 [24AP]

Courts: independent counsel law reform (H.R. 117), E24 [7JA]

———provide cost-of-living adjustments for administrative law judges (H.R. 1240), E595 [8AP]

Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind (organization): tribute, E2004 [9OC]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Day of Conscience To End Child Labor and Sweatshop Abuses: observance, E1918 [2OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (H.R. 2185), H5497 [22JY], H5896 [28JY], H7610 [23SE]

———Farm Services Agency funding, H5378 [16JY]

Dept. of Defense: impact of defense spending cuts, H1976-H1982 [29AP]

———provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed by the U.S. during the Vietnamese Conflict, H3279 [4JN]

———provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict, H1548 [16AP]

Dept. of Education: grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs, H2803 [16MY]

Dept. of Energy: Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

———worker and community transition programs funding, H5762 [24JY]

Dept. of Labor: employment training for former welfare recipients, H5898 [28JY]

———establish advisory panels relative to occupational safety and health (H.R. 2871), E2244 [8NO]

———establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (H.R. 1377), H3080, H3082-H3088 [21MY], E702 [17AP]

———protect employer rights (H.R. 758), E252 [13FE]

———reform, H2796 [16MY]

———vocational training funding for Amish children, H6886, H6887 [4SE]

Dept. of State: adjudication of visas relative to U.S. citizen employees, H3632 [10JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

———tribute to Chapter 31 Program for vocational rehabilitation in assisting service-disabled veterans find and maintain employment, H3921 [18JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws, H5261 [15JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of UAW Local 314, E641 [14AP]

———contract negotiations relative to newspapers' strike, H3890 [18JN], H4069 [19JN], H4223 [24JN], H4607 [25JN]

Disabled: requirements for State individualized education plans for children, H2801 [16MY]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (H.R. 1858), E1176 [10JN]

———prohibit on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2275), E2106 [28OC]

District of Columbia: permit the waiver of residency requirements for certain employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (H.R. 514), H1056, H1057 [18MR]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8780-H8783, H8803, H8804 [9OC], H10678 [12NO], E2087 [24OC]

Eatchel, Jef: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Leadership Award recipient, E681 [16AP]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H612-H616 [25FE], H1093-H1096 [18MR], H1778, H1779, H1780 [23AP], H1858-H1865 [24AP], H3174 [22MY], H3584, H3646, H3651-H3653 [10JN], H4125, H4130 [20JN], H4139 [23JN], H4320-H4334 [24JN], H4631-H4637 [25JN], H7483 [17SE], E941 [15MY], E1640 [3SE]

Education: improve and strengthen recruitment and training of teachers (H.R. 2852), E2203 [7NO]

———require background checks prior to hiring of school personnel, H3154 [21MY]

———special education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6986-H6997 [8SE]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6941-H6946 [5SE], H6977-H6986 [8SE], H7022 [9SE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5496, H5526-H5544 [22JY], E1505 [24JY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), motion to recommit, H5541 [22JY]

———vocational education funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7129, H7130 [10SE]

———voluntary participation of home schoolers in literacy programs, emphasize the use of phonics in literacy, and prohibit local workforce boards authority to control curriculum, H2842, H2843 [16MY]

EEOC: funding, H8239 [30SE], H10914 [13NO]

Equal Pay Act: anniversary, E1163 [10JN]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (H.R. 2226), E1481 [23JY]

———clarify treatment of investment managers (S. 1227), H9575, H9576 [28OC]

Eximbank: financial assistance preference to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (H.R. 2069), E1328 [25JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (H.R. 526), E157 [4FE]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), E2273 [9NO]

———reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 1870), E1344 [27JN]

Families and domestic relations: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (H.R. 1113), E500 [18MR]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), H8062 [29SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

FDA: personnel funding, H5684, H5726 [24JY]

Federal aid programs: improve and expand empowerment and enterprise zone programs (H.R. 201), E57 [7JA]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (H. Con. Res. 71), H2428 [8MY]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), H1296 [8AP], H1349, H1359-H1366 [9AP], E626, E631 [10AP], E692 [17AP]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), unanimous-consent request, H1294 [8AP]

———prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (H.R. 885), E343 [27FE]

———prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (H.R. 888), E343 [27FE]

Flint, MI: tribute to Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Cesar Chavez Awards Ceremony, E698 [17AP]

Florida: effect of NAFTA on fruit and vegetable farmers, H1291 [8AP]

Food industry: make the overtime exemption available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of sugar beets (H.R. 917), E367 [4MR]

Foreign aid: tribute to Trickle Up Program, E666 [15AP]

Foreign countries: allocation of foreign aid relative to education and vocational training for children, E612 [9AP]

Foreign trade: export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor, H7476 [17SE]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (H.R. 2475), E1749 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor, H1693-H1696 [17AP]

Foxboro, MA: tribute to Youth Job Placement Program, E1745 [11SE]

Fresno, CA: tribute to Fresno Chamber of Commerce ArcWork of Fresno project, E991 [21MY]

Fresno City College: tribute to Vocational Training Center, E1274 [19JN]

Gambling: analysis of results from Gaming Industry Employee Impact Survey, H10771 [13NO]

———employment of welfare recipients, H3218 [3JN]

Gambling Impact Study Commission: appointment of certain individuals, H401-H403 [10FE], H1915 [29AP]

Government: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2798-H2860 [16MY], E700 [17AP], E945 [16MY], E974 [19MY]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), consideration (H. Res. 150), H2797 [16MY]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), corrections in engrossment, H2860 [16MY]

———give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (H.R. 2071), E1324 [25JN]

———labor and trade policies, H3263-H3269 [3JN]

———prohibit preferential treatment relative to Federal employment, contracting, and programs, H1043 [18MR]

———unemployment rate, E1005 [21MY]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

———exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements individuals who volunteer their time for occupational opportunity (H.R. 71), E13 [7JA]

Guam: U.S. policy, H3572-H3575 [6JN], E1195 [12JN]

Hammond, IN: anniversary of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America local union, E466 [13MR]

Hammond Technical Vocation Appreciation Society: tribute, E1875 [26SE]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (H.R. 211), E56 [7JA]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (H.R. 444), E74 [9JA]

Health care facilities: eliminate Veteran's Canteen Service authority to operate and maintain vending machine services at veteran's medical facilities, H8367 [6OC]

Health care professionals: provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (H.R. 2891), E2245 [8NO]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (H.R. 1046), H2430 [8MY], E452 [12MR]

House Rules: prohibit any personal staff member from holding a paid position in the campaign of the employing Member (H. Res. 177), E1342 [27JN]

Housing: allow public housing agencies to establish residency limits, H2271-H2275 [7MY]

Hunts Point Multi-Service Center, Inc.: anniversary, E1823 [23SE]

Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security, H9478 [23OC]

———extend program allowing immigrants to renew status based on family relationship or employment opportunity while remaining in the country, H7915-H7917 [26SE], H8099, H8100 [29SE], E1866 [25SE]

———increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (H.R. 2548), E1861 [25SE]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), H8060, H8061 [29SE], H8290 [1OC]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (H.R. 347), E3 [7JA]

———reform the temporary employment program (H.R. 119), E7 [7JA]

Income: eligibility requirements and limits on accrual of compensatory time, H1138, H1139 [19MR]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H715 [4MR], H772 [6MR], H821 [11MR], H1009-H1015 [13MR], H1034 [17MR], H1048, H1090 [18MR], H1114, H1115, H1124-H1156, H1162, H1166 [19MR], E42 [7JA], E570 [21MR], E589, E595 [8AP]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1115-H1124 [19MR]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protection, H3869, H3904, H3905 [18JN], H4078, H4080-H4082 [19JN], H4567, H4568, H4569, H4591 [25JN], H6325, H6328, H6329 [30JY]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protections, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (H.R. 647), E317 [26FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6926-H6940 [5SE]

INS: pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (H.R. 1258), E607 [9AP]

Insurance: establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (H.R. 1807), E1139 [5JN]

———expand access to health insurance coverage without pre-existing condition exclusions (H.R. 2532), E1824 [23SE]

———order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232-H4234 [24JN], E641 [14AP]

International ATHENA Foundation: tribute, E924 [14MY]

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: dedication of remodeled union facility, E816 [1MY]

Ironworkers Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

ITT Automotive (business): USA Today and Rochester Institute of Technology Quality Cup award recipient, E868 [7MY]

J.C. Penney Co.: tribute, E1974 [8OC]

Job Corps: compensation of employees, H7029, H7030 [9SE]

———open satellite office in Delaware, H7233, H7234 [11SE]

Job Corps Week: observance, E83 [9JA]

Johnson, Kirk: Integrated Tax System (business) Employee of the Month award recipient, E162 [5FE]

La Mujer Obrera (organization): tribute, H4311 [24JN]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness, H1091-H1093 [18MR]

———allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (H.R. 634), E187 [6FE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues and fees, H7370 [17SE]

———ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (H.R. 928), E392 [5MR]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (H.R. 59), E52 [7JA]

Law enforcement officers: funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (H.R. 804), E249 [13FE]

Levi Strauss & Co.: layoff of employees relative to executive bonus payments, H10772 [13NO]

Limestone, ME: tribute to Loring Job Corps Center, E83 [9JA]

Marshall, Searchy: National Industries for the Blind Peter J. Salmon National Blind Employee of the Year award recipient, E445 [12MR]

McDonnell Douglas Corp.: tribute to employees involved with production of night vision/targeting systems, E1499 [23JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (H.R. 2466), E1739 [11SE]

Mills College: alleged violation of maintenance worker union contract, H5927 [29JY]

Minimum wage: level, H3263-H3269 [3JN], E1244 [18JN], E2223 [8NO]

———level (H.R. 685), E541 [20MR]

———level (H.R. 2211), H5581 [23JY]

Minorities: Westchester-Putnam Affirmative Action Program tribute to Joseph T. Jackson Training Center, E2219 [7NO]

Missouri: use of community administered welfare programs as an alternative to Federal programs, H884 [11MR]

Mitsubishi of America, Inc.: closing of television manufacturing plant in California, H250 [4FE]

Monterey County (CA) Herald: treatment of employees, E2218 [7NO]

Montgomery County, MD: anniversary of Commission for Women, E1180 [11JN]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to Montgomery County Employment Group, H8904 [21OC]

NAFTA: evaluation, E1712 [10SE]

———impact on employment and the economy, H1175-H1178 [19MR], H1591-H1597 [16AP], H1969-H1976 [29AP], H2248-H2252 [6MY], H2496, H2576-H2584 [13MY], H2708 [15MY], H3256-H3263 [3JN], H3642, H3649-H3651 [10JN], H4311 [24JN], H4903, H4907 [8JY], H5003 [9JY], H5193, H5194 [15JY], H5925 [29JY], H7113-H7116 [9SE], H7184 [10SE], H8029 [26SE], H8809, H8813-H8817 [9OC], E1712, E1719 [10SE], E1948 [7OC]

———violation of child labor laws by Mexico, H8029-H8032 [26SE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Community Service Award recipient, E675 [16AP]

National Center for Construction Education and Research: tribute, E2037 [21OC]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (H.R. 712), H513 [12FE]

———establish (H.R. 713), H513 [12FE]

National objectives: national labor policy, H6692-H6694 [31JY]

New York, NY: observance of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Week, E147 [4FE]

———tribute to South Bronx Jobs Corps Center, E243 [12FE]

Nike, Inc.: report on labor practices, E1311 [24JN]

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corp.: tribute, E930 [14MY]

NLRB: adjust employer business activity threshold relative to jurisdiction of labor disputes, H7239-H7246 [11SE]

———determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (H.R. 1595), E922 [14MY]

———involvement in labor disputes, H8302 [2OC]

———recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (H.R. 2449), E1720 [10SE]

———resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (H.R. 1598), E923 [14MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: enforcement of labor and immigration laws, H8414 [6OC], E1897 [2OC], E2185 [7NO]

———Federal Victims' Assistance Program funding, H7796-H7801 [24SE], H7906 [25SE], E1877 [26SE], E1883 [29SE], E1897 [2OC]

———labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (H.R. 1450), E748 [24AP], E797 [30AP], E888 [8MY], E909 [13MY]

———U.S. policy, H3572-H3575 [6JN], E1195 [12JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend, H8844 [21OC]

———amend (H.R. 1162), E537 [20MR]

———amend (H.R. 2579), E1895 [2OC]

Ohio: workers' compensation system referendum, H9627 [29OC], H9781 [30OC], E2121 [29OC]

Oklahoma: investigation of wage and employment fraud on Federal projects, H8361 [6OC]

———tribute to Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Milestone Payment System Program, E1660 [4SE]

Opportunity, Inc.: tribute to the Welfare to Work Program for the disabled, E1774 [17SE]

Orangeburg County, SC: tribute to efforts relative to welfare reform, E2302 [10NO]

OSHA: allow employers to use alternative means of meeting safety and health rules (H.R. 2875), E2247 [8NO]

———clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites (H.R. 2879), E2232 [8NO]

———consultation with State officials by employers relative to compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864), E2226 [8NO]

———exempt voluntary self assessments and audits from being used to identify safety and health violations by employers (H.R. 2869), E2219 [7NO], E2224 [8NO]

———identify and notify the specific industries to which regulations and compliance standards apply (H.R. 2873), E2238 [8NO]

———rules concerning ergonomics, H2098 [1MY]

———waiver or abatement of penalties for small businesses if violations are corrected in a specified time (H.R. 2881), E2234 [8NO]

Paulding County, GA: tribute to school system's Youth Apprenticeship Program, H9504 [24OC]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 946), E384 [5MR]

———prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (H.R. 818), E314 [25FE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (H.R. 819), E306 [25FE]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (H.R. 1320), E641 [14AP]

Persian Gulf Conflict: Government employment preference for active duty service veterans, H4210 [23JN]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (H.R. 1048), H1917-H1935 [29AP], H2060 [30AP]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, H8026 [26SE], H8268 [1OC], H8453 [7OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H8809 [9OC], E2379 [13NO]

Postal Service: reform, H7368 [17SE]

Poverty: national policy to improve conditions, H2686 [15MY]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (H.R. 481), E128 [4FE]

Public housing: require authorities and contractors to try to hire public housing residents, H2241, H2242 [6MY]

———require certain owners to comply with community work requirements applicable to residents, H2555, H2556 [13MY]

———require payment of minimum wage relative to community work requirements, H2195-H2203 [6MY]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, H2772, H2773 [15MY]

———expand vocational and higher education opportunities and allow use of college work study to fulfill additional work requirements (H.R. 3002), E2304 [10NO]

———improve child care and family support services, H2060 [30AP]

———make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissible work activity (H.R. 1616), H2429 [8MY], H3172 [22MY]

———minimum wage level relative to public work programs, H3278, H3279 [4JN]

———prohibit States from penalizing single parents for not meeting work requirements if the parent cannot find suitable child care (H.R. 1615), H2429 [8MY]

———reform, H592 [25FE], H883-H885 [11MR], H1322 [8AP], H2246 [6MY], H2430 [8MY], H3266 [3JN], H4566, H4568, H4577, H4578, H4589, H4633, H4636 [25JN], H4897, H4898 [8JY], H5002 [9JY], H6688 [31JY], H6886, H6887 [4SE], E355, E357 [3MR], E986 [20MY], E1168 [10JN], E1251 [18JN], E1604 [1AU], E1684, E1685 [8SE]

———Welfare-To-Work Grant Program funding, H4894 [8JY]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, E1660 [4SE]

Quick, Houston: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (H.R. 991), E414 [6MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR]

Reznor (business): contract negotiations with employees, H3665 [11JN]

San Francisco, CA: labor law violations by Sprint Corp. relative to shutdown of subsidiary, E236 [12FE]

SBA: reauthorize women's business training program (H.R. 1495), E799 [30AP]

Service Employees International Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

Small business: improve and expand employee health care programs, H4576, H4577, H4588 [25JN]

———provide employees with a simple, secure, and fully portable defined benefit plan (H.R. 1656), H3086 [21MY], E964 [19MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (H.R. 612), E165 [5FE]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (H.R. 534), E142 [4FE]

———improve quality of card and criminalize the counterfeiting of work authorization documents (H.R. 231), E55 [7JA]

———payroll taxes, H794 [6MR], H5305 [16JY], H7254 [11SE]

———transition to personal savings accounts, H853 [11MR]

———treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (H.R. 577), E156 [4FE]

———trust funds' solvency, H794 [6MR]

Somerset County, NJ: use of community administered welfare programs as an alternative to Federal programs, H883 [11MR]

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E1837 [24SE]

St. Peters, MO: tribute to WorkLink Telecommuting Center, E1757 [16SE], E1804 [18SE]

State University of New York: anniversary of the Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center, E2171 [4NO]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (H.R. 166), E79 [9JA]

———provide greater flexibility to States and localities as they work to carry out meaningful job training reform, H2812 [16MY]

———require vocational education reports, H5534 [22JY]

Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Concern For Independent Living (organization), E1710 [10SE]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (H. Con. Res. 119), E1485 [23JY]

Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, E757 [24AP]

Taxation: allow nonprofit organizations to participate in the work opportunity tax credit hiring incentives (H.R. 2995), E2302, E2311 [10NO]

———alternative minimum tax, H3870 [18JN], H3931 [19JN], H4671, H4672, H4676, H4678, H4679, H4682, H4694, H4696 [26JN]

———deductibility of employment taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (H.R. 2966), E2276 [9NO]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (H.R. 1145), H3250-H3256 [3JN], H3440 [4JN], H4077 [19JN], E558 [21MR]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (H.R. 1333), H1459 [15AP], H5305 [16JY]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (H.R. 687), E217 [11FE]

———dependent care tax credit (H.R. 2553), E1862 [25SE]

———determination of employment status (H.R. 771), E398 [6MR]

———determination of employment status of individuals as employees or independent contractors (H.R. 2642), E1964 [8OC]

———eliminate payroll taxes and increase taxes on energy and pollutants, E2024 [21OC]

———establish lifetime learning accounts for higher education and job training expenses (H.R. 1819), H4073 [19JN]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income and allow a refundable credit for job training expenses of older long-time employees who are laid off (H.R. 2492), E1772 [17SE]

———exclude employer-provided telecommunicating-related expenses for telecommuting purposes from taxable income (H.R. 1892), E1201 [12JN]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (H.R. 1382), E698 [17AP]

———extend the work opportunity credit (H.R. 1729), E1058 [23MY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (H.R. 144), E29 [7JA]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (H.R. 18), E52 [7JA]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (H.R. 876), E342 [27FE]

———promote the granting of incentive stock options to nonhighly compensated employees (H.R. 2788), E2151 [31OC]

———provide income exclusion for work study payments (H.R. 1296), E638 [10AP]

———reduce employer and employee Social Security taxes to the extent there is a Federal budget surplus (H.R. 2933), E2284 [9NO]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4687, H4697, H4698 [26JN], H5046 [10JY], H5308 [16JY], H5407 [17JY], H5493, H5499 [22JY], H5580 [23JY], H5668, H5671 [24JY], H6020-H6023 [29JY]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), H5854-H5857 [28JY]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (H.R. 854), E316 [26FE]

———treatment of certain election officials and workers (H.R. 2113), H4840 [8JY]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (H.R. 1045), E493 [18MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (H.R. 127), E27 [7JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans, H6658 [31JY]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (H.R. 878), H849 [11MR]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (H.R. 533), E130 [4FE]

———treatment of income for graduate students, H5129 [10JY], H5136 [11JY], H5190 [15JY], E1555 [29JY]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (H.R. 1509), E809, E817 [1MY], E835 [5MY]

Texas: reform of public welfare programs, H1913 [29AP], H2491 [13MY]

Transportation: inclusion of welfare-to-work provisions in public works legislation, E1905 [2OC]

Tri-City SER (organization): Michigan Works! State Association Community Based Organization of the Year award recipient, E1918 [2OC]

Underhill, Rebecca: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America: anniversary of Local 210, E1684 [8SE]

United Nurses Association of California: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Organizing Award recipient, E677 [16AP]

United Parcel Service: tribute to North Central Region employment programs, E1244 [18JN]

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: anniversary of Equal Opportunity Day, E748 [24AP]

Ventura County, CA: tribute to Stand Down Program, E1380 [9JY]

Veterans: expand workstudy opportunities (H.R. 1877), E1249 [18JN]

———Government employment preference for active duty service veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (H.R. 1006), H1364 [9AP]

———homeless veterans' reintegration projects funding, H6866, H6868, H6869 [4SE]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (H.R. 167), E79 [9JA]

Vocational education: use of on-site workforce coordinators to work with local business communities to determine curriculums, H5534-H5537 [22JY]

Wesley, Brown, and Bartle Co., Inc.: tribute to minority employment practices study, E282 [13FE]

Wilson, Ken: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (H.R. 766), E259 [13FE]

———comprehensive pension protection (H.R. 1496), E796 [30AP]

———economic equity, H743-H747 [5MR]

Working Families Flexibility Act: exempt certain employees, H1141-H1144 [19MR]

World Bank: disbursement of funds to Russia relative to job training for coal miners, H1718 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Abraham, Katherine G.: nomination to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, S10826 [9OC]

American Foreign Service Association: participation of certain management officials in collective bargaining negotiations, S5671, S5672 [16JN]

American ORT (organization): anniversary, S11569 [31OC]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S4982-S4984, S4996 [22MY], S8421, S8467, S8468, S8477 [31JY], S10754, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), S11898 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 738), S4428, S4479 [14MY], S12683-S12689 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 961), S7739 [17JY]

———labor disputes, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———prohibit strikes or lockouts and provide for binding arbitration relative to labor dispute (S.J. Res. 37), S11212 [24OC], S11215 [27OC]

Armed Forces: increase number of years of active commission service provided for mandatory retirement of generals and admirals, S6889 [7JY]

Asia Foundation: support efforts to combat child labor abuses in Pakistan, S8078 [24JY]

Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records, S8311 [30JY]

———protect employment rights of workers who provide certain air safety information (S. 100), S480 [21JA]

Bankruptcy: protect earned compensatory time and flexible work credit hours in cases of employer bankruptcy, S5220 [3JN]

Black Career Women (organization): anniversary, S10179 [29SE]

Blum, Marie: National Industries for the Blind Private Sector Employee of the Year award recipient, S8834 [4SE]

Boston (MA) Globe: series of articles on poverty in Massachusetts' rural towns, S2635 [20MR]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (S. 71), S129, S449 [21JA], S3065 [10AP]

———ensure economic equity for women (S. Res. 70), S3059, S3064, S3065 [10AP]

———improve child care services and options, S6685 [27JN]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (S. 673), S3847 [30AP]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (S. 300), S1233 [11FE], S1327 [12FE]

Children and youth: protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (S. 19), S129, S352 [21JA], S3410 [22AP]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (S. 85), S467 [21JA]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 92), S472 [21JA]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, S6972 [8JY]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 232), S816 [29JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 950), S6097-S6099, S6103 [23JN], S6105 [24JN], S6356 [25JN]

———prohibit preferential treatment (S. 46), S407 [21JA]

———religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 1124), S8590, S8591 [31JY], S11785 [5NO]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3316 [17AP], S3402, S3409 [22AP]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (S. 626), S3436 [22AP]

Colleges and universities: allow the use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (S. 153), S538 [21JA]

Commission on the Information Technology Worker Shortage: establish (S. 798), S5014 [22MY]

Congress: application of compensatory time, flexible workplaces, minimum wage, and overtime regulations to congressional employees, S5221 [3JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: ruling on Gerard J. Schmelzer v. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of Representatives, S8498 [31JY]

Connecticut: tribute to organizations, companies, and municipalities named to the honor roll of the Women's Bureau of the Dept. of Labor, S12629 [13NO]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S2309-S2311 [14MR], S4994 [22MY], S10826 [9OC], S11211 [24OC]

———calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (S. Res. 50), S1034, S1035 [5FE]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (S. 554), S3028-S3030 [10AP], S9631 [18SE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (S. 606), S3317-S3320, S3343, S3344 [17AP], S3403 [22AP]

Cost-of-Living Board: establish (S. 425), S2143-S2145 [11MR]

Courts: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (S. 516), S2791 [7AP]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal, S10225 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: application of certain accounting rules for contractors relative to employee stock ownership plans, S7251 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (S. 487), S2651 [20MR]

Dept. of Labor: Community Employment Alliance funding request, S9115 [11SE], S12091 [8NO]

———establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (S. 757), S4658 [16MY], S11859 [6NO]

———protect employer rights (S. 328), S1396 [13FE]

———telephone-access job search system funding, S9113 [11SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establishment of employment discrimination complaint system, S12494 [10NO]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 869), S5457-S5460 [10JN], S5547 [11JN], S5630 [12JN], S11163 [23OC]

———prohibit on the basis of genetic information (S. 1045), S7863 [22JY]

———submission of employee claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (S. 63), S438 [21JA]

District of Columbia: impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities, S10212-S10214 [30SE]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (S. 1070), S8155 [25JY], S11333 [29OC], S11854 [6NO]

———impose an income tax on nonresident workers to fund a regional education and workforce training system and to improve school facilities (S. 928), S5874 [17JN]

———permit the waiver of residency requirements for certain employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia (H.R. 514), S2736 [20MR]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S129 [21JA], S1937-S1939, S1941 [5MR], S3946 [5MY]

Education: improve adult education and literacy (S. 994), S6993 [8JY]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (S. 993), S6993 [8JY]

———increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———national policy to improve system, S703 [28JA]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (S. 1029), S7714-S7716 [17JY]

———student loan forgiveness relative to community service careers, S6471 [26JN]

ERISA: amend relative to rules governing litigation contesting termination or reduction of retiree health benefits (S. 1307), S10954 [22OC]

———clarify treatment of investment managers (S. 1227), S10026 [26SE], S10300 [1OC]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (S. 729), S4267-S4269 [9MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S8903 [8SE], S8963, S8964 [9SE]

———application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (S. 259), S960 [4FE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S124, S126, S221-S225 [21JA], S653 [22JA], S684 [23JA], S2029 [6MR], S3310-S3312, S3313 [17AP], S3880, S3881-S3890 [1MY], S4257-S4259, S4261-S4267, S4274-S4276 [9MY], S4291-S4293 [12MY], S4327-S4354 [13MY], S4508-S4515 [15MY], S4628-S4633, S4645-S4647, S4649-S4652, S4656 [16MY], S4665-S4667 [19MY], S5158-S5171 [2JN], S5218-S5248 [3JN], S5281-S5291 [4JN], S5406-S5412 [9JN], S10469 [7OC]

Families and domestic relations: provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), S9987 [25SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (S. 367), S1678 [26FE]

———anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

———extend coverage (S. 183), S641, S642 [22JA]

Federal employees: authorize the use of clinical social workers to conduct evaluations to determine work-related emotional and mental illnesses (S. 175), S550 [21JA]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S5333 [5JN]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (S. Con. Res. 7), S2285, S2286 [13MR]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (S. Con. Res. 8), S2286 [13MR]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (S. 1021), S7603, S7607 [16JY]

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (S. Res. 117), S8674 [2SE]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (S. 656), S3730 [25AP]

Foreign Service: limit remedial authority of Grievance Board, S5670 [16JN]

Foreign trade: impact on employment and the economy, S1941 [5MR]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor, S4399 [13MY], S11628, S11629 [4NO]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (S. 332), S1401 [13FE], S1575 [25FE]

Government: consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 17), S343 [21JA]

———improve and consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 1186), S9517-S9519 [17SE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837-S1840 [3MR]

———provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (S. 1098), S8550 [31JY]

Health: clarify malpractice liability of employer-sponsored health plans for treatment rules and coverage determinations (S. 1136), S8601 [31JY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (S. 1563), S12608 [13NO]

———impact on employment and the economy, S12656 [13NO]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), S9633-S9635 [18SE], S10305 [1OC]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (S. 169), S547 [21JA]

Income: enhance and protect retirement savings (S. 14), S128, S134, S309 [21JA], S586 [22JA]

Insurance: establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (S. 1114), S8576, S8577 [31JY]

IRS: prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (S. 1274), S10649 [8OC]

Job Corps: open satellite office in Delaware, S8722 [3SE]

Kentucky: prohibit taxation of compensation of Tennessee residents for services as Federal employees at Fort Campbell, KY (S. 613), S3361 [17AP], S10999 [22OC]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (S. 295), S1192-S1194 [10FE]

Labor unions: Presidential actions relative to resolving the dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association (S. Res. 53), S1219 [11FE]

———prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (S. 223), S755 [28JA], S793 [29JA]

———repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (S. 497), S2669 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (S. 1031), S7717, S7718 [17JY]

Marovitz, Abraham L.: American ORT (organization) Diamond Jubilee Award recipient, S11569 [31OC]

Mexico: investigation into pregnancy-based sex discrimination in the maquiladora industry, S8258 [29JY]

Minimum wage: level (S. 1009), S7302 [11JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

———impact on employment and the economy, S7750 [21JY], S10460 [7OC], S11331 [29OC], S12456 [10NO]

———implementation, S1940, S1942 [5MR]

National Education Association: proposed merger with American Federation of Teachers, S6783 [27JN]

National Guard: promotion regulations relative to outside employment, S7258 [11JY]

National Mediation Board: funding, S9114 [11SE]

Native Americans: transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1279), S10788 [9OC]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1281), S10791 [9OC]

New England Community Leadership Institute: tribute, S1764 [27FE]

New Mexico: tribute to Albuquerque Woman (publication) outstanding women businessowners, S3063 [10AP]

Newport, VT: IRS office hiring requirements, S7763 [21JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (S. 1100), S8552 [31JY]

———modify covenant relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements (S. 1275), S10649-S10656 [8OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (S. 551), S3021 [10AP]

———amend (S. 765), S4748-S4752 [20MY], S5021 [22MY]

———amend (S. 1237), S10229 [30SE]

Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices: temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), S979 [4FE]

———temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), amend (S. Res. 161), S12682 [13NO]

Older Americans Act: establish additional pension counseling demonstration projects and create a toll-free pension counseling telephone number (S. 948), S6043 [20JN]

Ottawa County, MI: tribute to welfare recipient employment programs, S10819-S10821 [9OC]

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.: Dept. of Labor Opportunity 2000 Award recipient, S9089 [10SE]

Pensions: clarify the computations of certain civil service retirement system annuities based on part-time service (S. 1270), S10648 [8OC]

———enhance and protect (S. 889), S5601-S5604 [12JN]

———improve access to information on pension plans (S. 1185), S9516 [17SE]

———improve retirement income security by expanding employer contributions, increasing portability, and protecting accounts (S. 957), S6360-S6362 [25JN]

———limit amount of 401(k) plan assets invested in sponsoring company, S6701 [27JN]

———prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (S. 106), S488 [21JA]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (S. 108), S488 [21JA]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (H.R. 2626), S12705, S12706 [13NO]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10125 [29SE], S10726 [9OC]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (S. 9), S125, S126, S264 [21JA], S6971 [8JY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10114-S10116, S10121, S10122 [29SE], S10379, S10389-S10395, S10400-S10405, S10407, S10408, S10420 [6OC], S10450-S10454, S10464, S10467-S10473 [7OC], S10519 [8OC], S10724 [9OC]

Public welfare programs: allow States to waive work and educational requirements for victims of domestic violence, S4832 [21MY]

———clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S9051-S9053, S9062 [10SE], S12091 [8NO]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S8392 [31JY]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (S. 671), S3846 [30AP]

———correct penalty schedule for failure to meet work requirements and allow waiver for disasters or regional recessions, S6145 [24JN], S6291 [25JN]

———establish asset-based welfare policies (S. 1106), S8567 [31JY]

———make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity, S6297, S6298, S6331 [25JN]

———reform, S846-S848 [30JA], S3084 [14AP], S6299-S6301 [25JN], S8388, S8496 [31JY]

———reform relative to localities with high unemployment rates, S846-S848 [30JA]

———Welfare-To-Work Grant Program funding, S6323 [25JN], S9078 [10SE]

———work requirements for low-income individuals, S3263 [16AP]

Puerto Rico: provide wage-based tax credits, S6698 [27JN], S8470 [31JY]

———provide wage-based tax credits (S. 906), S5695, S5698 [16JN]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, S1684 [26FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126 [21JA]

SBA: establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (S. 956), S6359, S6360 [25JN]

Shaw's Supermarket (business): hiring of replacement workers during employee strike, S8258 [29JY]

Small business: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (S. 233), S817 [29JA]

Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (S. 321), S1791 [28FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (S. 1054), S8379 [30JY]

———earnings test for blind individuals (S. 375), S1747-S1749 [27FE]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (S. 202), S680 [23JA], S973 [4FE], S2573 [19MR]

———establish demonstration project to assist persons with the loss of a limb to return to work, S8913 [8SE]

———payroll taxes, S3069-S3071 [14AP]

———trust funds' solvency, S2017-S2019 [6MR]

SSA: modify Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statements to include employer's contributions, S8963, S8993 [9SE]

———provide information on Social Security trust funds, personal earnings, and benefit estimates to eligible individuals (S. 1145), S8728 [3SE]

Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, S3694, S3695 [24AP]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (S. 490), S2653 [20MR]

———allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (S. 272), S1022 [5FE]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (S. 832), S5344 [5JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, S6429, S6460, S6461, S6479 [26JN], S6670 [27JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (H.R. 1145), S5552 [12JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (S. 460), S2429-S2434 [18MR], S2572 [19MR]

———deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (S. 579), S3210 [15AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees, S6459 [26JN], S6685 [27JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 548), S3394-S3396 [22AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 82), S460 [21JA]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 978), S6740 [27JN]

———expand the child and dependent care tax credit (S. 926), S5871 [17JN]

———extend the work opportunity credit (S. 685), S3906 [1MY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (S. 420), S2132 [11MR]

———incentives for employers to hire displaced workers relative to closure, realignment, or downsizing of military installations (S. 273), S1022 [5FE]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (S. 622), S3422, S3423 [22AP]

———promote tax credits for private investments on Indian reservations (S. 806), S5122 [23MY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (S. 432), S2212, S2214 [12MR]

———repeal extension of temporary Federal unemployment surtax, S6354 [25JN]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (S. 473), S2559 [19MR]

———State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees (H.R. 1953), S10441 [6OC], S10999 [22OC]

———treatment of adoption expenses (S. 935), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

———treatment of benefits to retired coal miners (S. 1105), S8566, S8567 [31JY], S10487 [7OC]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (S. 127), S150, S510-S512 [21JA], S4661 [16MY]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (S. 498), S2669 [20MR]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation (S. 807), S5122, S5123 [23MY]

———treatment of pensions, S6699 [27JN]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (S. 529), S2902, S2903 [9AP]

———treatment of severance pay, S6475 [26JN], S6686, S6687 [27JN]

———treatment of State-sponsored workers' compensation companies, S6703 [27JN]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (S. 1123), S8589 [31JY]

Texas: reform of public welfare programs, S3781, S3783 [29AP], S4203 [8MY]

Tobacco products: provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (S. 1313), S11193 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (S. 1310), S11034-S11037 [23OC]

Training voucher system: establish (S. 1170), S9216-S9218 [11SE]

U.S. Fire Administration: convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (S. 336), S1404 [13FE]

Unemployment: payment of benefits relative to base period of wage earnings (S. 1126), S8592 [31JY]

———reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (S. 897), S5610 [12JN]

University of South Dakota: tribute to Professional Development Center, S1582 [25FE]

Urban areas: promote an urban agenda (S. 23), S368-S371 [21JA]

USIA: Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program reauthorization, S5751 [17JN]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (S. 320), S1383 [13FE]

———comprehensive pension protection (S. 620), S3370, S3371 [17AP]

Reports

Applicability to the Legislative Branch of Federal Law Relative to Terms and Conditions of Employment and Access to Public Services and Accommodations: Congressional Office of Compliance, S70-S81 [7JA]

New Study Finds Americans Intolerant of Sweatshops in Garment Industry: Marymount University Center for Ethical Concerns, S3032 [10AP]

Trickle Up Program Annual Report, E666 [15AP]

Reports filed

Allow Cooperative Efforts Between Management and Labor To Improve Economic Competitiveness: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 295) (S. Rept. 105-12), S2787 [7AP]

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 738) (S. Rept. 105-85), S9880 [24SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 99) (H. Rept. 105-31), H1110 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 150) (H. Rept. 105-98), H2783 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Convert Certain U.S. Fire Administration Excepted Service Positions to Competitive Service Positions: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 336), S11863 [6NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-93), H2444 [8MY]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 4) (S. Rept. 105-11), S2787 [7AP]

Federal Job Training Programs Consolidation and Improvements: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1196) (S. Rept. 105-109), S10858 [20OC]

Inform Workers of Their Rights Relative to the Payment of Dues or Fees to Labor Organizations: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1625) (H. Rept. 105-397), H10418 [8NO]

Nomination of Espiridion A. Borrego To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Payment of Federal Employee Life Insurance Benefits Relative to Order of Precedence: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1316) (H. Rept. 105-134), H3923 [18JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1316), S11862 [6NO]

Permanent Authority for the Administration of Au Pair Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1211), S9880 [24SE]

Permit the Waiver of Residency Requirements for Certain Employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the District of Columbia: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 514) (H. Rept. 105-29), H1039 [17MR]

Pilot Records Improvement Act Clarification: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-372), H9864 [31OC]

Prevent Employment Discrimination Against Preference Eligibles Applying for Certain Government Positions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 240) (H. Rept. 105-40), H1257 [20MR]

Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1377) (H. Rept. 105-104), H3068 [20MY]

State Authority To Tax Compensation Paid to Certain Employees: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1953) (H. Rept. 105-203), H5825 [25JY]

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1048) (H. Rept. 105-78), H1908 [28AP]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1) (H. Rept. 105-21), H948 [12MR]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: International Labor Standards, E322 [26FE]

———Rural Indiana Communities, E2190 [7NO]

———State of Economy, E446 [12MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Ohio workers' compensation system referendum: Parma, OH, City Council, H9781 [30OC]

Public Welfare Programs Reform Legislation: Colorado General Assembly, E1273 [19JN]

Tax treatment of Indian tribal governments as local governments or nonprofit organizations relative to unemployment compensation: National Congress of American Indians, S5125 [23MY]

Statements

Child Labor: Maryann Schrupp, E1247 [18JN]

Clarify Family Violence Option Under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program: Children's Defense Fund (organization), S9051 [10SE]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Kim Buchanan, S4632 [16MY]

———Leslie Langford, S4632 [16MY]

Nike Code of Conduct Report: Nike, Inc., E1311 [24JN]

Separating Myth From Fact Regarding the Communications Workers of America v. Beck Supreme Court Decision, H1092 [18MR]

Sweatshop Labor: Sanu Mishra, E1156 [10JN]

Tax Treatment of Graduate Student Income: Sam Liu, E1556 [29JY]

Statistics

U.S.-China Trade—The Status Quo, H4239 [24JN]

Studies

District of Columbia Appropriations Bill Davis-Bacon Act Provisions: Peter Phillips, H8781 [9OC]

Summaries

Agricultural Work Force Stability and Protection Act (S. 169), S548 [21JA]

Civil Rights Act (S. 950), S6099 [23JN]

Comprehensive Pension Protection for Women (H.R. 766), E259 [13FE]

Comprehensive Women's Pension Protection Act (S. 320), S1387 [13FE]

Federal Intiative on Labor, Immigration, and Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, S8555 [31JY]

NAFTA Accession Act (S. 85), S469 [21JA]

New Urban Agenda Act (S. 23), S371 [21JA]

Tax Incentives for Investments in Renewal Communities (S. 432), S2213 [12MR]

Tables

Economic assumptions underlying the mid-session review of President Clinton's fiscal year 1998 budget: SSA, S11211 [24OC]

Testimonies

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Diane Buster, S4647 [16MY]

———William A. Stone, S4646 [16MY]

Paycheck Protection Act: David Stewart, S6971 [8JY]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Christine Korzendorfer, H1120 [19MR]

———Linda Smith, H1120 [19MR]

———Peter Faust, H1120 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 6, compensation of certain minority employees of the House, H27 [7JA]

H. Res. 7, establish the Corrections Calendar Office, H27 [7JA]

H. Res. 93, calculation of Consumer Price Index relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, H2183 [6MY]

H. Res. 99, consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act, H1115 [19MR]

H. Res. 130, lump sum allowance for Corrections Calendar Office, H1849 [24AP]

H. Res. 150, consideration of H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, H2797 [16MY]

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H8964 [22OC]

H. Res. 319, consideration of S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, H10588 [12NO]

H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act, H1137 [19MR]

H.R. 117, Independent Counsel Accountability and Reform Act, E25 [7JA]

H.R. 240, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, H1359-H1362 [9AP]

H.R. 514, District of Columbia Inspector General Improvement Act, H1056 [18MR]

H.R. 818, 401(k) Pension Protection Act, E314 [25FE]

H.R. 819, Small 401(k) Pension Disclosure Act, E306 [25FE]

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

H.R. 1048, Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act, H1917-H1931 [29AP]

H.R. 1316, order of precedence to be applied in the payment of Federal employee life insurance benefits, H4232 [24JN]

H.R. 1377, Savings Are Vital to Everyone's Retirement Act, H3082 [21MY]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

H.R. 1953, State authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees, H5854 [28JY]

H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H9515-H9519 [24OC]

S. 4, Family Friendly Workplace Act, S222-S223 [21JA], S4327-S4332 [13MY]

S. 9, Paycheck Protection Act, S265 [21JA]

S. 14, Retirement Security Act, S310-S323 [21JA]

S. 17, Working Americans Opportunity Act, S343-S346 [21JA]

S. 19, Working Families Child Care Act, S353 [21JA]

S. 23, New Urban Agenda Act, S372-S376 [21JA]

S. 63, Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act, S438 [21JA]

S. 71, Paycheck Fairness Act, S449 [21JA]

S. 82, Child Care Infrastructure Act, S461 [21JA]

S. 85, NAFTA Accession Act, S469 [21JA]

S. 92, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S472 [21JA]

S. 100, Aviation Safety Protection Act, S480 [21JA]

S. 127, Employee Educational Assistance Act, S512 [21JA]

S. 175, Clinical Social Workers' Recognition Act, S551 [21JA]

S. 202, Older Americans' Freedom To Work Act, S681 [23JA]

S. 223, prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership in labor unions, S793 [29JA]

S. 259, application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S961 [4FE]

S. 320, Comprehensive Women's Pension Protection Act, S1384-S1387 [13FE]

S. 328, Truth in Employment Act, S1397 [13FE]

S. 332, prohibit imports produced by child labor, S1576-S1578 [25FE]

S. 367, Battered Women's Employment Protection Act, S1679-S1681 [26FE]

S. 425, Cost-of-Living Board Act, S2143 [11MR]

S. 460, Home-Based Business Fairness Act, S2430-S2432 [18MR]

S. 473, Independent Contractor Tax Reform Act, S2559 [19MR]

S. 490, Working Families Child Care Tax Relief Act, S2653 [20MR]

S. 498, Commuter Choice Act, S2670 [20MR]

S. 529, Farm Independence Act, S2902 [9AP]

S. 548, Child Care Expansion Act, S3394 [22AP]

S. 551, OSHA Modernization Act, S3022-S3024 [10AP]

S. 554, Child Labor Free Consumer Information Act, S3030-S3032 [10AP]

S. 579, Working Americans Wage Restoration Act, S3211 [15AP]

S. 606, prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies, S3318 [17AP]

S. 622, modify the tax application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans, S3423 [22AP]

S. 626, Stop Sweatshops Act, S3437 [22AP]

S. 656, Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Worker Act, S3731 [25AP]

S. 671, clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S3847 [30AP]

S. 673, ESOP Promotion Act, S3848 [30AP]

S. 685, work opportunity tax credit extension, S3906 [1MY]

S. 738, Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, S4480-S4485 [14MY], H10894-H10899 [13NO]

S. 765, Safety and Health Advancement Act, S4749-S4752 [20MY]

S. 832, tax deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service, S5345 [5JN]

S. 869, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, S5458-S5460 [10JN]

S. 897, self-employment assistance programs reauthorization, S5611 [12JN]

S. 906, Puerto Rico Economic Activity Credit Improvement Act, S5696 [16JN]

S. 926, Working Family Child Care Tax Relief Act, S5871 [17JN]

S. 935, Adoption Promotion Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 950, Civil Rights Act, S6098 [23JN]

S. 993, Career Preparation Education Reform Act, S6994-S7005 [8JY]

S. 994, Adult Basic Education and Literacy for the Twenty-First Century Act, S7005-S7010 [8JY]

S. 1009, American Family Fair Minimum Wage Act, S7303 [11JY]

S. 1021, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, S7604-S7607 [16JY]

S. 1029, Quality Child Care Loan Forgiveness Act, S7714 [17JY]

S. 1045, Genetic Justice Act, S7863 [22JY]

S. 1098, Federal Procurement and Assistance Integrity Act, S8551 [31JY]

S. 1100, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Reform Act, S8553-S8555 [31JY]

S. 1106, Assets for Independence Act, S8568-S8571 [31JY]

S. 1123, treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry, S8589 [31JY]

S. 1124, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S8590 [31JY]

S. 1126, payment of unemployment benefits relative to base period of wage earnings, S8592 [31JY]

S. 1136, Employee Health Insurance Accountability Act, S8602 [31JY]

S. 1198, Religious Workers Act, S9635 [18SE], H8060 [29SE]

S. 1211, permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs, S9987 [25SE], H8062 [29SE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. 1227, clarify treatment of investment managers under ERISA, S10026 [26SE]

S. 1227, ERISA clarification of treatment of investment managers, H9575 [28OC]

S. 1237, Safety Advancement for Employees Act, S10230-S10232 [30SE]

S. 1274, prohibit the threat of an IRS audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement, S10649 [8OC]

S. 1275, Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act, S10650-S10653 [8OC]

S. 1279, transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations, S10788 [9OC]

S. 1307, Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act, S10955 [22OC]

S. 1313, Tobacco Transition Act, S11193-S11197 [24OC]

S. 1563, Temporary Agricultural Worker Act, S12609-S12614 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 7, delays in Federal employees retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S2285 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 8, delays in Federal employees retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S2286 [13MR]

S. Res. 48, temporary and intermittent service by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S970, S979 [4FE]

S. Res. 50, Consumer Price Index calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S1034 [5FE]

S. Res. 70, ensure economic equity for women, S3059 [10AP]

S. Res. 117, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service anniversary, S8670, S8674 [2SE]

S. Res. 161, amend S. Res. 48, temporary and intermittent service by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S12617, S12683 [13NO]

S. Res 53, Presidential actions relative to resolving the labor dispute between American Airlines, Inc., and the Allied Pilots Association, S1240 [11FE]

Transcripts

Gerard J. Schmelzer v. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of Representatives: Congressional Office of Compliance, S8498-S8503 [31JY]

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND LITERACY ENHANCEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1385), H2789, H2792, H2794 [15MY], H2810, H2842, H2843, H2844, H2852, H2858 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1385): consideration (see H. Res. 150), H2783 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Buy American Act: compliance, H2844 [16MY]

Children and youth: summer youth employment program funding relative to disadvantaged youth programs, H2844-H2851 [16MY]

Disabled: requirements for State individualized education plans for children, H2801 [16MY]

Education: voluntary participation of home schoolers in literacy programs, emphasize the use of phonics in literacy, and prohibit local workforce boards authority to control curriculum, H2842, H2843 [16MY]

Employment: provide greater flexibility to States and localities as they work to carry out meaningful job training reform, H2812 [16MY]

Enact (H.R. 1385), H2798-H2860 [16MY], E945 [16MY], E974 [19MY]

———consideration (H. Res. 150), H2797 [16MY]

———corrections in engrossment, H2860 [16MY]

National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board: permit Federal employees to serve, H2852 [16MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-93), H2444 [8MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 150) (H. Rept. 105-98), H2783 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 150, consideration of H.R. 1385, provisions, H2797 [16MY]

EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 869), S5457-S5460 [10JN], S5547 [11JN], S5630 [12JN], S11163 [23OC]

Texts of

S. 869, provisions, S5458-S5460 [10JN]

EMPORIA, VA

Remarks in House

Disasters: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', E1621 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', S8486 [31JY]

EMPOWER AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S10201 [30SE]

ENCE, RONALD K.

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank, H3089 [21MY]

ENCINO, CA

Remarks in House

Burstein, Richard: Valley Beth Shalom Man of the Year award recipient, E615 [9AP]

ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATIONS PRIVACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 376), S1734 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 376), S1749 [27FE], S1930 [4MR]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 376), S1753-S1755 [27FE]

Texts of

S. 376, provisions, S1750-S1753 [27FE]

ENDANGERED SPECIES

Amendments

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H10803 [13NO]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2255 [6MY], H2293, H2296, H2301, H2308 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 627; H.R. 39), S3419 [22AP], H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287; H.R. 1787), S10787 [9OC], H3476 [4JN]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1658), H2874 [16MY]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 277), H148 [9JA]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1209, 1404), H1260 [20MR], H1706 [17AP]

———strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H3720 [11JN]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (see H.R. 1155), H1258 [20MR]

———grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H243 [21JA]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), consideration (see H. Res. 142), H2253 [6MY]

———prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (see S. 361), S1659 [26FE]

———reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 393), H151 [9JA]

Florida panther: designate (see H.R. 226), H146 [9JA]

Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (see H.R. 2515), H7728 [23SE]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 953), S6186 [24JN]

Taxation: incentives for endangered species conservation (see S. 901, 1181), S5596 [12JN], S9411 [16SE]

Letters

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Chris Wemmer, Conservation and Research Center, E1137 [5JN]

———Ginett Hemley, World Wildlife Fund, E1136 [5JN]

———Mary C. Pearl, Wildlife Preservation Trust International, Inc., E1137 [5JN]

———Shanthini Dawson, E1137 [5JN]

Clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, NV: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, H5215 [15JY]

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures: Daniel G. Chadwick, Idaho Association of Counties, S4179 [8MY]

———Dean R. Kleckner, American Farm Bureau Federation, S4179 [8MY]

———George M. Currier, Benewah, ID, County Civil Defense, S4179 [8MY]

———James A. McClure and Glenn English, National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition, S4178 [8MY]

———John M. Turner, Endangered Species Coordinating Council, S4178 [8MY]

———Merle E. Dinning, Murreleen Skeen and Kevin Lederhos, Boundary County, ID, Commissioners, S4179 [8MY]

———Thomas R. Kuhn, Edison Electric Institute, S4179 [8MY]

Lists

Endangered Species Coordinating Council, S4179 [8MY]

Press releases

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representatives Dingell and Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Remarks in House

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 39), H1744-H1746 [23AP], E15 [7JA]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), H8862-H8866 [21OC], E1135 [5JN]

Armed Forces: use in foreign countries to guard rainforests and endangered species, H4211 [23JN], E1313 [24JN]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4858-H4860 [8JY], H10803, H10804 [13NO]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (H.R. 2351), E1595 [1AU]

———national objectives priority assignments, H1696 [17AP], E1536 [28JY], E2357 [13NO]

———national objectives priority assignments (H.R. 1209), E558 [21MR]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (H.R. 1155), E553 [21MR]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2283-H2313 [7MY]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), consideration (H. Res. 142), H2281, H2282 [7MY]

———reauthorize, H8636, H8691 [8OC]

———waiver relative to flood control projects, H2748 [15MY]

Floods: maintenance of flood control projects relative to protection of property or human life, H2293-H2296 [7MY]

Foreign trade: prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of products derived from rhinoceros or tiger (H.R. 2807), E2173 [4NO]

Hawaii: acquisition of Kai Malino Ranch for the Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge, H5271 [15JY]

Hunting and trapping: efforts to prevent poaching of elephants and rhinoceros, H6734-H6739 [3SE], H6806 [4SE], E1658 [4SE]

Illinois: Des Plaines River Wetlands Demonstration Project funding, H5755 [24JY], H8181 [30SE]

Nevada: clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, H5215 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 627), S3438 [22AP]

AID: Communal Areas Management Program for Indigenous Resources funding, S7546 [16JY]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), S12204 [8NO]

———conservation of Asian elephants (S. 1287), S10797 [9OC]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO], S12495 [10NO]

———reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), conditional sequential referral, S8674 [2SE]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S934 [4FE], S3392 [22AP], S3561 [23AP]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S3991 [6MY], S4173-S4180 [8MY]

———prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), S1660 [26FE]

———reauthorize (S. 1180), S9411-S9423 [16SE]

Fish and fishing: Blue Pike Study funding, S9617 [18SE]

———salmon fishing permit buy-back program, S4201 [8MY]

National Marine Fisheries Service: hiring of full-time employees for implementation of endangered species and fisheries regulations, S8219 [29JY]

Perry County, MS: environmental protection of Louisiana quillwort by Forest Service, S2969 [10AP]

Real property: private property owner rights (S. 953), S6187-S6190 [24JN]

Taxation: incentives for endangered species conservation, S6698, S6699, S6724 [27JN]

———incentives for endangered species conservation (S. 1181), S9423 [16SE]

———incentives for endangered species conservation (S. 901), S5620 [12JN]

Reports filed

African Elephant Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 39) (H. Rept. 105-59), H1714 [21AP]

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 105-266), H7728 [23SE]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 478, Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 142) (H. Rept. 105-88), H2253 [6MY]

Endangered Species Act Compliance by Individuals and Government Agencies Relative to Flood Control Projects, Facilities, or Structures: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 478) (H. Rept. 105-75), H1890 [24AP]

Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Grounds for Civil Actions Relative to Suffering or Injury Resulting From Violations or Noncompliance With the Endangered Species Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 752) (H. Rept. 105-42), H1287 [21MR]

Statements

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: Douglas H. Chadwick, H8864 [21OC], E1136 [5JN]

———Raman Sukumar, E1136 [5JN]

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representative Dingell, H8691 [8OC]

———Representative Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: Representative Charles Taylor, E1100 [3JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 142, consideration of H.R. 478, Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act, H2281 [7MY]

H.R. 39, African Elephant Conservation Act reauthorization, H1744 [23AP]

H.R. 1658, Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act reauthorization and amendments, S12496 [10NO], H4858 [8JY]

H.R. 1787, Asian Elephant Conservation Act, H8862 [21OC]

S. 953, Private Property Owners' Bill of Rights, S6188 [24JN]

S. 1180, Endangered Species Recovery Act, S9413-S9421 [16SE]

S. 1181, Endangered Species Habitat Protection Act, S9424-S9426 [16SE]

ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Amendments

Floods: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2255 [6MY], H2293, H2296, H2301, H2308 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

California: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities (see H.R. 1155), H1258 [20MR]

Courts: grounds for civil actions relative to suffering or injury resulting from violations or noncompliance with the act (see H.R. 752), H585 [13FE]

Floods: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H243 [21JA]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), consideration (see H. Res. 142), H2253 [6MY]

Labeling: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (see S. 361), S1659 [26FE]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 953), S6186 [24JN]

Reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures: Daniel G. Chadwick, Idaho Association of Counties, S4179 [8MY]

———Dean R. Kleckner, American Farm Bureau Federation, S4179 [8MY]

———George M. Currier, Benewah, ID, County Civil Defense, S4179 [8MY]

———James A. McClure and Glenn English, National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition, S4178 [8MY]

———John M. Turner, Endangered Species Coordinating Council, S4178 [8MY]

———Merle E. Dinning, Murreleen Skeen and Kevin Lederhos, Boundary County, ID, Commissioners, S4179 [8MY]

———Thomas R. Kuhn, Edison Electric Institute, S4179 [8MY]

Press releases

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representatives Dingell and Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Remarks in House

California: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities (H.R. 1155), E553 [21MR]

Floods: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2283-H2313 [7MY]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), consideration (H. Res. 142), H2281, H2282 [7MY]

———maintenance of flood control projects relative to protection of property or human life, H2293-H2296 [7MY]

———waiver relative to flood control projects, H2748 [15MY]

Reauthorize, H8636, H8691 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Floods: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S3991 [6MY], S4173-S4180 [8MY]

Labeling: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), S1660 [26FE]

Real property: private property owner rights (S. 953), S6187-S6190 [24JN]

Reauthorize (S. 1180), S9411-S9423 [16SE]

Reports filed

Compliance by Individuals and Government Agencies Relative to Flood Control Projects, Facilities, or Structures: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 478) (H. Rept. 105-75), H1890 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 478, Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 142) (H. Rept. 105-88), H2253 [6MY]

Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Grounds for Civil Actions Relative to Suffering or Injury Resulting From Violations or Noncompliance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 752) (H. Rept. 105-42), H1287 [21MR]

Statements

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representative Dingell, H8691 [8OC]

———Representative Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 142, consideration of H.R. 478, Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act, H2281 [7MY]

S. 953, Private Property Owners' Bill of Rights, S6188 [24JN]

S. 1180, Endangered Species Recovery Act, S9413-S9421 [16SE]

ENDANGERED SPECIES COORDINATING COUNCIL

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4178 [8MY]

Lists

Members, S4179 [8MY]

ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1181), S9411 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1181), S9423 [16SE]

Texts of

S. 1181, provisions, S9424-S9426 [16SE]

ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1180), S9411-S9423 [16SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Texts of

S. 1180, provisions, S9413-S9421 [16SE]

ENDING DOUBLE STANDARDS FOR STOCK OPTIONS ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 576), S3204 [15AP]

Articles and editorials

As Options Proliferate, Investors Question Effect on Bottom Line, S3204-S3206 [15AP]

Disney Chief May Reap $771 Million From Stock Options, S3206 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 576), S3199 [15AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 576), S3202-S3206 [15AP]

Texts of

S. 576, provisions, S3203 [15AP]

ENDOCRINE SOCIETY

Statements

Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services and Blood-Testing Strips, E64 [7JA]

ENERGY see Power Resources

ENERGY POLICY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S8668 [2SE]

———take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

Remarks in House

Power resources: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (H.R. 2568), H8025 [26SE], H8267 [1OC], E1909 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (S. 1141), S8669 [2SE]

ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT

Amendments

Conservation of energy: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), S10238, S10243 [30SE]

———extend certain programs (S. 417), S6788 [27JN]

Analyses

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension (S. 417), S2087 [10MR]

Bills and resolutions

Conservation of energy: extend certain programs (see S. 417; H.R. 2472), S2078 [10MR], H7281 [15SE]

———extend existing authorities and enhance participation in International Energy Agency programs (see S. 416), S2078 [10MR]

Plumbing supplies: eliminate certain regulations (see H.R. 859), H699 [27FE]

Power resources: store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (see S. 698), S3998 [6MY]

Letters

Energy Policy and Conservation Act programs extension: Charles B. Curtis, Dept. of Energy, S2087 [10MR]

Remarks in House

Conservation of energy: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), H8086 [29SE]

Plumbing supplies: eliminate certain regulations (H.R. 859), H7122 [10SE], E345 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Conservation of energy: extend certain programs (H.R. 2472), S10243 [30SE], S12657 [13NO]

———extend certain programs (S. 417), S2086 [10MR], S6788-S6790 [27JN]

Power resources: store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (S. 698), S3999 [6MY]

Reports filed

Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2472) (H. Rept. 105-275), H8054 [26SE]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 417) (S. Rept. 105-25), S5507 [11JN]

Texts of

H.R. 2472, extend certain programs, H8086 [29SE]

S. 698, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act, S3999 [6MY]

ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York)

Addresses

When Italian Americans Were Enemy Aliens: Dominic R. Massaro, E1350 [27JN]

Amendments

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3426, H3429 [4JN], H3600, H3615 [10JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5917 [28JY], H7179 [10SE]

Appointments

Delegation to attend the 50th anniversary of the independence of India and Pakistan, H6718 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Double-Standard Spying, Morton Klein, Jewish Press (publication), E918 [14MY]

Tale of Two Spies, Alex Rose, E918 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H2784 [15MY]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H8929 [21OC]

African Americans: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H2168 [5MY]

———official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H6707 [31JY]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H2156 [1MY]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H2254 [6MY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H2590 [13MY]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1340 [8AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3274 [3JN]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see H.R. 2436), H7730 [23SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H890 [11MR]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6026 [29JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H1186 [19MR]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H890 [11MR]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1795 [23AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1795 [23AP]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H10956 [13NO]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H7730 [23SE]

Civil Service Retirement System: expand the class of individuals eligible to elect the option to make up a deposit through an actuarially equivalent annuity reduction (see H.R. 2566), H10956 [13NO]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H9502 [23OC]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H3170 [21MY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H5132 [10JY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 2554), H9865 [31OC]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H10768 [12NO]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 3081), H10955 [13NO]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H2680 [14MY]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H9039 [22OC]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H2784 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H3568 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: make certain information available to the Dept. of the Treasury for the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government (see H.R. 2063), H4646 [25JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical centers to retain funds collected for the provision of health services (see H.R. 1125), H2446 [8MY]

———develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1077), H1018 [13MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1580), H3569 [5JN]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (see H.R. 1291), H1438 [10AP]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40), H670 [26FE]

———ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (see H.R. 738), H10956 [13NO]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H629 [25FE]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H2351 [7MY]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H2351 [7MY]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H9729 [29OC]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H5021 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H2874 [16MY]

———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H629 [25FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H2157 [1MY]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H2091 [30AP]

———national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H6716 [1AU]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H6798 [3SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H6798 [3SE]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8727 [8OC]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

Employment: establish a commission on fairness in the workplace (see H.R. 2997), H10769 [12NO]

———make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H6707 [31JY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H157 [9JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H2680 [14MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H8320 [2OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1040 [17MR]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H4339 [24JN]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H6797 [3SE]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see H.R. 949), H767 [5MR]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H243 [21JA]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10957 [13NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6707 [31JY]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H2446 [8MY]

Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 1181), H1893 [24AP]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H2590 [13MY]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H7119 [9SE]

Grant's Tomb National Monument, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 546), H2156 [1MY]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H4913 [8JY]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see H.R. 2006), H4836 [26JN]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H10956 [13NO]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H286 [4FE]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2254 [6MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H6919 [4SE]

Immigration: permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses and children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2664), H9502 [23OC]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 890), H701 [27FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

India: permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 248), H8054 [26SE]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1893 [24AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H8265 [30SE]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H2590 [13MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H347 [5FE]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H7008 [8SE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H4836 [26JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9615 [28OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 146), H6962 [5SE]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see H. Con. Res. 133), H6406 [30JY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H4834 [26JN]

Italy, Republic of: U.N. Security Council membership (see H. Res. 333), H10955 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H6716 [1AU]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H6707 [31JY]

Liberia: elections (see H. Con. Res. 135), H10957 [13NO]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8834 [9OC]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

Long Island Sound: improve water quality (see H.R. 455), H2156 [1MY]

Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 2201), H5487 [17JY]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H2351 [7MY]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9801 [30OC]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H3865 [17JN]

———waiver of enrollment composition rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY (see H.R. 2018), H4338 [24JN]

———waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMO's (see H.R. 1610), H2679 [14MY]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H286 [4FE]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H2874 [16MY]

———payments to Medicare+Choice organizations amounts attributable to disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 2701), H10768 [12NO]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H6798 [3SE]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H3274 [3JN]

———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 894), H3274 [3JN]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H2156 [1MY]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (see H. Con. Res. 93), H3567 [5JN]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2211), H10956 [13NO]

Motion pictures: tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H6026 [29JY]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H7200 [10SE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H6798 [3SE]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 1524), H10956 [13NO]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 2), H155 [9JA]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

New York: relief of certain aliens (see H.R. 2210), H7119 [9SE]

———waiver of certain health care provider tax provisions under Medicaid (see H.R. 2437), H7730 [23SE]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H7830 [24SE]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see H.R. 178), H589 [13FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H4222 [23JN]

Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 282), H1440 [10AP]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H2680 [14MY]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H669 [26FE]

Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H5297 [15JY]

———settlement of U.S. royalty claims (see H.R. 1106), H5297 [15JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 1776, 2777; H. Res. 236), H346 [5FE], H8834 [9OC], H9800 [30OC], H10956 [13NO]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H9039 [22OC]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H10769 [12NO]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H2446 [8MY]

Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 482), H3720 [11JN]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667), H1289 [21MR]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see H.R. 1418), H1794 [23AP]

———make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity (see H.R. 2025), H6407 [30JY]

———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H6706 [31JY]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H6918 [4SE]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H949 [12MR]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H4836 [26JN]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2680 [14MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H348 [5FE]

Small business: increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H6707 [31JY]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1339 [8AP]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 45), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 577), H2254 [6MY]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

SSA: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 591), H346 [5FE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H2446 [8MY]

———business meal, entertainment, and certain travel expense deductions (see H.R. 628), H804 [6MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H4836 [26JN]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the public debt (see H.R. 1353), H4647 [25JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H2446 [8MY]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H4836 [26JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H2351 [7MY]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation (see H.R. 2990), H10957 [13NO]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H2169 [5MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4133 [20JN]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H1794 [23AP]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 382), H2351 [7MY]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H146 [9JA]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H3924 [18JN]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H2445 [8MY]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1440 [10AP]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H10421 [8NO]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9729 [29OC]

———protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H155 [9JA]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5021 [9JY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———extend commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain dependents (see H.R. 2224), H10956 [13NO]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H6707 [31JY]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H3660 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Albania: civil war (see H. Res. 104), H1261 [20MR]

———promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

Dept. of Education: allow certain counties flexibility in spending funds (see H.R. 149), H144 [9JA]

———provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H1890 [24AP]

FCC: establish Ethnic and Minority Affairs Section (see H.R. 147), H144 [9JA]

Grade, Inna H.: relief (see H.R. 377), H156 [9JA]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H144 [9JA]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 148), H144 [9JA]

Medicare: coverage of nursing facilities, in-home services, and outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 405), H152 [9JA]

Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 153), H144 [9JA]

Northern Ireland: U.S. policy on paramilitary groups and British security forces (see H.R. 151), H144 [9JA]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 14), H155 [9JA]

Taxation: designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H144 [9JA]

———require governmental deferred compensation plans to maintain set asides for the exclusive benefits of participants (see H.R. 154), H144 [9JA]

Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 2187), H5486 [17JY]

Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 152), H144 [9JA]

Water: allow public water systems to avoid filtration requirements (see H.R. 1284), H1438 [10AP]

Letters

Corp. for Public Broadcasting funding: several Representatives, H7211 [11SE]

Remarks

Albania: support civil war peace initiatives, H3426 [4JN]

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, H521 [12FE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4295 [24JN]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Riverdale Neighborhood House, E2045 [22OC]

———anniversary of Riverdale Temple, E2055 [23OC]

———National Civic League All-American City award recipient, E1588 [1AU]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4572 [25JN]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H918 [12MR]

Bunch, Mary A.: Grand Matriarch of the African-American Heritage Celebration recipient, E1580 [1AU]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8234 [30SE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4262 [24JN]

Citizens Advice Bureau (organization): anniversary, E2218 [7NO]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H7210 [11SE]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (H. Con. Res. 81), H5511 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4295 [24JN]

Dept. of Education: website expansion funding, H7179 [10SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3339, H3340, H3350, H3351, H3426, H3429 [4JN], H3603, H3615, H3624, H3625 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5164 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5060 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8234 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10914 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9650 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6944 [5SE], H7179 [10SE], H7210 [11SE]

Education: vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6944 [5SE]

Firearms: prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (H.R. 949), H743 [5MR]

Foreign aid: requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3624, H3625 [10JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6394 [30JY], H6817 [4SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), consideration (H. Res. 283), H9634 [29OC]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H8296, H8297 [1OC]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9650 [29OC]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6817 [4SE]

INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, E927 [14MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1609), E1430 [15JY]

———tribute to bicyclists for support of bicycle and pedestrian provisions, E1430 [15JY]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles, H3615 [10JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H10659 [12NO]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 146), H6951 [5SE]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (H. Con. Res. 133), H6343 [30JY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (H.R. 2090), E1350 [27JN]

Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, E522 [19MR]

Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY (H.R. 2018), H4873 [8JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H506 [12FE]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, H3603 [10JN]

Minorities: Westchester-Putnam Affirmative Action Program tribute to Joseph T. Jackson Training Center, E2219 [7NO]

Murphy, Regina: Network (organization) Woman of Justice honoree, E1259 [19JN]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5060 [10JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H5164 [11JY]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3713 [11JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of Hebrew Hospital Home, E870 [7MY]

———anniversary of Riverside Memorial Chapel, E864 [7MY]

———anniversary of Wake Eden Community Baptist Church, E1026 [22MY]

———construction of Ellis Island Family History Center, H5270 [15JY]

———tribute to DeWitt Clinton High School, E1036 [22MY]

———tribute to Wakefield Grace United Methodist Church, E1027 [22MY]

Palestinian Authority: suspend foreign aid, H6394 [30JY]

Pollard, Jonathan: request for release of prisoner, E917 [14MY]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (H. Res. 183), H6678 [31JY]

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E2058 [23OC]

Syria: impose economic sanctions, H3429 [4JN]

Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel, H1283 [21MR]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, H10914 [13NO]

———relocation of headquarters and change to part-time body, H3350, H3351 [4JN]

———withdraw U.S. membership, H3339, H3340 [4JN]

Votes: position on missed, H641 [26FE], H675 [27FE], H4091 [20JN], H4383 [25JN], H6808 [4SE], E862 [7MY], E890 [8MY], E949 [16MY], E1273 [19JN], E1455 [17JY], E1516 [24JY], E1643 [3SE], E1687 [8SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H666 [26FE]

Special order: granted, H764 [5MR], H1286 [21MR]

Statements

Civil Liberties Violations Against Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo: Alush A. Gashi, E522-E524 [19MR]

Tributes

DiMeo, Tisbe F., E627 [10AP]

Ford, David A., E164 [5FE]

Keller, Esther, E860 [7MY]

Kerlin, Gilbert and Sally, E1034 [22MY]

Kownig, Jerry A., E322 [26FE]

McGuire, Major, III, E2050 [22OC]

Molinari, Representative, H6666 [31JY]

Perlman, Marilyn, E320 [26FE]

Taylor, Sioux, E317 [26FE]

Worrell, Thomas, E1585 [1AU]

ENGELBERGER, JOSEPH F.

Articles and editorials

Invasion of the Robots, S4323 [12MY]

Remarks in Senate

HelpMate Robotics, Inc.: tribute, S4323 [12MY], S5144 [23MY]

ENGELHARDT, LYNETTE

Letters

Transfer of funds from the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S7083 [9JY]

ENGINEERING related term(s) Mathematics

Bills and resolutions

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see S. 1322; H.R. 2749), S11289 [28OC], H9614 [28OC]

National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see S. 1030), S7710 [17JY]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see S. 1305), S10950 [22OC]

Remarks in House

Chowdhury, Subir: Society of Automotive Engineers Excellence in Engineering Award recipient, E1973 [8OC]

Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development: establish (H.R. 3007), E2317 [10NO]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (H.R. 2749), E2119 [29OC]

Hall, Harold G.: Engineer's Society of Western Pennsylvania Metcalf Award recipient, E241 [12FE]

Lockwood Greene (business): tribute to donation of architectural drawings to Smithsonian Institution, E225 [12FE]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 926th Engineer Group, U.S. Army Reserve, E1397 [10JY]

National Science and Technology Week: observance, H1718 [23AP]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: tribute to Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers student chapter College Bowl team, E837 [5MY]

Tuskegee University: tribute, E1896 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

American Nuclear Society: tribute to award recipients from Argonne National Laboratory-West, S5465 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: Picatinny Arsenal software engineering center funding, S7821 [22JY]

Dept. of Energy: Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory funding, S3096 [14AP]

Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (S. 1322), S11290 [28OC]

Ghafari Associates (business): anniversary, S8374 [30JY]

Kamen, Dean: National Academy of Engineers inductee, S10997 [22OC]

Lockwood Greene (business): tribute to donation of architectural drawings to Smithsonian Institution, S1413 [13FE]

National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (S. 1030), S7716 [17JY]

New Hampshire: 368th Engineer Battalion anniversary, S7021 [8JY]

Research: increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (S. 1305), S10952-S10954 [22OC]

Thomas, James R., Jr.: installation as president of the American Consulting Engineers Council, S4036 [6MY]

Summaries

National Center for Bioengineering Research (S. 1030), S7717 [17JY]

Texts of

S. 1030, National Center for Bioengineering Research, S7717 [17JY]

S. 1322, establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges, S11291 [28OC]

ENGINEER'S SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Remarks in House

Hall, Harold G.: Metcalf Award recipient, E241 [12FE]

ENGLAND see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ENGLER, JOHN (Governor of Michigan)

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank, H3092 [21MY]

ENGLISH, ALEX

Remarks in Senate

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: induction, S10713 [8OC]

ENGLISH, GLENN (a former Representative from Oklahoma)

Letters

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures: by, S4178 [8MY]

ENGLISH, JIM

Remarks in Senate

Senate: tribute to staff members assisting in passage of disaster relief legislation, S7317 [11JY]

ENGLISH, PHIL (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H7201 [11SE]

Articles and editorials

Kodak's Difficulties Reveal Japan's Trade Barriers, Clifford L. Jones, Harrisburg (PA) Patriot News, E2127 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H950 [12MR]

Agriculture: repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H9730 [29OC]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H4836 [26JN]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H8727 [8OC]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H2351 [7MY]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 638), H1611 [16AP]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H1611 [16AP]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H1289 [21MR]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H4132 [20JN]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2003), H5665 [23JY]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H3204 [22MY]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6799 [3SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H1186 [19MR]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: accession to the World Trade Organization and provide a remedy for inadequate trade benefits extended to the U.S. (see H.R. 1712), H7365 [16SE]

———impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H4914 [8JY]

———political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics: establish (see H. Res. 41), H348 [5FE]

Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 335), H1392 [9AP]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 16), H7911 [25SE]

Computers: examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H8832 [9OC]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H7365 [16SE]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1542 [15AP]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H3660 [10JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

———treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1765), H3569 [5JN]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H3720 [11JN]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Res. 93), H949 [12MR]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H702 [27FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H4836 [26JN]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H156 [9JA]

———photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H3797 [12JN]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (see H.R. 1544), H5401 [16JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H3720 [11JN]

———provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services (see H.R. 1503), H2351 [7MY]

———repeal requirements on adjustments to judicial salaries (see H.R. 807), H588 [13FE]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H6918 [4SE]

Crime: increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see H.R. 2122), H5297 [15JY]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H5297 [15JY]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2388), H7119 [9SE]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H804 [6MR]

———authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H700 [27FE]

Dept. of Energy: consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H629 [25FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding for medical care programs (see H.R. 1156), H1258 [20MR]

———offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H525 [12FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1262 [20MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H2445 [8MY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (see H.R. 2129), H6963 [5SE]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9730 [29OC]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 990), H1019 [13MR]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H7730 [23SE]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H2680 [14MY]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 1572), H2445 [8MY]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H2156 [1MY]

Elections: establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 99), H393 [6FE]

———provide candidates for Federal office free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 653), H393 [6FE]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 338), H286 [4FE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H285 [4FE]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1863, 1984), H5297 [15JY], H5401 [16JY]

Executive Office of the President: appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (see H.R. 1962), H4085 [19JN]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1440 [10AP]

FEC: require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (see H.R. 131), H143 [9JA]

Federal Election Law Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 419), H768 [5MR]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1989 [29AP]

———expand definition of ``special Government employees'' (see H.R. 1966), H4085 [19JN]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see H.R. 240), H1261 [20MR]

———reduce number of political appointees (see H.R. 614), H1262 [20MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H6798 [3SE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H7730 [23SE]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H7365 [16SE]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H7911 [25SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

———designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H2883 [19MY]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H7600 [18SE]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H2590 [13MY]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H5487 [17JY]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H948 [12MR]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (see H.R. 2840), H10170 [6NO]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H1262 [20MR]

———reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H804 [6MR]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see H.R. 1481), H1988 [29AP]

H. John Heinz III, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center, Aspinwall, PA: designate (see H.R. 714), H768 [5MR]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1392 [9AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7365 [16SE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H6716 [1AU]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 366), H245 [21JA]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

———increase practitioners in the field of primary health care (see H.R. 739), H1340 [8AP]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H3720 [11JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 866), H1707 [17AP]

House Rules: repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 23), H2352 [7MY]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1340 [8AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 328), H245 [21JA]

———require the provision of information sufficient for homeowners to insure themselves against loss from subsidence resulting from underground coal or clay mines (see H.R. 3062), H10954 [13NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H245 [21JA]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8054 [26SE]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H890 [11MR]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H4836 [26JN]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H3568 [5JN], H7365 [16SE]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H5177 [11JY]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H3204 [22MY]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2020), H6798 [3SE]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H245 [21JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H10956 [13NO]

———bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H812 [10MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H286 [4FE], H1261 [20MR]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H3660 [10JN]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H1017 [13MR]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H408 [10FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 1248), H1339 [8AP]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———improve quality and cost-effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 1101), H2254 [6MY]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H408 [10FE]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1542 [15AP]

Members of Congress: adjust basic pay relative to degree of success in deficit reduction (see H.R. 343), H453 [11FE]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 58), H709 [3MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 1697), H8834 [9OC]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H8727 [8OC]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Naval Armed Guard Service: appreciation to veterans for service during World War I and World War II (see H.J. Res. 99), H10171 [6NO]

NIH: establish a comprehensive plan relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1315), H2446 [8MY]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H5778 [24JY]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: establish as a unit of the National Park System and create the Oklahoma City Memorial Trust (see H.R. 1849), H4913 [8JY]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1707 [17AP]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 946), H766 [5MR]

———exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H669 [26FE]

Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility, Pottsville, PA: designate (see H.R. 2564), H8054 [26SE]

Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Con. Res. 128), H5916 [28JY]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 17), H155 [9JA]

———impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 423), H153 [9JA]

———prohibit foreign contributions (see H.R. 34), H285 [4FE]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 248), H157 [9JA]

———require disclosure of certain phone bank communications (see H.R. 498), H282 [4FE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H3567 [5JN]

Public buildings: calculation of transactions (see H.R. 623), H1392 [9AP]

Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 482), H702 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H245 [21JA]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H2091 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3070 [20MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1018 [13MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336, 857), H245 [21JA], H699 [27FE]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H3070 [20MY]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H725 [4MR]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (see H.R. 590), H590 [13FE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5177 [11JY]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H2254 [6MY]

Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H5487 [17JY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (see H.R. 1529), H2168 [5MY]

———allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H2446 [8MY]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 2499), H9865 [31OC]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 1783), H3476 [4JN]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1033), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H1187 [19MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H702 [27FE]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H1258 [20MR]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H1040 [17MR]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H590 [13FE]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H589 [13FE]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 2714), H9501 [23OC]

———eliminate marriage penalty relative to one-time exclusion of gain on the sale of a principle residence (see H.R. 242), H589 [13FE]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 1706), H3660 [10JN]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H5177 [11JY]

———exclude certain severance payments from gross income and allow a refundable credit for job training expenses of older long-time employees who are laid off (see H.R. 2492), H7911 [25SE]

———exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (see H.R. 1800), H3566 [5JN]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 1382), H1705 [17AP]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195), H1339 [8AP]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1729), H3202 [22MY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H725 [4MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H803 [6MR]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H452 [11FE]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (see H.R. 1684), H3069 [20MY]

———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 64), H725 [4MR]

———limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (see H.R. 531), H2254 [6MY]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 1740), H3202 [22MY]

———modify the exclusion of gain on certain small business stock (see H.R. 420), H153 [9JA]

———permanent extension of the transition rule for certain publicly traded partnerships (see H.R. 1443), H1890 [24AP]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 615), H590 [13FE]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 615), H702 [27FE]

———provide a checkoff on Federal income tax returns for a breast and prostate cancer research fund (see H.R. 209), H5021 [9JY]

———provide equivalent rates on natural gas and gasoline (see H.R. 1623), H3720 [11JN]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H2679 [14MY]

———repeal cap on outstanding tax-exempt bonds for certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 197), H2254 [6MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 525), H590 [13FE]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H948 [12MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H169 [20JA]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 869), H3274 [3JN]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H670 [26FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H7730 [23SE]

———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 1285), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1026, 1204), H1260 [20MR], H1392 [9AP]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 2113), H5401 [16JY]

———treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 1338), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 1968), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H949 [12MR]

———treatment of distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1205), H1340 [8AP]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10171 [6NO]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H143 [9JA]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H2157 [1MY]

———treatment of ethanol fuel (see H.R. 587), H1340 [8AP]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H7200 [10SE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553, 1627), H1440 [10AP], H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of individual investment accounts (see H.R. 984), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 228, 446), H153 [9JA], H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of Internet and online services fees (see H.R. 995), H1289 [21MR]

———treatment of property used to control environmental pollution and soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 1164), H1893 [24AP]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1150), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2258), H5777 [24JY]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 693), H521 [12FE]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1369), H1989 [29AP]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see H.R. 1752), H3213 [30MY]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H5021 [9JY]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see H.R. 1509), H2155 [1MY]

Tobacco products: strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 2034), H7601 [18SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Truth in Lending Act: simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H950 [12MR]

Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H8055 [26SE]

———extend commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain dependents (see H.R. 2224), H8265 [30SE]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H285 [4FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H589 [13FE]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H286 [4FE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H2882 [19MY]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1110 [18MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical centers to retain funds collected for the provision of health services (see H.R. 1125), H1186 [19MR]

Employment: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 938), H766 [5MR]

Independent Commission on Medicare: establish (see H.R. 406), H152 [9JA]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 1100), H1111 [18MR]

Religion: permit revocation by members of the clergy of their exemption from Social Security coverage (see H.R. 939), H766 [5MR]

Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 156), H144 [9JA]

———modification of certain State agreements relative to certain students (see H.R. 1035), H948 [12MR]

———use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 464), H243 [21JA]

Tariff: modified secondary and modified secondary-tertiary amine phenol/formaldehyde copolymers (see H.R. 2521), H7729 [23SE]

Tarrif: halofenozide (see H.R. 2520), H7729 [23SE]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate a certain percent of their income tax liability be used to reduce the national debt and require spending reductions equal to the amounts so designated (see H.R. 1914), H3864 [17JN]

———application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 160), H144 [9JA]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H668 [26FE]

———exempt small issues from restrictions on the deduction of interest by financial institutions (see H.R. 842), H668 [26FE]

———reduce rates on gains relative to depreciable real estate (see H.R. 2403), H6917 [4SE]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 162), H144 [9JA]

———repeal special deduction for living expenses of Members of Congress (see H.R. 1099), H1111 [18MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in cases involving treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 163), H144 [9JA]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H243 [21JA]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H144 [9JA]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (see H.R. 1565), H2444 [8MY]

———treatment of draft cider (see H.R. 159), H144 [9JA]

———treatment of ethanol production (see H.R. 161), H144 [9JA]

———treatment of loans under the Rural Electrification Act (see H.R. 1441), H1890 [24AP]

———treatment of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 937), H766 [5MR]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 841), H668 [26FE]

U.S. Masters Swimming, Inc.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 155), H7729 [23SE]

Unemployment: reform benefit system (see H.R. 940), H766 [5MR]

Vincent, Strong: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 157), H144 [9JA]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4671, H4672 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6634 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4392 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4567 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4392 [25JN]

Butler, PA: tribute to Butler High School marching band, E2216 [7NO]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4245 [24JN]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1995 [9OC]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): staffing levels, H5888 [28JY]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2184 [6MY]

Employment: treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protection, H4567 [25JN]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, E2127 [30OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5888 [28JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H974 [13MR]

Pennsylvania Sheriff's Association: anniversary, E1270 [19JN]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (H.R. 2456), H8582 [7OC]

———alternative minimum tax, H4671, H4672 [26JN]

———rates, H6634 [31JY]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code, H8582 [7OC]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2373), H7288 [16SE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9059 [23OC]

Votes: position on missed, H2035 [30AP], H2398 [8MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H8726 [8OC], H9557 [24OC], H9728 [29OC], H9798 [30OC]

Tributes

Dumbaugh, Peg, E2233 [8NO]

Hu, Jason C., E1995 [9OC]

Lee Teng-hui, E1995 [9OC]

ENHANCEMENT OF TRADE, SECURITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH SANCTIONS REFORM ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1413), S12192 [8NO]

ENSIGN, JOHN E. (a Representative from Nevada)

Amendments

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H9693, H9698 [29OC], H9765, H9766 [30OC]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2092 [30AP], H2189 [6MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H496 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

African Americans: official apology for those who suffered as slaves (see H. Con. Res. 96), H3797 [12JN]

Agriculture: repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6025 [29JY]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H9614 [28OC]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H2255 [6MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1795 [23AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H7119 [9SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H1186 [19MR]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H9558 [24OC]

Computers: examination and disclosure of certain source codes, programs and software (see H.R. 2657), H9502 [23OC]

———prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H4913 [8JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H587 [13FE]

Correctional institutions: prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H348 [5FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H5916 [28JY]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H1262 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (see H.R. 2846), H10957 [13NO]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1112 [18MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1795 [23AP]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H3566 [5JN]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H8833 [9OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: allow local areas to develop elementary and secondary education programs that meet their needs (see H.R. 2992), H10769 [12NO]

———ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H8300 [1OC]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H7911 [25SE]

———transfer of certain public lands or national forest lands for use as elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 2223), H7008 [8SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1892 [24AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H2091 [30AP]

———establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see H.R. 240), H1261 [20MR]

———reduce number of political appointees (see H.R. 614), H347 [5FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H3203 [22MY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H1339 [8AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H9559 [24OC]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8438 [6OC]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H10956 [13NO]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8054 [26SE]

———terminate certain entitlements of former Speakers of the House (see H.R. 1768), H3273 [3JN]

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 545), H284 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6962 [5SE]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H1892 [24AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see H.R. 1226), H1338 [8AP]

———restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8054 [26SE]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218, 339), H2156 [1MY], H3203 [22MY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Libya: jurisdictional immunities relative to jurisdiction of U.S. courts for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H.R. 3026), H10767 [12NO]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H8438 [6OC]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H7599 [18SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H152 [9JA]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H669 [26FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H286 [4FE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

———remove certain limitations on participation in Medicare+Choice medical savings account plans (see H.R. 2668), H8833 [9OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 632, 1100, 2517), H1111 [18MR], H3660 [10JN], H10956 [13NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1392 [9AP]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H8633 [7OC]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H3568 [5JN]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: provide additional safety provisions (see H.R. 2354), H6704 [31JY]

Public lands: designate certain lands as wilderness areas (see H.R. 1567), H7601 [18SE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H4836 [26JN]

Religion: permit revocation by members of the clergy of their exemption from Social Security coverage (see H.R. 939), H6918 [4SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H4836 [26JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H148 [9JA]

Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H408 [10FE]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 530), H283 [4FE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 160), H2445 [8MY]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 1033), H948 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 70), H1439 [10AP]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H3568 [5JN]

———extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1729), H3202 [22MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2590 [13MY]

———limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (see H.R. 531), H2254 [6MY]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 1740), H3202 [22MY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H1542 [15AP]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1068, 1743), H2446 [8MY], H3202 [22MY]

———repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see H.R. 1037), H2446 [8MY]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H8438 [6OC]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H8834 [9OC]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H725 [4MR]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms (see H.R. 1891), H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H153 [9JA]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1150), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 693), H521 [12FE]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H1795 [23AP]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 841), H668 [26FE]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see H.R. 1509), H2155 [1MY]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H7365 [16SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H285, H286 [4FE], H7911 [25SE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H3660 [10JN]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H4136 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Clark County, NV: land conveyance (see H.R. 2136), H5131 [10JY]

Health care facilities: waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 1692), H3169 [21MY]

Lloyd D. George Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: designate (see H.R. 2225), H5664 [23JY]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (see H.R. 1762), H3273 [3JN]

National Academy of Sciences: authorize study on migration of underground plutonium at the Nevada Test Site (see H.R. 2479), H7364 [16SE]

Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 449), H168 [20JA]

Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 451, 598), H169 [20JA], H346 [5FE]

Taxation: provide equivalent rates on natural gas and gasoline (see H.R. 1623), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 1285), H1438 [10AP]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H169 [20JA]

Motions

House of Representatives: adjournment, H9579 [28OC], H9631 [29OC]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4688 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4562 [25JN]

Dept. of Energy: assess fees on certain reactors relative to operating costs, H9704 [29OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5073 [10JY]

EPA: radiation protection standards, H9702 [29OC]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H9655, H9656 [29OC]

Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H9662, H9664, H9668 [29OC]

———emergency response personnel requirements relative to transportation of nuclear fuel and waste, H9697, H9698, H9700 [29OC]

———liability of contractors transporting nuclear waste material, H9769 [30OC]

———nuclear waste disposal, H8168 [30SE]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), H7021 [9SE], H7838 [25SE], H9549, H9550, H9551 [24OC], H9629, H9655, H9656, H9662, H9664, H9668, H9693, H9694, H9697, H9698, H9700, H9702, H9704 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), consideration (H. Res. 283), H9633, H9637 [29OC]

———nuclear waste disposal (H.R. 1270), motion to recommit, H9769 [30OC]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to E.W. Clark High School, E1018 [22MY]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (H.R. 1375), E696 [17AP]

———reform, H4562 [25JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H496 [12FE]

Mormon Church: anniversary of settlement in the Salt Lake Valley, E1514 [24JY]

Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (H.R. 449), H1748 [23AP]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: require risk assessment study and cost benefit analysis, H9693, H9694 [29OC]

Point of order, H9655 [29OC]

Public lands: Payment In Lieu of Taxes Program funding, H5073 [10JY]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4688 [26JN]

———promote construction and rehabilitation of public schools by increasing the volume cap on certain bonds, H9069 [23OC]

———rates, H3932 [19JN]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9069 [23OC]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), consideration (H. Res. 258), H8515 [7OC]

Votes: position on missed, H3065 [20MY], H6758 [3SE], E1896 [2OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3922 [18JN]

Statements

Designation of Yucca Mountain, NV, as Nuclear Waste Disposal Site: Executive Office of the President, H9664 [29OC]

Tributes

Dondero, Thalia, E431 [11MR]

Morrell, Nathaniel, E1018 [22MY]

ENSIGN, WILLIAM L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S912 [30JA]

ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Housing: tribute to organizations for investment in low-income communities, E461 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Housing: tribute to organizations for investment in low-income communities, S2294 [13MR]

ENTERPRISE STEAMER CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1185 [11JN]

ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS NETWORK (ESPN)

Articles and editorials

Your Tax Dollars in Action—For Real, S508 [21JA]

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND

Descriptions

International Dolphin Conservation Program, S401 [21JA]

Letters

International Dolphin Conservation Program, S401 [21JA]

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (organization)

Letters

Entrance fees at national parks relative to capital improvements, S1236 [11FE]

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1317), S11192 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1317), S11197 [24OC]

Texts of

S. 1317, provisions, S11198-S11200 [24OC]

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Smith, Larry: EPA and Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E863 [7MY]

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 399), S8612 [31JY], S10823 [9OC]

Analyses

Provisions (S. 399), S1986 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 399; H.R. 3042), S1979 [5MR], H10953 [13NO]

Enact (S. 399): corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 66), S12119 [8NO]

Letters

Provisions: Geoffrey S. Barnard, Grand Canyon Trust, S1987 [5MR]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, S1986 [5MR]

———Paul C. Pritchard, National Parks and Conservation Association, and Brent Blackwelder, Friends of the Earth (organization), S1986 [5MR]

———Steve Moyer, Trout Unlimited (organization), S1986 [5MR]

———Terrence L. Bracy, Morris K. Udall Foundation, S1987 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 399), S1985 [5MR], S10812, S10823 [9OC]

———corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 66), S12204 [8NO]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 399), S1986 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 399, provisions, S10824 [9OC]

S. Con. Res. 66, corrections in enrollment of S. 399, provisions, S12180, S12204 [8NO]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5178 [11JY], H5183 [14JY], H5273, H5277, H5297, H5298 [15JY], H5309, H5310, H5318, H5319, H5322, H5336, H5339, H5343, H5345, H5362, H5404 [16JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7804, S7825, S7826, S7827, S7828, S7830, S7834, S7841, S7843, S7844, S7845, S7870, S7871, S7872 [22JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S569 [21JA]

Analyses

Children's Environmental Protection Act (S. 599), S3291 [16AP]

Encourage Cleanup of Brownfield Sites and Creation of Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (S. 235), S859 [30JA]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY], H6725 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Carol Browner, Master of Mission Creep, S11005-S11007 [23OC]

Clean Air Rules—Taking a Bite Out of All Paychecks?, E1590 [1AU]

``Environmental Justice'' Kills Jobs for the Poor, E1822 [23SE]

Friendly Finish Looms on Spending, H8679 [8OC]

Hummingbirds and Other Prey of EPA, E434 [11MR]

Potomac—An Endangered River?, E890 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084; H.R. 1863, 1984), S8262 [29JY], H3720 [11JN], H4086 [19JN]

———reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 130), H143 [9JA]

Animals: regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (see S. 1323), S11289 [28OC]

Appropriations: authorizing for research, development, and demonstration activities (see H.R. 1276), H1438 [10AP]

Brownfield sites: certify State voluntary cleanup programs and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1392), H1705 [17AP]

Business and industry: implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (see S. 1348), S11448 [30OC]

CERCLA: amend (see H.R. 2750), H9614 [28OC]

———limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

———moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 1878), H3796 [12JN]

———require polluters to cleanup hazardous substances (see H.R. 2087), H4834 [26JN]

———Superfund Program reauthorization and reform (see H.R. 2727), H9501 [23OC]

Chemicals: prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations (see H.R. 1078), H1018 [13MR]

———requirements relative to disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain facilities (see H.R. 1393), H1705 [17AP]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (see S. 618; H.R. 1578), S3349 [17AP], H2589 [13MY]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (see S. 1097; H.R. 2365), S8531 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (see H.R. 2222), H5664 [23JY]

Courts: protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (see S. 1332), S11343 [29OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1034; H.R. 2158), S7710 [17JY], H5177 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (see H. Res. 184), H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 261), H8632 [7OC]

Ecology and environment: allow cooperative research and development agreements for environmental protection (see H.R. 2961), H10420 [8NO]

———assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H1706 [17AP]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8, 18; H.R. 990, 1049), S158, S159 [21JA], H803 [6MR], H949 [12MR]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (see S. 769), S4748 [20MY]

———increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 277), H148 [9JA]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1209, 1404), H1260 [20MR], H1706 [17AP]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see S. 599; H.R. 2451), S3269 [16AP], H7199 [10SE]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (see H.R. 873, 1206), H700 [27FE], H1260 [20MR]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221, 2968; H. Con. Res. 113), H5021 [9JY], H5569 [22JY], H10420 [8NO]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve enforcement and compliance programs (see S. 645; H.R. 1453), S3662 [24AP], H1891 [24AP]

Federal-State relations: establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see S. 659; H.R. 1481), S3727 [25AP], H1988 [29AP]

Hazardous substances: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see S. Con. Res. 28; H. Con. Res. 91), S5002 [22MY], H3203 [22MY]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299; H.R. 2627), S10882 [21OC], H8633 [7OC]

Long Island Sound: improve water quality (see H.R. 455), H242 [21JA]

———prohibit dumping of dredged material (see S. 1553; H.R. 55), S12575 [13NO], H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

National Environmental Technology Achievement Award: establish (see S. 1152), S8925 [8SE]

Office of Noise Abatement and Control: reestablish (see S. 951; H.R. 536), S6186 [24JN], H283 [4FE]

Office of Ombudsman: repeal sunset of office (see H.R. 2102), H4835 [26JN]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (see S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Puerto Rico: waiver of EPA secondary treatment requirements for wastewater treatment facilities (see H.R. 2207), H5569 [22JY]

Refuse disposal: continuation of national permit for discharges of dredged or fill materials into headwaters and isolated waters (see H.R. 2155), H5177 [11JY]

———exempt pesticide rinse water degradation systems from subtitle C permit requirements (see H.R. 398), H152 [9JA]

———provide conditional exemption relative to discharges of dredged or fill materials for maintenance of certain flood control projects (see H.R. 2741), H9558 [24OC]

States: distribution of funds for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see S. 555; H.R. 688), S3011 [10AP], H452 [11FE]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 235; H.R. 505), S855 [30JA], H282 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

Technology: design and implement a performance-based measurement system to encourage the development of new environmental monitoring technologies (see H.R. 3065), H10954 [13NO]

Washtenaw County, MI: EPA review of decision relative to Ypsilanti Wastewater Treatment Plant construction grant (see S. 316; H.R. 733), S1300 [12FE], H523 [12FE]

Water: facilitate the remediation of contaminated sediments in U.S. waters (see S. 1386), S11863 [6NO]

Water pollution: establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 806), H588 [13FE]

———establish requirements and provide assistance to prevent nonpoint sources of pollution (see H.R. 550), H284 [4FE]

Conference reports

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158), H8323-H8361 [6OC]

Letters

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2158, Dept. of HUD, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act: Gary G. Allen, Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

———Parris N. Glendening, Governor of Maryland, S3368 [17AP]

———Russell Pettyjohn, Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

———W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr., Chesapeake Bay Commission, S3368 [17AP]

———William C. Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S3369 [17AP]

———William Rumsey, Jr., Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

Children's Environmental Protection Act, S3292 [16AP]

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: several Representatives, H9607 [28OC]

Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act: Carol M. Browner, EPA, S4758 [20MY]

———Carolyn Hartmann and Andrea Askowitz, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S4758 [20MY]

———Philip E. Clapp, Environmental Information Center, S4759 [20MY]

SBA actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements: James F. Hoobler, SBA, S4619 [15MY]

———Senator Bond, Committee on Small Business (Senate), S4619 [15MY]

Superfund Program funding: Carol M. Browner, EPA, H5250 [15JY]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H5251 [15JY]

———Vice President Gore, H5250 [15JY]

W.R. Grace & Co. liability at Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site: James M. Owendoff, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

———Thomas P. Grumbly, Dept. of Energy, S5919 [18JN]

Lists

Objectionable programs in S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7810 [22JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10749, S10750 [9OC]

Messages

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5369 [16JY], H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7841 [22JY]

Notices

Public comment period relative to deletion of Harrisburg International Airport from Superfund list, E1420 [14JY]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: National Ambient Air Quality Standards, E1651 [4SE]

Michigan: EPA standards for ozone or particulate matter, S8374 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: air quality standards, H1345, H1368 [9AP]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3559-H3564 [5JN], H3668, H3669 [11JN], H3916-H3921 [18JN], H4076, H4077 [19JN], H4650, H4822 [26JN], H4907 [8JY], H5025 [10JY], H5328-H5335 [16JY], H5409 [17JY], H7837 [25SE], H8678 [8OC], E1651, E1664 [4SE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (H.R. 1984), H4213 [23JN], H4637-H4644 [25JN], H5006 [9JY], E1286 [20JN], E1590 [1AU], E2122 [29OC]

———proposed air quality regulations for wood furniture and related industries, H3666 [11JN]

———reclassification of downwind nonattainment areas (H.R. 130), E27 [7JA]

———recommended measures relative to air quality standards, H2616 [14MY]

Bay City, MI: EPA grants for rehabilitation of the Center for Ecology Research and Training, H2758 [15MY]

Bloomhorst, Kenneth: tribute for creation of the EPA symbol, E2311 [10NO]

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board: transfer funds from Environmental Programs and Management Fund, H5336-H5339 [16JY]

Chemicals: prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations, H8667 [8OC]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (H.R. 1578), E905, E907 [13MY]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (H.R. 2365), E1577 [1AU]

Clean Lakes Program: funding, H5326 [16JY]

Clean Water Act: subject Federal facilities discharging radioactive waste into surface water to the same standards as private facilities (H.R. 2222), E1479 [23JY]

Colleges and universities: prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

Dept. of Defense: sale of emission reduction credits by military facilities relative to the Clean Air Act, H9607 [28OC]

Dept. of HUD: brownfields redevelopment program funding, H5341 [16JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5096 [10JY], H5181 [14JY], H5251-H5266, H5272-H5290 [15JY], H5309-H5371 [16JY], E1457, E1458 [17JY], E1512 [24JY], E1522 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8669-H8686 [8OC], E1996 [9OC], E2037 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (H. Res. 184), H5247-H5251 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8666-H8669 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to instruct conferees, H6724, H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to recommit, H5369 [16JY]

District of Columbia: restoration of urban watersheds and community environments in the Anacostia River (H.R. 2823), E2189 [7NO]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 3020), E2311 [10NO]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (H.R. 1636), H2796 [16MY], E948 [16MY]

———migration of gypsy moths, E608 [9AP]

———national objectives priority assignments, H894 [12MR], H1113 [19MR], H1696 [17AP], E434 [11MR], E1536 [28JY], E2357 [13NO]

———national objectives priority assignments (H.R. 1209), E558 [21MR]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (H.R. 1206), H2173 [6MY]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (H.R. 873), E349 [27FE]

Farmland Industries (business): EPA Pollution Prevention Award recipient, E1572 [31JY]

FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential, H8481 [7OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H. Con. Res. 113), H4839 [8JY], E1387 [10JY]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2221), H8838 [21OC], E1574 [31JY], E1766 [16SE], E2213 [7NO]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2968), E2283 [9NO]

Government: Federal seizures of private property, H3809 [17JN]

Groundwater Disinfection Program: requirements, H5262 [15JY]

Harrisburg International Airport: deletion from Superfund list, E1419 [14JY]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (H.R. 2627), H8695 [8OC], H8809 [9OC]

Imation Corp.: EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award recipient, E1664 [4SE]

Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund: funding, H5363 [16JY]

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.: tribute to Olathe, CO, facility for efforts relative to environmental compliance requirements, E2252 [8NO]

Natural Resource Summit of America: tribute, E1180 [11JN]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7892-H7896 [25SE]

Ozone: regulations and standards, H676 [27FE]

Polychlorinated biphenyls: prohibit importation, H5343-H5345 [16JY]

Potomac River: pollution cleanup, E890 [8MY]

Puerto Rico: waiver of EPA secondary treatment requirements for wastewater treatment facilities (H.R. 2207), H8088-H8090 [29SE], E1475 [22JY]

Radioactive substances: radiation protection standards, H9700-H9703 [29OC]

Small business: tax and regulatory treatment, H3436, H3437 [4JN], E1113 [4JN]

Smith, Larry: EPA and Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E863 [7MY]

States: distribution of funds for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (H.R. 688), H1750-H1753 [23AP]

Superfund: funding, H6724 [3SE]

Superfund Program: funding, H5250, H5262, H5263 [15JY], H5366, H5368 [16JY], E1457 [17JY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 997), E412 [6MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 505), E148 [4FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 996), E412 [6MR]

Valley Forge, PA: tribute to Valley Forge Sewer Authority on receipt of EPA Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award, E1715 [10SE]

Water pollution: establish a national clean water trust fund (H.R. 806), E256 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Air pollution: air quality standards, S838 [30JA]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, S6382 [25JN], S8373 [30JY], S10813 [9OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (S. 1084), S8312-S8314 [30JY], S10876 [21OC]

Animals: regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (S. 1323), S11291 [28OC]

Bay City, MI: EPA grants for rehabilitation of the Center for Ecology Research and Training, S3993 [6MY]

Business and industry: implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (S. 1348), S11457-S11459 [30OC]

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board: funding, S7851, S7852 [22JY]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (S. 618), S3365-S3367 [17AP]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (S. 1097), S8547-S8550 [31JY]

Colorado School of Mines: compliance with CERCLA, S10057 [26SE]

Commerce City, CO: land transfer from Rocky Mountain Arsenal, S6887 [7JY]

Courts: protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (S. 1332), S11347 [29OC], S12535 [13NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: administration of EPA State and tribal assistance grant accounts, S3993 [6MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), S7856, S7857 [22JY], S7970, S7972 [23JY], S8106 [24JY], S10267 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10733-S10751 [9OC], S12519 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10733 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), insert language of S. 1034 in lieu, S7856 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7752-S7763, S7765 [21JY], S7803-S7812, S7823-S7857 [22JY]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S124, S136, S237-S264 [21JA], S631 [22JA], S5709 [16JN]

———expand the public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities (S. 769), S4753 [20MY]

———national objectives priority assignments, S934 [4FE], S3392 [22AP], S3561 [23AP]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (S. 599), S3290 [16AP]

FDA: proposal to designate use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S7944 [23JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve enforcement and compliance programs (S. 645), S3670 [24AP]

Funding, S7851 [22JY]

Government regulations: cost relative to clean air standards, S2624 [20MR]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (S. 659), S3735 [25AP]

Hazardous substances: exempt W.R. Grace & Co. from liability at the Wayne, NJ, nuclear waste interim site, S5918-S5920 [18JN], S5985, S5988 [19JN]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (S. Con. Res. 28), S5016 [22MY]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (S. 1553), S12597 [13NO]

National Environmental Technology Achievement Award: establish (S. 1152), S8925 [8SE]

NIH: conduct study relative to effects of perchlorate on humans, S8903, S8909 [8SE]

Office of Noise Abatement and Control: reestablish (S. 951), S6186 [24JN]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Research: particulate matter research funding, S7845, S7846 [22JY]

SBA: actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4618 [15MY]

Science: airborne particulate matter research funding, S10740, S10741, S10751 [9OC]

South Dakota: tribute to Freeman Wastewater Treatment Plant, S9089 [10SE]

States: distribution of funds for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (S. 555), S3032 [10AP]

Taxation: encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 235), S856-S862 [30JA]

Water: Coordinated Tribal Water Quality Program funding, S10741 [9OC]

———facilitate the remediation of contaminated sediments in U.S. waters (S. 1386), S11871 [6NO]

Reports

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. Environmental Compliance Inspection (excerpt), E2252 [8NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 105-311), H8632 [7OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 184) (H. Rept. 105-180), H5183 [14JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-297), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-175), H5177 [11JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Distribution of Funds to States for EPA Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 688) (H. Rept. 105-58), H1703 [17AP]

EPA Appropriations for Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H4833 [26JN]

EPA Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H2873 [16MY]

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Waiver of EPA Secondary Treatment Requirements for Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Puerto Rico: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2207) (H. Rept. 105-237), H6714 [1AU]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5343, H5347, H5348, H5363 [16JY]

Statements

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List: Representative Gekas, E1421 [14JY]

Summaries

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List: Federal Register, E1420 [14JY]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5182 [14JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5253-H5257 [15JY], H8671-H8675 [8OC]

Spending comparisons of S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7855 [22JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 184, consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5247 [15JY]

H. Res. 261, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H8666 [8OC]

H.R. 688, distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks, H1750 [23AP]

H.R. 1578, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, E906 [13MY]

H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7973-S7983 [23JY]

H.R. 2207, Coastal Pollution Reduction Act, H8088 [29SE]

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 18, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S347-S351 [21JA]

S. 235, encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities, S857-S859 [30JA]

S. 599, Children's Environmental Protection Act, S3290 [16AP]

S. 618, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, S3367 [17AP]

S. 645, Clean Water Enforcement and Compliance Improvement Act, S3671-S3675 [24AP]

S. 733, Acid Deposition and Ozone Control Act, S4286 [9MY]

S. 769, Right-To-Know-More and Pollution Prevention Act, S4754-S4758 [20MY]

S. 951, Quiet Communities Act, S6186 [24JN]

S. 1097, Acid Deposition Control Act, S8548-S8550 [31JY]

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

S. 1299, Asthma Inhaler Regulatory Relief Act, S10883 [21OC]

S. 1332, State Environmental Audit Protection Act, S11348-S11350 [29OC]

S. 1348, Innovative Environmental Strategies Act, S11459-S11462 [30OC]

S. 1386, facilitate the remediation of contaminated sediments in U.S. waters, S11872 [6NO]

S. 1553, Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act, S12597 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 28, request EPA take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury, S5016 [22MY]

ENZI, MICHAEL B. (a Senator from Wyoming)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6373 [25JN], S6533, S6541, S6542, S6551 [26JN], S6678, S6697, S6762, S6777 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7121 [9JY], S7236 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5740, S5878 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9348 [15SE], S9555, S9561, S9660 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7666, S7668, S7734 [17JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7587, S7613 [16JY]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S9352 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Big Horn County, WY: conveyance of certain lands to the estate of Fred Steffens (see S. 799), S5108 [23MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2932 [9AP]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S3224 [15AP]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 50), S2145 [11MR]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3348 [17AP]

———provide Federal contract opportunities for small businesses in economically distressed communities (see S. 208), S7013 [8JY]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S2569 [19MR]

Courts: product liability reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S4490 [14MY]

———treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S9785 [23SE]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391), S12615 [13NO]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328), S1382 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084), S10962 [22OC]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 1002), S7870 [22JY]

Firearms: minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 191), S3803 [29AP]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (see S. 656), S3727 [25AP]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314), S1300 [12FE]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433), S2206 [12MR]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S3560 [23AP]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (see S. 308), S1300 [12FE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S1480 [24FE]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see S. 458), S2415 [18MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 717), S4106 [7MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11692 [4NO]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see S. 365), S7117 [9JY]

———restructure (see S. 1096), S10660 [8OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3803 [29AP]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S4106 [7MY]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S1191 [10FE]

Labor unions: prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (see S. 223), S1574 [25FE]

———repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 497), S3294 [16AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S10433 [6OC]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S4396 [13MY]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3803 [29AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11881 [6NO]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1018 [5FE]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S158 [21JA]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (see S. 484), S7776 [21JY]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S4761 [20MY]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 709, 781), S5001 [22MY], S5370 [5JN]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see S. 575), S3371 [17AP]

Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see S. 321), S2480 [18MR]

———require specific legislative recommendations to ensure solvency of trust funds (see S. 221), S1997 [5MR]

States: provide that certain Federal funds returned by States be applied to deficit reduction (see S. 509), S3058 [10AP]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see S. 66), S2145 [11MR]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S2416 [18MR]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see S. 548), S6100 [23JN]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S3117 [14AP]

———incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas (see S. 770), S6191 [24JN]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (see S. 1037), S7710 [17JY]

———modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see S. 622), S3419 [22AP]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (see S. 724), S4217 [8MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S2569 [19MR]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S2707 [20MR]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of medical savings accounts (see S. 572), S3687 [24AP]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 532), S2900 [9AP]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see S. 543, 544), S3756 [28AP]

World War II: compensate certain African American Medal of Honor recipients (see S. 730), S4217 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Big Horn County, WY: conveyance of certain lands to John R. and Margaret Lowe (see S. 814), S5109 [23MY]

Courts: protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (see S. 1332), S11343 [29OC]

Devils Tower National Monument: retain name of mountain (see S. 802), S5108 [23MY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 765, 1237), S4748 [20MY], S10229 [30SE]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10879 [21OC], S11014, S11018 [23OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3748 [28AP], S3782, S3797 [29AP], S3818 [30AP]

Letters

Analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse: Katharine G. Abraham, BLS, S9782 [23SE]

Investigation of College Bowl Alliance antitrust violations: by, S2615-S2617 [20MR]

Messages

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: President Clinton, S9806-S9808 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With India: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention Between U.S. and Canada: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Proclamations

POW/MIA Recognition Day: Jim Geringer, Governor of Wyoming, S11221 [27OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4449 [14MY]

Aiken, Ann: nomination to be district judge, S12543 [13NO]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S614 [22JA]

Austrian-American Day: designate (S. Res. 122), S9338 [15SE], S9805 [23SE]

BLS: analysis of workplace fatalities pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, S9782 [23SE]

Budget: balance, S6035 [20JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S136 [21JA], S1091 [6FE], S1150 [10FE], S1340 [13FE], S1454 [24FE], S1596, S1597, S1598, S1626, S1628, S1632, S1633, S1634, S1635, S1636 [26FE], S1898 [4MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8468 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6470 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5044 [23MY]

———strike reliance on estimates and receipts from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1454 [24FE]

———waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of war, threat to national security, or economic emergency, S1628 [26FE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons, S3625 [24AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3625 [24AP]

Cheyenne, WY: tribute to Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7873 [22JY]

Courts: product liability reform (S. 648), S9782 [23SE]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (S. 1332), S11347 [29OC], S12535 [13NO]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3252 [16AP]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5740 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9323 [15SE], S9555, S9558, S9561, S9562 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S9036, S9037 [10SE]

Devils Tower National Monument: retain name of mountain (S. 802), S5110 [23MY]

Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (H.R. 111), S9806 [23SE]

Education: special education funding limits, S4406 [14MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2195 [12MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S684 [23JA], S4351 [13MY], S5244 [3JN]

EPA: air quality standards, S838 [30JA]

Gnehm, Edward W., Jr.: nomination to be Director General of the Foreign Service, S8522 [31JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4406 [14MY]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9992 [26SE]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (S. Res. 140), S11242 [27OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9323 [15SE]

Native Americans: limitations on the approval on new tribal-State gambling compacts, S9555, S9558, S9561, S9562 [18SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (S. 765), S4748 [20MY]

———amend (S. 1237), S10229 [30SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10730 [9OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10730 [9OC]

POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S11221 [27OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9806 [23SE], S11242 [27OC]

Senate: legislative program, S1339 [13FE], S1588 [25FE], S3699 [25AP], S4291 [12MY], S5717 [17JN], S6049 [23JN], S8821, S8835 [4SE], S9809 [23SE], S11242 [27OC]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1091 [6FE], S1340, S1342 [13FE], S1600, S1632, S1633, S1634, S1635 [26FE]

Sports: investigation of antitrust violations by the College Bowl Alliance, S2617 [20MR]

Taxation: deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (S. 460), S2433 [18MR]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (S. 1037), S7875 [22JY]

———rates, S3075 [14AP], S6035 [20JN], S8468 [31JY]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (S. 181), S638 [22JA]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S6470 [26JN]

Tobacco products: limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9037 [10SE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S8133 [25JY]

———removal of injunction of secrecy, S9806 [23SE]

U.N.: limit use of U.S. funds relative to conventions on enviromental standards, S5740 [17JN]

Veterans: tribute to sacrifices for freedom, S1697 [27FE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (S. 543), S3811 [30AP]

Weapons: U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, S9631 [18SE]

Wyoming History Day: tribute to educational programs promoting history and democracy, S7873 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Golden Gavel Award: recipient, S6970 [8JY]

Tribute, S137 [21JA], S6786 [27JN]

Texts of

S. 765, Safety and Health Advancement Act, S4749-S4752 [20MY]

S. 802, retain name of mountain at Devils Tower National Monument, S5110 [23MY]

S. 1332, State Environmental Audit Protection Act, S11348-S11350 [29OC]

S. Res. 122, Austrian-American Day, S9338 [15SE]

Tributes

Davila, Manuel, S1697 [27FE]

Smith, Margaret Chase, S12543 [13NO]

Thurmond, Senator, S5210 [3JN]

EPISCOPAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

Remarks in House

Brooklyn, NY: opening of Bishop B. Hucles Nursing Home, E839 [5MY]

EPPS, BONNIE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E305 [25FE]

EPPS, JAMES VAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E914 [14MY]

EPPS, SANDRA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1230 [17JN]

EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7199 [10SE]

Remarks in House

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (H.R. 2449), E1720 [10SE]

EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (see H.R. 229), H146 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (H.R. 229), E72 [7JA]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Federal employees: review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H7118 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Funding, H8239 [30SE], H10914 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign Service: limit remedial authority of Grievance Board, S5670 [16JN]

EQUAL PAY ACT

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1163 [10JN]

EQUAL REMEDIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 516), S2791 [7AP]

Texts of

S. 516, provisions, S2791 [7AP]

EQUINE TAX FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 675), S3901 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 675), S3901 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 675, provisions, S3901 [1MY]

EQUITY IN TRANSMISSION OF CITIZENSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 677), S3901 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 677), S3902 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 677, provisions, S3903 [1MY]

ERA REAL ESTATE (business)

Remarks in House

Muscular Dystrophy Association: tribute to efforts, E2384 [13NO]

ERAM, SHIMON

Remarks in House

Lawrence J. Weinberg Distinguished Service Award: recipient, E1031 [22MY]

ERICSON, JAMES D.

Remarks in House

State of Israel Bonds (organization): LaSociete Award recipient, E1227 [17JN]

ERICSSON, KEN

Remarks in House

Valley Community Legal Foundation: award recipient, E904 [13MY]

ERIE, PA

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania: tribute to participants in ``Walk To Beat Diabetes'' between Pittsburgh and Erie, E1951 [7OC]

ERLANGER, KY

Remarks in House

Lloyd High School: tribute on draft of crime legislation, E785 [29AP]

ERLING, SARAH

Remarks in Senate

Connecticut: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, S5636 [12JN]

ERVIN, SAM J., III

Statements

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees, S2527 [19MR]

ERWIN, HENRY E. (RED)

Remarks in Senate

Alabama: tribute to Medal of Honor recipient, S6784 [27JN]

ERWIN, MARK

Reports filed

Nomination to the OPIC: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11675 [4NO]

ESA, INC.

Remarks in House

FDA: approval of Leadcare in Office Test System, E1988 [9OC]

ESCANABA, MI

Remarks in House

Stupak & Bergman (law firm): tribute, E2374 [13NO]

ESCONDIDO, CA

Histories

St. Clare's Home, E152 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Saint Claire's Home: tribute, E610 [9AP]

St. Clare's Home: tribute, E152 [4FE]

ESCONDIDO (CA) NORTH COUNTY TIMES

Articles and editorials

``Coach'' Disney, 62, Dies After Collapsing, E112 [21JA]

ESCUDERO, STANLEY T.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S11674 [4NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

ESHERICK, MARK

Letters

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan, S7551 [16JY]

ESHLEMAN, JIM

Remarks in House

Lockheed Martin Corp.: Nova award recipient, E136 [4FE]

ESHOO, ANNA G. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

Articles and editorials

Arrivederci—Tom Foglietta Has Earned His New Job—Let's Hope His Successor Serves the Region as Well as He Did, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, E1160 [10JN]

Fred Farr Was a Great Man and Worthy Representative, Lee Quarnstorm, San Jose (CA) Mercury News, E1198 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H245 [21JA]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7729 [23SE]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H9730 [29OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H10768 [12NO]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H2590 [13MY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H1611 [16AP]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H9614 [28OC]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H5021 [9JY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1795 [23AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H702 [27FE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H10421 [8NO]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 45), H348 [5FE]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H5487 [17JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1340 [8AP]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H1456 [14AP]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H5778 [24JY]

Civil rights: prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H2680 [14MY]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: compile and make available to the public the names of candidates for election who agree to conduct campaigns in accordance with a Code of Election Ethics (see H. Con. Res. 160), H9615 [28OC]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H5487 [17JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1795 [23AP]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H5022 [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6707 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 304), H4132 [20JN]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40), H670 [26FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H629 [25FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H8633 [7OC]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H6707 [31JY]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H4221 [23JN]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H7365 [16SE]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H7008 [8SE]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H7119 [9SE]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see H.R. 2451), H9502 [23OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7119 [9SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H2590 [13MY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H3070 [20MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1262 [20MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H3169 [21MY]

———classification and performance standards for devices (see H.R. 1527), H2156 [1MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1074), H1707 [17AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H4913 [8JY]

Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 3070), H10954 [13NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H5664 [23JY]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H2590 [13MY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H6918 [4SE]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see H.R. 556, 2006), H2254 [6MY], H4132 [20JN]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H7600 [18SE]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H700 [27FE]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2198), H6918 [4SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H7600 [18SE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6918 [4SE]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H3660 [10JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H6798 [3SE]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H7528 [17SE]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H1706 [17AP]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5826 [25JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H6963 [5SE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H590 [13FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1795 [23AP]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H1892 [24AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9801 [30OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

Law enforcement officers: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1707 [17AP]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2020), H6798 [3SE]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1019 [13MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H812 [10MR]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H392 [6FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H804 [6MR]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H888 [11MR]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H10421 [8NO]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H724 [4MR]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H10956 [13NO]

NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H6798 [3SE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H7263 [11SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2199; H. Res. 236), H346 [5FE], H5486 [17JY], H7600 [18SE]

———prohibit use of soft money in Federal elections (see H.R. 1025), H7830 [24SE]

Postal Service: prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (see H.R. 49), H1261 [20MR]

Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (see H.R. 2369), H6705 [31JY]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H9614 [28OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Public welfare programs: provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see H.R. 931), H766 [5MR]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H2446 [8MY]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (see H.R. 882), H700 [27FE]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (see H.R. 215), H146 [9JA]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H3070 [20MY]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1259 [20MR]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H9502 [23OC]

———modify the exclusion of gain on certain small business stock (see H.R. 420), H453 [11FE]

———repeal cap on outstanding tax-exempt bonds for certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 197), H3660 [10JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1611 [16AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see H.R. 878), H700 [27FE]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8633 [7OC]

Telecommunications: increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1439 [10AP]

———promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H6707 [31JY]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H1391 [9AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4836 [26JN]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126, 2062), H3274 [3JN], H4646 [25JN]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H4136 [21JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H5297 [15JY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H6707 [31JY]

World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes (see H. Con. Res. 126), H7601 [18SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (see H.R. 1255), H1391 [9AP]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see H. Con. Res. 191), H10420 [8NO]

Food: improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 3052), H10954 [13NO]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H144 [9JA]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 1807), H3567 [5JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Taxation: treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H. Con. Res. 40), H804 [6MR]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5728 [24JY]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H7769 [24SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2713 [15MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1767 [23AP]

———blockade by Azerbaijan, H6847 [4SE]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7078 [9SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4579 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3008 [20MY]

Burton, Lynda: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E432 [11MR]

Chen, Eugenia: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E434 [11MR]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1401 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5060 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7078 [9SE]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities, H2802 [16MY]

———enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (H.R. 1255), E616 [9AP]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (H. Con. Res. 191), E2292 [9NO]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2802 [16MY]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2292 [7MY]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8477 [7OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (H.R. 1710), E1035 [22MY]

Foglietta, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to Italy, E1160 [10JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H550 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H6843 [4SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6843, H6847 [4SE]

Frank, Jessica: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E429 [11MR]

Freed, Lillian H.: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E437 [11MR]

Gilbert, Joanne R.: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E438 [11MR]

Guevarra, Francisca de Castro: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E426 [11MR]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (H.R. 135), H8451 [7OC], H8982 [22OC]

Health care facilities: merger of University of California and Stanford University facilities, E2163 [31OC]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (H.R. 53), E10 [7JA]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H7769 [24SE]

———legislative program, H773 [6MR]

Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (H.R. 164), H8451 [7OC], H8982 [22OC], E1 [7JA]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (S. 609), E831 [5MY]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (H.R. 1807), E1139 [5JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3133 [21MY]

Medina, Maryann: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E428 [11MR]

Miller, Bonnie: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E425 [11MR]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8982 [22OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5060 [10JY]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (H.R. 1376), E690 [17AP]

Nobles, Carolyn: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E430 [11MR]

Parravano, Pietro: Highliner of the Year Award recipient, E2283 [9NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H7016 [9SE]

Radio: utilization of volunteer workers relative to amateur radio service (H.R. 1013), E436 [11MR]

San Mateo County, CA: repair or reconstruction of Highway 1 at Devil's Slide, H2713 [15MY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (H.R. 1689), E1007 [21MY]

Taxation: treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (H.R. 1478), E783 [29AP]

Taylor, Margaret: San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E438 [11MR]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (H. Con. Res. 40), E404 [6MR]

Votes: position on missed, H4169 [23JN], H5270 [15JY], H7656 [23SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5295 [15JY]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, H72 [7JA], H85 [9JA]

Tributes

Bostwick, Phebe Ward, E1480 [23JY]

Farr, Fred, E1198 [12JN]

Lee, Frank, E1190 [11JN]

ESKIMOS see Native Americans

ESOP PROMOTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 673), S3844 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 673), S3847 [30AP]

Texts of

S. 673, provisions, S3848 [30AP]

ESPARZA, MOCTESUMA

Remarks in House

Project INFO Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2002 [9OC]

ESPERNA, JEANINE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3320 [17AP]

ESPERNE, JEANINE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S7078 [9JY]

ESPINOSA, JUDITH M.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Trustees: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2645 [20MR]

ESPINOSA, LINDA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4209 [8MY]

ESPINOZA, SERGIO

Remarks in House

National Golden Gloves Tournament: winner, E1003 [21MY]

ESPIONAGE related term(s) Crime

Articles and editorials

Double-Standard Spying, E918 [14MY]

Tale of Two Spies, E918 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions

China, People's Republic of: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (see H.R. 2190), H5486 [17JY]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S., H4951, H4960, H4961 [9JY]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (H.R. 2190), E1454 [17JY]

Pollard, Jonathan: request for release of prisoner, E917 [14MY]

Statements

People's Republic of China Intelligence Services: Dept. of State, E1454 [17JY]

ESPN see Entertainment and Sports Network

ESPOSITO, GERALD A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1304 [24JN]

ESQUIBEL, LUCY

Biographies

Achievement Against the Odds Award Recipients, E541-E543 [20MR]

Remarks in House

National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise: Achievement Against the Odds Award recipient, E541 [20MR]

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

Newark, NJ: Men of Essex (organization) Essex Award recipients, E1005 [21MY]

YWCA: tribute to Essex and Hudson Counties, NJ, Women of Influence Award recipients, E2008 [9OC]

ESSEX COUNTY, NY

Remarks in House

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: anniversary, E1807 [18SE]

ESSEXVILLE, MI

Remarks in House

AMVETS Post 22: anniversary, E136 [4FE]

ESTATE TAX REDUCTION ACT

Articles and editorials

Eliminate the Middleman, S3684 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 650), S3662 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 650), S3683 [24AP]

Texts of

S. 650, provisions, S3684 [24AP]

ESTATE TAX RELIEF FOR THE AMERICAN FAMILY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 479), S2736 [20MR], S5548 [11JN]

Texts of

S. 479, provisions, S2736-S2739 [20MR]

ESTENS, CARLOS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1070 [30MY]

ESTONIA, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

Diktat From Washington, S7024 [8JY]

Bills and resolutions

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. Con. Res. 29; H. Con. Res. 10), S5109 [23MY], H244 [21JA]

Letters

NATO membership of Central and East European countries: Senator Lugar, S4625 [16MY]

Messages

Fisheries Agreement Between the U.S. and Estonia: President Clinton, S939 [4FE], H259 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Baltic States: interpretation of status under former Soviet rule, E1412 [11JY]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, E1091 [3JN], E1412 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

NATO: assist integration of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania, S5667-S5669 [16JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, S4625-S4628 [16MY], S5590-S5594 [12JN], S5687 [16JN], S7024 [8JY], S7274 [11JY], S7413 [14JY], S7522, S7523, S7532 [16JY], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S11787 [5NO]

———recommend integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S5669 [16JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S2232-S2234 [13MR]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (S. Con. Res. 29), S5138 [23MY], S7314 [11JY]

Statements

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Senator Lugar, S4626 [16MY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 29, recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into NATO, S5138 [23MY]

Treaties

Nonagression Pact Between Germany and the Soviet Union (1939), E1412 [11JY]

Treaty Between Lithuania and Russia on the Basis for Relations Between States (1991), E1413 [11JY]

ESTUARY HABITAT RESTORATION PARTNERSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1222), S9969 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1222), S9975, S9976 [25SE], S10095 [26SE]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1222), S9975 [25SE]

Texts of

S. 1222, provisions, S10095-S10097 [26SE]

ETH

Reports filed

Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 758) (S. Rept. 105-147), S12118 [8NO]

ETHERIDGE, BOB (a Representative from North Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H5132 [10JY]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8929 [21OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H3070 [20MY]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H629 [25FE]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5778 [24JY]

Children and youth: support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H9614 [28OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 2366), H6705 [31JY]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H4221 [23JN]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H4222 [23JN]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H7263 [11SE]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5916 [28JY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H3070 [20MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H8834 [9OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1019 [13MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H6798 [3SE]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5826 [25JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H2091 [30AP]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H3169 [21MY]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H2351 [7MY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H8833 [9OC]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H8054 [26SE]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1289 [21MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2091 [30AP]

Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: designate (see H.R. 2379), H8265 [30SE]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 1029), H3865 [17JN]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3274 [3JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10769 [12NO]

IRS: restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3661 [10JN]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8929 [21OC]

Medicare: protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H2445 [8MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H1706 [17AP]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H7601 [18SE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5665 [23JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H8727 [8OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183, 2777; H. Res. 236), H8438 [6OC], H8834 [9OC], H9800 [30OC]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H3924 [18JN]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H9039 [22OC]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H5297 [15JY]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H3169 [21MY]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1340 [8AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H4339 [24JN]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H8834 [9OC]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2590 [13MY]

———treatment of certain water, waste, and essential community facilities loans (see H.R. 731), H5826 [25JY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H284 [4FE]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2680 [14MY]

Timber: treatment of certain activities as noncounteravailable (see H.R. 1526), H3660 [10JN]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H286 [4FE]

———restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H1018 [13MR]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H3203 [22MY]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H4836 [26JN]

World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese war crimes (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5826 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Education: State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (see H. Res. 299), H9865 [31OC]

Gardner, Ava: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 218), H6797 [3SE]

Stewart, Clarence P.: relief (see H.R. 2785), H9800 [30OC]

Taxation: permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H8438 [6OC]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see H.R. 1845), H3659 [10JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H596 [25FE]

Proclamations

U.N. Day: James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor of North Carolina, E2086 [24OC]

Remarks

Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5697 [24JY], H5813 [25JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5697, H5709 [24JY], H5813 [25JY]

American Legion: support of educational standards initiative, H3929 [19JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4691 [26JN], H5027 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6638 [31JY]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8242 [30SE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4275 [24JN]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2179 [6MY]

Costa Rica: extradition of Terry Dantzler to the U.S. for alleged kidnapping of daughter, H5450 [17JY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, H1912 [29AP], H8452 [7OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2370 [8MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5709 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7389 [17SE]

———national testing standards, H7334 [16SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7790 [24SE], H7894 [25SE], H8012 [26SE], H8242 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7334 [16SE], H7389 [17SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8798 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8798 [9OC]

Education: Head Start Program funding, H2063 [30AP]

———improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9827 [31OC]

———national policy to improve system, H1622 [17AP], H1798 [24AP], H2061, H2063 [30AP], H2259 [7MY], H3163, H3165, H3166, H3167 [21MY], H3480 [5JN], H3666 [11JN], H6638 [31JY], H6905, H6907 [4SE], H7126 [10SE], H7492, H7493, H7495 [17SE], H8423, H8425, H8427, H8428, H8429 [6OC], H8990, H8992, H8993, H8994, H8995 [22OC], H9042 [23OC]

———State adoption of challenging academic standards in core curricula (H. Res. 299), E2164 [31OC]

———student financial aid programs, H2061, H2063 [30AP]

———student loan programs, H3167 [21MY]

———tribute to Give Teachers a Break Program, H598 [25FE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5529 [22JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9827 [31OC]

Foundations Bible College and Schools: dedication of Anvil House, E1630 [3SE]

Gardner, Ava: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Res. 218), E1634 [3SE]

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: anniversary, E2144 [30OC]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7894 [25SE]

———pfiesteria piscicida research funding, H7790 [24SE], H7894 [25SE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (H.R. 1104), H7002, H7003 [8SE]

Shelton, Henry H.: nomination to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, E1744 [11SE]

Taxation: child tax credit, H4691 [26JN]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (H.R. 2613), E1946, E1947 [7OC]

———rates, H6638 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9061 [23OC]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (H.R. 1845), E1174 [10JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H5027 [10JY]

Tobacco products: prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8012 [26SE], H8242 [30SE]

U.N. Day: observance, E2086 [24OC]

Votes: position on missed, H8556 [7OC], E760 [28AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H801 [6MR], H3656 [10JN], H5176 [11JY], H5485 [17JY]

Tributes

Capps, Walter H., H9789 [30OC]

Hale, Paul, E1438 [16JY]

Hathaway, Wayne, E1467 [22JY]

Kuralt, Charles, H4920 [9JY]

Leonard, Buck, E1672 [5SE]

Stewart, Jane S., E1431 [15JY]

Swindell, Russell, E399 [6MR]

ETHICS see Morality and Ethics; Political Ethics

ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Independent counsel: amend relative to appointment (see S. 1065), S8091 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Independent counsel: amend relative to appointment (S. 1065), S8111 [24JY]

———amend relative to appointment (S. 1065), placed on calendar, S8113 [25JY]

ETHIOPIA, PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Human rights: violations, H3347 [4JN], H6401 [30JY], E1148 [7JN]

ETHNIC GROUPS related term(s) Minorities

Addresses

Race Relations in America: Speaker Gingrich, E1358-E1360 [27JN]

When Italian Americans Were Enemy Aliens: Dominic R. Massaro, E1350 [27JN]

Amendments

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 952), S6195 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

Alexis Herman for Secretary of Labor of the United States, E400 [6MR]

Blacks Need Better Access to Screening Tests for Cancer, E988 [20MY]

Building Bridges Between Communities, E608 [9AP]

Categoric Denials, E1407 [11JY]

Melding in America, E2016 [21OC]

Racial Relations—Presidential Initiative To Encourage Dialogue Within the U.S., E1370 [8JY]

Serving Houston—The Need Is There, and Community Service Can Meet It, E612 [9AP]

St. Patrick's Day Message, E570 [21MR]

Surge in Diabetes Tied to Unhealthy Lifestyles—Doctors Call for Federal Research Funds, S11701 [4NO]

25 Years of Black Entrepreneurial Excellence, E1085-E1087 [3JN]

Who's Managing the Money, E1464 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Austrian Americans: recognize important contributions (see H. Res. 217), H6797 [3SE]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see S. Con. Res. 12; H. Con. Res. 38), S2356 [17MR], H767 [5MR]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S6186 [24JN]

———establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 232; H.R. 1302), S804 [29JA], H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950; H.R. 1909), S6097 [23JN], H3864 [17JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963, 2078), H802 [6MR], H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of criminal incidents relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability (see H.R. 3043), H10953 [13NO]

Courts: provide civil claim for victims of bias crimes (see H.R. 2959), H10420 [8NO]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit assistance to organizations that promote prejudice or bias based on race, religion, or ethnicity (see H.R. 207), H145 [9JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801; H.R. 1703), S5108 [23MY], H3201 [22MY]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see H. Con. Res. 191), H10420 [8NO]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1260 [20MR]

Employment: implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H155 [9JA]

FCC: establish Ethnic and Minority Affairs Section (see H.R. 147), H144 [9JA]

Forest Service: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 61), H68 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Health: revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Hispanic Americans: tribute to Hispanic culture in the U.S. (see H. Res. 240), H7729 [23SE]

Irish American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S1553 [25FE]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see S. 969; H.R. 2090), S6496 [26JN], H4834 [26JN]

Middle East: express concern for the plight of Assyrians (see H. Res. 332), H10955 [13NO]

National Day of Unity: designate (see S. Res. 115; H. Res. 170), S8533 [31JY], H4086 [19JN]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Tartan Day: designate (see S. Res. 155), S12461 [10NO]

New Ulm, MN: recognize the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park as a national symbol of the contributions of German Americans (see H. Con. Res. 177), H9558 [24OC]

Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial'' or ``multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 830), H628 [25FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum for the Peopling of America (see S. 1282), S10787 [9OC]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H7118 [9SE]

Biographies

Picetti, Albert L., E1581 [1AU]

Letters

Eligibility of certain aliens for public benefits: Forum Acoreano U.S.A. (organization), E1401 [11JY]

Hispanic American national policy priorities: Familias Latinas en los Estados Unidos (organization), H7283 [16SE]

Press releases

1997 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients, E1762 [16SE]

Remarks in House

African Americans: presence in money management industries, E1464 [22JY]

Aichi Kenjin Kai (organization): anniversary, E14 [7JA]

Asia Observer (publication): anniversary, E533 [20MR]

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3149, H3151, H3153 [21MY], E1063-E1066 [23MY]

Audio Craft Co.: Better Business Bureau National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics award recipient, E673 [16AP]

Austrian Americans: recognize important contributions (H. Res. 217), H7818 [24SE]

Austrian-American Day: designate (S. Res. 122), E1854 [25SE]

———observance, E1948 [7OC]

Balotian, Varoujan: Armenian General Athletic Union Homenetmen Member of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Blewitt, Thomas M.: W. Francis Swingle Irishman of the Year award recipient, E486 [17MR]

Bolivian Folk Theater Festival: tribute, E1565 [31JY]

Bourke, Daniel J.: tribute to Savannah, GA, St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, E459 [13MR]

Bronx, NY: tribute to Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, E1610 [1AU]

Broward County, FL: tribute to African-American Library, E2044 [21OC], E2048 [22OC]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Polish Singing Circle, E432 [11MR]

Bunch, Mary A.: Grand Matriarch of the African-American Heritage Celebration recipient, E1580 [1AU]

Cali family: Center for Italian and Italian-American Culture honorees, E2019 [21OC]

Cape Verdean American Veterans Association: tribute, E1966 [8OC]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (H. Con. Res. 38), E379 [5MR]

Chang-Lin Tien: Oakland Chinese Community Council award recipient, E588 [8AP]

Chian Federation (nonprofit organization): tribute to honorees, E2234 [8NO]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1302), H1394 [10AP], H4090 [20JN], E628 [10AP], E642 [14AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (H.R. 1909), H3809 [17JN], E1223 [17JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Cleveland State University: anniversary of Thyagaraja Festival, E760 [28AP]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): potential discrimination against Asian Americans relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, E1953 [7OC]

Confraternidad Guinera Veintiocho de Enero (organization): anniversary, E2007 [9OC]

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Institute (organization): clarification of name relative to affiliation with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, E2351 [13NO]

Croatian Fraternal Union of America: tribute to Zumberak Lodge No. 859, E1899 [2OC]

Danner, Peter: International Institute of Flint Golden Door Award recipient, E1979 [8OC]

Day of Portugal: observance, E1024 [22MY]

Dedham, MA: tribute to James Joyce Ramble 10K Race, E736 [24AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8369-H8373 [6OC], E1028 [22MY], E2011 [9OC]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (H. Con. Res. 191), E2292 [9NO]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (H.R. 1203), E558 [21MR]

Elizabeth, NJ: tribute to Elizabeth Waterfront Festival, E1006 [21MY]

Flint, MI: tribute to Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Cesar Chavez Awards Ceremony, E698 [17AP]

Forum Acoreano U.S.A. (organization): tribute, E1401 [11JY]

Friedman, Phil: Emanuel Foundation for Hungarian Culture Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1123 [5JN]

Genessee County, MI: Hispanic Independence Award recipients, E2346 [13NO]

Grazioso, Frank: Sons of Italy Citizen of the Year award recipient, E397 [6MR]

Greek Americans: tribute, E1297 [23JN]

Handian, Mano: Armenian General Athletic Union Scout of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

Health: revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (H.R. 1895), E1207 [12JN]

Hispanas Organized for Political Equity (organization): tribute, E498 [18MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H7283 [16SE], E1769 [16SE]

Hispanic Information Center of Passaic, Inc.: anniversary, E2097 [28OC]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Chicano Family Center, E612 [9AP]

Iovanne, E. William: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Irish American Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 59), E346 [27FE]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 59), E447 [12MR], E459 [13MR]

Italian American Memorial Association, Inc.: anniversary, E929 [14MY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (H.R. 2090), E1348, E1350 [27JN]

Jersey City (NJ) Jersey Journal: anniversary of El Nuevo Hudson edition, E531 [20MR]

Joliet, IL: anniversary of Joliet Federation of Musicians, E632 [10AP]

Kataroyan, Tamar: Armenian General Athletic Union Athlete of the Year award recipient, E1793 [18SE]

King, Representative: Ancient Order of Hibernians Heart of America International Peace Award recipient, E233 [12FE]

Kmiec, Marjan R.: Polish Legion of American Veterans Woodrow Wilson Post 11 Heritage Appreciation Award recipient, E2020 [21OC]

La Tribuna (publication): anniversary, E753 [24AP]

Latin American Community Alliance for Support and Assistance of Northwest Indiana, Inc.: tribute, E921 [14MY]

Latino Youth Development, Inc.: anniversary, E2370 [13NO]

Lauder, Ronald S.: Emanuel Foundation for Hungarian Culture Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1125 [5JN]

League of United Latin American Citizens: tribute to Indiana chapter, E1871 [26SE]

Lorusso, Ann M.: American Committee on Italian Migration Community Service Award recipient, E402 [6MR]

Mark, Alex: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1844 [24SE]

Martone, Michael A.: Italian-American Study Group Italian-American of the Year award recipient, E680 [16AP], E693 [17AP]

McCall, Keith: Panther Valley Irish American Association Shamrock Award recipient, E484 [17MR]

McGlynn, Bridget: tribute to Bayonne, NJ, St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, E339 [27FE]

Memphis, TN: tribute to African-American Knowledge Bowl award recipients, E751 [24AP]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170, E1068 [30MY]

Miller, William F.: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1845 [24SE]

Mitchell, George J.: American Ireland Fund International Humanitarian Award recipient, E484 [17MR]

Morrow, Irene M.: International Services Center Greater Cleveland award recipient, E1842 [24SE]

National Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1705 [9SE], E2346 [13NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1792 [18SE], E1872 [26SE]

New Jersey: tribute to Peruvian Day Parade, E1547 [29JY]

New Ulm, MN: recognize the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park as a national symbol of the contributions of German Americans (H. Con. Res. 177), E2164 [31OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of Brooklyn Chinese-American Association, E84 [9JA]

———anniversary of Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, E713 [21AP]

———construction of Ellis Island Family History Center, H5270 [15JY]

———tribute to Great Dominican Parade and Carnival of the Bronx, E1451 [17JY]

———tribute to National Puerto Rican Parade, E1080 [3JN]

———tribute to Polish & Slavic Center, E713 [21AP]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, E383 [5MR]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of CitiCentre Dance Theatre, E2049 [22OC]

O'Keeffe, Patrick: Jersey City, NJ, St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Irishman of the Year honoree, E407 [6MR]

OMB: addition of ``multiracial'' as a racial category on census forms, E2016 [21OC]

Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial'' or ``multiethnic'' on classification lists (H.R. 830), E1407 [11JY]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of Puerto Rican Day Parade, E1634 [3SE]

Patterson, Tricia: Italian American Commercial Club scholarship award recipient, E228 [12FE]

Perrotta, Augustine: Italian-American Study Group Italian-American of the Year award recipient, E680 [16AP], E765 [29AP]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Quba Institute, E181 [6FE]

Philippine American Society of Ohio: tribute, E1352 [27JN]

Pica, John A., Sr.: Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., Good Citizen Award recipient, E633 [10AP]

Pienkos, Don: National Polish Alliance Milwaukee Society Outstanding American of Polish Descent award recipient, E1944 [7OC]

Pinto, Mary T.V.: L'Italico Italian Community (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E772 [29AP]

Project INFO Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2002 [9OC]

Provincetown, MA: tribute to Portuguese Festival, E1289 [21JN]

Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: anniversary, E1694 [9SE]

Puerto Rico: observance of Constitution Day, E1493 [23JY]

Pulaski Cadets, Inc.: anniversary, E694 [17AP]

Racial relations: Presidential initiative to encourage dialogue within the U.S., H3810, H3840 [17JN], H8313 [2OC], E1269 [19JN], E1370 [8JY]

Russia: observance of Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism, E2183 [7NO]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to San Francisco Unified School District, E860 [7MY]

St. Patrick's Day: observance, H1004 [13MR], E570 [21MR]

Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (H. Con. Res. 148), E1706 [9SE]

Union City, NJ: anniversary of Tertulias de Antano, E749 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Almstadt, John: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

American Arab Chamber of Commerce: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary, S6102 [23JN]

Ansara, Andrew: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Ansara, George: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Association of Chinese Americans, Inc.: anniversary, S3459 [22AP]

Austrian-American Day: designate (S. Res. 122), S9338 [15SE], S9805 [23SE]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 232), S816 [29JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 950), S6097-S6099, S6103 [23JN], S6105 [24JN], S6356 [25JN]

Connolly, Brian: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Discrimination: tolerance of racial, ethnic, and religious groups, S5953 [19JN]

Diseases: diabetes prevention and research programs funding, S11700 [4NO]

Flint, MI: tribute to Hispanic Award recipients, S11894 [6NO]

German-American Day: observance, S10302 [1OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 56), S2334 [14MR], S2482 [18MR], S2572 [19MR], S2721 [20MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S9407-S9409 [16SE], S9690 [18SE], S9983 [25SE], S10180 [29SE], S10302 [1OC], S10782, S10821 [9OC]

Hispanos Unidos Contra El Sida-AIDS, Inc.: anniversary, S10445 [6OC]

Irish American Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 59), S1574 [25FE]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 59), S2334 [14MR]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (S. 969), S6504 [26JN]

———tribute, S10714 [8OC]

Italian Historical Society: anniversary, S12633 [13NO]

Jabiru-Shayota, Elham: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year Award recipient, S11895 [6NO]

———Arab-American and Chaldean Council Entrepreneurs of the Year award recipient, S12645 [13NO]

Lebanese-American Club of Detroit: tribute, S11895 [6NO]

Mitchell, George J.: American Ireland Fund International Humanitarian Award recipient, S2482 [18MR]

National Day of Unity: designate (S. Res. 115), S8612 [31JY]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (S. Res. 78), S3688 [24AP], S3813, S3814, S3842 [30AP]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, S9693 [18SE]

National Tartan Day: designate (S. Res. 155), S12478 [10NO]

Order of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary, S11892 [6NO]

Posthumus, Dick: Arab-American and Chaldean Council State Leadership Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Racial relations: Presidential initiative to encourage dialogue within the U.S., S6972 [8JY]

Scotch-Irish Americans: contributions, S1974 [5MR]

Smith, Beverly B.: Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award recipient, S11895 [6NO], S12645 [13NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum for the Peopling of America (S. 1282), S10792 [9OC]

South Carolina: statement demeaning Buddhists and Muslims made by member of State Board of Education, S5953 [19JN]

Tartan Day: observance, S2786 [7AP]

Reports filed

Austrian-American Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 122), S9636 [18SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1703) (H. Rept. 105-292), H8319 [2OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 56), S2078 [10MR]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Nation of Immigrants, E1337 [27JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Brooklyn Irish-American Parade: Brooklyn, NY, E447 [12MR]

Statements

Duties of Irish Americans: Hibernian Society of Savannah, GA, E459 [13MR]

Helping America's Children at Risk: Wintley Phipps, E1578-E1580 [1AU]

Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism: Congress of Russian Americans, E2183 [7NO]

Northern Ireland Peace Process: Congressional Delegation to Ireland, E383 [5MR]

Summaries

Civil Rights Act (S. 950), S6099 [23JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 217, recognize important contributions of Austrian Americans, H7818 [24SE]

H.R. 1703, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act, H8369 [6OC]

S. 950, Civil Rights Act, S6098 [23JN]

S. 1282, Peopling of America Museum Act, S10793 [9OC]

S. Con. Res. 12, include ancestry data on decennial census, S2375 [17MR]

S. Res. 56, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S1407 [13FE], S2334 [14MR]

S. Res. 59, Irish American Heritage Month, S1574 [25FE]

S. Res. 59, Irish-American Heritage Month, S2334 [14MR]

S. Res. 78, National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day, S3688 [24AP], S3814 [30AP]

S. Res. 115, National Day of Unity, S8612 [31JY]

S. Res. 122, Austrian-American Day, S9338 [15SE], S9805 [23SE]

S. Res. 155, National Tartan Day, S12478 [10NO]

ETOWAH COUNTY, AL

Remarks in House

Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association: tribute to Patriots Hall of Honor inductees, E2378 [13NO]

ETTINGER, DON

Remarks in House

Limestone, ME: tribute to Loring Job Corps Center, E83 [9JA]

EUGENE, OR

Remarks in Senate

Carbon County, WY: tribute to efforts relative to wind energy project, S11893 [6NO]

EUGENE (OR) REGISTER GUARD

Articles and editorials

Kirsten, S6782 [27JN]

EUREKA, CA

Remarks in House

Law enforcement officers: use of pepper spray by police to remove protesters from Representative Riggs' district office, H9840 [31OC]

EUROPE

Addresses

America and Europe—A Time for Unity, a Time for Vision: Zbigniew Brzezinski, E415 [10MR]

Future of NATO Alliance: Halldor Asgrimsson, Foreign Minister of Iceland, E816 [1MY]

Marshall Plan Anniversary: President Clinton, E1076-E1078 [3JN]

Moment of Celebration and of Dedication: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1594 [1AU]

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Representative Bereuter, E1092 [3JN]

Amendments

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3717 [11JN]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4459, S4496 [14MY]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S8673 [2SE], H1002 [13MR]

———members, S8523 [31JY]

North Atlantic Assembly, S1201 [10FE], S5021 [22MY], S10822 [9OC], H3171 [22MY]

Articles and editorials

Boeing Responds to European Commission Recommendations, H5453 [17JY]

Bye-Bye NATO, E654 [15AP]

Current Status of European Commission Negotiations, H5452 [17JY]

Defense Spending and Burden Sharing, E1102 [4JN]

Diktat From Washington, S7024 [8JY]

Is a Bigger NATO Also Better?, H4154 [23JN]

Latest Software Nightmare—The Currency Change in Europe Could Cost U.S. Firms Billions, S12637 [13NO]

Look at.....Expanding NATO—History Tells Us the Alliance Should Grow, E1626 [1AU]

Missing NATO Debate, H5800 [25JY]

NATO Expansion Needs Public Debate, E2091 [24OC]

Bills and resolutions

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see S. Res. 108; H. Con. Res. 117; H. Res. 191), S7603 [16JY], H5487 [17JY], H5491 [21JY]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 39; H. Con. Res. 112), S7486 [15JY], H5021 [9JY]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (see H.R. 567), H284 [4FE]

NATO: encourage and expedite integration of Romania (see H. Con. Res. 53), H1261 [20MR]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (see H.R. 1431, 1758), H1890 [24AP], H3273 [3JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1018 [5FE]

———recommend integration of Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 101), H4086 [19JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. Con. Res. 29; H. Con. Res. 10), S5109 [23MY], H244 [21JA]

Turkey: hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (see S. Con. Res. 59; H. Con. Res. 179), S11545 [31OC], H9614 [28OC]

Communiques

North Atlantic Council Ministerial Meeting, S1029-S1032 [5FE]

Comparisons

Japanese, European, and U.S. patent laws, H1729 [23AP]

Letters

Encourage and expedite NATO integration of Romania: Representative Christopher Smith and Senator D'Amato, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H3630 [10JN]

Foreign aid requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers: European Union, H3622 [10JN]

NATO expansion: Representatives Spence and Dellums, Committee on National Security (House), H4152-H4154 [23JN]

NATO membership of Central and East European countries: Senator Lugar, S4625 [16MY]

Lists

European Parliament delegation members, S9772 [23SE]

Messages

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy of the Flank Document of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: President Clinton, S2799 [7AP]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: President Clinton, S4587 [15MY], H2697 [15MY]

Motions

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3716 [11JN]

Papers

NATO in the 21st Century: Representative Bliley, E2026 [21OC]

Proclamations

Captive Nations Week: several State Governors, E1541 [28JY]

Remarks in House

Baltic States: interpretation of status under former Soviet rule, E1412 [11JY]

Captive Nations Week: observance, E1540 [28JY]

Day of Portugal: observance, E1024 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, H3960, H4063-H4067 [19JN], E1102 [4JN], E1157 [10JN]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), H10892-H10894 [13NO]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5383 [16JY], H5410, H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5517-H5521 [22JY], H5992 [29JY], E1483, E1484 [23JY]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (H. Con. Res. 112), E1449 [17JY]

History: tribute to cold war veterans, E1145 [5JN]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), E158 [4FE]

Marshall Plan: anniversary, E1145 [5JN]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 63), E1076 [3JN], E1183, E1186 [11JN]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to 1215th Army Garrison Support Unit, H8904 [21OC]

NATO: encourage and expedite integration of Romania, H3630 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1431), E741 [24AP]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3640 [10JN], H3706-H3717 [11JN], E1159 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H3716, H3717 [11JN], H4151-H4155, H4167 [23JN]

———future of alliance, E816 [1MY]

———membership of Central and East European countries, E1091 [3JN], E1117 [4JN], E1412 [11JY], E1594, E1626 [1AU], E2025 [21OC]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H5026 [10JY], H5306 [16JY], H5798-H5803 [25JY], H5964 [29JY], H6400 [30JY], H6749, H6750 [3SE], H9603 [28OC], E1593 [1AU]

———U.S. policy on expanding membership, E415 [10MR]

Russia: U.S. policy, H1108 [18MR]

Turkey: hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 179), E2134 [30OC]

U.N.: inclusion of Israel in western European committees, H952 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Africa Crisis Response Initiative: funding, S7633 [17JY]

Congressional Research Service: tribute to language services section for efforts relative to investigation of assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S5548 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, S7188 [10JY]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), S12711 [13NO]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, S7579 [16JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), S7873 [22JY]

European Union: expansion, S7619 [16JY]

———granting of waivers under the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act, S3130 [14AP]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (S. Con. Res. 39), S7504 [15JY], S12695, S12696 [13NO]

Hungary: independence anniversary, S10816 [9OC]

International relations: tribute to Poland and Lithuania for hosting the Vilnius Conference, S9238 [11SE]

NATO: assist integration of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania, S5667-S5669 [16JN]

———criteria for expansion relative to mutual security and conditions for continued membership, S11389 [29OC]

———establish dispute resolution process, S5753 [17JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, S1975 [5MR], S4625-S4628 [16MY], S4763 [20MY], S5590-S5594 [12JN], S5687 [16JN], S7024 [8JY], S7274 [11JY], S7413 [14JY], S7522, S7523, S7532, S7592 [16JY], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S10782 [9OC], S10882 [21OC], S11787 [5NO]

———membership of Central and East European countries (S. Con. Res. 5), S1028-S1034 [5FE]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, S7443 [15JY], S8489-S8491 [31JY]

———recommend integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S5669 [16JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S2232-S2234 [13MR]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (S. Con. Res. 29), S5138 [23MY], S7314 [11JY]

Senate: visit by European Parliament delegation, S9772 [23SE]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4451-S4469, S4473-S4475 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4451 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, unanimous-consent agreement, S4417 [14MY]

———require compliance report on Armenia and other countries in the Caucasus region, S4459, S4468 [14MY]

Turkey: hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (S. Con. Res. 59), S11551 [31OC]

Reports

Codes of Conduct on Arms Transfers—An Opportunity for the U.S. and Its European Allies To Work Together, H3623 [10JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Expand German Reparations Criteria and Set Up a Comprehensive Medical Fund for Holocaust Survivors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 39), S8358 [30JY]

International Registration of Trademarks Relative to Madrid Protocol Agreements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 567) (H. Rept. 105-199), H5777 [24JY]

Nomination of Daniel Fried To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11674 [4NO]

Nomination of David B. Hermelin To Be Ambassador to Norway: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11672 [4NO]

Nomination of George E. Moose To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Office in Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Nomination of Gerald S. McGowan To Be Ambassador to Portugal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of James C. Hormel To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11671 [4NO]

Nomination of Kathryn Walt Hall To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11673 [4NO]

Nomination of Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Sweden: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11670 [4NO]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Exec. Rept. 105-1), S4282 [9MY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: NATO Enlargement, E1535 [28JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Membership of Poland in NATO: Wilmington, DE, Town Council, S1029 [5FE]

NATO Membership for Romania: Romanian Parliament, E1117 [4JN]

Resolutions of ratification

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4282 [9MY], S4476-S4478 [14MY]

Statements

NATO Membership Expansion to Central and East European Countries: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10783-S10786 [9OC]

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Senator Lugar, S4626 [16MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 112, expand Germany's reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, E1450 [17JY]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H. Res. 191, European Commission handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, H5517 [22JY]

H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3707 [11JN]

H.R. 2796, Army Reserve-National Guard Equity Reimbursement Act, H10892 [13NO]

S. 220, Fair Trade in Meat and Pork Products Act, S753 [28JA]

S. Con. Res. 5, membership of Central and East European countries in NATO, S1027 [5FE]

S. Con. Res. 29, recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into NATO, S5138 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 39, expand German reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, S12696 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 39, expand Germany's reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, S7503 [15JY]

S. Con. Res. 59, hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit in Turkey relative to human rights violations, S11550 [31OC]

S. Res. 108, handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger by the European Commission, S7609 [16JY]

EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5107 [23MY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Karen Shepherd To Be U.S. Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR THE PREVENTION OF TORTURE

Remarks in Senate

Turkey: human rights violations, S1325 [12FE]

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY see European Union

EUROPEAN SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1758), H3273 [3JN]

Enact (H.R. 1758): consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1758), H3640 [10JN], H3706-H3717 [11JN], E1159 [10JN]

———consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, provisions, H3281 [4JN]

H.R. 1758, provisions, H3707 [11JN]

EUROPEAN UNION

Articles and editorials

Before Turkey Joins Europe, E2252 [8NO]

Boeing Responds to European Commission Recommendations, H5453 [17JY]

Current Status of European Commission Negotiations, H5452 [17JY]

Ending Banana Inanity, S3973 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see S. Res. 108; H. Con. Res. 117; H. Res. 191), S7603 [16JY], H5487 [17JY], H5491 [21JY]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (see H.R. 567), H284 [4FE]

Comparisons

Japanese, European, and U.S. patent laws, H1729 [23AP]

Letters

Agreement to develop Iranian oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10916 [22OC]

Encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Bosnia and Herzegovina: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff and William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7245 [11JY]

Filing of trade grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: several Members of Congress, H647 [26FE]

Foreign aid requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3622 [10JN]

Turkish occupation of Cyprus: several Representatives, H5467 [17JY]

Lists

European Parliament delegation members, S9772 [23SE]

Papers

NATO in the 21st Century: Representative Bliley, E2026 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: filing of grievance by World Trade Organization relative to trade policies, H632, H645-H650 [26FE]

Eizenstat, Stuart: accusations of conflict of interest relative to Dept. of State's involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5383 [16JY], H5410, H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5517-H5521 [22JY], H5992 [29JY], E1483, E1484 [23JY]

Foreign trade: decision by World Trade Organization relative to European Union banana policy, E1067 [30MY]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), E158 [4FE]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, E2025 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Bosnia and Herzegovina: encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7196-S7201 [10JY], S7240-S7243, S7245-S7248 [11JY]

Copyrights: protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, S7579 [16JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), S7873 [22JY]

Expansion, S7619 [16JY]

Foreign policy: granting of waivers under the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act, S3130 [14AP]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

Iran: agreement to develop oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies, S10915-S10917 [22OC]

NATO: proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, S8489-S8491 [31JY]

Senate: visit by European Parliament delegation, S9772 [23SE]

World Trade Organization: actions relative to European Union banana policy, S3973, S3974 [5MY]

Reports

Codes of Conduct on Arms Transfers—An Opportunity for the U.S. and Its European Allies To Work Together, H3623 [10JN]

Reports filed

International Registration of Trademarks Relative to Madrid Protocol Agreements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 567) (H. Rept. 105-199), H5777 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 191, European Commission handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, H5517 [22JY]

S. 220, Fair Trade in Meat and Pork Products Act, S753 [28JA]

S. Res. 108, handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger by the European Commission, S7609 [16JY]

EVANS, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1164 [10JN]

EVANS, ANTHONY H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E845 [6MY]

EVANS, BRUCE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3938 [5MY], S5310 [5JN], S9184 [11SE]

EVANS, BUSTER

Quotations

Georgia Crossroads at Education Program hearing, H2072 [30AP]

EVANS, CLYDE

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S8164 [28JY]

EVANS, DALE

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 2752), H9614 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4617 [15MY]

EVANS, DOGAN U.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 204), S725 [28JA]

Texts of

S. 204, relief, S726 [28JA]

EVANS, J. RANDOLPH

Reports

Resolution of Ethics Charges in the Matter of Representative Gingrich: J. Randolph Evans and Ed Bethune, Counsel for Representative Gingrich, H179-H188 [21JA]

EVANS, JACK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1345 [27JN]

EVANS, KIM M.

Letters

Entrance fees at national parks relative to capital improvements, S1236 [11FE]

EVANS, LANE (a Representative from Illinois)

Addresses

In Our Hearts: Representative Capps, E1033 [22MY]

Amendments

Budget: reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5576 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5917 [28JY], H6866 [4SE]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8200 [30SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H5297 [15JY]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H523 [12FE]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see H.R. 1371), H4836 [26JN]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H3924 [18JN]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H5021 [9JY]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H3797 [12JN]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H3865 [17JN]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H408 [10FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H7365 [16SE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]

Aviation: criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (see H.R. 2405), H8300 [1OC]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H7831 [24SE]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 2094), H5826 [25JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H3661 [10JN]

Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5297 [15JY]

———promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1592), H4087 [19JN]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see H.R. 671), H670 [26FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H590 [13FE]

Census: provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (see H.R. 2081), H4834 [26JN]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H9039 [22OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H8633 [7OC]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H950 [12MR]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1174), H1259 [20MR]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H3204 [22MY]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H629 [25FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 60), H588 [13FE]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H5825 [25JY]

Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 2554), H9865 [31OC]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H702 [27FE]

———labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H1018 [13MR]

———protection from unreasonable credit card fees or interest rates (see H.R. 1975), H6707 [31JY]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 3060), H10954 [13NO]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1989 [29AP]

Courts: allow DAV to sue or be sued in Federal court (see H.R. 1406), H1793 [23AP]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H2590 [13MY]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H3204 [22MY]

Crime: distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H702 [27FE]

———penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 826), H1289 [21MR]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H1112 [18MR]

———provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 845), H950 [12MR]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9866 [31OC]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H7528 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

Dept. of Energy: provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 1397), H1706 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 304), H949 [12MR]

———make certain information available to the Dept. of the Treasury for the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government (see H.R. 2063), H4646 [25JN]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H950 [12MR]

———prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H725 [4MR]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H585 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 2571), H8160 [29SE]

———guarantee loans to provide multifamily transitional housing for homeless veterans (see H.R. 3039), H10953 [13NO]

———improve homeless veterans programs (see H.R. 2206), H8320 [2OC]

———improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1703), H3201 [22MY]

———improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2317), H6703 [31JY]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H889 [11MR]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H286 [4FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H6707 [31JY]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H767 [5MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H889 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Drugs: specify the entities eligible to purchase pharmaceutical products from the Federal Supply Schedule (see H.R. 2197), H5486 [17JY]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H9800 [30OC]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H629 [25FE]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 1732), H4133 [20JN]

———strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H5570 [22JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Education: establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H3203 [22MY]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H2875 [16MY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2275), H10421 [8NO]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H2254 [6MY]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

EPA: prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations (see H.R. 1078), H6716 [1AU]

———take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3203 [22MY]

Eximbank: give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H7601 [18SE]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H2446 [8MY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H143 [9JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H8055 [26SE]

———improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see H.R. 851), H10172 [6NO]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H286 [4FE]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H2874 [16MY]

———computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H629 [25FE]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H589 [13FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H2590 [13MY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1612 [16AP]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H8929 [21OC]

Firearms: permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10768 [12NO]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H4913 [8JY]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H8265 [30SE]

———ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (see H.R. 2475), H7281 [15SE]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H2091 [30AP]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H8929 [21OC]

———jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H5487 [17JY]

Government: give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (see H.R. 2071), H4646 [25JN]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H9559 [24OC]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see H.R. 1481), H1988 [29AP]

Guam: establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Harold Hughes-Bill Emerson Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 1549), H2590 [13MY]

Hazardous substances: storage of nuclear waste on any territory or possession of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 32), H724 [4MR]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H4132 [20JN]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H2351 [7MY]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211, 444), H146 [9JA], H524 [12FE]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H3720 [11JN]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H4836 [26JN]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815), H6707 [31JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H1260 [20MR]

———national policy to provide health care coverage of mental illnesses (see H.R. 621), H524 [12FE]

———prohibit discrimination in employer health benefit plans relative to neurobiological disorders (see H.R. 2110), H4912 [8JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 1749), H10172 [6NO]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H453 [11FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———research and education programs on menopause and related conditions (see H.R. 832), H890 [11MR]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6407 [30JY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H3660 [10JN]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H7601 [18SE]

———studies and programs relative to traumatic brain injuries (see H.R. 1245), H1543 [15AP]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H453 [11FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5178 [11JY]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H1611 [16AP]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H3924 [18JN]

Housing: authorize public housing agencies to establish rental amounts that do not discourage assisted families from obtaining employment (see H.R. 1014), H1340 [8AP]

———provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H890 [11MR]

———public housing construction and revitalization (see H.R. 839, 973), H668 [26FE], H803 [6MR]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (see H.R. 1042), H1112 [18MR]

Immigration: provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 890), H701 [27FE]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1186 [19MR]

———support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Res. 45), H950 [12MR]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H627 [25FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H149 [9JA]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2409), H7831 [24SE]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H8834 [9OC]

———require insurers to disclose an applicant's medical test results to the applicant and to otherwise restrict the disclosure of such results (see H.R. 2590), H8299 [1OC]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1018 [13MR]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H3274 [3JN]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H1543 [15AP]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5570 [22JY]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H286 [4FE]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H348 [5FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: improve operations and governance (see H.R. 2428), H9730 [29OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H349 [5FE]

———establish counseling programs for disabled and retired police officers (see H.R. 2434), H7604 [22SE]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H1543 [15AP]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Lewis and Clark expedition: support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (see H. Res. 281), H9558 [24OC]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8834 [9OC]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H3204 [22MY]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 55), H407 [10FE]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Medicaid: coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists (see H.R. 1354), H1611 [16AP]

———expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H3204 [22MY]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H812 [10MR]

———colorectal screening (see H.R. 1128), H1186 [19MR]

———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H2590 [13MY]

———coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H1893 [24AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H2590 [13MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H453 [11FE], H589 [13FE]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H1017 [13MR]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 566, 625), H284 [4FE], H408 [10FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 554), H284 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H804 [6MR]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 676), H452 [11FE]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H888 [11MR]

———payment for ultrasonic nebulizers as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 2671), H10172 [6NO]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H1259 [20MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 778), H1795 [23AP]

———locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 253), H1018 [13MR]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 780), H1795 [23AP]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H812 [10MR]

———school bus safety (see H.R. 1993), H5177 [11JY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H4087 [19JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H4087 [19JN]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7730 [23SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H1440 [10AP]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H724 [4MR]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace (see H. Res. 45), H950 [12MR]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H890 [11MR]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 438), H153 [9JA]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H1891 [24AP]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H5022 [9JY], H8727 [8OC]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H889 [11MR]

———waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H3170 [21MY]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H10421 [8NO]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8834 [9OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H3204 [22MY]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H9730 [29OC]

Public buildings: prohibit smoking in Federal buildings (see H.R. 2118), H7365 [16SE]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H9614 [28OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667), H950 [12MR]

———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H589 [13FE]

———restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 456), H242 [21JA]

———improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 650), H6918 [4SE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H9865 [31OC]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 1586), H6716 [1AU]

Religion: protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 208), H2874 [16MY]

Roads and highways: funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (see H.R. 1657), H2874 [16MY]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H2446 [8MY]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H1441 [10AP]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H9614 [28OC]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2590 [13MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small business: increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 168), H628 [25FE]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 45), H7911 [25SE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H453 [11FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H725 [4MR]

Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H2874 [16MY]

SSA: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 591), H346 [5FE]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1456 [14AP]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 166), H628 [25FE]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H948 [12MR]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 1904), H5132 [10JY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———clarify exclusion from gross income for veterans' benefits (see H.R. 1409), H1793 [23AP]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H5664 [23JY]

———dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2553), H8929 [21OC]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H3568 [5JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H4647 [25JN]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7729 [23SE]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 69), H524 [12FE], H949 [12MR]

———increase small issuer exemption from pro rata allocation of interest expenses of financial institutions to tax-exempt interest (see H.R. 1665), H9502 [23OC]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H9559 [24OC]

———prohibit tax-related mailings from publicly disclosing an individual's Social Security number (see H.R. 2404), H8834 [9OC]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 2026), H4338 [24JN]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see H.R. 779), H1795 [23AP]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H4913 [8JY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8834 [9OC]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———statute of limitations exclusion for certain military disability benefits (see H.R. 1408), H1793 [23AP]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 1323), H1541 [15AP]

———treatment of certain depreciable asset expenses by small businesses (see H.R. 1565), H8833 [9OC]

———treatment of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 2113), H5401 [16JY]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H4222 [23JN]

———treatment of employer-provided transit passes and parking benefits (see H.R. 878), H1611 [16AP]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H6918 [4SE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H890 [11MR]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H725 [4MR]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H286 [4FE]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H8633 [7OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H804 [6MR]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H768 [5MR]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5916 [28JY]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2387), H7730 [23SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H347 [5FE]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 6), H590 [13FE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 299), H589 [13FE]

———participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H6406 [30JY]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of service-connected diseases (see H.R. 559), H3203 [22MY]

———authorize certain disabled veterans to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see H.R. 2050), H4645 [25JN]

———authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 1008), H887 [11MR]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H3568 [5JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

———expand workstudy opportunities (see H.R. 1877), H3796 [12JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1111 [18MR]

———extend the duration of the pilot program providing for interest buy down authority (see H.R. 1064), H1112 [18MR]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H6705 [31JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H589 [13FE]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H4132 [20JN]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H393 [6FE]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H628 [25FE]

———treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 1426), H5177 [11JY]

Veterans Health Administration: provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists be considered basic pay for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1687), H3169 [21MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H4087 [19JN]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1260 [20MR]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H3660 [10JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H724 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Court of Veterans Appeals: rename as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1110 [18MR]

Eximbank: ensure that assistance for exports to the People's Republic of China is conditional on responsible conduct (see H.R. 2085), H4834 [26JN]

Federal employees: military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 2331), H6703 [31JY]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H4086 [19JN]

Taxation: benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H346 [5FE]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1186 [19MR]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H243 [21JA]

———limit attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 2572), H8160 [29SE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1110 [18MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Creeds

National Association of State Approving Agencies creed, E1395 [10JY]

Remarks

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4573 [25JN]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5607 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5592 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3510 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4165 [23JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8274 [1OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (H.R. 2571), H8368 [6OC]

———funding, H5607 [23JY]

———health care programs funding, H4573 [25JN]

———improve homeless veterans programs (H.R. 2206), H8364 [6OC]

———improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8370 [6OC], E1028 [22MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6866 [4SE], E1808 [18SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws, H5261 [15JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5261 [15JY], H5367 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8668 [8OC]

Eximbank: preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8200 [30SE]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8200 [30SE]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), H1363 [9AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (H.J. Res. 75), H3222 [3JN]

Illinois: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, E818 [1MY]

India: civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E1964, E1965 [8OC]

Medicare: reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (H.R. 1362), H8668 [8OC], E697 [17AP]

Memorial Day: observance, E1033 [22MY]

National Association of State Approving Agencies: anniversary, E1395 [10JY]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (H. Res. 172), E1271 [19JN]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8274 [1OC]

Tejeda, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 35), H258 [4FE]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), H9838 [31OC], E1410 [11JY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (H.R. 2040), E1410 [11JY]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1570 [16AP]

———funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, E1808 [18SE]

———health care programs funding, H5367 [16JY]

———homeless veterans' reintegration projects funding, H6866 [4SE]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), H9836 [31OC]

———priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, H4165 [23JN]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (H.R. 1090), H1567 [16AP]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H2685 [15MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5913 [28JY]

Testimonies

Forfeiture of Benefits to Veterans Convicted of Capital Crimes: Rick Surratt, DAV, E1410 [11JY]

Tributes

Tejeda, Frank, H306 [5FE]

EVANS, ROBERT D.

Letters

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act reauthorization, H2534 [13MY]

EVANS, ROBERT S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1425 [15JY]

EVANS, THOMAS B., JR. (a former Representative from Delaware)

Articles and editorials

Captain Bodgit Gave This Owner Thrill of a Lifetime, E1174 [10JN]

Letters

Tribute to Eissa Omer: by, E1181 [11JN]

EVANS-CURRY, PINKIE

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12467 [10NO]

EVANSVILLE, IN

Remarks in Senate

Bosnia and Herzegovina: tribute to community efforts on behalf of Bosnian children, S8617 [31JY]

EVEREADY BATTERY CO.

Articles and editorials

NAFTA Cited in Eveready Loss—Toledo Area U.S. Rep. Blames Fremont Plant Closing on Free Trade Pact, H3642 [10JN]

Remarks in House

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H3642 [10JN]

EVERETT, RANDY

Lists

Declaration of Principles for Liberty Common School, E2229 [8NO]

Statements

Philosophy of Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO, E2229 [8NO]

Summaries

Academic Program at Liberty Common School, E2230 [8NO]

EVERETT, RANDY AND RUTH

Remarks in House

Fort Collins, CO: opening of Liberty Common School, E2228-E2231 [8NO]

EVERETT, TERRY (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4189, H4201 [23JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H8727 [8OC]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H587 [13FE]

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 92), H6705 [31JY]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H5177 [11JY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H590 [13FE]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H3213 [30MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5132 [10JY]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 60), H804 [6MR]

Civil liberties: display of the Ten Commandments in public places (see H. Con. Res. 31), H725 [4MR]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 695), H6407 [30JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H670 [26FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1989 [29AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7365 [16SE]

———health care liability claim requirements (see H.R. 1091), H1111 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction and increased pay and improved health care for members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 2858), H10171 [6NO]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 622), H1187 [19MR]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H7008 [8SE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H2351 [7MY]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H147 [9JA]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see H.R. 339), H1289 [21MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H9502 [23OC]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H629 [25FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H10957 [13NO]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H7281 [15SE]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2254 [6MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10957 [13NO]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 339), H1289 [21MR]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H4913 [8JY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H1892 [24AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H627 [25FE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H6798 [3SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]

OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H1392 [9AP]

———private property owner rights (see H.R. 992), H3070 [20MY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8728 [8OC]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H8834 [9OC]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H3169 [21MY]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1261 [20MR]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 62), H1441 [10AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2157 [1MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H1392 [9AP]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 656), H1795 [23AP]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H157 [9JA]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1908), H3864 [17JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1262 [20MR]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H5021 [9JY]

———guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H4087 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1703), H3201 [22MY]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6619 [31JY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5710 [24JY]

Alabama: tribute to Aviation Hall of Fame inductees, E965 [19MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4590 [25JN]

Carter, William W.: Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E869 [7MY]

Conecuh County, AL: closing of historic Burnt Corn Post Office, E610 [9AP]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4189, H4196 [23JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5710 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4189, H4196, H4212 [23JN]

———Comanche Helicopter Program funding, H4212 [23JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8371 [6OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5264 [15JY]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (H.R. 2332), E1617 [1AU]

Lister, Sara E.: request resignation as Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs relative to remarks about Marine Corps (H. Con. Res 197), H10908 [13NO]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments, H4590 [25JN]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 926th Engineer Group, U.S. Army Reserve, E1397 [10JY]

———tribute to Montgomery Academy Forensics Team for receipt of Alabama Forensic Educators Association State Tournament award, E848 [6MY]

Norris, Mary M.: Opp, AL, Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1087 [3JN]

Ragan, Gene: Progressive Farmer (publication) Man of the Year award recipient, E830 [5MY]

Wilson, John E. (Jimmy): National Grocers Association Spirit of America Award recipient, E1732 [11SE]

Tributes

Folmar, Emory, E705 [17AP]

Glover, William E., E604 [9AP]

Spencer, Jerry L., H1343 [9AP]

Stough, Joan Byington, E1823 [23SE]

EVERETT, WA

Remarks in House

Housing Hope (organization): tribute, H410 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Paine Field Airport: funding for terminal automated radar display and information system, S8257 [29JY]

EVES, ERIC

Essays

Like a Tree, S11013 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

American Immigration Lawyers Association: ``Celebrate America'' essay contest winner, S11013 [23OC]

EWEGEN, BOB

Articles and editorials

Two Bucks for a Birthright, H5774 [24JY]

EWING, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2296 [10NO], E2389 [13NO]

EWING, THOMAS W. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3344 [4JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5298 [15JY]

Appointments

Committee on Economics (Joint), H3197 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H523 [12FE]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see H.R. 987), H803 [6MR]

Aviation: provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (see H.R. 2748), H9613 [28OC]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H8054 [26SE]

China, People's Republic of: impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (see H.R. 1712), H3201 [22MY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

Copyrights: amend laws relative to certain exemptions (see H.R. 789), H1440 [10AP]

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9866 [31OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 2366), H6705 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H1611 [16AP]

———include certain beneficiaries in National Mail Order Pharmacy Program (see H.R. 1773), H9039 [22OC]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H1262 [20MR]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H7200 [10SE]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622), H142 [9JA], H348 [5FE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H3660 [10JN]

Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419), H1794 [23AP]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3661 [10JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H6406 [30JY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see H.R. 723), H1262 [20MR]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H804 [6MR]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H407 [10FE]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see H.R. 1619), H2783 [15MY]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H1892 [24AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H702 [27FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H8633 [7OC]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H8833 [9OC]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (see H.R. 1042), H1440 [10AP]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8834 [9OC]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H2156 [1MY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H9502 [23OC]

IRS: improve access and increase equity for taxpayers (see H.R. 2598), H8834 [9OC]

———restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8265 [30SE]

———restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9801 [30OC]

Lewis and Clark expedition: support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (see H. Res. 281), H9558 [24OC]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H5132 [10JY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8929 [21OC]

———extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 686), H452 [11FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Mudd, Samuel A.: set aside military conviction for harboring John Wilkes Booth (see H.R. 1885), H3796 [12JN]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H6026 [29JY]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183), H10421 [8NO]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Roads and highways: funding for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing interstate highways (see H.R. 1657), H3204 [22MY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H9615 [28OC]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H1706 [17AP]

———eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 961), H5569 [22JY]

———extend incentives for alcohol used as a fuel as part of any extension of fuel tax rates (see H.R. 2489), H7527 [17SE]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H804 [6MR]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H524 [12FE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H10172 [6NO]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H9801 [30OC]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H8928 [21OC]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 2821), H10421 [8NO]

———treatment of rollover gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account (see H.R. 1518), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of self-employment tax relative to certain farm rental income (see H.R. 1261), H6963 [5SE]

———treatment of stock in agricultural refiners or processors sold to certain farmers' cooperatives (see H.R. 1752), H3213 [30MY]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H8438 [6OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (see H. Res. 268), H8833 [9OC]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H1339 [8AP]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see H.R. 849), H768 [5MR]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 1496), H2090 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see H.R. 467), H243 [21JA]

Education: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H283 [4FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H351 [6FE], H711 [4MR], H727 [5MR], H2353 [8MY]

Letters

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: by, H7716 [23SE]

———Richardo V. Luna, Embassy of Peru, H7716 [23SE]

Remarks

Agriculture: reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10368 [8NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5305 [16JY], H5554, H5558, H5559 [22JY], H5700, H5705 [24JY]

Bloomington, IL: anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Church, E857 [7MY]

Budget: balance, H771 [6MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3014 [20MY], H3174 [22MY]

Children and youth: national policy on preventing child abuse, H1799 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (H.R. 1712), E1041 [22MY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4255 [24JN]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 941), E385 [5MR]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, E131 [4FE]

Congress: bipartisan accomplishments, H10774 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5700, H5705 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3685 [11JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7083 [9SE], H7324 [16SE], H7369 [17SE]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H1799 [24AP]

Education: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (H.R. 529), E141 [4FE]

———national policy to improve system, H7369 [17SE]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), H1947, H1948 [29AP]

Federal Family Education Loan Program: financial institutions' performance of audits on their student loan portfolios, H7083 [9SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6381 [30JY]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H4255 [24JN]

Illinois Wesleyan University: tribute to men's basketball team, E1252 [18JN]

McLean County, IL: World War II Memorial dedication, E2239 [8NO]

Mexico: imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (S. Con. Res. 43), H6681 [31JY]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E984 [20MY]

Peru: prisoner rights, H3685 [11JN], H6381 [30JY], H7715 [23SE], H7835 [25SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H633 [26FE]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9743 [30OC]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1717 [23AP]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (H. Con. Res. 48), E511 [19MR]

Veterans Day: observance, E2239 [8NO]

Votes: position on missed, H9640 [29OC]

WIC: funding, H5554, H5558, H5559 [22JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3718 [11JN], H7724 [23SE], H9728 [29OC]

Tributes

Brinsley, Norman S., E511 [19MR]

Elliott, Frank W., H8986 [22OC]

Samfay, Anthony, E984 [20MY]

White, James E., E1291 [23JN], E1368 [8JY]

EXCHANGE CLUB

Remarks in House

Levinson, Geraldine and Francisco F.: Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award recipients, E1189 [11JN]

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Transmittals

ACDA: appropriations legislation, S1551 (EC1147) [25FE], H947 (EC2221) [12MR]

———arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament studies report, S85 (EC126) [7JA], H135 (EC844, EC845) [9JA]

———Chemical Weapons Convention implementation legislation, S3116 (EC1501) [14AP]

———Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty report, H8436 (EC5374) [6OC]

———Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty verifiability report, S10847 (EC3120) [20OC]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC875) [9JA]

———Inspector General report, S96 (EC531) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC454) [7JA]

———Joint Compliance Inspection Commission agreements and statements, H136 (EC852) [9JA], H5490 (EC4239) [21JY]

———report, H6793 (EC4661) [3SE]

Administrative Conference of the U.S.: Freedom of Information Act report, H625 (EC1860) [25FE]

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: actuarial reports, S5177 (EC2010) [2JN], H3211 (EC3487) [30MY]

———bankruptcy judgeship positions report, S88 (EC201) [7JA]

———bankruptcy judgeships report, H242 (EC1287) [21JA]

———capital habeas petitions and motions report, S10847 (EC3114) [20OC]

———judicial business of the U.S. courts report, S2320 (EC1423) [14MR]

———wiretap report, S3959 (EC1792) [5MY], H2168 (EC3111) [5MY]

Advisory Council on California Indian Policy: historical overview report, S10153 (EC3059) [29SE], H8318 (EC5327) [2OC]

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H280 (EC1344) [4FE]

———Inspector General report, S156 (EC768) [21JA], H280 (EC1344) [4FE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S156 (EC768) [21JA]

African Development Foundation: appropriations legislation, S3116 (EC1502) [14AP], H1390 (EC2666) [9AP]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC469) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC469) [7JA]

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank: retirement plan report, S8657 (EC2703) [2SE], H6404 (EC4445) [30JY], H6714 (EC4529) [1AU], H7006 (EC4904) [8SE]

AID: audit management report, H340 (EC1508) [5FE]

———continuation of support for activities in Yemen, H2443 (EC3256) [8MY]

———Development Assistance Program allocation report, S724 (EC870) [28JA], S6495 (EC2337) [26JN], H4833 (EC4038) [26JN]

———economic support fund, international organizations, and program accounts allocations report, H345 (EC1656) [5FE]

———Egypt economic conditions report, S1796 (EC1247) [28FE], H947 (EC2219) [12MR]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H165 (EC1101) [20JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S6495 (EC2368) [26JN], H4832 (EC3988) [26JN]

———Inspector General report, S802 (EC938) [29JA], S5594 (EC2156) [12JN], H340 (EC1508) [5FE], H3475 (EC3627) [4JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC747) [21JA]

———Niger economic conditions report, S10848 (EC3121) [20OC]

———operating expenses account report, H5915 (EC4417) [28JY]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5296) [1OC]

American Academy of Actuaries: Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund report, S4677 (EC1903, EC1904) [19MY]

———Federal Supplemental Medical Insurance Trust Fund report, S4677 (EC1903) [19MY]

American Battle Monuments Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC855) [9JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1552 (EC1181) [25FE], H583 (EC1787) [13FE]

———Inspector General report, S156 (EC770) [21JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S156 (EC770) [21JA]

American Chemical Society: report, H3212 (EC3514) [30MY]

American Council of Learned Societies: report, H4131 (EC3899) [20JN]

American Ex-Prisoners of War: audit report, S85 (EC90) [7JA]

American Ex-Prisoners of War (organization): audited financial statements, S10848 (EC3144) [20OC], H9612 (EC5640) [28OC]

American Gold Star Mothers: audit report, S84 (EC79) [7JA]

American Legion: financial condition report, S5001 (EC1968) [22MY]

———report, H242 (EC1290) [21JA], H3212 (EC3518) [30MY]

Amtrak: Freedom of Information Act report, S2021 (EC1329) [6MR], H886 (EC2192) [11MR]

———Inspector General report, H4220 (EC3914) [23JN]

———report, S1658 (EC1216) [26FE], H626 (EC1871) [25FE]

Appalachian Regional Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S4214 (EC1832) [8MY], H2488 (EC3268) [12MY]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC429) [7JA], S6097 (EC2304) [23JN], S8186 (EC2304) [28JY], H136 (EC856) [9JA], H3795 (EC3774) [12JN]

———reauthorization legislation, S3843 (EC1767) [30AP], H2154 (EC3057) [1MY]

Architect of the Capitol: energy efficient lighting program development and contract award report, H1257 (EC2462) [20MR]

———expenditures report, S2128 (EC1342) [11MR], S6990 (EC2403) [8JY], H1038 (EC2273) [17MR], H5182 (EC4185) [14JY]

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H625 (EC1861) [25FE], H10766 (EC5893) [12NO]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC467) [7JA], H625 (EC1861) [25FE], H10766 (EC5893) [12NO]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC467) [7JA]

Arctic Research Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H1335 (EC2577) [8AP]

———Inspector General report, H1335 (EC2577) [8AP]

———report, S96 (EC504) [7JA], H138 (EC922) [9JA]

Armed Forces Retirement Home Board: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S1553 (EC1212) [25FE], H698 (EC1989) [27FE]

Army and Air Force Exchange Service: report, H51 (EC387) [7JA]

Assassination Records Review Board: Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1305) [4MR], H802 (EC2127) [6MR]

———position of President and OMB relative to extension recommendation, H1039 (EC2293) [17MR]

———report, H1257 (EC2465) [20MR]

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: Inspector General report, S155 (EC754) [21JA], H280 (EC1345) [4FE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC452) [7JA]

BATF: categories of persons prohibited from receiving firearms final rule, S7299 (EC2482) [11JY], H5020 (EC4144) [9JY]

———Debt Collection Improvement Act final rule, S96 (EC529) [7JA], H56 (EC524) [7JA]

———plastic explosives final rule, S2021 (EC1328) [6MR]

———residency requirements for persons acquiring firearms final rule, S4106 (EC1800) [7MY], H2443 (EC3243) [8MY]

———restrictions on importation of defense articles, H10767 (EC5907) [12NO]

———small producers' wine tax credit final rule, S5790 (EC2207) [17JN]

———strategic plan report, H8318 (EC5321) [2OC]

———viticultural area final rule, H344 (EC1628) [5FE]

Board of Contract Appeals: decisions authorized final rule, H2443 (EC3234) [8MY]

———transportation rate cases final rule, H2443 (EC3233) [8MY]

———travel and relocation expenses final rule, H163 (EC1046) [20JA], H2443 (EC3232) [8MY]

Bonneville Power Administration: report, S1299 (EC1091) [12FE], H406 (EC1710) [10FE]

Boy Scouts: report, S2320 (EC1421) [14MR], H1016 (EC2260) [13MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: McKay Dam, OR, Umatilla Project report, S5177 (EC1995) [2JN], H3211 (EC3502) [30MY]

Bureau of the Census: Census 2000 Designated Place Program final rule, S8660 (EC2835) [2SE], H6793 (EC4664) [3SE]

———Census Tract Program for Census 2000 final rule, S10849 (EC3200) [20OC], H9037 (EC5565) [22OC]

———customs entry records final rule, S96 (EC528) [7JA], H63 (EC729) [7JA]

Bureau of the Public Debt: Government securities final rule, H3923 (EC3857) [18JN]

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group: report, S86 (EC129) [7JA]

Capitol Historical Society: audited financial statements, H3475 (EC3635) [4JN]

CBO: sequestration preview report, H407 (EC1729) [10FE]

———sequestration report, S85 (EC93) [7JA], H7006 (EC4880) [8SE]

———unauthorized and expiring appropriations report, S157 (EC818) [21JA]

———unauthorized and expiring authorizations, H627 (EC1911) [25FE]

CCC: donations of surplus commodities report, S3198 (EC1517) [15AP]

———monetization programs report, H1332 (EC2493) [8AP]

———regulations governing financing of commercial sales of agricultural commodities final rule, H9500 (EC5577) [23OC]

CFTC: adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S83 (EC35) [7JA], H56 (EC526) [7JA]

———application fees final rule, S4747 (EC1933) [20MY], H2872 (EC3339) [16MY]

———applications approval final rule, S2128 (EC1344) [11MR]

———commodity pool operators and trading advisors final rule, S10849 (EC3167) [20OC], H8924 (EC5441) [21OC]

———contract market rule review final rule, S2128 (EC1346) [11MR], H1109 (EC2296) [18MR], H1185 (EC2326) [19MR]

———correction of trading records final rule, H40 (EC34) [7JA]

———electronic filing of disclosure documents final rule, S4213 (EC1809) [8MY], H2166 (EC3075) [5MY]

———electronic media final rule, H5914 (EC4381) [28JY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC873) [9JA]

———financial reporting and debt-equity ratio requirements final rule, S943 (EC943) [4FE], H337 (EC1395) [5FE]

———financial reports final rule, S2128 (EC1345) [11MR], H1109 (EC2297) [18MR]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1352) [11MR], H811 (EC2156) [10MR]

———grains cash position reports final rule, H582 (EC1748) [13FE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC735) [21JA]

———interpretation report final rule, S89 (EC240) [7JA], H40 (EC35) [7JA]

———investigations final rule, S3198 (EC1518) [15AP], H1435 (EC2681) [10AP]

———large traders final rule, S1551 (EC1153) [25FE]

———recordkeeping reports final rule, S4213 (EC1810) [8MY], H2167 (EC3076) [5MY]

———securities representing investment of customer funds final rule, S8659 (EC2765) [2SE], H6790 (EC4584) [3SE]

Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H1539 (EC2792) [15AP]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S3660 (EC1719) [24AP]

———report, H1257 (EC2461) [20MR]

CIA: Anti-Deficiency Act violation, H7604 (EC5141, EC5142) [22SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, H3657 (EC3718) [10JN]

Coast Guard: international private-sector tug-of-opportunity system report, S1658 (EC1214) [26FE]

———Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and the Strait of Juan de Fuca report, H585 (EC1822) [13FE]

CoBank: retirement plan report, S2129 (EC1379) [11MR], H947 (EC2222) [12MR]

Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: Inspector General report, S94 (EC461) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC461) [7JA]

———report, H1792 (EC2940) [23AP]

Commission of Fine Arts: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H2167 (EC3103) [5MY]

———Inspector General report, H2167 (EC3102) [5MY]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S4214 (EC1825, EC1830) [8MY]

Commission on Child and Family Welfare: parenting children report, S90 (EC310) [7JA]

———report, H56 (EC525) [7JA]

Commission on Civil Rights: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC876) [9JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S10848 (EC3140) [20OC], H8925 (EC5489) [21OC]

———Inspector General report, H53 (EC455) [7JA]

———students with disabilities educational opportunity and nondiscrimination report, S10847 (EC3117) [20OC]

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H10170 (EC5796) [6NO]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1553 (EC1211) [25FE], H698 (EC1990) [27FE]

———Inspector General report, S96 (EC516) [7JA], H10170 (EC5796) [6NO]

———employment of the blind and the disabled final rule, S6185 (EC2319) [24JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S96 (EC516) [7JA]

———procurement list additions final rule, S96 (EC522) [7JA], S723 (EC862) [28JA], S1299 (EC1089) [12FE], S1827 (EC1275) [3MR], S3198 (EC1524) [15AP], S4214 (EC1839) [8MY], S5177 (EC2002) [2JN], S5595 (EC2171) [12JN], S7298 (EC2478) [11JY], S8531 (EC2681) [31JY], S8660 (EC2833) [2SE], S9783 (EC3014) [23SE], S10849 (EC3164) [20OC], H52 (EC389, EC390, EC391, EC392, EC393) [7JA], H163 (EC1047) [20JA], H340 (EC1509) [5FE], H341 (EC1510) [5FE], H722 (EC2045) [4MR], H1334 (EC2564) [8AP], H1792 (EC2943) [23AP], H2488 (EC3269) [12MY], H3211 (EC3489) [30MY], H3863 (EC3825) [17JN], H5131 (EC4167) [10JY], H5915 (EC4418) [28JY], H6793 (EC4665) [3SE], H7006 (EC4905) [8SE], H8159 (EC5240) [29SE], H9037 (EC5566) [22OC]

Comptroller of the Currency: assessment of fees final rule, S10849 (EC3201) [20OC], H43 (EC126) [7JA], H8924 (EC5447) [21OC]

———credit extensions to insiders and transactions with affiliates final rule, H43 (EC125) [7JA]

———examination cycle for certain small insured institutions final rule, H582 (EC1758) [13FE]

———Government securities sales practices final rule, S2412 (EC1441) [18MR], H1255 (EC2421) [20MR]

———investment securities final rule, H161 (EC965) [20JA]

———leasing final rule, H43 (EC127) [7JA]

———national banks' fiduciary activities final rule, H161 (EC966) [20JA]

———practice and procedure final rule, S157 (EC823) [21JA]

———report, H3862 (EC3808) [17JN]

———risk-based capital requirements final rule, H9037 (EC5545) [22OC]

———rules, policies, and procedures for corporate activities final rule, H43 (EC128) [7JA]

———rules of practice and procedure final rule, H342 (EC1563) [5FE]

———sales of credit life insurance final rule, S90 (EC286) [7JA]

———security transactions recordkeeping and confirmation requirements final rule, H49 (EC303) [7JA]

Congressional Medal of Honor Society: report, H4832 (EC3991) [26JN], H6702 (EC4516) [31JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: adoption of amendments to procedural rules, H1889 (EC2980) [24AP]

———adoption of regulations for publication notice, H138 (EC929, EC930) [9JA]

———proposed rulemaking notice, H138 (EC928) [9JA], H8319 (EC5356) [2OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: America Reads Challenge Act legislation, S4878 (EC1957) [21MY]

———auditability survey follow-up study report, S8530 (EC2675) [31JY]

———auditability survey report, H136 (EC857) [9JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1626) [23AP], H1334 (EC2565) [8AP]

———Inspector General report, S96 (EC499) [7JA], S156 (EC763) [21JA], S5594 (EC2163) [12JN], H163 (EC1048) [20JA], H3565 (EC3665) [5JN]

———report, H135 (EC833) [9JA]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: Inspector General report, S1299 (EC1090) [12FE], H406 (EC1711) [10FE]

———services for minorities and other groups final rule, H5914 (EC4396) [28JY]

———services to minorities and other groups report, S7421 (EC2487, EC2492) [14JY]

Corps of Engineers: Government in the Sunshine Act report, S724 (EC898) [28JA]

———nationwide permits final rule, S1469 (EC1123) [24FE]

———recreation day user fee program report, H1610 (EC2841) [16AP]

Cost Accounting Standards Board: report, H2443 (EC3235) [8MY]

Court of Federal Claims: report, S157 (EC800) [21JA], H166 (EC1130) [20JA]

CPSC: child-resistant packaging requirements final rule, S6096 (EC2274) [23JN], H3209 (EC3447) [30MY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H280 (EC1346) [4FE]

———fireworks final rule, S151 (EC585) [21JA], H161 (EC973) [20JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2320 (EC1422) [14MR], H1016 (EC2250) [13MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S96 (EC509) [7JA], S3660 (EC1710) [24AP], H52 (EC394) [7JA], H1436 (EC2710) [10AP]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC412) [7JA], S5594 (EC2162) [12JN], H53 (EC456) [7JA], H3475 (EC3628) [4JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC728) [21JA]

———report, S3659 (EC1692) [24AP], H1703 (EC2865) [17AP]

———Small Business Program final rule, S93 (EC395) [7JA], H44 (EC175) [7JA]

Customs Service: archaeological and ethnological material from Canada final rule, H2154 (EC3068) [1MY]

———archaeological and ethnological material from Peru final rule, S5692 (EC2202) [16JN], H3863 (EC3842) [17JN]

———archaeological artifacts import restrictions final rule, S10850 (EC3220) [20OC], H8053 (EC5214) [26SE], H8319 (EC5351) [2OC]

———Canadian softwood lumber shipments final rule, S1552 (EC1175) [25FE]

———disposition of excluded articles pursuant to the Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act final rule, H2443 (EC3254) [8MY]

———duty-free store final rule, S3549 (EC1660) [23AP]

———duty-free stores final rule, H1337 (EC2647) [8AP]

———duty-free treatment of articles imported from U.S. insular possessions final rule, S8723 (EC2877) [3SE], H7261 (EC5025) [11SE]

———final rule, S3549 (EC1660) [23AP]

———port passenger acceleration service system final rule, H3863 (EC3841) [17JN]

———Port Passenger Acceleration Service System Program final rule, S9410 (EC2955) [16SE]

———use of certain containers final rule, S8659 (EC2775) [2SE], H7261 (EC5026) [11SE]

DAR: report, H7007 (EC4919) [8SE]

DAV: national convention report, H63 (EC725) [7JA]

DEA: distribution of chemical import/export declaration final rule, S87 (EC195) [7JA], H166 (EC1126) [20JA]

———exemption from import and export requirements for personal use final rule, S1298 (EC1063) [12FE]

———regulations clarification final rule, S2645 (EC1475) [20MR], H1185 (EC2337) [19MR]

———schedules of controlled substances final rule, S11289 (EC3270) [28OC], H9037 (EC5571) [22OC]

Defense Environmental Response Task Force: report, H240 (EC1220) [21JA], H1390 (EC2656) [9AP]

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: audit and investigative activities report, H52 (EC395) [7JA]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H52 (EC395) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, H7598 (EC5106) [18SE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC455) [7JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquisition regulations final rule, S83 (EC32) [7JA]

———agreements for the development of foreign markets final rule, S83 (EC24) [7JA], H40 (EC54, EC55) [7JA]

———Agricultural Commodity for Commercial Export Programs definition revision, H2872 (EC3340) [16MY]

———agricultural quarantine and inspection services user fees final rule, S8261 (EC2622) [29JY], H5914 (EC4371) [28JY]

———agriculture census legislation, S5177 (EC1999) [2JN], H3576 (EC3691) [6JN]

———Agriculture Fair Practices Act amendments, S9016 (EC2888) [9SE], H7116 (EC4946) [9SE]

———Alaska, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and demonstration projects final rule, S88 (EC234) [7JA]

———almonds final rule, S723 (EC847) [28JA], S8262 (EC2631, EC2632) [29JY], S10849 (EC3178) [20OC], H39 (EC2, EC22) [7JA], H337 (EC1388) [5FE], H5400 (EC4219, EC4220) [16JY], H8159 (EC5220) [29SE]

———alomonds final rule, H6790 (EC4558) [3SE]

———Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service final rule, S10849 (EC3177) [20OC], H8923 (EC5438) [21OC]

———animal exportation final rule, S1190 (EC1023) [10FE], H405 (EC1671) [10FE]

———animal food final rule, H3657 (EC3707) [10JN]

———animal products exportation final rule, S3660 (EC1696) [24AP], H1713 (EC2879) [21AP]

———animal products importation final rule, H9728 (EC5675) [29OC]

———animal welfare enforcement report, S4747 (EC1938) [20MY], H3209 (EC3418) [30MY]

———Anti-Deficiency Act violation, S6495 (EC2354) [26JN], S7861 (EC2552) [22JY], H4337 (EC3936) [24JN], H5914 (EC4382) [28JY]

———apples and pears final rule, H239 (EC1209) [21JA]

———apples final rule, S5339 (EC2071) [5JN], H3474 (EC3609) [4JN]

———avocados final rule, S1190 (EC1022) [10FE], H405 (EC1670) [10FE]

———Bankruptcy Code amendments, S10849 (EC3193) [20OC], H8926 (EC5501) [21OC]

———beef final rule, S6495 (EC2336) [26JN], H4337 (EC3932) [24JN]

———beetles final rule, H810 (EC2135) [10MR]

———bollworm final rule, S4213 (EC1813) [8MY], H2166 (EC3072) [5MY]

———brucellosis in cattle final rule, S83 (EC12) [7JA], S676 (EC843) [23JA], S723 (EC848) [28JA], H40 (EC27, EC33) [7JA], H5663 (EC4321) [23JY]

———carambola, litchi, and papaya final rule, S7209 (EC2456) [10JY], H5019 (EC4117) [9JY]

———cattle diseases final rule, S2128 (EC1347) [11MR], S6989 (EC2390) [8JY], S7298 (EC2471) [11JY], S8261 (EC2629) [29JY], H337 (EC1392, EC1393) [5FE], H801 (EC2113) [6MR], H2872 (EC3338) [16MY], H4909 (EC4041) [8JY], H5130 (EC4152) [10JY], H8923 (EC5440) [21OC]

———CCC Facility Guarantee Program final rule, S8658 (EC2763) [2SE], H6960 (EC4812) [5SE]

———change in animal and plant disease status final rule, S83 (EC20) [7JA]

———cherries final rule, S9017 (EC2893) [9SE], H6915 (EC4761) [4SE], H9611 (EC5599) [28OC]

———Child and Adult Care Food Program final rule, S1225 (EC1049) [11FE], H161 (EC969) [20JA], H405 (EC1673) [10FE]

———child nutrition and WIC programs final rule, H2873 (EC3355) [16MY]

———child nutrition final rule, S3843 (EC1774) [30AP]

———child nutrition programs final rule, S2128 (EC1343) [11MR]

———child support deduction final rule, H40 (EC36) [7JA]

———childhood hunger relief quality control provisions, S5412 (EC2088) [9JN], H3565 (EC3643) [5JN]

———clear title protection for purchasers of farm products final rule, S83 (EC25) [7JA], H41 (EC57) [7JA]

———commercial export programs final rule, S4677 (EC1921) [19MY]

———commodity inspection fees final rule, S88 (EC235) [7JA], H160 (EC942) [20JA]

———commodity warehouses final rule, S5999 (EC2239) [19JN]

———Community Facilities Grant Program final rule, S3198 (EC1511) [15AP], H1332 (EC2496) [8AP]

———commuted traveltime periods final rule, S83 (EC16) [7JA], H40 (EC25, EC30) [7JA]

———Cotton Board final rule, S3843 (EC1773) [30AP], H1907 (EC2983) [28AP]

———cotton final rule, S4677 (EC1919) [19MY], S8659 (EC2764) [2SE], H2488 (EC3261) [12MY], H7005 (EC4872) [8SE]

———Cotton Research and Promotion Program final rule, S157 (EC813) [21JA], H240 (EC1217) [21JA]

———cranberries final rule, H240 (EC1212) [21JA]

———Dairy Indemnity Payment Program final rule, S89 (EC242) [7JA]

———dairy tariff-rate import quota licensing final rule, S83 (EC26) [7JA], H65 (EC791) [7JA]

———dates final rule, S1551 (EC1150) [25FE], H39 (EC17) [7JA], H697 (EC1953) [27FE]

———Disaster Reserve Assistance Program final rule, S83 (EC23) [7JA], S944 (EC958) [4FE], H337 (EC1399) [5FE]

———Disaster Set-Aside Program final rule, S8357 (EC2652) [30JY]

———disclosure and use rules final rule, S89 (EC244) [7JA]

———disease status change relative to hog cholera in the Netherlands, S1796 (EC1232) [28FE], H697 (EC1955) [27FE]

———disease status final rule, S3268 (EC1566) [16AP], S3660 (EC1720) [24AP], S9017 (EC2891) [9SE], H1435 (EC2680) [10AP], H1610 (EC2830) [16AP], H6790 (EC4567, EC4569) [3SE], H7829 (EC5162) [24SE]

———disease status of Great Britain relative to exotic Newcastle disease final rule, S1190 (EC1021) [10FE], H337 (EC1394) [5FE]

———Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program final rule, S5790 (EC2216) [17JN]

———dog tethering final rule, H6790 (EC4565) [3SE]

———egg, poultry, and rabbit final rule, H1792 (EC2931) [23AP]

———egg and egg products legislation, S9514 (EC2970) [17SE], H7599 (EC5132) [18SE]

———electric loans procedures final rule, S1469 (EC1109) [24FE], S1551 (EC1152) [25FE], H582 (EC1751) [13FE], H697 (EC1959) [27FE]

———environmental quality incentives final rule, S5339 (EC2070) [5JN], H3657 (EC3698) [10JN]

———establish position of Under Sec. for Marketing and Regulatory Programs legislation, S9016 (EC2889) [9SE]

———establish position of Under Sec. of Agriculture legislation, H7280 (EC5082) [15SE]

———farm labor housing loans legislation, S8262 (EC2637) [29JY], H5914 (EC4391) [28JY]

———Farm Service Agency payments final rule, S8658 (EC2728) [2SE]

———Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act final rule, H5400 (EC4222) [16JY]

———Federal crop insurance regulations final rule, H9036 (EC5541) [22OC]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S944 (EC970) [4FE], H341 (EC1521) [5FE]

———fees and charges increase final rule, S3660 (EC1695) [24AP]

———fees for official inspection and weighing final rule, S5790 (EC2211) [17JN], H3862 (EC3806) [17JN], H7604 (EC5140) [22SE]

———final rule, S3268 (EC1565) [16AP], S8658 (EC2727) [2SE], S8659 (EC2766, EC2788) [2SE], S8661 (EC2839, EC2840, EC2841) [2SE], S9636 (EC2977) [18SE], S10849 (EC3178) [20OC]

———flowers final rule, S8357 (EC2649) [30JY], H6701 (EC4479) [31JY], H8052 (EC5176) [26SE]

———food assistance in disaster and distress situations final rule, S2020 (EC1318) [6MR], H722 (EC2029) [4MR]

———food distribution programs final rule, S10849 (EC3174) [20OC]

———food safety enforcement enhancement legislation, S9514 (EC2971) [17SE]

———Food Stamp Program final rule, S83 (EC27, EC28, EC29, EC30, EC31) [7JA], S84 (EC66) [7JA], H40 (EC39, EC40, EC41) [7JA], H337 (EC1401) [5FE]

———foreign donation of agricultural commodities final rule, S89 (EC241) [7JA], H40 (EC56) [7JA]

———foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land report, S83 (EC34) [7JA], H39 (EC1) [7JA]

———Forest Service report, S9635 (EC2974) [18SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2645 (EC1476) [20MR], H1110 (EC2314) [18MR]

———fresh cut flowers and greens final rule, H1539 (EC2771) [15AP]

———fruit fly final rule, S6040 (EC2263) [20JN], S9635 (EC2976) [18SE], H6790 (EC4566, EC4568) [3SE], H6959 (EC4810) [5SE], H7116 (EC4941) [9SE], H7279 (EC5029, EC5030) [15SE], H8923 (EC5439) [21OC], H9036 (EC5536, EC5537) [22OC]

———fruit trees final rule, S83 (EC13) [7JA]

———fruits, vegetables, and other products final rule, S82 (EC5) [7JA], H39 (EC14) [7JA]

———fruits and vegetables importation final rule, S89 (EC239) [7JA], H160 (EC938) [20JA], H8052 (EC5177) [26SE]

———garbage disposal in landfills by cruise ships final rule, S3843 (EC1772) [30AP], H1907 (EC2985) [28AP]

———general crop insurance regulations final rule, H9611 (EC5601) [28OC]

———genetically engineered organisms final rule, S4213 (EC1815) [8MY], H1907 (EC2984) [28AP], H2166 (EC3074) [5MY]

———grade standards final rule, S8659 (EC2789) [2SE], H6789 (EC4550) [3SE]

———grading and inspection final rule, S89 (EC243) [7JA], H160 (EC933) [20JA]

———grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, and tangerines final rule, H39 (EC21) [7JA], H160 (EC935) [20JA], H697 (EC1951) [27FE], H7279 (EC5028) [15SE], H8923 (EC5435) [21OC]

———grapefruit, oranges, tangelos and tangerines final rule, H337 (EC1387) [5FE]

———grapefruit and oranges final rule, H39 (EC16, EC20) [7JA], H1109 (EC2295) [18MR]

———grapefruit final rule, S676 (EC846) [23JA]

———grapes and plums final rule, S82 (EC6) [7JA], H39 (EC13) [7JA]

———grapes final rule, S676 (EC844) [23JA], S2356 (EC1428) [17MR], H337 (EC1389) [5FE], H1015 (EC2233) [13MR], H3209 (EC3421) [30MY], H3862 (EC3800) [17JN]

———Gypsy moth final rule, S5339 (EC2068) [5JN], S7209 (EC2457) [10JY], H3270 (EC3550) [3JN], H5019 (EC4118) [9JY]

———hazelnuts final rule, S3268 (EC1565) [16AP], H240 (EC1210) [21JA], H1539 (EC2768) [15AP], H8923 (EC5436) [21OC]

———Higher Education Challenge Grant Program final rule, S8261 (EC2625) [29JY], H5914 (EC4373) [28JY]

———hiring welfare recipients final rule, S8262 (EC2635) [29JY]

———Horse Protection Enforcement Act report, S83 (EC33) [7JA], H7279 (EC5041) [15SE]

———horse protection enforcement report, S9017 (EC2900) [9SE]

———horses final rule, S83 (EC15) [7JA], H40 (EC26) [7JA]

———Housing Preservation Grant Program final rule, S5001 (EC1970) [22MY], H2677 (EC3281) [14MY]

———import regulations final rule, S1551 (EC1151) [25FE]

———imported fire ants approved treatments final rule, S5504 (EC2130) [11JN], H3657 (EC3694) [10JN]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC411) [7JA], S94 (EC427) [7JA], S5595 (EC2166) [12JN], S8530 (EC2671) [31JY], H51 (EC369) [7JA], H3565 (EC3663) [5JN], H5490 (EC4240) [21JY]

———Institution Capacity Building Grants Program final rule, S8261 (EC2623) [29JY], H5914 (EC4372) [28JY]

———intention to accept a wilderness area land donation, H54 (EC464) [7JA]

———interstate movement of livestock final rule, S5001 (EC1972) [22MY]

———interstate movement regulations final rule, S83 (EC18) [7JA]

———Japanese beetles final rule, S83 (EC14) [7JA], H40 (EC28) [7JA]

———karnal bunt final rule, S83 (EC21) [7JA], S4213 (EC1812) [8MY], H2166 (EC3070, EC3071) [5MY]

———kiwifruit final rule, H39 (EC12, EC24) [7JA], H6790 (EC4560, EC4561) [3SE], H7829 (EC5161) [24SE], H8923 (EC5437) [21OC], H10766 (EC5879) [12NO]

———limes final rule, S6096 (EC2278) [23JN], S9017 (EC2895) [9SE], H39 (EC19) [7JA], H3565 (EC3642) [5JN], H6790 (EC4564) [3SE]

———limited ports final rule, S8261 (EC2624) [29JY], H5566 (EC4254) [22JY]

———livestock final rule, S6495 (EC2369) [26JN], H3209 (EC3422) [30MY], H4831 (EC3958) [26JN]

———marketing final rule, S7209 (EC2459) [10JY]

———marketing orders assessment rates final rule, S82 (EC7) [7JA], H39 (EC9) [7JA], H6789 (EC4554) [3SE]

———Mediterranean Fruit Fly final rule, S7298 (EC2470) [11JY]

———melons final rule, S1551 (EC1149) [25FE], S5504 (EC2128) [11JN], H697 (EC1952) [27FE], H3657 (EC3693) [10JN]

———milk final rule, S82 (EC9) [7JA], S943 (EC945) [4FE], S1828 (EC1279) [3MR], S8261 (EC2627) [29JY], S9636 (EC2977) [18SE], H39 (EC5, EC10) [7JA], H160 (EC934, EC936, EC937) [20JA], H240 (EC1213) [21JA], H337 (EC1391) [5FE], H3209 (EC3420) [30MY], H4909 (EC4040) [8JY], H5019 (EC4115) [9JY], H5913 (EC4369) [28JY], H6789 (EC4553) [3SE], H7005 (EC4873) [8SE], H7279 (EC5027) [15SE], H8158 (EC5216) [29SE]

———National Arboretum final rule, H5914 (EC4370) [28JY]

———Natural Resources Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program final rule, S10849 (EC3168) [20OC], H8052 (EC5180) [26SE]

———nectarines and peaches final rule, S3198 (EC1512) [15AP], H1332 (EC2495) [8AP], H8158 (EC5215) [29SE]

———Newcastle Disease in birds and poultry final rule, S96 (EC525) [7JA], H40 (EC31) [7JA]

———Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program final rule, S724 (EC877) [28JA], H337 (EC1398) [5FE], H8924 (EC5444) [21OC]

———Nonrecourse Cotton Loan and Loan Deficiency Payment Programs final rule, H1907 (EC2990) [28AP]

———official inspection fees final rule, S10849 (EC3175) [20OC]

———olives final rule, S82 (EC10) [7JA], S676 (EC845) [23JA], S2356 (EC1426) [17MR], H39 (EC11) [7JA], H240 (EC1214) [21JA], H337 (EC1390) [5FE], H1015 (EC2234) [13MR]

———onions final rule, S2356 (EC1429) [17MR], S3750 (EC1752) [28AP], S8262 (EC2630) [29JY], H39 (EC7) [7JA], H160 (EC932) [20JA], H240 (EC1211) [21JA], H1015 (EC2235) [13MR], H1539 (EC2770) [15AP], H1889 (EC2957) [24AP], H5490 (EC4229) [21JY]

———oranges final rule, S2356 (EC1427) [17MR]

———Packers and Stockyards Act amendments, S8661 (EC2838) [2SE], H7116 (EC4947) [9SE]

———parity price regulations final rule, S944 (EC994) [4FE], H337 (EC1400) [5FE]

———peaches final rule, H6790 (EC4559, EC4562) [3SE]

———peanuts final rule, S82 (EC11) [7JA], H39 (EC4, EC15) [7JA], H240 (EC1216) [21JA], H7597 (EC5085) [18SE], H8158 (EC5219) [29SE], H8831 (EC5420) [9OC]

———pears final rule, S9017 (EC2892) [9SE], H6789 (EC4551) [3SE], H6790 (EC4563) [3SE]

———Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act final rule, S3198 (EC1513) [15AP], H1332 (EC2494) [8AP], H6790 (EC4556) [3SE]

———planning and performing construction and development final rule, H168 (EC1205) [20JA]

———popcorn final rule, S3198 (EC1514) [15AP], S8261 (EC2626) [29JY], H1287 (EC2466) [21MR], H5913 (EC4368) [28JY]

———pork final rule, S4677 (EC1916, EC1917, EC1918) [19MY], H2441 (EC3180, EC3182) [8MY], H2872 (EC3337) [16MY]

———potatoes final rule, S82 (EC4) [7JA], S5001 (EC1969) [22MY], S7209 (EC2461) [10JY], S9017 (EC2899) [9SE], H39 (EC3) [7JA], H1539 (EC2769) [15AP], H3209 (EC3419) [30MY], H3565 (EC3641) [5JN], H4909 (EC4039) [8JY], H6701 (EC4480) [31JY], H6789 (EC4555) [3SE], H7005 (EC4871) [8SE], H8052 (EC5178) [26SE], H8158 (EC5217) [29SE]

———poultry final rule, S1827 (EC1276) [3MR], H801 (EC2114) [6MR], H6959 (EC4809) [5SE]

———program rules simplification final rule, H40 (EC37) [7JA]

———prunes final rule, S82 (EC8) [7JA], H6789 (EC4552) [3SE], H8052 (EC5175) [26SE], H9611 (EC5600) [28OC]

———quarantine regulations final rule, S2128 (EC1348) [11MR], S8659 (EC2788) [2SE], S9017 (EC2894) [9SE]

———raisins final rule, S5999 (EC2240) [19JN], H39 (EC8, EC23) [7JA], H1539 (EC2767) [15AP], H8158 (EC5218) [29SE]

———ratites importation final rule, H160 (EC940) [20JA]

———refinancing of direct loans using guaranteed funds legislation, H3209 (EC3443) [30MY]

———regulations amendments final rule, S3750 (EC1753) [28AP]

———removal of interstate movement regulations final rule, H40 (EC32) [7JA]

———Rural Business Loan Program streamlining final rule, S89 (EC236) [7JA], H160 (EC943) [20JA]

———Rural Cooperative Development Grants final rule, S8658 (EC2729) [2SE], H7260 (EC4994) [11SE]

———rural rental housing assistance final rule, H2252 (EC3130, EC3131) [6MY]

———rural rental housing legislation, S9636 (EC2979) [18SE]

———rural telephone bank final rule, S9635 (EC2973) [18SE]

———Rural Utilities Service acceptance tests and measurements final rule, S5999 (EC2240) [19JN], H4131 (EC3880, EC3881) [20JN]

———Rural Utilities Service electric borrowers debt settlement final rule, S10849 (EC3173) [20OC]

———Rural Utilities Service final rule, S8658 (EC2730) [2SE], H160 (EC944) [20JA], H6790 (EC4583) [3SE], H8052 (EC5181, EC5182) [26SE]

———RUS acceptance tests and measurements final rule, H3575 (EC3681) [6JN]

———RUS operational controls exemptions final rule, S5339 (EC2072) [5JN], H3575 (EC3682) [6JN]

———safety net for agricultural producers legislation, S9514 (EC2972) [17SE], H7279 (EC5031) [15SE]

———schedule of fees final rule, S8357 (EC2651) [30JY], S9017 (EC2890) [9SE]

———seed and screenings final rule, H7597 (EC5086) [18SE]

———sheep final rule, S8261 (EC2628) [29JY], H5913 (EC4367) [28JY]

———single family housing final rule, H42 (EC91) [7JA]

———Small Business Innovative Research Grants Program final rule, H2348 (EC3153) [7MY]

———soybeans final rule, S8262 (EC2636) [29JY], H5400 (EC4221) [16JY]

———spearmint oil final rule, S5790 (EC2215) [17JN], S7209 (EC2458) [10JY], H240 (EC1215) [21JA], H3862 (EC3801) [17JN], H5019 (EC4116) [9JY], H6790 (EC4557) [3SE]

———specified market order assessment rates final rule, H10766 (EC5878) [12NO]

———sugar final rule, S7209 (EC2460) [10JY], H5019 (EC4119) [9JY]

———suspension of certain order provisions final rule, S5001 (EC1971) [22MY]

———tobacco final rule, S83 (EC22) [7JA], S4677 (EC1920) [19MY], H1332 (EC2499) [8AP], H2441 (EC3179) [8MY], H3270 (EC3551) [3JN], H10766 (EC5880) [12NO]

———tomatoes final rule, S82 (EC3) [7JA], S89 (EC238) [7JA], S1469 (EC1110) [24FE], S1658 (EC1220) [26FE], H39 (EC6) [7JA], H624 (EC1832) [25FE], H697 (EC1954) [27FE]

———Tongass National Forest report, S6040 (EC2266) [20JN]

———treatment of educational and training assistance final rule, H40 (EC38) [7JA]

———Tree Assistance Program final rule, S9635 (EC2975) [18SE]

———tuberculosis in cattle and bison final rule, H160 (EC939) [20JA]

———Upper White Salmon River, WA, legislation, S7861 (EC2556) [22JY], H6702 (EC4513) [31JY]

———user fees for inspection of livestock, meat, and poultry final rule, S7209 (EC2462) [10JY], H5019 (EC4120) [9JY]

———veterinarians final rule, S4677 (EC1915) [19MY], H2441 (EC3181) [8MY]

———viruses, serums, and toxins and analogous products final rule, S83 (EC17, EC19) [7JA], S3660 (EC1697) [24AP], S5504 (EC2129) [11JN], H40 (EC29) [7JA], H160 (EC941) [20JA], H1287 (EC2467) [21MR], H1713 (EC2878) [21AP], H3657 (EC3695, EC3696) [10JN]

———viruses, serums, toxins, and analogous products final rule, S3198 (EC1520) [15AP]

———voluntary inspection and grading programs legislation, S5999 (EC2238) [19JN], H4084 (EC3879) [19JN]

———walnuts final rule, S1381 (EC1095) [13FE], H39 (EC18) [7JA], H582 (EC1747) [13FE]

———Wilderness Act report, S84 (EC67) [7JA]

———Youth Conservation Corps report, S5177 (EC1991) [2JN], H2441 (EC3186) [8MY]

———zoological park quarantine final rule, S4213 (EC1814) [8MY], H2166 (EC3073) [5MY]

Dept. of Commerce: adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S93 (EC400) [7JA], H56 (EC528) [7JA]

———advanced telecommunications services for medical purposes final rule, S6096 (EC2276) [23JN]

———Antarctic Living Marine Resources Convention report, S8659 (EC2770) [2SE]

———audit report, H51 (EC370) [7JA]

———bluefin tuna report, S3660 (EC1727) [24AP], H1257 (EC2463) [20MR]

———Bureau of Economic Analysis international services survey final rule, H339 (EC1467) [5FE]

———Census 2000 report, H6702 (EC4508) [31JY]

———Census Bureau final rule, H7598 (EC5105) [18SE]

———Chesapeake Bay report, S3660 (EC1728) [24AP]

———Cooperative Agreement Program final rule, S10848 (EC3146) [20OC]

———Driftnet Act certification, S151 (EC582) [21JA]

———economic development partnership legislation, S3550 (EC1679) [23AP]

———entity list final rule, S802 (EC931) [29JA], H339 (EC1470) [5FE], H4831 (EC3976) [26JN], H8298 (EC5281) [1OC]

———entity list revisions final rule, S7115 (EC2413) [9JY]

———examination of patent and trademark claims interim guidelines final rule, S1298 (EC1064) [12FE]

———Export Administration control list final rule, S1190 (EC1035) [10FE], H339 (EC1469) [5FE], H583 (EC1783) [13FE]

———Export Administration key escrow encryption equipment and software final rule, H51 (EC356) [7JA]

———Export Administration regulations license exceptions final rule, S90 (EC278) [7JA], H51 (EC355) [7JA]

———Export Administration regulations on computer revisions final rule, H163 (EC1019) [20JA]

———Export Administration regulations revision final rule, S1190 (EC1032) [10FE], S4676 (EC1880) [19MY], S7115 (EC2412) [9JY], S8658 (EC2755) [2SE], H583 (EC1784) [13FE], H2167 (EC3095) [5MY], H2873 (EC3348) [16MY], H4831 (EC3975) [26JN]

———Export Administration report, S723 (EC849) [28JA], H339 (EC1464) [5FE]

———export application screening process report, S10849 (EC3194) [20OC], H9612 (EC5627) [28OC]

———export license application screening process report, S89 (EC270) [7JA]

———exports to Cuba final rule, S1551 (EC1157) [25FE], H698 (EC1981) [27FE]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H242 (EC1278) [21JA]

———final rule, S5999 (EC2242, EC2243, EC2244, EC2245, EC2246) [19JN], S10850 (EC3241, EC3242, EC3243) [20OC]

———financial assistance for research and development projects final rule, S802 (EC932) [29JA]

———foreign policy export controls report, S90 (EC273) [7JA], S723 (EC849) [28JA], H163 (EC1020) [20JA]

———Foreign-Trade Zones Board regulations final rule, S10850 (EC3219) [20OC], H9613 (EC5670) [28OC]

———grant-in-aid for fisheries program report, S3660 (EC1729) [24AP], H1287 (EC2483) [21MR]

———grants and cooperative agreements final rule, S10849 (EC3165) [20OC]

———highly migratory species report, H1703 (EC2866) [17AP]

———improving export control mechanisms and military assistance report, H135 (EC846) [9JA]

———improving export mechanisms and military assistance report, S3900 (EC1781) [1MY], H1714 (EC2930) [21AP]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC416) [7JA], S5594 (EC2145) [12JN], H51 (EC370) [7JA], H163 (EC1023) [20JA], H3657 (EC3716) [10JN]

———Insular Possessions Watch Program procedure changes final rule, H63 (EC733) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC746) [21JA]

———international services surveys report, S154 (EC713) [21JA]

———Market Development Cooperative Program final rule, S6096 (EC2275) [23JN], H3657 (EC3715) [10JN]

———migratory birds final rule, S3660 (EC1731) [24AP]

———Monterey Bay, CA, National Marine Sanctuary vessel traffic regulation report, S154 (EC709) [21JA]

———multispecies harvest capacity and capacity reduction report, S3660 (EC1726) [24AP], H1256 (EC2431) [20MR]

———National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program report, S7767 (EC2536) [21JY], H5915 (EC4430) [28JY]

———National Weather Service modernization implementation plan report, S93 (EC399) [7JA], H63 (EC717) [7JA]

———National Weather Service modernization streamlining legislation, S5178 (EC2028) [2JN], S6357 (EC2334) [25JN], H4833 (EC4033) [26JN]

———NIST report, S2129 (EC1370) [11MR], H947 (EC2228) [12MR]

———NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office report, H1336 (EC2603) [8AP]

———NOAA Corps disestablishment legislation, S6096 (EC2271) [23JN], H3213 (EC3546) [30MY]

———notice of transfer of items from the U.S. munitions list to the Commerce control list, H49 (EC323) [7JA]

———notification relative to termination of large-scale driftnet fishing by Italy, H242 (EC1283) [21JA]

———oceans and atmosphere report, S3660 (EC1721) [24AP]

———Pacific Northwest hatchery system scientific studies report, S3660 (EC1730) [24AP], H1714 (EC2916) [21AP]

———patent and trademark fees revision final rule, H5776 (EC4336) [24JY]

———Patent and Trademark Office communications final rule, S84 (EC81) [7JA], S87 (EC193) [7JA], H56 (EC529) [7JA], H57 (EC550) [7JA]

———Patent and Trademark Office recordal fees final rule, S86 (EC159) [7JA], H162 (EC1009) [20JA]

———patent and trademarks fees revision final rule, S8658 (EC2744) [2SE]

———patent practice and procedure changes final rule, S10847 (EC3118) [20OC], H8436 (EC5381) [6OC]

———Pribilof Environmental Restoration Program final rule, S8661 (EC2860) [2SE], H6961 (EC4854) [5SE]

———Public Telecommunications Facilities Program final rule, S93 (EC387) [7JA], S10153 (EC3056) [29SE], H44 (EC176) [7JA]

———public works and economic development legislation, H1703 (EC2876) [17AP]

———report, S86 (EC158) [7JA], S7421 (EC2485) [14JY], H668 (EC1950) [26FE]

———revisions and clarifications final rule, S4319 (EC1842) [12MY]

———salmonid stock-specific identification methods report, S5178 (EC2027) [2JN], H3212 (EC3513) [30MY]

———satellite fuel and equipment final rule, H8318 (EC5320) [2OC]

———satellite fuel final rule, S10850 (EC3203) [20OC]

———Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program final rule, S723 (EC851) [28JA], H338 (EC1431) [5FE]

———Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program report, S10850 (EC3236) [20OC]

———U.S. Antarctic Marine Living Resource Directed Research Program report, H8318 (EC5326) [2OC]

———U.S. Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries report, S86 (EC157) [7JA], H56 (EC521) [7JA]

———vessel traffic in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary report, H342 (EC1555) [5FE]

———Water Service modernization streamlining legislation, H3212 (EC3531) [30MY]

———World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty implementation legislation, S8657 (EC2711) [2SE], H6702 (EC4515) [31JY]

———World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty implementation legislation, H6702 (EC4515) [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: accountability report, S8659 (EC2791) [2SE], H7279 (EC5037) [15SE]

———acquisition regulations final rule, S84 (EC51) [7JA], S86 (EC137) [7JA], S88 (EC214) [7JA], S157 (EC831) [21JA], S676 (EC841) [23JA], S1225 (EC1045) [11FE], S6040 (EC2261) [20JN], S8531 (EC2694) [31JY], S8658 (EC2742) [2SE], S8660 (EC2830) [2SE], S9080 (EC2928) [10SE], H41 (EC72, EC74, EC75, EC76) [7JA], H160 (EC950, EC951, EC952) [20JA], H3922 (EC3846) [18JN], H4131 (EC3904) [20JN], H5566 (EC4257, EC4258) [22JY], H5914 (EC4388) [28JY], H6791 (EC4590, EC4593, EC4594, EC4595) [3SE], H6960 (EC4813) [5SE], H7006 (EC4884) [8SE]

———activated reservists report, S7708 (EC2524) [17JY]

———adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S89 (EC246) [7JA], H166 (EC1123) [20JA]

———Advisory Committee on Criminal Law Jurisdiction Over Civilians Accompanying the Armed Forces in Time of Armed Conflict report, H5825 (EC4363) [25JY]

———Advisory Committee on Judicial Review of Military Administrative Personnel Actions report, H242 (EC1292) [21JA]

———Air Force Privacy Act Program final rule, S3198 (EC1527) [15AP], H1332 (EC2504) [8AP]

———alternative live fire test report, S7115 (EC2424) [9JY]

———alternative utilization of military facilities report, H624 (EC1835) [25FE]

———American Red Cross consolidated financial statements report, S802 (EC940) [29JA], H339 (EC1465) [5FE]

———American Red Cross emergency communications services for Armed Forces report, H697 (EC1963) [27FE]

———Anti-Deficiency Act violation, S84 (EC52, EC53) [7JA], S86 (EC144) [7JA], S87 (EC176, EC177, EC178, EC179, EC180) [7JA], S155 (EC724) [21JA], S1470 (EC1133) [24FE], S1658 (EC1221, EC1222) [26FE], S2020 (EC1321, EC1322) [6MR], S2204 (EC1392) [12MR], S3010 (EC1491) [10AP], S3346 (EC1583) [17AP], S3799 (EC1760) [29AP], S4214 (EC1822) [8MY], S4676 (EC1872, EC1873) [19MY], S4677 (EC1931) [19MY], S5412 (EC2096) [9JN], S9410 (EC2953) [16SE], S10229 (EC3092) [30SE], S11763 (EC3277, EC3278) [5NO], H41 (EC59, EC60, EC61, EC62, EC63, EC64, EC65, EC66) [7JA], H135 (EC824) [9JA], H240 (EC1219) [21JA], H624 (EC1833) [25FE], H697 (EC1960, EC1961) [27FE], H722 (EC2030) [4MR], H801 (EC2115) [6MR], H886 (EC2186) [11MR], H1435 (EC2684) [10AP], H1792 (EC2932) [23AP], H2167 (EC3079) [5MY], H2441 (EC3187, EC3188) [8MY], H2872 (EC3341) [16MY], H3474 (EC3610) [4JN], H7279 (EC5034) [15SE], H9611 (EC5603, EC5604) [28OC]

———appropriations legislation, S2356 (EC1432) [17MR], H1039 (EC2294) [17MR]

———Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program report, S7115 (EC2426) [9JY], H5019 (EC4125) [9JY]

———automated information systems report, S3418 (EC1597) [22AP]

———automatic data processing equipment leasing costs final rule, S1827 (EC1252) [3MR]

———award of minority contracts progress report, S5505 (EC2139) [11JN]

———Balanced Budget Act notice, S8357 (EC2653) [30JY]

———ballistic missile defense report, S10848 (EC3137) [20OC]

———base closure community redevelopment and homeless assistance final rule, S5692 (EC2183) [16JN], H3922 (EC3845) [18JN]

———Bradley Vehicle Systems Acquisition Program report, S4319 (EC1844) [12MY]

———CHAMPUS final rule, S88 (EC210, EC212) [7JA], S8152 (EC2598) [25JY], H41 (EC77) [7JA], H160 (EC953) [20JA], H3209 (EC3432) [30MY], H5914 (EC4387) [28JY], H9611 (EC5605) [28OC]

———CHAMPUS health promotion and disease prevention visits and immunizations final rule, H7279 (EC5035) [15SE]

———CHAMPUS program for persons with disabilities, S1923 (EC1285) [4MR], H722 (EC2033) [4MR]

———chaplain retirement exception legislation, S3199 (EC1552) [15AP], H1390 (EC2658) [9AP]

———chemical demilitarization and major defense acquisition programs certification, S4319 (EC1845) [12MY], H2441 (EC3190) [8MY]

———civilian health final rule, S4878 (EC1951) [21MY]

———Civilian Separation Pay Program report, S8658 (EC2751) [2SE], H7007 (EC4935) [8SE]

———Coast Guard appropriations transfer relative to national security functions notification, H345 (EC1655) [5FE]

———Coast Guard report, S802 (EC930) [29JA]

———commercial activities report, S3198 (EC1541) [15AP]

———commercial pricing policy report, S8658 (EC2752) [2SE], H6791 (EC4591) [3SE]

———commissary agency report, S3899 (EC1775) [1MY]

———comparison study relative to accounting functions of the Defense Commissary Agency, H2167 (EC3080) [5MY]

———competitive research stimulation legislation, S3660 (EC1698) [24AP]

———conversion of military positions to civilian positions report, H8159 (EC5227) [29SE]

———conversion of military positions to civilian positions requirements modification report, S10847 (EC3105) [20OC]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program accounting report, S4214 (EC1833) [8MY], H2589 (EC3278) [13MY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program implementation legislation, S7115 (EC2422) [9JY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program plan report, S87 (EC190) [7JA], S5692 (EC2184) [16JN], S6495 (EC2366) [26JN], S7115 (EC2423) [9JY], H135 (EC848) [9JA], H136 (EC850) [9JA], H4220 (EC3906) [23JN], H4909 (EC4044) [8JY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program report, S157 (EC829) [21JA], H3474 (EC3611) [4JN]

———coordinating and eliminating duplication of operations report, S3660 (EC1694) [24AP]

———corrected report, H2167 (EC3081) [5MY]

———cost comparison of transportation accounting functions report, H1702 (EC2851) [17AP]

———cost comparison study, S3198 (EC1535, EC1543) [15AP]

———Court of Criminal Appeals rules of practice and procedure final rule, H337 (EC1412) [5FE]

———court-martial sentence enhancement relative to victims status report, S1469 (EC1114) [24FE], H582 (EC1753) [13FE]

———criminal law jurisdiction, S1381 (EC1092) [13FE], H585 (EC1828) [13FE]

———cross-servicing and acquisition actions report, S3899 (EC1778) [1MY]

———Deep Digger Program report, H10952 (EC5913) [13NO]

———defense authorization legislation report, S6495 (EC2367) [26JN]

———Defense Commissary Agency cost comparison study report, H5914 (EC4383) [28JY]

———defense contracts restructuring costs payment report, S157 (EC827) [21JA]

———Defense Environmental Quality Program report, H5019 (EC4122) [9JY]

———Defense Environmental Restoration Program report, S88 (EC206) [7JA], S96 (EC534) [7JA], H65 (EC799) [7JA], H3795 (EC3761) [12JN]

———Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement final rule, S1923 (EC1283) [4MR], S3198 (EC1542) [15AP], H337 (EC1409, EC1410, EC1411, EC1413) [5FE], H338 (EC1414) [5FE], H405 (EC1675) [10FE], H722 (EC2031, EC2032) [4MR], H1390 (EC2657) [9AP]

———Defense Production Fund Act report, H6701 (EC4488) [31JY]

———depot maintenance accounting cost comparison study report, S1551 (EC1156) [25FE], H697 (EC1962) [27FE]

———Dual Use Application Program report, S7862 (EC2565) [22JY], H6701 (EC4487) [31JY]

———Dual Use Technology Program investment strategy report, H1185 (EC2345) [19MR]

———Dual Use Technology Program report, S1923 (EC1282) [4MR]

———education activity functions study report, H947 (EC2209) [12MR]

———education activity report, S1923 (EC1284) [4MR]

———emergency communications report, S1470 (EC1140) [24FE]

———encryption policies notice, S9879 (EC3034) [24SE]

———Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products final rule, H9611 (EC5612) [28OC]

———environment, personnel, and procurement policy legislation, S3199 (EC1553) [15AP], H1541 (EC2829) [15AP]

———Environmental Quality Program report, S5505 (EC2137) [11JN]

———experimental program to stimulate competitive research legislation, H1889 (EC2961) [24AP]

———F-22 Aircraft Program report, S3899 (EC1777) [1MY], H2167 (EC3082) [5MY]

———F-22 Aircraft Program survivability tests waiver report, S9080 (EC2927, EC2934) [10SE], H7006 (EC4883) [8SE]

———F/A-18E/F aircraft test report, H5566 (EC4256) [22JY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H341 (EC1522) [5FE]

———federally-sponsored Persian Gulf veterans' illnesses research report, S10847 (EC3110) [20OC], H9500 (EC5598) [23OC]

———final rule, S96 (EC521) [7JA], S7708 (EC2519) [17JY], S8658 (EC2753) [2SE], S9080 (EC2929, EC2930, EC2932, EC2933) [10SE], H7117 (EC4980) [9SE], H7260 (EC5013) [11SE]

———Foreign Comparative Testing Program report, S1827 (EC1253) [3MR], H947 (EC2210, EC2211) [12MR]

———foreign machine tools and powered and non-powered valves final rule, H41 (EC73) [7JA]

———former operatives incarcerated by Vietnam final rule, H6701 (EC4483) [31JY]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1302) [4MR], S6495 (EC2360) [26JN], H722 (EC2046) [4MR], H4832 (EC3982) [26JN]

———fund transfer notice, S83 (EC48) [7JA]

———Future Years Defense Program certification, S7861 (EC2559) [22JY], H5914 (EC4385) [28JY]

———Government-wide acquisition reform legislation, S4319 (EC1850) [12MY], H3200 (EC3417) [22MY]

———H-60 Program contract notice, S7861 (EC2559) [22JY], H5914 (EC4385) [28JY]

———health care costs report, S3198 (EC1540) [15AP]

———Health Resources Sharing and Emergency Operations Act implementation report, H242 (EC1297) [21JA]

———incentives and personnel actions available for excellence in the management of defense acquisition programs report, H6714 (EC4548) [1AU]

———income insurance program report, S3198 (EC1538) [15AP]

———Inspector General report, S156 (EC756) [21JA], S7298 (EC2477) [11JY], H136 (EC869, EC870) [9JA], H4832 (EC3987) [26JN]

———institutions of higher education report, S9080 (EC2931) [10SE], S9410 (EC2947) [16SE], S10847 (EC3104) [20OC], H7281 (EC5084) [15SE], H8927 (EC5535) [21OC]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S944 (EC954) [4FE]

———International Cooperative Research and Development Program report, H1713 (EC2880) [21AP]

———item procurement restrictions legislation, S4214 (EC1823) [8MY]

———Joint Chiefs of Staff readiness assessment report, H135 (EC825, EC829) [9JA]

———Joint Demilitarization Technology Program report, S2412 (EC1440) [18MR], H1185 (EC2330) [19MR]

———joint manpower process improvements report, H8052 (EC5183) [26SE]

———laboratories and test and evaluation centers for the 21st century plan report, S1469 (EC1113) [24FE]

———management legislation, S4319 (EC1846) [12MY], S5177 (EC1987) [2JN], S5926 (EC2219) [18JN], H3200 (EC3403) [22MY], H3209 (EC3429) [30MY], H3213 (EC3548) [30MY], H4131 (EC3883) [20JN]

———manpower report, S1923 (EC1281) [4MR]

———manpower requirements report, S4214 (EC1817) [8MY], S10847 (EC3106) [20OC], H2441 (EC3192) [8MY], H8924 (EC5445) [21OC]

———master plan for science, mathematics, and engineering education report, S4676 (EC1874) [19MY]

———medical and dental care for members of Reserve components report, H1713 (EC2883) [21AP]

———medical and dental care for members of reserve components report, S3199 (EC1546) [15AP]

———medical and dental care report, S11862 (EC3281) [6NO]

———medical care for children of members of the Armed Services report, S7115 (EC2425) [9JY], H5019 (EC4124) [9JY]

———medical care report, S3198 (EC1523) [15AP], H1390 (EC2659) [9AP]

———Medicare late enrollment penalties report, S88 (EC211) [7JA]

———Medicare-eligible military retirees report, H168 (EC1208) [20JA]

———mergers and acquisitions report, S3198 (EC1545) [15AP], H1713 (EC2884) [21AP]

———MH-47E Aircraft Program survivability tests waiver report, H7116 (EC4950) [9SE]

———MH-60K Aircraft Program survivability tests waiver report, H7116 (EC4950) [9SE]

———military access to institutions of higher education final rule, H1793 (EC2955) [23AP]

———military commissary legislation, S5177 (EC1989) [2JN], H3212 (EC3542) [30MY]

———military construction budget legislation, S1551 (EC1155) [25FE], H698 (EC1964) [27FE]

———military exchanges, commissary stores, and other morale, welfare and recreation activities operation efficiency report, S83 (EC49) [7JA]

———military permanent medical nondeployables report, S3198 (EC1539) [15AP]

———military permanent medical nondeployables report notification, H1713 (EC2881) [21AP]

———military personnel administrative actions report, S157 (EC828) [21JA]

———military personnel food cost basic allowance legislation, S3199 (EC1551) [15AP], H1702 (EC2854) [17AP]

———military recruiting final rule, S3418 (EC1600) [22AP]

———military retirement fund report, H337 (EC1406) [5FE]

———military-civilian child-care partnerships report, S9080 (EC2935) [10SE], H7260 (EC5001) [11SE]

———mobilization income insurance program legislation, S5177 (EC1988) [2JN], H3209 (EC3431) [30MY]

———mobilization income insurance programs report, H6701 (EC4484) [31JY]

———modification of the cost comparison study report, S8531 (EC2696) [31JY]

———morale, welfare, and recreation activities funding report, S2645 (EC1470) [20MR], H1253 (EC2353) [20MR]

———multi-function cost comparison studies at Tinker AFB, OK, S3660 (EC1699) [24AP]

———national defense authorization report, H1253 (EC2351) [20MR], H1437 (EC2746) [10AP], H1792 (EC2933, EC2934, EC2941) [23AP]

———national defense contractual actions report, S2356 (EC1431) [17MR], H1253 (EC2352) [20MR]

———national defense stockpile report, S723 (EC867) [28JA], H5019 (EC4123) [9JY]

———national defense stockpile requirements report, S6495 (EC2364) [26JN]

———National Guard notice, S2204 (EC1389) [12MR], H947 (EC2212) [12MR]

———National Ocean Research Leadership Council legislation, S3418 (EC1598) [22AP], H1702 (EC2853) [17AP]

———National Security Education Program report, S3199 (EC1548) [15AP], H1287 (EC2490) [21MR]

———NATO joint surveillance/attack radar system legislation, S5177 (EC1986) [2JN], H3209 (EC3428) [30MY]

———newspapers, magazines, and civilian enterprise publications final rule, H6791 (EC4592) [3SE]

———notice of intent to submit report, H722 (EC2034) [4MR]

———notice of intention to obligate funds in excess of available appropriations, H41 (EC68) [7JA]

———notification of intention to transfer funds, H138 (EC924) [9JA]

———notification of transfers of authorizations report, H9799 (EC5706) [30OC]

———notification of Vision 21 Plan transmittal, H667 (EC1915) [26FE]

———nuclear attack submarines legislation, S3750 (EC1755) [28AP], H1889 (EC2962) [24AP]

———nuclear weapon systems sustainment programs report, S5177 (EC1985) [2JN], H3209 (EC3433) [30MY]

———operations and maintenance budgets report, S3899 (EC1776) [1MY]

———opposition to certain Dept. of Defense appropriations amendments report, S7209 (EC2463) [10JY]

———opposition to restraint of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program report, S7209 (EC2464) [10JY]

———Osprey V-22 aircraft live fire testing notice, H3209 (EC3427) [30MY]

———outsourcing report, S8659 (EC2790) [2SE]

———Overseas Jurisdiction Advisory Committee report, S7708 (EC2522) [17JY]

———parity of pay for active and reserve component members report, S3198 (EC1536) [15AP], H1333 (EC2505) [8AP]

———Pearl Harbor Commemoration Medal civilian recipients list, H7260 (EC4999) [11SE]

———Pentagon renovation and equipment installation cost certification, H345 (EC1654) [5FE]

———Pentagon report, S723 (EC866) [28JA]

———People's Republic of China military capabilities report, S3010 (EC1490) [10AP], H1333 (EC2508) [8AP]

———Persian Gulf veterans report, S5926 (EC2220) [18JN], H4645 (EC3956) [25JN]

———Pilot Mentor-Protege Program final rule, S84 (EC50) [7JA], H41 (EC71) [7JA]

———pilot program policy final rule, S3418 (EC1599) [22AP], H1610 (EC2831) [16AP]

———practice and procedure final rule, S157 (EC830) [21JA]

———printing and duplicating services report, S3199 (EC1547) [15AP], H1333 (EC2506) [8AP]

———Privacy Program final rule, S96 (EC521) [7JA], S8657 (EC2702) [2SE], S9783 (EC3013) [23SE], H6702 (EC4505) [31JY], H7280 (EC5055) [15SE]

———program activities to facilitate weapons destruction and nonproliferation in the former Soviet Union report, S4677 (EC1913) [19MY]

———purchases from foreign entities, S1469 (EC1115) [24FE], H582 (EC1752) [13FE], H8159 (EC5224) [29SE]

———relocation cost contributions from other nations report, S945 (EC995) [4FE], H585 (EC1826) [13FE]

———report, S4214 (EC1818) [8MY], H2441 (EC3189) [8MY]

———Reserve Forces Policy Board report, S3199 (EC1549) [15AP], H1332 (EC2502) [8AP]

———reserve retirement initiatives report, H8159 (EC5226) [29SE]

———Reserves report, S3750 (EC1754) [28AP], H2441 (EC3193) [8MY], H2443 (EC3251, EC3253) [8MY]

———restructuring cost payments under contracts final rule, H160 (EC949) [20JA]

———retirement notice, S83 (EC45) [7JA], S88 (EC213) [7JA], S1469 (EC1111, EC1112) [24FE], S1922 (EC1280) [4MR], S2128 (EC1361) [11MR], S2412 (EC1438) [18MR], S3959 (EC1786) [5MY], S4676 (EC1875, EC1876, EC1877, EC1878) [19MY], S4677 (EC1932) [19MY], S5177 (EC1984) [2JN], S5505 (EC2138) [11JN], S6495 (EC2365) [26JN], S7115 (EC2427, EC2428, EC2429) [9JY], S7861 (EC2560, EC2562, EC2563) [22JY], S7862 (EC2564) [22JY], S8152 (EC2599) [25JY], S8660 (EC2831) [2SE], S9080 (EC2926) [10SE], S9410 (EC2946) [16SE], S9514 (EC2959) [17SE], S10847 (EC3101) [20OC], H1185 (EC2329) [19MR]

———retirement of William J. Flanagan, Jr., from the Navy, S157 (EC825) [21JA], H240 (EC1222) [21JA]

———retirements report, S1190 (EC1025) [10FE]

———rocket engine test facilities operations and improvements final rule, H1257 (EC2460) [20MR]

———Saudi Arabia report, S86 (EC143) [7JA]

———schedule of fees for consular services final rule, S8658 (EC2743) [2SE]

———selected acquisition reports, S5339 (EC2058) [5JN], H41 (EC69) [7JA], H135 (EC826, EC827) [9JA], H1332 (EC2503) [8AP]

———small and disadvantaged business utilization report, H3209 (EC3430) [30MY]

———Small Business Loan Program legislation, S3799 (EC1763) [29AP]

———small business loan program report, S3198 (EC1537) [15AP]

———specialized treatment services report, S5926 (EC2218) [18JN], H4131 (EC3884) [20JN]

———strategic and critical materials report, H338 (EC1415) [5FE]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5283) [1OC]

———Superfund financial transactions audit report, S96 (EC535) [7JA]

———Superfund financial transactions report, S10851 (EC3247) [20OC], H8924 (EC5452) [21OC]

———tax deductibility report, S3549 (EC1665) [23AP]

———tax incentives report, S3549 (EC1664) [23AP]

———tax incentives to employers of Reserve members report, S5178 (EC2020) [2JN], S6040 (EC2257) [20JN], S8659 (EC2777) [2SE], H4833 (EC4037) [26JN], H7118 (EC4991) [9SE], H7280 (EC5081) [15SE]

———Third Party Collection Program report, H1713 (EC2882) [21AP]

———training of military personnel in civilian shock trauma units report, S8531 (EC2695) [31JY], H6701 (EC4486) [31JY]

———transfer of naval vessels, S4213 (EC1816) [8MY], H2154 (EC3054) [1MY]

———treatment of military and National Guard aircraft as public aircraft legislation, S6096 (EC2272) [23JN], H3658 (EC3737) [10JN]

———TRICARE evaluation report, S7708 (EC2521) [17JY], H5130 (EC4155) [10JY]

———TRICARE final rule, S11543 (EC3275, EC3276) [31OC]

———U.S.-People's Republic of China Joint Defense Conversion Commission report, H135 (EC828) [9JA]

———Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences report, S5926 (EC2217) [18JN], H3923 (EC3859) [18JN]

———use of test and evaluation installations by commercial entities report, H7006 (EC4882) [8SE], H7260 (EC4998) [11SE]

———veterans' preference requirements report, S3198 (EC1544) [15AP], H1437 (EC2747) [10AP]

———voice prostheses final rule, H9037 (EC5542) [22OC]

———V-22 Osprey aircraft live fire testing notice, S4676 (EC1879) [19MY]

———weapons destruction and non-proliferation in the former Soviet Union report, S3199 (EC1550) [15AP]

———weapons destruction and nonproliferation in the former Soviet Union program activities report, S7708 (EC2512) [17JY], S8660 (EC2816) [2SE], H3211 (EC3481) [30MY], H7117 (EC4965) [9SE]

———weapons destruction and nonproliferation in the former Soviet Union report, H5825 (EC4358) [25JY]

———White House Communications Agency report, S9514 (EC2960) [17SE], S11862 (EC3279) [6NO], H8159 (EC5225) [29SE]

———youth programs report, S9080 (EC2936) [10SE], H7260 (EC5000) [11SE]

Dept. of Education: adult basic education and literacy programs legislation, S4878 (EC1956) [21MY], H2442 (EC3201) [8MY]

———America Reads Challenge Act, S4878 (EC1957) [21MY]

———appropriate free public education for children with disabilities report, S91 (EC331) [7JA]

———audit report, H3565 (EC3664) [5JN]

———career preparation education legislation, S5412 (EC2087) [9JN], H3657 (EC3706) [10JN]

———Chapter 2 reports, S9410 (EC2949) [16SE]

———civil rights report, S4878 (EC1962) [21MY]

———condition of education report, S5595 (EC2179) [12JN]

———designation of exemplary and promising programs final rule, H10952 (EC5918) [13NO]

———direct grant programs final rule, S724 (EC876) [28JA], S1828 (EC1278) [3MR], H338 (EC1423, EC1425) [5FE], H722 (EC2036, EC2037) [4MR]

———Direct Grants Program final rule, S8531 (EC2686) [31JY], H5914 (EC4393, EC4394) [28JY]

———Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program final rule, S1132 (EC1020) [7FE], H338 (EC1422) [5FE], H405 (EC1685) [10FE], H624 (EC1838, EC1840) [25FE]

———disability research accomplishments and recommendations report, S2413 (EC1453) [18MR]

———disposal of surplus Federal property to educational institutions report, H280 (EC1331) [4FE]

———drug and alcohol abuse prevention final rule, H44 (EC152) [7JA]

———education research final rule, S3548 (EC1624) [23AP]

———Educational Research and Development Centers Program report, H1333 (EC2514, EC2516) [8AP], H1435 (EC2687, EC2690) [10AP]

———family educational rights and privacy final rule, H43 (EC146) [7JA], H44 (EC166) [7JA]

———Federal Activities Grants Program final priorities and selection criteria final rule, H2167 (EC3085) [5MY], H2252 (EC3136) [6MY]

———Federal Family Education Loan Program final rule, S91 (EC321) [7JA], H43 (EC145, EC147) [7JA], H44 (EC165) [7JA]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC871) [9JA]

———Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Work-Study Program, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program final rule, H7829 (EC5163, EC5164) [24SE]

———Federal Perkins Loan Program final rule, S10849 (EC3181) [20OC]

———final funding priorities report, S1470 (EC1142) [24FE], S6727 (EC2387) [27JN]

———final rule, S158 (EC832) [21JA], S9079 (EC2919) [10SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S84 (EC84) [7JA], S4748 (EC1949) [20MY], H2488 (EC3270) [12MY]

———funding priorities final rule, S5504 (EC2120) [11JN], S7421 (EC2490) [14JY], H2442 (EC3198, EC3200) [8MY]

———general provisions regulations final rule, H3209 (EC3444, EC3445) [30MY]

———grants and agreements administration final rule, H6915 (EC4767) [4SE], H7260 (EC5012) [11SE]

———grants to institutions of higher education final rule, H2167 (EC3086) [5MY], H2252 (EC3135) [6MY]

———Head Start Act statutory provisions implementation final rule, H44 (EC172) [7JA]

———Head Start Fellows Program final rule, H338 (EC1424) [5FE]

———Impact Aid Program final rule, S6727 (EC2388) [27JN], H4909 (EC4046) [8JY], H4910 (EC4049) [8JY]

———Individuals With Disabilities Education Act report, H3575 (EC3684) [6JN], H4831 (EC3962) [26JN]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC409, EC414) [7JA], S5594 (EC2151, EC2152) [12JN], H810 (EC2151) [10MR]

———institutions of higher education report, S91 (EC322) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S158 (EC840) [21JA]

———Knowledge Dissemination and Utilization Project Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers final rule, H4909 (EC4045) [8JY], H4910 (EC4048) [8JY], H5130 (EC4156, EC4157) [10JY]

———national testing standards legislation, S9079 (EC2918) [10SE], H7279 (EC5040) [15SE]

———Office for Civil Rights compliance and enforcement activities report, H2443 (EC3255) [8MY]

———Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services final funding priority report, S6495 (EC2371) [26JN], H338 (EC1426) [5FE]

———paperwork report, S90 (EC309) [7JA]

———Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act, S2413 (EC1451) [18MR], H1253 (EC2357) [20MR]

———postsecondary education legislation, S3549 (EC1625) [23AP], H1287 (EC2489) [21MR]

———Prescription Drug Use Fee Act report, H44 (EC173) [7JA]

———Presidential honors scholarship legislation, S91 (EC330) [7JA]

———professional development programs eligibility and selection criteria final rule, H10952 (EC5919) [13NO]

———projects with industry final rule, S1132 (EC1019) [7FE], H338 (EC1427) [5FE], H624 (EC1839) [25FE]

———regulations final rule, S1299 (EC1077) [12FE]

———Rehabilitation Short-Term Training Program final rule, S7708 (EC2510) [17JY], H5400 (EC4223) [16JY]

———Research in Education of Individuals With Disabilities Program final rule, H3575 (EC3683) [6JN], H4831 (EC3961) [26JN]

———Research in Education of Individuals with Disabilities Program report, H1435 (EC2688, EC2689) [10AP]

———School-to-Work Opportunities Act report, S90 (EC312) [7JA]

———special education and rehabilitative services report, S3548 (EC1619) [23AP]

———State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program final rule, H405 (EC1684, EC1686) [10FE]

———Strengthening Institutions Program report and waivers approval list relative to minority enrollment, H44 (EC171) [7JA]

———student assistance final rule, H43 (EC148) [7JA], H44 (EC149, EC150, EC151, EC163, EC164, EC167, EC168, EC169) [7JA]

———surplus Federal real property report, S156 (EC776) [21JA]

———technology innovation challenge grants final rule, S4878 (EC1953) [21MY], H2442 (EC3199) [8MY]

———vocational education programs report, S91 (EC332) [7JA], H44 (EC170) [7JA]

———vocational education research centers interpretations and waivers, H10952 (EC5916, EC5917) [13NO]

———William D. Ford Direct Loan Program final rule, S5339 (EC2067) [5JN], S6727 (EC2386) [27JN], H3474 (EC3614, EC3615) [4JN], H4910 (EC4047, EC4050) [8JY]

Dept. of Energy: acquisition regulations final rule, S1298 (EC1066) [12FE], H583 (EC1762) [13FE], H5914 (EC4398) [28JY], H8318 (EC5310, EC5322) [2OC], H9799 (EC5689) [30OC]

———authorized research and development report, H668 (EC1945) [26FE]

———Automotive Technology Development Program report, S88 (EC217) [7JA]

———Bonneville Power Administration final rule, S84 (EC69) [7JA]

———CERCLA requirements implementation report, S97 (EC537) [7JA], H65 (EC803) [7JA]

———certificate requirements final rule, S9017 (EC2911) [9SE]

———cofiring of natural gas with coal in utility and industrial boilers program progress report, H625 (EC1843) [25FE], H667 (EC1919) [26FE]

———Coke Oven Emission Control Program report, H240 (EC1225) [21JA]

———coke oven emission control program report, S88 (EC215) [7JA]

———conflicts of interest final rule, S9017 (EC2910) [9SE]

———conservation program for consumer products final rule, H8924 (EC5454) [21OC], H9037 (EC5548) [22OC]

———contract appeals final rule, H3209 (EC3448) [30MY]

———contract reform initiative final rule, S7861 (EC2555) [22JY]

———Contractor Human Resource Management Program final rule, H161 (EC977) [20JA]

———Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board activities report, S1923 (EC1286) [4MR], H7007 (EC4936, EC4937) [8SE]

———Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board implementation plan report, H10953 (EC5943) [13NO]

———Demonstration and Commercial Application of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technologies Program report, S10847 (EC3097) [20OC]

———Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act report, S84 (EC68) [7JA]

———electricity prices report, S8660 (EC2805) [2SE], H7006 (EC4891) [8SE]

———Energy and Conservation Act amendments legislation, S2204 (EC1387) [12MR]

———Energy Conservation Program for consumer products final rule, S7708 (EC2509) [17JY]

———energy conservation programs for consumer products final rule, S9410 (EC2952) [16SE], H8318 (EC5311) [2OC]

———Energy Information Administration report, S7298 (EC2475) [11JY], S8186 (EC2307) [28JY], H5914 (EC4395) [28JY]

———energy management and conservation programs report, S5505 (EC2141) [11JN], H3575 (EC3685) [6JN], H3795 (EC3763) [12JN]

———energy outlook report, S152 (EC604) [21JA], S8657 (EC2714) [2SE], H135 (EC834) [9JA]

———energy policy and conservation final rule, S5412 (EC2093) [9JN]

———environmental consequences of cold war nuclear weapons production process report, S676 (EC842) [23JA]

———environmental consequences of nuclear weapons production report, H337 (EC1407) [5FE]

———environmental hazards and contamination from defense waste reduction report, S5505 (EC2136) [11JN]

———Exxon and stripper well oil overcharge funds status report, S9410 (EC2951) [16SE], H8159 (EC5232) [29SE]

———Exxon stripper well oil overcharge funds report, S88 (EC216) [7JA], H49 (EC305) [7JA]

———Federal Alternative Motor Fuels Program report, S84 (EC70) [7JA], H65 (EC802) [7JA]

———Federal energy efficiency and water conservation funding report, S5692 (EC2193) [16JN]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S944 (EC952) [4FE], H341 (EC1523) [5FE]

———final rule, S9197 (EC2938) [11SE]

———financial assistance letter final rule, H1287 (EC2474) [21MR]

———fissile material protection, control and accountability in countries of the former Soviet Union, S944 (EC959) [4FE], H585 (EC1827) [13FE]

———fluorescent and incandescent lamp final rule, H5914 (EC4397) [28JY]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1349) [11MR], H1016 (EC2251) [13MR]

———grants and cooperative agreements to State and local governments final rule, S10847 (EC3098) [20OC]

———greenhouse gases report, S84 (EC71) [7JA], H44 (EC177) [7JA]

———heating, cooling, and cogeneration report, S3011 (EC1499) [10AP], H1390 (EC2663) [9AP]

———human resource management final rule, S88 (EC218) [7JA]

———Information Management Program final rule, H161 (EC974) [20JA]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC422) [7JA], H51 (EC371) [7JA], H3804 (EC3794) [16JN]

———international energy outlook report, S5177 (EC1990) [2JN], H3209 (EC3446) [30MY]

———low-level radioactive waste surcharge escrow account rebates report, S8661 (EC2845) [2SE], H7117 (EC4955) [9SE]

———major energy producers performance profiles report, S2645 (EC1488) [20MR], H722 (EC2038) [4MR]

———metal casting competitiveness report, S1552 (EC1168) [25FE]

———metals initiative report, S93 (EC401) [7JA], H9799 (EC5705) [30OC]

———National Energy Policy Plan report, S8660 (EC2804) [2SE], S9017 (EC2912) [9SE], H7006 (EC4901) [8SE]

———National Environmental Policy Act final rule, S152 (EC603) [21JA], H165 (EC1107) [20JA]

———national security programs authorization legislation, S5177 (EC1983) [2JN], H3213 (EC3545) [30MY]

———natural gas report, S1470 (EC1136) [24FE]

———naval petroleum reserve continued production report, S83 (EC46) [7JA], H138 (EC923) [9JA]

———notification of submission of compliance certification applications to EPA, H65 (EC800) [7JA]

———nuclear reactor safety in the Ukraine and Russia report, S154 (EC701) [21JA], H802 (EC2134) [6MR]

———Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management report, S6907 (EC2389) [7JY], H4131 (EC3882, EC3885) [20JN]

———Personnel Assurance Program final rule, S84 (EC72) [7JA], H44 (EC178) [7JA]

———personnel securities activities final rule, S86 (EC128) [7JA]

———personnel security activities final rule, H161 (EC976) [20JA]

———Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program power allocations procedures final rule, H1714 (EC2911) [21AP]

———policy and planning guidance for community transition activities final rule, H947 (EC2214) [12MR]

———Post-2000 Resources Pool power allocations procedures final rule, S3011 (EC1498) [10AP]

———Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act report, S3418 (EC1594) [22AP], H1702 (EC2859) [17AP]

———procedural rules for nuclear activities final rule, H9037 (EC5549) [22OC]

———process-oriented energy efficiency, industrial insulation and audit guidelines report, S1298 (EC1067) [12FE], H582 (EC1761) [13FE]

———records system privacy legislation, S6357 (EC2326) [25JN], H4832 (EC3983) [26JN]

———Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technologies Program report, H8319 (EC5354) [2OC]

———report, S6097 (EC2307) [23JN]

———Russian Reactor Core Conversion Program report, S3418 (EC1596) [22AP]

———Savannah River chemical separation facilities multi-year plan report, H8924 (EC5446) [21OC]

———State Energy Program final rule, S5504 (EC2107) [11JN], H3565 (EC3646) [5JN]

———Strategic Petroleum Reserve report, S4676 (EC1883) [19MY], H2442 (EC3202) [8MY]

———U.S. participation in the energy emergency program of the International Energy Agency legislation, H1185 (EC2333) [19MR]

———Unfunded Mandates Reform Act final rule, S4676 (EC1884) [19MY], H1287 (EC2475) [21MR]

———uranium industry report, S4676 (EC1885) [19MY], H2442 (EC3204) [8MY]

———Voluntary Commitments for the Replacement Fuel Supply and Demand Program report, S152 (EC602) [21JA], H162 (EC1010) [20JA]

———waste isolation pilot plant report, S86 (EC145) [7JA]

———waste management programmatic environmental impact statement, H3658 (EC3721) [10JN]

———Work for Others Program final rule, H161 (EC975) [20JA]

———Work for Others Program report, S86 (EC136) [7JA]

———worker protection management for contractor employees final rule, H8924 (EC5453) [21OC]

Dept. of HHS: adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S91 (EC325) [7JA], H57 (EC551) [7JA]

———Administration on Aging report, H4831 (EC3963) [26JN]

———advanced dentistry education grants final rule, H8632 (EC5391) [7OC]

———Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry financial activities report, H3862 (EC3812) [17JN]

———Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry report, S89 (EC249) [7JA], H44 (EC174) [7JA]

———aggregate payments limitations final rule, S85 (EC119) [7JA]

———ambulatory surgical center payment rates final rule, S85 (EC118) [7JA]

———animal disease protection final rule, S5504 (EC2119) [11JN]

———Anti-Deficiency Act violation, S6990 (EC2402) [8JY], H4909 (EC4043) [8JY]

———Centers for Disease Control report, S8661 (EC2848) [2SE], H7006 (EC4888) [8SE]

———changes to approved applications final rule, S8531 (EC2687) [31JY]

———changes to the hospital inpatient prospective payment systems final rule, S9017 (EC2915) [9SE]

———child access demonstration projects effectiveness report, S91 (EC328) [7JA], H43 (EC143) [7JA]

———child support enforcement incentive funding report, S2413 (EC1445) [18MR], H1287 (EC2486) [21MR]

———child support enforcement report, S7861 (EC2547) [22JY]

———childhood lead poisoning prevention activities final rule, S91 (EC329) [7JA], H49 (EC309) [7JA]

———CLIA Program fee schedule revision final rule, S9079 (EC2920) [10SE], H6915 (EC4779) [4SE]

———community mental health services for children report, S10849 (EC3182) [20OC]

———Developmental Disabilities Program final rule, S91 (EC315) [7JA]

———drug abuse and drug abuse research report, S158 (EC833) [21JA], H161 (EC972) [20JA]

———electronic cost reporting final rule, S156 (EC783) [21JA]

———end-stage renal disease payment exception requests and organ procurement costs final rule, S8723 (EC2876) [3SE], H7118 (EC4993) [9SE]

———evaluation activities report, H162 (EC1011) [20JA]

———extralabel drug use in animals final rule, S91 (EC324) [7JA]

———facilities transferring or receiving select agents final rule, H49 (EC308) [7JA]

———Family and Youth Services Bureau report, S6496 (EC2378) [26JN]

———Family Planning Services and Population Research Act report, H9799 (EC5692) [30OC]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S724 (EC900) [28JA], H341 (EC1524) [5FE]

———Federal means-testing for public benefits final rule, H7599 (EC5131) [18SE]

———fee report, S1470 (EC1145) [24FE]

———final rule, S3660 (EC1709) [24AP], S8658 (EC2748) [2SE], S8661 (EC2847, EC2853) [2SE]

———foster care maintenance payments, adoption assistance, child and family services final rule, H65 (EC794) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S7209 (EC2443) [10JY], H4911 (EC4085) [8JY]

———grants for research projects final rule, S91 (EC323) [7JA]

———Head Start Fellows Program final rule, S156 (EC782) [21JA]

———health care legislation, S3549 (EC1659) [23AP]

———health care legislative proposals, H1437 (EC2750) [10AP]

———health insurance market alternative mechanism notification procedures final rule, H339 (EC1455) [5FE], H1703 (EC2864) [17AP]

———health services final rule, S3418 (EC1612) [22AP]

———health services research, evaluation, demonstration, and dissemination projects final rule, H1287 (EC2468) [21MR]

———hospice wage index final rule, S8659 (EC2781) [2SE], H6962 (EC4870) [5SE]

———human tissue intended for transplantation final rule, S8661 (EC2852) [2SE], H6793 (EC4653) [3SE]

———individual market health insurance reform final rule, S3548 (EC1623) [23AP]

———inpatient hospital deductible and hospital and extended care services coinsurance amounts final rule, H65 (EC792) [7JA]

———inpatient hospital payment percentage increase estimate report, H3658 (EC3736) [10JN]

———Inspector General report, S6097 (EC2303) [23JN], S8186 (EC2303) [28JY], H3719 (EC3747) [11JN], H3795 (EC3772) [12JN], H7006 (EC4903) [8SE], H7117 (EC4966) [9SE]

———iron-containing drugs and supplements final rule, S1470 (EC1141) [24FE], H625 (EC1854) [25FE]

———lead-based paint hazards final rule, H7599 (EC5133) [18SE]

———LIHEAP allotments to North and South Dakota notification, S157 (EC817) [21JA], H242 (EC1293) [21JA]

———LIHEAP emergency appropriations request, S157 (EC817) [21JA], S1132 (EC1018) [7FE], H242 (EC1293) [21JA], H337 (EC1403) [5FE], H407 (EC1730) [10FE]

———LIHEAP report, S8660 (EC2809) [2SE], H7118 (EC4992) [9SE]

———Medicaid administration for children and families final rule, H54 (EC463) [7JA]

———Medicaid coverage of personal care services final rule, S9514 (EC2965) [17SE]

———Medicaid Drug Rebate Program report, S3549 (EC1658) [23AP]

———Medicaid drug rebate program report, H1610 (EC2834) [16AP]

———Medicaid eligibility redetermination relative to welfare reform final rule, H339 (EC1456) [5FE]

———Medicaid final rule, S723 (EC858) [28JA], H49 (EC307) [7JA]

———Medicaid Program coverage of personal care services final rule, H8159 (EC5230) [29SE]

———medical devices final rule, H49 (EC306) [7JA]

———Medicare actuarial rates and medical insurance premium rates final rule, S85 (EC120) [7JA], H65 (EC804) [7JA]

———Medicare and Medicaid fraud, abuse, and waste prevention legislation, S5178 (EC2022) [2JN], H3213 (EC3547) [30MY]

———Medicare and Medicaid requirements for physician incentive plans in prepaid health care organizations final rule, H345 (EC1659) [5FE]

———Medicare changes relative to suspension of payments and determination of allowable interest expenses final rule, H66 (EC821) [7JA]

———Medicare cost reporting for skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies final rule, H345 (EC1629) [5FE]

———Medicare final rule, S89 (EC257) [7JA], H6916 (EC4807) [4SE]

———Medicare Home Health Agency costs report, S6990 (EC2407) [8JY], H5131 (EC4176) [10JY]

———Medicare Part B services final rule, S85 (EC117) [7JA]

———Medicare payment policy revisions and physician fee schedule adjustments final rule, H65 (EC805) [7JA]

———Medicare payments legislation, S5790 (EC2205) [17JN]

———Medicare physician fee schedule update and volume standard rate increase final rule, H65 (EC806) [7JA]

———Medicare premium for certain individuals who have exhausted other entitlements final rule, H65 (EC793) [7JA]

———mental health services for children report, H8052 (EC5185) [26SE]

———military beneficiaries Medicare reimbursement legislation, S1552 (EC1178) [25FE], H627 (EC1913) [25FE]

———National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Superfund financial activities report, S2645 (EC1472) [20MR], H1287 (EC2469) [21MR]

———national practitioner data bank malpractice reporting requirements report, S1299 (EC1081) [12FE], H583 (EC1771) [13FE]

———national strategy to prevent teen pregnancy report, S158 (EC835) [21JA], H339 (EC1454) [5FE]

———National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program final rule, S2129 (EC1365) [11MR], H1185 (EC2334) [19MR]

———National Voter Registration Act final rule, S89 (EC258, EC259) [7JA]

———NIH Loan Repayment Program report, S8661 (EC2849, EC2851) [2SE], H7006 (EC4889, EC4902) [8SE]

———NIH report, H3862 (EC3811) [17JN]

———nurse practitioner and nurse midwifery programs grants final rule, S91 (EC326) [7JA], H49 (EC304) [7JA]

———obsolete patent regulations removal final rule, H342 (EC1556) [5FE]

———occupational safety and health report, S8661 (EC2850) [2SE], H7006 (EC4888) [8SE]

———Office of Minority Health report, H7117 (EC4956) [9SE]

———Older Americans Act report, S6495 (EC2372) [26JN]

———Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act proposal transmittal, H3658 (EC3735) [10JN]

———open dumps on Indian lands report, S723 (EC869) [28JA]

———Orphan Products Board report, S3548 (EC1622) [23AP], S8660 (EC2810) [2SE], H1703 (EC2863) [17AP]

———Pension Counseling Demonstration Program report, S1469 (EC1104) [24FE], H582 (EC1760) [13FE]

———pension plan financial condition report, S1552 (EC1198) [25FE]

———performance improvement evaluation activities report, S158 (EC836) [21JA]

———performance improvement report, S8152 (EC2602) [25JY], H5915 (EC4407) [28JY]

———Prescription Drug User Fee Act report, S91 (EC327) [7JA], H722 (EC2039) [4MR]

———protecting workers exposed to lead-based paint hazards report, S9197 (EC2941) [11SE]

———Public Health Service advanced dentistry education and training grants final rule, S10849 (EC3190) [20OC]

———Public Health Service Commissioned Corps retirement system report, H722 (EC2047) [4MR]

———Public Health Service legislation, S5339 (EC2065) [5JN], H3657 (EC3714) [10JN]

———recovery of overpayments final rule, S85 (EC116) [7JA]

———refugee and entrant assistance legislation, S7115 (EC2417) [9JY], H4131 (EC3898) [20JN]

———refugee resettlement in the U.S., S3549 (EC1644) [23AP], H1703 (EC2867) [17AP]

———report, S5692 (EC2199) [16JN]

———retirement system financial condition report, H10766 (EC5894) [12NO]

———Runaway and Homeless Youth Program report, H4645 (EC3948) [25JN]

———Rural Health Care Transition Grant Program report, S4677 (EC1905) [19MY], H2442 (EC3224) [8MY]

———staff-assisted home dialysis demonstration report, H5825 (EC4366) [25JY]

———staff-assisted home dialysis report, S6990 (EC2408) [8JY]

———States notification procedures final rule, S158 (EC834) [21JA]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5294) [1OC]

———Superfund report, S5504 (EC2121) [11JN]

———U.S. Health, 1996-97, report, S8531 (EC2685) [31JY]

———Wagner Indian Health Service Hospital closure report, S9410 (EC2945) [16SE]

Dept. of HUD: Affordable Housing Program final rule, H6701 (EC4490) [31JY]

———assessment of reasonable revitalization potential of certain public housing final rule, S10849 (EC3199) [20OC]

———assistance to noncitizens final rule, H42 (EC108) [7JA]

———base closure community redevelopment and homelessness assistance final rule, H6701 (EC4485) [31JY]

———Child Support Enforcement Program report, H6702 (EC4518) [31JY]

———combined income and rent final rule, H42 (EC102) [7JA]

———Community Development Block Grant Program for States final rule, H42 (EC103) [7JA]

———comprehensive needs assessment report, S3660 (EC1702) [24AP]

———comprehensive needs assessments report, H1435 (EC2686) [10AP]

———consolidated hearing procedures for civil rights final rule, H42 (EC99) [7JA]

———customer satisfaction report, S157 (EC824) [21JA]

———delegation of insuring authority to direct endorsement mortgagees final rule, H4645 (EC3945) [25JN]

———disaster recovery initiative final rule, H8831 (EC5421) [9OC]

———displacement, relocation assistance, and real property acquisition final rule, H42 (EC97) [7JA]

———disposition of single family property final rule, H42 (EC104) [7JA]

———environmental quality final rule, S3900 (EC1782) [1MY]

———fair housing complaint processing final rule, H2168 (EC3112) [5MY]

———fair housing programs report, S90 (EC275) [7JA]

———Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac book-entry procedures final rule, H4645 (EC3944) [25JN]

———Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. final rule, H42 (EC101, EC109) [7JA]

———final rule, S1190 (EC1033) [10FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S11289 (EC3273) [28OC]

———Gateway Housing Program report, S7861 (EC2557) [22JY]

———Government National Mortgage Association report, S3660 (EC1715) [24AP], S10850 (EC3204) [20OC], H8318 (EC5307) [2OC]

———Hispanic-Serving Institutions Work Study Program final rule, H2167 (EC3083) [5MY]

———HOME Investment Partnership Program final rule, S8186 (EC2315) [28JY]

———HOME Investment Partnerships Program final rule, S6185 (EC2315) [24JN], H4645 (EC3943) [25JN]

———Home Investment Partnerships Program final rule, S9636 (EC2985) [18SE], H7597 (EC5092) [18SE]

———homelessness assistance and management legislation, S6185 (EC2314) [24JN], H4645 (EC3947) [25JN]

———Homelessness Assistance and Management Reform Act legislation, S8186 (EC2314) [28JY]

———Homeownership of Single Family Homes Program final rule, S8658 (EC2725) [2SE], H6701 (EC4489) [31JY]

———indemnification of employees final rule, S1796 (EC1237) [28FE], H667 (EC1917) [26FE]

———lead safety report, S3268 (EC1568) [16AP], H1390 (EC2660) [9AP]

———lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduction activities report, S3660 (EC1701) [24AP]

———loan guarantee recovery fund final rule, H3209 (EC3438) [30MY]

———manufactured housing final rule, S5108 (EC1978) [23MY]

———manufactured housing zoning determinations final rule, H3209 (EC3437) [30MY]

———multifamily housing management reform legislation, S5178 (EC2023) [2JN], H1908 (EC3026) [28AP]

———optional earned income exclusion final rule, H3209 (EC3436) [30MY]

———Portfolio Reengineering Demonstration Program final rule, H405 (EC1679) [10FE]

———Portfolio Reengineering Demonstration Program report, S9636 (EC2982) [18SE]

———Portfolio Reengineering Demonstration Project report, S5692 (EC2192) [16JN], H3923 (EC3860) [18JN]

———portfolio valuation report, S9636 (EC2986) [18SE], H8160 (EC5253) [29SE]

———protection and enhancement of environmental quality final rule, H54 (EC473) [7JA], H2167 (EC3105) [5MY]

———Public and Indian Housing Performance Funding System final rule, H42 (EC93) [7JA]

———public housing admission preferences, development, and modernization regulations final rule, H3209 (EC3439) [30MY]

———Public Housing Management Assessment Program final rule, S1190 (EC1033) [10FE], H405 (EC1678) [10FE]

———public housing management reform legislation, S3660 (EC1703) [24AP], H1889 (EC2982) [24AP]

———Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act amendments final rule, H42 (EC100, EC107) [7JA]

———sale of single family mortgages final rule, S1190 (EC1034) [10FE], H451 (EC1733) [11FE]

———streamlining final rule, H42 (EC92, EC94, EC95, EC96, EC98, EC106) [7JA]

———streamlining mortgage requirements final rule, H3209 (EC3435) [30MY]

———streamlining of the Supportive Housing Program regulations final rule, S90 (EC283) [7JA]

———technical assistance contract award in the public interest, H53 (EC444) [7JA]

———tenant participation in multifamily housing projects final rule, H42 (EC105) [7JA]

———urban empowerment zones partnership legislation, S10849 (EC3195) [20OC], H8924 (EC5450) [21OC]

———Youthbuild Program final rule, H4645 (EC3946) [25JN]

Dept. of Justice: Advisory Committee on Criminal Law Jurisdiction Over Civilians Accompanying the Armed Forces in Time of Armed Conflict report, H5825 (EC4363) [25JY]

———anti-gang and youth violence legislation, S1659 (EC1230) [26FE], H765 (EC2112) [5MR]

———Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act amendments, S9079 (EC2917) [10SE], H7280 (EC5062) [15SE]

———Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint and Alabama Coosa-Tallapossa River Basin Compact Act legislation, S6357 (EC2322) [25JN], H4832 (EC3992) [26JN]

———assistance report, S3549 (EC1650) [23AP]

———Board of Immigration Appeals expansion final rule, S87 (EC196) [7JA], H166 (EC1124) [20JA]

———bomb fabrication report, S3959 (EC1789) [5MY], H2443 (EC3244) [8MY]

———Bureau of Prisons release of information final rule, H52 (EC401) [7JA]

———certifications and relative justifications report, S2205 (EC1398) [12MR]

———child support recovery legislation, S84 (EC83) [7JA], S7209 (EC2446) [10JY], H4832 (EC3994) [26JN]

———classified national security information and access to classified information final rule, H6714 (EC4537) [1AU]

———Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act final rule, H406 (EC1718) [10FE]

———DEA, FBI, INS, and Marshals Service damage settlements report, S3549 (EC1651) [23AP], H1703 (EC2868) [17AP]

———DEA import and export requirements exemption final rule, H625 (EC1844) [25FE]

———determination of a substantial connection between battery or extreme cruelty relative to need for public benefits final rule, H6714 (EC4541) [1AU]

———District of Columbia Dept. of Corrections short-term improvements plan report, S96 (EC505) [7JA]

———Environmental Crimes and Enforcement Act legislation, S157 (EC797) [21JA], H242 (EC1298) [21JA]

———exchange of criminal history records with U.S. territories and possessions legislation, H9799 (EC5703) [30OC]

———FBI leave sharing legislation, S3549 (EC1648) [23AP]

———FBI participation in leave sharing programs legislation, H1703 (EC2875) [17AP]

———Federal Bureau of Prison Industries inmate work programs sick call status final rule, H56 (EC538) [7JA]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons drug abuse treatment and confinement center programs final rule, S10848 (EC3141) [20OC], H8925 (EC5498) [21OC]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons incoming publications final rule, H56 (EC539) [7JA]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate discipline and good conduct time final rule, H8053 (EC5195, EC5196) [26SE]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons literacy programs final rule, H8053 (EC5194) [26SE]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons Mandatory English-as-a-Second Language Program final rule, H5915 (EC4426) [28JY]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons prevention of acts of terrorism and violence final rule, S6040 (EC2262) [20JN], H4131 (EC3897) [20JN]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons religious beliefs and practices final rule, S8660 (EC2823) [2SE], H6961 (EC4861) [5SE]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons transfer of offenders final rule, S5001 (EC1965) [22MY]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons unescorted transfers and voluntary surrenders final rule, H56 (EC540) [7JA]

———Federal Bureau of Prisons urine surveillance final rule, S9016 (EC2882) [9SE], H6916 (EC4796) [4SE]

———Federal electronic surveillance laws use report, S3998 (EC1793) [6MY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H163 (EC1045) [20JA]

———Federal Prison Industries, Inc., report, S3549 (EC1638) [23AP], S4214 (EC1824) [8MY], H1714 (EC2917) [21AP], H1792 (EC2942) [23AP]

———fees for motions to reopen or reconsider cases final rule, S9514 (EC2963) [17SE]

———final rule, S87 (EC200) [7JA], S10847 (EC3113) [20OC], S10848 (EC3142) [20OC]

———Foreign Agents Registration Act administration report, S5504 (EC2114) [11JN], H3658 (EC3725) [10JN]

———Foreign Agents Registration Act report, S86 (EC130) [7JA], H56 (EC522) [7JA]

———Foreign Claims Settlement Commission Government in the Sunshine Act report, S1299 (EC1087) [12FE], H406 (EC1712) [10FE]

———Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act applications report, H2168 (EC3128) [5MY]

———Forfeiture Act, S5108 (EC1976) [23MY]

———Forfeiture Act legislation, S5412 (EC2085) [9JN], H3213 (EC3549) [30MY]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S2320 (EC1418) [14MR]

———grants final rule, S157 (EC794, EC795) [21JA], H342 (EC1557) [5FE]

———grants to encourage arrest policies final rule, H342 (EC1559) [5FE]

———Indian Tribes Grants Program final rule, S84 (EC80) [7JA], S3799 (EC1758) [29AP], S4106 (EC1798) [7MY], H56 (EC531) [7JA], H2168 (EC3113) [5MY]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC431) [7JA], S5594 (EC2158) [12JN], S7767 (EC2542) [21JY], H51 (EC388) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC750) [21JA]

———international crime control legislation, S84 (EC89) [7JA]

———legislation relative to American Samoa, S3010 (EC1496) [10AP], H1287 (EC2488) [21MR]

———legislation relative to saving law enforcement officers' lives, S2273 (EC1412) [13MR], H947 (EC2225) [12MR]

———legislation relative to the Constitution of American Samoa, S84 (EC88) [7JA], H65 (EC814) [7JA]

———Lorton, VA, correctional complex report, S2129 (EC1382) [11MR]

———Medicare and Medicaid legislation final rule, S724 (EC879) [28JA]

———Megan's Law and Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act final rule, S8657 (EC2709) [2SE], H5915 (EC4425) [28JY]

———Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act final rule, H342 (EC1558) [5FE]

———motor vehicle theft prevention final rule, S157 (EC796) [21JA]

———national crime prevention and privacy compact legislation, S11289 (EC3272) [28OC]

———National Institute of Corrections plan for District of Columbia Dept. of Corrections improvements, H708 (EC2027) [3MR], H1287 (EC2492) [21MR]

———nonimmigrant classes final rule, S8660 (EC2824) [2SE]

———nudity and sexually explicit material or information final rule, S87 (EC200) [7JA]

———Office for Victims of Crime report, S87 (EC194) [7JA], H56 (EC532) [7JA]

———Office of Justice Programs report, S7209 (EC2444) [10JY]

———Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention report, H7279 (EC5038) [15SE]

———Overseas Jurisdiction Advisory Committee report, S7708 (EC2523) [17JY]

———Police Corps Program final rule, H2349 (EC3165) [7MY]

———Police Corps report, S3549 (EC1652) [23AP], H1714 (EC2918) [21AP]

———prison inmate legal activities and personal property final rule, H584 (EC1801) [13FE]

———prison inmate legal activities final rule, S1552 (EC1188) [25FE]

———prison inmate literacy program final rule, H1336 (EC2606) [8AP]

———prison inmate transfer final rule, S3549 (EC1647) [23AP]

———prison post-secondary education programs final rule, S4748 (EC1948) [20MY], H2253 (EC3151) [6MY]

———prison research final rule, S1552 (EC1189) [25FE], H584 (EC1800) [13FE]

———Privacy Protection Act amendments legislation, S7767 (EC2541) [21JY], H6714 (EC4536) [1AU]

———Public Integrity Section report, S3959 (EC1790) [5MY], H2443 (EC3242) [8MY]

———Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act report, S3549 (EC1653) [23AP], H1714 (EC2919) [21AP]

———qualifications and standards for trustees final rule, S7209 (EC2442) [10JY], H4911 (EC4094) [8JY]

———radiation exposure compensation improvement legislation, S3549 (EC1649) [23AP]

———radiation exposure compensation legislation, H1390 (EC2671) [9AP]

———redress provisions for persons of Japanese ancestry final rule, S85 (EC127) [7JA], S6357 (EC2324) [25JN], H56 (EC530) [7JA], H4131 (EC3896) [20JN]

———report, S3549 (EC1636) [23AP], H1390 (EC2672) [9AP], H1610 (EC2840) [16AP]

———representation and appearances by law students and law graduates final rule, S4748 (EC1947) [20MY], H2873 (EC3352) [16MY]

———solid waste programs final rule, S4106 (EC1804) [7MY]

———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program final rule, H2168 (EC3114) [5MY]

———strategic plan report, S10847 (EC3115) [20OC], H8298 (EC5284) [1OC]

———supplemental brief report, S9514 (EC2964) [17SE]

———suspension and removal of panel and standing trustees final rule, S11289 (EC3271) [28OC], H8925 (EC5497) [21OC]

———suspension of alien deportation and cancellation of removals final rule, H8726 (EC5419) [8OC]

———technical amendments to immigration and naturalization legislation, S7767 (EC2540) [21JY], H5825 (EC4362) [25JY]

———transfer of inmates to State agents for production on State writs final rule, H1287 (EC2484) [21MR]

———transfer of offenders to or from foreign countries final rule, H3212 (EC3515) [30MY]

———verification of citizenship, qualified alien status and eligibility report, H10952 (EC5932) [13NO]

———victims rights legislation, H4832 (EC3993) [26JN]

———victims' rights legislation, S7209 (EC2445) [10JY]

———Young Americans Medals Program final rule, S4106 (EC1799) [7MY], H2168 (EC3115) [5MY]

Dept. of Labor: affirmative action requirements for contractors final rule, S9079 (EC2923) [10SE]

———alternative tax proposals report, S3548 (EC1621) [23AP]

———Andean Trade Preference Act impact report, H2168 (EC3121) [5MY]

———Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act impact report, S5178 (EC2021) [2JN]

———Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act report, H2443 (EC3252) [8MY]

———civil monetary penalties adjustment final rule, S8658 (EC2750) [2SE], H6794 (EC4698) [3SE]

———class exemption for receipt of certain investment services by self-employed individuals final rule, S1552 (EC1177) [25FE], H625 (EC1841) [25FE]

———Collective Investment Fund conversion transactions final rule, S9197 (EC2939) [11SE], H7116 (EC4954) [9SE]

———contractor and subcontractor employment compliance final rule, H8159 (EC5241) [29SE], H8319 (EC5352) [2OC]

———employee welfare and pension benefit plans report, H1333 (EC2515) [8AP]

———employment rights of veterans report, S3900 (EC1785) [1MY]

———ERISA disclosure requirements for group health plans final rule, H1610 (EC2832) [16AP]

———ERISA report, S91 (EC336) [7JA], H43 (EC144) [7JA]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H165 (EC1098) [20JA]

———first aid at metal and nonmetal mines final rule, S91 (EC318) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S9016 (EC2883) [9SE], H6793 (EC4670) [3SE]

———gas monitoring and mines safety standards final rule, H44 (EC153) [7JA]

———health insurance portability final rule, S3418 (EC1611) [22AP], H1792 (EC2936, EC2950) [23AP]

———industries in American Samoa final rule, H9611 (EC5610) [28OC]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC435) [7JA], S5594 (EC2157) [12JN], H51 (EC373) [7JA], H53 (EC445) [7JA], H3475 (EC3626) [4JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC749) [21JA]

———labor standards for Federal service contracts final rule, S156 (EC780) [21JA], S158 (EC838) [21JA], H338 (EC1428, EC1429) [5FE]

———labor-management programs, standards, and organizations technical amendments final rule, S1470 (EC1144) [24FE], H625 (EC1842) [25FE]

———longshoring and marine terminals final rule, H6791 (EC4600) [3SE]

———Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act final rule, S2204 (EC1394) [12MR], H886 (EC2187) [11MR]

———nondisplacement of qualified workers under certain contracts final rule, S5339 (EC2063) [5JN], H3657 (EC3703) [10JN]

———occupational exposure final rule, S91 (EC316) [7JA], S158 (EC839) [21JA], H44 (EC154) [7JA]

———occupational injury and illness data reporting to OSHA, S1469 (EC1105) [24FE], H405 (EC1687) [10FE]

———OSHA abatement verification final rule, S3548 (EC1620) [23AP], H1455 (EC2753) [14AP]

———pension and benefit security legislation, S5692 (EC2198) [16JN], H3923 (EC3862) [18JN]

———Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. report, S3418 (EC1618) [22AP]

———prevailing wage policy for nonagricultural immigration programs final rule, H10952 (EC5920) [13NO]

———regular trade adjustment assistance report, S2128 (EC1363) [11MR]

———Regular Trade Adjustment Assistant Program report, S1827 (EC1274) [3MR]

———replacement of striking employees by Federal contractors final rule, S91 (EC313) [7JA]

———School-to-Work Opportunities Act report, S90 (EC312) [7JA], S10849 (EC3183) [20OC]

———State plan approval determination final rule, S91 (EC317) [7JA], H44 (EC155) [7JA]

———trade adjustment allowances report, S8659 (EC2776) [2SE]

———training and employment final rule, H1889 (EC2964) [24AP]

———training and employment guidance final rule, S4878 (EC1963) [21MY]

———training and employment programs report, S91 (EC337) [7JA], H43 (EC142) [7JA]

———Unemployment Insurance Program final rule, S91 (EC319) [7JA], H63 (EC734) [7JA], H667 (EC1918) [26FE], H699 (EC2005) [27FE]

———Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act report, H2873 (EC3353) [16MY]

———veterans' employment and training relative to Federal contractors report, S10849 (EC3180) [20OC]

———Vietnam-era and disabled veterans report, S87 (EC171) [7JA]

———wage rates and labor standards for contracts covering federally financed and assisted construction final rule, H161 (EC970) [20JA]

———worker adjustment assistance training funds report, S85 (EC124) [7JA], S6495 (EC2350) [26JN], H63 (EC728) [7JA], H947 (EC2229) [12MR], H1185 (EC2341) [19MR], H4338 (EC3942) [24JN]

———Workers' Compensation Programs report, S91 (EC335) [7JA], H65 (EC801) [7JA]

———Youth Fair Chance Program report, S2645 (EC1485) [20MR]

Dept. of State: ACDA report, S9017 (EC2896) [9SE]

———allocation of funds, S1381 (EC1096) [13FE]

———American Institute in Taiwan agreements, H10766 (EC5888) [12NO]

———Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program final rule, H160 (EC945) [20JA]

———Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program report, S84 (EC54) [7JA]

———appropriations legislation, S2413 (EC1446) [18MR], H1287 (EC2491) [21MR]

———Arms Export Control Act report, H51 (EC359) [7JA]

———assistance provided to foreign countries relative to international terrorism report, H2167 (EC3094) [5MY]

———cease-fire agreement between two main Kurd groups in northern Iraq report, H49 (EC326) [7JA]

———certification and justification of waivers of the prohibition against firms that comply with the Arab League boycott of Israel and discriminate on the basis of religion, H51 (EC358) [7JA]

———certification of regulatory program of Nigeria relative to the incidental capture of sea turtles, H345 (EC1657) [5FE]

———certification of regulatory program of Thailand relative to the incidental capture of sea turtles, H65 (EC813) [7JA]

———certification relative to commercial shrimping operations, S151 (EC584) [21JA]

———certification relative to official U.N. status, accreditation, or recognition to any organization relative to pedophilia, H8925 (EC5478) [21OC]

———certification relative to States of the former Soviet Union's commitment to the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act, H802 (EC2126) [6MR]

———certification relative to the incidental capture of sea turtles, S3659 (EC1689) [24AP], S5178 (EC2033) [2JN], S5999 (EC2247) [19JN], H3796 (EC3792) [12JN]

———certification relative to the incidental capture of sea turtles in commercial shrimping operations, S724 (EC883) [28JA], H242 (EC1295) [21JA], H2443 (EC3258) [8MY], H2444 (EC3259) [8MY], H8319 (EC5357) [2OC]

———chemical weapons proliferation sanctions report, H6025 (EC4432) [29JY]

———citizen expropriation claims and other commercial and investment disputes report, H10952 (EC5928) [13NO]

———commercial communications satellites removal final rule, S1298 (EC1073) [12FE]

———conditions in Burma report, S7299 (EC2484) [11JY], S7421 (EC2484) [14JY]

———contributions by the U.S. to international organizations, S1470 (EC1138) [24FE], S3116 (EC1503) [14AP], S10848 (EC3147) [20OC], H698 (EC1980) [27FE], H1610 (EC2835) [16AP], H4831 (EC3973) [26JN], H6702 (EC4504) [31JY], H9037 (EC5563) [22OC]

———conventions, recommendations, and protocol report, S10848 (EC3123) [20OC]

———danger pay rate in Tajikistan final rule, H9611 (EC5626) [28OC]

———deny granting of official status, recognition, or accreditation to any U.N. organization relative to pedophilia, H49 (EC327) [7JA]

———determination relative to Israel's participation in the International Atomic Energy Agency, H765 (EC2109) [5MR]

———determination relative to Yemen, S1298 (EC1072) [12FE]

———diversity lottery fee final rule, H4831 (EC3977) [26JN]

———documentation of immigrants final rule, H5183 (EC4208) [14JY]

———documentation of nonimmigrants legislation, H7280 (EC5063) [15SE], H8319 (EC5333) [2OC]

———East European Democracy Act support implementation report, S1551 (EC1148) [25FE], H625 (EC1857) [25FE]

———economic policy and trade practices of countries having economic or trade relationships with the U.S. report, H2253 (EC3152) [6MY]

———economic policy and trade practices report, S1381 (EC1097) [13FE]

———employment of U.S. citizens by international organizations final rule, S7115 (EC2418) [9JY], H5020 (EC4139) [9JY]

———expropriation claims and commercial and investment disputes report, H51 (EC357) [7JA]

———F-2 combined interrogator/transponder IFF systems production legislation, S5504 (EC2110) [11JN]

———Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program transmittal, H724 (EC2091) [4MR]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S944 (EC971) [4FE], H391 (EC1660) [6FE]

———foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations report, H627 (EC1912) [25FE]

———foreign terrorist organization designations report, H8298 (EC5282) [1OC]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1301) [4MR], H708 (EC2015) [3MR]

———gifts to foreign individuals by the U.S. Government report, H667 (EC1922) [26FE]

———global learning and observation to benefit the environment agreement with Tanzania report, S5504 (EC2111) [11JN]

———global terrorism patterns report, H2089 (EC3050) [30AP]

———Hong Kong report, H1610 (EC2836) [16AP]

———human rights practices report, S944 (EC969) [4FE], H1889 (EC2969) [24AP]

———immigrant documentation under the Immigration and Nationality Act final rule, H56 (EC534) [7JA]

———improving export mechanisms and military assistance report, S3900 (EC1781) [1MY], H1714 (EC2930) [21AP]

———integrated full face helmet in Germany legislation, S5504 (EC2112) [11JN]

———international agreements other than treaties, S86 (EC131, EC132, EC141, EC142) [7JA], S87 (EC186, EC187) [7JA], S154 (EC706, EC707) [21JA], S724 (EC871) [28JA], S1796 (EC1248) [28FE], S3116 (EC1504) [14AP], S3117 (EC1505) [14AP], S3726 (EC1749) [25AP], S4392 (EC1852) [13MY], S5177 (EC1979) [2JN], S6040 (EC2256) [20JN], S7115 (EC2419) [9JY], S7708 (EC2518) [17JY], S8657 (EC2707) [2SE], S8660 (EC2813) [2SE], S8723 (EC2878) [3SE], S9410 (EC2950) [16SE], S10848 (EC3124, EC3125) [20OC], H50 (EC344, EC345, EC346, EC347, EC349) [7JA], H135 (EC843, EC847) [9JA], H162 (EC1017) [20JA], H339 (EC1466) [5FE], H583 (EC1781) [13FE], H667 (EC1921) [26FE], H810 (EC2150) [10MR], H1334 (EC2558) [8AP], H1436 (EC2706) [10AP], H1713 (EC2903) [21AP], H2253 (EC3149) [6MY], H3067 (EC3381) [20MY], H3474 (EC3623) [4JN], H3804 (EC3793) [16JN], H4911 (EC4081) [8JY], H5296 (EC4212) [15JY], H5915 (EC4416) [28JY], H6793 (EC4660) [3SE], H6916 (EC4793) [4SE], H7280 (EC5054) [15SE], H7728 (EC5155) [23SE], H8436 (EC5373) [6OC], H8925 (EC5484) [21OC]

———International Atomic Energy Agency report, S1796 (EC1246) [28FE]

———International Labor Organization conventions and recommendations, H8318 (EC5318) [2OC]

———international narcotics control strategy report, S1923 (EC1309) [4MR], H708 (EC2013) [3MR]

———international traffic in arms regulations final rule, S4747 (EC1946) [20MY], H3474 (EC3624) [4JN]

———Iran-related multilateral sanction regime efforts report, H8319 (EC5358) [2OC]

———Jerusalem Embassy opening progress report, H8159 (EC5235) [29SE]

———justification for Foreign Assistance Act drawdown to support Kurdish evacuees from northern Iraq, H50 (EC333) [7JA]

———justification relative to drawdown authority for articles, services, and military education and training, S9411 (EC2956) [16SE], H8318 (EC5319) [2OC]

———license for export of defense articles, S6495 (EC2338, EC2339, EC2340, EC2373, EC2375) [26JN], S6496 (EC2376) [26JN], S7208 (EC2436, EC2437) [10JY]

———license for export of defense articles to Algeria, H3474 (EC3622) [4JN]

———license for export of defense articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina, H5915 (EC4415) [28JY]

———license for export of defense articles to Botswana, H5182 (EC4191) [14JY]

———license for export of defense articles to Brazil, S7862 (EC2568) [22JY], H5490 (EC4237) [21JY]

———license for export of defense articles to Brunei, H801 (EC2122) [6MR]

———license for export of defense articles to Canada, H8436 (EC5369) [6OC], H9611 (EC5621) [28OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Germany, S7208 (EC2439) [10JY], H5131 (EC4165) [10JY], H7604 (EC5148) [22SE]

———license for export of defense articles to Iceland, H9864 (EC5710) [31OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Indonesia, H1255 (EC2423) [20MR]

———license for export of defense articles to Israel, H583 (EC1774, EC1775) [13FE], H8436 (EC5366) [6OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Italy, H2167 (EC3093) [5MY]

———license for export of defense articles to Japan, H4831 (EC3970) [26JN], H5915 (EC4411) [28JY], H9611 (EC5620) [28OC], H9728 (EC5679) [29OC], H9864 (EC5711) [31OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Malaysia, H2443 (EC3226) [8MY]

———license for export of defense articles to NATO, H8925 (EC5481, EC5483) [21OC]

———license for export of defense articles to New Zealand, H9864 (EC5708) [31OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Norway, H9799 (EC5694) [30OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Romania, H9611 (EC5619) [28OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Russia, H5915 (EC4410) [28JY], H9799 (EC5694, EC5696) [30OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Saudi Arabia, H50 (EC328) [7JA], H4131 (EC3891) [20JN]

———license for export of defense articles to Spain, H8436 (EC5371) [6OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Sweden, S7862 (EC2569) [22JY], H5490 (EC4236) [21JY]

———license for export of defense articles to Switzerland, H765 (EC2100) [5MR]

———license for export of defense articles to the Czech Republic, H8436 (EC5365) [6OC]

———license for export of defense articles to the Philippines, H1435 (EC2699) [10AP]

———license for export of defense articles to the Republic of China, H802 (EC2123) [6MR], H1435 (EC2700) [10AP], H5915 (EC4409) [28JY]

———license for export of defense articles to the Republic of Korea, H8925 (EC5482) [21OC]

———license for export of defense articles to the United Kingdom, S6496 (EC2377) [26JN], S7862 (EC2566) [22JY], H583 (EC1775, EC1776, EC1777) [13FE], H2089 (EC3049) [30AP], H2873 (EC3347) [16MY], H4131 (EC3890) [20JN], H4831 (EC3971) [26JN], H5182 (EC4192) [14JY], H5568 (EC4294) [22JY], H9799 (EC5695) [30OC], H9864 (EC5709) [31OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Turkey, H5915 (EC4412) [28JY], H8925 (EC5480) [21OC]

———license for export of defense articles to Ukraine, H9799 (EC5694) [30OC]

———list of potential sales and licensed commercial exports of major weapons or weapons-related defense equipment, H339 (EC1461) [5FE]

———Loan Guarantees to Israel Program report, H49 (EC324) [7JA]

———major illicit narcotics producing and transit countries report, H708 (EC2014) [3MR]

———manufacturing license agreement certification, S4677 (EC1909, EC1911) [19MY]

———manufacturing license agreement certifications, S2021 (EC1339) [6MR]

———manufacturing license agreement with Australia, S7862 (EC2567) [22JY], H50 (EC330) [7JA], H3719 (EC3746) [11JN], H5490 (EC4238) [21JY]

———manufacturing license agreement with Canada, H5182 (EC4195) [14JY], H10170 (EC5794) [6NO]

———manufacturing license agreement with France and Germany, H698 (EC1978) [27FE]

———manufacturing license agreement with Germany, H583 (EC1778) [13FE], H3211 (EC3478) [30MY], H10170 (EC5795) [6NO]

———manufacturing license agreement with Italy, H2488 (EC3265, EC3266, EC3267) [12MY], H3719 (EC3745) [11JN]

———manufacturing license agreement with Japan, H698 (EC1979) [27FE], H765 (EC2098) [5MR], H3576 (EC3686) [6JN], H5182 (EC4193) [14JY], H8436 (EC5372) [6OC]

———manufacturing license agreement with New Zealand, H10170 (EC5793) [6NO]

———manufacturing license agreement with Norway, H667 (EC1920) [26FE]

———manufacturing license agreement with Romania, S7208 (EC2438) [10JY]

———manufacturing license agreement with Saudi Arabia, S6495 (EC2374) [26JN], H4831 (EC3972) [26JN], H5182 (EC4194) [14JY]

———manufacturing license agreement with Singapore, H9611 (EC5624) [28OC]

———manufacturing license agreement with Spain, H765 (EC2096, EC2097) [5MR], H1435 (EC2701, EC2702) [10AP]

———manufacturing license agreement with the Republic of Korea, H8436 (EC5370) [6OC]

———manufacturing license agreement with the United Arab Emirates, H802 (EC2124) [6MR]

———manufacturing license agreement with the United Kingdom, S6495 (EC2341) [26JN], S7208 (EC2440) [10JY], H765 (EC2099) [5MR], H1256 (EC2424) [20MR], H1436 (EC2703) [10AP], H4131 (EC3889) [20JN], H5130 (EC4164) [10JY], H8436 (EC5367, EC5368) [6OC], H9611 (EC5618, EC5622, EC5623) [28OC]

———manufacturing license agreement with Turkey, S7862 (EC2567) [22JY], H583 (EC1779) [13FE], H5915 (EC4413, EC4414) [28JY]

———memorandum of justification report, S2273 (EC1411) [13MR]

———Multinational Force and Observers report, H3211 (EC3480) [30MY]

———nonimmigrant visas final rule, S84 (EC82) [7JA], S86 (EC133) [7JA], H56 (EC533) [7JA]

———nonimmigrants documentation final rule, H2443 (EC3229) [8MY]

———Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund report, S1470 (EC1139) [24FE], S5177 (EC1981) [2JN], S9017 (EC2898) [9SE], H668 (EC1949) [26FE], H3213 (EC3543) [30MY], H7007 (EC4940) [8SE], H10767 (EC5912) [12NO]

———notice relative to Jordan, S86 (EC134) [7JA]

———notification of intent to obligate funds for assistance to Eastern Europe and the Baltic States, H138 (EC926) [9JA]

———notification of intent to obligate funds to support Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund activities, H65 (EC809) [7JA]

———notification of intent to obligate funds to support U.S. efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H65 (EC808) [7JA]

———notification relative to Cooperative Threat Reduction Act implementation, H1436 (EC2704) [10AP]

———notification relative to danger pay rate for Albania, H1713 (EC2902) [21AP]

———notification relative to danger pay rate for all areas of Colombia, H50 (EC350) [7JA]

———notification relative to danger pay rate for Chechnya, H240 (EC1233) [21JA]

———notification relative to danger pay rate for Kinshasa, H10766 (EC5887) [12NO]

———notification relative to danger pay rate for Peru, H240 (EC1232) [21JA]

———notification relative to danger pay rate for the Central African Republic, H240 (EC1234) [21JA]

———notification relative to danger pay rate for the Great Lakes region of Africa, H722 (EC2044) [4MR]

———nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation control report, S8660 (EC2817) [2SE], S9017 (EC2897) [9SE], H6793 (EC4655, EC4656, EC4657) [3SE]

———nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation emergency continuation notice, H50 (EC339) [7JA]

———nuclear nonproliferation in South Asia report, H240 (EC1227) [21JA], H3795 (EC3771) [12JN]

———Panama Canal Treaties report, H6701 (EC4482) [31JY]

———passports and visas for certain nonimmigrants final rule, H2349 (EC3166) [7MY], H2443 (EC3245) [8MY]

———payment of U.N. arrears legislation, S1299 (EC1074) [12FE], H583 (EC1785) [13FE]

———PLO compliance report, H339 (EC1460) [5FE]

———political contributions report, H3565 (EC3660, EC3661) [5JN], H7260 (EC5010) [11SE]

———Presidential determination relative to a peace monitoring force, S96 (EC530) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Albania, S5999 (EC2252) [19JN]

———Presidential determination relative to assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina, S5177 (EC1982) [2JN], H3211 (EC3483) [30MY]

———Presidential determination relative to certification concerning Argentina's and Brazil's ineligibility under the Arms Export Control Act, S154 (EC704) [21JA], H162 (EC1016) [20JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Colombia, H7260 (EC5009) [11SE]

———Presidential determination relative to defense articles and services to independent States of the former Soviet Union, S2413 (EC1467) [18MR], H1038 (EC2276) [17MR]

———Presidential determination relative to Dept. of Defense drawdown for assistance for persons at risk from northern Iraq, H240 (EC1228) [21JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Dept. of Defense drawdown for support of a peace monitoring force in northern Iraq, H240 (EC1229) [21JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Dept. of Defense drawdown for support of anti-narcotics assistance to Mexico, H240 (EC1230) [21JA]

———Presidential determination relative to drawdown of defense articles and services for Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Uganda, H49 (EC325) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to emergency refugee and migration assistance fund use in the Great Lakes region of Africa, S154 (EC703) [21JA], H162 (EC1015) [20JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Ethiopia, H6916 (EC4791) [4SE]

———Presidential determination relative to Eximbank and the People's Republic of China, H41 (EC79, EC80) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Eximbank loans to the Bahamas, H9611 (EC5607) [28OC]

———Presidential determination relative to Eximbank loans to the People's Republic of China, H9611 (EC5606) [28OC]

———Presidential determination relative to Foreign Assistance Act contributions to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Corp., H2168 (EC3127) [5MY]

———Presidential determination relative to funding of the African Crisis Response Initiative, H8925 (EC5474) [21OC]

———Presidential determination relative to Haiti, S154 (EC705) [21JA], S7299 (EC2483) [11JY], H7117 (EC4964) [9SE]

———Presidential determination relative to International Fund disbursements in Ireland and Northern Ireland, S10848 (EC3126) [20OC], H8925 (EC5479) [21OC]

———Presidential determination relative to Iraq, S87 (EC183, EC184) [7JA], H50 (EC329) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Jordan, S8723 (EC2879) [3SE]

———Presidential determination relative to justification for Dept. of Defense drawdown for disaster assistance to Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and the Eastern Regional Security System countries, H50 (EC348) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to justification for Dept. of Defense drawdown to support the Economic Community of West African States' peacekeeping force, H50 (EC331, EC332) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Middle East Peace and Stability Fund, H7117 (EC4963) [9SE]

———Presidential determination relative to Pakistan, S154 (EC705) [21JA], H7117 (EC4964) [9SE]

———Presidential determination relative to POW/MIA in Vietnam, S87 (EC185) [7JA], H65 (EC810) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to suspending restrictions on U.S. relations with the PLO, S2021 (EC1340) [6MR], H722 (EC2043) [4MR]

———Presidential determination relative to the People's Republic of China, S90 (EC279, EC280) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to the Trade Act, S5999 (EC2251) [19JN]

———Presidential determination relative to withholding from international financial institutions final rule, H168 (EC1206) [20JA]

———Presidential determination relative to Yugoslavia, S6040 (EC2254) [20JN]

———progress relative to opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, H583 (EC1782) [13FE]

———property transfer report, S1469 (EC1116) [24FE]

———proposed export license issuance certification, S2021 (EC1341) [6MR], S3347 (EC1588, EC1589, EC1590, EC1591) [17AP], S4392 (EC1853) [13MY], S4677 (EC1908, EC1910, EC1912) [19MY], S4747 (EC1941) [20MY], S5504 (EC2113) [11JN], S5692 (EC2181, EC2182) [16JN], S7708 (EC2513, EC2514, EC2515, EC2516, EC2517) [17JY], S8657 (EC2704, EC2705, EC2706) [2SE], S9636 (EC2994) [18SE], S10848 (EC3128, EC3129, EC3130, EC3131, EC3132, EC3133, EC3134, EC3135, EC3145) [20OC]

———proposed manufacturing license agreement certification, S3661 (EC1740) [24AP], S3799 (EC1762) [29AP]

———restrictions on assistance to Haiti report, H138 (EC927) [9JA]

———Russian-Iranian missile cooperation report, H10952 (EC5927) [13NO]

———schedule of fees final rule, H6714 (EC4528) [1AU]

———schedule of proposed obligations report, S2273 (EC1411) [13MR]

———Suriname certification report, S10850 (EC3234) [20OC]

———transfer of commercial communications satellites and hot section technology to the Dept. of Commerce final rule, H625 (EC1858) [25FE]

———transfer of property to Panama, S7115 (EC2430) [9JY], H667 (EC1914) [26FE], H5182 (EC4186) [14JY]

———Turkey's status as an adherent to the Missile Technology Control Regime report, H3211 (EC3479) [30MY]

———U.N. and U.N.-affiliated agencies report, S86 (EC135) [7JA]

———U.N. voting practices report, S2413 (EC1448) [18MR]

———U.S. contributions to international organizations report, S8657 (EC2708) [2SE]

———U.S. Government assistance to, and cooperative activities with, the independent States of the former Soviet Union, S1299 (EC1075) [12FE], H406 (EC1705) [10FE]

———unauthorized transfer of U.S.-origin defense articles, H3211 (EC3482) [30MY], H7260 (EC5008) [11SE]

———visas final rule, S4106 (EC1801, EC1802) [7MY], S4392 (EC1851) [13MY], S5177 (EC1980) [2JN], S6040 (EC2255) [20JN], S9197 (EC2937) [11SE], S10848 (EC3127) [20OC]

———voting practices of U.N. member states report, H1337 (EC2655) [8AP]

Dept. of the Air Force: Bolling AFB, DC, cost comparison study, S88 (EC209) [7JA], H160 (EC948) [20JA]

———cost comparison of kennel management, S10847 (EC3102) [20OC]

———cost comparison of kennel management at Lackland AFB, TX, H8159 (EC5222) [29SE]

———cost comparison of non-military essential computer systems support functions, H8159 (EC5223) [29SE]

———cost comparison study, S2204 (EC1390) [12MR], S6096 (EC2279, EC2281) [23JN], S8531 (EC2697) [31JY], H1185 (EC2327, EC2328) [19MR]

———Eglin AFB, FL, cost comparison study, S88 (EC207) [7JA]

———Elgin AFB, FL, cost comparison study, H160 (EC947) [20JA]

———Keesler AFB, MS, cost comparison study, S88 (EC208) [7JA], H160 (EC946) [20JA]

———Lackland AFB, TX, cost comparison study, S88 (EC208) [7JA], H160 (EC946) [20JA]

———multi-function cost comparison studies report, S2273 (EC1408) [13MR]

———Ramsten AFB, Germany, cost comparison study, S6096 (EC2280) [23JN]

———regionalization of jet engine repair cost comparison studies report, H1435 (EC2685) [10AP]

———U.S. Strategic Command cost comparison, S10847 (EC3103) [20OC]

———Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, cost comparison study, S8660 (EC2828, EC2829) [2SE]

Dept. of the Army: agricultural water supply project report, S10851 (EC3267) [20OC]

———American River Watershed, CA, flood damage reduction project report, H8926 (EC5503) [21OC]

———Arlington National Cemetery strategic plan report, S10847 (EC3107) [20OC]

———Boston, MA, harbor navigation improvements report, S10851 (EC3268) [20OC], H8926 (EC5502) [21OC]

———Brigantine Inlet, Great Egg Harbor Inlet, and Absecon Island, NJ, storm damage reduction and shoreline protection project report, H8926 (EC5505) [21OC]

———Charleston, SC, Cooper River tributaries, danger zones, and restricted areas final rule, S89 (EC247) [7JA], H166 (EC1133) [20JA]

———Chief of Engineers report, H62 (EC715, EC716) [7JA]

———Chignik Harbor, AK, deep-draft navigation project report, S10229 (EC3091) [30SE], H7007 (EC4920) [8SE]

———civil works activities report, S9079 (EC2916) [10SE], H6794 (EC4701) [3SE], H7604 (EC5150) [22SE]

———Clifton, AZ, local flood protection project report, S8661 (EC2865) [2SE], H6794 (EC4699) [3SE]

———Columbia River Treaty fishing access sites report, S10228 (EC3088) [30SE], H8160 (EC5255) [29SE]

———Cook Inlet, AK, navigation project report, S5692 (EC2190) [16JN], H4131 (EC3900) [20JN]

———Corps of Engineers divisions reduction, H345 (EC1658) [5FE]

———Corps of Engineers Port of Long Beach, CA, report, H1456 (EC2764) [14AP]

———danger zone final rule, H5915 (EC4427) [28JY]

———danger zone restricted areas final rule, S3550 (EC1683) [23AP], H1256 (EC2433) [20MR], H1703 (EC2872) [17AP]

———defense acquisition programs that have breached unit cost, H1702 (EC2852) [17AP]

———Dewey and Rehoboth Beach, DE, storm damage reduction and shoreline protection project report, S10851 (EC3265) [20OC], H8436 (EC5382) [6OC]

———flood control project report, S5178 (EC2039, EC2040) [2JN]

———flood damage reduction project report, S10851 (EC3267, EC3269) [20OC]

———flood damage reduction report, S2129 (EC1372) [11MR]

———fully-authorized unconstructed projects report, S97 (EC548) [7JA]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, H341 (EC1511) [5FE]

———Jordan River/Mill Creek, UT, flood control project report, H722 (EC2061) [4MR]

———Kaweah River Basin, CA, flood damage reduction project report, H8926 (EC5504) [21OC]

———Lake Cataouatche, MS, storm damage reduction project report, H10952 (EC5933) [13NO]

———Las Cruces, NM, flood project report, H2349 (EC3167) [7MY]

———Long Beach, CA, deep-draft navigation legislation, S3550 (EC1685) [23AP]

———Long Beach Island, NY, storm damage reduction project report, S10851 (EC3266) [20OC], H8437 (EC5384) [6OC]

———Miami Harbor, FL, deep-draft navigation project report, H9864 (EC5717) [31OC]

———nationwide permits issuance, reissuance, and modification final rule, H584 (EC1804) [13FE]

———Norco Bluffs, CA, river bank erosion control and bluff stabilization project report, S10851 (EC3264) [20OC], H8437 (EC5383) [6OC]

———Oakland, CA, Inner Harbor navigation project modification legislation, S97 (EC551) [7JA], H57 (EC556) [7JA]

———Palm Beach Harbor, FL, storm damage reduction project report, H9864 (EC5718) [31OC]

———program unit costs notice, S3198 (EC1534) [15AP]

———Ramapo River, NJ, flood protection project report, S97 (EC552) [7JA], H57 (EC557) [7JA]

———recreation day use fee program report, S3550 (EC1684) [23AP]

———Rio Guanajibo, PR, flood damage reduction project report, S97 (EC549) [7JA]

———San Louis Ray, CA, flood project report, H2443 (EC3247) [8MY]

———Santa Barbara Harbor, CA, Federal navigation project report, S8661 (EC2866) [2SE], H6794 (EC4700) [3SE]

———Santa Monica Pier, CA, storm damage report, S8152 (EC2600) [25JY], H5568 (EC4301) [22JY]

———St. Mary's, MI, Falls Canal and Locks final rule, S97 (EC547) [7JA], H57 (EC558) [7JA]

———St. Paul Island, AK, harbor report, S10229 (EC3090) [30SE]

———strategic plan report, S10851 (EC3263) [20OC]

———unfunded authorized projects report, H57 (EC554) [7JA]

———Willamette River, OR, environmental restoration project report, S97 (EC550) [7JA]

Dept. of the Interior: accountability report, S9783 (EC3019) [23SE], H7006 (EC4906) [8SE]

———acquisition regulations final rule, S3010 (EC1494) [10AP], S10848 (EC3159) [20OC], H1455 (EC2761) [14AP], H8318 (EC5328) [2OC], H8436 (EC5379) [6OC]

———acreage limitation and water conservation final rule, S88 (EC220) [7JA], H54 (EC472) [7JA]

———administrative and audit requirements and cost principles for assistance programs final rule, S156 (EC781) [21JA]

———adoption fees final rule, S1017 (EC1005, EC1007) [5FE]

———American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act final rule, H165 (EC1106) [20JA]

———Arizona wild and scenic rivers legislation, S3418 (EC1601) [22AP], H1907 (EC3005) [28AP]

———Badlands National Park commercial vehicles final rule, S1298 (EC1065) [12FE], H406 (EC1716) [10FE]

———BLM public land records final rule, S9017 (EC2904) [9SE], H7006 (EC4913) [8SE]

———boating operations final rule, S8658 (EC2761) [2SE], H6794 (EC4676) [3SE]

———Bumping Lake, WA, Dam project cost increase report, S157 (EC815) [21JA], H242 (EC1284) [21JA]

———coast line facility response plans final rule, H1185 (EC2339) [19MR]

———Colorado River Basin water quality report, S4676 (EC1887) [19MY], H1987 (EC3033) [29AP]

———deregulation of royalty management functions to States final rule, S8658 (EC2760) [2SE], H6793 (EC4671) [3SE]

———designation of payor recordkeeping final rule, S8658 (EC2758) [2SE], H6714 (EC4532) [1AU]

———distribution of literature final rule, S6040 (EC2260) [20JN]

———El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro report, S6096 (EC2268) [23JN]

———environmental remedial action at federally-owned or operated facilities report, H7006 (EC4890) [8SE]

———Federal initiative on labor, immigration, and law enforcement in the Northern Mariana Islands report, H6714 (EC4531) [1AU]

———Federal land rights-of-way legislation, H8160 (EC5252) [29SE]

———final rule, S84 (EC77) [7JA], S87 (EC173) [7JA], S97 (EC541, EC546) [7JA], S3010 (EC1493) [10AP], S3346 (EC1584) [17AP], S10847 (EC3094) [20OC]

———Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site legislation, S10847 (EC3095) [20OC], H8159 (EC5248) [29SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1350) [11MR], H765 (EC2101) [5MR]

———grazing standards and guidelines final rule, S86 (EC146, EC147) [7JA], H54 (EC471) [7JA]

———Helium Program statistical and financial report, S4676 (EC1886) [19MY], H2873 (EC3351) [16MY]

———High Plains States Groundwater Demonstration Program report, S1132 (EC1009) [7FE], H341 (EC1533) [5FE]

———hydrogen sulfide requirements for operations in the Outer Continental Shelf final rule, H341 (EC1537) [5FE]

———impact of Compact of Free Association on U.S. territories, commonwealths and Hawaii report, S96 (EC527) [7JA]

———impact of the Compact of Free Association on U.S. territories and Commonwealths and Hawaii report, S724 (EC874) [28JA]

———Indian Adult Education Program final rule, S8660 (EC2818) [2SE], H6794 (EC4674) [3SE]

———Indian country law enforcement final rule, S3010 (EC1492) [10AP], H1610 (EC2838) [16AP]

———Indian Highway Safety Program competitive grant selection criteria final rule, S10848 (EC3136) [20OC], H9799 (EC5704) [30OC]

———Indian judgement funds legislation, S2413 (EC1449, EC1450) [18MR], H1256 (EC2427, EC2428) [20MR]

———Indian lands fractionated ownership legislation, S6495 (EC2357) [26JN], H4131 (EC3895) [20JN]

———Indian water rights in the Central Utah Project report, S1923 (EC1291) [4MR], H627 (EC1910) [25FE]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC426) [7JA], S5594 (EC2155) [12JN], H51 (EC372) [7JA], H3475 (EC3625) [4JN]

———Insular Possessions Watch Program final rule, S86 (EC149) [7JA]

———keeping leases in force beyond primary term final rule, H54 (EC470) [7JA]

———Kentucky Regulatory Program report, S88 (EC221) [7JA]

———land and materials management authority final rule, S10847 (EC3100) [20OC]

———leasing systems for the central Gulf of Mexico, H341 (EC1532) [5FE]

———leasing systems report, S4676 (EC1889) [19MY], S8657 (EC2712) [2SE], H1907 (EC3004) [28AP]

———logical mining units final rule, S8661 (EC2846) [2SE], H6794 (EC4675) [3SE]

———Lost Creek Dam, UT, Weber Basin project safety modifications report, S3660 (EC1706) [24AP], H1889 (EC2971) [24AP]

———Marine Mammal Protection Act administration report, H10766 (EC5896) [12NO]

———Marine Mammal Protection Act report, S723 (EC850) [28JA], S1552 (EC1165) [25FE], H341 (EC1534) [5FE], H722 (EC2054) [4MR]

———migratory bird hunting final rule, H341 (EC1535) [5FE]

———Minerals Management Service final rule, H341 (EC1539) [5FE]

———mining claims final rule, S2021 (EC1336) [6MR], H698 (EC1994) [27FE]

———National Capital Region Parks special regulations final rule, H4084 (EC3874) [19JN]

———national historic and natural landmarks damage report, S1923 (EC1290) [4MR], H722 (EC2053) [4MR]

———national parks system units final rule, S84 (EC76) [7JA]

———Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act final rule, H341 (EC1536) [5FE]

———Navajo Indian reclamation plan final rule, S3418 (EC1593) [22AP]

———nonmineral entries on mineral lands final rule, H8298 (EC5298) [1OC]

———North Dakota abandoned mine land reclamation plan final rule, S84 (EC78) [7JA]

———Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act legislation, S10848 (EC3138) [20OC]

———Office of Surface Mining Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program final rule, S802 (EC934) [29JA], H342 (EC1554) [5FE], H1287 (EC2480) [21MR], H1335 (EC2601) [8AP], H1436 (EC2720) [10AP], H4911 (EC4093) [8JY]

———Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Program final rule, H6404 (EC4447, EC4448) [30JY]

———Office of Surface Mining Regulatory and Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program final rule, S3418 (EC1593) [22AP], H1889 (EC2974) [24AP]

———Office of Surface Mining Regulatory Program final rule, S802 (EC934) [29JA], S1923 (EC1288) [4MR], S3010 (EC1493) [10AP], S4676 (EC1890) [19MY], S5339 (EC2059) [5JN], S7298 (EC2467) [11JY], S8657 (EC2713) [2SE], S8661 (EC2843) [2SE], S9017 (EC2907, EC2908, EC2909) [9SE], S10847 (EC3099) [20OC], H56 (EC515, EC516, EC517, EC518, EC519, EC520) [7JA], H342 (EC1554) [5FE], H722 (EC2060) [4MR], H1287 (EC2481, EC2482) [21MR], H1714 (EC2915) [21AP], H1889 (EC2973, EC2975) [24AP], H3212 (EC3512) [30MY], H6794 (EC4693, EC4694, EC4695, EC4696, EC4697) [3SE], H6961 (EC4860) [5SE], H7598 (EC5115) [18SE], H8726 (EC5418) [8OC], H9037 (EC5570) [22OC], H9799 (EC5702) [30OC]

———Office of Surface Mining State Program final rule, H722 (EC2059) [4MR]

———Ohio Regulatory Program final rule, S84 (EC77) [7JA], S152 (EC606) [21JA], S1827 (EC1249) [3MR], H166 (EC1121) [20JA]

———oil and gas inspections final rule, H7604 (EC5149) [22SE]

———oil spill response requirements final rule, S2645 (EC1486) [20MR]

———operation of U.S.M.S. North Star (vessel) between Seattle, WA, and Alaska final rule, H3068 (EC3385) [20MY]

———organizational title changes final rule, H3566 (EC3667) [5JN]

———Outer Continental Shelf civil penalties final rule, S8660 (EC2803) [2SE]

———Outer Continental Shelf gas, oil, and sulphur operations final rule, S86 (EC148) [7JA], H54 (EC468) [7JA]

———Outer Continental Shelf leases final rule, S84 (EC73, EC75) [7JA], S6096 (EC2267) [23JN], H54 (EC469) [7JA], H3922 (EC3854) [18JN]

———Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas and Oil Leasing and Production Program report, S1132 (EC1008) [7FE], H9864 (EC5713) [31OC]

———Outer Continental Shelf operations requirements relative to hydrogen sulfide final rule, S157 (EC816) [21JA]

———parks and public lands management legislation, S5412 (EC2091) [9JN], H3795 (EC3779) [12JN]

———Pennsylvania Regulatory Program final rule, H3475 (EC3634) [4JN]

———permit application process final rule, S3660 (EC1708) [24AP]

———pipeline right-of-way applications and assignment fees final rule, S5177 (EC1994) [2JN], S8661 (EC2842) [2SE], H3068 (EC3384) [20MY], H6961 (EC4851) [5SE]

———polar bear trophy importation final rule, S1469 (EC1125) [24FE], H583 (EC1793) [13FE]

———public lands transfer legislation, H3566 (EC3672) [5JN]

———refund of excess royalty payments, H165 (EC1103, EC1104, EC1105) [20JA], H341 (EC1531) [5FE], H708 (EC2022) [3MR], H1436 (EC2716, EC2717) [10AP], H2443 (EC3239) [8MY], H3067 (EC3383) [20MY], H5020 (EC4142) [9JY], H7006 (EC4912) [8SE]

———refund of offshore lease revenues, S84 (EC74) [7JA], S152 (EC607, EC608, EC609) [21JA], S724 (EC873) [28JA], S1923 (EC1289) [4MR], S3010 (EC1495) [10AP], S3011 (EC1500) [10AP], S4676 (EC1888) [19MY], S5177 (EC1993) [2JN], S7298 (EC2468) [11JY], S7708 (EC2508) [17JY], S9017 (EC2903) [9SE]

———refund of offshore royalty payments, H5490 (EC4243) [21JY]

———reinvention activities report, S156 (EC774) [21JA]

———removal of subchapter D final rule, S97 (EC541) [7JA]

———Richmond National Battlefield Park legislation, S10847 (EC3096) [20OC], H8159 (EC5249) [29SE]

———rights-of-way legislation, S9017 (EC2902) [9SE]

———royalties, rentals, and bonuses final rule, S3660 (EC1707) [24AP]

———royalty management and collection activities for Federal and Indian mineral leases report, H8159 (EC5247) [29SE]

———royalty management and delinquent account collection activities report, S9514 (EC2969) [17SE]

———safety and pollution prevention equipment quality assurance requirements final rule, S8658 (EC2759) [2SE]

———Standing Rock Reservation soil survey, land classification, and agricultural production certification, H3658 (EC3720) [10JN]

———State Regulatory Program final rule, H1335 (EC2600) [8AP], H1336 (EC2602) [8AP]

———subsistence management regulations for public lands final rule, H6961 (EC4855) [5SE]

———Superfund report, S8660 (EC2808) [2SE]

———sustained agricultural production under irrigation report, S5412 (EC2092) [9JN]

———Texas Regulatory Program final rule, S3660 (EC1705) [24AP]

———training of contract employees engaged in the Outer Continental Shelf final rule, S1017 (EC1006) [5FE], H341 (EC1538) [5FE]

———use by settlers and homesteaders of timber report, H8298 (EC5297) [1OC]

———Virginia Regulatory Program final rule, S9514 (EC2968) [17SE]

———Western Gulf of Mexico leasing systems report, H6702 (EC4510) [31JY]

———White Mountain Apache Tribe judgement funds report, H54 (EC465) [7JA]

———White Mountain Apache Tribe judgment funds report, S87 (EC172) [7JA]

———whooping cranes final rule, S7767 (EC2533) [21JY], H5491 (EC4245) [21JY]

———wild free-roaming horses and burros adoption fee final rule, H341 (EC1540) [5FE]

———willow flycatcher final rule, S7767 (EC2534) [21JY], H5490 (EC4244) [21JY]

———Youth Conservation Corps report, S6989 (EC2391) [8JY], H5130 (EC4154) [10JY]

Dept. of the Navy: aircraft carrier transfer proposal, H9799 (EC5685) [30OC]

———battleship transfer proposal, S83 (EC47) [7JA], H41 (EC70) [7JA]

———Chief of Chaplains appointment legislation, S3959 (EC1787) [5MY], H2349 (EC3157) [7MY]

———morale, welfare, and recreation support activities report, S6989 (EC2396) [8JY], H5020 (EC4140) [9JY]

———outsourcing notice, S7708 (EC2520) [17JY], S7861 (EC2561) [22JY], H5914 (EC4384) [28JY]

———outsourcing report, S5505 (EC2340) [11JN], S8657 (EC2699) [2SE], S9514 (EC2961) [17SE], S11862 (EC3280) [6NO], H3565 (EC3644) [5JN], H6791 (EC4589) [3SE], H7006 (EC4881) [8SE]

———private contractors final rule, S157 (EC826) [21JA], H240 (EC1221) [21JA]

———ship solid waste compliance plan report, S88 (EC203) [7JA], H708 (EC2026) [3MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: Administrator of National Banks report, S5692 (EC2191) [16JN], S9636 (EC2984) [18SE]

———Asian Development Bank appropriations legislation, S3117 (EC1507) [14AP], H1702 (EC2858) [17AP]

———audit plan addendum report, S3998 (EC1794) [6MY]

———blocked persons and vessels, specially designated nationals, terrorists, and traffickers removal final rule, H339 (EC1471) [5FE]

———blocked persons and vessels, specially designated nationals, terrorists, and traffickers removal of final rule, H8159 (EC5236) [29SE]

———blocked persons final rule, S8657 (EC2721) [2SE]

———book-entry Treasury bills, notes, and bonds final rule, H1456 (EC2765) [14AP], H2678 (EC3322) [14MY]

———book-entry treasury bonds, notes, and bills final rule, H4912 (EC4111) [8JY]

———book-entry treasury bonds, notes, and bills regulations final rule, S3549 (EC1663) [23AP], S8659 (EC2779) [2SE], S9636 (EC2991) [18SE], H1714 (EC2926) [21AP], H7598 (EC5129) [18SE]

———Bretton Woods Agreements Act amendments legislation, S3346 (EC1586) [17AP], H2442 (EC3194) [8MY]

———bulletin, S944 (EC968) [4FE], H765 (EC2111) [5MR]

———Bureau of Public Debt recordkeeping final rule, S1469 (EC1117) [24FE], H668 (EC1946) [26FE]

———Canadian softwood lumber shipments final rule, H723 (EC2083) [4MR]

———certificates of indebtedness, notes, and bonds regulations final rule, H6961 (EC4864) [5SE]

———collection of past-due support by administrative offset final rule, S7209 (EC2447) [10JY], H5183 (EC4207) [14JY]

———Community Development Financial Institutions Fund report, S1190 (EC1031) [10FE], H341 (EC1520) [5FE]

———consumer report, S3268 (EC1577) [16AP]

———country of origin marking final rule, S8661 (EC2854) [2SE], H6796 (EC4758) [3SE]

———debt buybacks and sales for debt swaps of certain outstanding concessional obligations legislation, S4213 (EC1811) [8MY], S4214 (EC1819) [8MY], H2349 (EC3154, EC3158) [7MY]

———debt relief for poor countries legislation, S4214 (EC1820) [8MY], H2349 (EC3159) [7MY]

———economic growth final rule, S3268 (EC1578) [16AP]

———enforcement actions and initiatives report, S8657 (EC2722) [2SE]

———European Bank for Reconstruction and Development appropriations legislation, S3117 (EC1510) [14AP], H1792 (EC2935) [23AP]

———Exchange Stabilization Fund report, S90 (EC272) [7JA], S9636 (EC2989) [18SE], H8159 (EC5228) [29SE]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC868) [9JA]

———Federal Mutual Associations final rule, S8660 (EC2825) [2SE], H6960 (EC4814) [5SE]

———final rule, S87 (EC181) [7JA], S157 (EC822) [21JA], S9017 (EC2913, EC2914) [9SE], S9636 (EC2992, EC2993) [18SE], S10850 (EC3202, EC3218) [20OC], H167 (EC1158) [20JA], H8925 (EC5496) [21OC]

———financial agents of the Federal Government final rule, S9636 (EC2990) [18SE], H8159 (EC5229) [29SE]

———fiscal service final rule, S90 (EC284) [7JA]

———foreign assets control regulations final rule, H56 (EC527) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1979 (EC1317) [5MR], H802 (EC2128) [6MR]

———Government securities broker or dealer favored treatment prohibition exceptions report, H10952 (EC5921) [13NO]

———IMF appropriations legislation, S3117 (EC1508) [14AP], H1702 (EC2856) [17AP]

———Inspector General report, S156 (EC761) [21JA], S6096 (EC2296) [23JN], H242 (EC1277) [21JA], H4131 (EC3894) [20JN], H5568 (EC4299) [22JY]

———Inter-American Development Bank appropriations legislation, S3117 (EC1506) [14AP], H1702 (EC2857) [17AP]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC459) [7JA]

———Internal Revenue Code legislation, S4676 (EC1892) [19MY]

———International Development Association appropriations legislation, S3117 (EC1509) [14AP], H1702 (EC2855) [17AP]

———international monetary and financial policies report, S8090 (EC2591) [24JY], H5914 (EC4389) [28JY]

———Iranian transactions regulations final rule, S90 (EC281) [7JA], S8657 (EC2720) [2SE], H50 (EC353) [7JA], H6714 (EC4526) [1AU]

———Iraqi sanctions regulations final rule, H162 (EC1018) [20JA]

———maintenance of and access to records pertaining to individuals final rule, H2349 (EC3160) [7MY]

———material violations or suspected material violations of regulations report, H10766 (EC5885) [12NO]

———Mexican economic situation report, H41 (EC81, EC82) [7JA], H135 (EC830) [9JA], H405 (EC1676) [10FE]

———narcotics trafficking sanctions regulations final rule, S1827 (EC1257) [3MR], H947 (EC2220) [12MR]

———offset of tax refund payments to collect past-due, legally enforceable nontax debt final rule, S6040 (EC2258) [20JN], H4131 (EC3902) [20JN]

———overflight payments to North Korea final rule, S3900 (EC1783) [1MY], H1334 (EC2559) [8AP]

———payment to financial institutions final rule, S96 (EC517) [7JA], H160 (EC956) [20JA]

———postsecondary education legislation, S3549 (EC1625) [23AP], H1287 (EC2489) [21MR]

———prohibition against use of interstate bank branches primarily for deposit production final rule, H7116 (EC4951) [9SE]

———removal of entry for blocked persons, specially designated nationals, specially trained terrorists and narcotics traffickers and blocked vessels final rule, H50 (EC352, EC354) [7JA], H2443 (EC3227, EC3228) [8MY], H6714 (EC4527) [1AU]

———removal of entry for blocked persons final rule, S3900 (EC1784) [1MY]

———report, S96 (EC503) [7JA], S10850 (EC3221, EC3222, EC3225) [20OC]

———reporting and procedures regulations final rule, H6960 (EC4827) [5SE]

———sale and issue of marketable book-entry Treasury bills, notes, and bonds final rule, H63 (EC732) [7JA], H167 (EC1159) [20JA]

———Secret Service Uniformed Division legislation, S4214 (EC1838) [8MY], H2154 (EC3056) [1MY]

———Social Security and railroad retirement benefits taxation report, S723 (EC860) [28JA], H345 (EC1651) [5FE]

———State and Local Government Series Securities Program changes final rule, H63 (EC730) [7JA]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5293) [1OC]

———Student Loan Marketing Association audit report, H161 (EC968) [20JA]

———Student Loan Marketing Association book-entry securities regulations final rule, H344 (EC1627) [5FE]

———Student Loan Marketing Association's audit report, S91 (EC314) [7JA]

———subsidiaries and equity investments final rule, S90 (EC282) [7JA]

———terrorist governments sanction regulations final rule, H339 (EC1468) [5FE]

———trade rules final rule, S7209 (EC2448) [10JY]

———Treasury Bulletin report, S3549 (EC1662) [23AP], S4677 (EC1902) [19MY], H2168 (EC3129) [5MY]

———Treasury Forfeiture Fund report, S7861 (EC2545) [22JY], H5568 (EC4297) [22JY]

———U.S. Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Co. bonds final rule, H8319 (EC5350) [2OC]

———U.S. Savings Bonds final rule, S85 (EC115) [7JA], S4676 (EC1900) [19MY], H63 (EC731) [7JA], H2349 (EC3175) [7MY]

———uses and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries audit plan, S87 (EC191) [7JA], H136 (EC878) [9JA], H3209 (EC3442) [30MY]

———Yugoslavian vessels final rule, S3726 (EC1751) [25AP]

Dept. of Transportation: acquisition regulations final rule, H3212 (EC3520) [30MY]

———acquisition regulations revision final rule, H52 (EC396) [7JA]

———add controlling agencies to restricted areas final rule, H1336 (EC2628) [8AP]

———adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, H56 (EC535) [7JA], H166 (EC1125) [20JA]

———Aerospace Technologies of Australia airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC605) [7JA], H61 (EC683, EC684) [7JA], H2349 (EC3168) [7MY], H3068 (EC3387) [20MY], H3272 (EC3603, EC3604) [3JN]

———Aerospatiale airworthiness directives final rule, H61 (EC676) [7JA], H626 (EC1873) [25FE], H2677 (EC3286) [14MY], H5568 (EC4309) [22JY], H8926 (EC5507) [21OC]

———agricultural cooperative associations which conduct compensated transportation operations for nonmembers final rule, H5296 (EC4216) [15JY]

———air bags final rule, S2413 (EC1444) [18MR]

———Air Carrier Access Act final rule, S152 (EC593) [21JA]

———air tour operations in Hawaii final rule, H9613 (EC5657) [28OC]

———Air Tractor, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, H61 (EC673) [7JA], H626 (EC1877) [25FE], H5568 (EC4305) [22JY]

———airbags adverse effects final rule, H44 (EC179, EC180) [7JA], H135 (EC836) [9JA]

———Airbus Industries airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC593) [7JA], H137 (EC902, EC903, EC904) [9JA], H343 (EC1573, EC1578) [5FE], H344 (EC1602, EC1605) [5FE], H722 (EC2062) [4MR], H1336 (EC2619, EC2620) [8AP], H1436 (EC2725) [10AP], H1540 (EC2802) [15AP], H1907 (EC3006, EC3010) [28AP], H1908 (EC3021) [28AP], H2677 (EC3296) [14MY], H3270 (EC3465) [3JN], H3271 (EC3569, EC3574, EC3576) [3JN], H4833 (EC4030) [26JN], H6795 (EC4729) [3SE], H7260 (EC5020) [11SE], H8264 (EC5272) [30SE], H8926 (EC5509) [21OC], H9500 (EC5594) [23OC]

———aircraft flight simulator use final rule, H1336 (EC2612) [8AP]

———airplane operations final rule, H138 (EC915) [9JA]

———Airport Improvement Program report, S151 (EC587) [21JA], H166 (EC1132) [20JA]

———airport name change final rule, H3271 (EC3582) [3JN]

———airspace final rule, S86 (EC150, EC151, EC152) [7JA], S91 (EC345, EC348) [7JA], S92 (EC360) [7JA], S152 (EC592) [21JA], S1017 (EC999) [5FE], S1190 (EC1037) [10FE], S1298 (EC1054) [12FE], S1827 (EC1272) [3MR], S2320 (EC1419) [14MR], S6357 (EC2331) [25JN], S6726 (EC2382) [27JN], H57 (EC564, EC567, EC568, EC569, EC570, EC571, EC572, EC573, EC574, EC575, EC576, EC577, EC578) [7JA], H58 (EC579, EC580, EC581, EC582, EC583, EC584, EC585, EC586, EC587, EC588, EC589) [7JA], H60 (EC659, EC660, EC661) [7JA], H61 (EC664, EC665, EC666, EC667, EC668, EC669, EC670, EC671, EC672) [7JA], H138 (EC914, EC916, EC918, EC919, EC920) [9JA], H167 (EC1143, EC1144, EC1145, EC1146, EC1147) [20JA], H281 (EC1356, EC1357, EC1358, EC1359, EC1360, EC1361, EC1362, EC1363, EC1364) [4FE], H342 (EC1564, EC1565, EC1566, EC1567, EC1568) [5FE], H343 (EC1580, EC1581, EC1582, EC1583, EC1584, EC1585, EC1586, EC1587, EC1588, EC1589, EC1590) [5FE], H344 (EC1611, EC1613, EC1614, EC1615, EC1616, EC1619, EC1620) [5FE], H391 (EC1663, EC1664, EC1665, EC1666, EC1667) [6FE], H392 (EC1668, EC1669) [6FE], H584 (EC1816, EC1817, EC1818) [13FE], H626 (EC1881, EC1882, EC1883, EC1884, EC1885, EC1886, EC1887, EC1888, EC1892, EC1893, EC1894, EC1895, EC1896, EC1897) [25FE], H627 (EC1898, EC1899, EC1900, EC1901) [25FE], H723 (EC2071, EC2072, EC2073, EC2074, EC2075) [4MR], H811 (EC2176, EC2177, EC2178, EC2179) [10MR], H886 (EC2198, EC2199, EC2200, EC2201, EC2203) [11MR], H887 (EC2204, EC2205, EC2206) [11MR], H1016 (EC2267, EC2268, EC2269, EC2270) [13MR], H1256 (EC2445, EC2446, EC2447, EC2448, EC2449, EC2450) [20MR], H1257 (EC2451, EC2452, EC2453, EC2454) [20MR], H1336 (EC2611, EC2621, EC2622, EC2623, EC2625, EC2626, EC2627, EC2629, EC2630) [8AP], H1337 (EC2635) [8AP], H1436 (EC2729, EC2730, EC2731, EC2732, EC2733, EC2734) [10AP], H1540 (EC2810, EC2811, EC2812, EC2813, EC2814, EC2815, EC2816, EC2817, EC2818, EC2819, EC2820, EC2821, EC2822, EC2823) [15AP], H1541 (EC2824, EC2825, EC2826, EC2827) [15AP], H1908 (EC3013, EC3014, EC3015, EC3016, EC3017, EC3019, EC3020) [28AP], H2349 (EC3170, EC3172, EC3173, EC3174) [7MY], H2677 (EC3297, EC3298, EC3299, EC3300, EC3301, EC3302, EC3303) [14MY], H2678 (EC3304, EC3305, EC3306, EC3307, EC3308, EC3309, EC3310, EC3311, EC3312, EC3313, EC3314, EC3315) [14MY], H3068 (EC3395, EC3396, EC3397) [20MY], H3212 (EC3525, EC3526, EC3527, EC3528, EC3529) [30MY], H3270 (EC3562) [3JN], H3271 (EC3578, EC3579, EC3580, EC3581, EC3583, EC3584, EC3585, EC3586, EC3587, EC3588, EC3589, EC3590, EC3591, EC3592, EC3593, EC3594, EC2595) [3JN], H3272 (EC3596, EC3597) [3JN], H3795 (EC3785) [12JN], H3863 (EC3837, EC3838, EC3839) [17JN], H4220 (EC3917, EC3918) [23JN], H4221 (EC3926, EC3927) [23JN], H4833 (EC4018, EC4019, EC4020, EC4021, EC4022, EC4023, EC4027) [26JN], H4911 (EC4096, EC4097) [8JY], H5568 (EC4310, EC4311, EC4312, EC4313) [22JY], H6404 (EC4449, EC4450, EC4451, EC4452, EC4453, EC4454, EC4455, EC4456, EC4457, EC4458, EC4459, EC4460, EC4461, EC4462, EC4463) [30JY], H6405 (EC4464, EC4465, EC4466, EC4467, EC4468) [30JY], H6795 (EC4718, EC4719, EC4720, EC4721, EC4722, EC4723, EC4724, EC4725) [3SE], H7007 (EC4926, EC4927, EC4928, EC4929) [8SE], H7117 (EC4983, EC4984, EC4985, EC4986) [9SE], H7260 (EC5015, EC5016, EC5017) [11SE], H7598 (EC5123, EC5124, EC5125, EC5126, EC5127, EC5128) [18SE], H8926 (EC5512, EC5513) [21OC], H9500 (EC5583, EC5584, EC5585, EC5586, EC5587, EC5588, EC5589, EC5590, EC5591, EC5595) [23OC], H9613 (EC5658, EC5659, EC5660, EC5661, EC5662, EC5665, EC5666) [28OC], H10766 (EC5904) [12NO], H10953 (EC5939) [13NO]

———Airtell International, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, H343 (EC1576) [5FE]

———airworthiness directives final rule, S86 (EC154, EC156) [7JA], S91 (EC340, EC341, EC343, EC344) [7JA], S92 (EC351, EC353, EC356, EC358, EC359, EC361) [7JA], S154 (EC710) [21JA], S724 (EC886) [28JA], S2129 (EC1369) [11MR], S6357 (EC2330) [25JN], S8660 (EC2801) [2SE]

———Alaska Demonstration Programs report, S97 (EC538) [7JA], H62 (EC711) [7JA]

———AlliedSignal, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, H61 (EC682) [7JA], H281 (EC1353) [4FE], H1016 (EC2265) [13MR], H1437 (EC2736) [10AP], H1908 (EC3022) [28AP], H6405 (EC4471) [30JY], H8319 (EC5343) [2OC]

———AlliedSignal airworthiness directives final rule, H3272 (EC3602) [3JN], H9500 (EC5592) [23OC]

———Allison Engine Co., airworthiness directives final rule, H61 (EC677) [7JA]

———allowable carbon dioxide in transport category airplane cabins final rule, H61 (EC662) [7JA], H138 (EC917) [9JA]

———alternate compliance via recognized classification society and U.S. supplement final rule, H136 (EC882) [9JA]

———altitudes final rule, H60 (EC634) [7JA], H1016 (EC2266) [13MR], H3068 (EC3398) [20MY], H3212 (EC3530) [30MY]

———Amtrak legislation, H3475 (EC3636) [4JN]

———Amtrak restructuring legislation, S6096 (EC2269) [23JN]

———anchorage areas final rule, H723 (EC2078) [4MR]

———Antarctic treaty environmental protection protocol final rule, H1610 (EC2847) [16AP]

———Anti-Deficiency Act violation, S96 (EC526) [7JA], S2204 (EC1391) [12MR]

———Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, FL, drawbridge operation regulations final rule, H451 (EC1744) [11FE]

———Automotive Fuel Economy Program report, S4392 (EC1863) [13MY], H2442 (EC3203) [8MY]

———Auxiliary Power International Corp. airworthiness directives final rule, H3271 (EC3570) [3JN]

———Aviat Aircraft, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, H6796 (EC4737) [3SE]

———Aviation Safety Action Programs final rule, H723 (EC2077) [4MR]

———Avions Pierre Airplanes airworthiness directives final rule, H10953 (EC5934, EC5935) [13NO]

———Avions Pierre Robin airworthiness directives final rule, H1256 (EC2442) [20MR]

———Ayres Corp. airworthiness directives, H5131 (EC4172) [10JY]

———Beech Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC591) [7JA]

———Beech Aircraft Corp. airworthiness directives final rule, H6405 (EC4470) [30JY]

———Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, H281 (EC1378) [4FE], H1256 (EC2439, EC2440) [20MR], H1436 (EC2726, EC2727) [10AP], H3212 (EC3524) [30MY], H5568 (EC4307) [22JY], H7007 (EC4924) [8SE], H7598 (EC5121) [18SE], H8926 (EC5516) [21OC]

———Boeing airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC604) [7JA], H59 (EC606, EC607, EC610, EC611) [7JA], H61 (EC680, EC681) [7JA], H62 (EC702) [7JA], H137 (EC894, EC895, EC897, EC907) [9JA], H166 (EC1139) [20JA], H281 (EC1371) [4FE], H282 (EC1379) [4FE], H343 (EC1579, EC1598, EC1600) [5FE], H344 (EC1604, EC1607) [5FE], H584 (EC1809, EC1811, EC1812) [13FE], H723 (EC2064, EC2066) [4MR], H811 (EC2170) [10MR], H1256 (EC2437, EC2443) [20MR], H1907 (EC3007) [28AP], H1908 (EC3011) [28AP], H2677 (EC3284, EC3285, EC3288, EC3291, EC3294) [14MY], H2882 (EC3365) [19MY], H3068 (EC3388) [20MY], H3270 (EC3565) [3JN], H3271 (EC3568) [3JN], H3863 (EC3836) [17JN], H4911 (EC4099, EC4103) [8JY], H5568 (EC4303, EC4306) [22JY], H7007 (EC4923) [8SE], H7260 (EC5019, EC5021) [11SE], H7280 (EC5074) [15SE], H7598 (EC5122) [18SE], H7604 (EC5152) [22SE], H8319 (EC5342) [2OC], H8926 (EC5514) [21OC], H10766 (EC5902) [12NO]

———Bombardier airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC592) [7JA], H3272 (EC3600) [3JN], H5568 (EC4304) [22JY], H7280 (EC5073) [15SE], H7604 (EC5151) [22SE]

———British Aerospace airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC594, EC595) [7JA], H59 (EC612) [7JA], H62 (EC703) [7JA], H137 (EC907) [9JA], H282 (EC1381) [4FE], H723 (EC2070) [4MR], H1256 (EC2438) [20MR], H2677 (EC3295) [14MY], H3795 (EC3784) [12JN], H5568 (EC4308) [22JY], H6795 (EC4707) [3SE], H7260 (EC5018) [11SE], H7280 (EC5071) [15SE], H8926 (EC5508) [21OC], H9612 (EC5643) [28OC], H10766 (EC5901) [12NO]

———Bureau of Transportation Statistics report, S10850 (EC3233) [20OC]

———Burkhart, Grob, Luft-und Raumfarht airworthiness directives final rule, H6405 (EC4472) [30JY]

———Buy America Act final rule, S8661 (EC2861) [2SE], H7598 (EC5116) [18SE]

———Canadair airworthiness directives final rule, H60 (EC648) [7JA]

———capitalization of State infrastructure banks report, S7767 (EC2537) [21JY]

———cargo ship safety code final rule, H4833 (EC4014) [26JN]

———certification acceptance final rule, S97 (EC540) [7JA]

———Cessna Aircraft Co., airworthiness directives final rule, H57 (EC559) [7JA]

———Cessna Aircraft Co. airworthiness directives, H5131 (EC4173) [10JY]

———Cessna Aircraft Co. airworthiness directives final rule, H281 (EC1374) [4FE], H343 (EC1574) [5FE], H3795 (EC3783) [12JN]

———CFM International airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC601) [7JA], H166 (EC1137) [20JA], H1436 (EC2724) [10AP], H1437 (EC2737) [10AP], H1907 (EC3009) [28AP]

———change to restricted areas final rule, H57 (EC560) [7JA], H59 (EC619, EC620) [7JA]

———chemical drug and alcohol testing of commercial vessel personnel final rule, H62 (EC699) [7JA]

———child test dummy final rule, H6915 (EC4770) [4SE]

———civil monetary penalties inflation adjustments final rule, H1336 (EC2604) [8AP]

———civil monetary penalty inflation final rule, S1298 (EC1055) [12FE], S1658 (EC1218) [26FE], H584 (EC1799) [13FE], H625 (EC1867) [25FE], H3795 (EC3782) [12JN], H4911 (EC4095) [8JY]

———classified information revision final rule, H2349 (EC3169) [7MY]

———Coast Guard Anti-Deficiency Act violation, H1015 (EC2236) [13MR]

———Coast Guard appropriations legislation, S3660 (EC1724) [24AP], H1287 (EC2485) [21MR]

———Coast Guard appropriations transfer relative to national security functions notification, H345 (EC1655) [5FE]

———Coast Guard military retirement system report, H3566 (EC3666) [5JN]

———Coast Guard regulations and policies relative to edible oil regulatory reform report, H2678 (EC3321) [14MY]

———Coast Guard report, S802 (EC930) [29JA]

———commercial driver's licenses and controlled substances and alcohol use testing final rule, H5176 (EC4178) [11JY]

———commercial fishing regulations final rule, S91 (EC346) [7JA], S92 (EC355) [7JA], H137 (EC889) [9JA], H7261 (EC5024) [11SE]

———commercial passenger-carrying operations in single-engine aircraft final rule, H6795 (EC4705) [3SE]

———compensated intercorporate hauling final rule, H5296 (EC4217) [15JY]

———computer reservations system regulations final rule, H10767 (EC5905) [12NO]

———Construcciones Aeronauticas airworthiness directives final rule, H344 (EC1608) [5FE], H584 (EC1810) [13FE], H9612 (EC5642, EC5644, EC5647) [28OC]

———Construcciones Aeronautics airworthiness directives final rule, H3068 (EC3391, EC3392) [20MY]

———consumer information regulations relative to fees for course monitoring tires final rule, H60 (EC637) [7JA]

———Contrucciones Aeronauticas airworthiness directives final rule, H1540 (EC2803) [15AP]

———crashworthiness protection final rule, S86 (EC155) [7JA], H60 (EC651) [7JA]

———Dassault airworthiness directives final rule, H7598 (EC5120) [18SE]

———de Havilland airworthiness directives final rule, H60 (EC647) [7JA], H61 (EC679) [7JA], H166 (EC1136, EC1138) [20JA], H1256 (EC2435) [20MR], H2677 (EC3292) [14MY], H4833 (EC4028) [26JN], H8264 (EC5274) [30SE], H8319 (EC5340) [2OC], H10953 (EC5936) [13NO]

———design standards for highways final rule, H1337 (EC2640) [8AP]

———digital flight data recorders final rule, H5568 (EC4302) [22JY]

———domestic, flag, supplemental, commuter, and on-demand operating requirements final rule, H1257 (EC2456) [20MR]

———Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation airworthiness directives final rule, H137 (EC908) [9JA]

———Dornier airworthiness directives final rule, H59 (EC613) [7JA], H62 (EC697) [7JA], H723 (EC2063) [4MR], H1256 (EC2434) [20MR], H3270 (EC3567) [3JN]

———drawbridge operation regulations final rule, S91 (EC347) [7JA], H60 (EC650, EC658) [7JA], H137 (EC890) [9JA], H627 (EC1902) [25FE], H723 (EC2080) [4MR], H811 (EC2174) [10MR], H1336 (EC2613) [8AP], H1436 (EC2721) [10AP], H2168 (EC3118) [5MY], H3795 (EC3787) [12JN], H3796 (EC3788) [12JN], H5568 (EC4316) [22JY], H6916 (EC4798, EC4803) [4SE], H7007 (EC4931, EC4933, EC4934) [8SE], H8053 (EC5198) [26SE], H8632 (EC5401) [7OC], H8926 (EC5520) [21OC]

———drug testing of commercial vessel personnel in foreign waters final rule, H4832 (EC4008) [26JN]

———effective security measures notice, S154 (EC708) [21JA]

———Eldorado International Airport, Bogota, Colombia, security measures notification, H242 (EC1294) [21JA]

———electronic records of shipping articles and certificates of discharge final rule, H59 (EC624) [7JA]

———Emergency Relief Program final rule, S89 (EC250) [7JA], H137 (EC886) [9JA]

———Empressa Brasileira de Aeronautica airworthiness directives final, H7280 (EC5072) [15SE]

———Empressa Brasileira de Aeronautica airworthiness directives final rule, H344 (EC1610) [5FE], H723 (EC2065) [4MR]

———Enstrom Helicopter Corp. airworthiness directives final rule, H8319 (EC5339) [2OC]

———environmental compliance and restoration report, H339 (EC1457) [5FE]

———environmental protection protocol final rule, H4832 (EC4012) [26JN], H7280 (EC5067) [15SE]

———Equal Access to Justice Act implementation relative to agency proceedings final rule, H2154 (EC3058) [1MY]

———Eurocopter Deutschland airworthiness directives final rule, H8926 (EC5517) [21OC]

———Eurocopter Deutschland Helicopters airworthiness directives final rule, H10766 (EC5899) [12NO]

———European and Australian offset crash tests report, S5504 (EC2116) [11JN]

———excess flow value performance standards final rule, H282 (EC1382) [4FE]

———exclusions from vehicle requirements final rule, S5178 (EC2026) [2JN]

———export vessels final rule, H2443 (EC3248) [8MY]

———FAA budget request, H1437 (EC2751) [10AP]

———FAA final rule, H281 (EC1354) [4FE]

———Fairchild airworthiness directives final rule, H59 (EC615) [7JA], H343 (EC1577) [5FE], H3272 (EC3605) [3JN]

———falsification of security records final rule, H61 (EC663) [7JA], H3795 (EC3786) [12JN]

———Federal Highway Administration oversight of the Buy America Program report, S3550 (EC1678) [23AP], H1714 (EC2925) [21AP]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S1017 (EC1003) [5FE], H341 (EC1525) [5FE]

———Federal Transit Administration new starts criteria final rule, H723 (EC2081) [4MR]

———Federal-aid highway systems final rule, S6357 (EC2325) [25JN], H4645 (EC3951) [25JN]

———fee for review and processing of conformity certificates for nonconforming vehicles final rule, H8052 (EC5186) [26SE]

———fees for air traffic services final rule, H1257 (EC2458) [20MR], H2349 (EC3171) [7MY]

———final rule, S86 (EC153) [7JA], S92 (EC350, EC353, EC354, EC355, EC356, EC357, EC358, EC359, EC360, EC361) [7JA], S97 (EC540) [7JA], S154 (EC710, EC711) [21JA], S724 (EC886) [28JA], S1016 (EC998) [5FE], S1017 (EC999) [5FE], S1190 (EC1037) [10FE], S1298 (EC1055) [12FE], S3661 (EC1735) [24AP], S5926 (EC2227, EC2228, EC2229, EC2230, EC2231, EC2232, EC2234, EC2235, EC2236, EC2237) [18JN], S6727 (EC2383) [27JN], S7602 (EC2498, EC2499, EC2500) [16JY], S7603 (EC2501, EC2507) [16JY], S8357 (EC2639, EC2640, EC2641, EC2642, EC2643, EC2644) [30JY], S8658 (EC2738) [2SE], S8659 (EC2774) [2SE], S8660 (EC2801, EC2802) [2SE], S8661 (EC2863) [2SE], S9879 (EC3026, EC3027, EC3028, EC3029, EC3030, EC3031, EC3032, EC3033) [24SE], S10152 (EC3043) [29SE], S10228 (EC3086) [30SE], S10850 (EC3244) [20OC], H584 (EC1821) [13FE], H7116 (EC4949) [9SE], H8926 (EC5506, EC5510) [21OC]

———flight information region prohibition final rule, H1908 (EC3012) [28AP]

———flight instructors and check airmen training and qualification requirements final rule, H1908 (EC3018) [28AP]

———FLS Aerospace, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, H137 (EC896) [9JA]

———Fokker airworthiness directives final rule, H61 (EC678) [7JA], H62 (EC701) [7JA], H137 (EC901) [9JA], H138 (EC912) [9JA], H281 (EC1373, EC1375) [4FE], H282 (EC1380) [4FE], H342 (EC1570, EC1571) [5FE], H626 (EC1878) [25FE], H723 (EC2067, EC2068) [4MR], H4911 (EC4100) [8JY], H6795 (EC4704) [3SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1299) [4MR], H802 (EC2133) [6MR]

———General Electric Co. airworthiness directives final rule, H281 (EC1377) [4FE], H1336 (EC2618, EC2631) [8AP], H1337 (EC2632) [8AP], H4221 (EC3924, EC3925) [23JN], H8264 (EC5273) [30SE], H9612 (EC5646) [28OC]

———guarantee of obligations report, S4392 (EC1861) [13MY]

———Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. airworthiness directives final rule, H4911 (EC4104, EC4105) [8JY], H4912 (EC4107) [8JY]

———Gulfstream American airworthiness directives final rule, H4220 (EC3920) [23JN]

———Hamilton Standard airworthiness directives final rule, H281 (EC1376) [4FE], H4911 (EC4101) [8JY]

———harmonization with international safety standards final rule, H8053 (EC5203) [26SE]

———harmonization with U.N. recommendations, international maritime dangerous goods code, and International Civil Aviation Organization's technical instructions final rule, H137 (EC888) [9JA]

———hazardous materials cargo tank motor vehicles liquefied compressed gas service final rule, H626 (EC1872) [25FE]

———hazardous materials identification system improvements final rule, H281 (EC1366) [4FE], H5491 (EC4252) [21JY]

———hazardous materials in interstate commerce final rule, H281 (EC1367) [4FE]

———hazardous materials packaging final rule, H3576 (EC3690) [6JN], H3658 (EC3729) [10JN]

———hazardous materials regulations final rule, S91 (EC342) [7JA], S157 (EC814) [21JA], H60 (EC638) [7JA], H282 (EC1383) [4FE], H1792 (EC2948) [23AP], H2154 (EC3067) [1MY], H4833 (EC4016, EC4017) [26JN], H6796 (EC4731) [3SE], H6916 (EC4797) [4SE], H8264 (EC5270) [30SE], H8319 (EC5345) [2OC]

———hazardous materials transfer facilities final rule, H451 (EC1745) [11FE]

———HB Aircraft Industries airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC596) [7JA]

———high theft vehicle lines listing final rule, H6713 (EC4522) [1AU]

———high-theft vehicle lines final rule, H279 (EC1299) [4FE]

———highway design standards final rule, S3550 (EC1674) [23AP]

———highway traffic and construction noise abatement final rule, S8659 (EC2784) [2SE], H7007 (EC4922) [8SE]

———Hiller Aircraft Corp. airworthiness directives final rule, H3271 (EC3575) [3JN], H8926 (EC5515) [21OC]

———Hughes Helicopters, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, H811 (EC2171) [10MR]

———IFR altitudes final rule, H166 (EC1134) [20JA], H4911 (EC4098) [8JY]

———implementation plan final rule, H7260 (EC5004, EC5005) [11SE], H8263 (EC5259) [30SE]

———importation of noncomplying motor vehicles report, H8319 (EC5355) [2OC], H8926 (EC5511) [21OC]

———importing noncomplying motor vehicles report, S8659 (EC2769) [2SE]

———incentive grant criteria for drunk driving prevention programs final rule, H60 (EC635) [7JA]

———Industrie Aeronautiche airworthiness directives, H5131 (EC4174) [10JY]

———Industrie Aeronautiche airworthiness directives final rule, H6795 (EC4709) [3SE]

———inflatable liferafts final rule, H2882 (EC3361) [19MY], H4832 (EC4009) [26JN]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC442) [7JA], S156 (EC762) [21JA], S5177 (EC2000) [2JN], S5594 (EC2161) [12JN], H51 (EC374) [7JA], H3211 (EC3484) [30MY], H5490 (EC4241) [21JY]

———insurer reporting requirements final rule, H4645 (EC3950) [25JN]

———Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research report, S93 (EC404) [7JA]

———intermodal sealift agreement report, S2413 (EC1462) [18MR], H1185 (EC2331) [19MR]

———International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers final rule, H5776 (EC4341) [24JY]

———Israel Aircraft Industries airworthiness directives final rule, H61 (EC674) [7JA], H3068 (EC3390) [20MY]

———jet route final rule, H6795 (EC4714) [3SE]

———Jetstream airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC597, EC600) [7JA], H60 (EC645, EC646) [7JA], H137 (EC899) [9JA], H343 (EC1575) [5FE], H344 (EC1601) [5FE], H391 (EC1661) [6FE], H584 (EC1807) [13FE], H626 (EC1876) [25FE], H1436 (EC2728) [10AP], H1437 (EC2735) [10AP], H2677 (EC3289) [14MY], H3068 (EC3393) [20MY], H3272 (EC3601) [3JN]

———large air carriers international data submissions final rule, H584 (EC1819) [13FE]

———lifesaving equipment final rule, H627 (EC1903) [25FE]

———light truck average fuel economy standard final rule, H1337 (EC2641) [8AP]

———liquefied natural gas final rule, S944 (EC962) [4FE], H343 (EC1596) [5FE]

———liquefied natural gas regulations final rule, H6714 (EC4540) [1AU]

———LITEF GmbH airworthiness directives final rule, H57 (EC565) [7JA]

———Lockheed airworthiness directives final rule, H8319 (EC5341) [2OC]

———Lockheed Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC599) [7JA], H138 (EC911) [9JA]

———Lockheed Corp. airworthiness directives final rule, H4912 (EC4106) [8JY], H9612 (EC5645) [28OC]

———Louis L'Hotellier airworthiness directives final rule, H3271 (EC3573) [3JN], H6405 (EC4469) [30JY]

———low-stress hazardous liquid pipelines final rule, H3922 (EC3855) [18JN], H9612 (EC5656) [28OC]

———Lycoming airworthiness directives final rule, H6795 (EC4710) [3SE]

———maintenance of and access to records pertaining to individuals final rule, H2882 (EC3358) [19MY]

———management and monitoring systems final rule, H137 (EC892) [9JA]

———management report, S151 (EC591) [21JA], H165 (EC1099) [20JA]

———marine inspection final rule, H1610 (EC2844) [16AP]

———Maritime Administration appropriations legislation, S3660 (EC1723) [24AP], H1390 (EC2679) [9AP]

———Maritime Administration report, S4392 (EC1862) [13MY], H2441 (EC3191) [8MY]

———Maritime Security Program final rule, S92 (EC352) [7JA], S7115 (EC2420) [9JY], H59 (EC622) [7JA], H5176 (EC4177) [11JY]

———martime terrorism report, H5825 (EC4364) [25JY]

———McDonnell Douglas airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC590, EC598, EC602) [7JA], H59 (EC614) [7JA], H137 (EC900, EC905, EC907) [9JA], H138 (EC913) [9JA], H343 (EC1597) [5FE], H344 (EC1606, EC1609) [5FE], H584 (EC1806, EC1808) [13FE], H1540 (EC2799) [15AP], H1907 (EC3008) [28AP], H2677 (EC3290) [14MY], H3068 (EC3389) [20MY]

———McDonnell-Douglas airworthiness directives final rule, H3272 (EC3599) [3JN], H4833 (EC4029) [26JN], H7007 (EC4925) [8SE], H8632 (EC5396) [7OC]

———Merchant Seamen reemployment rights final rule, H451 (EC1741) [11FE]

———merchant vessels electrical engineering requirements final rule, H2154 (EC3066) [1MY]

———minimum levels of financial responsibility for motor carriers final rule, H1337 (EC2642) [8AP]

———Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, H626 (EC1875) [25FE], H8632 (EC5395) [7OC]

———modification of airway amber color final rule, H10953 (EC5937) [13NO]

———Monterey Bay, CA, National Marine Sanctuary vessel traffic regulation report, S154 (EC709) [21JA]

———motor carrier safety legislation, S9880 (EC3037) [24SE]

———motor carrier transportation final rule, H8053 (EC5206) [26SE]

———motor vehicle content labeling final rule, H4645 (EC3949) [25JN]

———motor vehicle safety standards final rule, H60 (EC652) [7JA], H135 (EC835) [9JA], H279 (EC1300, EC1301, EC1302) [4FE], H2677 (EC3282) [14MY], H3209 (EC3449, EC3450) [30MY], H3565 (EC3647) [5JN], H3922 (EC3848) [18JN], H3923 (EC3856) [18JN], H6791 (EC4602) [3SE], H7260 (EC5003) [11SE], H8318 (EC5312) [2OC]

———motor vehicle safety standards relative to occupant crash protection final rule, H1253 (EC2359) [20MR], H7280 (EC5075) [15SE]

———motor vehicle theft final rule, S154 (EC711) [21JA]

———motor vehicle theft prevention standard final rule, H6915 (EC4769) [4SE]

———National Driver Register and Problem Driver Pointer System final rule, H3658 (EC3728) [10JN]

———National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act, S2645 (EC1489) [20MR]

———national economic crossroads transportation efficiency legislation, H1437 (EC2752) [10AP]

———national freight transportation policy final rule, H406 (EC1722) [10FE]

———National Highway System signs report, S6496 (EC2380) [26JN], H4833 (EC4032) [26JN]

———National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report relative to U.S. and European side impact standards, S5412 (EC2090) [9JN], H3658 (EC3739) [10JN]

———National Intelligent Transportation System Program implementation report, S10851 (EC3249) [20OC], H8319 (EC5347) [2OC]

———New Piper Aircraft, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, H59 (EC617, EC618) [7JA], H62 (EC705) [7JA], H280 (EC1352) [4FE], H281 (EC1372) [4FE], H342 (EC1569) [5FE], H3270 (EC3563) [3JN], H10766 (EC5900) [12NO]

———new starts criteria final rule, S2020 (EC1320) [6MR]

———non-conforming vehicles eligible for importation final rule, H60 (EC636) [7JA]

———nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap in air travel final rule, H281 (EC1368) [4FE]

———nonprocurement debarment and suspension final rule, H1610 (EC2842) [16AP]

———notice of arrivals final rule, S91 (EC349) [7JA]

———occupant protection systems and use report, S151 (EC588) [21JA], H282 (EC1386) [4FE]

———offshore supply vessels alternate tonnage final rule, H136 (EC880) [9JA]

———off-shore supply vessels final rule, H7280 (EC5065) [15SE]

———oil pollution research and technology plan, S3659 (EC1690) [24AP], H1792 (EC2949) [23AP]

———oil regulation report, S5178 (EC2042) [2JN]

———oil spills from tank vessels reduction final rule, S1016 (EC998) [5FE], H281 (EC1365) [4FE], H451 (EC1742) [11FE]

———operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated minors final rule, H59 (EC623) [7JA]

———operational measures to reduce oil spills final rule, H7604 (EC5153) [22SE]

———operational measures to reduce oil spills from existing tank vessels without double hulls final rule, H62 (EC694) [7JA]

———opinions, orders, records and consumer credit final rule, H2882 (EC3360) [19MY]

———over-fill devices final rule, H7280 (EC5066) [15SE]

———Pacific Scientific Co. airworthiness directives final rule, H3271 (EC3571) [3JN]

———passenger origin-destination survey reports final rule, H6795 (EC4703) [3SE]

———performance goals report, S1225 (EC1050) [11FE]

———performance-oriented packaging standards final rule, H1336 (EC2617) [8AP]

———Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, H59 (EC609) [7JA]

———Pilatus Britten-Norman, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, H344 (EC1603) [5FE], H9613 (EC5663) [28OC]

———Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. airworthiness directives, H5131 (EC4175) [10JY]

———pilot, flight instructor, and pilot school certification final rule, H6405 (EC4476) [30JY]

———pilot, flight instructor, ground instructor, and pilot school certification rules final rule, H1336 (EC2624) [8AP]

———power brake regulations final rule, S91 (EC339) [7JA], H137 (EC893) [9JA]

———Pratt & Whitney airworthiness directives final rule, H60 (EC644) [7JA], H61 (EC685, EC686) [7JA], H137 (EC906) [9JA], H584 (EC1814, EC1815) [13FE], H1908 (EC3024) [28AP], H3272 (EC3598) [3JN], H6795 (EC4706, EC4726, EC4728) [3SE], H8319 (EC5337, EC5338) [2OC]

———pressure testing older hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines final rule, H9500 (EC5596) [23OC]

———prohibit certain flights over territory and airspace of Afghanistan final rule, H3068 (EC3394) [20MY]

———prohibition against certain flights within the territory and airspace of Iran final rule, H60 (EC642) [7JA]

———prohibition of oxygen generators as cargo in passenger aircraft final rule, S91 (EC338) [7JA], H138 (EC921) [9JA]

———protective breathing equipment final rule, H59 (EC632) [7JA]

———public availability of information final rule, S4392 (EC1856) [13MY], H1907 (EC3001) [28AP]

———public ports status report, S93 (EC406) [7JA]

———Puritan-Bennett Aero Systems Co. airworthiness directives final rule, H6795 (EC4727) [3SE]

———qualifications for tankermen and persons in charge of dangerous liquids and liquefied gases final rule, H2882 (EC3362) [19MY], H7280 (EC5070) [15SE]

———quieter airplanes transition report, S93 (EC407) [7JA]

———rail fixed guideway systems State safety oversight final rule, H136 (EC881) [9JA]

———railroad accident reporting final rule, S92 (EC357) [7JA], H62 (EC692, EC693) [7JA], H137 (EC885) [9JA]

———railroad/highway projects final rule, H6795 (EC4730) [3SE]

———Raytheon Aircraft Co. airworthiness directives final rule, H1336 (EC2610) [8AP], H1908 (EC3023) [28AP], H2677 (EC3287, EC3293) [14MY], H6405 (EC4474) [30JY], H8319 (EC5344) [2OC]

———Raytheon Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, H626 (EC1874) [25FE], H1256 (EC2436, EC2441, EC2444) [20MR]

———Raytheon Aircraft Corp. airworthiness directives final rule, H7261 (EC5022) [11SE], H8926 (EC5518) [21OC], H9612 (EC5648) [28OC]

———Raytheon airworthiness directives final rule, H137 (EC909) [9JA], H166 (EC1135) [20JA], H391 (EC1662) [6FE]

———realignment of Federal airway final rule, H59 (EC625) [7JA]

———reduced vertical separation minimum operations final rule, H1540 (EC2809) [15AP]

———regattas and marine parades final rule, H60 (EC653) [7JA]

———Regional Attorney Pilot Project report, S6096 (EC2270) [23JN], H3658 (EC3732) [10JN]

———regulated navigation area final rule, H2154 (EC3064, EC3065) [1MY], H4911 (EC4102) [8JY], H6796 (EC4732) [3SE], H7007 (EC4921) [8SE], H8053 (EC5197, EC5205) [26SE]

———regulated navigation area regulations final rule, H1336 (EC2615) [8AP], H1337 (EC2638) [8AP], H1436 (EC2723) [10AP], H1610 (EC2846) [16AP], H9613 (EC5667) [28OC]

———regulated navigation final rule, H4833 (EC4013) [26JN], H5776 (EC4339) [24JY]

———report, S93 (EC402) [7JA], S8531 (EC2682) [31JY]

———reporting of drug and alcohol testing results final rule, H137 (EC887) [9JA]

———restricted areas final rule, H344 (EC1617, EC1618) [5FE], H626 (EC1880) [25FE], H1257 (EC2455) [20MR], H2678 (EC3320) [14MY]

———roadway worker protection final rule, S92 (EC354) [7JA], H137 (EC884) [9JA]

———Robinson Helicopter Co., airworthiness directives final rule, H58 (EC603) [7JA]

———Robinson Helicopter Co. airworthiness directives final rule, H343 (EC1599) [5FE], H1336 (EC2609) [8AP]

———Rolls-Royce airworthiness directives final rule, H584 (EC1813) [13FE], H1540 (EC2800) [15AP], H3270 (EC3566) [3JN]

———rules of practice for federally-assisted airport proceedings final rule, H59 (EC621) [7JA]

———Saab airworthiness directives final rule, H138 (EC910) [9JA], H342 (EC1572) [5FE], H584 (EC1805) [13FE], H626 (EC1879) [25FE], H723 (EC2069) [4MR], H4220 (EC3919, EC3921) [23JN], H6795 (EC4708) [3SE], H7007 (EC4930) [8SE], H7598 (EC5118, EC5119) [18SE], H8264 (EC5271) [30SE]

———safety and security zone final rule, S6357 (EC2335) [25JN], S6727 (EC2383) [27JN], H4645 (EC3954) [25JN]

———safety equipment for towing vessels final rule, H811 (EC2175) [10MR], H5776 (EC4342) [24JY]

———safety fitness procedures final rule, H3658 (EC3727) [10JN], H10767 (EC5906) [12NO]

———safety zone final rule, S92 (EC350) [7JA], H60 (EC654, EC657) [7JA], H62 (EC690, EC691) [7JA], H136 (EC879) [9JA], H137 (EC883, EC891) [9JA], H451 (EC1746) [11FE], H1016 (EC2264) [13MR], H1336 (EC2614) [8AP], H1337 (EC2636) [8AP], H2154 (EC3061, EC3062) [1MY], H2168 (EC3119) [5MY], H2882 (EC3364) [19MY], H3068 (EC3399, EC3400) [20MY], H3212 (EC3521, EC3522) [30MY], H3566 (EC3673, EC3674) [5JN], H3796 (EC3789, EC3790) [12JN], H4832 (EC3996, EC3997, EC3998, EC3999, EC4000, EC4901, EC40023, EC4003, EC4004, EC4005, EC4006, EC4007) [26JN], H5176 (EC4180, EC4181, EC4182, EC4183) [11JY], H5177 (EC4184) [11JY], H5568 (EC4315, EC4318, EC4319) [22JY], H5776 (EC4338, EC4340) [24JY], H7007 (EC4932) [8SE], H7261 (EC5023) [11SE], H7280 (EC5068, EC5069) [15SE], H8053 (EC5201) [26SE], H8632 (EC5402) [7OC], H9613 (EC5668) [28OC]

———Schempp-Hirth airworthiness directives final rule, H3271 (EC3572) [3JN]

———Schweizer Aircraft Corp. airworthiness directives final rule, H811 (EC2171) [10MR], H10766 (EC5903) [12NO]

———seafarers final rule, S1827 (EC1273) [3MR], H723 (EC2082) [4MR], H4645 (EC3952) [25JN]

———security zone final rule, H1016 (EC2264) [13MR], H6795 (EC4716, EC4717) [3SE], H6796 (EC4733, EC4734) [3SE]

———sensitive security information final rule, H1257 (EC2457) [20MR]

———Short Brothers airworthiness directives final rule, H59 (EC608, EC616) [7JA], H62 (EC704, EC706) [7JA], H9500 (EC5593) [23OC]

———Sikorsky Aircraft airworthiness directives final rule, H3271 (EC3577) [3JN], H7598 (EC5117) [18SE]

———single State insurance registration receipt final rule, H62 (EC700) [7JA]

———small passenger vessel inspection and certification final rule, H8053 (EC5204) [26SE]

———small railroads final rule, H6794 (EC4702) [3SE]

———special flight rules in the vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park final rule, H165 (EC1108) [20JA], H723 (EC2076) [4MR]

———special flights final rule, H281 (EC1355) [4FE], H451 (EC1743) [11FE]

———special issuance of third-class airman medical certificates to insulin-treated diabetic airman applicants final rule, H60 (EC649) [7JA]

———special local regulations final rule, S2020 (EC1324) [6MR], H60 (EC655, EC656) [7JA], H62 (EC695, EC696, EC698) [7JA], H723 (EC2079) [4MR], H1016 (EC2262, EC2263) [13MR], H1436 (EC2722) [10AP], H1610 (EC2843, EC2845) [16AP], H2154 (EC3063) [1MY], H2882 (EC3363) [19MY], H3068 (EC3401) [20MY], H3212 (EC3523) [30MY], H3566 (EC3675) [5JN], H4645 (EC3953) [25JN], H4832 (EC4010, EC4011) [26JN], H5568 (EC4314, EC4317) [22JY], H6795 (EC4715) [3SE], H6796 (EC4735, EC4736) [3SE], H6916 (EC4799, EC4800, EC4801, EC4802) [4SE], H7280 (EC5059) [15SE], H8053 (EC5199, EC5200) [26SE], H8632 (EC5400) [7OC]

———St. Lawrence Seaway operation, maintenance, and safety legislation, S4392 (EC1859) [13MY], H2444 (EC3260) [8MY]

———St. Lawrence Seaway pilotage rate increase final rule, S1190 (EC1036) [10FE], H406 (EC1723) [10FE]

———standard instrument approach procedures final, H343 (EC1591, EC1592, EC1593, EC1594, EC1595) [5FE], H344 (EC1612) [5FE]

———standard instrument approach procedures final rule, S86 (EC153) [7JA], H57 (EC561, EC562, EC563) [7JA], H59 (EC616, EC627, EC628, EC629, EC630, EC633) [7JA], H60 (EC639, EC640, EC643) [7JA], H61 (EC687) [7JA], H62 (EC688, EC689) [7JA], H166 (EC1140, EC1141, EC1142) [20JA], H626 (EC1889, EC1890, EC1891) [25FE], H811 (EC2172, EC2173) [10MR], H887 (EC2207) [11MR], H1337 (EC2633, EC2634) [8AP], H1540 (EC2804, EC2805, EC2806, EC2807, EC2808) [15AP], H2678 (EC3316, EC3317, EC3318, EC3319) [14MY], H3272 (EC3606, EC3607) [3JN], H4220 (EC3922, EC3923) [23JN], H4833 (EC4024, EC4025, EC4026) [26JN], H6405 (EC4473, EC4475) [30JY], H6795 (EC4711, EC4712, EC4713) [3SE], H6796 (EC4738, EC4739, EC4740) [3SE], H8632 (EC5397, EC5398, EC5399) [7OC], H9612 (EC5649, EC5650, EC5651, EC5652, EC5653, EC5654, EC5655) [28OC], H9613 (EC5664) [28OC]

———State Infrastructure Bank Pilot Program report, H4833 (EC4031) [26JN]

———strategic plan report, S10850 (EC3229, EC3230) [20OC]

———successful telecommuting programs report, S10851 (EC3248) [20OC], H8319 (EC5353) [2OC]

———Sunstrand airworthiness directives final rule, H137 (EC898) [9JA]

———Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act report, S89 (EC251) [7JA]

———Surface Transportation Board regulations redesignation final rule, H60 (EC641) [7JA]

———surface transportation research and development plan, S97 (EC539) [7JA], H65 (EC815) [7JA]

———surface transportation safety legislation, S3661 (EC1734) [24AP], H2154 (EC3069) [1MY]

———tank level or pressure monitoring devices final rule, H1337 (EC2637) [8AP]

———tank vessels final rule, S151 (EC590) [21JA]

———tankermen qualifications final rule, H5176 (EC4179) [11JY]

———technical amendments to former ICC regulations final rule, H1337 (EC2639) [8AP]

———technical and conforming amendments, and organizational and editorial changes final rule, H4833 (EC4015) [26JN], H8053 (EC5202) [26SE]

———temporary speed limits final rule, H1336 (EC2616) [8AP]

———Textron Lycoming airworthiness directives final rule, H61 (EC675) [7JA], H281 (EC1370) [4FE], H1540 (EC2801) [15AP]

———ticketless travel final rule, H2154 (EC3059) [1MY]

———transit joint development policy final rule, S2356 (EC1433) [17MR], H1016 (EC2261) [13MR]

———transition to quieter airplanes report, S10850 (EC3237) [20OC], H8319 (EC5336) [2OC]

———transport category airplanes emergency exits final rule, H59 (EC631) [7JA]

———truck size and weight final rule, S2129 (EC1374) [11MR], S5504 (EC2124) [11JN], H811 (EC2180) [10MR], H3576 (EC3688) [6JN]

———two-way end-of-train telemetry devices final rule, H3576 (EC3689) [6JN]

———uniform tire quality grading standards final rule, H7279 (EC5042) [15SE]

———value engineering final rule, S1470 (EC1132) [24FE], H584 (EC1820) [13FE]

———vessel identification system final rule, H8926 (EC5519) [21OC]

———vessel inspection user fees final rule, H2154 (EC3060) [1MY]

———VOR Federal Airways airworthiness directives final rule, H57 (EC566) [7JA]

———White Sands Missile Range, NM, restricted areas final rule, H10953 (EC5938) [13NO]

———Williams International airworthiness directives final rule, H281 (EC1369) [4FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquisition regulation service contracting final rule, S83 (EC41) [7JA]

———adjudication regulations final rule, S157 (EC806) [21JA], H344 (EC1625) [5FE]

———adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S83 (EC39) [7JA], H56 (EC536) [7JA]

———appeals regulations final rule, S157 (EC803) [21JA], H167 (EC1156) [20JA], H8319 (EC5349) [2OC]

———benefits for children of Vietnam veterans with spina bifida legislation, S6495 (EC2355) [26JN], H4337 (EC3941) [24JN]

———Board of Veterans' Appeals legislation, S8660 (EC2820) [2SE], H6916 (EC4804) [4SE]

———Board of Veterans' Appeals rules of practice final rule, H9038 (EC5573) [22OC]

———care to veterans treated with nasopharyngeal radium irradiation legislation, S8660 (EC2819) [2SE], H6916 (EC4805) [4SE]

———Community Residential Care Program final rule, S87 (EC170) [7JA]

———compensation for certain undiagnosed illnesses final rule, S3799 (EC1764) [29AP], H2089 (EC3052) [30AP]

———contract program for veterans with alcohol and drug dependence disorders final rule, S83 (EC38) [7JA], H63 (EC721, EC724) [7JA]

———cost comparisons relative to contracting out of activities final rule, H1541 (EC2828) [15AP]

———credit standards final rule, H8926 (EC5524) [21OC]

———delegation of subpoena authority and description of means of service final rule, H344 (EC1624) [5FE]

———dependency and income final rule, S1298 (EC1062) [12FE], H407 (EC1726) [10FE]

———disability pension program legislation, S6495 (EC2356) [26JN], H4131 (EC3901) [20JN]

———diseases associated with exposure to certain chemical herbicide agents final rule, S86 (EC139) [7JA], H63 (EC720) [7JA]

———disinterments from national cemeteries final rule, H8298 (EC5300) [1OC]

———disposition of cases granted relief report, H1703 (EC2874) [17AP]

———education for reservists final rule, H3657 (EC3700) [10JN]

———enhanced-use leasing report, S3418 (EC1603) [22AP]

———equitable relief report, S3418 (EC1602) [22AP]

———evidence of dependents and age final rule, S83 (EC40) [7JA], H63 (EC723) [7JA]

———final rule, S1298 (EC1062) [12FE], S10847 (EC3108) [20OC], S10848 (EC3139) [20OC]

———flood insurance loan guaranty requirements final rule, S1190 (EC1029) [10FE], H405 (EC1680) [10FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1351) [11MR], H886 (EC2194) [11MR]

———guidelines for furnishing sensori-neural aids final rule, S5412 (EC2094) [9JN], H3475 (EC3637) [4JN]

———health care for children of Vietnam veterans with spina bifida final rule, H8053 (EC5207) [26SE]

———Health Resources Sharing and Emergency Operations Act implementation report, S157 (EC807) [21JA], H242 (EC1297) [21JA]

———Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program final rule, S1469 (EC1107) [24FE], H585 (EC1823) [13FE]

———informed consent for patient care final rule, S10848 (EC3139) [20OC], H8926 (EC5525) [21OC]

———Inspector General report, S5594 (EC2150) [12JN], H53 (EC446) [7JA], H3576 (EC3687) [6JN]

———loan guaranty limitation on discount points final rule, H344 (EC1626) [5FE]

———loan guaranty requirements final rule, H8632 (EC5403) [7OC]

———loan refinancing final rule, S724 (EC872) [28JA]

———Medicare reimbursement model project legislation, S1298 (EC1070) [12FE]

———memorialization of deceased spouses and surviving spouses of veterans whose remains are not available for interment legislation, H4833 (EC4034) [26JN]

———memorialization of spouses of veterans legislation, S7115 (EC2434) [9JY]

———minimum income annuity final rule, S7115 (EC2433) [9JY], H5020 (EC4146) [9JY]

———miscellaneous regulations final rule, S157 (EC804) [21JA], H167 (EC1155) [20JA]

———monetary benefits for children of Vietnam veterans with spina bifida final rule, H8053 (EC5208) [26SE]

———national cemetery system legislation, S10847 (EC3111) [20OC]

———nonsubstantive miscellaneous medical charges final rule, S3418 (EC1608) [22AP]

———Office of Inspector General full-time equivalent positions legislation, H7118 (EC4989) [9SE]

———reduction of debt final rule, S3418 (EC1607) [22AP]

———reduction of debt through the performance of work-study services final rule, H1437 (EC2739) [10AP]

———removal of certain limitations final rule, S3418 (EC1610) [22AP]

———removal of statutory provision legislation, S9016 (EC2880) [9SE]

———report, S2129 (EC1367) [11MR], H1185 (EC2340) [19MR]

———reservists' education final rule, S5108 (EC1975) [23MY]

———retroactive payments due to liberalizing law or VA issue final rule, H1610 (EC2848) [16AP]

———retroactive payments final rule, S3418 (EC1609) [22AP]

———rulemaking procedures final rule, S1827 (EC1277) [3MR]

———rulemaking proceedures final rule, H1110 (EC2323) [18MR]

———schedule for rating disabilities final rule, S83 (EC42) [7JA], S5412 (EC2095) [9JN], H3475 (EC3638) [4JN]

———servicemen's and veterans' group life insurance final rule, S7115 (EC2432) [9JY], H5020 (EC4147) [9JY]

———spouse and surviving spouse final rule, H407 (EC1727) [10FE]

———submission of school catalogs to State approving agencies final rule, S7115 (EC2411) [9JY], H4912 (EC4110) [8JY]

———subpoena authority final rule, S157 (EC805) [21JA]

———survivors and dependents education eligibility extension final rule, S10847 (EC3108) [20OC]

———survivors and dependents education programs eligibility extension final rule, H8298 (EC5299) [1OC]

———training by independent study and television final rule, H5915 (EC4429) [28JY]

———upgraded discharges final rule, S3418 (EC1605) [22AP], H1337 (EC2645) [8AP]

———valuation of portfolio of loans, notes, and guarantees report, S6496 (EC2379) [26JN]

———veterans and reservists education final rule, H9500 (EC5597) [23OC], H9613 (EC5669) [28OC]

———Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act final rule, S7115 (EC2410) [9JY], H4912 (EC4109) [8JY]

———veterans cost-of-living adjustments and benefits legislation, S4747 (EC1945) [20MY], H3200 (EC3416) [22MY]

———veterans education final rule, S1979 (EC1312) [5MR], S3418 (EC1604) [22AP], H801 (EC2116) [6MR], H1337 (EC2646) [8AP]

———veterans equitable resource allocation plan report, S2412 (EC1436) [18MR], H1437 (EC2749) [10AP]

———veterans housing loan program improvement legislation, S5504 (EC2108) [11JN], H3658 (EC3734) [10JN]

———Veterans' Medical Care Funding Improvement Act legislation, S5790 (EC2209) [17JN], H4084 (EC3877) [19JN]

———vocational rehabilitation final rule, S3418 (EC1606) [22AP], H1437 (EC2740) [10AP]

———vocational training and rehabilitation for children of Vietnam veterans with spina bifida final rule, H8053 (EC5209) [26SE]

———willful misconduct final rule, S83 (EC37) [7JA], H63 (EC722) [7JA]

District of Columbia: act, S95 (EC484, EC4895, EC486, EC487, EC488, EC489, EC490, EC491) [7JA], S153 (EC631, EC632, EC633, EC634, EC635, EC636, EC637, EC638, EC639, EC640, EC641, EC642, EC643, EC644, EC645, EC646, EC647, EC648, EC649, EC650, EC651, EC652, EC653, EC654, EC655, EC656, EC657, EC658, EC659, EC660, EC661, EC662, EC663, EC664, EC665, EC666, EC667, EC668, EC669, EC670, EC671) [21JA], S154 (EC672, EC673, EC674, EC675, EC676, EC677, EC678, EC679, EC680, EC681, EC682, EC683, EC684, EC685, EC686, EC687, EC688, EC689, EC690, EC691, EC692, EC693, EC694, EC695, EC696, EC697, EC698, EC699, EC700) [21JA], S155 (EC718, EC719, EC720, EC721, EC722) [21JA], S724 (EC905, EC906) [28JA], S725 (EC907, EC908, EC909, EC910, EC911, EC912, EC913, EC914, EC915, EC916, EC917, EC918, EC919, EC920, EC921, EC922, EC923, EC924, EC925, EC926, EC927, EC928, EC929) [28JA], S944 (EC975, EC976, EC977, EC978, EC979, EC980, EC981, EC982, EC983, EC984, EC985, EC986, EC987, EC988, EC989, EC990, EC991) [4FE], S1017 (EC1001) [5FE], S1299 (EC1082, EC1083, EC1084, EC1085) [12FE], S1796 (EC1240, EC1241, EC1242, EC1243, EC1244, EC1245) [28FE], S2129 (EC1383, EC1384, EC1385, EC1386) [11MR], S3268 (EC1561, EC1562, EC1563, EC1564) [16AP], S3660 (EC1712) [24AP], S3661 (EC1741) [24AP], S6096 (EC2287, EC2288, EC2289, EC2290, EC2291, EC2292, EC2293, EC2294) [23JN], S6097 (EC2301, EC2302) [23JN], S6495 (EC2361, EC2362) [26JN], S8358 (EC2657, EC2658, EC2659, EC2660, EC2661, EC2662, EC2663, EC2664) [30JY], S8530 (EC2678) [31JY], S9783 (EC2996, EC2997, EC2998, EC2999, EC3000, EC3001, EC3002, EC3003, EC3004, EC3005, EC3006, EC3007, EC3008) [23SE], S10848 (EC3160, EC3161) [20OC], H51 (EC375, EC386, EC377, EC378, EC379, EC380, EC381) [7JA], H163 (EC1024, EC1025, EC1026, EC1027, EC1028, EC1029, EC1030, EC1031, EC1032, EC1033, EC1034, EC1035, EC1036, EC1037, EC1038, EC1039, EC1040, EC1041, EC1042, EC1043, EC1044) [20JA], H240 (EC1235, EC1236, EC1237, EC1238, EC1239, EC1240) [21JA], H241 (EC1241, EC1242, EC1243, EC1244, EC1245, EC1246, EC1247, EC1248, EC1249, EC1250, EC1251, EC1252, EC1253, EC1254, EC1255, EC1256, EC1257, EC1258, EC1259, EC1260, EC1261, EC1262, EC1263, EC1264, EC1265, EC1266, EC1267, EC1268, EC1269, EC1270) [21JA], H280 (EC1332, EC1333, EC1334, EC1335, EC1336, EC1337, EC1338, EC1339, EC1340, EC1341, EC1342, EC1343) [4FE], H339 (EC1472, EC1473, EC1474, EC1475, EC1476) [5FE], H340 (EC1477, EC1478, EC1479, EC1480, EC1481, EC1482, EC1483, EC1484, EC1485, EC1486, EC1487, EC1488, EC1489, EC1490, EC1491, EC1492, EC1493, EC1494, EC1495, EC1496, EC1497, EC1498, EC1499, EC1500, EC1501, EC1502, EC1503, EC1504) [5FE], H406 (EC1706, EC1707, EC1708) [10FE], H698 (EC1982, EC1983, EC1984, EC1985, EC1986, EC1987) [27FE], H810 (EC2152, EC2153, EC2154, EC2155) [10MR], H1334 (EC2561) [8AP], H1436 (EC2707, EC2708) [10AP], H1714 (EC2906, EC2907) [21AP], H3863 (EC3822, EC3823, EC2324) [17JN], H4084 (EC3866, EC3867, EC3868, EC3869, EC3870, EC3871, EC3872, EC3873) [19JN], H4831 (EC3978, EC3979) [26JN], H5182 (EC4199, EC4200, EC4201, EC4202, EC4203) [14JY], H6404 (EC4440, EC4441, EC4442, EC4443, EC4444) [30JY], H7117 (EC4967, EC4968, EC4969, EC4970, EC4971, EC4972, EC4973, EC4974, EC4975, EC4976, EC4977, EC4978, EC4979) [9SE], H8159 (EC5238, EC5239) [29SE], H8436 (EC5375) [6OC], H9500 (EC5578, EC5579, EC5580, EC5581, EC5582) [23OC], H9612 (EC5628, EC5629, EC5630, EC5631, EC5632, EC5633, EC5634) [28OC], H10766 (EC5890, EC5891, EC5892) [12NO]

———Advisory Neighborhood Commissions report, S8358 (EC2665) [30JY], H5131 (EC4166) [10JY]

———Anti-Deficiency Act violation, H5490 (EC4230) [21JY]

———audit report, S3268 (EC1558) [16AP], H1436 (EC2709) [10AP]

———benefit changes to police and firefighters retirement programs report, H5825 (EC4360) [25JY]

———Crime Victims Compensation Program audit, S10848 (EC3163) [20OC]

———Crime Victims Compensation Program report, H8436 (EC5376) [6OC]

———excepted service employee failure to comply with residency requirement report, S96 (EC497) [7JA], H51 (EC382) [7JA]

———financial and administrative audit of the Mayor's office, S5177 (EC2003) [2JN], H3211 (EC3485) [30MY]

———financial report, H9613 (EC5674) [28OC], H9799 (EC5697) [30OC]

———General Hospital contract award report, S8358 (EC2667) [30JY], H5490 (EC4242) [21JY]

———general obligation bond revenue estimate report, S96 (EC498) [7JA], H51 (EC383) [7JA]

———general obligation bonds report, S8358 (EC2666) [30JY], H5568 (EC4295) [22JY]

———Lottery Board statement, H241 (EC1271) [21JA]

———Office of Banking and Financial Institutions budget report, S1827 (EC1251) [3MR], H698 (EC1988) [27FE]

———purchase of Presidential inaugural tickets report, S10848 (EC3162) [20OC], H8053 (EC5189) [26SE]

———Retirement Board activities report, H2167 (EC3096) [5MY], H2443 (EC3231) [8MY]

———Retirement Board financial disclosure statements, H3795 (EC3773) [12JN], H4832 (EC3980) [26JN]

———University of the District of Columbia revenues and expenditures report, S4214 (EC1834) [8MY], H1907 (EC3000) [28AP]

———Washington Convention Center Authority accounts and operations report, S6990 (EC2397) [8JY], H4911 (EC4082) [8JY]

———water and sewer authority report, S8358 (EC2668) [30JY], H5568 (EC4296) [22JY]

———withdrawal of act relative to property assessments and taxes, H340 (EC1505) [5FE]

District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority: District of Columbia Government progress in meeting objectives report, H52 (EC398) [7JA]

———additional appropriations request, S3660 (EC1713) [24AP], H1987 (EC3039) [29AP]

———budget and financial plan report, S2020 (EC1326) [6MR], S3268 (EC1559) [16AP], S6096 (EC2285, EC2299) [23JN], S6185 (EC2321) [24JN], S8531 (EC2684) [31JY], H1334 (EC2566) [8AP], H3922 (EC3851) [18JN], H4131 (EC3892) [20JN], H4337 (EC3938) [24JN]

———experience with review of legislative acts, H341 (EC1512) [5FE]

———human resource management report, S5177 (EC1997) [2JN]

———management crisis report, S4214 (EC1840) [8MY]

———police report, S1827 (EC1250) [3MR]

———procurement procedures report, S1017 (EC1000) [5FE], H406 (EC1713) [10FE]

———procurement system report, S2129 (EC1380) [11MR]

———public schools' failure report, S96 (EC508) [7JA], H52 (EC399) [7JA]

———recommendations for performance measurement report, S3268 (EC1560) [16AP], H1436 (EC2711) [10AP]

———report, S96 (EC506, EC507) [7JA], S156 (EC779) [21JA], H52 (EC397) [7JA], H163 (EC1049) [20JA]

———services and costs report, S1299 (EC1086) [12FE]

———structuring of State functions report, S3660 (EC1711) [24AP], H1889 (EC2970) [24AP]

———unfunded pension liability report, H406 (EC1714) [10FE]

DSAA: analysis and description of services performed by full-time Federal employees under the Arms Export Control Act, S1298 (EC1071) [12FE], H406 (EC1704) [10FE]

———Arms Export Control Act report, H49 (EC316) [7JA], H947 (EC2218) [12MR], H3474 (EC3619) [4JN]

———automated radar management implementation, H1110 (EC2313) [18MR]

———Chemical Weapons Convention legislation, H1703 (EC2877) [17AP]

———comparative scientific program on target detection and tracking of theater ballistic missiles project arrangement, H2873 (EC3346) [16MY]

———cooperative agreement with Italy and Germany to upgrade the HARM missile, H6714 (EC4525) [1AU]

———cooperative project with Australia, H6916 (EC4789) [4SE]

———deliveries to Bosnia and Herzegovina report, H407 (EC1731) [10FE], H1714 (EC2929) [21AP], H3923 (EC3861) [18JN], H7007 (EC4939) [8SE], H8927 (EC5532) [21OC]

———deliveries to the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, H65 (EC807) [7JA]

———delivery of defense articles to Rwanda, S7208 (EC2435) [10JY], H5020 (EC4136) [9JY]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Argentina, H3474 (EC3621) [4JN]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Australia, H49 (EC313) [7JA]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to France, H3067 (EC3376, EC3377) [20MY], H3211 (EC3477) [30MY]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Greece, H5824 (EC4347, EC4350, EC4351, EC4352, EC4353) [25JY], H8831 (EC5427) [9OC], H8925 (EC5477) [21OC]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Italy, H810 (EC2148) [10MR]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Singapore, H10766 (EC5886) [12NO]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Turkey, H3474 (EC3620) [4JN], H5824 (EC4346, EC4348, EC4349) [25JY], H8831 (EC5428) [9OC], H8925 (EC5476) [21OC]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Venezuela, H135 (EC841) [9JA], H3067 (EC3374, EC3375) [20MY]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to the Netherlands, H9611 (EC5617) [28OC]

———Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of Korea, H49 (EC320) [7JA], H50 (EC351) [7JA], H8925 (EC5475) [21OC], H10952 (EC5926) [13NO]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Australia, H1889 (EC2968) [24AP]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Bahrain, H4911 (EC4080) [8JY]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Egypt, H6916 (EC4783, EC4784, EC4786, EC4788) [4SE]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Israel, H1334 (EC2555) [8AP], H3719 (EC3744) [11JN], H6915 (EC4780) [4SE], H6960 (EC4826) [5SE], H9037 (EC5561) [22OC]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Kuwait, H6915 (EC4782) [4SE]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Norway, H49 (EC314) [7JA]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Saudi Abrabia, H5182 (EC4190) [14JY]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Saudi Arabia, H5567 (EC4292) [22JY], H5568 (EC4293) [22JY]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Thailand, H3795 (EC3770) [12JN], H5020 (EC4137) [9JY]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency, H765 (EC2095) [5MR]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of Korea, H3719 (EC3743) [11JN], H6916 (EC4785, EC4787, EC4790) [4SE], H9037 (EC5562) [22OC]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S., H3210 (EC3476) [30MY], H5824 (EC4356) [25JY], H6915 (EC3781) [4SE]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, H5824 (EC4354, EC4355) [25JY]

———Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Turkey, H5824 (EC4357) [25JY]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Australia, H3067 (EC3378, EC3379) [20MY]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Brazil, H1334 (EC2557) [8AP]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Chile, H3922 (EC3850) [18JN]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Germany, H49 (EC317) [7JA]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Greece, H8831 (EC5429) [9OC]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Japan, H3067 (EC3380) [20MY], H8436 (EC5364) [6OC]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to NATO, H49 (EC322) [7JA]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Spain, H49 (EC318) [7JA]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Netherlands, H49 (EC319) [7JA]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of China, H49 (EC321) [7JA], H625 (EC1856) [25FE]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of Korea, H7829 (EC5170) [24SE]

———Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipai Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S., H1435 (EC2698) [10AP]

———enhancement or upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability for Malaysia, H162 (EC1014) [20JA]

———enhancement or upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability for the Republic of Korea, H4084 (EC3865) [19JN]

———Fast Jet Missile Approach and Warning System Technology Assessment Program report, H1539 (EC2791) [15AP]

———foreign military sales under the Arms Export Control Act, S1132 (EC1014) [7FE], H339 (EC1458) [5FE]

———letters of offer to sell major defense equipment report, H6793 (EC4654) [3SE]

———loans and contracts relative to unpaid obligation or liability status report, H339 (EC1459) [5FE]

———memo of understanding relative to the evolved seasparrow missile, H3210 (EC3475) [30MY]

———memorandum of understanding with Canada relative to joint strike fighter, H5776 (EC4331) [24JY]

———NATO Tactical Communications report, H5915 (EC4408) [28JY]

———notification of a cooperative project concerning the joint strike fighter requirements validation memorandum of agreement, H135 (EC842) [9JA]

———notification of amendment to NATO Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support Memorandum of Understanding final rule, H49 (EC315) [7JA]

———over-the-horizon radar project final rule, H1255 (EC2422) [20MR], H1334 (EC2556) [8AP]

———project arrangement with Australia, H8053 (EC5188) [26SE]

———project arrangement with the Netherlands, H3210 (EC3474) [30MY]

———status of loans and guarantees issued under the Arms Export Control Act, S1132 (EC1013) [7FE]

———technology or capability enhancements or upgrades for the Republic of China, H1390 (EC2665) [9AP]

———U.S. involvement in the Cooperative Outboard Logistics Update with the United Kingdom, H4911 (EC4079) [8JY], H6404 (EC4439) [30JY]

EEOC: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC860) [9JA]

———Federal sector complaints and appeals report, S156 (EC778) [21JA], H765 (EC2110) [5MR]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1306) [4MR], H765 (EC2102) [5MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S944 (EC955) [4FE], H341 (EC1513) [5FE]

———increased fine for notice posting violations final rule, S4878 (EC1958) [21MY], H2488 (EC3274) [12MY]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC436) [7JA], S5594 (EC2154) [12JN], H53 (EC452) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC734) [21JA]

———management report, H53 (EC452) [7JA]

———minorities, women, and people with disabilities Federal employment report, H765 (EC2110) [5MR]

———Office of Field Programs report, S9410 (EC2948) [16SE]

———previously exempt State and local government employee complaints procedures final rule, S3418 (EC1616) [22AP], H1714 (EC2908) [21AP]

———strategic plan report, S10849 (EC3187) [20OC]

EPA: Acid Rain Program final rule, S723 (EC854) [28JA], S6727 (EC2384) [27JN], H46 (EC235) [7JA], H280 (EC1324) [4FE], H4831 (EC3966) [26JN], H8924 (EC5461) [21OC]

———addition of facilities in certain industry sectors final rule, H1987 (EC3028) [29AP]

———adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, H166 (EC1127) [20JA]

———agricultural commodities tolerance exemption final rule, H1539 (EC2776, EC2777) [15AP]

———air quality final rule, S97 (EC555, EC556) [7JA], S7767 (EC2525, EC2538) [21JY], H45 (EC191) [7JA], H5663 (EC4323, EC4324, EC4325) [23JY], H7006 (EC4897) [8SE]

———ambient air quality surveillance final rule, H1539 (EC2782) [15AP]

———approval and promulgation of plans final rule, S1469 (EC1127, EC1129) [24FE], S1659 (EC1225) [26FE], S3550 (EC1688) [23AP], S3843 (EC1768) [30AP], H2442 (EC3205, EC3209, EC3210, EC3211, EC3212, EC3213, EC3214, EC3215, EC3216) [8MY], H5019 (EC4130) [9JY]

———aquatic life water quality criteria final rule, H8831 (EC5431) [9OC]

———area designation for air quality planning purposes final rule, H708 (EC2009) [3MR], H1287 (EC2470) [21MR], H2252 (EC3138) [6MY]

———Arizona redesignation of the Yavapai-Apache Reservation final rule, H45 (EC192) [7JA]

———Buprofezin final rule, S8657 (EC2717) [2SE]

———carbon monoxide standard for small spark-ignition engines final rule, H46 (EC220) [7JA]

———civil monetary penalty inflation final rule, H1256 (EC2432) [20MR], H4337 (EC3940) [24JN]

———Clean Air Act attainment extension final rule, H45 (EC195) [7JA], H1539 (EC2781) [15AP]

———Clean Air Act exemption for American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Territory of Guam final rule, H45 (EC205) [7JA]

———Clean Air Act final rule, S1469 (EC1126, EC1128) [24FE], H698 (EC1970) [27FE], H3209 (EC3451) [30MY], H3795 (EC3765) [12JN], H8263 (EC5258) [30SE]

———Clean Air Act operating permits program final rule, H1253 (EC2360) [20MR], H5019 (EC4129) [9JY]

———Clean Air Act reclassification final rule, H45 (EC188) [7JA], H161 (EC982) [20JA]

———Clean Air Act report, S10851 (EC3256) [20OC], H9611 (EC5611) [28OC]

———clean air attainment extension final rule, H9037 (EC5551) [22OC]

———clean water needs survey report, S10851 (EC3246) [20OC], H8926 (EC5521) [21OC]

———Clofencet final rule, S2129 (EC1373) [11MR]

———conditional registration report, S4747 (EC1934) [20MY]

———control of air pollution final rule, H45 (EC190) [7JA]

———delegation program final rule, H1333 (EC2527) [8AP]

———deposition of air pollutants to the great waters report, H5182 (EC4188) [14JY]

———deregulation program final rule, H5019 (EC4128) [9JY]

———dried fermentation solids and solubles final rule, H279 (EC1317) [4FE]

———drinking water infrastructure needs survey report, S1132 (EC1011) [7FE], H406 (EC1724) [10FE]

———drinking water revolving fund money allotment final rule, H2442 (EC3208) [8MY]

———durability procedure extensions for light-duty vehicles and trucks final rule, H46 (EC237) [7JA]

———effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the coastal subcategory of the oil and gas extraction point source final rule, H62 (EC707) [7JA], H167 (EC1148) [20JA]

———Environmental Education Grants Program solicitation notice final rule, H6915 (EC3768) [4SE]

———environmental impact assessment of nongovernmental activities in Antarctica final rule, H2443 (EC3240) [8MY]

———environmental monitoring of organotin report, S89 (EC256) [7JA], H167 (EC1149) [20JA]

———environmental monitoring report, S5340 (EC2084) [5JN], H3658 (EC3738) [10JN]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC858) [9JA]

———fertilizer industry source performance standards final rule, H2089 (EC3040) [30AP]

———final rule, S89 (EC255) [7JA], S97 (EC553, EC554, EC555, EC556, EC557) [7JA], S723 (EC854) [28JA], S943 (EC948) [4FE], S1298 (EC1057, EC1059, EC1061) [12FE], S1827 (EC1254) [3MR], S1979 (EC1310) [5MR], S2020 (EC1323) [6MR], S3843 (EC1766, EC1768) [30AP], S5178 (EC2047, EC2048, EC2049, EC2050, EC2051, EC2052, EC2053, EC2054, EC2055, EC2056, EC2057) [2JN], S5504 (EC2125, EC2126) [11JN], S5926 (EC2223) [18JN], S6097 (EC2309) [23JN], S6496 (EC2381) [26JN], S6727 (EC2384) [27JN], S8090 (EC2594) [24JY], S8657 (EC2718) [2SE], S8659 (EC2785, EC2786, EC2787) [2SE], S8660 (EC2806, EC2807) [2SE], S8661 (EC2870, EC2871, EC2872, EC2873, EC2874) [2SE], S10228 (EC3060, EC3061, EC3062, EC3063, EC3064, EC3065, EC3066, EC3067, EC3068, EC3069, EC3070, EC3071, EC3072, EC3073, EC3084) [30SE], S10851 (EC3257, EC3258, EC3259, EC3260, EC3261, EC3262) [20OC], H7006 (EC4896) [8SE], H7118 (EC4987) [9SE], H8318 (EC5305) [2OC]

———fire extinguishers ban reconsideration final rule, H47 (EC243) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1297) [4MR], H708 (EC2016) [3MR]

———fuels and fuel additives final rule, H46 (EC236) [7JA], H583 (EC1764) [13FE], H708 (EC2011) [3MR], H1110 (EC2306, EC2311) [18MR], H2089 (EC3042) [30AP], H3270 (EC3555) [3JN], H3565 (EC3652) [5JN], H6960 (EC4815) [5SE]

———grants and cooperative agreements final rule, H8318 (EC5323) [2OC]

———Guam petition for exemption from anti-dumping and detergent addition requirements for conventional gasoline final rule, H45 (EC198) [7JA]

———Hardship Grants Program for Rural Communities implementation guidelines final rule, H1257 (EC2459) [20MR]

———hazardous air pollutants final rule, S97 (EC544) [7JA], S157 (EC820) [21JA], H46 (EC233) [7JA], H47 (EC241, EC244) [7JA], H135 (EC839) [9JA], H161 (EC985, EC988) [20JA], H162 (EC993) [20JA], H698 (EC1971) [27FE]

———hazardous waste and universal treatment standards correction final rule, H405 (EC1692) [10FE]

———Hazardous Waste Management Program final rule, H45 (EC183, EC187, EC202) [7JA], H708 (EC2008) [3MR], H1110 (EC2305) [18MR]

———hazardous waste management system final rule, H3657 (EC3710, EC3711) [10JN]

———hospital, medical, and infectious waste incinerators final rule, H7597 (EC5095) [18SE]

———human health water quality criteria final rule, H46 (EC232) [7JA]

———imidacloprid final rule, S3726 (EC1750) [25AP]

———implementation plan final rule, S152 (EC616, EC617, EC619) [21JA], S724 (EC875) [28JA], S1298 (EC1059, EC1061) [12FE], S1979 (EC1310) [5MR], S2020 (EC1323) [6MR], S2413 (EC1465) [18MR], S5340 (EC2082) [5JN], S5504 (EC2125, EC2126) [11JN], S5692 (EC2185, EC2189) [16JN], S6096 (EC2282) [23JN], S6097 (EC2309) [23JN], S7767 (EC2526, EC2529, EC2530, EC2531) [21JY], S8186 (EC2309) [28JY], H45 (EC181, EC182, EC184, EC185, EC186, EC193, EC194, EC196, EC197, EC199, EC204, EC206, EC207) [7JA], H46 (EC209, EC210, EC212, EC215, EC216, EC217, EC218, EC219, EC222, EC224, EC227, EC230) [7JA], H135 (EC837, EC838) [9JA], H161 (EC979, EC980, EC981, EC983, EC984, EC986) [20JA], H162 (EC989, EC990) [20JA], H279 (EC1303, EC1304, EC1307, EC1308, EC1309, EC1310, EC1311, EC1313, EC1314, EC1315, EC1316, EC1319, EC1320) [4FE], H280 (EC1322, EC1323, EC1327, EC1328) [4FE], H338 (EC1433) [5FE], H405 (EC1690, EC1691) [10FE], H451 (EC1734, EC1735, EC1737, EC1738) [11FE], H583 (EC1765) [13FE], H625 (EC1845, EC1848, EC1849, EC1850, EC1851) [25FE], H698 (EC1967, EC1968, EC1969) [27FE], H708 (EC2010) [3MR], H801 (EC2118, EC2119, EC2120, EC2121) [6MR], H810 (EC2142, EC2143, EC2144, EC2145, EC2146) [10MR], H1110 (EC2304, EC2308, EC2309, EC2310) [18MR], H1253 (EC2361, EC2362, EC2363) [20MR], H1254 (EC2364) [20MR], H1333 (EC2518, EC2519, EC2520, EC2521, EC2522, EC2524) [8AP], H1435 (EC2691, EC2692, EC2693) [10AP], H1455 (EC2754, EC2755) [14AP], H1539 (EC2783, EC2784, EC2785, EC2786, EC2787, EC2788, EC2789, EC2790) [15AP], H1713 (EC2888) [21AP], H1889 (EC2965, EC2966, EC2967) [24AP], H1907 (EC2991) [28AP], H2089 (EC3041) [30AP], H2252 (EC3137) [6MY], H2253 (EC3139, EC3140, EC3142) [6MY], H2783 (EC3330, EC3331, EC3332, EC3335) [15MY], H3270 (EC3553, EC3554, EC3556, EC3557) [3JN], H3565 (EC3649, EC3650, EC3651) [5JN], H3657 (EC3708, EC3709) [10JN], H3795 (EC3764, EC3767, EC3768, EC3769) [12JN], H3862 (EC3813, EC3814, EC3815, EC3816) [17JN], H4131 (EC3887, EC3888) [20JN], H4220 (EC3907, EC3908, EC3909) [23JN], H4337 (EC3937) [24JN], H4831 (EC3964, EC3965) [26JN], H4910 (EC4052, EC4053) [8JY], H5019 (EC4127) [9JY], H5020 (EC4131, EC4132, EC4133, EC4135) [9JY], H5130 (EC4160, EC4162, EC4163) [10JY], H5182 (EC4187) [14JY], H5400 (EC4224) [16JY], H5490 (EC4231, EC4232, EC4233, EC4234) [21JY], H5914 (EC4401) [28JY], H5915 (EC4402, EC4403, EC4404) [28JY], H6025 (EC4431) [29JY], H6702 (EC4519) [31JY], H6791 (EC4604, EC4605, EC4606, EC4607, EC4608, EC4609, EC4610, EC4611, EC4612, EC4613, EC4614, EC4615) [3SE], H6792 (EC4616, EC4618, EC4619, EC4620, EC4622, EC4623, EC4624, EC4625, EC4626, EC4627, EC4628, EC4629, EC4630, EC4631, EC4632, EC4633, EC4634, EC4635) [3SE], H6915 (EC4771, EC4772, EC4774, EC4775, EC4776) [4SE], H7006 (EC4892, EC4893, EC4894, EC4895) [8SE], H7279 (EC5043, EC5045, EC5046, EC5047, EC5048, EC5049) [15SE], H7597 (EC5096, EC5097, EC5099, EC5101) [18SE], H7604 (EC5143, EC5144) [22SE], H7829 (EC5165, EC5166, EC5167) [24SE], H8298 (EC5279, EC5280) [1OC], H8318 (EC5313) [2OC], H8436 (EC5360) [6OC], H8831 (EC5422, EC5423, EC5424) [9OC], H8924 (EC5455, EC5457, EC5458, EC5460, EC5462, EC5463, EC5464, EC5465) [21OC], H9037 (EC5550, EC5552, EC5553) [22OC], H10952 (EC5922, EC5923, EC5924) [13NO]

———Inspector General report, S156 (EC771) [21JA], S5594 (EC2143) [12JN], H136 (EC859) [9JA], H3719 (EC3748) [11JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC748, EC751) [21JA], S156 (EC771) [21JA]

———land disposal restrictions final rule, S1298 (EC1058) [12FE], H279 (EC1312) [4FE], H2167 (EC3088) [5MY], H5130 (EC4161) [10JY], H6915 (EC4777) [4SE]

———loan guarantees for construction of treatment works final rule, H62 (EC709) [7JA]

———marine vehicle pollution control final rule, H1333 (EC2526) [8AP]

———mechanisms for owners and operators of municipal solid waste landfill facilities final rule, H46 (EC223) [7JA]

———military munitions final rule, S1298 (EC1060) [12FE], H583 (EC1763) [13FE]

———motor vehicle pollution control final rule, H2782 (EC3329) [15MY]

———mud dump site de-designation and termination and historic area remediation site designation final rule, H8318 (EC5329) [2OC]

———municipal solid waste landfills final rule, H5914 (EC4399) [28JY]

———municipal solid waste permit program adequacy determination final rule, H5020 (EC4134) [9JY]

———national emission standards and test procedures final rule, H2167 (EC3089) [5MY]

———national emission standards final rule, S943 (EC948) [4FE], S1298 (EC1057) [12FE], S1659 (EC1226) [26FE], S7298 (EC2476) [11JY], H279 (EC1318) [4FE], H338 (EC1432) [5FE], H625 (EC1847) [25FE], H5130 (EC4159) [10JY]

———national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants final rule, H3565 (EC3653, EC3654) [5JN], H3795 (EC3766) [12JN], H8053 (EC5187) [26SE], H8831 (EC5425) [9OC]

———national primary drinking water regulations final rule, S1827 (EC1254) [3MR], H722 (EC2040) [4MR]

———National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites final rule, S89 (EC255) [7JA]

———Nitrogen Oxides Emission Reduction Program final rule, H47 (EC245) [7JA]

———OMB paperwork reduction approval numbers final rule, H45 (EC201) [7JA]

———Operating Permits Program final rule, S152 (EC618) [21JA], H45 (EC189, EC203) [7JA], H46 (EC229) [7JA], H47 (EC242) [7JA], H161 (EC978) [20JA], H162 (EC992) [20JA], H625 (EC1846) [25FE], H7260 (EC5007) [11SE]

———Outer Continental Shelf air regulations final rule, H6792 (EC4621) [3SE], H7260 (EC5006) [11SE]

———ozone control strategy final rule, S97 (EC557) [7JA], H46 (EC213) [7JA]

———ozone monitoring season modification final rule, H451 (EC1736) [11FE]

———ozone nonattainment areas final rule, H3209 (EC3452, EC3453) [30MY]

———Paperwork Reduction Act final rule, H5130 (EC4159) [10JY], H7006 (EC4907) [8SE]

———performance standards final rule, H3565 (EC3648) [5JN]

———pesticide tolerance exemption final rule, S1382 (EC1102) [13FE], H279 (EC1305, EC1306) [4FE], H337 (EC1396) [5FE], H582 (EC1749) [13FE], H810 (EC2136, EC2137, EC2138, EC2139) [10MR], H1253 (EC2347, EC2348, EC2349) [20MR], H1332 (EC2497) [8AP], H1539 (EC2773, EC2774, EC2775) [15AP], H1907 (EC2986, EC2987, EC2988, EC2989) [28AP], H2349 (EC3155, EC3156) [7MY], H2782 (EC3324, EC3326, EC3327) [15MY], H3209 (EC3424, EC3425) [30MY], H3657 (EC3697) [10JN], H3795 (EC3760) [12JN], H4337 (EC3933, EC3934, EC3935) [24JN], H4909 (EC4042) [8JY], H5776 (EC4327, EC4328, EC4329, EC4330) [24JY], H5914 (EC4374, EC4376, EC4379) [28JY], H6790 (EC4570, EC4571, EC4572, EC4573, EC4574, EC4575, EC4576) [3SE], H6915 (EC4762, EC4763, EC4764) [4SE], H7005 (EC4874, EC4875, EC4876, EC4877, EC4878) [8SE], H7006 (EC4879) [8SE], H7116 (EC4942, EC4943, EC4944, EC4945) [9SE], H7260 (EC4995, EC4996, EC4997) [11SE], H7597 (EC5088) [18SE], H7604 (EC5134, EC5135, EC5136, EC5137, EC5138) [22SE], H8924 (EC5442) [21OC]

———pesticide tolerance final rule, S7767 (EC2528) [21JY], H40 (EC42, EC43, EC44, EC45, EC46) [7JA], H697 (EC1958) [27FE], H721 (EC2028) [4MR], H1435 (EC2682) [10AP], H1539 (EC2772, EC2778) [15AP], H2167 (EC3077, EC3078) [5MY], H2441 (EC3183, EC3184, EC3185) [8MY], H2442 (EC3207) [8MY], H2488 (EC3262, EC3263) [12MY], H2782 (EC3325, EC3328) [15MY], H3209 (EC3423) [30MY], H3575 (EC3680) [6JN], H3862 (EC3802, EC3803, EC3804) [17JN], H5130 (EC4153) [10JY], H5914 (EC4375, EC4377, EC4378) [28JY], H6701 (EC4481) [31JY], H8318 (EC5304, EC5306) [2OC], H9036 (EC5538, EC5539) [22OC]

———planning areas designation final rule, H46 (EC214, EC225, EC228, EC231) [7JA]

———policy and planning guidance final rule, S2273 (EC1410) [13MR]

———polymers and resins test methods final rule, H1110 (EC2307) [18MR]

———Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act report, S95 (EC494) [7JA], S10848 (EC3148) [20OC], H9799 (EC5698) [30OC]

———protection of stratospheric ozone final rule, H45 (EC200) [7JA], H161 (EC987) [20JA]

———publicly owned treatment works pretreatment programs final rule, H5915 (EC4428) [28JY]

———recovered materials products procurement guidelines final rule, H10952 (EC5925) [13NO]

———Reformulated Gasoline Program final rule, H46 (EC221) [7JA]

———Reformulated Gasoline Program opt out procedures final rule, H8924 (EC5459) [21OC]

———reid vapor pressure standard final rule, H2253 (EC3141) [6MY]

———residue tolerance final rule, H451 (EC1732) [11FE], H697 (EC1956, EC1957) [27FE]

———revised durability procedures for light-duty vehicles and trucks final rule, H6915 (EC4773) [4SE]

———revocation of obsolete employee responsibilities and conduct rules final rule, H6916 (EC4795) [4SE]

———revocation of significant new use rule final rule, H405 (EC1689) [10FE]

———revocation of significant new use rules final rule, H8318 (EC5314) [2OC]

———risk/benefit information reporting requirements final rule, H7597 (EC5087) [18SE]

———Safe Drinking Water Act report, S1298 (EC1056) [12FE], H585 (EC1831) [13FE]

———significant new uses of certain chemical substances final rule, H47 (EC240) [7JA]

———Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program final rule, H46 (EC211, EC226) [7JA]

———sodium salt of aciflourfen final rule, S8262 (EC2638) [29JY]

———Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program final rule, H47 (EC239) [7JA]

———State Hazardous Waste Management Program final rule, H1333 (EC2528) [8AP], H2783 (EC3334) [15MY], H4131 (EC3886) [20JN], H7279 (EC5044) [15SE], H7597 (EC5098) [18SE]

———State Hazardous Waste Program final rule, H6792 (EC4617) [3SE]

———strategic plan report, S10228 (EC3082) [30SE], H8298 (EC5285) [1OC]

———Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program report, S3550 (EC1681) [23AP]

———Superfund report, S3799 (EC1759) [29AP], S5999 (EC2249) [19JN], H1390 (EC2676) [9AP], H2442 (EC3206) [8MY], H6916 (EC4808) [4SE]

———Sustainable Development Challenge Grant Program final rule, H3200 (EC3406) [22MY]

———tebuconazole final rule, S6496 (EC2381) [26JN]

———Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program report, S1470 (EC1131) [24FE], H583 (EC1766) [13FE]

———Tennessee SIP revisions final rule, H5914 (EC4400) [28JY]

———test procedures for heavy-duty engines and light-duty vehicles final rule, H8924 (EC5456) [21OC]

———test rules and enforceable testing consent agreements final rule, H4831 (EC3967) [26JN]

———testing consent order final rule, H280 (EC1321) [4FE], H2783 (EC3333) [15MY]

———toxic release inventory report, S5340 (EC2083) [5JN]

———Toxic Substance Control Act final rule, H6791 (EC4603) [3SE]

———Toxic Substances Control Act final rule, H1333 (EC2525) [8AP]

———Toxic Substances Control Act report, S97 (EC542) [7JA], H46 (EC234) [7JA]

———uncontrolled hazardous waste sites final rule, S152 (EC615) [21JA], S3550 (EC1682) [23AP], H162 (EC991) [20JA], H338 (EC1434) [5FE], H1333 (EC2523) [8AP], H7597 (EC5100) [18SE]

———Underground Injection Control Program final rule, H47 (EC238) [7JA]

———Underground Storage Tank Program final rule, H45 (EC208) [7JA], H280 (EC1325, EC1326) [4FE], H3200 (EC3407) [22MY]

———volatile organic compound control measures final rule, H3200 (EC3405) [22MY]

———Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act implementation report, S97 (EC543) [7JA]

———Water Isolation Pilot Land Withdrawal Act implementation report, S6495 (EC2352) [26JN]

———water quality guidance for the Great Lakes System final rule, H1110 (EC2322) [18MR]

———water quality standards final rule, H62 (EC708) [7JA], H6796 (EC4741) [3SE], H8831 (EC5432, EC5433) [9OC]

Executive Office of the President: ACDA report, H136 (EC849) [9JA], H6793 (EC4662) [3SE]

———alternative plan for Federal civilian employee pay adjustments report, H6793 (EC4663) [3SE]

———Angola emergency continuation notice, S3268 (EC1567) [16AP], H1436 (EC2705) [10AP]

———ballistic missiles report, S83 (EC44) [7JA]

———broom corn brooms report, S89 (EC261) [7JA], H65 (EC790) [7JA]

———budget amendment relative to a shortfall in the Dept. of Defense Health Program, H3270 (EC3552) [3JN]

———budget deferrals report, S87 (EC188) [7JA]

———Caribbean Basin region trade and investment legislation, S6495 (EC2344) [26JN]

———certification relative to drug testing of administrators of the Drug Free Workplace Plan, H585 (EC1829) [13FE]

———certification relative to national interest of continued production from naval petroleum reserves, S83 (EC43) [7JA], H41 (EC67) [7JA]

———Chinese meteorological satellite notice, S90 (EC295) [7JA], H51 (EC363) [7JA]

———classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of national security information final rule, S4213 (EC1808) [8MY]

———Colombian narcotics traffickers emergency continuation notice, S90 (EC293, EC297) [7JA], H50 (EC335, EC336) [7JA]

———commercial exports, military assistance, and foreign military sales and imports report, H7280 (EC5053) [15SE]

———compliance report on Armenia and the Caucasus Region, H8925 (EC5485) [21OC]

———Cost Accounting Standards Board report, S4214 (EC1829) [8MY]

———Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act report, H5485 (EC4228) [17JY]

———Cyprus question report, H5020 (EC4138) [9JY]

———deployment of Armed Forces to Bosnia and Herzegovina report, H136 (EC851) [9JA]

———Dept. of Commerce appropriations request, H6791 (EC4587) [3SE]

———Dept. of Commerce provisions of Export Administration regulations revisions, H50 (EC341) [7JA]

———Dept. of Energy and Army Corp of Engineers appropriations request, H5019 (EC4121) [9JY]

———Dept. of the Interior emergency appropriations request, H337 (EC1402) [5FE]

———Dept. of the Treasury appropriations, H7597 (EC5090) [18SE]

———Dept. of the Treasury Counter-Terrorism Fund appropriations request, H6791 (EC4588) [3SE]

———Dept. of Transportation appropriations, H7597 (EC5091) [18SE]

———Dept. of Veterans Affairs Compensation Program amendments, H7116 (EC4948) [9SE]

———Depts. of Justice, State, Judiciary, and special forfeiture fund appropriations, H135 (EC823) [9JA]

———Depts. of Labor and State, and ACDA appropriations amendments request, H5566 (EC4255) [22JY]

———determination relative to graduation of Malaysia from the generalized system of preferences, H63 (EC727) [7JA]

———determination to exempt Air Force operating location from hazardous or solid waste laws that might require the disclosure of classified information, S1132 (EC1010) [7FE], H405 (EC1688) [10FE]

———Devils Lake, ND, emergency funding requirement recommendation report, H9611 (EC5602) [28OC]

———disaster assistance emergency appropriations requests, H1889 (EC2958) [24AP]

———drug free work plan report, S1552 (EC1199) [25FE]

———efforts to obtain Iraq's compliance with U.N. Security Council resolution, H50 (EC338) [7JA], H280 (EC1330) [4FE], H810 (EC2149) [10MR], H8318 (EC5317) [2OC]

———emigration laws report, S7209 (EC2449) [10JY]

———end-use of defense articles and services report, S8660 (EC2822) [2SE], H6916 (EC4792) [4SE]

———export controls regulations report, S8659 (EC2793) [2SE], H6793 (EC4659) [3SE]

———export license applications processing notice, S90 (EC294) [7JA]

———exports controls on encryption products administration report, S90 (EC298) [7JA]

———FEC budget request, H1332 (EC2501) [8AP]

———Federal agencies Privacy Act implementation report, H51 (EC367) [7JA]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S1552 (EC1196) [25FE], H722 (EC2048) [4MR]

———foreign economic collection and industrial espionage report, S9016 (EC2884) [9SE], H6796 (EC4759) [3SE]

———foreign unfair trade practices report, S89 (EC260) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1659 (EC1231) [26FE], H698 (EC1991) [27FE]

———Generalized System of Preferences Program report, S85 (EC123) [7JA]

———impact of delaying AID international family planning programs funding report, S944 (EC992) [4FE], H337 (EC1405) [5FE]

———international agreements report, H802 (EC2125) [6MR]

———Iran emergency continuation notice, S90 (EC292, EC299) [7JA], H50 (EC337, EC340) [7JA]

———Iranian transactions regulations final rule, S8660 (EC2827) [2SE], H6793 (EC4658) [3SE]

———Israel economic situation report, H339 (EC1462) [5FE]

———legislative branch budget amendments, H6791 (EC4586) [3SE]

———Libya emergency continuation notice, S90 (EC291) [7JA], H240 (EC1231) [21JA], H280 (EC1329) [4FE]

———LIHEAP emergency appropriations request, H240 (EC1218) [21JA]

———Loan Guarantees for Israel Program report, H339 (EC1462) [5FE]

———Loan Guarantees to Israel Program report, S157 (EC808) [21JA]

———locality pay report, S96 (EC502) [7JA], H136 (EC853) [9JA], H163 (EC1022) [20JA]

———Mongolia's emigration laws and policies report, H242 (EC1291) [21JA]

———narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia report, S8659 (EC2792) [2SE]

———narcotics traffickers in Colombia report, S10850 (EC3207, EC3208) [20OC], H9037 (EC5564) [22OC], H9611 (EC5625) [28OC]

———National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act amendments, H6790 (EC4585) [3SE]

———National Defense Authorization Act report, H41 (EC78) [7JA]

———national defense authorization report, H765 (EC2093) [5MR]

———national security, foreign policy and economy relative to the Export Administration Act lapse, S90 (EC302) [7JA], H50 (EC342) [7JA]

———notification of continuation of national emergency relative to the Middle East peace process, S943 (EC946) [4FE], S8658 (EC2754) [2SE], H339 (EC1463) [5FE]

———notification of intermediate staging base at Utapao AFB, Thailand, H5182 (EC4196) [14JY]

———notification relative to deployment of Armed Forces personnel to Zaire for possible evacuation of U.S. citizens, H1390 (EC2669) [9AP]

———notification relative to deployment of military personnel to the American Embassy in Albania, H1038 (EC2277) [17MR]

———notification relative to military personnel availability for evacuation of U.S. citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo, H3565 (EC3662) [5JN]

———notification relative to nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, S88 (EC205) [7JA], H138 (EC931) [9JA]

———nuclear weapons production report, S2021 (EC1338) [6MR]

———Office of National Drug Control Policy Freedom of Information Act report, S5692 (EC2180) [16JN], H3863 (EC3830) [17JN]

———Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization legislation, H2678 (EC3323) [14MY]

———President's Crime Prevention Council Inspector General report, H10170 (EC5803) [6NO]

———progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus problem, H50 (EC334) [7JA], H583 (EC1780) [13FE], H1907 (EC2999) [28AP], H4831 (EC3974) [26JN]

———radio frequency spectrum report, S1225 (EC1051) [11FE]

———request relative to supplemental appropriations for the Depts. of Agriculture, Energy and Transportation, H1987 (EC3027) [29AP]

———Russian Federation emigration laws and policies report, H282 (EC1384) [4FE]

———Serbia and Montenegro emergency continuation notice, S90 (EC301) [7JA], H50 (EC343) [7JA]

———SINOSAT project notice, S90 (EC296) [7JA], H51 (EC362) [7JA]

———supplemental appropriations and adjustments to pending budget requests, H3657 (EC3699) [10JN]

———telecommunication service payments made to Cuba by U.S. persons report, S3198 (EC1522) [15AP], H1334 (EC2560) [8AP]

———transfer of funds to implement International Cooperative Administrative Support Services, H1038 (EC2272) [17MR]

———U.S. Armed Forces in Bosnia relative to NATO Stabilization Force report, H4220 (EC3911) [23JN]

———U.S. exports of defense articles and services, S9636 (EC2995) [18SE]

———U.S. imports of defense articles and services, S9636 (EC2995) [18SE]

———U.S. participation in Rwanda and the Great Lakes region of eastern Zaire peacekeeping force report, H51 (EC364) [7JA]

———U.S. Trade Representative appropriations, H7597 (EC5091) [18SE]

———weapons of mass destruction emergency continuation notification, S90 (EC300) [7JA]

———White House personnel report, H51 (EC366) [7JA]

Eximbank: Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1353, EC1354) [11MR], H811 (EC2158, EC2159) [10MR]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC444) [7JA], H52 (EC400) [7JA]

———legislation, S2645 (EC1479) [20MR], H1253 (EC2355) [20MR]

———report, S1469 (EC1120) [24FE], S2129 (EC1381) [11MR], H667 (EC1916) [26FE], H811 (EC2157) [10MR]

———strategic plan report, S10849 (EC3192) [20OC], H8298 (EC5286) [1OC]

———tied aid credits report, S4676 (EC1882) [19MY], H2442 (EC3196) [8MY]

———U.S. exports report, S3268 (EC1569) [16AP], H1333 (EC2509) [8AP]

———U.S. exports to Algeria, S1190 (EC1026) [10FE], H405 (EC1681) [10FE]

———U.S. exports to Argentina, S5339 (EC2074) [5JN], H3474 (EC3612) [4JN]

———U.S. exports to Brazil, S8090 (EC2595) [24JY], H5663 (EC4322) [23JY]

———U.S. exports to Chile, H10169 (EC5788) [6NO]

———U.S. exports to Egypt, S1190 (EC1027) [10FE], H338 (EC1419) [5FE]

———U.S. exports to India, S9514 (EC2967) [17SE], H7597 (EC5093) [18SE]

———U.S. exports to Indonesia, S5339 (EC2073) [5JN], H3209 (EC3440) [30MY]

———U.S. exports to Israel, S1658 (EC1223) [26FE], H698 (EC1965) [27FE]

———U.S. exports to Lithuania, S90 (EC304) [7JA], H135 (EC831) [9JA]

———U.S. exports to Mexico, S90 (EC305) [7JA], S3268 (EC1570) [16AP], H42 (EC113) [7JA], H1539 (EC2779) [15AP]

———U.S. exports to Morocco, S8658 (EC2724) [2SE], S8660 (EC2826) [2SE], H6404 (EC4433) [30JY], H7006 (EC4886) [8SE]

———U.S. exports to Oman, S8659 (EC2794) [2SE], H6791 (EC4597) [3SE]

———U.S. exports to People's Republic of China, H7006 (EC4885) [8SE]

———U.S. exports to Poland, S3660 (EC1704) [24AP], H1713 (EC2886) [21AP]

———U.S. exports to Qatar, S90 (EC307) [7JA], H42 (EC110) [7JA]

———U.S. exports to Russia, H160 (EC957) [20JA]

———U.S. exports to the Czech Republic, H240 (EC1223) [21JA]

———U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China, S90 (EC303) [7JA], S4319 (EC1841) [12MY], S9636 (EC2978) [18SE], H135 (EC832) [9JA], H2442 (EC3195) [8MY]

———U.S. exports to the Philippines, S90 (EC306) [7JA], H42 (EC112) [7JA]

———U.S. exports to the Republic of Korea, S944 (EC961) [4FE], S2356 (EC1435) [17MR], H338 (EC1418) [5FE], H1015 (EC2237) [13MR]

———U.S. exports to Turkey, S944 (EC960) [4FE], H338 (EC1417) [5FE]

———U.S. exports to Uzbekistan, S90 (EC308) [7JA], H42 (EC111) [7JA]

FAA: Aircraft Cabin Air Quality Research Program report, S151 (EC589) [21JA], H242 (EC1289) [21JA]

———aviation system capital investment plan report, S1658 (EC1215) [26FE]

———Civil Aviation Security Program effectiveness report, S154 (EC712) [21JA], H166 (EC1131) [20JA]

———civil aviation security report, H10766 (EC5898) [12NO]

———foreign aviation authorities assistance report, S724 (EC885) [28JA], H167 (EC1150) [20JA]

———increased air traffic over Grand Canyon National Park report, S93 (EC403) [7JA], H57 (EC555) [7JA]

———offshore platforms for weather radar report, H947 (EC2227) [12MR]

———offshore platforms report, S1923 (EC1287) [4MR]

———programs authorization legislation, S4392 (EC1860) [13MY], H2349 (EC3178) [7MY]

———safety review report, S93 (EC405) [7JA]

———subsonic noise reduction technology report, S4392 (EC1857) [13MY], H2873 (EC3356) [16MY]

———updated aviation system capital investment plan, H584 (EC1803) [13FE]

Farm Credit Administration: accounting and reporting requirements final rule, S89 (EC237) [7JA], H40 (EC49) [7JA]

———adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S83 (EC36) [7JA], H56 (EC537) [7JA]

———book-entry procedures for farm credit securities final rule, S10849 (EC3169) [20OC], H8924 (EC5443) [21OC]

———Debt Collection Improvement Act report, H3212 (EC3516) [30MY]

———debt report, S4747 (EC1935) [20MY]

———disclosure to investors and shareholders final rule, S3198 (EC1519) [15AP], H1332 (EC2498) [8AP]

———eligibility and scope of financing final rule, S724 (EC878) [28JA]

———Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. final rule, S8658 (EC2762) [2SE], H6790 (EC4577) [3SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, H722 (EC2049) [4MR]

———funding and fiscal affairs, loan policies and operations, and funding operations final rule, S943 (EC944) [4FE], H40 (EC47, EC48) [7JA], H337 (EC1397) [5FE], H1435 (EC2683) [10AP]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S944 (EC973) [4FE]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC434) [7JA], S5177 (EC2012) [2JN], H2873 (EC3349) [16MY]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC731) [21JA]

———loan policies and operations final rule, H7604 (EC5139) [22SE], H8052 (EC5179) [26SE]

———organization and functions final rule, S3198 (EC1521) [15AP]

———referral of known or suspected criminal violations final rule, S4747 (EC1936) [20MY]

———releasing information final rule, S8262 (EC2633) [29JY], S8357 (EC2650) [30JY], H6702 (EC4506) [31JY]

———report, S157 (EC812) [21JA], H241 (EC1272) [21JA]

———strategic plan report, S10849 (EC3170) [20OC]

Farm Credit Bank of Texas: pension plan report, S8530 (EC2676, EC2677) [31JY], H5915 (EC4419) [28JY]

———Thrift Plus Plan report, S8658 (EC2747) [2SE], H6793 (EC4666) [3SE]

Farm Credit Financial Partners Committee: group retirement plans report, S96 (EC500) [7JA]

Farm Credit System Insurance Corp.: final rule, S10849 (EC3172) [20OC]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2413 (EC1455) [18MR], H1334 (EC2567) [8AP]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC450) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC727) [21JA], H163 (EC1050) [20JA]

———report, S4747 (EC1937) [20MY], H3209 (EC3426) [30MY]

———strategic plan report, S10849 (EC3171) [20OC]

Farm Service Agency: commodity warehouses final rule, H3862 (EC3805) [17JN]

———conservation reserve long-term policy final rule, S1469 (EC1108) [24FE]

———Conservation Reserve Program final rule, H582 (EC1750) [13FE]

———cotton import quotas final rule, H6959 (EC4811) [5SE]

———Dairy Indemnity Payment Program final rule, H40 (EC53) [7JA]

———Disaster Reserve Assistance Program final rule, S8262 (EC2634) [29JY], H40 (EC50) [7JA], H5914 (EC4380) [28JY], H6790 (EC4579) [3SE]

———farm credit final rule, S3198 (EC1515) [15AP], H1332 (EC2500) [8AP]

———final rule, S10849 (EC3176) [20OC]

———handling payments to delinquent Farm Loan Program borrowers final rule, H6714 (EC4538) [1AU]

———marketing quota final rule, S5339 (EC2069) [5JN], H6790 (EC4578) [3SE]

———peanut poundage quota regulations final rule, H2252 (EC3134) [6MY]

———peanuts final rule, H40 (EC52) [7JA]

———production flexibility contract regulations final rule, H9036 (EC5540) [22OC]

———referral of known or suspected criminal violations final rule, H2252 (EC3132) [6MY]

———tobacco allotments and quotas final rule, S3198 (EC1516) [15AP], H2252 (EC3133) [6MY]

———tobacco final rule, H40 (EC51) [7JA]

———Tobacco Loan Program final rule, S1190 (EC1024) [10FE], H405 (EC1672) [10FE]

———Tree Assistance Program final rule, S10849 (EC3176) [20OC], H7597 (EC5089) [18SE], H8159 (EC5221) [29SE]

FBI: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act implementation final rule, H1336 (EC2605) [8AP]

———implementation final rule, S3549 (EC1643) [23AP]

FCC: access change reform final rule, S155 (EC717) [21JA], H339 (EC1446) [5FE]

———access charge reform final rule, H3474 (EC3617, EC3618) [4JN]

———accounting for litigation judgments and other costs final rule, H1907 (EC2995) [28AP]

———accounting officer final rule, H1015 (EC2244) [13MR]

———accounting safeguards final rule, S155 (EC716) [21JA], H338 (EC1445) [5FE]

———advanced television systems final rule, S154 (EC715) [21JA], H338 (EC1442) [5FE]

———advanced television systems relative to existing broadcast service final rule, H2253 (EC3147, EC3148) [6MY]

———allocation of spectrum below 5 GHz final rule, H47 (EC264) [7JA]

———amateur radio service final rule, S92 (EC373) [7JA]

———amateur service rules amendments final rule, H2167 (EC3090) [5MY]

———assessment and collection of regulatory fees final rule, H4910 (EC4054) [8JY], H9728 (EC5677) [29OC]

———Automated Reports Management Information System reports, H162 (EC994) [20JA]

———Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act implementation final rule, H1110 (EC2312) [18MR], H3210 (EC3454) [30MY], H3474 (EC3616) [4JN]

———Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act rate regulation final rule, H1455 (EC2756) [14AP], H1907 (EC2993) [28AP]

———calling number identification service rules and policies final rule, H1455 (EC2757) [14AP]

———carrier classifications final rule, H4910 (EC4055) [8JY]

———citizenship requirements final rule, S92 (EC370) [7JA], H47 (EC266) [7JA]

———closed captioning and video description of video programming final rule, H7829 (EC5168) [24SE]

———codes and abbreviated dialing arrangements final rule, H698 (EC1975) [27FE]

———competitive bidding final rule, S92 (EC367, EC371) [7JA], H47 (EC265) [7JA], H48 (EC267, EC278) [7JA]

———competitive bidding proceeding final rule, H1333 (EC2533) [8AP]

———Contract With America Advancement Act report, S7862 (EC2570) [22JY]

———directional microwave antennas standards final rule, S1190 (EC1039) [10FE], H405 (EC1693) [10FE]

———domestic ship and aircraft radio stations final rule, S92 (EC374) [7JA], H48 (EC277) [7JA]

———emergency broadcast system final rule, H8831 (EC5426) [9OC]

———ex parte presentations in proceedings final rule, H1713 (EC2899) [21AP]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC861) [9JA]

———Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service final rule, H2783 (EC3336) [15MY]

———filing requirements final rule, S92 (EC368) [7JA], H48 (EC268) [7JA], H4910 (EC4055) [8JY]

———final rule, S92 (EC363, EC364, EC365, EC372, EC374, EC376) [7JA], S2129 (EC1368) [11MR], S2205 (EC1402) [12MR], S2273 (EC1413) [13MR], S3550 (EC1680) [23AP], S3660 (EC1732) [24AP], S3661 (EC1733) [24AP], S5178 (EC2036) [2JN], S5926 (EC2224, EC2225, EC2226) [18JN], S7602 (EC2495, EC2496, EC2497) [16JY], S8357 (EC2645, EC2646, EC2647) [30JY], S8658 (EC2741) [2SE], S8659 (EC2796) [2SE], S8661 (EC2864) [2SE], S10153 (EC3044, EC3045, EC3046, EC3047, EC3048, EC3049, EC3050, EC3051) [29SE], S10850 (EC3245) [20OC], H162 (EC994) [20JA], H7117 (EC4961) [9SE]

———fixed satellite service final rule, H47 (EC249) [7JA]

———FM broadcast stations final rule, S92 (EC363, EC364, EC365, EC375, EC376) [7JA], S724 (EC891, EC892, EC893, EC894, EC895, EC896) [28JA], S1191 (EC1041, EC1043) [10FE], S1552 (EC1164) [25FE], S4392 (EC1855) [13MY], S7862 (EC2572, EC2573, EC2574, EC2575, EC2576, EC2577, EC2578, EC2579, EC2580, EC2581, EC2582, EC2583, EC2584, EC2585, EC2586, EC2587, EC2588, EC2589, EC2590) [22JY], H47 (EC246, EC248, EC250, EC251, EC252, EC253, EC256, EC257, EC259, EC260, EC261, EC262, EC263) [7JA], H338 (EC1436, EC1437, EC1438, EC1439, EC1440, EC1441) [5FE], H406 (EC1695, EC1697) [10FE], H698 (EC1972) [27FE], H886 (EC2189) [11MR], H1015 (EC2238, EC2239, EC2240, EC2241, EC2242, EC2243) [13MR], H1713 (EC2889, EC2890, EC2891, EC2892, EC2893, EC2894, EC2895, EC2896, EC2897, EC2898) [21AP], H2253 (EC3143, EC3144, EC3145, EC3146) [6MY], H2442 (EC3217, EC3218, EC3219, EC3220, EC3221, EC3222, EC3223) [8MY], H3210 (EC3455, EC3456, EC3457, EC3458, EC3459, EC3460, EC3461, EC3462, EC3463, EC3465, EC3465, EC3466, EC3467) [30MY], H3565 (EC3655, EC3656, EC3657, EC3658) [5JN], H4910 (EC4057, EC4058, EC4059, EC4060, EC4061, EC4962, EC4063, EC4064, EC4065, EC4066, EC4067, EC4068, EC4069, EC4070, EC4071) [8JY], H5566 (EC4263) [22JY], H5567 (EC4264, EC4265, EC4266, EC4267, EC4268, EC4269, EC4270, EC4271, EC4272, EC4273, EC4274, EC4275, EC4276, EC4277, EC4278, EC4279, EC4280, EC4281, EC4282, EC4283, EC4284, EC4285, EC4286, EC4287, EC4288, EC4289) [22JY], H6701 (EC4492, EC4493, EC4494, EC4495) [31JY], H6702 (EC4496, EC4497, EC4498, EC4499, EC4500, EC4501) [31JY], H6792 (EC4636, EC4637, EC4638) [3SE], H6793 (EC4642, EC4643, EC4644, EC4645, EC4646) [3SE], H7117 (EC4957, EC4959, EC4960) [9SE], H7279 (EC5050, EC5051) [15SE], H7604 (EC5145) [22SE], H8263 (EC5261, EC5262, EC5263) [30SE], H8264 (EC5264) [30SE], H8924 (EC5467) [21OC], H10169 (EC5789, EC5790) [6NO], H10170 (EC5791, EC5792) [6NO]

———forfeiture guidelines final rule, H6792 (EC4639) [3SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S4106 (EC1803) [7MY], H2167 (EC3097) [5MY]

———GHz frequency band final rule, H338 (EC1435) [5FE], H1333 (EC2532) [8AP], H1702 (EC2860) [17AP], H6792 (EC4640) [3SE], H7598 (EC5102) [18SE]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S8660 (EC2836) [2SE], H7006 (EC4908) [8SE]

———implementation of pay telephone reclassification and compensation provisions final rule, H9037 (EC5554) [22OC]

———infrastructure sharing relative to Telecommunications Act final rule, H810 (EC2147) [10MR]

———inside wiring connections to telephone networks final rule, H4910 (EC4056) [8JY]

———installment payment financing for personal communications services final rule, H9037 (EC5557) [22OC]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC458) [7JA]

———international accounting rates final rule, S1381 (EC1098) [13FE]

———international settlement rates final rule, H7117 (EC4958) [9SE]

———interstate, interexchange marketplace implementation final rule, S92 (EC369) [7JA], H47 (EC247) [7JA], H1907 (EC2996) [28AP], H6960 (EC4817) [5SE]

———joint board final rule, H698 (EC1974) [27FE]

———leased commercial access final rule, S2413 (EC1463) [18MR]

———local exchange carriers access charge reform final rule, H9037 (EC5555) [22OC]

———local exchange carriers final rule, S1190 (EC1040) [10FE]

———maritime communications final rule, S724 (EC897) [28JA]

———maximum license terms final rule, S1191 (EC1042) [10FE]

———MHz frequency band final rule, H406 (EC1703) [10FE], H1333 (EC2531) [8AP], H6792 (EC4641) [3SE], H8263 (EC5260) [30SE], H8264 (EC5265) [30SE], H8924 (EC5466) [21OC]

———mobile radio service providers final rule, H47 (EC258) [7JA]

———National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., final rule, H5915 (EC4405) [28JY]

———NII devices final rule, S1190 (EC1038) [10FE]

———non-accounting safeguards final rule, S154 (EC714) [21JA], H338 (EC1444) [5FE]

———non-voice and non-geostationary mobile satellite service final rule, H9611 (EC5615) [28OC]

———North American Numbering Plan carrier identification codes final rule, H9611 (EC5614) [28OC]

———numbering plan carrier identification codes final rule, H1907 (EC2992) [28AP]

———paging systems development competitive bidding final rule, H947 (EC2215) [12MR]

———pay telephone provisions final rule, S92 (EC366) [7JA], H48 (EC269) [7JA]

———permit minor changes in broadcast facilities without a construction permit final rule, H7604 (EC5146) [22SE]

———private land mobile radio services final rule, H338 (EC1443) [5FE]

———radio frequency devices final rule, H1333 (EC2529) [8AP]

———regulation of international accounting rates final rule, H583 (EC1767) [13FE]

———regulatory flexibility analysis final rule, S2020 (EC1325) [6MR]

———regulatory flexibility analysis report, S7862 (EC2571) [22JY]

———report, H138 (EC925) [9JA]

———satellite application and licensing procedures final rule, H698 (EC1973) [27FE]

———satellite earth stations zoning regulation relative to the Telecommunications Act final rule, H2488 (EC3264) [12MY]

———spectrum auctions final rule, S10850 (EC3238) [20OC], H9611 (EC5613) [28OC]

———spread spectrum transmitters final rule, H1907 (EC2997) [28AP]

———strategic plan report, S10850 (EC3227) [20OC]

———table allotments for FM broadcast stations final rule, H48 (EC270, EC271, EC272, EC273, EC274, EC275, EC276) [7JA]

———Telecommunications Act final rule, H405 (EC1694) [10FE], H406 (EC1696) [10FE], H6793 (EC4647) [3SE]

———telemessaging, electronic publishing, and alarm monitoring services final rule, S1658 (EC1219) [26FE], H625 (EC1852) [25FE], H1435 (EC2694) [10AP]

———telephone companies final rule, S151 (EC586) [21JA], H5182 (EC4189) [14JY]

———telephone number portability final rule, H1333 (EC2530) [8AP], H6960 (EC4816) [5SE]

———toll free service access codes final rule, H1907 (EC2994) [28AP], H9037 (EC5556) [22OC]

———TV broadcast stations final rule, S92 (EC372) [7JA], H47 (EC254, EC255) [7JA]

———unauthorized changes in long distance carriers final rule, H5566 (EC4262) [22JY], H6404 (EC4434) [30JY]

FDA: adhesives and components of coatings final rule, S8531 (EC2692) [31JY]

———adjuvants, production aids, and sanitizers final rule, S8531 (EC2689) [31JY]

———anticaries drug products for over-the-counter human use final rule, H162 (EC999) [20JA]

———authority citations final rule, H8436 (EC5361) [6OC]

———biological product standards final rule, H7604 (EC5147) [22SE]

———biological products final rule, H162 (EC1002) [20JA]

———biotechnology and biological products license application final rule, H1255 (EC2420) [20MR]

———contact lenses coloring additives final rule, H1255 (EC2418) [20MR], H1333 (EC2535) [8AP]

———dental devices final rule, S802 (EC939) [29JA], H339 (EC1448) [5FE], H3863 (EC3819) [17JN]

———direct food additives final rule, H3067 (EC3370, EC3371) [20MY], H3719 (EC3740) [11JN]

———disqualification of a clinical investigator final rule, H7598 (EC5103) [18SE]

———drug labeling final rule, S158 (EC837) [21JA], S4878 (EC1954) [21MY]

———drug regulations consolidation final rule, H1333 (EC2536) [8AP]

———drugs and biological products adverse experience reporting final rule, S6990 (EC2399) [8JY], H4910 (EC4073) [8JY]

———electronic records final rule, H1334 (EC2539) [8AP]

———expanded safe use of triisopropanolamine final rule, S6990 (EC2401) [8JY]

———export requirements final rule, S5001 (EC1967) [22MY]

———extralabel drug use in animals final rule, H48 (EC286) [7JA]

———final rule, S2204 (EC1395) [12MR], S9514 (EC2957) [17SE]

———food additives final rule, S2320 (EC1424) [14MR], S5926 (EC2222) [18JN], S9079 (EC2922) [10SE], H698 (EC1976) [27FE], H1016 (EC2248, EC2249) [13MR], H1254 (EC2366, EC2367, EC2368, EC2369, EC2370, EC2371, EC2372, EC2374, EC2374, EC2375, EC2376, EC2377, EC2378, EC2379, EC2380, EC2381, EC2382, EC2383, EC2384, EC2385, EC2386, EC2387, EC2388, EC2389, EC2390, EC2391, EC2392, EC2393, EC2394) [20MR], H1255 (EC2395, EC2396, EC2397, EC2398, EC2399, EC2400, EC2401, EC2402, EC2403, EC2404, EC2405, EC2406, EC2414) [20MR], H6960 (EC4822) [5SE]

———food and cosmetic labeling final rule, H6793 (EC4651) [3SE]

———food and drugs final rule, H1334 (EC2540) [8AP]

———food labeling final rule, S1299 (EC1079, EC1080) [12FE], S2204 (EC1395) [12MR], S5339 (EC2066) [5JN], S5926 (EC2221) [18JN], H339 (EC1449, EC1450) [5FE], H406 (EC1699) [10FE], H583 (EC1769) [13FE], H1255 (EC2412, EC2413) [20MR], H1435 (EC2696) [10AP], H3270 (EC3558) [3JN], H3862 (EC3818) [17JN], H8631 (EC5385, EC5386, EC5387, EC5388) [7OC], H9728 (EC5678) [29OC]

———food production, processing, and handling final rule, H1255 (EC2417) [20MR]

———food regulations compliance date final rule, H8631 (EC5389) [7OC]

———food regulations revocation final rule, H1255 (EC2416) [20MR]

———food standards final rule, H1255 (EC2415) [20MR]

———food substances final rule, H1255 (EC2407, EC2408, EC2409, EC2410, EC2411) [20MR]

———human drug and biological products safety reporting requirements final rule, H8924 (EC5468) [21OC]

———indirect food additives final rule, S5692 (EC2200) [16JN], S6989 (EC2394) [8JY], S6990 (EC2398, EC2400) [8JY], S8531 (EC2691) [31JY], H2154 (EC3053) [1MY], H3565 (EC3659) [5JN], H3657 (EC3712) [10JN], H3863 (EC3820) [17JN], H4831 (EC3969) [26JN], H4910 (EC4074, EC4075) [8JY], H4911 (EC4077) [8JY], H5296 (EC4211) [15JY], H6404 (EC4435, EC4436, EC4437, EC4438) [30JY], H6702 (EC4502) [31JY], H6793 (EC4649) [3SE], H6960 (EC4819, EC4820) [5SE], H9037 (EC5559) [22OC]

———investigational device exemptions final rule, H7829 (EC5169) [24SE]

———investigational devices final rule, S1299 (EC1078) [12FE], S10849 (EC3191) [20OC], H406 (EC1700) [10FE], H1334 (EC2537) [8AP]

———investigational new drug application final rule, S6096 (EC2284) [23JN], H6960 (EC4821) [5SE]

———investigational new drug applications final rule, H4911 (EC4076) [8JY]

———labeling for human prescription drugs final rule, S9079 (EC2921) [10SE], H6960 (EC4823) [5SE]

———labeling for human prescription drugs relative to pediatric use final rule, H162 (EC1004) [20JA]

———latex condom labeling final rule, H8318 (EC5315) [2OC]

———licensing application final rule, S2645 (EC1484) [20MR]

———manufacturing practices final rule, H1987 (EC3029) [29AP], H6793 (EC4650) [3SE]

———manufacturing practices for blood and blood components final rule, H162 (EC1000) [20JA]

———medical devices final rule, S3418 (EC1613) [22AP], S5001 (EC1973) [22MY], S5692 (EC2196) [16JN], S6989 (EC2393) [8JY], S7861 (EC2551) [22JY], H48 (EC288, EC292, EC293) [7JA], H162 (EC1003) [20JA], H1334 (EC2538) [8AP], H3067 (EC3372) [20MY], H3200 (EC3408) [22MY], H3210 (EC3469) [30MY], H4831 (EC3968) [26JN], H5567 (EC4290) [22JY], H8436 (EC5362) [6OC]

———menhaden oil final rule, S5504 (EC2118) [11JN], H3719 (EC3742) [11JN]

———National Environmental Policy Act final rule, H7117 (EC4982) [9SE], H7280 (EC5052) [15SE]

———neurological devices final rule, H3657 (EC3713) [10JN]

———ophthalmic devices final rule, H3719 (EC3741) [11JN]

———over-the-counter anticaries drug products final rule, H1255 (EC2419) [20MR]

———over-the-counter bronchodilator drug products final rule, H1016 (EC2247) [13MR]

———over-the-counter drug labeling final rule, H1987 (EC3030) [29AP]

———over-the-counter drug products intended for oral ingestion that contain alcohol final rule, H48 (EC290) [7JA]

———paper and paperboard components final rule, S8531 (EC2688) [31JY]

———polydextrose final rule, S5504 (EC2117) [11JN]

———premarket notification relative to new dietary ingredients final rule, H8632 (EC5390) [7OC]

———prominence of name of distributor of biological products final rule, H48 (EC287) [7JA]

———protection of human subjects final rule, H48 (EC285) [7JA]

———requirements for biological establishments final rule, H9037 (EC5558) [22OC]

———revocation of certain applications final rule, S8531 (EC2690) [31JY]

———revocation of identification standards for dairy and food products, H48 (EC291) [7JA]

———sodium labeling for over-the-counter drugs final rule, H162 (EC1001) [20JA]

———thermally processed low-acid foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers final rule, S6495 (EC2351) [26JN], H4220 (EC3910) [23JN]

———topical antimicrobial drug products for over-the-counter human use final rule, H48 (EC289) [7JA]

FDIC: activities and efforts relative to private sector utilization report, H43 (EC118) [7JA], H10952 (EC5914) [13NO]

———Affordable Housing Disposition Program activities report, H43 (EC117) [7JA]

———Affordable Housing Disposition Program report, H9799 (EC5686) [30OC]

———assessments final rule, H42 (EC114) [7JA], H43 (EC119) [7JA]

———Coastal Barrier Improvement Act properties listing, H1437 (EC2748) [10AP]

———Compliance and Consumer Affairs Division report, H1889 (EC2963) [24AP]

———contractor suspension and exclusion and contract termination final rule, H42 (EC115) [7JA]

———contractor suspension and exclusion and termination final rule, H160 (EC958) [20JA]

———examination cycle for certain small insured institutions final rule, H582 (EC1754) [13FE]

———forms, instructions, and reports final rule, H405 (EC1682) [10FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1298) [4MR], H802 (EC2130) [6MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, H802 (EC2129) [6MR]

———Government securities sales practices final rule, H1907 (EC2998) [28AP]

———Privacy Act final rule, H52 (EC402) [7JA]

———report, S89 (EC271) [7JA], S9636 (EC2981) [18SE], H3209 (EC3441) [30MY], H4911 (EC4083) [8JY]

———risk-based capital standards final rule, H42 (EC116) [7JA]

———rules of practice and procedure final rule, H56 (EC541) [7JA]

———securities transactions recordkeeping and conformation requirements final rule, H810 (EC2140) [10MR]

FEC: budget request, S82 (EC1) [7JA], S1470 (EC1135) [24FE], H65 (EC811, EC812) [7JA], H668 (EC1947, EC1948) [26FE]

———civil monetary penalty inflation final rule, S3843 (EC1771) [30AP]

———electronic filing of political committee reports final rule, S157 (EC801, EC802) [21JA], H242 (EC1281) [21JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1632) [23AP], H1334 (EC2568) [8AP]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S5177 (EC2001) [2JN], H2589 (EC3279) [13MY]

———legislative action recommendations report, S1552 (EC1170) [25FE]

———National Voter Registration Act report, S6990 (EC2409) [8JY], H5568 (EC4300) [22JY]

———proposed regulations relative to civil monetary penalties, S3959 (EC1788) [5MY]

———proposed regulations relative to recordkeeping and reporting by political committees, S3799 (EC1757) [29AP], S3843 (EC1770) [30AP], H2167 (EC3104) [5MY], H2443 (EC3246) [8MY]

———recommendations for legislative action, H811 (EC2166) [10MR], H947 (EC2224) [12MR]

———report, S2129 (EC1366) [11MR]

———request relative to supplemental appropriations, S1381 (EC1093) [13FE]

———tuition assistance payment report, S82 (EC2) [7JA]

Federal Bar Association Foundation: report, S3549 (EC1642) [23AP]

Federal Crop Insurance Corp.: general crop insurance regulations and common crop insurance regulations final rule, H6790 (EC4580, EC4581, EC4582) [3SE]

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H51 (EC386) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S5504 (EC2132) [11JN], H3211 (EC3488) [30MY]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC464) [7JA], H51 (EC386) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC464) [7JA]

———report, S3268 (EC1571) [16AP], S5001 (EC1966) [22MY], H1333 (EC2510) [8AP], H3862 (EC3809) [17JN]

Federal Financing Bank: report, S3660 (EC1714) [24AP], H1714 (EC2909) [21AP]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5288) [1OC]

Federal Highway Administration: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act status report, H1185 (EC2338) [19MR]

Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund: report, S5178 (EC2024, EC2025) [2JN], H1889 (EC2977) [24AP]

Federal Housing Finance Board: advances to nonmembers final rule, S2412 (EC1442) [18MR], H1110 (EC2302) [18MR]

———Affordable Housing Program final rule, S8658 (EC2757) [2SE]

———assessments on FHL banks final rule, S7861 (EC2558) [22JY], H5914 (EC4390) [28JY]

———book-entry Federal Loan Bank securities final rule, H43 (EC122) [7JA]

———budget regulations amendment final rule, S90 (EC285) [7JA], H43 (EC120) [7JA]

———community service requirement technical amendment final rule, H7597 (EC5094) [18SE]

———community support requirements final rule, S5339 (EC2075) [5JN], S5504 (EC2133) [11JN], S10850 (EC3205) [20OC], H3657 (EC3701) [10JN]

———deposits in banks or trust companies technical amendment final rule, H10952 (EC5915) [13NO]

———description of organization and functions final rule, H163 (EC1052) [20JA]

———employee salary rates report, S1827 (EC1259) [3MR], H765 (EC2094) [5MR]

———Federal Home Loan Bank and Financing Corp. report, S6989 (EC2395) [8JY], H4911 (EC4084) [8JY]

———Federal Home Loan Bank employees selection and compensation final rule, H161 (EC960) [20JA]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H163 (EC1051) [20JA]

———financing corporation operations final rule, H43 (EC121) [7JA]

———financing corporation operations regulations revision final rule, S10849 (EC3198) [20OC]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1633) [23AP]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S3268 (EC1555) [16AP], H1436 (EC2712) [10AP]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC447) [7JA], S5177 (EC2011) [2JN], H52 (EC403) [7JA], H3211 (EC3490) [30MY]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC737) [21JA]

———management report, H7006 (EC4887) [8SE]

———modification of definition of deposits in banks or trust companies final rule, S1469 (EC1119) [24FE], S5505 (EC2135) [11JN], H582 (EC1756) [13FE], H3657 (EC3702) [10JN]

———non-qualified thrift lenders final rule, S1551 (EC1159) [25FE], H801 (EC2117) [6MR]

———regulatory waivers final rule, H161 (EC959) [20JA]

———restrictions on advances to non-qualified thrift lenders final rule, H9037 (EC5543) [22OC]

———revision of operations regulation final rule, H8052 (EC5184) [26SE]

Federal Judicial Center: report, S3549 (EC1639) [23AP]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: Freedom of Information Act report, S3959 (EC1791) [5MY], H2167 (EC3098) [5MY]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC738) [21JA], H164 (EC1053, EC1054) [20JA]

Federal Maritime Commission: adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S93 (EC391) [7JA]

———debt collection final rule, S93 (EC390) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1292) [4MR], H765 (EC2103) [5MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S2129 (EC1376) [11MR], H811 (EC2160) [10MR]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC418) [7JA], S5177 (EC2013) [2JN], H52 (EC404) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC744) [21JA]

———report, S3659 (EC1691) [24AP], H1714 (EC2924) [21AP]

———strategic plan report, S10850 (EC3226) [20OC]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S1553 (EC1208) [25FE], H625 (EC1862) [25FE]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC440) [7JA]

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H10170 (EC5797) [6NO]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S157 (EC793) [21JA]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S724 (EC904) [28JA], H341 (EC1514) [5FE]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC465) [7JA], H10170 (EC5797) [6NO]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC465) [7JA]

———strategic plan report, S10849 (EC3184) [20OC]

Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Fund: report, H1889 (EC2978) [24AP]

Federal Reserve Employee Benefits System: report, S96 (EC501) [7JA]

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: allocation of earnings final rule, S95 (EC493) [7JA], H52 (EC408) [7JA]

———continuation of plan eligibility final rule, S3198 (EC1525) [15AP], H1455 (EC2759) [14AP]

———correction of administrative errors final rule, H52 (EC406406) [7JA], H7598 (EC5109) [18SE]

———death benefits final rule, S6357 (EC2323) [25JN], H1334 (EC2569) [8AP], H3863 (EC3826) [17JN]

———definition of basic pay final rule, S95 (EC495) [7JA], H52 (EC409) [7JA]

———final rule, S9968 (EC3041) [25SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1979 (EC1314) [5MR], H811 (EC2161) [10MR]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC492) [7JA], H52 (EC410) [7JA]

———thrift savings plan final rule, S6096 (EC2298) [23JN], S6357 (EC2328, EC2329) [25JN], H3804 (EC3795) [16JN], H4220 (EC3912, EC3913) [23JN], H7598 (EC5107, EC5108) [18SE]

———thrift savings plan loans final rule, S3268 (EC1554) [16AP], H1455 (EC2758) [14AP]

———thrift savings plan participation for certain employees of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority, H52 (EC407) [7JA]

———thrift savings plan report, S3660 (EC1717) [24AP]

Federal Subsistence Board: management regulations final rule, S5108 (EC1974) [23MY]

———subsistence management regulations for Alaska final rule, S8661 (EC2844) [2SE], H3211 (EC3503) [30MY]

Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund: report, H1889 (EC2981) [24AP]

Federal Water Rights Task Force: report, H8264 (EC5275) [30SE]

Fedral Maritime Commission: Inspector General report, H3067 (EC3382) [20MY]

FEMA: Defense Production Act report, H9799 (EC5688) [30OC]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S1796 (EC1239) [28FE], H667 (EC1923) [26FE]

———flood hazard areas identification and mapping procedures final rule, S1469 (EC1118) [24FE], H582 (EC1755) [13FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1355) [11MR], H802 (EC2131) [6MR]

———funding report, S3550 (EC1675) [23AP], H1714 (EC2923) [21AP]

———Inspector General report, S156 (EC757) [21JA], S8660 (EC2811) [2SE]

———National Flood Insurance Act amendments legislation, S7767 (EC2535) [21JY], H5566 (EC4260) [22JY]

———National Flood Insurance Program final rule, S2128 (EC1362) [11MR], H810 (EC2141) [10MR], H9799 (EC5687) [30OC]

———snow assistance final rule, H8926 (EC5522) [21OC]

FERC: Federal Power Act final rule, S88 (EC219) [7JA], H162 (EC995) [20JA]

———Federal Power Act report, S1552 (EC1167) [25FE]

———final rule, S3418 (EC1595) [22AP]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1552 (EC1183) [25FE], H667 (EC1924) [26FE]

———Government dam use charges report, S723 (EC853) [28JA], H339 (EC1447) [5FE]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S2413 (EC1468) [18MR], H1256 (EC2425) [20MR]

———hydropower construction deadlines extensions status report, H583 (EC1768) [13FE]

———interstate natural gas pipelines business practices standards final rule, H1254 (EC2365) [20MR]

———licensing of hydroelectric projects final rule, H9799 (EC5690) [30OC]

———natural gas facilities construction, operation, or modification final rule, S5692 (EC2195) [16JN], H3862 (EC3817) [17JN]

———Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Trust Fund final rule, S6040 (EC2259) [20JN], H3922 (EC3849) [18JN]

———open access non-discrimination transmission services by public and transmitting utilities final rule, H1015 (EC2246) [13MR]

———open access same-time information system and standards of conduct final rule, H947 (EC2216) [12MR], H1015 (EC2245) [13MR]

———open access same-time information system final rule, S2021 (EC1337) [6MR]

———report, S3011 (EC1497) [10AP], H1610 (EC2833) [16AP]

———Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act final rule, H1703 (EC2861) [17AP]

———standards for business practices final rule, S2645 (EC1487) [20MR]

———standards for business practices of interstate natural gas pipelines final rule, S1470 (EC1137) [24FE], H625 (EC1853) [25FE]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5287) [1OC]

FHA: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act report, S2204 (EC1388) [12MR]

———report, S3660 (EC1716) [24AP], H1540 (EC2794) [15AP]

Financial Crime Enforcement Network: exemptions to transactions in currency report final rule, S9636 (EC2980) [18SE], H7116 (EC4953) [9SE]

Financial Partners, Inc.: retirement plan report, H52 (EC412) [7JA]

First South Production Credit Association: pension plan report, S6185 (EC2317) [24JN], H3922 (EC3852) [18JN]

FLRB: Freedom of Information Act report, S5340 (EC2077) [5JN]

Food and Consumer Service: meat alternatives used in child nutrition programs final rule, H1109 (EC2298) [18MR]

Forest Service: Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside Program final rule, H3200 (EC3402) [22MY]

———Tongass National Forest land and resources management report, H4911 (EC4087) [8JY]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission: internal controls and financial systems report, S10848 (EC3152) [20OC]

FRS: availability of consumer identification information report, S3268 (EC1574) [16AP], H1390 (EC2661) [9AP]

———availability of funds and collection of checks final rule, S2413 (EC1464) [18MR], H1109 (EC2301) [18MR]

———bank holding companies and change in bank control final rule, S1469 (EC1121) [24FE], S9636 (EC2987) [18SE], H41 (EC83) [7JA], H161 (EC961) [20JA], H624 (EC1836) [25FE], H6791 (EC4596) [3SE]

———collection of checks and other items and fund transfers through fedwire final rule, S9636 (EC2988) [18SE], H7279 (EC5036) [15SE]

———Consumer Leasing Act regulation final rule, H1333 (EC2511) [8AP]

———consumer leasing final rule, H41 (EC84) [7JA]

———credit availability for small businesses report, H10766 (EC5881) [12NO]

———credit card operations of depository institutions report, S8658 (EC2756) [2SE], H7116 (EC4952) [9SE]

———depository institutions retail fees and services report, S5504 (EC2134) [11JN], H3795 (EC3762) [12JN]

———Electronic Fund Transfer Act application report, H1713 (EC2885) [21AP]

———Electronic Fund Transfer Act report, S3268 (EC1573) [16AP]

———electronic fund transfers final rule, H8318 (EC5309) [2OC]

———examination cycle for certain small insured institutions final rule, S1190 (EC1028) [10FE], S1225 (EC1046) [11FE], H405 (EC1677) [10FE]

———final rule, S10850 (EC3206) [20OC]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1296) [4MR], S3549 (EC1627) [23AP], H708 (EC2017) [3MR], H1436 (EC2713) [10AP]

———funds availability schedules and check fraud report, S90 (EC290) [7JA], H42 (EC90) [7JA]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S2413 (EC1457) [18MR], H1287 (EC2473) [21MR]

———Government securities sales practices final rule, S2273 (EC1409) [13MR], H1253 (EC2358) [20MR]

———home mortgage disclosure final rule, S943 (EC947) [4FE], H338 (EC1416) [5FE], H3209 (EC3434) [30MY]

———home-equity credit final rule, S90 (EC289) [7JA], H43 (EC123) [7JA]

———information availability final rule, H164 (EC1055) [20JA], H8925 (EC5486) [21OC], H10952 (EC5929) [13NO]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC417) [7JA], S5595 (EC2167) [12JN], H52 (EC405) [7JA], H3211 (EC3491) [30MY]

———loan guarantees for defense productions final rule, H42 (EC88) [7JA]

———loans to staff of member banks, holding companies, and affiliates final rule, H41 (EC86) [7JA]

———monetary policy report, S1796 (EC1238) [28FE], S8090 (EC2596) [24JY], H947 (EC2230) [12MR], H6702 (EC4520) [31JY]

———National Flood Insurance Program report, S10849 (EC3197) [20OC]

———payments system risk final rule, H43 (EC124) [7JA]

———practice for hearings final rule, H56 (EC523) [7JA]

———Regulation C final rule, S5108 (EC1977) [23MY]

———Regulation D final rule, S6495 (EC2359) [26JN], H4831 (EC3959) [26JN]

———Regulation M Consumer Leasing Act report, S3268 (EC1572) [16AP]

———reimbursement for providing financial records final rule, S90 (EC288) [7JA], H42 (EC89) [7JA]

———report, S5340 (EC2076) [5JN], H3565 (EC3645) [5JN]

———reserve requirements for depository institutions final rule, H161 (EC963) [20JA]

———restrictions on purchase and sale of financial assets between a subsidiary and an affiliated bank or thrift final rule, H41 (EC85) [7JA], H42 (EC87) [7JA]

———securities dealers final rule, H161 (EC962) [20JA]

———State banking institutions membership final rule, S1827 (EC1258) [3MR], H722 (EC2035) [4MR]

———State member bank compliance with National Flood Insurance Program report, H8318 (EC5308) [2OC]

FTC: Antitrust Improvements Act report, H56 (EC542) [7JA], H8925 (EC5499) [21OC]

———antitrust improvements report, H1336 (EC2607) [8AP]

———appliance labeling final rule, S92 (EC362) [7JA], S1191 (EC1044) [10FE], H2872 (EC3343) [16MY]

———care labeling final rule, S7421 (EC2486) [14JY]

———clothes washers final rule, H6793 (EC4648) [3SE]

———compliance assistance and civil penalty leniency policies for small entities final rule, H1333 (EC2534) [8AP]

———Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Act report, S152 (EC596, EC597) [21JA], H162 (EC998) [20JA]

———Debt Collection Improvement Act final rule, H56 (EC543) [7JA]

———deceptive advertising and labeling of previously used lubricating oil final rule, H48 (EC283) [7JA]

———electronic media final rule, S7861 (EC2554) [22JY]

———energy and water consumption final rule, H48 (EC282) [7JA], H406 (EC1698) [10FE], H6915 (EC4778) [4SE], H6960 (EC4818) [5SE]

———energy consumption final rule, S5178 (EC2034, EC2035) [2JN], S9879 (EC3035) [24SE]

———enforcement activities report, S3549 (EC1641) [23AP]

———Fair Debt Collection Practices Act administration report, H1253 (EC2356) [20MR]

———Fair Debt Collection Practices Act report, S3268 (EC1575) [16AP]

———Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act report, S93 (EC389) [7JA], H48 (EC279) [7JA], H7006 (EC4898) [8SE]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC862) [9JA]

———final rule, S92 (EC362) [7JA], S8658 (EC2740) [2SE]

———food retailing and gasoline industries final rule, S152 (EC595) [21JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1630) [23AP], H1334 (EC2570) [8AP]

———Fur Products Labeling Act final rule, S152 (EC594) [21JA], H162 (EC996) [20JA]

———games of chance in the food retailing and and gasoline industries final rule, H162 (EC997) [20JA]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S5595 (EC2178) [12JN], H3719 (EC3749) [11JN]

———guidelines for use of environmental marketing claims final rule, H48 (EC280) [7JA]

———guides for select leather and imitation leather products final rule, H48 (EC281) [7JA]

———guides for the mirror industry final rule, H48 (EC284) [7JA]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC433) [7JA], S156 (EC769) [21JA], S5594 (EC2159) [12JN], H52 (EC411) [7JA], H3475 (EC3629) [4JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S156 (EC769) [21JA]

———jewelry, precious metals, and pewter industries final rule, S3660 (EC1722) [24AP], H1435 (EC2695) [10AP]

———Premerger Notification Program report, S10847 (EC3116) [20OC]

———report, S85 (EC91) [7JA], S93 (EC388) [7JA], S6096 (EC2277) [23JN], H6796 (EC4760) [3SE]

———sales and advertising expenditures data report, S8659 (EC2768) [2SE]

———smokeless tobacco sales and advertising expenditures report, H135 (EC840) [9JA]

———strategic plan report, S10850 (EC3228) [20OC], H8298 (EC5289) [1OC]

———tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide report, S7602 (EC2494) [16JY]

———textile fiber products identification final rule, H3210 (EC3468) [30MY]

———textile wearing apparel and piece goods terminology exemption final rule, H4910 (EC4072) [8JY]

GAO: bid protest report, S944 (EC972) [4FE], H340 (EC1507) [5FE]

———budget rescissions report, H8436 (EC5359) [6OC]

———Capitol Preservation Fund report, H6405 (EC4478) [30JY]

———Comptroller General's report, H583 (EC1786) [13FE]

———Congressional Award Foundation report, S5177 (EC1998) [2JN]

———employees detailed to congressional committees report, S1552 (EC1202) [25FE], H585 (EC1830) [13FE], H6714 (EC4530) [1AU]

———employees report, S9783 (EC3011) [23SE]

———Federal Family Education Loan Program audit report, H5566 (EC4259) [22JY]

———investigations, audits, and evaluations report, H8264 (EC5266) [30SE]

———IRS financial audit, S9783 (EC3010) [23SE]

———military base realignment and closure report, S8531 (EC2698) [31JY]

———Panama Canal Commission audit report, S8530 (EC2673) [31JY], H5914 (EC4386) [28JY]

———President's special impoundment message review, S3660 (EC1700) [24AP], H337 (EC1404) [5FE], H1889 (EC2959) [24AP]

———reports, S96 (EC513, EC514, EC515) [7JA], S1552 (EC1197, EC1200) [25FE], S3198 (EC1529) [15AP], S5595 (EC2173) [12JN], S6357 (EC2327) [25JN], S8530 (EC2674) [31JY], H51 (EC384, EC385) [7JA], H136 (EC854) [9JA], H340 (EC1506) [5FE], H625 (EC1859) [25FE], H1334 (EC2563) [8AP], H1987 (EC3032) [29AP], H3211 (EC3486) [30MY], H4832 (EC3981) [26JN], H5568 (EC4298) [22JY], H7006 (EC4909) [8SE], H9612 (EC5635) [28OC]

———reports and testimony, S724 (EC899) [28JA], S4214 (EC1831) [8MY], S9783 (EC3009, EC3025) [23SE], H7728 (EC5156) [23SE]

———retirement system report, S1552 (EC1201) [25FE]

———statistical confidentiality legislation, S5595 (EC2177) [12JN]

———U.S.-Japan Fighter Aircraft Program report, H337 (EC1408) [5FE], H667 (EC1925) [26FE]

Girl Scouts: report, S2645 (EC1477) [20MR]

Good Neighbor Environmental Board: report, S5178 (EC2038) [2JN], H2873 (EC3357) [16MY]

GPO: Inspector General report, S93 (EC420) [7JA], H52 (EC413) [7JA], H3211 (EC3498) [30MY]

———report, S6097 (EC2308) [23JN], S8186 (EC2308) [28JY]

GSA: acquisition of leasehold interests in real property final rule, S944 (EC953) [4FE], H341 (EC1515) [5FE]

———acquisition regulations final rule, S157 (EC809) [21JA], S2205 (EC1397) [12MR], S8530 (EC2680) [31JY], S8660 (EC2837) [2SE], S9783 (EC3023) [23SE], H164 (EC1056, EC1057, EC1058, EC1059, EC1060, EC1061, EC1062, EC1063, EC1064, EC1065, EC1066, EC1067, EC1068, EC1069, EC1070, EC1071, EC1072, EC1073, EC1074, EC1075, EC1076, EC1077, EC1078, EC1079) [20JA], H165 (EC1080, EC1081, EC1082, EC1083, EC1084) [20JA], H667 (EC1926, EC1927, EC1928, EC1929, EC1930) [26FE], H668 (EC1931, EC1932, EC1933, EC1934, EC1935, EC1936, EC1937, EC1938, EC1939) [26FE], H1039 (EC2279, EC2280, EC2281, EC2282, EC2283, EC2284, EC2285, EC2286, EC2287, EC2288, EC2289, EC2290, EC2291) [17MR], H5296 (EC4213) [15JY], H6793 (EC4667) [3SE], H6960 (EC4828, EC4829, EC4830, EC4831, EC4832, EC4833, EC4834, EC4835, EC4836, EC4837, EC4838) [5SE], H6961 (EC4839, EC4840, EC4841, EC4842, EC4843, EC4844, EC4845, EC4846, EC4847, EC4848) [5SE], H8159 (EC5242) [29SE]

———adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, H166 (EC1128) [20JA]

———Architectural Barriers Act report, S1469 (EC1124) [24FE], H947 (EC2231) [12MR]

———audit report register including all financial recommendations, H136 (EC863) [9JA]

———building project survey for Baltimore, MD, S10228 (EC3087) [30SE]

———building project survey for the Dept. of Transportation, S5340 (EC2080) [5JN], H3658 (EC3730) [10JN]

———Capital Investment and Leasing Program report, S3550 (EC1677) [23AP]

———civil monetary penalties inflation adjustment final rule, S96 (EC519) [7JA]

———construction prospectus for Secret Service classroom building, H1703 (EC2873) [17AP]

———construction prospectuses for the BATF, S5340 (EC2081) [5JN]

———construction prospectuses report, S3550 (EC1676) [23AP]

———Contract Appeals Board rules of procedure final rule, S5177 (EC2009) [2JN]

———Federal Acquisition Circular final rule, H1038 (EC2278) [17MR]

———Federal space situation report, S97 (EC536) [7JA]

———final rule, S96 (EC519, EC520) [7JA], S2205 (EC1397) [12MR]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1631) [23AP], H1334 (EC2571) [8AP]

———Government Management Reform Act report, S1552 (EC1195) [25FE]

———Inspector General report, S156 (EC758, EC759) [21JA], S5594 (EC2144) [12JN], S6495 (EC2363) [26JN], H136 (EC864) [9JA], H3795 (EC3775) [12JN], H4832 (EC3984) [26JN]

———lease prospectuses, S8152 (EC2601) [25JY], H5776 (EC4343) [24JY]

———Omnibus Appropriation Act issue resolution legislation, S1551 (EC1154) [25FE]

———Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corp. legislation, H947 (EC2232) [12MR]

———report, H668 (EC1940) [26FE]

———reporting requirements for foreign gifts and decorations final rule, H51 (EC360) [7JA]

———small purchase authority final rule, S157 (EC810) [21JA]

———strategic plan report, S10848 (EC3157) [20OC], H8298 (EC5290) [1OC], H8632 (EC5392) [7OC]

———travel and relocation expenses cases final rule, S96 (EC520) [7JA]

Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation: report, S4878 (EC1959) [21MY], H2167 (EC3087) [5MY]

Health Care Financing Administration: Medicare changes related to Federal employees health benefits program final rule, H10953 (EC5945) [13NO]

House of Representatives: Office of Compliance report, H8927 (EC5534) [21OC]

———personal financial disclosure statements report, H5776 (EC4333) [24JY]

———receipts and expenditures report, H1256 (EC2426) [20MR], H6702 (EC4509) [31JY], H8053 (EC5191) [26SE], H8925 (EC5490) [21OC], H10952 (EC5931) [13NO]

———rules reports, H165 (EC1102) [20JA]

Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs: Center for Nations in Transition Environmental Training Project report, S152 (EC621) [21JA]

Indian Gaming Commission: Freedom of Information Act report, H1016 (EC2253) [13MR]

Indian Health Service: Indian Lands Open Dump Cleanup Act report, H341 (EC1530) [5FE]

Inland Waterways Users Board: report, S10228 (EC3089) [30SE], H8160 (EC5254) [29SE]

INS: acquisition of citizenship final rule, H5776 (EC4337) [24JY]

———adjustment of status of persons admitted for permanent residence final rule, S87 (EC192) [7JA], H56 (EC547) [7JA]

———affidavits of support on behalf of immigrants final rule, S10848 (EC3143) [20OC], H8925 (EC5500) [21OC]

———Canadian Border Boat Landing Program final rule, S9514 (EC2962) [17SE], H7280 (EC5064) [15SE]

———classification of certain scientists final rule, S1552 (EC1194) [25FE], H668 (EC1944) [26FE]

———Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program, S84 (EC87) [7JA]

———educational requirements for naturalization final rule, S944 (EC957) [4FE], S1132 (EC1015) [7FE], H342 (EC1560, EC1561) [5FE]

———employer sanctions modifications final rule, S84 (EC85) [7JA]

———employment verification documents final rule, S10847 (EC3119) [20OC]

———employment-based petitions final rule, S1132 (EC1016) [7FE], H342 (EC1562) [5FE]

———exemption of educational requirements for naturalization of certain applicants final rule, H1110 (EC2320) [18MR]

———final rule, S10847 (EC3119) [20OC]

———foreign workers seeking to employ temporary alien workers final rule, H1714 (EC2921) [21AP]

———inspection and expedited removal of aliens final rule, S2413 (EC1461) [18MR], H1110 (EC2321) [18MR]

———interim designation of acceptable documents for employment verification final rule, H8319 (EC5335) [2OC]

———nonimmigrant classes final rule, H6961 (EC4862) [5SE]

———physical presence requirement waiver for certain medical graduates final rule, H1714 (EC2920) [21AP]

———Polish and Hungarian parolees status adjustment final rule, H3212 (EC3517) [30MY]

———Port Passenger Accelerated Service Program final rule, S84 (EC86) [7JA], H56 (EC545, EC546) [7JA]

———preregistered access land final rule, S3549 (EC1646) [23AP], H1792 (EC2947) [23AP]

———processing of certain nurses final rule, H1110 (EC2319) [18MR]

———revocation of naturalization final rule, S87 (EC197) [7JA], H56 (EC544) [7JA]

———temporary removal of certain restrictions on permanent residence eligibility final rule, H5491 (EC4251) [21JY]

———visa regulations relative to both nonimmigrants and immigrants final rule, S87 (EC198, EC199) [7JA]

———Visa Waiver Pilot Program participants final rule, H8319 (EC5334) [2OC]

Institute of American Indian Arts: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H9728 (EC5680) [29OC]

———Inspector General report, H9728 (EC5680) [29OC]

Institute of Museum and Library Services: strategic plan report, S10849 (EC3185) [20OC]

———technical amendments legislation, S4878 (EC1955) [21MY], H3200 (EC3404) [22MY]

Institute of Museum Services: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H1287 (EC2477) [21MR]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S2645 (EC1482) [20MR]

Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research: report, S10850 (EC3232) [20OC], H8319 (EC5346) [2OC]

Inter-American Foundation: appropriations legislation, S4392 (EC1854) [13MY], H1390 (EC2667) [9AP]

———audited financial statements, H1792 (EC2939) [23AP]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC478) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC478) [7JA], S10848 (EC3150) [20OC]

———report, H52 (EC414) [7JA]

International Trade Administration: Cooperative Agreement Program for American Businesses in Russia and the New Independent States final rule, H8159 (EC5237) [29SE]

———cooperative agreement program final rule, H10766 (EC5889) [12NO]

———Federal Register notice final rule, S7421 (EC2491) [14JY]

———International Buyer Program final rule, H5825 (EC4359) [25JY]

Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H1110 (EC2315) [18MR]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S2413 (EC1456) [18MR]

IRS: accelerated cost recovery system final rule, H4912 (EC4112) [8JY]

———acceptance agent qualification and issuance of certain taxpayer identifying numbers final rule, H63 (EC743) [7JA]

———accounting period and corporation election changes final rule, S1552 (EC1174) [25FE], H723 (EC2087) [4MR]

———accounting period and method changes final rule, H627 (EC1908) [25FE], H2873 (EC3354) [16MY], H2882 (EC3366) [19MY], H6796 (EC4745) [3SE], H7280 (EC5077, EC5078) [15SE]

———action on decision in Brown Group, Inc., v. Commissioner final rule, S85 (EC110) [7JA], H64 (EC753) [7JA]

———action on decision in Velinsky v. Commissioner final rule, S85 (EC111) [7JA], H64 (EC754) [7JA]

———adoption assistance final rule, H167 (EC1176) [20JA]

———advance pricing agreement final rule, H64 (EC750) [7JA]

———allocations of deprication recapture among partners in a partnership final rule, H6796 (EC4749) [3SE]

———alternative minimum tax final rule, S943 (EC950) [4FE]

———announcement final rule, S2021 (EC1334, EC1335) [6MR], H811 (EC2183, EC2184) [10MR]

———announcement report, S89 (EC263) [7JA], S6990 (EC2406) [8JY]

———applicable percentage final rule, S7209 (EC2450, EC2451) [10JY]

———assessing and collecting tax settlements in Tax Court final rule, S5444 (EC2097) [10JN]

———automatic extension of time to file income tax final rule, S5444 (EC2101) [10JN]

———automatic filing deadline extensions final rule, H167 (EC1166) [20JA]

———available unit rule final rule, H8053 (EC5211) [26SE]

———business expenses final rule, H168 (EC1184) [20JA], H9728 (EC5684) [29OC]

———cafeteria plans tax treatment final rule, H10170 (EC5804) [6NO]

———capital gains rates final rule, H9613 (EC5672) [28OC]

———cash or deferred arrangements final rule, H168 (EC1199) [20JA]

———certain elections under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act final rule, H64 (EC773) [7JA]

———certain reserves final rule, H345 (EC1639) [5FE]

———certain trust arrangements final rule, H1337 (EC2653) [8AP]

———cessation of donor's dominion and control final rule, H64 (EC771) [7JA]

———changes in accounting periods and methods final rule, H167 (EC1174) [20JA], H4221 (EC3931) [23JN], H6714 (EC4542, EC4543, EC4544, EC4545, EC4546) [1AU]

———charges relative to copies of tax returns or documents final rule, H345 (EC1650) [5FE]

———classification of taxes collected final rule, H8299 (EC5302) [1OC]

———closing agreements final rule, H63 (EC747) [7JA], H345 (EC1643) [5FE]

———computation of foreign taxes relative to undistributed earnings final rule, H345 (EC1631) [5FE]

———controlled foreign corporation income final rule, S156 (EC790) [21JA], H168 (EC1180) [20JA]

———coordinated issue construction/real estate industry percentage of completion method timing of cost recognition final rule, H1337 (EC2650) [8AP]

———correction final rule, H8926 (EC5528) [21OC]

———cost depletion final rule, S1659 (EC1229) [26FE]

———credit for employer Social Security taxes paid on employees tips final rule, H168 (EC1193) [20JA]

———debt instruments issue price final rule, H167 (EC1169) [20JA]

———decision action final rule, S5177 (EC2014, EC2016) [2JN], H3212 (EC3535, EC3536, EC3537, EC3538, EC3539, EC3540) [30MY]

———deductability, substantiation, and disclosure of certain charitable contributions final rule, H65 (EC789) [7JA]

———deferred payment sales contracts accounting methods final rule, H345 (EC1647) [5FE]

———definition of private activity bonds final rule, H345 (EC1636) [5FE]

———definitions relating to application of exclusion final rule, H64 (EC774) [7JA]

———deposits of excise taxes final rule, H64 (EC751) [7JA]

———designated delivery services final rule, H64 (EC752) [7JA]

———determination of interest rate final rule, H64 (EC775) [7JA]

———determination of issue price in the case of certain debt instruments issued for property final rule, H345 (EC1644) [5FE], H699 (EC2006) [27FE], H723 (EC2089) [4MR], H1793 (EC2953) [23AP], H3200 (EC3415) [22MY], H4221 (EC3928) [23JN], H5491 (EC4253) [21JY], H6962 (EC4868) [5SE], H7604 (EC5154) [22SE], H9038 (EC5576) [22OC]

———determination of issue price in the case of certain debt instrutments issued for property final rule, H1337 (EC2649) [8AP]

———diesel fuel excise tax relative to special rules for Alaska final rule, H64 (EC784) [7JA]

———differential earnings rate for mutual life insurance companies final rule, H1337 (EC2651) [8AP]

———disclosure of return information to procure property or services for tax administration purposes final rule, H65 (EC786) [7JA]

———disclosure of return information to the U.S. Customs Service, H65 (EC785) [7JA]

———distribution of marketable securities by a partnership final rule, H167 (EC1165) [20JA]

———early referral procedures for employment tax appeals final rule, H2882 (EC3367) [19MY]

———Edna Louise Dunn Trust v. Commssioner final rule, H1908 (EC3025) [28AP]

———education tax incentives final rule, H9613 (EC5673) [28OC]

———Educational Assistance Programs final rule, H64 (EC757) [7JA]

———electing small business trusts final rule, H167 (EC1171) [20JA]

———electronic remittance processing system final rule, S7861 (EC2549) [22JY]

———employee plans and exempt organizations final rule, H723 (EC2088) [4MR], H6962 (EC4869) [5SE]

———employee plans for exempt organizations final rule, H65 (EC788) [7JA]

———employees who attain age 70 1/2 in 1996 final rule, H65 (EC787) [7JA]

———employers adopting a 401(k) SIMPLE plan final rule, H168 (EC1197) [20JA]

———endangered and threatened wildlife and plants final rule, S5177 (EC2017) [2JN]

———environmental cleanup costs final rule, H167 (EC1167) [20JA]

———estate and gift tax marital deduction final rule, S1552 (EC1173) [25FE], H627 (EC1906, EC1907) [25FE]

———estate tax regulations for a qualified domestic trust final rule, H64 (EC765) [7JA]

———examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or abatement final rule, H64 (EC755, EC780, EC782) [7JA], H168 (EC1181) [20JA], H887 (EC2208) [11MR], H1110 (EC2325) [18MR], H6714 (EC4547) [1AU], H8298 (EC5301) [1OC], H8831 (EC5434) [9OC], H9038 (EC5574) [22OC], H10767 (EC5910) [12NO]

———excise taxes deposit final rule, H407 (EC1728) [10FE]

———expatriates guidance final rule, H1185 (EC2344) [19MR]

———extension of test mediation procedure for appeals final rule, H64 (EC777) [7JA]

———extraordinary dividends final rule, S7861 (EC2546) [22JY], H5400 (EC4227) [16JY]

———farming business property final rule, H6796 (EC4756) [3SE]

———Federal grants final rule, S724 (EC881) [28JA], H345 (EC1646) [5FE], H8053 (EC5213) [26SE]

———Federal tax deposits by electronic funds transfer final rule, S7861 (EC2548) [22JY], H5296 (EC4218) [15JY]

———filing and private printing of substitute forms final rule, S4676 (EC1897) [19MY], H2168 (EC3123, EC3124) [5MY]

———filing information returns magnetically/electronically final rule, H6796 (EC4757) [3SE]

———filing time final rule, H8632 (EC5406) [7OC]

———final rule, S2645 (EC1473) [20MR], S3549 (EC1666, EC1667, EC1668) [23AP], S6495 (EC2347, EC2348) [26JN], S8261 (EC2620) [29JY], S8658 (EC2736, EC2737) [2SE], S10850 (EC3217) [20OC], H6961 (EC4865) [5SE], H6962 (EC4866) [5SE]

———foreign corporations final rule, S723 (EC857) [28JA], S724 (EC882) [28JA]

———foreign taxes final rule, S152 (EC626) [21JA]

———foreign trusts and gifts transactions final rule, H3566 (EC3677) [5JN]

———forms and instructions final rule, H167 (EC1162, EC1175) [20JA]

———generation-skipping transfer tax regulations final rule, H3212 (EC3534) [30MY]

———gross income final rule, H167 (EC1168) [20JA], H345 (EC1638) [5FE]

———highly compensated employee definition final rule, H6796 (EC4747) [3SE]

———inadvertent invalid and late S elections final rule, H167 (EC1170) [20JA]

———income tax benefits guidance final rule, S6990 (EC2405) [8JY], H4912 (EC4113) [8JY]

———income tax specified liability losses final rule, H3796 (EC3791) [12JN]

———Indian tribal casinos and reporting final rule, H63 (EC740) [7JA]

———inflation adjusted items final rule, H64 (EC776) [7JA]

———information reporting for discharge of indebtedness final rule, H64 (EC758) [7JA]

———intangibles final rule, H345 (EC1637) [5FE]

———interest rate determination final rule, H2488 (EC3277) [12MY], H3200 (EC3414) [22MY], H7280 (EC5080) [15SE]

———interim guidance final rule, H63 (EC744) [7JA]

———investment credit on transition property final rule, H3566 (EC3678) [5JN]

———IRA withdrawals for higher education expenses final rule, H7598 (EC5130) [18SE]

———IRA's final rule, H168 (EC1202) [20JA]

———issue price of certain debt instruments issued for property final rule, H63 (EC748) [7JA], H64 (EC759) [7JA], H168 (EC1194) [20JA]

———last-in, first-out inventories final rule, H63 (EC741) [7JA], H64 (EC762) [7JA], H345 (EC1642, EC1649) [5FE], H1016 (EC2271) [13MR], H1437 (EC2743) [10AP], H2168 (EC3122) [5MY], H3272 (EC3608) [3JN], H4833 (EC4035) [26JN], H6796 (EC4744) [3SE], H6962 (EC4867) [5SE], H8053 (EC5210, EC5212) [26SE], H8632 (EC5405) [7OC]

———list of designated private delivery services final rule, H1610 (EC2849) [16AP]

———logos and identifying slogans on substitute forms final rule, H64 (EC761) [7JA]

———long-term care services and insurance final rule, H2349 (EC3177) [7MY]

———low-income housing credit final rule, H64 (EC770) [7JA], H167 (EC1163) [20JA], H1185 (EC2342) [19MR], H1437 (EC2742) [10AP], H3719 (EC3759) [11JN], H6796 (EC4753) [3SE]

———magnetic media filing requirements for information returns final rule, H63 (EC737) [7JA]

———maquiladora industry coordinated issue final rule, S8261 (EC2619) [29JY], H1337 (EC2648) [8AP], H5776 (EC4344) [24JY]

———Maquiladora industry final rule, S3549 (EC1667) [23AP]

———marginal production rates final rule, H5020 (EC4149) [9JY]

———May Department Stores Co. v. U.S. final rule, H6796 (EC4743) [3SE]

———medical, dental, etc., expenses final rule, H627 (EC1905) [25FE]

———medical savings accounts final rule, S4676 (EC1898) [19MY], H64 (EC764) [7JA], H1889 (EC2979) [24AP], H6796 (EC4750) [3SE], H7280 (EC5079) [15SE]

———mileage rates for employees, self-employed individuals, or other taxpayers relative to deductible costs final rule, H64 (EC781) [7JA]

———mining industry final rule, S4676 (EC1901) [19MY], H2349 (EC3176) [7MY]

———mutual life insurance companies deductions reductions final rule, H6796 (EC4751) [3SE]

———nonbank trustees and custodians for education individual retirement accounts final rule, H8926 (EC5530) [21OC]

———nonconventional source produced fuel credit final rule, H2168 (EC3125) [5MY]

———nondiscrimination rules for plans maintained by Governments and tax-exempt organizations final rule, H64 (EC763) [7JA]

———nonexempt cooperatives final rule, S5444 (EC2098) [10JN]

———nonsubstantive miscellaneous medical changes final rule, H1437 (EC2741) [10AP]

———notice final rule, S89 (EC269) [7JA], S156 (EC784, EC785, EC786) [21JA], S1298 (EC1068) [12FE], S1827 (EC1255) [3MR], S2021 (EC1333) [6MR], S5177 (EC2015) [2JN], S5444 (EC2104, EC2105) [10JN], S5504 (EC2106) [11JN], S5790 (EC2208) [17JN], S6727 (EC2385) [27JN], S9514 (EC2966) [17SE]

———notice report, S4676 (EC1893, EC1894) [19MY]

———offers in compromise final rule, H167 (EC1164) [20JA]

———optional procedures for substantiating certain expenses final rule, H8299 (EC5303) [1OC]

———organizations final rule, H1793 (EC2951) [23AP]

———partnership termination final rule, H2488 (EC3276) [12MY]

———pension plan limitations final rule, H63 (EC745) [7JA], H10767 (EC5909) [12NO]

———per diem allowances final rule, S1659 (EC1228) [26FE], H723 (EC2085) [4MR]

———personal injuries or sickness damages final rule, H168 (EC1189) [20JA]

———petroleum and retail industries coordinated issue final rule, H1337 (EC2654) [8AP]

———petroleum industry capitalization of delay rentals final rule, H7829 (EC5172) [24SE]

———petroleum industry coordinated issue final rule, H723 (EC2084) [4MR]

———pharmaceutical industry Medicaid rebates final rule, H1713 (EC2900) [21AP]

———Policeman and Firefighter's Retirement Fund disability benefits final rule, S5444 (EC2102) [10JN]

———prescribed rates for Federal income tax purposes final rule, S6096 (EC2283) [23JN]

———prescribed rates for tax purposes final rule, S7861 (EC2544) [22JY]

———private delivery services final rule, S9016 (EC2885) [9SE], H6796 (EC4752) [3SE]

———qualified domestic relations order final rule, H168 (EC1179) [20JA]

———qualified pension, profit-sharing, and stock bonus plans final rule, H63 (EC746) [7JA]

———qualified State tuition programs final rule, H7118 (EC4990) [9SE]

———qualified State tuitions programs final rule, H63 (EC742) [7JA]

———real property valuing final rule, H1793 (EC2952) [23AP]

———reference price final rule, S7209 (EC2452) [10JY]

———regulations final rule, S89 (EC264) [7JA]

———reissuance of mortgage credit certificates final rule, H64 (EC779) [7JA]

———remedial amendment period final rule, S8660 (EC2814) [2SE], H6796 (EC4748) [3SE]

———renewable electricity production credits, inflation adjustment factors, and reference prices final rule, H3200 (EC3413) [22MY]

———report, S8658 (EC2731, EC2732) [2SE]

———requirement of return and time for filing final rule, S89 (EC262) [7JA], H167 (EC1172) [20JA]

———requirements to ensure collection of estate tax final rule, H64 (EC766) [7JA]

———revenue code temporary regulations final rule, H10767 (EC5911) [12NO]

———revenue procedure, S85 (EC100, EC101, EC102, EC112) [7JA], S152 (EC622, EC623, EC624, EC625, EC627) [21JA], S153 (EC628, EC629) [21JA], S156 (EC787, EC788, EC789) [21JA], S723 (EC856) [28JA], S943 (EC951) [4FE], S1132 (EC1012) [7FE], S1381 (EC1094) [13FE], S1659 (EC1227) [26FE], S2021 (EC1331) [6MR], S2205 (EC1399) [12MR], S2320 (EC1417) [14MR], H811 (EC2182) [10MR]

———revenue ruling, S85 (EC105, EC106, EC107, EC108, EC109) [7JA], S89 (EC265, EC266, EC267, EC268) [7JA], S1552 (EC1171, EC1172) [25FE], S1827 (EC1256) [3MR], S2021 (EC1332) [6MR], S2205 (EC1400) [12MR], S2413 (EC1466) [18MR], H811 (EC2185) [10MR]

———revenue ruling final rule, S3549 (EC1669) [23AP], S3550 (EC1670) [23AP], S4676 (EC1895, EC1896, EC1899) [19MY], S5999 (EC2250) [19JN], S6495 (EC2343, EC2349) [26JN], S6990 (EC2404) [8JY], S8261 (EC2618, EC2621) [29JY], S8658 (EC2733, EC2734, EC2735) [2SE], S8659 (EC2778, EC2780) [2SE], S8661 (EC2857, EC2858, EC2859) [2SE], S9016 (EC2886) [9SE], S9197 (EC2942, EC2943) [11SE], S9410 (EC2954) [16SE], S10850 (EC3223, EC3224) [20OC], H5664 (EC4326) [23JY], H5776 (EC4345) [24JY], H7728 (EC5160) [23SE]

———rewards for information relative to violations final rule, H8926 (EC5527) [21OC]

———rules and regulations final rule, H345 (EC1640, EC1641) [5FE]

———rulings and determination letters final rule, H63 (EC739) [7JA], H64 (EC772, EC783) [7JA], H167 (EC1160) [20JA], H168 (EC1182, EC1183) [20JA], H345 (EC1630, EC1632, EC1633, EC1634, EC1635) [5FE], H585 (EC1824) [13FE], H1437 (EC2745) [10AP], H1714 (EC2927) [21AP], H3475 (EC3639) [4JN], H9038 (EC5575) [22OC], H10767 (EC5908) [12NO]

———sale of seized property final rule, S89 (EC264) [7JA], H64 (EC778) [7JA]

———sample language for a spouse's waiver final rule, H167 (EC1173) [20JA]

———securities dealers final rule, H168 (EC1200) [20JA]

———securities lending transaction payments final rule, H8632 (EC5407) [7OC], H10953 (EC5941) [13NO]

———selection of tax matters partner for limited liability companies final rule, H168 (EC1201) [20JA]

———simplification of entity classification rules final rule, H168 (EC1190, EC1191) [20JA]

———small business trusts final rule, H6796 (EC4754) [3SE]

———source of income from sales of inventory and natural resources produced in one jurisdiction and sold in another jurisdiction final rule, H64 (EC767) [7JA]

———source of income from sales of inventory partly from sources within a U.S. possession final rule, H8926 (EC5529) [21OC]

———special rules for certain transactions final rule, H168 (EC1187) [20JA]

———statistical subsection revision legislation, H1987 (EC3037) [29AP]

———Subchapter S banks final rule, H168 (EC1196) [20JA]

———Subchapter S corporation subsidiaries final rule, H168 (EC1195) [20JA]

———Subchapter S corporation waiver of limitation on change of accounting period final rule, H168 (EC1198) [20JA]

———Subchapter S definitions final rule, H168 (EC1192) [20JA]

———substantiation of business expenses final rule, S3549 (EC1666) [23AP]

———substantiation of certain business expenses final rule, H1337 (EC2652) [8AP]

———target affiliates relative to controlled foreign corporations final rule, H345 (EC1645) [5FE]

———tax avoidance using self-amortizing investments final rule, H723 (EC2086) [4MR]

———tax exempt organizations final rule, H6405 (EC4477) [30JY]

———tax forms and instructions final rule, H168 (EC1185, EC1186) [20JA], H3212 (EC3541) [30MY], H4131 (EC3903) [20JN]

———tax withholding regulations revision final rule, H8632 (EC5404) [7OC]

———taxation of fringe benefits final rule, H64 (EC769) [7JA], H1110 (EC2324) [18MR], H6796 (EC4755) [3SE]

———tax-exempt bond arbitrage requirements compliance final rule, H2488 (EC3275) [12MY]

———Taxpayer Bill of Rights and Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act final rule, H5568 (EC4320) [22JY]

———taxpayer consent directives final rule, S5444 (EC2099) [10JN]

———temporary regulations final rule, S153 (EC630) [21JA]

———time for reporting transfers to foreign entities final rule, S7209 (EC2454) [10JY], H5020 (EC4148) [9JY]

———timely filing final rule, H699 (EC2007) [27FE]

———transfers of domestic stock or securities by U.S. persons to foreign corporations final rule, H167 (EC1178) [20JA]

———transfers to foreign entities final rule, H1185 (EC2343) [19MR]

———transition relief final rule, H63 (EC749) [7JA], H4912 (EC4114) [8JY]

———Treasury announcement, S85 (EC95, EC96, EC97, EC98, EC99) [7JA]

———Treasury notice, S85 (EC94, EC103, EC104) [7JA]

———Treasury regulation, S85 (EC113, EC114) [7JA]

———Treasury regulation report, S8661 (EC2855, EC2856) [2SE]

———treatment of a trust as domestic or foreign final rule, H64 (EC768) [7JA]

———treatment of gain from the disposition of interest in certain natural resource recapture property final rule, H63 (EC738) [7JA]

———treatment of Hong Kong and China final rule, H4833 (EC4036) [26JN]

———treatment of loans with below-market interest rates final rule, H168 (EC1188) [20JA]

———treaty-based tax return positions final rule, H8632 (EC5408) [7OC]

———U.S. permanent residents receiving compensation or pensions from France final rule, H4221 (EC3930) [23JN]

———U.S.-United Kingdom Income Tax Treaty final rule, S5444 (EC2100) [10JN]

———utilities industry coordinated issue—investment credit on transition property final rule, S5444 (EC2103) [10JN]

———utilities industry Dept. of Energy Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund final rule, H7830 (EC5174) [24SE]

———W-4 form electronic filing final rule, S156 (EC791) [21JA], H167 (EC1177) [20JA]

———waiver of penalties final rule, S7861 (EC2550) [22JY]

———weighted average interest rate update final rate, H167 (EC1161) [20JA]

———weighted average interest rate update final rule, S943 (EC949) [4FE], S9016 (EC2887) [9SE], H64 (EC756, EC760) [7JA], H345 (EC1648) [5FE], H811 (EC2181) [10MR], H1437 (EC2744) [10AP], H1987 (EC3038) [29AP], H3566 (EC3676) [5JN], H4221 (EC3929) [23JN], H6796 (EC4746) [3SE], H6916 (EC4806) [4SE], H7728 (EC5159) [23SE], H9613 (EC5671) [28OC]

———work opportunity tax credit and welfare-to-work tax credit final rule, H7830 (EC5173) [24SE]

———work opportunity tax credit final rule, H63 (EC736) [7JA]

ITC: appropriations legislation, H168 (EC1203) [20JA]

———Caribbean Basin Recovery Act, S85 (EC125) [7JA]

———debt collection procedural rules for salary, administration, and tax refund offset final rule, S8261 (EC2617) [29JY], H6714 (EC4539) [1AU]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1307) [4MR], H765 (EC2104) [5MR]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC419) [7JA], S5594 (EC2153) [12JN], H54 (EC460) [7JA], H3475 (EC3633) [4JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC739) [21JA], H165 (EC1085) [20JA]

———strategic plan report, S10850 (EC3216) [20OC]

———trade report, S10850 (EC3212) [20OC], H8927 (EC5531) [21OC]

J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board: report, S87 (EC182) [7JA], H51 (EC361) [7JA]

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation: report, S4878 (EC1960) [21MY]

Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H10170 (EC5798) [6NO]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC474) [7JA], H10170 (EC5798) [6NO]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC474) [7JA]

———privatizing legislation, S2413 (EC1447) [18MR]

———report, S155 (EC723) [21JA], H52 (EC415) [7JA], H163 (EC1021) [20JA]

Judicial Conference of the U.S.: bankruptcy administration percentage adjustment recommendations report, H1703 (EC2869) [17AP]

———bankruptcy judgeships report, S3998 (EC1797) [6MY], H1703 (EC2870) [17AP]

———confidentiality of communications between sexual assault victims and their counselors report, S3549 (EC1656) [23AP], H1703 (EC2871) [17AP]

———conversion of temporary district judgeships to permanent status legislation, S157 (EC798) [21JA], H242 (EC1288) [21JA]

———Federal Courts Improvement Act legislation, S7767 (EC2539) [21JY]

———Federal judgeship legislation, S3549 (EC1654) [23AP]

———justices and judges compensation restoration legislation, H584 (EC1802) [13FE]

———salary relief legislation, S1552 (EC1193) [25FE]

———uniform percentage adjustment report, S3549 (EC1655) [23AP]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: report, S7708 (EC2511) [17JY]

Klamath River Compact Commission: management plan implementation report, S4676 (EC1891) [19MY], S5177 (EC1992) [2JN]

Library of Congress: Capitol Preservation Commission report, H765 (EC2108) [5MR], H7006 (EC4911) [8SE]

———Capitol Preservation Fund report, H3211 (EC3501) [30MY]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1132 (EC1017) [7FE]

———report, H3211 (EC3500) [30MY]

———Trust Fund Board report, H54 (EC462) [7JA]

———U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission report, H2443 (EC3238) [8MY]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: report, H406 (EC1719) [10FE]

LSC: Freedom of Information Act report, S1552 (EC1184) [25FE], H625 (EC1863) [25FE]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S944 (EC956) [4FE], H165 (EC1086) [20JA]

———report, H166 (EC1122) [20JA]

Marine Mammal Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H52 (EC416) [7JA]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC470) [7JA], H52 (EC416) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC470) [7JA]

Merit Systems Protection Board: adherence to merit principles in the workplace final rule, S9968 (EC3042) [25SE], H8318 (EC5324) [2OC]

———appeals report, S156 (EC772) [21JA], H242 (EC1273) [21JA]

———completed cases report, S9783 (EC3021) [23SE], H8053 (EC5190) [26SE]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC874) [9JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1308) [4MR], H722 (EC2052) [4MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S156 (EC765) [21JA], H242 (EC1279) [21JA]

———Hispanic participation in the Federal workforce report, S9783 (EC3022) [23SE], H8159 (EC5243) [29SE]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC439) [7JA], H53 (EC453) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC732) [21JA]

———report, S2645 (EC1483) [20MR], H1287 (EC2478) [21MR]

Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: report, S1552 (EC1166) [25FE], H698 (EC1995) [27FE]

Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation: Inspector General report, S95 (EC473) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC473) [7JA]

———report, H53 (EC451) [7JA]

NASA: appropriations legislation, S7421 (EC2488) [14JY]

———audit management report, H10952 (EC5930) [13NO]

———Contract Adjustment Board report, H947 (EC2223) [12MR]

———Federal Facilities Compliance Act mixed waste activities report, S152 (EC620) [21JA], H240 (EC1226) [21JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1629) [23AP], H1610 (EC2837) [16AP]

———Human Space Flight Program funding legislation, H5825 (EC4365) [25JY]

———indemnification actions report, S2273 (EC1414) [13MR]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC424) [7JA], S6097 (EC2306) [23JN], S8186 (EC2306) [28JY], H625 (EC1864) [25FE], H3863 (EC3827) [17JN], H5825 (EC4365) [25JY], H10952 (EC5930) [13NO]

———Stanislaus County, CA, Crows Landing Facility report, S3659 (EC1693) [24AP], H1437 (EC2738) [10AP]

———strategic plan report, H10170 (EC5799) [6NO]

———subsonic noise reduction technology report, S4392 (EC1857) [13MY], H2873 (EC3356) [16MY]

———Superfund report, S3550 (EC1672) [23AP], H1390 (EC2664) [9AP]

———upper atmosphere report, S7421 (EC2493) [14JY]

———upper atmosphere triennial report, H10170 (EC5805) [6NO]

National Archives and Record Administration: domestic distribution of USIA materials final rule, S8186 (EC2311) [28JY]

———reproduction fee schedule final rule, S8186 (EC2310) [28JY]

National Archives and Records Administration: Bush Administration archival depository proposal report, S5177 (EC2008) [2JN]

———Bush administration archival depository proposal report, H2873 (EC3350) [16MY]

———Certificates of Ascertainment of the electors of the President and Vice President of the U.S. report, S96 (EC532, EC533) [7JA]

———distribution of USIA materials final rule, S6097 (EC2311) [23JN]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H165 (EC1087) [20JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2205 (EC1406) [12MR], H1455 (EC2760) [14AP]

———Information Security Oversight Office report, S9783 (EC3020) [23SE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC730) [21JA]

———reproduction fee schedule final rule, S6097 (EC2310) [23JN], H4832 (EC3985) [26JN]

———strategic plan report, S10848 (EC3158) [20OC]

———transfer of electronic records final rule, H9799 (EC5699) [30OC]

———USIA materials final rule, H5182 (EC4197) [14JY]

National Bankruptcy Review Commission: Inspector General report, S5595 (EC2170) [12JN], H3795 (EC3776) [12JN]

———report and recommendations, S11289 (EC3274) [28OC], H9038 (EC5572) [22OC]

National Capital Planning Commission: Freedom of Information Act report, S10847 (EC3112) [20OC], H7728 (EC5157) [23SE]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC466) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC466) [7JA]

———report, H52 (EC417) [7JA]

———strategic plan report, S10848 (EC3156) [20OC]

National Commission on Libraries and Information Science: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H1016 (EC2252) [13MR], H10170 (EC5800) [6NO]

———Inspector General report, S4214 (EC1837) [8MY], H10170 (EC5800) [6NO]

———report, S5339 (EC2064) [5JN], H3657 (EC3704) [10JN]

National Council on Disability: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H10766 (EC5895) [12NO]

———Inspector General report, H10766 (EC5895) [12NO]

———report, H1333 (EC2517) [8AP]

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements: audit report, S6495 (EC2358) [26JN], H4832 (EC3995) [26JN]

National Credit Union Administration: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H165 (EC1088) [20JA]

———flood insurance compliance report, H9037 (EC5544) [22OC]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1303) [4MR], H708 (EC2018) [3MR]

———Inspector General report, S90 (EC277) [7JA], S5594 (EC2160) [12JN], H52 (EC418) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC743) [21JA]

———investment and deposit activities final rule, H6701 (EC4491) [31JY]

———loans to officers and truth in savings final rule, S157 (EC821) [21JA]

———organization and operation of Federal credit unions final rule, S8657 (EC2723) [2SE], H161 (EC964) [20JA]

———pay structure report, S1190 (EC1030) [10FE], H582 (EC1757) [13FE]

———report, S3268 (EC1576) [16AP], S3900 (EC1780) [1MY], H1333 (EC2512) [8AP]

———supervisory committee audits and verifications final rule, S90 (EC276) [7JA]

National Defense Panel: defense review assessment report, S4878 (EC1950) [21MY]

National Education Goals Panel: Inspector General report, S95 (EC476) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC476) [7JA]

National Endowment for Democracy: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H165 (EC1089) [20JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1293) [4MR], H708 (EC2019) [3MR]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC446) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC451) [7JA]

———report, H52 (EC420) [7JA]

National Endowment for the Arts: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC865) [9JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1356) [11MR], H886 (EC2191) [11MR]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC413) [7JA], H52 (EC419) [7JA], H3475 (EC3630) [4JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC741) [21JA]

———report, S6097 (EC2312) [23JN], S8186 (EC2312) [28JY], H52 (EC419) [7JA]

National Endowment for the Humanities: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S724 (EC903) [28JA], H341 (EC1516) [5FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2205 (EC1405) [12MR], H886 (EC2190) [11MR]

———Inspector General report, S156 (EC760) [21JA], S5595 (EC2165) [12JN]

National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities: Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program report, S3418 (EC1615) [22AP], H1713 (EC2887) [21AP]

National Fund for Medial Education: report, S7115 (EC2416) [9JY]

National Fund for Medical Education: report, H7007 (EC4918) [8SE]

National Gallery of Art: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H52 (EC421) [7JA]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC480) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC480) [7JA]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: frontal offset crash testing, H4131 (EC3905) [20JN]

National Indian Gaming Commission: access fees legislation, S4106 (EC1806) [7MY], H2443 (EC3241) [8MY]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2413 (EC1458) [18MR]

National Mediation Board: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H242 (EC1274) [21JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC745) [21JA]

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum: financial activities report, H3863 (EC3833) [17JN]

National Safety Council: financial statements report, S1552 (EC1192) [25FE]

National Science Board: Government in the Sunshine Act report, S4214 (EC1828) [8MY]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC408) [7JA], S5595 (EC22168) [12JN], H53 (EC423) [7JA], H3475 (EC3631) [4JN]

National Security Council: Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations report, H65 (EC798) [7JA]

———Livingston ABM amendment report, S87 (EC175) [7JA]

National Skill Standards Board: report, H947 (EC2212) [12MR]

National Tropical Botanical Garden: report, S7208 (EC2441) [10JY], H5131 (EC4171) [10JY]

Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H8925 (EC5487) [21OC]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S10848 (EC3151) [20OC]

Naval Sea Cadet Corps: report, S3549 (EC1637) [23AP], H1714 (EC2922) [21AP]

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp.: Freedom of Information Act report, S2205 (EC1407) [12MR], H1016 (EC2254) [13MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, H1334 (EC2572) [8AP]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC437) [7JA], H53 (EC425) [7JA]

———report, S1658 (EC1224) [26FE]

NIH: Environmental Health Sciences Hazardous Substances Research and Training Grants final rule, S89 (EC248) [7JA], H162 (EC1008) [20JA]

———grants final rule, H162 (EC1005, EC1006, EC1007) [20JA]

Ninth Farm Credit District: report, S1552 (EC1205) [25FE]

Ninth Farm Credit District Trust Committee: report, H583 (EC1788) [13FE]

NIST: Fastener Quality Act final rule, S87 (EC169) [7JA], H66 (EC820) [7JA]

NLRB: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H280 (EC1347) [4FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, H3211 (EC3492) [30MY]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S1552 (EC1204) [25FE]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC430) [7JA], H52 (EC422) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC725) [21JA]

———report, S6097 (EC2305) [23JN], S8186 (EC2305) [28JY]

NOAA: Alaska exclusive economic zone fisheries final rule, S87 (EC166) [7JA], S88 (EC222, EC224, EC226) [7JA], S92 (EC382) [7JA], S151 (EC578) [21JA], S802 (EC933) [29JA], S1658 (EC1217) [26FE], S1827 (EC1271) [3MR], S2205 (EC1403) [12MR], S3661 (EC1738, EC1739) [24AP], S4392 (EC1867) [13MY], S4393 (EC1870) [13MY], S5178 (EC2029, EC2031) [2JN], S5999 (EC2244, EC2245, EC2246) [19JN], S6040 (EC2265) [20JN], H54 (EC477) [7JA], H55 (EC496, EC502) [7JA], H166 (EC1116) [20JA], H342 (EC1551) [5FE], H584 (EC1794, EC1795, EC1796, EC1797) [13FE], H698 (EC1996) [27FE], H699 (EC1998, EC2000, EC2001, EC2002, EC2003) [27FE], H708 (EC2024) [3MR], H722 (EC2056, EC2058) [4MR], H811 (EC2167, EC2168) [10MR], H1016 (EC2255, EC2256) [13MR], H1335 (EC2580, EC2581, EC2582, EC2583, EC2584, EC2585, EC2586, EC2588, EC2591, EC2597, EC2598, EC2599) [8AP], H1436 (EC2718) [10AP], H1610 (EC2839) [16AP], H2167 (EC3107) [5MY], H2488 (EC3273) [12MY], H3068 (EC3386) [20MY], H3200 (EC3411, EC3412) [22MY], H3211 (EC3506) [30MY], H3566 (EC3668, EC3669, EC3671) [5JN], H3658 (EC3723, EC3724) [10JN], H3719 (EC3756, EC3758) [11JN], H3804 (EC3799) [16JN], H4084 (EC3875) [19JN], H4832 (EC3990) [26JN], H4911 (EC4088, EC4089, EC4091) [8JY], H5131 (EC4168, EC4169, EC4170) [10JY], H5183 (EC4205) [14JY], H5400 (EC4226) [16JY], H5491 (EC4248, EC4249, EC4250) [21JY], H5776 (EC4334, EC4335) [24JY], H5825 (EC4361) [25JY], H6702 (EC4511) [31JY], H6714 (EC4533, EC4534, EC4535) [1AU], H6794 (EC4686, EC4687, EC4688, EC4689) [3SE], H6961 (EC4858, EC4859) [5SE], H7006 (EC4914) [8SE], H7007 (EC4916) [8SE], H7280 (EC5058) [15SE], H7598 (EC5112, EC5113) [18SE], H8053 (EC5193) [26SE], H8160 (EC5251) [29SE], H8318 (EC5331) [2OC], H8632 (EC5393) [7OC], H8726 (EC5417) [8OC], H8925 (EC5492, EC5494) [21OC], H9037 (EC5567, EC5569) [22OC], H9728 (EC5683) [29OC], H9864 (EC5716) [31OC], H10766 (EC5897) [12NO]

———Alaska regulations consolidation final rule, S92 (EC379) [7JA]

———anchovy fisheries final rule, H1792 (EC2946) [23AP], H6794 (EC4691) [3SE]

———Atlantic States exclusive economic zone fisheries final rule, S92 (EC383) [7JA]

———Atlantic tuna fisheries, H6404 (EC4446) [30JY]

———bass fisheries final rule, H2488 (EC3271) [12MY]

———bottomfish fisheries final rule, S1827 (EC1266) [3MR], H722 (EC2055) [4MR]

———butterfish, mackerel, and squid final rule, H722 (EC2057) [4MR], H811 (EC2169) [10MR]

———Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic fisheries final rule, S3661 (EC1744, EC1745) [24AP], H708 (EC2025) [3MR], H1714 (EC2913) [21AP], H2349 (EC3162) [7MY], H7007 (EC4917) [8SE], H7280 (EC5061) [15SE], H9037 (EC5568) [22OC]

———Chesapeake Bay fisheries final rule, H2089 (EC3051) [30AP]

———Climate and Global Change Program final rule, S3661 (EC1737) [24AP], S10850 (EC3240) [20OC], H1889 (EC2976) [24AP]

———closure of registration area final rule, H55 (EC510) [7JA]

———closure of the commercial red snapper component of the Gulf of Mexico reef fish fishery final rule, H55 (EC493) [7JA]

———Coastal Zone Management Fund report, H1335 (EC2578) [8AP]

———Coastal Zone Management Program final rule, S2320 (EC1420) [14MR], S2413 (EC1443) [18MR], H1016 (EC2259) [13MR], H1256 (EC2429) [20MR]

———Coastal Zone Management regulations report, S87 (EC168) [7JA]

———cod fisheries final rule, H54 (EC479) [7JA], H55 (EC504, EC506) [7JA]

———codfish final rule, H1792 (EC2944) [23AP], H1987 (EC3035) [29AP]

———crab fisheries final rule, H55 (EC505, EC512) [7JA]

———crustacean fisheries final rule, H6794 (EC4685) [3SE]

———endangered and threatened species final rule, S86 (EC160) [7JA], H54 (EC475) [7JA], H2167 (EC3108) [5MY], H2882 (EC3359) [19MY], H5491 (EC4247) [21JY], H6794 (EC4690) [3SE]

———Farallones National Marine Sanctuary final rule, S724 (EC887) [28JA]

———final rule, S88 (EC226) [7JA], S92 (EC377, EC378, EC380) [7JA], S3661 (EC1746, EC1747, EC1748) [24AP], S4392 (EC1864, EC1866, EC1867) [13MY], S5178 (EC2029, EC2031, EC2032) [2JN], S7603 (EC2502, EC2503, EC2504, EC2505, EC2506) [16JY], S8357 (EC2648, EC2654) [30JY], S8358 (EC2655, EC2656) [30JY], S8659 (EC2773) [2SE], S8661 (EC2862) [2SE], S10153 (EC3052, EC3053, EC3054, EC3055, EC3057, EC3058) [29SE], H8318 (EC5330) [2OC]

———fisheries disaster program final rule, S86 (EC164) [7JA]

———fisheries final rule, S86 (EC161, EC162, EC163) [7JA], S88 (EC232) [7JA], S151 (EC581) [21JA], S8658 (EC2739) [2SE], S8659 (EC2797) [2SE], H166 (EC1120) [20JA], H342 (EC1546, EC1547, EC1548, EC1552, EC1553) [5FE], H1335 (EC2589, EC2593) [8AP]

———fisheries management plan final rule, S88 (EC229, EC230, EC231) [7JA], S1827 (EC1268, EC1269, EC1270) [3MR], H699 (EC1997) [27FE]

———fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and the South Atlantic final rule, H166 (EC1114, EC1115, EC1117) [20JA]

———fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands initial regulations final rule, H55 (EC513) [7JA]

———fisheries research plan final rule, S87 (EC165, EC167) [7JA]

———fishing quotas final rule, S944 (EC963) [4FE]

———flatfish fisheries final rule, S1827 (EC1263, EC1267) [3MR]

———Florida exclusive economic zone fisheries final rule, S151 (EC579, EC580) [21JA], S1016 (EC997) [5FE]

———Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary final rule, S1225 (EC1052) [11FE], H406 (EC1717) [10FE]

———flounder and scup fisheries final rule, H54 (EC484) [7JA]

———flounder fisheries final rule, S2205 (EC1404) [12MR], H1016 (EC2257) [13MR]

———foreign fishing vessels in international waters final rule, H4832 (EC3989) [26JN]

———foreign vessels in internal waters final rule, H3211 (EC3507) [30MY]

———graduate research fellowships final rule, S93 (EC386) [7JA], H55 (EC508) [7JA]

———groundfish fisheries final rule, S1551 (EC1160, EC1161) [25FE], H6794 (EC4683, EC4692) [3SE]

———Gulf of Alaska final rule, S93 (EC384) [7JA]

———Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Disaster Program revisions final rule, H55 (EC489) [7JA]

———Gulf of Mexico fisheries final rule, H1436 (EC2719) [10AP]

———halibut fisheries final rule, S8659 (EC2798) [2SE], H1335 (EC2590) [8AP], H5296 (EC4215) [15JY], H6794 (EC4680) [3SE]

———Hawaiian Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary final rule, S3661 (EC1736) [24AP], H1335 (EC2594) [8AP]

———interim groundfish research plan final rule, H54 (EC480) [7JA]

———interim harvest specifications final rule, H55 (EC501, EC509) [7JA]

———lobster final rule, S6357 (EC2333) [25JN]

———lobster fisheries final rule, S2129 (EC1371) [11MR], H886 (EC2197) [11MR]

———lobster fisheries management plan final rule, S724 (EC888) [28JA]

———mackerel fisheries final rule, S1827 (EC1261, EC1264) [3MR], S8659 (EC2799) [2SE]

———Magnuson Act final rule, H8053 (EC5192) [26SE]

———Magnuson-Stevens Act final rule, S5178 (EC2030) [2JN]

———marine fisheries initiative research and development projects final rule, H342 (EC1549) [5FE]

———Marine Policy Fellowship Program final rule, S10850 (EC3239) [20OC]

———Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary final rule, S88 (EC227) [7JA], H55 (EC511) [7JA]

———multispecies fisheries management plan final rule, S724 (EC890) [28JA]

———National Sea Grant College Federal Fellows Program final rule, H8264 (EC5269) [30SE]

———Northeastern fisheries final rule, H4220 (EC3915) [23JN]

———Northeastern U.S. fisheries final rule, S88 (EC223) [7JA], S92 (EC380) [7JA], S2645 (EC1471) [20MR], S3661 (EC1743) [24AP], S5178 (EC2032) [2JN], H54 (EC481) [7JA], H55 (EC499, EC500) [7JA], H166 (EC1118) [20JA], H699 (EC1999) [27FE], H708 (EC2023) [3MR], H1016 (EC2258) [13MR], H1256 (EC2430) [20MR], H1335 (EC2587, EC2592, EC2595, EC2596) [8AP], H3211 (EC3509) [30MY], H3212 (EC3511) [30MY], H4911 (EC4092) [8JY], H5183 (EC4206) [14JY], H5296 (EC4214) [15JY], H5400 (EC4225) [16JY], H6961 (EC4856) [5SE], H7280 (EC5060) [15SE], H8264 (EC5267) [30SE], H8831 (EC5430) [9OC], H9612 (EC5639) [28OC]

———Pacific coast fisheries final rule, H54 (EC476) [7JA]

———Pan-American Climate Studies Program final rule, H8319 (EC5348) [2OC]

———perch final rule, H54 (EC485) [7JA], H1792 (EC2945) [23AP]

———Point Reyes/Farallon Islands National Marine Sanctuary final rule, H342 (EC1550) [5FE]

———pollock final rule, H54 (EC488) [7JA], H55 (EC492, EC497, EC498) [7JA]

———pollock fisheries final rule, S1551 (EC1162, EC1163) [25FE], S1827 (EC1260, EC1262) [3MR]

———reef fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic final rule, H55 (EC514) [7JA]

———rockfish final rule, H1987 (EC3036) [29AP]

———rockfish fisheries final rule, S92 (EC377, EC378) [7JA], H55 (EC490, EC491) [7JA]

———sablefish fisheries final rule, H54 (EC478) [7JA]

———salmon and sockeye fisheries final rule, H55 (EC495) [7JA]

———salmon fisheries final rule, S8659 (EC2800) [2SE], H54 (EC482) [7JA], H1889 (EC2972) [24AP], H1987 (EC3034) [29AP], H6794 (EC4682) [3SE]

———scallop and crab fisheries final rule, S6495 (EC2370) [26JN]

———scallop fisheries final rule, S88 (EC225) [7JA], S1827 (EC1265) [3MR], H55 (EC507) [7JA], H1456 (EC2763) [14AP]

———scallop fisheries management plan final rule, S724 (EC889) [28JA], H6794 (EC4681) [3SE]

———schedule of fees final rule, S4393 (EC1869) [13MY], H2443 (EC3249) [8MY]

———scup final rule, S6357 (EC2332) [25JN]

———sea turtle conservation final rule, S88 (EC233) [7JA], H166 (EC1119) [20JA]

———Shelikof District Registration Area final rule, H55 (EC503) [7JA]

———sole fisheries final rule, H54 (EC483, EC486) [7JA]

———spawning areas closure final rule, S93 (EC385) [7JA]

———species bycatch allowances final rule, S88 (EC228) [7JA]

———striped bass research study report notice, H242 (EC1282) [21JA]

———swordfish fisheries final rule, H3795 (EC3780) [12JN]

———taking of marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations final rule, H6794 (EC4684) [3SE]

———tuna fisheries final rule, S92 (EC381) [7JA], H54 (EC487) [7JA], H3795 (EC3781) [12JN], H5020 (EC4143) [9JY], H7598 (EC5114) [18SE], H8264 (EC5268) [30SE], H8436 (EC5380) [6OC], H8925 (EC5493, EC5495) [21OC]

———turbot final rule, H55 (EC494) [7JA]

———U.S. fishing industry research and development projects final rule, S4392 (EC1865) [13MY], H2253 (EC3150) [6MY]

———vessels using trawl gear final rule, H1455 (EC2762) [14AP], H1714 (EC2912, EC2914) [21AP], H2168 (EC3109, EC3110) [5MY], H2488 (EC3272) [12MY]

———West Coast fisheries final rule, S5999 (EC2242, EC2243) [19JN], S8659 (EC2771, EC2772) [2SE], H3211 (EC3505, EC3508) [30MY], H3212 (EC3510) [30MY], H3270 (EC3560) [3JN], H3566 (EC3670) [5JN], H3719 (EC3757) [11JN], H3863 (EC3832) [17JN], H4220 (EC3916) [23JN], H4911 (EC4090) [8JY], H5915 (EC4423, EC4424) [28JY], H6702 (EC4512) [31JY], H6961 (EC4857) [5SE], H7007 (EC4915) [8SE], H8318 (EC5332) [2OC], H8632 (EC5394) [7OC]

———west coast fisheries final rule, S4392 (EC1864, EC1866) [13MY], S4393 (EC1868) [13MY], H2349 (EC3163, EC3164) [7MY], H3200 (EC3410) [22MY]

———whale protection final rule, S1382 (EC1099) [13FE], H584 (EC1798) [13FE]

Non-Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S.A.: report, S3549 (EC1640) [23AP]

Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission: report, S2320 (EC1416) [14MR]

NRC: abnormal occurrences at licensed nuclear facilities, S3843 (EC1765) [30AP], H2167 (EC3091) [5MY]

———access to and protection of classified information final rule, H1435 (EC2697) [10AP]

———adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, H57 (EC548) [7JA]

———Agreement State Program final rule, H6793 (EC4652) [3SE]

———appropriations legislation, S3550 (EC1686) [23AP], H1703 (EC2862) [17AP]

———Atomic Energy Act amendments, S10228 (EC3085) [30SE]

———chemical process safety at fuel cycle facilities final rule, H6960 (EC4825) [5SE]

———codes and standards final rule, H8924 (EC5471) [21OC]

———computer software final rule, H8726 (EC5409, EC5410, EC5411, EC5412, EC5413, EC5414) [8OC]

———discontinuance of certain authority and responsibility final rule, H1287 (EC2471) [21MR]

———duplication fees final rule, S802 (EC935) [29JA], H339 (EC1453) [5FE]

———electric utility industry restructuring and economic deregulation final rule, H6960 (EC4824) [5SE]

———enforcement actions final rule, S97 (EC545) [7JA], H48 (EC294) [7JA], H49 (EC299) [7JA], H8159 (EC5231) [29SE]

———enforcement actions policy and procedure final rule, H1287 (EC2472) [21MR], H8924 (EC5469) [21OC]

———enforcement manual change notice final rule, H49 (EC295) [7JA]

———enhance nuclear safety, physical security, and agency efficiency legislation, H7117 (EC4962) [9SE]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S6040 (EC2264) [20JN], H3863 (EC3829) [17JN]

———fee schedule revision final rule, H3210 (EC3470) [30MY]

———final rule, S97 (EC545) [7JA], S5178 (EC2043, EC2044, EC2045, EC2046) [2JN], S10228 (EC3076, EC3077, EC3078, EC3079, EC3080, EC3081) [30SE], S10851 (EC3250, EC3252, EC3253, EC3254, EC3255) [20OC], H7006 (EC4900) [8SE]

———fissile material shipments and exemptions final rule, S1382 (EC1101) [13FE], H406 (EC1701) [10FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2413 (EC1459) [18MR], H1287 (EC2479) [21MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S1553 (EC1209) [25FE], H583 (EC1789) [13FE]

———industrial radiographic operations final rule, H3210 (EC3472) [30MY]

———informal small entity guidance final rule, H3067 (EC3373) [20MY]

———Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program final rule, H8924 (EC5470) [21OC]

———license termination final rule, H5915 (EC4406) [28JY]

———licensing, inspection, and annual fees charged to applicants and licensees final rule, S5412 (EC2089) [9JN]

———material licenses final rule, S7767 (EC2527) [21JY], S8090 (EC2593) [24JY], H5567 (EC4291) [22JY]

———materials licenses final rule, H3200 (EC3409) [22MY]

———nondisclosure of safeguards information final rule, S89 (EC253) [7JA], H49 (EC300) [7JA]

———nondisclosure of safeguards information report, S1796 (EC1234) [28FE], S8657 (EC2715, EC2716) [2SE], H722 (EC2041) [4MR], H2443 (EC3225) [8MY], H7006 (EC4899) [8SE]

———notice to employees final rule, H9037 (EC5560) [22OC]

———nuclear power plant final rule, S3550 (EC1687) [23AP], H1334 (EC1543, EC2544, EC2545, EC2546, EC2547) [8AP]

———nuclear power plant operating licensing renewal review final rule, H49 (EC302) [7JA]

———Operator Licensing Program final rule, S1299 (EC1076) [12FE], H451 (EC1739) [11FE]

———perimeter intrusion alarm systems final rule, H9799 (EC5691) [30OC]

———radioactive materials' airborne effluents final rule, H49 (EC298, EC301) [7JA]

———radioactive waste disposal in geologic repositories final rule, H49 (EC296) [7JA]

———radiological criteria final rule, S7861 (EC2553) [22JY]

———reactor site criteria final rule, H49 (EC297) [7JA]

———reactor siting criteria final rule, H1334 (EC2551) [8AP]

———recognition of State licenses in areas under exclusive Federal jurisdiction final rule, S157 (EC819) [21JA], H339 (EC1452) [5FE]

———release of individuals administered radioactive materials final rule, S944 (EC967) [4FE], H339 (EC1451) [5FE], H1713 (EC2901) [21AP]

———report, S5178 (EC2037) [2JN], H3210 (EC3471) [30MY]

———resolution of degraded and nonconforming conditions final rule, H8925 (EC5472) [21OC]

———Safety Research Program report, S1796 (EC1235) [28FE], H698 (EC1977) [27FE]

———safety-related structures, systems, and components final rule, H7598 (EC5104) [18SE]

———Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act final rule, H6702 (EC4503) [31JY]

———special nuclear material protection and control final rule, H1334 (EC2541) [8AP]

———standard review plan final rule, H1334 (EC2548, EC2549, EC2550) [8AP]

———strategic plan report, S10851 (EC3251) [20OC], H8436 (EC5377) [6OC]

———transportation of steam generators final rule, S89 (EC254) [7JA], H62 (EC710) [7JA]

———uranium recovery licensees final rule, H5490 (EC4235) [21JY]

———USEC Privatization Act final rule, S1382 (EC1100) [13FE], H583 (EC1770) [13FE]

———vessel closure mechanisms final rule, H1334 (EC2542) [8AP]

NSC: Freedom of Information Act report, S2021 (EC1330) [6MR], H765 (EC2105) [5MR]

NSF: appropriations legislation, S3418 (EC1614) [22AP], H1390 (EC2677) [9AP]

———equal opportunity in science and engineering report, S2413 (EC1452) [18MR]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H280 (EC1348) [4FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1357) [11MR], H811 (EC2162) [10MR]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC736) [21JA]

———polar issues report, S4392 (EC1858) [13MY]

———polar research and policy study report, H3212 (EC3532) [30MY]

———scientific and engineering research facilities at colleges and universities report, S91 (EC333) [7JA], H63 (EC718) [7JA]

———strategic plan report, S10849 (EC3188) [20OC]

———women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering report, S91 (EC334) [7JA], H167 (EC1154) [20JA]

NTSB: activities report, H10953 (EC5940) [13NO]

———budget request, S93 (EC396, EC397, EC398) [7JA], H65 (EC816) [7JA], H66 (EC817) [7JA]

———budget request appeal letter to OMB, H66 (EC818) [7JA]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S6185 (EC2318) [24JN], H3863 (EC3828) [17JN], H5020 (EC4141) [9JY]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1294) [4MR], H722 (EC2050) [4MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S1552 (EC1206) [25FE], H668 (EC1941) [26FE]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC468) [7JA], S7298 (EC2479) [11JY]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC468) [7JA]

———report, S9880 (EC3036) [24SE], H53 (EC424) [7JA]

———strategic plan report, S10850 (EC3231) [20OC], H8159 (EC5244) [29SE]

———supplemental appropriations request, S152 (EC598) [21JA], H242 (EC1296) [21JA]

Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board: Inspector General report, S95 (EC477) [7JA], H53 (EC426) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC477) [7JA]

———report, H1792 (EC2937) [23AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H811 (EC2163) [10MR]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1552 (EC1187) [25FE]

———Inspector General report, S2129 (EC1377) [11MR]

———strategic plan report, H8436 (EC5378) [6OC]

Office of Compliance: proposed rulemaking notice, H7281 (EC5083) [15SE]

———worker adjustment and retraining notification decision, H6916 (EC4794) [4SE]

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight: Freedom of Information Act report, S1979 (EC1316) [5MR]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC456) [7JA]

Office of Foreign Assets Control: Iranian regulations final rule, H1713 (EC2904) [21AP]

———Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina regulations final rule, H1713 (EC2905) [21AP]

Office of Government Ethics: Executive Agency Ethics Training Program regulation amendments final rule, S2129 (EC1378) [11MR], H947 (EC2226) [12MR]

———executive branch officials disclosure final rule, S6096 (EC2295) [23JN], H4131 (EC3893) [20JN]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H53 (EC427) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2413 (EC1454) [18MR], H1110 (EC2316) [18MR]

———honorarium ban final rule, S9783 (EC3012) [23SE], H8159 (EC5245) [29SE]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC462) [7JA], H53 (EC427) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC462) [7JA]

———interpretation, exemptions, and waiver guidance final rule, S96 (EC518) [7JA], H166 (EC1129) [20JA]

———post-employment conflict of interest restrictions final rule, S3198 (EC1528) [15AP], H1336 (EC2608) [8AP]

———standards of ethical conduct for employees of the executive branch final rule, S2413 (EC1469) [18MR], H1185 (EC2336) [19MR]

———strategic plan report, H9799 (EC5707) [30OC]

Office of Independent Counsel: audit and investigative activities report, S1553 (EC1213) [25FE]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H2167 (EC3099) [5MY], H10170 (EC5801) [6NO]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC441) [7JA], S95 (EC481, EC482, EC483) [7JA], H53 (EC428, EC429, EC430) [7JA], H242 (EC1275) [21JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S8660 (EC2834) [2SE]

Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation: Inspector General report, S95 (EC475) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC475) [7JA]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1634) [23AP], H1287 (EC2476) [21MR]

Office of Special Counsel: audit and investigative activities report, S4214 (EC1826) [8MY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H53 (EC439) [7JA], H9728 (EC5682) [29OC]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1979 (EC1315) [5MR], H765 (EC2106) [5MR]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC471) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC471) [7JA], S155 (EC742) [21JA]

———report, S8530 (EC2679) [31JY], H6702 (EC4507) [31JY]

———strategic plan report, S10848 (EC3155) [20OC]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: Caribbean Basin region trade and investment legislation, S6495 (EC2344) [26JN], H3923 (EC3858) [18JN], H4084 (EC3878) [19JN]

———Generalized System of Preferences legislation, S6495 (EC2345) [26JN]

———implementation of section 301 of the Trade Act report, H63 (EC735) [7JA]

———Presidential determination relative to termination of Trade Act title IV and extension of most-favored-nation status to Romania, H63 (EC726) [7JA]

———shipbuilding trade agreement legislation, S6495 (EC2346) [26JN], H4645 (EC3957) [25JN]

———silk products and containers marketing legislation, H10953 (EC5942) [13NO]

Office of Thrift Supervision: compensation plan, H698 (EC1966) [27FE]

———conflicts of interest, corporate opportunity, and hazard insurance final rule, H43 (EC129) [7JA]

———consumer report, H1714 (EC2928) [21AP]

———corporate governance final rule, H43 (EC130) [7JA]

———de novo applications for a Federal savings association charter final rule, S4747 (EC1943) [20MY], H3067 (EC3369) [20MY]

———deposits final rule, H8924 (EC5448) [21OC]

———Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act amendments final rule, H43 (EC131) [7JA]

———economic growth and regulatory paperwork reduction final rule, H1333 (EC2513) [8AP]

———examination cycle for certain small insured institutions final rule, H405 (EC1683) [10FE]

———minority savings institutions preservation report, H2442 (EC3197) [8MY]

———risk-based capital requirements final rule, H8924 (EC5549) [21OC]

———subsidiaries and equity investments final rule, H161 (EC967) [20JA]

———uniform financial institutions rating system regulatory citations final rule, S723 (EC868) [28JA], H338 (EC1420) [5FE]

OMB: accounting statements covering Federal property, investments, and responsibilities relative to the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, H625 (EC1865) [25FE]

———accounts containing unvouchered expenditures report, S96 (EC512) [7JA]

———agency compliance relative to unfunded Federal mandates reform report, S3418 (EC1592) [22AP]

———appropriations legislation report, H9611 (EC5609) [28OC], H9728 (EC5676) [29OC]

———budget rescissions and deferrals, S85 (EC92) [7JA], S802 (EC941) [29JA], S943 (EC942) [4FE], S1470 (EC1146) [24FE], S2205 (EC1401) [12MR], S3799 (EC1761) [29AP], S4677 (EC1914) [19MY], S5790 (EC2210) [17JN], S7298 (EC2474) [11JY], S8660 (EC2815) [2SE], S9410 (EC2944) [16SE], H41 (EC58) [7JA], H405 (EC1674) [10FE], H624 (EC1834) [25FE], H1038 (EC2274) [17MR], H1889 (EC2960) [24AP], H3067 (EC3368) [20MY], H3862 (EC3807) [17JN], H5296 (EC4210) [15JY], H6915 (EC4765) [4SE], H7279 (EC5033) [15SE]

———changes in outlays and receipts, H5914 (EC4392) [28JY]

———changes in outlays and receipts final rule, H43 (EC132, EC133, EC134, EC135, EC136, EC137, EC138, EC139, EC140, EC141) [7JA], H1110 (EC2303) [18MR]

———changes in outlays or receipts, H2167 (EC3084) [5MY], H3474 (EC3613) [4JN], H9037 (EC5546, EC5547) [22OC], H9611 (EC5608) [28OC]

———contract costs legislation, S2020 (EC1327) [6MR]

———costs and benefits of Federal regulatory programs report, S10848 (EC3154) [20OC], H8927 (EC5533) [21OC]

———direct spending or receipts legislation, S84 (EC55, EC56, EC57, EC58, EC59, EC60, EC61, EC62, EC63, EC64, EC65) [7JA], S87 (EC174) [7JA], S1470 (EC1134) [24FE], S2320 (EC1415) [14MR], S3843 (EC1769) [30AP], S5340 (EC2078) [5JN], S5790 (EC2214) [17JN], S8657 (EC2700, EC2701) [2SE], S8659 (EC2795) [2SE], S8660 (EC2821) [2SE], H3862 (EC3810) [17JN], H4831 (EC3960) [26JN], H6791 (EC4598, EC4599) [3SE], H6915 (EC4766) [4SE]

———emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871) report, S6495 (EC2342) [26JN]

———executive compensation costs on covered Government contracts legislation, H1185 (EC2346) [19MR]

———financial management reform report, S8658 (EC2746) [2SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1304) [4MR], H722 (EC2051) [4MR]

———Government Performance and Results Act report, S5595 (EC2174) [12JN], H3213 (EC3544) [30MY]

———identification of accounts potentially subject to OMB audit, H66 (EC822) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S1299 (EC1088) [12FE]

———mid-session budget review, S9017 (EC2901) [9SE], H7279 (EC5032) [15SE]

———national security information final rule, H2167 (EC3101) [5MY]

———new budget authority and outlays, H624 (EC1837) [25FE]

———NTSB supplemental appropriations request, S2412 (EC1437) [18MR], H1253 (EC2350) [20MR]

———paperwork report, S9783 (EC3024) [23SE], H8318 (EC5325) [2OC]

———release of official information and testimony by OMB personnel final rule, S5412 (EC2086) [9JN], H3211 (EC3493) [30MY]

———sequestration update report, S87 (EC189) [7JA], S944 (EC993) [4FE], S8723 (EC2875) [3SE], H282 (EC1385) [4FE]

———statistical information safeguards legislation, H3923 (EC3863) [18JN]

———statistical programs report, S96 (EC511) [7JA], H53 (EC431) [7JA]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5291) [1OC]

———unfunded mandates reform report, H2167 (EC3100) [5MY]

———voluntary consensus technical standards report, S10850 (EC3235) [20OC], H8926 (EC5523) [21OC]

OPIC: Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1300) [4MR], H708 (EC2020) [3MR]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC438) [7JA], H53 (EC440) [7JA]

———legislation, H1390 (EC2668) [9AP]

———management report, S3198 (EC1530) [15AP], H1436 (EC2714) [10AP]

———Management Review Control Program report, H10170 (EC5802) [6NO]

———report, S154 (EC702) [21JA]

———strategic plan report, S10848 (EC3122) [20OC]

OPM: abolishment of nonappropriated fund wage area final rule, H3270 (EC3559) [3JN]

———administration and general provisions final rule, S4214 (EC1836) [8MY], H1907 (EC3003) [28AP]

———Administrative Law Judge Examination final rule, S1552 (EC1203) [25FE]

———Administrative Law Judge Examination funding final rule, H583 (EC1790) [13FE]

———alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs and services for Federal employees report, S156 (EC775) [21JA], H242 (EC1276) [21JA]

———career transition assistance final rule, S5595 (EC2175) [12JN]

———Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund report, S10848 (EC3153) [20OC], H9612 (EC5636) [28OC]

———cost-of-living allowances final rule, S3198 (EC1526) [15AP], H1335 (EC2573) [8AP]

———demonstration project pay for applied skills system final rule, H53 (EC437) [7JA]

———Dept. of the Air Force personnel demonstration project final rule, H53 (EC435) [7JA]

———Dept. of the Navy personnel management demonstration project approval, S2412 (EC1439) [18MR], H1039 (EC2292) [17MR]

———employment final rule, S4319 (EC1848) [12MY], H2443 (EC3236) [8MY]

———excepted service final rule, S3660 (EC1718) [24AP], H1539 (EC2793) [15AP], H9728 (EC5681) [29OC]

———executive branch personnel decisions report, S4214 (EC1827) [8MY], H2443 (EC3257) [8MY]

———family and medical leave final rule, H53 (EC434) [7JA]

———Federal employee health benefits provider integrity legislation, S5177 (EC2006) [2JN], H3211 (EC3495) [30MY]

———Federal Employees Family Friendly Leave Act report, S6495 (EC2353) [26JN], H4832 (EC3986) [26JN]

———Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program final rule, H7598 (EC5110) [18SE]

———Federal Employees Health Benefits Program final rule, S8530 (EC2669) [31JY], S9783 (EC3015, EC3017, EC3018) [23SE], H5776 (EC4332) [24JY]

———Federal Employees Health Benefits Program report, S96 (EC510) [7JA], H53 (EC438) [7JA]

———Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program report, S5177 (EC2004) [2JN], H3211 (EC3494) [30MY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H165 (EC1090) [20JA]

———final rule, S96 (EC523, EC524) [7JA], S8660 (EC2832) [2SE], H6961 (EC4850) [5SE], H7006 (EC4910) [8SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1358) [11MR], H811 (EC2164) [10MR]

———health promotion and disease prevention activities for Federal employees report, S156 (EC777) [21JA], H165 (EC1091) [20JA]

———holidays and premium pay final rule, S5177 (EC1996) [2JN], H3211 (EC3497) [30MY]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC425, EC448) [7JA], S156 (EC764) [21JA], S5594 (EC2148) [12JN], H53 (EC436) [7JA], H3795 (EC3777) [12JN]

———Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program final rule, S4319 (EC1847) [12MY], H2349 (EC3161) [7MY]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC729) [21JA]

———life insurance benefits legislation, H9799 (EC5700) [30OC]

———locality pay report, S156 (EC773) [21JA]

———merit system protection legislation, S6097 (EC2300) [23JN], S6185 (EC2316) [24JN], H3863 (EC3843) [17JN]

———official duty station determination for pay purposes final rule, S4319 (EC1849) [12MY], H2443 (EC3237) [8MY]

———Partnership Pilot Project cost-of-living allowances final rule, H53 (EC433) [7JA]

———pay administration final rule, S9783 (EC3016) [23SE]

———personnel administration merit system standards final rule, S6096 (EC2286) [23JN], H4337 (EC3939) [24JN]

———personnel management demonstration project final rule, S3198 (EC1533) [15AP], H1390 (EC2670) [9AP]

———personnel management demonstration project report, S5177 (EC2005) [2JN], H3211 (EC3496) [30MY]

———personnel management demonstration projects approval, S7298 (EC2481) [11JY]

———physicians comparability allowances authority legislation, H7280 (EC5056) [15SE]

———physicians comparability allowances report, S8530 (EC2670) [31JY], H5915 (EC4420) [28JY]

———Presidential Management Intern Program final rule, H6961 (EC4849) [5SE]

———Presidential Management Internship Program final rule, S723 (EC865) [28JA], H341 (EC1518) [5FE]

———prevailing rate system final rule, S10849 (EC3166) [20OC], H8726 (EC5415) [8OC]

———prevailing rate systems final rule, S724 (EC901) [28JA], S5595 (EC2172) [12JN], H165 (EC1092, EC1093) [20JA], H341 (EC1517) [5FE]

———processing garnishment orders for child support/alimony final rule, H165 (EC1095) [20JA]

———protection of merit system relative to judicial review legislation, S8186 (EC2316) [28JY]

———reduction in force and mandatory exceptions final rule, S2204 (EC1396) [12MR], H886 (EC2193) [11MR]

———report, S6097 (EC2313) [23JN], S8186 (EC2313) [28JY], S8530 (EC2672) [31JY]

———retirement, health, and life insurance coverage for certain District of Columbia employees final rule, H8159 (EC5246) [29SE]

———retirement, health, and life insurance coverage for employees of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority, H53 (EC432) [7JA]

———retirement coverage errors correction legislation, H10953 (EC5944) [13NO]

———severance pay for Panama Canal Commission employees final rule, H7598 (EC5111) [18SE]

———standards of ethical conduct for employees final rule, S8660 (EC2812) [2SE], H6793 (EC4668) [3SE]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5292) [1OC]

———summer employment final rule, S4214 (EC1835) [8MY], H1907 (EC3002) [28AP]

———training final rule, S96 (EC523) [7JA], H165 (EC1094) [20JA]

———veterans' employment in the Federal Government report, S10847 (EC3109) [20OC], H167 (EC1157) [20JA], H8926 (EC5526) [21OC]

———Voting Rights Program final rule, S96 (EC524) [7JA], H57 (EC549) [7JA]

OSHA: exposure to methylene chloride final rule, H240 (EC1224) [21JA]

———longshoring and marine terminals final rule, S8531 (EC2693) [31JY]

OTS: enforcement actions and initiatives report, H6713 (EC4521) [1AU]

———minority savings institutions report, S3899 (EC1779) [1MY]

———national flood insurance program report, H10766 (EC5882) [12NO]

Panama Canal Commission: acquisition regulations final rule, S3198 (EC1531) [15AP], H1333 (EC2507) [8AP]

———appropriations legislation, S2645 (EC1478) [20MR], H1257 (EC2464) [20MR]

———dissolution study report, S89 (EC245) [7JA], H160 (EC954) [20JA]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S724 (EC902) [28JA], H341 (EC1519) [5FE]

———financial action on audits with disallowed costs report, H53 (EC441) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1552 (EC1182) [25FE], H406 (EC1715) [10FE]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC432) [7JA], S6096 (EC2297) [23JN], H53 (EC441) [7JA], H3657 (EC3717) [10JN]

———legislation, H1793 (EC2956) [23AP]

———Panama Canal Act amendments, S3198 (EC1532) [15AP]

———technical amendments final rule, S2356 (EC1430) [17MR], H1109 (EC2299) [18MR]

———tolls and measurement of vessels final rule, S88 (EC204) [7JA], H1109 (EC2300) [18MR]

———tolls and measurements of vessels final rule, H160 (EC955) [20JA]

Paralyzed Veterans of America: report, H406 (EC1720) [10FE]

Patent and Trademark Office: chemical composition claims final rule, H406 (EC1721) [10FE]

Peace Corps: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H1335 (EC2574) [8AP]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1552 (EC1186) [25FE], H668 (EC1942) [26FE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S2645 (EC1480) [20MR]

———legislation, S3346 (EC1587) [17AP], H2154 (EC3055) [1MY]

———system of records amendment notice, S1553 (EC1210) [25FE], H583 (EC1791) [13FE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S7209 (EC2466) [10JY], H5020 (EC4145) [9JY]

———allocation of assets final rule, S3418 (EC1617) [22AP], S4878 (EC1961) [21MY]

———allocation of assets in single-employer plans final rule, S1382 (EC1103) [13FE], S2204 (EC1393) [12MR], S5692 (EC2197) [16JN], S7298 (EC2472) [11JY], S8658 (EC2749) [2SE], S9197 (EC2940) [11SE], S10849 (EC3179) [20OC], H44 (EC156, EC157, EC160, EC161) [7JA], H338 (EC1430) [5FE], H582 (EC1759) [13FE], H886 (EC2188) [11MR], H1539 (EC2780) [15AP], H3657 (EC3705) [10JN], H5130 (EC4158) [10JY], H6791 (EC4601) [3SE], H7279 (EC5039) [15SE], H8924 (EC5451) [21OC], H10766 (EC5883) [12NO]

———benefits payable in terminated single-employer plans final rule, H44 (EC162) [7JA]

———disclosure of premium-related information final rule, S8090 (EC2592) [24JY], H5566 (EC4261) [22JY]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2413 (EC1460) [18MR], H1110 (EC2317) [18MR]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC415) [7JA], S5594 (EC2142) [12JN], H3719 (EC3750) [11JN]

———interest assumption final rule, H2872 (EC3342) [16MY]

———payment of premiums final rule, S91 (EC320) [7JA], H44 (EC159) [7JA], H161 (EC971) [20JA]

———penalties for failure to provide required information final rule, H1185 (EC2332) [19MR]

———reorganizing, renumbering, and reinventing regulations final rule, S7298 (EC2473) [11JY], H4910 (EC4051) [8JY]

———report, S2320 (EC1425) [14MR], S3418 (EC1618) [22AP], H44 (EC158) [7JA], H2168 (EC3126) [5MY]

———single-employer plans final rule, S156 (EC792) [21JA]

———termination of single-employer plans final rule, H10766 (EC5884) [12NO]

Physician Payment Review Commission: report, S3549 (EC1657) [23AP], H1456 (EC2766) [14AP]

Physicians Payment Review Commission: performance standards improvement report, S5177 (EC2018) [2JN]

———report, S5692 (EC2204) [16JN]

Postal Rate Commission: corrected discrepancies report, H8925 (EC5488) [21OC]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H280 (EC1349) [4FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S157 (EC799) [21JA], H165 (EC1097) [20JA]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S156 (EC766) [21JA], H165 (EC1096) [20JA]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC443) [7JA], S10848 (EC3149) [20OC], H53 (EC442) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC733) [21JA]

Postal Service: Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1628) [23AP], H1714 (EC2910) [21AP]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S723 (EC863) [28JA], H242 (EC1280) [21JA]

———operations comprehensive statements, S1552 (EC1207) [25FE]

———report, S723 (EC864) [28JA]

Potomac Electric Power Co.: balance sheet report, S1017 (EC1004) [5FE], H406 (EC1709) [10FE]

Prospective Payment Assessment Commission: health care delivery issues report, H723 (EC2090) [4MR]

———Medicare and the American Health Care System report, S5692 (EC2203) [16JN], S5790 (EC2206) [17JN], H3475 (EC3640) [4JN]

———Medicare payment policies report, S1979 (EC1311) [5MR]

———report, H1390 (EC2678) [9AP]

Railroad Retirement Board: actuarial valuation of assets and liabilities report, H5020 (EC4151) [9JY]

———budget legislation, S1470 (EC1143) [24FE], S9079 (EC2924, EC2925) [10SE], H724 (EC2092) [4MR], H8264 (EC5276, EC5277, EC5278) [30SE]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC866) [9JA]

———financial improvement legislation, S5339 (EC2060) [5JN], H3576 (EC3692) [6JN]

———Freedom of Information Act report, H802 (EC2132) [6MR]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S3268 (EC1557) [16AP], H1335 (EC2575) [8AP]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC423) [7JA], S94 (EC428) [7JA], S5594 (EC2146, EC2147) [12JN], S8658 (EC2745) [2SE], S10849 (EC3189) [20OC], H136 (EC867) [9JA], H698 (EC1992) [27FE], H3719 (EC3751) [11JN], H3795 (EC3778) [12JN], H6793 (EC4669) [3SE], H7280 (EC5057) [15SE]

———insurance legislation, S5339 (EC2061, EC2062) [5JN], S6185 (EC2320) [24JN], S6989 (EC2392) [8JY], H3658 (EC3731) [10JN], H3863 (EC3844) [17JN], H4645 (EC3955) [25JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC453) [7JA]

———Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act report, S95 (EC496) [7JA], H53 (EC443) [7JA]

———report, S90 (EC311) [7JA], S1796 (EC1236) [28FE], S9514 (EC2958) [17SE], H66 (EC819) [7JA]

———retirement system report, S7209 (EC2465) [10JY]

———strategic plan report, S10849 (EC3186) [20OC]

———unemployment insurance system status report, S7115 (EC2431) [9JY], H5020 (EC4150) [9JY]

Reserve Officers Association: financial audit report, H6702 (EC4514) [31JY]

RTC: internal controls and financial systems report, S5595 (EC2176) [12JN], H3719 (EC3752) [11JN]

SBA: administrative costs of programs legislation, H6714 (EC4549) [1AU]

———appropriations legislation, S4747 (EC1940) [20MY]

———Federal contract opportunities for very small business concerns pilot program notification, H3212 (EC3533) [30MY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S1017 (EC1002) [5FE], H341 (EC1527) [5FE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1359) [11MR], H811 (EC2165) [10MR]

———Inspector General report, S155 (EC753) [21JA], S8531 (EC2683) [31JY], H280 (EC1350) [4FE], H5915 (EC4421) [28JY]

———minority small business and capital ownership development report, S4213 (EC1807) [8MY], S5504 (EC2109) [11JN], H2443 (EC3250) [8MY], H3658 (EC3733) [10JN]

———small business size regulations final rule, S4747 (EC1939) [20MY]

———White House Conference on Small Business implementation report, H63 (EC719) [7JA]

SEC: adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation final rule, S90 (EC287) [7JA], H57 (EC552) [7JA]

———antimanipulation rules concerning securities offerings final rule, H162 (EC1013) [20JA]

———anti-manipulation rules relative to securities offerings final rule, H947 (EC2217) [12MR]

———antimanipulation rules relative to securities offerings final rule, S2020 (EC1319) [6MR]

———brokers or dealers reporting requirements relative to the Securities Exchange Act final rule, H583 (EC1772) [13FE]

———custody of investment company assets outside the U.S., S4747 (EC1942) [20MY], H2872 (EC3344) [16MY]

———derivative financial and commodity instruments final rule, H406 (EC1702) [10FE]

———disclosure requirements final rule, S1016 (EC996) [5FE], S1225 (EC1047) [11FE]

———EDGAR privatization report, S10850 (EC3209) [20OC], H9611 (EC5616) [28OC]

———electronic data gathering, analysis, and retrieval system final rule, S7115 (EC2415) [9JY], H4911 (EC4078) [8JY]

———exemption for the acquisition of securities during the existence of an underwriting or selling syndicate final rule, H6713 (EC4523, EC4524) [1AU]

———exemption of investment in certain energy-related and gas-related nonutility companies final rule, S1469 (EC1122) [24FE], H625 (EC1855) [25FE]

———expansion of short-form registration final rule, S4676 (EC1881) [19MY], H2677 (EC3283) [14MY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC872) [9JA]

———final rule, S8658 (EC2726) [2SE], S9636 (EC2983) [18SE]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1923 (EC1295) [4MR], H708 (EC2021) [3MR]

———holding period requirements final rule, S1551 (EC1158) [25FE], H722 (EC2042) [4MR]

———impact of technological advances on securities markets report, S10849 (EC3196) [20OC]

———informal guidance programs final rule, S3269 (EC1580) [16AP], H1334 (EC2553) [8AP]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC410) [7JA], S156 (EC767) [21JA], S5595 (EC2164) [12JN], H53 (EC447) [7JA], H3475 (EC3632) [4JN]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S156 (EC767) [21JA]

———Investment Advisers Act final rule, S4878 (EC1952) [21MY], H3210 (EC3473) [30MY]

———investment advisory programs final rule, S3269 (EC1581) [16AP]

———investment companies final rule, S3269 (EC1582) [16AP], H1334 (EC2552) [8AP]

———investment company assets with futures commission merchants and commodity clearing organizations final rule, H49 (EC312) [7JA]

———investment company securities registration final rule, H8159 (EC5233, EC5234) [29SE]

———lost security holders final rule, S10850 (EC3211) [20OC], H8436 (EC5363) [6OC]

———management report, H53 (EC447) [7JA]

———National Securities Markets Improvement Act report, H9799 (EC5693) [30OC]

———net capital final rule, S1225 (EC1048) [11FE], H583 (EC1773) [13FE]

———odd-lot tender offers by issuers final rule, H162 (EC1012) [20JA]

———offshore press conferences, meetings, and materials final rule, H8925 (EC5473) [21OC]

———penalty reductions final rule, S3269 (EC1579) [16AP], H1334 (EC2554) [8AP]

———preferencing practice report, S3346 (EC1585) [17AP], H1792 (EC2938) [23AP]

———privately offered investment companies final rule, H2089 (EC3043, EC3044, EC3045, EC3046, EC3047, EC3048) [30AP]

———report, S4319 (EC1843) [12MY], S4747 (EC1944) [20MY], H2873 (EC3345) [16MY], H3863 (EC3821) [17JN]

———reporting requirements final rule, S2356 (EC1434) [17MR]

———Securities Exchange Act implementation final rule, H1038 (EC2275) [17MR]

———Securities Investor Protection Corp. report, S5504 (EC2131) [11JN]

———shareholder proposals report, S10850 (EC3210) [20OC], H8318 (EC5316) [2OC]

———State licensing requirements for associated persons of broker-dealers report, S10849 (EC3196) [20OC]

———State regulation relative to offering documents final rule, H2167 (EC3092) [5MY]

———strategic plan report, H8298 (EC5295) [1OC]

———streamlining disclosure requirements final rule, H49 (EC311) [7JA]

———Task Force on Disclosure Simplification recommendations final rule, S8090 (EC2597) [24JY]

———unregistered equity sales final rule, H49 (EC310) [7JA]

Selective Service System: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H53 (EC448) [7JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1552 (EC1180) [25FE], H625 (EC1866) [25FE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC457) [7JA]

———report, S3549 (EC1661) [23AP]

Senate: Congressional Office of Compliance Board of Directors report, S157 (EC811) [21JA]

———receipts and expenditures report, S86 (EC138) [7JA], S4588 (EC1871) [15MY]

Smithsonian Institution: DAR 105th Continental Congress annual proceedings, S1552 (EC1169) [25FE], H625 (EC1868) [25FE]

———Inspector General report, S93 (EC421) [7JA], S7298 (EC2480) [11JY], H53 (EC449) [7JA], H4911 (EC4086) [8JY]

Social Security Advisory Board: SSI Program report, S5692 (EC2201) [16JN]

SSA: accomplishments report, S1298 (EC1069) [12FE]

———accountability report, H51 (EC368) [7JA]

———advisory council report, H3566 (EC3679) [5JN]

———civil monetary penalties, assessments, and recommended exclusions final rule, H65 (EC795) [7JA]

———continuing disability reviews report, S10850 (EC3214) [20OC], H8160 (EC5256) [29SE]

———determining disability for a child under age 18 relative to SSI, H585 (EC1825) [13FE]

———disability and blindness determination and growth impairment listing expiration date final rule, H345 (EC1652) [5FE]

———earnings test final rule, S4677 (EC1907) [19MY], H1793 (EC2954) [23AP]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S3549 (EC1635) [23AP], H1335 (EC2576) [8AP]

———Government Performance and Results Act report, S7209 (EC2453) [10JY]

———growth impairment listings final rule, S723 (EC859) [28JA]

———implementation of childhood disability provisions in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act report, S2645 (EC1474) [20MR], H1287 (EC2487) [21MR]

———Inspector General report, S5594 (EC2149) [12JN], H3658 (EC3719) [10JN]

———institutionalized children final rule, S724 (EC880) [28JA]

———overpayment appeals and waiver rights final rule, S85 (EC122) [7JA], H65 (EC796) [7JA]

———payment cycling report, S5177 (EC2019) [2JN]

———permanent residence lawful admission final rule, S85 (EC121) [7JA], H65 (EC797) [7JA]

———promoting vocational rehabilitation and helping disability insurance beneficiaries return to work final rule, S1552 (EC1176) [25FE], H627 (EC1904) [25FE]

———reduction in SSI medical costs for institutionalized children covered by private health insurance final rule, H345 (EC1653) [5FE]

———Social Security benefits payment cycling final rule, S1552 (EC1179) [25FE], H627 (EC1909) [25FE]

———Social Security card enhancements report, S10850 (EC3213) [20OC], H8160 (EC5257) [29SE]

———SSI dedicated accounts and installment payments for past-due benefits, H168 (EC1204) [20JA]

———strategic plan report, S10850 (EC3215) [20OC], H5182 (EC4204) [14JY]

———ticket system legislation, S7209 (EC2455) [10JY], H5183 (EC4209) [14JY]

State Justice Institute: Inspector General report, S95 (EC472) [7JA]

———report, H53 (EC450) [7JA]

Supreme Court: administrative costs of protecting Supreme Court officials, H668 (EC1943) [26FE]

———Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure amendments, H1540 (EC2797) [15AP]

———Federal Rules of Civil Procedure amendments, H1540 (EC2795) [15AP]

———Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure amendments, H1540 (EC2796) [15AP]

———Federal Rules of Evidence amendments, H1540 (EC2798) [15AP]

———judicial branch coverage under Congressional Acountability Act report, S88 (EC202) [7JA], H168 (EC1207) [20JA]

———Judicial Conference of the U.S. proceedings report, S1552 (EC1191) [25FE], S8657 (EC2710) [2SE]

———report, S1552 (EC1190) [25FE], S3549 (EC1645) [23AP]

Surface Transportation Board: abandonment and discontinuance of rail lines and rail transportation final rule, S7421 (EC2489) [14JY], H167 (EC1153) [20JA], H4912 (EC4108) [8JY]

———acquisition of rail lines final rule, H7280 (EC5076) [15SE]

———ex parte final rule, S93 (EC392, EC393, EC394) [7JA], S152 (EC599, EC600, EC601) [21JA], S724 (EC884) [28JA], S944 (EC964) [4FE], S1225 (EC1053) [11FE]

———final rule, S8659 (EC2767) [2SE], S9880 (EC3038, EC3039) [24SE], H6796 (EC4742) [3SE], H7118 (EC4988) [9SE]

———freight forwarders final rule, S1796 (EC1233) [28FE], H699 (EC2004) [27FE]

———household goods tariffs final rule, H406 (EC1725) [10FE]

———interlocking rail officers regulations revision report, S723 (EC852) [28JA], H344 (EC1622) [5FE]

———licensing and related services service fees final rule, H167 (EC1151) [20JA], H344 (EC1621) [5FE]

———rail rate reasonableness, exemption and revocation proceedings processing final rule, H62 (EC712, EC713, EC714) [7JA]

———railroad consolidation procedures final rule, S3660 (EC1725) [24AP], S5999 (EC2248) [19JN], H1337 (EC2643) [8AP], H4084 (EC3876) [19JN]

———railroad contracts final rule, H344 (EC1623) [5FE]

———rate guidelines for non-coal proceedings final rule, H167 (EC1152) [20JA]

———tariffs for the transportation of property final rule, H2168 (EC3120) [5MY]

Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board: abolishment legislation, S5790 (EC2212) [17JN], H4084 (EC3864) [19JN]

———audit and investigative activities report, S723 (EC861) [28JA]

———book-entry procedure final rule, S90 (EC274) [7JA], H338 (EC1421) [5FE]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H165 (EC1100) [20JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S2128 (EC1360) [11MR], H886 (EC2195) [11MR]

———Inspector General report, H341 (EC1526) [5FE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC752) [21JA]

———report, S7115 (EC2414) [9JY], H5019 (EC4126) [9JY]

———Resolution Funding Corp. report, S5790 (EC2213) [17JN], H3922 (EC3847) [18JN]

Trade and Development Agency: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H280 (EC1351) [4FE]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC445) [7JA], H53 (EC454) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC726) [21JA]

TVA: Freedom of Information Act report, S6040 (EC2253) [20JN], H3863 (EC3831) [17JN]

———Government in the Sunshine Act report, S3268 (EC1556) [16AP], H1436 (EC2715) [10AP]

———report, H1337 (EC2644) [8AP]

———statistical summaries, S3550 (EC1671) [23AP]

———strategic plan report, H8726 (EC5416) [8OC]

U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: information age diplomacy report, S86 (EC140) [7JA], H51 (EC365) [7JA]

U.S. Arctic Research Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, S2645 (EC1481) [20MR], H9799 (EC5701) [30OC]

———strategic plan report, H9612 (EC5637) [28OC]

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: Inspector General report, H9612 (EC5638) [28OC]

U.S. Copyright Office: Freedom of Information Act report, H451 (EC1740) [11FE]

U.S. Court of Appeals: District of Columbia Circuit opinion, H341 (EC1528) [5FE], H625 (EC1869) [25FE], H626 (EC1870) [25FE], H7260 (EC5002) [11SE]

———District of Columbia circuit opinion, H1390 (EC2662, EC2673, EC2674, EC2675) [9AP], H3212 (EC3519) [30MY], H3863 (EC3835, EC3840) [17JN]

U.S. Court of Federal Claims: review panel report, S7767 (EC2543) [21JY]

U.S. Enrichment Corp.: Atomic Energy Act amendments, H7007 (EC4938) [8SE]

———Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation Program legislation, S7298 (EC2469) [11JY]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC479) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC479) [7JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Alaska National Wildlife Refuges visitor service authorization final rule, S152 (EC605) [21JA], S9017 (EC2905) [9SE], H242 (EC1285) [21JA], H6961 (EC4852) [5SE]

———change in organizational title final rule, S5692 (EC2194) [16JN]

———Channel Island plants final rule, S8659 (EC2783) [2SE]

———Clean Vessel Act pumpout symbol, slogan, and program crediting final rule, H6961 (EC4863) [5SE]

———damaged and threatened national historic landmarks report, S9017 (EC2906) [9SE], H7260 (EC5014) [11SE]

———El Camino Real De Tierra Adentro National Trail report, H3922 (EC3853) [18JN]

———endangered and threatened insects final rule, S723 (EC855) [28JA]

———endangered and threatened plants final rule, S3550 (EC1673) [23AP]

———endangered and threatened wildlife and plants final rule, S89 (EC252) [7JA], S97 (EC546) [7JA], S152 (EC611, EC612, EC613, EC614) [21JA], S802 (EC937) [29JA], S944 (EC965, EC966) [4FE], S2129 (EC1375) [11MR], S5178 (EC2041) [2JN], S5340 (EC2079) [5JN], S5504 (EC2122, EC2123, EC2127) [11JN], S5692 (EC2186, EC2187, EC2188) [16JN], S8657 (EC2719) [2SE], S8661 (EC2867, EC2868, EC2869) [2SE], H54 (EC467, EC474) [7JA], H165 (EC1109, EC1110, EC1111, EC1112, EC1113) [20JA], H242 (EC1286) [21JA], H341 (EC1541, EC1542, EC1543, EC1544) [5FE], H342 (EC1545) [5FE], H886 (EC2196) [11MR], H1335 (EC2579) [8AP], H2167 (EC3106) [5MY], H3211 (EC3504) [30MY], H3658 (EC3722) [10JN], H3719 (EC3753, EC3754, EC3755) [11JN], H3804 (EC3796, EC3797, EC3798) [16JN], H5915 (EC4422) [28JY], H6794 (EC4679) [3SE], H8925 (EC5491) [21OC], H9864 (EC5714, EC5715) [31OC]

———hunting and sport fishing regulations final rule, S10228 (EC3083) [30SE]

———jaguars final rule, S7767 (EC2532) [21JY], H5491 (EC4246) [21JY]

———migratory birds final rule, S802 (EC936) [29JA], S1469 (EC1106) [24FE], S9016 (EC2881) [9SE], S9968 (EC3040) [25SE], S10228 (EC3074, EC3075) [30SE], S10847 (EC3093) [20OC], H583 (EC1792) [13FE], H6793 (EC4672) [3SE], H6794 (EC4673, EC4677, EC4678) [3SE], H6961 (EC4853) [5SE], H7728 (EC5158) [23SE], H7829 (EC5171) [24SE], H8159 (EC5250) [29SE]

———National Park System units in Alaska final rule, H54 (EC466) [7JA]

———Native American Graves Protection and Reparation Act final rule, S152 (EC610) [21JA]

———shrub final rule, S151 (EC583) [21JA]

———tungsten-iron shot final rule, S8659 (EC2782) [2SE]

———wildlife refuge hunting and sport fishing regulations final rule, H7117 (EC4981) [9SE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H53 (EC457) [7JA]

———Inspector General report, S95 (EC463) [7JA], H53 (EC457) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S95 (EC463) [7JA]

U.S. Institute of Peace: audit report, S4878 (EC1964) [21MY], H1610 (EC2850) [16AP]

———Inspector General report, S155 (EC755) [21JA], H341 (EC1529) [5FE]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S5177 (EC2007) [2JN], H3211 (EC3499) [30MY]

U.S. Olympic Committee: audit and activities report, S6096 (EC2273) [23JN], H3863 (EC3834) [17JN]

U.S. Parole Commission: Government in the Sunshine Act report, H1110 (EC2318) [18MR]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: Federal sentencing policy relative to cocaine, S3998 (EC1796) [6MY], H2168 (EC3117) [5MY]

———report, H6702 (EC4517) [31JY], H9612 (EC5641) [28OC]

———sentencing guidelines report, S4106 (EC1805) [7MY], H2168 (EC3116) [5MY]

U.S. Trade and Development Agency: audit report, S3661 (EC1742) [24AP], H1987 (EC3031) [29AP]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H9864 (EC5712) [31OC]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1979 (EC1313) [5MR], H765 (EC2107) [5MR]

———Inspector General report, H9864 (EC5712) [31OC]

USIA: appropriations legislation, S2129 (EC1364) [11MR], H1185 (EC2335) [19MR]

———Exchange Visitor Program final rule, S3750 (EC1756) [28AP], S3998 (EC1795) [6MY], S7115 (EC2421) [9JY], H3270 (EC3561) [3JN], H3658 (EC3726) [10JN], H5182 (EC4198) [14JY]

———Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, H136 (EC877) [9JA]

———Freedom of Information Act report, S1552 (EC1185) [25FE], H698 (EC1993) [27FE]

———Immigration and Nationality Act aliens final rule, S5504 (EC2115) [11JN]

———Inspector General report, S94 (EC449) [7JA], S5595 (EC2169) [12JN], H54 (EC458, EC459) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S155 (EC740) [21JA]

———international exchange and training activities report, H7260 (EC5011) [11SE]

———report, S4214 (EC1821) [8MY], H2443 (EC3230) [8MY]

VFW: convention proceedings, H1253 (EC2354) [20MR]

———financial audit, H57 (EC553) [7JA]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: report, H2589 (EC3280) [13MY]

Woodrow Wilson Center: Inspector General report, S94 (EC460) [7JA], H54 (EC461) [7JA]

———internal controls and financial systems report, S94 (EC460) [7JA]

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS related term(s) Federal Employees

Addresses

50th Anniversary of the Dept. of Defense: Joseph Ralston, Dept. of Defense, S9731 [19SE]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S9730 [19SE]

Retirement as Sec. of Defense: William J. Perry, S1037 [5FE], E212 [11FE]

Amendments

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4394 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6066, S6067, S6078, S6100, S6101 [23JN], S6120, S6132, S6133, S6145, S6147, S6148, S6150, S6151, S6152, S6156, S6157, S6165, S6167, S6168, S6169, S6170, S6171, S6172, S6173, S6174, S6175, S6176, S6177, S6178, S6180, S6181, S6182, S6191, S6195, S6196, S6197, S6198, S6199, S6251, S6252, S6254, S6255, S6256, S6257, S6258, S6259, S6262, S6263, S6264, S6265, S6266, S6267, S6269, S6271, S6273, S6276, S6278, S6279, S6281 [24JN], S6293, S6302, S6308, S6312, S6319 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2883, H2886, H2891, H2895, H2900, H2905, H2908, H2909, H2914, H2919, H2924 [19MY], H2951, H3021, H3032, H3040, H3047, H3055 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2951, H2956 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4729, S4731, S4736, S4737, S4738, S4741, S4761, S4762 [20MY], S4782, S4810, S4828, S4829, S4830, S4831, S4832, S4833, S4834, S4835, S4839, S4840, S4844, S4845, S4846, S4847, S4848, S4852, S4860, S4861, S4869, S4871, S4872, S4873, S4874, S4875, S4899, S4900, S4901, S4902, S4903, S4904, S4905, S4906, S4907, S4908, S4909, S4910, S4920 [21MY], S4959, S4963, S4973, S4977, S4982, S4985, S4989, S4990, S4991, S4992 [22MY], S5028, S5032, S5034, S5036, S5141, S5142 [23MY]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8929, H8930 [21OC], H8950, H8954, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5827 [25JY], H5918, H5919 [28JY], H5939, H5940, H5942, H5953, H5964, H5966, H5968, H5969, H5972, H5974, H6027 [29JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7404, S7405, S7406, S7413, S7417, S7425, S7426 [14JY], S7436, S7437, S7438, S7440, S7441, S7442, S7444, S7504, S7505 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9192, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9325, S9345, S9347, S9348, S9350 [15SE], S9389, S9397, S9401, S9402, S9403, S9405, S9429, S9430 [16SE], S9448, S9450, S9484, S9485, S9486, S9525, S9526, S9527 [17SE], S9532, S9536, S9550, S9555, S9561, S9563, S9572, S9573, S9576, S9588, S9590, S9593, S9596, S9597, S9598, S9600, S9601, S9602, S9603, S9605, S9660, S9661, S9662, S9663, S9686, S9687, S9688, S9689 [18SE], H4918 [8JY], H5022, H5023 [9JY], H5077, H5083, H5086, H5089, H5097, H5098, H5100, H5119, H5123, H5132 [10JY], H5137, H5138, H5139, H5156 [11JY], H5215, H5217, H5219, H5220, H5233, H5234, H5235, H5244, H5266 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5049 [10JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5639, H5646 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1048), S8183, S8203 [28JY], S8249, S8250, S8280 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5917, H5918 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6407 [30JY], H6668, H6669, H6708 [31JY], H6799 [3SE], H6866, H6885, H6887, H6919, H6920 [4SE], H6925, H6940, H6941, H6963 [5SE], H6986, H6998 [8SE], H7029, H7031, H7033, H7036, H7040, H7044, H7052, H7053, H7080, H7119 [9SE], H7129, H7130, H7134, H7146, H7168, H7178, H7179, H7200 [10SE], H7207, H7209, H7217, H7229, H7235, H7237, H7238, H7239 [11SE], H7324, H7347, H7365 [16SE], H7373, H7376, H7381, H7382, H7383, H7390 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8646, S8670, S8671 [2SE], S8690, S8695, S8697, S8701, S8702, S8711, S8712, S8715, S8719, S8733, S8734, S8735, S8736 [3SE], S8785, S8786, S8788, S8789, S8805, S8833 [4SE], S8850, S8851, S8872, S8874 [5SE], S8898, S8899, S8900, S8901, S8902, S8903, S8904, S8905, S8908, S8910, S8911, S8912, S8913, S8914, S8915, S8916, S8917, S8918, S8919, S8920, S8921, S8923, S8927, S8928, S8929, S8930, S8931 [8SE], S8946, S8965, S9002, S9007, S9011, S9012, S9023, S9025 [9SE], S9044, S9047, S9053, S9058, S9067, S9075, S9078, S9088 [10SE], S9105 [11SE], S9505, S9507, S9508, S9509 [17SE], H7143 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5178 [11JY], H5183 [14JY], H5273, H5277, H5297, H5298 [15JY], H5309, H5310, H5318, H5319, H5322, H5336, H5339, H5343, H5345, H5362, H5404 [16JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7804, S7825, S7826, S7827, S7828, S7830, S7834, S7841, S7843, S7844, S7845, S7870, S7871, S7872 [22JY]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945, S1998 [5MR]

Analyses

Dept. of Defense Reform, H4040-H4045 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Conference Report, S11254-S11256 [28OC]

Freedom From Government Competition Act (S. 314), S1311 [12FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5235 [3JN], H3246 [3JN]

———H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6786 [27JN]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6787 [27JN], H5040 [10JY]

———H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9626 [18SE], H7653 [23SE]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY], H6725 [3SE]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8312, S8383 [30JY], H6725 [3SE]

———H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H7654 [23SE]

———H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S8248 [29JY], H6761 [3SE]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Albright View of Land Mines, S581 [22JA]

Art of the Balanced Budget Deal, H2348 [7MY]

Bad for Everyone, E1052 [23MY]

Bosnia Mission Devoid of Vision, S4077 [7MY]

Budget a Result of Serious Work, H2975, H3013 [20MY]

Business Competition From Government, S3935 [5MY]

Deceptive Budget Deal, S4689 [19MY]

Dishonest Labor, H1508-H1510 [15AP]

Earth Belongs to the Living, H3244 [3JN]

Education Department Needs To Be Dismantled, E103 [21JA]

Friendly Finish Looms on Spending, H8679 [8OC]

Looks Unlike America, S1471 [24FE]

Mr. Pena and a Pair of Probes, S2163 [12MR]

Sham Balancing Act Hides True Scope of the Deficit, S3985 [6MY]

When the Government Hires the Government, S5391 [9JN]

William Jefferson Kasich, E1052 [23MY]

``Year 2000'' Report Flunks 3 Agencies—Lawmakers Urge Special Aide To Handle Looming Computer Program, S9433 [16SE]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 228; H.R. 638, 987, 1326, 1785), S804 [29JA], H392 [6FE], H803 [6MR], H1541 [15AP], H3476 [4JN]

———making continuing (see H.J. Res. 94, 97, 106), H8054 [26SE], H8928 [21OC], H10955 [13NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (see H. Res. 269), H8927 [21OC]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (see H.J. Res. 25), H155 [9JA]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1259 [20MR]

Budget: establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———provide for offsetting tax cuts whenever there is an elimination of a discretionary spending program (see S. 1392), S11863 [6NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see S. 947; H.R. 2015), S6041 [20JN], H4221 [23JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (see H. Res. 174), H4338 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 202), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of joint resolution waiving enrollment requirements (see H. Res. 203), H6405 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 90), H6705 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (see S. Con. Res. 16, 17, 27; H. Con. Res. 58, 82, 84, 86), S2647 [20MR], S4677 [19MY], H1339 [8AP], H2784 [15MY], H2882 [19MY], H3203 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (see H. Res. 152), H2882 [19MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 160), H3475 [4JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), disposition of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 156), H3203 [22MY]

———terminate certain Dept. of Defense programs and reduce funding and scope of Dept. of Energy Stockpile Stewardship Program (see H.R. 1832), H3576 [6JN]

Children and youth: improve quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see S. 1490), S12119 [8NO]

Computers: require the head of each Federal agency ensure that computer systems can differentiate the years 2000 and 1900 (see H.R. 1177), H1259 [20MR]

Contracts: limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 2280), H5916 [28JY]

———prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (see S. 354; H.R. 829), S1553 [25FE], H628 [25FE]

Copeland Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see S. 1256; H.R. 1534), S10428 [6OC], H2253 [6MY]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (see H. Res. 271), H8927 [21OC]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (see S. 1166; H.R. 1544), S9198 [11SE], H2350 [7MY]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform information technology systems (see S. 805), S5109 [23MY]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see S. 1226, 1316; H.R. 1319, 2667), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC], H1456 [14AP], H8833 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (see S. 1325), S11290 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H588 [13FE]

———making appropriations (see S. 1005; H.R. 2266), S7210 [10JY], H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), consideration (see H. Res. 198), H5916 [28JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 242), H7830 [24SE]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H765 [5MR]

———reform (see H.R. 1778), H3475 [4JN]

Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1812), H3567 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see S. 236; H.R. 1577), S855 [30JA], H2445 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see S. 487; H.R. 304), S2646 [20MR], H149 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (see H.R. 692), H453 [11FE]

———clarify authority of the inspector general (see H.R. 2182), H5485 [17JY]

———establish ethics standards for prosecutors (see H.R. 232), H146 [9JA]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4912 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (see H. Res. 181), H5020 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 277), H9500 [23OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1048; H.R. 2169), S7862 [22JY], H5400 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration (see H. Res. 189), H5485 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 263), H8727 [8OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (see S. 309), S1300 [12FE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1061; H.R. 2264), S8091 [24JY], H5825 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), consideration (see H. Res. 199), H5916 [28JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1034; H.R. 2158), S7710 [17JY], H5177 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (see H. Res. 184), H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 261), H8632 [7OC]

District of Columbia: enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (see H.R. 1538), H2253 [6MY]

Drug abuse: random drug testing of employees (see H.R. 90), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002; H.R. 2124), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY], H5020 [9JY]

———review all policies and programs (see H.R. 2137), H5131 [10JY]

———review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (see H.R. 131), H143 [9JA]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments for civilian and military employees (see H. Con. Res. 77), H2445 [8MY]

———funding for pay adjustments and comparability payments through reductions in agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 886), H700 [27FE]

———leave transfer authority for those adversely affected by disasters or emergencies (see H.R. 1388), H1705 [17AP]

———prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (see H.R. 885), H700 [27FE]

———prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (see H.R. 888), H700 [27FE]

———protect the right of free speech relative to views on homosexuality (see S. 47, 189), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———reduce number of political appointees (see S. 38; H.R. 614), S159 [21JA], H347 [5FE]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see S. 339; H.R. 2758), S1382 [13FE], H9729 [29OC]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H669 [26FE]

———repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS (see S. 145), S162 [21JA]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 975), H803 [6MR]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to enter into contracts or obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 1537), H2253 [6MY]

———continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see S. 396), S1979 [5MR]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (see S.J. Res. 5), S163 [21JA]

———eliminate and modify reporting requirements by Federal departments and agencies (see S. 1364), S11678 [4NO]

———establish bipartisan commission to examine organization of executive branch departments and agencies (see S. 577), S3199 [15AP]

———establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 435), H153 [9JA]

———Federal assessment of whether Federal regulations could result in the taking of private property (see H.R. 95), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314; H.R. 716), S1300 [12FE], H522 [12FE]

———provide for greater responsiveness by Federal agencies in dealings with the public (see S. 855), S5413 [9JN]

———reduce Federal spending in several programs (see H.R. 2364), H6705 [31JY]

———require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (see H.R. 1913), H3864 [17JN]

———use of private delivery services in filing documents with Federal agencies (see H.R. 782), H587 [13FE]

Government 2000 Commission: establish (see S. 266), S1017 [5FE]

Government regulations: reform regulatory process (see S. 981), S6727 [27JN]

GSA: improve management and operations (see H.R. 2751), H9614 [28OC]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 201), H6025 [29JY]

Hydrogen Future Act: extend authorization (see S. 965), S6496 [26JN]

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see H. Res. 188), H5487 [17JY]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 233), H146 [9JA]

———technical corrections (see S. 758), S4658 [16MY]

Lobbyists: prohibit certain campaign services and reform disclosure rules (see S. 198), S634 [22JA]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (see H.R. 132, 271), H143, H148 [9JA]

National Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: establish (see H.R. 1318), H1456 [14AP]

National Energy Laboratories Reorganization Commission: establish (see H.R. 1295), H1438 [10AP]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (see H.R. 887), H700 [27FE]

Petroleum: settlement of U.S. royalty claims (see H.R. 1106), H1111 [18MR]

Presidential appointments: appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive departments (see S. Res. 128), S10055 [26SE]

———provide greater accountability (see H.R. 199), H145 [9JA]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330, 1367), H1541 [15AP], H1704 [17AP]

Small business: strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H151 [9JA]

Telecommunications: require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

Veterans: Government employment preference for active duty service veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (see H.R. 1006), H887 [11MR]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (see S. 925), S5790 [17JN]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see S. 91; H.R. 920), S161 [21JA], H724 [4MR]

Comparisons

State distribution of highway obligation authority in fiscal years 1997 and 1998, S8180 [28JY]

Conference reports

Balanced Budget Act (H.R. 2015), H6029-H6298 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2266), H7656-H7710 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), H9004-H9034 [22OC]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2169), H8587-H8631 [7OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158), H8323-H8361 [6OC]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3358-H3424 [4JN]

———Errata Sheet, S5886 [17JN]

Excerpts

Balenced Budget Act (H.R. 2015): deficit and public debt, S8346 [30JY]

Factsheets

Leave Transfer Program To Assist Federal Employees Adversely Affected by Disasters, H2771 [15MY]

Letters

Automatic system for continuing appropriations: Representative Wynn, S5316 [5JN]

Budget 1998-2002: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S5441 [10JN]

———Representative Kasich, H3502 [5JN]

———Senator Roth and Representative Archer, S5328, S5332 [5JN], H3509 [5JN]

———Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S5328 [5JN]

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2158, Dept. of HUD, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

Congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law: Representative Archer, S1957 [5MR]

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions: Frederick P. Hitz, CIA, H3330 [4JN]

———John C. Layton, Dept. of Energy, H3331 [4JN]

———several Inspectors General, H3330 [4JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations: Robert P. Murphy, GAO, E1681 [8SE]

———several Republican Members of Congress, E1681 [8SE]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities: Charles F.C. Ruff, Executive Office of the President, S1969 [5MR]

Encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Bosnia and Herzegovina: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff and William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7245 [11JY]

FAA awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture: Senator Thomas and Representative Duncan, S5392 [9JN]

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements: Brad Miller, Competition in Contracting Act Coalition, S7164-S7166 [10JY]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S7112 [9JY]

———David Beatty, National Victim Center, S7167 [10JY]

———James P. Carty, National Association of Manufacturers, S7112 [9JY]

———Phil Glover, Council of Prison Locals, American Federation of Government Employees, S7095 [9JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7112 [9JY]

———Sharon Krell, Access Products, Inc., S7112 [9JY]

———Steve Schwalb, Dept. of Justice, S7147 [10JY]

Freedom From Government Competition Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S2338 [17MR]

———Kenton Pattie, Business Coalition for Fair Competition, S1312-S1314 [12FE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1312 [12FE]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S2338 [17MR]

———Terry Neese, National Association of Women Business Owners, S2338 [17MR]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Denver, CO, City Council, H8949 [22OC]

———George V. Voinovich, National Governors' Association, Mark Schwartz, National League of Cities, and Paul Helmke, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H8947 [22OC]

———Leslie L. Durgin, Mayor of Boulder, CO, H8948 [22OC]

Reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H819 [11MR]

Reform FAA management and financial operations and improve air transportation system: Representative Wolf, H809 [10MR]

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Alexander R. Jansen, Corps of Engineers, E1532 [25JY]

———Dept. of the Army, E1530 [25JY]

———Duane A. Kowalski, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, E1530, E1533 [25JY]

Tribute to GAO efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation: several Representatives, E1827 [23SE]

World Trade Organization telecommunications restrictions on international investment: Senators McCain and Burns and Representative Oxley, S1957 [5MR]

Lists

Business Coalition for Fair Competition, S1314 [12FE]

Extraneous material in H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6401 [26JN]

Extraneous material in S. 949, Revenue Reconciliation Act, S6718 [27JN]

First-degree amendments in order to S. 1048, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8185 [28JY]

Freedom From Government Competition Act (S. 314) supporters, S2338 [17MR]

Major GAO contributors to review of Government Performance and Results Act implementation, E1827 [23SE]

Objectionable programs in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8497 [31JY]

Objectionable programs in H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9613-S9615 [18SE]

Objectionable programs in H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report, S9948 [25SE]

Objectionable programs in S. 1005, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S7415 [14JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7810 [22JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1048, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8255-S8257 [29JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations, S8969-S8971 [9SE]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11272 [28OC]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10749, S10750 [9OC]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations conference report, S10755-S10757 [9OC]

Supporters of S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1312 [12FE]

Memorandums

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River Divisions: Joe N. Ballard, Dept. of Defense, E1531 [25JY]

Messages

Balanced Budget Act Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S8657 [2SE], H6718 [3SE]

Budget of the U.S. Government, Fiscal Year 1998: President Clinton, S1099-S1101 [6FE], H352-H355 [6FE]

Budget Rescissions: President Clinton, S1224 [11FE], H421 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Dept. of Energy Report: President Clinton, S81 [7JA], H34 [7JA]

Dept. of HUD Report: President Clinton, S81 [7JA], H34 [7JA]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Dept. of Transportation Report: President Clinton, S2837 [8AP], H1305 [8AP]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Federal Advisory Committees: President Clinton, H4212 [23JN]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4593, H4602 [25JN], H5031 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6092 [23JN], S6141, S6142, S6146, S6178 [24JN], S6292, S6293, S6296, S6298, S6299, S6303, S6306, S6308, S6318 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3245 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S5029 [23MY]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8962, H8963 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H6760, H6761 [3SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9552 [18SE], H7651 [23SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H6725 [3SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7032 [9SE], H7141 [10SE], H7221 [11SE], H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8968 [9SE], S9063 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5369 [16JY], H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7841 [22JY]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1970 [5MR]

Orders

Restructuring of Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio River divisions: Otis Williams, Corps of Engineers, E1530 [25JY]

Outlines

Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, H4576 [25JN]

Proposals

Automatic system for continuing appropriations, E671 [16AP]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

Telecommunications policy: Senator Kerrey and Charlene Barshefsky, S1963 [5MR]

———Senator Lott and Charlene Barshefsky, S1962 [5MR]

U.S.-Canada trade policies: Charlene Barshefsky, S1971 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H1687 [17AP], H2712 [15MY], H3250 [3JN], H3277, H3279 [4JN], H3533, H3542 [5JN], H3668 [11JN], H3725, H3793 [12JN], E671 [16AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (H.R. 638), H248 [4FE], H597 [25FE], H1045 [18MR]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), H7915-H7917 [26SE], H8097-H8101 [29SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), H8937 [22OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), consideration (H. Res. 269), H8934-H8937 [22OC]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), H75, H76 [9JA]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4291-H4309 [24JN]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (H.R. 1172), H1896 [28AP], H2059 [30AP]

Budget: accuracy of budget and deficit projections by OMB and CBO, H2493 [13MY]

———allocation of funds, H729 [5MR], H933-H939 [12MR], H1395 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H1914, H1915 [29AP], H2160 [5MY], H2176, H2177 [6MY], H2343-H2348 [7MY], H2434-H2440 [8MY], H2496, H2497 [13MY], H2597, H2598, H2599, H2618, H2662-H2669, H2674-H2676 [14MY], H2684, H2685, H2686, H2781 [15MY], H8024 [26SE], E800 [30AP]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4228, H4364 [24JN], H4377, H4378, H4379, H4380, H4416-H4606 [25JN], H4843 [8JY], H4921 [9JY], H5028, H5031-H5040 [10JY], H5829, H5831, H5897-H5904 [28JY], E1360, E1361 [27JN], E1392 [10JY], E1536 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H5991, H6003, H6017-H6025 [29JY], H6300, H6301, H6302, H6304-H6312, H6320-H6342, H6402 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6658, H6687 [31JY], E1569, E1572 [31JY], E1587, E1591, E1598, E1600, E1610, E1614, E1615 [1AU], E1647 [3SE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration (H. Res. 174), H4385-H4415 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 202), H6312-H6320 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to recommit, H4601, H4603-H4605 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), H6667 [31JY]

———Republican proposal, H729, H730 [5MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget, H4899 [8JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E583 [8AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2927, H2931, H2934, H2935, H2936, H2960-H3067 [20MY], H3080, H3081, H3082, H3154-H3162 [21MY], H3173, H3174, H3175 [22MY], H3218, H3239-H3246, H3247 [3JN], E1009 [21MY], E1019 [22MY], E1051, E1059 [23MY], E1088, E1096 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3279 [4JN], H3501, H3553-H3559 [5JN], H3725 [12JN], H3933 [19JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 152), H2946-H2959 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 160), H3499-H3501-H3516 [5JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), motion to instruct conferees, H3240-H3246 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, submission of amendments, H2851 [16MY]

Colleges and universities: prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

Computers: problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900, H7273-H7275 [15SE]

Congress: reauthorization of independent counsel statute, H3809 [17JN]

Contracts: prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (H.R. 885), E343 [27FE]

———prohibit awarding of Federal contracts relative to fraud investigations, H7390, H7391 [17SE]

———require review of agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 2712), H9501 [23OC]

———require review of agency spending on service contracts (H.R. 2712), E2068 [23OC]

———revise and streamline Federal procurement and acquisition laws, E1780 [17SE]

Copeland Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8931, H8940-H8964 [22OC], E2074, E2089 [24OC], E2100 [28OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (H. Res. 271), H8938-H8940 [22OC]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1346 [9AP]

Dept. of Defense: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions, H9504 [24OC], H9597 [28OC]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (H.R. 2922), E2272 [9NO]

———assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (H.R. 805), E251 [13FE], E2272 [9NO]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, H9586, H9595 [28OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5932-H5983 [29JY], E1613 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, H7842-H7849 [25SE], H9565 [28OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), consideration (H. Res. 198), H5929-H5932 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 242), H7840-H7842 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), corrections in engrossment, H5983 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), motion to instruct conferees, H6760, H6761 [3SE]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (H.R. 925), E376 [5MR]

———reform, H1406 [10AP], H4040-H4049 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: abolish, E103 [21JA]

———reform, H1100-H1103 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: funding, E2385 [13NO]

———nonproliferation and arms control programs funding, H6725 [3SE]

———Office for Worker and Community Transition funding, H4211 [23JN]

———require report relative to impact of downsizing, E1317 [25JN]

———standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), H828 [11MR]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (H.R. 692), E204 [11FE]

———investigations relative to the appointment of an independent counsel, H7018 [9SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish advisory panels relative to occupational safety and health (H.R. 2871), E2244 [8NO]

———reform, H2796 [16MY]

Dept. of State: Office of Inspector General investigative functions, H3329-H3333 [4JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5062-H5128 [10JY], H5137-H5168 [11JY], H5193, H5214-H5245, H5266-H5272 [15JY], H7592 [18SE], H7717 [23SE], E1404, E1409, E1411 [11JY], E1431 [15JY], E1435, E1440 [16JY], E1457 [17JY], E1472 [22JY], E1496 [23JY], E1681 [8SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9529-H9541 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5049-H5062 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 277), H9506-H9515 [24OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), motion to instruct conferees, H7651-H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), unanimous-consent agreement, H5101 [10JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5624-H5649 [23JY], H6620 [31JY], E1529 [25JY], E1550 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, H8741-H8752 [9OC], E2023 [21OC], E2064 [23OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration (H. Res. 189), H5622-H5624 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 263), H8737-H8740 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), motion to instruct conferees, H6725 [3SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: investigation of sexual harassment allegations, H1585 [16AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H5897 [28JY], H6849-H6890 [4SE], H6924, H6925-H6948 [5SE], H6977-H6999 [8SE], H7016, H7021, H7022, H7023-H7084 [9SE], H7122, H7123, H7124, H7125, H7129-H7182 [10SE], H7202, H7203, H7204, H7205, H7206-H7247 [11SE], H7266-H7273 [15SE], H7324-H7351 [16SE], H7369, H7371, H7372-H7452 [17SE], H7611 [23SE], H7735, H7736, H7737, H7738 [24SE], E1677 [5SE], E1711, E1723, E1727 [10SE], E1773 [17SE], E1791, E1793, E1795, E1808, E1813 [18SE], E1870 [25SE], E2279 [9NO], E2380, E2392 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), motion to instruct conferees, H7653 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), unanimous-consent agreement, H6667, H6668, H6669 [31JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5096 [10JY], H5181 [14JY], H5251-H5266, H5272-H5290 [15JY], H5309-H5371 [16JY], E1457, E1458 [17JY], E1512 [24JY], E1522 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8669-H8686 [8OC], E1996 [9OC], E2037 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (H. Res. 184), H5247-H5251 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8666-H8669 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to instruct conferees, H6724, H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to recommit, H5369 [16JY]

District of Columbia: enter into cooperative agreements with certain Federal agencies relative to crime prevention and law enforcement (H.R. 1538), H2172 [6MY], E853 [6MY]

———waive Davis-Bacon Act requirements relative to school construction and repairs, H8780-H8783, H8803, H8804 [9OC], H10678 [12NO], E2087 [24OC]

Eizenstat, Stuart: accusations of conflict of interest relative to Dept. of State's involvement in British Airways-American Airlines alliance, E1911 [2OC]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (H.R. 131), E29 [7JA]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (H. Con. Res. 71), H2428 [8MY]

———funding for pay adjustments and comparability payments through reductions in agency spending on service contracts (H.R. 886), E343 [27FE]

———leave transfer authority for those adversely affected by disasters or emergencies (H.R. 1388), E694 [17AP]

———leave transfer program to assist Federal employees adversely affected by disasters, H2771 [15MY]

———prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (H.R. 885), E343 [27FE]

———prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (H.R. 888), E343 [27FE]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (H.R. 850), E320 [26FE]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (H.R. 2708), E2070 [23OC], E2080 [24OC]

GAO: release of report relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, H3811 [17JN]

———tribute to efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation, E1826 [23SE]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), H819-H828 [11MR], E455 [12MR]

———law enforcement limitations on Federal agencies, H7482 [17SE]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (H.R. 716), H925 [12MR]

———reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, H819 [11MR]

———require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (H.R. 1913), H3805 [17JN]

———use of private delivery services in filing documents with Federal agencies (H.R. 782), E283 [13FE]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, H1041, H1042, H1046, H1072, H1075, H1076, H1077 [18MR], H1508 [15AP], E400 [6MR], E507 [18MR]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 201), H6303-H6312 [30JY]

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), E1445 [17JY]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (H.R. 132), E26 [7JA]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (H.R. 887), E343 [27FE]

OSHA: Compliance Assistance Program funding, H6998, H6999 [8SE], H7024, H7025-H7029 [9SE]

Persian Gulf Conflict: Government employment preference for active duty service veterans, H4210 [23JN]

Presidential Management Intern Program: anniversary, E1577 [1AU]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

Public documents: unauthorized printing of Government documents by executive branch agencies, E1045 [22MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, H2427, H2428 [8MY]

Real property: notification of private property owners relative to any Federal agency action limiting use, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

Results Act Caucus: formation, H6921 [5SE]

Veterans: Government employment preference for active duty service veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (H.R. 1006), H1364 [9AP]

Virgin Islands: land acquisition funding for Salt River National Park and Virgin Islands National Park, H9531 [24OC]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (H.R. 920), E365 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S581, S590-S617, S627, S628, S630 [22JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of State, unanimous-consent agreement, S574 [21JA]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S3871 [1MY], S5315, S5318, S5320, S5323-S5325 [5JN], S5405, S5406 [9JN], S5475, S5478-S5480 [10JN], S5488-S5491 [11JN], S5581, S5582 [12JN]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 228), S805 [29JA], S3460 [22AP], S3722 [25AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), S10204 [30SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), unanimous-consent agreement, S10183 [29SE], S10196 [30SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), S10918, S10927-S10937 [22OC], S11015, S11033 [23OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 105), S12437 [10NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 106), unanimous-consent agreement, S12668 [13NO]

———making technical corrections to omnibus consolidated legislation (H.J. Res. 25), S574 [21JA]

Barshefsky, Charlene: nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative, S1971-S1973 [5MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7196-S7201 [10JY], S7240-S7243, S7245-S7248 [11JY]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4077-S4079, S4082-S4089 [7MY], S7194-S7201 [10JY], S9940-S9942, S9945-S9947, S9949-S9952 [25SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S985 [5FE], S1050 [6FE], S1145-S1147 [10FE], S2779-S2781 [7AP], S2808, S2818 [8AP], S3867-S3870 [1MY], S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3977, S3981, S3982, S3985 [6MY], S4278 [9MY], S4655 [16MY], S4669, S4688 [19MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), S6401, S6557 [26JN], S6778, S6780, S6782, S6784, S6786 [27JN], S7092 [9JY], S7426 [14JY], S7738 [17JY], S8172, S8175-S8180 [28JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8208-S8213, S8215, S8216, S8222, S8226 [29JY], S8314-S8355 [30JY], S8386-S8410, S8449, S8485, S8493-S8498, S8503, S8513-S8515 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8207 [29JY], S8352 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), insert language of S. 947 in lieu, S6144 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), printing of Senate amendment, S6667 [26JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), waive enrollment requirements (H.J. Res. 90), S8482 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6017-S6019, S6047 [20JN], S6049-S6056, S6058-S6072, S6075-S6094 [23JN], S6105-S6182 [24JN], S6290-S6299, S6301-S6332 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), indefinitely postponed, S6386 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), unanimous-consent agreement, S6144, S6181 [24JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S5065, S5087, S5089-S5091, S5095, S5097-S5100 [23MY], S5271 [3JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5326-S5339 [5JN], S5441-S5443 [10JN], S6785 [27JN], S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), insert language of S. Con. Res. 27 in lieu, S5054 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 17), S2716-S2718 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4716-S4745, S4777 [20MY], S4782-S4849, S4851-S4876, S4911, S4920, S4921 [21MY], S4925-S4999 [22MY], S5023-S5066 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), amendments withdrawn en bloc, S4989 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S4873, S4875 [21MY], S4984 [22MY]

———status report, S655 [22JA], S1932 [4MR], S3231 [15AP], S4770 [20MY], S6286 [24JN], S8382 [30JY], S9528 [17SE], S9694 [18SE], S10303 [1OC], S11371 [29OC]

Children and youth: improve quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (S. 1490), S12161 [8NO]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S619-S627, S628-S631 [22JA]

Computers: problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900, S10443 [6OC]

Contracts: prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (S. 354), S1569 [25FE], S1657 [26FE]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (S. 1256), S10428 [6OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), S12481 [10NO]

———prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (S. 1166), S9211 [11SE]

Cuomo, Andrew M.: nomination to be Sec. of HUD, S779-S784 [29JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of HUD, unanimous-consent agreement, S722 [28JA]

Daley, William M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S823-S829 [30JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, unanimous-consent agreement, S821 [29JA]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal, S10225 [30SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform information technology systems (S. 805), S5119 [23MY]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (S. 1226), S10058-S10060 [26SE]

———authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (S. 1325), S11292-S11294 [28OC]

———implementation of management reforms, S938 [4FE]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary, S9730 [19SE]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11320, S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

———GAO audit guidelines, S6925 [7JY], S7279 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9940-S9957, S9963 [25SE], S10240 [30SE], S10759-S10761 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, unanimous-consent agreement, S9925 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7401-S7413, S7415-S7420 [14JY], S7436-S7459, S7485 [15JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), unanimous-consent agreement, S7420 [14JY]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions, S7417-S7420 [14JY]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (S. 236), S862 [30JA]

———Office of General Counsel staffing levels, S7478 [15JY]

———property, equipment, and assets management, S794 [29JA]

———standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), S6790 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (S. 487), S2651 [20MR]

Dept. of HUD: implementation of management reforms, S925 [4FE]

Dept. of State: funding, S1053 [6FE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9167-S9192 [11SE], S9248 [12SE], S9303-S9332 [15SE], S9363-S9375, S9385-S9406 [16SE], S9440-S9443, S9448-S9501 [17SE], S9532-S9627 [18SE], S9731-S9734 [19SE], S9802, S9805 [23SE], S9847 [24SE], S10822 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11253-S11275 [28OC], S11569 [31OC], S11788 [5NO], S12628, S12651 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11234 [27OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), unanimous-consent agreement, S9441, S9479 [17SE]

———reallocation of appropriations for Federal land acquisitions and exchanges, S11268 [28OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit inspector general from awarding contracts for consulting services, S7692-S7694 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), S8311, S8312 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, S10751-S10758 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1048), S8180-S8185 [28JY], S8223, S8249-S8258 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding, S7827 [22JY], S8106 [24JY]

———prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (S. 309), S1309 [12FE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), S9781 [23SE], S10282 [1OC], S11246 [28OC], S11370 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12082-S12095 [8NO], S12630 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12074 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8632-S8640, S8643, S8646-S8648, S8650, S8655 [2SE], S8685 [3SE], S8772, S8785-S8790, S8792-S8819 [4SE], S8898-S8924 [8SE], S8942-S8952, S8958-S8971, S8989-S9013 [9SE], S9033-S9059, S9062-S9078 [10SE], S9097-S9133, S9195 [11SE], S9244 [12SE], S9450, S9503, S9529 [17SE], S10927-S10937 [22OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S8850 [5SE], S9043, S9071, S9072 [10SE], S9507 [17SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), S7856, S7857 [22JY], S7970, S7972 [23JY], S8106 [24JY], S10267 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10733-S10751 [9OC], S12519 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10733 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), insert language of S. 1034 in lieu, S7856 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7752-S7763, S7765 [21JY], S7803-S7812, S7823-S7857 [22JY]

FAA: awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture, S5392 [9JN]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (S. 891), S5605 [12JN], S5738 [17JN]

Federal employees: protect the right of free speech relative to views on homosexuality (S. 47), S413 [21JA]

———reduce number of political appointees (S. 38), S395, S396 [21JA], S7740 [17JY]

Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (S. 339), S1404 [13FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirements to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts, S7094-S7097, S7111, S7112 [9JY], S7145-S7151, S7163-S7168, S7183 [10JY]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS (S. 145), S524 [21JA]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (S. 1413), S12192 [8NO]

Foreign Service: limit remedial authority of Grievance Board, S5670 [16JN]

GAO: identification of wasteful and mismanaged Government programs, S1297 [12FE]

Government: bipartisan cooperation, S580 [22JA]

———continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (S. 396), S1983, S1984 [5MR]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945-S1970 [5MR]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S1933 [4MR], S1967 [5MR]

———eligibilty to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S560 [21JA]

———eliminate and modify reporting requirements by Federal departments and agencies (S. 1364), S11686, S11687 [4NO]

———establish bipartisan commission to examine organization of executive branch departments and agencies (S. 577), S3206-S3208 [15AP]

———ethics standards, S1937-S1939 [5MR]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies, S674-S676 [23JA], S7666 [17JY]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (S. 314), S1310 [12FE], S2337-S2339 [17MR], S3935, S3936 [5MY], S5390-S5392 [9JN]

———provide for greater responsiveness by Federal agencies in dealings with the public (S. 855), S5419, S5420 [9JN]

Government 2000 Commission: establish (S. 266), S1020 [5FE]

Government regulations: reform regulatory process (S. 981), S6742-S6752 [27JN]

———set criteria to prioritize additional land acquisitions, S9608 [18SE]

Herman, Alexis M.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, S1270, S1271 [12FE], S2411 [18MR], S3396, S3398, S3409 [22AP], S3701 [25AP], S3776-S3778, S3783 [29AP], S3826, S3827, S3836-S3841 [30AP]

Holder, Eric H., Jr.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S7206 [10JY], S7296 [11JY]

Hydrogen Future Act: extend authorization (S. 965), S6498 [26JN], S9435 [16SE]

Inspectors General: referral of nominations, S3066 [10AP]

IRS: improve operations, S3163, S3165, S3227 [15AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: priority land acquisitions and exchanges funding, S11260 [28OC]

Lau, Valerie: ethical conduct of the Dept. of the Treasury Inspector General, S12551 [13NO]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: technical corrections (S. 758), S4658-S4660 [16MY], S4910 [21MY], S12692 [13NO]

Lobbyists: prohibit certain campaign services and reform disclosure rules (S. 198), S651 [22JA]

Moler, Elizabeth A.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Energy, S5384 [5JN]

Pena, Federico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S1883 [4MR], S2014, S2016 [6MR], S2113 [11MR], S2157-S2163, S2171-S2173, S2201 [12MR], S2296 [13MR]

———nomination to be Sec. of Energy, unanimous-consent agreement, S2116 [11MR]

Pena, Fedrico: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S1380 [13FE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S11242 [27OC]

Public lands: prepare list of land acquisitions and exchanges relative to agency funding increases, S9596 [18SE]

Slater, Rodney E.: nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, S1073-S1078 [6FE]

———nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, unanimous-consent agreement, S1044 [5FE]

Small business: define and assess contract bundling by Federal agencies, S8971 [9SE]

Telecommunications: require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

Women: allow women's business development centers to contract with Federal departments and agencies to provide support for women-owned small businesses (S. 925), S5870 [17JN]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (S. 91), S470 [21JA]

Reports

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S9191 [11SE]

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823-H826 [11MR]

Fugitive Documents—Scope and Solution: GPO, E1045 [22MY]

Reports filed

Balanced Budget Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-217), H6028 [29JY], H6714 [1AU]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 2015) (H. Rept. 105-149), H4221 [23JN]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. 947), S6040 [20JN]

Consideration of a Joint Resolution Waiving Enrollment Requirements for H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, and H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 203) (H. Rept. 105-219), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 161) (H. Rept. 105-117), H3475 [4JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 202) (H. Rept. 105-218), H6405 [30JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 277) (H. Rept. 105-342), H9500 [23OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 105-311), H8632 [7OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-314), H8727 [8OC]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 105-102), H2882 [19MY]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 97, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 105-333), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2015 and H.R. 2014, Balanced Budget Act and Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 174) (H. Rept. 105-152), H4338 [24JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 105-335), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 105-174), H5020 [9JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 184) (H. Rept. 105-180), H5183 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 105-189), H5485 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 199) (H. Rept. 105-214), H5916 [28JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 198) (H. Rept. 105-213), H5916 [28JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 105-265), H7728 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 105-206), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 105-45), S7210 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense Reform: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 105-133), H3863 [17JN]

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 649) (S. Rept. 105-26), S5507 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 105-337), H9038 [22OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 105-163), H4912 [8JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2107) (S. Rept. 105-56), S7862 [22JY]

Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2169) (H. Rept. 105-313), H8632 [7OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2169) (H. Rept. 105-188), H5400 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1048) (S. Rept. 105-55), S7862 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2264) (H. Rept. 105-205), H5825 [25JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1061) (S. Rept. 105-58), S8090 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-297), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-175), H5177 [11JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 5), S945 [4FE]

Hydrogen Future Act Authorization Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 965) (S. Rept. 105-69), S8668 [2SE]

Nomination of Andrew M. Cuomo To Be Sec. of HUD: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S725 [28JA]

Nomination of Elizabeth A. Moler To Be Deputy Sec. of Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S4479 [14MY]

Nomination of Rodney E. Slater To Be Sec. of Transportation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1017 [5FE]

Nomination of William M. Daley To Be Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S803 [29JA]

Nomination of William S. Cohen To Be Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S633 [22JA]

Prevent Federal Agencies From Pursuing Policies of Unjustifiable Nonacquiescence and Relitigation of Precedents Established in Federal Judicial Circuits: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1544) (H. Rept. 105-395), H10418 [8NO]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1534) (H. Rept. 105-323), H8927 [21OC]

Revenue Reconciliation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 949) (S. Rept. 105-33), S6040 [20JN]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 201) (H. Rept. 105-216), H6025 [29JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-116), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 84) (H. Rept. 105-100), H2882 [19MY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: 1997 Budget Agreement, E1724 [10SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823 [11MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4601 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6308, S6320 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5085, H5098 [10JY], H5139 [11JY], H5220 [15JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5638, H5639, H5646 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7040, H7043 [9SE], H7390 [17SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5343, H5347, H5348, H5363 [16JY]

Statements

Budget 1998-2002: Representative Pomeroy, E1134 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices: Senator Gramm, S11325 [29OC]

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities and Congressional Approval of Any International Trade Agreement That Changes Statutory Law: President Clinton, S1961 [5MR]

Summaries

Bipartisan Commission To Examine Organization of Executive Branch Departments and Agencies (S. 577), S3208 [15AP]

Dept. of Commerce Abolishment (S. 1226), S10059 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1119): Competitive Procurement and Contract Practices Provisions, S11330 [29OC]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

Regulatory Improvement Act (S. 981), S6748 [27JN]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 58), E584 [8AP]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 82), E935 [15MY]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12651 [13NO]

Adjustments to H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5182 [14JY]

Adjustments to H.R. 2264, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H5897 [28JY]

Attorney fees awarded to environmentalist organizations for filing endangered species lawsuits, H8952 [22OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9623 [18SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations conference report, S10754 [9OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report, S9944 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5933-H5935 [29JY], H7843-H7845 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (S. 1005): spending comparisons, S7443 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations conference report (H.R. 2107), H9535-H9538 [24OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5065-H5068 [10JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5626-H5629 [23JY], H8744-H8747 [9OC]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (S. 1048): spending comparisons, S8251 [29JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7391-H7451 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (S. 1061): spending comparisons, S8639 [2SE], S8794 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5253-H5257 [15JY], H8671-H8675 [8OC]

Extraneous provisions in conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S8407 [31JY]

Federal departments and agencies preparedness relative to computer problem differentiating years 2000 and 1900, H7275 [15SE]

Federal school programs funding, S4936 [22MY]

Fiscal year 1998 State distribution of appropriated transit formula and discretionary program funds, S10752 [9OC]

Growth in annual Federal spending—10-year comparison reflecting Clinton-Congress 1997 budget agreement, H3015 [20MY]

Revised allocation of appropriations for the Dept. of the Interior and related agencies conference report (H.R. 2107), S11268 [28OC]

Revisions to Federal budget for 1998-2002, S12094 [8NO]

Revisions to non-defense discretionary spending levels, S6785 [27JN]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), S7778 [21JY], S7971 [23JY], S8722 [3SE], S9029 [9SE], S10715, S10716 [8OC], H3512-H3515 [5JN]

Spending comparisons of S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7855 [22JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S5054-S5065 [23MY], H3016-H3021 [20MY]

H. Res. 152, consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, H2946 [20MY]

H. Res. 160, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 84, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, H3499 [5JN]

H. Res. 174, consideration of H.R. 2014 and 2015, Taxpayer Relief Act and Balanced Budget Act, H4385 [25JN]

H. Res. 181, consideration of H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H5049 [10JY]

H. Res. 184, consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5247 [15JY]

H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H5622 [23JY]

H. Res. 198, consideration of H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5929 [29JY]

H. Res. 201, House Rules relative to same-day consideration of certain resolutions, H6303 [30JY]

H. Res. 202, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H6312 [30JY]

H. Res. 242, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2266, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H7840 [25SE]

H. Res. 261, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H8666 [8OC]

H. Res. 263, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H8737 [9OC]

H. Res. 269, consideration of H.J. Res. 97, continuing appropriations, H8934 [22OC]

H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8939 [22OC]

H. Res. 277, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9506 [24OC]

H.J. Res. 25, technical corrections to omnibus consolidated appropriations legislation, H76 [9JA]

H.J. Res. 94, continuing appropriations, H8097 [29SE]

H.J. Res. 97, continuing appropriations, H8937 [22OC]

H.R. 649, Dept. of Energy Standardization Act, H828 [11MR]

H.R. 692, appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain Dept. of Justice internal criminal allegations, E205 [11FE]

H.R. 850, repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS, E320 [26FE]

H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8954 [22OC]

H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, S6557-S6667 [26JN], H4416-H4554 [25JN]

H.R. 2107, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S9167-S9184 [11SE]

H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7973-S7983 [23JY]

S. 38, reduce number of political appointees, S396 [21JA]

S. 145, repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS, S524 [21JA]

S. 314, Freedom From Government Competition Act, S1310 [12FE]

S. 354, prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract, S1657 [26FE]

S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Act technical amendments, S4660 [16MY]

S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Act technical corrections, S12692 [13NO]

S. 805, Dept. of Agriculture Information Technology Reform Act, S5120-S5122 [23MY]

S. 965, Hydrogen Future Act authorization extension, S9435 [16SE]

S. 981, Regulatory Improvement Act, S6744-S6748 [27JN]

S. 1005, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S7447-S7459 [15JY]

S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9116-S9132 [11SE]

S. 1166, Federal Agency Compliance Act, S9212 [11SE]

S. 1490, Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act, S12161-S12163 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 16, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S2708-S2711 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 17, setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002, S2711-S2716 [20MR]

S.J. Res. 5, eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, H819 [11MR]

S.J. Res. 5, eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, S1970 [5MR]

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS see Presidential Appointments

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT related term(s) White House

Amendments

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7120 [9SE], H7200 [10SE], H7365 [16SE], H7466, H7469, H7475, H7476, H7529 [17SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7653, S7654, S7659, S7660, S7661, S7666, S7668, S7669, S7691, S7692, S7694, S7695, S7698, S7699, S7703, S7704, S7733, S7734, S7735, S7736 [17JY], S7764, S7765 [21JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9633 [18SE], H7769 [24SE]

———S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Campaign Finance Overkill, S10281 [1OC]

Don't Make Gore the Fall Guy, S10281 [1OC]

For Their Targets, Mystery Groups' Ads Hit Like Attacks From Nowhere, S2060 [10MR]

Fund-Raising Fiasco—The Democrats' Problem, S1929 [4MR]

Good Advice From Mr. Freeh, E905 [13MY]

Huang's Security Status Raises New Questions, E1254 [18JN]

Independent Counsel Issue, S2344 [17MR]

Janet Reno—Wrong Again, E708 [17AP]

Just Say No to Platte Plan, S9538 [18SE]

Looks Unlike America, S1471 [24FE]

Prosecutor Game, H7908 [25SE]

Reno's Burden, S10281 [1OC]

Republicans Warn Reno on Independent Counsel, S3131 [14AP], S3177 [15AP]

Tales of the Tapes—The White House Strains Credulity in Its Latest Attempt To Explain Why Videos of Coffees Were Late To Surface, E1989 [9OC]

Who Needs an Independent Counsel?, S10281 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H3659 [10JN]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1463), H1908 [28AP]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1023; H.R. 2378), S7603 [16JY], H6796 [3SE]

FBI: privacy and security of records provided to the White House containing sensitive background security information (see H.R. 537), H283 [4FE]

Government: establish bipartisan commission to examine organization of executive branch departments and agencies (see S. 577), S3199 [15AP]

———failure to faithfully execute laws (see H. Res. 220), H6917 [4SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8438 [6OC]

———increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

———qualification standards for position of Deputy Director of Demand Reduction (see S. 149), S162 [21JA]

———reauthorize (see S. 1053; H.R. 2295, 2407), S7863 [22JY], H6405 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H7008 [8SE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see S.J. Res. 22; H. Con. Res. 183), S1924 [4MR], H9865 [31OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (see S.J. Res. 23), S2416 [18MR]

———prohibit fund-raising at the White House (see H.R. 636), H392 [6FE]

———prohibit fundraising at the White House (see H.R. 2073), H4834 [26JN]

Presidential appointments: appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (see H.R. 1962), H4085 [19JN]

Presidential Commission on Nuclear Waste: establish (see S. 297), S1226 [11FE]

Conference reports

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2378), H8137-H8158 [29SE]

Cost Estimates

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act (H.R. 1962): CBO, H8874 [21OC]

Descriptions

Lippo Group—An Overview, S3170 [15AP]

Executive orders

Federal Support of Community Efforts Along American Heritage Rivers: President Clinton, S9543 [18SE]

Letters

American Heritage Rivers Initiative, E1491 [23JY]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, E1491 [23JY]

———several Members of Congress, S9501 [17SE]

———several Senators, S9500 [17SE]

———Whitty Sanford, Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc., S9548 [18SE]

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2301, S2306 [14MR]

———Janet Reno, Attorney General, S3175-S3177 [15AP], S8705-S8707 [3SE]

———Senator McCain, S8703 [3SE]

———several Senators, S8704 [3SE]

———several current and former Members of Congress, S8703 [3SE]

Budget 1998-2002: Speaker Gingrich and Senator Lott, S5328 [5JN]

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

Chemical Weapons Convention, S2090 [10MR], S3583, S3600 [24AP]

———President Clinton, S2090 [10MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons, S3632 [24AP]

Designation of Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H9667 [29OC]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, S1969 [5MR]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act, S1986 [5MR]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement: Large & Gilbert (accounting firm), S3402 [22AP]

Executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations: Bob Affel, Sun Electric Co., E879 [8MY]

Export control policy for supercomputers, S7137 [10JY]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, E1760 [16SE]

———several human rights organizations, E1758 [16SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, S8139 [25JY], S8302 [30JY]

IRS restructuring, E1913 [2OC]

National Endowment for Democracy funding, S8028 [24JY]

Nuclear waste disposal, S2161 [12MR], S3102 [14AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, E2123 [29OC]

People's Republic of China's nonproliferation compliance, H10155 [6NO]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7575 [16JY]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA, S3005 [10AP]

Volunteer Protection Act: Morris Dees, Southern Poverty Law Center, S3816 [30AP]

Lists

Objectionable programs in S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7660 [17JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S10249 [1OC]

Memorandums

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: OMB, S11411 [30OC]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Dept. of the Interior, E2264-E2272 [9NO]

Messages

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10846 [20OC], H8843 [21OC]

Motions

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7760 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8215 [30SE]

Proclamations

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2264 [9NO]

Proposals

Appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2307 [14MR]

Independent counsel appointment to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S8141 [25JY]

Questions and answers

American Heritage Rivers Initiative, E1491-E1493 [23JY]

Remarks in House

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, H5376, H5377 [16JY], H5752 [24JY], E1491 [23JY]

———terminate further development and implementation (H.R. 1842), H3434 [4JN], H3653-H3656 [10JN]

CIA: release of information to Democratic National Committee relative to Latvian citizen, H1293, H1296 [8AP]

Climate: global warming, H8446 [7OC]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: severance pay to White House chef, H7122 [10SE], H7201 [11SE]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, H1797, H1799 [24AP], E661 [15AP], E878 [8MY]

Congress: employee responses to inquiries regarding investigations, H7612 [23SE]

———reauthorization of independent counsel statute, H3809 [17JN]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1463), H2181-H2183 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: independent counsel investigation of conduct in handling of criminal cases, H1190 [20MR]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7456-H7480 [17SE], H7753 [24SE], E1710 [10SE], E1831 [24SE], E1865 [25SE], E1876, E1878 [26SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, H8207-H8216 [30SE], H8698 [8OC], E1914 [2OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7760-H7769 [24SE]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: legality of creation, E2259 [9NO]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to volunteer summit, H3834 [17JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8874-H8882 [21OC], E2122 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2407), E2122 [29OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 1685), H5129 [10JY]

———establish (H.R. 2431), H9628 [29OC], E1755, E1757, E1760 [16SE]

OMB: Congressional Review Act implementation funding, H7466 [17SE]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H1292 [8AP], H1506 [15AP], H1548 [16AP], H1623 [17AP], H7534 [18SE], H7908 [25SE], H8040-H8043 [26SE], H8057 [29SE], H8302-H8309 [2OC], H8362 [6OC], H8451, H8453, H8568 [7OC], H8635, H8639 [8OC], H9046 [23OC], H9504 [24OC], H10353 [8NO], E400 [6MR], E707 [17AP], E905 [13MY], E1988 [9OC]

———investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H8130-H8137 [29SE], H8166, H8167, H8168 [30SE], H9566 [28OC], H10773 [13NO]

———prohibit fundraising at the White House (H.R. 2073), E1342 [27JN]

———prohibit fundraising at the White House (H.R. 636), H677 [27FE]

———release of video tapes relative to campaign fundraising activities, E1988 [9OC]

Presidential appointments: appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (H.R. 1962), H6970-H6972 [8SE], H8872-H8874, H8891 [21OC]

Presidential Management Intern Program: anniversary, E1577 [1AU]

White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic, H2936 [20MY]

White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: convene, H1621 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9405, S9406 [16SE], S9500 [17SE], S9537-S9553 [18SE], S9802 [23SE]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3316 [17AP], S3402, S3409 [22AP]

Dept. of State: withholding of ambassadorial and Foreign Servie nominations relative to submission of list of countries cooperating on drugs, S11631 [4NO]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S10245-S10253, S10292 [1OC], S10490 [7OC], S11369 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2378), unanimous-consent agreement, S10243 [30SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7652-S7669, S7689 [17JY], S7746, S7747, S7763-S7765 [21JY], S7785-S7803 [22JY], S7969 [23JY], S9691 [18SE]

Government: establish bipartisan commission to examine organization of executive branch departments and agencies (S. 577), S3206-S3208 [15AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: qualification standards for position of Deputy Director of Demand Reduction (S. 149), S535 [21JA]

———reauthorize (S. 1053), S7868 [22JY]

OMB: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs funding relative to implementation of Congressional Review Act, S10246 [1OC]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S1790 [28FE], S1929 [4MR], S2116 [11MR], S3131 [14AP], S3169-S3174, S3175, S3195 [15AP], S8694, S8703-S8707 [3SE], S9385 [16SE], S10277-S10280 [1OC]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S1933 [4MR], S1936 [5MR], S2299-S2308, S2311-S2315, S2316 [14MR], S2344-S2350, S2354 [17MR], S2397-S2411, S2488 [18MR], S2491-S2499, S2512-S2514 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), unanimous-consent agreement, S2296 [13MR], S2394 [18MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns, S7888-S7892 [23JY], S8020-S8024 [24JY], S8141 [25JY]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), S2488 [18MR], S2492-S2495, S2498-S2501 [19MR]

———appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in election campaigns (S.J. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S2411 [18MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1423 [13FE], S3387 [17AP], S5107 [23MY], S11792 [5NO], S12677 [13NO]

Senate: tribute to staff assisting in passage of S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7803 [22JY]

White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security: recommendations, S1267 [12FE]

White House Conference on Child Care: objectives, S11027 [23OC]

White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: convene, S3243-S3245 [16AP]

Yellen, Janet L.: nomination to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, S1423 [13FE]

Reports

Behind Closed Doors—Abuse of Trust and Discretion in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House), E2259-E2264 [9NO]

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction, H651-H660 [26FE]

Reports filed

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1463) (H. Rept. 105-85), H2154 [1MY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 105-284), H8160 [29SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 105-240), H6796, H6797 [3SE], H7261 [11SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 105-49), S7603 [16JY]

Nomination of Arthur Bienenstock To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S11667 [4NO]

Nomination of Christine O.C. Miller To Be Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12574 [13NO]

Nomination of Duncan T. Moore To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S11667 [4NO]

Nomination of Janet L. Yellen to the Council of Economic Advisors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S1299 [12FE]

Nomination of Jeffrey A. Frankel to the Council of Economic Advisers: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

Nomination of Jerry M. Melillo To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Nomination of Kerri-Ann Jones To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3900 [1MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Responsibilities and Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2610), S11862 [6NO]

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1962) (H. Rept. 105-331), H8927 [21OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7465, H7467, H7472 [17SE]

Statements

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act (H.R. 1003), S3264 [16AP]

Designation of Yucca Mountain, NV, as Nuclear Waste Disposal Site, H9664, H9667 [29OC]

Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Into Two Circuits, S8060 [24JY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations, H5734 [24JY]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: John Shattuck, Dept. of State, E1755 [16SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H3122 [21MY]

Nuclear Waste Disposal, S3101 [14AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: OMB, E2123 [29OC]

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act, H8873 [21OC]

Volunteer Protection Act: OMB, S3816 [30AP]

Summaries

Bipartisan Commission To Examine Organization of Executive Branch Departments and Agencies (S. 577), S3208 [15AP]

Important Changes to the American Heritage Rivers Initiative as a Result of Public Comment, S9545 [18SE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring (H.R. 1685), H5129 [10JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2378, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President and independent agencies appropriations conference report, S10490 [7OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2378), H8209-H8211 [30SE], E1810-E1812 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (S. 1023): spending comparisons, S7764 [21JY]

Testimonies

White House Communications Agency Mismanagement: Representative Zeliff, H8822 [9OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1463, Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative appropriations, H2181 [6MY]

H.R. 1962, Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act, H8872 [21OC]

H.R. 2610, expand responsibilities and extend authorization of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, H8874-H8877 [21OC]

S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S7791-S7803 [22JY]

S.J. Res. 22, appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, S2499 [19MR]

Tributes

Gore, Vice President, S9251 [12SE]

EXECUTIVE PROTECTIVE SERVICE see Secret Service

EXETER, NH

Remarks in Senate

Cronin, Donna J.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching award recipient, S5710 [16JN]

McCaffery, Jane: Continental Cablevision (business) National Educator Award recipient, S3463 [22AP]

EXON, JAMES J. (a former Senator from Nebraska)

Appointments

Commission To Assess the Organization of the Federal Government To Combat the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, S6386 [25JN]

EXPANDED WAR CRIMES ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1348), H5865-H5868 [28JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1348, provisions, H5865 [28JY]

EXPLOSIVES related term(s) Firearms

Bills and resolutions

Crime: enhanced penalties for follow-on bombings (see S. 352), S1553 [25FE]

Government regulations: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H803 [6MR]

———require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H283 [4FE]

Regulation (see S. 642; H.R. 85), S3662 [24AP], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Weapons: mandatory prison term for use of firearms or destructive devices during a violent or drug-related Federal crime (see H.R. 2340), H6704 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Regulation (H.R. 85), H300 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: violence at abortion and family planning clinics, S584 [22JA]

Crime: enhanced penalties for follow-on bombings (S. 352), S1558 [25FE]

Dept. of Defense: Explosive Demilitarization Technology Program funding, S7267 [11JY], S7406 [14JY]

FAA: funding for commercially available explosive detection systems for airports, S4094 [7MY]

Regulation (S. 642), S3663 [24AP]

Terrorism: prohibit distribution of information relative to explosive materials, S5989-S5991, S5995-S5997 [19JN]

Summaries

Bombmaking Information Availability and Distribution: Dept. of Justice, S5991 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 642, Explosives Protection Act, S3663 [24AP]

EXPLOSIVES PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 642), S3662 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 642), S3663 [24AP]

Texts of

S. 642, provisions, S3663 [24AP]

EXPORT ADMINISTRATIVE ACT

Messages

Lapse: President Clinton, S3997 [6MY], H2180 [6MY]

EXPORT EXPANSION AND RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT

Messages

Provisions: President Clinton, S9409 [16SE], H7351 [16SE]

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK

Amendments

Reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8200, H8202, H8205 [30SE], H8373, H8377, H8380, H8381 [6OC]

Reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573 [31OC]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 1026, reauthorization, S11574 [31OC], H8397 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a committment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H4646 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: ensure that assistance for exports is conditional on responsible conduct (see H.R. 2085), H4834 [26JN]

Reauthorization (see S. 1026; H.R. 1370), S7710 [17JY], H1704 [17AP]

Reauthorization (H.R. 1370): consideration (see H. Res. 255), H8160 [29SE]

Reauthorization (S. 1026): technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 70; H. Con. Res. 198), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Letters

Agreement to develop Iranian oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10916 [22OC]

Eximbank assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8378 [6OC]

Motions

Reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8199, H8203 [30SE]

Reauthorization (S. 1026), H8397 [6OC]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: financial assistance preference to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (H.R. 2069), E1328 [25JN]

Children and youth: prohibit assistance to foreign companies that violate U.S. child labor laws, H8382 [6OC]

Community service: requirements for certain members of firms, H8202, H8203 [30SE]

Foreign countries: prohibit assistance to companies that are at least 50 percent owned by a foreign country or military, H8374-H8377 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8377-H8380 [6OC]

Foreign trade: export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

———preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8200-H8202 [30SE]

Funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

Reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H7369 [17SE], H7873 [25SE], H8189-H8207 [30SE], H8373-H8383, H8395-H8397 [6OC], E1773, E1774 [17SE], E1951 [7OC], E1978 [8OC]

———consideration (H. Res. 255), H8184-H8188 [30SE]

Reauthorization (S. 1026): insert language of H.R. 1370 in lieu, H8397 [6OC]

Russia: prohibit assistance relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8380 [6OC]

U.S. Export Bank: rename, H8205, H8206 [30SE]

Remarks in Senate

Harmon, James A.: nomination to be President of the Eximbank, S5646 [12JN]

Iran: agreement to develop oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies, S10915-S10917 [22OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5645 [12JN]

Reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573, S11574 [31OC]

———conference report, S12206 [8NO]

———technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 70), S12710 [13NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-282), H8160 [29SE]

Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1026) (S. Rept. 105-76), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1370) (H. Rept. 105-224), H6702 [31JY]

Nomination of Jackie M. Clegg To Be Vice President: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

Nomination of James A. Harmon To Be President: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

Tables

Effect of Eximbank reauthorization on GNP and unemployment, H8396 [6OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.R. 1370, reauthorization, H8184 [30SE]

H.R. 1370, reauthorization, H8198 [30SE]

S. 1026, reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

S. Con. Res. 70, technical corrections in enrollment of S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S12616, S12711 [13NO]

EXPORTS see Foreign Trade

EXTREMELY LOW FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TERMINATION AND DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 59), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 59), S437 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 59, provisions, S437 [21JA]

EXXON VALDEZ (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (see S. 1523), S12506 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Federal-State relations: investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (S. 1523), S12507 [12NO]

Texts of

S. 1523, investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S12508 [12NO]

EYE BANK ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

National Eye Donor Month: observance, H1003 [13MR], E378 [5MR]

EYSTER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1319 [8AP]

FABENS, TX

Bills and resolutions

Texas: conveyance of certain Federal lands to the Clint and Fabens, TX, school districts (see H.R. 1116), H1111 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Texas: conveyance of certain Federal lands to the Clint and Fabens, TX, school districts (H.R. 1116), H8062, H8063 [29SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1116, conveyance of certain Federal lands to the Clint and Fabens, TX, school districts, H8062 [29SE]

FAETT, STEVEN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

FAHEY, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1190 [11JN], E1197 [12JN]

FAIR ATM FEES FOR CONSUMERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 885), S5531-S5533 [11JN]

Texts of

S. 885, provisions, S5531 [11JN]

FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Administration: improve (see H.R. 837), H668 [26FE]

Credit: reduce cost (see H.R. 1059), H1017 [13MR]

FAIR HAVEN, CT

Remarks in House

Atwater Senior Center: anniversary, E411 [6MR]

FAIR HOUSING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Amend (see S. 142; H.R. 589), S162 [21JA], H346 [5FE]

Financial institutions: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (see H.R. 229), H146 [9JA]

Local government: local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (see H.R. 2297), H6405 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HUD: Federal Housing Initiatives Program funding, H8676 [8OC]

Financial institutions: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (H.R. 229), E72 [7JA]

Local government: local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (H.R. 2297), E1567 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HUD: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regulatory authority over property insurance, S10741, S10743 [9OC]

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Amendments

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1138, H1140, H1141, H1144, H1146 [19MR]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4332, S4396, S4397, S4398 [13MY], S4491, S4492, S4493, S4495, S4496 [14MY], S4613, S4614 [15MY], S5220, S5221, S5247, S5265, S5267, S5268 [3JN], S5278 [4JN]

Articles and editorials

Comp Time's Time Has Come, S4514 [15MY]

Harried Workers Need Comptime's Flexibility, S5409 [9JN]

It's Comptime Time, S4647 [16MY]

Pass Comp Bill, S4647 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Child labor: reform provisions (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H6703 [31JY]

Civil rights: establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2080), H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 232; H.R. 1302), S804 [29JA], H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 963, 2078), H802 [6MR], H4834 [26JN]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

———provide improved remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 2023), H4338 [24JN]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see S. 626), S3419 [22AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: encourage international financial institutions compliance with certain fair labor laws (see H. Res. 334), H10955 [13NO]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (see S. 259; H.R. 526), S945 [4FE], H283 [4FE]

———implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2079), H4834 [26JN]

———make overtime exemption available to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables apply to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of sugar beets (see H.R. 917), H724 [4MR]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for employees subject to certain leave policies (see H.R. 504), H282 [4FE]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see S. 1045; H.R. 2215, 2275), S7862 [22JY], H5569 [22JY], H5826 [25JY]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 99), H1110 [18MR]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 647), H393 [6FE]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (see S. 656), S3727 [25AP]

Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815, 2198), H3567 [5JN], H5486 [17JY]

Income: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (see H.R. 2710), H9501 [23OC]

Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 484), H243 [21JA]

Cloture motions

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY], S5174 [2JN], S5290 [4JN]

Letters

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Gary J. Tharnish, S5288 [4JN]

———several women's organizations, S5164 [2JN], S5235 [3JN]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Sheldon E. Steinbach, American Council on Education, H1127 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Child labor: reform provisions (H.R. 1870), E1344 [27JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1302), H1394 [10AP], H4090 [20JN], E628 [10AP], E642 [14AP]

———prohibit employment discrimination (H.R. 963), E411 [6MR]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 983), E407 [6MR]

Dept. of Labor: employment training for former welfare recipients, H5898 [28JY]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (H.R. 526), E157 [4FE]

———eligibility requirements and limits on accrual of compensatory time, H1138, H1139 [19MR]

———make the overtime exemption available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of sugar beets (H.R. 917), E367 [4MR]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), E2273 [9NO]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2275), E2106 [28OC]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H715 [4MR], H772 [6MR], H821 [11MR], H1009-H1015 [13MR], H1034 [17MR], H1048, H1090 [18MR], H1114, H1115, H1124-H1156, H1162, H1166 [19MR], E42 [7JA], E570 [21MR], E589, E595 [8AP]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1115-H1124 [19MR]

———provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (H.R. 2891), E2245 [8NO]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protection, H3792 [12JN]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protections, H5031-H5040 [10JY]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (H.R. 647), E317 [26FE]

Income: reform calculation formula for overtime compensation (H.R. 2710), E2071 [23OC]

Public welfare programs: minimum wage level relative to public work programs, H3278, H3279 [4JN]

Working Families Flexibility Act: exempt certain employees, H1141-H1144 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 232), S816 [29JA]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (S. 626), S3436 [22AP]

Employment: application of compensatory time, flexible workplaces, minimum wage, and overtime regulations to congressional employees, S5221 [3JN]

———application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S8903 [8SE], S8963, S8964 [9SE]

———application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (S. 259), S960 [4FE]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (S. 1045), S7863 [22JY]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S124, S126, S221-S225 [21JA], S653 [22JA], S684 [23JA], S2029 [6MR], S3310-S3312, S3313 [17AP], S3880, S3881-S3890 [1MY], S4257-S4259, S4261-S4267, S4274-S4276 [9MY], S4291-S4293 [12MY], S4327-S4354 [13MY], S4508-S4515 [15MY], S4628-S4633, S4645-S4647, S4649-S4652, S4656 [16MY], S4665-S4667 [19MY], S5158-S5171 [2JN], S5218-S5248 [3JN], S5281-S5291 [4JN], S5406-S5412 [9JN], S10469 [7OC]

Firefighters: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (S. 656), S3730 [25AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 99) (H. Rept. 105-31), H1110 [18MR]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 4) (S. Rept. 105-11), S2787 [7AP]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1) (H. Rept. 105-21), H948 [12MR]

Statements

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Kim Buchanan, S4632 [16MY]

———Leslie Langford, S4632 [16MY]

Testimonies

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Diane Buster, S4647 [16MY]

———William A. Stone, S4646 [16MY]

Working Families Flexibility Act: Christine Korzendorfer, H1120 [19MR]

———Linda Smith, H1120 [19MR]

———Peter Faust, H1120 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 99, consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act, H1115 [19MR]

H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act, H1137 [19MR]

S. 4, Family Friendly Workplace Act, S222-S223 [21JA], S4327-S4332 [13MY]

S. 259, application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S961 [4FE]

S. 626, Stop Sweatshops Act, S3437 [22AP]

S. 656, Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Worker Act, S3731 [25AP]

S. 1045, Genetic Justice Act, S7863 [22JY]

FAIR PLAY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 933), S5927 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 933), S5930-S5932 [18JN], S6380 [25JN]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 933, S5931 [18JN]

Texts of

S. 933, provisons, S5930 [18JN]

FAIR TRADE IN MEAT AND PORK PRODUCTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 220), S726 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

Texts of

S. 220, provisions, S753 [28JA]

FAIR TRADE LAWS see Foreign Trade

FAIR TRADE OPPORTUNITIES ACT

Analyses

Provisions (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 35), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Questions and answers

Provisions (H.R. 35), E12 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

FAIRBANKS, AK

Remarks in Senate

EPA: air quality rating, S8074 [24JY]

FAIRBANKS, VERA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7420 [14JY]

FAIRCLOTH, LAUCH (a Senator from North Carolina)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7916, S7918, S7967 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4014, S4031 [6MY], S4124 [7MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6473, S6532, S6544 [26JN], S6694, S6774 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4839, S4840, S4900, S4904 [21MY], S4992 [22MY], S5138 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6928, S6933 [7JY], S7017 [8JY], S7275, S7304, S7307 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5704 [16JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7661, S7694, S7734, S7735 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8671 [2SE], S8711, S8712, S8735 [3SE], S8912, S8917, S8929, S8930 [8SE], S9002, S9007, S9012, S9025 [9SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1034), S7872 [22JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9871, S9898 [24SE], S10261, S10296 [1OC]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9236 [11SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7592, S7615 [16JY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7823 [22JY]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, S8312 [30JY]

———S. 1023, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

———S. 1061, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S9510 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Who's Soaking Whom? Cliff Kincaid, Washington (DC) Post, S1218 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6), S158 [21JA]

Agriculture: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see S. 277), S1239 [11FE]

AMA: anniversary (see S. Res. 94), S5622 [12JN]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1407 [13FE]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S163 [21JA]

———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see S. 800), S5108 [23MY]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy (see S. 1164), S9524 [17SE]

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see S. 1228), S11300 [28OC]

Computers: facilitate use of strong encryption methods for privacy and security (see S. 377), S1734 [27FE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see S. 771), S5265 [3JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see S.J. Res. 9), S163 [21JA]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606), S3560 [23AP]

Copyrights: exemptions (see S. 28), S2374 [17MR]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S1979 [5MR]

———product liability reform (see S. 5, 648), S158 [21JA], S10067 [26SE]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S4490 [14MY]

———Federal penalties for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia (see S. 294), S1239 [11FE]

———identity fraud (see S. 512), S9800 [23SE]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3), S158 [21JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10), S158 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S9524 [17SE]

Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see S. 1226, 1316), S10055 [26SE], S11192 [24OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224), S3125 [14AP]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of Energy: abolish (see S. 236), S855 [30JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see S. 1003), S7210 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see S. 801), S5108 [23MY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S10660 [8OC]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412), S10067 [26SE]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8), S4286 [9MY]

Education: provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 328), S1382 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 1180), S11239 [27OC]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see S. 323), S1382 [13FE]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see S. 555), S5541 [11JN]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY]

Federal employees: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S7603 [16JY]

Firearms: minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 43, 191), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528), S3225 [15AP]

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (see S. 413), S3687 [24AP]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see S. 314), S2569 [19MR]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433), S5264 [3JN]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389), S5264 [3JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see S. 104), S161 [21JA]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2129 [11MR]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364), S3560 [23AP]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Health care facilities: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see S. 1068), S8153 [25JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249), S856 [30JA]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11300 [28OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 521, 522), S3224 [15AP]

———restructure (see S. 1096), S10809 [9OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S1926 [4MR]

Labor unions: prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (see S. 223), S726 [28JA]

———repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 497), S2646 [20MR]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see S. 1306), S11206 [24OC]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see S. 1194), S9800 [23SE]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S1843 [3MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S4490 [14MY]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381), S1734 [27FE]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see S. 146), S2088 [10MR]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 370), S7869 [22JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 16), S1300 [12FE]

———include an estimate of Federal retirement benefits in the reports of the Sec. of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives (see S. 269), S1195 [10FE]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S4490 [14MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S7013 [8JY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2792 [7AP]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3662 [24AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S6005 [19JN]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317), S1480 [24FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9020 [9SE]

National security: national missile defense system (see S. 7), S158 [21JA]

Nursing homes: nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs (see S. 452), S2356 [17MR]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see S. 9), S158 [21JA]

Public debt: provide that individuals entitled to payments from the Government may designate those payments for deficit reduction (see S. 580), S3199 [15AP]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513), S5935 [18JN]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (see S. 462), S2416 [18MR]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3348 [17AP]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see S. 752), S4588 [15MY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S9977 [25SE]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (see S. 763), S4677 [19MY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S10474 [7OC]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S4011 [6MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (see S. 1052), S10176 [29SE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1314), S11191 [24OC]

———capital gains rates (see S. 66), S2569 [19MR]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit retroactive taxation (see S.J. Res. 17), S1659 [26FE]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see S. 460), S2416 [18MR]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570), S6005 [19JN]

———prohibit retroactive taxation (see S. 366), S1659 [26FE]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2), S158 [21JA]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 75), S160 [21JA]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see S. 1133), S8532 [31JY]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S3456 [22AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197, 883), S2791 [7AP], S5507 [11JN]

———treatment of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 442), S9086 [10SE]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see S. 251), S1480 [24FE]

Tax-exempt organizations: notify members of use of dues for political and lobbying activities (see S. 65), S3371 [17AP]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646), S3662 [24AP]

Tobacco products: provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11034 [23OC]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335), S1382 [13FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222), S9969 [25SE]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 888), S6191 [24JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S3349 [17AP]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see S. Con. Res. 32), S5596 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: reduce public debt (see S. Res. 18), S163 [21JA]

Computers: prohibit Internet service providers from providing accounts to sexually violent predators (see S. 1356), S11545 [31OC]

Courts: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (see S. 1302), S10882 [21OC]

Dept. of the Interior: approval process for oil and gas leasing, exploration, or development activity off the North Carolina coast (see S. 1257), S10428 [6OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (see S. 1156), S9018 [9SE]

Drugs: Federal sanctions for practitioners who administer, dispense, or recommend the use of marijuana (see S. 40), S159 [21JA]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see S. 142), S162 [21JA]

Federal employees: use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S162 [21JA]

Financial institutions: require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (see S. 1560), S12575 [13NO]

Foreign aid: reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 141), S162 [21JA]

Government: provide for greater responsiveness by Federal agencies in dealings with the public (see S. 855), S5413 [9JN]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219), S9969 [25SE]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see S. 458), S2415 [18MR]

Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see S. 874), S5444 [10JN]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (see S. 1458), S12118 [8NO]

IRS: restructure and reform (see S. 1555), S12575 [13NO]

Members of Congress: eliminate certain benefits (see S. 138), S162 [21JA]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see S. 990), S6907 [7JY]

Ocracoke, NC: convey Coast Guard Station to North Carolina (see S. 1262), S10475 [7OC]

Public welfare programs: reform (see S. 140), S162 [21JA]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (see S. 1315), S11192 [24OC]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285), S10787 [9OC]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (see S. 50), S160 [21JA]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see S. 849), S5413 [9JN]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see S. 732), S4217 [8MY]

Cloture motions

District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1156), S9878 [24SE], S10195 [30SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2899 [9AP]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11321 [29OC], S11510 [31OC], S11626 [4NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10947 [22OC], S11173 [24OC]

Excerpts

``Holy Bible'' (Psalm 121), S8282 [29JY]

Messages

Tax Convention Between U.S. and Ireland: President Clinton, S9906 [24SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4700 [20MY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S630 [22JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 97), S11033 [23OC]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4089 [7MY]

Arnas, Neyla: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4089 [7MY]

———U.S. military intervention, S630 [22JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1625 [26FE]

———deficit, S5050 [23MY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8465 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8388 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6120 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6432, S6453, S6454 [26JN], S6695 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, S5329 [5JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4794, S4839 [21MY], S5050 [23MY]

Charlotte, NC: Mecklenburg County streambank stabilization and restoration project funding, S7479 [15JY]

Clinton, President: evaluation of administration foreign policy, S630 [22JA]

———executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, S3405 [22AP]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S630 [22JA]

Computers: prohibit Internet service providers from providing accounts to sexually violent predators (S. 1356), S11547 [31OC]

Courts: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (S. 1302), S10891 [21OC]

Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S2870 [9AP]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal, S10225 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7275 [11JY]

———Multitechnology Integration in Mixed-Mode Electronics Project funding, S7275 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: certification of funds used for students and educators, S8912 [8SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9620 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), conference report, S10250 [1OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1023), S7664, S7695 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 714), S12495 [10NO]

———prohibit locality pay increases for employees transferred for committing sexual harassment, S7844 [22JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), S10265 [1OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), conference report, S12086 [8NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), S8912 [8SE], S9003 [9SE], S9050 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10739 [9OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7844 [22JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. Res. 47), S930 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research, S7664 [17JY]

———support of individuals affected by breast cancer (S. Res. 85), S9986 [25SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), S12658 [13NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), S9868, S9871, S9877 [24SE], S10208, S10211 [30SE], S10260 [1OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1156), unanimous-consent agreement, S9877 [24SE], S10216 [30SE]

Dodd, Quinn: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2248), S9907, S9908 [24SE]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2390 [18MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10214 [30SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1004), S7479 [15JY]

Families and domestic relations: provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), S9987 [25SE]

FCC: investigation into licensing process relative to WZLS-Radio (Asheville, NC), S4249 [8MY]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 2443), S9908 [24SE]

Financial institutions: require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (S. 1560), S12604 [13NO]

Garland, Merrick B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2529 [19MR], S2728 [20MR]

Government: prohibit use of computer game programs, S7695 [17JY]

———provide for greater responsiveness by Federal agencies in dealings with the public (S. 855), S5419 [9JN]

Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage, S11630, S11631 [4NO]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5588 [12JN]

———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969 [25SE]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards, S10048 [26SE]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (S. 458), S2427 [18MR]

Hu, Jason C.: tribute (S. Res. 125), S9907 [24SE]

Hyland, Jim: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S11033 [23OC]

Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (S. 874), S5464 [10JN]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (S. 1458), S12121 [8NO]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3188 [15AP]

———restructure and reform (S. 1555), S12599 [13NO]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, S5921 [18JN]

Kimmitt, Jay: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

Kollar-Kotelly, Colleen: nomination to be circuit judge, S2632 [20MR]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (S. 497), S2669 [20MR]

Landers, David: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9873 [24SE]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, S10250 [1OC]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (S. 990), S6918 [7JY]

Native Americans: reissuance of tax-exempt bonds, S6695 [27JN]

Nethercutt, Mary Beth: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

North Carolina: Newfound Gap Road maintenance funding, S9620 [18SE]

Nuclear energy: research funding, S7479 [15JY]

Ocracoke, NC: convey Coast Guard Station to North Carolina (S. 1262), S10478 [7OC]

O'Malley, Kate: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10490 [7OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9907 [24SE]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2529 [19MR]

Public housing: reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S10048 [26SE]

Public welfare programs: reform, S8388 [31JY]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), S3716 [25AP]

Richardson, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., S1217 [11FE]

Sauvain, Terry: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (S. 763), S4679 [19MY]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (S. 1315), S11192 [24OC]

Senate: legislative program, S9033 [10SE], S9906, S9908, S9909 [24SE], S9911, S9987 [25SE], S10491 [7OC]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (S. Con. Res. 11), S9986 [25SE]

Tankersley, Liz: privilege of the floor, S9868 [24SE]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (S. 1285), S10796 [9OC]

———increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals relative to tax increases on tobacco products, S6453, S6454 [26JN]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college, S4839 [21MY], S8465 [31JY]

———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for the expenses at a 2-year college (S. 50), S5959 [19JN]

———rates, S5329 [5JN], S6432 [26JN], S8465 [31JY]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), S1774 [27FE]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (S. 849), S5413 [9JN]

———use of income averaging for farmers, S8932 [8SE]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4794 [21MY], S6432 [26JN]

———limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9003 [9SE]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (S. 1310), S11035 [23OC]

———treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (S. 201), S680 [23JA]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S9050 [10SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S11630, S11631 [4NO]

———national policy for infrastructure, S10225 [30SE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S9906 [24SE]

White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security: recommendations, S1267 [12FE]

Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (S. 732), S4245 [8MY]

Reports filed

District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1156) (S. Rept. 105-75), S9018 [9SE]

Statements

District of Columbia Appropriations Authorization (H.R. 2607), S12658-S12660 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 732, First Flight Commemorative Coin Act, S4246 [8MY]

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

S. 1262, convey Ocracoke, NC, Coast Guard Station to North Carolina, S10479 [7OC]

Tributes

Clark, Rogers H., S1412 [13FE]

Gaupp, James L., S8282 [29JY]

Groce, Cody, S5588 [12JN]

Mathis, Greg, S4507 [15MY]

Newsome, Clarence G., S9033 [10SE]

Stone, Ted, S2146 [11MR]

Thurmond, Senator, S5206 [3JN]

FAIRFAX, BEATRICE R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S972 [4FE]

FAIRFAX, VA

Remarks in House

Robinson Secondary School: tribute to efforts by Distributive Education Clubs of America Chapter, E28 [7JA]

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA

Remarks in House

Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

Mason District Neighborhood Watch Program: tribute to participants, E1919 [2OC]

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church: anniversary, E1711 [10SE]

Schools: tribute to Mount Vernon High School and West Potomac High School Eastern Fairfax All-Stars marching band, E323 [26FE]

Waldrop, Thomas E.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Founder's Award recipient, E1709, E1724 [10SE]

FAIRFIELD, CA

Remarks in House

Travis AFB, CA: Travis VA Hospital funding, H8683 [8OC]

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

Addresses

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

FAIRNESS AND INCARCERATION RESPONSIBILITY (FAIR) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1357), S11545 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1357), S11548 [31OC]

Texts of

S. 1357, provisions, S11549 [31OC]

FAIRNESS IN PUNITIVE DAMAGE AWARDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1554), S12575 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1554), S12597 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 1554, provisions, S12598 [13NO]

FAIRNESS IN STATE TRADING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 486), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 486), S2650 [20MR]

Texts of

S. 486, provisions, S2650 [20MR]

FAIRVIEW PARK, OH

Articles and editorials

Regional Library Gets Ready To Open Its Latest Chapter, E1566 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Fairview Park Regional Library: tribute, E1566 [31JY]

FAISON, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1142 [5JN]

FAITH AND LOVE MINISTRIES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1106 [4JN]

FAKAN, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1378 [9JY]

FALCONE, LISA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E303 [25FE]

FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from American Samoa)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4201 [23JN]

Analyses

Take Certain Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Lands Into Federal Trust (H.R. 2039), E1322 [25JN]

Appointments

Delegation to attend the 50th anniversary of the independence of India and Pakistan, H6718 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Foreign States Spent $86 Million To Lobby U.S., Robert Schlesinger, Hill (publication), H5562 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H9730 [29OC]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H6918 [4SE]

Alcoholic beverages: FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1017 [13MR]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H3476 [4JN]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

Arches National Park: expand boundaries (see H.R. 2283), H6707 [31JY]

Armed Forces: alternative financing mechanism for TRICARE health care program (see H.R. 1246), H2091 [30AP]

———maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H2092 [30AP]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H2255 [6MY]

Association of South East Asian Nations: anniversary (see H. Res. 282), H9614 [28OC]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H1187 [19MR]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H8727 [8OC]

Business and industry: require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H7262 [11SE]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 858), H699 [27FE]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (see H. Res. 195), H5664 [23JY]

———terrorist attack at political rally (see H. Res. 121), H3070 [20MY]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H890 [11MR]

Children and youth: improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H9502 [23OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

———provide for health, safety, and education (see H.R. 1726), H4087 [19JN]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H3204 [22MY]

Civil rights: prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 1748), H4136 [21JN]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H1440 [10AP]

Consumer Price Index: reduction (see H. Res. 132), H2255 [6MY]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1893 [24AP]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]

Court of Veterans Appeals: rename as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1110 [18MR]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H7365 [16SE]

———allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H6406 [30JY]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H2254 [6MY]

Crime: use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6963 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H1019 [13MR]

Dept. of Education: provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships (see H.R. 1440), H3924 [18JN]

Dept. of HUD: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (see H.R. 895), H1019 [13MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see H.R. 1377), H2883 [19MY]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H286 [4FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H6963 [5SE]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2317), H6703 [31JY]

———offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see H. Con. Res. 191), H10420 [8NO]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H1289 [21MR]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H889 [11MR]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H286 [4FE]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H453 [11FE]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H3865 [17JN]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H889 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3202 [22MY]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1340 [8AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H1340 [8AP]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 2233; H. Con. Res. 8), H1456 [14AP], H7601 [18SE]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

———protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see H.R. 2451), H7601 [18SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 1732), H3865 [17JN]

Education: establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve teacher quality (see H.R. 2228), H5664 [23JY]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1262 [20MR], H1392 [9AP]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8633 [7OC]

———provide administrative support and information to establish State prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 855), H1440 [10AP]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 2131), H7730 [23SE]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H6707 [31JY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1392 [9AP]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H157 [9JA]

ERISA: improve enforcement of provisions (see H.R. 2290), H7365 [16SE]

Explosives: require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H1392 [9AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7199 [10SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H629 [25FE]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H3274 [3JN]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H5916 [28JY]

———impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 2677, 2678), H8928 [21OC]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H3865 [17JN]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

Guam: establish commonwealth (see H.R. 100), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (see H.R. 2200), H5487 [17JY]

Guatemala: tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (see H. Con. Res. 17), H768 [5MR]

Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see H.R. 749), H585 [13FE]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (see H.J. Res. 32), H244 [21JA]

Hazardous substances: storage of nuclear waste on any territory or possession of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 32), H724 [4MR]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1438 [10AP]

———biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 83), H9559 [24OC]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H1542 [15AP]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H9559 [24OC]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H6716 [1AU]

———increase the legal smoking age (see H.R. 2519), H8727 [8OC]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H2680 [14MY]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 341, 2198), H150 [9JA], H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protect the public from hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (see H.R. 1771), H7604 [22SE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820, 1222), H1440 [10AP], H2785 [15MY]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———require health plans to provide coverage for screening mammography and pap smears (see H.R. 760), H1112 [18MR]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———studies and programs relative to traumatic brain injuries (see H.R. 1245), H2091 [30AP]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (see H.R. 689), H2091 [30AP]

Hong Kong: support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 750), H585 [13FE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]

Horticulture: plant genetic conservation program funding (see H.R. 570), H1340 [8AP]

House Rules: allow each Member to designate one bill for committee vote (see H. Res. 27), H2875 [16MY]

———require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H1795 [23AP]

Housing: provide Federal housing assistance to Native Hawaiians (see H.R. 626), H392 [6FE]

———provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H890 [11MR]

———public housing construction and revitalization (see H.R. 973), H1019 [13MR]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H6707 [31JY]

Immigration: provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (see H.R. 793), H1440 [10AP]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 890), H701 [27FE]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22, 157), H1893 [24AP], H5826 [25JY]

Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Res. 45), H3170 [21MY]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H284 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1289 [21MR]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H1988 [29AP]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H347 [5FE]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 1807), H8727 [8OC]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H157 [9JA]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10957 [13NO]

IRS: improve operations and governance (see H.R. 2428), H9730 [29OC]

Israel: terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see H. Con. Res. 133), H6406 [30JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9730 [29OC]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9801 [30OC]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Marshall Islands: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 92), H3567 [5JN]

Marshall Plan: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1611 [16AP]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H812 [10MR]

———colorectal screening (see H.R. 1128), H3070 [20MY]

———coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H1989 [29AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H286 [4FE], H589 [13FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H1289 [21MR]

———improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 1248), H1339 [8AP]

———improve quality and cost-effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 1101), H2254 [6MY]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1018 [13MR]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3070 [20MY]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H7911 [25SE]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 778), H1040 [17MR]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 780), H1040 [17MR]

Mongolia: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 172), H9730 [29OC]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (see H. Con. Res. 151), H8929 [21OC]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8439 [6OC]

National Park Service: use of escrowed oil and gas revenues to improve visitor facilities (see H.R. 2143), H5297 [15JY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H1440 [10AP]

Native Americans: enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (see H.R. 1833), H3578 [7JN]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H725 [4MR]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace (see H. Res. 45), H3170 [21MY]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H5132 [10JY]

Pakistan: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 157), H5826 [25JY]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H7528 [17SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600), H346 [5FE]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8633 [7OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H8929 [21OC]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667), H1340 [8AP]

———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H286 [4FE]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 1586), H7119 [9SE]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H949 [12MR]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Rural areas: improve health services (see H.R. 1189), H3204 [22MY]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Small business: install devices to improve safety at convenience stores (see H.R. 1444), H1891 [24AP]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: benefit reductions (see H. Res. 132), H2255 [6MY]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 464), H453 [11FE]

———treatment of severe spinal cord injuries relative to certain earnings (see H.R. 577), H1262 [20MR]

SSA: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 591), H346 [5FE]

St. Helena Island National Scenic Area: establish (see H.R. 1733), H5132 [10JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H586 [13FE]

———allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (see H.R. 2189), H9039 [22OC]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1340 [8AP]

———employer credit for the hiring of displaced homemakers (see H.R. 402), H2680 [14MY]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1340 [8AP]

———provide a checkoff on Federal income tax returns for a breast and prostate cancer research fund (see H.R. 209), H2351 [7MY]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H5021 [9JY]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H8633 [7OC]

———treatment of education savings accounts (see H.R. 1597), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H4222 [23JN]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6703 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 382, 553), H286 [4FE], H890 [11MR]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H4087 [19JN]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H146 [9JA]

Territories: participation in State Infrastructure Bank Program and use of surface transportation program funds for road construction (see H.R. 1561), H2444 [8MY]

Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (see H.R. 1772), H7604 [22SE]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H2157 [1MY]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (see H. Res. 68), H812 [10MR]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H702 [27FE]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H6798 [3SE]

U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H1040 [17MR]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H8633 [7OC]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H243 [21JA]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H285 [4FE], H669 [26FE], H9558 [24OC]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H5183 [14JY]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (see H. Res. 231), H9730 [29OC]

Virgin Islands: amend territorial legislation (see H.R. 1152), H1258 [20MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H1440 [10AP]

Water pollution: establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 806), H1988 [29AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H4136 [21JN]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H1019 [13MR]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H7365 [16SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Samoa: eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC (see H.R. 905), H709 [3MR]

———multiyear program for economic development and self-sufficiency (see H.R. 757), H586 [13FE]

Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma: take certain lands into Federal trust (see H.R. 2039), H4645 [25JN]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (see H. Con. Res. 157), H7830 [24SE]

Federal Home Loan Bank Act: amend the definition of State to include American Samoa (see H.R. 904), H709 [3MR]

Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 1154), H1258 [20MR]

Biographies

Kabua, Imata (President, Marshall Islands), H4336 [24JN]

Eulogies

Coleman, Peter T.: by William P. Coleman, H3146 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Histories

Kahuku High School Band Accomplishments, H1984 [29AP]

Letters

Hoopa Valley Tribe land conveyance: Joseph R. Membrino, H3236 [3JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Gwen Marshall, H3127 [21MY]

Lists

Kahuku High School athletic championships, H1984 [29AP]

Kahuku High School band accomplishments, H1984 [29AP]

Kahuku High School scholastic championships, H1984 [29AP]

Obituaries

Coleman, Peter T., H3145 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Proclamations

Flag Flown at Half Staff in Memory of Peter T. Coleman: Tauese P.F. Sunia, Governor of American Samoa, H3145 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Remarks

American Samoa: eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC, H4209 [23JN]

———eligibility of U.S. nationals for the ROTC (H.R. 905), E356 [3MR]

———multiyear program for economic development and self-sufficiency (H.R. 757), E284 [13FE]

Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 1057), H3815 [17JN]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (H.R. 1787), H8864 [21OC]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (H. Con. Res. 16), H837 [11MR]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping relative to campaign fundraising investigations, H4845 [8JY]

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, E1063-E1066 [23MY]

BIA: prohibit recognition of new Indian trust lands until binding agreements are reached by tribes on State and local sales taxes, H5225 [15JY], E1435 [16JY]

Black History Month: observance, H437 [11FE]

California: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (H.R. 79), H3235, H3237 [3JN]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (H. Res. 195), H5841 [28JY]

Cape Lookout National Seashore: ensure maintenance of a herd of wild horses (H.R. 765), H5502 [22JY]

Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma: take certain lands into Federal trust (H.R. 2039), E1321 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4267 [24JN]

———U.S. policy, E1063 [23MY]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (H. Con. Res. 157), H8857 [21OC]

Colorado: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (H.R. 985), H3819 [17JN]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (H. Con. Res. 81), H5508 [22JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness (H.R. 1663), H5505 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4209 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5225 [15JY], E1435 [16JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2317), E2380 [13NO]

Federal Home Loan Bank Act: amend the definition of State to include American Samoa (H.R. 904), E359 [3MR]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (H.R. 499), H295 [5FE]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (S.J. Res. 29), H4851 [8JY]

Grand Teton National Park: domestic livestock grazing (H.R. 708), H8861 [21OC]

Grants Pass, OR: convey certain land (H.R. 1198), H4857 [8JY]

Guam: allow for election of the Delegate by a means other than separate ballot (H.R. 1460), H7650 [23SE]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: congressional consent to certain amendments enacted by Hawaii State Legislature (H.J. Res. 32), H832 [11MR]

Hinsdale County, CO: land exchange (H.R. 951), H4854 [8JY]

Hong Kong: extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to economic and trade offices (S. 342), H3820, H3821 [17JN]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 750), H844 [11MR]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3126 [21MY]

John T. Myers Post Office Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (H.R. 1058), H3815 [17JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: relations with Republic of Korea (H. Con. Res. 74), H5847 [28JY]

Lake County, OR: land exchange (H.R. 1944), H5504 [22JY]

Marshall Islands: U.S. policy (H. Con. Res. 92), H4334 [24JN]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H972 [13MR]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress and the concurrence of the Governor and State legislature (H.R. 1127), H8402, H8410 [6OC]

National forests: manage public domain lands in a manner to reduce carbon dioxide (H. Con. Res. 151), H8857, H8859 [21OC]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 709), H835 [11MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), H3230 [3JN]

Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (H.R. 1154), E536 [20MR]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), H5835 [28JY]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (H. Con. Res. 18), H733 [5MR]

Oahu, HI: anniversary of Kahuku High School, H1982 [29AP]

Political campaigns: influence and legality of foreign contributions, H5562 [22JY]

Southern Pacific Transportation Co.: validate certain conveyances made in Tulare, CA (H.R. 960), H4855 [8JY]

Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (H.R. 1661), H5507 [22JY]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (H. Res. 68), H839 [11MR]

Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (H.R. 822), H4853 [8JY]

White River National Forest: boundary adjustment relative to National Forest System lands within Summit County, CO (H.R. 1020), H3234 [3JN]

———boundary adjustment relative to Raggeds Wilderness (H.R. 1019), H3233 [3JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3168 [21MY], H6701 [31JY]

Songs

``Kahuku High School Alma Mater'', H1983 [29AP]

Statements

Prohibit BIA Recognition of New Indian Trust Lands Until Binding Agreements Are Reached by Tribes on State and Local Sales Taxes: by, E1435 [16JY]

Texts of

H.R. 904, amend Federal Home Loan Bank Act definition of State to include American Samoa, E359 [3MR]

H.R. 905, eligibility of U.S. nationals from American Samoa for the ROTC, E356 [3MR]

H.R. 2039, take certain Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma lands into Federal trust, E1321 [25JN]

Tributes

Betham, Seuva'ai Mere Tuiasosopo, H6685 [31JY]

Coleman, Peter T., H3144 [21MY], E1029 [22MY]

Kabua, Imata (President, Marshall Islands), H4334 [24JN]

Muller, Phillip, H4334 [24JN]

Strokin, Leilani S., H3279 [4JN]

Tejeda, Frank, H309 [5FE]

Tua, David, H770 [6MR]

FALES, WILLIAM

Letters

Forest Service purchase of Warren Lakes property in Pitkin County, CO, S3271 [16AP]

FALL RIVER, MA

Articles and editorials

Sullivan Leads by Doing, E1189 [11JN]

Descriptions

American Dream Challenge—A Blueprint: Betsy Corey, E166 [5FE]

Essays

Education for Environment: Michelle Prevost, E167 [5FE]

Helping Children Will Make a Difference in Their Lives, Others: Anne Bryant, St. Jean Baptiste School, E167 [5FE]

Making Friends With One Another: Rany Say, E167 [5FE]

Winning Spot in State House Could Help Fight Against Violence: Shauna Williams, E167 [5FE]

Letters

American Dream Challenge: Susan Lanyon, E166 [5FE]

Pledges

Pledge of the American Dream Challenge: Citizens Scholarship Foundation, E166 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Citizens Scholarship Foundation: tribute to American Dream Challenge Committee, E166 [5FE]

Fresh Air Kids (organization): tribute to anti-smoking efforts, H5498 [22JY]

St. Patrick's Day: tribute to parade volunteers, E616 [9AP]

WSAR-Radio (Fall River, MA): tribute, E1474 [22JY]

FALL RIVER COUNTY, SD

Bills and resolutions

Water: construction of rural water system (see S. 744; H.R. 1212), S4479 [14MY], H1288 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Water: construction of rural water system (H.R. 1212), E568 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Water: construction of rural water system (S. 744), S4488 [14MY]

Texts of

S. 744, Fall River Water Users District Rural Water System Act, S4489 [14MY]

FALL RIVER (MA) HERALD NEWS

Articles and editorials

Sullivan Leads by Doing, E1189 [11JN]

FALL RIVER WATER USERS DISTRICT RURAL WATER SYSTEM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 744), S4479 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 744), S4488 [14MY]

Texts of

S. 744, provisions, S4489 [14MY]

FALLOWS, JAMES

Articles and editorials

Priceless Original, S2612 [20MR]

FALLS CHURCH, VA

Remarks in Senate

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation: tribute, S5375 [5JN]

FALMOUTH, KY

Lists

Students assisting Kentucky flood victims, E901 [13MY]

Remarks in House

Kentucky: tribute to students for assisting flood victims, E900 [13MY]

FAMILIAS LATINAS en los ESTADAS UNIDOS (organization)

Letters

Hispanic American national policy priorities, H7283 [16SE]

FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS related term(s) Children and Youth

Addresses

Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Annual Dinner: Timothy J. Russert, S11583 [3NO]

Four Points of the Compass—Restoring America's Sense of Direction: Balint Vazsonyi, E278 [13FE]

Amendments

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S11499 [30OC]

Children and youth: promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S12183 [8NO], H2006, H2007 [29AP], H2027, H2029, H2031, H2033 [30AP]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2360, H2373, H2374, H2377, H2379, H2382, H2383, H2385 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7818, S7870 [22JY], H4888 [8JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4332, S4396, S4397, S4398 [13MY], S4491, S4492, S4493, S4495, S4496 [14MY], S4613, S4614 [15MY], S5220, S5221, S5247, S5265, S5267, S5268 [3JN], S5278 [4JN]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5584, S5628 [12JN]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232 [24JN]

Veterans: increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), H9835 [31OC]

Analyses

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 226), S758 [28JA]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

43 Million People Lack Access to Primary Health Care: Bureau of Primary Health Care (organization), H9723 [29OC]

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7823 [22JY], H6724 [3SE]

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S1776 [27FE]

Articles and editorials

Alternative School Promotes Achievement, E752 [24AP]

Bipartisan Opposition, H10382 [8NO]

Brief Life That Changed Our Lives Forever, S6791 [27JN]

Clinton Promises, E986 [20MY]

Colleges' Failure To Resolve Funding May Bar Millions From Attending Study Finds, S6019 [20JN]

Comp Time's Time Has Come, S4514 [15MY]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

Eliminate the Middleman, S3684 [24AP]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Family Planning—Saving the World's Children, and Mothers, E1945 [7OC]

Few Women Take Folic Acid To Prepare for Pregnancy, S5587 [12JN]

Good Beginning, E1138 [5JN]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

Hardship Only Deepens a Mom's Love, E1127 [5JN]

Harried Workers Need Comptime's Flexibility, S5409 [9JN]

Housewives Place in Society Minimized by Feminist Movement, E1897 [2OC]

Immigrant Study Finds Many Below New Income Limit, S2639 [20MR]

Intellectual Roots of Nativism, S11406 [30OC]

It's Comptime Time, S4647 [16MY]

Jose and Rufina Tainatongo, E960 [19MY]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Life and Death With Dignity, S11456 [30OC]

Love Conquers What Ails Teens, Study Finds, S12545 [13NO]

Money in the Bank—LISD Receives Biggest Back Taxes Payment, S8830 [4SE]

More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, S5586 [12JN]

More Women Know Vitamin Can Prevent Serious Birth Defects, But Few Are Taking It, March of Dimes Survey Finds, S5586 [12JN]

Mothers of Today Don't Think They're Doing as Good as Own Moms, Poll Says, S4265 [9MY]

New Charter School Sets Open House, E2231 [8NO]

Off Welfare—Mental Migration, E357 [3MR]

Offutt Families Struggle With Housing, S1781 [28FE]

Oklahoma's Poor Get the Message—Opt Out of the Welfare System, E355 [3MR]

Pass Comp Bill, S4647 [16MY]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

Priority on Safety Is Keeping More Children in Foster Care, H2019 [30AP]

Rising College Costs Imperil the Nation, Blunt Report Says, S6009 [19JN], S6019 [20JN]

Save the Kids, Not the Mom, S1432 [24FE]

Schools Lose When Firms Go Bankrupt, S8829 [4SE]

Schools Turn to Income Tax—Most Districts Already Charge an Income Surtax, Should Des Moines Join Them?, S8829 [4SE]

Take Daughters to Work? Union Offers Another Idea, E757 [24AP]

Targeting Legal Immigrants Will Return To Haunt Congress, E2098 [28OC]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

This Republican Tax-Cut Dog Won't Hunt, H4820 [26JN]

Time To Reconsider Racist Rhetoric, S11788 [5NO]

Triumph of the Heart, S5665 [16JN]

U.S. Inaugurating a Vast Database of All New Hires, S10056 [26SE]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Youth's Visas in Doubt After Mother's Death, S9786 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H1891 [24AP]

———permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retired members and their dependents (see H.R. 2128), H5021 [9JY]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 2537), H7830 [24SE]

———use of military health care system and commissary stores by unremarried former spouses of members (see H.R. 575), H284 [4FE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943; H.R. 2005), S6040 [20JN], H4132 [20JN]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see S. 1196; H.R. 2476), S9636 [18SE], H7281 [15SE]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (see S. 1149), S8823 [4SE]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see S. 71; S. Res. 70), S160 [21JA], S3011 [10AP]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

Census: provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (see S. 1206; H.R. 2081), S9785 [23SE], H4834 [26JN]

Child support: denial of passports to noncustodial parents relative to nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 389), H151 [9JA]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H701 [27FE]

———child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant (see S. 93), S161 [21JA]

———child support enforcement (see S. 1074; H.R. 267, 1690), S8186 [28JY], H148 [9JA], H3169 [21MY]

———clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (see S. 178), S163 [21JA]

———early childhood development programs (see S. 756, 1309), S4588 [15MY], S10950 [22OC]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (see S. 1075), S8186 [28JY]

———establish Adoption Awareness Promotion Program (see S. 1318), S11192 [24OC]

———establish program to provide child care through public-private partnerships (see H.R. 2719), H9501 [23OC]

———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———improve child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see H.R. 2839), H10170 [6NO]

———improve quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see S. 1490), S12119 [8NO]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (see S. 1293; H.R. 2487), S10787 [9OC], H7527 [17SE]

———issues relative to child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 182), H9800 [30OC]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see S. 504; H.R. 1972), S2646 [20MR], H4085 [19JN]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (see S. 742, 827, 1195; H.R. 867), S4479 [14MY], S5253 [3JN], S9636 [18SE], H700 [27FE]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 327), H10955 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), consideration (see H. Res. 134), H1987 [29AP]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (see S. 19), S159 [21JA]

———provide for health, safety, and education (see H.R. 1726), H3202 [22MY]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (see S. 1211), S9886 [24SE]

———reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 1736), H3202 [22MY]

———require the same distribution of child support arrearages to former welfare recipients collected by Federal tax intercept as by the States (see S. 639; H.R. 1569), S3550 [23AP], H2444 [8MY]

———treatment of adult relatives willing to provide care (see S. 822), S5253 [3JN]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H9502 [23OC]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (see H.R. 2570), H8160 [29SE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 4, 26, 60), H154, H155 [9JA], H804 [6MR]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7, 346), H66 [7JA], H139, H150 [9JA]

———treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (see S. 670), S3844 [30AP]

Computers: protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 1964), H4085 [19JN]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 743, 766; H.R. 2174), S4479 [14MY], S4748 [20MY], H5401 [16JY]

Courts: payment of settlements in suits against the Federal Government relative to child support obligations (see H.R. 2628), H8633 [7OC]

Crime: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1419, 1823), H1794 [23AP], H3567 [5JN]

———distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H148 [9JA]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 1371; H.R. 2503), S11763 [5NO], H7599 [18SE]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see S. 226), S726 [28JA]

———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (see S. 1189), S9515 [17SE]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3, 168, 488), S158, S163 [21JA], S2646 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10, 718; H.R. 3, 1699), S158 [21JA], S4217 [8MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA], H3169 [21MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H2253 [6MY]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (see H. Con. Res. 29), H701 [27FE]

———protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 1332), H1541 [15AP]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba (see H.R. 285), H148 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292; H.R. 2624, 2631), S10787 [9OC], H8632, H8633 [7OC]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 2016), H4338 [24JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration (see H. Res. 178), H4833 [26JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 228), H7261 [11SE]

———notification requirements relative to the establishment of domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1339), H1541 [15AP]

Dept. of HHS: county grants to carry out State programs to provide training to parents on early childhood development and child care (see H.R. 2452), H7199 [10SE]

———require report on States performance in protecting children placed for adoption in foster care, or with a guardian (see S. 920), S5790 [17JN]

Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 212), H146 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary (see H.R. 1961), H4085 [19JN]

———treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 2694), H9038 [22OC]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands to the District of Columbia for use for single-family homes for low- and moderate-income families (see H.R. 2700), H9038 [22OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see S. 1018), S7486 [15JY]

Diseases: support of individuals affected by breast cancer (see S. Res. 85), S4106 [7MY]

Domestic violence: grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims (see S. 1129; H.R. 2779), S8532 [31JY], H9800 [30OC]

Drugs: revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (see S. 794), S5001 [22MY]

Education: improve the reading and literacy skills of children and families (see H.R. 2614), H8438 [6OC]

———prevent Federal student assistance need analysis from penalizing parents for investing in prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 2672), H8833 [9OC]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

———provide State and local assistance to improve adult education and family literacy (see H.R. 1562), H2444 [8MY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H1338 [8AP]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5916 [28JY]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see S. 1151), S8870 [5SE]

Employment: benefit eligibility for associates of employees who are not spouses or dependents of such employees (see H.R. 1817), H3567 [5JN]

———make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1113, 1573), H1111 [18MR], H2445 [8MY]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (see H.R. 1142), H1258 [20MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parent-teacher conferences (see H.R. 2842), H10170 [6NO]

———allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see S. 367; H.R. 851), S1659 [26FE], H669 [26FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

———extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002; H.R. 2124), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY], H5020 [9JY]

Federal aid programs: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373, 2713), H1704 [17AP], H9501 [23OC]

———improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 2861), H10171 [6NO]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2761), H9729 [29OC]

———reimburse expenses relative to adoption of a child (see H.R. 2170), H5400 [16JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see S. 1335; H.R. 2699), S11343 [29OC], H9038 [22OC]

Federal Housing Corp.: establish (see H.R. 2975), H10420 [8NO]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution resulting from bullet-related violence (see S. 135), S162 [21JA]

———exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 2255), H5777 [24JY]

———exclude Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 445), H153 [9JA]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see S. 262), S945 [4FE]

———require check for domestic abuse restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H9799 [30OC]

———restrict sale to persons placed under a court order of protection (see H.R. 1084), H1039 [17MR]

Food stamps: require States to use electronic benefit transfer systems (see H.R. 273), H148 [9JA]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

Government: promote economic opportunities for families (see H.R. 1040), H948 [12MR]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419; H.R. 1114), S2129 [11MR], H1111 [18MR]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148), S162 [21JA]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H284 [4FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see S. 101; H.R. 884), S161 [21JA], H700 [27FE]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Housing: increase public housing opportunities for intact families (see H.R. 265), H148 [9JA]

———provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see S. 1128; H.R. 871), S8532 [31JY], H700 [27FE]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (see H.R. 2464), H7262 [11SE]

———permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses and children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2664), H8832 [9OC]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see S. 111; H.R. 2540), S161 [21JA], H7830 [24SE]

———waiver of vaccination requirement for orphan children (see H.R. 2473), H7281 [15SE]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for certain adopted children (see H.R. 2430), H7008 [8SE]

Indian Child Welfare Act: exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 1957), H3923 [18JN]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see S. 467; H.R. 1117), S2416 [18MR], H1111 [18MR]

Lawyers and attorneys: payment of fees incurred in divorce actions (see H.R. 270), H148 [9JA]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (see S. 147), S162 [21JA]

Medicare: eligibility for benefits for certain divorced individuals relative to marriage requirements (see H.R. 1956), H3923 [18JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: expand and clarify requirements regarding advance directives to ensure that an individual's health care decisions are observed (see S. 1345), S11448 [30OC]

Motion pictures: tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National Child Care Professional's Day: designate (see S. Res. 139), S11034 [23OC]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S5109 [23MY]

National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry: establish (see S. 1487), S12119 [8NO]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see H.R. 261), H147 [9JA]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see S. 569; H.R. 1082), S3117 [14AP], H1018 [13MR]

Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see S. 692), S3960 [5MY]

Pensions: require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (see S. 107), S161 [21JA]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 1048), H949 [12MR], H1288 [21MR]

Population: develop, promote, and implement policies to stabilize U.S. population growth (see H. Con. Res. 154), H7600 [18SE]

Poverty: assistance for low-income working families (see H.R. 2399), H6916 [4SE]

Public Health Service: permit family planning projects to offer adoption services (see S. 45, 187), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513; H.R. 1508), S2741 [21MR], H2154 [1MY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing reform (see S. 853), S5413 [9JN]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2088), H4834 [26JN]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525; H.R. 2755, 3046), S12506 [12NO], H9614 [28OC], H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin for operation of food stamp and medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2030), H4338 [24JN]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (see S. 671; H.R. 1950), S3844 [30AP], H3923 [18JN]

———establish asset-based welfare policies (see S. 1106, 1255; H.R. 2849), S8532 [31JY], S10428 [6OC], H10171 [6NO]

———extend disqualification transition period for certain aliens (see H.R. 761), H586 [13FE]

———modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 666), H451 [11FE]

———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H152 [9JA]

———prohibit States from penalizing single parents for not meeting work requirements if the parent cannot find suitable child care (see H.R. 1615), H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see S. 140), S162 [21JA]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1261 [20MR]

Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 156), H144 [9JA]

———prevent children from languishing in foster care (see H.R. 1459), H1891 [24AP]

———State requirements for work experience and community service programs relative to child support (see H.R. 2463), H7262 [11SE]

———treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see S. 1370; H.R. 2944), S11763 [5NO], H10419 [8NO]

States: assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

———establish demonstration projects to develop kinship care programs and require notification of adult relative caregivers (see H.R. 1452), H1891 [24AP]

———permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to parental consent (see H.R. 2941), H10419 [8NO]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (see S. 490), S2646 [20MR]

———allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (see H.R. 2462), H7262 [11SE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see S. 1285, 1314; H.R. 2456), S10787 [9OC], S11191 [24OC], H7261 [11SE]

———allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H3202 [22MY]

———allowable credits and deductions in determining alternative minimum tax liability (see S. 1242), S10293 [1OC]

———authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (see S. 97; H.R. 2189), S161 [21JA], H5486 [17JY]

———child tax credit (see H.R. 1327), H1541 [15AP]

———deductions for home health care, day care, and respite care for households with an Alzheimer's disease patient (see S. 653), S3727 [25AP]

———dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2553), H7910 [25SE]

———eliminate marriage penalty relative to one-time exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 242), H147 [9JA]

———eliminate the marriage penalty, establish a commission to simplify the tax code, and require the IRS to use alternative dispute resolution (see H.R. 3059), H10954 [13NO]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see S. 82, 548, 978; H.R. 988, 1706, 1809), S160 [21JA], S3011 [10AP], S6727 [27JN], H803 [6MR], H3201 [22MY], H3567 [5JN]

———establish estate tax credit for certain employees of international organizations equivalent to the limited marital deduction (see H.R. 763), H586 [13FE]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (see S. 482), S2645 [20MR]

———expand the child and dependent care tax credit (see S. 926), S5790 [17JN]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (see S. 1037; H.R. 2213), S7710 [17JY], H5569 [22JY]

———increase child care credit for low-income working parents (see H.R. 315), H149 [9JA]

———increase exclusion amount of gain on the sale of a principal residence and allow each spouse a separate one-time exclusion (see H.R. 1680), H3069 [20MY]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 324, 683), H149 [9JA], H452 [11FE]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit and increase the amount of estate tax deferral available to small businesses (see H.R. 1674), H3069 [20MY]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (see S. 30; H.R. 1684), S159 [21JA], H3069 [20MY]

———limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (see H.R. 196, 531), H145 [9JA], H283 [4FE]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement accounts for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 2164), H5296 [15JY]

———provide credits for families (see S. 2, 98), S158, S161 [21JA]

———provide deduction for capital gains, index the basis of certain capital assets, provide family credits, and phase-out estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1584), H2589 [13MY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see S. 432; H.R. 1031), S2206 [12MR], H948 [12MR]

———rates (see H. Res. 109), H1391 [9AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 29, 75; H.R. 525, 902, 1208), S159, S160 [21JA], H283 [4FE], H708 [3MR], H1260 [20MR]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (see S. 650; H.R. 736, 802), S3662 [24AP], H523 [12FE], H588 [13FE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 869), H700 [27FE]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H8299 [1OC]

———tax credit for education expenses (see H.R. 1633), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of adoption expenses (see S. 935), S5927 [18JN]

———treatment of capital gains, estate and gift taxes, and special estate tax valuation for certain farm property (see H.R. 245), H147 [9JA]

———treatment of capital gains and estate taxes relative to certain farm property (see H.R. 2117), H4913 [8JY]

———treatment of child care credit (see H.R. 2778), H9800 [30OC]

———treatment of dependency exemptions for adoptions (see H.R. 1741), H3202 [22MY]

———treatment of dependent care expenses (see S. 654), S3727 [25AP]

———treatment of dependent care expenses and respite care expenses (see H.R. 1667), H3069 [20MY]

———treatment of divorced spouses (see H.R. 2467), H7262 [11SE]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479; H.R. 3076), S2552 [19MR], H10955 [13NO]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see S. 31; H.R. 249, 1299, 1751), S159 [21JA], H147 [9JA], H1438 [10AP], H3213 [30MY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see S. 849; H.R. 1841, 1845), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 1816), H3567 [5JN]

———treatment of families with elderly family members living at home (see S. 979), S6727 [27JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see S. 241, 288; H.R. 1583), S855 [30JA], S1102 [6FE], H2589 [13MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see S. 930), S5927 [18JN]

———treatment of homemakers' individual retirement accounts (see S. 180), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (see S. 429; H.R. 2166), S2206 [12MR], H5296 [15JY]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see S. 363; H.R. 910), S1659 [26FE], H724 [4MR]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (see S. 409, 607; H.R. 1760), S2021 [6MR], S3348 [17AP], H3273 [3JN]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (see S. 1351; H.R. 2760), S11448 [30OC], H9729 [29OC]

———extend dependency and indemnity compensation benefits to surviving spouses whose subsequent marriages have terminated (see H.R. 2142), H5131 [10JY]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see S. 987; H.R. 2367), S6907 [7JY], H6705 [31JY]

———minimum survivor annuities for surviving spouses who remain unmarried (see H.R. 38), H140 [9JA]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H68 [7JA]

———payment of special annuities to surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces who are ineligible for a survivor annuity under transition laws (see S. 350), S1553 [25FE]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004, 2220), H4132 [20JN], H5569 [22JY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H144 [9JA]

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: applicability of mandatory minimum penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 1237), H1338 [8AP]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (see S. 620), S3349 [17AP]

———protection of reproductive rights (see S. 1208; H.R. 2525), S9785 [23SE], H7729 [23SE]

———treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 1105), H1111 [18MR]

Cloture motions

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY], S5174 [2JN], S5290 [4JN]

Commentaries

Tax Rates: David Brinkley, ABC, S6116 [24JN]

Comparisons

Family taxable income under the Republican tax plan and the Democratic tax plan, H4685 [26JN]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2016), H7084-H7106 [9SE]

Descriptions

American Family Tax Relief Act (S. 2), S185-S190 [21JA]

Children's Health Insurance Act (H.R. 561), E137 [4FE]

Revenue Reconciliation Act (S. 949): Jeffords Amendment on Child Care Quality Improvements and Tax Treatment, S6550 [26JN]

Essays

American Success Story: Sarah Geving, E1684 [8SE]

Homeless in Santa Barbara: Torin Rea, E111 [21JA]

Excerpts

Foreign Assistance Act, S1440 [24FE]

Explanations

Adoption Promotion Act (H.R. 867), S12212 [8NO]

Factsheets

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Histories

Legislative History of House Amendment to Adoption and Safe Families Act, H10783-H10787 [13NO]

St. Clare's Home, Escondido, CA, E152 [4FE]

Wedding of Kevin McCarthy and Leslie Nolan, E2088 [24OC]

Letters

Centers for Disease Control notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV: Richard J. Tarplin, Dept. of HHS, H7376 [17SE]

Child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding: John A. Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon, H6888 [4SE]

Child tax credit: Anna L. Gonzalez, H4675 [26JN]

———Beverly LaHaye, Concerned Women for America (organization), S6462 [26JN]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S6462 [26JN]

Clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program: Representative Shaw, S12092 [8NO]

———Representatives Shaw and Archer, S12092 [8NO]

College Affordability and Access Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S5952 [19JN]

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing and base realignment and closure: Senator McCain, S9446 [17SE]

Disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11183 [24OC]

Extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S7487 [15JY]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Gary J. Tharnish, S5288 [4JN]

———several women's organizations, S5164 [2JN], S5235 [3JN]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

Hispanic American national policy priorities: Familias Latinas en los Estados Unidos (organization), H7283 [16SE]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

Investment in Education Act: Bill Ward, Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, S8830 [4SE]

———Kevin R. Appel, Treasurers' Association of Virginia, S8831 [4SE]

———Mary Ellen Sloan, Office of Salt Lake County, UT, County Attorney, S8831 [4SE]

———Michael J. O'Keefe, Office of Polk County, IA, County Attorney, S8829 [4SE]

———Robert R. Hagey, Siuox County, IA, Treasurer, S8828 [4SE]

———Ronald M. Rice, Iowa Association of School Boards, S8828 [4SE]

———Terry A. Henderson and S. Ellis Hankins, North Carolina League of Municipalities, S8830 [4SE]

Juvenile Crime Control Act: William T. Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, H2328 [7MY], H2396 [8MY]

Marriage Tax Elimination Act: Jeff and Beth Sewell, H8583 [7OC]

———Thomas L. Davis, H8583 [7OC]

———Tricia Smith, H8583 [7OC]

Marriage tax penalty elimination: Barbara J. Ledeen, Independent Women's Forum, H7608 [23SE]

———Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H7609 [23SE]

Military housing funding: Senator Hagel, S1780, S1781 [28FE]

Multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform: Representative Lazio, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House), H8685 [8OC]

Pregnant Postpartum Women and Infants Program: several Representatives, E1618 [1AU]

Public welfare programs reform: Shelley Read, H5002 [9JY]

Reform tax laws and filing procedures: Sharon Mallory and Darryl Pierce, H1689 [17AP]

Repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving veterans' spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset, H3572 [6JN]

Tax exemption for children from international adoptions: David and Carolyn Steigman, H2023 [30AP]

———Representative Kucinich, H2023 [30AP]

Tax rates: Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, E1277 [20JN]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act: Jesse Brown, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S6911 [7JY]

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act: Representative Goodling, Committee on Education and Labor (House), H1933 [29AP]

———Representative Stump, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H1933 [29AP]

Lists

Births at Albuquerque, NM, hospitals, S6415 [26JN]

Criteria for exceptions to housing of juveniles with adults in correctional institutions, H5205 [15JY]

Top 10 Democrat myths about the Juvenile Crime Control Act (H.R. 3) and the juvenile justice system, H2322 [7MY]

Witnesses testifying on abstinence education before the Committee on Appropriations' (Senate) Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, S5934 [18JN]

Memorandums

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: OMB, S11411 [30OC]

Messages

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, S10427 [6OC], H8398 [6OC]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2393 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H6724 [3SE]

Poems

``That Dad of Mine'', S5647 [12JN]

Press releases

Marriage Tax Penalty Elimination: Christian Coalition, H7608 [23SE]

Projections

Welfare Reform Impact, E1168 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Adoption: develop outreach for informing minorities, H2031 [30AP]

African Americans: participation in the Million Woman March, E2350 [13NO]

Alabama: tribute to McGill-Toolen Pro-Life Club for participation in March for Life demonstration, E413 [6MR]

Anderson AFB, GU: fuel pipeline relocation funding, H7319 [16SE]

Annandale, VA: anniversary of Annandale Christian Community for Action, E1378 [9JY]

Armed Forces: grant health benefits for life upon retirement, E1308 [24JN]

———military family housing, H3955 [19JN]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (H.R. 2537), E1844 [24SE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 2005), H5843-H5845 [28JY], E1282 [20JN], E1552, E1558 [29JY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans, H6965 [8SE]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), H7266 [15SE]

Battered Women's Alternative (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2086 [24OC]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7053-H7080 [9SE], E1723 [10SE]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women, H1428 [10AP]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2029 [30AP]

Centers for Disease Control: notification of parents of newborns testing positive for HIV, H7376 [17SE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Madonna High School Family Fest, E1525 [25JY]

Children and youth: change time requirements for parental rights relative to adoption of children in foster care, H2027-H2029 [30AP]

———child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant, E1963 [8OC]

———criminal record checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents and group care staff, H2032, H2033 [30AP]

———designation of guardians for children in advance of parents death, H2033, H2034 [30AP]

———importance of early development education programs, H8639 [8OC]

———improve access to child care and early education programs, H10775 [13NO]

———improve child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (H.R. 2982), E2304 [10NO]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP], H8709-H8716 [8OC]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (H.R. 2487), H8081-H8084 [29SE]

———national policy to combat child abuse, H252 [4FE], H458 [12FE]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (H.R. 1972), E1267 [19JN]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), H2015-H2035 [30AP], H10792 [13NO], E812 [1MY]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), Senate amendment (H. Res. 327), H10776-H10790 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), consideration (H. Res. 134), H2012-H2015 [30AP]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), corrections in engrossment, H2035 [30AP]

———protections against abduction, H3174, H3175 [22MY], H5194 [15JY]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), H8062 [29SE]

———teen pregnancy prevention, H1965 [29AP], H7503, H7504 [17SE]

———teenage pregnancy, H3152 [21MY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10139-H10148 [6NO]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.R. 7), H7354-H7358 [16SE], H8119 [29SE], H8692 [8OC], H8984 [22OC]

———treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), H5865 [28JY]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of St. Stanislaus Dad's Club, E1695 [9SE]

Clinton, President: executive order relative to effects of Federal policies on families, H3668 [11JN]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', H633, H642, H644, H650, H651 [26FE], H677 [27FE], E322 [26FE], E380 [5MR]

Colorado: public welfare programs reform legislation, E1273 [19JN]

Committee on National Security (House): Special Oversight Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation recommendations, H3955 [19JN]

Communities in Schools Program: funding, H8712 [8OC]

Community Schools Youth Services and Supervision Program: funding, H7080-H7082 [9SE]

Congessional Fatherhood Promotion Task Force: establish, H3722, H3723 [12JN]

Correctional institutions: housing of juveniles with adults, H5205, H5206, H5210 [15JY]

Court Street School Education Community Center, Inc.: tribute, E1852 [25SE]

Courts: payment of settlements in suits against the Federal Government relative to child support obligations (H.R. 2628), E1946 [7OC]

Crime: child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 3013), E2313 [10NO]

———child abuse and neglect prevention programs funding, H6888, H6889 [4SE]

———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (H.R. 2503), H7591 [18SE]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, H292 [5FE], E2081 [24OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, H1912, H1916 [29AP], H7788 [24SE], H8452 [7OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2096 [1MY], H2257, H2258, H2259, H2260, H2261, H2323-H2333, H2338-H2343 [7MY], H2355, H2356-H2398, H2431 [8MY], H3840-H3846 [17JN], H5189, H5193, H5203, H5207 [15JY], E884 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2313-H2323 [7MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H2395, H2396 [8MY]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (H. Con. Res. 29), E1095 [3JN]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with drug offenses, H2373, H2374 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with violent offenses, H2375 [8MY]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (H.R. 2381), E1642 [3SE]

Crincoli, Anna: Italian Tribune News (publication) Mother of the Year award recipient, E1072 [30MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1343, H1344, H1345, H1346 [9AP], H1415-H1419 [10AP], H2779, H2781 [15MY], H2927, H2935 [20MY]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H8453, H8454 [7OC], H8811 [9OC], H9561 [28OC]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631), H10374 [8NO], E2300 [10NO], E2366 [13NO]

———funding for studies relative to condoms, H2258 [7MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H4879-H4891 [8JY], E1409 [11JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report, H7316-H7320 [16SE]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration (H. Res. 178), H4874-H4876 [8JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 228), H7309-H7316 [16SE]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), motion to instruct conferees, H6724 [3SE]

Dept. of HHS: increase Senior Citizen Meal Program funding through rescissions in certain family planning programs, H7034, H7035 [9SE]

Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects, H2243 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: crime prevention, drug treatment, and family resource service programs funding through rescissions in truth-in-sentencing prison grant programs, H7805-H7807 [24SE]

———treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary (H.R. 1961), E1265 [19JN]

———Victims of Child Abuse Program funding, H8394 [6OC]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands to the District of Columbia for use for single-family homes for low- and moderate-income families (H.R. 2700), E2045 [22OC]

Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, E311 [25FE]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H9840 [31OC], E2163 [31OC]

Education: improve the reading and literacy skills of children and families (H.R. 2614), H10386-H10398 [8NO], E1945 [7OC]

———literacy programs funding, H1547 [16AP], H9491 [23OC]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (H.R. 1233), E599 [8AP]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (H. Con. Res. 127), E1535 [28JY]

———vocational education programs for women, girls, and gender equity, H5432-H5440 [17JY]

———voluntary participation of home schoolers in literacy programs, emphasize the use of phonics in literacy, and prohibit local workforce boards authority to control curriculum, H2842, H2843 [16MY]

Edwards, Representative: tribute on birth of son, H4919 [9JY]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (H.R. 1113), E500 [18MR]

Equal Parents Week: observance, E1517 [24JY]

ERISA: allow victims of child abuse to collect monetary awards from an abuser's pension (H.R. 1142), E611 [9AP]

Escondido, CA: tribute to St. Clare's Home, E152 [4FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Father's Day: observance, H3722, H3723 [12JN]

Fathers-in-law: tribute, H3853 [17JN]

Federal aid programs: extend deadline for States relative to child support enforcement system automation program, H7379, H7380 [17SE]

———improve child care and family support services, H6868 [4SE], H10772 [13NO]

———improve child care and family support services (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP], H8709-H8716 [8OC]

Firearms: exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (H.R. 2255), E1517 [24JY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481-H3495 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

Fort Collins, CO: opening of Liberty Common School, E2228-E2231 [8NO]

Fort Worth, TX: tribute to AIM Program, H3152 [21MY]

Foster care: enable participation of relatives, H2030, H2031 [30AP]

Gamble, James L. and family: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2365 [13NO]

George, Kelly L.: American Mothers, Inc., West Virginia Mother of the Year award recipient, E772 [29AP]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (H.R. 1480), H2010 [30AP]

———separation of church and state relative to morality in society, H790-H795 [6MR]

Guam: tribute to Family Violence Task Force, E1957 [7OC]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H3174 [22MY], H3437-H3440 [4JN]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (H.R. 561), H1007 [13MR], E137 [4FE]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (H.R. 884), H1961 [29AP]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (H.R. 53), H728 [5MR], E10 [7JA]

Hispanic Americans: Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinating Council award recipients, E579 [8AP]

Hispanic Information Center of Passaic, Inc.: anniversary, E2097 [28OC]

Holy Day of Atonement: observance, E1999 [9OC]

Housing: allow public housing agencies to comply with family self-sufficiency agreement requirements, H2204-H2210 [6MY]

———establish occupancy preferences for certain families, H2266 [7MY]

———limit family income for choice based housing assistance, H2399-H2405 [8MY]

Immigration: extend program allowing immigrants to renew status based on family relationship or employment opportunity while remaining in the country, H7915-H7917 [26SE], H8099, H8100 [29SE], E1866 [25SE]

———immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), H8870-H8872, H8890 [21OC], E2035 [21OC]

———treatment of aliens relative to delinquent child support payments (H.R. 2985), E2303 [10NO]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232-H4234 [24JN]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1117), H1961 [29AP], E509 [18MR]

Joplin, MO: tribute to Life-Choices Pregnancy Center, E1905 [2OC]

Jutras, Claire and Roland (Beaver): National Parents Day Foundation Parents of the Year award recipients, E1479 [23JY]

Lakewood, OH: tribute to Home Alone Project, E893 [12MY]

LIHEAP: funding, H5270 [15JY]

Long Branch, NJ: tribute to `Acerra Brothers' baseball team, H6956 [5SE]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1076), E475 [13MR]

———eligibility for services in cases of domestic violence, H8240 [30SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: expand and clarify requirements regarding advance directives to ensure that an individual's health care decisions are observed (H.R. 2999), E2318 [10NO]

Members of Congress: diabetes screening tests, H1077 [18MR], H1118 [19MR]

Memphis, TN: tribute to African-American Knowledge Bowl award recipients, E751 [24AP]

———tribute to Pyramid Academy, E751 [24AP]

Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: tribute, H5194 [15JY]

Missouri: use of community administered welfare programs as an alternative to Federal programs, H884 [11MR]

Montgomery County, MD: anniversary of Commission for Women, E1180 [11JN]

Morristown, NJ: tribute to CPSC Baby Safety Shower Program, E1512 [24JY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Community Service Award recipient, E675 [16AP]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations, H5209, H5210 [15JY]

———funding, H7760, H7766, H7767 [24SE]

———tribute, H3079 [21MY], H8811 [9OC]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H8447 [7OC], E1999 [9OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, E667 [15AP]

National Fellowship Council of Churches Worldwide, Inc.: consecration and appointment of bishops, E676 [16AP]

National objectives: impact of the family on national agenda, H1165-H1172 [19MR]

———implement programs to prevent domestic violence, H8693 [8OC]

National Parents Day: observance, E1514 [24JY]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (H.R. 261), E27 [7JA]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (H.R. 1082), E462, E464 [13MR]

New York, NY: anniversary of Riverdale Neighborhood House, E2045 [22OC]

———construction of Ellis Island Family History Center, H5270 [15JY]

Newport News, VA: tribute to Achievable Dream Academy, E897 [13MY]

Newton, NJ: tribute to Ginnie's House (child advocacy center), E2387 [13NO]

Orangeburg County, SC: tribute to efforts relative to welfare reform, E2302 [10NO]

Orphan Foundation of America: tribute to Oliver Project, E1239 [17JN]

Paraguay: continuation of adoption cases filed by U.S. citizens prior to moratorium on international adoptions, H6396-H6398 [30JY]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (H.R. 1048), H1917-H1935 [29AP], H2060 [30AP]

Pinellas County, FL: anniversary of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program, E1845 [24SE]

Promise Keepers (organization): tribute, H8443 [7OC], E2189 [7NO]

PTA: anniversary, H528 [13FE], E164 [5FE]

Public housing: allow local housing authorities to use operating funds for child care services for residents, H2203, H2204 [6MY]

———exemption from community work requirements for certain primary caregivers, H2133-H2146, H2149, H2151 [1MY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, H2559 [13MY], H8684 [8OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (H.R. 1508), E826 [5MY]

———prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2124-H2133, H2149 [1MY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 2088), E1354 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, H2772, H2773 [15MY]

———improve child care and family support services, H2060 [30AP]

———prohibit States from penalizing single parents for not meeting work requirements if the parent cannot find suitable child care (H.R. 1615), H2429 [8MY]

———reduction of teenage pregnancy rates and encouragement of parental responsibility, H1285 [21MR]

———reform, H592 [25FE], H883-H885 [11MR], H1322 [8AP], H2246 [6MY], H2430 [8MY], H3266 [3JN], H4566, H4568, H4577, H4578, H4589, H4633, H4636 [25JN], H4897, H4898 [8JY], H5002 [9JY], H6688 [31JY], H6886, H6887 [4SE], E355, E357 [3MR], E986 [20MY], E1168 [10JN], E1251 [18JN], E1604 [1AU], E1684, E1685 [8SE]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, E1501 [23JY], E2098 [28OC]

Redwater, TX: tribute to Redwater High School Dads Against Drugs in School Program, E971 [19MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H1023-H1030 [17MR], H5170 [11JY]

Roberts, Stan and Jetta: Northeast El Paso Family of the Year award recipient, E2361 [13NO]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to ``A Safe Place'' domestic violence shelter, E2011 [9OC]

Siblings Day: observance, E714 [21AP]

Somerset County, NJ: use of community administered welfare programs as an alternative to Federal programs, H883 [11MR]

States: establish demonstration projects to develop kinship care programs and require notification of adult relative caregivers (H.R. 1452), E745 [24AP]

Tainatongo, Jose and Rufina: tribute to Latte Magazine Islanders of the Year award recipients, E960 [19MY]

Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, E757 [24AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to be taxed using rates applicable to either single or joint filers (H.R. 2462), H7533 [18SE]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (H.R. 2456), H7608 [23SE], H8059 [29SE], H8169 [30SE], H8309 [2OC], H8322 [6OC], H8574, H8582-H8586 [7OC], H8691 [8OC], H8839 [21OC]

———child tax credit, H2011 [30AP], H3870 [18JN], H3928, H4078 [19JN], H4668-H4679, H4683-H4702, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H4898, H4900 [8JY], H4921 [9JY], H5135 [11JY], H5193, H5194 [15JY], H5307 [16JY], H5409, H5410, H5451 [17JY], H5580, H5581, H5582 [23JY], H5668, H5670 [24JY], H5782, H5783, H5814 [25JY], H5897 [28JY], H5926, H5927 [29JY], H6300 [30JY], H6621, H6622, H6642, H6643, H6648, H6650 [31JY], E1656 [4SE]

———child tax credit (H.R. 1327), E654 [15AP]

———dependent care tax credit (H.R. 2553), E1862 [25SE]

———earned income tax credit, H4678 [26JN], H5013 [9JY]

———eliminate marriage penalty relative to one-time exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence (H.R. 242), E17 [7JA]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests, H1800 [24AP]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (H.R. 2213), E1464 [22JY]

———increase exclusion amount of gain on the sale of a principal residence and allow each spouse a separate one-time exclusion (H.R. 1680), E979 [20MY]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (H.R. 683), H2338 [7MY]

———limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (H.R. 531), E1135 [5JN]

———provide credits for families, H1545, H1546 [16AP]

———rates, H455 [12FE], H5179 [14JY]

———rates (H. Res. 109), H1467-H1471, H1490, H1527-H1534 [15AP], E612 [9AP], E673 [16AP]

———reform laws and filing procedures, H1688 [17AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes, E1046 [22MY]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (H.R. 902), H785 [6MR], H869-H874 [11MR], H1166 [19MR], H2336, H2338 [7MY], E672 [16AP]

———repeal estate and gift taxes, H1799 [24AP]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 736), E229 [12FE]

———repeal estate tax, H1458 [15AP], H1546, H1547 [16AP]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (H.R. 2593), E1956 [7OC]

———tax credit for education expenses (H.R. 1633), E940 [15MY]

———treatment of capital gains, estate and gift taxes, and special estate tax valuation for certain farm property, H1527 [15AP]

———treatment of capital gains, estate and gift taxes, and special estate tax valuation for certain farm property (H.R. 245), H412 [11FE], H781 [6MR]

———treatment of capital gains and estate taxes relative to certain farm property (H.R. 2117), E1369 [8JY]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (H.R. 3076), E2373 [13NO]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (H.R. 249), H457 [12FE], E10 [7JA]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, H3219 [3JN], H3666 [11JN], H3724, H3725 [12JN], H3909-H3916 [18JN], H4699 [26JN], H4845, H4891 [8JY], H6640 [31JY], E1394 [10JY], E1466 [22JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (H.R. 1845), E1174 [10JN]

———treatment of expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education (H.R. 1816), H9065 [23OC], E1142 [5JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax, H783, H784 [6MR]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (H.R. 1583), E913 [14MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H3896 [18JN], H4228 [24JN], H4687, H4690, H4691, H4696, H4698, H4700, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H5026, H5027, H5045, H5046 [10JY], H5134 [11JY], H5304, H5398, H5399 [16JY], H5501 [22JY], H5902 [28JY], H6004 [29JY]

———treatment of marriage, H7505 [17SE], E1866 [25SE]

Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program, E1795 [18SE]

———funding, E1795 [18SE]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (H.R. 910), E365, E368 [4MR], E378 [5MR]

———reservation of time for family-oriented programming, E957 [19MY]

———tribute to ``Taking Charge of Your TV'' video, E311 [25FE]

Terrorism: allow families of victims of terrorist acts a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, E1599 [1AU]

Texas: reform of public welfare programs, H1913 [29AP], H2491 [13MY]

Tressler Adoption Services (organization): anniversary, E2188 [7NO], E2296 [10NO]

Tulare County, CA: tribute to Visalia Rescue Mission, E1695 [9SE]

U.N.: compliance with child and spousal support obligations, H3430, H3431 [4JN]

Urban League of Hudson County, Inc.: anniversary of Equal Opportunity Day, E748 [24AP]

———tribute to Equal Opportunity Award recipients, E748 [24AP]

Ventura County, CA: tribute to Devil Pups Program, E617 [9AP]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (H.R. 2760), E2115 [29OC]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), H9835-H9837 [31OC], E2212 [7NO]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation, H9608 [28OC]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (H.R. 2220), E1476 [22JY], E1507 [24JY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (H.R. 165), H79 [9JA], H3571 [6JN]

Williamson, Martha: Freedom Works Award recipient, H9562, H9563 [28OC]

Wittier, CA: anniversary of Intercommunity Child Guidance Center, E554 [21MR]

Worcester, MA: tribute to University Park Campus School, H8441 [7OC]

World Marriage Day: observance, E179 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Aberdeen, SD: anniversary of Foster Grandparents Program, S12479 [10NO]

Air Force: notification of families of victims of military air crashes and crash investigation procedures reform, S7243 [11JY]

Armed Forces: grant health benefits for life upon retirement, S6965, S6980 [8JY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (S. 943), S6041 [20JN]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), S12704, S12705 [13NO]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (S. 1196), S9653, S9654 [18SE]

Bankruptcy: prohibit courts from reducing property tax liens earmarked for education and allow child support claimants to access exempt assets (S. 1149), S8827 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

Brownback, Senator: tribute to efforts relative to Asian Pacific families immigration, S11788 [5NO]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (S. 71), S129, S449 [21JA], S3065 [10AP]

———ensure economic equity for women (S. Res. 70), S3059, S3064, S3065 [10AP]

———improve child care services and options, S6685 [27JN]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

Callaghan, Dorothy M.: New Hampshire Mother of the Year award recipient, S4684 [19MY]

Census: provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (S. 1206), S9791 [23SE]

Chicago, IL: observance of Family Peace Day, S3938 [5MY]

Children and youth: allow medical savings accounts for families with uninsured children, S6170 [24JN], S6296 [25JN]

———child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant (S. 93), S473 [21JA]

———child support enforcement (S. 1074), S8187 [28JY]

———clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (S. 178), S551 [21JA], S1431 [24FE], S12668 [13NO]

———early childhood development programs, S4951-S4955 [22MY], S5036 [23MY]

———early childhood development programs (S. 1309), S10957-S10961 [22OC], S12447 [10NO]

———early childhood development programs (S. 756), S4501 [14MY], S4606 [15MY]

———establish a system of assured minimum child support payments (S. 1075), S8187 [28JY]

———establish Adoption Awareness Promotion Program (S. 1318), S11200 [24OC]

———improve quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (S. 1490), S12161 [8NO]

———increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement programs (S. 1293), S10804, S10818 [9OC]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4732-S4738 [20MY]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S2701-S2706, S2728 [20MR], S3841 [30AP]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (S. 504), S2677 [20MR]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (H.R. 867), S3898 [1MY], S5158 [2JN], S12198-S12202, S12210-S12213 [8NO], S12526, S12564, S12668-S12675 [13NO]

———promote the adoption of children in foster care (S. 1195), S9645-S9653 [18SE], S10262 [1OC], S11175, S11176 [24OC]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (S. 19), S129, S352 [21JA], S3410 [22AP]

———provide incentive grants to States to model their child care programs after the military child care programs, S3245 [16AP]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), S9987 [25SE]

———reform reunification policies relative to foster care, S3947 [5MY]

———require the same distribution of child support arrearages to former welfare recipients collected by Federal tax intercept as by the States (S. 639), S3558 [23AP]

———treatment of adult relatives willing to provide care, S12201 [8NO]

———treatment of adult relatives willing to provide care (S. 822), S5253 [3JN]

Children's Inn: anniversary, S12510 [12NO]

China, People's Republic of: seek return of child abducted in custody case, S11176 [24OC]

Cincinnati, OH: investigation of child abuse cases, S11175 [24OC]

Citizenship: treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), S3846 [30AP], S4505 [14MY]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', S1547 [25FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (S. 743), S4487, S4488 [14MY]

Crime: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (S. 1371), S12667 [13NO]

———felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (S. 226), S757 [28JA], S1357 [13FE]

———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (S. 1189), S9521 [17SE], S10301 [1OC]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S2870 [9AP], S4278 [9MY], S11001-S11004 [23OC]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 168), S546 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), S124, S190 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 488), S2651 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2164-S2166 [12MR], S2341 [17MR], S3972 [5MY], S12663, S12664 [13NO]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S125, S135, S145, S265 [21JA], S974 [4FE], S5662-S5664 [16JN], S5893-S5900 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 718), S4217-S4226 [8MY]

Crisis nurseries: establish to reduce the necessity for foster care, S12200 [8NO]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba and compassionate travel, S7535 [16JY], S7623, S7624 [17JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S127-S130, S134 [21JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: food stamp nutrition education program funding, S6322 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S10777, S10800-S10804 [9OC], S11024-S11027 [23OC], S11183, S11213 [24OC], S11410-S11434 [30OC], S12693 [13NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7814-S7823 [22JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report, S9443-S9447 [17SE]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9433 [16SE]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), unanimous-consent agreement, S7808 [22JY]

———military housing funding, S1779-S1782 [28FE]

———New Jersey military bases funding, S9446 [17SE]

Dept. of HHS: adoption opportunities programs funding, S8904 [8SE], S9011 [9SE]

———require report on States performance in protecting children placed for adoption in foster care, or with a guardian (S. 920), S5808 [17JN]

Dept. of HUD: Mark-to-Market Program reform, S10738, S10744, S10745, S10746, S10748 [9OC]

———renewal of certain public housing contracts, S10739 [9OC]

Dept. of Justice: Violence Institute funding, S8081 [24JY]

Dept. of State: visa restrictions relative to international child abductions, S5763 [17JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (S. 1018), S7486 [15JY]

Deschutes County, OR: policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2341 [17MR]

Diseases: support of individuals affected by breast cancer (S. Res. 85), S4116 [7MY], S9986 [25SE]

Domestic violence: grants to States to establish supervised visitation centers for victims (S. 1129), S8593 [31JY]

Drugs: parental involvement in prevention of drug use by children, S4873 [21MY]

———revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers (S. 794), S5011 [22MY]

Education: children's literacy programs funding, S9064-S9066 [10SE]

———early childhood development programs funding, S8778 [4SE]

———Head Start Program initiative for toddlers and infants funding, S9112 [11SE]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S123, S137, S163 [21JA], S589 [22JA], S971 [4FE], S2753 [21MR], S4401 [14MY], S4860 [21MY], S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (S. 934), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

———support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (S. 1151), S8870-S8872 [5SE]

Employment: application of compensatory time, flexible workplaces, minimum wage, and overtime regulations to congressional employees, S5221 [3JN]

———protect earned compensatory time and flexible work credit hours in cases of employer bankruptcy, S5220 [3JN]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 4), S124, S126, S221-S225 [21JA], S653 [22JA], S684 [23JA], S2029 [6MR], S3310-S3312, S3313 [17AP], S3880, S3881-S3890 [1MY], S4257-S4259, S4261-S4267, S4274-S4276 [9MY], S4291-S4293 [12MY], S4327-S4354 [13MY], S4508-S4515 [15MY], S4628-S4633, S4645-S4647, S4649-S4652, S4656 [16MY], S4665-S4667 [19MY], S5158-S5171 [2JN], S5218-S5248 [3JN], S5281-S5291 [4JN], S5406-S5412 [9JN], S10469 [7OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (S. 367), S1678 [26FE]

———anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

———extend coverage (S. 183), S641, S642 [22JA]

Father's Day: observance, S5646 [12JN]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (S. 891), S5605 [12JN], S5738 [17JN]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (S. 1335), S11351 [29OC]

Firearms: collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution resulting from bullet-related violence (S. 135), S515 [21JA]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (S. 262), S966 [4FE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

George, Kelly L.: American Mothers, Inc., West Virginia Mother of the Year award recipient, S4129 [7MY]

Government: national agenda, S1588-S1591 [25FE]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S2129-S2131 [11MR], S5468, S5469, S5472, S5477-S5480 [10JN], S5502, S5546 [11JN], S5584-S5589 [12JN], S10870 [21OC]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (S. 148), S530, S534 [21JA]

Health care professionals: training of students relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (S. 101), S481 [21JA], S2333 [14MR]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (S. 1128), S8592 [31JY]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), S11630, S11703 [4NO]

———impact of family immigration on small businesses, S3416 [22AP]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (S. 111), S492 [21JA]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for children, S8085 [24JY], S8157 [25JY]

INS: study on sponsorship patterns under former immigration law, S2639 [20MR]

Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (S. 467), S2444-S2446 [18MR]

International Women's Day: observance, S2148 [11MR]

Joplin, MO: tribute to Life-Choices Pregnancy Center, S10427 [6OC]

Law enforcement: Community Policing To Combat Domestic Violence Program funding, S8064-S8066 [24JY]

LIHEAP: funding, S702, S703 [28JA], S3979, S3980 [6MY], S8646-S8648, S8650 [2SE], S8685-S8689, S8693, S8707-S8709 [3SE]

LSC: conduct study of individuals filing grievances based on denial of certain welfare benefits, S8218 [29JY]

———eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence, S8217 [29JY]

March of Dimes (organization): observance of Campaign for Healthier Babies Month, S10870 [21OC]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (S. 147), S530, S534 [21JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: expand and clarify requirements regarding advance directives to ensure that an individual's health care decisions are observed (S. 1345), S11451-S11453, S11455 [30OC], S11627, S11628 [4NO]

Mexico: investigation into pregnancy-based sex discrimination in the maquiladora industry, S8258 [29JY]

Missouri: observance of Home Education Week, S3127 [14AP]

Morality and ethics: assessment of society, S130 [21JA]

———impact on national agenda, S3895 [1MY]

Mother's Day: observance, S4272-S4274, S4276 [9MY]

National Child Care Professional's Day: designate (S. Res. 139), S11043, S11044 [23OC]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, S10815 [9OC]

National Family Week: designate (S. Res. 93), S5140 [23MY], S12207 [8NO]

National Federation of Independent Business: sponsorship of national petition to abolish current IRS income tax code, S9776 [23SE]

National objectives: condition of society, S7113 [9JY]

———policies to improve quality of life, S3545 [23AP]

National Safe Kids Week: observance, S4250 [8MY]

National Student-Parent Mock Election: funding, S9112, S9113 [11SE]

National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry: establish, S12201 [8NO]

———establish (S. 1487), S12202 [8NO]

Native Americans: adoption and foster care programs funding, S12564, S12565 [13NO]

———regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (S. 569), S3120-S3123 [14AP]

NIH: child abuse and neglect report, S8627 [31JY]

Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (S. 692), S3962 [5MY]

Pensions: require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (S. 107), S488 [21JA]

Public Health Service: permit family planning projects to offer adoption services (S. 45), S406 [21JA]

Public housing: fair market rent system reform, S10737 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, S10736, S10740, S10742 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (S. 513), S2742-S2753 [21MR], S7847, S7848 [22JY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing reform (S. 853), S5417 [9JN]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Public welfare programs: allow States to waive work and educational requirements for victims of domestic violence, S4832 [21MY]

———clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S9051-S9053, S9062 [10SE], S12091 [8NO]

———clarify regulations relative to domestic violence, S6297 [25JN]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S8392 [31JY]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (S. 671), S3846 [30AP]

———establish asset-based welfare policies (S. 1106), S8567 [31JY]

———nutrition programs funding, S10246 [1OC]

———reform, S846-S848 [30JA], S3084 [14AP], S6299-S6301 [25JN], S8388, S8496 [31JY]

———reform relative to localities with high unemployment rates, S846-S848 [30JA]

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: tribute, S4661 [16MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, S122-S126 [21JA]

Social Security: treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (S. 1370), S11764 [5NO]

Stewart, Sybil S.: Utah Mother of the Year award recipient, S1411 [13FE]

Take Our Daughters to Work Day: observance, S3694, S3695 [24AP]

Taxation: adjust the dependent care tax credit for inflation (S. 490), S2653 [20MR]

———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (S. 1285), S10796 [9OC]

———allowable credits and deductions in determining alternative minimum tax liability (S. 1242), S10293 [1OC]

———authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (S. 97), S475 [21JA]

———child tax credit, S6050 [23JN], S6426-S6431, S6461-S6468, S6474, S6475, S6548-S6550 [26JN], S6671 [27JN], S7883 [23JY], S8314-S8316 [30JY], S8455 [31JY]

———child tax credit relative to earned income tax credit, S6691 [27JN]

———deductions for home health care, day care, and respite care for households with an Alzheimer's disease patient (S. 653), S3729 [25AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees, S6459 [26JN], S6685 [27JN]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 548), S3394-S3396 [22AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 82), S460 [21JA]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (S. 978), S6740 [27JN]

———estate tax treatment of family-owned business interests (S. 482), S2647 [20MR]

———expand the child and dependent care tax credit (S. 926), S5871 [17JN]

———incentives to increase the demands for and supply of quality child care (S. 1037), S7719-S7732 [17JY], S7875 [22JY], S12447 [10NO]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit to exempt small businesses and farmers from inheritance taxes (S. 30), S388 [21JA]

———provide credits for families, S3165, S3166, S3167 [15AP]

———provide credits for families (S. 2), S124, S125, S150, S176 [21JA], S2753 [21MR], S3073, S3074 [14AP]

———provide credits for families (S. 98), S478, S479 [21JA]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (S. 432), S2212, S2214 [12MR]

———rates, S2803-S2808 [8AP], S3164 [15AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 29), S388 [21JA]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 75), S450-S453 [21JA], S698 [28JA], S1200 [10FE], S2571 [19MR]

———repeal estate and gift taxes (S. 650), S3683 [24AP]

———treatment of adoption expenses (S. 935), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

———treatment of child tax credit relative to payroll taxes, S6671, S6672 [27JN]

———treatment of dependent care expenses (S. 654), S3729 [25AP]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes, S8456 [31JY]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 479), S2565-S2567 [19MR], S2736 [20MR], S5548 [11JN]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (S. 31), S388 [21JA]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses, S5900 [18JN], S6050 [23JN], S6470 [26JN], S8454 [31JY]

———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (S. 849), S5413 [9JN]

———treatment of estate taxes, S3406, S3407 [22AP]

———treatment of families with elderly family members living at home (S. 979), S6741 [27JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 241), S876 [30JA]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (S. 288), S1108 [6FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S6427 [26JN], S6696, S6720 [27JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses (S. 930), S5951 [19JN]

———treatment of homemakers' individual retirement accounts (S. 180), S634 [22JA]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (S. 429), S2209 [12MR]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (S. 363), S1670 [26FE]

———implementation of ratings system for programming (S. 409), S2021-S2023 [6MR]

———reservation of time for family-oriented programming, S4131 [7MY]

Texas: reform of public welfare programs, S3781, S3783 [29AP], S4203 [8MY]

USIA: Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program reauthorization, S5751 [17JN]

Utah: Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day observance, S4390 [13MY]

Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military installations for certain disabled individuals (S. 1351), S11464 [30OC]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), S11790 [5NO]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (S. 987), S6910 [7JY]

———payment of special annuities to surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces who are ineligible for a survivor annuity under transition laws (S. 350), S1557 [25FE]

Vicari, John and Rosalie: March of Dimes (organization) Family of the Year award recipient, S9090 [10SE]

White House Conference on Child Care: objectives, S11027 [23OC]

Women: comprehensive pension protection (S. 620), S3370, S3371 [17AP]

———protection of reproductive rights (S. 1208), S9791 [23SE]

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

Reports

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H542 [13FE]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H543 [13FE]

University Park Campus School—The School With a Promise: Donna Rodrigues, H8442 [7OC]

Reports filed

Adoption Promotion Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 867) (H. Rept. 105-77), H1908 [28AP]

Allow Families of International Airline Disaster Victims a Fair Jury Trial To Receive Just Compensation for Their Loss: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2005) (H. Rept. 105-201), H5777 [24JY]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 900), S10787 [9OC]

Child Support Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2487) (H. Rept. 105-272), H8053 [26SE]

Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 105-89), S9968 [25SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 228) (H. Rept. 105-248), H7261 [11SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 143) (H. Rept. 105-89), H2253 [6MY]

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 867, Adoption Promotion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 134) (H. Rept. 105-82), H1987 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 105-156), H4833 [26JN]

Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1371), S11863 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2016) (H. Rept. 105-247), H7118 [9SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2016) (H. Rept. 105-150), H4338 [24JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2016) (S. Rept. 105-52), S7708 [17JY]

Disapproval of Line-Item Vetoes in Dept. of Defense Military Construction Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1292), S11033 [23OC]

Disaster Assistance Plans by Foreign Air Carriers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 105-371), H9864 [31OC]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 4) (S. Rept. 105-11), S2787 [7AP]

Immunization Requirements for Certain Internationally Adopted Children: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 105-289), H8299 [1OC]

Increase Criminal Penalties for Assaulting or Threatening Federal Judges, Their Family Members, and Other Public Servants: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1189), S10787 [9OC]

Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2367) (H. Rept. 105-320), H8832 [9OC]

Investment in Education Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1149), S10787 [9OC]

Medicare Eligibility for Benefits for Certain Divorced Individuals Relative to Marriage Requirements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1956) (H. Rept. 105-208), H5915 [28JY]

National Family Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 93), S11863 [6NO]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime and Violence: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 105-86), H2154 [1MY]

Permanent Authority for the Administration of Au Pair Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1211), S9880 [24SE]

Printing Pictures of Missing Children on Senate Mail: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Rept. 105-34), S6185 [24JN]

Reading Excellence Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2614) (H. Rept. 105-348), H9558 [24OC]

Regulations Relative to Certain Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 105-156), S12574 [13NO]

Treatment of Citizenship for Foreign Born Children of U.S. Citizens: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 670), S4214 [8MY]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 987) (S. Rept. 105-120), S11446 [30OC]

Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 10) (S. Rept. 105-108), S10787 [9OC]

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1048) (H. Rept. 105-78), H1908 [28AP]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Child Abuse, E1924 [2OC]

———Early Childhood Development and Learning, E998 [21MY]

———New TV Ratings, E240 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Public Welfare Programs Reform Legislation: Colorado General Assembly, E1273 [19JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H4890 [8JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 228), H7310 [16SE]

Songs

``Rock Me to Sleep'', S4274 [9MY]

Statements

Child Abuse: Danielle Inkel, E1129 [5JN]

———Karen Rice, E1129 [5JN]

Clarify Family Violence Option Under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program: Children's Defense Fund (organization), S9051 [10SE]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Kim Buchanan, S4632 [16MY]

———Leslie Langford, S4632 [16MY]

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

If My Son Were Alive: Ding Zilin, E1120 [4JN]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

Same Sex Marriage: Kristen Garner, E1237 [17JN]

———Shelley Ouellette, E1237 [17JN]

———Shyla Blair, E1237 [17JN]

Summaries

Academic Program at Liberty Common School, Fort Collins, CO: Randy Everett, E2230 [8NO]

Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act (S. 1345), S11454 [30OC]

California Policy Seminar on Access to Maternity Care in California, E1502 [23JY]

Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act (S. 718), S4223 [8MY]

Michigan Beneficiaries of Child Tax Credit in H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act: Senator Levin, S8456 [31JY]

Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act (S. 513), S2750 [21MR]

Tax Incentives for Investments in Renewal Communities (S. 432), S2213 [12MR]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9447 [17SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, base realignment and closure, S7822 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), H7317 [16SE]

Earned income tax credit for two or more children, S6421 [26JN]

Effect of S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11426 [30OC]

Estate Tax Reduction Act, S3684, S3685 [24AP]

Military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure appropriations (H.R. 2016), H4881 [8JY]

Senate add-ons to H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7819, S7820 [22JY]

Testimonies

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China: Chen Yun Fei, H10144 [6NO]

———Hu Shuye, H10145 [6NO]

———Li Bao Yu, H10145 [6NO]

———Weng Kang Di, H10144 [6NO]

Family Friendly Workplace Act: Diane Buster, S4647 [16MY]

———William A. Stone, S4646 [16MY]

Impact of Family Immigration on Small Businesses: Ovidiu Colea, Colbar Art, Inc., S3416 [22AP]

National Endowment for the Arts Funding: Patrick A. Trueman, American Family Association, E667 [15AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 109, tax rates, H1467 [15AP]

H. Res. 134, consideration of H.R. 867, Adoption Promotion Act, H2012 [30AP]

H. Res. 143, consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2313 [7MY]

H. Res. 178, consideration of H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H4874 [8JY]

H. Res. 228, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H7309 [16SE]

H. Res. 327, Senate amendment to H.R. 867, Adoption and Safe Families Act, H10776-H10782 [13NO]

H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2356-H2360 [8MY]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 1048, Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act, H1917-H1931 [29AP]

H.R. 1316, order of precedence to be applied in the payment of Federal employee life insurance benefits, H4232 [24JN]

H.R. 1961, treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to death of the petitioner or beneficiary, E1266 [19JN]

H.R. 2005, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, H5843 [28JY]

H.R. 2016, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S7814-S7817 [22JY]

H.R. 2367, increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors, H9835 [31OC]

H.R. 2464, immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children, H8870 [21OC]

H.R. 2487, Child Support Incentive Act, H8082-H8084 [29SE]

H.R. 2570, Forced Abortion Condemnation Act, H10139 [6NO]

H.R. 2614, Reading Excellence Act, H10386-H10392 [8NO]

H.R. 2631, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, H10375 [8NO]

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 2, American Family Tax Relief Act, S177-S185 [21JA]

S. 3, Omnibus Crime Control Act, S191-S221 [21JA]

S. 4, Family Friendly Workplace Act, S222-S223 [21JA], S4327-S4332 [13MY]

S. 10, Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act, S266-S277 [21JA]

S. 19, Working Families Child Care Act, S353 [21JA]

S. 71, Paycheck Fairness Act, S449 [21JA]

S. 82, Child Care Infrastructure Act, S461 [21JA]

S. 93, child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant, S473 [21JA]

S. 97, Uniform Child Support Enforcement Act, S476 [21JA]

S. 101, Domestic Violence Identification and Referral Act, S481 [21JA]

S. 111, treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens, S492 [21JA]

S. 147, Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act, S531-S533 [21JA]

S. 148, Comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act, S533 [21JA]

S. 226, Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act, S757 [28JA]

S. 262, prospective applicability of domestic violence-related weapons possession prohibitions, S967 [4FE]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

S. 363, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1671 [26FE]

S. 367, Battered Women's Employment Protection Act, S1679-S1681 [26FE]

S. 419, Birth Defects Prevention Act, S2131 [11MR]

S. 467, Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act, S2445 [18MR]

S. 479, Estate Tax Relief for the American Family Act, S2736-S2739 [20MR]

S. 490, Working Families Child Care Tax Relief Act, S2653 [20MR]

S. 504, Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act, S2677 [20MR]

S. 511, Safe Adoptions and Family Environments Act, S2701-S2706 [20MR]

S. 513, Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act, S2743-S2750 [21MR]

S. 548, Child Care Expansion Act, S3394 [22AP]

S. 569, regulations relative to certain Native American adoption and child custody proceedings, S3120-S3122 [14AP]

S. 650, Estate Tax Reduction Act, S3684 [24AP]

S. 670, treatment of citizenship for foreign born children of U.S. citizens, S4505 [14MY]

S. 670, treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens, H5865 [28JY]

S. 671, clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S3847 [30AP]

S. 718, Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act, S4218-S4223 [8MY]

S. 756, Early Childhood Development Act, S4607-S4611 [15MY]

S. 794, revise and extend the grant program for services for children of substance abusers, S5012 [22MY]

S. 822, Kinship Care Act, S5254 [3JN]

S. 920, Adoption Report Card Act, S5808 [17JN]

S. 926, Working Family Child Care Tax Relief Act, S5871 [17JN]

S. 934, Adolescent Family Life and Abstinence Education Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 935, Adoption Promotion Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 943, allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss, S6041 [20JN]

S. 987, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Benefit Programs Improvement Act, S6910 [7JY]

S. 1018, extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, S7487 [15JY]

S. 1037, Creating Improved Delivery of Child Care—Affordable, Reliable, and Educational Act, S7722-S7731 [17JY]

S. 1074, Child Support Reform Act, S8187-S8189 [28JY]

S. 1075, Child Support Assurance Act, S8189 [28JY]

S. 1106, Assets for Independence Act, S8568-S8571 [31JY]

S. 1128, Domestic Violence Victims Housing Act, S8593 [31JY]

S. 1129, Safe Havens for Children Act, S8594 [31JY]

S. 1149, Investment in Education Act, S8828 [4SE], S9092 [10SE], S11499 [30OC]

S. 1151, Child Care Access Means Parents in School Act, S8871 [5SE]

S. 1195, Promotion of Adoption, Safety, and Support for Abused and Neglected Children (PASS) Act, S9645-S9652 [18SE]

S. 1208, Family Planning and Choice Protection Act, S9792-S9795 [23SE]

S. 1211, permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs, S9987 [25SE], H8062 [29SE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in Dept. of Defense military construction appropriations legislation, S10777, S10802 [9OC]

S. 1292, disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation, S11434 [30OC]

S. 1293, Child Support Performance Improvement Act, S10804-S10807 [9OC]

S. 1309, Early Childhood Development Act, S10958-S10961 [22OC]

S. 1345, Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act, S11453 [30OC]

S. 1371, Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act, S12668 [13NO]

S. 1487, National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry, S12202 [8NO]

S. 1490, Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act, S12161-S12163 [8NO]

S. Res. 85, support of individuals affected by breast cancer, S4116 [7MY], S9986 [25SE]

S. Res. 93, National Family Week, S5140 [23MY], S12207 [8NO]

S. Res. 139, National Child Care Professional's Day, S11043 [23OC]

FAMILY AIDS NETWORK

Addresses

``If Not Now....'', E879 [8MY]

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

Education: allow leave for parent-teacher conferences (see H.R. 2842), H10170 [6NO]

Employment: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

Women: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see S. 367; H.R. 851), S1659 [26FE], H669 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Employment: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

Business and industry: extend coverage (S. 183), S641, S642 [22JA]

Employment: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

Women: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (S. 367), S1678 [26FE]

Texts of

S. 367, Battered Women's Employment Protection Act, S1679-S1681 [26FE]

FAMILY FARM ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX RELIEF ACT

Articles and editorials

Recent Tax Policy Issues Profound for Agriculture, S637 [22JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

Letters

Treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, S636 [22JA], S694 [28JA]

Notices

Treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items: IRS, S694 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 181), S151 [21JA], S635-S640, S656 [22JA], S693, S696 [28JA]

Texts of

S. 181, provisions, S636 [22JA]

FAMILY FARM RETIREMENT EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 80), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 80), S458, S459 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 80, provisions, S458 [21JA]

FAMILY FARMER PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1024), S11499 [30OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1024), S10787 [9OC]

Texts of

S. 1024, provisions, S11499 [30OC]

FAMILY FORESTLAND PRESERVATION TAX ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 552), S3011 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 552), S3024 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 552, provisions, S3024-S3027 [10AP]

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 4), S4332, S4396, S4397, S4398 [13MY], S4491, S4492, S4493, S4495, S4496 [14MY], S4613, S4614 [15MY], S5220, S5221, S5247, S5265, S5267, S5268 [3JN], S5278 [4JN]

Articles and editorials

Comp Time's Time Has Come, S4514 [15MY]

Harried Workers Need Comptime's Flexibility, S5409 [9JN]

It's Comptime Time, S4647 [16MY]

Mothers of Today Don't Think They're Doing as Good as Own Moms, Poll Says, S4265 [9MY]

Pass Comp Bill, S4647 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 4), S158 [21JA]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 4), S4350 [13MY], S4514 [15MY], S5174 [2JN], S5290 [4JN]

Letters

Provisions: Gary J. Tharnish, S5288 [4JN]

———several women's organizations, S5164 [2JN], S5235 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Employment: application of compensatory time, flexible workplaces, minimum wage, and overtime regulations to congressional employees, S5221 [3JN]

———protect earned compensatory time and flexible work credit hours in cases of employer bankruptcy, S5220 [3JN]

Enact (S. 4), S124, S126, S221-S225 [21JA], S653 [22JA], S684 [23JA], S2029 [6MR], S3310-S3312, S3313 [17AP], S3880, S3881-S3890 [1MY], S4257-S4259, S4261-S4267, S4274-S4276 [9MY], S4291-S4293 [12MY], S4327-S4354 [13MY], S4508-S4515 [15MY], S4628-S4633, S4645-S4647, S4649-S4652, S4656 [16MY], S4665-S4667 [19MY], S5158-S5171 [2JN], S5218-S5248 [3JN], S5281-S5291 [4JN], S5406-S5412 [9JN], S10469 [7OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 4) (S. Rept. 105-11), S2787 [7AP]

Statements

Provisions: Kim Buchanan, S4632 [16MY]

———Leslie Langford, S4632 [16MY]

Testimonies

Provisions: Diane Buster, S4647 [16MY]

———William A. Stone, S4646 [16MY]

Texts of

S. 4, provisions, S222-S223 [21JA], S4327-S4332 [13MY]

FAMILY PLANNING AND CHOICE PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1208), S9785 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1208), S9791 [23SE]

Texts of

S. 1208, provisions, S9792-S9795 [23SE]

FAMILY PLANNING FACILITATION AND ABORTION FUNDING RESTRICTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 581), H285 [4FE]

Enact (H.R. 581): consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

Letters

Provisions: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 581, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, provisions, H552 [13FE]

H.R. 581, provisions, H555 [13FE]

FAMILY SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1480), H2010 [30AP]

FAMINES

Articles and editorials

Just Skin and Bones, S8487 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (H. Con. Res. 12), E155 [4FE]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (H. Con. Res. 159), E1860 [25SE]

Ireland: Irish famine anniversary, E2360 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: famine relief, S8487 [31JY]

FANNINGS, RAYMOND W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10997 [22OC]

FAR HORIZONS (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see S. 542), S2901 [9AP]

Reports filed

Certificate of Documentation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 542) (S. Rept. 105-64), S8668 [2SE]

Texts of

S. 542, certificate of documentation, S9906 [24SE]

FARBER, ZULIMA V.

Remarks in House

National Association of Cuban American Women: award recipients, E468 [13MR]

FARGO, ND

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act, S12468 [10NO]

———Bruce W. Furness, Mayor of Fargo, ND, E2321 [10NO]

FARGO (ND) FORUM

Articles and editorials

Strauss In Line for Pension Position, E1455 [17JY]

FARHI, PAUL

Articles and editorials

Disney Chief May Reap $771 Million From Stock Options, S3206 [15AP]

FARIBAULT, MN

Remarks in House

Memorial Day: observance, H3080 [21MY]

FARINA, JOSEPH R.

Statements

Castle Point VA Medical Facility, E1672 [5SE]

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

Remarks in Senate

Jorgensen, Ann: nomination to the Farm Credit Administration Board of Directors, S5108 [23MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5107 [23MY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Ann Jorgenson to the Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S3198 [15AP]

FARM CREDIT BANKS

Bills and resolutions

Consolidated Farm Service Agency: disregard debt forgiveness relative to loan and loan servicing limitations (see H.R. 1969), H4085 [19JN]

FARM INDEPENDENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 529), S2900 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 529), S2902, S2903 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 529, provisions, S2902 [9AP]

FARMER, EDWARD R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E585 [8AP]

FARMER, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1870-H1872 [24AP], E628 [10AP], E761 [28AP]

FARMERS see Agriculture

FARMINGTON, CT

Remarks in Senate

East Farms School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S8624 [31JY]

FARMINGTON, NM

Remarks in Senate

Character Counts Week: observance, S9802 [23SE]

Navajo Preparatory School: tribute, S9802 [23SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Navajo Preparatory School Character Counts Program: Navajo Preparatory School Board of Trustees, S9802 [23SE]

FARMLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.

Letters

Ocean Shipping Reform Act, S7706 [17JY]

FARMLAND INDUSTRIES (business)

Remarks in House

EPA Pollution Prevention Award: recipient, E1572 [31JY]

FARNIA, FARBOD

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2435), H7008 [8SE]

FARNIA, SEPANDAN

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2435), H7008 [8SE]

FARR, FRED

Articles and editorials

Fred Farr Was a Great Man and Worthy Representative, E1198 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1198 [12JN]

FARR, LEROY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1008 [21MY], E1053 [23MY]

FARR, SAM (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4201 [23JN]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3884 [18JN]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H7912 [25SE], H8556 [7OC], H8663 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H152 [9JA]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H7729 [23SE]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H242 [21JA]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H2351 [7MY]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H8265 [30SE]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H8633 [7OC]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H702 [27FE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H6798 [3SE]

Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H392 [6FE]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see H.R. 1787), H7119 [9SE]

———ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H2874 [16MY]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Armed Forces: restrict awarding of Purple Heart to members (see H.R. 1407), H1793 [23AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1612 [16AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H702 [27FE]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 2094), H7263 [11SE]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: enhance conservation and protection (see H.R. 2149), H7119 [9SE]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1542 [15AP]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5487 [17JY]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3274 [3JN]

Census: provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (see H.R. 2081), H4834 [26JN]

Children and youth: require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H768 [5MR]

China, People's Republic of: treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5296 [15JY]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911), H3864 [17JN]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H8833 [9OC]

———restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H950 [12MR]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1439 [10AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H5487 [17JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H2681 [14MY]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H8633 [7OC]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H6716 [1AU]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H6918 [4SE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see H.R. 810), H1392 [9AP]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H5487 [17JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 2366), H6705 [31JY]

———establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6707 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H348 [5FE]

———prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 925), H6798 [3SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish program relative to exchange of sterile hypodermic needles (see H.R. 2212), H7528 [17SE]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H725 [4MR]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H8834 [9OC]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (see H.R. 1255), H1391 [9AP]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H589 [13FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H2590 [13MY]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 2233; H. Con. Res. 8), H1040 [17MR], H7263 [11SE]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H10172 [6NO]

———provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 1487), H2089 [30AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H3203 [22MY]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H157 [9JA]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H6797 [3SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1262 [20MR]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H7199 [10SE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H408 [10FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2874 [16MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H5916 [28JY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Firearms: permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H1018 [13MR]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H5778 [24JY]

Foreign trade: require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H6407 [30JY]

Health: expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H6716 [1AU]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 1815, 2198), H3798 [12JN], H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H725 [4MR]

———require health plans to provide certain coverage for children (see H.R. 1159), H1289 [21MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H3170 [21MY]

Higher Education Accumulation Program: establish and allow tax deductions for contributions to accounts (see H.R. 53), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H1187 [19MR]

———prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8054 [26SE]

House Rules: allow each Member to designate one bill for committee vote (see H. Res. 27), H2875 [16MY]

———limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7262 [11SE]

———require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H524 [12FE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Immigration: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 225), H1339 [8AP]

———asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H768 [5MR]

———establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 203), H768 [5MR]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H2874 [16MY]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H8633 [7OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H5569 [22JY]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H2785 [15MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

IRS: improve operations and governance (see H.R. 2428), H8300 [1OC]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see H.R. 2345), H7528 [17SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H5569 [22JY]

Line Item Veto Act: eliminate the requirement that a budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority (see H.R. 2424), H8161 [29SE]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H153 [9JA]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H725 [4MR]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H2590 [13MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H2680 [14MY]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H725 [4MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H2874 [16MY]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H2590 [13MY]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H7119 [9SE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H702 [27FE]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8055 [26SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6716 [1AU]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H153 [9JA]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H767 [5MR]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1019 [13MR]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

———impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H5177 [11JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H8929 [21OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685, 2431), H5022 [9JY], H8727 [8OC]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide for Federal-State performance partnerships, consolidate nutrition programs, and extend authorizations of appropriations (see H.R. 1671), H4087 [19JN]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4087 [19JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H889 [11MR]

Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 1320), H2680 [14MY]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H7263 [11SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2777; H. Res. 236), H7600 [18SE], H9800 [30OC]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H2680 [14MY]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667), H1340 [8AP]

———provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see H.R. 931), H1289 [21MR]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H2488 [12MY]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8728 [8OC]

Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 710), H2091 [30AP]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H949 [12MR]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2254 [6MY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2590 [13MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Small business: increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H3567 [5JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H347 [5FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H10421 [8NO]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H6706 [31JY]

Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public ownership of teams (see H.R. 590), H346 [5FE]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H629 [25FE]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H6406 [30JY]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 2695), H10768 [12NO]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H2680 [14MY]

———eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 961), H767 [5MR]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 1763), H3273 [3JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (see H.R. 1449), H1891 [24AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2590 [13MY]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10172 [6NO]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4133 [20JN]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 519), H10421 [8NO]

Telecommunications: increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H5488 [17JY]

Television: establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 1017), H2157 [1MY]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H1542 [15AP]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H768 [5MR]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5297 [15JY]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 299), H149 [9JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H3568 [5JN]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H669 [26FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65), H767 [5MR]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H1040 [17MR]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H805 [6MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1715 [21AP]

Year of the Ocean: observance (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7263 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

America Recycles Day: designate (see H. Res. 251), H8160 [29SE]

Gonzales, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 234), H7600 [18SE]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H1611 [16AP]

Manawanui (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2277), H5826 [25JY]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see H.R. 2547), H7910 [25SE]

Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency: implement basin management plan to eliminate groundwater overdraft and seawater intrusion (see H.R. 870), H700 [27FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600), H346 [5FE]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Declarations

Toward enhanced ocean security into the third millenium, H3885 [18JN]

Histories

Campaign Finance Reform, 1987-1996, H7314 [16SE]

Letters

AmeriCorps/Dept. of Agriculture projects: Rob Manes, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, H5285 [15JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities funding: Sheldon Hackney, National Endowment for the Humanities, E1431 [15JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6299 [30JY]

Poems

``Matriot,'' Helen Vandevere, E779 [29AP]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, H4058 [19JN]

Agriculture: reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10368 [8NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5379 [16JY], H5703, H5719 [24JY]

America Recycles Day: designate (H. Res. 251), E1833 [24SE], E1877 [26SE]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H3888 [18JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2741 [15MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1771 [23AP]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4941 [9JY]

California Coastal Ranges Biosphere Reserve: designation status, H8556, H8557, H8558, H8559, H8560 [7OC], H8637 [8OC]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9622 [29OC]

Cassini (space probe): use of plutonium power source on mission to Saturn, E2035 [21OC]

Children and youth: importance of arts and humanities education programs, H940 [12MR]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5997, H5998, H5999, H6000 [29JY]

Conference on Oceans and Security: report, H3144 [21MY]

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance: U.S. participation, H8553, H8554 [7OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H5284, H5285 [15JY]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, H7246 [11SE]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8946 [22OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, H5719 [24JY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5703 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4058 [19JN], H4200 [23JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 228), H7314 [16SE]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7327 [16SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3518 [5JN], H3625 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5085 [10JY], H5152 [11JY], H5239, H5240 [15JY], E1431 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5054 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (H.R. 1703), H8373 [6OC]

———medical, prosthetic, and Gulf War Syndrome research funding, H5284, H5285 [15JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7867 [25SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7176 [10SE], H7216, H7246 [11SE], H7327 [16SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5284, H5285 [15JY]

District of Columbia: tribute to Matriot's Dream—Health Care for All exhibit, E779 [29AP]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H.R. 2233), H8067 [29SE]

Education: Impact Aid Program funding for school construction through rescissions in NLRB funding, H7176 [10SE]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2284, H2294, H2295, H2309 [7MY]

Floods: maintenance of flood control projects relative to protection of property or human life, H2294, H2295 [7MY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H537 [13FE]

———prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6377 [30JY]

———requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3625 [10JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6377 [30JY]

Gonzales, CA: anniversary (H. Res. 234), E1798 [18SE]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H993 [13MR]

Health: research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8251 [30SE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1775), H4976, H4984 [9JY]

———require separate unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities, H4976, H4984 [9JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3125 [21MY]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3113 [21MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: land acquisition funding, H5085 [10JY]

Loeb, Valeria: tribute to research efforts relative to effects of global warming on Antarctic regions, E1673 [5SE]

LSC: funding, H7867 [25SE]

Monterey County, CA: anniversary of Monterey-Salinas Transit System, E1912 [2OC]

Monterey County (CA) Herald: treatment of employees, E2218 [7NO]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5054 [10JY]

———replace funding with block grants to States, H5152 [11JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, E1431 [15JY], E1472 [22JY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3879, H3884, H3886, H3888 [18JN]

National Tourism Week: observance, H2260 [7MY]

National Tourist Appreciation Day: observance, H2260 [7MY]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), H3231 [3JN]

Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (H.R. 2547), E1866 [25SE]

Point of order, H3887 [18JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H993 [13MR], H1174, H1175 [19MR], H3113 [21MY], H5782 [25JY], H7016 [9SE], H7123 [10SE], H7314 [16SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H8117, H8119, H8120 [29SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 600), H410 [11FE], H6301 [30JY], H8695 [8OC], E161 [5FE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 901), H8541, H8545, H8551, H8553, H8554, H8556, H8557, H8558, H8559, H8560, H8565 [7OC], H8637 [8OC]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid relative to sale of arms to People's Republic of China, H4200 [23JN]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities, H7216 [11SE]

Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H5239, H5240 [15JY]

Sea Grant International Program: funding, H3884 [18JN]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, H2741 [15MY]

Taxation: rates, H5782 [25JY]

Texas: use of Canadian River reclamation project distribution system to transport water from sources other than the project (H.R. 2007), H8068 [29SE]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8541, H8545, H8565 [7OC]

———World Heritage Program funding, H5239, H5240 [15JY]

U.S. Man and Biosphere Program: congressional oversight, H8551 [7OC]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (H.R. 911), E1007 [21MY]

Votes: position on missed, H8184 [30SE], H8686 [8OC]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (H.R. 2459), E1809 [18SE]

World Population Awareness Week: observance, E2033 [21OC]

Year of the Ocean: observance (H. Con. Res. 131), H8064, H8065 [29SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3269 [3JN], H3474 [4JN], H3656 [10JN]

Special order: granted, H336 [5FE], H7526 [17SE], H8158 [29SE], H9798 [30OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Use of plutonium power source on Cassini (space probe) mission to Saturn: Monterey, CA, City Council, E2035 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 251, America Recycles Day, E1834 [24SE], E1878 [26SE]

Tributes

Baker, William, E747 [24AP]

Behr, Peter, E643 [14AP]

Caen, Herb, E139 [4FE]

Capps, Walter H., H9791 [30OC]

Cousteau, Jacques-Yves, E1323 [25JN]

Fehl, Herman, E1572 [31JY]

Horan, Larry, E641 [14AP]

Lloyd, Gerald D., E1972 [8OC]

Seyferth, Betty J. Stanley, E964 [19MY]

Shaw, William, E1527 [25JY]

Stock, Jake, E961 [19MY]

Wourmhoudt, Ken, E1726 [10SE]

FARR, WILLIAM D.

Remarks in House

Greeley, CO: designation as City Council Chairman emeritus, E1196 [12JN]

FARRALL, LEO K., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E604 [9AP]

FARRELL, JULIA AND BUDDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E578 [8AP]

FARRI, VINCENT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E709 [17AP]

FARRIA, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E301 [25FE]

FATHER'S DAY

Poems

``That Dad of Mine'', S5647 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Observance, H3722, H3723 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S5646 [12JN]

FATHERS' DAY

Remarks in House

Families and domestic relations: tribute to fathers-in-law, H3853 [17JN]

FATTAH, CHAKA (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7200 [10SE], H7238 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H10172 [6NO]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1017 [13MR]

Amtrak: timely closure and realignment of routes with low economic performance (see H.R. 1210), H1441 [10AP]

———timely closure and realignment of routes with low economic performance, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1210), H5297 [15JY]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1440 [10AP]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6963 [5SE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 45), H590 [13FE]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1542 [15AP]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H8634 [7OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 20), H1186 [19MR]

———postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

———include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H1543 [15AP]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Children and youth: increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H8265 [30SE]

———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

Civil rights: prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H7730 [23SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Congress: compile and make available to the public the names of candidates for election who agree to conduct campaigns in accordance with a Code of Election Ethics (see H. Con. Res. 160), H9615 [28OC]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H2254 [6MY]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H245 [21JA]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H3204 [22MY]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H524 [12FE]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6026 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H2254 [6MY]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see H.R. 1377), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical centers to retain funds collected for the provision of health services (see H.R. 1125), H1186 [19MR]

———offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H3568 [5JN]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H629 [25FE]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5569 [22JY]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1340 [8AP]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7008 [8SE]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1262 [20MR]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

———provide administrative support and information to establish State prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 855), H1112 [18MR]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

Elections: allow States to use a proportional voting system for multiseat congressional districts (see H.R. 3068), H10954 [13NO]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (see H.R. 1385), H2255 [6MY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H9615 [28OC]

English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 4), H245 [21JA]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H348 [5FE]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H8265 [30SE]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H8265 [30SE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1040 [17MR]

———make certain temporary Federal service creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1873), H4836 [26JN]

———make percentage limitations on contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan comparable to dollar amount limitations on elective deferrals (see H.R. 2526), H10172 [6NO]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H8265 [30SE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H8265 [30SE]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H1988 [29AP]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H3204 [22MY]

H. John Heinz III Dept. of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center, Aspinwall, PA: designate (see H.R. 714), H1262 [20MR]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 444), H286 [4FE]

———biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 83), H1392 [9AP]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H1260 [20MR]

———national policy to provide health care coverage of mental illnesses (see H.R. 621), H524 [12FE]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2446 [8MY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H3797 [12JN]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5665 [23JY]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H4914 [8JY]

House Rules: require that committee reports on legislation contain analysis of impact on children (see H. Res. 53), H524 [12FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H2679 [14MY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1611 [16AP]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H589 [13FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H286 [4FE]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1289 [21MR]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H3477 [4JN]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H1441 [10AP]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H4836 [26JN]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9865 [31OC]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1456 [14AP]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 148), H1392 [9AP]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H244 [21JA]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417), H245 [21JA]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 676), H1340 [8AP]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3203 [22MY]

———require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care facilities (see H.R. 2754), H9614 [28OC]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 685), H629 [25FE]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 778), H8161 [29SE]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 780), H8161 [29SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2155 [1MY]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1456 [14AP]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H10956 [13NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see H.R. 1450), H2169 [5MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Pensions: require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 819), H1262 [20MR]

Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility, Pottsville, PA: designate (see H.R. 2564), H8054 [26SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600), H346 [5FE]

———impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 423), H349 [5FE]

———require disclosure of certain phone bank communications (see H.R. 498), H408 [10FE]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H2875 [16MY]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H7730 [23SE]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of SSI benefits for disabled children (see H.R. 1455), H8438 [6OC]

———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H245 [21JA]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H1440 [10AP]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2255 [6MY]

Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 710), H1440 [10AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2351 [7MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9730 [29OC]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3070 [20MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1261 [20MR]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 168), H286 [4FE]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H1542 [15AP]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H524 [12FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: modification of certain State agreements relative to certain students (see H.R. 1035), H1542 [15AP]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H2446 [8MY]

———allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1340 [8AP]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H1187 [19MR]

———disregard certain amounts of capital expenditures in applying limits on certain bonds (see H.R. 840), H668 [26FE]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H282 [4FE]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H2169 [5MY]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 1382), H10421 [8NO]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H1187 [19MR]

———extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1729), H3274 [3JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 876), H700 [27FE], H1288 [21MR]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1340 [8AP]

———modify the exclusion of gain on certain small business stock (see H.R. 420), H2091 [30AP]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 2026), H4338 [24JN]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see H.R. 779), H8161 [29SE]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H589 [13FE]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H5664 [23JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H524 [12FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H8265 [30SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H524 [12FE]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H5132 [10JY]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H348 [5FE]

United Kingdom: limit the sale or export of plastic bullets (see H.R. 1075), H7830 [24SE]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H349 [5FE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1456 [14AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4837 [26JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H7262 [11SE]

FEC: responsibility for investigations relative to campaign fundraising practices (see H. Con. Res. 46), H949 [12MR]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

House of Representatives: transition for new Members (see H.R. 3053), H10954 [13NO]

House Rules: allow proxy voting in committees in limited circumstances (see H. Res. 186), H5296 [15JY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

States: require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 828, 1234), H628 [25FE], H1338 [8AP]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H587 [13FE]

Remarks

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 864), H1387 [9AP]

Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 1057), H3812, H3813 [17JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2719 [15MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2999 [20MY]

———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H916 [12MR]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (H.R. 681), H8850, H8851 [21OC]

Children and youth: extend authorization to use official mail in the location and recovery of missing children (S. 1378), H10642 [12NO]

Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H4098 [20JN]

———special investigative authorities (H. Res. 167), H4098 [20JN]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments (H. Res. 93), H2183, H2187 [6MY]

David B. Champagne Post Office Building, South Kingstown, RI: designate (H.R. 2013), H8853, H8854 [21OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7472 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7137 [10SE], H7239 [11SE]

Douglas Applegate Post Office, Steubenville, OH: designate (H.R. 2129), H8854, H8855 [21OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H3186 [22MY]

Education: anniversary of Say Yes to Education Program, E1489 [23JY]

———charter schools funding through rescissions in Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Program funding, H7137 [10SE]

———funding to local educational agencies relative to per pupil expenditures, H7239 [11SE]

Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (H.R. 499), H292, H293, H294, H296 [5FE]

House Ethics Reform Task Force: implement recommendations (H. Res. 168), H7548 [18SE]

John T. Myers Post Office Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (H.R. 1058), H3815, H3816 [17JN]

Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 282), H8852 [21OC]

Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility, Pottsville, PA: designate (H.R. 2564), H8856, H8857 [21OC]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Synagogue, E648 [14AP]

Postal Service: expansion of Global Package Link System, H7472 [17SE]

Robinson, Jackie: tribute (H. Con. Res. 61), H1578 [16AP]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (H.R. 777), E1489 [23JY]

University of Pennsylvania: tribute to Crystal Stair Award recipients, E1069 [30MY]

WIC: funding, H2719 [15MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8158 [29SE]

Special order: granted, H8923 [21OC], H9499 [23OC]

Tributes

Anderson, Marian, E347 [27FE]

Hughes, James A., E1466 [22JY]

FAULKNER, C.W.

Remarks in House

FRS: National Fed Challenge award recipient, E874 [8MY]

FAULKNER, GEORGE J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E433 [11MR]

FAULS, MARY BETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E610 [9AP]

FAUNTROY, WALTER E. (a former Delegate from District of Columbia)

Remarks in House relative to

New Bethel Baptist Church: anniversary, E2208 [7NO]

FAUST, GERRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2180 [6MY]

FAUST, PETER

Testimonies

Working Families Flexibility Act, H1120 [19MR]

FAUX, DICK

Remarks in House

Milpitas, CA: Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1278 [20JN]

FAVA, RONALD S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1072 [30MY]

FAVRE, RAY J.

Bills and resolutions

Ray J. Favre Post Office Building, Kiln, MS: designate (see H.R. 2623), H8632 [7OC]

FAW, RICHARD

Articles and editorials

Terminal Illness Absent in Kevorkian Suicide, S3255 [16AP]

FAWELL, HARRIS W. (a Representative from Illinois)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 2014, Taxpayer Relief Act, H5048 [10JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery: designate (see H.R. 740), H1988 [29AP]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H5021 [9JY]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H3070 [20MY]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H3924 [18JN]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H702 [27FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H157 [9JA]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H9039 [22OC]

Courts: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1989 [29AP]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H9800 [30OC]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H6716 [1AU]

Daniel J. Doffyn Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2773), H9866 [31OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H1440 [10AP]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

Ecology and environment: provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 1487), H2089 [30AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H7528 [17SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (see H.R. 2535), H8300 [1OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H9558 [24OC]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H7528 [17SE]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1909 [28AP]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H7604 [22SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H8161 [29SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H3274 [3JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H1437 [10AP]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H6707 [31JY]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H6918 [4SE]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H3204 [22MY]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: extend (see H.R. 1042), H1112 [18MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H5826 [25JY]

Lewis and Clark expedition: support for an interpretive site near Wood River, IL, as the point of departure (see H. Res. 281), H10421 [8NO]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H2156 [1MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1795 [23AP]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1892 [24AP]

Mining and mineral resources: locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 253), H2156 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H6026 [29JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3660 [10JN]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H4086 [19JN]

NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1707 [17AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 965), H10172 [6NO]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Small business: provide employees with a simple, secure, and fully portable defined benefit plan (see H.R. 1656), H2874 [16MY]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H10172 [6NO]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H669 [26FE]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H1339 [8AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H805 [6MR]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H9615 [28OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see H.R. 1377), H1705 [17AP]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H586 [13FE]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (see H.R. 2226), H5664 [23JY]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H392 [6FE]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H2783 [15MY]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H2679 [14MY]

———recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7199 [10SE]

Histories

Tribute to CNA in Celebration of Its Centennial—CNA Stands for Commitment, 1897-1997, E1118 [4JN]

Letters

ERISA treatment of investment managers: Arthur Levitt, SEC, E1481 [23JY]

Lists

Illinois arts programs funded by National Endowment for the Arts, H5153 [11JY]

Remarks

Budget: balance, E1088 [3JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4576 [25JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), E1088 [3JN]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (H.R. 1515), E830 [5MY]

Clinton, President: executive authority relative to Federal procurement regulations, H1799 [24AP]

CNA Insurance Co.: anniversary, E1118 [4JN]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 145), H2546 [13MY]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7345 [16SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (H.R. 1377), H3082, H3083, H3087 [21MY], E702 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5153 [11JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7345, H7349 [16SE]

Education: Impact Aid Program technical corrections, H2546 [13MY]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), E2273 [9NO]

———protect employer rights (H.R. 758), E252 [13FE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1149 [19MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5766 [24JY]

ERISA: clarify treatment of investment managers (H.R. 2226), E1481 [23JY]

———clarify treatment of investment managers (S. 1227), H9575, H9576 [28OC]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, H7349 [16SE]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (H.R. 634), E187 [6FE]

National Endowment for the Arts: replace funding with block grants to States, H5153 [11JY]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (H.R. 1595), E922 [14MY]

———recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (H.R. 2449), E1720 [10SE]

Nuclear energy: pyroprocessing technology research funding, H5766 [24JY]

Small business: improve and expand employee health care programs, H4576 [25JN]

States: expedite review of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (H.R. 103), H5859 [28JY]

FAYETTE, OH

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1566 [31JY]

FAZIO, VIC (a Representative from California)

Addresses

Climate Change: E. John Browne, E1055-E1058 [23MY]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2591 [13MY], H2745 [15MY]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10918 [13NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5772 [24JY], H5796 [25JY]

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H7 [7JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5885 [28JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H4 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

———H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

———H.R. 2203, energy and water development appropriations, H6726 [3SE]

———H.R. 2209, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H6758 [3SE]

Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]

Articles and editorials

Who Abandoned Dornan? Republican Voters, John Jacobs, Sacramento (CA) Bee, H9470 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 1032), H1019 [13MR]

Agriculture: Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 725), H10421 [8NO]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H3924 [18JN]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H1187 [19MR]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H3070 [20MY]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H2875 [16MY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H2445 [8MY]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 858), H699 [27FE]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H4087 [19JN]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H2590 [13MY]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census (see H.R. 1178), H2169 [5MY]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H1018 [13MR]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 2328), H8633 [7OC]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H8929 [21OC]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H3070 [20MY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H8265 [30SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H3070 [20MY]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604), H1340 [8AP]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H1707 [17AP]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H6406 [30JY]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H149 [9JA]

———provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H3923 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H9614 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction and increased pay and improved health care for members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 2858), H10171 [6NO]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H1040 [17MR]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1585), H2589 [13MY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H6963 [5SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1259 [20MR]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H2091 [30AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H5487 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H5132 [10JY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H4836 [26JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H2091 [30AP]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1340 [8AP]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2445 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1909 [28AP]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H8834 [9OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H629 [25FE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

———establish formula for calculation of Federal contributions to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1848), H3659 [10JN]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see H.R. 240), H949 [12MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1259 [20MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2590 [13MY]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 2022), H4338 [24JN]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H3070 [20MY]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H9865 [31OC]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H8633 [7OC]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H3274 [3JN]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H725 [4MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H245 [21JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H6918 [4SE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2785 [15MY]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H3204 [22MY]

House Rules: limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7262 [11SE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H2875 [16MY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8727 [8OC]

———treatment of petitions for employment visas for highly skilled workers (see H.R. 2285), H6026 [29JY]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H9865 [31OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H7119 [9SE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H1339 [8AP]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H146 [9JA]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2254 [6MY]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1340 [8AP]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H9039 [22OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6026 [29JY]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H6798 [3SE]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H6707 [31JY]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1795 [23AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H589, H590 [13FE]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1628), H3660 [10JN]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 625), H950 [12MR]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H286 [4FE]

———waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents who live near certain military hospitals (see H.R. 1738), H3202 [22MY]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H1187 [19MR]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3477 [4JN]

National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 75), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 588), H346 [5FE]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 712), H522 [12FE]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H4086 [19JN]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H9559 [24OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2777), H346 [5FE], H9800 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259), H9039 [22OC]

———require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H3203 [22MY]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]

Public lands: uniform management of livestock grazing (see H.R. 2493), H7599 [18SE]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 29), H1261 [20MR]

San Mateo County, CA: funding for construction of tunnel at Devil's Slide (see H.R. 215), H768 [5MR]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H3169 [21MY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3274 [3JN]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H768 [5MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H453 [11FE]

States: establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H152 [9JA]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H153 [9JA]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H1338 [8AP]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195, 1763), H3273, H3274 [3JN]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 1401), H1706 [17AP]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H628 [25FE]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1340 [8AP]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 615), H347 [5FE]

———reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 1612), H2679 [14MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H1018 [13MR]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H286 [4FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H3203 [22MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1018 [13MR]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1988 [29AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H1795 [23AP]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H6707 [31JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H669 [26FE]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H724 [4MR]

———increase research and education on the drug DES (see H.R. 1788), H4087 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (see H. Res. 286), H9729 [29OC]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 221), H6962 [5SE]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 250), H8160 [29SE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 148), H2680 [14MY]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 13, 33, 36, 58, 208, 328), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA], H244 [21JA], H348 [5FE], H588 [13FE], H6705 [31JY], H10955 [13NO]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H152 [9JA]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (see H.R. 1155), H1258 [20MR]

Forests: payments to States relative to timber sales (see H.R. 2844), H10171 [6NO]

Sanders, Representative: election to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight (see H. Res. 14), H70 [7JA], H156 [9JA]

Letters

Conservation Reserve Program: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, H2747 [15MY]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H6725 [3SE]

Gingrich, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H2 [7JA]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1194 [20MR]

Agriculture: Federal assistance for farm worker housing destroyed by floods, H2746 [15MY]

———Federal assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5381 [16JY], H5718 [24JY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, H5764 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2746 [15MY], H3193 [22MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3538 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3635 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3788 [12JN]

Birth control: family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics, H7079 [9SE], E1723 [10SE]

Bonior, Representative: acknowledgement as minority whip, H7 [7JA]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4608 [25JN], H4700 [26JN], H5501 [22JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6642 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4580 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6329 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to instruct conferees, H5032, H5033 [10JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3002 [20MY]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (H.R. 858), H4932, H4935, H4941 [9JY]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9617 [29OC]

Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H8232 [30SE]

Centers for Disease Control: food safety initiative funding, H7033 [9SE]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H4580 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4269 [24JN]

Climate: global warming, E1055 [23MY]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (H.R. 908), H8242 [30SE]

Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 221), H6949 [5SE]

Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District, H5787 [25JY]

———investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 276), H9469, H9472 [23OC]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): staffing levels, H5885, H5887, H5888 [28JY]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 148), H2609 [14MY]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 13), H30 [7JA], H83 [9JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 208), H6678 [31JY]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 328), H10794, H10918 [13NO]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H235 [21JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 36), H298, H299 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 58), H565 [13FE]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2391 [8MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H4195 [23JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, H5718 [24JY]

———reduction of land included in the Conservation Reserve Program, H2746 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4195 [23JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9604 [28OC]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3936 [19JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 278), H9595 [28OC]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, H9595, H9604 [28OC]

Dept. of Energy: nonproliferation and arms control programs funding, H6725 [3SE]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, H5772 [24JY], H5794 [25JY], H8180 [30SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, H9529, H9530 [24OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7765 [24SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8232, H8242, H8243 [30SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7033, H7079 [9SE], H7230 [11SE], E1723 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8683 [8OC]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), H5523 [22JY], E1482 [23JY]

Eagen, James M., III: election as Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 207), H6670, H6671 [31JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1134 [19MR]

———treatment of former welfare recipients relative to income and workplace protections, H5033 [10JY]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (H.R. 1155), E553 [21MR]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2287, H2306, H2307 [7MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5749, H5764, H5769, H5770, H5772 [24JY], H5794 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), conference report, H8177, H8180, H8181 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2203), motion to instruct conferees, H6725 [3SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H548 [13FE]

Gephardt, Representative: acknowledgement as minority leader, H7 [7JA]

———nomination to be Speaker of the House, H3 [7JA]

Gingrich, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H3 [7JA]

———resolution of ethics charges, H3 [7JA]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E1610 [1AU]

Government regulations: contractor reporting requirements relative to hiring of veterans, H5770 [24JY]

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H8256 [30SE]

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H7 [7JA]

———legislative program, H4121, H4122 [20JN], H4817 [26JN], H6949 [5SE], H7578 [18SE], H9520 [24OC]

House Rules: discussion of matters before the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) on the House floor, H31 [7JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2209), H5874, H5885, H5887, H5888 [28JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2209), consideration (H. Res. 197), H5787 [25JY]

Medicaid: Federal funding of abortions, H7230 [11SE]

Medicare: age eligibility requirements, H5032, H5033 [10JY]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7765 [24SE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H975 [13MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), H2960 [20MY]

National POW/MIA Recogntion Day: observance, E1799 [18SE]

National Women's Business Council: funding, H8243 [30SE]

Nuclear energy: pyroprocessing technology research funding, H5769 [24JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H4, H31 [7JA], H299 [5FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H410 [11FE]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees, H9743 [30OC]

———uniform management of livestock grazing (H.R. 2493), H9743 [30OC]

Sanders, Representative: election to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Government Reform and Oversight (H. Res. 14), H31 [7JA]

Solano County, CA: tribute to participants in Partners in Achieving Literacy Program, E519 [19MR]

———tribute to Seniors Community Celebration, E1806 [18SE]

Taxation: child tax credit, H6642 [31JY]

———rates, H4608 [25JN], H4700 [26JN], H6642 [31JY]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9059 [23OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H5501 [22JY], H6642 [31JY]

Travis AFB, CA: Travis VA Hospital funding, H8683 [8OC]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (H.R. 63), H831 [11MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: division of Pacific regional office, H9529, H9530 [24OC]

Votes: position on missed, H1141 [19MR]

WIC: funding, H2746 [15MY]

Yolo County, CA: tribute to CommuniCare Health Centers (organization), E857 [7MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4644 [25JN]

Tributes

Harris, David, E958 [19MY]

Lazarus, Gerald S., E1156 [10JN]

Stapleton, T.J. (Tom), E205 [11FE]

Tejeda, Frank, E183 [6FE]

Watkins, Noel, E961 [19MY]

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

Remarks in House

Contracts: revise and streamline Federal procurement and acquisition laws, E1780 [17SE]

FEDERAL ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT

Remarks in House

Contracts: revise and streamline Federal procurement and acquisition laws, E1780 [17SE]

FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT

Bills and resolutions

SSA: application of public meeting and disclosure requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Social Security Advisory Board (see S. 1165), S9198 [11SE]

Letters

National Academy of Sciences public disclosure requirements: Bruce Alberts, National Academy of Sciences, S12516 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

National Academy of Public Administration: clarify public disclosure requirements (H.R. 2977), S12515, S12516 [13NO]

National Academy of Sciences: clarify public disclosure requirements (H.R. 2977), S12515, S12516 [13NO]

SSA: application of public meeting and disclosure requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Social Security Advisory Board (S. 1165), S9210 [11SE]

FEDERAL AGENCIES see Executive Departments

FEDERAL AGENCY COMPLIANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1166), S9198 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1166), S9211 [11SE]

Texts of

S. 1166, provisions, S9212 [11SE]

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP.

Reports filed

Nomination of Lowell L. Junkins to the Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S3198 [15AP]

FEDERAL AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORM ACT

Remarks in Senate

Florida: stormwater treatment area land acquisition relative to Everglades restoration, S9401, S9402 [16SE]

FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS related term(s) Public Welfare Programs

Amendments

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1323 [12FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 714), S11791 [5NO], S12488 [10NO]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S569 [21JA]

Education: treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8373, S8383 [30JY], H6969 [8SE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5533, H5534, H5538 [22JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H9817 [31OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9817 [31OC]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2789, H2792, H2794 [15MY], H2810, H2842, H2843, H2844, H2852, H2858 [16MY]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8200, H8202, H8205 [30SE], H8373, H8377, H8380, H8381 [6OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573 [31OC]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H1989, H1990, H2004, H2005, H2006 [29AP], H2092, H2093, H2094 [30AP], H2113, H2122, H2124, H2133, H2135, H2157, H2158 [1MY], H2169 [5MY], H2188, H2189, H2190, H2192, H2195, H2204, H2211, H2224, H2233, H2235, H2241, H2242 [6MY], H2265, H2266, H2267, H2271, H2352 [7MY], H2399, H2405, H2410, H2412, H2446 [8MY], H2488 [12MY], H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2560, H2561, H2590 [13MY], H2619 [14MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8287 [1OC]

Public housing: reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S9664 [18SE], S10069 [26SE]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S5628, S5639, S5641 [12JN]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (H.R. 849), H4847 [8JY]

———prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (S. 1258), S12188, S12207 [8NO]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5922, S5936 [18JN], S12488 [10NO], H9837 [31OC]

Analyses

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

Home Health Care Prospective Payment Act (S. 913), S6094 [23JN]

Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act (H.R. 217), E51 [7JA]

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act (S. 559), S3052-S3056 [10AP]

Marauding the Middle Class—Republican Tax Breaks for the Rich: Committee on the Budget (Senate) Democratic Staff, S2753-S2755 [21MR]

Medicare Coverage for Skilled Nursing Facility Services (S. 914), S6095 [23JN]

National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 468), S2447-S2478 [18MR]

Native American Programs Appropriations (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Extension (S. 1027), S7711 [17JY]

Reform and Consolidate Federal Public Housing Programs and Redirect Primary Responsibility to States and Localities (S. 462), S2439 [18MR]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S11574 [31OC], H8397 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

Aid Cuts Put College Beyond Reach of Poorest Students, S741 [28JA]

Blair Scolds British Workless Class in Outline of Welfare Plan, E1355 [27JN]

Clinton Promises, E986 [20MY]

Confused by Law, Nursing Homes Bar Legal Immigrants—Fear Over Lost Benefits, S3562 [23AP]

Conservative Case Against School Choice, H9825 [31OC]

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

Education Department Suspends Program for Restructuring Student Loans, S10808 [9OC]

GOP Welfare Plan Insults the Poor, E1251 [18JN]

Hardy Farmers Weather the Storm—Despite Damage, They're Rebounding, S7433 [15JY]

Immigrants Are New York City's Greatest Asset, E106 [21JA]

Just How Sick Was Rebecca Badger? Jack Kevorkian Helped End Her Life, and That's When the Questions Began, S3254 [16AP]

Off Welfare—Mental Migration, E357 [3MR]

Oklahoma's Poor Get the Message—Opt Out of the Welfare System, E355 [3MR]

Poverty Is Unfairly Defined, S514 [21JA]

School Choice—No Closed Book on Right Flank, H9825 [31OC]

State Should Give Prisoners Special Education, U.S. Says, S4004 [6MY]

Suicide Shows Why Welfare Fight Persists—Immigrant's Death Raises Questions Over Cuts in Aid, S3563 [23AP]

Targeting Legal Immigrants Will Return To Haunt Congress, E2098 [28OC]

Terminal Illness Absent in Kevorkian Suicide, S3255 [16AP]

U.S. Inaugurating a Vast Database of All New Hires, S10056 [26SE]

When Politicians Say Entitlements—Think Robbery, E987 [20MY]

Woman Gets $12,000 in Housing Aid Despite Undocumented Status, H4850 [8JY]

Working-Class Ethic Made Public Housing Proud—It Could Again, E1270 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (see S. 1317), S11192 [24OC]

Agriculture: availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 790), H587 [13FE]

———crop insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (see H.R. 781), H587 [13FE]

———Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see S. 605), S3348 [17AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see S. 485; H.R. 725), S2646 [20MR], H523 [12FE]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (see H.R. 2534), H7830 [24SE]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Alcoholic beverages: alcohol abuse prevention program funding (see H.R. 1982), H4085 [19JN]

———eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 1974), H4085 [19JN]

———increase taxes and provide funding for alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 2028), H4338 [24JN]

Armed Forces: payment of certain health care expenses under CHAMPUS that are not payable under Medicare (see S. 166), S162 [21JA]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see S. 1144; H.R. 2436), S8723 [3SE], H7118 [9SE]

BIA: reorganization (see S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Black Lung Benefits Act: improve (see H.R. 609), H347 [5FE]

———pneumoconiosis claims (see H.R. 252), H147 [9JA]

Budget: eliminate certain Federal subsidy programs (see H.R. 1171), H1259 [20MR]

Bunker Hill, IN: use of data from an application for Impact Aid payments for the Maconaquah School Corp. to determine certain Dept. of Defense assistance program payments (see H.R. 2636), H8727 [8OC]

Business and industry: reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015, 1340), H888 [11MR], H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (see S. 1223), S10055 [26SE]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see S. 300; H.R. 671), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]

Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H701 [27FE]

———child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant (see S. 93), S161 [21JA]

———early childhood development programs (see S. 756, 1309), S4588 [15MY], S10950 [22OC]

———establish Adoption Awareness Promotion Program (see S. 1318), S11192 [24OC]

———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———improve child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see H.R. 2839), H10170 [6NO]

———improve child nutrition programs (see S. 1556), S12575 [13NO]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (see S. 19), S159 [21JA]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see S. 435, 525; H.R. 1363), S2274 [13MR], S2838 [8AP], H1703 [17AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs receiving Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 2522), H7729 [23SE]

Colleges and universities: participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (see H.R. 1307), H1439 [10AP]

———student loan default rate limitations relative to Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 281), H148 [9JA]

Colleges and university: exempt certain institutions of higher education serving minorities from default-based ineligibility for student loan programs (see H.R. 717), H522 [12FE]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Consolidated Farm Service Agency: disregard debt forgiveness relative to loan and loan servicing limitations (see H.R. 1969), H4085 [19JN]

Consumers: prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (see S. 868), S5444 [10JN]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S725 [28JA]

Corporate Welfare Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 1235), H1338 [8AP]

Corporations: eliminate Federal subsidies (see H.R. 515), H282 [4FE]

Courts: denial of certain Federal benefits upon conviction of certain drug offenses (see H.R. 313), H149 [9JA]

Crime: establish Federal, State, and local programs on the reporting and preventing of bias crimes (see H.R. 188), H145 [9JA]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304; H.R. 1003), S1299 [12FE], H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization (see H.R. 1789), H3476 [4JN]

———extension of conservation reserve contracts relative to rejection of reenrollment bids (see H.R. 861), H699 [27FE]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

———repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period (see S. 782), S5001 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see S. 735), S4320 [12MY]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 974), H803 [6MR]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see S. 1534; H.R. 877), S12575 [13NO], H700 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: allow certain counties flexibility in spending funds (see H.R. 149), H144 [9JA]

———grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs (see H.R. 1336), H1541 [15AP]

Dept. of HHS: make certain information available to the Dept. of the Treasury for the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government (see H.R. 2063), H4646 [25JN]

———refugee and entrant assistance funding (see S. 1161), S9080 [10SE]

Dept. of HUD: demonstration program to determine the effectiveness of establishing fair market rentals (see H.R. 2932), H10419 [8NO]

———facilitate effective and efficient management of homeless assistance programs (see S. 1071; H.R. 2307), S8153 [25JY], H6406 [30JY]

———notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 212), H146 [9JA]

———prohibit assistance to organizations that promote prejudice or bias based on race, religion, or ethnicity (see H.R. 207), H145 [9JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 714; H.R. 2317), S4106 [7MY], H6703 [31JY]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (see H.R. 1291), H1438 [10AP]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

———establish an advisory commission to prepare for and respond to serious drought emergencies (see H.R. 3035), H10767 [12NO]

———establish Federal insurance programs against the risks of catastrophic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes (see H.R. 579), H285 [4FE]

———make modifications to the temporary housing assistance program (see H.R. 2257), H5777 [24JY]

———National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (see S. 1179), S9411 [16SE]

———reauthorize national flood insurance program (see H.R. 2227), H5664 [23JY]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S726 [28JA]

Drugs: deny Federal benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses relative to medicinal use of marijuana (see H.R. 1265), H1391 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]

———assist States and local governments in assessing and remediating brownfield sites and encouraging environmental cleanup programs (see H.R. 1395), H1706 [17AP]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 8, 18; H.R. 990, 1049), S158, S159 [21JA], H803 [6MR], H949 [12MR]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (see S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow children who meet certain criteria to attend schools that receives funds targeted for disadvantaged children (see H.R. 719), H522 [12FE]

———allow consolidation of direct student loans (see S. 1294; H.R. 2535), S10787 [9OC], H7830 [24SE]

———eligibility standards for short-term educational programs (see H.R. 675), H452 [11FE]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (see S. 113), S161 [21JA]

———establish loan guarantee program for telecommunications satellites dedicated to instructional programming (see H.R. 2320), H6703 [31JY]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see S. 1395; H.R. 1970), S11863 [6NO], H4085 [19JN]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H283 [4FE]

———extend and make uniform student loan repayment plans (see H.R. 2391), H6797 [3SE]

———improve student financial aid programs (see H.R. 2536), H7830 [24SE]

———improve teacher quality (see S. 1169, 1201, 1209, 1484; H.R. 2228, 2698), S9198 [11SE], S9785 [23SE], S12119 [8NO], H5664 [23JY], H9038 [22OC]

———increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (see S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see S. 212; H.R. 744), S726 [28JA], H585 [13FE]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (see S. 120), S161 [21JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (see S. 119), S161 [21JA]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

———prevent Federal student assistance need analysis from penalizing parents for investing in prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 2672), H8833 [9OC]

———prohibit the use of stale cohort default data in the termination of student assistance eligibility (see H.R. 3061), H10954 [13NO]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (see S. 1), S158 [21JA]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (see S. 1029), S7710 [17JY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H1338 [8AP]

———require expulsion of students convicted of violent crimes in schools receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 329), H149 [9JA]

———student financial aid programs (see S. 559, 560), S3011 [10AP]

———substitute educational quality evaluations for cohort default rates in eligibility determinations for student assistance programs (see H.R. 386), H151 [9JA]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (see H.R. 1866), H3720 [11JN]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H9728 [29OC]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 17; H.R. 1385), S159 [21JA], H1705 [17AP]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), consideration (see H. Res. 150), H2783 [15MY]

———establish a training voucher system (see S. 1170), S9198 [11SE]

———extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 938), H766 [5MR]

———improve and consolidate Federal job training programs (see S. 1186), S9515 [17SE]

EPA: establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

ERISA: clarify State law relative to court actions resulting from failures to provide health benefits under employee welfare benefit plans (see H.R. 2960), H10420 [8NO]

Eximbank: reauthorization (see S. 1026; H.R. 1370), S7710 [17JY], H1704 [17AP]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H8160 [29SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 70; H. Con. Res. 198), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Families and domestic relations: establish program to provide child care through public-private partnerships (see H.R. 2719), H9501 [23OC]

———improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373, 2713), H1704 [17AP], H9501 [23OC]

———reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (see S. 934), S5927 [18JN]

Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Floods: facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators (see H.R. 1461), H1891 [24AP]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2090 [30AP]

———require States to use electronic benefit transfer systems (see H.R. 273), H148 [9JA]

Georgia: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see S. 884; H.R. 2091), S5508 [11JN], H4834 [26JN]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H1988 [29AP]

Government regulations: ensure accuracy of eligibility information relative to Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 2347), H6704 [31JY]

Guam: SSI benefits (see H.R. 1403), H1706 [17AP]

Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see S. 1376), S11764 [5NO]

Health: adolescent health demonstration projects (see H.R. 357), H151 [9JA]

———establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see S. 697; H.R. 847, 2006), S3998 [6MY], H669 [26FE], H4132 [20JN]

———establish medical education trust fund (see H.R. 881), H700 [27FE]

———establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 735), H523 [12FE]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 106), H142 [9JA]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see S. 148; H.R. 259), S162 [21JA], H147 [9JA]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (see S. 1466), S12118 [8NO]

———public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 385), H151 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H6962 [5SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see S. 1036), S7710 [17JY]

———allow certain small, nonprofit banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see H.R. 2311), H6406 [30JY]

———improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5131 [10JY]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 6), H66 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 217), H146 [9JA]

———revise and extend assistance programs (see H.R. 1144), H1258 [20MR]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H948 [12MR]

———participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for the people of the U.S. (see H. Res. 147), H2589 [13MY]

House Rules: reduce number of programs covered by certain appropriations bills (see H. Res. 24), H156 [9JA]

Housing: authorize public housing agencies to establish rental amounts that do not discourage assisted families from obtaining employment (see H.R. 1014), H888 [11MR]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (see H.R. 1447), H1891 [24AP]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (see S. 784; H.R. 2), S5001 [22MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 133), H1987 [29AP]

———extend loan guarantee program for Indian housing (see H.R. 33), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———increase public housing opportunities for intact families (see H.R. 265), H148 [9JA]

———promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (see H.R. 896), H701 [27FE]

———provide Federal housing assistance to Native Hawaiians (see S. 109; H.R. 626), S161 [21JA], H392 [6FE]

———reauthorize certain rural housing assistance programs (see H.R. 2274), H5826 [25JY]

———rental assistance payments for certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 468), H243 [21JA]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (see H.R. 2964), H10420 [8NO]

———temporary extension of certain public housing programs (see H.R. 2406), H6917 [4SE]

———use of public housing operating funds for rental assistance voucher program (see S. 1094), S8531 [31JY]

———verification of citizenship or immigration status of housing assistance applicants (see H.R. 171), H144 [9JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (see S. 702), S3998 [6MY]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H146 [9JA]

———restrict imposition of liens and estate recovery on Medicaid long-term care services and amend tax treatment of long-term care coverage (see H.R. 1764), H3273 [3JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1383, 1519; H.R. 2516), S11863 [6NO], S12461 [10NO], H7728 [23SE]

———reauthorize (see S. 586; H.R. 1609), S3199 [15AP], H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

Irrigation: clarify farm acreage and income limitations for eligibility for subsidized irrigation water (see S. 35), S159 [21JA]

Law enforcement: evaluate neighborhood and community security programs (see H.R. 266), H148 [9JA]

Lawyers and attorneys: payment of fees incurred in divorce actions (see H.R. 270), H148 [9JA]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (see S. 147), S162 [21JA]

———disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 148), H144 [9JA]

———equitable treatment of certain benefits received by veterans in State and privately owned nursing homes (see S. 502), S2646 [20MR]

———improve provision of managed care (see S. 864), S5444 [10JN]

———post-eligibility treatment of certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs pension or compensation payments (see H.R. 1269), H1437 [10AP]

———provide States greater flexibility in setting provider reimbursement rates (see S. 700), S3998 [6MY]

———waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMO's (see S. 310; H.R. 697, 1610), S1300 [12FE], H522 [12FE], H2679 [14MY]

Medicare: coverage for home health services (see S. 913), S5694 [16JN]

———coverage for skilled nursing facility services (see S. 914), S5694 [16JN]

———establish a continuous quality improvement program for providers that furnish services to individuals with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 2972), H10420 [8NO]

———expand and strengthen the telemedicine demonstration project (see S. 848), S5342 [5JN]

———hospice care reform (see S. 734; H.R. 521), S4320 [12MY], H283 [4FE]

———improve quality and cost-effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 1101), H1111 [18MR]

———increase access to quality health care in frontier communities by allowing clinics and health centers greater flexibility and reimbursement (see S. 1342), S11343 [29OC]

———secondary payer rules for individuals with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 2577), H8160 [29SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish an Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 251), H147 [9JA]

Motor vehicles: length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H284 [4FE]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (see S. 780), S5001 [22MY]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see S. 1280; H.R. 2663), S10787 [9OC], H8832 [9OC]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see S. 459), S2415 [18MR]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see H.R. 261), H147 [9JA]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (see S. 754), S4588 [15MY]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see S. 1279, 1281), S10787 [9OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 390), S1924 [4MR]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 1048), H949 [12MR], H1288 [21MR]

Poverty: assistance for low-income working families (see H.R. 2399), H6916 [4SE]

———corrections in data relative to cost-of-living statistics (see S. 131), S162 [21JA]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 481), H243 [21JA]

Public buildings: community use of public facilities acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (see H.R. 257), H147 [9JA]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (see S. 484; H.R. 1883), S2646 [20MR], H3796 [12JN]

Public housing: multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (see S. 513; H.R. 1508), S2741 [21MR], H2154 [1MY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing reform (see S. 853), S5413 [9JN]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (see S. 462), S2416 [18MR]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2088), H4834 [26JN]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525; H.R. 2755, 3046), S12506 [12NO], H9614 [28OC], H10953 [13NO]

Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin for operation of food stamp and medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2030), H4338 [24JN]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (see S. 671; H.R. 1950), S3844 [30AP], H3923 [18JN]

———establish asset-based welfare policies (see S. 1106, 1255; H.R. 2849), S8532 [31JY], S10428 [6OC], H10171 [6NO]

———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 1445), H1891 [24AP]

———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for legal aliens applying for naturalization (see H.R. 1416), H1794 [23AP]

———extend disqualification transition period for certain aliens (see H.R. 761), H586 [13FE]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see S. 640; H.R. 1418), S3550 [23AP], H1794 [23AP]

———food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 2154), H5177 [11JY]

———food stamp eligibility for certain elderly permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2638), H8727 [8OC]

———modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 666), H451 [11FE]

———permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see S. 787; H.R. 1709), S5001 [22MY], H3201 [22MY]

———provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see S. 392; H.R. 931), S1979 [5MR], H766 [5MR]

———provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for mentally disabled aliens (see H.R. 1133), H1186 [19MR]

———reform (see S. 140), S162 [21JA]

———repeal restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see S. 480), S2552 [19MR]

———restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants (see H.R. 1468), H1987 [29AP]

———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see S. 752; H.R. 907), S4588 [15MY], H709 [3MR]

———provide a minimum allocation of funds to States from the Federal Mass Transit Account (see S. 556), S3011 [10AP]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see S. 331; H.R. 1701), S1382 [13FE], H3169 [21MY]

SBA: establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (see S. 956), S6358 [25JN]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2274 [13MR]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

———install devices to improve safety at convenience stores (see H.R. 1444), H1891 [24AP]

Small Business Act: amend (see H.R. 2261), H5825 [25JY]

Small Business Investment Act: amend (see H.R. 1985, 2261), H4086 [19JN], H5825 [25JY]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see S. 929; H.R. 2429), S5927 [18JN], H7008 [8SE]

Social Security: benefit reductions (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375, 1054; H.R. 612), S1734 [27FE], S7950 [23JY], H347 [5FE]

———establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 1611, 2929), H2679 [14MY], H10418 [8NO]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H283 [4FE]

———exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 156), H144 [9JA]

———improve information provided in account statements and distribute statements annually to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2682), H8928 [21OC]

———increase earnings limit (see H.R. 326, 349), H149, H150 [9JA]

———prevent children from languishing in foster care (see H.R. 1459), H1891 [24AP]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (see S. 438; H.R. 530), S2274 [13MR], H283 [4FE]

———provide for the retirement of every U.S. citizen (see H.R. 2768), H9729 [29OC]

———use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 464), H243 [21JA]

Social Security Disability Insurance Program: funding for SSI presumptive disability benefit programs (see H.R. 2422), H6962 [5SE]

SSI: denial of benefits to convicted sex offenders while confined (see H.R. 237), H147 [9JA]

States: improve program of block grants for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 2861), H10171 [6NO]

———permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to parental consent (see H.R. 2941), H10419 [8NO]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 997), H804 [6MR]

———establishment of, and the deduction of contributions to, homeownership plans (see H.R. 3024), H10767 [12NO]

———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation (see S. 1252), S10319 [3OC]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 996), H804 [6MR]

———treatment of affiliation or control of nonprofit organizations by for-profit organizations relative to eligibility for low-income housing tax credits (see H.R. 2765), H9729 [29OC]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1045, 1498), H948 [12MR], H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of scholarships received under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program (see S. 1286; H.R. 2951), S10787 [9OC], H10419 [8NO]

———treatment of school-based health insurance programs (see H.R. 1698), H3169 [21MY]

———treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (see H.R. 1512), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 937), H766 [5MR]

Termination dates (see H.R. 131), H143 [9JA]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (see S. 210), S725 [28JA]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see S. 526; H.R. 1263, 1364), S2838 [8AP], H1391 [9AP], H1704 [17AP]

———provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (see S. 1313), S11191 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11034 [23OC]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas (see H.R. 1012), H888 [11MR]

Transportation: establish national growth programs relative to metropolitan regional projects (see H.R. 1725), H3202 [22MY]

———establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (see S. 963), S6358 [25JN]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335, 468, 532; H.R. 674), S1382 [13FE], S2416 [18MR], S2900 [9AP], H452 [11FE]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H143 [9JA]

———payment of benefits relative to base period of wage earnings (see S. 1126), S8532 [31JY]

———reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (see S. 897), S5596 [12JN]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see S. 1258; H.R. 849), S10428 [6OC], H669 [26FE]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

———improve and expand empowerment and enterprise zone programs (see H.R. 201), H145 [9JA]

Veterans: exclude certain income from consideration for determining rent paid for federally assisted housing (see H.R. 384), H151 [9JA]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see S. 917, 923; H.R. 1908, 1955, 1990), S5790 [17JN], H3864 [17JN], H3923 [18JN], H4086 [19JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

———expand workstudy opportunities (see H.R. 1877), H3796 [12JN]

———extend the duration of the pilot program providing for interest buy down authority (see H.R. 1064), H1017 [13MR]

———funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H.R. 759), H586 [13FE]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see S. 464; H.R. 1090), S2416 [18MR], H1110 [18MR]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H144 [9JA]

———verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility (see S. 96), S161 [21JA]

Virgin Islands: SSI benefits (see H.R. 1403), H1706 [17AP]

Virginia: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 606), H347 [5FE]

Water pollution: establish requirements and provide assistance to prevent nonpoint sources of pollution (see H.R. 550), H284 [4FE]

West Virginia: develop a flood control strategy for the Greenbrier River Basin (see H.R. 254), H147 [9JA]

Commentaries

Background of `School-to-Work' Concept: D.L. Cuddy, E945 [16MY]

Cost Estimates

Amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210): CBO, S5467 [10JN]

Prohibit relocation assistance to illegal aliens under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (S. 1258): CBO, S12208 [8NO]

Decisions

Dept. of Treasury Correction to the Federal Highway Trust Fund Relative to Excise Tax Receipts: Charles A. Bowsher, GAO, S4148 [8MY]

Descriptions

Florida Health Care Plan for Children: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, E160 [5FE]

Transition to Work Program for Individuals Entitled to Disability Benefits (H.R. 534), E142 [4FE]

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 963), S6369 [25JN]

Essays

American Success Story: Sarah Geving, E1684 [8SE]

Making Democracy Work: Yi-Hui Lee, E926 [14MY]

Factsheets

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

WIC Funding, H2720 [15MY]

Letters

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S3265 [16AP]

———Brian Lopina, Christian Coalition, S3258 [16AP]

———P. John Seward, AMA, S1303 [12FE], S3250 [16AP]

———Richard M. Doerflinger, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, S3250 [16AP]

———William J. Cox, Catholic Health Association, S3259 [16AP]

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: Jere W. Glover, SBA, E1742 [11SE]

———Jerome J. Shestack, ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act: Linda P. Morgan, Regional Plan Association, S352 [21JA]

Clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program: Representative Shaw, S12092 [8NO]

———Representatives Shaw and Archer, S12092 [8NO]

Dept. of Agriculture authority to sell food stamps to States relative to Federal cost reimbursement: Senators Kennedy and Kerry, S4183 [8MY]

Disaster assistance to South Dakota: Brenda S. Barger, Mayor of Watertown, SD, S5322 [5JN]

———Nolan L. Seim, S5323 [5JN]

Domestic Sugar Program: Eugene Moos, Dept. of Agriculture, H5701 [24JY]

———Jack Cassidy, CoBank, H5702 [24JY]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S11535 [31OC]

Eximbank assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments: James A. Harmon, Eximbank, H8378 [6OC]

Farm subsidies (parody), E2066 [23OC]

Geriatric health care training legislation: Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S5003 [22MY]

———Dennis Jahnigen, American Geriatrics Society, S5003 [22MY]

Highway construction and surface transportation funding: Beth O'Laughlin, Association of Indiana Counties, Inc., H2650 [14MY]

———Dave Heath, Mayor of Lafayette, IN, H2650 [14MY]

———Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization, H2650 [14MY]

———Rose M. Zigenfus, Evansville, IN, Urban Transportation Study, H2650 [14MY]

———Stephen Goldsmith, Mayor of Indianapolis, IN, H2649 [14MY]

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education and Robert Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S3051 [10AP]

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Mark Schwartz, National League of Cities, H2411 [8MY]

Increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S9727 [19SE]

Increase Pell Grant awards: Senators Jeffords and Kennedy, S9066 [10SE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension: Representative Archer, H8289 [1OC]

———Representative Shuster, H8289 [1OC]

Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, H4571 [25JN]

Multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform: Representative Lazio, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House), H8685 [8OC]

Native American tribal priority allocations funding: Senators Gorton and Stevens, S9393 [16SE]

Pell Grant education awards: several organizations, H1956 [29AP]

Prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge: Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S5457 [10JN]

Public welfare programs reform: Shelley Read, H5002 [9JY]

Social Security earnings test for blind individuals: Charles H. Crawford, National Council of State Agencies for the Blind, Inc., S1748 [27FE]

———Curtis Chong, Rehabilitation Advisory Council for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Harvey Heagy, National Federation of the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———James Gashel, National Federation of the Blind, S1749 [27FE]

———Joanne Wilson, Louisiana Center for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Judith D. Moore, National Industries for the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Julie H. Carroll, American Council of the Blind, S1748 [27FE]

———Paula A. Krauss, Connecticut Community Advocates (organization), S1749 [27FE]

State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H7378 [17SE]

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S8906 [8SE]

———Stephanie D'Amico, S8907 [8SE]

State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E1039 [22MY]

Tobacco coverage by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S7908 [23JY]

———John E. Sheely, American Association of Crop Insurers, S7907 [23JY]

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S4789 [21MY]

Tribute to GAO efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation: several Representatives, E1827 [23SE]

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act: Representative Goodling, Committee on Education and Labor (House), H1933 [29AP]

———Representative Stump, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H1933 [29AP]

Lists

Disaster assistance to California in S. 672, emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4157 [8MY]

Major GAO contributors to review of Government Performance and Results Act implementation, E1827 [23SE]

Witnesses testifying on abstinence education before the Committee on Appropriations' (Senate) Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, S5934 [18JN]

Memorandums

Estimate of the Budgetary Impact of Non-Defense Supplementals in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Priscilla Aycock, CBO, S4181 [8MY]

Health Insurance for Uninsured Children: Jean P. Hearn, Congressional Research Service, S8990 [9SE]

Motions

Education: vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5541 [22JY]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8199, H8203 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), H8397 [6OC]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2645 [14MY]

Opinion polls

Tobacco product excise tax increase to fund health insurance for uninsured children: Wall Street Journal/NBC, S4105 [7MY], S4272 [9MY], S4784 [21MY]

Petitions and memorials

Massachusetts: Federal benefits for legal immigrants, E761 [28AP]

Projections

Welfare Reform Impact, E1168 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas, H5408, H5410 [17JY]

———availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas (H.R. 790), E277 [13FE]

———crop insurance coverage for losses due to plant viruses and diseases and loan eligibility for producers who suffer such losses (H.R. 781), E275 [13FE]

———farm subsidies, E2066 [23OC]

———Federal assistance for farm worker housing destroyed by floods, H2746 [15MY]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

———Federal crop insurance program reform, H5672-H5677, H5727 [24JY]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5561, H5564 [22JY], H5658 [23JY], H5691-H5699, H5727 [24JY], H5813 [25JY]

———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10354-H10371, H10384 [8NO], E2287 [9NO]

Alcoholic beverages: increase taxes and provide funding for alcohol abuse prevention programs (H.R. 2028), E1306 [24JN]

Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, H5762-H5765 [24JY], H5797 [25JY], E1528 [25JY]

———road building program, H1396 [10AP]

Ayden, NC: tribute to Youth Summit '97, H8839 [21OC]

Black Lung Benefits Act: pneumoconiosis claims (H.R. 252), E20 [7JA]

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: subsidies to companies providing currency paper, H2608, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2692-H2695 [15MY]

Business and industry: reduce corporate welfare (H.R. 1340), E658 [15AP]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2844 [16MY]

Children and youth: child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant, E1963 [8OC]

———improve access to child care and early education programs, H10775 [13NO]

———improve child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (H.R. 2982), E2304 [10NO]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP], H8709-H8716 [8OC]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, H267 [4FE], H598 [25FE], H631 [26FE], H676, H677, H678, H679, H683-H689 [27FE], H715 [4MR], H729, H747 [5MR], H770, H771, H772 [6MR], H813, H817, H819, H854-H856 [11MR], H894 [12MR], H953, H954, H1004-H1009 [13MR], H1345 [9AP], H1513-H1516 [15AP], H1546 [16AP], H3148 [21MY], H4557, H4564, H4566, H4570, H4572, H4575, H4576-H4581, H4603-H4605 [25JN], H4921 [9JY], H5038 [10JY], H5897, H5898 [28JY], H6323, H6339 [30JY], H6620 [31JY], E160 [5FE], E704 [17AP], E2297 [10NO]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (H.R. 1363), E1322 [25JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), H1295 [8AP], H1395 [10AP]

———summer youth employment program funding relative to disadvantaged youth programs, H2844-H2851 [16MY]

———WIC Program funding, H1621, H1623 [17AP]

Colleges and universities: participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (H.R. 1307), E624 [10AP]

Colorado: public welfare programs reform legislation, E1273 [19JN]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: tribute, E463 [13MR]

Crime: funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2377, H2378 [8MY]

———funding for crime prevention programs for at-risk juveniles, H2379-H2381 [8MY]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (H.R. 2381), E1642 [3SE]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1397-H1405 [10AP], E431 [11MR], E647 [14AP], E657 [15AP], E683 [16AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Conservation Reserve Program funding, H715 [4MR]

———Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization (H.R. 1789), H8868 [21OC]

———extension of conservation reserve contracts relative to rejection of reenrollment bids (H.R. 861), E403 [6MR]

———reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5708-H5714 [24JY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5652 [23JY], H5700-H5707, H5726 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (H.R. 974), H772 [6MR], E408 [6MR]

Dept. of Education: grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs, H2803 [16MY]

———prohibit State sanctions relative to special education services for certain adult prisoners under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H7376-H7379 [17SE], E1870 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS: increase Senior Citizen Meal Program funding through rescissions in certain family planning programs, H7034, H7035 [9SE]

———refugee and entrant assistance funding (S. 1161), H8061, H8062 [29SE], H8291 [1OC]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, H7031, H7032, H7037, H7044-H7050 [9SE]

Dept. of HUD: allocation of unspent housing assistance funds, H2752, H2753 [15MY]

———housing assistance programs, H5181 [14JY], H8680, H8683 [8OC]

———Low Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Program funding, H5264 [15JY], H5367 [16JY]

———notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects, H2243 [6MY]

———provide for a study on the evaluation and performance of public housing agencies, H2417, H2420 [8MY]

———upgrade housing programs in Houston, TX, H8669 [8OC]

———upgrade programs in Houston, TX, H5335, H5336 [16JY]

Dept. of Labor: Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes, E1741 [11SE]

Dept. of the Interior: Purchaser Road Credit Program funding, H9539 [24OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Transit Formula Grants Program funding, H6725 [3SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2317), E2380 [13NO]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (H.R. 1291), E627 [10AP]

———tribute to Chapter 31 Program for vocational rehabilitation in assisting service-disabled veterans find and maintain employment, H3921 [18JN]

Disabled: requirements for State individualized education plans for children, H2801 [16MY]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, H1863, H1865-H1870 [24AP], H2616 [14MY]

———assistance to South Dakota, H1309 [8AP], H1863, H1868 [24AP], H2428 [8MY]

———reauthorize national flood insurance program (H.R. 2227), H9041 [23OC]

Drugs: deny Federal benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses relative to medicinal use of marijuana (H.R. 1265), E607 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 1049), H2652-H2654 [14MY]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 3020), E2311 [10NO]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8845-H8850 [21OC], H9065 [23OC], E1836 [24SE], E1856 [25SE], E2114 [29OC]

———assign job training coordinators to high schools and community colleges to work with local industries to develop curriculum suited to local job market, H2852, H2853 [16MY]

———distribution of vocational education funding relative to income and population density, H5430-H5432 [17JY]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (H.R. 529), E141 [4FE]

———Head Start Program: funding, H6868 [4SE]

———Head Start Program funding, H2063 [30AP]

———high-risk youth programs funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7130-H7134 [10SE]

———improve student financial aid programs (H.R. 2536), E1834 [24SE], E1852 [25SE]

———improve teacher quality (H.R. 2228), E1500 [23JY], E1507 [24JY]

———increase Pell Grant awards, H457 [12FE], H7452 [17SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (H.R. 744), H1956 [29AP], H2174 [6MY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (H.R. 1233), E599 [8AP]

———special education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6986-H6997 [8SE]

———student financial aid programs, H598 [25FE], H2060-H2063, H2065, H2066 [30AP]

———student loan programs, H2083 [30AP], H3166, H3167 [21MY], H8058 [29SE], H9493 [23OC]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), H4145, H4146 [23JN], H6969, H6970 [8SE]

———tribute to TRIO programs, E254 [13FE]

———vocational and adult education funding through rescissions in OSHA funding, H6941-H6946 [5SE], H6977-H6986 [8SE], H7022 [9SE]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), H5496, H5526-H5544 [22JY], E1505 [24JY]

———vocational education funding (H.R. 1853), motion to recommit, H5541 [22JY]

———vocational education funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7129, H7130 [10SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice, H9481-H9487 [23OC], H9628, H9630 [29OC], H10773 [13NO]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), H10774 [13NO], E2210, E2218 [7NO], E2279 [9NO]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9814-H9832 [31OC]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), H2798-H2860 [16MY], E700 [17AP], E945 [16MY], E974 [19MY]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), consideration (H. Res. 150), H2797 [16MY]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385), corrections in engrossment, H2860 [16MY]

———provide greater flexibility to States and localities as they work to carry out meaningful job training reform, H2812 [16MY]

———require public housing authorities and contractors to try to hire public housing residents, H2241, H2242 [6MY]

Eximbank: community work requirements for certain members of firms, H8202, H8203 [30SE]

———preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8200-H8202 [30SE]

———prohibit assistance to companies that are at least 50 percent owned by a foreign country or military, H8374-H8377 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8377-H8380 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to foreign companies that violate U.S. child labor laws, H8382 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to Russia relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8380 [6OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H7369 [17SE], H7873 [25SE], H8189-H8207 [30SE], H8373-H8383, H8395-H8397 [6OC], E1773, E1774 [17SE], E1951 [7OC], E1978 [8OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (H. Res. 255), H8184-H8188 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), insert language of H.R. 1370 in lieu, H8397 [6OC]

———rename to U.S. Export Bank, H8205, H8206 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: Communities in Schools Program funding, H8712 [8OC]

———improve child care and family support services, H6868 [4SE], H10772 [13NO]

———improve child care and family support services (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP], H8709-H8716 [8OC]

Federal Family Education Loan Program: financial institutions' performance of audits on their student loan portfolios, H7083 [9SE]

FEMA: funding, H2762-H2766 [15MY]

Floods: disaster assistance to Kentucky, E571 [21MR]

———disaster assistance to Minnesota, H1318, H1319 [8AP], H1862, H1863, H1869 [24AP], H2707 [15MY]

———disaster assistance to Ohio, H729 [5MR]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia, H773, H782 [6MR]

———disaster assistance to Wisconsin, E1318 [25JN]

———facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators, H2768, H2769 [15MY]

Food stamps: eligibility requirements, H4587 [25JN], E1348 [27JN]

———funding, H5652 [23JY], H5683, H5726 [24JY]

GAO: tribute to efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation, E1826 [23SE]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (H.R. 1480), H2010 [30AP], E784 [29AP]

———coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations (H.R. 1480), E765 [29AP]

———define role and scope, H2866 [16MY]

———prohibit preferential treatment relative to Federal employment, contracting, and programs, H1043 [18MR]

Health: establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (H.R. 735), E241-E243 [12FE]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund, E1487 [23JY]

———establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (H.R. 106), E50 [7JA]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (H.R. 259), E23 [7JA]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (H.R. 1895), E1207 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), E54 [7JA]

Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (H.R. 217), E50 [7JA]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (H.R. 1046), H2430 [8MY], E452 [12MR]

———participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for the people of the U.S. (H. Res. 147), H2493, H2494 [13MY], H2941-H2946, H2960 [20MY]

Housing: allow public housing agencies to comply with family self-sufficiency agreement requirements, H2204-H2210 [6MY]

———allow public housing agencies to establish residency limits, H2271-H2275 [7MY]

———assistance for low-income families desiring homeownership, H2124 [1MY]

———cap on rent for public and subsidized housing relative to income, H2233-H2235 [6MY]

———capital and operating grants funding, H2235-H2241 [6MY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H1547 [16AP], H2038-H2052 [30AP], H2107-H2151 [1MY], H2188-H2243 [6MY], H2265-H2281 [7MY], H2399-H2426 [8MY], H2553-H2567 [13MY], H2619-H2647 [14MY], E58 [7JA], E863, E864 [7MY], E1269 [19JN], E1355 [27JN]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 133), H2035-H2038 [30AP]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H2645, H2646 [14MY]

———eliminate block grant program giving local municipalities flexibility in administering Federal housing assistance, H2410-H2412 [8MY]

———establish a public housing replacement requirement in areas with public housing shortages, H2242, H2243 [6MY]

———establish occupancy preferences for certain families, H2266 [7MY]

———extend loan guarantee program for Indian housing (H.R. 33), E14 [7JA]

———funding for choice based rental housing and homeownership assistance, H2406-H2408, H2412 [8MY]

———limit family income for choice based housing assistance, H2399-H2405 [8MY]

———prohibit violent sexual predators from receiving public housing assistance, H2190, H2191 [6MY]

———promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (H.R. 896), E343 [27FE]

———reduce minimum rental amounts and contributions relative to public housing, H2267-H2271 [7MY]

———require agreements with private housing project owners to allow law enforcement officers to enter certain areas, H2191 [6MY]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (H.R. 2964), E2381 [13NO]

———revise income and occupancy levels for public housing developments, H2224-H2232 [6MY]

———set award criteria for economic development initiative grants to include the extent of regional cooperation demonstrated by the proposed plan, H2192 [6MY]

———tribute to organizations for investment in low-income communities, E461 [13MR]

———verification of citizenship or immigration status of housing assistance applicants (H.R. 171), E38 [7JA]

Immigration: budgetary treatment of programs for legal immigrants, H894 [12MR]

———Senate Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding, H7801 [24SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in Goals 2000 Program funding, H7143-H7145 [10SE]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, H2539 [13MY]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (H.R. 219), E66 [7JA]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8285-H8290 [1OC]

———extend (S. 1454), H10586 [12NO]

———extend (S. 1519), H10633-H10638 [12NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1609), H7453 [17SE], E974 [19MY], E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY], E1610 [1AU]

———tribute to bicyclists for support of bicycle and pedestrian provisions, E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY]

LIHEAP: funding, H5270 [15JY]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1076), E475 [13MR]

———implement system of case information disclosure, H8005-H8008 [26SE]

Medicaid: disproportionate share hospital payments, H4570, H4579, H4587, H4590 [25JN], H5898 [28JY], H6322, H6323, H6341 [30JY], H6658 [31JY]

———Federal funding of abortions, H4560 [25JN], H7229-H7231 [11SE]

———post-eligibility treatment of certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs pension or compensation payments (H.R. 1269), H1393 [10AP]

Medicare: hospice care reform (H.R. 521), E133 [4FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish an Office of Inspector General (H.R. 251), E5 [7JA]

Missouri: use of community administered welfare programs as an alternative to Federal programs, H884 [11MR]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (H.R. 2663), H9845 [31OC]

Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (S. 459), H9780 [30OC]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (H.R. 261), E27 [7JA]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Head Start Program, H8446 [7OC]

Orangeburg County, SC: tribute to efforts relative to welfare reform, E2302 [10NO]

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (H.R. 1048), H1917-H1935 [29AP], H2060 [30AP]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (H.R. 481), E128 [4FE]

Public buildings: community use of public facilities acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (H.R. 257), E23 [7JA]

Public housing: allow local housing authorities flexibility in implementing certain requirements, H2561 [13MY]

———allow local housing authorities to use operating funds for child care services for residents, H2203, H2204 [6MY]

———exemption from community work requirements for certain primary caregivers, H2133-H2146, H2149, H2151 [1MY]

———grievance procedures for evictions except those that are a threat to the tenants' safety or for drug-related activities, H2192-H2195, H2211 [6MY]

———limit pet ownership to the elderly and disabled, H2560, H2561 [13MY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, H2559 [13MY], H8684 [8OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (H.R. 1508), E826 [5MY]

———prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2124-H2133, H2149 [1MY]

———require certain owners to comply with community work requirements applicable to residents, H2555, H2556 [13MY]

———require housing agencies to conduct an assessment to identify pest control problems and effectiveness in eradicating or controlling such problems, H2558 [13MY]

———require payment of minimum wage relative to community work requirements, H2195-H2203 [6MY]

———tenant-based assistance funding relative to replacement of demolished units, H5326-H5328 [16JY]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 2088), E1354 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, H2772, H2773 [15MY]

———exceptions to SSI naturalization requirements for blind legal aliens, H2053 [30AP]

———expand vocational and higher education opportunities and allow use of college work study to fulfill additional work requirements (H.R. 3002), E2304 [10NO]

———food stamp eligibility for certain elderly permanent resident aliens (H.R. 2638), H8694 [8OC]

———improve child care and family support services, H2060 [30AP]

———minimum wage level relative to public work programs, H3278, H3279 [4JN]

———permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (H.R. 1709), E1039 [22MY]

———reform, H592 [25FE], H883-H885 [11MR], H1322 [8AP], H2246 [6MY], H2430 [8MY], H3266 [3JN], H4566, H4568, H4577, H4578, H4589, H4633, H4636 [25JN], H4897, H4898 [8JY], H5002 [9JY], H6688 [31JY], H6886, H6887 [4SE], E355, E357 [3MR], E986 [20MY], E1168 [10JN], E1251 [18JN], E1604 [1AU], E1684, E1685 [8SE]

———repeal restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens, H3277 [4JN]

———restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (H.R. 2597), E1922 [2OC]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, H1717, H1718 [23AP], H1916 [29AP], H2010 [30AP], H2096 [1MY], H4379, H4380, H4574, H4582, H4591 [25JN], H6325 [30JY], E761 [28AP], E766 [29AP], E1501 [23JY], E2098 [28OC]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H2258, H2260, H2261 [7MY], H2706 [15MY], H3176 [22MY], H5635 [23JY], E861 [7MY]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (H.R. 1701), E1002 [21MY]

SBA: disaster relief assistance funding, E1951 [7OC]

———loan guarantee programs, E1004 [21MY]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (H.R. 1436), E755 [24AP]

Small Business Act: amend (H.R. 2261), H8070-H8081 [29SE], E1916, E1925 [2OC], E1936 [6OC], E1951 [7OC]

Small Business Investment Act: amend (H.R. 2261), H8070-H8081 [29SE], E1916, E1925 [2OC], E1936 [6OC], E1951 [7OC]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend, E1916 [2OC]

———extend (H.R. 2429), H8080, H8081 [29SE], E1686 [8SE], E1936 [6OC]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (H.R. 612), E165 [5FE]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (H.R. 534), E142 [4FE]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (H.R. 530), E151 [4FE]

———provide for the retirement of every U.S. citizen (H.R. 2768), H9713 [29OC]

———reform, H1857 [24AP]

Social Security Disability Insurance Program: funding for SSI presumptive disability benefit programs (H.R. 2422), E1670 [5SE]

Somerset County, NJ: use of community administered welfare programs as an alternative to Federal programs, H883 [11MR]

SSI: eligibility of children for benefits, E839 [5MY]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, H2605 [14MY], H2690, H2694, H2709, H2711, H2739-H2743 [15MY]

St. Clair Shores, MI: anniversary of Leisure Manor housing complex, E1674 [5SE]

States: extend deadline relative to child support enforcement system automation program, H7379, H7380 [17SE]

———extend eligibility period for certain States to apply for Federal charter school grants, E2304 [10NO]

Taxation: allow expensing and rapid amortization of expenditures for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 997), E412 [6MR]

———issuance of tax-exempt remediation bonds to finance cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (H.R. 996), E412 [6MR]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (H.R. 1045), E493 [18MR]

———treatment of scholarships received under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program (H.R. 2951), E2277 [9NO]

———treatment of school-based health insurance programs (H.R. 1698), E993 [21MY]

———treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Termination dates (H.R. 131), E29 [7JA]

Texas: Medicaid block grant process, H2599 [14MY]

———reform of public welfare programs, H1913 [29AP], H2491 [13MY]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, H5831 [28JY], H6340 [30JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (H.R. 1364), E1322 [25JN]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2648-H2652, H2656 [14MY]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (H.R. 849), H676 [27FE], H4846-H4851 [8JY], E385 [5MR], E1404 [11JY]

Urban areas: improve and expand empowerment and enterprise zone programs (H.R. 201), E57 [7JA]

Veterans: exclude certain income from consideration for determining rent paid for federally assisted housing (H.R. 2820), E2385 [13NO]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits, H4156 [23JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (H.R. 1955), H3894 [18JN], H3931 [19JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), H9837-H9839 [31OC], E1410 [11JY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, H4155 [23JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (H.R. 2040), E1410 [11JY]

———expand workstudy opportunities (H.R. 1877), E1249 [18JN]

———health care programs funding, H5273-H5277 [15JY], H5366, H5367 [16JY]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (H.R. 1090), H1566-H1568 [16AP], E738 [24AP]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (H.R. 167), E79 [9JA]

WIC: funding, H1798 [24AP], H1916, H1958, H1959, H1962, H1966 [29AP], H2009, H2011, H2012, H2060, H2063, H2082 [30AP], H2098, H2102 [1MY], H2258, H2260, H2261, H2262 [7MY], H2353, H2354, H2355, H2430 [8MY], H2496, H2497, H2498, H2568 [13MY], H2596, H2597, H2601-H2608, H2613, H2615, H2657 [14MY], H2685, H2686, H2687, H2708, H2709, H2711, H2714, H2715-H2722, H2746, H2779 [15MY], H2796, H2861 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H5553-H5560 [22JY], H5652 [23JY], H5672-H5677, H5727 [24JY], E854 [6MY], E878 [8MY], E909 [13MY]

———funding through rescissions of NASA funding, H2613 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (S. 1317), S11197 [24OC]

Agriculture: Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (S. 605), S3351 [17AP]

———improve operation of certain programs, S787 [29JA]

———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (S. 485), S2649 [20MR]

———limitation of Federal crop insurance to family farmers, S7908-S7911 [23JY]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7902-S7911, S7920, S7925 [23JY]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (S. 26), S129 [21JA], S788 [29JA]

Armed Forces: payment of certain health care expenses under CHAMPUS that are not payable under Medicare (S. 166), S545 [21JA]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (S. 1144), S8725-S8728 [3SE]

BIA: reorganization (S. 545), S3011 [10AP]

Blizzards: disaster assistance to northern Great Plains States, S149 [21JA], S688 [23JA], S1130 [7FE]

Budget: funding for children's programs, S3933-S3935 [5MY], S3978 [6MY]

Business and industry: treatment of personal employment information reported to the National Directory of New Hires (S. 1223), S10056 [26SE]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (S. 300), S1233 [11FE], S1327 [12FE]

Children and youth: child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant (S. 93), S473 [21JA]

———early childhood development programs, S4951-S4955 [22MY], S5036 [23MY]

———early childhood development programs (S. 1309), S10957-S10961 [22OC], S12447 [10NO]

———early childhood development programs (S. 756), S4501 [14MY], S4606 [15MY]

———ensure mental health parity in block grants to States providing health insurance for uninsured children, S6150, S6151 [24JN]

———establish Adoption Awareness Promotion Program (S. 1318), S11200 [24OC]

———exempt budget outlays impacting education, nutrition, and health care programs from balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1008-S1010 [5FE], S1156-S1166 [10FE], S1203-S1210 [11FE], S1296 [12FE]

———funding for school transfers for victims of violent crime, S5032 [23MY]

———improve child nutrition programs (S. 1556), S12600 [13NO]

———increase funding for Head Start Program, child nutrition programs, and school construction projects, S4973, S4975-S4977 [22MY], S5031, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4732-S4738 [20MY]

———programs for special needs of disabled children, S3245 [16AP]

———protect and improve child care programs for low-income families (S. 19), S129, S352 [21JA], S3410 [22AP]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children, S2644 [20MR], S3244 [16AP], S6165-S6167 [24JN], S6293, S6317, S6318, S6350 [25JN], S6434-S6437, S6455 [26JN], S7223 [10JY], S8329, S8341 [30JY], S8389, S8392, S8402, S8469 [31JY], S8923 [8SE], S8951, S8990-S8993 [9SE]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 435), S2223-S2225 [13MR]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (S. 525), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3063 [10AP], S3410 [22AP]

———set standards for benefits and deductibles/copayments for block grants to provide health insurance for uninsured children, S6149, S6150 [24JN]

Consumer Price Index: calculation relative to correction of cost-of-living adjustments, S11211 [24OC]

Consumers: prohibit persons from charging for services or products that the SSA and Dept. of HHS provide without charge (S. 868), S5456 [10JN]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (S. 207), S729 [28JA], S902 [30JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), S3249-S3266 [16AP]

———prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (S. 304), S1300-S1305 [12FE], S1729 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: authority to sell food stamps to States relative to Federal cost reimbursement, S4183 [8MY]

———Business and Industry Program funding, S7942, S7943 [23JY]

———Outreach Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers funding relative to civil rights investigative unit, S7988-S7991 [24JY]

———repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period (S. 782), S5006 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: extend the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (S. 735), S4321 [12MY]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (S. 1534), S12592 [13NO]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Education to use for student financial aid programs, S6968, S6969 [8JY]

Dept. of Education: State Student Incentive Grant Program funding, S8905-S8908 [8SE]

Dept. of HHS: adoption opportunities programs funding, S8904 [8SE], S9011 [9SE]

———refugee and entrant assistance funding, S8915, S8916 [8SE]

———refugee and entrant assistance funding (S. 1161), S9091 [10SE]

———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, S9109, S9114, S9115 [11SE]

Dept. of HUD: economic development intiative grants, S10745 [9OC]

———facilitate effective and efficient management of homeless assistance programs (S. 1071), S8156 [25JY]

———housing assistance programs, S7826, S7827 [22JY]

———Native American Housing Block Grant Program oversight, S10735 [9OC]

———Native American Housing Block Grants Program oversight, S7844 [22JY]

———renewal of certain public housing contracts, S10739 [9OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility for spina bifida benefits to children of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, S12494 [10NO]

———extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 714), S4114 [7MY], S11790 [5NO], S12488-S12495 [10NO]

Disasters: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4847 [21MY]

———assistance to Idaho, S3824 [30AP]

———assistance to Minnesota, S3794 [29AP]

———assistance to North Dakota, S2808, S2817 [8AP], S2871, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3068, S3069 [14AP], S3236, S3245 [16AP], S3702, S3718-S3721 [25AP], S3787-S3789 [29AP], S3880, S3881 [1MY], S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (S. 684), S3905 [1MY]

———assistance to South Dakota, S2808, S2818 [8AP], S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3236 [16AP], S3787-S3789 [29AP], S4164, S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY]

———assure full funding of assistance without adding to the public debt, S4181, S4182, S4184-S4190 [8MY]

———National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (S. 1179), S9411 [16SE], S10305 [1OC]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (S. 222), S754 [28JA], S12498 [10NO]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701, S6702 [27JN]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 18), S129, S346 [21JA]

———cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 8), S124, S136, S237-S264 [21JA], S631 [22JA], S5709 [16JN]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow consolidation of direct student loans (S. 1294), S10807, S10808 [9OC], S11534 [31OC]

———distribution of funds between non-impact aid school districts and impact aid school districts, S4081 [7MY]

———early childhood development programs funding, S8778 [4SE]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (S. 113), S493 [21JA]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (S. 1395), S11878 [6NO]

———Head Start Program funding, S9053-S9058, S9063 [10SE]

———Head Start Program initiative for toddlers and infants, S3245 [16AP]

———Head Start Program initiative for toddlers and infants funding, S9112 [11SE]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1169), S9213 [11SE]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1209), S9795 [23SE]

———improve teacher quality (S. 1484), S12155-S12159 [8NO]

———increase number of Pell Grant awards to working students (S. 1199), S9726 [19SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards, S1348 [13FE], S8646-S8648, S8650 [2SE], S8685-S8689, S8693, S8707-S8709 [3SE], S8994 [9SE], S9064-S9066 [10SE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (S. 212), S738-S741 [28JA]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (S. 120), S498 [21JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (S. 119), S497 [21JA]

———national policy to improve system (S. 12), S127, S131, S134, S295, S574 [21JA], S666 [22JA], S6009 [19JN]

———provide for safe and affordable schools (S. 1), S123, S137, S163 [21JA], S589 [22JA], S971 [4FE], S2753 [21MR], S4401 [14MY], S4860 [21MY], S9713-S9717, S9720 [19SE]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (S. 1029), S7714-S7716 [17JY]

———student financial aid programs, S4977-S4980 [22MY]

———student financial aid programs (S. 559), S3035-S3057 [10AP]

———student financial aid programs (S. 560), S3035 [10AP]

———student loan forgiveness relative to community service careers, S6471 [26JN]

———student loan programs, S4860 [21MY], S5033, S5034, S5035 [23MY], S6306-S6308 [25JN]

———treatment of need-based educational aid relative to antitrust laws (H.R. 1866), S8383 [30JY]

Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 17), S343 [21JA]

———establish a training voucher system (S. 1170), S9216-S9218 [11SE]

———improve and consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 1186), S9517-S9519 [17SE]

Eximbank: reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573, S11574 [31OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), conference report, S12206 [8NO]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 70), S12710 [13NO]

Families and domestic relations: reauthorize abstinence education and adolescent family life programs (S. 934), S5932-S5935 [18JN]

FEMA: tribute, S1788 [28FE]

Floods: disaster assistance to California, S4156 [8MY], S5314 [5JN]

———disaster assistance to Minnesota, S2872, S2875, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3235, S3236 [16AP], S3818 [30AP], S3881 [1MY], S4094 [7MY], S4192, S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———disaster assistance to New York, S684 [23JA]

———disaster assistance to North Dakota, S3773 [29AP], S5172 [2JN], S5297-S5300, S5310, S5320 [5JN], S5399-S5405 [9JN], S5554-S5557 [12JN], S5942 [18JN]

———disaster assistance to Ohio, S1813 [3MR], S1942 [5MR], S2053 [10MR], S4190 [8MY]

———disaster assistance to South Dakota, S5322, S5323 [5JN]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia, S3545 [23AP]

Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (S. 1376), S11771 [5NO]

Health: establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (S. 697), S3998 [6MY]

———prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (S. 148), S530, S534 [21JA]

———provide funding to faith-based substance abuse treatment centers and allow individuals to choose either private or religious oriented treatment (S. 1466), S12132 [8NO]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (S. 1036), S7718 [17JY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs, S3986 [6MY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (S. 784), S5006 [22MY]

———Federal assistance relative to mobile homes, S10049, S10050 [26SE]

———Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Conservation Program funding, S9624, S9625, S9626 [18SE]

———provide Federal housing assistance to Native Hawaiians (S. 109), S489 [21JA]

———tribute to organizations for investment in low-income communities, S2294 [13MR]

———use of public housing operating funds for rental assistance voucher program (S. 1094), S8533 [31JY]

Indianapolis, IN: Federal housing assistance programs funding, S10049 [26SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4375, S4376 [13MY]

———State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated (S. 702), S4004 [6MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (S. 1383), S11867 [6NO]

———extend (S. 1454), S12194 [8NO], S12438 [10NO]

———extend (S. 1519), S12450-S12456, S12499 [10NO], S12636 [13NO]

———reauthorize (S. 586), S3216-S3224 [15AP], S3380 [17AP]

Irrigation: clarify farm acreage and income limitations for eligibility for subsidized irrigation water (S. 35), S392 [21JA]

Jackson, MS: economic development intiative grants, S10740 [9OC]

Ketchikan, AK: eligibility of Ketchikan Ship and Drydock shipyard for Economic Development Administration grants, S8078 [24JY]

Lehigh County, PA: economic development intiative grants, S10739, S10740 [9OC]

LIHEAP: funding, S702, S703 [28JA], S3979, S3980 [6MY], S8646-S8648, S8650 [2SE], S8685-S8689, S8693, S8707-S8709 [3SE]

LSC: conduct study of individuals filing grievances based on denial of certain welfare benefits, S8218 [29JY]

———eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence, S8217 [29JY]

Medicaid: alcoholism and drug dependency treatment services for pregnant women (S. 147), S530, S534 [21JA]

———disproportionate share hospital payments, S6067 [23JN], S6156 [24JN], S6312, S6315 [25JN], S8496 [31JY]

———equitable treatment of certain benefits received by veterans in State and privately owned nursing homes (S. 502), S2674 [20MR]

———Federal funding of abortions, S6319 [25JN], S8690, S8691 [3SE]

———improve provision of managed care (S. 864), S5445 [10JN]

———provide States greater flexibility in setting provider reimbursement rates (S. 700), S4000 [6MY]

Medicare: coverage for home health services (S. 913), S6094 [23JN]

———coverage for skilled nursing facility services (S. 914), S6094 [23JN]

———expand and strengthen the telemedicine demonstration project (S. 848), S5367, S5376 [5JN]

———hospice care reform (S. 734), S4320 [12MY]

———increase access to quality health care in frontier communities by allowing clinics and health centers greater flexibility and reimbursement (S. 1342), S11358 [29OC], S11493 [30OC]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (S. 780), S5002, S5003 [22MY]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (S. 1280), S10789 [9OC]

Native Americans: adoption and foster care programs funding, S12564, S12565 [13NO]

———authorizing appropriations for certain programs (S. 459), S2428 [18MR]

———provide assistance to tribes for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs (S. 754), S4602 [15MY]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1279), S10788 [9OC]

———transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (S. 1281), S10791 [9OC]

———tribal priority allocations funding, S9388-S9397 [16SE], S9497 [17SE]

———tribal priority allocations funding relative to tribal welfare programs, S9610, S9611 [18SE]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (S. 390), S1924 [4MR]

Ottawa County, MI: tribute to welfare recipient employment programs, S10819-S10821 [9OC]

Poverty: corrections in data relative to cost-of-living statistics (S. 131), S513 [21JA]

Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (S. 484), S2648, S2649 [20MR]

Public housing: ensure acceptable basic housing conditions, S10049 [26SE]

———increase community controls relative to participating administrative entities, S10736, S10738, S10739 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform, S10736, S10740, S10742 [9OC]

———multifamily rental assisted housing programs reform (S. 513), S2742-S2753 [21MR], S7847, S7848 [22JY]

———multifamily rental assisted housing reform (S. 853), S5417 [9JN]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S2438-S2441 [18MR], S10028-S10050 [26SE]

———relocation requirements, S10050 [26SE]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, S6177-S6180 [24JN], S6308 [25JN]

———clarify family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S9051-S9053, S9062 [10SE], S12091 [8NO]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S8392 [31JY]

———clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program (S. 671), S3846 [30AP]

———establish asset-based welfare policies (S. 1106), S8567 [31JY]

———exception to limited SSI eligibility for severely disabled aliens, S6302 [25JN]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (S. 640), S3559 [23AP]

———nutrition programs funding, S10246 [1OC]

———provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (S. 392), S1980 [5MR]

———reform, S846-S848 [30JA], S3084 [14AP], S6299-S6301 [25JN], S8388, S8496 [31JY]

———reform relative to localities with high unemployment rates, S846-S848 [30JA]

———repeal restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (S. 480), S2568 [19MR]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants, S3562 [23AP], S6294, S6320 [25JN], S8349 [30JY], S8388 [31JY]

———treatment of elderly and disabled legal immigrants, S3082-S3084 [14AP], S5331 [5JN]

———treatment of legal immigrants, S3077 [14AP]

———work requirements for low-income individuals, S3263 [16AP]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4137-S4151, S4190 [8MY]

———funding for highway demonstration projects, S5026-S5028 [23MY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, S8250, S8252 [29JY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (S. 752), S4600 [15MY]

———modify repayment policy of Appalachian Development Highway System Program, S8257 [29JY]

———provide a minimum allocation of funds to States from the Federal Mass Transit Account (S. 556), S3033 [10AP]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (S. 331), S1398-S1401 [13FE]

SBA: establish Welfare-to-Work Microloan Pilot Program (S. 956), S6359, S6360 [25JN]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (S. Con. Res. 11), S2722 [20MR], S9986 [25SE]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (S. 929), S5927 [18JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (S. 1054), S8379 [30JY]

———earnings test for blind individuals (S. 375), S1747-S1749 [27FE]

———prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners (S. 438), S2279 [13MR], S3315 [17AP]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, S4046-S4050-S4068, S4090 [7MY], S4194 [8MY], S4869, S4870 [21MY]

States: reduce certain assistance relative to continuation of health benefits to public safety officers injured in the line of duty, S8067 [24JY]

———require report on children's health insurance initiative, S6297 [25JN]

Taxation: increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation (S. 1252), S10322 [3OC]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S734-S736 [28JA], S5639 [12JN]

Texas: reform of public welfare programs, S3781, S3783 [29AP], S4203 [8MY]

Tobacco products: credit increase in excise tax to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8450, S8451 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4782-S4828 [21MY], S5097 [23MY], S6428, S6432, S6435-S6437 [26JN], S6682, S6704 [27JN], S8447 [31JY]

———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (S. 526), S2846-S2853 [8AP], S3703 [25AP], S4104 [7MY], S4272 [9MY]

———provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and phase out Federal programs supporting tobacco production (S. 1313), S11193 [24OC]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (S. 1310), S11034-S11037 [23OC]

———treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9001, S9002 [9SE], S11579-S11581 [3NO]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas, S1807 [3MR]

———disaster assistance to Michigan, S6971 [8JY], S7433 [15JY]

Transportation: establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (S. 963), S6366-S6372 [25JN]

———funding for highway improvements, S5336, S5337 [5JN]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 335), S1403 [13FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 468), S2446, S2478 [18MR], S2863 [8AP]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 532), S2905-S2915 [9AP]

Unemployment: insurance benefits funding, S6321 [25JN]

———payment of benefits relative to base period of wage earnings (S. 1126), S8592 [31JY]

———reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (S. 897), S5610 [12JN]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (S. 1258), S12207, S12208 [8NO]

Veterans: expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 917), S5792 [17JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (S. 923), S5810 [17JN], S5921-S5924 [18JN], S12488 [10NO]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits, S6886 [7JY]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (H.R. 1090), S12487 [10NO]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (S. 464), S2441 [18MR]

———verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility (S. 96), S474 [21JA]

Washington: disaster assistance to communities affected by floods and landslides, S4197 [8MY]

WIC: funding, S3701 [25AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2, Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 133) (H. Rept. 105-81), H1987 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-282), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 150) (H. Rept. 105-98), H2783 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2746, Voucher Program To Provide School Choice and H.R. 2616, Improve and Expand Charter Schools: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 105-357), H9728 [29OC]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Establishment: Committee on Government Affairs (Senate) (S. 207) (S. Rept. 105-107), S10786 [9OC]

Dept. of Agriculture Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1789) (H. Rept. 105-294), H8320 [2OC]

Disapproval of Line-Item Veto of Certain Medicaid Provisions in the Balanced Budget Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1144), S9411 [16SE]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 105-322), H8927 [21OC]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1294) (S. Rept. 105-122), S11341 [29OC]

Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-93), H2444 [8MY]

Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1026) (S. Rept. 105-76), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1370) (H. Rept. 105-224), H6702 [31JY]

Expand Range of Criminal Offenses Resulting in Forfeiture of Veterans Benefits: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (S. 923) (H. Rept. 105-319), H8832 [9OC]

Federal Job Training Programs Consolidation and Improvements: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1196) (S. Rept. 105-109), S10858 [20OC]

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 105-76), H1908 [28AP], H1987 [29AP]

Illegal Alien Assistance Prohibitions Under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: Committee on Transportation on Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 849) (H. Rept. 105-147), H4221 [23JN]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2516) (H. Rept. 105-270), H7910 [25SE]

Make the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Permanent: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 105-123), S11446 [30OC]

Native American Programs Appropriations: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 459) (S. Rept. 105-20), S4878 [21MY]

Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1866) (H. Rept. 105-144), H4221 [23JN]

Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 390) (S. Rept. 105-60), S8531 [31JY]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, or Mercy Killing: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1003) (H. Rept. 105-46), H1337 [8AP]

Public Housing Reform and Responsibility Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 462) (S. Rept. 105-21), S5108 [23MY]

Revision of Veterans Benefits Decisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1090) (H. Rept. 105-52), H1456 [14AP]

Revisions of Veterans Benefits Decisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) (S. 464) (S. Rept. 105-156), S12574 [13NO]

Small Business Investment Act Amendments and Small Business Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2261) (H. Rept. 105-246), H7007 [8SE]

Small Business Technology Transfer Program Extension: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2429) (H. Rept. 105-259), H7728 [23SE]

U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States Legislation Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 210) (S. Rept. 105-22), S5191 [2JN]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1258), S11667 [4NO]

Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1048) (H. Rept. 105-78), H1908 [28AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Public Welfare Programs Reform Legislation: Colorado General Assembly, E1273 [19JN]

Statements

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act (H.R. 1003): OMB, S3264 [16AP]

Child Proverty: Kristina Sweet, E1124 [5JN]

Clarify Family Violence Option Under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program: Children's Defense Fund (organization), S9051 [10SE]

Higher Education Student Financial Aid Programs: Curtis White, E1243 [18JN]

———Evan Pappas, E1243 [18JN]

———Jessa Black, E1243 [18JN]

Student Financial Aid Programs: Mark Olson, E1126 [5JN]

Summaries

Assist Local Communities in Renewal of Public Schools (H.R. 1436), E756 [24AP]

Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act (S. 18), S351 [21JA]

California Policy Seminar on Access to Maternity Care in California, E1502 [23JY]

Education Opportunities Tax Act (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

Highway Trust Fund Spending Levels, 1998-2002, E974 [19MY]

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act (H.R. 2), E58-E60 [7JA]

Increase Tobacco Excise Taxes To Fund Health Insurance for Uninsured Children, S8448 [31JY]

Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act (S. 513), S2750 [21MR]

Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act (S. 532), S2912 [9AP]

Tax Treatment of School-Based Health Insurance Programs (H.R. 1698), E994 [21MY]

Tables

Aliens receiving SSI payments, S4870 [21MY]

Comparison of benefits offered under Medicaid and Blue Cross, S6149 [24JN]

Economic assumptions underlying the mid-session review of President Clinton's fiscal year 1998 budget: SSA, S11211 [24OC]

Effect of Eximbank reauthorization on GNP and unemployment, H8396 [6OC]

Federal school programs funding, S4936 [22MY]

Number of aliens receiving SSI payments by legal status and State, S1981 [5MR]

Projected costs of certain Federal programs in 2002, S4994 [22MY]

Public housing eviction grievance procedures, H2193 [6MY]

State administration costs for formula grant programs, H9574 [28OC]

State allocation of Federal highway funds under Warner amendment to S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4140, S4145 [8MY]

State allocation of highway funds under H.R. 1701, E1003 [21MY]

State-by-State students who lost Pell Grant award eligibility, S8647 [2SE]

Testimonies

Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization: Calvin Buchanan, Associated Milk Producers, H8868 [21OC]

Forfeiture of Benefits to Veterans Convicted of Capital Crimes: Rick Surratt, DAV, E1410 [11JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 133, consideration of H.R. 2, Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act, H2035 [30AP]

H. Res. 147, House of Representatives participation in and support of activities to provide decent homes for the people of the U.S., H2941 [20MY]

H. Res. 150, consideration of H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, H2797 [16MY]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8184 [30SE]

H. Res. 288, consideration of H.R. 2746, voucher program to provide school choice, and H.R. 2616, charter schools improvement and expansion, H9814 [31OC]

H.R. 849, prohibit assistance to illegal aliens under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, H4847 [8JY]

H.R. 1003, Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, H1397-H1399 [10AP]

H.R. 1048, Welfare Reform Technical Corrections Act, H1917-H1931 [29AP]

H.R. 1090, revisions of veterans benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error, H1566 [16AP]

H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8198 [30SE]

H.R. 1789, Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization, H8868 [21OC]

H.R. 1866, Need-Based Educational Aid Antitrust Protection Act, H4145 [23JN]

H.R. 2261, Small Business Investment Act and Small Business Act amendments, H8071-H8077 [29SE]

H.R. 2516, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension, H8285-H8287 [1OC]

H.R. 2534, reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs, H10354-H10366 [8NO]

H.R. 2535, Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act, H8845 [21OC]

S. 1, Safe and Affordable Schools Act, S164-S176 [21JA]

S. 8, Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act, S239-S264 [21JA]

S. 12, Education for the 21st Century Act, S296-S304 [21JA]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 17, Working Americans Opportunity Act, S343-S346 [21JA]

S. 18, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S347-S351 [21JA]

S. 19, Working Families Child Care Act, S353 [21JA]

S. 26, Agricultural Safety Net Act, S388 [21JA]

S. 35, Irrigation Subsidy Reduction Act, S393 [21JA]

S. 93, child care funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant, S473 [21JA]

S. 96, verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility, S475 [21JA]

S. 109, Native Hawaiian Housing Assistance Act, S490 [21JA]

S. 113, establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas, S494 [21JA]

S. 119, make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program, S498 [21JA]

S. 120, make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs, S499 [21JA]

S. 147, Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act, S531-S533 [21JA]

S. 148, Comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act, S533 [21JA]

S. 166, Armed Forces: payment of certain health care expenses under CHAMPUS that are not payable under Medicare, S545 [21JA]

S. 210, amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States, S736-S738 [28JA], S5641-S5644 [12JN]

S. 212, Affordable Higher Education Through Pell Grants Act, S741 [28JA]

S. 222, National Drought Policy Act, S12498 [10NO]

S. 304, Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S1301 [12FE]

S. 331, Rural States Highway Preservation Act, S1400 [13FE]

S. 392, provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens, S1980 [5MR]

S. 459, Native American programs appropriations, S2428 [18MR], S10183 [29SE]

S. 462, Public Housing Reform and Responsibility Act, S10028-S10044 [26SE]

S. 480, repeal restrictions on eligibility for public welfare benefits for certain aliens, S2568 [19MR]

S. 513, Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act, S2743-S2750 [21MR]

S. 532, Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act, S2906-S2912 [9AP]

S. 545, Bureau of Indian Affairs Reorganization Act, S3012-S3017 [10AP]

S. 556, provide a minimum allocation of funds to States from the Federal Mass Transit Account, S3033 [10AP]

S. 559, Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act, S3035-S3051 [10AP]

S. 586, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act reauthorization, S3217-S3221 [15AP]

S. 671, clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program, S3847 [30AP]

S. 702, State requirements relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 702, State requirements under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act relative to special education services for persons with a disability who are convicted of a felony and incarcerated, S4004 [6MY]

S. 714, make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program, S11791 [5NO]

S. 714, make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4114 [7MY]

S. 734, Medicare hospice care reform, S4320 [12MY]

S. 735, Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program extension, S4321 [12MY]

S. 752, modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, S4600 [15MY]

S. 754, Indian Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Improvement Act, S4603 [15MY]

S. 756, Early Childhood Development Act, S4607-S4611 [15MY]

S. 782, repeal rule allowing farmers to keep overpayments of Federal assistance if not discovered within a certain time period, S5006 [22MY]

S. 848, Rural Telemedicine Demonstration Act, S5368 [5JN]

S. 864, Medicaid Managed Care Improvement Act, S5445-S5455 [10JN]

S. 897, self-employment assistance programs reauthorization, S5611 [12JN]

S. 917, National Cemeteries Sanctity Act, S5792 [17JN]

S. 923, expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of veterans benefits, H9837 [31OC]

S. 923, expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of veterans' benefits, S5924 [18JN]

S. 929, Small Business Technology Transfer Act, S5928 [18JN]

S. 934, Adolescent Family Life and Abstinence Education Act, S5934 [18JN]

S. 963, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, S6367-S6369 [25JN]

S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

S. 1027, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program extension, S7711 [17JY]

S. 1029, Quality Child Care Loan Forgiveness Act, S7714 [17JY]

S. 1106, Assets for Independence Act, S8568-S8571 [31JY]

S. 1126, payment of unemployment benefits relative to base period of wage earnings, S8592 [31JY]

S. 1161, Dept. of HHS refugee and entrant assistance funding, S9091 [10SE]

S. 1161, refugee and entrant assistance funding, H8061 [29SE]

S. 1169, improve teacher quality, S9214-S9216 [11SE]

S. 1179, National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization, S10306 [1OC]

S. 1209, improve teacher quality, S9796, S9800 [23SE]

S. 1223, Employee Information Protection Act, S10056 [26SE]

S. 1258, prohibit relocation assistance to illegal aliens under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, S12208 [8NO]

S. 1279, transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations, S10788 [9OC]

S. 1280, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act technical corrections, S10790 [9OC]

S. 1309, Early Childhood Development Act, S10958-S10961 [22OC]

S. 1313, Tobacco Transition Act, S11193-S11197 [24OC]

S. 1317, Environmental Health Protection Act, S11198-S11200 [24OC]

S. 1376, increase the medical assistance percentage for Hawaii, S11772 [5NO]

S. 1395, establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, S11878 [6NO]

S. 1466, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Choice Act, S12133 [8NO]

S. 1484, Quality Teacher in Every Classroom Act, S12157-S12159 [8NO]

S. 1519, Surface Transportation Extension Act, S12450-S12452 [10NO], H10633-H10636 [12NO]

S. 1534, repayment of student loans by students called to active military duty, S12592 [13NO]

S. 1556, Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, S12601-S12603 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 11, anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly, S2288 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 70, technical corrections in enrollment of S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S12616, S12711 [13NO]

S. Con. Res 11, anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly, S9986 [25SE]

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Transportation

Amendments

Aviation: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11566 [31OC], S12625, S12693 [13NO], H1795, H1796 [23AP], H1950 [29AP]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (S. 1193), S12207 [8NO]

Articles and editorials

Airlines To Install Cargo Area Fire Suppression Systems, H2776 [15MY]

Banned Oxygen Canisters Hauled on Continental Flight, H2776 [15MY]

Making Airline Taxes Palatable, E1471 [22JY]

Snail's Pace in Airliner Safety, H2775 [15MY]

When the Government Hires the Government, S5391 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see S. 1358; H.R. 1271), S11599 [3NO], H1437 [10AP]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (see H. Res. 125), H1793 [23AP]

———criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (see H.R. 2405), H6917 [4SE]

———prohibit closing of certain flight service stations (see H.R. 1454, 2790), H1891 [24AP], H9865 [31OC]

———prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 1587), H2589 [13MY]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (see S. 1353; H.R. 2748), S11545 [31OC], H9613 [28OC]

———remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport (see S. 313), S1300 [12FE]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see S. 1193; H.R. 2036), S9636 [18SE], H4645 [25JN]

———make nonmilitary Government aircraft subject to safety regulations (see H.R. 1483), H1988 [29AP]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see S. 1358), S11599 [3NO]

Health: reevaluate medical equipment and make a decision relative to automatic external defibrillators on aircraft (see H.R. 2843), H10170 [6NO]

———regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 2856), H10171 [6NO]

National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see S. 268, 291), S1017 [5FE], S1132 [7FE]

Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 153), H144 [9JA]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (see H.R. 2626), H8633 [7OC]

Safety: foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089; H.R. 145), S8361 [30JY], H143 [9JA]

———limitation on carry-on baggage by airline passengers (see H.R. 3064), H10954 [13NO]

———reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (see S. 842; H.R. 1846), S5341 [5JN], H3659 [10JN]

States: participation in approval process of airport development projects in neighboring States (see H.R. 300), H149 [9JA]

Taxation: deposit portion of motor fuel excise taxes into Highway Trust Fund and Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 644), H393 [6FE]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see S. 243, 279; H.R. 668, 1389), S855 [30JA], S1017 [5FE], H451 [11FE], H1705 [17AP]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund excise taxes (see H.R. 823), H628 [25FE]

———treatment of FAA mandated aircraft maintenance and repair expenditures (see H.R. 1844), H3659 [10JN]

Letters

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act: Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H601 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1774 [27FE]

FAA awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture: Senator Thomas and Representative Duncan, S5392 [9JN]

FAA emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders: several aviation associations, S5357 [5JN]

FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization: Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on Science (House), H1947 [29AP]

———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1947 [29AP]

Reform FAA management and financial operations and improve air transportation system: Representative Wolf, H809 [10MR]

Lists

Western Slope of Colorado airline service field hearing witnesses, S4581 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Airport and Airway Trust Fund: rescission of contract authority, H2759, H2760 [15MY]

Airports: safety requirements, H3581 [10JN]

Aviation: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), H1946 [29AP], E623 [10AP]

———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (H. Res. 125), H1803, H1804 [24AP]

———criteria for granting slots to new entrant air carriers at certain high density airports (H.R. 2405), E1653 [4SE]

———provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports (H.R. 2748), H9733 [30OC]

———reform management and financial operations and improve air transportation system, H807-H809 [10MR]

———safety improvements at Dallas, TX, Love Field, H8748, H8751 [9OC]

———testing and evaluation of infrared heating technology for deicing commercial aircraft, H5633 [23JY]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund, H5639 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (H.R. 2036), H8092-H8094 [29SE]

———make nonmilitary Government aircraft subject to safety regulations (H.R. 1483), E785 [29AP]

FAA Research Grants Program: eligibility of historically black colleges and universities and hispanic service institutions, H1950 [29AP]

Louisville, KY: reimbursement for installation of instrument landing system at Standiford Field airport, H5632 [23JY]

Memphis, TN: reconstruction and extension of runway at Memphis International Airport, H8749 [9OC]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, H4072 [19JN], E1078 [3JN]

Noise pollution: funding for noise abatement programs for certain communities affected by air traffic, H5636 [23JY]

Safety: regulations on smoke detectors, fire suppression systems, and fuel tanks of passenger aircraft, H2775 [15MY]

Taxation: aviation excise tax formula, H6646, H6654 [31JY], E1471 [22JY]

———deductions for airline costs to implement FAA mandated safety regulations, H4700 [26JN]

———deposit portion of motor fuel excise taxes into Highway Trust Fund and Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 644), E197 [10FE]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 1389), E691 [17AP]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), H593, H594, H598-H605 [25FE], H634 [26FE], E341 [27FE]

———treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund excise taxes (H.R. 823), H594 [25FE]

———treatment of FAA mandated aircraft maintenance and repair expenditures (H.R. 1844), E1170 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Airport Improvement Program: funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

Airports: funding for commercially available explosive detection systems, S4094 [7MY]

Arkansas: airport construction project, S5019 [22MY]

Atlanta, GA: funding for construction of commuter runway at Hartsfield International Airport, S8253, S8254 [29JY]

Aviation: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11567 [31OC], S12693, S12694 [13NO]

———preemployment review of prospective pilot records, S8311 [30JY]

———remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport (S. 313), S1309 [12FE]

Colorado: Western Slope region airline service, S4581 [15MY]

Contracts: awarding of large information technology contract to Dept. of Agriculture, S5392 [9JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization, S11813 [6NO]

———Aviation Insurance Program authorization (S. 1193), S9801 [23SE], S12207 [8NO]

Federal Automated Surface Observing System: funding, S8250 [29JY]

Funding, S1243 [11FE], S2725 [20MR]

Garvey, Jane: nomination to be FAA Administrator, S8518-S8520 [31JY]

National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (S. 268), S1021 [5FE]

———regulation of airspace over park lands (S. 291), S1133 [7FE]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (H.R. 2626), S12705, S12706 [13NO]

Safety: foreign repair station rules (S. 1089), S8362 [30JY]

———reform emergency revocation authority relative to certain certificate holders (S. 842), S5356, S5357 [5JN]

Taxation: aviation excise tax formula, S6700, S6701 [27JN], S8458, S8459 [31JY]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), S1771-S1775 [27FE], S1803 [28FE]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (S. 243), S877, S878 [30JA], S1036 [5FE]

Reports filed

Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 105-244), H6916 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 125) (H. Rept. 105-70), H1793 [23AP]

Dept. of Transportation Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1193) (S. Rept. 105-140), S11862 [6NO]

FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1271) (H. Rept. 105-61), H1714 [21AP]

Nomination of Jane Garvey To Be FAA Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7950 [23JY]

Pilot Records Improvement Act Clarification: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-372), H9864 [31OC]

Reinstate Aviation Excise Taxes Relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund Expenditures: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 279) (S. Rept. 105-4), S1017 [5FE]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 668) (H. Rept. 105-5), H585 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 125, consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1803 [24AP]

H.R. 668, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act, H598 [25FE]

H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1949 [29AP]

H.R. 2036, Aviation Insurance Program authorization, H8092 [29SE]

S. 291, National Parks Airspace Management Act, S1134-S1136 [7FE]

S. 313, remove air carrier departure and destination restrictions on Dallas Love Field Airport, S1310 [12FE]

FEDERAL BRONZE CASTING INDUSTRIES, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1578 [1AU]

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Addresses

Secrecy as Government Regulation: Senator Moynihan, S3891-S3894 [1MY]

Articles and editorials

Burned Again, E1880 [26SE]

FBI Inquiry on Funding Is Widening, S1977 [5MR]

FBI Leadership, E770 [29AP]

FBI Role in Impeachment Probed, S1651 [26FE]

Inquiry Into Gifts to Democrats Widens, S1976 [5MR]

Snail's Pace in Airliner Safety, H2775 [15MY]

Waco—The Rules of Engagement, E1888 [29SE]

Bills and resolutions

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (see S. 152), S162 [21JA]

China, People's Republic of: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (see H.R. 2190), H5486 [17JY]

Crime: provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (see H.R. 2194), H5486 [17JY]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2443), H7118 [9SE]

Financial institutions: require enhanced security measures relative to surveillance pictures which can be used as evidence in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 2507), H7600 [18SE]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (see S. 558), S3011 [10AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (see H.R. 2610), H8438 [6OC]

———reauthorize (see S. 1053; H.R. 2295, 2407), S7863 [22JY], H6405 [30JY], H6917 [4SE]

White House: privacy and security of records provided to the White House containing sensitive background security information (see H.R. 537), H283 [4FE]

Letters

FBI investigation of Haitian assassinations: Richard J. Giannotti, FBI, S5684 [16JN]

FBI treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of crime lab, S2351 [17MR]

———Michael B. Bromwich, Dept. of Justice, S2350 [17MR]

———Stephen M. Kohn, Michael D. Kohn, and David K. Colapinto, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (law firm), S2352 [17MR]

Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, E2123 [29OC]

Treatment of allegations relative to mismanagement of FBI crime lab: Senator Grassley, S1653 [26FE]

———Weldon L. Kennedy, FBI, S1548 [25FE]

Use, sale, and export of computer encryption products for privacy and security: several Federal law enforcement agencies, H6910 [4SE]

Memorandums

Alteration of FBI Laboratory Reports, S2608, S2609 [20MR]

———David Glendinning, Dept. of Justice, S2609 [20MR]

Treatment of Allegations Relative to Mismanagement of FBI Crime Lab: William A. Tobin, S1652 [26FE]

Press releases

FBI Treatment of Allegations Relative to Mismanagement of Crime Lab, S2610 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Burton, Representative: serving of Dept. of Justice subpoena relative to political campaign records, H5671 [24JY], H5831 [28JY], H6688 [31JY]

China, People's Republic of: require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S., H4951, H4960, H4961 [9JY]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (H.R. 2190), E1454 [17JY]

Civil liberties: role of Federal Government in police activities and private property rights, H795-H801 [6MR]

Crime: provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders (H.R. 2194), H6697 [31JY]

———treatment of suspects, H6620 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: funding for reporting requirements of crime statistics, H5969-H5972 [29JY]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 2443), H7579 [18SE], E1703 [9SE]

Government: Federal seizures of private property, H3809 [17JN]

INS: delay implementation of fingerprint processing system relative to background checks, H7802, H7803 [24SE]

———transfer funding to Dept. of Justice Inspector General's office relative to investigation of Citizenship USA Program, H7795, H7796 [24SE], E1879 [26SE]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, E1319 [25JN]

Law enforcement officers: require review of the movie ``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'', E1888 [29SE]

———tribute to individuals involved in investigation and prosecution of Paul E. Lowe, E1210 [12JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: expand responsibilities and extend authorization (H.R. 2610), H8874-H8882 [21OC], E2122 [29OC]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2407), E2122 [29OC]

Paul, Representative: remarks relative to Government treatment of Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H677, H680, H681, H682 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (S. 152), S537 [21JA]

Crime lab: treatment of allegations of mismanagement, S1547 [25FE], S1651 [26FE], S2008-S2010 [6MR], S2222 [13MR], S2350-S2354 [17MR], S2607-S2610 [20MR], S6387 [25JN]

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 2443), S9908 [24SE]

Intelligence services: reform, S3891 [1MY]

Investigations and activities: evaluation, S2222 [13MR]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, S5921 [18JN]

Law enforcement: investigation of Federal law enforcement actions at Ruby Ridge, ID, S8641-S8643 [2SE]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (S. 558), S3033-S3035 [10AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1053), S7868 [22JY]

Terrorism: prohibit distribution of information relative to explosive materials, S5989-S5991, S5995-S5997 [19JN]

Reports

Dept. of Justice, INS, Naturalization Quality Procedures Implementation Review: KPMG Peat Marwick (business), E1879 [26SE]

Reports filed

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2443), S9880 [24SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Responsibilities and Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2610), S11862 [6NO]

Statements

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: OMB, E2123 [29OC]

People's Republic of China Intelligence Services: Dept. of State, E1454 [17JY]

Summaries

Bombmaking Information Availability and Distribution: Dept. of Justice, S5991 [19JN]

Texts of

H.R. 2443, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office Memorial Building, Washington, DC, H7580 [18SE]

H.R. 2610, expand responsibilities and extend authorization of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, H8874-H8877 [21OC]

S. 558, Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Strategy Act, S3034 [10AP]

Transcripts

``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'' Review: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, ``At the Movies'' (television program), E1889 [29SE]

Tributes

Freeh, Louis, E770 [29AP]

FEDERAL COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Coal: disability benefit eligibility for certain miners (see H.R. 1600), H2679 [14MY]

FEDERAL COMMISSION ON STATISTICAL POLICY

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 1404), S12190 [8NO]

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Addresses

Preparing for Competition in a Deregulated Telecommunications Market: Joel I. Klein, S7675 [17JY]

Amendments

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), S11485, S11498 [30OC]

Articles and editorials

Business of Pornography, S12150-S12153 [8NO]

Erotic Allure of Home Schooling—Web Porn Sites, S12154 [8NO]

Jump-Start the Urban Classroom Networks, S5148 [23MY]

Kids Cruise On-Line Porn in Library—Students' `Right' Backed as Angry Parents Lash Out, S12153 [8NO]

Latest License Auction Disappoints FCC, S3800 [29AP]

Some Small School Districts Find Good Internet Access Too Expensive, S11306 [29OC]

Web Site Ratings—Shame on Most of US, S12153 [8NO]

Bills and resolutions

Alcoholic beverages: FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]

Computers: assure the integrity of information, transportation and telecommunications upon the arrival of the year 2000 (see S. 1218), S9886 [24SE]

———prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see S. 1482), S12119 [8NO]

Ethnic and Minority Affairs Section: establish (see H.R. 147), H144 [9JA]

Foreign trade: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see S. 407), S1979 [5MR]

Government regulations: eliminate requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see S. 641), S3662 [24AP]

Radio: clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 1324), H1541 [15AP]

———clarify the authority of the FCC to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 954), H767 [5MR]

———collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (see S. 741), S4479 [14MY]

———liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Roads and highways: make grants to States for the construction and maintenance of highways and direct the FCC to conduct spectrum auctions to provide funding for the grants (see H.R. 918), H724 [4MR]

Safety: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 369), H151 [9JA]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety (see S. 255), S945 [4FE]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (see S. 506; H.R. 672), S2646 [20MR], H452 [11FE]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (see S. 954), S6186 [24JN]

———consolidate appeals of FCC decisions and State commission decisions in the District of Columbia Federal courts (see S. 1188), S9515 [17SE]

———designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (see S. 1354), S11545 [31OC]

———increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1439 [10AP]

———preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain facilities (see S. 1350), S11448 [30OC]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

———require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (see H.R. 1626), H2783 [15MY]

———set minimum reserve price for auctions of any license, permit, or right (see S. 663), S3799 [29AP]

———State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (see H.R. 2612), H8438 [6OC]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (see S. 608; H.R. 2383), S3348 [17AP], H6797 [3SE]

———universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H148 [9JA]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see S. 1051, 1137, 1340), S7862 [22JY], S8533 [31JY], S11343 [29OC]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (see S. 471), S2552 [19MR]

———establish moratorium on increases in cable television rates and require study on rates and competition (see H.R. 2757), H9729 [29OC]

———establish statutory rules for the conversion of television broadcast stations from analog to digital transmission (see S. 705), S3998 [6MY]

———establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 1017), H888 [11MR]

———preserve low-power stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2253 [6MY]

———revise station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 1859), H3659 [10JN]

———revision of cable television leased commercial access rules (see H.J. Res. 81), H3660 [10JN]

Explanations

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2267): Mollohan Amendment on LSC Funding, H7854 [25SE]

Factsheets

National Association of Broadcasters Television Code of Conduct: Senator Lieberman, S2555 [19MR]

Letters

Allow Bell Operating Cos. entry into long distance service: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), S7289 [11JY], S7681 [17JY]

FCC treatment of Zeb Lee relative to attempts to purchase an FM radio station: Senator Helms, S11309 [29OC]

———Senator McCain, S11310 [29OC]

Foreign investments in U.S. telecommunications services: Senator Byrd, S1946 [5MR]

———several Senators, S1947 [5MR]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Senator Burns, S7678 [17JY]

Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments: Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights of the U.S., H1056 [18MR]

State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment: Mary T. Hegarty, Grand Rapids, MI, City Commission, S5943 [18JN]

Telecommunications policies regulating competition: President Clinton, S7290 [11JY], S7674 [17JY]

Treatment of spectrum auction revenues: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S8396 [31JY]

———Senator Hollings, S8396 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Radio: clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (H.R. 1324), E668 [15AP]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), H1053-H1056 [18MR]

Telecommunications: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (S. 1354), H10807-H10809 [13NO]

———require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (H.R. 1626), E954 [19MY]

———treatment of spectrum auction revenues, H4575, H4592 [25JN], H6339 [30JY]

———universal service support for schools and libraries, H8313 [2OC]

Television: revise station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (H.R. 1859), E1169 [10JN]

———treatment of digital and analog spectrums, H5830 [28JY]

Remarks in Senate

Computers: assure the integrity of information, transportation and telecommunications upon the arrival of the year 2000 (S. 1218), S9896 [24SE]

———prohibit commercial distribution of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (S. 1482), S12146-S12154 [8NO]

Foreign trade: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (S. 407), S1995 [5MR]

FRS: nominations, S11230 [27OC]

Government regulations: eliminate requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (S. 641), S3662 [24AP]

Kennard, William E.: nomination to the FCC, S11305-S11313 [29OC]

———nomination to the FCC, unanimous-consent agreement, S11302, S11303 [28OC]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S11302 [28OC]

Radio: collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (S. 741), S4485 [14MY]

Safety: reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety, S6325 [25JN]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety (S. 255), S945 [4FE]

Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), S11301 [28OC], S11498 [30OC], S11541 [31OC]

———technical amendments (S. 506), S2678-S2682 [20MR]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (S. 954), S6190 [24JN]

———consolidate appeals of FCC decisions and State commission decisions in the District of Columbia Federal courts (S. 1188), S9520 [17SE]

———designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (S. 1354), S11546 [31OC], S12568 [13NO]

———duopoly and newspaper-broadcast cross ownership rules, S8485 [31JY]

———implement rates for universal service to education providers, libraries, and health care servers in rural areas, S2949 [9AP]

———preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain facilities (S. 1350), S11463 [30OC]

———reform policies regulating competition, S7284-S7295 [11JY]

———regulation of telephone rates in rural areas, S9777 [23SE]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

———requirements for proposed merger of Bell Atlantic and NYNEX (business), S7886 [23JY]

———set minimum reserve price for auctions of any license, permit, or right (S. 663), S3799 [29AP]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (S. 608), S3352-S3354 [17AP], S5943 [18JN]

———treatment of spectrum auction revenues, S5024-S5026 [23MY], S6293, S6308-S6311 [25JN], S8395, S8494 [31JY]

———universal service regulations, S11305, S11307 [29OC]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, S8063 [24JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1051), S7867 [22JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1137), S8602 [31JY]

———strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (S. 1340), S11351 [29OC]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (S. 471), S2553-S2556 [19MR]

———establish statutory rules for the conversion of television broadcast stations from analog to digital transmission (S. 705), S4006 [6MY]

Universal Services Fund: implementation, S4082 [7MY], S5147 [23MY]

WZLS-Radio (Asheville, NC): investigation into licensing process, S4249 [8MY]

Reports

Allow Bell Operating Cos. Entry Into Long Distance Service, S7679-S7681 [17JY]

Reports filed

Copyright Clarifications Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 506), S3348 [17AP]

FCC Designation Certain Common Carriers as Eligible for Universal Service Support: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1354), S12118 [8NO]

Nomination of Gloria Tristani to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Harold W. Furchtgott-Roth to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Michael K. Powell to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of William E. Kennard to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Amendments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 672) (H. Rept. 105-25), H1039 [17MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Use of Filtering Software in Libraries: American Library Association, S12153 [8NO]

Summaries

Allow Voluntary Code of Television Standards and Practices for Broadcast and Cable Industry (S. 471), S2555 [19MR]

Copyright Clarifications Act (S. 506), S2687 [20MR]

Tables

Revenues generated by auctioning off communications frequency spectrum, H2978 [20MY]

Testimonies

Nomination of William E. Kennard to the FCC: William E. Kennard, S11309 [29OC]

Texts of

H.R. 672, Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments, H1053-H1055 [18MR]

S. 255, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Telecommunications Empowerment Act, S946-S949 [4FE]

S. 407, International Telecommunications Investment Clarification Act, S1995 [5MR]

S. 506, Copyright Clarifications Act, S2685-S2687 [20MR]

S. 608, State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment, S3354 [17AP]

S. 641, eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers, S3663 [24AP]

S. 663, Reserve Price Act, S3800 [29AP]

S. 741, Private Wireless Spectrum Availability Act, S4486 [14MY]

S. 1051, Interstate Slamming Prevention Act, S7867 [22JY]

S. 1137, Slamming Protection Act, S8603 [31JY]

S. 1188, Court Consistency in Communications Act, S9520 [17SE]

S. 1218, Millennium Act, S9896 [24SE]

S. 1340, Telephone Consumer Fraud Protection Act, S11352 [29OC]

S. 1350, preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain telecommunication facilities, S11463 [30OC]

S. 1354, designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support, H10807 [13NO]

FEDERAL CONTESTED ELECTIONS ACT

Amendments

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8245 [30SE]

Bills and resolutions

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (see H. Res. 244), H7911 [25SE]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (see H. Res. 253), H8160 [29SE]

Lists

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) subpoena timeline, H8254 [30SE]

Remarks in House

Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization): filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), H7869, H7870 [25SE], H8253-H8262 [30SE], H8640 [8OC], E1936 [6OC]

———filing of criminal charges by the U.S. Attorney in California for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election (H. Res. 244), consideration (H. Res. 253), H8244-H8253 [30SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 244, Filing of Criminal Charges by U.S. Attorney in California Against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional Relative to Contested Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 105-280), H8160 [29SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8253 [30SE]

H. Res. 253, consideration of H. Res. 244, filing of criminal charges by U.S. Attorney in California against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional (organization) for failure to comply with a subpoena relative to contested election, H8244 [30SE]

FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 790), H587 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas, H5408, H5410 [17JY]

———availability of affordable crop insurance for farms located in designated Federal disaster areas (H.R. 790), E277 [13FE]

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. related term(s) Financial Institutions

Articles and editorials

Commerical Banks Set $52 Billion Profit Record Last Year, FDIC Says, E658 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H3658 [10JN]

Financial institutions: clarify due process protections applicable to directors and officers of insured depository institutions (see H.R. 220), H146 [9JA]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Letters

Availability of credit in disaster areas, S3942 [5MY]

Safeguarding confidential banking and credit union information: several Federal banking regulators, E2312 [10NO]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: clarify due process protections applicable to directors and officers of insured depository institutions (H.R. 220), E68 [7JA]

———safeguard confidential banking and credit union information (H.R. 3003), E2312 [10NO]

Government: Federal seizures of private property, H3809 [17JN]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds, H1858-H1865 [24AP]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (H.R. 857), H850 [11MR], H4123 [20JN], H8122, H8123 [29SE], H8447 [7OC], H8702 [8OC], H9792-H9794 [30OC], H9854-H9856 [31OC]

FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT

Announcements

Senate: mid-year compliance report, S7741 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

FEC: expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 2074), H4834 [26JN]

———improve enforcement capabilities (see S. 446), S2320 [14MR]

———require electronically filed congressional candidate reports and make them available through the Internet (see H.R. 2433), H7008 [8SE]

———require electronically filed reports and to make such reports available to the public within 24 hours of receipt (see H.R. 2109), H4912 [8JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 767), H586 [13FE]

———prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (see H.R. 610), H347 [5FE]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 248, 2075, 2528, 2529), H147 [9JA], H4834 [26JN], H7729 [23SE]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H2254 [6MY]

Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 223), H146 [9JA]

Remarks in House

FEC: expedite availability of reports (H.R. 2074), E1342 [27JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 767), H567 [13FE]

———prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (H.R. 610), E171 [5FE]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 2075), E1342 [27JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 248), E8 [7JA]

Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (H.R. 223), E4 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

FEC: improve enforcement capabilities (S. 446), S2314, S2315 [14MR]

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

Addresses

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jerome Kohlberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10508 [8OC]

———Richard Rosenberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

———Thomas S. Murphy, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

Amendments

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10434, S10436, S10438, S10439, S10440, S10442 [6OC], S10485, S10486 [7OC], S10661 [8OC]

Articles and editorials

And the Power of the Ballot, S10507 [8OC]

Beltway's Hale-Bopp, S10517 [8OC]

Beware So-Called Fixes, S10343 [6OC]

Campaign Finance—Fix It, S10507 [8OC]

First Amendment Is Not a Loophole—Protecting Free Expression in the Election Campaign Context, S10359-S10376 [6OC]

I Raised Money From My Office, So?, E1926 [2OC]

Keep Campaign Reform Legal, S10341 [6OC]

Leader Lott's Amendment, S10272 [1OC]

Making Pols Into Crooks—Campaign-Finance ``Reform'' Criminalizes Politics and Deepens Public Cynicism, S10503 [8OC]

Media Too Quick To Buy Into Campaign Reform, S10502 [8OC]

Money Gag, S10342 [6OC]

Most Lobbyists Oppose McCain-Feingold Bill, S10379 [6OC]

Political Campaign Reforms, S10341 [6OC]

Political Money and Freedom of Speech, S10353-S10358 [6OC]

Price Controls on Democracy, E1910 [2OC]

Republicans Get Some Very Bad News, S10380 [6OC]

10 Big Lies About Campaign Finance, S10518 [8OC]

Trent Lott's Poison Pill, S10272 [1OC]

Vote Against McCain, Wait, Can I Say That?, S10504 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 1179), H1259 [20MR]

Elections: require electronically filed congressional candidate reports and make them available through the Internet (see H.R. 2433), H7008 [8SE]

Political action committees: establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (see H.R. 1494), H2090 [30AP]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 1191, 1197, 1246; H.R. 1776, 2051; H. Res. 236), S9636, S9637 [18SE], S10293 [1OC], H3475 [4JN], H4645 [25JN], H7600 [18SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (see H. Res. 259, 272), H8438 [6OC], H8928 [21OC]

———improve enforcement capabilities (see S. 446), S2320 [14MR]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (see H.R. 1780), H3475 [4JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 248, 2075, 2528, 2529), H147 [9JA], H4834 [26JN], H7729 [23SE]

———require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 355), H150 [9JA]

———require reports on certain election expenditures (see H.R. 1705), H3201 [22MY]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H2254 [6MY]

———responsibility for investigations relative to campaign fundraising practices (see H. Con. Res. 46), H949 [12MR]

Reports: expedite availability (see H.R. 2074), H4834 [26JN]

———require electronically filed reports and to make such reports available to the public within 24 hours of receipt (see H.R. 2109), H4912 [8JY]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Bob Chase, National Education Association, S10380 [6OC]

———David Keating, National Taxpayers Union, S10345 [6OC]

———George Bush, S10505 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Gerald R. Ford, S10506 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Heidi H. Stirrup, Christian Coalition, S10344 [6OC]

———Ira Glasser, Laura W. Murphy and Joel Gora, ACLU, S10510-S10512, S10513-S10515 [8OC]

———Jimmy Carter, S10505 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

———Joel Gora, ACLU, S10516 [8OC]

———Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Walter F. Mondale, S6183 [24JN], E1298-E1300 [23JN]

———Peggy J. Ellis, CATO Institute, S10344 [6OC]

———President Clinton, S9769 [23SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, S10104 [29SE]

———Ronald Dworkin and Burt Neuborne, Brennan Center for Justice, S10001 [26SE]

———several former Members of Congress, S10506 [8OC]

Citizen group independent political expenditures: ACLU, S10023 [26SE]

FEC definitions of ``express advocacy'': Janet Reno, Attorney General, S8022 [24JY], S8644 [2SE]

———John W. McGarry, FEC, S8022 [24JY]

———Mark M. Richard, Dept. of Justice, S8645 [2SE]

———Senator Specter, S8023 [24JY], S8644 [2SE]

Funding: several Senators, S7700 [17JY]

Weekly Standard (publication) poll relative to campaign finance reform: Jim Nicholson, Republican National Committee, S10381 [6OC]

Lists

Campaign Reform Project Business Advisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

Motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10317 [3OC]

Press releases

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jay Linter, United Church of Christ, S10510 [8OC]

Reporters More Influential Than Campaign Cash? Most Americans Say Yes! Rasmussen Research (business), S10502 [8OC]

Proposals

Campaign finance reform legislation (102d Congress), S10382-S10389 [6OC]

Questions and answers

Issue advocacy: ACLU, S10512 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Political action committee: establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (H.R. 1494), H2052 [30AP]

Political action committees: establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (H.R. 1494), H4819 [26JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H8023-H8029 [26SE], H8212 [30SE], H8268 [1OC], E1874 [26SE], E1920 [2OC], E2001 [9OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1776), H8025 [26SE], E1298 [23JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2051), E1327 [25JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), H8723 [8OC], E1926 [2OC], E1959 [7OC], E1972 [8OC]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H2606, H2614 [14MY], H2691 [15MY]

———investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H2694, H2757 [15MY]

———require availability of certain information on the Internet, limit soft money, expand required spending reports, and transfer enforcement of campaign finance laws (H.R. 1780), E1112 [4JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 2075), E1342 [27JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 248), E8 [7JA]

———require reports on certain election expenditures (H.R. 1705), E1044 [22MY]

Reports: expedite availability (H.R. 2074), E1342 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Elections: improve enforcement capabilities (S. 446), S2314, S2315 [14MR]

Funding, S7700 [17JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S10269 [1OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1191), S9637-S9640 [18SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1197), S9654 [18SE]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S9717-S9720 [19SE], S9990, S9994-S10026, S10097-S10100 [26SE], S10204, S10208-S10211 [30SE], S10271, S10274-S10277, S10282-S10289 [1OC], S10317 [3OC], S10339-S10426 [6OC], S10450-S10456, S10462-S10473, S10490 [7OC], S10501-S10522 [8OC], S10719-S10733 [9OC], S10877-S10879 [21OC], S11012, S11013, S11171 [23OC], S11275 [28OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), unanimous-consent agreement, S9769-S9771 [23SE], S11421, S11422 [30OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10343, S10381, S10395, S10398-S10405, S10408-S10420 [6OC], S10455 [7OC], S10505, S10510 [8OC], S10726, S10729-S10731 [9OC]

Reports

Campaign Finance ``Reform'' Proposals—A First Amendment Analysis: Lillian R. BeVier, S10345-S10352 [6OC]

Schedules

President Clinton's trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX, S9995 [26SE]

Statements

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Albert M. Pennybacker, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, S10508 [8OC]

———Church Women United (organization), S10510 [8OC]

———Mark Pelavin, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S10510 [8OC]

———NETWORK (organization), S10508 [8OC]

———Senator Glenn, S10288 [1OC]

Tables

Time spent on debate of S. 25, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S10465 [7OC]

Testimonies

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Curtis Gans, Committee for the Study of the American Electorate, S10135 [29SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1705, Campaigns in the Sunshine Act, E1044 [22MY]

S. 1191, Senate Campaign Finance Reform Act, S9640-S9643 [18SE]

S. 1197, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S9655-S9659 [18SE]

Transcripts

President Clinton's Trip to Little Rock, AR, and Houston, TX: WTOP-Radio (Washington, DC), S9995 [26SE]

FEDERAL ELECTION LAW REFORM COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 812; H.R. 419), S5109 [23MY], H153 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 812), S5129 [23MY]

Texts of

S. 812, establish, S5130 [23MY]

FEDERAL ELECTION REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1366): consideration (see H. Res. 259, 272), H8438 [6OC], H8928 [21OC]

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2255 [6MY], H2446, H2447 [8MY], H2591, H2592 [13MY], H2681 [14MY], H2715, H2722, H2725, H2726, H2728, H2729, H2732, H2738, H2744, H2745, H2750, H2751, H2753, H2756, H2758, H2762, H2767, H2770, H2771, H2773 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2694 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3940, S3945, S3969, S3970 [5MY], S3979, S3980, S3981, S3988, S3990, S3992, S3993, S4013, S4014, S4015, S4016, S4017, S4018, S4019, S4020, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030, S4031, S4033 [6MY], S4043, S4045, S4046, S4048, S4050, S4069, S4077, S4078, S4079, S4080, S4081, S4089, S4090, S4091, S4096, S4097, S4104, S4117, S4118, S4119, S4120, S4121, S4122, S4123, S4124, S4126, S4127, S4128 [7MY], S4137, S4173, S4180, S4182, S4184, S4198, S4199, S4200, S4201, S4202, S4203, S4205, S4248 [8MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5178 [11JY], H5183 [14JY], H5273, H5277 [15JY], H5309, H5310, H5318, H5319, H5322, H5336, H5339, H5343, H5345, H5362, H5404 [16JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7804, S7825, S7826, S7827, S7828, S7830, S7834, S7841, S7843, S7844, S7845, S7870, S7871, S7872 [22JY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S8526, S8614 [31JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7857 [22JY], H6725 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Congress Should Throw the Bums Out, H2654 [14MY]

Flooding in Breckenridge, MN, S5239 [3JN]

Hardy Farmers Weather the Storm—Despite Damage, They're Rebounding, S7433 [15JY]

Red River Forces Evacuation of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, MN, S5237 [3JN]

Stains of Pain, S5229 [3JN]

What Are You Doing To Target Arson in Your Community?, S4250 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 672, 851; H.R. 1469, 1755, 1796, 1871), S3844 [30AP], S5413 [9JN], H1987 [29AP], H3273 [3JN], H3566 [5JN], H3796 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (see H. Res. 146, 149), H2589 [13MY], H2678 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 162), H3566 [5JN]

———making interim emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 1707, 1708), H3201 [22MY]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 227), H146 [9JA]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1034; H.R. 2158), S7710 [17JY], H5177 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (see H. Res. 184), H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 261), H8632 [7OC]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

———provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

———reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see S. 1007; H.R. 2446), S7210 [10JY], H7199 [10SE]

———reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (see S. 383; H.R. 772), S1796 [28FE], H586 [13FE]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (see S. 222), S726 [28JA]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 910; H.R. 2249), S5694 [16JN], H5777 [24JY]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 165), H3719 [11JN]

Illinois: transfer certain parcels of land (see H.R. 2394), H6797 [3SE]

Simi Valley, CA: prohibit Federal assistance for earthquake-related repairs of Bottle Village (see H.R. 175), H144 [9JA]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas (see H.R. 1012), H888 [11MR]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1231; H.R. 1272), S10055 [26SE], H1437 [10AP]

———convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (see S. 336), S1382 [13FE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Conference reports

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2158), H8323-H8361 [6OC]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469), H3442-H3474 [4JN]

Letters

Budget adjustments to H.R. 2158, Dept. of HUD, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations: Representative Kasich, Committee on the Budget (House), H8570 [7OC]

Disaster assistance to Minnesota: Lynn Stauss, Mayor of East Grand Forks, MN, S5226 [3JN]

Disaster assistance to South Dakota: Brenda S. Barger, Mayor of Watertown, SD, S5322 [5JN]

———Nolan L. Seim, S5323 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations: Dennis J. Reimer, Dept. of the Army, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, H3533 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Rebuilding of levees in Devils Lake, ND: J.M. Wonsik, Corps of Engineers, S5943 [18JN]

Lists

Disaster assistance to California in S. 672, emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4157 [8MY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7810 [22JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10749, S10750 [9OC]

Objectionable provisions in S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4092 [7MY]

Memorandums

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Ronald R. Fogleman, Dept. of the Air Force, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Messages

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton, S11598 [3NO]

Veto of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: President Clinton, H3633 [10JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2860 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3634 [10JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5369 [16JY], H6724 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7841 [22JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: Federal assistance for farm worker housing destroyed by floods, H2746 [15MY]

Appropriations: eliminate forward funding for FEMA, restore Dept. of HUD rental assisted housing funding, and make other nondefense rescissions, H2729-H2732 [15MY]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H3533 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H3667, H3668, H3669, H3700 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2428, H2429 [8MY], H2612, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2697-H2775 [15MY], H2860-H2862 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H3173, H3192-H3195 [22MY], H3218, H3248, H3250 [3JN], E897 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3277, H3279, H3280, H3281, H3289, H3290 [4JN], H3480, H3481, H3520-H3544, H3549, H3552 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 146), H2600-H2609 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2687-H2696 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), corrections in engrossment, H2775 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), permission to file conference report, H3291 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3634-H3637 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3583, H3584, H3638, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3649 [10JN], H3665, H3667, H3668 [11JN], H3725 [12JN], H3800-H3803 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1755), H3246 [3JN], H3284 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3722, H3723, H3724, H3725, H3757-H3789, H3792, H3793 [12JN], H4614 [25JN]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2728 [15MY]

Colleges and universities: prohibit funding to institutions barring ROTC or military recruiters access to students, H5345 [16JY]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (H.R. 227), E71 [7JA]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5096 [10JY], H5181 [14JY], H5251-H5266, H5272-H5290 [15JY], H5309-H5371 [16JY], E1457, E1458 [17JY], E1512 [24JY], E1522 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, H8669-H8686 [8OC], E1996 [9OC], E2037 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration (H. Res. 184), H5247-H5251 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 261), H8666-H8669 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to instruct conferees, H6724, H6725 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), motion to recommit, H5369 [16JY]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, H1863, H1865-H1870 [24AP], H2616 [14MY]

———assistance to South Dakota, H1309 [8AP], H1863, H1868 [24AP], H2428 [8MY]

———provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (H.R. 230), H2654 [14MY], E69 [7JA], E1166 [10JN]

———reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (H.R. 2446), E1726 [10SE]

———reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (H.R. 772), E274 [13FE]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2249), E1514 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 910), H7298-H7301 [16SE], E1815 [22SE]

Floods: community development block grant funding to flood States, H2693, H2706, H2708, H2711, H2726-H2728 [15MY]

———disaster assistance to Arizona, H2755 [15MY]

———disaster assistance to Kentucky, E571 [21MR]

———disaster assistance to Minnesota, H1318, H1319 [8AP], H1862, H1863, H1869 [24AP], H2707 [15MY]

———disaster assistance to Ohio, H729 [5MR]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia, H773, H782 [6MR]

———disaster assistance to Wisconsin, E1318 [25JN]

Funding, H2762-H2766 [15MY]

NASA: Human Space Flight Program funding, H5345 [16JY]

National Arson Awareness Week: observance, E862 [7MY]

Research: windstorm simulation center funding, H5318 [16JY]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1272), H1753-H1757 [23AP], E625 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5470-S5480 [10JN], S5486-S5491, S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4652-S4654 [16MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095, S5097, S5100 [23MY], S5172 [2JN], S5225-S5231, S5236-S5244 [3JN], S5712 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5282 [4JN], S5297-S5300, S5309-S5325, S5384 [5JN], S5387-S5390, S5399-S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5296 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), insert language of S. 672 in lieu, S4633 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5431, S5443, S5470 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5555-S5574, S5577-S5584 [12JN], S5942 [18JN], S7317 [11JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3773 [29AP], S3819-S3831 [30AP], S3871, S3880, S3881 [1MY], S3938-S3946 [5MY], S3979-S3981, S3983-S3993, S4038-S4040 [6MY], S4043-S4104 [7MY], S4137-S4204-S4205, S4253 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4323 [12MY], S4413-S4417, S4478 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), unanimous-consent agreement, S3880 [1MY], S3985, S3995 [6MY], S4043, S4103 [7MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5403-S5405 [9JN], S5431-S5433 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), unanimous-consent request, S5403 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, unanimous-consent request, S5502, S5503 [11JN]

———strike certain non-emergency items in emergency supplemental appropriations, S4091-S4093 [7MY]

Armstrong, Michael J.: nomination to be Associate Director of Mitigation of FEMA, S5645 [12JN]

Blizzards: disaster assistance to northern Great Plains States, S149 [21JA], S688 [23JA], S1130 [7FE]

Corps of Engineers: repair and restoration work on James River, S4080, S4085 [7MY]

———repair and restoration work on San Joaquin River, S4095 [7MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), S7856, S7857 [22JY], S7970, S7972 [23JY], S8106 [24JY], S10267 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10733-S10751 [9OC], S12519 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10733 [9OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2158), insert language of S. 1034 in lieu, S7856 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1034), S7752-S7763, S7765 [21JY], S7803-S7812, S7823-S7857 [22JY]

Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program: funding, S4201 [8MY]

Disasters: allocation of funds for flood relief, S5471, S5472 [10JN]

———assistance to Idaho, S3824 [30AP]

———assistance to Minnesota, S3794 [29AP]

———assistance to North Dakota, S2808, S2817 [8AP], S2871, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3068, S3069 [14AP], S3236, S3245 [16AP], S3702, S3718-S3721 [25AP], S3787-S3789 [29AP], S3880, S3881 [1MY], S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (S. 684), S3905 [1MY]

———assistance to South Dakota, S2808, S2818 [8AP], S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3236 [16AP], S3787-S3789 [29AP], S4164, S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY]

———reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (S. 1007), S7215 [10JY]

———reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (S. 383), S1797 [28FE]

Droughts: establish Federal policies and programs (S. 222), S754 [28JA], S12498 [10NO]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 910), S5701 [16JN], S8524-S8526 [31JY]

Floods: disaster assistance to California, S4156 [8MY], S5314 [5JN]

———disaster assistance to Minnesota, S2872, S2875, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3235, S3236 [16AP], S3818 [30AP], S3881 [1MY], S4094 [7MY], S4192, S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———disaster assistance to New York, S684 [23JA]

———disaster assistance to North Dakota, S3773 [29AP], S5172 [2JN], S5297-S5300, S5310, S5320 [5JN], S5399-S5405 [9JN], S5554-S5557 [12JN], S5942 [18JN]

———disaster assistance to Ohio, S1813 [3MR], S1942 [5MR], S2053 [10MR], S4190 [8MY]

———disaster assistance to South Dakota, S5322, S5323 [5JN]

Funding, S3986 [6MY]

National Arson Awareness Week: observance, S4130 [7MY], S4249 [8MY], S4289 [9MY]

Predisaster Mitigation Program: funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5645 [12JN], S11792 [5NO]

Rockingham County, NH: jail reimbursement funding, S7845 [22JY]

Target Arson Program: tribute, S4131 [7MY]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Arkansas, S1807 [3MR]

———disaster assistance to Michigan, S6971 [8JY], S7433 [15JY]

Tribute, S1788 [28FE]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (S. 1231), S10063-S10065 [26SE], S11704 [4NO]

———convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (S. 336), S1404 [13FE]

Washington: disaster assistance to communities affected by floods and landslides, S4197 [8MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 261) (H. Rept. 105-311), H8632 [7OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 105-96), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 149) (H. Rept. 105-97), H2678 [14MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 184) (H. Rept. 105-180), H5183 [14JY]

Convert Certain U.S. Fire Administration Excepted Service Positions to Competitive Service Positions: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 336), S11863 [6NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-297), H8437 [6OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 105-175), H5177 [11JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1034) (S. Rept. 105-53), S7708 [17JY]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 105-59), S8358 [30JY]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2249) (H. Rept. 105-238), H6714 [1AU]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-119), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-83), H1987 [29AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 672) (S. Rept. 105-16), S3843 [30AP]

Nomination of Jo Ann Jay Howard To Be FEMA Federal Insurance Administrator: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S11668 [4NO]

Nomination of Michael J. Armstrong To Be Associate Director of Mitigation: Committee on Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

U.S. Fire Administration Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1231) (S. Rept. 105-124), S11446 [30OC]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1272) (H. Rept. 105-62), H1714 [21AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2744, H2745, H2749, H2757, H2760 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3536 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4203 [8MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5343, H5347, H5348, H5363 [16JY]

Tables

Adjustments to H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5182 [14JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S10742 [9OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5253-H5257 [15JY], H8671-H8675 [8OC]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2699-H2705 [15MY], H3522-H3532 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3774-H3784 [12JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4188 [8MY]

Spending comparisons of S. 1034, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7855 [22JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 146, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2600 [14MY]

H. Res. 149, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2687 [15MY]

H. Res. 184, consideration of H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H5247 [15JY]

H. Res. 261, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H8666 [8OC]

H.R. 1272, U.S. Fire Administration appropriations, H1753 [23AP]

H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4633-S4645 [16MY]

H.R. 1871, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5558-S5574 [12JN], H3757-H3773 [12JN]

H.R. 2158, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S7973-S7983 [23JY]

S. 222, National Drought Policy Act, S12498 [10NO]

S. 383, reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800, S1798 [28FE]

S. 910, Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act appropriations, S5701 [16JN], S8524 [31JY], S8672 [2SE], H7298 [16SE]

S. 1007, Disaster Streamlining and Costs Reduction Act, S7215-S7217 [10JY]

S. 1231, U.S. Fire Administration appropriations, S10063 [26SE], S11704 [4NO]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE ACT

Amendments

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (see H.R. 1316), H1456 [14AP]

Remarks in House

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232-H4234 [24JN], E641 [14AP]

Reports filed

Payment of Federal Employee Life Insurance Benefits Relative to Order of Precedence: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1316) (H. Rept. 105-134), H3923 [18JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1316), S11862 [6NO]

Texts of

H.R. 1316, order of precedence to be applied in the payment of Federal employee life insurance benefits, H4232 [24JN]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES related term(s) Executive Departments

Amendments

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 952), S6195 [24JN]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945, S1998 [5MR]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232 [24JN]

IRS: impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S3180, S3226 [15AP]

Appointments

Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement, H4891 [8JY]

Articles and editorials

Fixing a Flat, E1221 [17JN]

IRS Audit Reveals More Tax Browsing, S3187 [15AP]

Looks Unlike America, S1471 [24FE]

Ms. Maloney and Mr. Waldheim, S536 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions

Air traffic controllers: provide that services performed by air traffic supervisors and managers be creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 728), H523 [12FE]

Appointees: eligibility of certain appointees for competitive status for purposes of transfer or reassignment (see H.R. 1874), H3796 [12JN]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (see S. 228; H.R. 638, 987, 1326, 1785), S804 [29JA], H392 [6FE], H803 [6MR], H1541 [15AP], H3476 [4JN]

Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1766), H3273 [3JN]

———feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

———improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H1891 [24AP]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H1611 [16AP]

———permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retired members and their dependents (see H.R. 2128), H5021 [9JY]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H152 [9JA]

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (see S. 152), S162 [21JA]

Castle AFB, CA: provide for the operation of a combined post exchange and commissary store (see H.R. 50), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Children and youth: improve child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see H.R. 2839), H10170 [6NO]

———improve quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see S. 1490), S12119 [8NO]

Civil rights: establish a Federal cause of action for discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 952), S6186 [24JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see S. 950; H.R. 1909), S6097 [23JN], H3864 [17JN]

Civil Service Retirement System: expand the class of individuals eligible to elect the option to make up a deposit through an actuarially equivalent annuity reduction (see H.R. 2566), H8054 [26SE]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H1541 [15AP]

Congress: reform pension plan for Members and employees (see H.R. 729), H523 [12FE]

———treatment of Members and employees for retirement purposes (see S. 820; H.R. 1765), S5253 [3JN], H3273 [3JN]

———treatment of travel awards accrued during official travel by Members, officers, or employees (see H.R. 1896; H. Res. 64), H588 [13FE], H3797 [12JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of regulations relative to labor-management relations (see H. Con. Res. 5; H. Res. 19), H155, H156 [9JA]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (see H.R. 769, 770), H586 [13FE]

———prohibit agencies from contracting out work that can be done cheaper by current employees (see H.R. 885), H700 [27FE]

———prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (see H.R. 888), H700 [27FE]

Corrections Calendar Office: establish (see H. Res. 7), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

———lump sum allowance (see H. Res. 130), H1891 [24AP]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S1979 [5MR]

———allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H1541 [15AP]

———provide cost-of-living adjustments for administrative law judges (see H.R. 1240), H1338 [8AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H700 [27FE]

Crime: increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (see S. 1189), S9515 [17SE]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

Curran, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

———modify overtime and premium pay rates of customs officers (see H.R. 2262), H5825 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: combine the Consolidated Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ensure equitable treatment of certain farmers, ranchers, and Federal employees (see H.R. 2692), H9038 [22OC]

———establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H5486 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224; H.R. 76, 1631), S726 [28JA], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H2783 [15MY]

———allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and to establish medical savings accounts (see H.R. 2100), H4835 [26JN]

———ensure that enrollees in TRICARE Prime retain coverage in any TRICARE region (see H.R. 2104), H4835 [26JN]

———increase whistleblower protections for members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1482), H1988 [29AP]

Dept. of Energy: provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 1397), H1706 [17AP]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (see H.R. 692), H453 [11FE]

———clarify authority of the inspector general (see H.R. 2182), H5485 [17JY]

———establish ethics standards for prosecutors (see H.R. 232), H146 [9JA]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H392 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (see S. 309), S1300 [12FE]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (see S. 761; H.R. 1255), S4658 [16MY], H1391 [9AP]

Disasters: leave transfer authority for those adversely affected by emergencies (see H.R. 1388), H1705 [17AP]

Drugs: require preemployment testing (see H.R. 89), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Employment: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (see S. 1021), S7603 [16JY]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H147 [9JA]

———review of discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H7118 [9SE]

Executive departments: random drug testing of employees (see H.R. 90), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Executive Office of the President: appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (see H.R. 1962), H4085 [19JN]

Families and domestic relations: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2761), H9729 [29OC]

———reimburse expenses relative to adoption of a child (see H.R. 2170), H5400 [16JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

FBI: privacy and security of records provided to the White House containing sensitive background security information (see H.R. 537), H283 [4FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H948 [12MR]

———coverage of bone mass measurements (see S. 1335; H.R. 2699), S11343 [29OC], H9038 [22OC]

———coverage of medical foods (see H.R. 496), H244 [21JA]

———establish formula for calculation of Federal contributions (see H.R. 1848), H3659 [10JN]

———improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H3658 [10JN]

———improve sanctions against unfit providers (see H.R. 1971), H4085 [19JN]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see S. 492; H.R. 1166), S2646 [20MR], H1259 [20MR]

———make mandatory separation age match requirement for Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 172), H144 [9JA]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 117), S8668 [2SE]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (see H.R. 1901), H3863 [17JN]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H669 [26FE]

———repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS (see S. 145), S162 [21JA]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see S. 150, 1379; H.R. 235), S162 [21JA], S11764 [5NO], H147 [9JA]

Freedom of speech: protect right relative to views on homosexuality (see S. 47, 189), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

Frumin, Alan S.: designate as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate (see S. Res. 23), S676 [23JA]

Gibbons, Richard: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to enter into contracts or obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 1537), H2253 [6MY]

———continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (see S. 396), S1979 [5MR]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (see S.J. Res. 5), S163 [21JA]

———establish bipartisan commission to examine organization of executive branch departments and agencies (see S. 577), S3199 [15AP]

———payment of meal expenses required while serving on a security detail in protection of a Federal officer (see S. 345), S1470 [24FE]

———provide for greater responsiveness by Federal agencies in dealings with the public (see S. 855), S5413 [9JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433; H.R. 1036), S2206 [12MR], H948 [12MR]

Government 2000 Commission: establish (see S. 266), S1017 [5FE]

Government regulations: limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H803 [6MR]

Health: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H144 [9JA]

———establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7262 [11SE]

———increase leave time relative to services as an organ donor (see H.R. 2943), H10419 [8NO]

Health care professionals: extend authority under which comparability allowances may be paid to Government physicians (see H.R. 2541), H7830 [24SE]

———increase the grade provided for the heads of the nurse corps of the Armed Forces (see S. 123), S161 [21JA]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 64), H1706 [17AP]

House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 6), H70 [7JA], H155 [9JA]

House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]

Income: funding for pay adjustments and comparability payments through reductions in agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 886), H700 [27FE]

Insurance: make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see S. 1384), S11863 [6NO]

———order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (see H.R. 1316), H1456 [14AP]

Investments: make percentage limitations on contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan comparable to dollar amount limitations on elective deferrals (see H.R. 2526), H7729 [23SE]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (see H.R. 1227), H1338 [8AP]

———clarify that quotas and goals shall not be used as a basis for evaluating employees (see H.R. 2736), H9558 [24OC]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (see S. 521, 522, 523; H.R. 1226), S2837 [8AP], H1338 [8AP]

———selection process and length of term of service for the Commissioner of Internal Revenue (see H.R. 1224), H1288 [21MR]

Judicial branch of the Government: random drug testing of officers and employees (see H.R. 92), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Kentucky: prohibit taxation of compensation of Tennessee residents for services as Federal employees at Fort Campbell, KY (see S. 613; H.R. 865, 1368), S3348 [17AP], H699 [27FE], H1704 [17AP]

Labor unions: prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (see S. 223), S726 [28JA]

———use of certain trust funds to pay union activities of Social Security Administration and Dept. of HHS employees (see S. 139), S162 [21JA]

Larson, Donn: tribute (see S. Res. 36), S856 [30JA]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see S. 397; H.R. 1215), S1979 [5MR], H1288 [21MR]

———protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (see S. 1031), S7710 [17JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: require random drug testing of Members, officers, and employees (see H.R. 310), H149 [9JA]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 233), H146 [9JA]

———technical corrections (see S. 758), S4658 [16MY]

Lobbyists: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 416), H152 [9JA]

Members of Congress: prohibit participation in Federal Employees' Retirement System (see H.R. 47), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———reduce pay and eliminate automatic cost-of-living pay increases (see S. 821), S5253 [3JN]

———require comparable treatment with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 342), H150 [9JA]

Mental health: authorize the use of clinical social workers to conduct evaluations to determine work-related emotional and mental illnesses (see S. 175; H.R. 1520), S163 [21JA], H2155 [1MY]

National Guard: military uniform requirements for civilian employees (see H.R. 2331), H6703 [31JY]

National Public Employment Relations Commission: establish (see H.R. 2012), H4221 [23JN]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

NOAA: disestablish the Corps of Commissioned Officers (see S. 877), S5507 [11JN]

Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices: temporary and intermittent service by the Director (see S. Res. 48), S945 [4FE]

———temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), amend (see S. Res. 161), S12576 [13NO]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (see H.R. 887), H700 [27FE]

OPM: submit proposed legislation under which group universal life insurance and group variable universal life insurance would be available (see H.R. 2675), H8927 [21OC]

Oregon: prohibit taxation of compensation of Washington residents for services as Federal employees at a Columbia River hydroelectric facility (see H.R. 874), H700 [27FE]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (see S. 461), S2416 [18MR]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (see H.R. 946), H766 [5MR]

———clarify the computations of certain civil service retirement system annuities based on part-time service (see S. 1270), S10631 [8OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7, 8; H. Con. Res. 13), S2274 [13MR], H285 [4FE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments for civilian and military employees (see H. Con. Res. 77), H2445 [8MY]

———equitable waiver of certain limitations on the election of survivor reductions of Federal annuities (see S. 1528), S12575 [13NO]

———exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H142 [9JA]

———make certain temporary Federal service creditable for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1873), H3796 [12JN]

Pharmaceuticals: encourage the use of generic drugs in health insurance plans (see H.R. 1073), H1017 [13MR]

Political appointees: reduce number (see S. 38; H.R. 614, 1828), S159 [21JA], H347 [5FE], H3576 [6JN]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see S. Con. Res. 54), S10882 [21OC]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (see S. 160), S162 [21JA]

Presidential appointments: constitutional amendment to suspend without pay any appointees convicted of felonies (see S.J. Res. 4), S163 [21JA]

———provide greater accountability (see H.R. 199), H145 [9JA]

Presidential Management Intern Program: anniversary (see S. Res. 106), S7116 [9JY]

Public welfare programs: granting of additional points to the passing grades of welfare recipients' competitive service examinations (see H.R. 1066), H1017 [13MR]

Radio: liability of volunteer amateur radio operators while performing duties on behalf of the Federal Government (see H.R. 1013), H888 [11MR]

Secret Service: simplify and consolidate pay system for Uniformed Division (see S. 998), S7116 [9JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al. (see S. Res. 101), S5791 [17JN]

———authorizing representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices (see S. Res. 77), S3419 [22AP]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 72, 110), S3117 [14AP], S3199 [15AP], S8361 [30JY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 1365; H.R. 2273), S11678 [4NO], H5825 [25JY]

———eliminate benefit penalties to individuals receiving pensions from noncovered employment (see H.R. 3077), H10955 [13NO]

``Special Government employees'': expand definition (see H.R. 1966), H4085 [19JN]

Taxation: allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (see S. 272), S1017 [5FE]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H151 [9JA]

Travel: treatment of expenses (see H.R. 930), H766 [5MR]

U.S. Fire Administration: convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (see S. 336), S1382 [13FE]

Veterans: Government employment preference for active duty service veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (see H.R. 1006), H887 [11MR]

Biographies

Hantman, Alan M., S910 [30JA]

Cost Estimates

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act (H.R. 1962): CBO, H8874 [21OC]

Excerpts

IRS Internal Audit of Employee Misuse of Taxpayer Information: Electronic Audit Research Log Executive Steering Committee, S3188 [15AP]

Lobbying Disclosure Act, S1955 [5MR]

Factsheets

Leave Transfer Program To Assist Federal Employees Adversely Affected by Disasters, H2771 [15MY]

Letters

Automatic system for continuing appropriations: Representative Wynn, S5316 [5JN]

Congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law: Representative Archer, S1957 [5MR]

Dept. of State's Office of Inspector General investigative functions: Frederick P. Hitz, CIA, H3330 [4JN]

———John C. Layton, Dept. of Energy, H3331 [4JN]

———several Inspectors General, H3330 [4JN]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities: Charles F.C. Ruff, Executive Office of the President, S1969 [5MR]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance: Elaine Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S9708 [19SE]

Reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, H819 [11MR]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464 [15AP], E598 [8AP]

World Trade Organization telecommunications restrictions on international investment: Senators McCain and Burns and Representative Oxley, S1957 [5MR]

Lists

CBO staff, S8322 [30JY]

Committee on Finance (Senate) staff, S8322 [30JY]

Congressional Research Service staff, S8322 [30JY]

Senate Legislative Counsel staff, S8322 [30JY]

Memorandums

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Margaret Milner Richardson, IRS, H1464, H1465 [15AP]

Motions

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1970 [5MR]

Obituaries

Sturdivant, John N., E2137 [30OC]

Poems

``Lamentation,'' Virginia L. Doris, S4911 [21MY]

Proposals

Automatic system for continuing appropriations, E671 [16AP]

Questions and answers

Telecommunications policy: Senator Kerrey and Charlene Barshefsky, S1963 [5MR]

———Senator Lott and Charlene Barshefsky, S1962 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H1687 [17AP], H2712 [15MY], H3250 [3JN], H3277, H3279 [4JN], H3533, H3542 [5JN], H3668 [11JN], H3725, H3793 [12JN], E671 [16AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (H.R. 638), H248 [4FE], H597 [25FE], H1045 [18MR]

———prohibit funding for training sessions relative to condom use, sexual activities, and drug use, E1831 [24SE]

Architect of the Capitol: feasibility study for the installation of shower and locker facilities for congressional staff, H5879 [28JY]

Armed Forces: grant health benefits for life upon retirement, E1308 [24JN]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members, H4158-H4160 [23JN]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (H.R. 409), E76 [9JA]

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3149, H3151, H3153 [21MY]

Brookhaven, NY: tribute to IRS service center, E1635 [3SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: tribute to employees killed in plane crash, E2020 [21OC]

Children and youth: improve child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (H.R. 2982), E2304 [10NO]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (H.R. 1909), H3809 [17JN], E1223 [17JN]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (H.R. 1330), H1346 [9AP]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): staffing levels, H5885-H5889 [28JY], H6755-H6758 [3SE]

Congress: reform pension plan for Members and employees (H.R. 729), E227 [12FE]

Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 769), E398 [6MR]

———classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (H.R. 770), E398 [6MR]

———prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (H.R. 888), E343 [27FE]

Corrections Calendar Office: lump sum allowance (H. Res. 130), H1849 [24AP]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (H.R. 1334), E665 [15AP]

———provide cost-of-living adjustments for administrative law judges (H.R. 1240), E595 [8AP]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of administrative appeals and administrative law judges, H7476 [17SE]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (H.R. 3034), H10889-H10891 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (H.R. 2185), H5497 [22JY], H5896 [28JY], H7610 [23SE]

———Natural Resources Conservation Service funding, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (H.R. 1631), E956 [19MY]

———allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (H.R. 76), E65 [7JA]

———allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and to establish medical savings accounts (H.R. 2100), E1347 [27JN]

Dept. of Energy: competitive contract procurement requirements, H5751, H5752 [24JY]

———provide health benefits to former defense nuclear facility employees exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 1397), E708 [17AP]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (H.R. 692), E204 [11FE]

———independent counsel investigation of conduct in handling of criminal cases, H1190 [20MR]

———tribute to U.S. Border Patrol, H6923 [5SE]

Dept. of State: adjudication of visas relative to U.S. citizen employees, H3632 [10JN]

———calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (H.R. 633), E180 [6FE]

———Office of Inspector General investigative functions, H3329-H3333 [4JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: investigation of sexual harassment allegations, H1585 [16AP]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities, H2802 [16MY]

———enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (H.R. 1255), E616 [9AP]

Disasters: leave transfer authority for those adversely affected by emergencies (H.R. 1388), E694 [17AP]

———leave transfer program to assist employees adversely affected, H2771 [15MY]

Employment: prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), H1296 [8AP], H1349, H1359-H1366 [9AP], E626, E631 [10AP], E692 [17AP]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (H.R. 240), unanimous-consent request, H1294 [8AP]

Executive Office of the President: appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (H.R. 1962), H6970-H6972 [8SE], H8872-H8874, H8891 [21OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

FDA: personnel funding, H5684, H5726 [24JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: calculation of Federal contributions, H4585 [25JN]

———coverage of abortion procedures, H7469-H7471 [17SE]

———establish formula for calculation of Federal contributions (H.R. 1848), E1165 [10JN]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901), H4140, H4141 [23JN]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (H.R. 850), E320 [26FE]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), H819-H828 [11MR], E455 [12MR]

———law enforcement limitations on Federal agencies, H7482 [17SE]

———prohibit preferential treatment relative to Federal employment, contracting, and programs, H1043 [18MR]

———reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, H819 [11MR]

———shutdown relative to budget process, H3665 [11JN], H3792 [12JN], H5409 [17JY]

GPO: staffing levels, H5889, H5890 [28JY]

Health: access to hearing care services by audiologists (H.R. 176), E17 [7JA]

Health care professionals: improve administration of sanctions against unfit providers under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (H.R. 1836), E1153 [10JN]

Hill, Nathan L.: Dept. of Defense Civilian Service Award recipient, E2133 [30OC]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (H. Con. Res. 64), E703 [17AP]

Income: funding for pay adjustments and comparability payments through reductions in agency spending on service contracts (H.R. 886), E343 [27FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding through rescissions in the Dept. of Labor wage and hour enforcement division, H6926-H6940 [5SE]

Insurance: order of precedence to be applied in the payment of life insurance benefits (H.R. 1316), H4232-H4234 [24JN], E641 [14AP]

Investments: make percentage limitations on contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan comparable to dollar amount limitations on elective deferrals (H.R. 2526), E1829 [23SE]

IRS: accountability in tax collection practices and procedures (H.R. 1227), E588 [8AP]

———employee dress code in Florida office, H4228 [24JN]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information, H4378 [25JN]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), H1410 [10AP], H1461-H1467, H1490, H1510 [15AP], E598 [8AP], E693 [17AP]

———restructure, H8988 [22OC]

———selection process and length of term of service for the Commissioner of Internal Revenue (H.R. 1224), E566 [21MR]

Job Corps: compensation of employees, H7029, H7030 [9SE]

———open satellite office in Delaware, H7233, H7234 [11SE]

Judiciary: salary adjustments for Federal judges, E1552 [29JY]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, E1319 [25JN]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (H.R. 1215), H1852 [24AP], H2647 [14MY]

Lobbyists: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (H.R. 416), E46 [7JA]

Long Beach, CA: tribute to Long Beach Naval Shipyard employees and surrounding community, E1664 [4SE]

Monuments and memorials: authorize the establishment of a Cold War memorial (H.R. 2885), E2248 [8NO]

NASA: treatment of employees relative to agency funding, H1846, H1847 [24AP]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association: anniversary, H4072 [19JN]

National Association of Retired Federal Employees: anniversary of Los Angeles, CA, Chapter No. 3, E1259 [19JN]

National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board: permit Federal employees to serve, H2852 [16MY]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, E699 [17AP], E723 [23AP]

———verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H3218 [3JN]

OMB: report number of individuals employed by non-Federal entities providing Government services (H.R. 887), E343 [27FE]

Patent and Trademark Office: patent examiner employment and training requirements, H1737, H1738 [23AP]

Pensions: annuity computation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (H.R. 946), E384 [5MR]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (H. Con. Res. 71), H2428 [8MY]

Persian Gulf Conflict: Government employment preference for active duty service veterans, H4210 [23JN]

Presidential Management Intern Program: anniversary, E1577 [1AU]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, H2427, H2428 [8MY], E858 [7MY]

Social Security: eliminate benefit penalties to individuals receiving pensions from noncovered employment (H.R. 3077), E2370 [13NO]

Travel: treatment of expenses (H.R. 930), H754 [5MR], H1571-H1575 [16AP]

Veterans: Government employment preference for active duty service veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (H.R. 1006), H1364 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

American Foreign Service Association: participation of certain management officials in collective bargaining negotiations, S5671, S5672 [16JN]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S3871 [1MY], S5315, S5318, S5320, S5323-S5325 [5JN], S5405, S5406 [9JN], S5475, S5478-S5480 [10JN], S5488-S5491 [11JN], S5581, S5582 [12JN]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations (S. 228), S805 [29JA], S3460 [22AP], S3722 [25AP]

———establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S7317 [11JY]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (S. 1334), S11350 [29OC], S11699 [4NO]

———grant health benefits for life upon retirement, S6965, S6980 [8JY]

Atkins, James H.: nomination to Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, S8523 [31JY]

Braude, Beatrice: relief of estate (S. 152), S537 [21JA]

Children and youth: improve quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (S. 1490), S12161 [8NO]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (S. 950), S6097-S6099, S6103 [23JN], S6105 [24JN], S6356 [25JN]

Congress: staff exchange program with German Parliament, S570 [21JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: ruling on Gerard J. Schmelzer v. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of Representatives, S8498 [31JY]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (S. 394), S1981 [5MR], S7668 [17JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges, S7854 [22JY]

Crime: increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (S. 1189), S9521 [17SE], S10301 [1OC]

———treatment of Federal employees following conviction of bribery and drug-related crimes, S7765 [21JY]

Curran, Arthur: tribute (S. Res. 36), S907 [30JA]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (H.R. 3034), S12711 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (S. 224), S755 [28JA], S7128 [9JY]

———clarify protections for whistleblowers or contract employees relative to disclosure of classified material, S6886 [7JY]

Dept. of Energy: Office of General Counsel staffing levels, S7478 [15JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit locality pay increases for employees transferred for committing sexual harassment, S7844 [22JY]

———prohibit the collection of parking fees at medical facilities shared with the Dept. of Defense (S. 309), S1309 [12FE]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (S. 761), S4660 [16MY]

Elections: voting rights of military personnel relative to declaration of legal residence, S830-S832 [30JA]

Employment: application of compensatory time, flexible workplaces, minimum wage, and overtime regulations to congressional employees, S5221 [3JN]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain Government positions (S. 1021), S7603, S7607 [16JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

FDA: regulation of medical device approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9705-S9707 [19SE], S9737, S9738 [23SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of abortion procedures, S7787 [22JY]

———coverage of bone mass measurements (S. 1335), S11351 [29OC]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (S. 492), S2654 [20MR]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: anniversary (S. Res. 117), S8674 [2SE]

Federal Tort Claims Act: application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission (H.R. 1901), S7129 [9JY]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS (S. 145), S524 [21JA]

Foreign Service: limit remedial authority of Grievance Board, S5670 [16JN]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (S. 1379), S11772-S11775 [5NO]

———require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (S. 150), S536 [21JA]

Freedom of speech: protect right relative to views on homosexuality (S. 47), S413 [21JA]

Frumin, Alan S.: designate as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate (S. Res. 23), S672 [23JA]

GAO: identification of wasteful and mismanaged Government programs, S1297 [12FE]

Gibbons, Richard: tribute (S. Res. 36), S907 [30JA]

Government: continuance of pay and authority to make certain expenditures and obligations when there is a lapse in appropriations (S. 396), S1983, S1984 [5MR]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945-S1970 [5MR]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S1933 [4MR], S1967 [5MR]

———eligibilty to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S560 [21JA]

———establish bipartisan commission to examine organization of executive branch departments and agencies (S. 577), S3206-S3208 [15AP]

———ethics standards, S1937-S1939 [5MR]

———payment of meal expenses required while serving on a security detail in protection of a Federal officer (S. 345), S1471 [24FE]

———prohibit use of computer game programs, S7695 [17JY]

———provide for greater responsiveness by Federal agencies in dealings with the public (S. 855), S5419, S5420 [9JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (S. 433), S2215 [12MR]

———shutdown relative to budget process, S3154, S3155 [15AP], S3699-S3701, S3705 [25AP], S3819-S3823, S3824 [30AP]

Government 2000 Commission: establish (S. 266), S1020 [5FE]

Health care professionals: increase the grade provided for the heads of the nurse corps of the Armed Forces (S. 123), S508 [21JA]

Insurance: make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (S. 1384), S11868 [6NO]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9991-S9994 [26SE]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (H.R. 1226), S3387 [17AP], S7983 [23JY]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 521), S2844 [8AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), S2862 [8AP], S2865 [9AP], S3180-S3190, S3227 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 522), unanimous-consent agreement, S3168, S3169, S3179 [15AP]

———impose criminal penalties for unauthorized inspection of tax return information (S. 523), S2844-S2846 [8AP]

———improve operations, S3163, S3165, S3227 [15AP]

———tribute to employees, S3230 [15AP]

Job Corps: open satellite office in Delaware, S8722 [3SE]

Kansi, Mir Aimal: capture of suspect in 1993 shootings outside CIA headquarters, S5921 [18JN]

Kentucky: prohibit taxation of compensation of Tennessee residents for services as Federal employees at Fort Campbell, KY (S. 613), S3361 [17AP], S10999 [22OC]

Labor unions: prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership (S. 223), S755 [28JA], S793 [29JA]

Larson, Donn: tribute (S. Res. 36), S907 [30JA]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (S. 397), S1984 [5MR]

———protect Federal officers who intervene in certain violent situations outside the scope of their employment (S. 1031), S7717, S7718 [17JY]

Line Item Veto Act: Presidential authority relative to the Federal employee retirement provision of the Dept. of Treasury and general Government appropriations legislation, S12570-S12572 [13NO]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: technical corrections (S. 758), S4658-S4660 [16MY], S4910 [21MY], S12692 [13NO]

Mental health: authorize the use of clinical social workers to conduct evaluations to determine work-related emotional and mental illnesses (S. 175), S550 [21JA]

National Marine Fisheries Service: hiring of full-time employees for implementation of endangered species and fisheries regulations, S8219 [29JY]

Newport, VT: IRS office hiring requirements, S7763 [21JY]

NOAA: disestablish the Corps of Commissioned Officers (S. 877), S5510 [11JN]

Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices: temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), S979 [4FE]

———temporary and intermittent service by the Director (S. Res. 48), amend (S. Res. 161), S12682 [13NO]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S4911 [21MY]

———verdict in the trial on the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S5173 [2JN], S5302 [5JN]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (S. 461), S2434 [18MR]

Pensions: clarify the computations of certain civil service retirement system annuities based on part-time service (S. 1270), S10648 [8OC]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S5333 [5JN]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (S. Con. Res. 7), S2285, S2286 [13MR]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (S. Con. Res. 8), S2286 [13MR]

Political appointees: reduce number (S. 38), S395, S396 [21JA], S7740 [17JY]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (S. 160), S543 [21JA]

Presidential Management Intern Program: anniversary (S. Res. 106), S7119 [9JY]

Senate: tribute to staff, S12679, S12680 [13NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al. (S. Res. 101), S5889 [17JN]

———authorizing representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices (S. Res. 77), S3466 [22AP]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 110), S8512, S8527 [31JY]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 71), S3126 [14AP]

———permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (S. Res. 72), S3154, S3167 [15AP], S3383 [17AP]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (S. 1365), S11688 [4NO]

Taxation: allow contractors a credit for defense conversion employee retraining expenses (S. 272), S1022 [5FE]

U.S. Fire Administration: convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (S. 336), S1404 [13FE]

Reports

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823-H826 [11MR]

Reports filed

Convert Certain U.S. Fire Administration Excepted Service Positions to Competitive Service Positions: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 336), S11863 [6NO]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 5), S945 [4FE]

Federal Tort Claims Act Application to Members and Personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1901) (H. Rept. 105-145), H4221 [23JN]

Increase Criminal Penalties for Assaulting or Threatening Federal Judges, Their Family Members, and Other Public Servants: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1189), S10787 [9OC]

Nomination of James H. Atkins to Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8531 [31JY]

Payment of Federal Employee Life Insurance Benefits Relative to Order of Precedence: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1316) (H. Rept. 105-134), H3923 [18JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1316), S11862 [6NO]

Permit Disabled Employees With the Privilege of the Senate Floor To Use Supporting Services on the Floor: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 110), S8531 [31JY]

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1962) (H. Rept. 105-331), H8927 [21OC]

Prevent Employment Discrimination Against Preference Eligibles Applying for Certain Government Positions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 240) (H. Rept. 105-40), H1257 [20MR]

Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1226) (H. Rept. 105-51), H1456 [14AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823 [11MR]

Salary Adjustments for Federal Judges: U.S. Conference of Mayors, E1552 [29JY]

Statements

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities and Congressional Approval of Any International Trade Agreement That Changes Statutory Law: President Clinton, S1961 [5MR]

Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act: Executive Office of the President, H8873 [21OC]

Tribute to George J. Collins: Representative James Moran, E577 [8AP]

Summaries

Bipartisan Commission To Examine Organization of Executive Branch Departments and Agencies (S. 577), S3208 [15AP]

Civil Rights Act (S. 950), S6099 [23JN]

Unauthorized Inspection of Tax Return Information by Employees of the IRS: GAO, S3184 [15AP]

Tables

Cost-of-living income adjustments for Members of Congress, Federal employees and retirees, and Social Security recipients, S7657 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 6, compensation of certain minority employees of the House, H27 [7JA]

H. Res. 7, establish the Corrections Calendar Office, H27 [7JA]

H. Res. 130, lump sum allowance for Corrections Calendar Office, H1849 [24AP]

H.R. 240, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, H1359-H1362 [9AP]

H.R. 692, appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain Dept. of Justice internal criminal allegations, E205 [11FE]

H.R. 850, repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS, E320 [26FE]

H.R. 930, Travel and Transportation Reform Act, H754-H756 [5MR], H1571-H1573 [16AP]

H.R. 1226, Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, H1462 [15AP]

H.R. 1316, order of precedence to be applied in the payment of Federal employee life insurance benefits, H4232 [24JN]

H.R. 1901, Federal Tort Claims Act application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission, H4140 [23JN]

H.R. 1962, Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act, H8872 [21OC]

H.R. 3034, allow the use of Customs Service user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida, H10889 [13NO]

S. 38, reduce number of political appointees, S396 [21JA]

S. 123, increase the grade provided for the heads of the nurse corps of the Armed Forces, S508 [21JA]

S. 145, repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS, S524 [21JA]

S. 160, issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions, S543 [21JA]

S. 175, Clinical Social Workers' Recognition Act, S551 [21JA]

S. 223, prohibit Federal funding of activities that encourage membership in labor unions, S793 [29JA]

S. 394, adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges, S1982 [5MR]

S. 461, Occupational Safety and Health Reform Act, S2435-S2438 [18MR]

S. 522, Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, S3189 [15AP]

S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Act technical amendments, S4660 [16MY]

S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Act technical corrections, S12692 [13NO]

S. 950, Civil Rights Act, S6098 [23JN]

S. 1021, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, S7604-S7607 [16JY]

S. 1365, Federal employees computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions, S11688 [4NO]

S. 1379, Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act, S11773 [5NO]

S. 1384, Accessible Health Coverage Act, S11869 [6NO]

S. 1490, Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act, S12161-S12163 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 7, delays in Federal employees retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S2285 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 8, delays in Federal employees retirement cost-of-living adjustments, S2286 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 54, maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program, S10898 [21OC]

S. Res. 23, designate Alan S. Frumin as Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate, S672, S682 [23JA]

S. Res. 36, tribute to Arthur Curran, Donn Larson, and Richard Gibbons, S899 [30JA]

S. Res. 48, temporary and intermittent service by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S970, S979 [4FE]

S. Res. 71, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S3126 [14AP]

S. Res. 72, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S3225 [15AP]

S. Res. 77, Senate Legal Counsel representation for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in William L. Singer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S3457, S3466 [22AP]

S. Res. 101, Senate Legal Counsel representation for Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in Douglas R. Page v. Richard Shelby, et al., S5878, S5890 [17JN]

S. Res. 106, Presidential Management Intern Program anniversary, S7119 [9JY]

S. Res. 110, permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor, S8368 [30JY], S8527 [31JY]

S. Res. 117, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service anniversary, S8670, S8674 [2SE]

S. Res. 161, amend S. Res. 48, temporary and intermittent service by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, S12617, S12683 [13NO]

S.J. Res. 5, eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, H819 [11MR]

S.J. Res. 5, eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, S1970 [5MR]

Transcripts

Gerard J. Schmelzer v. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, House of Representatives: Congressional Office of Compliance, S8498-S8503 [31JY]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H1541 [15AP]

Remarks in House

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (H.R. 1334), E665 [15AP]

FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Power resources: amend certain sections of the Dept. of Energy Organization Act and Federal Energy Administration Act (see H.R. 649), H393 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), H828 [11MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), S6790 [27JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 649) (S. Rept. 105-26), S5507 [11JN]

Texts of

H.R. 649, Dept. of Energy Standardization Act, H828 [11MR]

FEDERAL ENERGY BANK ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1375), S11763 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1375), S11769-S11771 [5NO]

Texts of

S. 1375, provisions, S11769 [5NO]

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Analyses

Electric Consumers Protection Act (S. 237), S869-S871 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see S. 237; H.R. 338, 655, 1230), S855 [30JA], H150 [9JA], H407 [10FE], H1338 [8AP]

Hawaii: jurisdiction of FERC over licensing of hydroelectric projects (see S. 846), S5342 [5JN]

Hydroelectric power: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Colorado (see H.R. 2217), H5569 [22JY]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa (see H.R. 2165), H5296 [15JY]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 848), H669 [26FE]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (see H.R. 651, 652, 1183, 1184, 1217), H393 [6FE], H1259 [20MR], H1288 [21MR]

———State hydroelectric project management (see S. 439), S2274 [13MR]

Natural gas: provide relief to businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC (see S. 1388), S11863 [6NO]

Power resources: privatize certain Federal power generation and transmission assets (see H.R. 718), H522 [12FE]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (see S. 1276), S10631 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (see S. 722; H.R. 1960), S4217 [8MY], H4085 [19JN]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Remarks in House

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (H.R. 338), E68 [7JA]

Hydroelectric power: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa (H.R. 2165), H8087 [29SE]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (H.R. 848), H3585, H3586 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 1184), H3585-H3587 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 1217), H3585, H3587 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 651), H829 [11MR]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 652), H830 [11MR]

———processing of licenses, H5797 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 1401), S12439 [10NO]

———provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 237), S863-S865 [30JA]

Elwha River, WA: acquisition and removal of dams, S9303-S9306 [15SE]

Hawaii: jurisdiction of FERC over licensing of hydroelectric projects (S. 846), S5362 [5JN]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (S. 439), S2279, S2280 [13MR]

Natural gas: provide relief to businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC (S. 1388), S11873 [6NO]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 1276), S10656 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (S. 722), S4233 [8MY]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419-S3422 [22AP], S12078 [8NO]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Reports filed

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Iowa: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2165) (H. Rept. 105-273), H8053 [26SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in New York: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 105-122), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 848) (S. Rept. 105-135), S11667 [4NO]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1184) (H. Rept. 105-123), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1217) (H. Rept. 105-124), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 651) (H. Rept. 105-12), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 652) (H. Rept. 105-13), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1184) (S. Rept. 105-136), S11667 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1217) (S. Rept. 105-137), S11667 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 651) (S. Rept. 105-133), S11666 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 652) (S. Rept. 105-134), S11667 [4NO]

FERC Jurisdiction Over Licensing of Hydroelectric Projects in Hawaii: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 846) (S. Rept. 105-112), S10858 [20OC]

Nomination of Curt Hebert, Jr.: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

Nomination of Linda Kay Breathitt: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

State Hydroelectric Power Project Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 439) (S. Rept. 105-111), S10858 [20OC]

Summaries

Provide for Competition and Efficiency in Electric Power Industry (S. 1276), S10659 [8OC]

Texts of

H.R. 651, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H829 [11MR]

H.R. 652, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H830 [11MR]

H.R. 848, extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York, H3585 [10JN]

H.R. 1184, extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H3586, H3587 [10JN]

H.R. 2165, extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa, H8087 [29SE]

S. 237, Electric Consumers Protection Act, S865-S869 [30JA]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. 1276, provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry, S10657-S10659 [8OC]

S. 1388, provide relief to natural gas businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC, S11874 [6NO]

FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP.

Remarks in House

Library of Congress: tribute for donation to National Digital Library Program, E1963 [8OC]

Political action committees: alleged political pressure relative to political action committee contributions, H954 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Lobbyists: efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 1958), H3923 [18JN]

Diseases: ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (see H.R. 738), H523 [12FE]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3202 [22MY]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H1793 [23AP]

Food: improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 3052), H10954 [13NO]

Government regulations: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

———improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Labeling: requirements relative to health claims on food labels (see H.R. 2208), H5569 [22JY]

Medical devices: amend provisions (see H.R. 1093), H1111 [18MR]

———classification and performance standards (see H.R. 1527), H2156 [1MY]

Pharmaceuticals: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H1017 [13MR]

———improve the regulation of drugs (see H.R. 1094), H1111 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Diseases: ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (H.R. 738), E226 [12FE]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (H.R. 1727), E1093 [3JN]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8454, H8455-H8500 [7OC], H8694 [8OC], E2009 [9OC]

Government regulations: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (H.R. 1710), E1035, E1043 [22MY]

Labeling: requirements relative to health claims on food labels (H.R. 2208), E1471 [22JY]

Medical devices: classification and performance standards (H.R. 1527), E813 [1MY]

Reports filed

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2469) (H. Rept. 105-306), H8437 [6OC]

Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1710) (H. Rept. 105-307), H8437 [6OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1411, FDA Regulatory Modernization Act, H8455-H8474 [7OC]

FEDERAL GANG VIOLENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 54), S130, S420 [21JA], S581-S584 [22JA]

Texts of

S. 54, provisions, S421 [21JA]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT see Government—U.S.

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Remarks in Senate

Wykle, Kenneth R.: nomination to be Federal Highway Administration Administrator, S11500 [30OC]

Reports filed

Nomination of Kenneth R. Wykle To Be Federal Highway Administration Administrator: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S11341 [29OC]

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ACT

Bills and resolutions

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

States: amend the definition to include American Samoa (see H.R. 904), H709 [3MR]

Remarks in House

States: amend the definition to include American Samoa (H.R. 904), E359 [3MR]

Texts of

H.R. 904, amend Federal Home Loan Bank Act definition of State to include American Samoa, E359 [3MR]

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK BOARD

Remarks in House

Housing: expand homeownership opportunities, H1777 [23AP]

FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION

Remarks in House

Housing: expand homeownership opportunities, H1777 [23AP]

FEDERAL HOUSING CORP.

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 2975), H10420 [8NO]

FEDERAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Income: disclosure of payments on individual pay checks (see H.R. 3078), H10955 [13NO]

FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY

Messages

Federal Labor Relations Authority Report: President Clinton, S8822 [4SE], H6902 [4SE]

FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

BLM: transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (see H.R. 1917), H3864 [17JN]

Remarks in House

BLM: transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (H.R. 1917), H4843 [8JY]

FEDERAL LANDS MANAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1254), S10319 [3OC]

Descriptions

Provisions (S. 1254), S10330-S10332 [3OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1254), S10323-S10325 [3OC]

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (see S. 414), S2078 [10MR]

Letters

Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Fred E. Schrodt, Farmland Industries, Inc., S7706 [17JY]

———George Watts, National Broiler Council, S7707 [17JY]

———Kendell W. Keith, National Grain and Feed Association, S7706 [17JY]

———Paul A. Korody, ConAgra, Inc., S7706 [17JY]

———several agricultural associations, S7706 [17JY]

———Steven C. Anderson, American Frozen Food Institute, S7707 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S10833 [20OC], S10881 [21OC], S11233 [27OC]

———commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (S. Res. 140), S11174, S11205 [24OC], S11242 [27OC]

Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (S. 414), S2079-S2084 [10MR], S6493 [26JN], S7705 [17JY], S12517-S12519, S12572 [13NO]

Reports filed

Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 105-61), S8531 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 414, Ocean Shipping Reform Act, S2080-S2083 [10MR]

S. Res. 140, commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S11205 [24OC], S11242 [27OC]

FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Food: include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 2344), H6704 [31JY]

FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 117), S8668 [2SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 117), S8674 [2SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 117, anniversary, S8670, S8674 [2SE]

FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2632 [20MR]

Reports filed

Nomination of Mary L. Jordan: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2414 [18MR]

Nomination of Robert H. Beatty, Jr., to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S10949 [22OC]

Nomination of Theodore F. Verheggen: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S2414 [18MR]

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Little Haiti Housing Association, Inc.: Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E1088 [3JN]

FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Petroleum: settlement of U.S. royalty claims (see H.R. 1106), H1111 [18MR]

FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE see Federal Reserve System

FEDERAL POWER ACT

Bills and resolutions

FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 848), H669 [26FE]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (see S. 1276), S10631 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 1960), H4085 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 1276), S10656 [8OC]

Summaries

Provide for Competition and Efficiency in Electric Power Industry (S. 1276), S10659 [8OC]

Texts of

S. 1276, provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry, S10657-S10659 [8OC]

FEDERAL POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Privatization (see H.R. 296), H148 [9JA]

FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES

Bills and resolutions

Contracts: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see S. 339; H.R. 2758), S1382 [13FE], H9729 [29OC]

Letters

Federal Prison Industries mandatory source requirements: Brad Miller, Competition in Contracting Act Coalition, S7164-S7166 [10JY]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S7112 [9JY]

———David Beatty, National Victim Center, S7167 [10JY]

———James P. Carty, National Association of Manufacturers, S7112 [9JY]

———Phil Glover, Council of Prison Locals, American Federation of Government Employees, S7095 [9JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7112 [9JY]

———Sharon Krell, Access Products, Inc., S7112 [9JY]

———Steve Schwalb, Dept. of Justice, S7147 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Contracts: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (S. 339), S1404 [13FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirements to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts, S7094-S7097, S7111, S7112 [9JY], S7145-S7151, S7163-S7168, S7183 [10JY]

FEDERAL PRISONER HEALTH CARE COPAYMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 494), S2646 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 494), S2656 [20MR]

Texts of

S. 494, provisions, S2657 [20MR]

FEDERAL PROCUREMENT AND ASSISTANCE INTEGRITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1098), S8531 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1098), S8550 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1098, provisions, S8551 [31JY]

FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ACT

Amendments

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (H.R. 680), S7126, S7129 [9JY], H7578 [18SE]

Bills and resolutions

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see S. 307; H.R. 680), S1300 [12FE], H452 [11FE]

Surplus Government property: transfer of surplus real and personal property to nonprofit organizations for housing and other uses (see H.R. 1004), H887 [11MR]

Excerpts

Provisions, S7697 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (H.R. 680), H1941-H1943 [29AP], H7578 [18SE]

Remarks in Senate

Government: prohibit use of computer game programs, S7695 [17JY]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (H.R. 680), S7128, S7129 [9JY]

———authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (S. 307), S1308 [12FE], S1411 [13FE]

Reports filed

Transfer Surplus Personal Property to States for Donation to Nonprofit Organizations: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 680), S6496 [26JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 307), S6496 [26JN]

Texts of

H.R. 680, authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation to nonprofit organizations, H1941 [29AP]

S. 307, transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation to nonprofit organizations, S1308 [12FE]

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Railroads: reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 1499), H2090 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Railroads: reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (H.R. 1499), E793 [30AP]

FEDERAL REGISTER

Summaries

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List, E1420 [14JY]

FEDERAL REGULATIONS see Government regulations

FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD see Federal Reserve System

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

Articles and editorials

Economic Prosperity Not Fully Shared, S11226 [27OC]

Economic Scene, E660 [15AP]

Fed Accompli, E660 [15AP]

Federal Reserve's Pointless Quarter-Point—A Preemptive Strike Against a Non-Threat, S11228 [27OC]

Impact of Interest Rates on Economic Conditions, E740 [24AP]

Wage Inflation? Where? (Labor Statistics Lose Predictive Value), S11224 [27OC], S11440 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions

Board of Governors: appointment of Federal reserve bank presidents (see H.R. 2114), H4913 [8JY]

Economy: implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611; H.R. 1396), S3348 [17AP], H1706 [17AP]

———mandate price stability as the primary goal of monetary policy (see H.R. 2360), H6705 [31JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H3658 [10JN]

Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform (see H.R. 31), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Federal Open Market Committee: clarify application of the Government in the Sunshine Act (see H.R. 690), H453 [11FE]

Financial institutions: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the provision of check-clearing and other services (see H.R. 1442), H1890 [24AP]

———expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (see H.R. 2119), H5020 [9JY]

———offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 2323), H6703 [31JY]

———require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (see S. 1560), S12575 [13NO]

Government regulations: provide that Federal Reserve Banks be covered by certain regulations relative to labor-management relations (see H.R. 3067), H10954 [13NO]

Management: promote accountability and the public interest in operations (see H.R. 1160), H1258 [20MR]

———stabilization of the currency and public scrutiny of operations (see H.R. 703), H522 [12FE]

Money: require continued availability of $1 Federal Reserve notes for circulation (see H.R. 1098), H1111 [18MR]

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank, H3089 [21MY]

Availability of credit in disaster areas, S3942 [5MY]

Remarks in House

Economy: investigation of foreign impact on U.S. monetary policy, H2354 [8MY]

Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform (H.R. 31), E65 [7JA]

Federal Open Market Committee: clarify application of the Government in the Sunshine Act (H.R. 690), E201 [11FE]

Financial institutions: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (H.R. 2119), H5457 [17JY]

———Federal regulation of interstate banking and branching, E676 [16AP]

Interest rates: impact on economic conditions, H1292, H1319 [8AP], H1901-H1906 [28AP], H1911 [29AP], H2481-H2485 [12MY], H2494 [13MY], H2869-H2871 [16MY], E660 [15AP], E740 [24AP]

National Fed Challenge: award recipients, E874 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Ferguson, Roger W.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Financial institutions: require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (S. 1560), S12604 [13NO]

Gramlich, Edward M.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Interest rates: impact on economic conditions, S3257 [16AP], S11222-S11229 [27OC], S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Nominations: considered, S11230 [27OC]

Reports filed

Nomination of Edward M. Gramlich to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Roger W. Ferguson to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H1541 [15AP]

National Gambling Impact Study Commission: application to members and personnel (see H.R. 1901), H3863 [17JN]

Remarks in House

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (H.R. 1334), E665 [15AP]

National Gambling Impact Study Commission: application to members and personnel (H.R. 1901), H4140, H4141 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

National Gambling Impact Study Commission: application to members and personnel (H.R. 1901), S7129 [9JY]

Reports filed

Federal Tort Claims Act Application to Members and Personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1901) (H. Rept. 105-145), H4221 [23JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1901, application to members and personnel of National Gambling Impact Study Commission, H4140 [23JN]

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Articles and editorials

As Government Caves, Providers Make Their Own Antitrust Policy, E2104 [28OC]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 1958), H3923 [18JN]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S9198 [11SE]

Computers: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (see S. 721), S4217 [8MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see S. 771, 875; H.R. 1748), S4878 [21MY], S5507 [11JN], H3203 [22MY]

Letters

Investigation of College Bowl Alliance antitrust violations: several Senators, S2615-S2617 [20MR]

Maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label: Senators Abraham and Hollings and Representatives Dingell and Franks, S11445 [30OC]

Marketing of tobacco products to children: several Senators, S2873 [9AP]

Remarks in House

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 1748), E1014 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Anthony, Shiela: nomination to be FTC Commissioner, S9907 [24SE]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (S. Con. Res. 52), S9219 [11SE], S9352 [15SE], S11444, S11445 [30OC]

Computers: conduct study of marketing and advertising practices relative to personal computers (S. 721), S4233 [8MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 771), S4879 [21MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9907 [24SE]

Sports: investigation of antitrust violations by the College Bowl Alliance, S2613-S2618 [20MR]

Reports filed

Nomination of Sheila F. Anthony to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

Texts of

S. 721, Personal Computer Truth in Advertising Act, S4233 [8MY]

S. 771, Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Choice Act, S4880 [21MY]

S. 875, Electronic Mailbox Protection Act, S5509 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 52, maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label, S9219 [11SE]

FEDERAL TRANSIT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1271), S10631 [8OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1271) (S. Rept. 105-103), S10625 [8OC]

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (see S. 618; H.R. 1578), S3349 [17AP], H2589 [13MY]

Courts: amend relative to the effect of administrative orders on civil penalty actions (see H.R. 2415), H6962 [5SE]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 953), S6186 [24JN]

Water pollution: establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 806), H588 [13FE]

———establish requirements and provide assistance to prevent nonpoint sources of pollution (see H.R. 550), H284 [4FE]

———improve enforcement and compliance programs (see S. 645; H.R. 1453), S3662 [24AP], H1891 [24AP]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act: Gary G. Allen, Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

———Parris N. Glendening, Governor of Maryland, S3368 [17AP]

———Russell Pettyjohn, Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

———W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr., Chesapeake Bay Commission, S3368 [17AP]

———William C. Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S3369 [17AP]

———William Rumsey, Jr., Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee, S3369 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (H.R. 1578), E905, E907 [13MY]

Water pollution: establish a national clean water trust fund (H.R. 806), E256 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (S. 618), S3365-S3367 [17AP]

Real property: private property owner rights (S. 953), S6187-S6190 [24JN]

Water pollution: improve enforcement and compliance programs (S. 645), S3670 [24AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1578, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, E906 [13MY]

S. 618, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, S3367 [17AP]

S. 645, Clean Water Enforcement and Compliance Improvement Act, S3671-S3675 [24AP]

S. 953, Private Property Owners' Bill of Rights, S6188 [24JN]

FEDERAL WORKFORCE RESTRUCTURING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Federal employees: prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (see H.R. 888), H700 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Federal employees: prohibit the replacement of bought-out employees with contract employees (H.R. 888), E343 [27FE]

FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS

Amendments

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11366 [29OC]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9520, H9524 [24OC]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8929, H8930 [21OC], H8950, H8954, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8287 [1OC]

Public housing: reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S9664 [18SE], S10069 [26SE]

Transportation: provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (S. 1267), S10811 [9OC]

Analyses

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 468), S2447-S2478 [18MR]

Reform and Consolidate Federal Public Housing Programs and Redirect Primary Responsibility to States and Localities (S. 462), S2439 [18MR]

Articles and editorials

Agricultural Nightmare—Infestations of Scab Provide Area Farmers Lots of Pains in and Out of the Fields, S11490 [30OC]

College Off Limits in Welfare Plan, S6331 [25JN]

Just Say No to Platte Plan, S9538 [18SE]

Protected Global Soil?, E2031 [21OC]

Seven Slain in District in 36 Hours of Violence, S5351 [5JN]

Stonington Is Sued by Trash Firm—Company Seeks To Block Town Garbage Collection, S5617 [12JN]

Workfare Rules Cause Enrollment To Fall, CUNY Says, S6331 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (see S. 1317), S11192 [24OC]

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (see S. 1150), S8870 [5SE]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H3659 [10JN]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (see S. 961; H.R. 2066, 2205, 2247), S6358 [25JN], H4646 [25JN], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (see H. Res. 270), H8927 [21OC]

BLM: transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (see H.R. 1917), H3864 [17JN]

Children and youth: encourage State and local governments to enact laws to protect the safety of young people (see H. Con. Res. 70), H2156 [1MY]

———require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 879), H700 [27FE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H1017 [13MR]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H148 [9JA]

Constitutional amendments: bar unfunded Federal mandates to State and local governments (see H.J. Res. 15), H155 [9JA]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (see H. Res. 271), H8927 [21OC]

———investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (see S. 1523), S12506 [12NO]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (see S. 1332), S11343 [29OC]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1027, 1170), H889 [11MR], H1259 [20MR]

Crime: prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (see S. 825), S5253 [3JN]

Dept. of HUD: disclosure of income information to local housing agencies for determination of public housing eligibility (see H.R. 214), H146 [9JA]

Dept. of the Interior: approval process for oil and gas leasing, exploration, or development activity off the North Carolina coast (see S. 1257; H.R. 2615), S10428 [6OC], H8438 [6OC]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (see S. 761; H.R. 1255), S4658 [16MY], H1391 [9AP]

Disasters: National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (see S. 1179), S9411 [16SE]

———reauthorize national flood insurance program (see H.R. 2227), H5664 [23JY]

———reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (see S. 1007), S7210 [10JY]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H142 [9JA]

———national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (see S. 708), S3998 [6MY]

———national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H803 [6MR]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412; H.R. 981), S2078 [10MR], H803 [6MR]

Education: development of school-to-work opportunities systems (see H.R. 1803), H3566 [5JN]

———improve adult education and literacy (see S. 994), S6990 [8JY]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (see S. 993), S6990 [8JY]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H2156 [1MY]

Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 2357), H6705 [31JY]

———determination of tip credits relative to State and local laws (see H.R. 1485), H1988 [29AP]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see S. 555; H.R. 688), S3011 [10AP], H452 [11FE]

———establish loan program to States for cleanup of brownfield sites that have private investment potential (see H.R. 1462), H1891 [24AP]

Federal aid programs: improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 2861), H10171 [6NO]

———public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 385), H151 [9JA]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see S. 816, 837; H.R. 339), S5109 [23MY], S5341 [5JN], H150 [9JA]

———permit gunsmiths to obtain Federal firearms licenses without having to comply with certain State and local laws (see H.R. 2342), H6704 [31JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (see H.J. Res. 80, 82), H3660 [10JN], H3797 [12JN]

Government regulations: relief to State and local governments (see H.R. 62), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: management (see S. 357), S1553 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056; H.R. 1619), S7950 [23JY], H2783 [15MY]

Housing: promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (see H.R. 896), H701 [27FE]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see S. 458), S2415 [18MR]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (see S. 439), S2274 [13MR]

Immigration: permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 601), H346 [5FE]

———regulations relative to certain foreign students (see H.R. 1723, 1724, 2172), H3202 [22MY], H5400 [16JY]

INS: pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. 1258), H1391 [9AP]

———repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H669 [26FE]

———repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS (see S. 145), S162 [21JA]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H146 [9JA]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (see S. 1383, 1519; H.R. 2516), S11863 [6NO], S12461 [10NO], H7728 [23SE]

———reauthorize (see S. 586; S. 1609), S3199 [15AP], H2679 [14MY]

———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]

Local government: provide for greater local input in transportation planning (see H.R. 1799), H3566 [5JN]

Medicaid: coverage of services provided by nursing school clinics (see S. 157), S162 [21JA]

———increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see S. 125; H.R. 835), S161 [21JA], H628 [25FE]

National Credit Union Administration: provide State credit union representation on Board of Directors (see H.R. 24), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National Guard: drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (see S. 682), S3901 [1MY]

National Voter Registration Act: voluntary compliance by States (see H.R. 2115), H4913 [8JY]

New Mexico: Dept. of the Interior agreement with the Arch Hurley Conservancy District on prepayment of water reclamation repayment contracts (see H.R. 488), H244 [21JA]

———provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (see S. 430; H.R. 1051), S2206 [12MR], H949 [12MR]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide for Federal-State performance partnerships, consolidate nutrition programs, and extend authorizations of appropriations (see H.R. 1671), H3069 [20MY]

———reauthorize (see S. 390), S1924 [4MR]

Public housing: reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (see S. 462), S2416 [18MR]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin for operation of food stamp and medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2030), H4338 [24JN]

———make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity (see H.R. 2025), H4338 [24JN]

———make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissible work activity (see H.R. 1616), H2679 [14MY]

———prohibit States from penalizing single parents for not meeting work requirements if the parent cannot find suitable child care (see H.R. 1615), H2679 [14MY]

Railroads: modernize and improve Federal railroad infrastructure financing programs (see H.R. 1939), H3864 [17JN]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Reclamation projects: cooperation between Federal and non-Federal entities (see S. 1230; H.R. 2398), S10055 [26SE], H6916 [4SE]

Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 262), H147 [9JA]

Roads and highways: funding for States to maintain roads to and across Federal lands (see H.R. 1700), H3169 [21MY]

———increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see S. 276), S1017 [5FE]

———maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 1091), S8361 [30JY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see S. 752), S4588 [15MY]

———provide a minimum allocation of funds to States from the Federal Mass Transit Account (see S. 556), S3011 [10AP]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (see S. 331; H.R. 1701), S1382 [13FE], H3169 [21MY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: State discretion to fund source water assessments with capitalization grants (see H.R. 2032), H4338 [24JN]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 456, 1160; H.R. 1104), S2415 [18MR], S9080 [10SE], H1111 [18MR]

———high school dropout prevention programs development (see S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

Solid waste: congressional authorization for restrictions on receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1346), H1610 [16AP]

———State and local government control over transportation of municipal solid waste (see S. 899; H.R. 2654), S5596 [12JN], H8832 [9OC]

———State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 1358), H1703 [17AP]

———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (see S. 443, 448), S2320 [14MR], S2356 [17MR]

SSA: require time limitation for the provision of death certificates by State and local governments to the Commissioner (see H.R. 2371), H6705 [31JY]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see S. 767; H.R. 1683), S4748 [20MY], H3069 [20MY]

———constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (see H.J. Res. 84, 93), H4338 [24JN], H6705 [31JY]

———enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 166), H144 [9JA]

———permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to parental consent (see H.R. 2941), H10419 [8NO]

———use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 2969), H10420 [8NO]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see S. 203; H.R. 404), S676 [23JA], H152 [9JA]

Taxation: provide that overpayments shall be reduced by the amount of past-due enforceable State tax obligations (see H.R. 1730), H3202 [22MY]

Telecommunications: preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain facilities (see S. 1350), S11448 [30OC]

———State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (see H.R. 2612), H8438 [6OC]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (see S. 608; H.R. 2383), S3348 [17AP], H6797 [3SE]

Tobacco products: restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H586 [13FE]

Transportation: ensure that local officials are permitted to participate in the selection of certain surface transportation program projects (see H.R. 1551), H2350 [7MY]

———establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (see S. 963), S6358 [25JN]

———Federal role in developing a national intermodal surface transportation system (see H.R. 1268), H1437 [10AP]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (see S. 1267), S10631 [8OC]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335, 468, 532; H.R. 674), S1382 [13FE], S2416 [18MR], S2900 [9AP], H452 [11FE]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see S. 667; H.R. 1470, 3045), S3843 [30AP], H1987 [29AP], H10953 [13NO]

Unemployment: clarify that State base periods for unemployment compensation are not subject to certain Social Security Act provisions (see H.R. 125), H143 [9JA]

Vallejo, CA: authorize certain uses of water from the Solano Project (see H.R. 2350), H6704 [31JY]

Water: State sovereignty over water within borders (see H.R. 128), H143 [9JA]

Case Studies

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Broward County, FL, S2423 [18MR]

———Fort Lauderdale, FL, S2423 [18MR]

———Los Angeles, CA, S2423 [18MR]

———Maine, S2424 [18MR]

———Maryland, S2424 [18MR]

———New York, NY, S2424 [18MR]

———Philadelphia, PA, S2424 [18MR]

———Santa Ana, CA, S2425 [18MR]

Cost Estimates

Provide New Mexico with investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430): CBO, S5467 [10JN]

Decisions

Dept. of Treasury Correction to the Federal Highway Trust Fund Relative to Excise Tax Receipts: Charles A. Bowsher, GAO, S4148 [8MY]

Descriptions

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 963), S6369 [25JN]

Executive orders

Federal Support of Community Efforts Along American Heritage Rivers: President Clinton, S9543 [18SE]

Factsheets

Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9084 [10SE]

Impact of Inadequate School Facilities on Student Learning: Dept. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

Letters

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, E1491 [23JY]

———several Members of Congress, S9501 [17SE]

———several Senators, S9500 [17SE]

———Whitty Sanford, Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc., S9548 [18SE]

Cosmetic industry regulation: Cynthia A. Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S8882 [8SE]

Dept. of Agriculture authority to sell food stamps to States relative to Federal cost reimbursement: Senators Kennedy and Kerry, S4183 [8MY]

Federal educational programs: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, H9573 [28OC]

Highway construction and surface transportation funding: Beth O'Laughlin, Association of Indiana Counties, Inc., H2650 [14MY]

———Dave Heath, Mayor of Lafayette, IN, H2650 [14MY]

———Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization, H2650 [14MY]

———Rose M. Zigenfus, Evansville, IN, Urban Transportation Study, H2650 [14MY]

———Stephen Goldsmith, Mayor of Indianapolis, IN, H2649 [14MY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension: Representative Archer, H8289 [1OC]

———Representative Shuster, H8289 [1OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund State-Side Grant Program funding: R. Dean Tice, National Recreation and Park Association, S9608 [18SE]

Maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations: David J. Acosta, S8365 [30JY]

———Patricia Lundstrom, Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments, S8365 [30JY]

Minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program: June E. O'Neill, CBO, S10842 [20OC]

Northwoods International Biosphere Reserve: Bob Lessard, H8542 [7OC]

Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education, S2422 [18MR]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Denver, CO, City Council, H8949 [22OC]

———George V. Voinovich, National Governors' Association, Mark Schwartz, National League of Cities, and Paul Helmke, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H8947 [22OC]

———Leslie L. Durgin, Mayor of Boulder, CO, H8948 [22OC]

Provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds: several New Mexico State officials, S2210 [12MR]

State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment: Mary T. Hegarty, Grand Rapids, MI, City Commission, S5943 [18JN]

State Student Incentive Grant Program funding: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S8906 [8SE]

———Stephanie D'Amico, S8907 [8SE]

Tax treatment of State-sponsored workers' compensation companies: George W. Bush, Governor of Texas, S6703 [27JN]

Memorandums

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Dept. of the Interior, E2264-E2272 [9NO]

Motions

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8962, H8963 [22OC]

Petitions and memorials

Kentucky: U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, E2030 [21OC]

Proclamations

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, E2264 [9NO]

Questions and answers

American Heritage Rivers Initiative, E1491-E1493 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), H10384, H10385 [8NO]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, H5376, H5377 [16JY], H5752 [24JY], E1491 [23JY]

———terminate further development and implementation (H.R. 1842), H3434 [4JN], H3653-H3656 [10JN]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, H8698 [8OC], H8748 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H8972-H8978 [22OC], H9515-H9528 [24OC], E2079 [24OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), consideration (H. Res. 270), H8964-H8972 [22OC]

BLM: transfer to State governments the authority to require bonds or other financial guarantees for the reclamation of hardrock mineral operations (H.R. 1917), H4843 [8JY]

Children and youth: encourage State and local governments to enact laws to protect the safety of young people (H. Con. Res. 70), E811 [1MY]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8931, H8940-H8964 [22OC], E2074, E2089 [24OC], E2100 [28OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (H. Res. 271), H8938-H8940 [22OC]

Dept. of HUD: disclosure of income information to local housing agencies for determination of public housing eligibility (H.R. 214), E17 [7JA]

Dept. of Transportation: distribution of surplus parts and materials through electronic redistribution center, H5633 [23JY]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities, H2802 [16MY]

———enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (H.R. 1255), E616 [9AP]

Disasters: reauthorize national flood insurance program (H.R. 2227), H9041 [23OC]

Domestic policy: reduce Federal bureaucracy and increase community empowerment, E2152 [31OC]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (H.R. 108), E69 [7JA]

Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H. Res. 139), H8933 [22OC], H9483 [23OC], H9567-H9575 [28OC], H9630 [29OC], E818 [1MY]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (H.R. 688), H1750-H1753 [23AP]

Firearms: permit gunsmiths to obtain Federal firearms licenses without having to comply with certain State and local laws (H.R. 2342), E1607 [1AU]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags, H3729, H3733 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment to allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (H.J. Res. 80), H3638 [10JN]

Florida: designation of central Florida as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, H7479 [17SE]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: designate certain lands, H1958 [29AP]

———legality of creation, E2259 [9NO]

GSA: repeal Cooperative Purchasing Program, H7477 [17SE]

Housing: promote regional cooperation through housing plans funded by economic development grants (H.R. 896), E343 [27FE]

INS: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons, H2617 [14MY]

———pilot program to notify States of employment opportunities for welfare recipients created by the removal of unauthorized aliens (H.R. 1258), E607 [9AP]

———repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (H.R. 850), E320 [26FE]

Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (H.R. 219), E66 [7JA]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (H.R. 2516), H8285-H8290 [1OC]

———extend (S. 1454), H10586 [12NO]

———extend (S. 1519), H10633-H10638 [12NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1609), H7453 [17SE], E974 [19MY], E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY], E1610 [1AU]

———tribute to bicyclists for support of bicycle and pedestrian provisions, E1141 [5JN], E1430 [15JY]

Local government: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H2107-H2112 [1MY], H9655, H9656 [29OC]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), H5834-H5836 [28JY], E1536 [28JY]

NOAA: Northwest Emergency Assistance Program funding, H8022 [26SE]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide for Federal-State performance partnerships, consolidate nutrition programs, and extend authorizations of appropriations (H.R. 1671), E986 [20MY]

OSHA: consultation with State officials by employers relative to compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864), E2226 [8NO]

Public welfare programs: make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissible work activity (H.R. 1616), H2429 [8MY], H3172 [22MY]

———prohibit States from penalizing single parents for not meeting work requirements if the parent cannot find suitable child care (H.R. 1615), H2429 [8MY]

Real property: notification of private property owners relative to any Federal agency action limiting use, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

Roads and highways: funding for States to maintain roads to and across Federal lands (H.R. 1700), E994 [21MY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, H8751 [9OC], H10637 [12NO]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, H2258, H2260, H2261 [7MY], H2706 [15MY], H3176 [22MY], H5635 [23JY], E861 [7MY]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (H.R. 1701), E1002 [21MY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: State discretion to fund source water assessments with capitalization grants (H.R. 2032), E1309 [24JN]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities, H7214-H7216 [11SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (H.R. 1104), H7000-H7005 [8SE], H7013, H7014, H7022 [9SE], E501, E507 [18MR]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), H7626-H7632 [23SE], E1901 [2OC]

———constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (H.J. Res. 84), E1303 [24JN]

———enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (H.R. 166), E79 [9JA]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (H.R. 674), H2648-H2652, H2656 [14MY]

U.N.: designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, H8538-H8547, H8563-H8566 [7OC], E2029 [21OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness, H1283, H1284 [21MR]

Vallejo, CA: authorize certain uses of water from the Solano Project (H.R. 2350), E1589 [1AU]

Water: State sovereignty over water within borders (H.R. 128), E8 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: assist local governments with health and safety concerns of hazardous waste sites (S. 1317), S11197 [24OC]

Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11373-S11376 [29OC], S11489, S11490, S11493 [30OC]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9405, S9406 [16SE], S9500 [17SE], S9537-S9553 [18SE], S9802 [23SE]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform, S10754, S10781, S10782 [9OC]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), S11898 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (S. 961), S7739 [17JY]

California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: U.S. participation, S4992 [22MY]

Cosmetics: regulation of cosmetic industry, S8840-S8842, S8845-S8847, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8881-S8888, S8892-S8894 [8SE], S9146, S9150 [11SE]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), S12481 [10NO]

———investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill (S. 1523), S12507 [12NO]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (S. 1332), S11347 [29OC], S12535 [13NO]

Crime: prosecution of violent and repeat juvenile offenders (S. 825), S5254-S5256 [3JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authority to sell food stamps to States relative to Federal cost reimbursement, S4183 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: State Student Incentive Grant Program funding, S8905-S8908 [8SE]

Disabled: enforcement of electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for Federal employees with disabilities (S. 761), S4660 [16MY]

Disasters: National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (S. 1179), S9411 [16SE], S10305 [1OC]

———reduce costs of disaster relief and emergency assistance (S. 1007), S7215 [10JY]

Drunken driving: national minimum penalty for individuals who operate motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol (S. 708), S4009 [6MY]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (S. 412), S2078, S2079 [10MR], S2153 [11MR]

Education: distribution of funds between non-impact aid school districts and impact aid school districts, S4081 [7MY]

———improve adult education and literacy (S. 994), S6993 [8JY]

———improve career preparation and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary education (S. 993), S6993 [8JY]

EPA: air quality standards, S838 [30JA]

———distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (S. 555), S3032 [10AP]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (S. 816), S5132 [23MY]

———allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (S. 837), S5350, S5351 [5JN]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: funding, S9331 [15SE]

———management (S. 357), S1571 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (S. 1056), S7951 [23JY]

Housing: Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Conservation Program funding, S9624, S9625, S9626 [18SE]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards, S10048 [26SE]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (S. 458), S2427 [18MR]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (S. 439), S2279, S2280 [13MR]

Indianapolis, IN: Federal housing assistance programs funding, S10049 [26SE]

INS: repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS (S. 145), S524 [21JA]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: extend (S. 1383), S11867 [6NO]

———extend (S. 1454), S12194 [8NO], S12438 [10NO]

———extend (S. 1519), S12450-S12456, S12499 [10NO], S12636 [13NO]

———reauthorize (S. 586), S3216-S3224 [15AP], S3380 [17AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S9613 [18SE], S11270 [28OC]

———State-Side Grant Program funding, S9605-S9607 [18SE], S11261 [28OC]

———Stateside Matching Grant Program funding, S7429, S7430 [15JY]

Medicaid: coverage of services provided by nursing school clinics (S. 157), S541 [21JA]

———increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (S. 125), S509 [21JA]

National Guard: drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (S. 682), S3905 [1MY]

National Park Service: prohibit Rim Rock Run road race at Colorado National Monument, S4575 [15MY]

New Mexico: provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (S. 430), S2210 [12MR], S4919 [21MY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (S. 390), S1924 [4MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Public housing: ensure acceptable basic housing conditions, S10049 [26SE]

———reform and consolidate Federal programs and redirect primary responsibility to States and localities (S. 462), S2438-S2441 [18MR], S10028-S10050 [26SE]

———relocation requirements, S10050 [26SE]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419-S3422 [22AP], S12078 [8NO]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Public welfare programs: make postsecondary or vocational education training a permissible work activity, S6297, S6298, S6331 [25JN]

———reform, S846-S848 [30JA]

———reform relative to localities with high unemployment rates, S846-S848 [30JA]

Reclamation projects: cooperation between Federal and non-Federal entities (S. 1230), S10062 [26SE]

Roads and highways: distribution of additional obligation authority for Federal-aid highways, S4137-S4151, S4190 [8MY]

———funding for highway demonstration projects, S5026-S5028 [23MY]

———maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 1091), S8364 [30JY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, S10523-S10535 [8OC], S10839, S10842 [20OC], S11029-S11032 [23OC]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, S8250, S8252 [29JY]

———modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (S. 752), S4600 [15MY]

———modify repayment policy of Appalachian Development Highway System Program, S8257 [29JY]

———provide a minimum allocation of funds to States from the Federal Mass Transit Account (S. 556), S3033 [10AP]

———provide a minimum allocation of highway funds to States with large geographic areas but low population densities (S. 331), S1398-S1401 [13FE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 1160), S9081, S9085 [10SE]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (S. 456), S2416-S2425 [18MR]

———funding for construction and infrastructure improvements, S1357 [13FE]

———high school dropout prevention programs development (S. 1295), S10859 [20OC]

Solid waste: State and local government control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 899), S5614 [12JN]

———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 443), S2320 [14MR]

———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 448), S2356 [17MR]

States: issuance of warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9844, S9845 [24SE]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (S. 203), S681 [23JA], S1045 [5FE]

Taxation: treatment of State-sponsored workers' compensation companies, S6703 [27JN]

Telecommunications: preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain facilities (S. 1350), S11463 [30OC]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (S. 608), S3352-S3354 [17AP], S5943 [18JN]

Transportation: establish surface transportation infrastructure credit assistance program (S. 963), S6366-S6372 [25JN]

———funding for highway improvements, S5336, S5337 [5JN]

———funding for infrastructure improvements, S1357 [13FE]

———provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety (S. 1267), S10632 [8OC]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 335), S1403 [13FE]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 468), S2446, S2478 [18MR], S2863 [8AP]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (S. 532), S2905-S2915 [9AP]

———transfer taxing and spending authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (S. 667), S3844 [30AP]

Reports

Behind Closed Doors—Abuse of Trust and Discretion in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House), E2259-E2264 [9NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 105-335), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 105-334), H8927 [21OC]

Distribution of Funds to States for EPA Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 688) (H. Rept. 105-58), H1703 [17AP]

Education Spending Relative to a Greater Percentage of Federal Tax Dollars on Children's Classrooms: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Res. 139) (H. Rept. 105-349), H9613 [28OC]

Ensure That Federally Funded Agriculture Research and Education Programs Address High-Priority Concerns With National Multistate Significance: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 105-73), S8870 [5SE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2516) (H. Rept. 105-270), H7910 [25SE]

Investment Flexibility of New Mexico's Trust Funds and Modification of the Basis on Which Distributions Are Made From Those Funds: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 430) (S. Rept. 105-18), S4588 [15MY]

Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 390) (S. Rept. 105-60), S8531 [31JY]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1534) (H. Rept. 105-323), H8927 [21OC]

Public Housing Reform and Responsibility Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 462) (S. Rept. 105-21), S5108 [23MY]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

State Hydroelectric Power Project Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 439) (S. Rept. 105-111), S10858 [20OC]

State Standards for Sex Offender Registration Programs Clarification: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1683) (H. Rept. 105-256), H7599 [18SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Land and Water Conservation Fund: Conference of Mayors, S7430 [15JY]

———Western Governors' Association, S7430 [15JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund State-Side Grant Program funding: National Governors Association, S9607 [18SE]

Maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations: McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S8365 [30JY]

U.N. designation of biosphere reserves and world heritage sites: Kentucky General Assembly, H8565 [7OC]

Statements

Market Adviser—Scab Losses Severe: George Flaskerud, North Dakota State University, S11490 [30OC]

Moving Dollars to the Classroom: Representative Pitts, H9568-H9570 [28OC]

Roles of Federal Government, Local Goverment, and Community Organizations: Krista Kafer, E2152 [31OC]

Summaries

Federal Reinsurance Contracts for Eligible State Insurance Programs Covering Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters (H.R. 219), E67 [7JA]

Highway Trust Fund Spending Levels, 1998-2002, E974 [19MY]

Important Changes to the American Heritage Rivers Initiative as a Result of Public Comment, S9545 [18SE]

Maintenance of Public Roads Used by Schoolbuses Serving Certain Indian Reservations (S. 1091), S8365 [30JY]

State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act (S. 443), S2323 [14MR]

Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act (S. 532), S2912 [9AP]

Tables

Attorney fees awarded to environmentalist organizations for filing endangered species lawsuits, H8952 [22OC]

State administration costs for formula grant programs, H9574 [28OC]

State allocation of Federal highway funds under Warner amendment to S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4140, S4145 [8MY]

State allocation of highway funds under H.R. 1701, E1003 [21MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 139, spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms, H9567 [28OC]

H. Res. 270, consideration of H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H8964 [22OC]

H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8939 [22OC]

H.R. 688, distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks, H1750 [23AP]

H.R. 850, repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS, E320 [26FE]

H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8954 [22OC]

H.R. 1683, Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offenders Registration Improvements Act, H7626-H7628 [23SE]

H.R. 2247, Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act, H9515-H9519 [24OC]

H.R. 2516, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act extension, H8285-H8287 [1OC]

S. 145, repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS, S524 [21JA]

S. 157, Medicaid coverage of services provided by nursing school clinics, S542 [21JA]

S. 203, transfer certain surplus Government property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes, S681 [23JA]

S. 331, Rural States Highway Preservation Act, S1400 [13FE]

S. 357, Grand Staircase-Escalante Resource Protection Act, S1572 [25FE]

S. 412, Safe and Sober Streets Act, S2153 [11MR]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of New Mexico trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, S4919 [21MY]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of trust funds and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, H5834 [28JY]

S. 430, provide investment flexibility of trust funds in New Mexico and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds, S2210 [12MR]

S. 443, State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act, S2321-S2323 [14MR]

S. 456, Partnership To Rebuild America's Schools Act, S2418-S2422 [18MR]

S. 462, Public Housing Reform and Responsibility Act, S10028-S10044 [26SE]

S. 532, Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act, S2906-S2912 [9AP]

S. 556, provide a minimum allocation of funds to States from the Federal Mass Transit Account, S3033 [10AP]

S. 586, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act reauthorization, S3217-S3221 [15AP]

S. 608, State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment, S3354 [17AP]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. 708, Deadly Driver Reduction and Matthew P. Hammell Memorial Act, S4010 [6MY]

S. 752, modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program, S4600 [15MY]

S. 816, allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns, S5133 [23MY]

S. 837, Law Enforcement Protection Act, S5351 [5JN]

S. 899, Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Act, S5615-S5617 [12JN]

S. 963, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, S6367-S6369 [25JN]

S. 993, Career Preparation Education Reform Act, S6994-S7005 [8JY]

S. 994, Adult Basic Education and Literacy for the Twenty-First Century Act, S7005-S7010 [8JY]

S. 1007, Disaster Streamlining and Costs Reduction Act, S7215-S7217 [10JY]

S. 1091, maintenance of public roads used by schoolbuses serving certain Indian reservations, S8364 [30JY]

S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, S11376-S11388 [29OC]

S. 1160, Educational Facilities Improvement Act, S9082-S9084 [10SE]

S. 1179, National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization, S10306 [1OC]

S. 1267, Intermodal Transportation Safety Act, S10633-S10648 [8OC]

S. 1317, Environmental Health Protection Act, S11198-S11200 [24OC]

S. 1332, State Environmental Audit Protection Act, S11348-S11350 [29OC]

S. 1350, preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain telecommunication facilities, S11463 [30OC]

S. 1519, Surface Transportation Extension Act, S12450-S12452 [10NO], H10633-H10636 [12NO]

S. 1523, investment of joint Federal and State funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S12508 [12NO]

FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SCIENTISTS

Letters

Chemical Weapons Convention, S3516 [23AP]

Nuclear weapons reduction, S5889 [17JN]

Press releases

Chemical Weapons Convention, S3515 [23AP]

Reports

Principles for Practical Drug Policies, E1954 [7OC]

FEDERING, ERIC K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1603 [1AU]

FEDEWA, JOANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1860 [25SE]

FEHL, HERMAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1572 [31JY]

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. (a Senator from Wisconsin)

Addresses

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jerome Kohlberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10508 [8OC]

———Richard Rosenberg, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

———Thomas S. Murphy, Campaign Reform Project, S10509 [8OC]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7936, S7967 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4017 [6MY], S4077, S4090, S4116, S4126 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1606, S1682 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6508 [26JN], S6693, S6773 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6939 [7JY], S7119 [9JY], S7194 [10JY], S7228 [11JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5742, S5878, S5881 [17JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7661, S7734 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8905, S8912, S8927, S8929 [8SE], S8965, S9023 [9SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7471, S7506 [15JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9705, S9729 [19SE]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), S5628, S5637 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7732 [17JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10434 [6OC]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S8523 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

And the Power of the Ballot, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, Washington (DC) Post, S10507 [8OC]

Bosnia Mission Devoid of Vision, Madison (WI) Wisconsin State Journal, S4077 [7MY]

Budget Deal Well-Intentioned, But Flawed, Milwaukee (WI) Journal Sentinel, S8391 [31JY]

Calling a Coup a Coup, Washington (DC) Post, S7193 [10JY]

Campaign Finance—A ``Poison Pill'', David S. Broder, Washington (DC) Post, S10390 [6OC]

Campaign Finance—Fix It, Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Walter F. Mondale, Washington (DC) Post, S10507 [8OC]

East Timor, Teetering on the Edge of More Bloodshed, Matthew Jardine, Washington (DC) Post, S2151 [11MR]

Face Time for Federal Express, New York (NY) Times, S10724 [9OC]

Most Lobbyists Oppose McCain-Feingold Bill, Mary Lynn F. Jones, Hill (publication), S10379 [6OC]

Republicans Get Some Very Bad News, Weekly Standard (publication), S10380 [6OC]

Skirting the Real Scandal, Washington (DC) Post, S4135 [8MY]

Skyscraper and the Bookstore, Fred Hiatt, Washington (DC) Post, S5263 [3JN]

Squabble Over Union Dues a Pretext To Stop Reform, USA Today, S10390 [6OC]

Swing Senators, New York (NY) Times, S10389 [6OC]

This Mr. Smith Get His Way in Washington—Federal Express Chief Twists Some Arms, Neil A. Lewis, New York (NY) Times, S10723 [9OC]

Trent Lott's Poison Pill, New York (NY) Times, S10391 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see S. Con. Res. 6), S4247 [8MY]

Agriculture: monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———price supports for peanuts (see S. 1535), S12575 [13NO]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 995), S11365 [29OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980), S6727 [27JN]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52), S11881 [6NO]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see S.J. Res. 31), S5253 [3JN]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1164), S9197 [11SE]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 19), S163 [21JA]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (see S. Res. 112), S8533 [31JY]

Conservation of energy: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (see S. 1375), S11763 [5NO]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see S. 207), S725 [28JA]

Courts: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin (see S. 1361), S11678 [4NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (see S. 603), S3348 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S12615 [13NO]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see S. 536), S2901 [9AP]

Employment: equalize remedies available to all victims of intentional discrimination (see S. 516), S2787 [7AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see S. Con. Res. 28), S5002 [22MY]

Food: inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1291), S10787 [9OC]

Health: revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19), S2901 [9AP]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

IRS: restructure (see S. 1096), S11239 [27OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S8091 [24JY]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see S. 327), S1382 [13FE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (see S. 256), S945 [4FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. Res. 52, 55), S1226 [11FE], S1382 [13FE]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2792 [7AP]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (see S. 81), S160 [21JA]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal (see S. 322), S1382 [13FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S159 [21JA]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71, 110), S4011 [6MY], S8608 [31JY]

Taxation: exclude gain or loss from the sale of livestock from the computation of capital gains relative to the earned income credit (see S. 775), S5370 [5JN]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 325), S1382 [13FE]

Telecommunications: require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S4611 [15MY]

Telecommunications Act: repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities (see S. 213), S726 [28JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 773), S4879 [21MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24), S2646 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see S. 300), S1226 [11FE]

China, People's Republic of: visit by President to the U.S. (see S. Res. 127), S9969 [25SE]

Congress: limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (see S. 647), S3662 [24AP]

Crime: increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to commit crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (see S. 900), S5596 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119), S9018 [9SE]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 52), S160 [21JA]

Dept. of Defense: costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (see S. Res. 80), S3844 [30AP]

———terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program (see S. 520), S2837 [8AP]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see S. 440), S2274 [13MR]

Disabled: home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities (see S. 879), S5507 [11JN]

Employment: submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (see S. 63), S160 [21JA]

Federal employees: reduce number of political appointees (see S. 38), S159 [21JA]

Irrigation: clarify farm acreage and income limitations for eligibility for subsidized irrigation water (see S. 35), S159 [21JA]

Medicaid: modify estate recovery provisions relative to recovery of home and community-based services costs for individuals over age 55 (see S. 58), S160 [21JA]

National Cheese Exchange: reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. 258), S945 [4FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (see S. 56), S160 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (see S. 55), S160 [21JA]

Navy: eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (see S. 59), S160 [21JA]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 57), S160 [21JA]

Taxation: eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium (see S. 51), S160 [21JA]

———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see S. 403), S1979 [5MR]

Telecommunications: State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (see S. 608), S3348 [17AP]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (see S. 34), S159 [21JA]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: terminate (see S. 37), S159 [21JA]

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Bob Chase, National Education Association, S10380 [6OC]

———George Bush, S10505 [8OC]

———Gerald R. Ford, S10506 [8OC]

———Jimmy Carter, S10505 [8OC]

———several former Members of Congress, S10506 [8OC]

Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5620 [12JN]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: by, S5955 [19JN]

Transfer of USIA international broadcasting services: Ralph DeGennaro, Taxpayers For Common Sense (organization), S5744 [17JN]

Lists

Campaign Reform Project Business Advisory Council, S10509 [8OC]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6693 [27JN]

Press releases

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Jay Linter, United Church of Christ, S10510 [8OC]

Proposals

Campaign finance reform legislation (102d Congress), S10382-S10389 [6OC]

Questions and answers

Issue advocacy: ACLU, S10512 [8OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4705 [20MY]

Adelman, Lynn S.: nomination to be district judge, S12678 [13NO]

Africa Crisis Response Initiative: funding, S7633 [17JY]

Agriculture: dairy and livestock research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11375 [29OC]

———precision agriculture research funding, S11375 [29OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S11494 [30OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7941 [23JY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S613 [22JA]

Appropriations: line-item veto, S102 [7JA]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4077, S4078, S4079, S4085, S4090 [7MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S3696 [24AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (S. 980), S6742 [27JN]

Beloit, WI: anniversary of B'nai Abraham Temple, S12484 [10NO]

Board for International Broadcasting: establish office of Inspector General, S5761 [17JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7200 [10JY], S7246 [11JY]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4077, S4078, S4079, S4085 [7MY], S7194, S7200 [10JY], S9947 [25SE]

———U.S. military intervention, S2722 [20MR], S7411 [14JY]

Budget: allow use of accumulated surplus under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1704, S1705, S1706, S1707, S1721 [27FE]

———balance, S2726 [20MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1349 [13FE], S1537 [25FE], S1701, S1703, S1704, S1705, S1706, S1707, S1710, S1721, S1724 [27FE]

———deficit, S8390 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, S8390 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, S8390 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6693, S6707 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4998 [22MY]

———time requirement for State ratification of balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1701, S1703, S1721 [27FE]

Business and industry: use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (S. 300), S1233 [11FE]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy, S7193, S7194 [10JY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, S2725 [20MR]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3640 [24AP]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (S.J. Res. 31), S5262 [3JN]

———request for release of political prisoner Wei Jingsheng, S4380 [13MY]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, S5279 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, S11257 [28OC]

———U.S. policy (S. 1164), S9209 [11SE]

———visit by President to the U.S., S11257 [28OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 127), S9977 [25SE]

Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 19), S2155 [11MR]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 39), S2075, S2077 [10MR]

———funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, S2075, S2077 [10MR]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: anniversary, S5436 [10JN]

———ratification, S9982 [25SE]

Congress: authority to enforce the provisions of a balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1710 [27FE]

———limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation (S. 647), S3675 [24AP]

Conservation of energy: promote energy conservation investments in Federal facilities (S. 1375), S11770 [5NO]

Crime: increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to committ crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), S5617 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S4090 [7MY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (S. 603), S3351 [17AP]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (S. Res. 119), S9020 [9SE]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 52), S416 [21JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S7193, S7194, S7200 [10JY], S7228, S7230, S7231, S7233, S7246, S7252 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11819 [6NO]

———costs of carrying out certain tactical fighter aircraft programs concurrently (S. Res. 80), S3852 [30AP]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), conference report, S9947 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7411 [14JY]

———tactical fighter aircraft programs funding, S7228, S7230, S7231, S7233 [11JY]

———terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program (S. 520), S2841-S2844 [8AP]

———Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences funding, S7252 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: study on secondary school student enrollment and class sizes in elementary schools, S8913 [8SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5742, S5744, S5747, S5761 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project construction funding, S7471, S7476 [15JY]

———deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (S. 440), S2280-S2282 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9613 [18SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), S12660 [13NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8913 [8SE], S9013 [9SE]

Disabled: home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities (S. 879), S5511-S5514 [11JN]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5946 [18JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (S.J. Res. 18), S2239 [13MR]

Employment: submission of employee discrimination claims to mandatory and binding arbitration (S. 63), S438 [21JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 1004), S7471, S7476 [15JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9738 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9738 [23SE]

Federal employees: reduce number of political appointees (S. 38), S395 [21JA], S7740 [17JY]

Federal Express Corp.: lobbying efforts relative to designation as express company and access to Japan, S10722-S10724 [9OC]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), S5638 [12JN]

Food: inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (S. 1291), S10798 [9OC]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1439 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1439 [24FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7631, S7633 [17JY]

Foreign trade: dairy and potato industry disputes with Canada and Mexico, S11210 [24OC]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1360), S11685 [4NO]

Indonesia: elections, S5280 [4JN]

———human rights violations in East Timor, S2151 [11MR]

———prevent sale or transfer of military equipment for use in East Timor, S7631 [17JY]

International Women's Day: observance, S2148 [11MR]

Irrigation: clarify farm acreage and income limitations for eligibility for subsidized irrigation water (S. 35), S392 [21JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S9613 [18SE]

Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co.: tribute, S5020 [22MY]

Martinez, Susanne: privilege of the floor, S1537 [25FE]

Medicaid: modify estate recovery provisions relative to recovery of home and community-based services costs for individuals over age 55 (S. 58), S435 [21JA]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2592 [20MR]

Milwaukee, WI: tribute to Morse Middle School participants in Regional Future Cities Competition, S1765 [27FE]

Murphy, Mary: privilege of the floor, S1537 [25FE]

National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: funding, S9013 [9SE]

National Cheese Exchange: reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. 258), S958 [4FE], S3351 [17AP]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 55), S1367 [13FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (S. 56), S416 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (S. 55), S416 [21JA]

National Guard: troop strength reduction and role revision, S11819 [6NO]

Navy: eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (S. 59), S437 [21JA]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace, S2151 [11MR]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal, S11494 [30OC]

———repeal (S. 322), S1390 [13FE]

———require OMB study on economic impact, S7941 [23JY]

O'Leary, Michael: privilege of the floor, S1537 [25FE]

Peterson, Douglas ``Pete'': nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S3380 [17AP]

Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (S.J. Res. 22), S2407 [18MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits, S6955 [8JY], S8291, S8292, S8293 [30JY]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S385 [21JA], S656 [22JA], S2077 [10MR], S4134, S4135, S4136 [8MY], S9719 [19SE], S10003 [26SE], S10116, S10117, S10118, S10119, S10133, S10134, S10146 [29SE], S10379, S10380, S10381, S10389, S10390, S10391, S10407, S10422, S10423 [6OC], S10464 [7OC], S10505, S10506, S10507, S10508, S10509, S10510 [8OC], S10722 [9OC], S11013, S11171 [23OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), unanimous-consent agreement, S9770 [23SE], S11422 [30OC]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 57), S423 [21JA], S2239 [13MR]

———participation of tax-exempt organizations in partisan activities in violation of Federal election campaign laws, S2408 [18MR]

———prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10379 [6OC]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities, S10389, S10390, S10391 [6OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10381 [6OC], S10505 [8OC]

Scher, Peter: nomination to be Special Trade Ambassador for Agriculture, S11210 [24OC]

Scher, Peter L.: nomination to be Special Trade Ambassador for Agriculture, S9985 [25SE]

Senate: legislative program, S4134 [8MY]

Slichter, Sumner: privilege of the floor, S1537 [25FE]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1537 [25FE]

Sudan: economic sanctions relative to terrorist activities and human rights violations, S11698 [4NO]

Supreme Court: decision on Communications Decency Act, S6557 [26JN]

Taxation: eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium (S. 51), S415 [21JA]

———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (S. 403), S1989 [5MR]

———rates, S2726 [20MR], S8390 [31JY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, S6693 [27JN]

Telecommunications: State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (S. 608), S3352-S3354 [17AP]

Telecommunications Act: repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities (S. 213), S744 [28JA]

TVA: phase out Federal funding (S. 34), S391 [21JA]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: terminate (S. 37), S394 [21JA]

United Nations: funding, S12660 [13NO]

USIA: transfer of international broadcasting services, S5742, S5744, S5747 [17JN]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 773), S4887 [21MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5610 [12JN]

Wisconsin: anniversary of Wisconsin Legislative Council, S9803 [23SE]

Statements

Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Albert M. Pennybacker, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, S10508 [8OC]

———Church Women United (organization), S10510 [8OC]

———Mark Pelavin, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S10510 [8OC]

———NETWORK (organization), S10508 [8OC]

———President Clinton, S8291 [30JY]

Summaries

Long-Term Care Reform and Deficit Reduction Act (S. 879), S5526 [11JN]

Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act (S. 258), S960 [4FE]

Texts of

S. 25, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S656-S665 [22JA]

S. 34, phase out Federal funding of TVA, S391 [21JA]

S. 35, Irrigation Subsidy Reduction Act, S393 [21JA]

S. 37, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences termination, S394 [21JA]

S. 38, reduce number of political appointees, S396 [21JA]

S. 51, eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for asbestos, lead, mercury, and uranium, S416 [21JA]

S. 52, use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk, S417 [21JA]

S. 55, prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives relative to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, S418 [21JA]

S. 56, Dairy Product Equity Act, S418 [21JA]

S. 57, Senate Campaign Financing and Spending Reform Act, S423-S435 [21JA]

S. 58, modify estate recovery provisions relative to recovery of home and community-based service costs for Medicaid beneficiaries over age 55, S436 [21JA]

S. 59, Extremely Low Frequency Communication System Termination and Deficit Reduction Act, S437 [21JA]

S. 63, Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act, S438 [21JA]

S. 258, Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act, S959 [4FE]

S. 300, use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities, S1234 [11FE]

S. 403, expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto, S1990 [5MR]

S. 520, terminate F/A-18E/F aircraft program, S2844 [8AP]

S. 608, State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment, S3354 [17AP]

S. 647, Emergency Spending Control Act, S3676 [24AP]

S. 879, Long-Term Care Reform and Deficit Reduction Act, S5514-S5526 [11JN]

S. 900, Child Exploitation Sentencing Enhancement Act, S5618-S5620 [12JN]

Tributes

Brennan, William J., Jr., S8484 [31JY]

Cannell, Mike, S631 [22JA]

Cleland, Senator, S2511 [19MR]

Hart, William O., S8835 [4SE]

Hurst, J. Willard, S8107 [24JY]

Lampman, Robert J., S2728 [20MR]

Reed, Senator, S1349 [13FE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D., S4034 [6MY]

Tsongas, Paul E., S712 [28JA]

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE (a Senator from California)

Addresses

China—The Future: by, S844-S846 [30JA]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4517, S4614 [15MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4021, S4022, S4023, S4031 [6MY], S4046, S4048, S4116, S4124, S4128 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1593, S1628, S1681, S1682 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 947), S6156, S6173, S6174, S6255, S6263, S6264 [24JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4833, S4861, S4869, S4903, S4907 [21MY], S5016 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5989, S6006 [19JN], S6939 [7JY], S7013 [8JY], S7069, S7121, S7123 [9JY], S7218, S7220 [10JY], S7236, S7304 [11JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7442, S7444, S7505 [15JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5880, S5882 [17JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7661, S7734 [17JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8039, S8086, S8100, S8105 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8832 [4SE]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9346 [15SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7579, S7613 [16JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR]

Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), S11603, S11604 [3NO]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4496 [14MY]

Appointments

U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S6386 [25JN]

Articles and editorials

Alleged Kingpin of Sonora Cartel Untouched by Law, John W. Anderson, Washington (DC) Post, S2045 [10MR]

Widow's Troubles Multiply, Jeannette DeSantis, Los Angeles (CA) Daily News, S2700 [20MR]

Youth's Visas in Doubt After Mother's Death, Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S9786 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see S. Con. Res. 6), S4247 [8MY]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see S. 850), S9897 [24SE]

America Recycles Day: designate (see S. Res. 116), S11365 [29OC]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263), S1017 [5FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see S. 995), S11239 [27OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 531), S2900 [9AP]

Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the military health care system (see S. 1334), S11343 [29OC]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980), S6727 [27JN]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see S. 943), S11205 [24OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 12), S726 [28JA]

Cambodia: prosecution of members of the Khmer Rouge who participated in the genocide (see S. Res. 124), S9886 [24SE]

———terrorist attack at political rally (see S. Res. 69), S3295 [16AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see S. Con. Res. 42), S8608 [31JY]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see S. 474), S2552 [19MR]

Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S6005 [19JN]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see S. 505), S2646 [20MR]

Courts: adjust current salaries and provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see S. 394), S4322 [12MY]

———limit period of service for judges serving on panel that appoints independent counsels (see S. 581), S3199 [15AP]

———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see S. 260), S945 [4FE]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 6), S163 [21JA]

———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see S. 1529), S12575 [13NO]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S11464 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see S. 224), S2931 [9AP]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction and increased pay and improved health care for members of the uniformed services (see S. 1339), S11343 [29OC]

———prohibit exhibition of B-2 and F-117 aircraft in certain public air shows (see S. 1177), S9660 [18SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see S. 1003), S7210 [10JY]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S5264 [3JN]

———provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see S. 87), S161 [21JA]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see S. 412), S6005 [19JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8607 [31JY]

Education: provide for teacher technology training (see S. 351), S2857 [8AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1734 [27FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 869), S5444 [10JN]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see S. Res. 108), S7603 [16JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

Firearms: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S1319 [12FE]

———death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (see S. 796), S5002 [22MY]

———improve safety of handguns (see S. 428), S8607 [31JY]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see S. 380), S2025 [6MR]

———reduce gun trafficking by prohibiting bulk purchases of handguns (see S. 466), S2416 [18MR]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (see S. Res. 133), S10787 [9OC]

Foreign trade: substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747), S4761 [20MY]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see S.J. Res. 29), S3901 [1MY]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 863), S6761 [27JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1382 [13FE]

Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364), S1659 [26FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143), S162 [21JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see S. 644), S7217 [10JY]

Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region elections (see S. Con. Res. 51), S9298 [12SE]

———U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 105), S6728 [27JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see S. 1557), S12575 [13NO]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 102), S8367 [30JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356), S5464 [10JN]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249), S856 [30JA]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S3348 [17AP]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see S. 1114), S8532 [31JY]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see S. 586), S3199 [15AP]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11034 [23OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3269 [16AP]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1207), S9785 [23SE]

Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see S. 674), S4011 [6MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of long-term care services (see S. 720), S5541 [11JN]

Meili, Davide: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Giuseppina: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Michel Christopher: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Meili, Mirjam N.: relief (see S. 768), S4748 [20MY]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (see S. Res. 76), S5015 [22MY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S.J. Res. 19, 20), S1828 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S1828 [3MR]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 689), S3901 [1MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 120), S9018 [9SE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S5015 [22MY]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S2792 [7AP]

National Day of Recognition for the Humanitarian Efforts of Diana, Princess of Wales: designate (see S. Res. 118), S8723 [3SE]

National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3851 [30AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 111), S9020 [9SE]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5370 [5JN]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9897 [24SE]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see S. 1372), S11763 [5NO]

Political campaigns: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 25), S2374 [17MR]

Public welfare programs: SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (see S. 615), S3349 [17AP]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48), S8533 [31JY]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see S. 456), S4395 [13MY]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S6907 [7JY]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see S. 1260), S10474 [7OC]

Senate Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor (see S. Res. 71), S4011 [6MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 305), S1300 [12FE]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see S. 66), S3224 [15AP]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 293), S2145 [11MR]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see S. 632), S9019 [9SE]

———extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (see S. 1459), S12118 [8NO]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S1979 [5MR]

———permanently extend research credit (see S. 1464), S12118 [8NO]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (see S. 829), S5253 [3JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see S. 387), S1828 [3MR]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S899 [30JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S1573 [25FE]

———treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see S. 1123), S9086 [10SE]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see S. 1183), S9515 [17SE]

Trinity Lake: designate reservoir (see S. 895), S5596 [12JN]

U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 30), S3998 [6MY]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see S. 623), S5138 [23MY]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see S. 917, 923), S5790 [17JN], S5935 [18JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: commemorate anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 87), S4748 [20MY]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222), S10862 [20OC]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 24), S2646 [20MR]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see S. 1050), S9660 [18SE]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S1194 [10FE]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (see S. 500), S2646 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see S. 481), S2552 [19MR]

California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see S. 1028), S7710 [17JY]

Cancer Research Trust Fund: establish relative to biomedical research (see S. 728), S4217 [8MY]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see S. 504), S2646 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: visit by President to the U.S. (see S. Res. 149), S12119 [8NO]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (see S. 248), S856 [30JA]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S4217 [8MY]

Insurance: coverage of screening mammography (see S. 727), S4217 [8MY]

Lozano, Ana: relief (see S. 1202), S9785 [23SE]

Lozano, Fauricio: relief (see S. 1202), S9785 [23SE]

Lozano, Sergio: relief (see S. 1202), S9785 [23SE]

NetDay96: tribute (see S. Res. 51), S1132 [7FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 1197), S9637 [18SE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see S. 600), S3269 [16AP]

Public welfare programs: provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see S. 392), S1979 [5MR]

Salehi, Mai Hoa (Jasmin): relief (see S. 508), S2646 [20MR]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see S. 203), S676 [23JA]

Letters

Arrest and treatment of Ngawang Choephel in the People's Republic of China: by, S2056 [10MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S3583 [24AP]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: by, S763 [28JA]

———Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S1597 [26FE]

Division of the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits: Don Bivens, State Bar of Arizona, S8060 [24JY]

———Pete Wilson, Governor of California, S8059 [24JY]

———Procter Hug, Jr., Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, S8060 [24JY]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), S8059 [24JY]

———Thomas G. Stolpman, State Bar of California, S8060 [24JY]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: President Clinton, S4649 [16MY]

———by, S1512 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1842 [3MR]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia capture of indicted war criminals: President Clinton, S7314 [11JY]

———by, S7313 [11JY]

———several Senators, S7313 [11JY]

Partial-birth abortions: Laurence H. Tribe, S4570 [15MY]

———Rolland C. Lowe, California Medical Association, S4714 [20MY]

Regulations relative to printing of Thomas A. Constatine's statement on foreign aid certification of Mexico's drug enforcement efforts in the Congressional Record: Charles C. Cook, Sr., GPO, S2045 [10MR]

Salton Sea region, CA, environmental restoration: by, S11220, S11221 [27OC]

———Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11220 [27OC]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries: by, S7568 [16JY]

Lists

Cosponsors of H.R. 407, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4242 [8MY]

Supporters of S. 726, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4242 [8MY]

Memorandums

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: President Clinton, S2046 [10MR]

Remarks

Abortion: performance at military medical facilities, S7155 [10JY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4438 [14MY], S4517, S4518, S4533, S4570 [15MY], S4713, S4714 [20MY]

———violence at abortion and family planning clinics, S584 [22JA]

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (S. Con. Res. 6), S4775 [20MY]

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: nomination to be Sec. of State, S591 [22JA]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, S4163 [8MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5314 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4050 [7MY], S4163, S4177 [8MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S3695 [24AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7247 [11JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1511 [25FE], S1594, S1596, S1597, S1601, S1605 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6701 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4824, S4825, S4864, S4869 [21MY]

California: environmental restoration for the Salton Sea region, S11218-S11221 [27OC]

———pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (S. 1028), S7711 [17JY]

———public land exchange relative to Headwaters Forest project, S11273 [28OC]

Cancer Research Trust Fund: establish relative to biomedical research (S. 728), S4243 [8MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation (S. 610), S5079 [23MY]

———ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons, S3626 [24AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3581, S3626 [24AP]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (S. 504), S2677 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status, S7560 [16JY]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 149), S12182 [8NO]

Cohen, William S.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S623 [22JA]

Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish, S8041, S8042, S8056, S8057, S8059 [24JY]

———establish (S. 248), S883 [30JA], S1113 [6FE]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S7140 [10JY]

Copyrights: duration of protection (S. 505), S2684 [20MR]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, S8041, S8042, S8056, S8057, S8059 [24JY]

Crime: reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (S. 54), S581-S584 [22JA]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, S7058 [9JY]

———recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5905 [18JN], S11324 [29OC], S11826 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5905 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5989, S5991, S5997, S5998 [19JN], S7058 [9JY], S7140, S7155 [10JY], S7247, S7257 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11324 [29OC], S11826 [6NO]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11324 [29OC], S11826 [6NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1005), S7442 [15JY]

Dept. of State: tribute to South Asia Bureau diplomats, S6287 [24JN]

———visa restrictions relative to international child abductions, S5763 [17JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5937 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5763 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), S9476 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), conference report, S11273 [28OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1023), S7661, S7662, S7663 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding for VA hospitals and clinics in Northern California, S10747 [9OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), S8041, S8042, S8056, S8057, S8059, S8077 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), conference report, S10747 [9OC]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research, S7661, S7662, S7663 [17JY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), S8040, S8041 [24JY]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (S. 726), S4241 [8MY]

———provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (S. 87), S471 [21JA]

Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, S6701 [27JN]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S4177 [8MY]

FDA: Federal requirements for labeling of nonprescription drugs, S9768, S9769 [23SE]

———modernize (S. 830), S9768, S9769 [23SE], S9843, S9844 [24SE]

Firearms: import ban on assault weapons, S9963-S9965 [25SE]

Floods: disaster assistance to California, S5314 [5JN]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1446 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1446 [24FE]

———suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7567 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 955), S7311 [11JY], S7560, S7567 [16JY]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (S. 1413), S12192 [8NO]

———report on trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal, S1039 [5FE]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S10461 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11725 [5NO]

Immigration: treatment of legal immigrants relative to public welfare programs, S846-S848 [30JA]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (S. 249), S889 [30JA]

———coverage of screening mammography (S. 727), S4242 [8MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance to countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution, S7311 [11JY]

Israel: terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (S. Con. Res. 46), S8485 [31JY]

Kennard, William E.: nomination to the FCC, S11308 [29OC]

Lozano, Ana: relief (S. 1202), S9785 [23SE]

Lozano, Fauricio: relief (S. 1202), S9785 [23SE]

Lozano, Sergio: relief (S. 1202), S9785 [23SE]

Mexico: corruption within drug enforcement agencies, S2038, S2039 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2579, S2584, S2587, S2604 [20MR], S4648 [16MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 19), S1841, S1842 [3MR], S2035, S2036, S2037, S2039, S2046 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 20), S1841, S1842 [3MR], S2035, S2036, S2037, S2039, S2046 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (S.J. Res. 21), S1841, S1842 [3MR], S2035, S2036, S2037, S2039, S2046 [10MR]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1512 [25FE]

———operation of Amado Carrillo-Fuentes drug cartel relative to drug enforcement efforts, S2036 [10MR]

Miller, Jeffrey T.: nomination to be district judge, S5069 [23MY]

Morrow, Margaret: nomination to be district judge, S4425 [14MY]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, S10460 [7OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S9476 [17SE]

National Guard: obtain firefighting demonstrator kits for UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, S7442 [15JY]

NATO: proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, S7443 [15JY]

NetDay96: tribute (S. Res. 51), S1138 [7FE], S3458 [22AP]

NIH: biomedical research funding, S4864 [21MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1197), S9654 [18SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4425 [14MY], S9165 [11SE]

Privacy: protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (S. 600), S3292 [16AP]

Public welfare programs: provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (S. 392), S1980 [5MR]

———reform, S846-S848 [30JA]

———reform relative to localities with high unemployment rates, S846-S848 [30JA]

———SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (S. 615), S3363 [17AP]

Salehi, Mai Hoa (Jasmin): relief (S. 508), S2699 [20MR]

Schools: limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (S. 989), S7021 [8JY]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1511 [25FE], S1594-S1596, S1601, S1605 [26FE]

SSI: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving benefits, S4050 [7MY], S4869 [21MY]

States: issuance of warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9844 [24SE]

Surplus Government property: transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (S. 203), S681 [23JA]

Taxation: extend energy production credit to electricity produced by wind and closed-loop biomass (S. 1459), S12120 [8NO]

Terrorism: condemn attacks relative to Middle East peace agreements, S8784 [4SE]

———prohibit distribution of information relative to explosive materials, S5989, S5991, S5997, S5998 [19JN]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4824, S4825 [21MY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4464 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4464 [14MY]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, S5937 [18JN]

Reports

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Dept. of State, S2046 [10MR]

Trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal: by, S1039-S1044 [5FE]

Statements

Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Into Two Circuits: Executive Office of the President, S8060 [24JY]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Ed Ladd, California Narcotics Officers Association, S2046 [10MR]

Summaries

Bombmaking Information Availability and Distribution: Dept. of Justice, S5991 [19JN]

Tables

Aliens receiving SSI payments, S4870 [21MY]

Ninth circuit court vacancies, S9166 [11SE]

Number of aliens receiving SSI payments by legal status and State, S1981 [5MR]

Numbers of SSI recipients receiving preliminary noncitizen status notices by State, S3364 [17AP]

Testimonies

Mexico and the Southwest Border Initiative: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, S2041-S2045 [10MR]

Texts of

S. 203, transfer certain surplus Government property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes, S681 [23JA]

S. 248, Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals, S1113 [6FE]

S. 392, provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens, S1980 [5MR]

S. 504, Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act, S2677 [20MR]

S. 508, relief of Mai Hoa (Jasmin) Salehi, S2699 [20MR]

S. 600, Personal Information Privacy Act, S3293 [16AP]

S. 726, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4241 [8MY]

S. 1028, Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act, S7712 [17JY]

S. 1197, Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, S9655-S9659 [18SE]

S. 1202, relief of Sergio, Fauricio, and Ana Lozano, S9786 [23SE]

S. Res. 149, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S12181 [8NO]

Tributes

Lacey, Kathy, S12630 [13NO]

Lowe, Rolland C., S3804 [29AP]

Martin, Angenette, S9984 [25SE]

Robinson, Jackie, S2950 [9AP]

Stevens, Chuck, S3383 [17AP]

FEINSTEIN, KAREN W.

Remarks in House

Carlow College: tribute to Women of Spirit Award recipient, E1673 [5SE]

FEITH, DOUGLAS J.

Articles and editorials

``Open Up in the Name of the.....Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons?'', S3614 [24AP]

FEITT, ANDREW

Essays

Wars Are Temporary, But Mines Are Not, H2610 [14MY]

FELDENKREIS, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E239 [12FE]

FELIS, MARGARET A.

Remarks in House

Massachusetts: tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipient, E868 [7MY]

FELLABAUM, EDDIE AND BETTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2020 [21OC]

FEL-PRO, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

FELSENTHAL, EDWARD

Articles and editorials

Black Leaders Try To Deny Thomas Status as Role Model, S1255 [12FE]

FBI Inquiry on Funding Is Widening, S1977 [5MR]

FENNEL, MELODY

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S779 [29JA]

FENSTER, MYRON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E813 [1MY]

FENTON, MI

Remarks in Senate

A.J. Phillips Library: anniversary, S3381 [17AP]

FERDON, ELINOR J.

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts of America: tribute for selection as national president, E326 [26FE]

FERFOLIA, LOUIS L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1486 [23JY]

FERGUSON, ADELE

Articles and editorials

Man of His Word, Joel Pritchard Gave Politicians a Good Name, H9842 [31OC]

FERGUSON, BOB

Remarks in House

Flora, IL: Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E134 [4FE]

FERGUSON, KAREN W.

Letters

Improve access to information on pension plans, S9517 [17SE]

FERGUSON, LILLIAN

Remarks in Senate

NOAA: Excellence in Coastal and Marine Graduate Study Award recipient, S10998 [22OC]

FERGUSON, ROGER W.

Remarks in Senate

FRS: nomination to the Board of Governors, S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Reports filed

Nomination to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

FERNANDES, ALICIA

Essays

What My Future Will Be Like, E1089 [3JN]

FERNANDEZ-CAUBI, LUIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2090 [24OC]

FERRARO, ROCCO AND NORMA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E183 [6FE]

FERRECHIO, SUSAN

Articles and editorials

Voucher Fund Gets $6 Million, H9474 [23OC]

FERRITO, THOMAS J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E312 [25FE]

FERRONE, PATRICIA

Addresses

University of Maryland Commencement Address, S6555 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6555 [26JN]

FERRY COUNTY, WA

Remarks in House

Republic, WA: tribute to Republic High School boys' basketball team, E502 [18MR]

FETTIG, DERIK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12439 [10NO]

FICKLING, ANNE A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1900 [2OC]

FIDELIANS (organization)

Remarks in House

Coppola, Eugene: Man of the Year award recipient, E2152 [31OC]

FIELD, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

NOAA: Excellence in Coastal and Marine Graduate Study Award recipient, S10998 [22OC]

FIERCE CONTENDER (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2793), H9865 [31OC]

FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORP.

Remarks in House

Houston, TX: tribute to Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. and Bank United (business) for receipt of Social Compact (organization) Outstanding Community Investment Award, E870 [7MY]

50 STATES COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROGRAM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1228), S10055 [26SE]

Cost Estimates

Provisions (S. 1228): CBO, S11701-S11703 [4NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2414), H7617-H7622 [23SE]

Enact (S. 1228), H10800-H10803 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1228), S10060, S10061 [26SE], S12512 [12NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1228) (S. Rept. 105-130), S11544 [31OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2414, provisions, H7617 [23SE]

S. 1228, program, H10800 [13NO]

S. 1228, provisions, S10061 [26SE]

FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 623; H.R. 836), S3419 [22AP], H668 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 836), H781 [6MR], H3151 [21MY], H3830 [17JN], H4312 [24JN], E317 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 623), S3424 [22AP]

Texts of

H.R. 836, provisions, E317 [26FE]

S. 623, provisions, S3424 [22AP]

FILLION, LUC

Statements

Industrial Hemp, E1185 [11JN]

FILMS see Motion Pictures

FILNER, BOB (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5972 [29JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7475 [17SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5646 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6919 [4SE], H7080, H7119 [9SE]

Appointments

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H2775 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H1456 [14AP]

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H1187 [19MR]

Agriculture: humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H5297 [15JY]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H5021 [9JY]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H3070 [20MY]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft (see H.R. 1521), H2785 [15MY]

Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H2590 [13MY]

———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

America Recycles Day: designate (see H. Res. 251), H10769 [12NO]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H2874 [16MY]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H3070 [20MY]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1018 [13MR]

Armed Forces: improve access to treatment facilities, provide Medicare reimbursement, and permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1456), H3568 [5JN]

———permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (see H.R. 1356), H2255 [6MY]

———permit enrollment in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retired members and their dependents (see H.R. 2128), H8633 [7OC]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H2680 [14MY]

———provide retirees all benefits promised to them upon enlistment (see H.R. 51), H4339 [24JN]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H453 [11FE]

———anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1795 [23AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H4086 [19JN]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H629 [25FE]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H7831 [24SE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (see H.R. 2359), H6705 [31JY]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 2094), H5183 [14JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5570 [22JY]

———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———require employers which are terminating businesses to offer employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 1946), H4913 [8JY]

———require profit-sharing plans for the provision of Federal contracts or subsidies (see H.R. 2468), H7262 [11SE]

California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H393 [6FE]

Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H3274 [3JN]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1989 [29AP]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H8929 [21OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———provide health insurance for uninsured children (see H.R. 1363), H3660 [10JN]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

China, People's Republic of: increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H9801 [30OC]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H1542 [15AP]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Commission on Privacy of Government Records: establish (see H.R. 1330), H7730 [23SE]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H3070 [20MY]

———restore freedom of speech to the Internet and protect children from unsuitable online material (see H.R. 774), H950 [12MR]

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Consumer Price Index: reduction (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H702 [27FE]

———labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H1439 [10AP]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H4647 [25JN]

———protection from unreasonable credit card fees or interest rates (see H.R. 1975), H6707 [31JY]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 3060), H10954 [13NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H10172 [6NO]

Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 182), H286 [4FE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]

Court of Veterans Appeals: rename as Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 1089), H1110 [18MR]

Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1542 [15AP]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (see H.R. 2053), H8054 [26SE]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1340 [8AP]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 3081), H10955 [13NO]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H4836 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H9502 [23OC]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see H. Res. 224), H8300 [1OC]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76, 1631), H348 [5FE], H3660 [10JN]

———allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and to establish medical savings accounts (see H.R. 2100), H8633 [7OC]

———classification of surplus military material (see H.R. 2602), H8299 [1OC]

———demonstration project to provide Medicare reimbursement to certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (see H.R. 1357), H3170 [21MY]

———repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H1019 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3073), H10954 [13NO]

———prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3074), H10954 [13NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 2571), H8320 [2OC]

———guarantee loans to provide multifamily transitional housing for homeless veterans (see H.R. 3039), H10953 [13NO]

———improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1703), H8320 [2OC]

———improve programs providing counseling and treatment for sexual trauma experienced by veterans (see H.R. 2253), H5777 [24JY]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2317), H6703 [31JY]

———offer loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage (see H.R. 1007), H887 [11MR]

Disasters: make modifications to the temporary housing assistance program (see H.R. 2257), H7911 [25SE]

Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H629 [25FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H9614 [28OC]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]

Domestic policy: establish a living wage, develop job opportunities, convert military programs to social programs, produce a capital budget, reduce poverty and violence, and redistribute wealth and power (see H.R. 1050), H949 [12MR]

Drugs: authorize funds to control methamphetamine (see H.R. 1175), H1893 [24AP]

———establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1112 [18MR]

Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 108), H2351 [7MY]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H3568 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]

———provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 1732), H3661 [10JN]

———strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H9502 [23OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H3204 [22MY]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H3203 [22MY]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H9502 [23OC]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 2131), H7730 [23SE]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2275), H10421 [8NO]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]

EPA: take immediate steps to abate emissions of mercury and release to Congress a study of mercury (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3203 [22MY]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H286 [4FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H4836 [26JN]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———permit chronically ill parents to name standby guardians for minors without loss of parental rights (see H.R. 3005), H10957 [13NO]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H589 [13FE]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 1539), H2883 [19MY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H525 [12FE]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H2156 [1MY]

———eligibility of certain appointees for competitive status for purposes of transfer or reassignment (see H.R. 1874), H4836 [26JN]

———granting of additional points to the passing grades of welfare recipients' competitive service examinations (see H.R. 1066), H1262 [20MR]

———prevent discrimination against preference eligibles applying for certain government positions (see H.R. 240), H589 [13FE]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2761), H9729 [29OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H948 [12MR]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H1259 [20MR]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H1892 [24AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H8161 [29SE]

———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H8161 [29SE]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]

———improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H949 [12MR]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H4913 [8JY]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H243 [21JA]

———regulate sale, import, and manufacture of handgun ammunition (see H.R. 1349), H1989 [29AP]

Flags: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see H.R. 1161), H1795 [23AP]

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H949 [12MR]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2351 [7MY]

Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H5916 [28JY]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (see H.R. 2475), H7281 [15SE]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2789), H9865 [31OC]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H2590 [13MY]

Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H1794 [23AP]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1390), H3865 [17JN]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H7730 [23SE]

———jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H3274 [3JN]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H3660 [10JN]

———give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (see H.R. 2071), H4646 [25JN]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H2783 [15MY]

Guam: restitution for atrocities during Japanese occupation in World War II (see H.R. 2200), H5487 [17JY]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 211), H6798 [3SE]

———biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 83), H2092 [30AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H3660 [10JN]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 735), H6962 [5SE]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 1069), H2680 [14MY]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 337, 820), H150 [9JA], H2680 [14MY]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H768 [5MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H245 [21JA]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H9730 [29OC]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2488 [12MY]

Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 1754), H3720 [11JN]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2157 [1MY]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H948 [12MR]

———authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H3070 [20MY]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]

House Rules: allow each Member to designate one bill for committee vote (see H. Res. 27), H156 [9JA]

———limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H8634 [7OC]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H768 [5MR]

———clarify and provide additional relief and procedural rights for certain aliens who would otherwise be ineligible for such procedural rights (see H.R. 2302), H7730 [23SE]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 662), H3213 [30MY]

———permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses and children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2664), H8832 [9OC]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (see H.R. 793), H3660 [10JN]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2540), H7830 [24SE]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]

———permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 248), H8054 [26SE]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H2091 [30AP]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H2874 [16MY]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H2785 [15MY]

———Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 219), H1892 [24AP]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H1707 [17AP]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H585 [13FE]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H348 [5FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: improve operations and governance (see H.R. 2428), H8300 [1OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (see H. Con. Res. 133), H6406 [30JY]

Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H5401 [16JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

———establish counseling programs for disabled and retired police officers (see H.R. 2434), H8161 [29SE]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8633 [7OC]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H1707 [17AP]

———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1038), H948 [12MR]

———coverage of dental services (see H.R. 1288), H1612 [16AP]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1893 [24AP]

———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H5132 [10JY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H590 [13FE]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H3274 [3JN]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H725 [4MR]

———hospital treatment of noncontiguous facilities as outpatient departments (see H.R. 2559), H8633 [7OC]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H3274 [3JN]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 676), H452 [11FE]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H5021 [9JY]

———payments and charges for outpatient services (see H.R. 2558), H8633 [7OC]

———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 1218), H3274 [3JN]

———prohibit payments to nonprofit hospitals that convert to for-profit status without proper disclosure (see H.R. 443), H153 [9JA]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H3720 [11JN]

———reform (see H.R. 1165), H4339 [24JN]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H2156 [1MY]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1703 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H145, H152 [9JA]

———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H1340 [8AP]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 2211), H7119 [9SE]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure receipt of a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 778), H1040 [17MR]

———locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 253), H7730 [23SE]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 780), H1040 [17MR]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motion pictures: tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5297 [15JY]

National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 1352), H2680 [14MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3274 [3JN]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

———use of escrowed oil and gas revenues to improve visitor facilities (see H.R. 2143), H5570 [22JY]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H7730 [23SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H1339 [8AP]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H5177 [11JY]

Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 1154), H6406 [30JY]

———provide remedies for sovereign tribal governments relative to gaming compacts and gaming participation laws (see H.R. 452), H524 [12FE]

Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H1440 [10AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H6706 [31JY]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1289 [21MR]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]

Nonprofit organizations: authorize transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation (see H.R. 680), H1018 [13MR]

Northern Mariana Islands: plebiscite on adherence to U.S. laws or independence (see H. Con. Res. 164), H8834 [9OC]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1685), H5022 [9JY]

Older Americans Act: amend to provide for Federal-State performance partnerships, consolidate nutrition programs, and extend authorizations of appropriations (see H.R. 1671), H3069 [20MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3798 [12JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H2680 [14MY]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H285 [4FE]

Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H1111 [18MR]

———settlement of U.S. royalty claims (see H.R. 1106), H1111 [18MR]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see H.R. 1995), H6963 [5SE]

Political campaigns: require radio and television broadcasters to provide free time for political advertising (see H.R. 84), H3660 [10JN]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1330), H7730 [23SE]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H3567 [5JN]

Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H2446 [8MY]

Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H2091 [30AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H2590 [13MY]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667), H768 [5MR]

———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 1445), H2351 [7MY]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see H.R. 1418), H2351 [7MY]

———make progress toward completion of high school or college a permissable work activity (see H.R. 1616), H5916 [28JY]

———treatment of certain legal immigrants (see H.R. 1468), H2446 [8MY]

———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2091 [30AP]

Railroads: reform the safety practices of the railroad industry (see H.R. 2455), H7261 [11SE]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H803 [6MR]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Real estate: prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see H.R. 1474), H1988 [29AP]

Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 1586), H6716 [1AU]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

San Francisco Bay: remove navigational hazards to prevent oil spills (see H.R. 882), H700 [27FE]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H2091 [30AP]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H4834 [26JN]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H3798 [12JN]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2351 [7MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: benefit reductions (see H. Res. 132), H1892 [24AP]

———computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 45), H3568 [5JN]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 68), H10421 [8NO]

———provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 598), H1187 [19MR]

———treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see H.R. 2944), H10419 [8NO]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

SSA: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 591), H346 [5FE]

SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H812 [10MR]

States: require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 1234), H1989 [29AP]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Surplus Government property: provide authority for the transfer of Dept. of Defense equipment to law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1043), H948 [12MR]

———transfer certain property to State and local governments for law enforcement and safety purposes (see H.R. 404), H4086 [19JN]

Tariff: treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H348 [5FE]

Taxation: allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve (see H.R. 43), H2874 [16MY]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 2695), H9730 [29OC]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1707 [17AP]

———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 1071), H1340 [8AP]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H1187 [19MR]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H589 [13FE]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1241), H1338 [8AP]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H3568 [5JN]

———establish lifetime learning accounts for higher education and job training expenses (see H.R. 1819), H3798 [12JN]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 1382), H3476 [4JN]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 1763), H4222 [23JN]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18, 876), H524 [12FE], H700 [27FE]

———increase small issuer exemption from pro rata allocation of interest expenses of financial institutions to tax-exempt interest (see H.R. 1665), H5916 [28JY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1262 [20MR]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 2026), H4338 [24JN]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H4913 [8JY]

———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1026, 1204), H888 [11MR], H1340 [8AP]

———treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 535), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H8265 [30SE]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153, 1478), H1258 [20MR], H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H244 [21JA]

———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1299), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3070 [20MY]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H725 [4MR]

———treatment of funeral trusts (see H.R. 684), H1340 [8AP]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H9730 [29OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H629 [25FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of income tax returns relative to Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 1434), H3204 [22MY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H146 [9JA]

Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 2120), H5401 [16JY]

Television: establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 1017), H888 [11MR]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 910), H724 [4MR]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1364), H3660 [10JN]

Transportation: Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects (see H.R. 2341), H7008 [8SE]

———funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———prohibit smoking in any federally funded transportation facility (see H.R. 1351), H1611 [16AP]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 607), H768 [5MR]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H3797 [12JN]

———anniversary of the burning of Smyrna (see H. Con. Res. 148), H8439 [6OC]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H. Con. Res. 40), H1340 [8AP]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: ensure the equitable treatment of graduates (see H.R. 2567), H10768 [12NO]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H1795 [23AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 1008), H887 [11MR]

———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H668 [26FE]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H1186 [19MR]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H4645 [25JN]

———expand workstudy opportunities (see H.R. 1877), H3796 [12JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (see H.R. 1092), H1289 [21MR]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H243 [21JA]

———Government employment preference for active duty service veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (see H.R. 1006), H1440 [10AP]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H6705 [31JY]

———limit attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 2572), H8160 [29SE]

———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H669 [26FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 44, 65, 303), H286 [4FE], H1542 [15AP], H2874 [16MY]

———priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H147 [9JA]

———revisions of benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (see H.R. 1090), H1110 [18MR]

Veterans Health Administration: provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists be considered basic pay for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1687), H3204 [22MY]

Virgin Islands: anniversary of the emancipation of Africans held in slavery in the Danish West Indies (see H. Con. Res. 161), H8265 [30SE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H1262 [20MR]

Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1188), H1441 [10AP]

———establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 806), H9502 [23OC]

———estuary conservation and management programs funding (see H.R. 2374), H7200 [10SE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1261 [20MR]

———protection of reproductive rights (see H.R. 2525), H8265 [30SE]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H5177 [11JY]

———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H4132 [20JN]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H1794 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H.J. Res. 65), H1260 [20MR]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance: eliminate the requirement that members be allocated to separate programs (see H.R. 469), H243 [21JA]

Committee on International Relations (House): election of members (see H. Res. 106), H1288 [21MR]

Housing: rental assistance payments for certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 468), H243 [21JA]

Immigration: increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (see H.R. 470, 2548), H243 [21JA], H7910 [25SE]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H1288 [21MR]

Miramar, CA: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopter aircraft to Naval Air Station (see H.R. 1808), H3567 [5JN]

National Day of Unity: designate (see H. Res. 170), H4086 [19JN]

Small business: increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 168), H144 [9JA]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 166), H144 [9JA]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (see H.R. 1529), H2168 [5MY]

———prohibit tax-related mailings from publicly disclosing an individual's Social Security number (see H.R. 2404), H6917 [4SE]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 969), H802 [6MR]

Veterans: authorize certain disabled veterans to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see H.R. 2050), H4645 [25JN]

———extend the duration of the pilot program providing for interest buy down authority (see H.R. 1064), H1017 [13MR]

———funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H.R. 759), H586 [13FE]

———reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 2004), H4132 [20JN]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H144 [9JA]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H144 [9JA]

Letters

Repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving veterans' spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset, H3572 [6JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2159 [5MY]

Remarks

Alvarez, Doris: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and National Association of Secondary School Principals National Principal of the Year award recipient, E184 [6FE]

Americans for Democratic Action (organization): anniversary, H519 [12FE]

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3151 [21MY]

Budget: reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), H5608 [23JY]

———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (H.R. 2003), consideration (H. Res. 192), H5592 [23JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3062 [20MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), conference report, H3507 [5JN]

Bundy, Mildred: Optimist Club Camacho-McCartney Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9619 [29OC]

Casa Familiar (organization): anniversary, E1619 [1AU]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (H.J. Res. 65), H1282 [21MR]

Chula Vista, CA: tribute to Clear View Charter School, E1028 [22MY]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (H.R. 1721), E1026 [22MY]

Committee on International Relations (House): election of members (H. Res. 106), H1281 [21MR]

Community Schools Youth Services and Supervision Program: funding, H7080, H7082 [9SE]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H5471 [17JY]

———U.S. policy, H5471 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H4030 [19JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5972, H5973, H5974 [29JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), H7475 [17SE]

Dept. of Transportation: Railroad Loan Guarantee Program funding, H5646, H5649 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), H5631, H5646, H5649 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: announcement of toll-free telephone number to assist Persian Gulf veterans relative to health care examinations, H931 [12MR]

———improve homeless veterans programs (H.R. 2206), H8365 [6OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H6866 [4SE], H7080, H7082 [9SE]

Eatchel, Jef: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Leadership Award recipient, E681 [16AP]

Education: national policy to improve system, H9043 [23OC]

Espinoza, Sergio: winner of National Golden Gloves Tournament, E1003 [21MY]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1084 [18MR]

Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H3062 [20MY]

Immigration: increase enforcement of employer sanctions and labor standards (H.R. 2548), E1861 [25SE]

India: independence anniversary (H. Res. 157), E1591 [1AU]

Ironworkers Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

IRS: requirements relative to printing of Social Security numbers on certain mailings, H7475 [17SE]

Karnopp, Gary: San Diego, CA, Building & Trade Council Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1735 [11SE]

Kurdistan: recognize Kurds right to self-determination to stop exploitation by external forces, H2152 [1MY]

Law enforcement officers: extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (H.R. 1215), H1852 [24AP], H2647 [14MY]

Miramar Naval Air Station: prohibit the relocation of certain Marine Corps helicopters, H5972, H5973, H5974 [29JY]

NAFTA: impact on environmental issues, H5924 [29JY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Community Service Award recipient, E675 [16AP]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1924 [2OC]

National City, CA: tribute to Retired Senior Volunteer Program, E1203 [12JN]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2067 [23OC]

Nu-Way Youth and Social Services (organization): tribute, E1597 [1AU]

Oyeshiku, Patricia Worthy: National Council of Negro Women Western Regional Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, H7106 [9SE], E1665 [4SE]

PTA: anniversary, E164 [5FE]

Public welfare programs: exceptions to SSI naturalization requirements for blind legal aliens, H2053 [30AP]

Quick, Houston: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

San Diego, CA: anniversary of City Club (organization), E159 [5FE]

———anniversary of San Diego Hospice, E270 [13FE]

———tribute to Rolling Readers Volunteer Tutoring Program, H8322 [6OC]

———tribute to YMCA's Chilcare Resource Service and KPBS Television, E2200 [7NO]

San Ysidro, CA: anniversary of Smythe Elementary School, E2057 [23OC]

Service Employees International Union: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E680 [16AP]

Small business: increase opportunities for veterans (H.R. 168), E79 [9JA]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, E1402 [11JY]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (H.R. 166), E79 [9JA]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (H.R. 1529), H2160 [5MY], E1203 [12JN]

———prohibit tax-related mailings from publicly disclosing an individual's Social Security number (H.R. 2404), H6956 [5SE]

Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (H.R. 969), H711 [4MR], H5631 [23JY]

U.S. Institute of Amateur Athletics: tribute, E1003 [21MY]

Underhill, Rebecca: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

United Nurses Association of California: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Organizing Award recipient, E677 [16AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (H.R. 836), H781 [6MR], H3151 [21MY], H3830 [17JN]

———extend Dept. of Veterans Affairs authority to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain property and rename Court of Veterans Appeals and National Cemetery System (H.R. 1092), H1571 [16AP]

———homeless veterans' reintegration projects funding, H6866 [4SE]

———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (H.R. 2367), H9836 [31OC]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (H.R. 165), H79 [9JA], H3571 [6JN]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (H.R. 167), E79 [9JA]

Votes: position on missed, E883 [8MY], E894 [12MY]

Ward, Jack: San Diego, CA, Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1738 [11SE]

Wilson, Ken: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO Friends of Labor Award recipient, E679 [16AP]

Zana, Leyla: imprisonment of Kurdish representative by Turkish authorities, E2310 [10NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1332 [8AP], H2348 [7MY]

Special order: granted, H89 [9JA], H582 [13FE], H801 [6MR], H946 [12MR], H1241 [20MR], H1286 [21MR], H1878 [24AP], H2088 [30AP], H2166 [5MY], H3168 [21MY], H3575 [6JN], H5176 [11JY], H6959 [5SE], H7116 [9SE], H7198 [10SE], H7597 [18SE]

Tributes

Agbayani, Rizal, H7590 [18SE]

Barron, Sylura, E2250 [8NO]

Brown, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H4626 [25JN]

Cannon, Carroll, E1769 [16SE]

Goldhammer, Muriel, E4 [7JA]

Hargett, James H., E1623 [1AU]

Huff, Walter R. (Papa), E676 [16AP]

Hung, Marguerite, E553 [21MR]

Johnson, Florence, E794 [30AP]

Lewis, Chris, E3 [7JA]

Petersen, Edel J.: YWCA Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1959 [7OC]

Winters, Timothy, H566 [13FE]

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Addendums

Reimbursement of OPIC and Bucheit International (business) by Palestinian Authority: Pete Bucheit, H6830 [4SE]

Addresses

Challenge of Inclusion: James D. Wolfensohn, S10912-S10915 [22OC]

Personalizing Social Security—Unplugging the Third Rail: James L. Martin, 60 Plus Association, E2128-E2130 [30OC]

Amendments

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159 [6NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 714), S11791 [5NO], S12488 [10NO]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8200, H8202, H8205 [30SE], H8373, H8377, H8380, H8381 [6OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573 [31OC]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), H7306 [16SE]

States: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), S5628, S5637 [12JN], H4231 [24JN]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12619, S12681 [13NO]

Analyses

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act (S. 559), S3052-S3056 [10AP]

Housing Programs Extension Act (S. 562), H7307 [16SE]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Extension (S. 1027), S7711 [17JY]

Rural Multifamily Rental Housing Loan Guarantee Extensions Act (H.R. 28), H1302 [8AP]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S11574 [31OC], H8397 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

Commerical Banks Set $52 Billion Profit Record Last Year, FDIC Says, E658 [15AP]

Day the World Shuts Down, S5269 [3JN]

Dropping the Ball in Juggling Loans—A Lot of Fumbles by E.D.S. in Processing Student Debt, S11535 [31OC]

Economic Prosperity Not Fully Shared, S11226 [27OC]

Economic Scene, E660 [15AP]

Education Department Suspends Program for Restructuring Student Loans, S10808 [9OC]

Fed Accompli, E660 [15AP]

Federal Reserve's Pointless Quarter-Point—A Preemptive Strike Against a Non-Threat, S11228 [27OC]

Impact of Interest Rates on Economic Conditions, E740 [24AP]

Mexico Let Suspected Drug Trafficker Move $168 Million Out of Several Banks, S2587 [20MR]

Millennium Bomb Ticks Away, S5270 [3JN]

Stain of Nazi Gold, E886 [8MY]

Wage Inflation? Where? (Labor Statistics Lose Predictive Value), S11224 [27OC], S11440 [30OC]

Whitewater and Watergate, E776 [29AP]

Who's Managing the Money, E1464 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see S. 26), S159 [21JA]

———treatment of certain payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 502), H282 [4FE]

Appropriations: authorizing to pay for U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions (see S. 1082), S8262 [29JY]

Aviation: guarantee loan interest payments to certain air carriers for aircraft purchases for underserved markets (see S. 1013), S7423 [14JY]

Banking: amend certain laws (see H.R. 1722), H3201 [22MY]

Bankruptcy: consumer protection (see S. 1301), S10882 [21OC]

———define single asset real estate (see H.R. 73), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (see S. 1024), S7603 [16JY]

———provide private trustees the right to seek judicial review of U.S. trustee actions related to trustee expenses and trustee removal (see H.R. 2592), H8299 [1OC]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses and allow interest payments on demand deposits (see S. 1249), S10319 [3OC]

———offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits and, require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 2323), H6703 [31JY]

China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 87, 2196), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H5486 [17JY]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (see H.R. 2605), H8320 [2OC]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S5109 [23MY]

Colleges and universities: participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (see H.R. 1307), H1439 [10AP]

Commission on Retirement Savings: establish (see H.R. 1695), H3169 [21MY]

Congress: require notification by Federal banking agencies prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (see S. 1560), S12575 [13NO]

Consolidated Farm Service Agency: disregard debt forgiveness relative to loan and loan servicing limitations (see H.R. 1969), H4085 [19JN]

Consumers: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (see S. 1154, 1203; H.R. 2234, 2319), S9018 [9SE], S9785 [23SE], H5664 [23JY], H6703 [31JY]

———limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see S. 885), S5508 [11JN]

———notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 264), H147 [9JA]

———prevent credit card issuers from advertising and offering one type of credit card and then issuing another type (see H.R. 2662), H8832 [9OC]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H587 [13FE]

———protection from unreasonable credit card fees or interest rates (see H.R. 1975), H4085 [19JN]

———provide protection (see H.R. 1900), H3863 [17JN]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 2019, 3060), H4338 [24JN], H10954 [13NO]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1596), H2679 [14MY]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges for Maryland (see S. 245), S856 [30JA]

———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (see H.R. 1965), H4085 [19JN]

———protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 428), H153 [9JA]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (see H.R. 120, 764), H142 [9JA], H586 [13FE]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (see S. 1163; H.R. 2053), S9197 [11SE], H4646 [25JN]

———require notice before changing the interest rate applicable on any credit card account or before changing the index used to determine such rate (see H.R. 3066), H10954 [13NO]

———strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (see H.R. 229), H146 [9JA]

Credit unions: allow residents of neighborhoods which are underserved by depository institutions to become members of any Federal credit union with a local branch (see H.R. 57), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———audit requirements and oversight (see H.R. 2552), H7910 [25SE]

———clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H1258 [20MR]

———clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions and reduce tax rates for qualified community lenders (see H.R. 1121), H1186 [19MR]

Crime: require enhanced security measures relative to surveillance pictures which can be used as evidence in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 2507), H7600 [18SE]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba (see H.R. 285), H148 [9JA]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S3727 [25AP]

———clarify due process protections applicable to directors and officers of insured institutions (see H.R. 220), H146 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans (see H.R. 2145), H5131 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see S. 1534; H.R. 877), S12575 [13NO], H700 [27FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see S. 1003; H.R. 1756), S7210 [10JY], H3273 [3JN]

———encourage international financial institutions compliance with certain fair labor laws (see H. Res. 334), H10955 [13NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

———guarantee loans to provide multifamily transitional housing for homeless veterans (see H.R. 3039), H10953 [13NO]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see S. 714; H.R. 2317), S4106 [7MY], H6703 [31JY]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (see S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow consolidation of direct student loans (see S. 1294; H.R. 2535), S10787 [9OC], H7830 [24SE]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H283 [4FE]

———extend and make uniform student loan repayment plans (see H.R. 2391), H6797 [3SE]

———improve student financial aid programs (see H.R. 2536), H7830 [24SE]

———increase student options for the consolidation of their student loan obligations (see H.R. 2518), H7729 [23SE]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (see S. 1029), S7710 [17JY]

———student financial aid programs (see S. 559, 560), S3011 [10AP]

———student loan reform (see S. 680), S3901 [1MY]

Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (see H.R. 2937), H10419 [8NO]

Eximbank: reauthorization (see S. 1026; H.R. 1370), S7710 [17JY], H1704 [17AP]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H8160 [29SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 70; H. Con. Res. 198), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: improve administration (see H.R. 837), H668 [26FE]

———reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H1017 [13MR]

FEC: establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (see H.R. 1494), H2090 [30AP]

Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform (see H.R. 31), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Federal Housing Corp.: establish (see H.R. 2975), H10420 [8NO]

Financial services: increase competition (see S. 298; H.R. 10, 669, 2940), S1226 [11FE], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H451 [11FE], H10419 [8NO]

———increase competition and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 268), H148 [9JA]

Floods: facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators (see H.R. 1461), H1891 [24AP]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (see S. 856), S5413 [9JN]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (see H.R. 1488), H2089 [30AP]

FRS: appointment of Federal reserve bank presidents by Board of Governors (see H.R. 2114), H4913 [8JY]

———expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the provision of check-clearing and other services (see H.R. 1442), H1890 [24AP]

———expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (see H.R. 2119), H5020 [9JY]

———implement monetary policy using price stability to ensure stable currency and repeal the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (see S. 611; H.R. 1396), S3348 [17AP], H1706 [17AP]

———mandate price stability as the primary goal of monetary policy (see H.R. 2360), H6705 [31JY]

———promote accountability and the public interest in operations (see H.R. 1160), H1258 [20MR]

———provide that Federal Reserve Banks be covered by certain regulations relative to labor-management relations (see H.R. 3067), H10954 [13NO]

———stabilization of the currency and public scrutiny of operations (see H.R. 703), H522 [12FE]

Government regulations: reduce recordkeeping and reporting requirements (see H.R. 221), H146 [9JA]

Government relations: provide relief for limited purpose banks from certain outdated restrictions that were intended to be temporary (see H.R. 1655), H2874 [16MY]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see S. 1036), S7710 [17JY]

———allow certain small, nonprofit banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (see H.R. 2311), H6406 [30JY]

Housing: extend loan guarantee program for multifamily rental housing in rural areas (see H.R. 28), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———reauthorize certain rural housing assistance programs (see H.R. 2274), H5826 [25JY]

Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see S. 874), S5444 [10JN]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 59), S2901 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (see S. Res. 88; H. Res. 158), S4879 [21MY], H3203 [22MY]

National Credit Union Administration: provide State credit union representation on Board of Directors (see H.R. 24), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Native American Financial Services Organization: establish (see S. 818), S5109 [23MY]

OPIC: authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

Political campaigns: prohibit candidates from accepting unsecured loans from depository institutions regulated under Federal law (see H.R. 783), H587 [13FE]

Postal Service: provide authority to deposit funds in private sector institutions, invest in the open market, and borrow from private credit markets (see S. 1296), S10859 [20OC]

Puerto Rico: relief for certain loans (see H.R. 490), H244 [21JA]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see S. 562), S3348 [17AP]

———extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 329), H10955 [13NO]

———prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (see H.R. 1474), H1988 [29AP]

———prohibit funding of excessive costs to obtain home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 1297), H1438 [10AP]

SBA: establish commission to examine small business credit needs (see H. Con. Res. 85), H3169 [21MY]

———extend certified development company loan guarantee program (see H.R. 1734), H3202 [22MY]

———make Microloan Program permanent (see H.R. 2235), H5777 [24JY]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see S. 838; H.R. 1053), S5341 [5JN], H1016 [13MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited benefits (see H.R. 2454), H7261 [11SE]

States: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H1439 [10AP]

Student Loan Marketing Association: treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (see H.R. 2511, 2530), H7600 [18SE], H7729 [23SE]

Taxation: allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see S. 570; H.R. 722), S3117 [14AP], H522 [12FE]

———exempt small issues from restrictions on the deduction of interest by financial institutions (see H.R. 842), H668 [26FE]

———increase small issuer exemption from pro rata allocation of interest expenses of financial institutions to tax-exempt interest (see H.R. 1665), H3069 [20MY]

———permit loans from individual retirement accounts for housing, education, and medical emergencies (see H.R. 1123), H1186 [19MR]

———restore the prior law exclusion for scholarships and fellowships and the deduction for interest on education loans (see H.R. 319), H149 [9JA]

———treatment of capital gains relative to transactions that are equivalent to sales of financial instruments (see H.R. 846, 1651), H669 [26FE], H2874 [16MY]

———treatment of distributions from qualified retirement plans investing in public benefit bonds (see H.R. 711), H522 [12FE]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans (see H.R. 1632), H2783 [15MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see S. 930), S5927 [18JN]

———treatment of interest on student loans (see S. 573; H.R. 1465), S3199 [15AP], H1908 [28AP]

———treatment of rollover gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account (see S. 80; H.R. 1518), S160 [21JA], H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (see H.R. 1512), H2155 [1MY]

———treatment of student loans (see H.R. 724), H523 [12FE]

Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board: abolish (see H.R. 2343), H6704 [31JY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318; H.R. 607), S1300 [12FE], H347 [5FE]

———simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (see H.R. 883), H700 [27FE]

U.N.: promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 1293), H1438 [10AP]

Veterans: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited benefits (see H.R. 2457), H7261 [11SE]

Cost Estimates

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318): CBO, S11789 [5NO]

Descriptions

Tax Treatment of Capital Gains Relative to Transactions That are Equivalent to Sales of Financial Instruments (H.R. 846), E334 [26FE]

Factsheets

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (H. Res. 158), E1024-E1026 [22MY]

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank: Alan Greenspan, FRS, H3089 [21MY]

———Christine Todd Whitman, Governor of New Jersey, H3090 [21MY]

———E. Benjamin Nelson, Governor of Nebraska, H3091 [21MY]

———Fife Symington, Governor of Arizona, H3090 [21MY]

———Gary Locke, Governor of Washington, H3091 [21MY]

———George E. Pataki, Governor of New York, H3092 [21MY]

———John Engler, Governor of Michigan, H3092 [21MY]

———Kirk Fordice, Governor of Mississippi, H3090 [21MY]

———Michael O. Leavitt, Governor of Utah, H3092 [21MY]

———Paul E. Patton, Governor of Kentucky, and Edward T. Schafer, Governor of North Dakota, National Governors' Association, H3090 [21MY]

———Pete Wilson, Governor of California, H3091 [21MY]

———Richard A. Duncan, South Dakota Dept. of Commerce and Regulation, H3091 [21MY]

———Ronald K. Ence and Peter M. Kravitz, Independent Bankers Association of America, H3089 [21MY]

———Terry E. Branstad, Governor of Iowa, H3091 [21MY]

———Thomas R. Carper, Governor of Delaware, H3092 [21MY]

Assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II: George F. Krayer and J.P. Chapuis, Swiss Bankers Association, S3831 [30AP]

———Senator D'Amato, S3831 [30AP]

———Thomas G. Borer, Ambassador of Switzerland, S3831 [30AP]

Availability of credit in disaster areas: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S3942 [5MY]

———John D. Hawke, Jr., Dept. of the Treasury, S3942 [5MY]

———Norman E. D'Amours, National Credit Union Administration, S3988 [6MY]

———Ricki Helfer, FDIC, S3942 [5MY]

College Affordability and Access Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S5952 [19JN]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, S11535 [31OC]

Exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes: Benhamin Y. Cooper, Small Business Legislative Council, S3124 [14AP]

———Elaine Z. Graham and Kathleen O'Leary, National Restaurant Association, S3124 [14AP]

Eximbank assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments: James A. Harmon, Eximbank, H8378 [6OC]

Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act: Richard W. Riley, Sec. of Education and Robert Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, S3051 [10AP]

Relief of Michel Christopher Meili: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5219 [3JN]

Safeguarding confidential banking and credit union information: several Federal banking regulators, E2312 [10NO]

Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award: Senator Coverdell, S9510 [17SE]

State regulation of insurance products sold through banks: Bill Schroeder and Myra Jones, E982 [20MY]

———several Representatives, E983 [20MY]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167, H10168 [6NO]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8199, H8203 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), H8397 [6OC]

Proposals

Credit Union Growth and Improvement Act, E2299 [10NO]

Remarks in House

African Americans: presence in money management industries, E1464 [22JY]

Bankruptcy: define single asset real estate (H.R. 73), E15 [7JA]

Bloomberg, Michael: American Jewish Committee Herbert Lehman Award recipient, E952 [19MY]

Bucheit International (business): require return of certain holdings from Burgan Bank S.A.K (business), E2235 [8NO]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (H.R. 1129), H10351 [8NO], E517 [19MR]

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159-H10169 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), motion to recommit, H10167 [6NO]

Clinton, President and Hillary Rodham: investigation of involvement in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, H7205 [11SE], E776 [29AP]

Colleges and universities: participation in Pell Grant Program relative to Federal Stafford Loan Program default rate (H.R. 1307), E624 [10AP]

Consumers: effect of credit card debt on economy, H7736 [24SE]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (H.R. 795), E266 [13FE]

———provide protection (H.R. 1900), E1234 [17JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (H.R. 1596), H5848, H5854 [28JY]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (H.R. 120), E21 [7JA]

———technical corrections to bankruptcy laws (H.R. 764), H10660-H10663 [12NO]

Credit: strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (H.R. 229), E72 [7JA]

Credit unions: audit requirements and oversight (H.R. 2552), E1853 [25SE]

———clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (H.R. 1151), E563 [21MR], E596 [8AP]

———growth and improvement, E2295, E2299 [10NO]

———tribute, E658 [15AP]

Depository institutions: clarify due process protections applicable to directors and officers of insured institutions (H.R. 220), E68 [7JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans (H.R. 2145), E1404 [11JY]

———improve collection of outstanding loans, H5723 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: loan consolidation program report, E2279 [9NO]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund funding, E1512 [24JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5347-H5362 [16JY]

———Community Development Financial Institutions Fund contracting practices, H8681, H8682 [8OC]

———develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (H.R. 1756), H3280 [4JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Railroad Loan Guarantee Program funding, H5646-H5649 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2317), E2380 [13NO]

Education: allow consolidation of direct student loans (H.R. 2535), H8845-H8850 [21OC], H9065 [23OC], E1836 [24SE], E1856 [25SE], E2114 [29OC]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (H.R. 529), E141 [4FE]

———improve student financial aid programs (H.R. 2536), E1834 [24SE], E1852 [25SE]

———student financial aid programs, H598 [25FE], H2060-H2063, H2065, H2066 [30AP]

———student loan programs, H2083 [30AP], H3166, H3167 [21MY], H8058 [29SE], H9493 [23OC]

———tribute to TRIO programs, E254 [13FE]

Electronic commerce: recognize digital and other forms of authentication as an alternative to existing paperbased methods and establish uniform national framework for electronic authentication (H.R. 2937), E2292 [9NO], E2316 [10NO]

Eximbank: community work requirements for certain members of firms, H8202, H8203 [30SE]

———funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

———preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8200-H8202 [30SE]

———prohibit assistance to companies that are at least 50 percent owned by a foreign country or military, H8374-H8377 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8377-H8380 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to foreign companies that violate U.S. child labor laws, H8382 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to Russia relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8380 [6OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H7369 [17SE], H7873 [25SE], H8189-H8207 [30SE], H8373-H8383, H8395-H8397 [6OC], E1773, E1774 [17SE], E1951 [7OC], E1978 [8OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (H. Res. 255), H8184-H8188 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), insert language of H.R. 1370 in lieu, H8397 [6OC]

———rename to U.S. Export Bank, H8205, H8206 [30SE]

FEC: establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions (H.R. 1494), H2052 [30AP], H4819 [26JN]

Federal Family Education Loan Program: financial institutions' performance of audits on their student loan portfolios, H7083 [9SE]

Federal Home Loan Bank Act: amend the definition of State to include American Samoa (H.R. 904), E359 [3MR]

Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform (H.R. 31), E65 [7JA]

Financial services: increase competition and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (H.R. 268), E81, E87 [9JA]

———increase competition (H.R. 10), H4817 [26JN]

———increase competition (H.R. 669), E217 [11FE], E260 [13FE]

Floods: facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators, H2768, H2769 [15MY]

Foreign aid: tribute to Microcredit Program, E384 [5MR]

Foreign policy: support U.S. cooperatives and credit union programs, H6359 [30JY]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (H.R. 1488), H6358 [30JY]

FRS: expand the opportunity for private enterprise to compete with the Board of Governors in the transportation of paper checks (H.R. 2119), H5457 [17JY]

———impact of interest rates on economic conditions, H1292, H1319 [8AP], H1901-H1906 [28AP], H1911 [29AP], H2481-H2485 [12MY], H2494 [13MY], H2869-H2871 [16MY], E660 [15AP], E740 [24AP]

———investigation of foreign impact on U.S. monetary policy, H2354 [8MY]

Gabuzda, Stella: Founders' Bank (business) Quality of Life Award recipient, E2057 [23OC]

Government regulations: Federal regulation of interstate banking and branching, E676 [16AP]

Guam: anniversary of Bank of Guam (business), E647 [14AP]

Housing: extend loan guarantee program for multifamily rental housing in rural areas (H.R. 28), H1299-H1302 [8AP], E14 [7JA]

Houston, TX: tribute to Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. and Bank United (business) for receipt of Social Compact (organization) Outstanding Community Investment Award, E870 [7MY]

Information services: safeguard confidential banking and credit union information (H.R. 3003), E2312 [10NO]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (H. Con. Res. 59), E617 [9AP]

Irwin Bank & Trust Co.: anniversary, E1374 [8JY]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (H. Res. 158), E1024 [22MY]

Mechanicsburg, PA: tribute to Members First Federal Credit Union, E1929 [2OC]

National Association of Federal Credit Unions: anniversary, E724 [23AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, E713 [21AP]

OPIC: reimbursement by Palestinian Authority for improper use of monetary authority, H6829, H6830 [4SE]

Political campaigns: prohibit candidates from accepting unsecured loans from depository institutions regulated under Federal law (H.R. 783), H643 [26FE]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), H7302-H7309 [16SE]

———extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), Senate amendment (H. Res. 329), H10884-H10886 [13NO]

———prohibit charging of excessive fees relative to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (H.R. 1474), E785 [29AP]

Roche, Robert: Founders' Bank (business) Quality of Life Award recipient, E2057 [23OC]

Savings and loan associations: bailout, H1094 [18MR]

SBA: extend certified development company loan guarantee program (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

———make Microloan Program permanent (H.R. 2235), E1506 [24JY]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (H.R. 1053), E471, E474 [13MR]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds, H1858-H1865 [24AP]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (H.R. 857), H850 [11MR], H4123 [20JN], H8122, H8123 [29SE], H8447 [7OC], H8702 [8OC], H9792-H9794 [30OC], H9854-H9856 [31OC]

Starr, Kenneth W.: assessment as independent counsel for the Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation, E24 [7JA]

States: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), H3088-H3095 [21MY], H4230, H4231 [24JN], E982 [20MY]

Student Loan Marketing Association: treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (H.R. 2511), E1794 [18SE]

———treatment of tax-exempt municipal bonds relative to waiver of redemption premiums (H.R. 2530), E1826 [23SE]

Switzerland: assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, E886 [8MY]

Taxation: treatment of capital gains relative to transactions that are equivalent to sales of financial instruments (H.R. 846), E333 [26FE]

———treatment of distributions from qualified retirement plans investing in public benefit bonds (H.R. 711), H513 [12FE]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance and interest on education loans, H6658 [31JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, H3896 [18JN], H4228 [24JN], H4687, H4690, H4691, H4696, H4698, H4700, H4802-H4813 [26JN], H5026, H5027, H5045, H5046 [10JY], H5134 [11JY], H5304, H5398, H5399 [16JY], H5501 [22JY], H5902 [28JY], H6004 [29JY]

———treatment of student loan programs and public-private education partnerships for public educational institutions serving disadvantaged students (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board: abolish (H.R. 2343), H7614-H7617 [23SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1557-H1566 [16AP], E699 [17AP]

———simplify credit card payments to governments relative to transaction fees paid to credit card companies (H.R. 883), E351 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: direct operating loan funds to low-income and minority farmers, S5318 [5JN]

———make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (S. 1024), S7607 [16JY]

———provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (S. 26), S129 [21JA], S788 [29JA]

Bankruptcy: consumer protection (S. 1301), S10884-S10891 [21OC]

———make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (S. 1024), S11499 [30OC]

———reform, S9406 [16SE]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (S. Con. Res. 30), S5139 [23MY]

Clinton, President and Hillary Rodham: investigation of involvement in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, S7512 [16JY]

Cohen, Brad: Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award recipient, S9510 [17SE]

Congress: require notification by Federal banking agencies prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (S. 1560), S12604 [13NO]

Congressional Research Service: tribute to language services section for efforts relative to investigation of assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S5548 [11JN]

Consumers: clarify consumer liability for unauthorized transactions involving debit cards (S. 1203), S9786, S9788 [23SE]

———limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (S. 885), S5531-S5533 [11JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges for Maryland (S. 245), S879, S880 [30JA]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (S. 1163), S9198 [11SE]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba and compassionate travel, S7535 [16JY], S7623, S7624 [17JY]

DeParle, Nancy-Ann Min: nomination to be Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, S11444 [30OC]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S3941-S3945 [5MY], S3988, S3989 [6MY], S4093, S4094 [7MY]

———availability of credit in disaster areas (S. 652), S3727-S3729 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (S. 1534), S12592 [13NO]

———transfer of funds to the Dept. of Education to use for student financial aid programs, S6968, S6969 [8JY]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund funding, S7854 [22JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (S. 1003), S7212-S7214 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 1027), S7710 [17JY]

———make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (S. 714), S4114 [7MY], S11790 [5NO], S12488-S12495 [10NO]

Education: adjust needs analysis to protect more of a student's earnings when determining need for financial aid (S. 426), S2206 [12MR]

———allow consolidation of direct student loans (S. 1294), S10807, S10808 [9OC], S11534 [31OC]

———provide loan forgiveness and cancellation for certain child care and education providers (S. 1029), S7714-S7716 [17JY]

———student financial aid programs, S4977-S4980 [22MY]

———student financial aid programs (S. 559), S3035-S3057 [10AP]

———student financial aid programs (S. 560), S3035 [10AP]

———student loan forgiveness relative to community service careers, S6471 [26JN]

———student loan programs, S4860 [21MY], S5033, S5034, S5035 [23MY], S6306-S6308 [25JN]

Eximbank: reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573, S11574 [31OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), conference report, S12206 [8NO]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 70), S12710 [13NO]

Ferguson, Roger W.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Financial services: increase competition (S. 298), S1226-S1228, S1231 [11FE]

Foreign policy: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq (S. 856), S5420 [9JN]

FRS: impact of interest rates on economic conditions, S3257 [16AP], S11222-S11229 [27OC], S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Gramlich, Edward M.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S11435-S11442 [30OC]

Higher Education Act: allow certain small, nonprofit, banks to exceed 50 percent student loan ratio (S. 1036), S7718 [17JY]

Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (S. 874), S5464 [10JN]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (S. Con. Res. 19), S2932 [9AP], S7314 [11JY]

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy: tribute to personal financial education programs (S. Res. 88), S4899 [21MY]

Native American Financial Services Organization: establish (S. 818), S5133 [23MY]

Postal Service: provide authority to deposit funds in private sector institutions, invest in the open market, and borrow from private credit markets (S. 1296), S10860 [20OC]

Real estate: extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), S3057 [10AP], S3712-S3717, S3721 [25AP], S3808 [29AP]

———extend FHA mortgage insurance program coverage to home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners (S. 562), unanimous-consent agreement, S3697 [24AP]

Roads and highways: use of mitigation banking for wetland or natural habitat relative to highway construction, S11032 [23OC]

Rural areas: credit opportunities for nonagricultural businesses, S7023 [8JY]

SBA: allow Microloan Program recipients to use grants for technical assistance to prospective borrowers, S8978 [9SE]

———make Microloan Program permanent, S8971-S8978 [9SE]

———treatment of certain loans relative to certified development companies, S8978 [9SE]

Securities: fraud prevention, S5086 [23MY]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (S. 838), S5352 [5JN]

States: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), S4915 [21MY], S4925 [22MY], S5637-S5639 [12JN]

Switzerland: assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S3831-S3832 [30AP], S4255-S4257 [9MY]

Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (S. 570), S3123-S3125 [14AP]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S6427 [26JN], S6696, S6720 [27JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses (S. 930), S5951 [19JN]

———treatment of interest on student loans (S. 573), S3199-S3201 [15AP], S3299 [16AP], S3463 [22AP]

———treatment of rollover gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account (S. 80), S458, S459 [21JA]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12681 [13NO]

———require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S1315 [12FE], S1683 [26FE], S2514 [19MR], S11789 [5NO]

Veterans: participation of mortgage industry in interest rate reduction refinancing loan program, S8737 [3SE]

World Bank: reform, S12530-S12532 [13NO]

Reports filed

Bankruptcy Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 764) (H. Rept. 105-324), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-282), H8160 [29SE]

Court Procedures for Federal Civil Forfeitures: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 105-358), H9799 [30OC]

Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 105-322), H8927 [21OC]

———Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1294) (S. Rept. 105-122), S11341 [29OC]

Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1026) (S. Rept. 105-76), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1370) (H. Rept. 105-224), H6702 [31JY]

Family Farmer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1024), S10787 [9OC]

Financial Services Industry Competition Enhancement: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H7527 [17SE]

Homeowners Insurance Protection Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 607) (H. Rept. 105-55), H1610 [16AP]

Homeowners Protection Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 318) (S. Rept. 105-129), S11544 [31OC]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), H4912 [8JY]

Make the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Permanent: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 105-123), S11446 [30OC]

Nomination of Dennis Dollar to the National Credit Union Administration Board: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Edward M. Gramlich to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Ellen Seidman To Be Director of the OTS: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Roger W. Ferguson to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10625 [8OC]

Nomination of Yolanda Townsend Wheat to the National Credit Union Administration Board: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2415 [18MR]

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board Abolishment Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2343) (H. Rept. 105-249), H7527 [17SE]

U.S. Contributions to Certain International Financial Institutions Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1082), S8358 [30JY]

Rulings of the Chair

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167 [6NO]

Statements

Higher Education Student Financial Aid Programs: Curtis White, E1243 [18JN]

———Evan Pappas, E1243 [18JN]

———Jessa Black, E1243 [18JN]

Student Financial Aid Programs: Mark Olson, E1126 [5JN]

Truth Behind Private Mortgage Insurance: Representative Hansen, H1560 [16AP]

Studies

Personal Bankruptcy Crisis, 1997: SMR Research Corp., H5850-H5854 [28JY]

Summaries

Availability of Credit in Disaster Areas, S3941 [5MY]

Certified Development Company Enhancement and Improvement Act (H.R. 1734), E1047 [22MY]

Depository Institution Disaster Relief Act (S. 652), S3728 [25AP]

Education Opportunities Tax Act (H.R. 1512), E832 [5MY]

Highway Trust Fund Spending Levels, 1998-2002, E974 [19MY]

Increase Competition in the Financial Services Sector (S. 298), S1228-S1231 [11FE]

Increase Financial Services Sector Competition and Merge Commercial Bank and Savings Association Charters (H.R. 268), E88 [9JA]

Tables

Effect of Eximbank reauthorization on GNP and unemployment, H8396 [6OC]

Testimonies

Applicability of Host State Laws to Any Bank Branch in Such State of an Out-of-State Bank: Margarita Prentice, Washington State Senate, H3093 [21MY]

Small Business Start-Up Problems: Carolyn A. Stradley, S3694 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 59, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, E618 [9AP]

H. Res. 158, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, E1024 [22MY]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8184 [30SE]

H. Res. 329, Senate amendment to S. 652, Senior Citizen Home Equity Protection Act, H10884 [13NO]

H.R. 28, Rural Multifamily Rental Housing Loan Guarantee Extensions Act, H1299 [8AP]

H.R. 607, Homeowners Insurance Protection Act, H1557 [16AP]

H.R. 764, technical corrections to bankruptcy laws, H10660 [12NO]

H.R. 904, amend Federal Home Loan Bank Act definition of State to include American Samoa, E359 [3MR]

H.R. 1306, applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank, H3088 [21MY]

H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8198 [30SE]

H.R. 1596, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, H5848 [28JY]

H.R. 2145, guaranteed farm ownership loans and guaranteed farm operating loans authorization, E1405 [11JY]

H.R. 2343, Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board Abolishment Act, H7614 [23SE]

H.R. 2535, Emergency Student Loan Consolidation Act, H8845 [21OC]

H.R. 2605, Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act, H10159 [6NO]

S. 26, Agricultural Safety Net Act, S388 [21JA]

S. 80, Family Farm Retirement Equity Act, S458 [21JA]

S. 318, Homeowners Protection Act, S1316 [12FE]

S. 559, Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act, S3035-S3051 [10AP]

S. 562, Housing Programs Extension Act, H7302-H7304 [16SE]

S. 562, Senior Citizen Home Equity Protection Act, S3057 [10AP], S3714 [25AP], S12457-S12460 [10NO]

S. 570, exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes, S3124 [14AP]

S. 714, make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program, S11791 [5NO]

S. 714, make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4114 [7MY]

S. 818, Native American Financial Services Organization, S5134-S5137 [23MY]

S. 885, Fair ATM Fees for Consumers Act, S5531 [11JN]

S. 1003, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act, S7212-S7214 [10JY]

S. 1024, Family Farmer Protection Act, S11499 [30OC]

S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

S. 1027, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program extension, S7711 [17JY]

S. 1029, Quality Child Care Loan Forgiveness Act, S7714 [17JY]

S. 1203, Debit Card Consumer Protection Act, S9787 [23SE]

S. 1296, Postal Financing Reform Act, S10860 [20OC]

S. 1301, Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act, S10885-S10890 [21OC]

S. 1534, repayment of student loans by students called to active military duty, S12592 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 19, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, S2932 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 30, admission of the Republic of China to multilateral economic institutions, S5139 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 70, technical corrections in enrollment of S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S12616, S12711 [13NO]

S. Res. 88, tribute to Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy personal financial education programs, S4898 [21MY]

FINANCIAL TIMES (British publication)

Articles and editorials

Millennium Bomb Ticks Away, S5270 [3JN]

FINCH, LINDA

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: re-creation of flight of Amelia Earhart, S2343 [17MR]

FINDLAY, OH

Remarks in House

Bell, Alvin R.: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1968 [8OC]

FINEMAN, MARK

Articles and editorials

Second Mexican General Faces Drug Charges, S2587 [20MR]

FINES, DOMONIQUE

Remarks in Senate

American Automobile Association: tribute to Lifesaving Medal recipient, S5248 [3JN]

FINLAY, MATTHEW S.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2169 [4NO]

FINN, PETER

Articles and editorials

By Proud Toil, Stone Is Hewn Into History, S4211 [8MY]

FINNEGAN, CINDY

Memorandums

Republican National Committee Donations to Nonprofit Organizations, S12446 [10NO]

FIORE, ALEX

Remarks in House

Gold Coast Performing Arts Association: tribute to Twilight Award recipient, E1762 [16SE]

FIRE PREVENTION

Articles and editorials

Airlines To Install Cargo Area Fire Suppression Systems, H2776 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 1721), H3201 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (see H.R. 1243, 1300), H1338 [8AP], H1438 [10AP]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see S. 492; H.R. 1166), S2646 [20MR], H1259 [20MR]

Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 975), H803 [6MR]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (see S. 1134), S8533 [31JY]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (see H.R. 2458), H7261 [11SE]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2767), H9729 [29OC]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1231; H.R. 1272), S10055 [26SE], H1437 [10AP]

———convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (see S. 336), S1382 [13FE]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 24), H628 [25FE]

Remarks in House

Amirian, Susan: Clifton, NJ, Optimist Club Judge Joseph J. Salerno Award recipient, E1069 [30MY]

Beachwood, NJ: anniversary of Beachwood Borough Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, E1088 [3JN]

Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (H.R. 1721), E1026 [22MY]

Clean Air Act: amend to allow prescribed burn programs in nonattainment areas, E1918 [2OC]

Davis, Darrell: Baytown, TX, Fire Fighter of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1243), E597 [8AP]

———reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (H.R. 1300), E629 [10AP]

FAA: regulations on smoke detectors, fire suppression systems, and fuel tanks of passenger aircraft, H2775 [15MY]

National Fire Prevention Week: observance, E2006 [9OC]

Palmyra, MO: anniversary of Volunteer Fire Dept., E2006 [9OC]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (H.R. 2458), E1737 [11SE]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (H.R. 2767), E2120 [29OC]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1272), H1753-H1757 [23AP], E625 [10AP]

Worthington, Robert, Sr.: National Fire Sprinkler Association Golden Sprinkler Award recipient, E2375 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (S. 492), S2654 [20MR]

National Guard: obtain firefighting demonstrator kits for UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, S7442 [15JY]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (S. 1134), S8597 [31JY]

Norwich, CT: anniversary of Yantic Fire Engine Company, S3297 [16AP]

Rapid City, SD: destruction of historic Sweeney Building in downtown fire, S4668 [19MY]

U.S. Fire Administration: authorizing appropriations (S. 1231), S10063-S10065 [26SE], S11704 [4NO]

———convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (S. 336), S1404 [13FE]

Reports filed

Convert Certain U.S. Fire Administration Excepted Service Positions to Competitive Service Positions: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 336), S11863 [6NO]

U.S. Fire Administration Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1231) (S. Rept. 105-124), S11446 [30OC]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1272) (H. Rept. 105-62), H1714 [21AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1272, U.S. Fire Administration appropriations, H1753 [23AP]

S. 1134, congressional consent to Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement, S8598 [31JY]

S. 1231, U.S. Fire Administration appropriations, S10063 [26SE], S11704 [4NO]

FIREARM CHILD SAFETY LOCK ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1074), H2431 [8MY]

FIREARMS related term(s) Weapons

Amendments

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2360, H2373, H2374, H2377, H2379, H2382, H2383, H2385 [8MY]

Analyses

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1669 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

Avoiding Adjournment Blunders, S12555 [13NO]

Guns—And the M-1 Boomerang, S12555 [13NO]

Hill Alert—A Bad Old Gun Bill, S12554 [13NO]

Patty Masterson—A Virginia-Made Activist, S3857 [30AP]

Police Say Movie Linked to Fatal Shooting of Young Girl, S1414 [13FE]

Seven Slain in District in 36 Hours of Violence, S5351 [5JN]

Stop the Gun Invasion, S9692 [18SE]

Surplus Gun Invasion, S9691 [18SE], S12555 [13NO]

Surplus Weapons, Surplus Danger, S9692 [18SE], S12555 [13NO]

Waco—The Rules of Engagement, E1888 [29SE]

Bills and resolutions

Ammunition: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S161 [21JA]

———collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution resulting from bullet-related violence (see S. 135), S162 [21JA]

———licensing of manufacturers (see S. 134), S162 [21JA]

———prohibit sale, import, and manufacture of certain ammunition (see S. 136, 137), S162 [21JA]

———prohibit sale, import, manufacture, export, purchase, transfer, receipt, possession or transportation of certain handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 787), H587 [13FE]

———prohibit the use of certain ammunition (see S. 132), S162 [21JA]

———regulate sale, import, and manufacture of handgun ammunition (see S. 553), S3011 [10AP]

———regulate sale, import, and manufacture of handgun ammunition BR deg.h1349, H1611 [16AP]

———taxation of the transfer or sale of certain ammunition (see S. 133), S162 [21JA]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see S. 723; H.R. 1570), S4217 [8MY], H2444 [8MY]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (see S. 922; H.R. 2359), S5790 [17JN], H6705 [31JY]

Children and youth: ensure child safety (see H.R. 2673), H8833 [9OC]

———prohibit possession by minors (see H.R. 1473), H1988 [29AP]

———voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (see S. Res. 133), S10787 [9OC]

Civil liberties: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27; H. Con. Res. 28), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H701 [27FE]

———repeal prohibitions relative to semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1147), H1258 [20MR]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 2721), H9501 [23OC]

Constitutional amendments: clarify right to keep and bear arms (see H.J. Res. 61), H804 [6MR]

Courts: minimum mandatory sentencing (see H.R. 424), H153 [9JA]

———minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (see S. 43, 191), S159 [21JA], S633 [22JA]

———require check for domestic abuse restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H9799 [30OC]

———restrict sale to persons placed under a court order of protection (see H.R. 1084), H1039 [17MR]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 361), H151 [9JA]

Crime: death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (see S. 796), S5002 [22MY]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (see S. 992), S6990 [8JY]

———increase penalties for bringing in and harboring certain aliens (see H.R. 3075), H10955 [13NO]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (see S. 602), S3348 [17AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 3, 168, 488), S158, S163 [21JA], S2646 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 362; H.R. 810), S1659 [26FE], H627 [25FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see S. 10, 718; H.R. 3, 1699), S158 [21JA], S4217 [8MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA], H3169 [21MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H2253 [6MY]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (see H. Con. Res. 29), H701 [27FE]

———penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 826), H628 [25FE]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (see S. 658; H.R. 1264), S3727 [25AP], H1391 [9AP]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (see S. 54), S160 [21JA]

Foreign trade: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

Handguns: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (see S. 816, 837; H.R. 339), S5109 [23MY], S5341 [5JN], H150 [9JA]

———improve safety (see S. 428; H.R. 1044, 1047, 1074), S2206 [12MR], H948, H949 [12MR], H1017 [13MR]

———mandatory registration (see H.R. 186), H145 [9JA]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———prohibit carrying of handguns with exceptions for certain individuals (see S. 707), S3998 [6MY]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H243 [21JA]

———reduce gun trafficking by prohibiting bulk purchases of handguns (see S. 466), S2416 [18MR]

Information services: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a firearm (see H.R. 2769), H9729 [29OC]

———establish a national instant criminal background check system for firearm transfers (see H.R. 102), H142 [9JA]

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (see H.R. 624), H392 [6FE]

Law enforcement officers: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 1250), H1339 [8AP]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 816, 837; H.R. 218, 339), S5109 [23MY], S5341 [5JN], H146, H150 [9JA]

Licensing: permit gunsmiths to obtain Federal firearms licenses without having to comply with certain State and local laws (see H.R. 2342), H6704 [31JY]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (see S. 534), S2900 [9AP]

National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 2), H155 [9JA]

Safety: require States to establish manufacturing criteria for sales and require manufacturers to install magazine safeties (see H.R. 116), H142 [9JA]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (see H.R. 814), H627 [25FE]

Sale: prohibit to intoxicated individuals (see S. 959; H.R. 115), S6358 [25JN], H142 [9JA]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (see S. 763), S4677 [19MY]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (see S. 989), S6907 [7JY]

Semiautomatic assault weapons: ban import of firearms that have been cosmetically altered to avoid the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons (see H.R. 2702), H9038 [22OC]

States: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]

———provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 2722), H9501 [23OC]

United Kingdom: limit the sale or export of plastic bullets (see H.R. 1075), H1017 [13MR]

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: applicability of mandatory minimum penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 1237), H1338 [8AP]

Weapons: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 2255), H5777 [24JY]

———exclude Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 445), H153 [9JA]

———mandatory prison term for use of firearms or destructive devices during a violent or drug-related Federal crime (see H.R. 2340), H6704 [31JY]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see S. 380; H.R. 844, 949), S1734 [27FE], H668 [26FE], H767 [5MR]

———prohibit possession of nonsporting firearms by nonimmigrants and prevent possession for certain period by permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 1096), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 1999), H4086 [19JN]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see S. 262), S945 [4FE]

———regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 1996), H4086 [19JN]

———require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 1997), H4086 [19JN]

———require registration and permits for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1998), H4086 [19JN]

———restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H767 [5MR]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see S. 70; H.R. 492), S160 [21JA], H244 [21JA]

Letters

Ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition: Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S493 [21JA]

Importation of certain weapons for commercial sale: several organizations, H7478 [17SE]

Importation of surplus military weapons: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S12554 [13NO]

———several organizations, S12556 [13NO]

Juvenile Crime Control Act: William T. Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, H2328 [7MY], H2396 [8MY]

Prohibit imports of certain firearms and ammunition: several organizations, S9692 [18SE]

Lists

Top 10 Democrat myths about the Juvenile Crime Control Act (H.R. 3) and the juvenile justice system, H2322 [7MY]

Motions

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2393 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (H.R. 1570), H7471 [17SE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers, H7477 [17SE]

———Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative funding, H7466 [17SE]

Children and youth: prohibit possession by minors, H772 [6MR], H1396 [10AP], H1548 [16AP], H2317 [7MY]

———prohibit possession by minors (H.R. 1473), H2097 [1MY]

Civil liberties: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (H. Con. Res. 28), E346 [27FE]

Courts: minimum mandatory sentencing (H.R. 424), E80 [9JA]

Crime: funding for programs that identify sources of firearms sold to juveniles, H2382 [8MY]

———national and local policies to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse, H1781-H1786 [23AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, H292 [5FE], E2081 [24OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, H1912, H1916 [29AP], H7788 [24SE], H8452 [7OC]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2096 [1MY], H2257, H2258, H2259, H2260, H2261, H2323-H2333, H2338-H2343 [7MY], H2355, H2356-H2398, H2431 [8MY], H3840-H3846 [17JN], H5189, H5193, H5203, H5207 [15JY], E884 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2313-H2323 [7MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H2395, H2396 [8MY]

———national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders to develop a plan to deter acts of domestic and sexual violence (H. Con. Res. 29), E1095 [3JN]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (H.R. 1228), H1292, H1297 [8AP]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (H.R. 1264), H4920 [9JY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with drug offenses, H2373, H2374 [8MY]

———prosecution of certain juveniles charged with violent offenses, H2375 [8MY]

Government: law enforcement limitations on Federal agencies, H7482 [17SE]

Handguns: improve safety, H2319 [7MY]

———improve safety (H.R. 1074), H2431 [8MY]

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (H.R. 624), H634-H636 [26FE], E185 [6FE]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (H.R. 2829), E2195, E2196 [7NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (H.R. 218), E31 [7JA]

———require review of the movie ``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'', E1888 [29SE]

Licensing: permit gunsmiths to obtain Federal firearms licenses without having to comply with certain State and local laws (H.R. 2342), E1607 [1AU]

National Arson Awareness Week: observance, E862 [7MY]

National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (H. Con. Res. 2), H1917 [29AP]

Paul, Representative: remarks relative to Government treatment of Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H677, H680, H681, H682 [27FE]

Safety: require States to establish manufacturing criteria for sales and require manufacturers to install magazine safeties (H.R. 116), E4 [7JA]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children, H5210 [15JY]

———requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety devices to prevent access by children (H.R. 814), E299 [25FE]

Sale: prohibit to intoxicated individuals (H.R. 115), E1 [7JA]

Weapons: exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (H.R. 2255), E1517 [24JY]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (H.R. 949), H743 [5MR]

———restrict the mail order sale of body armor (H.R. 959), H946 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ammunition: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (S. 112), S492 [21JA], S687 [23JA]

———collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution resulting from bullet-related violence (S. 135), S515 [21JA]

———licensing of manufacturers (S. 134), S515 [21JA]

———prohibit sale, import, and manufacture of certain ammunition (S. 136), S515-S516 [21JA]

———prohibit the use of certain ammunition (S. 132), S514 [21JA]

———regulate sale, import, and manufacture of handgun ammunition (S. 553), S3027 [10AP]

———taxation of the transfer or sale of certain ammunition (S. 133), S514 [21JA]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (S. 723), S4234-S4236 [8MY], S9691 [18SE]

Assault weapons: import ban, S9963-S9965 [25SE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (S. 922), S5809 [17JN]

Children and youth: voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers (S. Res. 133), S10761 [9OC]

Courts: mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 191), S12711 [13NO]

———minimum mandatory sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (S. 43), S405 [21JA]

Crime: death penalty or life imprisonment for murders resulting from gun trafficking (S. 796), S5013 [22MY]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (S. 992), S6993 [8JY]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal use of guns and work requirements and prohibition on luxury items for inmates (S. 602), S3349 [17AP]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, S2870 [9AP], S4278 [9MY], S11001-S11004 [23OC]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 168), S546 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), S124, S190 [21JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 3), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 488), S2651 [20MR]

———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (S. 362), S1661-S1670 [26FE]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence, S2164-S2166 [12MR], S2341 [17MR], S3972 [5MY], S12663, S12664 [13NO]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), S125, S135, S145, S265 [21JA], S974 [4FE], S5662-S5664 [16JN], S5893-S5900 [18JN]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 10), star print, S723 [28JA]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 718), S4217-S4226 [8MY]

———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (S. 658), S3732, S3733 [25AP]

———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity (S. 54), S130, S420 [21JA], S581-S584 [22JA]

Dept. of Defense: eye safety requirements at small arms firing ranges, S6887, S6888 [7JY]

FEMA: tribute to Target Arson Program, S4131 [7MY]

Handguns: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (S. 816), S5132 [23MY]

———allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States (S. 837), S5350, S5351 [5JN]

———improve safety (S. 428), S2208 [12MR]

———prohibit carrying of handguns with exceptions for certain individuals (S. 707), S4008 [6MY]

———reduce gun trafficking by prohibiting bulk purchases of handguns (S. 466), S2443 [18MR]

Law enforcement: investigation of Federal law enforcement actions at Ruby Ridge, ID, S8641-S8643 [2SE]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (S. 816), S5132 [23MY]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (S. 837), S5350, S5351 [5JN]

National Arson Awareness Week: observance, S4130 [7MY], S4249 [8MY], S4289 [9MY]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (S. Res. 141), S11365 [29OC], S11572 [31OC]

National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (S. 534), S2916 [9AP]

Pennsylvania: evaluation of Federal Government at open house town meetings, S8640 [2SE]

Sale: prohibit to intoxicated individuals (S. 959), S6363 [25JN]

Schools: expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs (S. 763), S4677-S4679 [19MY]

———limit use of exclusionary rule in school disciplinary proceedings relative to possession of a firearm (S. 989), S6917 [7JY], S7021 [8JY]

Supreme Court: decision on background checks for purchase of firearms, S6781 [27JN]

Weapons: importation of surplus military weapons, S12554-S12559 [13NO]

———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (S. 380), S1759-S1761 [27FE]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (S. 262), S966 [4FE]

———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (S. 70), S448 [21JA], S1414 [13FE], S5305 [5JN]

Reports

Interstate Gunrunning: BATF, S3734 [25AP]

Reports filed

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 143) (H. Rept. 105-89), H2253 [6MY]

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Relative to Criminal Use of Guns: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 105-344), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 191), S11863 [6NO]

National Policy To Control Juvenile Crime and Violence: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 105-86), H2154 [1MY]

Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 10) (S. Rept. 105-108), S10787 [9OC]

Statements

Gun Control: Daniel Luzor, E1249 [18JN]

Summaries

Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act (S. 718), S4223 [8MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 143, consideration of H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2313 [7MY]

H.R. 3, Juvenile Crime Control Act, H2356-H2360 [8MY]

H.R. 624, clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members, H634 [26FE]

S. 3, Omnibus Crime Control Act, S191-S221 [21JA]

S. 10, Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act, S266-S277 [21JA]

S. 54, Federal Gang Violence Act, S421 [21JA]

S. 70, American Handgun Standards Act, S449 [21JA]

S. 191, mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns, S12712 [13NO]

S. 262, prospective applicability of domestic violence-related weapons possession prohibitions, S967 [4FE]

S. 428, Child Safety Lock Act, S2208 [12MR]

S. 466, Anti-Gun Trafficking Act, S2444 [18MR]

S. 534, Handgun Safety Act, S2916 [9AP]

S. 553, Ammunition Safety Act, S3028 [10AP]

S. 658, Gun Kingpin Penalty Act, S3733 [25AP]

S. 707, Concealed Weapons Prohibition Act, S4008 [6MY]

S. 718, Juvenile Crime Control and Community Protection Act, S4218-S4223 [8MY]

S. 723, Anti-Gun Invasion Act, S4236 [8MY]

S. 763, expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs, S4679 [19MY]

S. 796, Gun Kingpin Death Penalty Act, S5014 [22MY]

S. 816, allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns, S5133 [23MY]

S. 837, Law Enforcement Protection Act, S5351 [5JN]

S. 922, Gun Shop Safety Act, S5810 [17JN]

S. 959, prohibit sale of firearms to intoxicated individuals, S6364 [25JN]

S. 989, Safer Schools Act, S6918 [7JY]

S. 992, increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms, S6993 [8JY]

S. Res. 133, voluntary equipment of handguns with child safety devices by manufacturers, S10810 [9OC]

S. Res. 141, National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day, S11365 [29OC], S11573 [31OC]

Transcripts

``Waco—The Rules of Engagement'' Review: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, ``At the Movies'' (television program), E1889 [29SE]

FIREFIGHTERS

Articles and editorials

What Are You Doing To Target Arson in Your Community?, S4250 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Employment: provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

FCC: collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (see S. 741), S4479 [14MY]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety (see S. 255), S945 [4FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see S. 492; H.R. 1166), S2646 [20MR], H1259 [20MR]

———make mandatory separation age match requirement for Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 172), H144 [9JA]

Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 975), H803 [6MR]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (see S. 1134), S8533 [31JY]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (see H.R. 2458), H7261 [11SE]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2767), H9729 [29OC]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2088), H4834 [26JN]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (see S. 1525; H.R. 2755, 3046), S12506 [12NO], H9614 [28OC], H10953 [13NO]

Taxation: expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7729 [23SE]

———permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (see H.R. 2613), H8438 [6OC]

———remove the dollar limitation on payment of benefits to employees of the police department or fire department (see H.R. 1795), H3566 [5JN]

———treatment of benefits given to former police and firefighters for heart and hypertension conditions (see H.R. 202), H145 [9JA]

———treatment of certain disability benefits received by former police officers or firefighters (see S. 393), S1979 [5MR]

Telecommunications: require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (see H.R. 1626), H2783 [15MY]

U.S. Fire Administration: convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (see S. 336), S1382 [13FE]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 24), H628 [25FE]

Volunteer workers: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (see S. 656), S3727 [25AP]

Letters

Rescue efforts relative to crash of Korean Air Lines Flight 801 in Guam: Carl T.C. Gutierrez, Governor of Guam, H6955 [5SE]

Training of emergency response personnel relative to shipping routes for disposal of nuclear fuel and waste: Alfred K. Whitehead, International Association of Fire Fighters, S3079 [14AP]

Lists

Lake Owasco search and rescue team, H6914 [4SE]

Proclamations

Retirement of George T. Robinson: Senator Santorum, S1685 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Ansonia, CT: anniversary of Webster Hose Volunteer Fire Co., E1736 [11SE]

Beachwood, NJ: anniversary of Beachwood Borough Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, E1088 [3JN]

Casanova, Richard R.: Los Angeles, CA, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E888 [8MY]

Charlton, NY: anniversary of Charlton Volunteer Fire Dept., E1054 [23MY]

Colorado: preservation of forests, E2182 [4NO]

Congressional Fire and Emergency Services dinner: tribute, H1854 [24AP]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E136 [4FE]

Davis, Darrell: Baytown, TX, Fire Fighter of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Davis, Royce E.: Woodland Hills, CA, Paramedic of the Year award recipient, E880 [8MY]

Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association: anniversary, E1854 [25SE]

———anniversary of Ladies Auxiliary, E1852 [25SE]

Ellwood City, PA: tribute to Volunteer and Auxiliary Fire Dept., E1038 [22MY]

Enterprise Steamer Co.: anniversary, E1185 [11JN]

Glens Falls, NY: anniversary of West Glens Falls Fire Co., E1005 [21MY]

Hazardous substances: emergency response personnel requirements relative to transportation of nuclear fuel and waste, H9696-H9700 [29OC]

Hebron, NY: anniversary of Hebron Volunteer Fire Co., E854 [6MY]

Hoosick Falls, NY: anniversary of North Hoosick Fire Dept., E1004 [21MY]

Jones, Mike: Baytown, TX, Paramedic of the Year honoree, E2387 [13NO]

Joppa, MD: tribute to Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Co., E2360 [13NO]

National Arson Awareness Week: observance, E862 [7MY]

National Fire Prevention Week: observance, E2006 [9OC]

Pacoima, CA: tribute to El Cariso Hot Shots (firefighters), E483 [17MR]

Palmyra, MO: anniversary of Volunteer Fire Dept., E2006 [9OC]

Pikesville, MD: anniversary of Pikesville Volunteer Fire Dept., E105 [21JA]

Public lands: eliminate hazardous fuels buildup and undertake other forest management projects to protect communities from wildfires (H.R. 2458), E1737 [11SE]

Public safety officers: provide additional compensation to certain fire and law enforcement personnel (H.R. 2767), E2120 [29OC]

———provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 2088), E1354 [27JN]

Queensbury, NY: anniversary of Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Co., E1585 [1AU], E1654 [4SE]

Rochester, NY: anniversary of the Fairport Fire Department Marching Band, E23 [7JA]

Sterling Heights, MI: tribute to Firefighters Union retirees, E1771 [17SE]

Taxation: permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services (H.R. 2613), E1946, E1947 [7OC]

———remove the dollar limitation on payment of benefits from police and firefighter pension plans, H6660 [31JY]

———remove the dollar limitation on payment of benefits to employees of the police department or fire department (H.R. 1795), H3480 [5JN], E1123 [5JN]

———treatment of benefits given to former police and firefighters for heart and hypertension conditions (H.R. 202), E54 [7JA]

Telecommunications: require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (H.R. 1626), E954 [19MY]

Vandergrift, PA: anniversary of George G. McMurtry Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Dept., E704 [17AP]

Waite, Denton: Los Angeles, CA, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E1039 [22MY]

West Glens Falls, NY: anniversary of West Glens Falls Fire Co., E995 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Ansonia, CT: anniversary of Webster Hose Volunteer Fire Co., S9089 [10SE]

Chester, CT: anniversary of Chester Hose Co., S8283 [29JY]

FCC: collect lease fees for certain radio spectrum services and enhance law enforcement and public safety radio communications (S. 741), S4485 [14MY]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety, S6325 [25JN]

———reallocation and auction of a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance law enforcement and public safety (S. 255), S945 [4FE]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (S. 492), S2654 [20MR]

FEMA: tribute to Target Arson Program, S4131 [7MY]

Hazardous substances: training of emergency response personnel relative to shipping routes for disposal of nuclear fuel and waste, S3078-S3082 [14AP]

National Arson Awareness Week: observance, S4130 [7MY], S4249 [8MY], S4289 [9MY]

National Guard: obtain firefighting demonstrator kits for UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, S7442 [15JY]

National Interagency Fire Center: tribute, S1788 [28FE]

Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement: congressional consent (S. 1134), S8597 [31JY]

Norwich, CT: anniversary of Yantic Fire Engine Company, S3297 [16AP]

Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), S12509 [12NO]

Rapid City, SD: destruction of historic Sweeney Building in downtown fire, S4668 [19MY]

Roberts County, SD: emergency services 911 equipment funding, S8219 [29JY]

States: reduce certain assistance relative to continuation of health benefits to public safety officers injured in the line of duty, S8067 [24JY]

Taxation: treatment of certain disability benefits received by former police officers or firefighters (S. 393), S1981 [5MR]

———treatment of heart and hypertension benefits relative to firefighters and police officers, S6479 [26JN]

Texas City, TX: anniversary of industrial accident, S3296 [16AP], S3313 [17AP]

U.S. Fire Administration: convert certain excepted service positions to competitive service positions (S. 336), S1404 [13FE]

Volunteer workers: exempt firefighters and rescue squad workers from certain Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relative to volunteer work in a professional capacity (S. 656), S3730 [25AP]

Reports filed

Convert Certain U.S. Fire Administration Excepted Service Positions to Competitive Service Positions: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 336), S11863 [6NO]

Statements

Preservation of Colorado Forests: Rob Nanfelt, E2182 [4NO]

Texts of

H.R. 1795, remove the dollar limitation on payment of benefits to employees of the police department or fire department, E1123 [5JN]

S. 255, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Telecommunications Empowerment Act, S946-S949 [4FE]

S. 393, tax treatment of certain disability benefits received by former police officers or firefighters, S1981 [5MR]

S. 656, Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Worker Act, S3731 [25AP]

S. 741, Private Wireless Spectrum Availability Act, S4486 [14MY]

S. 1134, congressional consent to Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement, S8598 [31JY]

FIRST, PATRICIA

Letters

Treatment of Belinda McGregor by the National Visa Center, S10951 [22OC]

FIRST CHICAGO CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Working Mother (publication): tribute to family-friendly companies, S11212 [24OC]

FIRST FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 732), S4217 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 732), S4245 [8MY]

Texts of

S. 732, provisions, S4246 [8MY]

FISH, HAMILTON, JR. (a former Representative from New York)

Addresses

Tribute: William L. Taylor, E1488 [23JY]

Eulogies

By Ralph G. Neas, E1488 [23JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H5583 [23JY], E1483, E1487 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7972 [23JY]

FISH AND FISHING related term(s) Marine Mammals; National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8833 [4SE]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H10803 [13NO]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), H8866 [21OC]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), S9088, S9092 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

Lewiston Should Share the Motel Jobs With Boise, E1592 [1AU]

Potomac—An Endangered River?, E890 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Antitrust laws: application (see S. 533), S2900 [9AP]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (see S. 1080), S8262 [29JY]

Atlantic striped bass: prohibit commercial harvesting in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 393), H151 [9JA]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1658), H2874 [16MY]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (see S. Res. 109; H. Con. Res. 124), S7950 [23JY], H5826 [25JY]

China, People's Republic of: approve international fishery agreement (see H.R. 2393), H6797 [3SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (see H.R. 374), H151 [9JA]

Ecology and environment: enhance fish and wildlife conservation and natural resources management programs (see S. 1363), S11678 [4NO]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 2233; H. Con. Res. 8; H. Res. 87), H155 [9JA], H812 [10MR], H5664 [23JY]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see S. 1180), S9411 [16SE]

Glacier Bay National Park: effective management of visitor services and fishing activity (see S. 1064), S8091 [24JY]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (see S. 659; H.R. 1481), S3727 [25AP], H1988 [29AP]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marion National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 608), H347 [5FE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 2376), H6715 [1AU]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see S. 1059; H.R. 511, 952, 1420), S7950 [23JY], H282 [4FE], H767 [5MR], H1794 [23AP]

———prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (see H.R. 512), H282 [4FE]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1480), S12118 [8NO]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (see S. 234), S804 [29JA]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (see S. 1515), S12461 [10NO]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (see S. 751), S4588 [15MY]

Rivers: Corps of Engineers project to protect fish and wildlife habitat of the Missouri River and the middle Mississippi River (see H.R. 2949), H10419 [8NO]

Ships and vessels: limitation on vessels that may engage in harvesting Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring within the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1575), H2445 [8MY]

———moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (see S. 1035, 1192; H.R. 1855), S7710 [17JY], S9636 [18SE], H3659 [10JN]

———prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (see S. 1221), S9969 [25SE]

Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 13), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

States: authorize assistance for fish restoration and management projects (see H.R. 2973), H10420 [8NO]

Taxation: charitable deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains (see S. 379; H.R. 1267), S1734 [27FE], H1391 [9AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: feasibility study to establish a national recreational fishing license (see H.R. 2653), H8832 [9OC]

———utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (see H.R. 2291), H6026 [29JY]

Walker River Basin: assist in litigation settlement and conserve and stabilize water quantity and quality for fish habitat and recreation (see S. 1527; H.R. 2947), S12575 [13NO], H10419 [8NO]

Washington salmon fishery: funding for fishing licenses and vessels (see H.R. 1088), H1040 [17MR]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (see S. 1222, 1321), S9969 [25SE], S11289 [28OC]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 1719), H3201 [22MY]

Explanations

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2107): Gorton Amendment on Recreation and Wildlife Funding, S9601 [18SE]

Letters

Dakota Water Resources Act: Arden Haner, North Dakota Water Resource Districts Association, S12474 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———Ben Varnson, Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board, S12467 [10NO]

———Bruce W. Furness, Mayor of Fargo, ND, S12468 [10NO], E2321 [10NO]

———Charles W. Murphy, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, S12468 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———Dale O. Anderson, Greater North Dakota Association, S12474 [10NO]

———David K. Martin, Fargo Chamber of Commerce, S12473 [10NO]

———E. Ward Koeser, Mayor of Williston, ND, S12474 [10NO]

———Fred S. Gengler, Mayor of Dickinson, ND, S12474 [10NO]

———Joseph A. Westby, North Dakota Education Association, S12467 [10NO]

———Myra Pearson, Spirit Lake Tribe, S12473 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———Orlin W. Backes, Mayor of Minot, ND, S12467 [10NO]

———Patricia A. Owens, Mayor of Grand Forks, ND, E2321 [10NO]

———Pinkie Evans-Curry, Southwest Water Authority, S12467 [10NO]

———Raphael J. DeCoteau, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, S12468 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———Russell D. Mason, Sr., Fort Berthold Indian, S12473 [10NO]

———several North Dakota elected officials, S12466 [10NO], E2321 [10NO]

———Thomas C. Rolfstad, Industrial Development Association of North Dakota, S12468 [10NO]

———Warren L. Jamison, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, E2321 [10NO]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: William R. Irvin, Center for Marine Conservation, S9592 [18SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act: Mark Van Putten, National Wildlife Federation, H3229 [3JN]

Protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement: D. James Baker, Dept. of Commerce, S4915 [21MY]

Salton Sea region, CA, environmental restoration: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S11220 [27OC]

———Senator Feinstein, S11220, S11221 [27OC]

Lists

National Wildlife Refuge System grazing sites, S9093 [10SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System oil and gas activities, S9094 [10SE]

Memorandums

Dakota Water Resources Act: Alfred Underdahl, West River Joint Board, S12474 [10NO]

———Dennis Hill, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, S12467 [10NO]

———Glenn Wunderlich, Souris River Joint Board, S12474 [10NO]

———Mike Dwyer and Jack Olin, North Dakota Water Users Association, S12467 [10NO], E2322 [10NO]

———William B. Bicknell, North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society, S12472 [10NO]

Messages

Fisheries Agreement Between the U.S. and Estonia: President Clinton, S939 [4FE], H259 [4FE]

Fisheries Agreement Between the U.S. and Lithuania: President Clinton, S938 [4FE], H259 [4FE]

Fisheries Agreement With the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, S7602 [16JY], H5309 [16JY]

International Whaling Commission: President Clinton, S1224 [11FE], H421 [11FE]

Press releases

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representatives Dingell and Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), H4858-H4860 [8JY], H10803, H10804 [13NO]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (H. Con. Res. 124), H5836-H5838 [28JY]

Centers for Disease Control: pfiesteria research funding, H7235-H7237 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, H4381 [25JN]

———improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands (H.R. 374), E17 [7JA]

Dole, Bob: trade efforts relative to Chilean salmon farmers, H9804 [31OC]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), H1742-H1744 [23AP], E86 [9JA], E1118 [4JN]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), Senate amendments, H8866, H8867 [21OC]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Res. 87), E418 [10MR]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H.R. 2233), H8066, H8067 [29SE], H8293 [1OC]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize, H8636, H8691 [8OC]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]

———research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.R. 1259), E614 [9AP]

Morro Bay, CA: tribute to Morro Bay Harbor Festival, E1601 [1AU]

National Marine Fisheries Service: Conservation Management and Operations Program funding, H7782 [24SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), H3225-H3232 [3JN], H7646-H7648 [23SE]

———improve management (H.R. 511), E181 [6FE]

———improve management (H.R. 952), E387 [5MR]

Natural Resource Summit of America: tribute, E1180 [11JN]

NOAA: non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7892-H7896 [25SE]

———Northwest Emergency Assistance Program funding, H8022 [26SE]

———pfiesteria piscicida research funding, H7790 [24SE], H7892-H7896 [25SE], E1876 [26SE]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (H.R. 3012), E2320 [10NO]

Parravano, Pietro: Highliner of the Year Award recipient, E2283 [9NO]

Potomac River: pollution cleanup, E890 [8MY]

Ships and vessels: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (H.R. 1855), H5832-H5836 [28JY], H7894 [25SE], E1549, E1550, E1552, E1556 [29JY]

Suffolk County, NY: tribute to Suffolk Alliance of Sportsmen, Inc., E83 [9JA]

Taxation: charitable deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains (H.R. 1267), E611 [9AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: division of Pacific regional office, H9529, H9530 [24OC]

———utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (H.R. 2291), E1553 [29JY]

Wildlife: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (H.R. 1719), E1014, E1020, E1021, E1023 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: effective management of visitor services and fishing activity, S11266 [28OC]

Antitrust laws: application (S. 533), S2915 [9AP]

Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8266, S8269 [29JY]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), S12191 [8NO], S12495 [10NO]

———reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1658), conditional sequential referral, S8674 [2SE]

BIA: tribal fishing resources management funding, S9618 [18SE]

California: environmental restoration for the Salton Sea region, S9622 [18SE], S11218-S11221 [27OC]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (S. Res. 109), S7814 [22JY], S7897, S7911, S7912, S7948 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve the management of fish and wildlife resources on military lands, S7107, S7108 [9JY], S11816 [6NO]

Ecology and environment: fish and wildlife habitat protection funding, S12439 [10NO]

———maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H. Con. Res. 8), S10778, S10779 [9OC]

———Teaming With Wildlife initiative funding, S11856 [6NO]

Endangered Species: Blue Pike Study funding, S9617 [18SE]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (S. 1180), S9411-S9423 [16SE]

Glacier Bay National Park: effective management of visitor services and fishing activity (S. 1064), S8093 [24JY]

Great Lakes: implementation of strategic plan for restoration of fisheries and other natural resources (S. 659), S3735 [25AP]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]

Marine mammals: protection from liability relative to marine mammal disentanglement, S4199, S4200 [8MY], S4914 [21MY]

Michigan: Huron and Manistee National Forests land acquisition, S9621 [18SE]

National Marine Fisheries Service: hiring of full-time employees for implementation of endangered species and fisheries regulations, S8219 [29JY]

National Parks and Environmental Improvement Fund: establish, S9591-S9596 [18SE], S9805 [23SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System: compatibility of certain activities with the specific mission or purposes of a particular refuge, S9238 [11SE]

———improve management (H.R. 1420), S9092-S9096 [10SE], S9238 [11SE]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (S. 1480), S12145 [8NO]

North Carolina: transfer of land to facilitate construction of jetty and sand transfer system by the Corps of Engineers (S. 234), S817 [29JA]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (S. 1515), S12462-S12475 [10NO]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (S. 751), S4599 [15MY]

Rye, NH: Walter B. Jones Memorial Award and NOAA Excellence Award for Coastal and Ocean Resource Management recipient, S10863 [20OC]

Salmon: fishing permit buy-back program, S4201 [8MY]

Seattle, WA: Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center funding, S8080 [24JY]

Ships and vessels: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (S. 1192), S9644 [18SE], S9734 [19SE]

———prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (S. 1221), S9972-S9974 [25SE], S10299 [1OC]

Taxation: charitable deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains (S. 379), S1759 [27FE]

Uruguay: withhold U.S. assistance until certain U.S. business assets have been released, S4045 [7MY]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1222), S9975, S9976 [25SE], S10095 [26SE]

———estuary conservation and management programs funding (S. 1321), S11290 [28OC]

Reports filed

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-149), S12118 [8NO]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1658) (S. Rept. 105-148), S12118 [8NO]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 105-169), H4912 [8JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2233) (H. Rept. 105-277), H8160 [29SE]

Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 105-128), S11544 [31OC]

Maintain Health and Stability of Coral Reef Ecosystems: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 8) (S. Rept. 105-94), S10229 [30SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 8) (H. Rept. 105-69), H1793 [23AP]

Moratorium on Large Vessels in Atlantic Mackerel or Atlantic Herring Fisheries: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1855) (H. Rept. 105-209), H5916 [28JY]

National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1420) (H. Rept. 105-106), H3169 [21MY]

Nomination of Jamie Rappaport Clark To Be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]

Prohibit Expenditure of Funds for New National Wildlife System Refuges Without Specific Authorization From Congress: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 512) (H. Rept. 105-276), H8160 [29SE]

Statements

Dakota Water Resources Act: North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society, S12466, S12472 [10NO]

———Wildlife Society, E2321 [10NO]

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Representative Dingell, H8691 [8OC]

———Representative Saxton, H8691 [8OC]

Moratorium on Large Vessels in Atlantic Mackerel or Atlantic Herring Fisheries (H.R. 1855), E1556-E1558 [29JY]

Summaries

Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act (S. 1222), S9975 [25SE]

Tables

Mortality rate of dolphins in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, S8299 [30JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 8, maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems, S10778 [9OC], H1742 [23AP]

H. Con. Res. 124, Canadian blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada, H5836 [28JY]

H.R. 1420, National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act, H3225-H3227 [3JN]

H.R. 1658, Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act reauthorization and amendments, S12496 [10NO], H4858 [8JY]

H.R. 1855, moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries, H5832 [28JY]

H.R. 2233, Coral Reef Conservation Act, H8066 [29SE]

S. 379, charitable tax deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains, S1759 [27FE]

S. 533, Fishing Industry Bargaining Act, S2915 [9AP]

S. 1064, Glacier Bay Management and Protection Act, S8094 [24JY]

S. 1080, National Aquaculture Development, Research, and Promotion Act, S8267 [29JY]

S. 1180, Endangered Species Recovery Act, S9413-S9421 [16SE]

S. 1192, North Atlantic Fisheries Conservation Act, S9734 [19SE]

S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]

S. 1321, estuary conservation and management programs funding, S11290 [28OC]

S. 1480, Harmful Algal Bloom Research and Control Act, S12145 [8NO]

S. 1515, Dakota Water Resources Act, S12468-S12470 [10NO]

S. Res. 109, Canadian blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada, S7919, S7965 [23JY]

FISHER, ADAM D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E540 [20MR]

FISHER, BETTY AND LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E388 [5MR]

FISHER, CARROL J.W.

Articles and editorials

Castro's Cuba Is a Cruel and Full-Blown Purgatory, S9965 [25SE]

FISHER, CHRISTINE

Remarks in House

South Carolina: Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1935 [6OC]

FISHER, CLARKSON, S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1608 [1AU]

FISHER, DOUG

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S6333 [25JN]

FISHER, JESSICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2115 [29OC]

FISHER, MARY

Addresses

``If Not Now....'', E879 [8MY]

Remarks in House

AIDS Drug Assistance Program: support, E879 [8MY]

FISHER, RAYMOND C.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Associate Attorney General, S12117 [8NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Associate Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10787 [9OC]

FISHER, ROSANNE H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E87 [9JA]

FISHER, ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E316 [26FE]

FISHERMAN'S UNION OF AMERICA

Statements

Dolphin-Safe Label That Really Means It, S402 [21JA]

FISHERVILLE, MI

Remarks in House

St. Anthony's Church: anniversary, E1340 [27JN]

FISHING INDUSTRY BARGAINING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 533), S2900 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 533), S2915 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 533, provisions, S2915 [9AP]

FISK, MARVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E971 [19MY]

FISTICK, KIRK

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Honor Medal award recipient, E1825 [23SE]

FITTON, RICHARD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E980 [20MY]

FITZGERALD, RUTH C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2373 [13NO]

FITZPATRICK, JIM

Articles and editorials

Minister Gives Backing To U.S. Free Trade Bill for North, S12144 [8NO]

FITZSIMMONS, RON

Articles and editorials

Abortion Rights Advocate Says He Lied About Procedure, S4446 [14MY]

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion—Abortion Rights Leader Urges End to ``Half Truths'', S4447 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, H8654-H8657 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, S1654, S1656 [26FE], S1775 [27FE]

FJORDING (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2619), H8438 [6OC]

FLAG DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, E1260 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S5549 [11JN]

FLAGS

Bills and resolutions

POW/MIA: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (see S. 528; H.R. 1161), S2900 [9AP], H1258 [20MR]

Remarks in House

POW/MIA: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag at Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers, H4210 [23JN]

———mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (H.R. 1161), E568 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

POW/MIA: mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations, S6890 [7JY], S11813 [6NO]

———mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations (S. 528), S2901 [9AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1161, mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations, E568 [21MR]

S. 528, National POW/MIA Recognition Act, S2902 [9AP]

FLAGSTAFF, AZ

Obituaries

Eugene Shoemaker Dies—Discovered Giant Comet, E1508 [24JY]

FLAG—U.S.

Articles and editorials

Lions Club Offers Lesson on Flags, S2484 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions

Constitutional amendments: allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (see H.J. Res. 80, 82), H3660 [10JN], H3797 [12JN]

———prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10, 54), H154 [9JA], H588 [13FE]

———prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (see H. Res. 163), H3658 [10JN]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation of foreign-made flags (see H.R. 93), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Law enforcement officers: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H949 [12MR]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 61), S11764 [5NO]

Patriotism: express respect and affection (see H. Con. Res. 23), H588 [13FE]

Protect (see S. 982; H.R. 1556), S6727 [27JN], H2444 [8MY]

Ceremonies

Girl Scout American Flag Ceremony, E1106 [4JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1 [7JA], H75 [9JA], H159 [20JA], H171 [21JA], H249 [4FE], H289 [5FE], H351 [6FE], H395 [10FE], H411 [11FE], H455 [12FE], H527 [13FE], H596 [25FE], H631 [26FE], H703 [3MR], H714 [4MR], H727 [5MR], H770 [6MR], H807 [10MR], H818 [11MR], H892 [12MR], H951 [13MR], H1021 [17MR], H1047 [18MR], H1113 [19MR], H1189 [20MR], H1264 [21MR], H1294 [8AP], H1343 [9AP], H1393 [10AP], H1443 [14AP], H1459 [15AP], H1545 [16AP], H1621 [17AP], H1709 [21AP], H1717 [23AP], H1797 [24AP], H1895 [28AP], H1916 [29AP], H2009 [30AP], H2096 [1MY], H2159 [5MY], H2178 [6MY], H2257 [7MY], H2353 [8MY], H2477 [12MY], H2495 [13MY], H2595 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H2795 [16MY], H2877 [19MY], H2933 [20MY], H3071 [21MY], H3171 [22MY], H3205 [27MY], H3207 [30MY], H3217 [3JN], H3277 [4JN], H3479 [5JN], H3571 [6JN], H3577 [7JN], H3583 [10JN], H3665 [11JN], H3721 [12JN], H3799 [16JN], H3808 [17JN], H3867 [18JN], H3926 [19JN], H4089 [20JN], H4135 [21JN], H4139 [23JN], H4227 [24JN], H4377 [25JN], H4649 [26JN], H4843 [8JY], H4919 [9JY], H5025 [10JY], H5133 [11JY], H5179 [14JY], H5192 [15JY], H5303 [16JY], H5407 [17JY], H5489 [21JY], H5499 [22JY], H5579 [23JY], H5667 [24JY], H5781 [25JY], H5831 [28JY], H5926 [29JY], H6299 [30JY], H6619 [31JY], H6709 [1AU], H6717 [3SE], H6801 [4SE], H6921 [5SE], H6966 [8SE], H7017 [9SE], H7121 [10SE], H7201 [11SE], H7265 [15SE], H7286 [16SE], H7367 [17SE], H7531 [18SE], H7603 [22SE], H7611 [23SE], H7733 [24SE], H7833 [25SE], H7915 [26SE], H8059 [29SE], H8166 [30SE], H8267 [1OC], H8301 [2OC], H8323 [6OC], H8449 [7OC], H8635 [8OC], H8729 [9OC], H8843 [21OC], H8931 [22OC], H9041 [23OC], H9503 [24OC], H9566 [28OC], H9617 [29OC], H9731 [30OC], H9803 [31OC], H10107 [6NO], H10350 [8NO], H10584 [12NO], H10771 [13NO]

Poems

``Family Matters,'' Representative Poshard, H3750 [12JN]

``Keep the Glory for Old Glory,'' Harry E. Dearen, E475 [13MR]

``Like Betsy Ross,'' Anne L. Rezac, E2090 [24OC]

``What My Flag Means to Me,'' William Watkins, E811 [1MY]

Proclamations

Flag Flown at Half Staff in Memory of Peter T. Coleman: Tauese P.F. Sunia, Governor of American Samoa, H3145 [21MY], E1030 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Constitutional amendments: allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags, H3729, H3733 [12JN]

———allow States to prohibit destruction of privately-owned flags and Congress to prohibit destruction of federally-owned flags (H.J. Res. 80), H3638 [10JN]

———prohibit desecration, H10586 [12NO]

———prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 10), E44 [7JA]

———prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), H3580 [10JN], H3722, H3723, H3730-H3756 [12JN], E276, E290 [13FE], E801 [30AP], E1218 [16JN], E1228 [17JN], E2378 [13NO]

———prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 54), consideration (H. Res. 163), H3726-H3730 [12JN]

Desecration, E475 [13MR]

Flag Day: observance, E1260 [19JN]

Law enforcement officers: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (H. Con. Res. 47), H2780 [15MY]

Lebanon, NH; tribute to Girl Scout Junior Cadette Troop 659, E1106 [4JN]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 61), H10641 [12NO]

Patriotism: express respect and affection (H. Con. Res. 23), H529 [13FE], E249 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Flag Day: observance, S5549 [11JN]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing of revised edition (S. Con. Res. 61), S11792 [5NO]

Protect (S. 982), S6782 [27JN]

Salem, OR: tribute to Capitol Lions Club, S2484 [18MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.J. Res 54, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 163) (H. Rept. 105-126), H3658 [10JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 54) (H. Rept. 105-121), H3566 [5JN]

Testimonies

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Representative Solomon, E801 [30AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 163, consideration of H.J. Res. 54, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag, H3726 [12JN]

H.J. Res. 54, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H3730 [12JN]

S. Con. Res. 61, printing of revised edition of ``Our Flag'', S11779, S11792 [5NO], H10641 [12NO]

FLAHERTY, MARY

Articles and editorials

Civics 101—Making a Difference, E539 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E539 [20MR]

FLAHERTY, MARY K.

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to participant in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E805 [30AP]

FLAHERTY, TOM

Remarks in House

Eastham, MA: tribute to Chatham High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E2138 [30OC]

FLAKE, FLOYD H. (a Representative from New York)

Appointments

Conferee: S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: celebrate end of slavery in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H950 [12MR]

Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 754), H585 [13FE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1570), H3170 [21MY]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1892 [24AP]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see H.R. 2436), H7730 [23SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: postpone relocation of Suffragists Portrait Monument to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 72), H2156 [1MY]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Children and youth: funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

Chinese Student Protection Act: extend provisions to certain aliens who entered the U.S. without inspection (see H.R. 2728), H9502 [23OC]

Civil rights: prohibit use of involuntary arbitration to settle claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 983), H803 [6MR]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]

Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (see H. Res. 212), H6706 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6707 [31JY]

Dept. of Education: allow certain counties flexibility in spending funds (see H.R. 149), H144 [9JA]

———grants to States to provide support services to participants in adult education programs (see H.R. 1336), H2680 [14MY]

Dept. of HUD: include VA loan recipients under requirement for notification of housing counseling (see H.R. 895), H1019 [13MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1077), H1018 [13MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1580), H5177 [11JY]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (see H.R. 1291), H1707 [17AP]

Diseases: ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (see H.R. 738), H10172 [6NO]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H725 [4MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H3566 [5JN]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4914 [8JY]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H3204 [22MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H1706 [17AP]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 1572), H2680 [14MY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see H.R. 2724, 2746), H9501 [23OC], H9613 [28OC]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1340 [8AP]

EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 536), H1340 [8AP]

Eximbank: reauthorization (see H.R. 1370), H1704 [17AP]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 2273), H5825 [25JY]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H702 [27FE]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H1892 [24AP]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (see H.R. 1306), H1439 [10AP]

———increase competition in the financial services sector (see H.R. 669), H451 [11FE]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (see H.R. 1488), H2089 [30AP]

Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H4913 [8JY]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H243 [21JA]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H2883 [19MY]

Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 1181), H1893 [24AP]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H804 [6MR]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7528 [17SE]

———establish certain requirements for managed care plans (see H.R. 2606), H8320 [2OC]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H725 [4MR]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H890 [11MR]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H2091 [30AP]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Health Care Financing Administration: graduate medical education reimbursement for combined residencies producing primary care physicians (see H.R. 689), H1440 [10AP]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H5177 [11JY]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H1543 [15AP]

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 545), H284 [4FE]

India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H5177 [11JY]

Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Res. 45), H702 [27FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1340 [8AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H3865 [17JN]

Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1018 [13MR]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H669 [26FE]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H286 [4FE]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H768 [5MR]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2091 [30AP]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6707 [31JY]

Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 2201), H5487 [17JY]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H889 [11MR]

Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMO's (see H.R. 1610), H3720 [11JN]

Medicare: colorectal screening (see H.R. 1128), H1186 [19MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H524 [12FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H812 [10MR], H889 [11MR]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 566), H1542 [15AP]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H725 [4MR]

———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 1201), H1707 [17AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H524 [12FE]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: establish National Peace Garden Monument (see H.R. 1497), H2090 [30AP]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: install switches to deactivate air bags (see H.R. 1022), H888 [11MR]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H1340 [8AP]

National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H889 [11MR]

National Week of Reflection and Tolerance: support (see H. Res. 300), H9865 [31OC]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1289 [21MR]

New York: relief of certain aliens (see H.R. 2210), H7119 [9SE]

———waiver of certain health care provider tax provisions under Medicaid (see H.R. 2437), H7730 [23SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace (see H. Res. 45), H702 [27FE]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H1019 [13MR]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 282), H1289 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667), H1289 [21MR]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see H.R. 1418), H1794 [23AP]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Racial relations: congressional role in eliminating racism (see H. Res. 138), H2255 [6MY]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1261 [20MR]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8320 [2OC]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H4132 [20JN]

SBA: reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 1495), H2090 [30AP]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Small business: increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women (see H.R. 1824), H4913 [8JY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H949 [12MR]

———establish Transition to Work Program for individuals entitled to disability benefits (see H.R. 534), H890 [11MR]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow tax credit for equity investments in community development financial institutions (see H.R. 2254), H5777 [24JY]

———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H1707 [17AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H5021 [9JY]

———provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 1031), H948 [12MR]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H1542 [15AP]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H2680 [14MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H2156 [1MY]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H3797 [12JN]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 466), H349 [5FE]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H3865 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Colleges and universities: exempt certain institutions of higher education serving minorities from default-based ineligibility for student loan programs (see H.R. 717), H522 [12FE]

Letters

Postponement of resignation as a Member of Congress: by, H8807 [9OC]

Remarks

Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (H.R. 2414), H7619, H7622 [23SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5354, H5355, H5356, H5359, H5360, H5361 [16JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5354, H5355, H5356, H5359, H5360, H5361 [16JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2607), H8792 [9OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H8792 [9OC]

Education: improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9823 [31OC]

———voucher program to provide school choice (H.R. 2746), consideration (H. Res. 288), H9823 [31OC]

Eximbank: preferential assistance relative to conduct by firms exporting to the People's Republic of China, H8201 [30SE]

———prohibit assistance to companies that are at least 50 percent owned by a foreign country or military, H8374, H8375 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8378 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to Russia relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8381 [6OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8189, H8197, H8201 [30SE], H8374, H8375, H8378, H8381 [6OC]

House of Representatives: participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for the people of the U.S. (H. Res. 147), H2942, H2945 [20MY]

Mitchell, Linda: Lutheran Schools Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1482 [23JY]

Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (H. Res. 122), H10371 [8NO]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1650), H2939, H2940 [20MY]

National Association of Federal Credit Unions: anniversary, E724 [23AP]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 279), H1938 [29AP]

WIC: funding, H1798 [24AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2676 [14MY], H3656 [10JN]

Special order: granted, H3474 [4JN], H6959 [5SE]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H6718 [3SE]

FLAME (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2706), H9502 [23OC]

FLANAGAN, MICHAEL E.

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

FLANAGAN, WILLIAM J. (BUD)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E549 [21MR]

FLANNERY, JUDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E792 [30AP]

FLANSBURG, JAMES

Articles and editorials

Will ISEA Part Ways With the NEA?, S6783 [27JN]

FLASKERUD, GEORGE

Statements

Market Adviser—Scab Losses Severe, S11490 [30OC]

FLAT TAX ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 593), S3269 [16AP]

Examples

Individual wage tax form under flat tax proposal, S3275 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 593), S3272-S3277 [16AP]

Tables

Examples of flat tax system, S3276 [16AP]

Texts of

S. 593, provisions, S3277-S3282 [16AP]

FLECK, MYRON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1876 [26SE]

FLEISCHER, DEBORAH J.

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E206 [11FE]

FLEISCHER, RUTH

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S12439 [10NO]

FLEISCHMAN, LAWRENCE A.

Obituaries

New York (NY) Times, S1686 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1685 [26FE]

FLEMINGTON, NJ

Remarks in House

Pappas, Representative: open house in 12th Congressional District office, H2796 [16MY]

FLEMINGTON COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

Women's Army Corps: tribute, E2077 [24OC]

FLETCHER, JAMES

Remarks in House

NASA: anniversary of Landsat Earth observation satellites, E1473 [22JY]

FLICKINGER, BURT P., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E739 [24AP]

FLINN, KELLY

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: criminal charges and court martial relative to allegations of adultery, H3080 [21MY]

———enforcement of regulation prohibiting adultery, H3481 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: criminal charges and court martial relative to allegations of adultery, S4081 [7MY], S5087 [23MY]

FLINT, ALEX

Remarks in Senate

Senate: privilege of the floor, S3938 [5MY], S5310 [5JN]

FLINT, MI

Remarks in House

African Americans: participation in the Million Woman March, E2350 [13NO]

Community Education Day: observance, E2157 [31OC]

Danner, Peter: International Institute of Flint Golden Door Award recipient, E1979 [8OC]

Kurtz, Edward J.: Chamber of Commerce Charles Stewart Mott Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2005 [9OC]

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement: tribute to Cesar Chavez Awards Ceremony, E698 [17AP]

Pan-Hellenic Council: tribute to honorees, E228 [12FE]

Siegel, Kenneth: ACLU Baltus Civil Libertarian of the Year award recipient, E741 [24AP]

Thousand Woman March: tribute, E2350 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Forum (publication): tribute to African-American Pioneer Award recipients, S773 [28JA], S820 [29JA]

Hispanic Award: tribute to recipients, S11894 [6NO]

FLIS, SYLVESTER

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 1172; H.R. 2745), S9252 [12SE], H9558 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (S. 1172), S9252 [12SE], S12692 [13NO]

Reports filed

Relief: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1172), S12574 [13NO]

Texts of

S. 1172, relief, S9253 [12SE], S12692 [13NO]

FLO, FREDERICK T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1446 [17JY]

FLOETER, ROBERT

Remarks in House

SBA: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1188 [11JN]

FLOHR, CORY

Statements

Foreign Spending, E2078 [24OC]

FLOOD, CURT

Articles and editorials

Champion of Principle—Former Cardinal Curt Flood Dead, E389 [5MR]

Curt Flood Is Dead at 59—Outfielder Defied Baseball, E146 [4FE]

Curt Flood's Famous Letter—A Signature Document, E389 [5MR]

Quite Simply, a Hero, E145 [4FE]

Remembering Flood, a Man for All Seasons, E145 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see S. 53), S160 [21JA]

Letters

Tribute to Curt Flood: President Clinton, E145 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E144 [4FE], E389 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (S. 53), S130, S418-S420 [21JA]

Reports filed

Application of Antitrust Laws to Major League Baseball: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 53) (S. Rept. 105-118), S11341 [29OC]

Texts of

S. 53, application of antitrust laws to Major League Baseball, S419 [21JA]

FLOOD CONTROL see Floods

FLOOD PREVENTION AND FAMILY PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 478), H2255 [6MY], H2293, H2296, H2301, H2308 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 478): consideration (see H. Res. 142), H2253 [6MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 478), H2283-H2313 [7MY]

———consideration (H. Res. 142), H2281, H2282 [7MY]

Floods: maintenance of flood control projects relative to protection of property or human life, H2293-H2296 [7MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 478, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 142) (H. Rept. 105-88), H2253 [6MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 142, provisions, H2281 [7MY]

FLOODS related term(s) Disasters

Amendments

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2255 [6MY], H2293, H2296, H2301, H2308 [7MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

Articles and editorials

Congress Should Throw the Bums Out, H2654 [14MY]

Flooding in Breckenridge, MN, S5239 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see S. 605), S3348 [17AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

Appropriations: making interim emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 1707, 1708), H3201 [22MY]

California: authorize further appropriations for the stabilization and repair of damages to the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge (see H.R. 936), H766 [5MR]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 227), H146 [9JA]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas (see S. 652), S3727 [25AP]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

———National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (see S. 1179), S9411 [16SE]

———provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H146 [9JA]

———reauthorize national flood insurance program (see H.R. 2227), H5664 [23JY]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (see H.R. 1155), H1258 [20MR]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (see H.R. 478), H243 [21JA]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), consideration (see H. Res. 142), H2253 [6MY]

Financial institutions: facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators (see H.R. 1461), H1891 [24AP]

Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see S. 517), S2787 [7AP]

North Dakota: assistance to educational agencies (see S. 684), S3901 [1MY]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (see S. 1099), S8531 [31JY]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (see H.R. 1103), H1111 [18MR]

West Virginia: develop a flood control strategy for the Greenbrier River Basin (see H.R. 254), H147 [9JA]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (see S. 500; H.R. 528), S2646 [20MR], H283 [4FE]

Factsheets

Leave Transfer Program To Assist Federal Employees Adversely Affected by Disasters, H2771 [15MY]

Letters

Availability of credit in disaster areas: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S3942 [5MY]

———John D. Hawke, Jr., Dept. of the Treasury, S3942 [5MY]

———Norman E. D'Amours, National Credit Union Administration, S3988 [6MY]

———Ricki Helfer, FDIC, S3942 [5MY]

Disaster assistance to South Dakota: Brenda S. Barger, Mayor of Watertown, SD, S5322 [5JN]

———Nolan L. Seim, S5323 [5JN]

Endangered Species Act compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures: Daniel G. Chadwick, Idaho Association of Counties, S4179 [8MY]

———Dean R. Kleckner, American Farm Bureau Federation, S4179 [8MY]

———George M. Currier, Benewah, ID, County Civil Defense, S4179 [8MY]

———James A. McClure and Glenn English, National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition, S4178 [8MY]

———John M. Turner, Endangered Species Coordinating Council, S4178 [8MY]

———Merle E. Dinning, Murreleen Skeen and Kevin Lederhos, Boundary County, ID, Commissioners, S4179 [8MY]

———Thomas R. Kuhn, Edison Electric Institute, S4179 [8MY]

Lists

Citizens assisting Kentucky tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

Disaster assistance to California in S. 672, emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4157 [8MY]

Students assisting Kentucky flood victims, E901 [13MY]

Students assisting Ohio flood victims, E913 [14MY]

Students assisting Wisconsin flood victims, E914 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: Federal assistance for farm worker housing destroyed by floods, H2746 [15MY]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

Arizona: disaster assistance, H2755 [15MY]

Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (H.R. 227), E71 [7JA]

———funding, E752 [24AP]

———Missouri River Water Release Program funding, H5770 [24JY]

———Ramapo River at Oakland Flood Project funding, H5796 [25JY], H8182 [30SE]

Dept. of HUD: community development block grant funding to flood States, H2693, H2706, H2708, H2711, H2726-H2728 [15MY]

Disasters: assistance to North Dakota, H1863, H1865-H1870 [24AP], H2616 [14MY]

———assistance to South Dakota, H1309 [8AP], H1863, H1868 [24AP], H2428 [8MY]

———provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (H.R. 230), H2654 [14MY], E69 [7JA], E1166 [10JN]

———reauthorize national flood insurance program (H.R. 2227), H9041 [23OC]

———tribute to relief efforts in North Dakota, H1867 [24AP], H1957 [29AP]

Endangered Species Act: exempt certain maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood control facilities in California (H.R. 1155), E553 [21MR]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2283-H2313 [7MY]

———improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), consideration (H. Res. 142), H2281, H2282 [7MY]

———waiver relative to flood control projects, H2748 [15MY]

Federal employees: leave transfer program to assist Federal employees adversely affected by disasters, H2771 [15MY]

Financial institutions: facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators, H2768, H2769 [15MY]

Heroism: tribute to anonymous donor who provided disaster assistance to flood victims in Minnesota and North Dakota, E1513 [24JY]

Houston, TX: Sims Bayou Project funding, H5756 [24JY], H8182 [30SE]

Idaho: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts, H4224 [24JN]

Illinois: Fox River Floodgate Installation Project funding, H5755 [24JY], H8181 [30SE]

———Stoney Creek and Tinley Creek flood control projects funding, H8181 [30SE]

Insurance: flood insurance policies relative to hurricane season, H2934 [20MY]

Kentucky: disaster assistance, E571 [21MR]

———tribute to citizens for assisting tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

———tribute to students for assisting flood victims, E900 [13MY]

Los Angeles County, CA: flood control projects funding, E1525 [25JY]

Minnesota: disaster assistance, H1318, H1319 [8AP], H1862, H1863, H1869 [24AP], H2707 [15MY]

Norm Thompson (business): tribute for flood relief efforts, H5171 [11JY]

North Dakota: disaster assistance, E1301 [23JN]

Ohio: disaster assistance, H729 [5MR]

———tribute to students for assisting flood victims, E913 [14MY]

Poland: disaster assistance, E1522 [25JY]

Sacramento, CA: flood control projects funding, H5755 [24JY]

Safety: maintenance of flood control projects relative to protection of property or human life, H2293-H2296 [7MY]

San Bernadino County, CA: modify San Timoteo Creek flood control project to permit non-Federal contributions for certain costs (H.R. 1103), E498 [18MR]

SBA: disaster relief assistance funding, E1951 [7OC]

West Virginia: disaster assistance, H773, H782 [6MR]

Wisconsin: disaster assistance, E1318 [25JN]

———tribute to students for assisting tornado victims, E914 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (S. 605), S3351 [17AP]

Alvin, IL: replacement of Gaumer Bridge, S4182 [8MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), insert language of S. 672 in lieu, S4633 [16MY]

BIA: allocation of emergency disaster assistance, S4097 [7MY]

Boy Scouts: tribute to Brandon, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

———tribute to Sioux Falls, SD, troops, S5712 [16JN]

Budget: waiver of constitutional provisions to balance in the event of emergencies due to officially-declared natural disasters, S1644-S1649 [26FE], S1891 [4MR]

California: disaster assistance, S4156 [8MY], S5314 [5JN]

Cavalier, ND: tribute to Cavalier Air Station for flood relief efforts in North Dakota, S6285 [24JN]

Corps of Engineers: repair and restoration work on James River, S4080, S4085 [7MY]

———repair and restoration work on San Joaquin River, S4095 [7MY]

Depository institutions: availability of credit in disaster areas, S3941-S3945 [5MY], S3988, S3989 [6MY], S4093, S4094 [7MY]

———availability of credit in disaster areas (S. 652), S3727-S3729 [25AP]

Disasters: assistance to Idaho, S3824 [30AP]

———assistance to Minnesota, S3794 [29AP]

———assistance to North Dakota, S2808, S2817 [8AP], S2871, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3068, S3069 [14AP], S3236, S3245 [16AP], S3702, S3718-S3721 [25AP], S3787-S3789 [29AP], S3880, S3881 [1MY], S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———assistance to North Dakota educational agencies (S. 684), S3905 [1MY]

———assistance to South Dakota, S2808, S2818 [8AP], S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3236 [16AP], S3787-S3789 [29AP], S4164, S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY]

———development of catastrophic natural disaster relief programs, S7825 [22JY]

———National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization (S. 1179), S9411 [16SE], S10305 [1OC]

———tribute to relief efforts in North Dakota, S3722 [25AP]

———tribute to relief efforts in South Dakota, S3545 [23AP]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures, S3991 [6MY], S4173-S4180 [8MY]

FEMA: allocation of funds for flood relief, S5471, S5472 [10JN]

———Predisaster Mitigation Program funding, S7830-S7833 [22JY]

Grand Forks AFB, ND: authorize payment of claims by personnel for lost personal property due to Red River Basin flooding, S7152-S7153 [10JY], S7437 [15JY], S9945 [25SE]

Idaho: tribute to Air National Guardsmen killed or injured in flood relief efforts, S6102 [23JN]

KEVN-TV (Rapid City, SD): tribute, S5545 [11JN]

KOTA-Radio (Rapid City, SD): tribute, S5546 [11JN]

LIHEAP: funding, S3979, S3980 [6MY]

McCook County, SD: tribute to Search and Rescue Unit, S5632 [12JN]

Minnesota: disaster assistance, S2872, S2875, S2879-S2881 [9AP], S3235, S3236 [16AP], S3818 [30AP], S3881 [1MY], S4094 [7MY], S4192, S4196, S4199, S4202 [8MY], S5093-S5095 [23MY]

———extension of tax filing deadline for individuals living in disaster area, S2875 [9AP]

———tribute to National Guard for efforts, S3818 [30AP]

Mississippi River: Yazoo Basin and tributaries projects funding, S7480, S7481 [15JY]

New York: disaster assistance, S684 [23JA]

North Dakota: assistance, S3236, S3245 [16AP]

———assistance to educational agencies (S. 684), S3905 [1MY]

———disaster assistance, S3773 [29AP], S5172 [2JN], S5297-S5300, S5310, S5320 [5JN], S5399-S5405 [9JN], S5554-S5557 [12JN], S5942 [18JN]

———tribute to residents relative to actions during flood disaster, S12191 [8NO]

North Sioux City, SD: tribute to Gateway 2000 (business), S5545 [11JN]

Ohio: disaster assistance, S1813 [3MR], S1942 [5MR], S2053 [10MR], S4190 [8MY]

Ohio River: tribute to relief efforts relative to flood victims, S2005 [6MR]

Pierre, SD: Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant (S. 1099), S8551 [31JY]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Beta Sigma Phi (fraternal organization) chapter, S5546 [11JN]

———tribute to Butler Machinery (business), S5633 [12JN]

———tribute to Candyland Daycare and Preschool, S5711 [16JN]

———tribute to United Way chapter, S5632 [12JN]

Rockingham County, NH: jail reimbursement funding, S7845 [22JY]

Russell, Garrett: tribute to efforts relative to floods in North Dakota, S6781 [27JN]

South Dakota: disaster assistance, S5322, S5323 [5JN]

———tribute to rural letter carriers, S5712 [16JN]

———tribute to Sioux Valley Hospital nurses for disaster relief activities, S7316 [11JY]

Vermont: tribute to flood relief efforts, S7659 [17JY]

Washington: disaster assistance to communities affected by floods and landslides, S4197 [8MY]

West Virginia: disaster assistance, S3545 [23AP]

———tribute to National Guard for efforts, S2551 [19MR]

Yosemite National Park: authorize further appropriations to clean up and repair damages to facilities caused by heavy rains and flooding (S. 500), S2672 [20MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 478, Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 142) (H. Rept. 105-88), H2253 [6MY]

Endangered Species Act Compliance by Individuals and Government Agencies Relative to Flood Control Projects, Facilities, or Structures: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 478) (H. Rept. 105-75), H1890 [24AP]

Summaries

Availability of Credit in Disaster Areas, S3941 [5MY]

Depository Institution Disaster Relief Act (S. 652), S3728 [25AP]

Testimonies

San Pedro Creek Wetlands Restoration and Flood Control Project: Representative Lantos, E752 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 142, consideration of H.R. 478, Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act, H2281 [7MY]

H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4633-S4645 [16MY]

H.R. 1871, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5558-S5574 [12JN]

S. 500, Yosemite Emergency Restoration and Construction Act, S2673 [20MR]

S. 1099, Corps of Engineers acquisition of land that is adversely affected by full operation of the Oahe Powerplant, Pierre, SD, S8552 [31JY]

S. 1179, National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization, S10306 [1OC]

FLORA, IL

Remarks in House

Ferguson, Bob: Flora, IL, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E134 [4FE]

FLORENCE, AL

Bills and resolutions

John McKinley Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 1804), H3566 [5JN]

Justice John McKinley Federal Building: designate (see S. 1298), S10859 [20OC]

Remarks in Senate

Justice John McKinley Federal Building: designate (S. 1298), S10861 [20OC]

FLORENCE, SC

Remarks in House

Fisher, Christine: South Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1935 [6OC]

FLORES, CHRIS

Remarks in House

Genessee County, MI: Hispanic Independence Award recipients, E2346 [13NO]

FLORES, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in Senate

Flint, MI: tribute to Hispanic Award recipients, S11894 [6NO]

FLOREY, VIRGINIA

Articles and editorials

Dow Chemical Co. Anniversary, E1022 [22MY]

FLORIDA

Addresses

Black Florida Military Heritage: Robert Hawk, E449 [12MR]

Articles and editorials

Building Bridges Between Communities, E608 [9AP]

Year 39 and Counting, E1467 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Apalachiocola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 32), S6727 [27JN]

Coastal zones: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see S. 937; H.R. 1989), S5999 [19JN], H4086 [19JN]

Continental Shelf: restrictions and requirements on leasing (see H.R. 180), H145 [9JA]

Crime: provide for a study of the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (see S. 1025), S7603 [16JY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Endangered species: designate the Florida panther (see H.R. 226), H146 [9JA]

Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 136), H143 [9JA]

———designate Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center (see S. 931), S5927 [18JN]

Fort King, FL: historical and cultural study relative to the Second Seminole War (see H.R. 833), H628 [25FE]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see S. 931; H.R. 136), S5927 [18JN], H143 [9JA]

Native Americans: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 190, 1476, 3055), H145 [9JA], H1988 [29AP], H10954 [13NO]

———settle certain land takings claims of the Miccosukee Tribe (see S. 1047), S7862 [22JY]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (see S. 1372; H.R. 1135, 1995), S11763 [5NO], H1186 [19MR], H4086 [19JN]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 66), S2646 [20MR]

Cost Estimates

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact congressional consent (H.J. Res. 91): CBO, E2198 [7NO]

Descriptions

Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

Florida Health Care Plan for Children: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, E160 [5FE]

Essays

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Joseph Mathews, E638 [10AP]

Letters

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E2198 [7NO]

Treatment of excise taxes on tobacco products relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement: several State attorneys general, S8998 [9SE]

Lists

Criminal incidents at Canaveral National Seashore, E1496 [23JY]

University of Florida 1996 football team roster, S2733 [20MR]

University of Florida 1996 football team schedule results, S2734 [20MR]

Opinion polls

1996 final college football rankings: Associated Press (news service), S2734 [20MR]

———USA Today/CNN, S2734 [20MR]

Proclamations

Race Unity Day: Lawton Chiles, Governor of Florida, E1111 [4JN]

Projections

Welfare Reform Impact, E1168 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Adult Communities Total Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2153, E2155 [31OC]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (H.J. Res. 91), E2198 [7NO]

Black Archives, History, and Research Foundation of South Florida Inc.: anniversary, E2148 [30OC]

Brevard County, FL: Brevard County Storm Damage Prevention Project funding, H8182 [30SE]

Broward County, FL: beach restoration project funding, H5752, H5753 [24JY]

———tribute to African-American Library, E2044 [21OC], E2048 [22OC]

Burroughs, Kenneth: Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame inductee, E1039 [22MY]

Camp Blanding, FL: tribute to Afro-American Memorial Museum, E449 [12MR]

Canaveral National Seashore: prohibit designation as a clothing-optional area, H5244, H5245 [15JY], E1496 [23JY]

———renovation of Seminole Rest, H5082, H5083 [10JY]

Cassini (space probe): use of plutonium power source on mission to Saturn, H8916 [21OC], E2035 [21OC]

Coastal zones: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases, H9511 [24OC]

Coney, Chloe: Ameritech (business) Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E2001 [9OC]

Congress: tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E1300 [23JN]

Continental Shelf: restrictions and requirements on leasing, H9511 [24OC]

Coral Gables, FL: tribute to Coral Gables Senior High School Rueda Kids, E85 [9JA]

Correctional institutions: release of prisoners relative to Supreme Court decision on prison overcrowding, H952 [13MR], H1161 [19MR]

Courts: creation of additional judgeships, H3480 [5JN]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (H.R. 3034), H10889-H10891 [13NO]

Dade County, FL: tribute to ``Love Your Neighbor'' campaign, E109 [21JA], E214 [11FE]

———tribute to Ransom Everglades Middle School Science Center, E1655 [4SE]

Dade County, FL; observance of Eddie T. Pearson Day, E304 [25FE]

Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Deerfield Beach High School Concert and Jazz Band, E1087 [3JN]

Disasters: anniversary of ValuJet crash in Florida, H2775 [15MY]

Drugs: designation of central Florida as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, H7479 [17SE]

———increase in teen drug use, H5409 [17JY]

Everglades National Park: designate Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center (S. 931), E2193 [7NO]

Florida International University: anniversary, E1695 [9SE], E1721 [10SE]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute, E2102 [28OC], E2118 [29OC], E2131 [30OC]

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, H7284 [16SE], E1917 [2OC]

Gabriele, Charles: tribute for premier performance of ``National Guardian's March'', E1402 [11JY]

Holmes Regional Medical Center, Brevard County, FL: American Hospital Association NOVA Award recipient, E192 [10FE]

IRS: employee dress code in Florida office, H4228 [24JN]

Kennison, Kevin: North Miami Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E57 [7JA]

Key Largo, FL: Key Largo Elementary and Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1108 [4JN]

Levy, Emily: Westinghouse Science Talent Search award recipient, E387 [5MR]

Little Haiti Housing Association, Inc.: Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E1088 [3JN]

Magill, Ron: tribute to Harpy Eagle Project, E1485 [23JY]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (S. 931), E2193 [7NO]

Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment: tribute, E418 [10MR]

Miami, FL: anniversary of North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens' Services, Inc., E493 [18MR]

———tribute to Catholic Hospice, E1826 [23SE]

———tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2078 [30AP]

———tribute to St. Francis Xavier School, E897 [13MY]

NAFTA: effect on fruit and vegetable farmers, H1291 [8AP]

NASA: tribute, E322 [26FE]

National Guard: tribute, E1389 [10JY]

National Tourism Week: observance, E865 [7MY]

National Tourist Appreciation Day: observance, E865 [7MY]

Native Americans: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (H.R. 1476), H8069, H8070 [29SE], H8296 [1OC]

Nova Southeastern University: tribute to College of Osteopathic Medicine, E899 [13MY]

Orange Park, FL: anniversary of Loyal Order of the Moose nursing facility, E882 [8MY]

Pinecrest, FL: anniversary, E1134 [5JN]

Pinellas County, FL: anniversary of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program, E1845 [24SE]

Plant City, FL: anniversary of Community Christian School, E528 [20MR]

———anniversary of Hope Lutheran Church, E528 [20MR]

Plantation Key School: tribute for receipt of `Odyssey of the Mind' science competition award, E1278 [20JN]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (H.R. 1995), H4310 [24JN]

Race Unity Day: observance, E1111 [4JN]

Sports: tribute to Silver Charm for victory in Kentucky Derby, H2262 [7MY], H3219 [3JN]

———tribute to Silver Charm for victory in Preakness Stakes, H2936 [20MY], H3219 [3JN]

States: treatment of wine from other States, H5501 [22JY]

University of Miami: tribute to Otto G. Richer Library Cuban Collection, E586 [8AP]

West Miami, FL: anniversary, E1816 [22SE]

Wolfe, Paul: American Jewish Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E301 [25FE]

Working Capital Florida (organization): Presidential Award recipient, E335 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Broward County, FL: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, S4034 [6MY]

Coastal zones: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (S. 937), S6000 [19JN]

Crime: provide for a study of the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (S. 1025), S7608 [16JY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (H.R. 3034), S12711 [13NO]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, S10292 [1OC]

Everglades: stormwater treatment area land acquisition relative to restoration, S9401, S9402 [16SE]

Everglades National Park: designate Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center (S. 931), S5928 [18JN], S9434 [16SE]

Florida A&M University: provide for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage (S. 1559), S12696, S12697 [13NO]

Florida International University: anniversary, S10241 [30SE]

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, S10301 [1OC]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (S. 931), S5928 [18JN], S9434 [16SE]

Middlebrooks, Donald M.: nomination to be district judge, S5068 [23MY]

Native Americans: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe, S11269, S11270 [28OC], S11569 [31OC]

———settle certain land takings claims of the Miccosukee Tribe (S. 1047), S7865 [22JY]

———settlement of certain Miccosukee Indian land claims, S9598 [18SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: realign distribution to States of Federal revenues received from offshore oil and gas development, S11248-S11250 [28OC]

Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland (S. 1372), S11765 [5NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S5653-S5655 [16JN]

University of Florida: tribute to football team (S. Res. 66), S2733-S2735 [20MR]

Reports filed

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact Congressional Consent: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 91) (H. Rept. 105-369), H9864 [31OC]

Clarification of Florida Miccosukee Tribe Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1476) (H. Rept. 105-278), H8160 [29SE]

David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse, Miami, FL: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 681), S5341 [5JN]

Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center in the Everglades National Park and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 136) (H. Rept. 105-328), H8927 [21OC]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 931) (S. Rept. 105-68), S8668 [2SE]

Nomination of Alan S. Gold To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

Nomination of Thomas E. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, H3205 [27MY]

Texts of

H.R. 1476, Miccosukee Settlement Act, H8069 [29SE]

H.R. 3034, allow the use of Customs Service user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida, H10889 [13NO]

S. 931, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act, S5929 [18JN], S9434 [16SE]

S. 1372, Point Reyes National Seashore Farmland Protection Act, S11766 [5NO]

S. 1559, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

S. Res. 66, tribute to University of Florida football team, S2718, S2734 [20MR]

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

Articles and editorials

Why FAMU's Top Achievements Rate National Press, S9026 [9SE]

Bills and resolutions

Center for Historically Black Heritage: design, construction, furnishing, and equipping (see S. 1559; H.R. 3038), S12575 [13NO], H10953 [13NO]

Descriptions

Center for Historically Black Heritage, S12697 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

African Americans: provide for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage (S. 1559), S12696, S12697 [13NO]

Time (publication) and Princeton Review (publication) College of the Year: award recipient, S9026 [9SE]

Texts of

S. 1559, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Center for Historically Black Heritage at Florida A&M University, S12697 [13NO]

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1695 [9SE], E1721 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S10241 [30SE]

FLORIDA MARLINS (baseball team)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2102 [28OC], E2118 [29OC], E2131 [30OC]

FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, E1917 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.: anniversary, S10301 [1OC]

FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H7284 [16SE], E1917 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S10301 [1OC]

FLOTTE, ELIZABETH A.

Remarks in House

Texas A&M University: tribute to scholarship recipient, E165 [5FE]

FLOWERS

Bills and resolutions

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (see S. 1052), S7862 [22JY]

———treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Botanic Gardens: renovation funding, H3535 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (S. 1052), S7868 [22JY]

Texts of

S. 1052, tariff on live plants and fresh cut flowers, S7868 [22JY]

FLOWERS, ROBERT B.

Remarks in Senate

Mississippi River Commission: nomination to be President, S5645 [12JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be President of the Mississippi River Commission: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5341 [5JN]

FLRB

Reports filed

Nomination of Dale Cabaniss: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S11763 [5NO]

FLUM, JUDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1862 [25SE]

FLYNN, LEO

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5545 [11JN]

FOBES, ROBERT C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1792 [18SE]

FOCUS—HOPE (organization)

Remarks in House

``Walk 1997'': tribute, E1999 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate

``Walk 1997'': tribute, S10490 [7OC]

FOGARTY, SEAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8874 [5SE]

FOGLEMAN, RONALD R.

Memorandums

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

FOGLESONG, ROBERT H.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Lieutenant General in the Air Force: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

FOGLIETTA, THOMAS M. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H7321 [16SE]

———H.R. 2169, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations, H6725 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Arrivederci—Tom Foglietta Has Earned His New Job—Let's Hope His Successor Serves the Region as Well as He Did, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, E1160 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H5021 [9JY]

———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H3169 [21MY]

Albania: promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H699 [27FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H5021 [9JY]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H702 [27FE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H1892 [24AP]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H2157 [1MY]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———end credit card possession requirements (see H.R. 2599), H8299 [1OC]

———use of community development block grant funds for employment relocation activities (see H.R. 671), H452 [11FE]

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 643), H590 [13FE]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H524 [12FE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1439 [10AP]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 1301), H3660 [10JN]

———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 795), H1018 [13MR]

Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1795 [23AP]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit unions (see H.R. 1151), H3568 [5JN]

Crime: distribute to community-based organizations information on the prevention of youth violence and crime (see H.R. 290), H286 [4FE]

———use of certain grant funds to provide parental education to assist in child abuse prevention (see H.R. 2381), H6797 [3SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: repayment of student loans by students called to active duty (see H.R. 877), H700 [27FE]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 40), H1262 [20MR]

———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H1261 [20MR]

———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H949 [12MR]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H1261 [20MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drunken driving: national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 982), H1019 [13MR]

———national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 981), H1019 [13MR]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H285 [4FE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H1262 [20MR]

———provide administrative support and information to establish State prepaid tuition programs (see H.R. 855), H1112 [18MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1340 [8AP]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H1392 [9AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 1870), H3796 [12JN]

FCC: establish Ethnic and Minority Affairs Section (see H.R. 147), H589 [13FE]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H890 [11MR]

———military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 2331), H6703 [31JY]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H5297 [15JY]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H1892 [24AP]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1074), H1707 [17AP]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a felony (see H.R. 1228), H1338 [8AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H5183 [14JY]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H286 [4FE]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 289), H348 [5FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H3274 [3JN]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Government regulations: provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1624), H3720 [11JN]

H. John Heinz III Dept. of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center, Aspinwall, PA: designate (see H.R. 714), H7119 [9SE]

Health: allow patients to receive any medical treatment they want under certain conditions (see H.R. 746), H585 [13FE]

———assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 444), H524 [12FE]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H1542 [15AP]

———establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 735), H1262 [20MR]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 1749), H5183 [14JY]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H453 [11FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H143 [9JA]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H7199 [10SE]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H7601 [18SE]

Homeless: protection of voting rights (see H.R. 74), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H1019 [13MR]

———authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H348 [5FE]

House Rules: amend to afford witnesses greater freedom to provide information to committees by eliminating current administrative requirements (see H. Res. 39), H890 [11MR]

Housing: provide rental assistance for victims of domestic violence to enable such victims to relocate (see H.R. 871), H1262 [20MR]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]

Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 203), H1440 [10AP]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H590 [13FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H1611 [16AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H3274 [3JN]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H453 [11FE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H3477 [4JN]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6026 [29JY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see H.R. 2345), H6704 [31JY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8633 [7OC]

LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1076), H1017 [13MR]

Major League Baseball: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 21), H1186 [19MR]

Medicare: accreditation requirements relative to public representation and meetings (see H.R. 800), H1262 [20MR]

———colorectal screening (see H.R. 1128), H1186 [19MR]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1391 [9AP]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H812 [10MR]

———establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 566, 625), H392 [6FE], H702 [27FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1018), H888 [11MR]

———payments and charges for outpatient services (see H.R. 582), H1262 [20MR]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1018 [13MR]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H3720 [11JN]

———reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 893), H3274 [3JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H701 [27FE]

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H6798 [3SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H6026 [29JY]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H1289 [21MR]

NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]

Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 818), H627 [25FE]

———require annual report of investments to participants in 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 819), H628 [25FE]

Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility, Pottsville, PA: designate (see H.R. 2564), H8054 [26SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493), H1892 [24AP]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H1338 [8AP]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667), H950 [12MR]

Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 950), H767 [5MR]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1261 [20MR]

Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 57), H701 [27FE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1262 [20MR]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H669 [26FE]

Small business: increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 168), H286 [4FE]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H2590 [13MY]

———strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 373), H524 [12FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H670 [26FE]

Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3576 [6JN]

SSA: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 591), H725 [4MR]

States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 166), H286 [4FE]

Taxation: benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 599), H1018 [13MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1186 [19MR]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H453 [11FE]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 687), H1187 [19MR]

———eliminate marriage penalty relative to one-time exclusion of gain on the sale of a principle residence (see H.R. 242), H286 [4FE]

———employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 988), H803 [6MR]

———encourage cleanup of brownfield sites and creation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 505), H282 [4FE]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 69), H949 [12MR]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 615), H453 [11FE]

———treatment of certain welfare benefits relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1498), H2090 [30AP]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H890 [11MR]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 213), H524 [12FE]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 548), H804 [6MR]

Telecommunications: universal service support for schools and libraries (see H.R. 280), H348 [5FE]

Television: establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 1017), H2157 [1MY]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H6026 [29JY]

Urban areas: development of municipally owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations (see H.R. 726), H523 [12FE]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

———strengthen veterans' preference relative to employment opportunities (see H.R. 167), H286 [4FE]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H7008 [8SE]

———celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4221 [23JN]

———comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 766), H1262 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H949 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Thomas M. Foglietta Support Site, Gricignano d'Aversa, Italy: designate (see H.R. 2931), H10418 [8NO]

Remarks

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H2612 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2612 [14MY]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6748 [3SE]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), H1278 [21MR]

Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7347 [16SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5072 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5056 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7347 [16SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 99), H1121 [19MR]

Eximbank: funding, H6372 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6372 [30JY], H6748 [3SE]

Harper, Beverly: Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business award recipient, E1098 [3JN]

Independence National Historical Park: restoration, H5072 [10JY]

Marano, Luke, Sr.: Philadelphia Committee of Boys Towns of Italy Man of the Year honoree, E2296 [10NO]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5056 [10JY]

OPIC: funding, H6372 [30JY]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Mugello, Italy, E817 [1MY], E929 [14MY]

———anniversary of Simon Gratz High School, E928 [14MY]

———tribute to Anderson Monarchs boys' baseball team, E1456 [17JY]

———tribute to Quba Institute, E181 [6FE]

South Philadelphia Review (publication): anniversary, E1905 [2OC]

Trade and Development Agency: funding, H6372 [30JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Italy: nomination to be Ambassador, H8891 [21OC]

Leave of absence: granted, H336 [5FE]

Presidential appointments: nomination to be Ambassador to Italy, E1160 [10JN]

Thomas M. Foglietta Support Site, Gricignano d'Aversa, Italy: designate (H.R. 2931), E2364 [13NO]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H10596 [12NO]

Tributes

Ashburn, Richie, E1715 [10SE]

DiGiaccobe, Marilyn, E886 [8MY]

Drayton, Joyce G., E674 [16AP]

Dubrow, Evelyn, E287 [13FE]

Hayre, Ruth, E692 [17AP]

Morse, David, E731 [23AP]

Pincus, David N., E1928 [2OC]

Robinson, Jackie, E1456 [17JY]

Taxin, John M., E1723 [10SE]

Tejeda, Frank, E179 [6FE]

FOGLIETTA, THOMAS M. (a former Representative from Pennsylvania)

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S9884 [24SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Italy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9884 [24SE]

FOIS, ANDREW

Letters

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, H10592 [12NO]

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, S3265 [16AP]

No Electronic Theft (NET) Act, S12691 [13NO]

Prior knowledge of terrorist attacks by Yasser Arafat, S7580 [16JY], S8941 [9SE]

Reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, H819 [11MR]

FOLEY, EILEEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10444 [6OC]

FOLEY, MARK (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8834 [9OC]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H1612 [16AP]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H587 [13FE]

Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 91), H6705 [31JY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1341 [8AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H4086 [19JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 126), H143 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H9502 [23OC]

———improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2155 [1MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5132 [10JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6919 [4SE]

Census: provide for enumeration of family caregivers as part of the decennial census (see H.R. 2081), H4834 [26JN]

CERCLA: moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 1878), H3796 [12JN]

Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 1972), H4085 [19JN]

———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H10957 [13NO]

China, People's Republic of: accession to the World Trade Organization and provide a remedy for inadequate trade benefits extended to the U.S. (see H.R. 1712), H8438 [6OC]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H2156 [1MY]

Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H7830 [24SE]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Correctional institutions: prevent Federal prisoners from engaging in activities to increase their strength or fighting abilities (see H.R. 792), H587 [13FE]

———prevent luxurious prison conditions (see H.R. 169), H348 [5FE]

———prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts in the Federal prison system (see H.R. 816), H1040 [17MR]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]

———minimum mandatory sentencing (see H.R. 424), H245 [21JA]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1893 [24AP]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1707 [17AP]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

———representations and court sanctions relative to prisoners (see H.R. 1492), H2089 [30AP]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 71), H1542 [15AP]

———constitutional amendment to prevent early release of violent criminals (see H.J. Res. 64), H1186 [19MR]

———implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.R. 1322), H1541 [15AP]

———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H1112 [18MR]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

Customs Service: allow the use of user fees to provide for inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida (see H.R. 3034), H10767 [12NO]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H5570 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions (see H.R. 805), H6798 [3SE]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for civilian research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 1277), H1795 [23AP]

———consolidate Office of Fossil Energy and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (see H.R. 1806), H3567 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: identification of criminal and illegal aliens in local prisons (see H.R. 1493), H7830 [24SE]

Dept. of State: prohibit charges or fees for providing passport information (see H.R. 491), H524 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H585 [13FE]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H768 [5MR]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see H. Res. 48), H453 [11FE]

———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H8929 [21OC]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H. Con. Res. 8), H629 [25FE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Employment: make parental leave for birth parents equitable to adoptive and foster parents (see H.R. 1573), H10956 [13NO]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]

Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H10956 [13NO]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H285 [4FE]

Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 136), H7600 [18SE]

Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H8055 [26SE]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7831 [24SE]

Federal aid programs: termination dates (see H.R. 131), H245 [21JA]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H702 [27FE]

———establish medical savings accounts with certain health plans (see H.R. 2465), H7528 [17SE]

———reduce number of political appointees (see H.R. 614), H590 [13FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow participants to elect to receive contributions into medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1574), H2445 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4133 [20JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 10, 54), H588, H590 [13FE]

Florida: protect coastal resources by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and canceling certain Federal leases (see H.R. 1989), H4086 [19JN]

———restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Continental Shelf (see H.R. 180), H245 [21JA]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H10421 [8NO]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H7730 [23SE]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H5177 [11JY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7911 [25SE]

———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]

———expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 1111), H8633 [7OC]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2198), H5486 [17JY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H702 [27FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H5916 [28JY]

———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2254 [6MY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3170 [21MY]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H2156 [1MY]

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 545), H284 [4FE]

Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6026 [29JY]

Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers (see H.R. 2377), H8055 [26SE]

———reform the temporary agricultural workers program (see H.R. 471), H590 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 1614), H5778 [24JY]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H4836 [26JN]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H8633 [7OC]

———establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 1807), H8727 [8OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2590 [13MY]

———require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain mothers and newborns (see H.R. 2854), H10171 [6NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see H.R. 408), H1339 [8AP]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H3274 [3JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9615 [28OC]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10957 [13NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 146), H6962 [5SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H244 [21JA]

Law enforcement: require better reporting of unidentified persons (see H.R. 2850), H10421 [8NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H1259 [20MR]

———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H628 [25FE]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 41), H804 [6MR]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8834 [9OC]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9801 [30OC]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 136), H7600 [18SE]

Medicaid: increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 835), H628 [25FE]

———repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H804 [6MR]

———treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2938), H10769 [12NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services (see H.R. 2497), H8633 [7OC]

———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H244 [21JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H4836 [26JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H453 [11FE]

———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H283 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H524 [12FE]

———payment for ultrasonic nebulizers as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 2671), H8833 [9OC]

———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H244 [21JA]

———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H768 [5MR]

———provide for an increase in update for certain hospitals with a high proportion of patients (see H.R. 1673), H3069 [20MY]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H524 [12FE]

———remove certain limitations on participation in Medicare+Choice medical savings account plans (see H.R. 2668), H8833 [9OC]

———require HMO's to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 459), H243 [21JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish an Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 251), H9614 [28OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (see H.J. Res. 27), H525 [12FE]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 58), H709 [3MR]

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: clarify application of certain provisions (see H.R. 2038), H7830 [24SE]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]

Motion pictures: tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

Motor vehicles: length and weight limitations on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 551), H5021 [9JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H1795 [23AP]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1275), H1715 [21AP]

———tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5021 [9JY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]

National Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: establish (see H.R. 1318), H6707 [31JY]

National Energy Laboratories Reorganization Commission: establish (see H.R. 1295), H1438 [10AP]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7730 [23SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H629 [25FE]

National Service Trust Program: repeal (see H.R. 993), H803 [6MR]

National Weather Service: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1251), H1339 [8AP]

Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H283 [4FE]

NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H5778 [24JY]

NOAA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1278), H1795 [23AP]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 2431), H8727 [8OC]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H3170 [21MY]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H285 [4FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183), H5826 [25JY]

———require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H286 [4FE]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H3568 [5JN]

Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (see H.R. 2604), H8929 [21OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H589 [13FE]

Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 857), H699 [27FE]

Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see H.R. 1702), H3924 [18JN]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 1683), H3069 [20MY]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H7730 [23SE]

———application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 426), H2445 [8MY]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H453 [11FE]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 62), H1441 [10AP]

———eliminate marriage penalty relative to one-time exclusion of gain on the sale of a principle residence (see H.R. 242), H589 [13FE]

———increase the maximum amount of contributions to individual retirement accounts and the amounts of adjusted gross income at which the IRA deduction phases out for active participants in pension plans (see H.R. 891), H1456 [14AP]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H804 [6MR]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H393 [6FE]

———reduce rates on gains relative to depreciable real estate (see H.R. 2403), H7263 [11SE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 631), H1187 [19MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483, 2490), H8834 [9OC], H9865 [31OC]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 200, 1026, 1391), H702 [27FE], H888 [11MR], H3924 [18JN]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153), H1258 [20MR]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 533), H670 [26FE]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 693), H521 [12FE]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H2680 [14MY]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H8834 [9OC]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H702 [27FE]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: prohibit assistance to illegal aliens (see H.R. 849), H4221 [23JN]

Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 250), H8161 [29SE]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote (see H.R. 1428), H1890 [24AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H155 [9JA]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 2627), H8633 [7OC]

Power resources: privatize certain Federal power generation and transmission assets (see H.R. 718), H522 [12FE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5705 [24JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 146), H2607 [14MY]

Budget: reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (H.R. 2191), H7718, H7719, H7720, H7721, H7722 [23SE], H8696 [8OC]

Children and youth: national policy to combat child abuse, H458 [12FE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4249 [24JN]

Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', H644 [26FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5705 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, H4065 [19JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), H3895 [18JN], H4048, H4065 [19JN], H4172 [23JN]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H3895 [18JN], H4172 [23JN], H5944 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5944 [29JY]

———reform, H4048 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7225 [11SE]

Dept. of the Interior: require allocation of spending reductions to deficit reduction, H5219 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), H5219 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H5347, H5350, H5353, H5357, H5358, H5360, H5362 [16JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7225 [11SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5347, H5350, H5353, H5357, H5358, H5360, H5362, H5365 [16JY]

Education: require background checks prior to hiring of school personnel, H3154 [21MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2203), H5767 [24JY]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (H.R. 2627), H8695 [8OC], H8809 [9OC]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8479 [7OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6374, H6375 [30JY], H6818 [4SE]

Gingrich, Representative: reelection as Speaker of the House, H35 [7JA]

———reimbursement to House of Representatives for ethics investigation expenses, H1624 [17AP]

Haiti: economic reform, H6374, H6375 [30JY]

House of Representatives: authority of officials during adjournment, H8808 [9OC]

———goals of the 105th Congress, H35 [7JA]

———report on trip to Asia by congressional delegation, H1423 [10AP]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2638, H2639 [14MY]

Immigration: improve efforts to curtail illegal immigration, H1414 [10AP]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6818 [4SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 2), H479 [12FE]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H7184 [10SE]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H7184 [10SE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: tribute, H3079 [21MY]

Nuclear energy: pyroprocessing technology research funding, H5767 [24JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H7184 [10SE]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H7719, H7721 [23SE]

States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), H7630 [23SE]

Taxation: rates, H7719, H7720, H7721 [23SE]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 2483), H7721, H7722 [23SE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration (H. Res. 274), H9054 [23OC]

Terrorism: condemn attacks relative to Middle East peace agreements, H6802 [4SE]

Votes: position on missed, H1264 [21MR], H10122 [6NO], E1896 [2OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H38 [7JA], H336 [5FE], H521 [12FE], H667 [26FE], H1434 [10AP], H2676 [14MY], H3168 [21MY], H3859 [17JN], H5824 [25JY], H6701 [31JY], H7198 [10SE], H8631 [7OC], H8831 [9OC], H9035 [22OC]

FOLEY, THOMAS S. (a former Representative from Washington)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Japan: nomination to be Ambassador, S11234 [27OC]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominee, S10626-S10631 [8OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

FOLKVORD, DEAN

Remarks in Senate

SBA: Montana Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5020 [22MY]

FOLMAR, EMORY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E705 [17AP]

FOLUKE, ADISA

Remarks in House

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', E1621 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Emporia, VA: bus crash of ``Pathways to Freedom'' group tracing the route of the ``Underground Railroad'', S8486 [31JY]

FONTANA, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E922 [14MY]

FOOD related term(s) Agriculture

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651, S8671 [2SE], H5301 [15JY], H5404, H5405 [16JY], H5445, H5447, H5488 [17JY], H5491 [21JY], H5553, H5577, H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5677, H5683, H5688, H5689, H5691, H5699, H5708, H5717, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5660, H5662 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7899, S7901, S7902, S7908, S7912, S7916, S7918, S7925, S7936, S7937, S7945, S7946, S7966, S7967, S7968, S7969 [23JY], S7989, S7990, S7994, S8099 [24JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9219, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9338, S9340, S9341, S9342, S9343, S9344, S9345, S9346, S9350 [15SE], S9428 [16SE], S9705, S9707 [19SE], S9739, S9763, S9766, S9767 [23SE], S9849 [24SE]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S5628, S5639, S5641 [12JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S11018 [23OC], H8978 [22OC]

Articles and editorials

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

Big Hamburger Recall and USDA Inspections, E1639 [3SE]

Cyclosporiasis and Raspberrries—Lessons for the Future, S9825 [24SE]

Ending Banana Inanity, S3973 [5MY]

Just Skin and Bones, S8487 [31JY]

Less Food Goes To Waste in Omaha, E1400 [11JY]

Looks Unlike America, S1471 [24FE]

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

U.S. Sanctions Are Crippling Health Care—People, Not Castro, Feel Effects, E1864 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 289), H148 [9JA]

———control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]

———Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (see H.R. 1489), H2089 [30AP]

———improve honey research, promotion, and consumer information programs (see S. 1538), S12575 [13NO]

———increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1119), S8532 [31JY]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617; H.R. 1371), S3349 [17AP], H1704 [17AP]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———price supports for milk (see H.R. 2068), H4646 [25JN]

———repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 1958), H3923 [18JN]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042; H.R. 1232), S7767 [21JY], H1338 [8AP]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see S. 277; H.R. 786), S1017 [5FE], H587 [13FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1033; H.R. 2160), S7710 [17JY], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (see H. Res. 193), H5569 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 232), H7599 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8438 [6OC]

Children and youth: improve child nutrition programs (see S. 1556), S12575 [13NO]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see S. 257; H.R. 467), S945 [4FE], H243 [21JA]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391; H.R. 1951), S11863 [6NO], H3923 [18JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (see S. 603), S3348 [17AP]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

———Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization (see H.R. 1789), H3476 [4JN]

———expand School Breakfast Program (see S. 1396), S11863 [6NO]

———expand School Breakfast Program and provide greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs (see H.R. 3086), H10955 [13NO]

———increase milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2388), H6797 [3SE]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

———require estimates of production costs relative to milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2482), H7364 [16SE]

———study effects of basing milk marketing orders' basic formula price on costs of production (see H.R. 1190), H1260 [20MR]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 52), S160 [21JA]

———use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 604), S3348 [17AP]

Employment: make overtime exemption available to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables apply to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of sugar beets (see H.R. 917), H724 [4MR]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

———modernize (see S. 830), S5341 [5JN]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 69), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Federal employees: payment of meal expenses required while serving on a security detail in protection of a Federal officer (see S. 345), S1470 [24FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of medical foods (see H.R. 496), H244 [21JA]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: requirements relative to health claims on food labels (see H.R. 2208), H5569 [22JY]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H5131 [10JY]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2090 [30AP]

———require States to use electronic benefit transfer systems (see H.R. 273), H148 [9JA]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (see S. 388, 413; H.R. 1000), S1828 [3MR], S2078 [10MR], H812 [10MR]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Government regulations: include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 2344), H6704 [31JY]

Health: establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (see S. 697; H.R. 556, 847, 2006), S3998 [6MY], H284 [4FE], H669 [26FE], H4132 [20JN]

Interstate commerce: inspection requirements relative to distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1291; H.R. 801, 1137, 2103), S10787 [9OC], H588 [13FE], H1257 [20MR], H4835 [26JN]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S4106 [7MY]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (see S. 256; H.R. 645), S945 [4FE], H393 [6FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. 258; S. Res. 52, 55; H.R. 618, 646), S945 [4FE], S1226 [11FE], S1382 [13FE], H347 [5FE], H393 [6FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (see S. 81), S160 [21JA]

———payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (see S. 56), S160 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (see S. 55), S160 [21JA]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 390), S1924 [4MR]

Safety: establish independent agency responsible for safety, labeling, and inspection (see S. 1465), S12118 [8NO]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264; H.R. 3070), S10475 [7OC], H10954 [13NO]

———improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 3052), H10954 [13NO]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11; H. Con. Res. 48), S2274 [13MR], H1018 [13MR]

Tariff: Mexican green peanuts (see H.R. 1907), H3864 [17JN]

———Mexican peanut butter (see H.R. 1875), H3796 [12JN]

Taxation: treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 2450), H7199 [10SE]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (see S. 210), S725 [28JA]

U.S. Naval Academy: repeal requirement to maintain a dairy farm (see S. 942), S6040 [20JN]

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

Cloture motions

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2160), H7509-H7526 [17SE]

Cost Estimates

Amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210): CBO, S5467 [10JN]

Factsheets

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act and Preemption of Cosmetic Regulations by the States, S9149 [11SE]

Hazards of Skin Care Products Containing Alpha-Hydroxy, S9149 [11SE]

Letters

Domestic Sugar Program: Eugene Moos, Dept. of Agriculture, H5701 [24JY]

———Jack Cassidy, CoBank, H5702 [24JY]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Daniel E. Lungren and Theodora Berger, S8867 [5SE]

———Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S8843 [5SE]

———Tom Carper, Governor of Delaware, and Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, S8855 [5SE]

Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S12654-S12656 [13NO]

Food irradiation disclosure requirements: several food and agricultural associations, S9826 [24SE]

Inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry: Lori Robbins, Home on the Range & Co., S10800 [9OC]

Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding: Representative Skeen, H5378 [16JY]

NAFTA food safety provisions: several Representatives, E2009 [9OC]

Pharmaceutical and biological prescription drug industries user fees: Donna E. Shalala, Dept. of HHS, H10887 [13NO]

Transfer of funds from the Dept. of Defense to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S7083 [9JY]

———Edward Cooney and Ellen Teller, Food Research & Action Center, S7083 [9JY]

———Lynette Engelhardt, Bread for the World (organization), S7083 [9JY]

Tribute to Rhode Island Meals on Wheels (organization), E1527 [25JY]

Lists

Labeling requirements abroad for produce, S7771 [21JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7932-S7934 [23JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Messages

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for the International Grains Agreement: President Clinton, S2799 [7AP]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5441, H5443 [17JY], H5707, H5714, H5728, H5730, H5731 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7910, S7923, S7924, S7929 [23JY], S7988 [24JY]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), H8500 [7OC]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: Federal assistance to orchard and vineyard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions (H.R. 1489), E796 [30AP]

———Federal assistance to orchard farmers adversely affected by damaging weather conditions, H2746 [15MY]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (H.R. 1232), H1368, H1384 [9AP]

———understand and control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium graminearum and related fungi (H.R. 2168), E1429 [15JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5305, H5371-H5382 [16JY], H5408, H5410, H5441-H5448 [17JY], H5551-H5562, H5564 [22JY], H5672-H5732 [24JY], H5813 [25JY], E1474 [22JY], E1491, E1499 [23JY], E1514-E1516 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, H8385-H8394 [6OC], E1978 [8OC], E2043 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5650-H5663 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 232), H8383-H8385 [6OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), motion to instruct conferees, H6758-H6760 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, H5688 [24JY]

Centers for Disease Control: food safety initiative funding, H7033 [9SE]

Children and youth: increase certain funding under Head Start Program (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP], H8709-H8716 [8OC]

———WIC Program funding, H1621, H1623 [17AP]

Chilton County, AL: anniversary of Chilton County Peach Festival, E1321 [25JN]

Clatskanie, OR: tribute to Clatskanie High School students for participation in Help Hungry Kids Program, E923 [14MY]

Coastal Berry (business): position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

Committee on National Security (House): Special Oversight Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation recommendations, H3955 [19JN]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, E131 [4FE]

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: Food Innovation Center funding, H5447 [17JY]

Courts: liability of businesses relative to donation of food to nonprofit organizations, E1400 [11JY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (H.R. 1951), E1864 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: authority to recall tainted food, E1638 [3SE]

———Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization (H.R. 1789), H8868 [21OC]

———Farm Services Agency funding, H5378 [16JY]

———Meals on Wheels Program funding, H5684, H5685, H5726 [24JY]

———Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding, H5378 [16JY]

———reduce loan rate for peanut quotas, H5708-H5714 [24JY]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5652 [23JY], H5700-H5707, H5726 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: reduction of number of commissary stores, H1583 [16AP]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

———increase Senior Citizen Meal Program funding through rescissions in certain family planning programs, H7034, H7035 [9SE]

Employment: make the overtime exemption available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of sugar beets (H.R. 917), E367 [4MR]

Farm Service Agency: Office of Deputy and Assistant Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs funding, H5688, H5689 [24JY]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (H.R. 2480), H7368 [17SE]

———modernize (S. 830), H8482-H8500 [7OC], H8807 [9OC]

———modernize (S. 830), conference report, E2388 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 196), H10886-H10889 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), insert language of H.R. 1411 in lieu, H8500 [7OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: requirements relative to health claims on food labels (H.R. 2208), E1471 [22JY]

Food stamps: eligibility requirements, H4587 [25JN], E1348 [27JN]

———funding, H5652 [23JY], H5683, H5726 [24JY]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), H1302, H1303 [8AP]

Foreign trade: decision by World Trade Organization relative to European Union banana policy, E1067 [30MY]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. environment and food safety laws, H8033 [26SE]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. food safety laws, H8723-H8726 [8OC]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (H.R. 2332), E1617 [1AU]

Health: research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]

Hillside, NJ: tribute to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, E1828 [23SE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: limit aid to food assistance distributed by the U.N. or other certified organizations, H5689-H5691 [24JY]

Mexico: importation of diseased strawberries, H1296 [8AP]

NAFTA: impact on food safety processing, H9545 [24OC]

———inspection of food at Mexican border, H5924 [29JY]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1191 [20MR]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive, E721 [23AP]

———tribute to national food drive efforts, E1611 [1AU]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers, H5564 [22JY]

National Farmers' Market Month: observance, E1665 [4SE]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2067 [23OC]

Older Americans Act: funding, H6940, H6941 [5SE]

Orange County, CA: tribute to food bank programs, E610 [9AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Pine-Richland Middle School on receipt of USA Weekend Magazine Make a Difference Day award, E793 [30AP]

Rhode Island: tribute to Meals on Wheels (organization), E1527 [25JY]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (H. Con. Res. 48), E511 [19MR]

Taxation: treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 2450), E1700 [9SE]

Wayne County, MO: tribute to Wayne County Health Center, E721 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: court ruling on current milk marketing order system, S12087 [8NO]

———food, animal, and plant genome research strategy, S11374, S11375 [29OC]

———improve honey research, promotion, and consumer information programs (S. 1538), S12596 [13NO]

———increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1119), S8582 [31JY]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (S. 617), S3364, S3365 [17AP]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1042), S7771 [21JY]

———research programs funding, S7895 [23JY]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (S. 277), S1025 [5FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: corrections to Senate report, S7896 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651-S8655 [2SE], S8677-S8682 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S10817 [9OC], S11335-S11339 [29OC], S11398, S11494 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 167), S11335 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, S8482 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7893-S7896, S7898-S7946 [23JY], S7987-S8004 [24JY], S8623 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), unanimous-consent agreement, S7924, S7934 [23JY]

Children and youth: improve child nutrition programs (S. 1556), S12600 [13NO]

———increase funding for Head Start Program, child nutrition programs, and school construction projects, S4973, S4975-S4977 [22MY], S5031, S5032 [23MY]

———increase funding for Healthy Start and Head Start Programs and child care developmental block grants, S4732-S4738 [20MY]

Climate: global warming, S8283 [29JY]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (S. 257), S951, S957 [4FE], S1413 [13FE]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (S. 1391), S11876, S11877 [6NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: actions relative to importation of diseased strawberries from Mexico, S11590, S11591 [3NO]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S4090 [7MY], S4197 [8MY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (S. 603), S3350, S3351 [17AP]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (S. 1153), S8925 [8SE], S9301 [12SE]

———expand School Breakfast Program (S. 1396), S11879 [6NO]

———food stamp nutrition education program funding, S6322 [25JN]

———funding for fusarium head blight and vomitoxin research, S11398 [30OC]

———Karnal bunt quarantine, S7943 [23JY]

———School Breakfast Program funding, S7938-S7941 [23JY], S7987, S7988 [24JY]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 52), S416 [21JA]

———use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 604), S3350 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: transfer of funds to the Dept. of Agriculture to use for the School Breakfast Program, S6968 [8JY], S7054-S7056, S7083-S7085 [9JY]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Gleaners Community Food Bank, S2028 [6MR]

FDA: food labeling relative to nutrition information, S9824 [24SE]

———modernize (S. 830), S5342 [5JN], S8162-S8170, S8205 [28JY], S8482 [31JY], S8721 [3SE], S8815 [4SE], S8837-S8869 [5SE], S8878-S8898 [8SE], S9133-S9157 [11SE], S9360-S9363, S9378-S9385 [16SE], S9553, S9694-S9697 [18SE], S9701-S9713, S9721 [19SE], S9737-S9754, S9755-S9759-S9769, S9771-S9775, S9781 [23SE], S9811-S9868 [24SE], S10469 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), conference report, S12482 [10NO], S12653 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 69), S12710 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S9362, S9378 [16SE], S9600, S9626 [18SE], S9754, S9759, S9760, S9769 [23SE], S10777 [9OC]

———modify mission statement, S9764 [23SE]

———revise food irradiation disclosure requirements, S9824, S9825 [24SE]

Federal employees: payment of meal expenses required while serving on a security detail in protection of a Federal officer (S. 345), S1471 [24FE]

Food stamps: eligibility of children of legal immigrants, S6151, S6152 [24JN], S6292 [25JN], S6780 [27JN]

———funding, S5337 [5JN]

———prevent receipt by prisoners, S6148 [24JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), S5430 [9JN], S5431 [10JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (S. 388), S1837 [3MR]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

Haiti: Orphan Feeding Program funding, S7946 [23JY]

Health: establish an educational program on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders (S. 697), S3998 [6MY]

———safety of imported fruits and vegetables, S10289 [1OC]

Interstate commerce: inspection requirements relative to distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (S. 1291), S10798-S10800 [9OC]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (S. 716), S4114 [7MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: famine relief, S8487 [31JY]

National Academy of Sciences: study medical nutrition therapy services, S6156, S6157 [24JN]

National Agriculture Day: observance, S2483 [18MR], S2641, S2727 [20MR]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (S. 256), S949 [4FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. 258), S958 [4FE], S1151 [10FE], S3351 [17AP]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1210, S1211 [11FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 55), S1366, S1367 [13FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (S. 81), S459 [21JA]

———payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (S. 56), S416 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (S. 55), S416 [21JA]

Older Americans Act: funding, S8785, S8792, S8793 [4SE]

———reauthorize (S. 390), S1924 [4MR]

Public welfare programs: nutrition programs funding, S10246 [1OC]

Safety: establish independent agency responsible for safety, labeling, and inspection (S. 1465), S12130 [8NO]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (S. 1264), S10480-S10483 [7OC]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (S. Con. Res. 11), S2722 [20MR], S9986 [25SE]

Territories: amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States (S. 210), S734-S736 [28JA], S5639 [12JN]

U.N.: tribute to World Food Program, S10864 [20OC]

World Food Day: observance, S10814, S10821 [9OC], S10864 [20OC]

World Trade Organization: actions relative to European Union banana policy, S3973, S3974 [5MY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-252), H7527 [17SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-178), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1033) (S. Rept. 105-51), S7708 [17JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 232) (H. Rept. 105-255), H7599 [18SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 105-197), H5569 [22JY]

Dept. of Agriculture Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1789) (H. Rept. 105-294), H8320 [2OC]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 830) (S. Rept. 105-43), S6907 [7JY]

Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2469) (H. Rept. 105-306), H8437 [6OC]

Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 390) (S. Rept. 105-60), S8531 [31JY]

State Prevention of Receipt of Food Stamps by Prisoners: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 105-43), H1337 [8AP]

U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States Legislation Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 210) (S. Rept. 105-22), S5191 [2JN]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Farmland Preservation, E1331 [26JN]

———Is Your Supper Safe? U.S. Food Safety Policy, E1839 [24SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5687, H5688 [24JY]

Statements

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act (S. 830): Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S9835-S9838 [24SE]

———OMB, S9848, S9849 [24SE]

Regulation of Cosmetic Industry in Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: David Wallinga, Natural Resources Defense Council, S9148 [11SE]

Summaries

Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act (S. 258), S960 [4FE]

National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act (S. 256), S951 [4FE]

National Dairy Promotion Reform Act (S. 81), S460 [21JA]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures, H10887-H10889 [13NO]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8386-H8392 [6OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2160, Dept. of Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7942 [23JY]

Testimonies

Dairy Indemnity Program Reauthorization: Calvin Buchanan, Associated Milk Producers, H8868 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 167, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8385 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 196, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, H10886 [13NO]

H. Res. 193, consideration of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H5650 [23JY]

H. Res. 232, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8383 [6OC]

H.R. 1000, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, H1302 [8AP]

H.R. 1789, Dairy Indemnity Program reauthorization, H8868 [21OC]

H.R. 2450, Good Samaritan Tax Act, E1700 [9SE]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 52, use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk, S417 [21JA]

S. 55, prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives relative to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, S418 [21JA]

S. 56, Dairy Product Equity Act, S418 [21JA]

S. 81, National Dairy Promotion Reform Act, S460 [21JA]

S. 210, amend legislation relative to U.S. territories and freely associated States, S736-S738 [28JA], S5641-S5644 [12JN]

S. 220, Fair Trade in Meat and Pork Products Act, S753 [28JA]

S. 256, National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act, S950 [4FE]

S. 257, amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, S952-S957 [4FE]

S. 258, Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act, S959 [4FE]

S. 388, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, S1837 [3MR]

S. 603, collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S3350 [17AP]

S. 604, use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk, S3351 [17AP]

S. 617, Imported Meat Labeling Act, S3365 [17AP]

S. 716, Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef, S4115 [7MY]

S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S9133-S9145 [11SE], S9850-S9867 [24SE], H8482-H8500 [7OC]

S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7995-S8003 [24JY]

S. 1119, increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities, S8582 [31JY]

S. 1153, continuation of Dept. of Agriculture Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety, S8926 [8SE]

S. 1264, Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act, S10480-S10482 [7OC]

S. 1391, Cuban Women and Children Humanitarian Relief Act, S11877 [6NO]

S. 1396, Meals for Achievement Act, S11879 [6NO]

S. 1556, Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, S12601-S12603 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 11, anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly, S2288 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 69, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, S12616, S12710 [13NO]

S. Con. Res 11, anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly, S9986 [25SE]

S. Res. 52, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1240 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1368, S1407 [13FE]

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651, S8671 [2SE], H5301 [15JY], H5404, H5405 [16JY], H5445, H5447, H5488 [17JY], H5491 [21JY], H5553, H5577, H5578 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5677, H5683, H5688, H5689, H5691, H5699, H5708, H5717, H5722, H5723 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5660, H5662 [23JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7898, S7899, S7901, S7902, S7908, S7912, S7916, S7918, S7925, S7936, S7937, S7945, S7946, S7966, S7967, S7968, S7969 [23JY], S7989, S7990, S7994, S8099 [24JY]

Modernize (S. 830), S9219, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9338, S9340, S9341, S9342, S9343, S9344, S9345, S9346, S9350 [15SE], S9428 [16SE], S9705, S9707 [19SE], S9739, S9763, S9766, S9767 [23SE], S9849 [24SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H6760 [3SE]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S11018 [23OC], H8978 [22OC]

Articles and editorials

Cyclosporiasis and Raspberrries—Lessons for the Future, S9825 [24SE]

Federal Foolishness and Marijuana, E194 [10FE]

Smoking Vote in the Senate, S8678 [3SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1033; H.R. 2160), S7710 [17JY], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (see H. Res. 193), H5569 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 232), H7599 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 167), H8438 [6OC]

Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H392 [6FE]

Diseases: ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (see H.R. 738), H523 [12FE]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3202 [22MY]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 2627), H8633 [7OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend medical device provisions (see H.R. 1093), H1111 [18MR]

———classification and performance standards for devices (see H.R. 1527), H2156 [1MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

———requirements relative to health claims on food labels (see H.R. 2208), H5569 [22JY]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Government regulations: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H1793 [23AP]

Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 964), H802 [6MR]

———alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (see S. 578), S3199 [15AP]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S10882 [21OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221, 2968; H. Con. Res. 113), H5021 [9JY], H5569 [22JY], H10420 [8NO]

Medical devices: facilitate the development and approval process (see S. 870), S5444 [10JN]

Modernize (see S. 830), S5341 [5JN]

Modernize (S. 830): corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 69; H. Con. Res. 196), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Pharmaceuticals: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (see S. Res. 99), S5596 [12JN]

———improve the regulation of drugs (see H.R. 1094), H1111 [18MR]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]

Safety: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

Tobacco products: establish Federal authority to regulate tobacco and other products containing nicotine (see H.R. 516), H282 [4FE]

———prevent use by minors, reduce level of addiction, compensate Federal and State governments for tobacco-related illness costs, and enhance biomedical and scientific research (see S. 1492), S12119 [8NO]

———restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H586 [13FE]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see S. 91; H.R. 920), S161 [21JA], H724 [4MR]

Chronologies

Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation device application process, S9752 [23SE]

Cloture motions

Modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2160), H7509-H7526 [17SE]

Factsheets

Adverse Health Effects of Feminine Hygiene Products, S9149 [11SE]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act and Preemption of Cosmetic Regulations by the States, S9149 [11SE]

Hazards of Skin Care Products Containing Alpha-Hydroxy, S9149 [11SE]

Talc May Pose a Risk of Ovarian Cancer, S9150 [11SE]

Letters

Cosmetic industry regulation: Cynthia A. Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S8882 [8SE]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Daniel E. Lungren and Theodora Berger, S8867 [5SE]

———Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S8843 [5SE], S9817 [24SE]

———Tom Carper, Governor of Delaware, and Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, S8855 [5SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims: George N. Hatsopoulos, Thermo Electron (business), S9749 [23SE]

———Monica Morrow, S9746 [23SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance: Elaine Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S9708 [19SE]

FDA treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S9765 [23SE]

FDA Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Vice President Gore, S8652 [2SE]

Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S12654-S12656 [13NO]

Food irradiation disclosure requirements: several food and agricultural associations, S9826 [24SE]

NAFTA food safety provisions: several Representatives, E2009 [9OC]

Pharmaceutical and biological prescription drug industries user fees: Donna E. Shalala, Dept. of HHS, H10887 [13NO]

Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program: several State attorneys general, S8653 [2SE]

Lists

Objectionable programs in S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7932-S7934 [23JY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Memorandums

FDA Regulation of Laws on Tobacco Product Labeling, Advertising, and Marketing: Congressional Research Service, S8857-S8859 [5SE]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5441, H5443 [17JY], H5707, H5714, H5728, H5730, H5731 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7910, S7923, S7924, S7929 [23JY], S7988 [24JY]

Modernize (S. 830), H8500 [7OC]

Papers

Human Costs of Regulation—The Case of Medical Devices and the FDA: David C. Murray, Hudson Institution, S9833 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Abbot Laboratories: Intellectual Property Law Association and National Intellectual Property Owners Association Inventors of the Year award recipient, E1397 [10JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5305, H5371-H5382 [16JY], H5408, H5410, H5441-H5448 [17JY], H5551-H5562, H5564 [22JY], H5672-H5732 [24JY], H5813 [25JY], E1474 [22JY], E1491, E1499 [23JY], E1514-E1516 [24JY], E1603 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, H8385-H8394 [6OC], E1978 [8OC], E2043 [21OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5650-H5663 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 232), H8383-H8385 [6OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), motion to instruct conferees, H6758-H6760 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, H5688 [24JY]

Burzynski, Stainislaw: prosecution by FDA relative to medical treatment, H5176 [11JY]

Centers for Disease Control: food safety initiative funding, H7033 [9SE]

Diseases: ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (H.R. 738), E226 [12FE]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (H.R. 1727), E1093 [3JN]

———therapeutic use of marijuana, E194 [10FE]

EPA: limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (H.R. 2627), H8695 [8OC], H8809 [9OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: classification and performance standards for devices (H.R. 1527), E813 [1MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (H.R. 1710), E1035, E1043 [22MY]

———requirements relative to health claims on food labels (H.R. 2208), E1471 [22JY]

Government regulations: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8454, H8455-H8500 [7OC], H8694 [8OC], E2009 [9OC]

Health: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential, H8481 [7OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H. Con. Res. 113), H4839 [8JY], E1387 [10JY]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2221), H8838 [21OC], E1574 [31JY], E1766 [16SE], E2213 [7NO]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2968), E2283 [9NO]

Kessler, David: League of Women Voters Carrier Chapman Catt Award recipient, E2351 [13NO]

Leadcare in Office Test System: approval, E1988 [9OC]

Medical devices: facilitate the development and approval process, E83 [9JA]

Modernize (S. 830), H8482-H8500 [7OC], H8807 [9OC]

———conference report, E2388 [13NO]

———corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 196), H10886-H10889 [13NO]

———insert language of H.R. 1411 in lieu, H8500 [7OC]

Personnel: funding, H5684, H5726 [24JY]

Safety: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (H.R. 2480), H7022 [9SE], H7368 [17SE]

Tobacco products: funding for implementation of regulations concerning sales to minors, H5378 [16JY]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, E2191 [7NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5561 [22JY], H5656-H5658 [23JY], H5677-H5680, H5725 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (H.R. 920), E365 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: corrections to Senate report, S7896 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), S8651-S8655 [2SE], S8677-S8682 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), conference report, S10817 [9OC], S11335-S11339 [29OC], S11398, S11494 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 167), S11335 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), unanimous-consent agreement, S8482 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), S7893-S7896, S7898-S7946 [23JY], S7987-S8004 [24JY], S8623 [31JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1033), unanimous-consent agreement, S7924, S7934 [23JY]

Cosmetics: regulation of cosmetic industry, S8840-S8842, S8845-S8847, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8881-S8888, S8892-S8894 [8SE], S9146, S9150 [11SE]

Courts: treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information, S9764, S9765 [23SE]

Drugs: manufacturing and pharmacy compounding regulations, S9839, S9840, S9849 [24SE]

———prescription drug user fee reauthorization, S7942 [23JY], S8854-S8855, S8860 [5SE], S9838, S9840, S9842, S9844 [24SE]

———revise approval process, S7992 [24JY], S8205 [28JY]

Food: safety of imported fruits and vegetables, S10289 [1OC]

Government: modify mission statement, S9764 [23SE]

Government regulations: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products, S2762-S2764 [7AP]

———Federal requirements for labeling of nonprescription drugs, S9768, S9769 [23SE]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (S. 578), S3208 [15AP]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———proposal to designate use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S7944 [23JY]

Labeling: food labeling relative to nutrition information, S9824 [24SE]

———revise food irradiation disclosure requirements, S9824, S9825 [24SE]

———uniformity requirements relative to poison control, S9763 [23SE]

Medical devices: facilitate the development and approval process, S9721 [19SE]

———facilitate the development and approval process (S. 870), S5460 [10JN]

———regulation of approval process, S8843-S8845, S8847-S8850, S8853, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8888-S8890, S8895-S8898 [8SE], S9361, S9380-S9385 [16SE], S9701-S9705 [19SE], S9772-S9775 [23SE], S9831-S9835, S9848 [24SE]

———regulation of approval process devices relative to labeling claims, S9710-S9712 [19SE], S9739-S9754, S9755 [23SE], S9814-S9819, S9827-S9831 [24SE]

———regulation of approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9705-S9707 [19SE], S9737, S9738 [23SE]

———regulation of approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance, S9708-S9710 [19SE], S9738, S9739 [23SE]

Modernize (S. 830), S5342 [5JN], S8162-S8170, S8205 [28JY], S8482 [31JY], S8721 [3SE], S8815 [4SE], S8837-S8869 [5SE], S8878-S8898 [8SE], S9133-S9157 [11SE], S9360-S9363, S9378-S9385 [16SE], S9553, S9694-S9697 [18SE], S9701-S9713, S9721 [19SE], S9737-S9754, S9755-S9759-S9769, S9771-S9775, S9781 [23SE], S9811-S9868 [24SE], S10469 [7OC]

———conference report, S12482 [10NO], S12653 [13NO]

———corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 69), S12710 [13NO]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S9362, S9378 [16SE], S9600, S9626 [18SE], S9754, S9759, S9760, S9769 [23SE], S10777 [9OC]

NIH: osteoporosis prevention and treatment programs funding, S9111, S9112 [11SE]

Pharmaceuticals: encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products (S. Res. 99), S5626 [12JN]

———establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]

States: issuance of warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9844, S9845 [24SE]

Tobacco products: prevent use by minors, reduce level of addiction, compensate Federal and State governments for tobacco-related illness costs, and enhance biomedical and scientific research (S. 1492), S12163-S12179 [8NO]

———regulation, S9766, S9767 [23SE]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, S1800 [28FE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7912-S7924, S7929, S7930 [23JY]

Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (S. 91), S470 [21JA]

Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program: funding, S8652 [2SE], S8678-S8682, S8720 [3SE]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-252), H7527 [17SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 105-178), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1033) (S. Rept. 105-51), S7708 [17JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 232) (H. Rept. 105-255), H7599 [18SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2160, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 105-197), H5569 [22JY]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 830) (S. Rept. 105-43), S6907 [7JY]

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2469) (H. Rept. 105-306), H8437 [6OC]

Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1710) (H. Rept. 105-307), H8437 [6OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Is Your Supper Safe? U.S. Food Safety Policy, E1839 [24SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Tobacco Industry Settlement: Chicago, IL, City Council, E2191 [7NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5687, H5688 [24JY]

Statements

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act (S. 830): Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S9835-S9838 [24SE]

———OMB, S9848, S9849 [24SE]

Regulation of Cosmetic Industry in Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: David Wallinga, Natural Resources Defense Council, S9148 [11SE]

Summaries

Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures, H10887-H10889 [13NO]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8386-H8392 [6OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2160, Dept. of Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations conference report, S11337 [29OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7942 [23JY]

Testimonies

Biomedical Research Funding Relative to Market Exclusivity: Scott Hallquist, Immunex Corp., E2120 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 167, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8385 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 196, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, H10886 [13NO]

H. Res. 193, consideration of H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H5650 [23JY]

H. Res. 232, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2160, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H8383 [6OC]

H.R. 1411, FDA Regulatory Modernization Act, H8455-H8474 [7OC]

S. 578, Access to Medical Treatment Act, S3209 [15AP]

S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S9133-S9145 [11SE], S9850-S9867 [24SE], H8482-H8500 [7OC]

S. 870, Medical Technology, Public Health, and Innovation Act, S5461-S5463 [10JN]

S. 1033, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7995-S8003 [24JY]

S. 1299, Asthma Inhaler Regulatory Relief Act, S10883 [21OC]

S. 1492, Healthy and Smoke Free Children Act, S12164-S12178 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 69, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, S12616, S12710 [13NO]

S. Res. 99, encourage consultation with pharmacists relative to purchase and use of over-the-counter drug products, S5626 [12JN]

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MODERNIZATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 830), S9219, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9338, S9340, S9341, S9342, S9343, S9344, S9345, S9346, S9350 [15SE], S9428 [16SE], S9705, S9707 [19SE], S9739, S9763, S9766, S9767 [23SE], S9849 [24SE]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 830, provisions, S11018 [23OC], H8978 [22OC]

Articles and editorials

Cyclosporiasis and Raspberrries—Lessons for the Future, S9825 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (S. 830): corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 69; H. Con. Res. 196), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Chronologies

Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation device application process, S9752 [23SE]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Factsheets

Adverse Health Effects of Feminine Hygiene Products, S9149 [11SE]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act and Preemption of Cosmetic Regulations by the States, S9149 [11SE]

Hazards of Skin Care Products Containing Alpha-Hydroxy, S9149 [11SE]

Talc May Pose a Risk of Ovarian Cancer, S9150 [11SE]

Letters

Cosmetic industry regulation: Cynthia A. Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S8882 [8SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims: George N. Hatsopoulos, Thermo Electron (business), S9749 [23SE]

———Monica Morrow, S9746 [23SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance: Elaine Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S9708 [19SE]

FDA treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S9765 [23SE]

Food irradiation disclosure requirements: several food and agricultural associations, S9826 [24SE]

Issuance of State warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs: James D. Cope, Nonprescription Drug Manufactures Association, S9845 [24SE]

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S9761 [23SE]

———several health care professionals and organizations, S9761 [23SE]

Pharmaceutical and biological prescription drug industries user fees: Donna E. Shalala, Dept. of HHS, H10887 [13NO]

Provisions: Daniel E. Lungren and Theodora Berger, S8867 [5SE]

———Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S8843 [5SE], S9817 [24SE], S12654-S12656 [13NO]

———Tom Carper, Governor of Delaware, and Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, S8855 [5SE]

Memorandums

FDA Regulation of Laws on Tobacco Product Labeling, Advertising, and Marketing: Congressional Research Service, S8857-S8859 [5SE]

Motions

Enact (S. 830), H8500 [7OC]

Papers

Human Costs of Regulation—The Case of Medical Devices and the FDA: David C. Murray, Hudson Institution, S9833 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 830), H8482-H8500 [7OC], H8807 [9OC]

———conference report, E2388 [13NO]

———corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 196), H10886-H10889 [13NO]

———insert language of H.R. 1411 in lieu, H8500 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Cosmetics: regulation of cosmetic industry, S8840-S8842, S8845-S8847, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8881-S8888, S8892-S8894 [8SE], S9146, S9150 [11SE]

Enact (S. 830), S8162-S8170, S8205 [28JY], S8482 [31JY], S8721 [3SE], S8815 [4SE], S8837-S8869 [5SE], S8878-S8898 [8SE], S9133-S9157 [11SE], S9360-S9363, S9378-S9385 [16SE], S9553, S9694-S9697 [18SE], S9701-S9713, S9721 [19SE], S9737-S9754, S9755-S9759-S9769, S9771-S9775, S9781 [23SE], S9811-S9868 [24SE], S10469 [7OC]

———conference report, S12482 [10NO], S12653 [13NO]

———corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 69), S12710 [13NO]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S9362, S9378 [16SE], S9600, S9626 [18SE], S9754, S9759, S9760, S9769 [23SE], S10777 [9OC]

FDA: drug manufacturing and pharmacy compounding regulations, S9839, S9840, S9849 [24SE]

———Federal requirements for labeling of nonprescription drugs, S9768, S9769 [23SE]

———food labeling relative to nutrition information, S9824 [24SE]

———labeling uniformity requirements relative to poison control, S9763 [23SE]

———modify mission statement, S9764 [23SE]

———prescription drug user fee reauthorization, S8854-S8855, S8860 [5SE], S9838, S9840, S9842, S9844 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process, S8843-S8845, S8847-S8850, S8853, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8888-S8890, S8895-S8898 [8SE], S9361, S9380-S9385 [16SE], S9701-S9705 [19SE], S9772-S9775 [23SE], S9831-S9835, S9848 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9705-S9707 [19SE], S9737, S9738 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims, S9710-S9712 [19SE], S9739-S9754, S9755 [23SE], S9814-S9819, S9827-S9831 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance, S9708-S9710 [19SE], S9738, S9739 [23SE]

———regulation of tobacco products, S9766, S9767 [23SE]

———revise food irradiation disclosure requirements, S9824, S9825 [24SE]

———treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information, S9764, S9765 [23SE]

NIH: establish National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, S9759-S9762 [23SE]

Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]

States: issuance of warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9844, S9845 [24SE]

Tobacco products: tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 830) (S. Rept. 105-43), S6907 [7JY]

Statements

Provisions (S. 830): Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S9835-S9838 [24SE]

———OMB, S9848, S9849 [24SE]

Regulation of Cosmetic Industry in Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: David Wallinga, Natural Resources Defense Council, S9148 [11SE]

Summaries

Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures, H10887-H10889 [13NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 196, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, provisions, H10886 [13NO]

S. 830, provisions, S9133-S9145 [11SE], S9850-S9867 [24SE], H8482-H8500 [7OC]

S. Con. Res. 69, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, provisions, S12616, S12710 [13NO]

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT

Letters

NAFTA food safety provisions: several Representatives, E2009 [9OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1411), H8454, H8455 [7OC], H8694 [8OC], E2009 [9OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1411, provisions, H8455-H8474 [7OC]

FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION REFORM ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2469) (H. Rept. 105-306), H8437 [6OC]

FOOD INDUSTRY

Articles and editorials

Berry Alert Came Week After Sale, Witness Said He Warned USDA That Fruit Was Grown in Mexico, S11590 [3NO]

Big Hamburger Recall and USDA Inspections, E1639 [3SE]

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H5131 [10JY]

———humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 696), H522 [12FE]

———increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1119), S8532 [31JY]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042; H.R. 1232), S7767 [21JY], H1338 [8AP]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see S. 277; H.R. 786), S1017 [5FE], H587 [13FE]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see S. 257; H.R. 467), S945 [4FE], H243 [21JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (see S. 603), S3348 [17AP]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (see S. Res. 119; H. Res. 224), S9018 [9SE], H7118 [9SE]

———increase milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2388), H6797 [3SE]

———require estimates of production costs relative to milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2482), H7364 [16SE]

———study effects of basing milk marketing orders' basic formula price on costs of production (see H.R. 1190), H1260 [20MR]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 52), S160 [21JA]

———use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 604), S3348 [17AP]

Employment: make overtime exemption available to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables apply to employees engaged in transportation and preparation of sugar beets (see H.R. 917), H724 [4MR]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 289), H148 [9JA]

———establish independent agency responsible for safety, labeling, and inspection (see S. 1465), S12118 [8NO]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264; H.R. 3070), S10475 [7OC], H10954 [13NO]

———include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 2344), H6704 [31JY]

———inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1291; H.R. 801, 1137, 2103), S10787 [9OC], H588 [13FE], H1257 [20MR], H4835 [26JN]

Foreign trade: European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

IRS: prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (see S. 1274; H.R. 2658), S10631 [8OC], H8832 [9OC]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (see S. 256; H.R. 645), S945 [4FE], H393 [6FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. 258; S. Res. 52, 55; H.R. 618, 646), S945 [4FE], S1226 [11FE], S1382 [13FE], H347 [5FE], H393 [6FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (see S. 81), S160 [21JA]

———payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (see S. 56), S160 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (see S. 55), S160 [21JA]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (see S. 790), S5001 [22MY]

———application of the deferral percentage test in determining the status of restaurant employee arrangements (see H.R. 1065), H1017 [13MR]

Documents

Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment Program, S10649 [8OC]

Letters

Inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry: Lori Robbins, Home on the Range & Co., S10800 [9OC]

Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding: Representative Skeen, H5378 [16JY]

Lists

Labeling requirements abroad for produce, S7771 [21JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (H.R. 1232), H1368, H1384 [9AP]

Coastal Berry (business): position on union organizing campaigns, H4069 [19JN]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, E131 [4FE]

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: Food Innovation Center funding, H5447 [17JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allegations of discriminatory practices, H1857 [24AP], H3909 [18JN]

———authority to recall tainted food, E1638 [3SE]

———Farm Services Agency funding, H5378 [16JY]

———Midwest Advanced Food Manufacturing Alliance funding, H5378 [16JY]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]

Employment: make the overtime exemption available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of fruit and vegetables available to employees engaged in the transportation and preparation of sugar beets (H.R. 917), E367 [4MR]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (H.R. 2480), H7368 [17SE]

Foreign trade: impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. environment and food safety laws, H8033 [26SE]

———impact of fast-track negotiating procedures on U.S. food safety laws, H8723-H8726 [8OC]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (H.R. 2332), E1617 [1AU]

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank: tribute, E1973 [8OC]

Hillside, NJ: tribute to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, E1828 [23SE]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1191 [20MR]

National Black McDonald's Operators Association: anniversary, E1955 [7OC]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers, H5564 [22JY]

Roundy's, Inc.: anniversary, E1642 [3SE]

Wilson, John E. (Jimmy): National Grocers Association Spirit of America Award recipient, E1732 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: court ruling on current milk marketing order system, S12087 [8NO]

———dairy and livestock research funding, S11375 [29OC]

———food, animal, and plant genome research strategy, S11374, S11375 [29OC]

———increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1119), S8582 [31JY]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1042), S7771 [21JY]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (S. 277), S1025 [5FE]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (S. 257), S951, S957 [4FE], S1413 [13FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S4090 [7MY], S4197 [8MY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (S. 603), S3350, S3351 [17AP]

———continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (S. 1153), S8925 [8SE], S9301 [12SE]

———establish temporary emergency minimum milk prices (S. Res. 119), S9020, S9022 [9SE]

———inspection and certification of agricultural processing equipment, S7945 [23JY]

———Karnal bunt quarantine, S7943 [23JY]

———treatment of wild rice producers, S7945 [23JY], S11398 [30OC]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 52), S416 [21JA]

———use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 604), S3350 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]

Food: establish independent agency responsible for safety, labeling, and inspection (S. 1465), S12130 [8NO]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (S. 1264), S10480-S10483 [7OC]

———inspection requirements relative to interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry (S. 1291), S10798-S10800 [9OC]

Foreign trade: dairy and potato industry disputes with Canada and Mexico, S11210 [24OC]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

IRS: prohibit the threat of audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement (S. 1274), S10649 [8OC]

National Agriculture Day: observance, S2483 [18MR], S2641, S2727 [20MR]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (S. 256), S949 [4FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. 258), S958 [4FE], S1151 [10FE], S3351 [17AP]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1210, S1211 [11FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 55), S1366, S1367 [13FE]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: election criteria for members and milk producers (S. 81), S459 [21JA]

———payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (S. 56), S416 [21JA]

———prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives (S. 55), S416 [21JA]

National Grocers Association: Grocers Care Award recipients, S6182 [24JN]

Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory (S. 790), S5009 [22MY]

Summaries

Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act (S. 258), S960 [4FE]

National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act (S. 256), S951 [4FE]

National Dairy Promotion Reform Act (S. 81), S460 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 52, use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk, S417 [21JA]

S. 55, prohibit bloc voting by dairy cooperatives relative to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, S418 [21JA]

S. 56, Dairy Product Equity Act, S418 [21JA]

S. 81, National Dairy Promotion Reform Act, S460 [21JA]

S. 220, Fair Trade in Meat and Pork Products Act, S753 [28JA]

S. 256, National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act, S950 [4FE]

S. 257, amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, S952-S957 [4FE]

S. 258, Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act, S959 [4FE]

S. 603, collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S3350 [17AP]

S. 604, use of feed grain costs as a basis for pricing milk, S3351 [17AP]

S. 790, allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory, S5009 [22MY]

S. 1119, increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities, S8582 [31JY]

S. 1153, continuation of Dept. of Agriculture Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety, S8926 [8SE]

S. 1264, Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act, S10480-S10482 [7OC]

S. 1274, prohibit the threat of an IRS audit to compel agreement with Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment or Tip Rate Determination Agreement, S10649 [8OC]

S. Res. 52, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1240 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1368, S1407 [13FE]

S. Res. 119, establish temporary Dept. of Agriculture emergency minimum milk prices, S9020 [9SE]

FOOD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1264), S10475 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1264), S10480-S10483 [7OC]

Texts of

S. 1264, provisions, S10480-S10482 [7OC]

FOOD SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Wetlands: permit use of certain agricultural lands (see H.R. 640), H392 [6FE]

FOOD STAMP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (see S. 388, 413; H.R. 1000), S1828 [3MR], S2078 [10MR], H812 [10MR]

Remarks in House

Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), H1302, H1303 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Food stamps: eligibility of children of legal immigrants, S6151, S6152 [24JN], S6292 [25JN], S6780 [27JN]

———prevent receipt by prisoners, S6148 [24JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), S5430 [9JN], S5431 [10JN]

———State prevention of receipt by prisoners (S. 388), S1837 [3MR]

Reports filed

State Prevention of Receipt of Food Stamps by Prisoners: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 105-43), H1337 [8AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1000, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, H1302 [8AP]

S. 388, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, S1837 [3MR]

FOOD STAMPS

Bills and resolutions

Eligibility: modify certain disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H2090 [30AP]

Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin for operation of food stamp and medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2030), H4338 [24JN]

———exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667, 1360), H451 [11FE], H1703 [17AP]

———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 1445), H1891 [24AP]

———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for legal aliens applying for naturalization (see H.R. 1416), H1794 [23AP]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see S. 640; H.R. 1418), S3550 [23AP], H1794 [23AP]

———food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 2154), H5177 [11JY]

———food stamp eligibility for certain elderly permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2638), H8727 [8OC]

———permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see S. 787; H.R. 1709), S5001 [22MY], H3201 [22MY]

———SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (see S. 615), S3349 [17AP]

States: prevention of receipt by prisoners (see S. 388, 413; H.R. 1000), S1828 [3MR], S2078 [10MR], H812 [10MR]

———require use of electronic benefit transfer systems (see H.R. 273), H148 [9JA]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture authority to sell food stamps to States relative to Federal cost reimbursement: Senators Kennedy and Kerry, S4183 [8MY]

State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility: June E. O'Neill, CBO, E1039 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Funding, H5652 [23JY], H5683, H5726 [24JY]

Government regulations: eligibility requirements, H4587 [25JN], E1348 [27JN]

Public welfare programs: food stamp eligibility for certain elderly permanent resident aliens (H.R. 2638), H8694 [8OC]

———permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (H.R. 1709), E1039 [22MY]

States: prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), H1302, H1303 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: eligibility of children of legal immigrants, S6151, S6152 [24JN], S6292 [25JN], S6780 [27JN]

Correctional Institutions: prevent receipt by prisoners, S6148 [24JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authority to sell food stamps to States relative to Federal cost reimbursement, S4183 [8MY]

———food stamp nutrition education program funding, S6322 [25JN]

Funding, S5337 [5JN]

Public welfare programs: eligibility of cross-border Native Americans, S6322 [25JN]

———exception to limited SSI eligibility for severely disabled aliens, S6302 [25JN]

———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (S. 640), S3559 [23AP]

———nutrition programs funding, S10246 [1OC]

———SSI and food stamp eligibility for legal aliens (S. 615), S3362, S3363 [17AP], S3417 [22AP]

States: prevention of receipt by prisoners (H.R. 1000), S5430 [9JN], S5431 [10JN]

———prevention of receipt by prisoners (S. 388), S1837 [3MR]

Reports filed

State Prevention of Receipt of Food Stamps by Prisoners: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 105-43), H1337 [8AP]

Tables

Numbers of SSI recipients receiving preliminary noncitizen status notices by State, S3364 [17AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1000, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, H1302 [8AP]

S. 388, State prevention of receipt of food stamps by prisoners, S1837 [3MR]

FOOTWEAR see Shoe Industry

FORAGE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2493), H9615, H9616 [28OC], H9730 [29OC], H9745, H9748, H9749, H9750, H9751, H9758, H9761 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2493): consideration (see H. Res. 284), H9613 [28OC]

Memorandums

Provisions: William G. Myers, E2257 [8NO]

Remarks in House

BLM: clarification of definitions relative to use of previously collected data and the leasing or subleasing of grazing permits, H9748-H9750 [30OC], E2164 [31OC]

Enact (H.R. 2493), H9735-H9764 [30OC], E2164 [31OC], E2256 [8NO]

———consideration (H. Res. 284), H9706-H9708 [29OC]

Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees, H9737-H9745, H9750-H9757, H9761, H9762 [30OC]

———establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9758-H9761 [30OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2493, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-355), H9613 [28OC]

Provisions: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2493) (H. Rept. 105-346), H9557 [24OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 284, consideration of H.R. 2493, provisions, H9706 [29OC]

FORBES, KEITH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2165 [31OC]

FORBES, MICHAEL P. (a Representative from New York)

Addresses

Israel and the Middle East—A View From Capitol Hill: by, E1283 [20JN]

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7730 [23SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5827 [25JY], H6027 [29JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1614 [16AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H7321 [16SE]

———H.R. 2267, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H8395 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

America's Hong Kong, Ronald Bailey, American Enterprise (publication), E1101 [4JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H702 [27FE]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Balanced Budget Act: disapproval of line-item veto of certain Medicaid provisions (see H.R. 2436), H7730 [23SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2157 [1MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H5486 [17JY]

Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2883 [19MY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H3274 [3JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H7200 [10SE]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 79), H3477 [4JN]

Civil liberties: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons (see H.R. 641), H392 [6FE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H2785 [15MY]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H3576 [6JN]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H10956 [13NO]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H3924 [18JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H3568 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1077), H1018 [13MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 1580), H5177 [11JY]

———revise process by which State housing construction grants are administered (see H.R. 1291), H1893 [24AP]

Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]

Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9559 [24OC]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (see H.R. 956), H1112 [18MR]

Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H10768 [12NO]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H7730 [23SE]

Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H. Res. 139), H3274 [3JN]

Employment: provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H10768 [12NO]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1392 [9AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5487 [17JY]

FEMA: reimburse certain State and local jurisdictions for support of Federal rescue and salvage operations relative to crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (see H.R. 772), H586 [13FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6798 [3SE]

Foreign aid: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1795 [23AP]

Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H8634 [7OC]

Health: prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H949 [12MR]

House of Representatives: prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8054 [26SE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H347 [5FE]

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H286 [4FE]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2254 [6MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H9730 [29OC]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]

———condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 145, 146), H6917 [4SE], H6962 [5SE]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6963 [5SE]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10172 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1392 [9AP]

Libya: jurisdictional immunities relative to jurisdiction of U.S. courts for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H.R. 3026), H10767 [12NO]

Long Island Sound: improve water quality (see H.R. 455), H242 [21JA]

Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 437), H768 [5MR]

Medicaid: repeal criminal penalties for fraudulent disposition of assets (see H.R. 216), H2874 [16MY]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1794 [23AP]

———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H286 [4FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (see H. Con. Res. 93), H3567 [5JN]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7730 [23SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 437), H768 [5MR]

New York: waiver of certain health care provider tax provisions under Medicaid (see H.R. 2437), H7730 [23SE]

Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H1262 [20MR]

Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 282), H1440 [10AP]

Patent and Trademark Office: improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (see H.R. 812), H1019 [13MR]

Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 107), H1542 [15AP]

Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H286 [4FE]

Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1989 [29AP]

Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H5021 [9JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1335), H2091 [30AP]

Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (see H.R. 1689), H8834 [9OC]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3204 [22MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]

Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 146), H4086 [19JN]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336, 857), H150 [9JA], H699 [27FE]

Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14, 1124), H156 [9JA], H3476 [4JN]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H4339 [24JN]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H4647 [25JN]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 1763), H5022 [9JY]

———expand types of equipment acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2523), H7729 [23SE]

———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H4339 [24JN]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 18), H628 [25FE]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 683), H452 [11FE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———restore the deduction for two-earner married couples (see H.R. 2593), H10768 [12NO]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H7601 [18SE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H4339 [24JN]

———use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 86), H6918 [4SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1440 [10AP]

Veterans: determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H2882 [19MY]

World War II: recognize and commend U.S. airmen held as prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (see H. Con. Res. 95), H3660 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Brookhaven, NY: establish Dept. of Veterans Affairs ambulatory care facility (see H.R. 56), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———prohibit reactivation of the High Flux Beam Reactor at Brookhaven National Laboratory (see H.R. 2384), H6797 [3SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 974), H803 [6MR]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 55), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

New York: exchange National Park Service land in the Fire Island National Seashore for land in Suffolk County (see H.R. 1256), H1391 [9AP]

Precious Metal (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1589), H2590 [13MY]

Taxation: treatment of biomedical research funds (see H.R. 1257), H1391 [9AP]

———treatment of tax-free bonds for output properties (see H.R. 1781), H3475 [4JN]

Veterans: extend benefits to merchant mariners who served during a period of war (see H.R. 2946), H10419 [8NO]

Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 24), H628 [25FE]

Essays

American Success Story: Sarah Geving, E1684 [8SE]

My Grandfather's Legacy of Duty: Thomas W. Colleluori, E1657 [4SE]

Motion

House of Representatives: adjournment, H3933 [19JN]

Remarks

Association for the Help of Retarded Children: tribute, E1187 [11JN]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 2005), E1552 [29JY]

Brookhaven, NY: tribute to IRS service center, E1635 [3SE]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6643, H6658 [31JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H3175 [22MY]

Center Moriches, NY: anniversary of Assembly of God Church, E1652 [4SE]

———anniversary of Bell African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E1687 [8SE]

Centereach, NY: anniversary of Savior Lutheran Church, E2136 [30OC]

Colleluori, Thomas W.: Genovese Drug Store (business) ``Flight of Aces'' essay contest award recipient, E1657 [4SE]

Colorado: expand Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho and White River National Forests (H.R. 985), H3820 [17JN]

Cutchogue, NY: tribute to First Baptist Church of Cutchogue, E2154 [31OC]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H5467 [17JY]

———U.S. policy, H5467 [17JY]

Damadian, Raymond: resolution of legal case relative to MRI patent, H786 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 169), H3940 [19JN]

———breast cancer research funding, H5937 [29JY]

———improve the Defense Loan and Technical Assistance Program (H.R. 974), H772 [6MR], E408 [6MR]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2266), H5937 [29JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2107), consideration (H. Res. 181), H5054 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H7782 [24SE], H7864 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), motion to instruct conferees, H9649 [29OC]

Disasters: tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York, E1447 [17JY]

Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), H5526 [22JY]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), H3186 [22MY]

Endangered Species Act: improve compliance by individuals and Government agencies relative to flood control projects, facilities, or structures (H.R. 478), H2304 [7MY]

Fish and fishing: moratorium on large vessels in Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic herring fisheries (H.R. 1855), E1549 [29JY]

Flag Day: observance, E1260 [19JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), E1582 [1AU]

———making appropriations (S. 955), H6846 [4SE]

Forward (publication): anniversary, E566 [21MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, E1250 [18JN]

Gordon Heights, NY: anniversary, E1561 [30JY]

Hendrickson, Richard: National Weather Service Albert J. Myer Award recipient, E699 [17AP]

House of Representatives: decorum on the floor, H893 [12MR]

Immigration: obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H9649 [29OC]

International Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, H2569, H2570 [13MY], H2617 [14MY], E893 [12MY]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 60), E1185 [11JN]

———terrorist bombing in Jerusalem market (H. Con. Res. 133), H6345 [30JY]

———U.S. policy, E1283 [20JN]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E277 [13FE]

LSC: funding, H7864 [25SE]

Malkmes, Harold: Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2151 [31OC]

Mayer, Brian: Marine Corps Silver Star Medal recipient, E834 [5MY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5054 [10JY]

National Marine Fisheries Service: Conservation Management and Operations Program funding, H7782 [24SE]

National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3883 [18JN]

National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1420), H3230 [3JN]

New York: tribute to Air National Guard 106th Rescue Group, E1258 [19JN]

New York, NY: tribute to St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe School, E1130 [5JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: success of economy, E1101 [4JN]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism, H6846 [4SE]

———suspend foreign aid, E1582 [1AU]

Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1587 [16AP], H1642, H1663 [17AP]

———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), consideration (H. Res. 116), H1633 [17AP]

Quogue, NY: anniversary of library, E1133 [5JN]

Riverhead, NY: anniversary of the East End Arts and Humanities Council, E2156 [31OC]

———tribute to Lions Club, E936 [15MY]

Sag Harbor, NY: tribute to Pierson High School robotics team for participation in National High School Robotics competition, E722 [23AP]

Selden, NY: tribute to Selden Middle School concert band, E970 [19MY]

Smithtown, NY: tribute to Smithtown Central School District Industry Advisory Board, E898 [13MY]

Southampton, NY: tribute to Southampton Full Gospel Church, E1637 [3SE]

Southampton (NY) Press: anniversary, E1304 [24JN]

Stony Brook, NY: anniversary of Christ Community Church, E2174 [4NO]

———anniversary of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stony Brook, E2376 [13NO]

Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Concern For Independent Living (organization), E1710 [10SE]

———tribute to Suffolk Alliance of Sportsmen, Inc., E83 [9JA]

Suffolk County Community College: tribute to Eastern Campus, E2140 [30OC]

Taxation: rates, H6643, H6658 [31JY]

Votes: position on missed, E1265 [19JN], E1535 [28JY], E1577 [1AU], E2278 [9NO]

Westhampton Beach, NY: tribute to Westhampton Free Library, E305 [25FE]

Westinghouse Foundation: tribute to Science Talent Search award recipients, E269 [13FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1286 [21MR], H3718 [11JN], H5485 [17JY], H5913 [28JY]

Special order: granted, H764 [5MR], H1609 [16AP], H2585 [13MY], H2676 [14MY], H2782 [15MY], H4083 [19JN]

Tributes

Andreano, Fred and Angeline, E1712 [10SE]

Corwin, Frank (Buzz), E1631 [3SE]

Fauls, Mary Beth, E610 [9AP]

Ferraro, Rocco and Norma, E183 [6FE]

Fisher, Adam D., E540 [20MR]

Horton, Eugene T., E937 [15MY]

Hulse, Robert, E1629 [3SE]

Kenter, Mary and Phillip, E1654 [4SE]

Lehman, Richard J., E1883 [29SE]

Lesher, Richard L., E1587 [1AU]

Peck, Theodore V., III, E610 [9AP]

Sendlewski, Frank, E873 [8MY]

Walsh, Donald (Cy), E1367 [8JY]

Wilson, Thomas E., E1928 [2OC]

Wourgola, John C., E1930 [2OC]

FORBES, STEVE

Letters

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S10201 [30SE]

FORBES (publication)

Articles and editorials

Carol Browner, Master of Mission Creep, S11005-S11007 [23OC]

Wage Inflation? Where? (Labor Statistics Lose Predictive Value), S11224 [27OC], S11440 [30OC]

FORCED ABORTION CONDEMNATION ACT

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2570), H10139-H10148 [6NO]

Testimonies

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China: Chen Yun Fei, H10144 [6NO]

———Hu Shuye, H10145 [6NO]

———Li Bao Yu, H10145 [6NO]

———Weng Kang Di, H10144 [6NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2570, Forced Abortion Condemnation Act, H10139 [6NO]

FORD, DAVID A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E164 [5FE]

FORD, GERALD R. (38th President of the United States)

Articles and editorials

And the Power of the Ballot, S10507 [8OC]

Letters

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits, S10506 [8OC], H5987 [29JY]

FORD, HAROLD E., JR. (a Representative from Tennessee)

Articles and editorials

Alternative School Promotes Achievement, Regina L. Burns, Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal, E752 [24AP]

Cash-Short Schools Need Nike More Than Twain, DeWayne Wickham, USA Today, H924 [12MR]

Tennessee Becomes Last State To Ratify 15th Amendment, Jet Magazine, E1970 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: acknowledge the injustice and inhumanity of slavery, examine current impact of slavery and discrimination, and recommend remedies (see H.R. 40), H407 [10FE]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H5826 [25JY]

Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 864), H1707 [17AP]

Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 2349), H6704 [31JY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Business and industry: reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 776), H587 [13FE]

Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 95), H9039 [22OC]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H8054 [26SE]

———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 2408), H9559 [24OC]

———increase certain funding under Head Start Program (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1302), H1893 [24AP]

Civil War—U.S.: mint coins in commemoration of African-American Civil War veterans (see H.R. 2453), H7261 [11SE]

Commission on National Drug Policy: establish (see H.R. 1345), H1610 [16AP]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H6026 [29JY]

Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Federal prisons (see H.R. 1643), H2784 [15MY]

Courts: continue judicial supervision over certain offenders with substance abuse problems (see H.R. 1644), H2784 [15MY]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 3081), H10955 [13NO]

———penalties for theft by public officials under color of law (see H.R. 1645), H2784 [15MY]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H6706 [31JY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H8929 [21OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish equitable service for customers and equal opportunity for employees (see H.R. 2185), H6707 [31JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish programs to educate the public on retirement savings (see H.R. 1377), H2680 [14MY]

Dept. of Transportation: make direct loans and provide lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects (see H.R. 2330), H6703 [31JY]

Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]

———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H4132 [20JN]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1456 [14AP]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H5177 [11JY]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 2031), H4338 [24JN]

Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1893 [24AP]

———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]

———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H6707 [31JY]

———provide State grants to stabilize and remove tire piles that are near drinking water sources and sensitive populations (see H.R. 1041), H1340 [8AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]

Education: establish computer learning centers in low-income areas (see H.R. 1640), H2784 [15MY]

———establish funding for local communities to repair school infrastructure (see H.R. 1639), H2784 [15MY]

———establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]

———establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program (see H.R. 1970), H4085 [19JN]

———improve access to and affordability of higher education (see H.R. 1435), H1890 [24AP]

———improve teacher quality (see H.R. 2228), H5664 [23JY]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 744), H2590 [13MY]

———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H7599 [18SE]

———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 1572), H2445 [8MY]

———provide tax relief for higher education expenses, increase financial aid, and improve student loan programs (see H.R. 1233), H3204 [22MY]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]

———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]

EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 536), H768 [5MR]

ERISA: improve enforcement of provisions (see H.R. 2290), H10956 [13NO]

Executive departments: require review of agency spending on service contracts (see H.R. 2712), H9501 [23OC]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H1392 [9AP]

Families and domestic relations: improve child care and family support services (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———State assistance for certain adults who are caring for the children of relatives (see H.R. 1646), H2784 [15MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 234), H286 [4FE]

———provide coverage to employers with more than 20 employees (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H4647 [25JN]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments and maintenance of Federal agency retirement contributions (see H. Con. Res. 71), H4339 [24JN]

———establish formula for calculation of Federal contributions to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 1848), H3659 [10JN]

———review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2441), H7118 [9SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: improve sanctions against providers and provide coverage for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board (see H.R. 1836), H9559 [24OC]

Federal Home Loan Banks: authorize and expand community development activities and grants (see H.R. 1555), H2444 [8MY]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H1707 [17AP]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H9729 [29OC]

———prohibit possession or transfer of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 476), H524 [12FE]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 1432), H1890 [24AP]

Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs (see H.R. 1480), H4087 [19JN]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure and the office of Attorney General (see H.R. 2370), H10421 [8NO]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 1281), H1893 [24AP]

———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H7911 [25SE]

———funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs (see H.R. 1637, 1638), H2784 [15MY]

———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]

———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2446 [8MY]

———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H725 [4MR]

———require group health plans and insurers to offer coverage for children and provide a tax credit for the purchase of such coverage (see H.R. 561), H453 [11FE]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H453 [11FE]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H7008 [8SE]

———revise and extend programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1895), H3797 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H8265 [30SE]

House of Representatives: allow Members to hire employees from welfare rolls relative to application towards welfare participation rates in home jurisdiction (see H.R. 1046), H1795 [23AP]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H4087 [19JN]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H629 [25FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H9614 [28OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]

IRS: restructure (see H.R. 2292), H8929 [21OC]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]

``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9730 [29OC]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 237), H7600 [18SE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H1186 [19MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1375), H1704 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417, 418), H245 [21JA], H286 [4FE]

———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H5401 [16JY]

Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 2348), H6704 [31JY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 1839), H8054 [26SE]

Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 27), H1340 [8AP]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2255 [6MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]

National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]

National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (see H.R. 1635), H2783 [15MY]

NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H348 [5FE]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

NIH: establish a comprehensive plan relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1315), H3476 [4JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase amount of funds Director may transfer between agency accounts (see H.R. 1641), H2784 [15MY]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

OPM: submit proposed legislation under which group universal life insurance and group variable universal life insurance would be available (see H.R. 2675), H8927 [21OC]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2183, 2199), H346 [5FE], H5485, H5486 [17JY]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H3660 [10JN]

Privacy: prohibit Federal agencies from making certain individual records available through interactive computer services (see H.R. 1367), H4087 [19JN]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1813), H4647 [25JN]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H3274 [3JN]

Public welfare programs: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H2255 [6MY]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-aid highway program (see H.R. 907), H1019 [13MR]

Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H4647 [25JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2717), H9501 [23OC]

Schools: assist local communities in renewal of public schools (see H.R. 1436), H1890 [24AP]

———establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1111 [18MR]

Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2785 [15MY]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H589 [13FE]

Small business: assist certain women and minority business people (see H.R. 1647), H2784 [15MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 773), H586 [13FE]

States: require equal education funding throughout the State (see H.R. 1234), H1989 [29AP]

Taxation: allow income tax credit to individuals active in neighborhood crime watch organizations (see H.R. 1529), H4647 [25JN]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H3204 [22MY]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 539), H453 [11FE]

———credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 539), H702 [27FE]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3070 [20MY]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H589 [13FE]

———encourage investment in low-income housing (see H.R. 1102), H2254 [6MY]

———establish a credit for the purchase of a principal residence located within an empowerment zone or enterprise community by a first-time homebuyer (see H.R. 2826), H10957 [13NO]

———exclude from gross income pension benefits received by the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 921), H4647 [25JN]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H2590 [13MY]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 615), H702 [27FE]

———provide income exclusion for work study payments (see H.R. 1296), H2875 [16MY]

———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1682), H4339 [24JN]

———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]

———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H669 [26FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 553), H524 [12FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of reorganizations and stocks for specialized small business investment companies (see H.R. 2707), H9501 [23OC]

Television: treatment of voluntary guidelines relative to applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 1510), H2155 [1MY]

Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385), H6963 [5SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H1261 [20MR]

21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]

Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H4647 [25JN]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1542 [15AP]

Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H8320 [2OC]

Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 1693), H4136 [21JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]

———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H2590 [13MY]

———tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Hazardous substances: prohibit the location of solid and hazardous waste facilities near residential, day care, church, and school properties (see H.R. 843), H668 [26FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2051), H4645 [25JN]

Petitions and memorials

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1970 [8OC]

Proclamations

Tribute to Gregory D. Watson Relative to Post-Ratification of Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Right of Citizens To Vote Regardless of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Tennessee House of Representatives, E1970 [8OC]

Remarks

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2724 [15MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4690 [26JN], H5029 [10JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2999 [20MY]

Capps, Walter H.: tribute (H. Res. 286), H9623 [29OC]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4262 [24JN], E1317 [25JN]

Colleges and universities: reform methods for calculating graduation rates (H.R. 914), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 145), H2545 [13MY]

Crime: funding for building, expanding, and operating juvenile correction and detention facilities, H2378 [8MY]

———funding for crime prevention programs for at-risk juveniles, H2380 [8MY]

———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2378, H2380 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: establish block grants for local educational agencies, H7388 [17SE]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2169), conference report, H8749 [9OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7140, H7166 [10SE], H7388 [17SE]

Education: charter schools funding through rescissions in Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Program funding, H7140 [10SE]

———funding for TRIO programs for academic counseling and outreach to students from low-income families, H3869 [18JN]

———funds from businesses in exchange for advertising in schools, H924 [12MR]

———national policy to improve system, H78 [9JA], H2012 [30AP], H7166 [10SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 1), H1130 [19MR]

Federal Express Corp.: alleged political pressure relative to political action committee contributions, H954 [13MR]

———tribute for donation to Library of Congress National Digital Library Program, E1963 [8OC]

Higher Education Act: TRIO Upward Bound Program funding, H594 [25FE]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2143 [1MY]

Kentucky Dominican Sisters (religious order): anniversary, S143 [21JA]

Lamon, Carl L.: Association of Science-Technology Centers Honor Roll of Science Teachers award recipient, E804 [30AP]

Memphis, TN: reconstruction and extension of runway at Memphis International Airport, H8749 [9OC]

———tribute to Hamilton Elementary School for recognition as a U.S. Dept. of Education Title I achieving school, E760 [28AP]

———tribute to Pyramid Academy, E751 [24AP]

NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission, H5137 [11JY]

National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish, H2545 [13MY], H2724 [15MY]

NetDay96: tribute (H. Res. 38), H323 [5FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H1045 [18MR]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2051), E1327 [25JN]

Public housing: exemption from community work requirements for certain primary caregivers, H2143 [1MY]

Smith, Larry: EPA and Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E863 [7MY]

Taxation: promote construction and rehabilitation of public schools by increasing the volume cap on certain bonds, H9073 [23OC]

———rates, H4690 [26JN], H5029 [10JY]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), H604 [25FE], H634 [26FE]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9073 [23OC]

Tennessee: post-ratification of constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, E1969 [8OC]

Votes: position on missed, H8891 [21OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H89 [9JA], H8923 [21OC], H9035 [22OC], H9499 [23OC]

Tributes

Gleese, James L., E1139 [5JN]

Harvey, Albert C., E992 [21MY]

Patterson, Gilbert E., E838 [5MY]

Sengstacke, John H., E1141 [5JN]

FORD, JAMES DAVID (Chaplain of the House of Representatives)

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1 [7JA], H75 [9JA], H159 [20JA], H171 [21JA], H249 [4FE], H395 [10FE], H411 [11FE], H596 [25FE], H631 [26FE], H671 [27FE], H703 [3MR], H714 [4MR], H769 [6MR], H807 [10MR], H891 [12MR], H951 [13MR], H1021 [17MR], H1047 [18MR], H1113 [19MR], H1189 [20MR], H1263 [21MR], H1294 [8AP], H1393 [10AP], H1443 [14AP], H1459 [15AP], H1545 [16AP], H1621 [17AP], H1709 [21AP], H1717 [23AP], H1797 [24AP], H1895 [28AP], H1915 [29AP], H2009 [30AP], H2178 [6MY], H2257 [7MY], H2353 [8MY], H2477 [12MY], H2495 [13MY], H2595 [14MY], H2683 [15MY], H2877 [19MY], H2932 [20MY], H3071 [21MY], H3205 [27MY], H3207 [30MY], H3217 [3JN], H3277 [4JN], H3571 [6JN], H3583 [10JN], H3665 [11JN], H3799 [16JN], H3867 [18JN], H3925 [19JN], H4089 [20JN], H4135 [21JN], H4139 [23JN], H4227 [24JN], H4377 [25JN], H4843 [8JY], H4919 [9JY], H5025 [10JY], H5133 [11JY], H5179 [14JY], H5191 [15JY], H5407 [17JY], H5489 [21JY], H5499 [22JY], H5579 [23JY], H5830 [28JY], H5926 [29JY], H6299 [30JY], H6709 [1AU], H6717 [3SE], H6921 [5SE], H6966 [8SE], H7017 [9SE], H7201 [11SE], H7265 [15SE], H7286 [16SE], H7367 [17SE], H7603 [22SE], H7611 [23SE], H7915 [26SE], H8059 [29SE], H8267 [1OC], H8323 [6OC], H8635 [8OC], H8729 [9OC], H8931 [22OC], H9041 [23OC], H9503 [24OC], H9566 [28OC], H9617 [29OC], H9803 [31OC], H10107 [6NO], H10349 [8NO], H10771 [13NO]

FORD, JEAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12569 [13NO]

FORD, PATRICIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E928 [14MY]

FORD, WENDELL H. (a Senator from Kentucky)

Addresses

Grateful Nation Remembers Veterans: Greg Reed, S785 [29JA]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7908, S7967 [23JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3945, S3970 [5MY], S3992, S4025, S4031 [6MY], S4124 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1628, S1682 [26FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6510 [26JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4830, S4901 [21MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 62), S2090 [10MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S6933 [7JY], S7069, S7121, S7123 [9JY], S7236 [11JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2016), S7818, S7870 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8671 [2SE], S8711, S8712, S8735 [3SE], S8917, S8920, S8930 [8SE]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11566 [31OC]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10993 [22OC]

Analyses

Impact of Increased Excise Taxes on Tobacco Products: Tax Foundation, S6451 [26JN]

Joint Tax Committee Distribution Tables Produce Misleading Results: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, S6028 [20JN]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H273 [4FE]

Articles and editorials

Apples-to-Apples Comparison, Richard C. Alexander, National Guard (publication), S5306 [5JN]

Ensuring the Strength of Our Future—The QDR and the Future of the Guard and Reserve, G.V. ``Sonny'' Montgomery, Armed Forces Journal, S5307 [5JN]

Lockheed Martin Utility Services, John H. Sheridan, Industry Week (publication), S11540 [31OC]

New Tax Foundation Analyses Questions Role of Excise Taxes in Sound Federal and State Tax Policy, S6452 [26JN]

Unequal Partners—National Guard's Combat Divisions Remain Hidden Beneath Mantle of Benign Neglect, John G. Roos, Armed Forces Journal, S5308 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 755), S4588 [15MY]

Austrian-American Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S9332 [15SE]

Aviation: require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see S. 1196), S9636 [18SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 12), S726 [28JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (see S. 261), S945 [4FE]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S8367 [30JY]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures for consultants (see S. Res. 138), S11034 [23OC]

``Constitution of the United States of America'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 63), S11764 [5NO]

Courts: treatment of private property owners relative to Government seizure (see S. 1204), S10332 [3OC]

Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see S. 15), S159 [21JA]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see S. 304), S1299 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: continuation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program to promote food safety (see S. 1153), S8925 [8SE]

Dept. of Defense: disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (see S. 1292), S10787 [9OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see S. 1193), S9636 [18SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see S. 1320), S12510 [12NO]

Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. Res. 47), S945 [4FE]

———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726), S7118 [9JY]

———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see S. 358), S2707 [20MR]

———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535), S2900 [9AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1062), S8669 [2SE]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 12), S159 [21JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 18), S1843 [3MR]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084), S8608 [31JY]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see S. 1358), S11599 [3NO]

———foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089), S8361 [30JY]

Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 1365), S12615 [13NO]

———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2932 [9AP]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see S. 492), S3224 [15AP]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see S.J. Res. 29), S3901 [1MY]

Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419), S2792 [7AP]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see S. 143), S162 [21JA]

———revise and extend Area Health Education Center Program (see S. 892), S5596 [12JN]

———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see S. 537), S2901 [9AP]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see S.J. Res. 36), S8186 [28JY]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 62), S11764 [5NO]

Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see S. 1220), S11599 [3NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 717), S4322 [12MY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see S. 249), S856 [30JA]

———coverage of reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer (see S. 609), S3348 [17AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see S. 727), S4761 [20MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 89), S10808 [9OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311), S11365 [29OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2216 [12MR]

Israel: condemn terrorist bombing in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 50), S8926 [8SE]

Law enforcement officers: provide standards and protection for the conduct of internal police investigations (see S. 348), S6099 [23JN]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see S. 102), S2285 [13MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 597), S4490 [14MY]

———reimbursement for telehealth services (see S. 385), S6191 [24JN]

Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852), S5413 [9JN]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S11863 [6NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S2857 [8AP]

National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence Day: designate (see S. Res. 141), S11343 [29OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 64), S3736 [25AP]

National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 93), S11465 [30OC]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 317), S1843 [3MR]

National Guard: drug interdiction and counterdrug programs funding (see S. 682), S3901 [1MY]

National Literacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S5542 [11JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 136), S10788 [9OC]

National Military Museum Foundation: establish (see S. 686), S7013 [8JY]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3750 [28AP]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 96), S9020 [9SE]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100), S8532 [31JY]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Con. Res. 61), S11764 [5NO]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism (see S. Res. 121), S9427 [16SE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see S.J. Res. 2), S163 [21JA]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 11, 25), S158, S159 [21JA]

Postal Service: maintain Postal Uniform Allowance Program (see S. Con. Res. 54), S11300 [28OC]

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S8733 [3SE]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see S.J. Res. 15), S3294 [16AP]

Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 347), S1470 [24FE]

Senate Election Law Guidebook: authorize printing of revised edition (see S. Res. 143), S11764 [5NO]

Senior citizens: anniversary of establishment of the first nutrition program for the elderly (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2708 [20MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 375), S1734 [27FE]

———treatment of final payment of benefits to surviving spouse or family members after death of beneficiary (see S. 1370), S11763 [5NO]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see S. 252, 854), S2285 [13MR], S5413 [9JN]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see S. 496), S4898 [21MY]

———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 405), S5264 [3JN]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see S. 243), S855 [30JA]

———treatment of certain agricultural installment sales as alternative minimum tax preference items (see S. 181), S633 [22JA]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 711), S6005 [19JN]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 127), S161 [21JA]

———treatment of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 479), S2931 [9AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see S. 197), S634 [22JA]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see S. 363), S1800 [28FE]

Transportation: reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see S. 335), S1382 [13FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (see S. Res. 98), S5596 [12JN]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

World War II: burial and funeral benefits for merchant marine veterans (see S. 61), S1762 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site: revise boundary (see S. 312), S1300 [12FE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (see S. Res. 62), S2078 [10MR]

Contracts: improve Federal Contract Tower Program (see S. 1516), S12461 [10NO]

Edward Huggins Johnstone U.S. Courthouse, Paducah, KY: designate (see S. 250), S856 [30JA]

National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit acquisition of land to establish new refuges without certain support of landowners (see S. 491), S2646 [20MR]

Taxation: capital gains rates (see S. 306), S1300 [12FE]

Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see S. 646), S3662 [24AP]

Tobacco products: provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (see S. 1310), S11034 [23OC]

———treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (see S. 201), S676 [23JA]

Zetter, David R. and family: relief (see S. 811), S5109 [23MY]

Cloture motions

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S10378 [6OC], S10466 [7OC], S10522 [8OC], S10731 [9OC]

Letters

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act: by, S1774 [27FE]

Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Walter F. Mondale, S6183 [24JN]

Chemical Weapons Convention: President Clinton, S2090 [10MR]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S2090 [10MR]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: by, S763 [28JA]

Investigation of contested Senate election in Louisiana: by, S5081 [23MY]

———by, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S6483, S6484 [26JN]

Tobacco coverage by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S7908 [23JY]

———John E. Sheely, American Association of Crop Insurers, S7907 [23JY]

Remarks

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site: revise boundary (S. 312), S1309 [12FE]

Agriculture: limitation of Federal crop insurance to family farmers, S7908, S7909 [23JY]

———prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, S7905, S7907, S7908, S7909 [23JY]

———treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9002 [9SE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1033), S7905, S7907, S7909, S7919, S7922, S7923, S7929 [23JY]

Armed Forces: National Guard and Reserve components funding, S11836 [6NO]

Army: National Guard and Reserve components funding, S5305 [5JN]

Aviation: require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), S12705 [13NO]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (S. 1196), S9654 [18SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 1), S1544 [25FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 12), S764 [28JA]

———establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process (S. 261), S965 [4FE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 949), S6350 [25JN], S6448, S6449, S6451, S6452 [26JN], S6701 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (S. Con. Res. 27), S4782, S4788, S4808, S4821 [21MY]

Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (S. Res. 70), S3064 [10AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, S2503 [19MR]

———ratification (S. Res. 62), S2089 [10MR]

China, People's Republic of: religious persecution of Christian minorities, S5750 [17JN]

Clopton, Tom: Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5249 [3JN]

Crime: increase penalties relative to use of computers and the Internet to committ crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation against children (S. 900), unanimous-consent request, S12712 [13NO]

Daniel Boone National Forest: completion of Clear Creek Composite Bridge, S926 [4FE]

Daschle, Senator: condolences on death of father, S5893 [18JN]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S11810 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 924), S5903 [18JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 936), S5978, S5998 [19JN], S7237 [11JY]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, S11810, S11836 [6NO]

———competitive procurement and contract practices, S11810 [6NO]

———disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (S. 1292), S11421 [30OC]

Dept. of Energy: liability relative to failure to comply with the contractual deadline to dispose of nuclear waste, S2992 [10AP]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5750 [17JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1022), unanimous-consent agreement, S8067 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1061), S8811, S8814, S8818 [4SE], S8918, S8920 [8SE], S9000, S9001, S9002, S9004, S9005 [9SE], S9045 [10SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1061), unanimous-consent agreement, S9072 [10SE]

Drugs: establish matching grant program for local communities that first demonstrate a long-term commitment to reduce youth substance abuse (H.R. 956), S5946 [18JN]

Education: special education funding limits, S4317 [12MY]

Edward Huggins Johnstone U.S. Courthouse, Paducah, KY: designate (S. 250), S890 [30JA]

Embry-Riddle University: tribute, S786 [29JA]

FDA: Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7919, S7922, S7923, S7929 [23JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S12456 [10NO]

Fort Campbell, KY: tactical equipment shop funding, S11421 [30OC]

Fort Knox, KY: qualification range funding, S11421 [30OC]

Garvey, Jane: nomination to be FAA Administrator, S8520 [31JY]

Georgetown, KY: tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc., plant employees, S10786 [9OC]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), S2992 [10AP]

———require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage, S10947, S10948 [22OC]

Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (S. 143), S520 [21JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (S. 717), S4317 [12MY]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: limit Federal funding for rerun of leadership election, S8811, S8814 [4SE]

IRS: restructure, S10473 [7OC]

Kennard, William E.: nomination to the FCC, S11312 [29OC]

Kentucky: tribute to Air National Guard, S3658 [24AP]

———tribute to Girl Scouts of America Gold Award recipients, S4206 [8MY]

Library of Congress: authorize acquisition of certain real property (H.R. 2979), S12694 [13NO]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute to Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant for receipt of Industry Week (publication) ``America's 10 Best Plants'' award, S11539 [31OC]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Ford Motor Co. plant employees, S10786 [9OC]

———tribute to Wild Blue Thunder air show performance at Air Force anniversary celebration, S3415 [22AP]

Low, Jim: privilege of the floor, S7896 [23JY]

Mangas, Rob: privilege of the floor, S7896 [23JY]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, S12456 [10NO]

National Cheese Exchange: reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1211 [11FE]

National Federation of the Blind: anniversary of Kentucky chapter, S8483 [31JY]

National Guard: establish position for Chief on Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7237 [11JY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 96), S8089 [24JY]

National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit acquisition of land to establish new refuges without certain support of landowners (S. 491), S2653 [20MR]

OSHA: application of the process of safety management to distilleries, S8920 [8SE]

Pilot Records Improvement Act: clarify (H.R. 2626), S12705 [13NO]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S138-S140 [21JA], S6183 [24JN]

———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 25), S9161 [11SE], S10418 [6OC], S10473 [7OC]

———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S10418 [6OC]

Senate: announcement of retirement, S2109 [11MR]

———investigation of contested election in Louisiana, S6488 [26JN], S7858, S7860 [22JY], S10257 [1OC]

———legislative program, S1079 [6FE], S1252, S1336 [12FE], S5891 [17JN], S6027 [20JN], S6448, S6449 [26JN], S11018 [23OC], S12097 [8NO]

Slater, Rodney E.: nomination to be Sec. of Transportation, S1074 [6FE]

Social Security: treatment under balanced budget constitutional amendment, S1544 [25FE]

Taxation: aviation excise tax, S6701 [27JN]

———capital gains rates (S. 306), S1307 [12FE]

———capital gains rates (S. 854), S5419 [9JN]

———increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals relative to tax increases on tobacco products, S6350 [25JN], S6451, S6452 [26JN]

———rates, S6028-S6029 [20JN]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (H.R. 668), S1773 [27FE]

———reinstate aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (S. 243), S878 [30JA]

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction, S4788, S4808, S4821 [21MY]

———limit plaintiff attorney fees relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9004, S9005 [9SE]

———protection of certain State agreements with attorneys relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9045 [10SE]

———provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, industry workers, and their communities (S. 1310), S11034, S11036 [23OC]

———treatment of advertising and enforcement of laws relative to usage by minors (S. 201), S678 [23JA]

———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement, S8918 [8SE]

———treatment of tobacco farmers relative to tobacco industry liability settlement, S9001 [9SE]

Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S10947, S10948 [22OC]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), S5625 [12JN], S8118 [25JY]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions (S. Res. 98), star print, S5945 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S1545 [25FE], S2110, S2127 [11MR], S2311, S2319 [14MR], S12680, S12712 [13NO]

Tables

Capital gains sliding scale tax rates, S1308 [12FE]

Federal revenues from tobacco industry liability settlement, S9005 [9SE]

Texts of

S. 201, Tobacco Products Control Act, S679 [23JA]

S. 250, Edward Huggins Johnstone U.S. Courthouse, Paducah, KY, S890 [30JA]

S. 306, capital gains tax rates, S1307 [12FE]

S. 312, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site boundary revisions, S1309 [12FE]

Tributes

Abrams, Ronnie, S9511 [17SE]

Begley, John, S2874 [9AP]

Christian, Joe R., S8484 [31JY]

Daschle, Senator, S12679 [13NO]

Jones, Proctor, S843 [30JA]

Mangeot, Dan, S1826 [3MR]

Reed, Greg, S785 [29JA]

Stevens, Billy, S6039 [20JN]

Stevenson, Carole, S8089 [24JY]

Wright, Ralph W., S1223 [11FE]

FORD FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Long Beach, CA: tribute to Carmelitos public housing development for receipt of Ford Foundation Innovations in American Government Award, E1017 [22MY]

Oklahoma: tribute to Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Milestone Payment System Program, E1660 [4SE]

FORD MOTOR CO.

Bills and resolutions

Motion pictures: tribute to NBC and Ford Motor Co., for television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'' (see H. Con. Res. 30), H701 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Louisville, KY: tribute to Ford Motor Co. plant employees, S10786 [9OC]

FORDICE, KIRK (Governor of Mississippi)

Letters

Applicability of host State laws to any bank branch in such State of an out-of-State bank, H3090 [21MY]

FOREIGN AFFAIRS REFORM AND RESTRUCTURING ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5670, S5671, S5672, S5682, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5732, S5737, S5738, S5739, S5740, S5742, S5749, S5750, S5756, S5758, S5759, S5760, S5761, S5762, S5763, S5878, S5879, S5880, S5881, S5882 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 903), S5694 [16JN]

Descriptions

Provisions (S. 903): OAS Reform, S5751 [17JN]

Letters

FBI investigation of Haitian assassinations: Richard J. Giannotti, FBI, S5684 [16JN]

Prisoner rights in Peru: several Senators, S5687 [16JN]

Transfer of USIA international broadcasting services: David W. Burke, U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, S5746 [17JN]

———Ralph DeGennaro, Taxpayers For Common Sense (organization), S5744 [17JN]

U.N. reform: Bob Dole, S5680 [16JN]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: religious persecution of Christian minorities, E1285 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Foreign Service Association: participation of certain management officials in collective bargaining negotiations, S5671, S5672 [16JN]

Board for International Broadcasting: establish office of Inspector General, S5761 [17JN]

Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West: funding, S5739 [17JN], S5924 [18JN]

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations, S5759 [17JN]

———religious persecution of Christian minorities, S5750 [17JN], S6301 [25JN]

Dept. of State: counternarcotics activities, S5762 [17JN]

———diplomatic facilities funding in the People's Republic of China, S5760 [17JN]

———establish position of Coordinator of Taiwan Affairs, S5755, S5756, S5764 [17JN]

———visa restrictions relative to international child abductions, S5763 [17JN]

Enact (H.R. 1757), S5924, S5925, S5939, S5944 [18JN]

Enact (S. 903), S5655-S5662, S5666-S5688 [16JN], S5722-S5789 [17JN]

Foreign policy: deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, S5683-S5685 [16JN], S5733 [17JN]

Foreign Service: limit remedial authority of Grievance Board, S5670 [16JN]

Immigration: humanitarian exceptions for unmarried adult children of former Vietnamese re-education camp detainees, S5762 [17JN]

NATO: assist integration of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania, S5667-S5669 [16JN]

———establish dispute resolution process, S5753 [17JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, S5687 [16JN]

———recommend integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S5669 [16JN]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid, S5754 [17JN]

Peru: prisoner rights, S5667, S5687 [16JN]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, S5660, S5672-S5682, S5685, S5686 [16JN], S5722, S5750 [17JN], S5937 [18JN]

USIA: Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program reauthorization, S5751 [17JN]

———transfer of international broadcasting services, S5742-S5748 [17JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1757, provisions, S5765-S5789 [17JN]

FOREIGN AID related term(s) Foreign Policy

Addresses

Azerbaijan Aggression Toward Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh: Representative Pallone, E256-E258 [13FE]

Peace Corps: Mark D. Gearan, S924 [4FE]

Amendments

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159 [6NO]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2449 [8MY], H2592, H2593 [13MY], H2681 [14MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3275 [3JN], H3300, H3313, H3314, H3321, H3325, H3326, H3327, H3329, H3335, H3340, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3348, H3349, H3351, H3353, H3356, H3357, H3424, H3426, H3427, H3428, H3429, H3430, H3431, H3432, H3433, H3477 [4JN], H3482, H3495, H3497 [5JN], H3591, H3593, H3594, H3595, H3598, H3599, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3607, H3608, H3609, H3615, H3617, H3618, H3626, H3627, H3628, H3630, H3662 [10JN], H3670, H3671, H3680, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3696, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700, H3701, H3702, H3703, H3704, H3705 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5670, S5671, S5672, S5682, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5732, S5737, S5738, S5739, S5740, S5742, S5749, S5750, S5756, S5758, S5759, S5760, S5761, S5762, S5763, S5878, S5879, S5880, S5881, S5882 [17JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY], H5298, H5299, H5300 [15JY], H5404 [16JY], H5488 [17JY], H5576, H5577 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5750, H5778, H5779 [24JY], H5827 [25JY], H5917 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6362, H6370, H6389, H6392, H6396, H6398, H6400, H6407 [30JY], H6726, H6729, H6730, H6731, H6734, H6739, H6749, H6750 [3SE], H6823, H6824, H6825, H6826, H6830, H6831, H6844 [4SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7515, S7516, S7518, S7519, S7522, S7527, S7534, S7535, S7536, S7544, S7545, S7546, S7547, S7550, S7559, S7562, S7576, S7579, S7580, S7582, S7587, S7588, S7589, S7590, S7591, S7592, S7609, S7610, S7611, S7612, S7613, S7614, S7615 [16JY], S7632 [17JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR], H961, H983 [13MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY], H5868 [28JY]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE], H7321 [16SE]

Articles and editorials

Another Mexican General Is Arrested and Charged With Links to Drug Cartel, S2587 [20MR]

Arafat Knew of World Trade Center Plot, S8941 [9SE]

Arafat's Cabinet Should Be Dissolved, Lawmakers Report—Inquiry Panel Finds Rampant Corruption, H6395 [30JY]

Avoiding Adjournment Blunders, S12555 [13NO]

Bosnia Tolerates War Criminals, S5117 [23MY]

Bosnia's War Criminals Enjoy Peacetime Power, S5118 [23MY]

Call to Arms Against Youth Drug Abuse, H982 [13MR]

Calling a Coup a Coup, S7193 [10JY]

Clinton Waives Corridor Act Prohibition on Aid to Turkey, H1770 [23AP]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Defying Israel, Arafat Embraces Islamic Militants, S8942 [9SE]

Drug Trade Climbs Aboard Shipments of Goods From Mexico, H971 [13MR]

Drugs—Interdicting the Flow, S7564 [16JY]

Ex-Army Head Says Pakistan Bomb Passed Computer Simulation Tests, S7557 [16JY]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Family Planning—Saving the World's Children, and Mothers, E1945 [7OC]

Find Better Ways To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Fine Line for Mexico, S2593 [20MR]

Good Step on Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

Guns—And the M-1 Boomerang, S12555 [13NO]

Helping Countries Make the Transition From Crisis Is One of Our Greatest Foreign Policy Challenges After the Conflict Has Ended, E1081 [3JN]

Hill Alert—A Bad Old Gun Bill, S12554 [13NO]

Just Skin and Bones, S8487 [31JY]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Latin Drugs Flow North Via Pacific—Traffickers' Ships Hard To Intercept, S2602 [20MR]

Marshall's Inheritor, E1096 [3JN]

Mexico Let Suspected Drug Trafficker Move $168 Million Out of Several Banks, S2587 [20MR]

Mexico Without Illusions, H959 [13MR]

Needed—Family Planning Funds, S789 [29JA]

New Pakistani Government Restores Full Funding for Chashma Project, S7557 [16JY]

Now, That's a Resolution, S7565 [16JY]

PAEC Official Says China Will Make Key Parts, Finish Chashma by 1999, S7557 [16JY]

Pakistan Confirms Test Firing Rocket But Gives No Details, S7557 [16JY]

Palestinian Panel Charges Widespread Corruption by Arafat's Entire Cabinet, H6394 [30JY]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

Rethinking Drug Certification, S7564 [16JY]

Second Mexican General Faces Drug Charges, S2587 [20MR]

Surplus Gun Invasion, S12555 [13NO]

Surplus Weapons, Surplus Danger, S12555 [13NO]

There Is Hope for Children, E612 [9AP]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

U.S. Believes Khushab Still Cold, No Heavy Water Sold by China, S7557 [16JY]

U.S. Failed To Get Mexico To Reshape War on Drugs, H981 [13MR]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

Appropriations: integrated justification report for assistance programs (see H.R. 114), H142 [9JA]

———reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 141), S162 [21JA]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H282 [4FE]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (see H. Con. Res. 16), H393 [6FE]

Azerbaijan: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 2284), H6026 [29JY]

Business and industry: require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see S. 1200), S9726 [19SE]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (see H. Res. 195), H5664 [23JY]

Caribbean nations: withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 87, 2196), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H5486 [17JY]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (see H.R. 2605), H8320 [2OC]

Colombia: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.R. 1034), H948 [12MR]

Cuba: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1486), H1988 [29AP]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (see S. 903; H.R. 1757), S5694 [16JN], H3273 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Drugs: encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (see S.J. Res. 34), S6727 [27JN]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (see S. 457), S2415 [18MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration (see H. Res. 185), H5296 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 323), H10767 [12NO]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 778; H.R. 1432), S4879 [21MY], H1890 [24AP]

———prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 2289), H6026 [29JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 1344), S11448 [30OC]

India: suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1802), H3566 [5JN]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1186 [19MR]

———terminate international military education and training program (see H.R. 720), H522 [12FE]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (see S. 1073; H.R. 2092), S8186 [28JY], H4835 [26JN]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5020 [9JY]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (see S. 1458), S12118 [8NO]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H144 [9JA]

Lebanon: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2274 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S.J. Res. 19, 20; S. Con. Res. 10; H.J. Res. 58), S1828 [3MR], S2274 [13MR], H709 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (see H. Res. 95), H948 [12MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S1828 [3MR]

———make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 958), H767 [5MR]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S8091 [24JY]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism (see S. Res. 121), S9080 [10SE]

Panama, Republic of: prohibit U.S. assistance upon conveyance of any military facility built or operated by the U.S. to any foreign government-owned entity (see H.R. 2950), H10419 [8NO]

Population: international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

Programs: authorize appropriations and reform (see H.R. 1759), H3273 [3JN]

Russia: requirements relative to economic assistance (see H.R. 331), H149 [9JA]

Syria: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Terrorism: deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H1703 [17AP]

———restrict foreign and military assistance conditional to situation in Cyprus and obligations under international law (see H.R. 388), H151 [9JA]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see S. 694; H.R. 1588; H. Res. 21), S3960 [5MY], H156 [9JA], H2589 [13MY]

Communiques

Middle East peace process: Arab Summit, S7524 [16JY]

Conference reports

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159), H10602-H10629 [12NO]

Cost Estimates

Foreign Policy Reform Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H2486 [12MY]

Descriptions

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (S. 903): OAS Reform, S5751 [17JN]

Excerpts

Foreign Assistance Act, S1440 [24FE]

International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: Dept. of State, S7570 [16JY]

Uganda Orthopaedics and Physical Therapy for the Disabled Project, S3460-S3462 [22AP]

Facsimiles

Prevent allocation of foreign aid to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations: Robin Kirk, Human Rights Watch (organization), H6396 [30JY]

Letters

Agreement to develop Iranian oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10916 [22OC]

Allocation of foreign aid to Egypt and Israel: Ahmed Maher El Saved, S6021 [20JN]

Allocation of foreign aid to India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, H6808 [4SE]

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia: Representative Porter, H5843 [28JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: Michael C. McGowan, H3684 [11JN]

———several former Secs. of State and National Security Advisers, H3295 [4JN]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

Foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts by Syria and Lebanon: Senator Grassley and Representative Watts, S12551 [13NO]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona and Daniel E. Lungren, Attorney General of California, E428 [11MR]

———President Clinton, S4647, S4649 [16MY]

———Senator Feinstein, S1512 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1842 [3MR]

Foreign aid requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers: European Union, H3622 [10JN]

Foreign assistance budget request for the new independent States of the former Soviet Union: President Clinton, E692 [17AP]

———Representative Hamilton, E692 [17AP]

Importation of surplus military weapons: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S12554 [13NO]

———several organizations, S12556 [13NO]

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: Representatives Ewing and Hyde and Senator Durbin, H7716 [23SE]

———Richardo V. Luna, Embassy of Peru, H7716 [23SE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia capture of indicted war criminals: President Clinton, S7314 [11JY]

———Senator Feinstein, S7313 [11JY]

———several Senators, S7313 [11JY]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

International Fund for Ireland disbursements relative to compliance with the MacBride Principles: Irish National Caucus, Inc., H3616 [10JN]

Middle East peace process: several Senators, S7524 [16JY]

Natural gas assistance to Armenia: Representative Hamilton, E958 [19MY]

———Robert K. Boyer, AID, E958 [19MY]

———Thomas A. Dine, AID, E958 [19MY]

Prior knowledge of terrorist attacks by Yasser Arafat: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S7580 [16JY], S8941 [9SE]

———Senator Specter, S7581 [16JY], S8940, S8941 [9SE]

Regulations relative to printing of Thomas A. Constatine's statement on foreign aid certification of Mexico's drug enforcement efforts in the Congressional Record: Charles C. Cook, Sr., GPO, S2045 [10MR]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, S7575 [16JY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7575 [16JY]

———several Senators, S7568 [16JY]

War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act: several international human rights organizations, S5119 [23MY]

Lists

Alleged Bosnian war criminals in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, S5119 [23MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5116 [23MY]

Objectionable programs in S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7531 [16JY]

Students assisting Mexico in humanitarian aid efforts, E911 [14MY]

Memorandums

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: President Clinton, S2046 [10MR]

Messages

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for the International Grains Agreement: President Clinton, S2799 [7AP]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167, H10168 [6NO]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8114 [29SE], H8262 [30SE], H8271 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686 [8OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H7320 [16SE], H8394 [6OC], H8502 [7OC]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H989 [13MR]

Press releases

Jesuit Priests and Mayan Indians Detained by Mexican Police: Society of Jesus in Mexico, H973 [13MR]

Remarks in House

African Development Fund: funding, H6726-H6729 [3SE], E1656 [4SE], E1700 [9SE]

AID: funding, H6376 [30JY]

———international agricultural assistance, H6402 [30JY]

———support for post-conflict peace transitions, E1081 [3JN]

———Sustainable Desert Development Program funding, H6358, H6359 [30JY]

Albania: allocation of foreign aid, E382 [5MR]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (H.R. 500), H1768 [23AP], E143 [4FE]

———allocation of foreign aid, H6359 [30JY], E958 [19MY]

———blockade by Azerbaijan, H6357 [30JY], H6847 [4SE], E256-E258 [13FE]

———blockade by Turkey, H1591 [16AP], E705 [17AP], E732 [23AP]

———U.S. policy, H10675, H10676 [12NO]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (H. Con. Res. 16), H836, H838 [11MR]

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy, H10675 [12NO]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, H6389-H6392, H6400 [30JY], H6755 [3SE]

———condemn violence and restore democracy (H. Res. 195), H5840-H5843 [28JY], H6353 [30JY], E1516 [24JY], E1651 [4SE]

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159-H10169 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), motion to recommit, H10167 [6NO]

Civil wars: U.S. role in foreign civil wars, H1095 [18MR]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, H6848 [4SE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: lift ban on humanitarian assistance, H3607 [10JN]

Croatia: allocation of foreign aid, H6729 [3SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2426 [8MY], H2486 [12MY], H3175 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3291-H3358, H3424-H3433 [4JN], H3480, H3481-H3499, H3516-H3520 [5JN], H3591-H3632 [10JN], H3669, H3670-H3706, H3717 [11JN], H5868 [28JY], E1096 [3JN], E1148 [7JN], E1170 [10JN], E1258 [19JN], E1609 [1AU]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8262 [30SE], H8271-H8278 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

Developing countries: development assistance for Latin America and Asia, H3433 [4JN]

Dhillon, Balbir S.: arrest and treatment in India, E78 [9JA]

Drugs: allow foreign military sales and international military education and training funding to countries decertified for drug enforcement efforts, H3591-H3593 [10JN]

———international narcotics control funding, E1653 [4SE]

Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), E2217, E2219 [7NO]

Families and domestic relations: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

Floods: disaster assistance to Poland, E1522 [25JY]

Foreign countries: allocation of foreign aid relative to education and vocational training for children, E612 [9AP]

———procurement of certain U.S. goods by countries receiving assistance, H6730 [3SE]

———requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3619-H3626 [10JN]

———U.S. policy on border closures and economic or commercial blockades, H3356 [4JN]

———withhold foreign aid relative to harboring of war criminals, H6357 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5096 [10JY], H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6346-H6402 [30JY], H6678 [31JY], H6726-H6755 [3SE], H6802, H6806, H6808-H6848 [4SE], H7320, H7321 [16SE], H8573 [7OC], H8636 [8OC], E1582 [1AU], E1656, E1657, E1658, E1659, E1660 [4SE], E1674, E1675, E1678 [5SE], E1700 [9SE], E1722 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10668-H10676, H10763 [12NO], E2348 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 323), H10667, H10668 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), corrections in engrossment, H6848 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8502-H8512 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), unanimous-consent agreement, H5750, H5751 [24JY]

Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance, E2078 [24OC]

———authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), H2067 [30AP], E751 [24AP]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Government: require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

Haiti: economic reform, H6374, H6375 [30JY]

Human rights: prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6356, H6376, H6377, H6395, H6396 [30JY]

Hunting and trapping: efforts to prevent poaching of elephants and rhinoceros, H6734-H6739 [3SE], H6806 [4SE], E1658 [4SE]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6751-H6755 [3SE], H6808-H6822 [4SE], E1656 [4SE]

———human rights violations, H6751-H6755 [3SE]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (H.R. 1802), E1145 [5JN]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (H.R. 1132), E518 [19MR]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba, H6398, H6399 [30JY]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles, H3615-H3617 [10JN]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, H6357 [30JY], E1675 [5SE], E1700 [9SE]

———U.S. policy, H10676 [12NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: make foreign aid conditional on enforcement of military armistice agreement, E1499 [23JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: limit aid to food assistance distributed by the U.N. or other certified organizations, H5689-H5691 [24JY]

Latvia: allocation of foreign aid, H3617, H3618 [10JN]

Libya: prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft, H3593, H3594 [10JN]

Lithuania: allocation of foreign aid, H3617, H3618 [10JN]

Marshall Plan: anniversary, E1145 [5JN]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, H3174 [22MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H852 [11MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H816 [11MR], H924, H933 [12MR], H953, H963-H989 [13MR], H1113 [19MR], E428 [11MR], E499 [18MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (H. Res. 95), H954-H963 [13MR]

———economic assistance relative to instability of economy and currency, H455 [12FE], E222 [12FE]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H631, H632 [26FE], H728 [5MR]

———tribute to students for humanitarian aid efforts, E911 [14MY]

OPIC: reimbursement by Palestinian Authority for improper use of monetary authority, H6829, H6830 [4SE]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism, H6846, H6847 [4SE]

———suspend foreign aid, H6392-H6395 [30JY], E1582 [1AU]

Peru: prisoner rights, H6381 [30JY], H7715 [23SE], H7835 [25SE]

Population: international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, H8751 [9OC], H10637 [12NO]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid, H1546 [16AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to arms sales, H1916 [29AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to military housing, H3172 [22MY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H6381 [30JY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to sale of arms to People's Republic of China, H3626, H3627 [10JN], H3669 [11JN], H4198-H4201 [23JN], H4380, H4382 [25JN]

———establish assistance program for affordable housing, H6361 [30JY]

———tribute to students for educational aid efforts, E901 [13MY]

———tribute to students for humanitarian aid efforts, E909 [13MY]

Small business: tribute to Microcredit Program, E384 [5MR]

Sudan: sanctions relative to religious freedom and terrorism, H3424-H3426 [4JN], H3598 [10JN]

Thousand Oaks, CA: tribute to Sister City Committee, E2038 [21OC]

Trickle Up Program: tribute, E666 [15AP]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H6353, H6361 [30JY]

———U.S. policy, E705 [17AP], E732 [23AP]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (H. Res. 21), H1912 [29AP]

———management and budget reform, H3340, H3341, H3352, H3353 [4JN]

———withdraw U.S. membership, H3336-H3340 [4JN]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, H3428, H3429 [4JN], H3785 [12JN]

———make foreign aid conditional on economic and business reform, E1674 [5SE]

USIA: provide scholarships to certain Tibetan and Burmese students active in preserving culture, religion, and language, H3594 [10JN]

World Bank: disbursement of funds to Russia relative to job training for coal miners, H1718 [23AP]

Zedillo, Ernesto (President, Mexico): remarks relative to drug interdiction efforts, H10772 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Africa Crisis Response Initiative: funding, S7633 [17JY]

AID: funding, S9690 [18SE]

———use of the International Fund for Agricultural Development to implement microenterprise assistance, S7634 [17JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.N. transport of humanitarian assistance, S722 [28JA]

Business and industry: provide that countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (S. 1200), S9727 [19SE]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, S7575-S7577 [16JY]

———condemn violence and restore democracy, S7041 [9JY], S7190-S7194, S7205 [10JY]

Chaldean Federation of America: tribute to awards banquet honorees, S10489 [7OC]

Children and youth: child survival and disease programs funding, S7586 [16JY]

Colombia: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE]

Croatia: allocation of foreign aid, S6492 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: School of the Americas funding, S7533, S7590 [16JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5924, S5925, S5937, S5939, S5944 [18JN], S8222 [29JY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), insert language of S. 903 in lieu, S5765 [17JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5655-S5662, S5666-S5688 [16JN], S5722-S5789 [17JN]

Drugs: certification procedures for drug enforcement efforts, S4621 [15MY], S4778 [20MY]

———encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (S.J. Res. 34), S6760, S6761 [27JN], S7113 [9JY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (S. 457), S2425-S2427 [18MR]

———suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7563-S7575, S7578 [16JY]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S6020 [20JN], S7523-S7526 [16JY], S8618 [31JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), S9690 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, S12527-S12533, S12546, S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12520 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), insert language of S. 955 in lieu, S8869 [5SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7311 [11JY], S7515-S7537, S7544-S7593, S7620 [16JY], S7623-S7650 [17JY], S8618 [31JY], S8869 [5SE], S9914 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), unanimous-consent agreement, S7575, S7579 [16JY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (S. 778), S4893 [21MY], S12630 [13NO]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

———withhold foreign aid to countries harboring Rwandan war criminals, S7516 [16JY]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, S7582 [16JY]

———Orphan Feeding Program funding, S7946 [23JY]

———U.S. policy, S8086 [24JY]

Human rights: prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, S7583 [16JY]

Indonesia: prevent sale or transfer of military equipment for use in East Timor, S7584 [16JY], S7631 [17JY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (S. 1073), S8186 [28JY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (S. 804), S5112-S5119 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance to countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution, S7311 [11JY]

International Development Association: funding, S7583 [16JY]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (S. 1458), S12121 [8NO]

International Nuclear Safety Program: funding, S7110 [9JY]

International Relief Association: tribute, S10489 [7OC]

Iran: agreement to develop oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies, S10915-S10917 [22OC]

Iraq: U.S. policy on humanitarian relief, S10488 [7OC]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, S6020 [20JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: make foreign aid conditional on enforcement of military armistice agreement, S7527 [16JY], S7630 [17JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: famine relief, S8487 [31JY]

Lebanon: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S12550 [13NO]

Libya: withhold assistance to countries violating sanctions, S7588 [16JY], S7631 [17JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S2234-S2236 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2376 [17MR], S2377 [18MR], S2577-S2605 [20MR], S4647-S4649 [16MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), unanimous-consent agreement, S2580, S2581, S2598 [20MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S. Con. Res. 10), S2287 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 19), S1818, S1840-S1843 [3MR], S1932, S1933 [4MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 20), S1840-S1843 [3MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (S.J. Res. 21), S1840-S1843 [3MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE], S1512, S1581 [25FE], S1789, S1791 [28FE]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (S. 1067), S8096 [24JY], S8150 [25JY]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid, S5754 [17JN]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism, S7580 [16JY], S8933 [8SE], S8937-S8942 [9SE]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism (S. Res. 121), S9087 [10SE]

Peace Corps: tribute, S924 [4FE]

Peru: limit international military education and training assistance, S7591 [16JY]

Population: international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

———planning activities funding, S789 [29JA]

Roads and highways: modify minimum allocation formula for the Federal-Aid Highway Program, S10523-S10535 [8OC], S10839, S10842 [20OC], S11029-S11032 [23OC]

Syria: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S12550 [13NO]

U.N.: make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms, S9755 [23SE]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (S. 694), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

———tribute to World Food Program, S10864 [20OC]

———withdraw U.S. membership, S5738 [17JN]

Uganda: tribute to War Victims Fund project, S3460 [22AP]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, S5317 [5JN]

Uruguay: withhold U.S. assistance until certain U.S. business assets have been released, S4045 [7MY]

Weapons: importation of surplus military weapons, S12554-S12559 [13NO]

World Bank: reform, S12530-S12532 [13NO]

World Food Day: observance, S10864 [20OC]

Reports

Codes of Conduct on Arms Transfers—An Opportunity for the U.S. and Its European Allies To Work Together, H3623 [10JN]

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H542 [13FE]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Dept. of State, S2046 [10MR]

History of North Korean Terrorist Activities: Rinn S. Shinn, Congressional Research Service, S7528-S7530 [16JY]

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin-Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., S2603 [20MR]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H543 [13FE]

Trickle Up Program Annual Report, E666 [15AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 323) (H. Rept. 105-402), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 58, Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 105-20), H948 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 185) (H. Rept. 105-184), H5296 [15JY]

Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.J. Res. 58) (H. Rept. 105-10), H812 [10MR]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-401), H10767 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-176), H5183 [14JY]

Foreign Policy Reform Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 105-94), H2488 [12MY]

Rulings of the Chair

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167 [6NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6372, H6377 [30JY], H6731 [3SE]

Statements

Background on the Clinton Administration's Promotion of Abortion Through the Dept. of State and the Foreign Aid Program for Population Assistance: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S1580 [25FE]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Ed Ladd, California Narcotics Officers Association, S2046 [10MR]

Foreign Spending: Cory Flohr, E2078 [24OC]

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

Tables

Armenian Technology Group, Inc., contributions and investments in Armenian agricultural sector, E143 [4FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7584 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6348-H6350 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10670-H10672 [12NO]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5115 [23MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 16, improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin, H836 [11MR]

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 95, consideration of H.J. Res. 58, disapprove foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts, H954 [13MR]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H. Res. 195, condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia, H5840 [28JY], E1516 [24JY]

H. Res. 323, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10667 [12NO]

H.J. Res. 58, disapprove foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts, H982 [13MR]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, S5765-S5789 [17JN]

H.R. 2605, Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act, H10159 [6NO]

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

S. 457, provide alternative foreign aid certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S2427 [18MR]

S. 694, United Nations Reform Act, S3966 [5MY]

S. 778, African Growth and Opportunity Act, S4894-S4898 [21MY]

S. 804, War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act, S5114 [23MY]

S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7634-S7650 [17JY]

S. 1067, Code of Conduct on Arms Transfers Act, S8097 [24JY]

S. 1200, International Anti-Corruption Act, S9728 [19SE]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

S. Con. Res. 9, cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, S2286 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 10, disapprove Mexican foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S2287 [13MR]

S. Res. 121, allocation of foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority relative to efforts against terrorism, S9087 [10SE]

S.J. Res. 34, encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs, S6760 [27JN]

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: include information relative to human rights of working children in annual human rights report (see H.R. 1405), H1715 [21AP]

Foreign aid: establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

OPIC: activities (see H.R. 1681), H3069 [20MY]

———authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

Excerpts

Provisions, S1440 [24FE]

Remarks in House

OPIC: activities (H.R. 1681), E992 [21MY]

———credit and insurance programs administration funding, H5928 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, S7547-S7549, S7577, S7578 [16JY]

Reports filed

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1681, OPIC activities, E992 [21MY]

FOREIGN BANKS

Amendments

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159 [6NO]

Articles and editorials

Stain of Nazi Gold, E886 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 87, 2196), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H5486 [17JY]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (see H.R. 2605), H8320 [2OC]

Financial institutions: authorizing appropriations to pay for U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions (see S. 1082), S8262 [29JY]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (see H.R. 1488), H2089 [30AP]

U.N.: promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 1293), H1438 [10AP]

Letters

Assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II: George F. Krayer and J.P. Chapuis, Swiss Bankers Association, S3831 [30AP]

———Senator D'Amato, S3831 [30AP]

———Thomas G. Borer, Ambassador of Switzerland, S3831 [30AP]

Relief of Michel Christopher Meili: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5219 [3JN]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167, H10168 [6NO]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159-H10169 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), motion to recommit, H10167 [6NO]

Financial institutions: U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (H.R. 1488), H6358 [30JY]

Switzerland: assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, E886 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Switzerland: assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S3831-S3832 [30AP], S4255-S4257 [9MY]

Reports filed

U.S. Contributions to Certain International Financial Institutions Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1082), S8358 [30JY]

Rulings of the Chair

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167 [6NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2605, Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act, H10159 [6NO]

FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9435 [16SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Richard T. White to Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT

Articles and editorials

Foreign Bribery Should Be a Crime, E810 [1MY]

Remarks in House

France: U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Germany: U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

America and Europe—A Time for Unity, a Time for Vision: Zbigniew Brzezinski, E415 [10MR]

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

Business Crime Goes International: Dick Thornburgh, S5575 [12JN]

Challenge of Inclusion: James D. Wolfensohn, S10912-S10915 [22OC]

Defining a Conservative Approach To Defending the West: Senator Kyl, S10298 [1OC]

Fighting Worldwide Persecution of Christians: Irving Greenberg, E829 [5MY]

Freedom and Democracy in Taiwan: Lee Teng-hui, President of the Republic of China, E852 [6MY], E883 [8MY]

Harvard University Commencement Address: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1183-E1185 [11JN]

International Freshwater Symposium: Representative George Miller, E2051 [22OC]

International Trade—Working Hard To Stay Ahead of the Game: J. Lawrence Wilson, Rohm and Haas Co., E1090 [3JN]

Israel and the Middle East—A View From Capitol Hill: Representative Forbes, E1283 [20JN]

Jerusalem: Yitzak Rabin, S5496 [11JN]

Marshall Plan Anniversary: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1186 [11JN]

———President Clinton, E1076-E1078 [3JN]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Multilateral Investment Agreement: William Witherell, E1777 [17SE]

Prohibit Imports Produced by Child Labor: Paul R. Charron, Liz Claiborne Corp., S4399 [13MY]

South Africa at Year Three: James A. Joseph, Ambassador to South Africa, E1661-E1663 [4SE]

U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong: Speaker Gingrich, E677-E679 [16AP]

U.S. Policy Towards Israel: Senator Kerry, S3896-S3898 [1MY]

U.S.-China Policy—Seeking a Balance: Sam Nunn, S833-S835 [30JA]

We, The Republic of China on Taiwan, Shall Rise Up Again: John Chang, S5396-S5398 [9JN], E1204-E1206 [12JN]

Amendments

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (S. Res. 62), S2090 [10MR]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3584, S3604, S3618, S3621, S3624, S3639, S3689 [24AP]

Crime: interpret the term ``kidnapping'' in extradition treaties to which the U.S. is a party (S. 1266), S11161, S11168 [23OC]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8200, H8202, H8205 [30SE], H8373, H8377, H8380, H8381 [6OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573 [31OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY], H5298, H5299, H5300 [15JY], H5404 [16JY], H5488 [17JY], H5576, H5577 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5750, H5778, H5779 [24JY], H5827 [25JY], H5917 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6362, H6370, H6389, H6392, H6396, H6398, H6400, H6407 [30JY], H6726, H6729, H6730, H6731, H6734, H6739, H6749, H6750 [3SE], H6823, H6824, H6825, H6826, H6830, H6831, H6844 [4SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7515, S7516, S7518, S7519, S7522, S7527, S7534, S7535, S7536, S7544, S7545, S7546, S7547, S7550, S7559, S7562, S7576, S7579, S7580, S7582, S7587, S7588, S7589, S7590, S7591, S7592, S7609, S7610, S7611, S7612, S7613, S7614, S7615 [16JY], S7632 [17JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11601 [3NO], S11730, S11780, S11781, S11782 [5NO], S11849, S11883, S11885, S11887, S11888 [6NO], S12110, S12183 [8NO]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945, S1998 [5MR]

Immigration: make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), S9634, S9689 [18SE], S10305 [1OC]

———reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1178), S10026, S10027, S10069 [26SE]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (S. Con. Res. 37), S11373 [29OC]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3717 [11JN]

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1686 [17AP]

Analyses

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Shipbuilding Trade Agreement (S. 1216), S12650 [13NO]

Digital Era Copyright Enhancement Act (H.R. 3048), E2353 [13NO]

Fair Trade Opportunities Act (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

Increase in Legal Immigration: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) Subcommittee on Immigration, S3547 [23AP]

Trade Agreement Implementation Reform Act (S. 253), S896 [30JA]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S8673 [2SE]

Conferees: H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE], H7321 [16SE]

———S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S11574 [31OC], H8397 [6OC]

Delegation to attend the 50th anniversary of the independence of India and Pakistan, H6718 [3SE]

Articles and editorials

Administration Drops Plan To Find Substitute for Antipersonnel Mine, S11530 [31OC]

Aging Maoists of Beijing, S11189 [24OC]

Alleged Kingpin of Sonora Cartel Untouched by Law, S2045 [10MR]

As Panama Canal Transfer Nears, More Jockeying To Fill a Power Vacuum, E1944 [7OC]

Asian-American Connection—The Campaign Contributions Fiasco and Racial Stereotyping, S2622 [20MR]

Attack Culture, E445 [12MR]

Bad Treaties Do Make Security Problems Worse, S3517 [23AP]

Bum's Rush, S3588 [24AP]

Calling a Coup a Coup, S7193 [10JY]

Chaim Herzog, 78, Former President of Israel, H2550 [13MY]

Chemical Pact, S3587 [24AP]

Chemical Reactions, S3630 [24AP], S3711 [25AP]

Chemical Weapons Coverup, S3589 [24AP]

Chemical Weapons Pact—Let's Make a Deal, S3521 [23AP]

China and Nuclear Trafficking, E2128 [30OC]

China's Persecution of Underground Christian Churches Continues To Intensify as Authorities Seek Their Eradication Finds Human Rights Mission, H4242 [24JN]

Clinton Directive on Mines—New Form, Old Function, S9984 [25SE], S10316 [3OC]

Clinton's Stumble, S10317 [3OC]

Cohen Says Iran Testing Missile, S5719 [17JN]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Connecting Line, E1468 [22JY]

Consumers First, S11643 [4NO]

CWC Imperative, S3520 [23AP]

Dangerous Treaty, S2811 [8AP], S3589 [24AP]

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

Defense Spending and Burden Sharing, E1102 [4JN]

Diana's Legacy—She Reached Out to Land Mine Victims, E1667 [5SE]

Don't Rush the Chemical Weapons Treaty, S3588 [24AP]

Drugs—Interdicting the Flow, S7564 [16JY]

DSP Hurt in Brickbatting, E2146, E2147 [30OC], E2161 [31OC]

8,500 Delphi Workers Strike in Warren, Cite Mexico Threat, H2580 [13MY]

Ending Banana Inanity, S3973 [5MY]

Ex-Army Head Says Pakistan Bomb Passed Computer Simulation Tests, S7557 [16JY]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Family Planning—Saving the World's Children, and Mothers, E1945 [7OC]

Fast Track, Heavy Freight, S11644 [4NO]

Fast-Track Loss, S12553 [13NO]

Find Better Ways To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Foreign Bribery Should Be a Crime, E810 [1MY]

Foreign States Spent $86 Million To Lobby U.S., H5562 [22JY]

Fortunate Ambassador, S8491 [31JY], E1566 [31JY]

Get Back to the Fast Track on Trade, S11579 [3NO]

Good Step on Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

He Lit Nuclear Fire—Now He Would Douse It, S5888 [17JN]

Helms Choke-Hold on Diplomacy, S2858 [8AP]

Helping Countries Make the Transition From Crisis Is One of Our Greatest Foreign Policy Challenges After the Conflict Has Ended, E1081 [3JN]

Here Come the Spies, S3510 [23AP]

Hong Kong's Market Stops Believing in Miracles, E2130 [30OC]

Idea That Remade Europe, E1079 [3JN]

Impending CWC Debate, S3614 [24AP]

Intellectual Roots of Nativism, S11406 [30OC]

Iran Tests Air-Launched Cruise Missile, S5720 [17JN]

Irate Clinton Blasts Moves for Counsel, S1790 [28FE]

Is a Bigger NATO Also Better?, H4154 [23JN]

Jiang Zemin Conquers America, E2116 [29OC]

Just Say No to a Bad Treaty, S3587 [24AP]

Keeping On Top of Trade, S12441 [10NO]

Kenneth Khachigian Joins Junior Achievement of Armenia's Board, E814 [1MY]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Kirkpatrick—The Threat Will Remain, S3712 [25AP]

Law According to Gore, E401 [6MR]

Leader Asserts Taiwan Is ``Independent, Sovereign'', E2365 [13NO]

Lott's Mirrors, S3711 [25AP]

Low Bridge for the Fast Track Flap, E2363 [13NO]

Missing NATO Debate, H5800 [25JY]

National Endowment for Democracy, S8025 [24JY]

Needed—Family Planning Funds, S789 [29JA]

Needless Risk for U.S. Troops, S1585 [25FE], S3239 [16AP]

New American Politics, S12522 [13NO]

New Pakistani Government Restores Full Funding for Chashma Project, S7557 [16JY]

No to Chemical Arms Treaty, S3586 [24AP]

Now, That's a Resolution, S7565 [16JY]

Obstructionism Blocking Chemical Weapons Accord, S2859 [8AP]

Officials Say China Illegally Sent U.S. Equipment to Military Plant, E772 [29AP]

On China, Weak Admonitions Are Better Than No Talks At All, E2350 [13NO]

On My Mind—Matter of Character, S3710 [25AP]

``Open Up in the Name of the.....Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons?'', S3614 [24AP]

Our Best Defense, S1587 [25FE]

Our Creative Diversity—Report of the World Commission on Culture and Development, E963 [19MY]

PAEC Official Says China Will Make Key Parts, Finish Chashma by 1999, S7557 [16JY]

Pakistan Confirms Test Firing Rocket But Gives No Details, S7557 [16JY]

Poisons for Peace, S3613 [24AP]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

President's Fast-Track Authority Is Needed in a Global Economy, E2281 [9NO]

Priest Beheaded in India for Works, E2147 [30OC]

Probe Not Taken—Congress Should Take a Look at OPIC's Taxpayer-Backed Sweetheart Deals, We Did, H8823-H8825 [9OC]

Rabbinic Cabinet Visits Jewish Community in Tunisia, E1199 [12JN]

Rethinking Drug Certification, S7564 [16JY]

Return to a Forbidden Island—In Impoverished Cuba, Nothing, and Everything Has Changed, H2930 [20MY], H3146 [21MY]

Russia Sells Iran Missile Metals, S11040 [23OC]

Scandal-Ridden Honduran Apparel Industry Seeks New Image—Embittered Industry Manufactures Its Own Code of Conduct, E2160 [31OC]

Slanted—Racial Prejudice Is Part of What Fuels the Clinton Campaign Scandal, S2623 [20MR]

Terrorists To Get Latest Arms, E717 [23AP]

There Is Hope for Children, E612 [9AP]

3d Priest Is Killed in India, E2161 [31OC]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

Trade on Wrong Track, S11740 [5NO]

Trade Trip Firms Netted $5.5B in Aid—Donated $2.3M to Democrats, S2877 [9AP]

Treaty Ought To Be Ratified, S2859 [8AP]

Two on Top of the World, S7964 [23JY]

U.S. Aided Cigarette Firms in Conquests Across Asia—Aggressive Strategy Forced Open Lucrative Markets, S7961-S7964 [23JY]

U.S. Believes Khushab Still Cold, No Heavy Water Sold by China, S7557 [16JY]

U.S. Exporters to Latin America Need Fast-Track, E1835 [24SE]

U.S. Extends Its Leading Effort To Remove World's Land Mines, E2180 [4NO]

U.S. Says It's Not Headed Towards Clash With Iran, S5720 [17JN]

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in April, as Gap With China Continued To Grow, H4197 [23JN]

U.S. Would Benefit From Chemical Treaty, S3576 [24AP]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

War of the Cartoons, E488 [17MR]

What Mr. Riady Wants, E985 [20MY]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Year 39 and Counting, E1467 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see S. Con. Res. 6; H. Con. Res. 156), S1133 [7FE], H7729 [23SE]

Agriculture: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1119), S8532 [31JY]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617; H.R. 1371), S3349 [17AP], H1704 [17AP]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042; H.R. 1232), S7767 [21JY], H1338 [8AP]

Albania: promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]

Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 1974), H4085 [19JN]

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (see H. Res. 273), H8928 [21OC]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (see S. Con. Res. 20; H. Con. Res. 50), S3011 [10AP], H1018 [13MR]

Armed Forces: prohibit a reduction in the overseas locality allowance for a member of the uniformed services on duty outside the continental U.S. (see H.R. 1221), H1288 [21MR]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980; H.R. 611), S6727 [27JN], H347 [5FE]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (see H. Con. Res. 16), H393 [6FE]

Association of South East Asian Nations: anniversary (see H. Res. 282), H9614 [28OC]

Aviation: require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see H.R. 2476), H7281 [15SE]

———restrict operation of certain foreign air carriers (see H.R. 2282), H6025 [29JY]

Azerbaijan: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 2284), H6026 [29JY]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see S. 1200), S9726 [19SE]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (see H. Res. 195), H5664 [23JY]

———terrorist attack at political rally (see S. Res. 69; H. Res. 121), S2901 [9AP], H1706 [17AP]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (see H.R. 2644), H8832 [9OC]

Caribbean nations: extend preferential treatment to certain products (see S. 1278), S10787 [9OC]

———promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (see S. 984; H.R. 2096), S6727 [27JN], H4835 [26JN]

———withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see S. Con. Res. 12; H. Con. Res. 38), S2356 [17MR], H767 [5MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification (see S. Res. 17, 62, 75), S163 [21JA], S2078 [10MR], S3349 [17AP]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (see S. 85), S160 [21JA]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (see H.R. 2570), H8160 [29SE]

———increase international broadcasting activities (see H.R. 2232, 2531), H5664 [23JY], H7729 [23SE]

———prohibit funding for the participation of certain officials in international conferences, exchanges, programs, and activities (see H.R. 2539), H7830 [24SE]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1303), S10882 [21OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 57; S. Res. 127, 149), S9969 [25SE], S11236 [27OC], S12119 [8NO]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S5109 [23MY]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 15; H. Con. Res. 56; H. Res. 190), S2647 [20MR], H1288 [21MR], H5487 [17JY]

CIA: establish select committee to investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 34, 70), H244 [21JA], H589 [13FE]

Citizenship: treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (see S. 670), S3844 [30AP]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (see H. Con. Res. 157), H7830 [24SE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (see S. Res. 91), S5109 [23MY]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see S. 474; H.R. 2380), S2552 [19MR], H6797 [3SE]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (see S. Res. 112; H. Res. 175), S8533 [31JY], H4646 [25JN]

Courts: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (see S. 1302), S10882 [21OC]

———allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (see H.R. 1334), H1541 [15AP]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (see S. 568; H.R. 1225), S3117 [14AP], H1338 [8AP]

Crime: interpret the term ``kidnapping'' in extradition treaties to which the U.S. is a party (see S. 1266), S10475 [7OC]

———penalties for persons who teach or distribute materials encouraging the use of torture (see H.R. 1417), H1794 [23AP]

———prohibit financial transactions with state sponsors of international terrorism (see S. 873), S5444 [10JN]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (see S. 172), S163 [21JA]

———waiver of diplomatic immunity in cases involving serious criminal offenses (see H. Con. Res. 42), H889 [11MR]

Cuba: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

Cyprus: dispute resolution (see S. Con. Res. 41), S7710 [17JY]

———Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H2784 [15MY]

Dalai Lama: visit to U.S. (see H. Res. 124), H1794 [23AP]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (see S. Res. 81), S3844 [30AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

Dept. of Commerce: clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (see S. 1167), S9198 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 2035), H4645 [25JN]

Dept. of State: include information relative to human rights of working children in annual human rights report (see H.R. 1405), H1715 [21AP]

Diplomats: notification relative to crimes committed by diplomats (see H.R. 1547), H2350 [7MY]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see S. 759; H.R. 1236, 1622), S4658 [16MY], H1338 [8AP], H2783 [15MY]

Drugs: encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (see S.J. Res. 34), S6727 [27JN]

Ecology and environment: negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H4646 [25JN]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see S. 465; H.R. 2651), S2416 [18MR], H8832 [9OC]

Eximbank: reauthorization (see S. 1026; H.R. 1370), S7710 [17JY], H1704 [17AP]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H8160 [29SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 70; H. Con. Res. 198), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see S. 1089; H.R. 145), S8361 [30JY], H143 [9JA]

Families and domestic relations: provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (see S. 1211), S9886 [24SE]

FCC: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see S. 407), S1979 [5MR]

———clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 1324), H1541 [15AP]

Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 416), H152 [9JA]

Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see S. 70; H.R. 492), S160 [21JA], H244 [21JA]

Flag—U.S.: prohibit importation of foreign-made flags (see H.R. 93), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Foreign aid: authorize appropriations and reform programs (see H.R. 1759), H3273 [3JN]

———establish an alternative crop production demonstration program for developing countries with illicit crop production (see H.R. 1642), H2784 [15MY]

———integrated justification report for assistance programs (see H.R. 114), H142 [9JA]

———international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

———prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 2289), H6026 [29JY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (see S. 457), S2415 [18MR]

———reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 141), S162 [21JA]

Foreign investments: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 564), H284 [4FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 955; H.R. 2159), S6186 [24JN], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration (see H. Res. 185), H5296 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 323), H10767 [12NO]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

———improve trade benefits and restrict free emigration (see H.R. 35), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Foreign trade: accession limitations to GATT and World Trade Organization of foreign countries that have state trading enterprises (see S. 486), S2646 [20MR]

———clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 2509), H7600 [18SE]

———ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1018 [13MR]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see S. 253, 1269; H.R. 2629), S856 [30JA], S10631 [8OC], H8633 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H10170 [6NO]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

———extend Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 1660), H2882 [19MY]

———extend trade authorities procedures relative to reciprocal trade agreements (see H.R. 2621), H8632 [7OC]

———identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H8299 [1OC]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S726 [28JA]

———impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 2677, 2678), H8928 [21OC]

———make certain changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 2622), H8632 [7OC]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (see H.R. 2475), H7281 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (see S. 332, 340; H.R. 1328), S1382 [13FE], H1541 [15AP]

———require reciprocal responses to foreign acts, policies, and practices that deny national treatment to U.S. investment (see H.R. 1654), H2874 [16MY]

———require U.S. citizens conducting industrial cooperation projects within the People's Republic of China or Tibet follow certain guidelines (see H.R. 1634), H2783 [15MY]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747; H.R. 2002, 2022), S4588 [15MY], H4132 [20JN], H4338 [24JN]

George C. Marshall Month: designate (see S.J. Res. 27; S. Res. 97), S3550 [23AP], S5342 [5JN]

Government: constitutional amendment relative to legal effects of new treaties and agreements on the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 83), H3865 [17JN]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (see S.J. Res. 5), S163 [21JA]

Guatemala: implementation of peace accords (see H. Con. Res. 166), H8320 [2OC]

———tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (see H. Con. Res. 17), H407 [10FE]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 73), H2254 [6MY]

High Level Commission on International Narcotics Control: establish (see H.R. 1317), H1456 [14AP]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 114), H5132 [10JY]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain Haitian nationals who were provided refuge status (see H.R. 3033, 3049), H10767 [12NO], H10953 [13NO]

———adjust the status of certain nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti and eliminate certain rules relative to continuous physical presence (see H.R. 3054), H10954 [13NO]

———allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 225), H146 [9JA]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 1205, 1212, 1360; H.R. 2481, 2955), S9785 [23SE], S9886 [24SE], S11678 [4NO], H7364 [16SE], H10420 [8NO]

———clarify eligibility for relief from removal and deportation for certain aliens (see H.R. 2533), H7830 [24SE]

———extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see S. 1517), S12461 [10NO]

———extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 2578), H8264 [30SE]

———immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (see H.R. 2464), H7262 [11SE]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (see S. 1198; H.R. 2491), S9637 [18SE], H7527 [17SE]

———modify certain employment regulations (see H.R. 2412), H6962 [5SE]

———modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program (see S. 974; H.R. 1880), S6496 [26JN], H3796 [12JN]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (see H.R. 793), H587 [13FE]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see S. 968; H.R. 890), S6496 [26JN], H701 [27FE]

———reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see S. 1178), S9332 [15SE]

———reduce period of exclusive authority for courts to administer oath of allegiance to naturalization applicants (see H.R. 1238), H1338 [8AP]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (see S. 1382), S11863 [6NO]

———regulations relative to certain foreign students (see H.R. 1723, 1724, 2172), H3202 [22MY], H5400 [16JY]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (see H.R. 1239), H1338 [8AP]

India: permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 248), H8054 [26SE]

———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H767 [5MR]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 102), S5927 [18JN]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1186 [19MR]

———terminate international military education and training program (see H.R. 720), H522 [12FE]

INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 574), H284 [4FE]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (see S. 1458), S12118 [8NO]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H144 [9JA]

International law: judicial remedies for U.S. persons injured as a result of foreign violations of arbitral obligations (see H.R. 2141), H5131 [10JY]

———provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H1611 [16AP]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H348 [5FE]

———normalization of relations between India and Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 162), H8265 [30SE]

———restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see S. Con. Res. 19; H. Con. Res. 59), S2901 [9AP], H1391 [9AP]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311; H.R. 2709, 2930), S11034 [23OC], H9501 [23OC], H10418 [8NO]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82; H. Res. 188), S3960 [5MY], H5487 [17JY]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10768 [12NO]

Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 21; H. Con. Res. 60), S3269 [16AP], H1439 [10AP]

———resolve cases of missing in action soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 122), H5777 [24JY]

Italy, Republic of: U.N. Security Council membership (see H. Res. 333), H10955 [13NO]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 113; H. Res. 215), S8533 [31JY], H6715 [1AU]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: relations with Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 74), H2254 [6MY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see S. 983; H.R. 2345), S6727 [27JN], H6704 [31JY]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (see S. 558), S3011 [10AP]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1988 [29AP]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see S. Con. Res. 37), S6990 [8JY]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 107), H4646 [25JN]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see S. 1306; H.R. 1138, 2715), S10950 [22OC], H1257 [20MR], H9501 [23OC]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (see H. Con. Res. 36), H767 [5MR]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Marshall Plan: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1611 [16AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit representation of foreign governments after leaving office (see H.R. 97), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2274 [13MR]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 1067), S8091 [24JY]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514; H.R. 978), S12461 [10NO], H803 [6MR]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 78), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1261 [20MR]

NATO: encourage and expedite integration of Romania (see H. Con. Res. 53), H1261 [20MR]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (see H.R. 1758), H3273 [3JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Nicaragua: adjust status of certain immigrants (see H.R. 2666), H8833 [9OC]

———tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H453 [11FE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see S. 772; H.R. 1685, 2431), S4879 [21MY], H3069 [20MY], H7008 [8SE]

Olympic games: holding of the 2004 summer games in Cape Town, South Africa (see H. Con. Res. 89), H3203 [22MY]

OPIC: activities (see H.R. 1681), H3069 [20MY]

———authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2064), H4646 [25JN]

———terminate authorities (see S. 519; H.R. 387, 527), S2837 [8AP], H151 [9JA], H283 [4FE]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (see S. 629, 1216), S3419 [22AP], S9886 [24SE]

Panama, Republic of: prohibit U.S. assistance upon conveyance of any military facility built or operated by the U.S. to any foreign government-owned entity (see H.R. 2950), H10419 [8NO]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H1438 [10AP]

Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (see H.R. 610), H347 [5FE]

———prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S. citizens (see H.R. 34, 354), H67 [7JA], H139, H150 [9JA]

Power resources: store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (see S. 698), S3998 [6MY]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

Radio: clarify the authority of the FCC to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 954), H767 [5MR]

Refuse disposal: prohibit international export and import of certain solid waste (see H.R. 360), H151 [9JA]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

———tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group relative to restoration of stained glass windows (see H. Con. Res. 141), H6715 [1AU]

Russia: nuclear weapons proliferation (see S. Con. Res. 25), S3960 [5MY]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48; H. Con. Res. 118, 121), S8533 [31JY], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (see S. 1315; H.R. 2772), S11192 [24OC], H9729 [29OC]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 19), H453 [11FE]

Sheinbein, Samuel: extradition to the U.S. from Israel (see H. Con. Res. 165), H8300 [1OC]

Ships and vessels: allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade (see S. 661), S3750 [28AP]

———permit the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports by certain foreign-flag vessels and encourage U.S.-flag vessels to participate in such transportation (see S. 803; H.R. 2420), S5108 [23MY], H6962 [5SE]

———prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (see S. 1221), S9969 [25SE]

Space policy: participation in international space station program (see H.R. 1831), H3576 [6JN]

Taiwan Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 311), H149 [9JA]

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (see S. 1052), S7862 [22JY]

———skis and snowboards (see H.R. 540), H283 [4FE]

———treatment of live plants and fresh cut flowers (see H.R. 54), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Taxation: application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (see S. 843; H.R. 1783), S5341 [5JN], H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 854), H669 [26FE]

———treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income (see H.R. 2684), H8928 [21OC]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (see S. 815; H.R. 707), S5109 [23MY], H522 [12FE]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (see H.R. 1373), H1704 [17AP]

Terrorism: abduction and detainment of Donald Hutchings and four Western Europeans in Jammu and Kashmir, India (see H. Con. Res. 15), H348 [5FE]

Tobacco products: restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (see S. 1060), S7950 [23JY]

Tourist trade: protection of the constitutional right to travel (see H.R. 286), H148 [9JA]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

———negotiation of free trade agreements with the countries of the Americas (see S. 84), S160 [21JA]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H1703 [17AP]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9729 [29OC]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11864 [6NO]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H.R. 483; H. Con. Res. 40), H243 [21JA], H804 [6MR]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 299), H149 [9JA]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see S. 694; H.R. 1588; H. Res. 21), S3960 [5MY], H156 [9JA], H2589 [13MY]

———promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 2711), H9501 [23OC]

———promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 1293), H1438 [10AP]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (see S. 696), S3960 [5MY]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H2679 [14MY]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (see H. Res. 231), H7527 [17SE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Western Hemisphere: cooperation of countries on foreign policy and national security problems (see S. Res. 134), S10787 [9OC]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 115), H1611 [16AP]

Cloture motions

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512 [31OC], S11632 [4NO]

Communiques

Middle East peace process: Arab Summit, S7524 [16JY]

Conference reports

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159), H10602-H10629 [12NO]

Definitions

Torture: U.N., E1305 [24JN]

Descriptions

International Labor Organization Human Rights (Core) Conventions, S11637 [4NO]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act (H.R. 748), H4866 [8JY]

Promoting Missouri Exports and Protecting Jobs—Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program, H5719 [24JY]

Excerpts

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification (S. Res. 75), S3325 [17AP]

Communications Act, S1957 [5MR]

Foreign Assistance Act, S1440 [24FE]

International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: Dept. of State, S7570 [16JY]

Uganda Orthopaedics and Physical Therapy for the Disabled Project, S3460-S3462 [22AP]

Factsheets

Afghanistan: Amnesty International, S1137 [7FE]

Early Learning and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

Eliminate Use of Antipersonnel Landmines, H2777 [15MY]

Letters

Allocation of foreign aid to Egypt and Israel: Ahmed Maher El Saved, S6021 [20JN]

Allocation of foreign aid to India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, H6808 [4SE]

Allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade: Amy J. Taylor, National Association of Charterboat Operators, S3755 [28AP]

———John R. Groundwater, Passenger Vessel Association, S3755 [28AP]

———Penny L. Eastman, Shipbuilders Council of America, S3756 [28AP]

———Robert J. Alario, Offshore Marine Service Association, S3755 [28AP]

Arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems: Alan K. Simpson and Representative Lamar S. Smith, S10251 [1OC]

———Raymond Chretien, Ambassador of Canada, S10251 [1OC]

Chemical Weapons Convention: Abram Chayes, Harvard University, S1587 [25FE], S2548 [19MR]

———Anthony Lake, S3597-S3599 [24AP]

———Bob Dole, S3485 [23AP]

———Carl Kaysen, Federation of American Scientists, S3516 [23AP]

———Chemical Manufacturers Association, S3511 [23AP]

———Executive Office of the President, S3600 [24AP]

———Franklin C. Miller, Dept. of Defense, S2812 [8AP]

———Frederick L. Webber, Chemical Manufacturers Association, S3510 [23AP]

———Lori E. Murray, ACDA, S1376 [13FE]

———Louis Henkin, Columbia University, S1587 [25FE], S2548 [19MR]

———President Clinton, S2090 [10MR], S3501 [23AP], S3600, S3616, S3645 [24AP]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S2090 [10MR], S3583 [24AP]

———Senator Lott, S3596, S3599, S3600 [24AP]

———several retired four-star generals and admirals, S3240 [16AP]

———several scientists, S3515 [23AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to Russian compliance with chemical weapons destruction agreements: Senator Helms, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3609, S3610 [24AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons: Dick Cheney, S3628 [24AP]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S3632 [24AP]

———several legal scholars, S3633 [24AP]

CNN coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings: Senator Craig, S8087 [24JY]

Colombian National Police anniversary: several Representatives, E2170 [4NO]

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia: Representative Porter, H5843 [28JY]

Congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law: Representative Archer, S1957 [5MR]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program, and International Nuclear Safety Program funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, S6882 [7JY]

———Madeleline Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S6883 [7JY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S6884 [7JY]

Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program funding: Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Eliciting of secret intelligence and information from foreign countries: George F. Kennan, Institute for Advanced Study, S4112 [7MY]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities: Charles F.C. Ruff, Executive Office of the President, S1969 [5MR]

Eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines: several retired military officers, H2776 [15MY]

Encourage and expedite NATO integration of Romania: Representative Christopher Smith and Senator D'Amato, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H3630 [10JN]

Eximbank assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments: James A. Harmon, Eximbank, H8378 [6OC]

Export control policy for supercomputers: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7137 [10JY]

———William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S7137 [10JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7137 [10JY]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

FBI investigation of Haitian assassinations: Richard J. Giannotti, FBI, S5684 [16JN]

Federal land timber exports: Douglas J. McCarron, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, H9509 [24OC]

———several environmental groups, H9509 [24OC]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona and Daniel E. Lungren, Attorney General of California, E428 [11MR]

———President Clinton, S4647, S4649 [16MY]

———Senator Feinstein, S1512 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1842 [3MR]

Foreign aid requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers: European Union, H3622 [10JN]

Foreign investments in U.S. telecommunications services: Senator Byrd, S1946 [5MR]

———several Senators, S1947 [5MR]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, E1760 [16SE]

———several human rights organizations, E1758 [16SE]

Human rights in Belarus: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, E634 [10AP]

Human rights violations in Ecuador: Francisco Baquerizo Villao and Robert Vera, Comite de Internos, H3497 [5JN]

———Franklin Ayala Gomez, H3497 [5JN]

———James G. Wiliams, H2673 [14MY]

———Mel Earley, Committee for the Release of Mel Souter, E940 [15MY]

Hungarian and Romanian reconciliation efforts: President Clinton, E1129 [5JN]

Importation of certain weapons for commercial sale: several organizations, H7478 [17SE]

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: Representatives Ewing and Hyde and Senator Durbin, H7716 [23SE]

———Richardo V. Luna, Embassy of Peru, H7716 [23SE]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

International Fund for Ireland disbursements relative to compliance with the MacBride Principles: Irish National Caucus, Inc., H3616 [10JN]

Latin American Arms Control Act: Jimmy Carter, S6754 [27JN]

Middle East peace process: several Senators, S7524 [16JY]

NAFTA food safety provisions: several Representatives, E2009 [9OC]

NAFTA's impact on employment and the economy: Emil Parker, Dept. of Labor, H2579 [13MY]

———John T. Russell, H2579 [13MY]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, H2579 [13MY]

———President Clinton, H2578, H2579 [13MY]

———Senator Bond, H2578 [13MY]

———Wanda J. Rapier, H2578 [13MY]

National Endowment for Democracy funding: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S8028 [24JY]

———Senator Graham, S8029 [24JY]

National Red Ribbon Week: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, E2076 [24OC]

NATO expansion: Representatives Spence and Dellums, Committee on National Security (House), H4152-H4154 [23JN]

Natural gas assistance to Armenia: Representative Hamilton, E958 [19MY]

———Robert K. Boyer, AID, E958 [19MY]

———Thomas A. Dine, AID, E958 [19MY]

Nomination of the International Campaign To Ban Landmines and Jody Williams for the Nobel Peace Prize: Representative McGovern, H2777 [15MY]

Nuclear weapons reduction: Hans A. Bethe, Federation of American Scientists, S5889 [17JN]

———President Clinton, S5889 [17JN]

OPIC funding: Vice President Gore, H6369 [30JY]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: several Christian and family organizations and leaders, H4240 [24JN], E1296 [23JN]

Prisoner rights in Peru: several Senators, S5687 [16JN]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, H4866 [8JY]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S11750 [5NO]

———Kevin L. Kearns, U.S. Business and Industrial Council, S11751 [5NO]

Religious Workers Act: Mother Teresa, Missionaries of Charity, S9634 [18SE]

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan: David L. Cox, Hycarbex, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———James B. Taylor, Occidental Oil and Gas Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———John B. Hawkins, Hawkins Oil & Gas, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S7551 [16JY]

———Mark Esherick, MCI Communications Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———Paul G. Smith, Tenaska International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Peter Carroll, Solar Turbines (business), S7551 [16JY]

———Reese H. Howle, Alpha-Gamma Technologies, Inc., S7551 [16JY]

———Robert F. Hemphill, Jr., AES Corp., S7552 [16JY]

———Thomas G. Boren, Southern Electric International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Todd Hasselbeck, Boston Technology, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———W.M. Krips, Union Texas Petroleum (business), S7552 [16JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7550 [16JY]

Return by France of art works confiscated from Jews during Holocaust: Senator D'Amato, S3891 [1MY]

Russian proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran: President Clinton, H7825 [24SE]

———Representative Curt Weldon, H7825 [24SE]

School of the Armericas funding: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, H6741 [3SE]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, S7575 [16JY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7575 [16JY]

———several Senators, S7568 [16JY]

U.N. reform: Bob Dole, S5680 [16JN]

U.N. reform relative to UNICEF: Carol Bellamy, UNICEF, H6347 [30JY]

U.S. payment of arrearages to the U.N.: Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers and World Federalist Association, S3856 [30AP]

U.S. policy on Indonesia: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, E225 [12FE]

———Representative Hamilton, E224 [12FE]

U.S. policy toward Haiti: Strobe Talbott, Dept. of State, S2008 [6MR]

U.S. policy toward Western Sahara: Representative Torres, E861 [7MY]

U.S. policy towards India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, E1469 [22JY]

U.S. policy towards the Republic of China: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10815 [9OC]

———several Senators, S10815 [9OC]

U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines: several Nobel laureates, S9781 [23SE]

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership: China Strategic Institute, S7587 [16JY]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA: Ann Mills Griffiths, National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia, S3009 [10AP]

———David W. Gorman, DAV, S3009 [10AP]

———Joseph J. Frank, American Legion, S3009 [10AP]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S3005 [10AP]

———Senator Lott, S3004 [10AP]

———Senators Shelby and Kerrey, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S3004 [10AP]

Visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S.: George Allen, Governor of Virginia, H9629 [29OC]

World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet: President Clinton, E729 [23AP]

World Trade Organization telecommunications restrictions on international investment: Senators McCain and Burns and Representative Oxley, S1957 [5MR]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act: Fran DuMelle, American Lung Association, S7960 [23JY]

———Martha N. Hill, American Heart Association, S7961 [23JY]

———William D. Novelli and Matthew L. Myers, National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids, S7961 [23JY]

Lists

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, E969 [19MY]

British Labour Party arms trade policies, H3622 [10JN]

Coalition To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S7928 [23JY]

Cosponsors of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act, E2209 [7NO]

Countries with advanced air-to-air missiles in 2005, H5947 [29JY]

Countries with advanced surface-to-air missiles in 2005, H5947 [29JY]

Distinguished individuals and organizations supporting the Chemical Weapons Convention, S2549 [19MR]

East Asia trip acknowledgments by Senator Baucus, S5492 [11JN]

Labeling requirements abroad for produce, S7771 [21JY]

Objectionable programs in S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7531 [16JY]

Students assisting Mexico in humanitarian aid efforts, E911 [14MY]

Students assisting Russia in improving educational system, E901 [13MY]

Treaties ratified by the Senate during the 104th Congress, S3500 [23AP]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons signatories, S2003 [5MR]

Memorandums

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: President Clinton, S2046 [10MR]

Haitian Economic and Political Problems: Karen L. Bucknell, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1624 [1AU]

Messages

Chemical Weapons Convention: President Clinton, S3748, S3749 [28AP], H1895 [28AP]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: President Clinton, S9806-S9808 [23SE]

Emigration Laws and Policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Export Expansion and Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: President Clinton, H7351 [16SE]

Extradition Treaty With Argentina: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Extradition Treaty With Cyprus: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Extradition Treaty With France: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With India: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Extradition Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With Spain: President Clinton, S7225 [10JY]

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Immigration Reform Transition Act: President Clinton, H5775 [24JY]

Inter-American Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Albania, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan: President Clinton, H3246 [3JN]

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Australia: President Clinton, S9633 [18SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Trinidad and Tobago: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

NAFTA Study on Operation and Effect: President Clinton, S7297 [11JY], H5169 [11JY]

National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, S1732 [27FE], H675 [27FE]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, S1978 [5MR], S2354 [17MR], S4391 [13MY], S9512 [17SE], S10227 [30SE], H737 [5MR], H2552 [13MY], H7454-H7456 [17SE]

National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, S8528-S8530 [31JY], H6682-H6684 [31JY]

National Emergency Relative to National Union for the Total Independence of Angola: President Clinton, S9878 [24SE], H7759 [24SE]

National Emergency Relative to the Threat Posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S12504-S12506 [12NO]

National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, S2837 [8AP], H1305 [8AP]

Nuclear Weapons Proliferation Abatement Program: President Clinton, S3959 [5MY], H2159 [5MY]

Policy Functions and Operational Roles of Federal Agencies To Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S151 [21JA], H236 [21JA]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention Between U.S. and Canada: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Protocol With Mexico Amending Convention for Protection of Migratory Birds: President Clinton, S9352 [15SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Conventional Weapons Convention: President Clinton, S103 [7JA]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Surrender of Fugitive Offenders Treaty With Hong Kong: President Clinton, S1846 [3MR], S4038 [6MY]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Taxation Treaty With Thailand: President Clinton, S723 [28JA]

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S1658 [26FE], H651 [26FE]

Tax Convention Between U.S. and Ireland: President Clinton, S9906 [24SE]

Tax Convention With South Africa: President Clinton, S6667 [26JN]

Tax Convention With Switzerland: President Clinton, S6385 [25JN]

U.S. Government Activities in the U.N.: President Clinton, S8822 [4SE], H6902 [4SE]

Withdrawal of Duty-Free Treatment of Certain Argentinian Exports: President Clinton, S3197 [15AP], H1472 [15AP]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8199, H8203 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), H8397 [6OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H7320 [16SE], H8394 [6OC], H8502 [7OC]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1970 [5MR]

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10128 [6NO]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3716 [11JN]

Papers

What Is at Stake in the Crisis With Iraq—Threat of Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction and U.S. Military Options: Anthony H. Cordesman, Center for Strategic and International Studies, S12646 [13NO]

Petitions and memorials

Maine: antipersonnel landmines, E1049 [22MY]

Poems

``Dulce et Decorum Est,'' Wilfred Owen, S3471 [23AP]

Press releases

Allow Certain Vessels To Commercially Operate in Coastwise Trade: Committee for Private Offshore Rescue and Towing, S3755 [28AP]

Asylum Eroding in More Countries, Report Finds; Refugees' Lives, Protection Principles Endangered: U.S. Committee for Refugees, S4876 [21MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: Australia Group, S3516 [23AP], S3635 [24AP]

———Federation of American Scientists, S3515 [23AP]

Environmentalists Unified on Fast Track—Change It or Reject It: National Wildlife Federation, S11749 [5NO]

Indian Police Open Fire on Christian Festival Just Weeks After Mother Teresa's Funeral: Council of Khalistan, E2147 [30OC]

New ESI Study Finds Causes and Costs of Trade Defeicit More Complex Than Traditional Economic Rhetoric: Economic Strategy Institute, S11744 [5NO]

Veterans Military Groups Endorse Chemical Weapons Convention: Chemical Weapons Convention News Alert, S1586 [25FE]

Proclamations

Captive Nations Week: several State Governors, E1541 [28JY]

Proposals

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification conditions (S. Res. 75), S3486-S3492 [23AP]

Investigate circumstances surrounding Representative Hilliard's travel to Libya, H7818 [24SE]

Questions and answers

Chemical Weapons Convention: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S1376 [13FE]

Fair Trade Opportunities Act (H.R. 35), E12 [7JA]

Telecommunications policy: Senator Kerrey and Charlene Barshefsky, S1963 [5MR]

———Senator Lott and Charlene Barshefsky, S1962 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: peace process, H518 [12FE]

———U.S. policy, H1331 [8AP]

Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (H.R. 1232), H1368, H1384 [9AP]

AID: funding, H6376 [30JY]

———support for post-conflict peace transitions, E1081 [3JN]

———Sustainable Desert Development Program funding, H6358, H6359 [30JY]

Albania: allocation of foreign aid, E382 [5MR]

———democracy efforts, H4090 [20JN], E1306 [24JN]

———human rights violations, H5782 [25JY]

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (H. Res. 273), H10882-H10884 [13NO]

Argentina: anniversary of Buenos Aires Jewish Community Center terrorist attack, E1450 [17JY], E1487 [23JY]

———investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 50), E486 [17MR]

Armed Forces: use in foreign countries to guard rainforests and endangered species, H4211 [23JN], E1313 [24JN]

Armenia: allocation of foreign aid, H6359 [30JY], E958 [19MY]

———U.S. policy, H10675, H10676 [12NO]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6739-H6749 [3SE], H6802 [4SE], E1657, E1658, E1660 [4SE], E1678 [5SE]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin (H. Con. Res. 16), H836, H838 [11MR]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping relative to campaign fundraising investigations, H4845 [8JY]

Association of South East Asian Nations: anniversary (H. Res. 282), H10874-H10876 [13NO], E2104 [28OC]

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy, H10675 [12NO]

Beaver, Joan: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2116 [29OC]

Belarus: U.S. policy, H3348 [4JN]

Bell, Alvin R.: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1968 [8OC]

Burma: U.S. policy, H1331 [8AP], H3572 [6JN]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (H.R. 1129), H10351 [8NO], E517 [19MR]

———relocation to foreign countries, H728 [5MR], H10585 [12NO]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, H6389-H6392, H6400 [30JY], H6755 [3SE]

———condemn violence and restore democracy (H. Res. 195), H5840-H5843 [28JY], H6353 [30JY], E1516 [24JY], E1651 [4SE]

———democracy efforts, E695 [17AP]

———terrorist attack at political rally (H. Res. 121), H3103-H3105 [21MY]

Captive Nations Week: observance, E1540 [28JY]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (H.R. 2644), H9563 [28OC], E2183 [7NO]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (H. Con. Res. 38), E379 [5MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, E191 [10FE]

Chemistry and Technology Forum: presentation relative to international trade and the chemical industry, E1090 [3JN]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tibetan massacre, E419 [10MR]

———condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10139-H10148 [6NO]

———export of nuclear materials to Pakistan, H8572 [7OC]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, E605 [9AP]

———policy towards Hong Kong relative to transition to Chinese sovereignty, E631 [10AP]

———religious persecution of Christian minorities, H4258 [24JN], E1285 [20JN]

———U.S. policy, H1295 [8AP], H5669 [24JY], H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], E587 [8AP], E2127, E2130 [30OC], E2304, E2306 [10NO]

———visit by President to the U.S., H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629, H9711 [29OC], H9732 [30OC], E2116 [29OC], E2127, E2135 [30OC], E2350, E2365 [13NO]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, E345 [27FE], E1204 [12JN]

———observance of Peace Day, E307 [25FE]

CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras, H1042, H1103-H1108 [18MR], H4952, H4953, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

———investigate use of chemical weapons in Persian Gulf Conflict, H4990-H4994 [9JY]

Citizenship: treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), H5865 [28JY]

Civil wars: U.S. role in foreign civil wars, H1095 [18MR]

Clandestine Drug Study Commission: establish, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (H. Con. Res. 157), H8857 [21OC]

Coalition of Indian Organizations of New Jersey: tribute, E1589 [1AU]

Colombia: anniversary of Colombian National Police, E2170 [4NO]

———tribute to Colombian National Police, E192 [10FE], E1871 [26SE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, H6848 [4SE]

Committee on International Relations (House): goals of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, E110 [21JA]

Commonwealth of Independent States: development of Caspian Sea petroleum reserves, H3431 [4JN]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, H4050-H4056 [19JN], H9596, H9597, H9598, H9603 [28OC]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (H.R. 2380), E1633 [3SE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: lift ban on humanitarian assistance, H3607 [10JN]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (H. Res. 175), H5513-H5515 [22JY], H5847, H5848 [28JY]

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Institute (organization): clarification of name relative to affiliation with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, E2351 [13NO]

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance: U.S. participation, H8552-H8556 [7OC]

Courts: allow suits against the Federal Government for gross negligence when individuals are injured or killed overseas (H.R. 1334), E665 [15AP]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (H.R. 1225), H1472 [15AP]

Crime: establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), H4864-H4868, H4870, H4871 [8JY]

Croatia: allocation of foreign aid, H6729 [3SE]

Cuba: U.S. policy, H37 [7JA], H2928, H2930 [20MY], H3146 [21MY], H6762 [3SE], H10108 [6NO], E1467 [22JY]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (H.R. 2179), E1439 [16JY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (H. Con. Res. 81), H5507-H5511 [22JY], E955 [19MY], E997 [21MY], E1477 [22JY], E1480, E1486 [23JY], E1510 [24JY]

———U.S. policy, H5458-H5472 [17JY]

Czech Republic: democracy efforts, E1191 [11JN]

Dalai Lama: visit to U.S. (H. Res. 124), E730 [23AP]

Day of Conscience To End Child Labor and Sweatshop Abuses: observance, E1918 [2OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (H.R. 972), H818 [11MR]

———Market Access Program funding, H5717-H5722 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, H3960, H4063-H4067 [19JN], E1102 [4JN], E1157 [10JN]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), H10892-H10894 [13NO]

———safety and management of nuclear weapons stockpile, H9604 [28OC]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 2035), H5213, H5214, H5246 [15JY]

Dept. of Justice: launching of formal inquiries and prosecutions relative to illegal trafficking of human organs, H9479 [23OC]

Dept. of State: maintain records on criminal incidents committed by foreign diplomats in the U.S., H3326, H3327 [4JN]

———science and technology agreements with foreign countries, H7896 [25SE]

———withhold certain funding pending designation of certain foreign terrorist organizations, H7899 [25SE]

Desrosiers, Roger: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E2025 [21OC]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity, H3296 [4JN]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (H.R. 1236), E728 [23AP]

Drugs: international narcotics control funding, E1653 [4SE]

Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), E2217, E2219 [7NO]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H612-H616 [25FE]

Ecuador: human rights violations, H2669-H2674 [14MY], H3497 [5JN]

Egypt: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith report on anti-semitic media views, E488 [17MR]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (H.R. 2651), E2004 [9OC]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H6401 [30JY]

Europe: U.S. policy on expanding membership in NATO, E415 [10MR]

Eximbank: funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

———prohibit assistance to companies that are at least 50 percent owned by a foreign country or military, H8374-H8377 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to countries with nondemocratic governments, H8377-H8380 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to foreign companies that violate U.S. child labor laws, H8382 [6OC]

———prohibit assistance to Russia relative to sale of missile systems to the People's Republic of China, H8380 [6OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H7369 [17SE], H7873 [25SE], H8189-H8207 [30SE], H8373-H8383, H8395-H8397 [6OC], E1773, E1774 [17SE], E1951 [7OC], E1978 [8OC]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (H. Res. 255), H8184-H8188 [30SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), insert language of H.R. 1370 in lieu, H8397 [6OC]

———rename to U.S. Export Bank, H8205, H8206 [30SE]

Families and domestic relations: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

———provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), H8062 [29SE]

FCC: clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (H.R. 1324), E668 [15AP]

Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (H.R. 416), E46 [7JA]

Foreign aid: African Development Fund funding, H6726-H6729 [3SE], E1656 [4SE], E1700 [9SE]

———allocation relative to education and vocational training for children, E612 [9AP]

———development assistance for Latin America and Asia, H3433 [4JN]

———international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481-H3495 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

———prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6356, H6376, H6377, H6395, H6396 [30JY]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft, H3593, H3594 [10JN]

———require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

———requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3619-H3626 [10JN]

———tribute to Microcredit Program, E384 [5MR]

———tribute to Trickle Up Program, E666 [15AP]

———withhold relative to harboring of war criminals, H6357 [30JY]

Foreign investments: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (H.R. 564), E214 [11FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5096 [10JY], H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6346-H6402 [30JY], H6678 [31JY], H6726-H6755 [3SE], H6802, H6806, H6808-H6848 [4SE], H7320, H7321 [16SE], H8573 [7OC], H8636 [8OC], E1582 [1AU], E1656, E1657, E1658, E1659, E1660 [4SE], E1674, E1675, E1678 [5SE], E1700 [9SE], E1722 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10668-H10676, H10763 [12NO], E2348 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 323), H10667, H10668 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), corrections in engrossment, H6848 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8502-H8512 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), unanimous-consent agreement, H5750, H5751 [24JY]

Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance, E2078 [24OC]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (H.R. 2708), E2070 [23OC], E2080 [24OC]

———improve trade benefits and restrict free emigration (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

———national objectives priority assignments, E967 [19MY]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (H.R. 2316), E1597 [1AU]

———decision by World Trade Organization relative to European Union banana policy, E1067 [30MY]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H7019, H7113-H7116 [9SE], H7358-H7362 [16SE], H7370 [17SE], H7609, H7610, H7614 [23SE], H8029-H8036 [26SE], H8813-H8817 [9OC], H8932, H8980 [22OC], H9046 [23OC], H9545, H9552-H9557 [24OC], H9567 [28OC], H9733 [30OC], H10584, H10585 [12NO], E1835 [24SE], E1871 [26SE], E1948 [7OC], E2004 [9OC], E2281 [9NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H9860-H9862 [31OC], H10108, H10109 [6NO], H10351, H10352, H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E2141 [30OC], E2210 [7NO], E2345, E2346, E2363, E2372 [13NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2629), E1960 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), H10410 [8NO]

———export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

———extend Presidential fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements, H1591-H1597 [16AP]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor, H7476 [17SE]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (H.R. 2475), E1749 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor, H1693-H1696 [17AP]

———prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of products derived from rhinoceros or tiger (H.R. 2807), E2173 [4NO]

———requirements relative to termination of sanctions against Serbia, H6731 [3SE]

———U.S. deficit, H1284 [21MR], H1369 [9AP], H4255, H4266 [24JN]

Foundation for Democracy in Africa (nonprofit organization): tribute, E2388 [13NO]

France: U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

FRS: investigation of foreign impact on U.S. monetary policy, H2354 [8MY]

Georgia, Republic of: independence anniversary, E610 [9AP]

Germany: U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), H819-H828 [11MR], E455 [12MR]

Guam: anniversary of liberation from Japan, H5004 [9JY]

Guatemala: tribute to success of recent peace negotiations (H. Con. Res. 17), H730-H732 [5MR], E192 [10FE], E404 [6MR]

Guyana: independence anniversary, E1003 [21MY]

Haiti: elections, E1624 [1AU]

———repatriation of citizens, E2390 [13NO]

———U.S. policy, H3809 [17JN]

Hamilton, Representative: Center for National Policy Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1937 [6OC]

Health: Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund funding, H7320, H7321 [16SE]

Herzog, Chaim: tribute (H. Con. Res. 73), H2549-H2552 [13MY]

Hilliard, Representative: investigate circumstances surrounding travel to Libya, H8036, H8037 [26SE]

History: tribute to cold war veterans, E1145 [5JN]

Honduras: establish apparel industry code of conduct, E2160 [31OC]

Hong Kong: U.S. policy, E677 [16AP]

Hungary: democracy efforts, E1129 [5JN], E1191 [11JN]

Hunting and trapping: efforts to prevent poaching of elephants and rhinoceros, H6734-H6739 [3SE], H6806 [4SE], E1658 [4SE]

Hutchings, Donald: abduction and detainment in India, H3427 [4JN], H3495, H3496 [5JN]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain Haitian nationals who were provided refuge status (H.R. 3049), E2382 [13NO]

———allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (H.R. 225), E9 [7JA]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 2481), E1765 [16SE], E2275 [9NO]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 2955), E2275 [9NO]

———extend program allowing immigrants to renew status based on family relationship or employment opportunity while remaining in the country, H7915-H7917 [26SE], H8099, H8100 [29SE], E1866 [25SE]

———immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), H8870-H8872, H8890 [21OC], E2035 [21OC]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), H8060, H8061 [29SE], H8290 [1OC]

———provide permanent residency status to certain Persian Gulf Conflict evacuees (H.R. 793), E271 [13FE]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (H.R. 890), E357 [3MR]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6751-H6755 [3SE], H6808-H6822 [4SE], E1656 [4SE]

———beheading of priest, E2161 [31OC]

———human rights violations, E2309 [10NO]

———police actions at Ludhiana religious festival, E2146, E2147 [30OC]

———U.S. policy, H3346, H3348 [4JN], H5819 [25JY], E1469 [22JY]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (H.R. 1132), E518 [19MR]

International Day of Peace: observance, E1763 [16SE]

International Day of Prayer: observance, H7736 [24SE]

International Development Law Institute: tribute, E1374 [8JY]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles, H3615-H3617 [10JN]

International law: judicial remedies for U.S. persons injured as a result of foreign violations of arbitral obligations (H.R. 2141), E1438 [16JY]

———provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (H.R. 1348), H1854 [24AP], H5865-H5868 [28JY]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 14), E162 [5FE]

———restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (H. Con. Res. 59), E617 [9AP]

———U.S. membership in UNESCO, E962 [19MY]

———U.S. policy on border closures and economic or commercial blockades, H3356 [4JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H10646-H10660 [12NO], E2071 [23OC], E2209 [7NO], E2367 [13NO]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10123, H10129 [6NO], E1445 [17JY]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (H. Res. 322), H10585 [12NO]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, H6357 [30JY], E1675 [5SE], E1700 [9SE]

———anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 60), H3588-H3591, H3632 [10JN], E1185 [11JN], E1199 [12JN]

———U.S. policy, H10676 [12NO], E1283 [20JN], E2131 [30OC]

Kenya: U.S. policy, E416 [10MR]

King, Representative: Ancient Order of Hibernians Heart of America International Peace Award recipient, E233 [12FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: make foreign aid conditional on enforcement of military armistice agreement, E1499 [23JY]

———relations with Republic of Korea (H. Con. Res. 74), H5845-H5847 [28JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy, H8445 [7OC]

———visit by U.S. congressional delegation, H6763 [3SE]

Lake County, IN: tribute to Lithuanian American Council, E581 [8AP]

Latvia: allocation of foreign aid, H3617, H3618 [10JN]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (H. Con. Res. 68), E777 [29AP]

Lee, Martin: National Endowment for Democracy Democracy Award recipient, E631 [10AP]

Lithuania: allocation of foreign aid, H3617, H3618 [10JN]

———democracy efforts, E1192 [11JN]

Little League Baseball Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (H. Con. Res. 107), E1325 [25JN]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country, H3898 [18JN], H9580, H9598, H9606 [28OC]

———prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (H.R. 1138), H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

Lumber industry: export of timber from Federal lands, H9508-H9514, H9532 [24OC]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (H. Con. Res. 36), H5782 [25JY], E377 [5MR]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.R. 1259), E614 [9AP]

Marshall Plan: anniversary, E1145 [5JN]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 63), H3106-H3108 [21MY], E1076, E1079 [3JN], E1183, E1186 [11JN]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, H3174 [22MY]

———corruption within drug enforcement agencies, H7532 [18SE], E2200 [7NO]

———tribute to students for humanitarian aid efforts, E911 [14MY]

Morris, Ron: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1907 [2OC]

NAFTA: evaluation, E1712 [10SE]

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in territorial dispute negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H3357 [4JN], H4079 [19JN], H5820 [25JY], H5992 [29JY]

National Red Ribbon Week: observance, E2076 [24OC]

NATO: encourage and expedite integration of Romania, H3630 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3640 [10JN], H3706-H3717 [11JN], E1159 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H3716, H3717 [11JN], H4151-H4155, H4167 [23JN]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H5026 [10JY], H5306 [16JY], H5798-H5803 [25JY], H5964 [29JY], H6400 [30JY], H6749, H6750 [3SE], H9603 [28OC], E1593 [1AU]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (H. Con. Res. 18), H728, H732-H735 [5MR], E215 [11FE], E405 [6MR]

———U.S. policy, H7362-H7364 [16SE]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 1685), H3434 [4JN], H5129 [10JY], E996 [21MY]

———establish (H.R. 2431), H9628 [29OC], E1755, E1757, E1760 [16SE]

OPIC: activities (H.R. 1681), E992 [21MY]

———credit and insurance programs administration funding, H5928 [29JY]

———funding, H6360, H6362-H6372 [30JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2064), E1338 [27JN]

———treatment of Bucheit International (business) relative to dealings in Gaza Strip, H6359 [30JY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: multilateral investment agreement negotiations, E1777 [17SE]

Pakistan: resume trade and democracy programs, H5818 [25JY]

Paraguay: continuation of adoption cases filed by U.S. citizens prior to moratorium on international adoptions, H6396-H6398 [30JY]

Peru: prisoner rights, H3348 [4JN], H3685 [11JN], H6381 [30JY], H7715 [23SE], H7835 [25SE]

Phillips, Doug: tribute for participation in Center for Civic Education CIVITAS@Bosnia and Herzegovina Program, E1975 [8OC]

Poland: democracy efforts, E1192 [11JN]

Political campaigns: influence and legality of foreign contributions, H818 [11MR], H1114 [19MR], H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP], H4844 [8JY], H5562 [22JY], H7532 [18SE], H8817-H8825 [9OC], H10585 [12NO], H10775 [13NO], E772 [29AP], E985 [20MY], E1468 [22JY]

———prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign corporations (H.R. 610), E171 [5FE]

———prohibit foreign contributions, E46 [7JA]

Postal Service: expansion of Global Package Line Service, E1710 [10SE]

———expansion of Global Package Link System, H7472 [17SE]

Public lands: establish grazing fees for foreign-owned or controlled corporations, H9758-H9761 [30OC]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (H.R. 2597), E1922 [2OC]

Religion: persecution of Christians, E829, E831 [5MY], E1524 [25JY]

Romania: democracy efforts, E1129 [5JN], E1191 [11JN]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid, H1546 [16AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to arms sales, H1916 [29AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to military housing, H3172 [22MY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H6381 [30JY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to sale of arms to People's Republic of China, H3626, H3627 [10JN], H3669 [11JN], H4198-H4201 [23JN], H4380, H4382 [25JN]

———establish assistance program for affordable housing, H6361 [30JY]

———explain purposes and allow inspection of Yamantau Mountain project, H4209 [23JN]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, E717 [23AP]

———observance of Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism, E2183 [7NO]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H7823-H7828 [24SE]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (H. Con. Res. 118), E1477 [22JY]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (H. Con. Res. 121), H6686 [31JY]

———restrictions on religious organizations, H5189 [15JY]

———tribute to students for educational aid efforts, E901 [13MY]

———tribute to students for humanitarian aid efforts, E909 [13MY]

———U.S. policy, H1108 [18MR]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, E1191 [11JN], E1433 [16JY]

South Africa: democracy efforts, E1661 [4SE]

Sudan: U.S. policy, H2865 [16MY]

Tajikistan: democracy efforts, E1426 [15JY]

Tariff: skis and snowboards (H.R. 540), E156 [4FE]

Taxation: application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad, H6657 [31JY]

———application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (H.R. 1783), E1103 [4JN]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (H.R. 854), E316 [26FE]

———treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income (H.R. 2684), E2034 [21OC]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (H.R. 707), E223 [12FE]

———treatment of foreign products, H1522 [15AP]

———treatment of income relative to imported properties from foreign corporations (H.R. 1373), H1850 [24AP]

———treatment of international airline passengers from destinations outside the U.S., H4690, H4700 [26JN], E1447 [17JY]

Tibet: meeting of World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet, E725, E729 [23AP]

Trade and Development Agency: funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H6353, H6361 [30JY]

———U.S. policy, E705 [17AP], E732 [23AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, H8024 [26SE], H10914, H10935, H10937 [13NO]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (H. Con. Res. 40), E404 [6MR]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (H. Res. 21), H1912 [29AP]

———relocation of headquarters and change to part-time body, H3349-H3351 [4JN], E1258 [19JN]

———withhold payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities, H7900-H7904 [25SE], E1879 [26SE]

U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture: funding, E1305 [24JN]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, H3428, H3429 [4JN], H3785 [12JN]

Vietnam: support democracy and religious and economic freedom (H. Res. 231), H10876-H10878 [13NO]

———U.S. policy, E828 [5MY]

Weapons: demining programs funding, H6352, H6353 [30JY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H2685, H2688, H2776 [15MY], H3806 [17JN], H4844 [8JY], H5135 [11JY], H8169 [30SE], E939 [15MY], E1048 [22MY], E1667 [5SE]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, E2180 [4NO]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (H.R. 2459), E1809 [18SE]

———U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, H7838 [25SE]

Western Sahara: U.S. policy, E861 [7MY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Yemen: elections, E897 [13MY]

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1684-H1687 [17AP]

———U.S. policy, E873 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (S. Con. Res. 6), S1137 [7FE], S4773-S4776 [20MY]

Agriculture: increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1119), S8582 [31JY]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (S. 617), S3364, S3365 [17AP]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (S. 1042), S7771 [21JY]

AID: Gorgas Memorial Institute tuberculosis initiative funding, S7583 [16JY]

Argentina: investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires (S. Con. Res. 20), S3064 [10AP]

Army: close School of the Americas (S. 980), S6741, S6742 [27JN]

Asia Foundation: support efforts to combat child labor abuses in Pakistan, S8078 [24JY]

Asian Americans: racial stereotyping of ethnic groups relative to campaign fundraising investigations, S2619-S2622 [20MR]

Bermuda: environmental impact study relative to U.S. military presence, S7445 [15JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: elections, S9440 [17SE]

———U.S. policy, S8682-S8685 [3SE], S10994 [22OC]

Business and industry: efforts to combat international business crime, S5574 [12JN]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, S7575-S7577 [16JY]

———condemn violence and restore democracy, S7041 [9JY], S7190-S7194, S7205 [10JY]

———terrorist attack at political rally (S. Res. 69), S2933 [9AP], S3300 [16AP]

Caribbean nations: promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (S. 984), S6755 [27JN]

Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (S. Con. Res. 12), S2571 [19MR]

Chemical Weapons Convention: impact on domestic chemical industry, S3590-S3595, S3613, S3644 [24AP]

———ratification, S1369-S1372, S1375-S1377 [13FE], S1583-S1585 [25FE], S2238 [13MR], S2501-S2504, S2541-S2550 [19MR], S2779 [7AP], S2808-S2813, S2818 [8AP], S2968 [10AP], S3237-S3243 [16AP], S3309, S3312, S3313 [17AP]

———ratification relative to effective verification of significant violations, S3483, S3498 [23AP], S3617-S3621 [24AP]

———ratification relative to ratification by countries with offensive chemical weapons programs, S3481, S3498 [23AP], S3583-S3596 [24AP], S3805-S3807 [29AP]

———ratification relative to Russian compliance with chemical weapons destruction agreements, S3481, S3497 [23AP], S3604-S3612, S3615, S3616 [24AP]

———ratification relative to stemming the proliferation of chemical weapons, S3482, S3498-S3500 [23AP], S3624-S3636, S3639, S3642 [24AP]

———ratification relative to the exclusion of inspectors who are representatives of terrorist States, S3482, S3498 [23AP], S3621-S3623 [24AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 17), S566 [21JA]

———ratification (S. Res. 62), S2089 [10MR], S2858 [8AP]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), S3468-S3545 [23AP], S3568-S3658 [24AP], S3710, S3737 [25AP], S3805-S3807 [29AP], S3919-S3926 [1MY]

———ratification (S. Res. 75), unanimous-consent agreement, S3387 [17AP]

———tribute to efforts of Senate staff and other outside advisers, S3605, S3606 [24AP]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (S. 85), S467 [21JA]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tibetan massacre, S2091 [10MR]

———funding for U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership, S7587 [16JY]

———religious persecution of Christian minorities, S5750 [17JN], S6301 [25JN], S7812 [22JY]

———U.S. policy, S828, S829, S833 [30JA], S3564-S3566 [23AP], S3774 [29AP], S5396 [9JN], S5552 [12JN], S7052-S7054 [9JY], S7812 [22JY], S10832 [20OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11331, S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———U.S. policy (S. 1303), S10892-S10894 [21OC]

———visit by President to the U.S., S10832 [20OC], S10921 [22OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 57), S11237, S11238 [27OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 127), S9977 [25SE]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 149), S12183 [8NO]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (S. Con. Res. 30), S5139 [23MY]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (S. Con. Res. 15), S2708 [20MR]

———U.S. policy, S10814 [9OC]

Citizenship: treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens (S. 670), S3846 [30AP], S4505 [14MY]

CNN: coverage of Senate campaign finance hearings, S8087 [24JY]

Colombia: visit to Senate by Colombian National Senate members, S6344 [25JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation of foreign contributions to political campaigns, S716-S719 [28JA], S838 [30JA], S2062 [10MR]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (S. Res. 91), S5106 [23MY]

Computers: export control policy for supercomputers, S6021-S6024, S6026 [20JN], S6894-S6900 [7JY], S7098-S7103 [9JY], S7132-S7143 [10JY], S11396 [30OC]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (S. 474), S2560, S2561 [19MR]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: status of Rwandan refugees, S6383 [25JN]

Congo, Republic of the: outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government (S. Res. 112), S8610 [31JY]

Congress: staff exchange program with German Parliament, S570 [21JA]

Copyrights: protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

Courts: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (S. 1302), S10891, S10892 [21OC]

———allow prosecution of war criminals located in the U.S., S7589 [16JY]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (H.R. 1225), S3697 [24AP]

———jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States (S. 568), S3197 [15AP]

Crime: establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), S7878 [22JY]

———interpret the term ``kidnapping'' in extradition treaties to which the U.S. is a party (S. 1266), S11168 [23OC]

———prohibit financial transactions with state sponsors of international terrorism (S. 873), S5463 [10JN], S5735 [17JN]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (S. 172), S550 [21JA]

Croatia: allocation of foreign aid, S6492 [26JN]

Cuba: restore visiting rights to U.S. citizens and residents, S7534 [16JY]

———U.S. policy, S1485 [24FE]

Cyprus: dispute resolution (S. Con. Res. 41), S7984, S7985 [23JY]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (S. Res. 81), S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, S7925-S7929 [23JY]

Dept. of Commerce: clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (S. 1167), S9212 [11SE]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, S7188 [10JY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6877-S6885, S6891-S6893 [7JY], S6965-S6967, S6974, S6987 [8JY], S7110 [9JY], S7204 [10JY], S7250 [11JY], S7404 [14JY]

———reimbursement to Army Reserve and National Guard members deployed to Europe relative to Operation Joint Guard (H.R. 2796), S12711 [13NO]

———waive Buy American Act relative to procurement of certain defense items, S7440 [15JY]

Dept. of State: counternarcotics activities, S5762 [17JN]

———establish position of Coordinator of Taiwan Affairs, S5755, S5756, S5764 [17JN]

———funding, S4911-S4913 [21MY]

———monitoring of human rights abuses and religious freedoms, S7545 [16JY]

———tribute to Corps of Foreign Attaches, S7970 [23JY]

———tribute to South Asia Bureau diplomats, S6287 [24JN]

———withholding of ambassadorial and Foreign Servie nominations relative to submission of list of countries cooperating on drugs, S11631 [4NO]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Diseases: tuberculosis prevention programs funding, S7532 [16JY]

Drugs: encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs (S.J. Res. 34), S6760, S6761 [27JN], S7113 [9JY]

Ecology and environment: negotiation of an international climate change agreement, S8626 [31JY]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S6020 [20JN], S7523-S7526 [16JY], S8618 [31JY]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish, S585 [22JA], S12105-S12110 [8NO]

———establish (S. 465), S2442 [18MR], S2514 [19MR]

European Union: expansion, S7619 [16JY]

———granting of waivers under the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act, S3130 [14AP]

Evansville, IN: tribute to community efforts on behalf of Bosnian children, S8617 [31JY]

Eximbank: reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573, S11574 [31OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), conference report, S12206 [8NO]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 70), S12710 [13NO]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (S. 1089), S8362 [30JY]

Families and domestic relations: provide permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs (S. 1211), S9987 [25SE]

FCC: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (S. 407), S1995 [5MR]

Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (S. 70), S448 [21JA], S1414 [13FE], S5305 [5JN]

Foreign aid: certification procedures for drug enforcement efforts, S4621 [15MY], S4778 [20MY]

———child survival and disease programs funding, S7586 [16JY]

———international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

———population planning activities funding, S789 [29JA]

———prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, S7583 [16JY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (S. 457), S2425-S2427 [18MR]

———provide that countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (S. 1200), S9727 [19SE]

———suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7563-S7575, S7578 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), S9690 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, S12527-S12533, S12546, S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12520 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), insert language of S. 955 in lieu, S8869 [5SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7311 [11JY], S7515-S7537, S7544-S7593, S7620 [16JY], S7623-S7650 [17JY], S8618 [31JY], S8869 [5SE], S9914 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), unanimous-consent agreement, S7575, S7579 [16JY]

Foreign policy: deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, S5683-S5685 [16JN], S5733 [17JN]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (S. 1413), S12192 [8NO]

———withhold foreign aid to countries harboring Rwandan war criminals, S7516 [16JY]

Foreign trade: accession limitations to GATT and World Trade Organization of foreign countries that have state trading enterprises (S. 486), S2650 [20MR]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S8648-S8650 [2SE], S9157-S9159 [11SE], S9627-S9630 [18SE], S9732 [19SE], S10100 [26SE], S10461 [7OC], S10834-S10837 [20OC], S11331-S11333 [29OC], S11577-S11579, S11583 [3NO], S12440 [10NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512-S11515 [31OC], S11632-S11661 [4NO], S11711-S11753 [5NO], S11849, S11855, S11859, S11860 [6NO], S12077, S12105-S12116 [8NO], S12456 [10NO], S12520-S12522, S12549, S12552-S12554, S12631-S12633 [13NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), unanimous-consent agreement, S11709 [5NO], S12105 [8NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 253), S893 [30JA]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (S. 219), S749-S751 [28JA], S10901 [21OC]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor, S4399 [13MY], S11628, S11629 [4NO]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (S. 332), S1401 [13FE], S1575 [25FE]

———promote adherence to internationally recognized environmental standards in future trade agreements, S12110-S12116 [8NO]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (S. 747), S4581, S4592, S4593 [15MY]

———U.S. deficit, S825 [30JA], S1940, S1942 [5MR], S11331 [29OC], S11849 [6NO], S12440 [10NO]

———use of fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S4654 [16MY], S7748-S7752 [21JY], S8173 [28JY]

Forest, Keith: Washington World Affairs Council World Educator Award recipient, S12198 [8NO]

France: return of art works confiscated from Jews during Holocaust, S3890, S3891 [1MY]

George C. Marshall Month: designate (S.J. Res. 27), S3559 [23AP]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945-S1970 [5MR]

———eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), unanimous-consent agreement, S1933 [4MR], S1967 [5MR]

———eligibilty to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S560 [21JA]

Guyana: independence anniversary, S9027 [9SE]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, S7582 [16JY]

———U.S. policy, S1942 [5MR], S2006 [6MR], S4260, S4280 [9MY]

Hamilton, Representative: Center for National Policy Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, S11896 [6NO]

IMF: congressional review of new arrangements for borrowing, S7592 [16JY]

Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S10251, S10252 [1OC]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1205), S9790 [23SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1212), S9888 [24SE]

———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 1360), S11678-S11683 [4NO]

———extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1517), S12497 [10NO]

———immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), S11630, S11703 [4NO]

———increase in legal immigration, S3546 [23AP]

———international asylum reform, S4876 [21MY]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (S. 1198), S9633-S9635 [18SE], S10305 [1OC]

———modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program (S. 974), S6507 [26JN]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (S. 968), S6503 [26JN]

———reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1178), S9334-S9337 [15SE], S10026 [26SE]

———reform the naturalization process and clarify the procedures for investigating the criminal background of certain individuals (S. 1382), S11864 [6NO]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 102), S5936 [18JN], S8527, S8623 [31JY]

International Development Association: funding, S7583 [16JY]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (S. 1458), S12121 [8NO]

International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (S. Con. Res. 19), S2932 [9AP], S7314 [11JY]

———tribute to Poland and Lithuania for hosting the Vilnius Conference, S9238 [11SE]

———withdrawal from certain international organizations relative to assessment levels, S8061, S8062 [24JY]

International Relief Association: tribute, S10489 [7OC]

International Rescue Committee (organization): Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Humanitarian Prize award recipient, S10241 [30SE]

International Telecommunications Union Constitution and Convention: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), S12713 [13NO]

———impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (S. 1311), S11037-S11041 [23OC], S11276 [28OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (S. Res. 82), S3968 [5MY]

———U.S. policy, S5764 [17JN]

Iraq: eviction of U.S. members of U.N. weapons inspection teams and threats to surveillance planes, S12103-S12105 [8NO], S12537, S12538 [13NO]

———resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (H. Res. 322), S12646 [13NO]

———sanctions relative to weapons inspection, S11786 [5NO]

———U.S. policy, S12537, S12538 [13NO]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, S6020 [20JN]

———anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem, S2730 [20MR], S5590 [12JN]

———anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (H. Con. Res. 60), S5903 [18JN]

———anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (S. Con. Res. 21), S3295 [16AP], S4776 [20MY], S5496-S5502 [11JN], S5554 [12JN]

———U.S. policy, S3896 [1MY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (S. Res. 113), S8611 [31JY]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S10833 [20OC], S10881 [21OC], S11233 [27OC]

———commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (S. Res. 140), S11174, S11205 [24OC], S11242 [27OC]

Japanese Language Exchange Program: tribute, S1800 [28FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: make foreign aid conditional on enforcement of military armistice agreement, S7527-S7532 [16JY], S7630 [17JY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (S. 983), S6752-S6754 [27JN]

Law enforcement officers: recruitment, hiring, or retention of certain former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police by Federal law enforcement agencies (S. 558), S3033-S3035 [10AP]

Lebanon: travel restrictions, S8511 [31JY]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges available to nongovernmental international organizations (S. Con. Res. 37), S11373 [29OC]

Mexico: corruption within drug enforcement agencies, S2038, S2039 [10MR]

———operation of Amado Carrillo-Fuentes drug cartel relative to drug enforcement efforts, S2036 [10MR]

Micronesia: tribute to island of Kosrae, S4130 [7MY]

———U.S. policy, S4130 [7MY]

Middle East: U.S. policy, S8937-S8942 [9SE]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (S. 1067), S8096 [24JY], S8150 [25JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 1514), S12461 [10NO]

———implementation, S1940, S1942 [5MR], S6876 [7JY]

Nagorno-Karabagh: allocation of foreign aid, S7583, S7584 [16JY]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S8025-S8039 [24JY]

NATO: criteria for expansion relative to mutual security and conditions for continued membership, S11389 [29OC]

———establish dispute resolution process, S5753 [17JN]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, S7443 [15JY], S8489-S8491 [31JY]

Nonprofit organizations: registration with Dept. of Justice relative to foreign contributions, S8082 [24JY]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, S7277 [11JY]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (S. 772), S4882 [21MY]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, S7547-S7549, S7577, S7578 [16JY]

———terminate authorities (S. 519), S2876-S2879 [9AP]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement, S141, S142 [21JA]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 1216), S12572, S12649 [13NO]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (S. 629), S3438 [22AP], S4999, S5000 [22MY], S8375 [30JY]

Pakistan: independence anniversary, S8379 [30JY]

———resume trade and democracy programs, S7550-S7558 [16JY]

Peru: limit international military education and training assistance, S7591 [16JY]

———prisoner rights, S5667, S5687 [16JN]

Peterson, Douglas ``Pete'': nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S2627-S2629 [20MR], S3002-S3010 [10AP], S3380 [17AP]

Power resources: store petroleum products owned by foreign governments in underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (S. 698), S3999 [6MY]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (S. Con. Res. 48), S8609 [31JY], S11664, S11665 [4NO]

———restrictions on religious organizations, S7518-S7522, S7526, S7536, S7537, S7620 [16JY], S9914 [25SE]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (S. 1315), S11192 [24OC]

Senate: visit by Russian Senator Evgeney S. Savchenko to Chamber, S9449 [17SE]

Ships and vessels: allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade (S. 661), S3754 [28AP]

———permit the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports by certain foreign-flag vessels and encourage U.S.-flag vessels to participate in such transportation (S. 803), S5110-S5112 [23MY]

———prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (S. 1221), S9972-S9974 [25SE], S10299 [1OC]

Sierra Leone: democracy efforts, S9196 [11SE]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, S3464-S3466 [22AP]

Specter, Senator: report on visit to North Atlantic Assembly and the Middle East, S587 [22JA]

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.: restructure as a performance based organization, S8252, S8253 [29JY]

Tariff: live plants and fresh cut flowers (S. 1052), S7868 [22JY]

Taxation: application of tax laws to U.S. businesses operating abroad (S. 843), S5358-S5360 [5JN]

———treatment of domestic portions of international airline flights, S6703 [27JN]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (S. 815), S5132 [23MY]

Tobacco products: restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (S. 1060), S7959 [23JY]

Treaties and agreements: congressional approval of any international trade agreement that changes statutory law, S1945-S1970 [5MR]

———extension of application of patent terms on prescription drugs relative to GATT implementation, S3979, S3987, S3989, S3990 [6MY]

———negotiation of free trade agreements with the countries of the Americas (S. 84), S467 [21JA]

———removal of injunction of secrecy, S103 [7JA], S723 [28JA], S1846 [3MR], S2799 [7AP], S6385 [25JN], S6667 [26JN], S7027 [8JY], S7128 [9JY], S7225 [10JY], S8284 [29JY], S8382 [30JY], S8744 [3SE], S9352 [15SE], S9633 [18SE], S9806 [23SE], S9906 [24SE]

———resolutions of ratification, S11570-S11572 [31OC]

Treaty on Maritime Boundaries Between the U.S. and Mexico: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: anniversary, S2001-S2003 [5MR]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (S. Con. Res. 65), S11882 [6NO]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, S3856 [30AP], S4095 [7MY], S5486 [11JN], S5660, S5672-S5682, S5685, S5686 [16JN], S5722-S5732, S5733, S5750 [17JN], S5937 [18JN], S12532, S12546 [13NO]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms, S9755 [23SE]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (S. 694), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

———tribute to World Food Program, S10864 [20OC]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (S. 696), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture: funding, S5925 [18JN]

Uganda: tribute to War Victims Fund project, S3460 [22AP]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, S5317 [5JN]

United Nations: funding, S12660 [13NO]

USIA: Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program reauthorization, S5751 [17JN]

Vietnam: exchange of Naval Attaches, S7970 [23JY]

Weapons: development and deployment of technology to remove antipersonnel landmines, S7091 [9JY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, S10315-S10317 [3OC], S11529-S11531 [31OC]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5609, S5610 [12JN], S5689 [16JN], S5717-S5719, S5721, S5722 [17JN], S5941 [18JN]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, S9984 [25SE]

———U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, S9631 [18SE], S9722 [19SE], S9778-S9781 [23SE]

Western Hemisphere: cooperation of countries on foreign policy and national security problems (S. Res. 134), S10810 [9OC]

Western Hemisphere International Law Enforcement Academy: establish, S7589 [16JY]

World Bank: reform, S12530-S12532 [13NO]

World Food Day: observance, S10864 [20OC]

World Intellectual Property Organization: ratification and implementation of computer, sound recordings, and performance copyright protection treaties, S6726 [27JN]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Trade Organization: actions relative to European Union banana policy, S3973, S3974 [5MY]

Zaire: peace negotiations, S3858 [30AP]

Reports

Areas Where Vietnam Is Not ``Cooperating in Full Faith'' or Providing Full Disclosure on Unaccounted for Americans, S3003 [10AP]

Asia Trip Report—Covering Visits to South Korea, Japan, North Korea, Beijing, and Hong Kong: Senator Baucus, S8375-S8378 [30JY]

Codes of Conduct on Arms Transfers—An Opportunity for the U.S. and Its European Allies To Work Together, H3623 [10JN]

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H542 [13FE]

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823-H826 [11MR]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Dept. of State, S2046 [10MR]

History of North Korean Terrorist Activities: Rinn S. Shinn, Congressional Research Service, S7528-S7530 [16JY]

Presidential Determination Relative to Vietnam's Accounting of U.S. POW/MIA: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S3004 [10AP]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H543 [13FE]

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, H651-H660 [26FE]

Travel Report for Somalia: Dept. of State, S5691 [16JN]

Trickle Up Program Annual Report, E666 [15AP]

U.S. Aid Policies and Pakistan's Bomb—What Were We Trying To Accomplish?, S7556 [16JY]

U.S. Chemical Industry Will Not Lose $600 Million in Annual Exports From U.S. Nonratification, S3485 [23AP]

Reports filed

Allow Certain Vessels To Commercially Operate in Coastwise Trade: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 661) (S. Rept. 105-121), S11341 [29OC]

Condemn Outbreak of Violence and Threat to Scheduled Elections and Constitutional Government in the Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 112), S10625 [8OC]

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-154), S12461 [10NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 323) (H. Rept. 105-402), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-282), H8160 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 185) (H. Rept. 105-184), H5296 [15JY]

Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1348) (H. Rept. 105-204), H5825 [25JY]

Cyprus Dispute Resolution: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 41), S7709 [17JY]

Eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 5), S945 [4FE]

Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1026) (S. Rept. 105-76), S9080 [10SE]

———Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1370) (H. Rept. 105-224), H6702 [31JY]

Extend Benefits and Privileges Available to Nongovernmental International Organizations to Little League Baseball, Inc.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con Res. 37), S10625 [8OC]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-401), H10767 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-176), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 955) (S. Rept. 105-35), S6185 [24JN]

Immunization Requirements for Certain Internationally Adopted Children: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 105-289), H8299 [1OC]

International Telecommunications Union Constitution and Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-3), S10858 [20OC]

Interpret the Term ``Kidnapping'' in Extradition Treaties Between the U.S. and Foreign Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 105-101), S10474 [7OC]

Iranian Sanctions Relative to Acquisition of Certain Missiles: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 105-304), H8437 [6OC]

Jerusalem Reunification Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 21), S4214 [8MY]

Jurisdiction for Lawsuits Against Terrorist States: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1225) (H. Rept. 105-48), H1437 [10AP]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 568), S3348 [17AP]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 105-367), H9864 [31OC]

Nomination of Richard T. White to Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8091 [24JY]

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Approval and Implementation: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1216) (S. Rept. 105-84), S9880 [24SE]

Peace Process and Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 6), S4214 [8MY]

Permanent Authority for the Administration of Au Pair Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1211), S9880 [24SE]

Protocol Amending Taxation Convention With Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-12), S11448 [30OC]

Radio Free Asia Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2232) (H. Rept. 105-303), H8437 [6OC]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 105-386), H10170 [6NO]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 105-341), H9500 [23OC]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1269) (S. Rept. 105-102), S10625 [8OC]

Require Annual Report to Congress on Diplomatic Immunity: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 759), S11667 [4NO]

Russian Proliferation of Nuclear Missile Technology to Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 48), S11667 [4NO]

Substitute Term ``Normal Trade Relations'' in Lieu of ``Most-Favored-Nation Treatment'': Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 747) (S. Rept. 105-82), S9332 [15SE]

Taxation Agreement With Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-6), S11447 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-7), S11447 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Ireland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-13), S11448 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-8), S11447 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With South Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-11), S11448 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Switzerland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-10), S11447 [30OC]

Taxation Convention With Thailand: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-9), S11447 [30OC]

Treatment of Citizenship for Foreign Born Children of U.S. Citizens: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 670), S4214 [8MY]

Treaty on Maritime Boundaries Between the U.S. and Mexico: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-4), S10950 [22OC]

U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1278) (S. Rept. 105-105), S10786 [9OC]

U.S.-Caribbean Trade Partnership Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2644) (H. Rept. 105-365), H9864 [31OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Preventing Deadly Conflict, E1903 [2OC]

———State of the Union Address, E227 [12FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities: ABA, H823 [11MR]

Support for Israel: National Unity Coalition for Israel, E578 [8AP]

Resolutions of ratification

International Telecommunications Union Constitution and Convention, S10858 [20OC], S11167 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada, S10950 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico, S10949 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Protocol Amending Taxation Convention With Canada, S11448 [30OC], S11572 [31OC]

Taxation Agreement With Turkey, S11447 [30OC], S11570 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Austria, S11447 [30OC], S11570 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Ireland, S11448 [30OC], S11572 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Luxembourg, S11447 [30OC], S11571 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With South Africa, S11448 [30OC], S11571 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Switzerland, S11447 [30OC], S11571 [31OC]

Taxation Convention With Thailand, S11447 [30OC], S11571 [31OC]

Treaty on Maritime Boundaries Between the U.S. and Mexico, S10950 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6372, H6377 [30JY], H6731 [3SE]

Statements

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century, E967-E968 [19MY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: Bob Dole, S3501 [23AP]

———Colin L. Powell, S3528 [23AP]

———Fred Webber, Chemical Manufacturers Association, S1586 [25FE]

———George Bush, S1587 [25FE]

———several chemical company executives, S3507-S3510 [23AP]

Child Labor: Maryann Schrupp, E1247 [18JN]

Cyprus Problem—U.S. Foreign Policy and the Role of Congress: John Brademas, E1538-E1540 [28JY]

Eligibility To Serve as U.S. Trade Representative Relative to Representation of Foreign Entities and Congressional Approval of Any International Trade Agreement That Changes Statutory Law: President Clinton, S1961 [5MR]

Export Control for Supercomputers: Senator Grams, S11398 [30OC]

Fast Track—Renew the Promise: William J. Hudson, AMP, Inc., E2210 [7NO]

Federal Land Timber Exports: Rebecca Batts, Dept. of Agriculture, H9510 [24OC]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Ed Ladd, California Narcotics Officers Association, S2046 [10MR]

Foreign Policy Objectives and Issues: Madeleine Korbel Albright, S594-S598 [22JA]

Foreign Spending: Cory Flohr, E2078 [24OC]

Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: John Shattuck, Dept. of State, E1755 [16SE]

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

Iraq's Clandestine Breakout Capability: Anthony H. Cordesman, Center for Strategic and International Studies, S12647 [13NO]

Memorial Day for the Victims of Communism: Congress of Russian Americans, E2183 [7NO]

Myth of Smoot-Hawley: John Heinz, S11646 [4NO]

Torture: Inge Genefke, E1305 [24JN]

U.S. Congressional Delegation Visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6763 [3SE]

U.S.-China Relations and Human Rights: Representative Lantos, E2136 [30OC]

World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet: Representative Gilman, E725-E727 [23AP]

Studies

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot/Hawley Exonerated: Donald W. Bedell, Bedell Associates, S11646-S11648 [4NO]

Summaries

Application of Tax Laws to U.S. Businesses Operating Abroad (S. 843), S5358-S5360 [5JN]

Highlights of Testimony of the First Two Weeks of Hearings by the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Into 1996 Campaign Finance Abuses, S8088 [24JY]

NAFTA Accession Act (S. 85), S469 [21JA]

Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring (H.R. 1685), H5129 [10JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7584 [16JY]

Effect of Eximbank reauthorization on GNP and unemployment, H8396 [6OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6348-H6350 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10670-H10672 [12NO]

High performance computer exports, S6898 [7JY]

1966 ratio of U.S. imports to domestic consumption, S11740 [5NO]

Ratio of imports to domestic consumption, S11641 [4NO]

Reckless Russian rocket exports, H7826 [24SE]

Total Government taxes and spending for selected Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1611 [26FE]

Total Government taxes and spending for selected Pacific Rim countries as a percentage of gross domestic product, S1611 [26FE]

Testimonies

Chemical Weapons Convention: Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., S3239 [16AP]

———H. Norman Schwarzkopf, S2810 [8AP], S3239 [16AP]

———John N. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S3238 [16AP]

———William J. Perry, S3239 [16AP]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S3238, S3239 [16AP]

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China: Chen Yun Fei, H10144 [6NO]

———Hu Shuye, H10145 [6NO]

———Li Bao Yu, H10145 [6NO]

———Weng Kang Di, H10144 [6NO]

Religious Persecution in the People's Republic of China: Tsultrim Dolma, H9544 [24OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 16, improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River Basin, H836 [11MR]

H. Con. Res. 17, tribute to Guatemala for the success of recent peace negotiations, H730 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 18, tribute to Nicaragua on the occasion of democratic elections, H732 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 36, access to higher education in the Albanian language in Macedonia, E377 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 50, investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, E487 [17MR]

H. Con. Res. 59, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, E618 [9AP]

H. Con. Res. 60, anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem, H3588 [10JN]

H. Con. Res. 63, Marshall Plan anniversary, H3106 [21MY]

H. Con. Res. 73, tribute to Chaim Herzog, H2549 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 74, Democratic People's Republic of Korea relations with Republic of Korea, H5845 [28JY]

H. Con. Res. 81, Turkish occupation of Cyprus, H5507 [22JY], E955 [19MY], E997 [21MY]

H. Con. Res. 88, elections in El Salvador, H5512 [22JY]

H. Con. Res. 157, effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests, H8858 [21OC]

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 115, democracy efforts in Zaire, H1686 [17AP]

H. Res. 121, terrorist attact at political rally in Cambodia, H3103 [21MY]

H. Res. 124, visit of Dalai Lama to U.S., E731 [23AP]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H. Res. 175, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, H5513 [22JY], H5847 [28JY]

H. Res. 188, sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles by Iran, H10123 [6NO]

H. Res. 195, condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia, H5840 [28JY], E1516 [24JY]

H. Res. 231, support democracy and religious and economic freedom in Vietnam, H10876 [13NO]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8184 [30SE]

H. Res. 273, condemn Angolan military intervention in the Republic of Congo, H10882 [13NO]

H. Res. 282, anniversary of Association of South East Asian Nations, E2104 [28OC]

H. Res. 282, Association of South East Asian Nations anniversary, H10874 [13NO]

H. Res. 323, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10667 [12NO]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 748, Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act, H4864 [8JY]

H.R. 1225, jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States, H1472 [15AP]

H.R. 1348, Expanded War Crimes Act, H5865 [28JY]

H.R. 1370, Eximbank reauthorization, H8198 [30SE]

H.R. 1681, OPIC activities, E992 [21MY]

H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3707 [11JN]

H.R. 2035, transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries, H5213 [15JY]

H.R. 2464, immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children, H8870 [21OC]

H.R. 2481, arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, E1765 [16SE]

H.R. 2570, Forced Abortion Condemnation Act, H10139 [6NO]

H.R. 2709, impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to Iranian efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles and implement Chemical Weapons Convention, H10646-H10655 [12NO]

H.R. 2796, Army Reserve-National Guard Equity Reimbursement Act, H10892 [13NO]

S. 70, American Handgun Standards Act, S449 [21JA]

S. 84, Americas Free Trade Act, S468 [21JA]

S. 85, NAFTA Accession Act, S469 [21JA]

S. 219, Value-Added Agricultural Products Market Access Act, S751 [28JA]

S. 220, Fair Trade in Meat and Pork Products Act, S753 [28JA]

S. 253, Trade Agreement Implementation Reform Act, S893-S896 [30JA]

S. 332, prohibit imports produced by child labor, S1576-S1578 [25FE]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

S. 407, International Telecommunications Investment Clarification Act, S1995 [5MR]

S. 457, provide alternative foreign aid certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S2427 [18MR]

S. 486, Fairness in State Trading Act, S2650 [20MR]

S. 558, Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Strategy Act, S3034 [10AP]

S. 568, jurisdiction for lawsuits against terrorist States, S3197 [15AP]

S. 617, Imported Meat Labeling Act, S3365 [17AP]

S. 629, congressional approval and implementation of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development shipbuilding trade agreement, S3439-S3454 [22AP]

S. 670, treatment of citizenship for foreign born children of U.S. citizens, S4505 [14MY]

S. 670, treatment of foreign born children of U.S. citizens, H5865 [28JY]

S. 694, United Nations Reform Act, S3966 [5MY]

S. 696, International Peacekeeping Reform Act, S3967 [5MY]

S. 698, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act, S3999 [6MY]

S. 772, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act, S4882-S4887 [21MY]

S. 803, U.S. Cruise Tourism Act, S5110 [23MY]

S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7634-S7650 [17JY]

S. 974, modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program, S6508 [26JN]

S. 983, Latin American Arms Control Act, S6753 [27JN]

S. 984, U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act, S6756-S6759 [27JN]

S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, H8397 [6OC]

S. 1052, tariff on live plants and fresh cut flowers, S7868 [22JY]

S. 1060, Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act, S7960 [23JY]

S. 1067, Code of Conduct on Arms Transfers Act, S8097 [24JY]

S. 1119, increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities, S8582 [31JY]

S. 1121, WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaty Implementation Act, S8583-S8585 [31JY]

S. 1167, clarification of Dept. of Commerce authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases, S9212 [11SE]

S. 1178, Visa Waiver Pilot Program reauthorization, S9335 [15SE], S10027 [26SE]

S. 1198, Religious Workers Act, S9635 [18SE], H8060 [29SE]

S. 1200, International Anti-Corruption Act, S9728 [19SE]

S. 1211, permanent authority for the administration of au pair programs, S9987 [25SE]

S. 1212, arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, S9888 [24SE]

S. 1303, U.S.-China Relations Act, S10894-S10897 [21OC]

S. 1311, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act, S11037 [23OC]

S. 1360, Border Improvement and Immigration Act, S11680 [4NO]

S. 1382, Naturalization Reform Act, S11865-S11867 [6NO]

S. 1517, Visa Waiver Pilot Program extension, S12497 [10NO]

S. Con. Res. 6, Afghanistan peace process and human rights situation, S1136 [7FE]

S. Con. Res. 6, peace process and human rights situation in Afghanistan, S4773 [20MY]

S. Con. Res. 9, cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, S2286 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 12, include ancestry data on decennial census, S2375 [17MR]

S. Con. Res. 15, World Trade Organization membership for the Republic of China relative to admission of the People's Republic of China, S2708 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 19, restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries, S2932 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 20, investigation of terrorist attack on Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, S3058, S3064 [10AP]

S. Con. Res. 21, anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem, S3295 [16AP], S4776 [20MY]

S. Con. Res. 25, Russian nuclear weapons proliferation, S3968 [5MY]

S. Con. Res. 30, admission of the Republic of China to multilateral economic institutions, S5139 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 36, commemorate bicentennial of U.S.-Tunisia relations, S7014 [8JY]

S. Con. Res. 37, extend benefits and privileges to Little League Baseball, Inc., available to nongovernmental international organizations, S11373 [29OC]

S. Con. Res. 41, Cyprus dispute resolution, S7733 [17JY], S7984 [23JY]

S. Con. Res. 48, proliferation of Russian nuclear missile technology to Iran, S8609 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 57, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S11237 [27OC]

S. Con. Res. 65, end Turkish restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus, S11881 [6NO]

S. Con. Res. 70, technical corrections in enrollment of S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S12616, S12711 [13NO]

S. Res. 17, Chemical Weapons Convention ratification, S565 [21JA]

S. Res. 62, Chemical Weapons Convention ratification, S2089 [10MR]

S. Res. 69, terrorist attack at political rally in Cambodia, S2933 [9AP], S3300 [16AP]

S. Res. 75, Chemical Weapons Convention ratification, S3373-S3379 [17AP], S3651-S3657 [24AP]

S. Res. 81, importance of the Denver, CO, Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado, S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

S. Res. 82, sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles by Iran, S3968 [5MY]

S. Res. 91, production of records by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras, S5106, S5140 [23MY]

S. Res. 97, George C. Marshall Month, S5372, S5385 [5JN]

S. Res. 102, Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Indian and American Democracy, S5936 [18JN], S8527 [31JY]

S. Res. 112, outbreak of violence and threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in the Republic of the Congo, S8610 [31JY]

S. Res. 113, independence anniversary of Jamaica, S8611 [31JY]

S. Res. 127, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S9977 [25SE]

S. Res. 134, cooperation of Western Hemisphere countries on foreign policy and national security problems, S10810 [9OC]

S. Res. 140, commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions, S11205 [24OC], S11242 [27OC]

S. Res. 149, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S12181 [8NO]

S.J. Res. 5, eligibility of Charlene Barshefsky to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, H819 [11MR]

S.J. Res. 5, eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities, S1970 [5MR]

S.J. Res. 34, encourage greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs, S6760 [27JN]

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

Articles and editorials

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see S. 257; H.R. 467), S945 [4FE], H243 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, E131 [4FE]

Mexico: economic assistance relative to instability of economy and currency, H455 [12FE], E222 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (S. 257), S951, S957 [4FE], S1413 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 257, amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets, S952-S957 [4FE]

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

Addresses

Challenge of Inclusion: James D. Wolfensohn, S10912-S10915 [22OC]

Amendments

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions

Bogsch, Arpad: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6917 [4SE]

China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 87, 2196), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H5486 [17JY]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (see H.R. 2605), H8320 [2OC]

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (see S. Con. Res. 30), S5109 [23MY]

Eximbank: ensure that assistance for exports to the People's Republic of China is conditional on responsible conduct (see H.R. 2085), H4834 [26JN]

———give financial assistance preferences to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (see H.R. 2069), H4646 [25JN]

FCC: clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 1324), H1541 [15AP]

Financial institutions: authorizing appropriations to pay for U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions (see S. 1082), S8262 [29JY]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (see H.R. 1488), H2089 [30AP]

Foreign countries: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 564), H284 [4FE]

Foreign trade: extend trade authorities procedures relative to reciprocal trade agreements (see H.R. 2621), H8632 [7OC]

———require reciprocal responses to foreign acts, policies, and practices that deny national treatment to U.S. investment (see H.R. 1654), H2874 [16MY]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (see S. 1306; H.R. 1138, 2715), S10950 [22OC], H1257 [20MR], H9501 [23OC]

OPIC: authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

Radio: clarify the authority of the FCC to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see H.R. 954), H767 [5MR]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (see S. 1315; H.R. 2772), S11192 [24OC], H9729 [29OC]

Taxation: benefits for foreign corporations (see S. 315; H.R. 599), S1300 [12FE], H346 [5FE]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 854), H669 [26FE]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (see S. 815; H.R. 707), S5109 [23MY], H522 [12FE]

Letters

Foreign investments in U.S. telecommunications services: Senator Byrd, S1946 [5MR]

———several Senators, S1947 [5MR]

OPIC funding: Vice President Gore, H6369 [30JY]

Lists

U.S. firms with investment and business interests in India, H6809 [4SE]

Messages

Prohibit New Investment in Burma: President Clinton, S4746 [20MY], H3065 [20MY]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167, H10168 [6NO]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159-H10169 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), motion to recommit, H10167 [6NO]

Eximbank: financial assistance preference to firms that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the U.S. (H.R. 2069), E1328 [25JN]

———funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

FCC: clarify authority to authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (H.R. 1324), E668 [15AP]

Financial institutions: U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (H.R. 1488), H6358 [30JY]

Foreign countries: phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (H.R. 564), E214 [11FE]

Long Beach, CA: prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country, H3898 [18JN], H9580, H9598, H9606 [28OC]

———prohibit conveyance of naval station property to a commercial shipping company owned by a foreign country (H.R. 1138), H1534-H1538 [15AP], H1696-H1699 [17AP]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, H5928 [29JY]

———funding, H6360, H6362-H6372 [30JY]

———treatment of Bucheit International (business) relative to dealings in Gaza Strip, H6359 [30JY]

Taxation: treatment of businesses operating abroad (H.R. 854), E316 [26FE]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (H.R. 707), E223 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic institutions (S. Con. Res. 30), S5139 [23MY]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, S7547-S7549, S7577, S7578 [16JY]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (S. 1315), S11192 [24OC]

Taxation: benefits for foreign corporations (S. 315), S1314 [12FE]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (S. 815), S5132 [23MY]

Reports filed

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

U.S. Contributions to Certain International Financial Institutions Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1082), S8358 [30JY]

Rulings of the Chair

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167 [6NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2605, Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act, H10159 [6NO]

S. Con. Res. 30, admission of the Republic of China to multilateral economic institutions, S5139 [23MY]

FOREIGN POLICY related term(s) Treaties and Agreements

Addendums

Reimbursement of OPIC and Bucheit International (business) by Palestinian Authority: Pete Bucheit, H6830 [4SE]

Addresses

America's Relations With Vietnam—Accomplishments, Challenges, and Potential: Desaix Anderson, S6046 [20JN]

Awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Jose Ramos-Horta and Carlos F.X. Belo: Carlos F.X. Belo, E331-E333 [26FE]

———Francis Sejersted, E327 [26FE]

———Jose Ramos-Horta, E328-E331 [26FE]

Azerbaijan Aggression Toward Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh: Representative Pallone, E256-E258 [13FE]

Bosnia and American Foreign Policy—Finishing the Job: Senator Biden, S10994 [22OC]

Business Crime Goes International: Dick Thornburgh, S5575-S5577 [12JN]

China—The Future: Senator Feinstein, S844-S846 [30JA]

Defining a Conservative Approach To Defending the West: Senator Kyl, S10298 [1OC]

Foreign Policy of President Ronald Reagan: James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, S11696 [4NO]

Future of NATO Alliance: Halldor Asgrimsson, Foreign Minister of Iceland, E816 [1MY]

Harvard University Commencement Address: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1183-E1185 [11JN]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Eduardo Frei, President of Chile, H672-H674 [27FE]

Marshall Plan Anniversary: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1186 [11JN]

———President Clinton, E1076-E1078 [3JN]

Moment of Celebration and of Dedication: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1594 [1AU]

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Representative Bereuter, E1092 [3JN]

Northern Ireland Peace Process: George J. Mitchell, S2482 [18MR], E484 [17MR]

Peace in Northern Ireland: Hillary Rodham Clinton, S11760-S11762 [5NO]

Peace in the Middle East: Speaker Gingrich, E601-E603 [9AP]

Prohibit Imports Produced by Child Labor: Paul R. Charron, Liz Claiborne Corp., S4399 [13MY]

Secrecy as Government Regulation: Senator Moynihan, S3891-S3894 [1MY]

State of the Union: President Clinton, S939-S943 [4FE], H273-H278 [4FE]

U.S. Military Academy Commencement Address: President Clinton, E1104-E1106 [4JN]

U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong: Speaker Gingrich, E677-E679 [16AP]

U.S. Policy Towards Israel: Senator Kerry, S3896-S3898 [1MY]

U.S.-China Policy—Seeking a Balance: Sam Nunn, S833-S835 [30JA]

We, The Republic of China on Taiwan, Shall Rise Up Again: John Chang, S5396-S5398 [9JN], E1204-E1206 [12JN]

Agreements

Mutual Understanding Between the Japanese Patent Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Wataru Asou, Japanese Patent Office, and Bruce A. Lehman, Dept. of Commerce, H595, H624 [25FE]

Mutual understanding between the Japanese patent office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Wataru Asou and Bruce A. Lehman, H1449 [14AP], H1726 [23AP]

Panama Declaration To Reduce Dolphin Mortality and Conserve Marine Resources, S397 [21JA]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2255 [6MY], H2446, H2447 [8MY], H2591, H2592 [13MY], H2681 [14MY], H2715, H2722, H2725, H2726, H2728, H2729, H2732, H2738, H2744, H2745, H2750, H2751, H2753, H2756, H2758, H2762, H2767, H2770, H2771, H2773 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2694 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3940, S3945, S3969, S3970 [5MY], S3979, S3980, S3981, S3988, S3990, S3992, S3993, S4013, S4014, S4015, S4016, S4017, S4018, S4019, S4020, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030, S4031, S4033 [6MY], S4043, S4045, S4046, S4048, S4050, S4069, S4077, S4078, S4079, S4080, S4081, S4089, S4090, S4091, S4096, S4097, S4104, S4117, S4118, S4119, S4120, S4121, S4122, S4123, S4124, S4126, S4127, S4128 [7MY], S4137, S4173, S4180, S4182, S4184, S4198, S4199, S4200, S4201, S4202, S4203, S4205, S4248 [8MY]

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159 [6NO]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S6198 [24JN]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10149, H10151 [6NO]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2449 [8MY], H2592, H2593 [13MY], H2681 [14MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3275 [3JN], H3300, H3313, H3314, H3321, H3325, H3326, H3327, H3329, H3335, H3340, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3348, H3349, H3351, H3353, H3356, H3357, H3424, H3426, H3427, H3428, H3429, H3430, H3431, H3432, H3433, H3477 [4JN], H3482, H3495, H3497 [5JN], H3591, H3593, H3594, H3595, H3598, H3599, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3607, H3608, H3609, H3615, H3617, H3618, H3626, H3627, H3628, H3630, H3662 [10JN], H3670, H3671, H3680, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3696, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700, H3701, H3702, H3703, H3704, H3705 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5666, S5669, S5670, S5671, S5672, S5682, S5686, S5687, S5703, S5704, S5705, S5706, S5708, S5709 [16JN], S5732, S5737, S5738, S5739, S5740, S5742, S5749, S5750, S5756, S5758, S5759, S5760, S5761, S5762, S5763, S5878, S5879, S5880, S5881, S5882 [17JN]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY], H5298, H5299, H5300 [15JY], H5404 [16JY], H5488 [17JY], H5576, H5577 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5750, H5778, H5779 [24JY], H5827 [25JY], H5917 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6362, H6370, H6389, H6392, H6396, H6398, H6400, H6407 [30JY], H6726, H6729, H6730, H6731, H6734, H6739, H6749, H6750 [3SE], H6823, H6824, H6825, H6826, H6830, H6831, H6844 [4SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7515, S7516, S7518, S7519, S7522, S7527, S7534, S7535, S7536, S7544, S7545, S7546, S7547, S7550, S7559, S7562, S7576, S7579, S7580, S7582, S7587, S7588, S7589, S7590, S7591, S7592, S7609, S7610, S7611, S7612, S7613, S7614, S7615 [16JY], S7632 [17JY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11601 [3NO], S11730, S11780, S11781, S11782 [5NO], S11849, S11883, S11885, S11887, S11888 [6NO], S12110, S12183 [8NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H2785 [15MY], H3135 [21MY]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3116 [21MY]

———implement (S. 39), S8303, S8368 [30JY]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR], H961, H983 [13MR]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3717 [11JN]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4459, S4496 [14MY]

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1686 [17AP]

Analyses

Digital Era Copyright Enhancement Act (H.R. 3048), E2353 [13NO]

Fair Trade Opportunities Act (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

Trade Agreement Implementation Reform Act (S. 253), S896 [30JA]

Appointments

British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1201 [10FE]

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1201 [10FE], S9352 [15SE], H1002 [13MR], H7201 [11SE]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S8673 [2SE], H1002 [13MR]

———members, S8523 [31JY]

Conferees: H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4645 [16MY]

———H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, S8222 [29JY], H5868 [28JY]

———H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE], H7321 [16SE]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1201 [10FE], S1423 [13FE], S4620 [15MY], H1002 [13MR], H2775 [15MY]

North Atlantic Assembly, S24 [7JA], S1201 [10FE], S5021 [22MY], S10822 [9OC], H3171 [22MY]

Official Advisors for International Conference Meetings and Negotiation Sessions on Trade Agreements, H395 [10FE]

United Kingdom-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S2093 [10MR]

Articles and editorials

Administration Drops Plan To Find Substitute for Antipersonnel Mine, S11530 [31OC]

Aging Maoists of Beijing, S11189 [24OC]

Air Force Inquiry Clears General in Saudi Bombing That Killed 19, S6903 [7JY]

Albright To Name Special Aide on U.S. Policy Toward Tibet, S8380 [30JY]

Another Mexican General Is Arrested and Charged With Links to Drug Cartel, S2587 [20MR]

Arafat Knew of World Trade Center Plot, S8941 [9SE]

Arafat's Cabinet Should Be Dissolved, Lawmakers Report—Inquiry Panel Finds Rampant Corruption, H6395 [30JY]

Arrivederci—Tom Foglietta Has Earned His New Job—Let's Hope His Successor Serves the Region as Well as He Did, E1160 [10JN]

As Panama Canal Transfer Nears, More Jockeying To Fill a Power Vacuum, E1944 [7OC]

Backlash From NAFTA Batters Economies of the Caribbean, E288 [13FE]

Bay Area's Big Stake in Hong Kong—Economic, Cultural Ties at Risk Under China Rule, E447 [12MR]

Before Turkey Joins Europe, E2252 [8NO]

Best Way To Influence China, Through Open Relations, Trade, E1439 [16JY]

Best Way To Save Dolphins, S400 [21JA]

Boeing Responds to European Commission Recommendations, H5453 [17JY]

Bosnia Mission Devoid of Vision, S4077 [7MY]

Bosnia Muslims Said To Intensify Efforts To Rearm in Secret, E2144 [30OC]

Bosnia Tolerates War Criminals, S5117 [23MY]

Bosnia's War Criminals Enjoy Peacetime Power, S5118 [23MY]

Bye-Bye NATO, E654 [15AP]

Call to Arms Against Youth Drug Abuse, H982 [13MR]

Calling a Coup a Coup, S7193 [10JY]

Caribbean Nations Find Little Profit in Aiding U.S. Drug War, E288 [13FE]

Castro's Cuba Is a Cruel and Full-Blown Purgatory, S9965 [25SE]

Champion of a Forgotten People, H251 [4FE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: John D. Holum, ACDA, E925 [14MY]

Chicken of the Sea?—A ``Dolphin Safe'' Tuna Flap Makes the U.S. Squirm, S790 [29JA]

China and Nuclear Trafficking, E2128 [30OC]

China and the Trade Warriors, E1212 [12JN], E1285 [20JN]

China Joins Forces With Iran on Short-Range Missile, E1253 [18JN]

China's Dangerous Computer Diversion, S6899 [7JY]

China's Persecution of Underground Christian Churches Continues To Intensify as Authorities Seek Their Eradication Finds Human Rights Mission, H4242 [24JN]

Clinton Directive on Mines—New Form, Old Function, S9984 [25SE], S10316 [3OC]

Clinton Waives Corridor Act Prohibition on Aid to Turkey, H1770 [23AP]

Clinton's New U.N. Ambassador Seen as Unorthodox Diplomat, E104 [21JA]

Clinton's Nuclear Deception—On My Mind, E2117 [29OC]

Clinton's Stumble, S10317 [3OC]

Cohen Says Iran Testing Missile, S5719 [17JN]

Cold-Blooded Killing?, E615 [9AP]

Congress Ignoring Serious Population Problem, H541 [13FE]

Congress Should Release World Family Planning Funds, H541 [13FE]

Consumers First, S11643 [4NO]

Current Status of European Commission Negotiations, H5452 [17JY]

Dealing With China, H4280 [24JN]

Debunking Abortion Myths—Increased Contraceptive Use Decreases Rate of Abortion, E215 [11FE]

Defense Spending and Burden Sharing, E1102 [4JN]

Defying Israel, Arafat Embraces Islamic Militants, S8942 [9SE]

Diana's Legacy—She Reached Out to Land Mine Victims, E1667 [5SE]

Diktat From Washington, S7024 [8JY]

Dolphin Law Has Served Its Purpose; Reform It, S399 [21JA]

Dolphin Safe, S400 [21JA]

``Dolphin Safe'' Claim Is in Danger, S791 [29JA]

Dolphins, Tuna and Trade, S791 [29JA]

Drug Trade Climbs Aboard Shipments of Goods From Mexico, H971 [13MR]

Drugs—Interdicting the Flow, S7564 [16JY]

East Timor, Teetering on the Edge of More Bloodshed, S2151 [11MR]

Ex-Army Head Says Pakistan Bomb Passed Computer Simulation Tests, S7557 [16JY]

Family Planning Is Reducing Abortions, E125, E149 [4FE]

Family Planning Showdown, S1522 [25FE]

Family Planning—Saving the World's Children, and Mothers, E1945 [7OC]

Fast Track, Heavy Freight, S11644 [4NO]

Fast-Track Loss, S12553 [13NO]

Find Better Ways To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Fine Line for Mexico, S2593 [20MR]

Foreign Bribery Should Be a Crime, E810 [1MY]

Fortunate Ambassador, S8491 [31JY], E1566 [31JY]

Foul Fishing—U.S. Should Act To Make Tuna Truly ``Dolphin Safe'', S400 [21JA]

Get Back to the Fast Track on Trade, S11579 [3NO]

Good Step on Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Gore's Cure for Global Warming Jolts Pro-Life Activists, H8566 [7OC]

Havana and Helms-Burton, E2160 [31OC]

He Lit Nuclear Fire—Now He Would Douse It, S5888 [17JN]

Help Save Dolphins, S399 [21JA]

Helping Countries Make the Transition From Crisis Is One of Our Greatest Foreign Policy Challenges After the Conflict Has Ended, E1081 [3JN]

Hong Kong's Market Stops Believing in Miracles, E2130 [30OC]

Idea That Remade Europe, E1079 [3JN]

Illusory Game of Arms Control, Sven Kraemer, Washington (DC) Times, S5940 [18JN]

International Cooperation Needed To Protect Dolphins, Other Ocean Life, S399 [21JA]

Iran Tests Air-Launched Cruise Missile, S5720 [17JN]

Is a Bigger NATO Also Better?, H4154 [23JN]

It's Wrong To Demonize China, E1641 [3SE]

Japan Hesitant About U.S. Antimissile Project, H839 [11MR]

Jiang Zemin Conquers America, E2116 [29OC]

Just Skin and Bones, S8487 [31JY]

Keeping On Top of Trade, S12441 [10NO]

Key Dissidents Arrested in Cuba, H5906 [28JY]

Key Family Planning Vote, S923 [4FE]

Kodak's Difficulties Reveal Japan's Trade Barriers, E2127 [30OC]

Land for a Liar's Promises, E582 [8AP]

Latin Drugs Flow North Via Pacific—Traffickers' Ships Hard To Intercept, S2602 [20MR]

Leader Asserts Taiwan Is ``Independent, Sovereign'', E2365 [13NO]

Limits to What the U.S. Can Do in Bosnia, S9950 [25SE]

Look at.....Expanding NATO—History Tells Us the Alliance Should Grow, E1626 [1AU]

Low Bridge for the Fast Track Flap, E2363 [13NO]

Man Who Won't Give Up, E1693 [9SE]

Marshall's Inheritor, E1096 [3JN]

Mexico Let Suspected Drug Trafficker Move $168 Million Out of Several Banks, S2587 [20MR]

Mexico Without Illusions, H959 [13MR]

Missing NATO Debate, H5800 [25JY]

More Flights to Japan, H7501 [17SE]

NATO Expansion Needs Public Debate, E2091 [24OC]

Needed—Family Planning Funds, S789 [29JA]

New American Politics, S12522 [13NO]

New Pakistani Government Restores Full Funding for Chashma Project, S7557 [16JY]

Now, That's a Resolution, S7565 [16JY]

Off Screen Again, H713 [4MR]

Oil Imports Are Up—Fretting About It Is Down, S837 [30JA]

On China, Weak Admonitions Are Better Than No Talks At All, E2350 [13NO]

Opportunities Being Lost, E207 [11FE]

Our Creative Diversity—Report of the World Commission on Culture and Development, E963 [19MY]

PAEC Official Says China Will Make Key Parts, Finish Chashma by 1999, S7557 [16JY]

Pakistan Confirms Test Firing Rocket But Gives No Details, S7557 [16JY]

Palestinian Panel Charges Widespread Corruption by Arafat's Entire Cabinet, H6394 [30JY]

Palestinian Security Official Detained in Israel—Colonel Tirawi Ordered Land Dealers Murders, S5371 [5JN]

Phasing in Open Skies With Japan, H7501 [17SE]

Poll Numbers on China—61-29 Against, H1758 [23AP]

Population Still Matters, E128 [4FE]

President's Fast-Track Authority Is Needed in a Global Economy, E2281 [9NO]

Promise Kept—Hong Kong Reverts to China—Reason for Pride in What Has Been Achieved, E1366 [8JY]

Rabbinic Cabinet Visits Jewish Community in Tunisia, E1199 [12JN]

Representative Wolf's Trip to Tibet, E1693 [9SE]

Rethinking Drug Certification, S7564 [16JY]

Return to a Forbidden Island—In Impoverished Cuba, Nothing, and Everything Has Changed, H2930 [20MY], H3146 [21MY]

Russia Sells Iran Missile Metals, S11040 [23OC]

Sanctions Would Undermine the Market Reforms That Have Initiated Positive Change, E1061 [23MY]

Save Most of the Dolphins, S401 [21JA]

Saving Dolphins, S400 [21JA]

Scientist Hailed for Saving Dolphins, H3134 [21MY]

Second Mexican General Faces Drug Charges, S2587 [20MR]

Secretary Cohen's Call, S6904 [7JY]

Skyscraper and the Bookstore, S5263 [3JN]

Stain of Nazi Gold, E886 [8MY]

Statecraft—After Madeleine Albright Skates to Confirmation, It'll Be Performance, Not Rhetoric, That Counts, S603 [22JA]

Still No Exit Strategy on Bosnia, S9947 [25SE]

Taiwan Yields Model for a Free Hong Kong, E1408 [11JY], E1477 [22JY], E1523 [25JY]

Take the Final Step To Protect Dolphins, S399 [21JA]

There Is Hope for Children, E612 [9AP]

Third World Birth Control Tops Gore's List of ``Greenhouse'' Cures, H8567 [7OC]

Trade on Wrong Track, S11740 [5NO]

Trade Trip Firms Netted $5.5B in Aid—Donated $2.3M to Democrats, S2877 [9AP]

U.S. Believes Khushab Still Cold, No Heavy Water Sold by China, S7557 [16JY]

U.S. Exporters to Latin America Need Fast-Track, E1835 [24SE]

U.S. Extends Its Leading Effort To Remove World's Land Mines, E2180 [4NO]

U.S. Failed To Get Mexico To Reshape War on Drugs, H981 [13MR]

U.S. Is Financing China's War Plan, H4237-H4239 [24JN]

U.S. Sanctions Are Crippling Health Care—People, Not Castro, Feel Effects, E1864 [25SE]

U.S. Says It's Not Headed Towards Clash With Iran, S5720 [17JN]

U.S. To Press for Pol Pot Trial, S8380 [30JY]

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in April, as Gap With China Continued To Grow, H4197 [23JN]

Vote for Poor Women Overseas, S923 [4FE]

Who Is Invited to the Banquet? Tibetan From Vermont Remains in Chinese Prison, S11340 [29OC]

Who's Soaking Whom?, S1218 [11FE]

Why I Changed My Mind on MFN, H4270 [24JN]

Why People of Faith Must Challenge China, H1454 [14AP]

Women All Together Now—If the Political Talks in Northern Ireland Collapse, Will the Women's Coalition Survive?, S2642 [20MR]

World Needs Family-Planning Funds, E269 [13FE]

Year 39 and Counting, E1467 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see S. Con. Res. 6; H. Con. Res. 156), S1133 [7FE], H7729 [23SE]

Albania: civil war (see H. Res. 104), H1261 [20MR]

———elections (see H. Con. Res. 104, 105), H4221 [23JN], H4338 [24JN]

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (see H. Res. 273), H8928 [21OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see S. 672, 851; H.R. 1469, 1755, 1796, 1871), S3844 [30AP], S5413 [9JN], H1987 [29AP], H3273 [3JN], H3566 [5JN], H3796 [12JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (see H. Res. 146, 149), H2589 [13MY], H2678 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 162), H3566 [5JN]

———making interim emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 1707, 1708), H3201 [22MY]

Armed Forces: award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S. 823; H.R. 665), S5253 [3JN], H407 [10FE]

———maintenance of military personnel in Asian and Pacific regions (see H. Res. 103), H1261 [20MR]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H282 [4FE]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 827), H628 [25FE]

Army: close School of the Americas (see S. 980; H.R. 611), S6727 [27JN], H347 [5FE]

Azerbaijan: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 2284), H6026 [29JY]

Belarus: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 18), S2647 [20MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation of peace agreement, support democratic efforts of countries from former Yugoslavia, and continue efforts to prosecute war criminals (see H. Res. 15), H156 [9JA]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H1259 [20MR]

Business and industry: require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see S. 1200), S9726 [19SE]

Cambodia: condemn violence and restore democracy (see H. Res. 195), H5664 [23JY]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (see S. Res. 109; H. Con. Res. 124), S7950 [23JY], H5826 [25JY]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (see H.R. 2644), H8832 [9OC]

Caribbean nations: extend preferential treatment to certain products (see S. 1278), S10787 [9OC]

———promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (see S. 984; H.R. 2096), S6727 [27JN], H4835 [26JN]

———withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation (see S. 610; H.R. 1590), S3348 [17AP], H2678 [14MY]

China, People's Republic of: cease practice of harvesting and transplanting organs for profit from executed prisoners (see H. Con. Res. 180), H9729 [29OC]

———clarify U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China (see H. Res. 252), H8160 [29SE]

———condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (see H.R. 2570), H8160 [29SE]

———congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———ensure that commercial activities of any Chinese military company are not extended normal tariff treatment (see H.R. 2188, 2580, 2647), H5486 [17JY], H8264 [30SE], H8832 [9OC]

———grant normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (see S. 1327), S11290 [28OC]

———impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H4221 [23JN]

———impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (see H.R. 1712), H3201 [22MY]

———improve human rights situation (see H. Res. 76), H628 [25FE]

———improve monitoring of human rights situation (see H.R. 2358), H6705 [31JY]

———increase international broadcasting activities (see H.R. 2232, 2531), H5664 [23JY], H7729 [23SE]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H5486 [17JY]

———most-favored-nation status (see S. 737; S.J. Res. 31; H.J. Res. 79), S4393 [13MY], S5253 [3JN], H3274 [3JN]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

———oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 87, 2196), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA], H5486 [17JY]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (see H.R. 2605), H8320 [2OC]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 967), H802 [6MR]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S5109 [23MY]

———political reform (see H.R. 2095), H4835 [26JN]

———prohibit entry of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 320), H149 [9JA]

———prohibit funding for the participation of certain officials in international conferences, exchanges, programs, and activities (see H.R. 2539), H7830 [24SE]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (see H.R. 2190), H5486 [17JY]

———treatment of prisoners in Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 116), H5296 [15JY]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1083, 1164, 1303), S8262 [29JY], S9197 [11SE], S10882 [21OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 57; S. Res. 127, 149), S9969 [25SE], S11236 [27OC], S12119 [8NO]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (see H.R. 2386), H6797 [3SE]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 15; H. Con. Res. 56; H. Res. 190), S2647 [20MR], H1288 [21MR], H5487 [17JY]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 114; H. Con. Res. 100, 178), S8533 [31JY], H3923 [18JN], H9614 [28OC]

———U.S. policy (see H. Res. 225), H7118 [9SE]

Chinese Student Protection Act: extend provisions to certain aliens who entered the U.S. without inspection (see H.R. 2728), H9502 [23OC]

CIA: establish select committee to investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 34, 70), H244 [21JA], H589 [13FE]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (see H. Con. Res. 157), H7830 [24SE]

Colombia: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.R. 1034), H948 [12MR]

———renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 289), H9729 [29OC]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (see S. Res. 91), S5109 [23MY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H949 [12MR]

Crime: prohibit financial transactions with state sponsors of international terrorism (see S. 873), S5444 [10JN]

———waiver of diplomatic immunity in cases involving serious criminal offenses (see H. Con. Res. 42), H889 [11MR]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba (see H.R. 285), H148 [9JA]

———allow news bureau exchanges between U.S. and Cuba (see H.R. 287), H148 [9JA]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391; H.R. 1951), S11863 [6NO], H3923 [18JN]

———grant waiver to allow Cuban nationals to play professional baseball in the U.S. (see H.R. 9), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Cuban Democracy Act: repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 1566), H2444 [8MY]

———repeal (see H.R. 284), H148 [9JA]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

———require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H2784 [15MY]

Dalai Lama: visit to U.S. (see H. Res. 124), H1794 [23AP]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (see S. Res. 81), S3844 [30AP]

Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 2035), H4645 [25JN]

Dept. of State: include information relative to human rights of working children in annual human rights report (see H.R. 1405), H1715 [21AP]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1253), H1391 [9AP]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (see S. 903; H.R. 1757), S5694 [16JN], H3273 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

Diplomats: notification relative to crimes committed by diplomats (see H.R. 1547), H2350 [7MY]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (see S. 759; H.R. 1236, 1622), S4658 [16MY], H1338 [8AP], H2783 [15MY]

Ecology and environment: negotiation of an international climate change agreement (see H. Con. Res. 106), H4646 [25JN]

El Salvador: elections (see H. Con. Res. 88), H3203 [22MY]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see S. Res. 108; H. Con. Res. 117; H. Res. 191), S7603 [16JY], H5487 [17JY], H5491 [21JY]

Financial institutions: authorizing appropriations to pay for U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions (see S. 1082), S8262 [29JY]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (see H.R. 1488), H2089 [30AP]

Foreign aid: authorize appropriations and reform programs (see H.R. 1759), H3273 [3JN]

———deny assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Broadcasting Corp. (see H. Con. Res. 163), H8300 [1OC]

———international family planning programs (see S.J. Res. 14; H.J. Res. 36), S945 [4FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (see S. 337; H.R. 581), S1382 [13FE], H285 [4FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (see H. Res. 46), H451 [11FE]

———prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 2289), H6026 [29JY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (see S. 457), S2415 [18MR]

———reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 141), S162 [21JA]

Foreign countries: improve trade benefits and restrict free emigration (see H.R. 35), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 955; H.R. 2159), S6186 [24JN], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration (see H. Res. 185), H5296 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 323), H10767 [12NO]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see S. 253, 1269; H.R. 2629), S856 [30JA], S10631 [8OC], H8633 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H10170 [6NO]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

———extend trade authorities procedures relative to reciprocal trade agreements (see H.R. 2621), H8632 [7OC]

———make certain changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 2622), H8632 [7OC]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (see H.R. 2475), H7281 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (see S. 332, 340; H.R. 1328), S1382 [13FE], H1541 [15AP]

———require reciprocal responses to foreign acts, policies, and practices that deny national treatment to U.S. investment (see H.R. 1654), H2874 [16MY]

———require U.S. citizens conducting industrial cooperation projects within the People's Republic of China or Tibet follow certain guidelines (see H.R. 1634), H2783 [15MY]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747; H.R. 2002, 2022), S4588 [15MY], H4132 [20JN], H4338 [24JN]

George C. Marshall Month: designate (see S.J. Res. 27; S. Res. 97), S3550 [23AP], S5342 [5JN]

Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious groups (see H. Con. Res. 22), H588 [13FE]

———expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 39; H. Con. Res. 112), S7486 [15JY], H5021 [9JY]

———jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide during World War II (see H.R. 1531), H2168 [5MY]

Government: constitutional amendment relative to legal effects of new treaties and agreements on the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 83), H3865 [17JN]

High Level Commission on International Narcotics Control: establish (see H.R. 1317), H1456 [14AP]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 64), H1706 [17AP]

Hong Kong: extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to economic and trade offices (see S. 342), S1470 [24FE]

———Special Administrative Region elections (see S. Con. Res. 51), S8925 [8SE]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (see S. 1086; S. Con. Res. 38; H.R. 750), S7210 [10JY], S8262 [29JY], H585 [13FE]

———U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 105), S6728 [27JN]

House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 165), H3719 [11JN]

Hu, Jason C.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 53; S. Res. 125), S9726 [19SE], S9886 [24SE]

Immigration: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 225), H146 [9JA]

———asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H628 [25FE]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H150 [9JA]

———treatment of petitions for employment visas for highly skilled workers (see H.R. 2285), H6026 [29JY]

India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H767 [5MR]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1802), H3566 [5JN]

Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1186 [19MR]

———support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Res. 45), H407 [10FE]

———terminate international military education and training program (see H.R. 720), H522 [12FE]

Intelligence services: restrict information sharing with U.N. (see S. 695), S3960 [5MY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (see S. 1073; H.R. 2092), S8186 [28JY], H4835 [26JN]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (see S. 804), S5109 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution (see H.R. 2121), H5020 [9JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (see S. 39; H.R. 408), S159 [21JA], H152 [9JA]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (see H. Res. 153), H3068 [20MY]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (see S. 1458), S12118 [8NO]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H144 [9JA]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H1611 [16AP]

———support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes (see H. Con. Res. 137), H6705 [31JY]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 14), H348 [5FE]

———normalization of relations between India and Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 162), H8265 [30SE]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 1344), S11448 [30OC]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see S. 1311; H.R. 2709, 2930), S11034 [23OC], H9501 [23OC], H10418 [8NO]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (see S. Res. 82; H. Res. 188), S3960 [5MY], H5487 [17JY]

Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims (see S. 856), S5413 [9JN]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

———resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 322), H10768 [12NO]

Israel: U.S. policy relative to Jerusalem as the capital (see H.R. 2832), H10170 [6NO]

Italy, Republic of: U.N. Security Council membership (see H. Res. 333), H10955 [13NO]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 113; H. Res. 215), S8533 [31JY], H6715 [1AU]

Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 130), H6026 [29JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: relations with Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 74), H2254 [6MY]

Laos: most-favored-nation status (see S. 1093; H.R. 2132), S8361 [30JY], H5131 [10JY]

Lebanon: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Liberia: elections (see H. Con. Res. 135), H6406 [30JY]

Libya: jurisdictional immunities relative to jurisdiction of U.S. courts for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H.R. 3026), H10767 [12NO]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

———reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

Macedonia: condemn deployment of U.S. military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 158), H7911 [25SE]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed (see H. Con. Res. 174), H9038 [22OC]

Marshall Islands: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 92), H3567 [5JN]

Marshall Plan: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1611 [16AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit representation of foreign governments after leaving office (see H.R. 97), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2274 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S.J. Res. 19, 20; S. Con. Res. 10; H.J. Res. 58), S1828 [3MR], S2274 [13MR], H709 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (see H. Res. 95), H948 [12MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S1828 [3MR]

———imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (see S. Con. Res. 43), S8153 [25JY]

———make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 958), H767 [5MR]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (see S. Con. Res. 31; H. Con. Res. 93), S5342 [5JN], H3567 [5JN]

Middle East Peace Facilitation Act: extend authorities (see H.R. 2251), H5777 [24JY]

Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see S. 343; H.R. 36, 2133), S1470 [24FE], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H5131 [10JY]

———U.S. policy (see S. Con. Res. 60; H. Con. Res. 172), S11678 [4NO], H9038 [22OC]

NATO: encourage and expedite integration of Romania (see H. Con. Res. 53), H1261 [20MR]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (see H.R. 1758), H3273 [3JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H3272 [3JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1018 [5FE]

———recommend integration of Albania (see H. Con. Res. 104), H4221 [23JN]

———recommend integration of Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 101), H4086 [19JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. Con. Res. 29; H. Con. Res. 10), S5109 [23MY], H244 [21JA]

———reduce U.S. contribution to security investment program (see H.R. 2965), H10420 [8NO]

Nicaragua: adjust status of certain immigrants (see H.R. 2666), H8833 [9OC]

———tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 18), H453 [11FE]

Nigeria: condemn treatment of U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington (see H. Res. 260), H8438 [6OC]

———impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 1786), H3476 [4JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace (see H. Res. 45), H407 [10FE]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see S. 184; H.R. 178, 2833), S633 [22JA], H145 [9JA], H10170 [6NO]

———encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 152), H7527 [17SE]

———U.S. policy on paramilitary groups and British security forces (see H.R. 151), H144 [9JA]

OPIC: activities (see H.R. 1681), H3069 [20MY]

———authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

———terminate authorities (see S. 519; H.R. 387, 527), S2837 [8AP], H151 [9JA], H283 [4FE]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism (see S. Res. 121), S9080 [10SE]

Panama, Republic of: prohibit U.S. assistance upon conveyance of any military facility built or operated by the U.S. to any foreign government-owned entity (see H.R. 2950), H10419 [8NO]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 7, 170), H155 [9JA], H8833 [9OC]

Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H1438 [10AP]

Persian Gulf Conflict: relief of evacuees (see H.R. 1860), H3660 [10JN]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see S. 1374; H.R. 3037), S11763 [5NO], H10953 [13NO]

Russia: nuclear weapons proliferation (see S. Con. Res. 25), S3960 [5MY]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see S. Con. Res. 48; H. Con. Res. 118, 121), S8533 [31JY], H5569 [22JY], H5777 [24JY]

———protection of religious rights (see S. Con. Res. 58; H. Con. Res. 176), S11449 [30OC], H9558 [24OC]

———requirements relative to economic assistance (see H.R. 331), H149 [9JA]

Sheinbein, Samuel: extradition to the U.S. from Israel (see H. Con. Res. 165), H8300 [1OC]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat (see H. Con. Res. 94, 99), H3567 [5JN], H3804 [16JN]

Sub-Saharan Africa: authorize trade and investment policy (see S. 778; H.R. 1432), S4879 [21MY], H1890 [24AP]

Syria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

———waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Taiwan Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 311), H149 [9JA]

Terrorism: abduction and detainment of Donald Hutchings and four Western Europeans in Jammu and Kashmir, India (see H. Con. Res. 15), H348 [5FE]

Treaties and agreements: limits on certain missile defense systems (see H. Res. 98), H1018 [13MR]

———prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (see H. Res. 268), H8833 [9OC]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (see S. Res. 58; H. Res. 68), S1383 [13FE], H589 [13FE]

Tunisia: commemorate bicentennial of U.S.-Tunisia relations (see S. Con. Res. 36), S6990 [8JY]

Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H1703 [17AP]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H9729 [29OC]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11864 [6NO]

———hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (see S. Con. Res. 59; H. Con. Res. 179), S11545 [31OC], H9614 [28OC]

———protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see S. Con. Res. 24; H. Con. Res. 6), S3960 [5MY], H155 [9JA]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (see H.R. 483; H. Con. Res. 40), H243 [21JA], H804 [6MR]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 299), H149 [9JA]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (see S. 694; H.R. 1588; H. Res. 21), S3960 [5MY], H156 [9JA], H2589 [13MY]

———prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]

———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 312), H149 [9JA]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (see S. 696), S3960 [5MY]

———U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 1146), H1258 [20MR]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 896), S5596 [12JN]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]

Western Hemisphere: cooperation of countries on foreign policy and national security problems (see S. Res. 134), S10787 [9OC]

Western Sahara: self-determination referendum (see H. Res. 245), H7911 [25SE]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see S. 1121; H.R. 2281, 3048), S8532 [31JY], H6025 [29JY], H10953 [13NO]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see S. 1050; H.R. 1427), S7862 [22JY], H1794 [23AP]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 115), H1611 [16AP]

Biographies

Albright, Madeleine Korbel, S593 [22JA]

Richardson, Representative, S1214 [11FE]

Briefs

Ten Reasons for a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, S12193 [8NO]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3949 [5MY], S4045 [7MY]

Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512 [31OC], S11632 [4NO]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (S. 39), S7934 [23JY]

Communiques

Middle East peace process: Arab Summit, S7524 [16JY]

North Atlantic Council Ministerial Meeting, S1029-S1032 [5FE]

Comparisons

Iran-Contra, October Surprise, and Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) subpoena authority, H4094 [20JN]

Japanese, European, and U.S. patent laws, H1729 [23AP]

Conference reports

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations (H.R. 1469), H3442-H3474 [4JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2159), H10602-H10629 [12NO]

Cost Estimates

Foreign Policy Reform Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H2486 [12MY]

Hong Kong Reversion Act (H.R. 750): CBO, H846 [11MR]

Descriptions

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (S. 903): OAS Reform, S5751 [17JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: several environmental organizations, S401 [21JA]

International Labor Organization Human Rights (Core) Conventions, S11637 [4NO]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act (H.R. 748), H4866 [8JY]

Excerpts

Bosnia and Herzegovina Statement: Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S9951 [25SE]

Foreign Assistance Act, S1440 [24FE]

International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: Dept. of State, S7570 [16JY]

Uganda Orthopaedics and Physical Therapy for the Disabled Project, S3460-S3462 [22AP]

Facsimiles

Prevent allocation of foreign aid to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations: Robin Kirk, Human Rights Watch (organization), H6396 [30JY]

Factsheets

Afghanistan: Amnesty International, S1137 [7FE]

Chinese Government's Violations of Human Rights, H4240 [24JN]

Cuba—Urgent Action Appeal: Amnesty International, H5906 [28JY]

Eliminate Use of Antipersonnel Landmines, H2777 [15MY]

Happy 298th Birthday to Khalsa Panth: Council of Khalistan, E663 [15AP]

Northern Ireland Human Rights Resolution Endorsements (H. Con. Res. 152), E2368 [13NO]

Letters

Agreement to develop Iranian oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S10916 [22OC]

Allocation of foreign aid to Egypt and Israel: Ahmed Maher El Saved, S6021 [20JN]

Allocation of foreign aid to India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, H6808 [4SE]

Assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II: George F. Krayer and J.P. Chapuis, Swiss Bankers Association, S3831 [30AP]

———Senator D'Amato, S3831 [30AP]

———Thomas G. Borer, Ambassador of Switzerland, S3831 [30AP]

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act: John D. Holum, ACDA, S3359 [17AP]

Comments by Vice President Gore relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs: several Representatives, H8454 [7OC]

Condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia: Representative Porter, H5843 [28JY]

Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty relative to Azerbaijan: Hafiz M. Pashayev, S4208 [8MY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, Materials Protection Control and Accounting Program, and International Nuclear Safety Program funding: Federico Pena, Sec. of Energy, S6882 [7JY]

———Madeleline Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S6883 [7JY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S6884 [7JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies: Michael C. McGowan, H3684 [11JN]

———several former Secs. of State and National Security Advisers, H3295 [4JN]

Egyptian policy on sanctions against Libya: Stephanie L. Bernstein, S7632 [17JY]

Eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines: several retired military officers, H2776 [15MY]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations: Dennis J. Reimer, Dept. of the Army, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, H3533 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Encourage and expedite NATO integration of Romania: Representative Christopher Smith and Senator D'Amato, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H3630 [10JN]

Encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Bosnia and Herzegovina: John M. Shalikashvili, Joint Chiefs of Staff and William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7245 [11JY]

Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Robert A. Seiple, World Vision (organization), H560 [13FE]

FBI investigation of Haitian assassinations: Richard J. Giannotti, FBI, S5684 [16JN]

Filing of trade grievance by World Trade Organization relative to Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: several Members of Congress, H647 [26FE]

Foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts by Syria and Lebanon: Senator Grassley and Representative Watts, S12551 [13NO]

Foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts: Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona and Daniel E. Lungren, Attorney General of California, E428 [11MR]

———President Clinton, S4647, S4649 [16MY]

———Senator Feinstein, S1512 [25FE]

———several Senators, S1842 [3MR]

Foreign aid requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers: European Union, H3622 [10JN]

Foreign assistance budget request for the new independent States of the former Soviet Union: President Clinton, E692 [17AP]

———Representative Hamilton, E692 [17AP]

Hong Kong Reversion Act: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H845 [11MR]

———Representative Gilman, Committee on International Relations (House), H845 [11MR]

Human rights in Belarus: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, E634 [10AP]

Human rights violations in Ecuador: Francisco Baquerizo Villao and Robert Vera, Comite de Internos, H3497 [5JN]

———Franklin Ayala Gomez, H3497 [5JN]

———James G. Wiliams, H2673 [14MY]

———Mel Earley, Committee for the Release of Mel Souter, E940 [15MY]

Human rights violations in India: Ram Narayan Kumar, E386 [5MR]

Human rights violations in Turkey: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S11552 [31OC], E2134 [30OC]

———Representative Christopher Smith and Senator D'Amato, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S11552 [31OC], E2134 [30OC]

Hungarian and Romanian reconciliation efforts: President Clinton, E1129 [5JN]

Imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports by Mexico: Jeffrey Lang, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, S8159 [25JY]

Incarceration of Jennifer Davis by Peru: Representatives Ewing and Hyde and Senator Durbin, H7716 [23SE]

———Richardo V. Luna, Embassy of Peru, H7716 [23SE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia capture of indicted war criminals: President Clinton, S7314 [11JY]

———Senator Feinstein, S7313 [11JY]

———several Senators, S7313 [11JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Cousteau Society, S790 [29JA]

———President Clinton, S398 [21JA]

———several environmental organizations, S401 [21JA]

———Vice President Gore, S398, S403 [21JA]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, H3123 [21MY]

———Gwen Marshall, H3127 [21MY]

———Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, S8302 [30JY]

———President Clinton, S8298 [30JY]

———Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H3123 [21MY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S8139 [25JY]

———several environmental organizations, S8298 [30JY]

———Vice President Gore, H3124 [21MY]

International family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S1447 [24FE]

———Mark O. Hatfield, S1435 [24FE]

———Peter H. Kostmayer, Zero Population Growth (organization), H6844 [4SE]

International Fund for Ireland disbursements relative to compliance with the MacBride Principles: Irish National Caucus, Inc., H3616 [10JN]

Mexican imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports: Maureen R. Smith, American Forest & Paper Association, E2158 [31OC]

Middle East peace process: several Senators, S7524 [16JY]

Migration and refugee assistance appropriations: American Council for Voluntary International Action, H3672 [11JN]

Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China, E1619-E1621 [1AU]

———Billy Graham, H4123 [20JN]

———Business Coalition for U.S.-China Trade, H4281-H4284 [24JN]

———Christopher W. Hansen, Boeing Co., H4288 [24JN]

———Lodi G. Gyari, International Campaign for Tibet (organization), H4241 [24JN]

———Xing Zheng, Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars, H4241 [24JN]

NATO expansion: Representatives Spence and Dellums, Committee on National Security (House), H4152-H4154 [23JN]

NATO membership of Central and East European countries: Senator Lugar, S4625 [16MY]

Natural gas assistance to Armenia: Representative Hamilton, E958 [19MY]

———Robert K. Boyer, AID, E958 [19MY]

———Thomas A. Dine, AID, E958 [19MY]

Nomination of the International Campaign To Ban Landmines and Jody Williams for the Nobel Peace Prize: Representative McGovern, H2777 [15MY]

Nuclear weapons reduction: Hans A. Bethe, Federation of American Scientists, S5889 [17JN]

———President Clinton, S5889 [17JN]

OPIC funding: Vice President Gore, H6369 [30JY]

People's Republic of China persecution of Christians: Senators Hutchinson and Feingold, S5955 [19JN]

———several Christian and family organizations and leaders, H4240 [24JN], E1296 [23JN]

People's Republic of China's nonproliferation compliance: John Hilly, Executive Office of the President, H10155 [6NO]

Prior knowledge of terrorist attacks by Yasser Arafat: Andrew Fois, Dept. of Justice, S7580 [16JY], S8941 [9SE]

———Senator Specter, S7581 [16JY], S8940, S8941 [9SE]

Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, H4866 [8JY]

Protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks: Lansford E. Trapp, Jr., Air Force, S6903 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903, S6904 [7JY]

———Senator Specter, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S6904 [7JY]

———Senators Specter and Kerrey, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6903 [7JY]

Rebuilding of levees in Devils Lake, ND: J.M. Wonsik, Corps of Engineers, S5943 [18JN]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S11750 [5NO]

———Kevin L. Kearns, U.S. Business and Industrial Council, S11751 [5NO]

Regulations relative to printing of Thomas A. Constatine's statement on foreign aid certification of Mexico's drug enforcement efforts in the Congressional Record: Charles C. Cook, Sr., GPO, S2045 [10MR]

Relief of Michel Christopher Meili: Senator D'Amato, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5219 [3JN]

Resume trade and democracy programs for Pakistan: David L. Cox, Hycarbex, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———James B. Taylor, Occidental Oil and Gas Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———John B. Hawkins, Hawkins Oil & Gas, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S7551 [16JY]

———Mark Esherick, MCI Communications Corp., S7551 [16JY]

———Paul G. Smith, Tenaska International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Peter Carroll, Solar Turbines (business), S7551 [16JY]

———Reese H. Howle, Alpha-Gamma Technologies, Inc., S7551 [16JY]

———Robert F. Hemphill, Jr., AES Corp., S7552 [16JY]

———Thomas G. Boren, Southern Electric International (business), S7552 [16JY]

———Todd Hasselbeck, Boston Technology, Inc., S7552 [16JY]

———W.M. Krips, Union Texas Petroleum (business), S7552 [16JY]

———William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, S7550 [16JY]

Russian proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran: President Clinton, H7825 [24SE]

———Representative Curt Weldon, H7825 [24SE]

School of the Armericas funding: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, H6741 [3SE]

Suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries: Barry R. McCaffrey, Office of National Drug Control Policy, S7575 [16JY]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7575 [16JY]

———several Senators, S7568 [16JY]

Transfer of USIA international broadcasting services: David W. Burke, U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, S5746 [17JN]

———Ralph DeGennaro, Taxpayers For Common Sense (organization), S5744 [17JN]

Turkish occupation of Cyprus: several Representatives, H5467 [17JY]

U.N. reform: Bob Dole, S5680 [16JN]

U.S. broadcast of radio and television to counter disinformation campaign by Bosnian Serb-controlled media: Senator Levin, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8356 [30JY]

U.S. interests in the Caspian Sea region relative to development and shipment of oil: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S4208 [8MY]

U.S. payment of arrearages to the U.N.: Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers and World Federalist Association, S3856 [30AP]

U.S. policy on Indonesia: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, E225 [12FE]

———Representative Hamilton, E224 [12FE]

U.S. policy toward Haiti: Strobe Talbott, Dept. of State, S2008 [6MR]

U.S. policy toward Western Sahara: Representative Torres, E861 [7MY]

U.S. policy towards India: Naresh Chandra, Ambassador of India, E1469 [22JY]

U.S. policy towards the Republic of China: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10815 [9OC]

———several Senators, S10815 [9OC]

U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines: several Nobel laureates, S9781 [23SE]

U.S. travel policy in Lebanon: Senators Abraham and Levin, S5691 [16JN]

U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership: China Strategic Institute, S7587 [16JY]

Vietnam's accounting of U.S. POW/MIA: Ann Mills Griffiths, National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia, S3009 [10AP]

———David W. Gorman, DAV, S3009 [10AP]

———Joseph J. Frank, American Legion, S3009 [10AP]

———Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S3005 [10AP]

———Senator Lott, S3004 [10AP]

———Senators Shelby and Kerrey, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S3004 [10AP]

Visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S.: George Allen, Governor of Virginia, H9629 [29OC]

War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act: several international human rights organizations, S5119 [23MY]

World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet: President Clinton, E729 [23AP]

Lists

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, E969 [19MY]

Alleged Bosnian war criminals in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina, S5119 [23MY]

East Asia trip acknowledgments by Senator Baucus, S5492 [11JN]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5116 [23MY]

Objectionable programs in S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7531 [16JY]

Objectionable provisions in S. 672, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4092 [7MY]

Opponents of H.R. 39, International Dolphin Conservation Program, S790 [29JA]

Passengers killed aboard Cuban tugboat in Havana Harbor, July 13, 1994, H5908 [28JY]

People's Republic of China's weapons proliferation record, E2117 [29OC]

Secretaries of State 1789-1997, S609 [22JA]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons signatories, S2003 [5MR]

U.S. firms with investment and business interests in India, H6809 [4SE]

Unratified treaties and agreements with the Ukraine, S4462 [14MY]

Memorandums

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Ronald R. Fogleman, Dept. of the Air Force, H3534 [5JN], H3645 [10JN]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: President Clinton, S2046 [10MR]

Haitian Economic and Political Problems: Karen L. Bucknell, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1624 [1AU]

Political Reform in Haiti: Vince Morelli, David Adams, and Denis McDonough, Committee on International Relations (House), E593-E595 [8AP]

Release of Udrigovo Television Tower in Bosnia and Herzegovina: David Grange, Drago Vukovic, and General Kansik, Dept. of the Army, S9029 [9SE]

Messages

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Brazil Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, S11445 [30OC], H9780 [30OC]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: President Clinton, S9806-S9808 [23SE]

Export Administrative Act Lapse: President Clinton, S3997 [6MY], H2180 [6MY]

Extradition Treaty With Argentina: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Extradition Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8523 [31JY]

Extradition Treaty With Cyprus: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Extradition Treaty With France: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With India: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Extradition Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7128 [9JY]

Extradition Treaty With Spain: President Clinton, S7225 [10JY]

Extradition Treaty With the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: President Clinton, S8382 [30JY]

Extradition Treaty With Trinidad and Tobago: President Clinton, S8523 [31JY]

Fisheries Agreement Between the U.S. and Estonia: President Clinton, S939 [4FE], H259 [4FE]

Fisheries Agreement Between the U.S. and Lithuania: President Clinton, S938 [4FE], H259 [4FE]

General System of Preferences Relative to Cambodia: President Clinton, S5176 [2JN], H3219 [3JN]

Inter-American Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Mongolia: President Clinton, H5490 [21JY]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, S5174 [2JN], H3208 [30MY]

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Australia: President Clinton, S9633 [18SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia: President Clinton, S8745 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Barbados: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Poland: President Clinton, S7027 [8JY]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Trinidad and Tobago: President Clinton, S8744 [3SE]

National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, S9967 [25SE], H7907 [25SE]

National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, S1732 [27FE], H675 [27FE]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, S1978 [5MR], S2354 [17MR], S4391 [13MY], S9512 [17SE], S10227 [30SE], H737 [5MR], H2552 [13MY], H7454-H7456 [17SE], H8216 [30SE]

National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, S1188 [10FE], S8528-S8530 [31JY], H397 [10FE], H6682-H6684 [31JY]

National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton, S6494 [26JN], H4818 [26JN]

National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, H10594-H10596 [12NO]

National Emergency Relative to Serbia and Montenegro and the Bosnian Serbs: President Clinton, S5174 [2JN], H3208 [30MY], H3220 [3JN]

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, S11666 [4NO]

National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, S151 [21JA], H236 [21JA]

National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, S2837 [8AP], H1305 [8AP]

Nuclear Weapons Proliferation Abatement Program: President Clinton, S3959 [5MY], H2159 [5MY]

Policy Functions and Operational Roles of Federal Agencies To Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S151 [21JA], H236 [21JA]

Prohibit New Investment in Burma: President Clinton, S4746 [20MY], H3065 [20MY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention Between U.S. and Canada: President Clinton, S9808 [23SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Conventional Weapons Convention: President Clinton, S103 [7JA]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Surrender of Fugitive Offenders Treaty With Hong Kong: President Clinton, S1846 [3MR], S4038 [6MY]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Taxation Treaty With Thailand: President Clinton, S723 [28JA]

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Clinton, S1658 [26FE], H651 [26FE]

Tax Convention Between U.S. and Ireland: President Clinton, S9906 [24SE]

Tax Convention With South Africa: President Clinton, S6667 [26JN]

Tax Convention With Switzerland: President Clinton, S6385 [25JN]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: President Clinton, S4587 [15MY], H2697 [15MY]

U.S. Government Activities in the U.N.: President Clinton, S8822 [4SE], H6902 [4SE]

Veto of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: President Clinton, H3633 [10JN]

Withdrawal of Duty-Free Treatment of Certain Argentinian Exports: President Clinton, S3197 [15AP], H1472 [15AP]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: President Clinton, S8284 [29JY]

Motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2860 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3634 [10JN]

China, People's Republic of: condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10147 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167, H10168 [6NO]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10138 [6NO]

China, Republic of: cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10157 [6NO]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H8114 [29SE], H8262 [30SE], H8271 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686 [8OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H7320 [16SE], H8394 [6OC], H8502 [7OC]

Iran: sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10128 [6NO]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H989 [13MR]

NATO: ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3716 [11JN]

Papers

NATO in the 21st Century: Representative Bliley, E2026 [21OC]

Non-Renewal of MFN for China—A Proportionate Response to Beijing's Emerging Trade-Subsidized Strategic Threat: Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy, E1171-E1173 [10JN]

What Is at Stake in the Crisis With Iraq—Threat of Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction and U.S. Military Options: Anthony H. Cordesman, Center for Strategic and International Studies, S12646 [13NO]

Petitions and memorials

Maine: antipersonnel landmines, E1049 [22MY]

Press releases

Asylum Eroding in More Countries, Report Finds; Refugees' Lives, Protection Principles Endangered: U.S. Committee for Refugees, S4876 [21MY]

Dr. Aulakh Condemns Indian Government Bombings of Market and Train in Delhi Area: Council of Khalistan, E1994 [9OC]

Environmentalists Unified on Fast Track—Change It or Reject It: National Wildlife Federation, S11749 [5NO]

Indian Regime Murders 3-Year-Old—Labels Toddler `Terrorist': Council of Khalistan, E656 [15AP]

Jesuit Priests and Mayan Indians Detained by Mexican Police: Society of Jesus in Mexico, H973 [13MR]

NATO Stabilization Force Actions Toward Violent Acts Resulting From Media Reports, S9029 [9SE]

New ESI Study Finds Causes and Costs of Trade Defeicit More Complex Than Traditional Economic Rhetoric: Economic Strategy Institute, S11744 [5NO]

Two Cuban Lawyers Named Winners of Presitigious ABA Litigation Section International Human Rights Award: ABA, H5907 [28JY]

Proclamations

Captive Nations Week: several State Governors, E1541 [28JY]

Proposals

Investigate circumstances surrounding Representative Hilliard's travel to Libya, H7818 [24SE]

Questions and answers

Fair Trade Opportunities Act (H.R. 35), E12 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: peace process, H518 [12FE]

———U.S. policy, H1331 [8AP]

AID: support for post-conflict peace transitions, E1081 [3JN]

Albania: allocation of foreign aid, E382 [5MR]

———democracy efforts, H4090 [20JN], E1306 [24JN]

———elections (H. Con. Res. 105), H4816, H4817 [26JN]

———human rights violations, H5782 [25JY], H8061 [29SE], H8241 [30SE]

———support civil war peace initiatives, H3426, H3427 [4JN], H3632 [10JN]

Aliyev, Heydar: U.S. visit by President of Azerbaijan, H5992 [29JY]

Angola: condemn military intervention in the Republic of the Congo (H. Res. 273), H10882-H10884 [13NO]

Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H3533 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H3667, H3668, H3669, H3700 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2428, H2429 [8MY], H2612, H2655, H2657 [14MY], H2697-H2775 [15MY], H2860-H2862 [16MY], H3080 [21MY], H3173, H3192-H3195 [22MY], H3218, H3248, H3250 [3JN], E897 [13MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3277, H3279, H3280, H3281, H3289, H3290 [4JN], H3480, H3481, H3520-H3544, H3549, H3552 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 146), H2600-H2609 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), consideration (H. Res. 149), H2687-H2696 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), corrections in engrossment, H2775 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), permission to file conference report, H3291 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), refer bill and veto message to Committee on Appropriations (House), H3634-H3637 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3583, H3584, H3638, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3644, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3649 [10JN], H3665, H3667, H3668 [11JN], H3725 [12JN], H3800-H3803 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1755), H3246 [3JN], H3284 [4JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3722, H3723, H3724, H3725, H3757-H3789, H3792, H3793 [12JN], H4614 [25JN]

Armed Forces: award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9599 [28OC]

———use in foreign countries to guard rainforests and endangered species, H4211 [23JN], E1313 [24JN]

Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (H.R. 500), H1768 [23AP], E143 [4FE]

———allocation of foreign aid, H6359 [30JY], E958 [19MY]

———blockade by Azerbaijan, H6357 [30JY], E256-E258 [13FE]

———blockade by Turkey, H1591 [16AP], E705 [17AP], E732 [23AP]

———U.S. policy, H10675, H10676 [12NO]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 827), E312 [25FE]

Arms Export Control Act: 1996 U.S. foreign military sales, E189 [6FE]

Army: School of the Americas funding, H6739-H6749 [3SE], H6802 [4SE], E1657, E1658, E1660 [4SE], E1678 [5SE]

Aviation: bilateral aviation agreement with Japan relative to market and airline access restrictions, H7496-H7503 [17SE], H7716, H7717 [23SE]

Azerbaijan: human rights violations, H5922 [29JY]

———U.S. policy, H10675 [12NO]

Baltic States: interpretation of status under former Soviet rule, E1412 [11JY]

Belarus: human rights violations, E634 [10AP]

———U.S. policy, H3348 [4JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, H4291-H4309 [24JN]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (H.R. 1172), H1896 [28AP], H2059 [30AP]

———U.S. military intervention, H3533, H3550 [5JN], H4138 [23JN], H5188 [15JY], H6803 [4SE], H6955 [5SE], H7487 [17SE], H7848 [25SE], H8445 [7OC], H9585, H9598, H9608 [28OC]

———U.S. military intervention relative to upgrading Bosnian Federation army equipment and training, E2144 [30OC]

———U.S. military withdrawl, H2713 [15MY]

———withdrawal of U.S. military forces, H8697 [8OC]

Bucheit International (business): require return of certain holdings from Burgan Bank S.A.K (business), E2235 [8NO]

Burma: human rights violations, H3140 [21MY], E730 [23AP]

———U.S. policy, H1331 [8AP], H3572 [6JN]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2728 [15MY]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, H6389-H6392, H6400 [30JY], H6755 [3SE]

———condemn violence and restore democracy (H. Res. 195), H5840-H5843 [28JY], H6353 [30JY], E1516 [24JY], E1651 [4SE]

———democracy efforts, E695 [17AP]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (H. Con. Res. 124), H5836-H5838 [28JY]

Captive Nations Week: observance, E1540 [28JY]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (H.R. 2644), H9563 [28OC], E2183 [7NO]

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation, H10656-H10660 [12NO]

———implementation (H.R. 1590), E925 [14MY]

Chi Hoatian: White House reception during U.S. visit, H529 [13FE]

China, People's Republic of: adjust tariffs on imports, H10167 [6NO]

———agreement on the transfer of nuclear technology with the U.S., H9732 [30OC]

———cease practice of harvesting and transplanting organs for profit from executed prisoners (H. Con. Res. 180), H9846 [31OC], E2201 [7NO]

———certification of compliance with international nuclear nonproliferation obligations, E1967 [8OC], E2127 [30OC]

———condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions and prevent officials from entering or remaining in the U.S. (H.R. 2570), H10139-H10148 [6NO]

———export of nuclear materials to Pakistan, H8572 [7OC]

———exportation of C-802 antishipping cruise missiles to Iran, H3870 [18JN], H4244 [24JN], E1253 [18JN]

———human rights violations, H760 [5MR], E1641 [3SE]

———human rights violations in Tibet, H6957-H6959 [5SE]

———impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (H.R. 1712), E1041 [22MY]

———improve monitoring of human rights situation (H.R. 2358), E2201 [7NO]

———most-favored-nation status, H893 [12MR], H1284 [21MR], H1344 [9AP], H1414 [10AP], H1452-H1454 [14AP], H1758 [23AP], H1798 [24AP], H2163 [5MY], H2596, H2599, H2612 [14MY], H2684 [15MY], H2877-H2881 [19MY], H2934 [20MY], H3249, H3256-H3263 [3JN], H3280, H3349 [4JN], H3550 [5JN], H3585 [10JN], H3668 [11JN], E1061 [23MY], E1171 [10JN], E1212 [12JN]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H3217 [3JN], H3870, H3898 [18JN], H4070 [19JN], H4122 [20JN], H4137, H4140, H4166, H4167, H4217 [23JN], H4227, H4229, H4234-H4290, H4312 [24JN], H4614 [25JN], E1245 [18JN], E1264 [19JN], E1285 [20JN], E1295 [23JN], E1316 [24JN], E1317 [25JN], E1350, E1351, E1355 [27JN], E1367, E1371 [8JY], E1391 [10JY], E1439 [16JY], E1619 [1AU]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 941), E385 [5MR]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, E605 [9AP]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10159-H10169 [6NO]

———oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), motion to recommit, H10167 [6NO]

———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R. 967), H10130-H10138 [6NO], E409 [6MR]

———policy towards Hong Kong relative to transition to Chinese sovereignty, E631 [10AP]

———political reform (H.R. 2095), E1334 [26JN]

———proliferation of arms sales to the Middle East, H4236 [24JN]

———religious persecution of Christian minorities, H4258 [24JN], E1285 [20JN]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S., H4951, H4960, H4961 [9JY]

———require a report on intelligence activities directed against or affecting the interests of the U.S. (H.R. 2190), E1454 [17JY]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, H3216 [3JN], H3281 [4JN], E1107, E1120 [4JN]

———treatment of religious prisoners in Tibet, H10134 [6NO]

———U.S. policy, H1295 [8AP], H5669 [24JY], H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629 [29OC], H9733 [30OC], E587 [8AP], E983 [20MY], E1063 [23MY], E2127, E2130 [30OC], E2304, E2306 [10NO]

———visit by President to the U.S., H9504, H9543 [24OC], H9563, H9566 [28OC], H9627, H9628, H9629, H9711 [29OC], H9732 [30OC], E2116 [29OC], E2127, E2135 [30OC], E2350, E2365 [13NO]

China, Republic of: anniversary of Presidential elections, H2937 [20MY], E970 [19MY], E979, E985, E986 [20MY]

———cooperation with the U.S. relative to the development and acquisition of defensive military articles (H.R. 2386), H10149-H10158 [6NO]

———democracy efforts, E345 [27FE], E1204 [12JN]

———observance of National Day, E1844 [24SE], E1933 [2OC], E1945, E1954, E1958 [7OC], E1985, E1988, E1995, E1998, E2006 [9OC]

———political reform, E861, E864 [7MY], E873, E883 [8MY], E898 [13MY]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, H10153 [6NO]

CIA: abolish, H2179 [6MY]

———investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras, H1042, H1103-H1108 [18MR], H4952, H4953, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

———investigate use of chemical weapons in Persian Gulf Conflict, H4990-H4994 [9JY]

Civil wars: U.S. role in foreign civil wars, H1095 [18MR]

Clandestine Drug Study Commission: establish, H4995-H4999 [9JY]

Climate: effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests (H. Con. Res. 157), H8857 [21OC]

Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (H. Res. 289), E2114 [29OC]

———tribute to Colombian National Police, E192 [10FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, H6848 [4SE]

Commonwealth of Independent States: development of Caspian Sea petroleum reserves, H3431 [4JN]

Conference on Oceans and Security: report, H3140-H3144 [21MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: lift ban on humanitarian assistance, H3607 [10JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 105th Congress, H6696-H6701 [31JY]

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Institute (organization): clarification of name relative to affiliation with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, E2351 [13NO]

Costa Rica: extradition of Terry Dantzler to the U.S. for alleged kidnapping of daughter, H5450 [17JY]

Crime: establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), H4864-H4868, H4870, H4871 [8JY]

Croatia: allocation of foreign aid, H6729 [3SE]

Cuba: anniversary of ``13th of March'' massacre, E1436 [16JY]

———anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, E305 [25FE]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (H.R. 1951), E1864 [25SE]

———human rights violations, H5781 [25JY], H5904-H5909 [28JY], E1436 [16JY], E2291 [9NO]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars, H3594 [10JN]

———permit importation, sale, and distribution of Cuban cigars after cerain democratic reforms are implemented, H3595-H3598 [10JN]

———require Dept. of State report on official complaints by Cuban Government, H3427 [4JN], H3684, H3685 [11JN]

———TV Marti funding, H3314-H3321 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, H37 [7JA], H2928, H2930 [20MY], H3146 [21MY], H3294, H3295 [4JN], H3496, H3497, H3498 [5JN], H6762 [3SE], H10108 [6NO], E315 [26FE], E960 [19MY], E1467 [22JY], E2160 [31OC]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: anniversary, H851 [11MR], H894, H929, H932 [12MR]

———filing of grievance by World Trade Organization relative to trade policies, H632, H645-H650 [26FE]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (H.R. 2179), E1439 [16JY]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, H4844 [8JY], H5458-H5472 [17JY], E1538 [28JY]

———Turkish occupation (H. Con. Res. 81), H5507-H5511 [22JY], E955 [19MY], E997 [21MY], E1477 [22JY], E1480, E1486 [23JY], E1510 [24JY]

———U.S. policy, H5458-H5472 [17JY]

Czech Republic: democracy efforts, E1191 [11JN]

Dalai Lama: visit to U.S. (H. Res. 124), E730 [23AP]

Day of Conscience To End Child Labor and Sweatshop Abuses: observance, E1918 [2OC]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, H3960, H4063-H4067 [19JN], E1102 [4JN], E1157 [10JN]

———foreign sales of F-22 fighter aircraft, H5966-H5968 [29JY], H6760, H6761 [3SE]

———impact of defense spending cuts, H1976-H1982 [29AP]

———maintenance of military strength, H9709-H9711 [29OC]

———personnel levels and military preparedness, E1511 [24JY]

———reimburse National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H5964 [29JY]

———reimbursement of National Guard and Army Reserve members for shipping of personal items relative to service in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H9565, H9597 [28OC]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 2035), H5213, H5214, H5246 [15JY]

Dept. of Justice: launching of formal inquiries and prosecutions relative to illegal trafficking of human organs, H9479 [23OC]

Dept. of State: adjudication of visas relative to U.S. citizen employees, H3632 [10JN]

———limit appropriations, H3671-H3680 [11JN]

———maintain records on criminal incidents committed by foreign diplomats in the U.S., H3326, H3327 [4JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorize appropriations (H.R. 1253), E728 [23AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1253), E828 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1486), H2426 [8MY], H2486 [12MY], H3175 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), H3291-H3358, H3424-H3433 [4JN], H3480, H3481-H3499, H3516-H3520 [5JN], H3591-H3632 [10JN], H3669, H3670-H3706, H3717 [11JN], H5868 [28JY], E1096 [3JN], E1148 [7JN], E1170 [10JN], E1258 [19JN], E1609 [1AU]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), motion to instruct conferees, H8262 [30SE], H8271-H8278 [1OC], H8538 [7OC], H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

Dhillon, Balbir S.: arrest and treatment in India, E78 [9JA]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity, H3296 [4JN]

———require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (H.R. 1236), E728 [23AP]

Dole, Bob: trade efforts relative to Chilean salmon farmers, H9804 [31OC]

Drugs: international narcotics control funding, E1653 [4SE]

Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), E2217, E2219 [7NO]

Economic assistance: allocation of resources, E2078 [24OC]

Ecuador: human rights violations, H2669-H2674 [14MY], H3497 [5JN], E940 [15MY]

Egypt: actions relative to Middle East peace initiatives, H6398 [30JY]

El Salvador: elections (H. Con. Res. 88), H5511-H5513 [22JY]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H3347 [4JN], H6401 [30JY], E1148 [7JN]

Europe: U.S. policy on expanding membership in NATO, E415 [10MR]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Con. Res. 117), H5383 [16JY], H5410, H5452 [17JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), H5517-H5521 [22JY], H5992 [29JY], E1483, E1484 [23JY]

Eximbank: funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

Families and domestic relations: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortions, H10935 [13NO]

Financial institutions: support U.S. cooperatives and credit union programs, H6359 [30JY]

———U.S. participation in certain international financial institutions (H.R. 1488), H6358 [30JY]

Floods: disaster assistance to Poland, E1522 [25JY]

Foglietta, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to Italy, E1160 [10JN]

Foreign aid: African Development Fund funding, H6726-H6729 [3SE], E1656 [4SE], E1700 [9SE]

———allow foreign military sales and international military education and training funding to countries decertified for drug enforcement efforts, H3591-H3593 [10JN]

———international family planning programs, H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6731-H6734 [3SE]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), H530-H551 [13FE], E124, E128, E149 [4FE], E215 [11FE], E249 [13FE], E300 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H3480, H3481-H3495 [5JN], H6831-H6846 [4SE], H8502, H8510-H8512, H8538, H8573 [7OC], H8636, H8686-H8691 [8OC], E1978 [8OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), H532, H536, H539, H540, H541, H546, H548, H549, H550, H555-H564 [13FE], E215 [11FE], E312 [25FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), consideration (H. Res. 46), H552-H555 [13FE]

———prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, H6356, H6376, H6377, H6395, H6396 [30JY]

———procurement of certain U.S. goods by countries receiving assistance, H6730 [3SE]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft, H3593, H3594 [10JN]

———require foreign assistance justification reports, H3432 [4JN]

———requirements for countries relative to military assistance and arms transfers, H3619-H3626 [10JN]

Foreign countries: allocation of foreign aid relative to education and vocational training for children, E612 [9AP]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (H.R. 2708), E2070 [23OC]

———improve trade benefits and restrict free emigration (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

———U.S. policy on border closures and economic or commercial blockades, H3356 [4JN]

———withhold foreign aid relative to harboring of war criminals, H6357 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5096 [10JY], H5442, H5443, H5451 [17JY], H6346-H6402 [30JY], H6678 [31JY], H6726-H6755 [3SE], H6802, H6806, H6808-H6848 [4SE], H7320, H7321 [16SE], H8573 [7OC], H8636 [8OC], E1582 [1AU], E1656, E1657, E1658, E1659, E1660 [4SE], E1674, E1675, E1678 [5SE], E1700 [9SE], E1722 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10668-H10676, H10763 [12NO], E2348 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 323), H10667, H10668 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), corrections in engrossment, H6848 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), motion to instruct conferees, H8502-H8512 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), unanimous-consent agreement, H5750, H5751 [24JY]

Foreign trade: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (H.R. 2316), E1597 [1AU]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H7019, H7113-H7116 [9SE], H7358-H7362 [16SE], H7370 [17SE], H7609, H7610, H7614 [23SE], H8029-H8036 [26SE], H8813-H8817 [9OC], H8932, H8980 [22OC], H9046 [23OC], H9545, H9552-H9557 [24OC], H9567 [28OC], H9733 [30OC], H10584, H10585 [12NO], E1835 [24SE], E1871 [26SE], E1948 [7OC], E2004 [9OC], E2281 [9NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H9860-H9862 [31OC], H10108, H10109 [6NO], H10351, H10352, H10352, H10353 [8NO], H10586 [12NO], E2141 [30OC], E2210 [7NO], E2345, E2346, E2363, E2372 [13NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2629), E1960 [7OC]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), H10410 [8NO]

———export promotion programs, H1002 [13MR]

———extend Presidential fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements, H1591-H1597 [16AP]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor, H7476 [17SE]

———prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (H.R. 2475), E1749 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor, H1693-H1696 [17AP]

———requirements relative to termination of sanctions against Serbia, H6731 [3SE]

France: natural gas agreement with Iran, H8451 [7OC]

———U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

FRS: investigation of foreign impact on U.S. monetary policy, H2354 [8MY]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (H. Con. Res. 112), E1449 [17JY]

———investigation into receipt of pensions by Nazi war criminals residing in U.S., E169 [5FE]

———tribute to Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, E1366 [8JY]

———U.S. policy, E809 [1MY]

Gore, Vice President: comments relative to controlling global population through international family planning programs, H8452, H8454, H8510 [7OC], H8699 [8OC]

Haiti: economic reform, H6374, H6375 [30JY]

———elections, E1624 [1AU]

———human rights violations, H1689 [17AP]

———political reform, E593 [8AP]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces, H1410 [10AP], H3582 [10JN], H6301 [30JY], H8445 [7OC]

———repatriation of citizens, E2390 [13NO]

———restoration of democratic government, H3584 [10JN], H3809 [17JN]

———U.S. policy, H3809 [17JN]

Hamilton, Representative: Center for National Policy Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1937 [6OC]

Hilliard, Representative: investigate circumstances surrounding travel to Libya, H8036, H8037 [26SE]

History: tribute to cold war veterans, E1145 [5JN]

———tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (H. Con. Res. 64), E703 [17AP]

Hong Kong: extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to economic and trade offices (S. 342), H3820, H3821 [17JN]

———status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E1408 [11JY], E1477 [22JY], E1522 [25JY]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 750), H568 [13FE], H841-H846 [11MR], E447 [12MR]

———U.S. policy, E677 [16AP]

Honolulu, HI: East-West Center funding, H8242 [30SE]

House of Representatives: report on trip to Asia by congressional delegation, H1420-H1428 [10AP]

———trip to Asia by congressional delegation, E852 [6MY]

Hungary: democracy efforts, E1129 [5JN], E1191 [11JN]

Hunting and trapping: efforts to prevent poaching of elephants and rhinoceros, H6734-H6739 [3SE], H6806 [4SE], E1658 [4SE]

Hutchings, Donald: abduction and detainment in India, H3427 [4JN], H3495, H3496 [5JN]

Immigration: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (H.R. 225), E9 [7JA]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (H.R. 347), E3 [7JA]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6751-H6755 [3SE], H6808-H6822 [4SE], E1656 [4SE]

———anniversary of desecration of Golden Temple, E1113 [4JN]

———anniversary of Khalsa Panth, E663 [15AP]

———civil liberties violations in Kashmir, H1853 [24AP]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, H1408 [10AP], E614, E615 [9AP], E656 [15AP], E1113 [4JN], E1130 [5JN], E1964, E1965, E1975 [8OC], E1994, E1996 [9OC]

———human rights violations, H6751-H6755 [3SE], E385 [5MR], E2161 [31OC], E2309 [10NO]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (H.R. 1802), E1145 [5JN]

———U.S. policy, H3346, H3348 [4JN], H5819 [25JY], E1469 [22JY]

Indonesia: human rights violations in East Timor, H250 [4FE], H712 [4MR], H3608-H3613, H3628 [10JN], E224 [12FE], E518 [19MR]

———limit military assistance and arms transfers (H.R. 1132), E518 [19MR]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba, H6398, H6399 [30JY]

International Day of Peace: observance, E1763 [16SE]

International Development Law Institute: tribute, E1374 [8JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), H3120-H3140 [21MY], H6671-H6677 [31JY], E1608 [1AU]

———implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3109-H3118 [21MY]

International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles, H3615-H3617 [10JN]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (H.R. 1348), H1854 [24AP], H5865-H5868 [28JY]

———support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes (H. Con. Res. 137), H10870-H10873 [13NO], E1591 [1AU]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 14), E162 [5FE]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, H6356 [30JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (H.R. 2867), E2240 [8NO]

———U.S. membership in UNESCO, E962 [19MY]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H10646-H10660 [12NO], E2071 [23OC], E2209 [7NO], E2367 [13NO]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (H. Res. 188), H10123, H10129 [6NO], E1445 [17JY]

Iraq: resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (H. Res. 322), H10585 [12NO]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, H6357 [30JY], E1675 [5SE], E1700 [9SE]

———independence anniversary (H.J. Res. 102), E2245 [8NO]

———U.S. policy, H10676 [12NO], E1283 [20JN], E2131 [30OC]

———U.S. policy relative to Jerusalem as the capital (H.R. 2832), E2202 [7NO]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, E1284 [20JN], E1832 [24SE], E2127 [30OC]

Kenya: human rights and political situation (H. Con. Res. 130), H10880-H10882 [13NO]

———U.S. policy, E416 [10MR]

King, Representative: Ancient Order of Hibernians Heart of America International Peace Award recipient, E233 [12FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: make foreign aid conditional on enforcement of military armistice agreement, E1499 [23JY]

———relations with Republic of Korea (H. Con. Res. 74), H5845-H5847 [28JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: limit aid to food assistance distributed by the U.N. or other certified organizations, H5689-H5691 [24JY]

———third-party inspection of nuclear program, H6400, H6401 [30JY]

———U.S. policy, H8445 [7OC]

———visit by U.S. congressional delegation, H6763 [3SE]

Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, E522 [19MR]

Kurdistan: recognize Kurds right to self-determination to stop exploitation by external forces, H2152, H2153 [1MY]

Latin America: human rights violations, H2674 [14MY]

Latvia: allocation of foreign aid, H3617, H3618 [10JN]

Lee, Martin: National Endowment for Democracy Democracy Award recipient, E631 [10AP]

Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (H. Res. 246), E1898 [2OC]

Lithuania: allocation of foreign aid, H3617, H3618 [10JN]

———democracy efforts, E1192 [11JN]

Marshall Islands: U.S. policy (H. Con. Res. 92), H4334 [24JN], E1143 [5JN]

Marshall Plan: anniversary, E1145 [5JN]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 63), H3106-H3108 [21MY], E1076, E1079 [3JN], E1183, E1186 [11JN]

Mexico: cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, H3174 [22MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H852 [11MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H816 [11MR], H924, H933 [12MR], H953, H963-H989 [13MR], H1113 [19MR], E428 [11MR], E499 [18MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (H. Res. 95), H954-H963 [13MR]

———economic assistance relative to instability of economy and currency, H455 [12FE], E222 [12FE]

———elections, H4903 [8JY], E1374 [8JY]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H631, H632 [26FE], H728 [5MR]

———imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (S. Con. Res. 43), H6680, H6681 [31JY]

———imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports, E2131 [30OC], E2158 [31OC]

Middle East: condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, H3602-H3607 [10JN], E1170 [10JN]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H892 [12MR], H952, H1002 [13MR], H7184 [10SE], E211 [11FE], E469, E479 [13MR], E493 [18MR], E537 [20MR], E549 [21MR], E578, E582 [8AP], E601 [9AP], E643, E648 [14AP]

Middle East Peace Facilitation Act: extend authorities (H.R. 2251), E1521 [25JY]

Mitchell, George J.: American Ireland Fund International Humanitarian Award recipient, E484 [17MR]

Mongolia: U.S. policy (H. Con. Res. 172), H10878-H10880 [13NO]

Monuments and memorials: authorize the establishment of a Cold War memorial (H.R. 2885), E2248 [8NO]

NAFTA: effect on Caribbean Basin Initiative, E288 [13FE]

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in territorial dispute negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H3357 [4JN], H4079 [19JN], H5820 [25JY], H5992 [29JY]

National objectives: priority assignments, E967 [19MY]

NATO: encourage and expedite integration of Romania, H3630 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), H3640 [10JN], H3706-H3717 [11JN], E1159 [10JN]

———ensure enlargement is consistent with U.S. interests, strengthens relations with Russia, and preserve prerogatives of arms control agreements (H.R. 1758), consideration (H. Res. 159), H3281-H3291 [4JN]

———ensure that existing European members pay the bulk of costs incurred by expansion, H3716, H3717 [11JN], H4151-H4155, H4167 [23JN]

———expansion, E654 [15AP]

———future of alliance, E816 [1MY]

———membership of Central and East European countries, E1091 [3JN], E1117 [4JN], E1412 [11JY], E1594, E1626 [1AU], E2025 [21OC]

———prohibit funding for expansion not authorized by law, H6750 [3SE]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, H5026 [10JY], H5306 [16JY], H5798-H5803 [25JY], H5964 [29JY], H6400 [30JY], H6749, H6750 [3SE], H9603 [28OC], E1593 [1AU]

———reduce U.S. contribution to security investment program (H.R. 2965), E2273 [9NO]

Nicaragua: tribute on the occasion of democratic elections (H. Con. Res. 18), H728, H732-H735 [5MR], E215 [11FE], E405 [6MR]

———U.S. policy, H7362-H7364 [16SE]

Nigeria: impose economic sanctions, H3429 [4JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace, E327, E328, E331 [26FE]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (H.R. 178), E24 [7JA]

———adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (H.R. 2833), E2205 [7NO]

———encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 152), E2368 [13NO]

———peace efforts, E383 [5MR], E1414 [11JY]

OPIC: activities (H.R. 1681), E992 [21MY]

———credit and insurance programs administration funding, H5928 [29JY]

———funding, H6360, H6362-H6372 [30JY]

———reimbursement by Palestinian Authority for improper use of monetary authority, H6829, H6830 [4SE]

———treatment of Bucheit International (business) relative to dealings in Gaza Strip, H6359 [30JY]

Pakistan: human rights violations, E345 [27FE]

———resume trade and democracy programs, H5818 [25JY]

———terrorist attack on U.S. citizens relative to conviction of Mir Aimal Kasi, H10775 [13NO]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism, H6846, H6847 [4SE]

———suspend foreign aid, H6392-H6395 [30JY], E1582 [1AU]

Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 170), E1997 [9OC]

Panama Canal Commission: resignation of chairman, E1944 [7OC]

Paraguay: continuation of adoption cases filed by U.S. citizens prior to moratorium on international adoptions, H6396-H6398 [30JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: exempt independent inventors, small businesses and universities from publication of patent application information until patent is granted, H1731-H1737 [23AP]

———limit publication of all patent applications until two substantive actions have been filed, H1723-H1731 [23AP]

Persian Gulf Conflict: adjudication and payment of certain claims by veterans against Iraq, H8164 [30SE], H8268, H8271-H8278 [1OC]

Peru: prisoner rights, H6381 [30JY], H7715 [23SE], H7835 [25SE]

Poland: democracy efforts, E1192 [11JN]

Radio Free Asia: funding, H3322 [4JN]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (H.R. 3037), H10891, H10892 [13NO]

Romania: democracy efforts, E1129 [5JN], E1191 [11JN]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid, H1546 [16AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to arms sales, H1916 [29AP]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to military housing, H3172 [22MY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H6381 [30JY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to sale of arms to People's Republic of China, H3626, H3627 [10JN], H3669 [11JN], H4198-H4201 [23JN], H4380, H4382 [25JN]

———establish assistance program for affordable housing, H6361 [30JY]

———explain purposes and allow inspection of Yamantau Mountain project, H4209 [23JN]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, E717 [23AP]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran, H7823-H7828 [24SE]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (H. Con. Res. 118), E1477 [22JY]

———proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (H. Con. Res. 121), H6686 [31JY]

———protection of religious rights (H. Con. Res. 176), E2082 [24OC]

———tribute to students for educational aid efforts, E901 [13MY]

———tribute to students for humanitarian aid efforts, E909 [13MY]

———U.S. policy, H1108 [18MR]

San Jose (Spanish galleon): legal dispute between Colombian Government and Sea Search Armada (business) over discovered treasures, H2778 [15MY]

Serbia: human rights violations, E1998 [9OC]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat (H. Con. Res. 99), H5515-H5517 [22JY], E1215 [16JN], E1251 [18JN]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, E1191 [11JN], E1433 [16JY]

———human rights violations, E680 [16AP]

Sub-Saharan Africa: authorize trade and investment policy (H.R. 1432), H2067 [30AP], E751 [24AP]

Sudan: sanctions relative to religious freedom and terrorism, H3424-H3426 [4JN], H3498, H3499, H3518 [5JN], H3598 [10JN]

———U.S. policy, H2865 [16MY]

Surplus Government property: list overseas sales and use amounts received for deficit reduction, H3325 [4JN]

Switzerland: assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, E886 [8MY]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Supply Platoon of the 1019th Quartermaster Co., E386 [5MR]

Tajikistan: democracy efforts, E1426 [15JY]

Taxation: treatment of foreign products, H1522 [15AP]

Terrorism: condemn attacks relative to Middle East peace agreements, H6802, H6804, H6806 [4SE], E1697 [9SE], E1717, E1722 [10SE], E2103 [28OC]

———condemn terrorist activities in Israel, H1283, H1286 [21MR]

Texas: protection of individuals from Mexican drug lords, H818 [11MR]

Tibet: meeting of World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet, E725, E729 [23AP]

Tobacco products: prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8009-H8013 [26SE], H8242 [30SE]

Trade and Development Agency: funding, H6370-H6372 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: prevent the imposition of new energy taxes or fees to comply with the global warming treaty (H. Res. 268), H8697 [8OC]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (H. Res. 68), H838-H841 [11MR], E254 [13FE]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H6353, H6361 [30JY]

———conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants, E2251 [8NO]

———hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 179), E2134 [30OC]

———protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate, H3297 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, E705 [17AP], E732 [23AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, H8024 [26SE], H10914, H10935, H10937 [13NO]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages (H. Con. Res. 40), E404 [6MR]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (H. Res. 21), H1912 [29AP]

———management and budget reform, H3340, H3341, H3352, H3353 [4JN]

———relocation of headquarters and change to part-time body, H3349-H3351 [4JN], E1258 [19JN]

———withdraw U.S. membership, H3336-H3340 [4JN]

———withhold payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities, H7900-H7904 [25SE], E1879 [26SE]

U.S.-Mexico Foundation: funding, H5322 [16JY]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, H3428, H3429 [4JN], H3785 [12JN]

USIA: provide scholarships to certain Tibetan and Burmese students active in preserving culture, religion, and language, H3594 [10JN]

———tribute to International Visitor Program, E1736 [11SE]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H7369 [17SE], H9046 [23OC]

———U.S. policy, E828 [5MY]

Weapons: demining programs funding, H6352, H6353 [30JY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H2685, H2688, H2776 [15MY], H3806 [17JN], H4844 [8JY], H5135 [11JY], H8169 [30SE], E939 [15MY], E1048 [22MY], E1667 [5SE]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, E2180 [4NO]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (H.R. 2459), E1809 [18SE]

———U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, H7838 [25SE]

Weld, William F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Mexico, H7265 [15SE]

Western Sahara: U.S. policy, E861 [7MY]

Wolf, Representative: visit to People's Republic of China to observe human rights violations in Tibet, E1693 [9SE]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 3048), E2352 [13NO]

Xu Yongze: treatment by Chinese officials relative to activities as a Christian pastor, H8812 [9OC]

Yemen: elections, E897 [13MY]

Zaire: democracy efforts (H. Res. 115), H1684-H1687 [17AP]

———U.S. policy, E873 [8MY]

Zana, Leyla: arrest and treatment in Turkey, E2305 [10NO]

———imprisonment of Kurdish representative by Turkish authorities, E2310 [10NO]

Zedillo, Ernesto (President, Mexico): remarks relative to drug interdiction efforts, H10772 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (S. Con. Res. 6), S1137 [7FE], S4773-S4776 [20MY]

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders: ratification, S11165-S11167 [23OC]

AID: funding, S9690 [18SE]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5470-S5480 [10JN], S5486-S5491, S5493 [11JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), S4652-S4654 [16MY], S4974, S4975 [22MY], S5093-S5095, S5097, S5100 [23MY], S5172 [2JN], S5225-S5231, S5236-S5244 [3JN], S5712 [16JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, S5282 [4JN], S5297-S5300, S5309-S5325, S5384 [5JN], S5387-S5390, S5399-S5406 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5296 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), insert language of S. 672 in lieu, S4633 [16MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, S5431, S5443, S5470 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), S5555-S5574, S5577-S5584 [12JN], S5942 [18JN], S7317 [11JY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S3773 [29AP], S3819-S3831 [30AP], S3871, S3880, S3881 [1MY], S3938-S3946 [5MY], S3979-S3981, S3983-S3993, S4038-S4040 [6MY], S4043-S4104 [7MY], S4137-S4204-S4205, S4253 [8MY], S4278 [9MY], S4323 [12MY], S4413-S4417, S4478 [14MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), unanimous-consent agreement, S3880 [1MY], S3985, S3995 [6MY], S4043, S4103 [7MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), S5403-S5405 [9JN], S5431-S5433 [10JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 851), unanimous-consent request, S5403 [9JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, unanimous-consent request, S5502, S5503 [11JN]

———strike certain non-emergency items in emergency supplemental appropriations, S4091-S4093 [7MY]

Army: close School of the Americas (S. 980), S6741, S6742 [27JN]

Belarus: independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 18), S2718 [20MR]

Board for International Broadcasting: establish office of Inspector General, S5761 [17JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: agreement to stop media reports contradicting the intent of peace agreements or endangering NATO forces, S9028 [9SE]

———efforts relative to prosecution of indicted war criminals, S7442 [15JY]

———elections, S9407 [16SE], S9440 [17SE]

———encourage European or NATO-led follow-on force following withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, S7196-S7201 [10JY], S7240-S7243, S7245-S7248 [11JY]

———investigation of war crimes, S720 [28JA]

———NATO seizure of radio transmitters, S10262 [1OC]

———peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces, S720-S722 [28JA]

———prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, S4077-S4079, S4082-S4089 [7MY], S7194-S7201 [10JY], S9940-S9942, S9945-S9947, S9949-S9952 [25SE]

———U.N. transport of humanitarian assistance, S722 [28JA]

———U.S. broadcast of radio and television to counter disinformation campaign by Bosnian Serb-controlled media, S8355 [30JY], S9028 [9SE]

———U.S. military intervention, S630 [22JA], S2722 [20MR], S5325 [5JN], S5956-S5959 [19JN], S6885 [7JY], S7408-S7413 [14JY], S7619 [16JY], S8682-S8685, S8739-S8743 [3SE], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S11621-S11623 [4NO], S11801, S11814 [6NO], S12536 [13NO]

———U.S. policy, S8682-S8685 [3SE], S10994 [22OC]

Burma: human rights violations, S3464 [22AP]

Business and industry: efforts to combat international business crime, S5574 [12JN]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, S7575-S7577 [16JY]

———condemn violence and restore democracy, S7041 [9JY], S7190-S7194, S7205 [10JY]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (S. Res. 109), S7814 [22JY], S7897, S7911, S7912, S7948 [23JY]

Caribbean nations: promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (S. 984), S6755 [27JN]

Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West: funding, S5739 [17JN], S5924 [18JN]

Chemical Weapons Convention: implementation, S5940 [18JN]

———implementation (S. 610), S3354 [17AP], S5070-S5081 [23MY]

China, People's Republic of: certification of compliance with international nuclear nonproliferation obligations, S10869 [21OC]

———exportation of C-802 antishipping cruise missiles to Iran, S5719, S5737, S5741 [17JN], S5944 [18JN]

———funding for U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership, S7587 [16JY]

———grant normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (S. 1327), S11294-S11296 [28OC]

———most-favored-nation status, S4501 [14MY], S4581 [15MY], S5491 [11JN], S5652 [16JN], S5954-S5956 [19JN], S6072-S6075 [23JN], S6876 [7JY], S7559-S7562, S7620 [16JY], S7624-S7632 [17JY], S7750 [21JY], S7812, S7877 [22JY], S8140 [25JY], S8171 [28JY]

———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), S6185 [24JN], S6299, S6301 [25JN]

———most-favored-nation status (S. 737), S4394 [13MY]

———most-favored-nation status (S.J. Res. 31), S5260-S5264 [3JN], S5293-S5296 [5JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations, S5759 [17JN]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S5125-S5128 [23MY]

———religious persecution of Christian minorities, S5750 [17JN], S6301 [25JN], S7812 [22JY]

———seek return of child abducted in custody case, S11176 [24OC]

———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, S5279 [4JN], S5375 [5JN]

———U.S. policy, S828, S829, S833 [30JA], S3564-S3566 [23AP], S3774 [29AP], S5396 [9JN], S5552 [12JN], S7052-S7054 [9JY], S7812 [22JY], S9437-S9440 [17SE], S10832 [20OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11331, S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———U.S. policy (S. 1083), S8275 [29JY]

———U.S. policy (S. 1164), S9199-S9210 [11SE]

———U.S. policy (S. 1303), S10892-S10894 [21OC]

———visit by President to the U.S., S10832 [20OC], S10921 [22OC], S11022-S11024, S11028 [23OC], S11187 [24OC], S11231 [27OC], S11252, S11257 [28OC], S11370 [29OC], S11399-S11402 [30OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 57), S11237, S11238 [27OC]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 127), S9977 [25SE]

———visit by President to the U.S. (S. Res. 149), S12183 [8NO]

China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (S. Con. Res. 15), S2708 [20MR]

———status after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 114), S8611 [31JY]

———U.S. policy, S10814 [9OC]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: visit to Northern Ireland, S11760 [5NO]

Clinton, President: evaluation of administration foreign policy, S630 [22JA]

Colombia: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize the production of records relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras (S. Res. 91), S5106 [23MY]

Commonwealth of Independent States: U.S. interests in the Caspian Sea region relative to development and shipment of oil, S4207 [8MY]

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: anniversary, S5433-S5437 [10JN], S5547 [11JN]

———ratification, S9059-S9062 [10SE], S9245 [12SE], S9982 [25SE], S10268 [1OC], S12192 [8NO]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: status of Rwandan refugees, S6383 [25JN]

Congress: staff exchange program with German Parliament, S570 [21JA]

Copyrights: protection of data bases, S10263 [1OC]

Crime: establish criminal penalties relative to financial transactions with terrorists (H.R. 748), S7878 [22JY]

———prohibit financial transactions with state sponsors of international terrorism (S. 873), S5463 [10JN], S5735 [17JN]

Croatia: allocation of foreign aid, S6492 [26JN]

Cuba: allow cash remittances to relatives in Cuba and compassionate travel, S7535 [16JY], S7623, S7624 [17JY]

———conditions under Castro military government, S9965 [25SE]

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (S. 1391), S11876, S11877 [6NO]

———restore visiting rights to U.S. citizens and residents, S7534 [16JY]

———U.S. policy, S1485 [24FE]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (S. Res. 81), S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, S7188 [10JY]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S6877-S6885, S6891-S6893 [7JY], S6965-S6967, S6974, S6987 [8JY], S7110 [9JY], S7204 [10JY], S7250 [11JY], S7404 [14JY]

———guidelines for defense cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, S10333 [3OC]

———report on policies and procedures relative to protection of Armed Forces against terrorist attacks, S6900-S6902 [7JY]

———School of the Americas funding, S7533, S7590 [16JY]

Dept. of State: addition of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to list of terrorist organizations, S7591 [16JY]

———counternarcotics activities, S5762 [17JN]

———diplomatic facilities funding in the People's Republic of China, S5760 [17JN]

———establish position of Coordinator of Taiwan Affairs, S5755, S5756, S5764 [17JN]

———funding, S1053 [6FE], S4911-S4913 [21MY]

———monitoring of human rights abuses and religious freedoms, S7545 [16JY]

———tribute to Corps of Foreign Attaches, S7970 [23JY]

———tribute to South Asia Bureau diplomats, S6287 [24JN]

———visa restrictions relative to international child abductions, S5763 [17JN]

———withholding of ambassadorial and Foreign Servie nominations relative to submission of list of countries cooperating on drugs, S11631 [4NO]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), S5924, S5925, S5937, S5939, S5944 [18JN], S8222 [29JY]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), insert language of S. 903 in lieu, S5765 [17JN]

———authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (S. 903), S5655-S5662, S5666-S5688 [16JN], S5722-S5789 [17JN]

Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic immunity (S. 759), S12206 [8NO]

Ecology and environment: negotiation of an international climate change agreement, S8626 [31JY]

Egypt: actions relative to Middle East peace initiatives, S7581, S7585 [16JY]

———allocation of foreign aid, S6020 [20JN], S7523-S7526 [16JY], S8618 [31JY]

———role in Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S6020 [20JN]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, S7579 [16JY]

———handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (H. Res. 191), S7873 [22JY]

European Union: granting of waivers under the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act, S3130 [14AP]

Feinstein, Senator: report on trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal, S1039 [5FE]

Foley, Thomas S.: nomination to be Ambassador to Japan, S11234 [27OC]

Foreign aid: certification procedures for drug enforcement efforts, S4621 [15MY], S4778 [20MY]

———international family planning programs, S7533 [16JY]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), S1433-S1448 [24FE], S1516-S1524 [25FE], S1929 [4MR]

———international family planning programs (H.J. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S1418 [13FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1434-S1448 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (H.R. 581), S1418 [13FE], S1444, S1469 [24FE]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion (S. 337), S1404 [13FE], S1440 [24FE]

———international family planning programs (S.J. Res. 14), S923, S926 [4FE], S2033 [6MR]

———population planning activities funding, S789 [29JA]

———prevent allocation to security forces of certain countries relative to human rights violations, S7583 [16JY]

———provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (S. 457), S2425-S2427 [18MR]

———provide that countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (S. 1200), S9727 [19SE]

———suspend certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S7563-S7575, S7578 [16JY]

———withhold aid to countries harboring Rwandan war criminals, S7516 [16JY]

———withhold assistance to countries violating sanctions against Libya, S7588 [16JY], S7631 [17JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), S9690 [18SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, S12527-S12533, S12546, S12660 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12520 [13NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), insert language of S. 955 in lieu, S8869 [5SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7311 [11JY], S7515-S7537, S7544-S7593, S7620 [16JY], S7623-S7650 [17JY], S8618 [31JY], S8869 [5SE], S9914 [25SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), unanimous-consent agreement, S7575, S7579 [16JY]

Foreign trade: Canadian wheat import quota, S6876 [7JY]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (S. 1413), S12192 [8NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S8648-S8650 [2SE], S9157-S9159 [11SE], S9627-S9630 [18SE], S9732 [19SE], S10100 [26SE], S10461 [7OC], S10834-S10837 [20OC], S11331-S11333 [29OC], S11577-S11579, S11583 [3NO], S12440 [10NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11512-S11515 [31OC], S11632-S11661 [4NO], S11711-S11753 [5NO], S11849, S11855, S11859, S11860 [6NO], S12077, S12105-S12116 [8NO], S12456 [10NO], S12520-S12522, S12549, S12552-S12554, S12631-S12633 [13NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), unanimous-consent agreement, S11709 [5NO], S12105 [8NO]

———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 253), S893 [30JA]

———European Union obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (S. 220), S752 [28JA], S1481 [24FE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor, S4399 [13MY], S11628, S11629 [4NO]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (S. 332), S1401 [13FE], S1575 [25FE]

———promote adherence to internationally recognized environmental standards in future trade agreements, S12110-S12116 [8NO]

———report on official trip to Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, and Singapore, S1481 [24FE]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (S. 747), S4581, S4592, S4593 [15MY]

———use of fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, S4654 [16MY], S7748-S7752 [21JY], S8173 [28JY]

Fowler, Wyche: confirmation as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, S11287 [28OC]

France: natural gas agreement with Iran, S10761 [9OC]

George C. Marshall Month: designate (S.J. Res. 27), S3559 [23AP]

Georgia, Republic of: waiving of diplomatic immunity relative to diplomat's alleged drunk driving accident, S1785 [28FE]

Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (S. Con. Res. 39), S7504 [15JY], S12695, S12696 [13NO]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, S7582 [16JY]

———deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political killings, S5683-S5685 [16JN], S5733 [17JN]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces, S1942 [5MR]

———U.S. policy, S1942 [5MR], S2006 [6MR], S4260, S4280 [9MY], S8086 [24JY]

Hamilton, Representative: Center for National Policy Edmund Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, S11896 [6NO]

Havel, Vaclav: visit to Senate by President of Czech Republic, S4382 [13MY]

Hong Kong: extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to economic and trade offices (S. 342), S1470 [24FE], S4773 [20MY]

———Special Administrative Region elections (S. Con. Res. 51), S8919 [8SE]

———status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S6722 [27JN], S7813 [22JY], S8627 [31JY]

———support autonomous governance after reversion to the People's Republic of China (S. Con. Res. 38), S7218 [10JY]

———U.S. policy, S6783 [27JN]

———U.S. wishes of good fortune upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 105), S6790 [27JN]

Howard, John: visit to Senate by Prime Minister of Australia, S6399 [26JN]

Hu, Jason C.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 53), S9729 [19SE]

———tribute (S. Res. 125), S9907 [24SE]

Immigration: humanitarian exceptions for unmarried adult children of former Vietnamese re-education camp detainees, S5762 [17JN]

———international asylum reform, S4876 [21MY]

Indonesia: elections, S5280 [4JN]

———human rights violations in East Timor, S2151 [11MR]

———prevent sale or transfer of military equipment for use in East Timor, S7584 [16JY], S7631 [17JY]

Intelligence services: restrict information sharing with U.N. (S. 695), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. assistance for programs or projects in Cuba (S. 1073), S8186 [28JY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: restrict foreign assistance for countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals (S. 804), S5112-S5119 [23MY]

———restrict foreign assistance to countries providing sanctuary to indicted war criminals who are sought for prosecution, S7311 [11JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement, S7690 [17JY]

———implement (H.R. 408), insert language of S. 39 in lieu, S8312 [30JY]

———implement (S. 39), S396, S403 [21JA], S789, S792 [29JA], S8139, S8140 [25JY], S8294-S8311 [30JY], S8615 [31JY]

———implement (S. 39), indefinitely postponed, S8674 [2SE]

———implement (S. 39), unanimous-consent agreement, S8139 [25JY]

International economic relations: restrict use of the exchange stabilization fund relative to bailouts of foreign countries (S. 1458), S12121 [8NO]

International relations: support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, S7544 [16JY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S11449 [30OC]

———tribute to Poland and Lithuania for hosting the Vilnius Conference, S9238 [11SE]

———withdrawal from certain international organizations relative to assessment levels, S8061, S8062 [24JY]

International Telecommunications Union Constitution and Convention: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Iran: agreement to develop oilfields by Russian, French, and Malaysian companies, S10915-S10917 [22OC]

———impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), S12713 [13NO]

———impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (S. 1311), S11037-S11041 [23OC], S11276 [28OC]

———sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles (S. Res. 82), S3968 [5MY]

———U.S. policy, S5764 [17JN]

Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims (S. 856), S5420 [9JN]

———eviction of U.S. members of U.N. weapons inspection teams and threats to surveillance planes, S12103-S12105 [8NO], S12537, S12538 [13NO]

———resolution of the crisis relative to the destruction of Iraq's capability to produce and deliver weapons of mass destruction (H. Res. 322), S12646 [13NO]

———sanctions relative to weapons inspection, S11786 [5NO]

———U.S. policy, S12537, S12538 [13NO]

———U.S. policy on humanitarian relief, S10488 [7OC]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, S6020 [20JN]

———U.S. policy, S3896 [1MY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (S. Res. 113), S8611 [31JY]

Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, S1940, S1942 [5MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic: make foreign aid conditional on enforcement of military armistice agreement, S7527-S7532 [16JY], S7630 [17JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: famine relief, S8487 [31JY]

Laos: most-favored-nation status (S. 1093), S8366 [30JY]

Lebanon: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S12550 [13NO]

———revise U.S. travel policy, S5691 [16JN]

———travel restrictions, S8511 [31JY]

Londono, Luis: visit to Senate by President of Colombian National Senate, S3990 [6MY]

Maisto, John F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Venezuela, S1132 [7FE]

Malaysia: anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, S10900 [21OC]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S2234-S2236 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2376 [17MR], S2377 [18MR], S2577-S2605 [20MR], S4647-S4649 [16MY]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), unanimous-consent agreement, S2580, S2581, S2598 [20MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S. Con. Res. 10), S2287 [13MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 19), S1818, S1840-S1843 [3MR], S1932, S1933 [4MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S.J. Res. 20), S1840-S1843 [3MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (S.J. Res. 21), S1840-S1843 [3MR], S2035-S2048 [10MR]

———elections, S7088 [9JY]

———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S1483-S1485 [24FE], S1512, S1581 [25FE], S1789, S1791 [28FE]

———imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (S. Con. Res. 43), S8159 [25JY]

———investigation into pregnancy-based sex discrimination in the maquiladora industry, S8258 [29JY]

Micronesia: U.S. policy, S4130 [7MY]

Middle East: condemn certain actions by the Palestinian Authority, S4766 [20MY], S5148 [23MY]

———condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews (S. Con. Res. 31), S5371 [5JN]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S2234 [13MR], S2315 [14MR], S5148 [23MY]

———Palestinian criticism of U.S. diplomats based on religious affiliation, S4745 [20MY]

———U.S. policy, S8937-S8942 [9SE]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Mitchell, George J.: American Ireland Fund International Humanitarian Award recipient, S2482 [18MR]

Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (S. 343), S1470 [24FE]

———U.S. policy (S. Con. Res. 60), S11693 [4NO]

Nagorno-Karabagh: allocation of foreign aid, S7583, S7584 [16JY]

NATO: assist integration of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania, S5667-S5669 [16JN]

———criteria for expansion relative to mutual security and conditions for continued membership, S11389 [29OC]

———establish dispute resolution process, S5753 [17JN]

———membership of Central and East European countries, S1975 [5MR], S4625-S4628 [16MY], S4763 [20MY], S5590-S5594 [12JN], S5687 [16JN], S7024 [8JY], S7274 [11JY], S7413 [14JY], S7522, S7523, S7532, S7592 [16JY], S8488-S8491 [31JY], S10456-S10460 [7OC], S10782 [9OC], S10882 [21OC], S11787 [5NO]

———membership of Central and East European countries (S. Con. Res. 5), S1028-S1034 [5FE]

———proportional cost-sharing arrangement relative to expansion, S7443 [15JY], S8489-S8491 [31JY]

———recommend integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S5669 [16JN]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S2232-S2234 [13MR]

———recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (S. Con. Res. 29), S5138 [23MY], S7314 [11JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace, S2151 [11MR]

———recognition of Jose Ramos-Horta for Peace, S4616 [15MY]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (S. 184), S642 [22JA]

———peace efforts, S2482 [18MR], S2642 [20MR], S11760 [5NO]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, S7277 [11JY]

OPIC: credit and insurance programs administration funding, S7547-S7549, S7577, S7578 [16JY]

———terminate authorities (S. 519), S2876-S2879 [9AP]

Pakistan: resume trade and democracy programs, S7550-S7558 [16JY]

Palestinian Authority: allocation of foreign aid, S5754 [17JN]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism, S7580 [16JY], S8933 [8SE], S8937-S8942 [9SE]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to efforts against terrorism (S. Res. 121), S9087 [10SE]

Peru: limit international military education and training assistance, S7591 [16JY]

Peterson, Douglas ``Pete'': nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S2627-S2629 [20MR], S3002-S3010 [10AP], S3380 [17AP]

Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (S. 1374), S11768 [5NO]

Richardson, Representative: nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., S1213-S1219 [11FE]

———nomination to be Ambassador to the U.N., unanimous-consent agreement, S1212 [11FE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (S. Con. Res. 48), S8609 [31JY], S11664, S11665 [4NO]

———protection of religious rights (S. Con. Res. 58), S12205 [8NO]

Saudi Arabia: U.S. policy, S836 [30JA]

Scher, Peter L.: nomination to be Special Trade Ambassador for Agriculture, S9985 [25SE]

Senate: visit by Russian Senator Evgeney S. Savchenko to Chamber, S9449 [17SE]

Sierra Leone: democracy efforts, S9196 [11SE]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, S3464-S3466 [22AP]

Specter, Senator: report on visit to North Atlantic Assembly and the Middle East, S587 [22JA]

Sub-Saharan Africa: authorize trade and investment policy (S. 778), S4893 [21MY], S12630 [13NO]

Sudan: economic sanctions relative to terrorist activities and human rights violations, S11698 [4NO]

Switzerland: assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S3831-S3832 [30AP], S4255-S4257 [9MY]

Syria: foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S12550 [13NO]

Terrorism: condemn attacks relative to Middle East peace agreements, S8782-S8785, S8821 [4SE], S8933 [8SE], S8937-S8942 [9SE]

———condemn terrorist activities in Israel, S3298 [16AP]

Texas: protection of individuals from Mexican drug lords, S2600 [20MR]

Tibet: U.S. policy, S8379 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S103 [7JA], S723 [28JA], S1846 [3MR], S2799 [7AP], S6385 [25JN], S6667 [26JN], S7027 [8JY], S7128 [9JY], S7225 [10JY], S8284 [29JY], S8382 [30JY], S8744 [3SE], S9352 [15SE], S9633 [18SE], S9806 [23SE], S9906 [24SE]

———resolutions of ratification, S11570-S11572 [31OC]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: support (S. Res. 58), S1409 [13FE], S4776 [20MY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe: multilateralization of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty relative to former Soviet Republics, S4451-S4469, S4473-S4475 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, S4451 [14MY]

———ratification of Flank Document Agreement, unanimous-consent agreement, S4417 [14MY]

———require compliance report on Armenia and other countries in the Caucasus region, S4459, S4468 [14MY]

Treaty on Maritime Boundaries Between the U.S. and Mexico: ratification, S11165 [23OC]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: anniversary, S2001-S2003 [5MR]

Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (S. Con. Res. 65), S11882 [6NO]

———hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit relative to human rights violations (S. Con. Res. 59), S11551 [31OC]

———human rights violations, S1325 [12FE]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages, S3856 [30AP], S4095 [7MY], S5486 [11JN], S5660, S5672-S5682, S5685, S5686 [16JN], S5722-S5732, S5733, S5750 [17JN], S5937 [18JN], S12532, S12546 [13NO]

———limit use of U.S. funds relative to conventions on enviromental standards, S5740 [17JN]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms, S9755 [23SE]

———make financial support contingent upon adoption of certain reforms (S. 694), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (S. 696), S3964-S3966 [5MY]

———withdraw U.S. membership, S5738 [17JN]

Uganda: abduction of children by rebel groups, S10821 [9OC]

———tribute to War Victims Fund project, S3460 [22AP]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, S5317 [5JN]

Uruguay: withhold U.S. assistance until certain U.S. business assets have been released, S4045 [7MY]

USIA: Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program reauthorization, S5751 [17JN]

———transfer of international broadcasting services, S5742-S5748 [17JN]

Vietnam: exchange of Naval Attaches, S7970 [23JY]

———normalization of relations, S6046 [20JN]

Weapons: development and deployment of technology to remove antipersonnel landmines, S7091 [9JY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, S10315-S10317 [3OC], S11529-S11531 [31OC]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 896), S5609, S5610 [12JN], S5689 [16JN], S5717-S5719, S5721, S5722 [17JN], S5941 [18JN]

———restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines, S9984 [25SE]

———U.S. refusal to sign international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines, S9631 [18SE], S9722 [19SE], S9778-S9781 [23SE]

Western Hemisphere: cooperation of countries on foreign policy and national security problems (S. Res. 134), S10810 [9OC]

World Bank: reform, S12530-S12532 [13NO]

World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), S8282 [29JY]

———implementation (S. 1121), S8582-S8586 [31JY]

World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (S. 1050), S7866 [22JY]

Reports

Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions: CIA, S6898 [7JY]

Areas Where Vietnam Is Not ``Cooperating in Full Faith'' or Providing Full Disclosure on Unaccounted for Americans, S3003 [10AP]

Asia Trip Report—Covering Visits to South Korea, Japan, North Korea, Beijing, and Hong Kong: Senator Baucus, S8375-S8378 [30JY]

Caspian Sea Region Energy Development: Dept. of State, S4208 [8MY]

Codes of Conduct on Arms Transfers—An Opportunity for the U.S. and Its European Allies To Work Together, H3623 [10JN]

Congressional Delegation Visit to Vietnam, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Republic of China: several Senators, S4209 [8MY]

Countries Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H542 [13FE]

Financing American Leadership—Protecting American Interests and Promoting American Values: Brookings Institution and Council on Foreign Relations, S1053-S1056 [6FE]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Dept. of State, S2046 [10MR]

History of North Korean Terrorist Activities: Rinn S. Shinn, Congressional Research Service, S7528-S7530 [16JY]

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., H3124 [21MY]

Lifting the Tuna Embargo and Changing the Dolphin-Safe Label—The Predicted Impact on Narcotics Trafficking: Humane Society of the U.S., S2603 [20MR]

Policy Recommendations Toward Cuba: Association of Former Members of Congress, E315 [26FE]

Presidential Determination Relative to Vietnam's Accounting of U.S. POW/MIA: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S3004 [10AP]

Programs Impacted by Delay in Funding International Family Planning Programs: AID, H543 [13FE]

Response to Threats of Terrorist Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, H651-H660 [26FE]

Study Tour to China: Representative Hamilton, E1245, E1247 [18JN]

Travel Report for Iraq: Dept. of State, S5691 [16JN]

Travel Report for Somalia: Dept. of State, S5691 [16JN]

Trip to People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Nepal: Senator Feinstein, S1039-S1044 [5FE]

U.S. Aid Policies and Pakistan's Bomb—What Were We Trying To Accomplish?, S7556 [16JY]

World Cooperation on Cleaning Up Oceans and Seas: Conference on Oceans and Security, H3140-H3144 [21MY]

Reports filed

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5001 [22MY]

Condemn Sierra Leone Military Coup d'Etat: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 99), S9880 [24SE]

Conditions for the U.S. Becoming a Signatory to Any International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 98) (S. Rept. 105-54), S7767 [21JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 162) (H. Rept. 105-120), H3566 [5JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 323) (H. Rept. 105-402), H10767 [12NO]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 58, Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 105-20), H948 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 408, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 105-103), H3068 [20MY]

Consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 105-3), H451 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1469, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 105-96), H2589 [13MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 149) (H. Rept. 105-97), H2678 [14MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and Related Agencies Appropriations and Consolidation of Certain Agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 105-115), H3272 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 185) (H. Rept. 105-184), H5296 [15JY]

Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1348) (H. Rept. 105-204), H5825 [25JY]

Cyprus Dispute Resolution: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 41), S7709 [17JY]

Disapprove Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.J. Res. 58) (H. Rept. 105-10), H812 [10MR]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Overseas Peacekeeping Operations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-119), H3475 [4JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1469) (H. Rept. 105-83), H1987 [29AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 672) (S. Rept. 105-16), S3843 [30AP]

Expand German Reparations Criteria and Set Up a Comprehensive Medical Fund for Holocaust Survivors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 39), S8358 [30JY]

Extend Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities to Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 342), S4214 [8MY]

Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 903) (S. Rept. 105-28), S5694 [16JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-401), H10767 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2159) (H. Rept. 105-176), H5183 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 955) (S. Rept. 105-35), S6185 [24JN]

Foreign Policy Reform Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 105-94), H2488 [12MY]

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 51), S9880 [24SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 39), S7423 [14JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H1890 [24AP]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 105-74), H2154 [1MY]

International Telecommunications Union Constitution and Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-3), S10858 [20OC]

Iranian Sanctions Relative to Acquisition of Certain Missiles: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 105-304), H8437 [6OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-5), S10949 [22OC]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 105-367), H9864 [31OC]

Monitoring of Items Produced, Grown, or Manufactured With Forced Labor in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2195) (H. Rept. 105-366), H9864 [31OC]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Laos: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1093) (S. Rept. 105-83), S9515 [17SE]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Mongolia: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 343) (S. Rept. 105-81), S9332 [15SE]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 105-140), H4131 [20JN]

Nomination of Jeffrey Davidow to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Karen Shepherd To Be U.S. Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of Representative Richardson To Be Ambassador to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1225 [11FE]

OPIC Authority To Issue Insurance and Extend Financing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1032), S7708 [17JY]

Participation of People's Republic of China Officials in International Activities Relative to Release of Religious Prisoners: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 967) (H. Rept. 105-309), H8437 [6OC]

Peace Process and Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 6), S4214 [8MY]

Political Freedom in China Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2358) (H. Rept. 105-305), H8437 [6OC]

Protection of Russian Religious Rights: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 58), S11667 [4NO]

Radio Free Asia Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2232) (H. Rept. 105-303), H8437 [6OC]

Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 105-386), H10170 [6NO]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2621) (H. Rept. 105-341), H9500 [23OC]

Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1269) (S. Rept. 105-102), S10625 [8OC]

Require Annual Report to Congress on Diplomatic Immunity: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 759), S11667 [4NO]

Russian Proliferation of Nuclear Missile Technology to Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 48), S11667 [4NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 165) (H. Rept. 105-128), H3719 [11JN]

Substitute Term ``Normal Trade Relations'' in Lieu of ``Most-Favored-Nation Treatment'': Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 747) (S. Rept. 105-82), S9332 [15SE]

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 58), S4214 [8MY]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Exec. Rept. 105-1), S4282 [9MY]

Treaty on Maritime Boundaries Between the U.S. and Mexico: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-4), S10950 [22OC]

U.S. Contributions to Certain International Financial Institutions Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1082), S8358 [30JY]

U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1278) (S. Rept. 105-105), S10786 [9OC]

U.S.-Caribbean Trade Partnership Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2644) (H. Rept. 105-365), H9864 [31OC]

U.S.-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 105-2), S8668 [2SE]

U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Defense Cooperation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2386) (H. Rept. 105-308), H8437 [6OC]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Challenge in Congo, E1076 [3JN]

———Globalization of the Economy, E2119 [29OC]

———International Labor Standards, E322 [26FE]

———New Policy Needed For Cuba, E960 [19MY]

———Preventing Deadly Conflict, E1903 [2OC]

———State of the Union Address, E227 [12FE]

———U.S. and China—The Case for Engagement, E1215-E1217 [16JN]

———Why I Support Normal Trade Relations for China, E1369 [8JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Condemn Terrorist Attacks Against Israel Relative to Middle East Peace Agreements: Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations, S8934 [8SE]

Membership of Poland in NATO: Wilmington, DE, Town Council, S1029 [5FE]

NATO Membership for Romania: Romanian Parliament, E1117 [4JN]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement Between the U.S. and Hong Kong for the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders, S11165 [23OC]

International Telecommunications Union Constitution and Convention, S10858 [20OC], S11167 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Canada, S10950 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Protocol Between the U.S. and Mexico, S10949 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Flank Document Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4282 [9MY], S4476-S4478 [14MY]

Treaty on Maritime Boundaries Between the U.S. and Mexico, S10950 [22OC], S11167 [23OC]

U.S.-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty, S8668 [2SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2744, H2745, H2749, H2757, H2760 [15MY]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3536 [5JN]

———making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4203 [8MY]

China, People's Republic of: oppose concessional loans by international financial institutions (H.R. 2605), H10167 [6NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6372, H6377 [30JY], H6731 [3SE]

Statements

Agenda for the Americas for the 21st Century, E967 [19MY]

Background on the Clinton Administration's Promotion of Abortion Through the Dept. of State and the Foreign Aid Program for Population Assistance: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S1580 [25FE]

Civil Liberties Violations Against Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo: Alush A. Gashi, E522-E524 [19MR]

Cyprus Problem—U.S. Foreign Policy and the Role of Congress: John Brademas, E1538-E1540 [28JY]

Dolphin-Safe Label That Really Means It: several environmental and business organizations, S402 [21JA]

Envisioning a New National Security Strategy: Representative Dellums, E472-E474 [13MR]

Fast Track—Renew the Promise: William J. Hudson, AMP, Inc., E2210 [7NO]

Foreign Aid Certification of Mexico Relative to Drug Enforcement Efforts: Ed Ladd, California Narcotics Officers Association, S2046 [10MR]

Foreign Policy Objectives and Issues: Madeleine Korbel Albright, S594-S598 [22JA]

Foreign Spending: Cory Flohr, E2078 [24OC]

Global Population: Vice President Gore, H8510 [7OC]

Human Rights in Burma: Madeleine Korbel Albright, S600 [22JA]

If My Son Were Alive: Ding Zilin, E1120 [4JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Executive Office of the President, H3122 [21MY]

International Family Planning Programs Restrictions Relative to Abortion: U.N. International Conference on Population, S1436-S1438 [24FE]

Iraq's Clandestine Breakout Capability: Anthony H. Cordesman, Center for Strategic and International Studies, S12647 [13NO]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: John Carr, U.S. Catholic Conference, H4241 [24JN]

Myth of Smoot-Hawley: John Heinz, S11646 [4NO]

NATO Membership Expansion to Central and East European Countries: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S10783-S10786 [9OC]

NATO Membership of Central and East European Countries: Senator Lugar, S4626 [16MY]

Northern Ireland Peace Process: Congressional Delegation to Ireland, E383 [5MR]

People's Republic of China Intelligence Services: Dept. of State, E1454 [17JY]

People's Republic of China Persecution of Christians: Daniel B. Su, E1295 [23JN]

Tibetan National Uprising Anniversary: Dalai Lama, E419 [10MR]

Tribute to Participants in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program: Hans-Ulrich Klose, German Bundestag, E1366 [8JY]

21st Century America: Jonathan LaFarge, E1240 [17JN]

———Tison Campbell, E1240 [17JN]

U.S. Congressional Delegation Visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6763 [3SE]

U.S. Policies in Support of Religious Freedom—Focus on Christians: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1524 [25JY]

U.S.-China Relations and Human Rights: Representative Lantos, E2136 [30OC]

World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet: Representative Gilman, E725-E727 [23AP]

Statistics

U.S.-China Trade—The Status Quo, H4239 [24JN]

Studies

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot/Hawley Exonerated: Donald W. Bedell, Bedell Associates, S11646-S11648 [4NO]

Summaries

China Policy Act (S. 1164), S9208 [11SE]

China Sanctions and Human Rights Advancement Act (S. 810), S5128 [23MY]

Surveys

Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Wall Street Journal, H4239 [24JN]

Tables

Armenian Technology Group, Inc., contributions and investments in Armenian agricultural sector, E143 [4FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7584 [16JY]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), H2699-H2705 [15MY], H3522-H3532 [5JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1871), H3774-H3784 [12JN]

Emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (S. 672), S4188 [8MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), H6348-H6350 [30JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, H10670-H10672 [12NO]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indicted war criminals, S5115 [23MY]

Mortality rate of dolphins in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, S8299 [30JY]

1966 ratio of U.S. imports to domestic consumption, S11740 [5NO]

Ratio of imports to domestic consumption, S11641 [4NO]

Reckless Russian rocket exports, H7826 [24SE]

U.S. foreign military sales (1996), E189 [6FE]

Testimonies

Attack on Peacekeeping Forces at Khobor Towers in Saudi Arabia: Senator Specter and Wayne A. Downing, Dept. of Defense, S6902 [7JY]

Coercive Population Control in the People's Republic of China: Chen Yun Fei, H10144 [6NO]

———Hu Shuye, H10145 [6NO]

———Li Bao Yu, H10145 [6NO]

———Weng Kang Di, H10144 [6NO]

Mexico and the Southwest Border Initiative: Thomas A. Constantine, DEA, S2041-S2045 [10MR]

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the U.N.: Representative Richardson, S1214-S1216 [11FE]

Religious Persecution in the People's Republic of China: Tsultrim Dolma, H9544 [24OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 18, tribute to Nicaragua on the occasion of democratic elections, H732 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 22, German discrimination against members of minority religious groups, E2286 [9NO]

H. Con. Res. 63, Marshall Plan anniversary, H3106 [21MY]

H. Con. Res. 74, Democratic People's Republic of Korea relations with Republic of Korea, H5845 [28JY]

H. Con. Res. 81, Turkish occupation of Cyprus, H5507 [22JY], E955 [19MY], E997 [21MY]

H. Con. Res. 88, elections in El Salvador, H5512 [22JY]

H. Con. Res. 92, U.S. policy towards Marshall Islands, H4336 [24JN]

H. Con. Res. 99, condemn military coup d'etat in Sierra Leone, H5515 [22JY]

H. Con. Res. 105, elections in Albania, H4817 [26JN]

H. Con. Res. 112, expand Germany's reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, E1450 [17JY]

H. Con. Res. 124, Canadian blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada, H5836 [28JY]

H. Con. Res. 130, Kenyan human rights and political situation, H10880 [13NO]

H. Con. Res. 137, support international criminal tribunal to prosecute members of the Iraqi regime for certain crimes, H10870 [13NO]

H. Con. Res. 157, effects of global warming relative to certain Pacific nations and U.S. interests, H8858 [21OC]

H. Con. Res 172, U.S. policy towards Mongolia, H10878 [13NO]

H. Res. 46, consideration of H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 68, support Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan, H838 [11MR]

H. Res. 95, consideration of H.J. Res. 58, disapprove foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts, H954 [13MR]

H. Res. 115, democracy efforts in Zaire, H1686 [17AP]

H. Res. 124, visit of Dalai Lama to U.S., E731 [23AP]

H. Res. 146, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2600 [14MY]

H. Res. 149, consideration of H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, H2687 [15MY]

H. Res. 153, consideration of H.R. 408, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H3109 [21MY]

H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1757, Dept. of State and related agencies appropriations and consolidation of certain agencies, and H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3281 [4JN]

H. Res. 188, sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles by Iran, H10123 [6NO]

H. Res. 191, European Commission handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, H5517 [22JY]

H. Res. 195, condemn violence and restore democracy in Cambodia, H5840 [28JY], E1516 [24JY]

H. Res. 246, reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions against Libya relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, E1898 [2OC]

H. Res. 273, condemn Angolan military intervention in the Republic of Congo, H10882 [13NO]

H. Res. 323, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10667 [12NO]

H.J. Res. 58, disapprove foreign aid certification of Mexico relative to drug enforcement efforts, H982 [13MR]

H.J. Res. 79, most-favored nation status for the People's Republic of China, H4234 [24JN]

H.J. Res. 102, independence anniversary for Israel, E2245 [8NO]

H.R. 581, Family Planning Facilitation and Abortion Funding Restriction Act, H555 [13FE]

H.R. 748, Prohibition on Financial Transactions With Countries Supporting Terrorism Act, H4864 [8JY]

H.R. 750, Hong Kong Reversion Act, H841 [11MR]

H.R. 967, participation of Chinese officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners, H10130, H10131 [6NO]

H.R. 967, participation of officials from People's Republic of China in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners, E410 [6MR]

H.R. 1348, Expanded War Crimes Act, H5865 [28JY]

H.R. 1469, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S4633-S4645 [16MY]

H.R. 1681, OPIC activities, E992 [21MY]

H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, S5765-S5789 [17JN]

H.R. 1758, European Security Act, H3707 [11JN]

H.R. 1871, emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations, S5558-S5574 [12JN], H3757-H3773 [12JN]

H.R. 2035, transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries, H5213 [15JY]

H.R. 2386, U.S.-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Defense Cooperation Act, H10149 [6NO]

H.R. 2570, Forced Abortion Condemnation Act, H10139 [6NO]

H.R. 2605, Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act, H10159 [6NO]

H.R. 2709, impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to Iranian efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles and implement Chemical Weapons Convention, H10646-H10655 [12NO]

H.R. 2832, U.S. policy relative to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, E2202 [7NO]

H.R. 2833, MacBride Principles of Economic Justice Act, E2206 [7NO]

H.R. 2867, Silk Road Strategy Act, E2241 [8NO]

H.R. 3037, Justice for Victims of Communism Act, H10891 [13NO]

NC deg.H. Con. Res. 152, encourage all parties involved in Northern Ireland peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations, E2369 [13NO]

S. 39, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, S8294-S8298, S8306-S8311 [30JY]

S. 184, Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices and Principles of Economic Justice Act, S643 [22JA]

S. 220, Fair Trade in Meat and Pork Products Act, S753 [28JA]

S. 253, Trade Agreement Implementation Reform Act, S893-S896 [30JA]

S. 332, prohibit imports produced by child labor, S1576-S1578 [25FE]

S. 337, international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1404 [13FE]

S. 342, extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to Hong Kong economic and trade offices, H3820 [17JN]

S. 342, extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to economic and trade offices in Hong Kong, S4773 [20MY]

S. 457, provide alternative foreign aid certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries, S2427 [18MR]

S. 610, Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, S3355-S3359 [17AP], S5070-S5078 [23MY]

S. 694, United Nations Reform Act, S3966 [5MY]

S. 695, restrict information sharing with the U.N. by intelligence services, S3966 [5MY]

S. 696, International Peacekeeping Reform Act, S3967 [5MY]

S. 778, African Growth and Opportunity Act, S4894-S4898 [21MY]

S. 804, War Crimes Prosecution Facilitation Act, S5114 [23MY]

S. 955, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S7634-S7650 [17JY]

S. 984, U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act, S6756-S6759 [27JN]

S. 1093, most-favored-nation status for Laos, S8366 [30JY]

S. 1121, WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaty Implementation Act, S8583-S8585 [31JY]

S. 1164, China Policy Act, S9200-S9208 [11SE]

S. 1200, International Anti-Corruption Act, S9728 [19SE]

S. 1303, U.S.-China Relations Act, S10894-S10897 [21OC]

S. 1311, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act, S11037 [23OC]

S. 1344, Silk Road Strategy Act, S11449-S11451 [30OC]

S. 1374, treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S., S11769 [5NO]

S. 1391, Cuban Women and Children Humanitarian Relief Act, S11877 [6NO]

S. Con. Res. 5, membership of Central and East European countries in NATO, S1027 [5FE]

S. Con. Res. 6, Afghanistan peace process and human rights situation, S1136 [7FE]

S. Con. Res. 6, peace process and human rights situation in Afghanistan, S4773 [20MY]

S. Con. Res. 9, cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico on drug enforcement efforts, S2286 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 10, disapprove Mexican foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S2287 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 15, World Trade Organization membership for the Republic of China relative to admission of the People's Republic of China, S2708 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 18, Belarus independence anniversary, S2718 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 24, protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey, S3968 [5MY]

S. Con. Res. 25, Russian nuclear weapons proliferation, S3968 [5MY]

S. Con. Res. 29, recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into NATO, S5138 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 31, condemn Palestinian Authority death penalty policy relative to sale of land to Jews, S5371 [5JN]

S. Con. Res. 36, commemorate bicentennial of U.S.-Tunisia relations, S7014 [8JY]

S. Con. Res. 38, support autonomous governance for Hong Kong after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S7218 [10JY]

S. Con. Res. 39, expand German reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, S12696 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 39, expand Germany's reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors, S7503 [15JY]

S. Con. Res. 43, imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports by Mexico, S8156, S8160 [25JY], H6681 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 48, proliferation of Russian nuclear missile technology to Iran, S8609 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 51, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region elections, S8919, S8926 [8SE]

S. Con. Res. 53, tribute to Jason C. Hu, S9729 [19SE]

S. Con. Res. 57, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S11237 [27OC]

S. Con. Res. 58, protection of religious rights in Russia, S11465 [30OC], S12205 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 59, hosting of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit in Turkey relative to human rights violations, S11550 [31OC]

S. Con. Res. 60, U.S. policy towards Mongolia, S11693 [4NO]

S. Con. Res. 65, end Turkish restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus, S11881 [6NO]

S. Res. 58, Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan, S1409 [13FE], S4776 [20MY]

S. Res. 81, importance of the Denver, CO, Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado, S3853 [30AP], S5890 [17JN]

S. Res. 82, sanctions relative to acquisition of certain missiles by Iran, S3968 [5MY]

S. Res. 91, production of records by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Nicaraguan Contras, S5106, S5140 [23MY]

S. Res. 97, George C. Marshall Month, S5372, S5385 [5JN]

S. Res. 105, U.S. wishes of good fortune to Hong Kong upon transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China, S6763, S6790 [27JN]

S. Res. 108, handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger by the European Commission, S7609 [16JY]

S. Res. 109, Canadian blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada, S7919, S7965 [23JY]

S. Res. 113, independence anniversary of Jamaica, S8611 [31JY]

S. Res. 114, status of Republic of China after reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, S8611 [31JY]

S. Res. 121, allocation of foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority relative to efforts against terrorism, S9087 [10SE]

S. Res. 125, tribute to Jason C. Hu, S9898, S9907 [24SE]

S. Res. 127, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S9977 [25SE]

S. Res. 134, cooperation of Western Hemisphere countries on foreign policy and national security problems, S10810 [9OC]

S. Res. 149, visit by President of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., S12181 [8NO]

Tributes

Gallagher, Dermot A., S7041 [9JY]

Patten, Christopher F., S6722 [27JN], S7052 [9JY]

FOREIGN POLICY REFORM ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1486), H2449 [8MY], H2592, H2593 [13MY], H2681 [14MY]

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 1486): CBO, H2486 [12MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1486), H2426 [8MY], H2486 [12MY], H3175 [22MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 105-94), H2488 [12MY]

FOREIGN SERVICE related term(s) Diplomats

Bills and resolutions

Crime: waiver of diplomatic immunity in cases involving serious criminal offenses (see H. Con. Res. 42), H889 [11MR]

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (see H.R. 633), H392 [6FE]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 64), H1706 [17AP]

Lists

Clinton administration diplomatic nominations status, S8148 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents' retirement annuities (H.R. 633), E180 [6FE]

History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (H. Con. Res. 64), E703 [17AP]

Monuments and memorials: authorize the establishment of a Cold War memorial (H.R. 2885), E2248 [8NO]

Remarks in Senate

American Foreign Service Association: participation of certain management officials in collective bargaining negotiations, S5671, S5672 [16JN]

Dept. of State: withholding of ambassadorial and Foreign Servie nominations relative to submission of list of countries cooperating on drugs, S11631 [4NO]

Gnehm, Edward W., Jr.: nomination to be Director General of the Foreign Service, S8522 [31JY]

Grievance Board: limit remedial authority, S5670 [16JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1117 [6FE], S2335 [14MR], S5107 [23MY], S8107 [24JY], S12497 [10NO]

———Senate process for confirmation of diplomatic nominees, S8147-S8149 [25JY]

Reports filed

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY], S7709 [17JY], S11676 [4NO]

Nomination of A. Peter Burleigh To Be Deputy Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Alphonse F. La Porta To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Anne Marie Sigmund To Be Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Daniel V. Speckhard To Be Ambassador to Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of David J. Scheffer To Be Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., To Be Director General of the Foreign Service: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Felix G. Rohatyn To Be Ambassador to France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of Gordon D. Giffin To Be Ambassador to Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of James F. Collins To Be Ambassador to Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of James F. Mack To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of James W. Pardew, Jr., To Be U.S. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Jeffrey Davidow to the Inter-American Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4214 [8MY]

Nomination of John C. Holzman To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of John C. Kornblum To Be Ambassador to Germany: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of Karl F. Inderfurth To Be Assistant Sec. of State for South Asian Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Keith C. Smith To Be Ambassador to Lithuania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Linda J. Zack Tarr-Whelan to the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council of the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Maura Harty To Be Ambassador to Paraguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Philip Lader To Be Ambassador to the United Kingdom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8359 [30JY]

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Nepal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Richard D. Kauzlarich To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8360 [30JY]

Nomination of Richard Sklar To Be the U.S. Representative to the U.N. for U.N. Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7709 [17JY]

Nomination of Stephen R. Sestanovic To Be Special Adviser to the Sec. of State for the New Independent States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8358 [30JY]

Nomination of Stephen W. Bosworth To Be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Thomas S. Foley To Be Ambassador to Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nomination of Wyche Fowler, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10626 [8OC]

Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S854 [30JA], S9885 [24SE]

FOREIGN SOVEREIGN IMMUNITIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Courts: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (see S. 1302), S10882 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: allow for lawsuits against foreign States that commit acts of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens (S. 1302), S10891, S10892 [21OC]

FOREIGN TRADE related term(s) International Trade; Tariff

Addresses

America's Relations With Vietnam—Accomplishments, Challenges, and Potential: Desaix Anderson, S6046 [20JN]

Business Crime Goes International: Dick Thornburgh, S5575-S5577 [12JN]

China—The Future: Senator Feinstein, S844-S846 [30JA]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Eduardo Frei, President of Chile, H672-H674 [27FE]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Multilateral Investment Agreement: William Witherell, E1777 [17SE]

Prohibit Imports Produced by Child Labor: Paul R. Charron, Liz Claiborne Corp., S4399 [13MY]

U.S.-China Policy—Seeking a Balance: Sam Nunn, S833-S835 [30JA]

We, The Republic of China on Taiwan, Shall Rise Up Again: John Chang, S5396-S5398 [9JN], E1204-E1206 [12JN]

Agreements

Mutual understanding between the Japanese patent office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Wataru Asou and Bruce A. Lehman, H1449 [14AP], H1726 [23AP]

Amendments

China, People's Republic of: political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (S. 810), S6198 [24JN]

Eximbank: reauthorization (H.R. 1370), H8200, H8202, H8205 [30SE], H8373, H8377, H8380, H8381 [6OC]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), S9435 [16SE], S11573 [31OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2159), H5183 [14JY], H5298, H5299, H5300 [15JY], H5404 [16JY], H5488 [17JY], H5576, H5577 [22JY], H5665 [23JY], H5750, H5778, H5779 [24JY], H5827 [25JY], H5917 [28JY], H6027 [29JY], H6362, H6370, H6389, H6392, H6396, H6398, H6400, H6407 [30JY], H6726, H6729, H6730, H6731, H6734, H6739, H6749, H6750 [3SE], H6823, H6824, H6825, H6826, H6830, H6831, H6844 [4SE]

———making appropriations (S. 955), S7515, S7516, S7518, S7519, S7522, S7527, S7534, S7535, S7536, S7544, S7545, S7546, S7547, S7550, S7559, S7562, S7576, S7579, S7580, S7582, S7587, S7588, S7589, S7590, S7591, S7592, S7609, S7610, S7611, S7612, S7613, S7614, S7615 [16JY], S7632 [17JY]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (S.J. Res. 5), S1945, S1998 [5MR]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), S2582, S2720 [20MR], H961, H983 [13MR]

Treaties and agreements: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), S11601 [3NO], S11730, S11780, S11781, S11782 [5NO], S11849, S11883, S11885, S11887, S11888 [6NO], S12110, S12183 [8NO]

Analyses

Congressional Approval and Implementation of Shipbuilding Trade Agreement (S. 1216), S12650 [13NO]

Copyright Term Extension Act (S. 505), S2683 [20MR]

Fair Trade Opportunities Act (H.R. 35), E11 [7JA]

Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act (S. 1275), S10653 [8OC]

Trade Agreement Implementation Reform Act (S. 253), S896 [30JA]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S9078 [10SE]

Conferees: H.R. 2159, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8869 [5SE], H7321 [16SE]

———S. 1026, Eximbank reauthorization, S11574 [31OC], H8397 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

Abolish the IMF, E2075 [24OC]

Another Mexican General Is Arrested and Charged With Links to Drug Cartel, S2587 [20MR]

Avoiding Adjournment Blunders, S12555 [13NO]

Backlash From NAFTA Batters Economies of the Caribbean, E288 [13FE]

Best Way To Influence China, Through Open Relations, Trade, E1439 [16JY]

Boeing Responds to European Commission Recommendations, H5453 [17JY]

Call to Arms Against Youth Drug Abuse, H982 [13MR]

Cargo Preference, S495 [21JA]

Caribbean Nations Find Little Profit in Aiding U.S. Drug War, E288 [13FE]

Chemical Reactions, S3630 [24AP]

China and Nuclear Trafficking, E2128 [30OC]

China and the Trade Warriors, E1212 [12JN], E1285 [20JN]

Clinton and the American Experience in China—Arming the Enemy, E1355-E1357 [27JN]

Clinton's China Wriggle, E71 [7JA]

Clinton's Nuclear Deception—On My Mind, E2117 [29OC]

Congress Should Act on Northern Marianas, E797 [30AP]

Consumers First, S11643 [4NO]

Current Status of European Commission Negotiations, H5452 [17JY]

Dealing With China, H4280 [24JN]

Drug Trade Climbs Aboard Shipments of Goods From Mexico, H971 [13MR]

Drugs—Interdicting the Flow, S7564 [16JY]

8,500 Delphi Workers Strike in Warren, Cite Mexico Threat, H2580 [13MY]

El Paso Leads the Nation in NAFTA-Related Job Losses, H3643 [10JN]

Ending Banana Inanity, S3973 [5MY]

Ex-Army Head Says Pakistan Bomb Passed Computer Simulation Tests, S7557 [16JY]

Exploited in Saipan Sex Bar, Teen Finds Haven Here—Isle Filipino Coalition for Solidarity Is a Godsend for Abused Workers, S8557 [31JY]

Face Time for Federal Express, S10724 [9OC]

Fast Track, Heavy Freight, S11644 [4NO]

Fast-Track Loss, S12553 [13NO]

Find Better Ways To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Fine Line for Mexico, S2593 [20MR]

Get Back to the Fast Track on Trade, S11579 [3NO]

Good Step on Drugs, S7564 [16JY]

Guns—And the M-1 Boomerang, S12555 [13NO]

Havana and Helms-Burton, E2160 [31OC]

Hill Alert—A Bad Old Gun Bill, S12554 [13NO]

Impending CWC Debate, S3614 [24AP]

Keeping On Top of Trade, S12441 [10NO]

Latin Drugs Flow North Via Pacific—Traffickers' Ships Hard To Intercept, S2602 [20MR]

Loosen Reins on CBOT, Merc, S1844 [3MR]

Low Bridge for the Fast Track Flap, E2363 [13NO]

Mexico Let Suspected Drug Trafficker Move $168 Million Out of Several Banks, S2587 [20MR]

Mexico Without Illusions, H959 [13MR]

Minister Gives Backing To U.S. Free Trade Bill for North, S12144 [8NO]

More Flights to Japan, H7501 [17SE]

NAFTA Cited in Eveready Loss—Toledo Area U.S. Rep. Blames Fremont Plant Closing on Free Trade Pact, H3642 [10JN]

Needed—Family Planning Funds, S789 [29JA]

New American Politics, S12522 [13NO]

New China Lobby Is Big Business, H2881 [19MY]

New Pakistani Government Restores Full Funding for Chashma Project, S7557 [16JY]

Northern Marianas Hit as Rights Abuser—Natives Take Advantage of Guest Workers, S8556 [31JY]

Now, That's a Resolution, S7565 [16JY]

Nurturing Chicago's Exchanges, S1413 [13FE]

Officials Say China Illegally Sent U.S. Equipment to Military Plant, E772 [29AP]

Oil Imports Are Up—Fretting About It Is Down, S837 [30JA]

``Open Up in the Name of the.....Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons?'', S3614 [24AP]

PAEC Official Says China Will Make Key Parts, Finish Chashma by 1999, S7557 [16JY]

Pakistan Confirms Test Firing Rocket But Gives No Details, S7557 [16JY]

Pentagon Lopping Off Military Muscle in Favor of Pork, S7441 [15JY]

Phasing in Open Skies With Japan, H7501 [17SE]

Plans To Strip Northern Mariana Islands of Labor and Immigration Authority Not Surprising, E909 [13MY]

Poisons for Peace, S3613 [24AP]

Poll Numbers on China—61-29 Against, H1758 [23AP]

President's Fast-Track Authority Is Needed in a Global Economy, E2281 [9NO]

Rethinking Drug Certification, S7564 [16JY]

Sanctions Would Undermine the Market Reforms That Have Initiated Positive Change, E1061 [23MY]

Second Mexican General Faces Drug Charges, S2587 [20MR]

Skyscraper and the Bookstore, S5263 [3JN]

Slighting Nature in Chile, H1968 [29AP]

Solomon—Is COSCO a Strategic Threat? Long Beach Deal Triggers Concern, E984 [20MY]

Stop the Gun Invasion, S9692 [18SE]

Surplus Gun Invasion, S9691 [18SE], S12555 [13NO]

Surplus Weapons, Surplus Danger, S9692 [18SE], S12555 [13NO]

This Mr. Smith Get His Way in Washington—Federal Express Chief Twists Some Arms, S10723 [9OC]

Trade on Wrong Track, S11740 [5NO]

Trade Trip Firms Netted $5.5B in Aid—Donated $2.3M to Democrats, S2877 [9AP]

U.S. Believes Khushab Still Cold, No Heavy Water Sold by China, S7557 [16JY]

U.S. Exporters to Latin America Need Fast-Track, E1835 [24SE]

U.S. Failed To Get Mexico To Reshape War on Drugs, H981 [13MR]

U.S. Restrictions on Exports Aid German Software Maker, E2289 [9NO]

U.S. Sanctions Are Crippling Health Care—People, Not Castro, Feel Effects, E1864 [25SE]

U.S. Should Slow Down and Think Before Racing Ahead on Fast Track, E1719 [10SE]

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in April, as Gap With China Continued To Grow, H4197 [23JN]

Why I Changed My Mind on MFN, H4270 [24JN]

Why People of Faith Must Challenge China, H1454 [14AP]

Year 39 and Counting, E1467 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: amend definition of ``raw value'' relative to tariff rate quota on imported raw sugar (see H.R. 2771), H9729 [29OC]

———identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2596), H8299 [1OC]

———identify countries that deny market access for value-added agricultural products (see S. 219), S726 [28JA]

———increase penalties for misrepresentation of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1119), S8532 [31JY]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617; H.R. 1371), S3349 [17AP], H1704 [17AP]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8437 [6OC]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see S. 1042; H.R. 1232), S7767 [21JY], H1338 [8AP]

Alaska: operation of foreign cruise ships (see S. 668), S3843 [30AP]

Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 1974), H4085 [19JN]

Animals: conservation of Asian elephants (see S. 1287), S10787 [9OC]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 263; H.R. 619), S1017 [5FE], H347 [5FE]

Arms Export Control Act: amend relative to prohibition on imports of certain firearms and ammunition (see S. 723; H.R. 1570), S4217 [8MY], H2444 [8MY]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H284 [4FE]

Bogsch, Arpad: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6917 [4SE]

Business and industry: accession limitations to GATT and World Trade Organization of foreign countries that have state trading enterprises (see S. 486), S2646 [20MR]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 775), H586 [13FE]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52; H. Con. Res. 80), S9198 [11SE], H2784 [15MY]

———require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see S. 1200), S9726 [19SE]

———require U.S. citizens conducting industrial cooperation projects within the People's Republic of China or Tibet follow certain guidelines (see H.R. 1634), H2783 [15MY]

Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent passage through the territorial sea of Canada (see S. Res. 109; H. Con. Res. 124), S7950 [23JY], H5826 [25JY]

———limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 2432), H7008 [8SE]

Cargo transportation: U.S. cargo preference policy (see S. 115; S. Res. 24), S161 [21JA], S676 [23JA]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: provide beneficiary countries benefits equivalent to those provided under NAFTA (see H.R. 2644), H8832 [9OC]

Caribbean nations: extend preferential treatment to certain products (see S. 1278), S10787 [9OC]

———promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (see S. 984; H.R. 2096), S6727 [27JN], H4835 [26JN]

———withhold foreign aid from certain countries that support Cuban membership in the Caribbean Community or the Central American Common Market (see H.R. 2296), H6405 [30JY]

Child labor: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 2677, 2678), H8928 [21OC]

Children and youth: prohibit imports produced by bonded child labor (see H.R. 2475), H7281 [15SE]

———prohibit imports produced by child labor (see S. 332, 340; H.R. 1328), S1382 [13FE], H1541 [15AP]

Chile: participation in NAFTA (see S. 85), S160 [21JA]

China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H1257 [20MR]

———ensure that commercial activities of any Chinese military company are not extended normal tariff treatment (see H.R. 2188, 2580, 2647), H5486 [17JY], H8264 [30SE], H8832 [9OC]

———grant normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (see S. 1327), S11290 [28OC]

———impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 2011), H4221 [23JN]

———impose snap-back tariffs until China either accedes to the World Trade Organization or accords adequate trade benefits (see H.R. 1712), H3201 [22MY]

———increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 2195), H5486 [17JY]

———most-favored-nation status (see S. 737; S.J. Res. 31; H.J. Res. 79), S4393 [13MY], S5253 [3JN], H3274 [3JN]

———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 941), H766 [5MR]

———political and economic sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 810), S5109 [23MY]

———prohibit entry of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 320), H149 [9JA]

———U.S. policy (see S. 1083, 1164, 1303), S8262 [29JY], S9197 [11SE], S10882 [21OC]

China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see S. Con. Res. 15; H. Con. Res. 56; H. Res. 190), S2647 [20MR], H1288 [21MR], H5487 [17JY]

Colombia: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.R. 1034), H948 [12MR]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see S. 257; H.R. 467), S945 [4FE], H243 [21JA]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 376; H.R. 695), S1734 [27FE], H521 [12FE]

Congress: require approval before any trade agreements entered into under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (see S. 287), S1102 [6FE]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 563), H284 [4FE]

Copyrights: duration of protection (see S. 505; H.R. 604, 1621, 2589), S2646 [20MR], H347 [5FE], H2783 [15MY], H8299 [1OC]

Crime: prohibit financial transactions with state sponsors of international terrorism (see S. 873), S5444 [10JN]

———provide minimum mandatory penalties for false bomb threats conveyed through interstate and foreign commerce (see H.R. 845), H669 [26FE]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see S. 1391; H.R. 1951), S11863 [6NO], H3923 [18JN]

———U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see H.R. 1182), H1259 [20MR]

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 1566), H2444 [8MY]

———repeal Presidential authority relative to suspension of certain effective dates (see H.R. 2179), H5401 [16JY]

———require report relative to exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 2288), H6026 [29JY]

Customs Service, ITC, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1463), H1908 [28AP]

Denver, CO: importance of the Denver Summit of Eight and tribute to Colorado (see S. Res. 81), S3844 [30AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]

Dept. of Commerce: clarification of authority to allocate costs in antidumping cases (see S. 1167), S9198 [11SE]

Dept. of State: include information relative to human rights of working children in annual human rights report (see H.R. 1405), H1715 [21AP]

Economy: reduce income tax rates, encourage purchase of domestic products, and extend transportation infrastructure spending (see H.R. 392), H151 [9JA]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see S. 465; H.R. 2651), S2416 [18MR], H8832 [9OC]

Employment: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 938), H766 [5MR]

EPA: prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations (see H.R. 1078), H1018 [13MR]

———requirements relative to disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain facilities (see H.R. 1393), H1705 [17AP]

European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see S. Res. 108; H. Con. Res. 117; H. Res. 191), S7603 [16JY], H5487 [17JY], H5491 [21JY]

European Union: obligations relative to U.S. meat and pork exporting facilities (see S. 220; H.R. 723), S726 [28JA], H523 [12FE]

Eximbank: ensure that assistance for exports to the People's Republic of China is conditional on responsible conduct (see H.R. 2085), H4834 [26JN]

———reauthorization (see S. 1026; H.R. 1370), S7710 [17JY], H1704 [17AP]

———reauthorization (H.R. 1370), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H8160 [29SE]

———reauthorization (S. 1026), technical corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 70; H. Con. Res. 198), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

Exports: provide authority to control (see H.R. 1942), H3865 [17JN]

FCC: authorize foreign investment in U.S. broadcast and common carrier radio licenses (see S. 407), S1979 [5MR]

Firearms: ban import of firearms that have been cosmetically altered to avoid the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons (see H.R. 2702), H9038 [22OC]

———ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 1250), H1339 [8AP]

———ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S161 [21JA]

———clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 2734), H9558 [24OC]

———prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 1999), H4086 [19JN]

———regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 1996), H4086 [19JN]

———require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 1997), H4086 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with People's Republic of China (see H.R. 2393), H6797 [3SE]

Flag—U.S.: prohibit importation of foreign-made flags (see H.R. 93), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Food: improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 3052), H10954 [13NO]

———require the marking of frozen produce with the country of origin on the front panel of the package for retail sale (see H.R. 2332), H6703 [31JY]

Foreign aid: provide alternative certification procedures for major drug producing and transit countries (see S. 457), S2415 [18MR]

Foreign countries: clarify the term ``normal trade relations'' (see H.R. 2316), H6703 [31JY]

———improve trade benefits and restrict free emigration (see H.R. 35), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———phase-out private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 564), H284 [4FE]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 747; H.R. 2002, 2022), S4588 [15MY], H4132 [20JN], H4338 [24JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 955; H.R. 2159), S6186 [24JN], H5183 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration (see H. Res. 185), H5296 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2159), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 323), H10767 [12NO]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 778; H.R. 1432), S4879 [21MY], H1890 [24AP]

———establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (see H.R. 2708), H9501 [23OC]

———make certain changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 2622), H8632 [7OC]

———require reciprocal responses to foreign acts, policies, and practices that deny national treatment to U.S. investment (see H.R. 1654), H2874 [16MY]

———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 1344), S11448 [30OC]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (see H.R. 1660), H2882 [19MY]

Government: eligibility to serve as U.S. Trade Representative relative to representation of foreign entities (see S.J. Res. 5), S163 [21JA]

———give preference to firms that adopt and enforce a corporate code of conduct (see H.R. 2071), H4646 [25JN]

Hong Kong: extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to economic and trade offices (see S. 342), S1470 [24FE]

Iran: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

Iraq: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

Japan: commend U.S. efforts to negotiate the removal of certain Japanese port restrictions (see S. Res. 140), S11192 [24OC]

Joint U.S.-Canada Commission on Cattle and Beef: establish (see S. 716), S4106 [7MY]

Laos: most-favored-nation status (see S. 1093; H.R. 2132), S8361 [30JY], H5131 [10JY]

Latin America: prohibit sale or transfer of highly advanced weapons (see S. 983; H.R. 2345), S6727 [27JN], H6704 [31JY]

Lebanon: waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Libya: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

———reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8054 [26SE]

Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (see H.R. 567), H284 [4FE]

Marine mammals: allow import of dolphin-safe tuna relative to lowering of dolphin mortality rate and certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 1259), H1391 [9AP]

Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S.J. Res. 19, 20; S. Con. Res. 10; H.J. Res. 58), S1828 [3MR], S2274 [13MR], H709 [3MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), consideration (see H. Res. 95), H948 [12MR]

———disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see S.J. Res. 21), S1828 [3MR]

———imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. corn syrup imports (see S. Con. Res. 43), S8153 [25JY]

Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see S. 343; H.R. 36, 2133), S1470 [24FE], H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H5131 [10JY]

Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 1514; H.R. 978), S12461 [10NO], H803 [6MR]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 78), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———impact on employment and the environment (see H.R. 1697), H3169 [21MY]

———parity among participating countries relative to the personal allowance for duty-free merchandise purchased abroad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1261 [20MR]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: payment of assessment by dairy product importers at the same rate as domestic producers (see S. 56), S160 [21JA]

National Kiwifruit Board: provide proportional representation of kiwifruit producers, exporters, and importers (see H.R. 2024), H4338 [24JN]

New Mexico: establish commercial zone on border of Mexico (see S. 1039), S7767 [21JY]

Northern Border States-Canada Trade Council: establish (see S. 274), S1017 [5FE]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see S. 184; H.R. 178, 2833), S633 [22JA], H145 [9JA], H10170 [6NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative to textile industry (see S. 1100; H.R. 1450), S8532 [31JY], H1891 [24AP]

———modify covenant relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements (see S. 1275), S10631 [8OC]

OPIC: activities (see H.R. 1681), H3069 [20MY]

———authority to issue insurance and extend financing (see S. 1032), S7710 [17JY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (see S. 629, 1216), S3419 [22AP], S9886 [24SE]

Patent and Trademark Office: improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (see H.R. 812), H627 [25FE]

Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant parts (see S. 1072), S8186 [28JY]

———restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S8668 [2SE]

Public welfare programs: restore benefits to legal immigrants through reductions in arms transfer subsidies (see H.R. 2597), H8299 [1OC]

Ships and vessels: allow certain vessels to commercially operate in coastwise trade (see S. 661), S3750 [28AP]

———deferral of duty on certain large yachts imported for sale at boat shows (see H.R. 2770), H9729 [29OC]

———permit the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports by certain foreign-flag vessels and encourage U.S.-flag vessels to participate in such transportation (see S. 803; H.R. 2420), S5108 [23MY], H6962 [5SE]

———prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic zone of the U.S. (see S. 1221), S9969 [25SE]

Small business: full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (see S. 233), S804 [29JA]

Syria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 1550), H2350 [7MY]

———waive foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3080), H10955 [13NO]

Tariff: aminocarbonylphenyl (see S. 1539, 1544), S12575 [13NO]

———anticancer drug production (see H.R. 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2049), H4645 [25JN]

———anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production (see H.R. 2047, 2048), H4645 [25JN]

———B-Bromo-B-nitrostyrene (see H.R. 2576), H8160 [29SE]

———benzenedicarboxylic acid (see S. 1541), S12575 [13NO]

———benzenesulfonic acid (see S. 1543, 1545), S12575 [13NO]

———benzoic acid (see S. 1537, 1549, 1550), S12575 [13NO]

———benzyl alcohol and benzophenone (see S. 1010), S7302 [11JY]

———beta hydroxyalkylamide (see H.R. 2686), H8928 [21OC]

———butanamide (see S. 1540, 1542, 1546, 1547), S12575 [13NO]

———C.I. pigment yellow 109 (see H.R. 2324), H6703 [31JY]

———C.I. pigment yellow 110 (see H.R. 2325), H6703 [31JY]

———carbamic acid (see H.R. 1606), H2679 [14MY]

———certain industrial nylon fabrics (see